Any Stories About Political Intrigue, Masterminds, and Biding One's Time? 有没有权谋、布局、隐忍之类的

1. 101 千 Qian Jinhuan 千锦欢 Yun Lingge云翎歌Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Completed · [A highly intelligent amnesiac fake princess x a cold, scheming prince] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Both devoted to each other + classic historical romance + no transmigration, rebirth, or System + political intrigue + doting romance + reunion after a long separation + devotion to country and family + exclusive devotion + the one who got away + happy ending] For twenty years, the second prince of Nantang, Chu Jinyuan, has kept his guard up and trusted no one, until Hua Qianmei ar 501Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   A pure historical drama about power struggles, with all characters possessing high intelligence; it has a low rating but is incredibly entertaining!

2. 102 十 The Emperors of the Ten Kingdoms 十国帝王 I Am a Nobody我是蓬蒿人Historical3.4M WordsCompleted After the Huang Chao Rebellion, Zhu Wen usurped the Tang Dynasty. Over the next fifty-odd years, the Central Plains saw five ruling houses and thirteen emperors. After arriving, he spent ten years lying low, reading three thousand volumes and honing a sword for the battlefield. He spent ten years at war, spilling blood across three thousand miles of north and south, defeating powerful foes on iron horses with blade in hand. Then he spent ten years governing, devising three thousand policies a da 35Reads8.6Score—Shelves
3. 103 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14.8kReads8.3Score931Shelves

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   Recommended for those looking for something to read. It's a fictional political intrigue story with multiple parties vying for power. The writing is excellent and it's perfect for quiet reading.

4. 104 问 Ask Me How I Can 问君何能 Astonishing888叹为观止888Historical550k WordsCompleted [Golden finger + intense mind games + court intrigue + sweet romance and satisfying payback + plenty of twists] A young man is beaten by a thug and unexpectedly gains the ability to read minds through heavenly ears. A beggar turns his fortunes around and rises to become a prince of the court. Power struggles and battles for the throne unfold one after another. Everyone is a pawn, yet everyone is caught up in the game. Who has the greater foresight and cunning? The princess by his side, the prime 40Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   A masterpiece of political intrigue, set in the chaotic post-Tang Dynasty era, where three princes vie for supremacy, everyone a pawn, yet everyone is also part of the game. He begins with the execution of his entire family, and then keeps dreaming of a woman who calls out his name!

5. 105 南 The Southern Song Dynasty’s Top Undercover Agent 南宋第一卧底 Long Yuan龙渊Historical7.4M WordsCompleted In the sixteenth year of the Jiading era of the Southern Song, Shen Mo, a modern-day undercover agent, began manipulating the fate of the empire in the palm of his hand. Countless ingenious schemes, ruthless plots, and brutal tactics poured from him. His modern forensic techniques cracked one bizarre Southern Song case after another, while his espionage skills crushed the secret agents of the Liao and Jin. When the Mongol Yuan cavalry, invincible across the land, came thundering toward them, the 6.1kReads9.1Score846Shelves

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   The first two books are set in real dynasties, while the last one is fictional. 1. The protagonist, a police officer, transmigrates to the present day. Using his modern experience and wisdom, he solves numerous major cases, but faces pressure from the current dynasty. No longer patient, he reveals his true colors, and weapons and ideologies not belonging to this era emerge, allowing him to become a powerful force. 2. He transmigrates to the Liu family (highly strategic, not mindless). He has two beautiful wives and a system that rewards characters. He showcases his talents, fights against powerful families, suppresses rebels, and quietly develops his family, which has become a legendary clan. 3. There are four countries, controlled by powerful families and royal families. The story follows a direct descendant of a powerful family as he navigates the complex relationships between these countries and other powerful clans. Through his high intelligence and strategic maneuvering, he elevates his family to the status of a nation's leader.

