Recommend Highly Rated Novels About Brilliant Schemes, Setting Traps, and Breaking Out of Them 求高智商，布局，做局，破局的高分小说

1. 101 明 A History of the Ming Palace 明代宫闱史 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical734k WordsCompleted Venture deep into the palace to explore the love and hatred between emperors and their consorts; delve into history and discover the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you understand the palace. Understand the palace, and you understand history. Understand history, and the realities of the world become clear. Palace romances are an important branch of traditional historical fiction. 40.9kReads9.6Score710Shelves

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   High IQ, top-tier historical and political intrigue

2. 102 寒 A Lone Lamp Shines in the Cold 寒灯独照 Su Jiao素蛟Ancient Romance166k WordsOngoing The doctor at the pharmacy in Qingshui Town was the only survivor of the Shen family massacre, and the last inheritor of the Mingdi Division. She could have spent her whole life stitching wounds and dispensing medicine, until the man who claimed to be "in the ironware business" collapsed at her counter: Xiao Yan, the new king of Xuan. Three months later, at the alliance of the six kingdoms, she took her seat as a guest official. Not one of the powerful ministers in court thought much of this wo 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Two strong characters. Multiple forces vying for power. A grand narrative with heartwarming moments. The female lead is somewhat of a jack-of-all-trades.

3. 103 五 The Five Elements Hidden Within 五行藏府 Wang Donghua王东华Urban225k WordsCompleted Demons, ghosts, gods, devils, immortals, humans? No System, no rebirth, and the protagonist isn't the mindless, unstoppable type! The plot moves a little slowly, so readers should proceed with care. The Primordial World, a new beginning. The heavenly road collapses, seas and clouds drift away, dense fog descends, and stone steles suppress the mortal realm. The steles shatter, the Primordial World opens, and an entirely new ancient world appears. 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Orphan Xu San begins his extraordinary life. Wait, why am I getting beaten so badly? Wait, why am I being slashed so badly by sword energy, almost reduced to bone? Hahaha, is there any cultivator more miserable than this?

4. 104 修 A Guide to Cultivation Civilization 修真文明指南 Crispy Pork Belly香脆五花肉Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing The laws of physics in the world of cultivation, the periodic table of chemical elements along the path of cultivation, the theory of biological evolution among fantasy races... See how the protagonist uses his golden finger, a kaleidoscope of lives, to keep acquiring other people's cultivation realms and venture ever farther into an unknown world of cultivation. The book features a huge cast of supporting characters, including Lord Niu (Newton), Xiao Ai (Einstein), Lord La (Lavoisier), and Lord 9kReads—Score819Shelves

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   I recommend this cultivation novel; it's full of details and quite enjoyable.

5. 105 修 A Guide to Cultivation Civilization: Prologue 1, The Prelude to the Mystic Thunder 修真文明指南——序章1，玄雷前传 Crispy Pork Belly香脆五花肉11k WordsCompleted A Guide to Cultivation Civilization: Prologue 1, The Prelude to Xuan Lei 2.2kReads—Score130Shelves
6. 106 修 A Guide to Cultivation Civilization: Prologue 2, A Lonely Road to Immortality 修真文明指南——序章2，仙途陌路 Crispy Pork Belly香脆五花肉31k WordsCompleted A Guide to Cultivation Civilization: Prologue 2, The Immortal Path Diverges 768Reads—Score105Shelves
7. 107 弹 The Second Book by Tan Jian Ting Chao 弹剑听潮的第2本书 Strumming a Sword and Listening to the Tide弹剑听潮Urban5.8M WordsCompleted In the world of fame and fortune, he keeps his resolve hidden beneath a steely exterior. He never compromises his principles, and every move reveals his true mettle... He plans before he acts, breaks deadlocks through hard work, and builds his reputation with foresight. Through the ups and downs of officialdom, he never forgets his original purpose. 127kReads9.4Score13.5kShelves

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   They're all highly intelligent and full of cunning.

