Looking for Ancient Political Intrigue Novels with a Prince Protagonist Who Has His Own Faction 求古代权谋，主角是皇子，有自己的势力的小说

1. 251 玄 Xuanhuan: I Really Don't Want to Get Stronger 玄幻：本王真的不想变强 The Real Little Pea小豌豆本尊Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [Fantasy Wish Fulfillment] Zhao Chong accidentally transmigrates to another world, where martial artists rule. But he discovers that he has no martial meridians. Fortunately, he has a System. To stay alive, he starts constantly cultivating Martial Sages. One hundred Martial Sages aren't enough to keep him safe. Two hundred Martial Sages still aren't enough. Ten thousand Martial Sages. Now he finally feels somewhat safe, though by then the entire Jiuxuan Continent is trembling beneath his fee 7.8kReads8.2Score51914d adds
2. 252 太 The Empress Dowager Reborn: A Phoenix’s Plot for the Empire 太后重生：凤谋天下 Gu Yu孤妤Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + ensemble cast + political intrigue] Reborn, she turns the world into a board and all living beings into pieces. She is the one pulling the strings behind the scenes. Slender, pale hands, an icy gaze She moves her pieces, a faint smile on her lips Why should beauty worry? Reborn, risen from the ashes A phoenix’s schemes hide in her lotus-bloom bones Her name will live on in the annals of history Willow branches in her hometown, the moon a hook She watches generals and princes 1.2kReads9.0Score18514d adds

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   The first book is amazing; the plot is unconventional. The political maneuvering is masterful, and the themes of patriotism and national righteousness are very compelling. It has strong moral values. Just look at the synopsis of the first book and you'll know it's going to be great. The last book is also excellent.

3. 253 无 No Qiao, No Shu 无乔不成抒 Yao Yang Qiqi姚杨七七Ancient Romance596k WordsCompleted The Gu family’s daughter has blossomed into a woman of unparalleled beauty and talent, captivating the entire capital. A beauty like a painting, high beyond the clouds: which young man will win her hand? The marriage of Gu Roushu, the Duke’s legitimate daughter, is tied to the power struggle between two factions in the capital. No one expected her to marry Song Qiao, the powerless Prince of Yanbei. Why would she defy her father and choose him in particular? Why, after only a few brief meetings, 4Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 254 娇 A Delicate Girl Who Knows My Heart 娇女如解意 Yezi Who Loves Cilantro爱吃香菜的叶子Ancient Romance492k WordsCompleted After her country fell and her family was destroyed, Ye Jiangling was betrayed by the person she loved. Reborn in a single moment, she crashed straight into Pei Qianxue, the very person she had fled from on the eve of their wedding in her previous life. He was about to push her away when she wrapped her arms tightly around his neck and murmured tenderly, “General, are you thinking of breaking off the engagement?” Pei Qianxue’s gaze deepened as he curled his lips into a smile. “This was your choi 1Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 255 拯 I Tried to Save the Tragic Beauty, but the Mad Jealous One Played Me Instead 拯救美强惨，反被疯批醋精套路 Rong Dao Xing容刀行Two Male Leads548k WordsCompleted [Reborn + madman + sweet romance + no female lead] Wei Jinshu is reborn. His family hasn't been destroyed, he hasn't fallen into slavery, and his enemies haven't handed him over as a plaything to the gloomy, bloodthirsty Prince Regent Chu Xie. He's still the pampered young master of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's household. Meanwhile, Chu Xie, the madman who stood above everyone in Wei Jinshu's previous life, the man who frightened him so badly his legs went weak, is now wandering among the commo 1.3kReads9.3Score16114d adds
6. 256 穿 Reborn as the Crown Prince of a Fallen Kingdom, I Throw Myself into the Enemy’s Arms 穿成亡国太子我直接投入敌军怀抱 Hu Yan.胡言.Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted Completed. Search “Fanqie Listen” for the full-cast audiobook. [Manic, unhinged, vicious beauty vs. proper, restrained, aloof Buddha-like lord] [Two male leads + equally matched + mutual secret crush + both virgins] From the start, he was on an ancient battlefield, surrounded by soldiers and generals splattered with blood. He was the crown prince of a fallen kingdom. With a sworn enemy ahead, pursuers behind, and the burden of restoring his country on his shoulders, who could stay sane? While he 14kReads9.6Score2.2k14d adds
7. 257 七 Legends of the Seven Realms 七界传说 Dreams Leave No Trace心梦无痕Eastern Fantasy11.6M WordsCompleted The complete Seven Realms, including the full prequel. For a thousand years, the cultivation world has passed down the legend of the Five Sects, Six Academies, and Seven Realms. Lu Yun was born with a physical defect. On his defiant path to greatness, he finds several unforgettable loves and friendships and suffers one hardship after another. But how will it all end? Immortals, Buddhas, Daoists, demons, monsters, and beasts all gather. Good and evil, right and wrong, virtue and wickedness: who c 14.6kReads8.6Score66414d adds