6. 106 女 The Female Bank President's Last Resort 女行长的穷途末路 Xu Ci珝慈Modern Romance102k WordsCompleted A teller's act of withholding checks toppled the first domino in the bank run at Yunhai City Commercial Bank. Though bank president Ma Yuquan fought desperately to contain the crisis, she ultimately could not counter the enormous fallout from the sudden disappearance of the bank's major shareholder and the head of its controlling rural bank. Ma Yuquan sensed the situation was full of hidden twists and turns, yet never revealed the secret of who she had been with during her brief disappearance, w 928Reads9.3Score123Shelves

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   A novel about workplace power struggles, open and covert battles, and the pursuit of personal gain.

7. 107 大 Great Tang: From the Start, I Inherited a Hundred Thousand Mu of Land 大唐：开局继承十万亩田 Fruit Matcha水果抹茶Historical4.4M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the Tang dynasty during the Zhenguan era and inherits a hundred thousand mu of fertile land right from the start, along with two breathtaking child brides and a fortune in wealth. What’s more, he awakens the Great Figures System, which lets him gain the abilities of every great figure throughout history and even summon them to serve him? Just as Liu Bai is wondering how to enjoy his new life, Li Er arrives at his door with all his officials. What? His late father saved Li Er’ 12.4kReads8.6Score1.1kShelves
8. 108 夫 My Wife Is a Fairy, and Everything She Says Is Right 夫人是仙女她说的都对 Sweet Potato's薯地瓜的Ancient Romance486k WordsOngoing (The dazzling, carefree, flirtatious eldest daughter of a Duke's household ✖️ a humble, restrained, handsome young man who refuses to take the bait and has a remarkable background) He had been surrounded by bloodshed since childhood, a man who had clawed his way out of the mud. Covered in filth, how could he ever presume to dream of the bright moon hanging high in the sky? Even reaching out to touch its reflection in the water felt like sacrilege. She had always been a free-spirited breeze, soar 12Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   This work is stunning. In an era saturated with rebirth, time travel, and cheat codes, this book, with its traditional ancient romance style and smooth narrative charm, tells a story about love, political intrigue, and growth, making it a book worth savoring. The female protagonist, Chu Liuran, though a noblewoman, is caught in the vortex of court intrigue, cleverly navigating the complexities to protect her family and herself. The male protagonist, equally untainted by the corruption, possesses immense personal charm. Even the antagonists are well-developed. Overall, it's a work of above-average quality with a promising future!

9. 109 苍 Cangyuan Demon Emperor: Reborn to Avenge Every Blood Debt! 苍渊魔帝：重生归来，血债血偿！ Young Master Run Yan润衍公子Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing Revenge + Strategy + Invincibility + Myriad Worlds + Ensemble Cast The invincible Demon Emperor Cangyuan ruled the Myriad Worlds, yet he was betrayed by his beloved and his sect, nearly suffering the annihilation of his soul and eternal ruin. With only a remnant of his soul, he was reborn in the lower realm, in Xuanxin Heaven, on the Xuanxin Continent, in the Great Qian Dynasty, in Thundercliff City. Reborn and revived, he returns in a trail of blood! He swears to ascend to the upper realm and m 934Reads—Score101Shelves

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   Intrigue, strategy, and mastery—this book is the key.

10. 110 权 The Power Minister 权臣 Desert沙漠Historical3.7M WordsCompleted He made one family’s surname the banner of an empire! Desert Classic 46Reads8.6Score—Shelves
11. 111 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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    This is a super captivating historical novel; you'll be hooked from the first read.

12. 112 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 374Reads8.5Score103Shelves

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    "Young Master Xiao... Run..." ... "What Xiao Gongzhi? My surname is Jin! Jin Gongzhi!" ... This book is super good! [Thumbs up][Laughing][Thumbs up][Thumbs up] I've already read 137 chapters. The political intrigue is endless, and I can't guess who's behind it all. You guess! [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing]

13. 113 大 Great Jing: One Shot Stands Supreme 大靖：一枪独尊 Blue and White蓝中白Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Alternate History] [History] [Wulin] [Court Politics] [No System] [Multiple Heroines] Li Yun, a modern mercenary and assassin nicknamed the “Dark God of Slaughter,” transmigrates into the body of a foolish young master from a general’s family, just as he is getting married in the unfamiliar Jing Dynasty. He’s been a fool for ten years, enduring endless ridicule and humiliation. Then he awakens, finally able to vent his frustrations, and shocks the world! Unmatched with a spear, unrivaled beneat 3.4kReads8.3Score284Shelves

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    This meets the requirements.