8. 108 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score256Shelves
9. 109 逍 The Carefree Little Landlord 逍遥小地主 Block the West Tower堵上西楼Historical3.0M WordsCompleted He was lucky enough to transmigrate, and even into the family of a wealthy landlord. He'd never have to worry about food or clothes, but he had no intention of wasting his life doing nothing. So Fu Xiaoguan casually set a few things in motion, never expecting the impact to be so enormous. The emperor wants to make him a first-rank official, the princess wants him as her husband, the daughter of the Minister's household refuses to marry anyone else, the barbarians want his head, the Yi Kingdom wa 36.4kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves
10. 110 男 Men’s Forbidden Zone 男人禁区 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban628k WordsCompleted A wisp of fragrance brushed gently across Zhang Yijin's face. “Ah, where am I?” A beautiful young woman lay in Zhang Yijin's arms, smiling at him. “Brother Jin, we're in a hotel room.” “What? No way. How did we end up together?” Looking at his ex-wife's best friend, Zhang Yijin was completely bewildered. “You got drunk, so I brought you to the hotel!” As she spoke, the beauty leaned close to Zhang Yijin's ear and whispered softly. Suddenly, Zhang Yijin remembered his situation: he had cancer, hi 18Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Read these two books slowly; the later parts are quite exciting.

11. 111 岳 The Legend of Yue Fei 岳飞传 Lord of the Pearl-Returning Tower还珠楼主Historical161k WordsCompleted A historical epic novel by Huan Zhu Lou Zhu. Based on the life of Yue Fei, the famous Southern Song general who fought against the Jin, it begins with Yue Fei learning martial arts as a boy and vowing to serve his country. It vividly depicts how he formed the Yue Family Army, fought the Jin forces, and won one victory after another, until he was framed by treacherous officials and met a tragic end. The novel celebrates his unwavering loyalty and devotion to his country. 990Reads9.6Score—Shelves
12. 112 刑 The Song Dynasty Detective 刑宋 Mu Yi沐轶Historical5.3M WordsCompleted Zhuo Ran, a modern-day forensic doctor, accidentally transmigrates to the reign of Emperor Renzong of Song. Using his forensic knowledge and skills to solve cases, he sets out to make his mark. But nothing goes smoothly. The cases he faces are bizarre, eerie, and almost impossible to believe. The culprits come from every corner of society, from the imperial court to the streets and every walk of life; some are sanctimonious, others cunning and brutal. Danger lurks at every turn, both in and outs 5.2kReads8.6Score661Shelves
13. 113 传 The Legend Reborn 传奇重现 Wei Jie伪戒Urban5.0M WordsCompleted The four-part series by Wei Jie: We Were All Bad Kids, I Am Legend, Legend Reborn, and Hidden Dragon on the Right Path. A young man, still green, left his hometown in a fit of anger. Four years later, he returned, weathered and bearing the glory of success! In a city built from reinforced concrete, old friends were gone and legends had faded into retirement... Faced with his family’s reproach and his friends’ disdain, he had once wandered at a crossroads, pointing into the dark sky with his 31.4kReads9.4Score3kShelves
14. 114 反 The Anti-Gambling Expert Comes Out of Retirement 反赌高手出山 Bi Cheng笔承Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted “Brother, this time I’ll be your shadow.” From the moment Lin Ya was rescued from the casino’s den of evil, she made up her mind. The timid girl of the past, trained rigorously by her brother Lin Yi, grew into the most unpredictable ace on the front lines of the fight against gambling. The siblings join forces, using gambling to fight gambling. Moving along the boundary between light and darkness, they expose shocking secrets and pull countless people out of the abyss of gambling. But what happe 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "The Anti-Gambling Master" witnesses the bond between siblings who risk their lives to protect each other, all top-tier gambling makers. From the depths of despair to fighting side by side, the suffocatingly realistic portrayal of the dark side of casinos will leave you holding your hands tightly.

