Please, I Need Political Intrigue Novels. No Idiot Protagonists 权谋文求求了，对脑残主角说打咩

1. 201 蓝 Blue-Blooded Nobles 蓝血贵族 The Seventh Day of the Fourth Month四月初七Eastern Fantasy763k WordsOngoing Xia Er unexpectedly transmigrates into a mysterious world of extraordinary powers and becomes the youngest son of the West family, one of the six blue-blooded noble houses. With his parents neglecting him and his siblings bullying him, and everyone wanting him dead from the start, Xia Er has no choice but to raise the banner of rebellion. Beginning with a bargain with an ancient god, he takes one step at a time toward the pinnacle of the world. “When blue blood shines on the battlefield, that’s 308Reads8.6Score128Shelves

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   A European-style political intrigue story; the protagonist is cold-blooded and elegant, a true aristocrat!

2. 202 寡 I’m Only Nine, So Why Isn’t the Empress Dowager Ruling from Behind the Curtain? 寡人才九岁，太后怎不垂帘听政？ The Unbothered Mountain没心态的大山Historical466k WordsOngoing Ning Chen is only nine years old, the puppet child emperor of the Great Ning Dynasty. On the day he ascends the throne, his birth mother suddenly dies of illness. Two years later, his maternal grandfather’s coup fails, and he is torn limb from limb right before Ning Chen’s eyes. Caught in the heart of the power struggle, he has no one to rely on and no authority of his own! Now, the ministers of both court and military have jointly demanded his deposition! Knowing his death is near, he closes hi 9.1kReads5.9Score369Shelves
3. 203 秋 Autumn Wind Tower 秋风楼 Wang Xin王信Eastern Fantasy169k WordsOngoing An ordinary man entered the world of cultivation only in his twilight years. He toyed with the martial world through strategy and rode into the imperial court through sheer cunning. He spent fifty years laying his plans, waiting for the day autumn arrived. Autumn came, the play began, and all the people of the world became its audience. 388Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   This is absolutely amazing! The protagonist has been plotting and scheming for 50 years, with one twist after another that will keep you completely entertained. I'm giving away spoilers if I say any more, just go watch it! Highly recommended!!!

4. 204 穿 Transmigrated as Su Zhe, I’m Getting Rich and Rising in Rank Just to Rescue My Brother 穿越成苏辙，升官发财只为捞亲哥 Autumn Clematis剪秋萝Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Su Shi speaks his mind and makes enemies; Su Zhe gets promoted, gets rich, and bails his brother out. Semi-alternate history, with respect for historical events and figures.] The ultimate ensemble cast makes its entrance in turn: Bao Zheng, Shen Kuo, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, Wang Anshi, Zeng Gong, Sima Guang, Emperor Renzong of Song, Emperor Yingzong of Song, Emperor Shenzong of Song, Emperor Zhezong of Song, Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhou Dunyi, Zhang Huaimin, Cai Jing, Li Qingzhao, and Yue Fei. A l 2.4kReads8.6Score708Shelves
5. 205 为 For the Sake of All Under Heaven, I Was Forced to Wield Absolute Power 为了天下苍生，我被迫权倾天下 Ten Fateful Calculations天命十算Historical704k WordsCompleted [No female lead] + [Decisive and ruthless] + [Cold and merciless] Xu Tianhua, the powerful minister of Great Ning, is “loyal to the emperor and devoted to the state.” To bring peace and prosperity to the realm, he clears every obstacle in his path, one by one, and ultimately becomes the foremost powerful minister in the land, bringing blessings to all! At one point, he even gives up his climb to the throne in pursuit of immortality. In the end, he realizes his true nature and abandons the System 161Reads7.2Score—Shelves
6. 206 她 She Played at Being a Divine Being in the Late Eastern Han Dynasty 她在东汉末年装神弄鬼 First-Rate Red Chamber一品红楼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Career-minded heroine + domineering, dashing hero] [Please note: This is a novel, not an academic paper. It has flaws and mistakes. If that bothers you, don't read it.] [The heroine is fifteen when she first transmigrates.] She thought transmigrating would let her live an easy, wonderful life. Instead, Heaven hit her with a harsh reality: she had landed in the late Eastern Han dynasty, with chaos about to engulf the land. To stay alive and protect her family, she has no choice but to embark on 9.8kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves

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   I highly recommend number 2; both are extremely high-energy.