14. 114 重 Reborn in the World of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 重生笑傲江湖世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction740k WordsCompleted The protagonist is reborn in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. What are the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, the Sunflower Manual, or the Dugu Nine Swords compared to doing whatever you please? The martial world is simply a place where people clash with one another. 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A time-travel novel set in the Ming Dynasty, set in the officialdom; worth reading.

15. 115 诸 All Is as It Was 诸安如故 The Eight Sorrows of Xidilan西地兰的八苦Ancient Romance163k WordsCompleted The sons of the powerful minister are all different. He is deep as an abyss, reserved and never showing his edge. He advances step by step, harboring ambitions to seize power. Zuo Liangxi, daughter of a convicted official, is clever and clear-eyed. Though trapped in adversity, she never loses her pride. She sees through people, yet her family’s downfall has left her homeless and adrift. Their meeting is no fated romance beneath the moon and flowers, but a game of intertwined political schemes. ( 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In political intrigue novels, the male and female protagonists depend on each other while also scheming against one another; when the female protagonist becomes ruthless, she even schemes against herself.

16. 116 大 A Worried Minister of the Great Song 大宋忧臣 Du Hong都泓Historical339k WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Palace Scheming + High Martial Arts + Wild Imagination + Historical Ensemble] The Great Song: it’s hard to say you love it. The Liao and Jin bully it, and it can’t even beat Western Xia. Yet there’s no reason to laugh at it, either. The land is prosperous, the treasury brings in more than three times the revenue of the Tang, movable type printing sparks a revolution in knowledge, paper money reshapes financial history, and the bustling Qingming Festival scene along the rive 36Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi, and Fu Bi were able to thrive in the Song Dynasty court without political acumen, strategic planning, and the ability to endure hardship; otherwise, they would have been killed by figures like Lü Yijian and Xia Song long ago.

17. 117 公 Princess Alliance 公主联盟 Master Rui睿爷Anime Fanfiction497k WordsCompleted This is a fanfiction based on the game Princess Alliance, featuring an original protagonist. It’s really all about playing with memes; you’ll know what they are when you read it. Characters from the game will also appear in the novel as the story progresses. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 118 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement! The Sickly Emperor Abducted Me into His Harem 退亲后！病娇皇帝掳我入后宫 Wan Bao妧宝Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted Meng Shu, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Ying’s household, is a great beauty renowned throughout the capital, with countless admirers. Unfortunately, she is already spoken for: since childhood, she has been engaged to Wei Qingyun, heir to the Duke of Cheng’s household, a match between equals, and they are only waiting for the wedding. Meng Shu has always believed Wei Qingyun is deeply in love with her. But on their wedding day, he betrays her. She takes a group of people to catch him in the 7.8kReads9.1Score996Shelves

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    He is indispensable when reading political intrigue novels.

19. 119 游 A Wandering Immortal, Dazzling as a Swan 游仙惊鸿 A Chacha阿查查Ancient Romance104k WordsOngoing [Powerful, dominant female lead + yandere younger male lead + flamboyant cat pet + light domestic and palace intrigue] Her mother killed her husband and was branded a “mad princess” who had forsaken all human decency. Li Leyou grew up with nothing but the title of a noblewoman. Her father’s clan disowned her, while the imperial relatives avoided her like the plague. Even Fu Qian, the husband she’d given up everything to marry, treated her like dirt: he left for war on their wedding night, took h 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Her mother murdered her husband, and she was subsequently called a "little madwoman." She painstakingly married the young man who had once helped her, only to be subjected to all sorts of humiliation. Her mother-in-law was treacherous, her sisters-in-law cunning, and her concubines troublesome. Only through patience and strategic planning could she turn the tide and achieve a true rebirth!