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   Legend of the Seven Realms: A complete legend of the Five Sects, Six Academies, and Seven Realms, featuring demons, monsters, gods, Buddhas, Taoists, Confucianists, demon emperors, demon lords, Yama, the Yin Earth, the Heavenly Fiends, giant sea spirits, celestial beasts, and more. I would call it the strongest. Five Million Mercenaries of Northern Liang: Exiled to the extreme cold, they harvested a billion catties of sweet potatoes and potatoes, invented glass, beauty serums, and more, and established an unparalleled imperial court. Facing the imperial envoy, they jokingly said: "What did you say? I didn't hear you clearly. You are allowed to rephrase your words and say it again." Naruto: Intercepting Pain and Saving Jiraiya: After failing to resist the Otsuki clan, he transmigrated and was reborn. He started by saving Jiraiya, betrayed Konoha, collected the Rinnegan, the Summoning Cell, Jugo's Cursed Seal, Shisui's Sharingan… and accumulated power… Ancestral Star in Distress: I Can Summon All Transmigrators: Many powerful and terrifying creatures emerged from the Gate of Chaos, destroying the ancestral star. Lu Quan, in the name of the ancestral star, summoned transmigrators from various planes back. Some were Grandmasters, soaring through the air, capable of shattering mountains and rivers with a single thought. Others were Immortals, immortal through the ages, existing eternally in the primordial universe. Still others were Supreme Immortal Emperors, bearing the weight of galaxies, dominating eternity. "Who dares to offend my ancestral star? Hey, take this from my old grandson!" On the first day of being expelled from the family, the reward was the Martial God Physique: Xiao Chen, the eldest son of the Prince of Zhenbei, possessed astonishing talent, yet his dantian was shattered after shielding his younger brother from an enemy's blow. His father considered this a disgrace, and he lived in the shadow of his genius younger brother. His brother coveted his fiancée, and Xiao Chen was severely injured by him. Instead of defending him, his parents mistakenly believed he was causing trouble, forcing Xiao Chen to kneel and apologize to his brother. After severing ties, seeing the legendary Xiao Chen of the Great Xia Dynasty, who could tread the heavens and slay gods with a flick of his wrist, the Xiao family members were filled with remorse. They knelt on the ground, weeping and begging Xiao Chen to return to the Xiao family and restore its unparalleled glory. But Xiao Chen could never return. Back then, you treated me like a pig or a dog. Now, you can't even reach me. God Controls the World: One Pavilion, Two Gates shake heaven and earth; Three Families, Four Sects move mountains and rivers; Eight Directions gather to stir up storms; The power of the Central Region shakes the universe! With the three extraordinary objects in his sea of ​​consciousness—the Undying Tree, the Innate Yin Wind Pearl, and the Demonic Blue Fire Pearl—he gains a heaven-defying opportunity. He rides top-tier divine beasts, controls divine-level powerhouses, and is invincible. Even if you unite with the Ancient Family in the north, the Killing Heaven in the west, and the Black Demon Sect in the center… and use all your forces to besiege me, I will not fear, and will annihilate all enemies. Demonic Supreme: Reborn from the ashes, the Demon Emperor reappears! The foolish prince consort cultivates both the demonic arts and the primordial arts, achieving the strongest demonic path. Nine Realms Mortal Immortals: The immortal path is strange and unpredictable, the human path is humble. All living beings are but pagodas, the immortal heart is like frost. Fang Chen unexpectedly obtains immortal destiny, but has only one wish in his heart: to use the immortal sword in his hand to usher in an era of peace!

8. 258 火 Naruto: Reborn as Naruto, I Save Jiraiya from the Start 火影：重生鸣人，开局拯救自来也 Er Gouzi's Dried Fish二狗子的小鱼干Anime Fanfiction1.6M WordsCompleted In the era after Naruto, the Seventh Hokage, who died in battle, suddenly awakens and discovers that he is in another world. Just as he is worrying about how the final battle between Boruto and the Ōtsutsuki Clan will turn out, the Sage of Six Paths appears once more and tells him a secret he never knew. It turns out the Great Toad Sage's prophecy was right. Boruto really is the Child of Prophecy. It's just that the one whose fate changed wasn't the shinobi world's ending, but Naruto's destiny. 5.6kReads8.8Score45714d adds
9. 259 穿 Transmigrated? Life with an Ancient Crown Prince 穿越？和古代太子同居的日子 Zan Ling簪翎Modern Romance58k WordsOngoing [One-on-one, both leads are each other's only partners, a future scientific prodigy x a beautiful but tragic ancient prince, upending time and space!] This world really is one enormous slapdash operation. How could Heaven possibly let people from two different eras live together! Xia Denglan stared at the objects in her home that didn't belong to her, her eyes shining. Antiques, antiques! They're all antiques!! Then she saw a man, and Xia Denglan's jaw dropped. Wait, why is there an ancient pers —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Come on, everyone, let's just treat this as a civilized monkey-watching experience.