7. 207 风 The Dashing Ming Dynasty: I Love the Realm, but I Love Beauty More 风流大明：爱江山更爱美人 Sighing Over the World with Brush in Hand扶笔叹江山Historical171k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate to the Ming dynasty; no System, no golden finger, no mindless heroics, no invincibility, multiple female leads. Readers who might object, proceed with caution.] A car accident sends me from the start into the twenty-first year of the Yongle era of the Ming dynasty, where I become embroiled in an imperial examination fraud case. I can only struggle on the edge between political power and beautiful women... As the wheel of fate begins to turn, can I break free from the shackles of my —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is good. The writing is delicate and smooth, the logic is clear and not mindless, there's no system or cheat code, it's a time-travel story set in the Ming Dynasty, multiple female leads, early political intrigue, and later rebellion and power struggles. If you like this type of story, you can check it out. Most importantly, it's not the kind of mindless, overly negative story; I'm tired of reading the same old feel-good novels.

8. 208 穿 Transmigrated into an Otome Game Villainess, the Unwanted King Wrecks the Plot 穿越乙游恶女，寡王杀崩剧情 Water-Dipped Rice水点饭Modern Romance692k WordsCompleted Strong heroine + scheming + System + villainous female warlord + chaotic times + conquest + otome game A villainess transmigrates into another villainess. The heroine is a true antagonist. Qi Yi accidentally transmigrates into the villainous supporting character of an otome game, a character who keeps dying. The original’s enemies are too numerous for her to know who’s trying to kill her. The land is in chaos, with warlords carving up the territory and heroes vying for supremacy. Qi Yi had plann 1.5kReads9.0Score228Shelves
9. 209 关 Snow Flies Over the Mountain Pass 关山飞雪 Silver-Tongued语连珠Historical699k WordsOngoing [Wuxia + Court Politics + War + Schemes + No System + No Transmigration] “Your destiny is noble beyond words, yet you are fated to live your whole life alone and unsupported.” At court, he is a wise ruler with the power of life and death. He wages war in every direction and brings the barbarians to heel. In the martial world, he gradually rises to become the strongest Martial Emperor. His fame spreads throughout the realm, and heroes bow before him. Can he finally break the curse of fate and fin 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You can take a look at this book!

10. 210 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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    Give it a try...

11. 211 汉 Late Han War Chronicles: The Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry 汉末烽烟录之并州狼骑 Dusk Maple Yang Lang暮枫杨郎Historical274k WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Struggle for Supremacy] [Powerful Minister] [Legacy of Emperor Wu] [No System] [Multiple Heroines] The north wind lashes the banners, and cold blades gleam beneath the setting sun. During the Zhongping era, the Yellow Turban Rebellion throws the realm into turmoil. From the frontier of Bingzhou comes a cavalry force riding through frost and snow. Its warriors are clad in mourning white, and its advance is as fierce as a pack of wolves. Wherever it passes, the dust raised by th 61Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Back then, we were a force of nature, with swords and horses, our might as fierce as a tiger that could swallow ten thousand miles.

12. 212 杀 Everyone Who Killed Me Died in the End 杀了我的人最后全死了 Mr. Qi qi柒qi先生Mystery121k WordsCompleted Li Zongyang was abandoned as a baby. Tang Fang was a mute girl, despised from childhood. Fate made them mother and son, and they became the light in each other's lives. When that "light" went out, when he "died once," darkness became Li Zongyang's world. He became a ruthless, patient assassin, laying plans across the realm and swearing to make everyone who had bullied him pay in blood. 47Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A political intrigue novel where the male protagonist schemes against everyone for revenge, emphasizing ruthlessness and decisiveness.