20. 120 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.5kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves
21. 121 从 From Frontier Army Officer to Conquering the World 从边军校尉开始征战天下 Seven Blades七刃Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Modern-day office drone Qin Chuan transmigrates to the Great Zhou Dynasty, only to find himself from the start a low-ranking officer at Tianxiong Pass! With barbarian cavalry pounding at the border from without and court intrigue framing him from within, he has no System or golden finger, only a modern mindset and a ruthless, iron-blooded streak. Others say a border officer is a pawn with nowhere to go, but he is determined to make his move, break through the frontier, purge treacherous official 2.2kReads6.7Score137Shelves

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    An alternate history story where the protagonist starts as a border soldier and gradually develops his power, engaging in political intrigue and vying for supremacy!

22. 122 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 868.2kReads9.6Score68.1kShelves

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    Highly recommended! A master strategist who can control the world, build the strongest clan, and create a powerful balance of power among his subordinate forces.

23. 123 不 No Offenses Against Jin 不轨于晋 Prince of Kaiyang开阳郡王Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Who in history has never had regrets? Zhang Ao, the King of Zhao in the early Western Han dynasty, originally lived in the shadow of Liu Bang’s purge of kings with different surnames, spending his days in constant fear, never knowing whether he would see the next day. Heaven gave him a second chance to be reborn, in the form of Zhang Gui more than four hundred years later. Unfortunately, he now faced an even darker and more degenerate age of Wei and Jin. And so begins a tale of saving a world wh 804Reads—Score101Shelves

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    A meticulously crafted historical novel! The author's rigorous research style suggests extensive consultation to present history in a three-dimensional and vivid way. Even the minor characters' ages, official positions, and hobbies correspond to historical records. The anecdotes are drawn from classic texts like the *Book of Han* and *Zuo Zhuan*, and the poems are aptly and accurately quoted from the *Classic of Poetry* and *Songs of Chu*. Crucially, it's logical, not simplistic or unsystematic—a truly excellent book!

24. 124 蜀 Zhuge Liang Calls the Rebellious Son of Shu Han a Total Monster 蜀汉逆子诸葛亮直呼太妖孽 Lan Bingche岚冰澈Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Autumn winds sweep across Wuzhang Plains, and a star of the Han falls. For so many later romantics who love Shu Han and dream of its restoration, this became an unshakable regret in their hearts. Yet in the final moments of Zhuge Liang's life, he met a kindred spirit from a younger generation, long overdue. A mere brat, yet born with a rebellious streak. His words made even Zhuge Liang question his own life, leaving him feeling diminished. And yet, a deathless light flared in his aging eyes. "Th 767Reads8.7Score—Shelves
25. 125 穿 The Book Transmigrator Tears into the Reborn Woman, Even Ripping Out Her Hair Ornaments 穿书女手撕重生女，头花都扯掉了 Camellias and Wine茶花与酒Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted (Don’t worry about the rating. New books have few readers at first, but it will rise.) [A transmigrated woman takes on a reborn woman] [Fictional ancient setting, no need to nitpick] Gu Qingli transmigrated into a satisfying revenge novel about a woman reborn. She wasn’t the heroine, but the wicked supporting character who had killed her, and the first person the heroine would take revenge on after being reborn. Gu Qingli herself had been born into a political family. She was gentle, quiet, an 12.9kReads8.9Score996Shelves

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    I really like female leads who are always smart and independent, and who are proficient in political maneuvering and scheming. It's really captivating the more you watch it. Highly recommended!

26. 126 官 A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom: I Use Medicine to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 官途狂飙：我靠医术问鼎权利巅峰 Old Zhu老朱Urban2.4M WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no System, political scheming, ruthless, single-mindedly focused on treating the sick and saving lives, and even more determined to help ordinary people live better lives] Three years ago, Li Qiushui, born into poverty, graduated with a degree in traditional Chinese medicine from Capital Medical University! To care for and treat his seriously ill father, Li Qiushui resolutely gave up the opportunity to work at a major hospital. He returned to Taohuawu Village to b 9.7kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
27. 127 这 This World Is on the Brink of Ruin 这个天下，危在旦夕 Iced Sweet Tea冰甜茶Ancient Romance275k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + No Romance + Strong Female Lead + Disguised as a Man, Later Reclaims Her Identity] Original title: This Realm Is on the Brink of Ruin One-line summary: Transmigrate, become emperor, and figure out how to be a useful emperor. Full summary: “The deer has fled Yan, and all the realm pursues it.”, The Hunt for the Deer She transmigrated into a book and became emperor overnight. It should have been a joyous occasion. But this Great Yan dynasty was beset by natural disasters. The 549Reads9.3Score104Shelves