15. 115 天 Heavenly Destiny 天相 Can I Give You My Life?命给你行不行Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted On the Continent of Ten Thousand Aspects, spirit fiends run rampant. Ding Xiao, a coffin bearer unable to nurture a spirit aspect, can only make a living carrying coffins and transporting corpses for the Spirit-Suppression Bureau’s Mortuary Department. After thousands of relentless attempts, he finally nurtures the strongest spirit aspect of all, the Primordial Devourer. From then on, he embarks on a heaven-defying path, making a spectacular comeback and becoming the mightiest spirit-aspect mast 15.1kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
16. 116 重 Reborn in 1993: Dark Sea 重生1993，暗海 The Gods Want to Go Wild神想出去浪Urban1.9M WordsCompleted The physical edition of Wrathful Sea, Calm the Abyss is now available. Presales officially begin at 19:00 on October 11. [Reborn] [Mystery] [Undercover Agent] [Revenge] [Anti-Drug Operations] [Counterespionage] The golden finger is extremely weak, and he relies on his own abilities. This is a battle of wits between highly intelligent opponents, so you need to keep your brain switched on. There is no showing off and face-slapping! Ideal for veteran readers. If you understand it, you'll find it ve 258.2kReads9.6Score30.8kShelves
17. 117 重 Reborn: The Tale of Li Yu 重生：李玉传 Galloping Potato奔腾的土豆Historical220k WordsCompleted [Fantasy Wuxia, High Intelligence, Life-and-Death Gambits, Breaking Deadlocks, Strategic Planning, Schemes and Intrigue] There are five kingdoms and one empire. Li Yu, an ordinary college student, is transported to one of these nations. To restore his manhood, he has no choice but to complete System missions. With no martial arts skills, how can he assassinate a county magistrate protected by guards? Faced with three attackers far stronger than he is, what will he do? Saving someone could very w 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The whole world is someone else's scheme, from small beginnings to grand schemes, a group of people's conspiracies and intrigues. It's a pity the author gave it a bad ending; the author never finished it. Watching the protagonist break free from the predicament is brilliant.

18. 118 风EN Dragon City: Winds of Change 风起龙城 Wei Jie伪戒Urban3.4M WordsCompleted Sixty years after global disaster, the Little Freeze has ended. Governments across the living zones begin reclaiming large stretches of unadministered land awaiting development, reorganizing resources and ushering in a full-scale recovery. These twenty years are also known as the “Golden Twenty Years.” It's a dazzling new age: new zones rise one after another, politics sets the stage while capital puts on a show, and ambitious schemers are everywhere. Heroes and strongmen, treacherous warlords a 33.4kReads9.5Score3.9kShelves
19. 119 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical716k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.5kReads8.8Score165Shelves

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    [Alternate Dynasty + Time Travel + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Chopped-Off Cheat] High school student Tian Shu wakes up to find himself transported to an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with concern. In this chaotic feudal era, powerful families hold sway. The system is practically useless, and his sisters-in-law each harbor their own agendas. [Almost crying] Born into poverty, can he defy fate and rise to power, leaving his mark on history? Or will he be unable to escape his destiny, becoming a pathetic cannon fodder, a sacrifice for others?

20. 120 机 A Robot's Growth Diary 机器人的成长日记 Light in Winter寒冬的光Sci-Fi & Apocalypse241k WordsOngoing A pest outbreak has struck the garbage dump in the Xia Luo System. An investigation revealed that these were no ordinary bugs: they had developed an advanced civilization. Gamma rays that suddenly irradiated the dump two hundred years ago triggered an information explosion in their world, bringing their civilization to a whole new level. The Xia Luo System Administration decided to develop artificial intelligence at the dump, but the bugs faced two very different possible futures. If their world —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a book with a novel theme and a grand scope, but the author's writing is not good. It feels like the author has only written a story outline. I hope to find an author with good writing skills to collaborate with and create together!