13. 213 乌 The Prince Consort in Black Rests Beneath the Mountains and Rivers 乌衣驸马枕山河 Dusk Maple Yang Lang暮枫杨郎Historical499k WordsOngoing The world is ever-changing, but who laments the fall of the nation? Life is all about putting on a good show. In the sixth year of the Xianhe era, nearly twenty years have passed since the Central Plains fell to foreign rule. On the northern battlefield, the bloodiest war in ancient history is raging, while the southern dynasty’s noble young men remain lost in wine and dreams. The elegance of the Wei and Jin eras has ultimately become a pile of cold leftovers. Huan Ziyuan, a history student, arr 111Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 214 东 Tokyo Revengers: The Crow's Summit 东京复仇者:乌鸦的顶点 Lord He Doesn't Eat Pigeons鹤君不吃鸽Anime Fanfiction1.8M WordsCompleted Reborn into the world of Tokyo Revengers! Unlock the Super Domination System! From the start, he instantly takes out Kiyomasa. He saves Keisuke Baji and recruits Kazutora Hanemiya. Taiju Shiba becomes his right-hand man! Love and Peace, Valhalla, and Tenjiku are no match for him! He conquers Suzuran's strongest, defeats Housen's king, and rallies the troops for three days of furious battle! He sets his sights on the top of the crow's world! 601Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Basically, all of them involve political intrigue. I personally prefer the first two books; they have many foreshadowing elements, clear logic, and aren't just light novels. The author updates the third book sporadically.

15. 215 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

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    Strategy! These books!

16. 216 天 All Under Heaven: The Crow's Pinnacle 天下苍生：乌鸦的顶点 Lord He Doesn't Eat Pigeons鹤君不吃鸽Urban460k WordsOngoing My surname is Zuo, the Zuo in charging left and right. My name is Yan, the Yan in never giving in! The Dragon-Patterned Black List pierces the clouds, Heroes clash, with danger lurking at every turn. We race thousands of miles to hunt across the skies, And a hundred Heavenly Kings under my command battle on every front. My ambition is to conquer the world and seize its highest peak! 753Reads7.8Score—Shelves
17. 217 晋 The Jin Dynasty: Hell Difficulty from the Start 晋朝：开局便是地狱难度 Stars and Willows Are Hard to Settle星柳难平Historical814k WordsOngoing Transmigration + General Summoning + Political Intrigue. A slow-paced novel, not an invincible protagonist story, with no mindless decisions or dumbing down. In 266, Sima Yan usurped Wei, established a new regime, named it Jin, and made Luoyang its capital. It became known as the Western Jin dynasty, and Sima Yan was later known as Emperor Wu of Jin. In 280, the Western Jin conquered Wu and reunified China. In 290, Emperor Hui of Jin, Sima Zhong, formally ascended the throne. Unable to govern, h —Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The first book requires patience; the beginning is a bit frustrating, and some readers might find it hard to continue after a few glances. However, it's actually quite well-written, unlike some other protagonists who start off incredibly powerful.

18. 218 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
19. 219 莫 Better Than the Clouds 莫若凌霄 Yue Guan月关Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Tang Congxin, an art school reject, unexpectedly arrives in a world ruled by an empress and becomes a fallen imperial grandson whose life is hanging by a thread. But even an abandoned child can aspire to greatness. A fallen imperial grandson should rise like a dragon. If my grandfather could be emperor, and my grandmother could be empress, then I, an abandoned child, can do it too. 27.2kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
20. 220 三 Three Hundred Million People Are Watching, But I Forgot I Was Livestreaming 三亿人围观，我却忘了在直播 Er Moji二磨叽Eastern Fantasy818k WordsOngoing [Gaming + livestreaming + comedy + wuxia world + alternate history] As soon as Tang Chu logged into the game, his amnesia kicked in, making him think he had transmigrated to another world. From then on, while everyone else played the game however they pleased, he carefully fought to survive; while everyone else treated NPCs as if they weren't real people, he shared life and death with them; while everyone else looked out only for themselves, he took it upon himself to speak up for the people... 1.3kReads8.9Score103Shelves
21. 221 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
22. 222 谋 Scheming for the World 谋略天下 The Hidden Dragon in the Abyss潜龙在渊Historical211k WordsOngoing In an age of great turmoil, the Marquis of Luocheng in the State of Yu seizes power through a coup, using methods that are both brilliant and despicable. Amid the rebellion, two infants are accidentally allowed to escape: Ziyu, a prince of the State of Shan, later renamed Wujiu, and Yuyan, a prince of the State of Yu, later renamed Zhao Yang. The two close friends are taken in, one after the other, by the mysterious Yi family, whose mission is to “uphold Heaven's will and bring peace to the land 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The best political intrigue novel, with both protagonists and antagonists possessing high intelligence, a captivating story, and superb writing. It features palace coups, court intrigue, strategic clashes, and live confrontations—definitely worth reading.