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    [Heart][Thumbs up][Salute] Transmigrated into the body of a nineteenth prince who stumbled upon the throne, ascended it in a time of crisis, disguised as a man, and was previously unknown and frozen to death. The country is on the verge of collapse in a few years; the court is controlled by two factions; assassins are lurking… Can this country be saved? Change the opinions of those around you, establish imperial authority, and win over the hearts of the people…? The country depends on its people.

28. 128 人 The Most Accomplished Man in the Mortal World 人间最得意 Never Knew the Cold in This Life平生未知寒Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted When the young man once drew his sword, he laughed and said, “Though heaven and earth are vast, I need only one sword. And that single sword stretches ninety thousand li.” 331Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    It features both martial arts and imperial court settings. It blends political intrigue with fantasy elements. It's not simplistic, mindless, or overly sentimental. Both protagonists and supporting characters are decisive and ruthless.

29. 129 那 That Year, That Cicada, That Sword 那年那蝉那把剑 Mo Yu默煜Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Holding a cicada from summer doesn’t necessarily mean holding the whole summer in your hand. But grasp that sword, and you hold an entire world of martial arts. Wield a three-foot blade of gleaming steel. Dream of becoming a revered Sword God, if only for a day. Be an invincible Sword Immortal, if only for a moment. Sever the headmaster’s treasured pagoda and knock the emperor’s crown from his head. He laughs aloud: “Eight kings with zithers, lutes, harps, and pipes; four imps with grotesque fac 82.2kReads9.3Score8.2kShelves
30. 130 双 Bound Together Across Two Lifetimes, We’ll Grow Old Together 双世缱绻，与君共白头 Dreamer Dadao爱做梦的大道Ancient Romance727k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads who rise to greatness | Complete souls | Extreme contrast | Love across two lifetimes | Sweet romance and court intrigue] A modern married couple are reborn as babies in the Tianqi Dynasty. He becomes an iron-fisted Crown Prince, commands the Xuanhuo Army, and plots to industrialize the realm. She becomes a queen of commerce, controls trade routes along three borders, and holds the lifeblood of the people in her hands! Toward their enemies, he presides over the execution of t 5.5kReads8.1Score646Shelves

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    A 55-year-old childhood sweetheart couple + double rebirth + UI designer male lead with a meticulously crafted political plot (implementation of new policies, court intrigue) and a delicate emotional storyline (daily interactions, pampering details). Modern skills are applied (double-entry bookkeeping, design applications). A comprehensive blend of sweet romance, political intrigue, strong-willed co-governance, past life bonds, highly affectionate time travel, and deep integration of romance and court politics.

31. 131 重 Reborn: The Legitimate Daughter's Plot for the Throne 重生之嫡女谋妃 Also Known as Light Boat又名轻舟Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted [Reborn Daughter + Two Strong Leads + Political Intrigue + Family and Nation] Qin Xi, courtesy name Zhaozhao, is the legitimate daughter of Lord Qin, the sitting Minister of War in Shengjing. Everyone has heard of Qin Zhaozhao of the Qin family: a beauty of incomparable grace, dazzlingly brilliant. When the Northern Rong army marched on Shengjing, Qin Xi went to battle alongside her grandfather and turned the tide. After the war, the emperor bestowed on her the title of County Lady Yongjia, and 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Just passing by, taking a look, seeking insightful comments.