21. 121 开 The Open Era 开放时代 Old General of Guanzhong关西老将Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Li Yuanfang was reborn in 1990. Riding the tide of the reform era, he started out as a township civil servant, used his knowledge of the future to develop an export-oriented economy, and built a business empire. With his ingenuity and iron will, he rose from adversity, took charge of a region, and battled all kinds of powerful forces. He built water conservancy projects, roads, and schools, bringing benefits to the people and helping ordinary families achieve their dream of a stable, comfortable 788Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    I've read this book; it's a pretty good official article. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

22. 122 宁 Ning Jinge 宁烬歌 Calm as Ever冷静如斯Ancient Romance697k WordsOngoing [Female commander × top-tier spy and assassin | Two equally matched leads | Court intrigue and the martial world | Standing together in troubled times | Devoted 1v1 romance] The sweeping scale of a male-oriented story, with the emotional depth of a female-oriented one. Fast-paced and tightly plotted, with no filler or dragging. The political intrigue is logical, and long-laid clues are brought back into play. A serious world with lighthearted, hilarious everyday moments, and an incredibly sweet 379Reads8.5Score103Shelves

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    This book is definitely high-IQ. She was born in the palace of the Jin Kingdom and raised in the military headquarters of the Yong Kingdom. Before the age of thirteen, she was Young Master Xiao, isolating herself to hone her skills; after thirteen, she became Young Marshal Xiao, fighting on the battlefield and achieving great merit; at eighteen, her family and country were shattered, and she wandered the martial world; at twenty-six, she led an army, personally beheading enemy leaders and shaking the land with her might, pacifying the northern rebellion and uniting the mountain people. Over twenty years of grand political intrigue, layer upon layer—guess what's going on! [Laughs][laughs]

23. 123 替 The Fall Guy Actor 替罪演员 A Fat Pear一只肥梨Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [Important notice: This story contains no romance or workplace relationship plotlines] Due to an incorrect System label, we would like to clarify that this is a story of psychological warfare and spy intrigue. Everyone is focused on their work, and there is no romance. (Note: All emotional displays in the story are acting strategies and portrayals of relational tension, serving the psychological battles and the deconstruction of the plot. They are not romantic.) [No couples · Not a wish-fulfillm 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is good; everyone is highly intelligent. After reading it, I felt like the author had set me up.

24. 124 重 Reborn in Officialdom: Governing the County, Ruling the World 重生官场之县治天下 Old General of Guanzhong关西老将Urban1.3M WordsCompleted This book connects seamlessly with Rebirth on the Official and Business Paths. The county is the foundation of a peaceful nation. Being a county magistrate is hard, and being one in a poor county is even harder. Li Yuanfang is reborn in 1990 and steps onto the official and business paths, achieving both wealth and power. In governing the county, he dares to face challenges head-on and strikes decisively. With exceptional courage and strategy, he defeats his opponents time and again, winning one 20Reads8.1Score101Shelves
25. 125 心 A Spark of the Heart! 心生！ Chou Niu i丑牛iMystery200k WordsCompleted Desire arises from the heart. When the heart gives rise to kindness, it becomes love; when it gives rise to malice, it becomes lust. Xin Sheng always firmly believed that he would have a wonderful life. The little ripples in his otherwise ordinary days filled his heart with sunshine and goodwill. But perhaps life’s usual state is that nine things out of ten don’t go as planned. In this world, malice sometimes comes for you without reason, and some tragedies are simply beyond our power to undo. A —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A logically sound and intellectually stimulating mystery novel, where fate plays a crucial role in resolving grudges. However, the true hero is someone else entirely. How to stop the spread of hatred depends on the choices of the next generation. A promising book, well worth reading. [Learned] Will follow back [Please follow]

26. 126 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 262.1kReads9.7Score30.8kShelves

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    [My Two Favorite Political Intrigue Novels] 9.7 High-Scoring Ancient Romance Novels (Completed)! Mind-Blowing! High-IQ Novels! ① The female lead is intelligent and resourceful, possessing strategic vision, assisting the male lead in conquering the world. ② A novel where everyone's intelligence is on point! Their IQs will leave you speechless! It starts slowly but builds to a bang; initially, the protagonist follows a scripted path to change her fate, but later it becomes a pure battle of wits! You might think you're the one holding the pieces, but in the end, you're just a pawn yourself. Who is truly orchestrating this vast chessboard of the world…?