23. 223 巅 The Crown Prince at His Peak 巅峰皇太子 Dog King狗大王Historical1.0M WordsCompleted I transmigrated and became the crown prince, but I'm a useless scoundrel?! No problem! Since I've transmigrated, I'll claim the throne and crush every enemy in my path! The emperor wants to test my poetry and literature, or he'll strip me of my position as crown prince? What a joke! Before I transmigrated, I was a top-tier champion of the world's strongest brains. Poetry and literature are child's play! 11.3kReads8.5Score850Shelves

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    My soul transmigrated into the body of the Crown Prince of Qing Kingdom. My previous self forced himself on the Prime Minister's only daughter, leading to a coalition of officials deposing the Crown Prince. They tested my talent with poetry and prose, and my supposed expertise in history is just laughable?!

24. 224 穿 I Transmigrated into a Women's-Fiction Novel, So I Cling to the Heroine to Survive 穿书女频，为了活命紧抱女主大腿 One Who Leaves No Name人不留名Historical707k WordsOngoing [Single Heroine + Imperial Court + Ensemble Cast + Succession Struggle + Transmigrate into a Book + Soul Transmigration + Rise from the Bottom] Chen Yunhao, a modern-day corporate drone, unexpectedly transmigrates into a book and becomes the doomed seventh prince in a historical romance novel, destined to die from excessive sexual indulgence in a brothel. Hoping to change his fate, he tries to lie flat and stay alive. But after saving Luo Qianqian, the reborn heroine seeking revenge, he is dragg 2.8kReads8.5Score179Shelves

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    It's worth a look...

25. 225 刚 I Was Barely Born When the Empress Dowager Used Me to Fight for the Throne! 刚出生，母后就拿我争皇位！ Riding a Wild Boar骑着野猪Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Alternate history, no System, strategy and warfare He was once a prince, but fate left him stranded beyond the frontier. Now the land is shattered and warlords vie for supremacy. How could he, a prince by birth, stay out of it? 1.4kReads7.1Score104Shelves

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    This one has no system; it's all about power struggles and scheming.

26. 226 双 A Game of Two Faces 双面奕局 A Little Cabbage w一颗小白菜wHistorical148k WordsCompleted Seven years ago, Yan Chi, commander of the northern frontier, was betrayed by a close friend, branded a traitor, and saw his family wiped out. He barely escaped with his life. Seven years later, he returns to the imperial capital under the alias “Chen Yu,” a mysterious merchant. On the surface, he is a wealthy imperial merchant offering an auspicious treasure. In truth, he intends to make one grand move on the chessboard of power and bring down the dynasty in a game of revenge. 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical romance about power struggles. The male protagonist is a vengeful man who has endured many years of hardship. Former friends have become his enemies. He is intelligent and resourceful.

27. 227 世 The Fierce Heir: This Young Lady Is Mine 世子凶猛：这个小娘子，我抢定了 Fruit Wine Beneath the Moon月下果子酒Historical2.1M WordsOngoing Original novel of the short drama “The Heir Is Fierce: I’m Claiming This Young Lady” One moment he opens his eyes, and he’s in Great Yan. Yang Shu is quite pleased with his identity: the sole heir of the Prince of Dingguo’s household. The emperor suspects him and the noble families shun him, but that’s no big deal. He’ll just rebel. If you’re going to be a spoiled young master, you have to act like one. First, beat up your future father-in-law... Second, smash up a gambling den... And third, sna 13.7kReads8.5Score851Shelves

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    [Cool][Cool][Cool] One day, Yang Shu opened his eyes and found himself in the Great Yan Kingdom. He was quite satisfied with his identity—the only son of the Prince of Ding's family. Although the emperor was suspicious and various families ostracized him, it wasn't a big problem; he would rebel. A playboy should act like one. First, chop up the old man; second, smash the gambling den… third, snatch a young lady to bring into the mansion… Yang Shu had gone completely mad, and the young masters of Jian'an had gone mad too, frantically begging for mercy.