32. 132 藏 Hidden in the Abyss 藏于渊 Yu Qingqiu予青秋Eastern Fantasy198k WordsOngoing Water that runs clear is shallow; dark water runs deep, and dragons lurk in the depths. What could a kind-hearted young man have gone through to make him step across heaps of corpses and climb to the pinnacle of power? —Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 133 春 The Allure of Spring 春华引 Sticky Ash粘粘灰Ancient Romance2.3M WordsCompleted As a princess, Shen Minghua spent her previous life taking “doing whatever she wanted” to the extreme. If anyone crossed her, she would use her power to crush them. Yet she was favored by the emperor, so even those who resented her had to flatter and appease her. With so many sycophants around her, she gradually lost sight of who she truly was. In her previous life, she trusted the wrong person, and one cup of poisoned wine cost someone their life. When she opens her eyes again, she is back in J 460Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is reborn to seek revenge and plots political intrigue.

34. 134 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.5kReads9.2Score185Shelves

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    This should meet your needs!! The political intrigue and romance are both very engaging! The author seems to have a very sharp mind.

35. 135 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.7kReads8.3Score435Shelves

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    That was amazing! It was so good!

36. 136 沙 After the Goofy Guard Joined the Mansion, the Easygoing Prince's Heart Started Racing 沙雕侍卫进府后，佛系皇子心狂跳 Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted The ratings are low right after release [madcap antics + chaotic everyday life + satisfying schemes + two powerful leads + ensemble cast + sharp-tongued] A worker's got a worker's spirit. Workers are the cream of the crop! Zhao Ouou, China's top sanda champion, accidentally transmigrates into the body of a young assassin who successfully defected from her organization in a political-strategy novel with a strong female lead. In the original story, the protagonist defected from her organization an 137Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    These books are great! They're political intrigue stories! Minor grudges are settled on the spot, while major grudges are planned and executed later!

37. 137 羞 Humiliation? The Face-Slapping Began with the Imperial Betrothal! 羞辱？从赐婚开始便是打脸！ Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Feel-good, two powerful leads, devoted couple, space, medicine, martial arts prowess, face-slapping) A top mercenary in the twenty-first century suddenly transmigrates to an alternate ancient world while on a mission, becoming an unloved illegitimate daughter of a general's household. A marriage contract and a deal transform the heroine into the wife of the “crippled prince”... With the two “princes” joining forces, the world is theirs! The Crown Prince stands in their way? Bring him down! Prin 4.8kReads9.3Score720Shelves
38. 138 九 Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: Your Highness, Prepare to Die 九龙夺嫡，请皇兄赴死 Seventh Uncle of Nanming南溟七叔Historical613k WordsCompleted In the eleventh year of the Tianqing era, Zhao Yin Qian, the ninth prince of Zhao, returned home after spending ten years as a hostage in Wei. All he wanted was to live carefree as a prince. But several of his elder brothers had murder on their minds and kept pressing him at every turn. He would endure it no longer. If they could fight for the position of Crown Prince, so could he. Zhao Yin Qian raised his sword to the heavens and roared, “By imperial decree, I come to suppress the traitors. Eld 145Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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    A captivating tale of power struggles within the imperial court, set against the backdrop of the entire nation.

39. 139 掀 Flip the Table! The Legitimate Daughter Returns to Make Her Mark! 掀桌子！归来嫡女要立威！ Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Feel-Good Story + Sharp Tongues + Ensemble Cast + Nation and Family + Two Strong Leads + Devoted Couple] The legitimate daughter of a general's household, who had been left to fend for herself in the countryside, was maliciously attacked. When she opened her eyes again, she had become Liu Qingyue, China's top special agent. Determined to repay her master's kindness in recognizing her abilities, Liu Qingyue accepted his dying wish, left the Taoist temple, and returned home t 8.8kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
40. 140 十 Ignored for Eighteen Years, the Legitimate Daughter Returns to Deliver a Face-Slapping 十八年不闻不问，嫡女打脸回归！ Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Satisfying read + political intrigue + the fate of the nation + a pocket dimension + the martial world + medicine and poison + suspense] After accidentally transmigrating from a world polluted by nuclear fallout to an alternate realm, the heroine becomes an unwanted daughter of an official’s family. One day after transmigrating, she beats up a wicked servant and sells him off. From then on, the estate is her turf! Seven days after transmigrating, she becomes the leader of the martial world’s mo 4.3kReads9.1Score568Shelves
41. 141 龙 Dragon Talisman Command 龙符令 Carefree Cat自在猫Historical488k WordsOngoing A gust of wind blows down a red leaf. The leaf drifts between heaven and earth. The wind keeps blowing, and the leaf rides upon it. But the wind must eventually die down, and the leaf must eventually fall. It takes root, and in the end grows into a towering tree once more. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Political intrigue, forbearance, a martial arts theme, the imperial court and the martial world. A sure-fire investment.