27. 127 娘 Mother, Please Stop Trying to Find Me a Concubine 娘，真的别给儿子纳妾啦 White Dragon, Don't Lurk白龙勿潜Historical905k WordsOngoing Multiple heroines + alternate world + political intrigue + satisfying power fantasy Shen Zhi'an transmigrates into an ancient family of merchants as its only son. To ensure the Shen family line continues, his mother is intent on taking concubines for him so he can father a dozen sons. Shen Zhi'an's own dream is to live as a spoiled young master. But the world is in turmoil, and the Jiangnan Shen family has become a target of the imperial court. Shen Zhi'an has no choice but to flee. In Great Zho 5.4kReads—Score376Shelves

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    This book is definitely worth reading.

28. 128 满 My Whole Family Are Cannon Fodder, but After They Read My Mind, They Rebel 满门炮灰读我心后，全家造反了 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Physical edition of "Claiming the Pearl 2" goes on presale October 17 at 7:30 p.m.] [Mind reading + System + adored by the whole family + transmigrate into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger] Qiao Jiaojiao had accumulated so much virtue in her past life that the Old King of Hell granted her a rebirth with all her memories intact, plus a golden finger: a Virtue Points Shop. Qiao Jiaojiao was thrilled to start her new life, only to discover she hadn't been reborn at all. She'd transmigrated i 124.4kReads9.7Score14.2kShelves
29. 129 离 Humiliated at My Divorce Banquet, I Set Sail for a Brighter Future 离婚宴受辱，我的前程自此启航 Wild Roots草根之野Urban2.0M WordsOngoing On the day of his divorce, he endured ridicule and scorn. Everyone thought he would sink into despair, unaware that after lying low for so long, he was about to begin a whole new chapter in life. Free of the shackles of his past, he keeps his feet on the ground and breaks through prejudice with his own abilities. Through wind and rain, he presses forward step by step. The era that belongs to him is about to begin. 71.7kReads8.1Score4.2kShelves

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    This is a particularly mind-bending and incredibly satisfying novel about officialdom.

30. 130 家 A Child Prodigy at Home 家有神童 Zhang Weilai张未来Urban454k WordsCompleted (This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.) I transmigrated to a parallel world in 1993, but I was too young and transportation was too inconvenient for me to do anything. I had no System or superpowers, but so what? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reborn in 1993: In the turbulent 1990s, a time of national weakness and poverty, the world's richest man studies diligently. Wealthy ladies, hop on board! Let's go back in time and defeat that military-industrial complex disguised as a nation!

31. 131 我 My 99 Perfect Hunts 我的99次完美狩猎 Little Half-Immortal of Shu Mountain蜀山小半仙Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Realism] [High-IQ crime] [Masterful mind games] [No female lead] [For readers who love logic] The police in Xikang City received a phone call from someone calling himself Ghost, who claimed he would kill a certain person in three days. More than that, he wanted the police to rush out and protect the target. He intended to carry out the killing under the police's tight security. The police took the threat extremely seriously and made careful preparations. When the three days were up, the result 40.3kReads9.3Score4.2kShelves

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    The first book features a protagonist with an extremely high IQ; it's super good, I highly recommend it! [Heart emoji]

32. 132 逆 A Comeback: The Most Thrilling Lives Belong to Those Who Never Give Up! 逆袭，不服输的人生最精彩！ Descendant of Tang Bohu唐伯虎后裔Urban812k WordsCompleted Hua Feng was on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of his life. But overnight, not only did his beautiful wife run off with a pretty boy, the woman also made off with the millions he had scraped together through countless hardships, leaving nothing but a complete mess... Life’s dramatic ups and downs came far too quickly. He could only start over from scratch! Want to laugh at me? Get lost! What, you want me to back down? Who do you think you are? Keep dreaming! Watch as a man who has hit rock b 112Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Breaking free from life's impasses and achieving a comeback! A classic work of positive energy, depicting the extraordinary journey of ordinary people! Life insights, business wisdom, love and hate—worth learning from and reading!

33. 133 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.6kReads—Score492Shelves

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    Watch how Li Ke breaks the deadlock! This novel is of such high quality as a historical romance or a serious drama, with the potential to become a classic. If it were adapted into a TV series, no other novel could surpass it! This novel is high-quality, intelligent, not mindless, logically sound, and features brilliantly portrayed characters! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is a nearly one-million-word novel that will be completed in mid-September, with all foreshadowing resolved, all plot holes filled, and no disappointing ending. It is recommended to read the comments section of the last chapter first, where the author summarizes the entire novel, which will aid in the reading experience. The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military warfare, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. His writing is astonishing, his scope grand, his themes lofty, his thoughts profound, his knowledge solid, his cultural background deep, and his political maneuvering superb. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me!