28. 228 我 I Only Want to Be a Military Doctor, So Why Are You Making Me Empress? 我只想当军医，你们让我当女皇？ I'm Starving我超饿Ancient Romance965k WordsCompleted [Feel-good revenge + transmigration + System + medicine + nation-building + conquering a chaotic age + empress + cheat powers] Medical student Liu Yi transmigrates into a war-torn age. The world is in chaos, the imperial court has fallen, and ordinary people can barely survive. But she brought along her all-purpose doctor System. System: “I can give you medical equipment.” System: “I can give you medical books.” System: “I can give you an entire modern hospital.” System: “Your goal is to becom 10kReads9.5Score2.3kShelves

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    🔥🔥She transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms period, waking up to find herself as Gongsun Yan, the daughter of the warlord Gongsun Zan at the end of the Han Dynasty. She witnessed her father's defeat, the fall of the city, the murder of his wife and children, and his own self-immolation – a horrific scene that began with a chaotic escape from a burning building. Having barely escaped, how could she survive in the desolate, war-torn Han Dynasty with her younger brother? Fortunately, a trading system was discovered, allowing her to accumulate unlimited resources and embark on a journey of infrastructure development and poverty alleviation. Hey! Hey General Zhao Yun, with your lofty ambitions, please wait! There's a grand project here that I'd like to discuss with you – saving the world and ensuring the continuation of our bloodline.

29. 229 父 Father, Get a Clue! I Really Don’t Want to Rebel! 父皇：你懂点事，我真不想造反！ Eleven O'Clock十一点Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Animated comic: I Don't Want to Rebel Ning Fan transmigrates and becomes the Second Prince of the Dayu Dynasty. In this world, kingdoms battle one another, barbarians bring chaos, feudal lords rise up, and powerful warlords carve out their own territories. From the start, he awakens the Supreme Emperor System! [Ding! System mission issued: Build the Supreme Imperial Dynasty!] From the start, Ning Fan summons Dian Wei, reforms the military, establishes the Embroidered Guard and the Underworld, an 59.3kReads9.0Score4.5kShelves

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    The protagonist has an invincible imagination and is incredibly intelligent.

30. 230 争EN Contending for Supremacy: Summoning the Xiliang Iron Cavalry at the Start 争霸：开局召唤西凉铁骑 Hardworking Panda勤奋熊猫Historical2.4M WordsCompleted Lin Yi transmigrates to another world and becomes a prince's heir. There are no Four Books and Five Classics here, nor the Hundred Schools of Thought, but warfare rages on all the same. Dynasties rise and fall, ministers and nobles scheme, and heroes vie for control of the Central Plains. Fortunately, Lin Yi awakens a System and summons the fierce general Ma Chao and the elite Xiliang Cavalry from the Three Kingdoms era from the start. As long as he can win people over or beat them into submissi 25.3kReads8.9Score1.9kShelves
31. 231 变 Transformed into a Southern Song Princess, I Become an Empress for the Ages 变身南宋公主，朕为千古女帝 Bright Moon, Dreaming of Beauty明月梦婵娟Historical739k WordsCompleted [Gender Swap] [Single] [Southern Song Empress] [Reclaiming Lost Territory] [Building the Great Song Empire] A history enthusiast transmigrates to the Southern Song Dynasty and becomes Princess Qi, who was originally destined to die at six months old. She is given the name Zhao Lingsheng. After living a peaceful life as a princess for fourteen years, she recommends to Emperor Ningzong that Zhao Lingsheng be named Crown Princess when his adopted son, the Crown Prince of Great Song, Zhao Xun, falls 2.1kReads8.7Score172Shelves
32. 232 遗 A Song of Regrets 遗恨歌 Zhong Qi钟麒Historical297k WordsOngoing In the early Hongwu years of the Ming dynasty, Chen Shixun, son of Chen Youliang, the former emperor of the Chen Han regime, enters the imperial court by a twist of fate, secretly supported by former Chen Han officials and taking the place of Zhu Yuanzhang’s lost son. Together with an alliance of avengers formed by Yan Wang Zhu Di, the posthumous son of Yuan Shundi; Han Miaotong, younger sister of former Red Turban leader Han Liner; and the monk Yao Guangxiao, who entered the clergy after losing 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "The Song of Regret" is a high-IQ political intrigue novel! A must-read!