42. 142 七 The Seventy-Two Paths 七十二道 Writing with a Brush Like Wielding a Sword执笔如仗剑Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted In the third year of Gengzi, sweltering heat blankets the Nanling Dynasty. At court, the powerful chancellor Qin Qingquan is surrounded by allies and wields absolute power, wantonly gnawing away at the dynasty’s foundations. The imperial authority is ruthlessly suppressed, teetering on the brink of collapse. Gloom hangs over the entire realm, the people suffer unbearably, and the prosperous age stands on the verge of ruin. Amid this treacherous turmoil, the martial arts prodigy Nangong Shaoqing 339Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    A million-word epic tale of court intrigue and martial arts, intrigue, conspiracies, and battles between gods!

43. 143 小 Little Thousand 小千 Lotus Egret White莲花鹭白Urban109k WordsCompleted Slowly closing his eyes, the old man couldn't help looking back on the road he'd traveled all these years. He let out a soft sigh. “I haven't had the kind of dramatic ups and downs in life that many people have. Instead, I've seen the real, brutal truth. Gambling? What is there to gamble for? It only destroys families and harms both yourself and others. No one can walk away unscathed. I'll use everything I've experienced in my life to tell you: stay away from gambling!!!” 358Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A scheme of power!

44. 144 锦 Splendid Colors, Everlasting Spring 锦色恒春 Zhu Zhen祝桢Ancient Romance132k WordsCompleted Rebirth story In her previous life, she was a despised, hopelessly devoted fool, pushed into the abyss by her half-sister Yi Zhi and the powerful minister Pei Yanting. Reborn, the legitimate daughter Yi Jin is no longer naive. When faced with the Third Prince and Pei Yanting’s plot to seize the throne, she joins forces with Fu Heng, heir to the Prince of Dingbei, to support the Crown Prince and plan every move carefully. From household rivalries to palace power struggles, from the borderlands to 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's alright, it depends on the individual.

45. 145 凤 The Phoenix's Lament 凤泣凰 Mu Lan Ru Xue慕兰如雪Ancient Romance579k WordsOngoing [Alternate history + xianxia fantasy + political intrigue + historical romance + heroes vying for power + country and people] A mutual journey of devotion and salvation between a general's orphaned daughter and an illegitimate son Set against a chaotic age, the male and female leads grow together. She was born into a general's family, but her father was killed on the border between two countries by a spy sent by the enemy kingdom to infiltrate their ranks. The spy fled into the depths of the for 10Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 146 虐 Tortured into a Locked Love 虐锁清欢 Already Exists 11已存在的11Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Leng Qinghuan was forced to marry the notorious Prince Yan. But she wasn't some naive, helpless girl. Crying and accepting her fate just wasn't in Leng Qinghuan's nature. She seized every opportunity, with the courage to burn her bridges, fought scheming women, fought the empress, opened shops, learned to solve cases, and more... Through her words and deeds, she proved herself. The woman Prince Yan had once sneered at ultimately became someone far beyond his reach! 293Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A scheme unfolds! An imperial decree shatters Qinghuan's childhood romance with the Crown Prince, forcing her to marry the ruthless Prince He, Ning Zechen. The eavesdropping under the pear blossom tree, the maliciously spread rumors, and the resentment of the arranged marriage all become Qinghuan's sins! The humiliation of her wedding night, the touch of blood—all only serve to spur Qinghuan to live! For the sake of the Leng family, she must live well! A series of bizarre murders involve her new love, and the deaths of bystanders fill Qinghuan with guilt... Through this shared experience, Ning Zechen rediscovers the woman beside him, but when all that is beautiful is not cherished, why wait?