34. 134 退 You Broke Off Our Engagement and Still Want Me as a Concubine? Get Lost! 退婚还想让本小姐当妾？滚！ Yuyu's Time羽羽时光Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue + reborn + space + revenge + sweet romance] Domineering legitimate daughter versus cold-on-the-outside, passionate-on-the-inside power broker In her previous life, Lu Youning learned just before she died that her childhood sweetheart and husband had been carrying on with her half-sister. In two years of marriage, she became pregnant three times, and each time that scumbag secretly drugged her, causing her to miscarry. For the sake of her half-sister’s unborn child, 108.7kReads8.5Score12.5kShelves

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    I recently got hooked on "[Bloodstained Family] Twin Sisters Return Amidst Bloodshed," and it's so captivating, I can't put it down! As a historical romance novel, it handles the cliché of "substitute marriage" in a believable way. The twin sisters return burdened with a blood feud, the plot is high-octane, and conspiracies are revealed layer by layer. While reading, I was completely drawn into the sisters' fate, experiencing both satisfying revenge and delicate emotional descriptions. Although there's no rating yet, I personally think it definitely deserves a 9.9! Following the ongoing series is a joy, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something to read!

35. 135 弑 Slaying Demons and Gods: The Enchanting Dragon Maiden 弑妖斩神女姣龙 Female Jiaolong女姣龙Modern Romance365k WordsCompleted An ordinary woman broke through layers of power to become humanity’s savior. She punished the wicked and rewarded the good, hunted demons and drove out evil spirits, and fought the powerful. The team simply couldn’t do without her. A strong heroine pursued by men. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel features a female protagonist who goes undercover in the Golden Triangle, constantly plotting and breaking through obstacles. She uses her high intelligence to manipulate everyone, ultimately coordinating with domestic forces to wipe them out.

36. 136 传EN Legend Management Bureau 传说管理局 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted (No harem, no formulaic plot, no invincibility, no System, no brainless decisions, and no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if any of that bothers you.) Du Yu dies an untimely death right at the beginning of the story. Hoping to secure a better spot in his next life, he takes a job with the Bureau of Legendary Tales. His job is to return to legends that have gone off course and put their plots back on track. He never expected that the first mission assigned to an ordinary mortal like him would 171.3kReads9.6Score22.1kShelves

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    I've listened to and finished the first two books by the same author, both of which are completed works. The author focuses on logic, the male lead is incredibly intelligent, and the supporting characters aren't lacking in intelligence either. The author's "Legend" was a phenomenal success, and "Ten Days" not only continues the mind-bending style but also reaches new heights 😁😁😁 The third book is a post-apocalyptic story, the female lead is a government official, a great perspective, and she's also highly intelligent, not a zombie. Highly recommended 😍😍😍 The fourth book is by Zijin Chen; his name is his trademark 🥰🥰🥰 The last three are personal additions; please ignore them if you mind. I'm shamelessly recommending myself—I want to create a cultivation world (leaning towards traditional elements) 😊😊😊

37. 137 这 This Prince Has Gone Mad. Why Would You Provoke Him? 这皇子都疯了，你惹他干嘛？ Before the Wind Rises风未起Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [No System + High-Stakes Scheming + Laying Low to Build Strength + Logical Plot + Brains and Brawn + Suspense + Ancient Espionage] His mother consort dies suddenly of an illness. His older brother dies mysteriously in battle. All his backers are gone!! His father distrusts him, and his other brothers all want him dead! Not a single court official is on his side? In that case, he has no choice but to carve out a path to survival from between the cracks! After transmigrating to another world, he b 62.3kReads8.8Score5.1kShelves

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    The true mastermind remains a mystery until the very end, with numerous foreshadowing elements. Those who enjoy high-IQ stories will not be disappointed; trust the judgment of a seasoned reader of over twenty years.