33. 233 穿 Transmigrating into a Chaotic Age, the Mad Princess Builds a Nation Through Robbery 穿乱世，疯癫公主她靠抢劫建国了 Turning Ink into Ink点墨成墨Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + Struggle for Supremacy + Chaotic Era + Powerful Female Lead + Fleeing Famine + Infrastructure Building + No Romantic Pairing + Portable Space] Original title: Transmigrating Through Chaotic Times, the Mad Princess Builds a Nation by Robbing Others When Jiang Jin awoke, she discovered that she had become a princess of a fallen kingdom and was being sent to Liang City to become a plaything for the barbarian Jiao Liang. She thought about it and decided it would be better for others 148.2kReads9.5Score18.4kShelves
34. 234 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book as the Villain, and My Whole Family Are Powerful Officials 穿书当反派，我们一家都是权臣 Green Mango Who Loves Dried Yardlong Beans爱吃长豇豆干的青芒Historical326k WordsCompleted [Alternate world + political intrigue + turbulent times + scheming protagonist + harem] Setting: An alternate version of the Sixteen Kingdoms period, with a hodgepodge of official systems from various dynasties. After ranting about the brainless web novels he had read, Liu Yu transmigrated into one, becoming the younger brother of the main villain in its first volume. His older brother was a great general, powerful enough to dominate the imperial court. He could wear his sword and boots in the p 189Reads8.1Score—Shelves
35. 235 士 The Splendor of Scholars 士子风华 Dust and Mud尘泥Historical503k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue] + [Alternate history] Li Jinxing transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, just as Zhu Yuanzhang has ascended the throne. The Huai River faction’s nobles and veteran meritorious officials are stirring up trouble at court... Six or seven years pass, and officials at court come and go in quick succession. Li Jinxing rises to the position of chancellor. Eight years later, Zhu Yuanzhang abolishes the office of chancellor. Li Shanchang is gone, Hu Weiyong is gone, and most of the marqui 26Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Well, the author has entered the palace (a euphemism for a scandal), [facepalm] but it's actually quite well written.

36. 236 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times: Three Women, Countless Dramas 穿越古代：三个女人N台戏 A Lamp in the Twilight一灯阑珊Ancient Romance6.1M WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast + group transmigration + farming and commerce + military service and medicine + self-reliance and perseverance, an uplifting and satisfying story, slow burn, everyday slice of life] A car accident sends three women transmigrating to the unfamiliar Great Wu Dynasty, where they land in a bandit’s den from the start. Zhu Mingyue: “Watch me make a fortune with two deadweights in tow.” Duan Xiaotang: “Watch me bring stability to every corner of the realm with two teammates.” Lin Wanwan 27.5kReads9.4Score1.8kShelves
37. 237 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance859k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 1.9kReads9.3Score270Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese political intrigue, high intelligence, clear-headedness and thoughtfulness

38. 238 三 Three Kingdoms: The Female Warlord of a Chaotic Age 三国：乱世女枭雄 Handsome Er You帅气的二油Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing (Also known as: The Female Overlord of a Chaotic Age) [Strong female lead + Three Kingdoms + no System + traditional empire-building + ensemble cast] Liu Yi, a female engineering PhD, transmigrates into the late Han dynasty during the Three Kingdoms era and grows up as a boy. She develops water conservancy, conducts research, and improves life for the people of her region. Just as the various factions are trying to win her over, she reveals herself as a woman and establishes her own power base, 57.6kReads9.3Score8.8kShelves
39. 239 恶 The Villainess Runs Wild in a Misogynistic Kingdom 恶女在厌女国杀疯了 This Mountain Is No Mountain此山非山Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted [Rise to power + revenge + political intrigue + rival suitors + ancient fantasy + awakening to her gender] A mind-bending transmigration story that starts with a bang and only gets wilder. The heroine is the strongest, bar none, and gives as good as she gets! An elite lawyer transmigrates to a woman-hating kingdom. This is the story of her journey from a desperate fugitive to a noble, a chancellor, and finally an emperor! “What? My own brother insulted my wet nurse?” Xu Shisan retaliates with a 155Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Highly intelligent, detail-oriented, and requires critical thinking.