47. 147 这 This Cultivator Is Rather Cunning 这个修士有点心计 Cigarette Between the Fingers指间香烟Eastern Fantasy421k WordsOngoing This story focuses on schemes, suspense, and plot twists. If you enjoy this style, dive right in with confidence. Her family is wiped out, a bounty is placed on her head, and she is hunted down. She moves among the great clans, repeatedly teetering between life and death. When talent falls short, cunning makes up the difference. So what if I’m only at the Qi Refining stage? I can still scheme a Golden Core cultivator to death. So what if I have a crippled spiritual root? I can still join a major 103Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    A fantastical battle of wits, a scheme to break the deadlock and turn the tide, where any means are justified to achieve the goal.

48. 148 你 Hey, You! Do You Really Have to Be This Low-Key?! 你小子！用不用这么低调！！ Half a Cup of Lingering Sorrow半盏残忧Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing The immortal, undying ancient dragon left behind only a rotting corpse. The phoenix, unafraid of death, was reduced to a single broken root feather. The auspicious qilin, surrounded by good fortune, could not foresee its own death. The Black Tortoise, master of countless laws, had its shell forcibly stripped away. The cemetery of the gods still stands, watching the ruins endure for millennia, while grass and trees flourish and fade through the seasons. Who dares claim to be immortal… The years t 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Behind the scenes, the ancient dragon, plotting for eternal immortality, left only a decaying corpse; the phoenix, fearless of death, was reduced to tattered feathers; the auspicious unicorn, surrounded by good fortune, could not foresee its demise; the Xuanwu, having condensed all paths of power, had its shell stripped away by human hands; the tomb of the gods remains, witnessing the countless ages of Yin Ruins, the changing seasons, who dares claim immortality… The flow of time carries on the events of a thousand years, time washes away countless generations. The river of time flows on, never to return, burying countless heroic and tragic songs. One day, someone had a sudden inspiration, stepping into the river and drifting downstream, wanting to see what the future held. After a long time, he finally met a boy fishing on the riverbank. He then asked the boy: What is an immortal? What is the Dao? What is immortality? The boy's eyes were empty, and he shook his head, answering: I don't know! The man asked again: Cultivation! Is it cultivating the heart? Or the strength? The young man scratched his head, giving an awkward smile: "I don't know~" He asked three times: "What year is it today?" His eyes lit up with excitement, and he recited with great familiarity: "I don't care about the year, I only pray that all living beings in future generations will live forever!" The man was taken aback, then burst into laughter: "You know everything, you understand everything! I worried for nothing, came all this way for nothing. Well, future generations are truly interesting, very interesting indeed!" With that, the man vanished without a trace. Only the young man sighed softly, gazing at the screen: "Gentlemen, would you like to hear our story?"

49. 149 我 The Little Brother-in-Law I Raised Became a Powerful Official 我养大的小叔子，竟成了一代权臣 Zi Qing Bo子青伯Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted Cheng Li opened her eyes and found herself transported to an unfamiliar dynasty, where she had become a young widow. She couldn't do a day's work and knew nothing about farming. Her survival skills were practically nonexistent. She'd planned to lie flat and rely on her younger brother-in-law, but she was so beautiful that men of all kinds kept coveting her... 2.9kReads8.9Score248Shelves

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    The story is quite novel, featuring a woman with impure genitals. Although it includes time travel and reincarnation, it avoids clichéd elements. However, there are some things I really wanted to see that I couldn't find. [Laughing emoji][laughing emoji]

50. 150 生 No Hope of Survival 生还无期 Young Master Changle长乐公子Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted [No CP, No Female Lead] + [Infinite Deaths and Resurrections] + [Superpower Awakening] + [Mind Games and Strategy] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Life in Review] The keywords of this book are “human nature,” “death games,” and “setting traps.” The thirteen characters who appear from the start all play important roles! Each has a distinct personality, and every one of them will have a major part to play later in the story. This book also features endless deaths, so if that’s not your thing, please read wit 8kReads9.3Score830Shelves

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    The layout of this ingenious piece of writing is truly remarkable; Zuo Tang's methods are beyond comprehension!

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