38. 138 九 Nine Purple Li Fire: A Doomed Love Between God and Human 九紫离火，人神绝恋 Nine Purple's Li Fire九紫的离火Urban273k WordsCompleted “I don’t care what kind of deranged serial killer you are. You picked a fight with me, so you’ll pay for every drop of blood you’ve spilled!” Watching the killer step by step into his trap and become the prey, he looked like a pathetic rabbit struggling in vain inside a cage. “You like skinning people, don’t you? Then I’ll let you experience what it’s like to be skinned yourself!” “What is this? AR glasses? These glasses can actually connect to reality! But I don’t want to get stronger. I just w 1Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    This urban fantasy novel is highly recommended! It combines fantasy, high intelligence, and AR elements. The plot is ingenious, the characters are intelligent, the pacing is fast, and it features a story of a rebellious master and disciple, interwoven with reality, and rich in knowledge. The author's writing is delicate, the quality is high, and many details are meticulously portrayed. As a ten-year veteran reader, I highly recommend this novel!

39. 139 重EN Too Many Reborn Heroes? Time to Bring in the Government 重生者太密集？我带国家队下场 Bian Lu边鹿Sci-Fi & Apocalypse758k WordsCompleted (A feel-good power fantasy, with a beautiful, badass heroine who confiscates golden fingers) “Sheng is the boss around here. She's ruthless and doesn't waste words. Cross her, and she'll take you down!” In the year 2323 of the Star Era, the apocalypse is about to begin. Some people awaken their powers early, while reborn people are already making their moves… As the head of a new department, Sheng An is responsible for recruiting and leading all the powered and reborn individuals, preparing for 124.2kReads9.7Score17.6kShelves
40. 140 请 Your Highness, Go to Your Death! 请皇兄，赴死！ Brew Little Wine煮小酒Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Zhou Che is reborn as the sixth prince of Great Xia, but his five elder brothers keep closing in on him. They want to strip me of my claim to the throne! They want to confiscate what little my family has left! They want to take the woman I love and kill me! If that’s how it is “If you, my brothers, can kill your own kin, why can’t I?” “If you can fight for the realm, why can’t I?” “You all think yourselves capable. What makes me any less so?!” Zhou Che rises with his sword drawn. “Your sixth bro 31.3kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves

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    💥 Both are incredibly good, historical comedies and political intrigue novels. The first one brought back a flood of memories. The eighth prince of the Great Yan Kingdom, an idiot? I transmigrated? Transmigrated into the body of an idiot! Damn it. 💥 The second one is about the sixth prince, Zhou Che. The original owner was the sixth prince of the Great Xia Dynasty. As the imperial edict stated: uneducated in both literature and martial arts, weak by nature, with no redeeming qualities other than good looks and a large stature, plagued by various vices. The original owner was invited to a banquet at the fifth prince's house and got extremely drunk. But the claim that he disrespected his elder brother's fiancée, Zhen Shi, is absolutely untrue! The original owner was cowardly and weak; even drunk, he would never dare to disrespect Zhen Shi. Clearly, this was a trap, a trap intended to kill the original owner! In the end, the trapper overestimated the original owner's weakness... After drinking too much, he simply died, leaving the transmigrated Zhou Che to take his place.

41. 141 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 230.3kReads9.5Score28.7kShelves
42. 142 钢 Steel and Sunflower 钢与葵 Ripples of a Dream梦的涟漪Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing This is a serious, dark-toned epic fantasy set on an imaginary continent. It features multiple protagonists, intricately interwoven plotlines, and a profound world. Its many elements include historical realism, political intrigue, steampunk, Cthulhu, mystery, and character growth. It is a slow burn, but never drags. Welcome to a world that belongs to no heroes. Here, pure light does not triumph over darkness. Instead, faith and fate clash in a bloody struggle. Supernatural powers are not blessin 271Reads9.2Score239Shelves

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    A Western fantasy! A high-IQ, mind-bending work where you never know what will happen next. It's so addictive you won't be able to put it down.