40. 240 穿 Transmigrating to the Upheaval of the Five Barbarians: A Bloodstained Chang'an Sings of War 穿越五胡乱华：血色长安启战歌 Young Master Weinan公子威南Historical564k WordsCompleted Transmigrating means hell from the start! Modern historian Xu Zhaoyuan opens his eyes amid mountains of corpses and rivers of blood during the Five Barbarians’ Upheaval. A Xiongnu blade hangs over his neck, while tens of thousands of refugees, women, and children behind him are on the brink of death. This is a hellish start! A golden finger? I am the golden finger! ✅ Foresight into history: seize the initiative in a chaotic age! ✅ Technological superiority: establish farms along the Wei River, d 21Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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    Attention all enthusiasts of political intrigue! Book Title: *The Bloodstained Battle of Chang'an* Highlights: Survival in a chaotic world, every step fraught with danger! Forging an imperial edict to establish himself in Qin Prefecture, outwitting Sima Bao, the Prince of Nanyang, allying with the Di against the Hu, and skillfully maneuvering to defeat the Xiongnu! Watch as the protagonist skillfully navigates alliances and betrayals among the Xiongnu, remnants of the Jin dynasty, and local powerful figures, strategizing to determine the fate of the nation! Tags: Political intrigue, political struggle, rise of a powerful figure Review: The protagonist is incredibly intelligent, effortlessly employing both overt and covert strategies! From maneuvering in Chencang to supporting the new emperor and eliminating powerful ministers, every step is thrilling!

41. 241 穿 Transmigrated to a Year of Famine, I Accidentally Became Empress 穿越荒年，一不小心我成了女帝 Confused Jingjing迷糊的静静Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted Transmigration + fleeing famine + infrastructure building + war + contest for the throne + no storage space, just pure wish fulfillment Transmigrated? Of all places, why did she have to land in the middle of a famine migration, with corpses everywhere and war raging on all sides? She, Shen Xi, woke up in a chaotic age as a beauty. She had only wanted to live comfortably and keep her family safe. Who could have guessed that, somewhere along the way, she would become an empress? 211Reads6.3Score—Shelves
42. 242 伯 The Bethlehem Envelope 伯利恒信封 Jiang Siyu江肆毓Two Male Leads30k WordsOngoing Like the Star of Bethlehem, you have bright, nimble eyes like a tiger's. You are wise, pure, and sacred. But when forced to choose between the greater good and me, you have never chosen me. Every time, you leave me... You're kind to everyone, and kind to all... but why am I included among them? It doesn't matter if you don't choose me. I don't mind chasing after you. But this time, having seen a different side of you, I hope once again that you'll look at me and choose me... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story unfolds because of a magical camera, and the protagonist will stop at nothing to win back his beloved.

43. 243 那 Those Years as Empress 那些年当女帝的日子 Sweetened Fruit Tea果茶加糖Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + court intrigue + mutual devotion + satisfying read] Shen Weiwei transmigrated to the Great Yue Dynasty a thousand years in the past, where she turned out to be the empress. She had planned to be a peaceful ruler and lie flat until old age. But the kingdom she had to govern was impoverished and weak, beset by trouble at home and abroad, and utterly feeble. To enrich the nation, strengthen its military, defend its territory, expand its borders, and create a golden age, Gu Yao 1.9kReads8.7Score275Shelves
44. 244 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 229.5kReads9.6Score66.4kShelves

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    1. *The Misty Rain Pavilion*: Hidden behind the scenes, manipulating events and scheming for the world. Li Qingzhi, the master of the Misty Rain Pavilion, is known as an unparalleled genius, holding the reins of life and death in the darkness. However, unbeknownst to the world, behind the Misty Rain Pavilion is another person—its true founder, who uses the identity of a playboy to manipulate events and scheme for the world. 2. *The Art of Character Divination*: The art of character divination begins with understanding people. Using character divination as a starting point, it explores human nature and society. A broad and intellectually stimulating game, it uses character divination as its subject matter to showcase the myriad aspects of life and philosophy, revealing the complexity and multifaceted nature of humanity. Readers enjoy the story while gaining wisdom and inspiration. 3. *The Angry Sea and the Abyss*: The awakening of a pawn, the transformation from pawn to player. Thirty years ago, a college student, framed and accidentally murdered, was imprisoned and tortured, ultimately dying in despair. An Xiaohai is reborn and awakens in prison, picking himself up and navigating various dangers. In adversity, the potential of his human wisdom is unleashed, and as he unravels the layers of mystery, one conspiracy after another is exposed, revealing a massive scheme.

45. 245 惊 Shocking! The Legitimate Princess Defies Fate Every Day! 惊！嫡公主她每天都在逆天改命！ Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Female-led power fantasy + ruthless, unhinged heroine + an extreme “I’d rather betray others than let them betray me” mentality] Xuan Mingyao was reborn at the age of seven, back before anything had happened. Though she was the empress’s legitimate daughter, a princess treated like royalty, her younger brother, the crown prince, was about to die of illness. Her mother would soon be consumed by worry, grow estranged from the emperor, and eventually be deposed in the witchcraft scandal. Overnight 28kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves
46. 246 欢 Celebrating Song 欢宋 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical682k WordsOngoing I, Qi Wu, like to speak the truth. I am a disgraced soldier from the northwest, yet I have served as an honest and upright official. As for my faction, my senior fellow disciples Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Zhou Dunyi, and my junior fellow disciples Zhang Heng, Su Shi, Lü Huiqing, and others all belong to it. You ask about heroes? My teachers are my heroes: Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Pang Ji, Wen Yanbo, and many others! I’m just a scholar. I don’t know much. If you have a problem, go talk to my 137.3kReads9.4Score16.6kShelves

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    Recommend a few new books; they're not mindless and you'll be fully educated throughout.

47. 247 大 The Female Emperor of Great Zhao 大昭女帝 Young Cry稚唳Ancient Romance538k WordsCompleted She transmigrates from another world and becomes a figure who stirs up the entire realm. “They can sit on the throne as ruler of all under heaven. Why can't I?” “I want you to become my sword.” 1.4kReads9.1Score128Shelves
48. 248 大 The Great Song Bandit 大宋悍匪 Utterly Useless Little Rookie很废很小白Historical467k WordsOngoing The seventh year of the Xuanhe era, the thirteenth day of the seventh month. Less than four months remain before the Jurchens march south. The realm is on the brink of ruin, and the Nine Provinces are in turmoil. Liu Shuan, a low-ranking Imperial Guard officer in Daming Prefecture, has no desire to risk his life for the worthless emperor, much less flee south and live as someone’s underling. So he decisively heads for the mountains and becomes a proud bandit. Years later, before Chenqiao Station 95.1kReads8.5Score11kShelves
49. 249 我 My Fierce Dog, My Horse: I Do Whatever I Want 我的恶犬我的马，我想咋耍就咋耍 Jiu Chuang九创Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, powerful heroine, reborn female general, woman disguised as a man, duty to family and country, serious alternate-history drama, ensemble cast in chaotic times. If you mind a weak romance, don't read.] She died in the very year she was ennobled and made a general, crowned with glory. It turned out that even someone with no lingering resentment could be reborn after reaching the top. In her previous life, because of something her mother said, she took on the burden of her fami 11.5kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves
50. 250 北 A Northern Song Dynasty Guide to Climbing the Official Ladder 北宋升官手册 Retired Artist 04退役艺术家04Historical514k WordsOngoing The ratings just opened. They'll go up later. [Historical Transmigration] [Imperial Examinations] [Officialdom] [Political Intrigue] [Farming] [No System] What were the regrets of the Northern Song Dynasty? Was it that Liu Yong's lyrics were sung throughout the land, while he himself spent half his life in disappointment? Was it that Fan Zhongyan cared deeply for the realm, yet his Qingli Reforms were abandoned halfway through? Or was it the unfulfilled ambition to pacify the Rong, amid the nort 1.3kReads7.2Score137Shelves

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