43. 143 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 113.8kReads9.1Score10.6kShelves
44. 144 青 Elegy for Aoki 青木挽歌 Doudou’s Darling豆豆的宝贝Ancient Romance268k WordsOngoing The affairs of the world seem to go in circles. Everyone praises the three swordsmen of the Aoki Sect: First Senior Brother, the Sword Immortal Ma Sinan: a humble gentleman, as warm and gentle as jade. His sword, "Trace-Free," sweeps away injustice across the land. Second Senior Brother, the Mad Blade Li Yi: unrestrained and flamboyant, arrogant and unbound. His "Mad Blade" is dedicated to cutting down petty villains. Third Senior Brother, the Wandering Sword Xu Yue: free-spirited, carefree, and 43Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 145 长EN After the Grand Princess Is Reborn, the Chief Grand Secretary Can No Longer Sit Still 长公主重生后，首辅大人坐不住了 Dong Chichi董迟迟Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Political Intrigue + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Plenty of Foreshadowing + Serious Ensemble Cast] [Charming, Alluring, Sweet-Natured Yet Cunning Eldest Princess + Autocratic, Possessive Chief Grand Secretary] [Important: This is NOT a wish-fulfillment novel!!!] As a princess, Zhao Huiluan lived in luxury and honor, yet died in the prime of her life. Reborn, she finally realized that all the countless honors and favors she had once been proud of were nothing but illusions. Power is saf 5.5kReads9.2Score752Shelves

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    After being reborn, the female protagonist decides to seize power and take it for herself. Everyone is intelligent, and the court is rife with intrigue! The female protagonist is patient and calculating, mastering the art of manipulating people's hearts, gradually rising from the inner court to the imperial court. The male protagonist comes from humble beginnings; at the age of seven, he signed a contract of servitude, becoming a wealthy young master. He achieves top honors in the imperial examinations, entering officialdom and rising from the Hanlin Academy to the Grand Secretariat, becoming a powerful minister wielding immense influence. In the early stages, he fights against rebellious officials and rises to power. In the later stages, he implements new policies, breaks down barriers, and saves himself!

46. 146 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 84.3kReads9.3Score8.5kShelves
47. 147 不 I Only Refuse to Betray the World 不负天下而已 Doudou’s Darling豆豆的宝贝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Cultivation setting + no rebirth + no transmigration + not a wish-fulfillment novel] A kind person may be swept along by the ways of the world and fall into darkness; A great villain with blood on his hands may also turn over a new leaf through a single act of kindness; Li Chenxi is one of the rare people who, even after experiencing a major upheaval, can still hold fast to his true nature; The fates of people like him are often more troubled than those of ordinary people; They are usually eit 295Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 148 金 Legends of Jinshan 金山遗事 Doudou’s Darling豆豆的宝贝Ancient Romance405k WordsCompleted This is a little story set in a small mountain village tucked away in the Dragon Kingdom’s secular world. There are no earth-shattering feuds or tangled romances, only a faint sense of regret and melancholy 38Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 149 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.6kReads9.6Score70.4kShelves

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    This book features a conman protagonist who breaks through the trials of the gods through deception. The entire story is a thrilling battle of wits, with particularly mind-bending rule-based dungeon designs, excellent ensemble scenes, and unexpected plot twists in every chapter.

50. 150 墓 Reborn in the Graveyard, I Go on a Rampage with the “Am I Dead?” System 墓地重生，我靠死了吗系统杀疯了 Wan Hua琬华Mystery890k WordsOngoing [Reborn in a graveyard + Death System + mystery and crime-solving + powerful heroine seeking revenge] [Nonstop thrills + a badass heroine + lots of twists + crushing scumbags every step of the way] ⊗ Orphan Qin Mo is kidnapped and thrown into a mass grave. After crawling out of a coffin, she unexpectedly binds herself to the [Are You Dead Yet] System. ⊗ Fail six missions in a row, and the System will erase you! ⊗ Watch Qin Mo plan each move carefully, turn the tables against all odds, and make h 1.2kReads9.2Score106Shelves

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    Starting out in a mass grave coffin, reborn with a death-determination system! While dodging execution, she unravels a powerful family's murder plot. A strong female lead, suspenseful and satisfying story, fast-paced and without unnecessary filler. [Laughing][shy]

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