10. 260 神 Master of All Things 神控天下 I Am Pure我本纯洁Eastern Fantasy5.3M WordsCompleted I had just transmigrated when my divine beast mount was stolen. Even my fiancée, who had made a three-year pact with me, was promised by her father to my enemy’s eldest son! Well, that’s it. My hate level is maxed out from the start. Time to unleash my inner power and settle this once and for all! The Eight Great War Generals, the Nine Profound Techniques, and my Thirteenth-Rank Warrior identity are all coming with me... Tremble! 6.3kReads8.9Score71114d adds
11. 261 祖 Our Homeworld Is in Peril: I Can Summon Everyone Who Has Transmigrated 祖星有难：我能召唤所有穿越者 Qin Min沁泯Urban339k WordsOngoing The Gate of Chaos opens, and countless powerful, terrifying creatures emerge to wreak havoc on the ancestral planet. Lu Quan, reborn through transmigration, binds himself to the “System Master” and obtains a “Transmigration Token.” In the name of the ancestral planet, he summons the transmigrators who traveled to countless planes to return. Some are grandmasters, able to fly through the air and shatter mountains and rivers with a single thought. Others are immortal beings who have lived for ages 5.1kReads8.2Score57914d adds
12. 262 家EN First Day of Family Exile: Rewarded with the Martial God's Physique! 家族除名第一天，奖励武神躯！ They All Call Me King Arthur他们都叫我亚瑟王Eastern Fantasy4.1M WordsOngoing (Guys, the physical book’s sample copy is ready and publication is just around the corner. I’m so excited!) Xiao Chen, the eldest son of Xiao Zhentian, the Northern Pacification Prince, was gifted beyond compare and should have enjoyed a life of privilege. But when he was fifteen, he took a strike meant for his younger brother from an enemy of the Xiao family. His dantian was shattered, and he lost all aptitude for martial arts. His father considered him a disgrace, and he lived forever in the s 32.7kReads7.5Score2.3k14d adds

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    A former genius, shunned and misunderstood by his family. At the moment of severing ties, the blind box system awakens! Watch how he uses his choices to rise against all odds and embark on the path to becoming a powerful figure.

13. 263 九EN Immortal of the Nine Realms 九域凡仙 Dao Buyi道不易Eastern Fantasy8.1M WordsCompleted The path to immortality is uncanny, and humanity is lowly. All living beings are but pagodas, while the immortal heart is cold as frost. The young Fang Chen unexpectedly gains an immortal opportunity, but he has only one wish: to wield the immortal sword in his hand and bring peace to the world for all generations. 63.6kReads9.0Score5.2k14d adds
14. 264 我 After I Left, Why Are You Crying and Begging Me to Come Back? 我走后，为什么又哭着求我回来？ Tell and诉与Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted [Wish fulfillment, the art of cultivating a twisted self, the carefree life of the ultimate archvillain, and the Life Choice System.] Ye Qiu transmigrated! He found himself in a vast, primordial world, during the period of recovery and rebuilding after the great calamity that had struck all races. His father was the Demon King Who Repels the North, one of the Seven Kings of the Frontier. His mother was the sole heir to the Tidehearing Sword Pavilion. His maternal grandfather was the master of 183.4kReads8.7Score21.6k14d adds
15. 265 妖 Supreme Demon Daoist 妖道至尊 I Am Pure我本纯洁Eastern Fantasy3.7M WordsCompleted Reborn from the ashes, the Demon Emperor returns! A foolish prince consort transforms into the Demon Emperor, cultivating both demonic and primordial arts to rule the world with demonic might! He tramples villains, gathers followers, wins beautiful women, and forges the path to becoming the strongest demon cultivator! 1.1kReads8.6Score11414d adds
16. 266 江 Jiang Yan’s Dream: Flowers Bloom from His Brush 江淹一梦笔生花 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical505k WordsCompleted In the winter of the seventh year of the Daming era (463 AD), Jiang Yan was gathering firewood in the biting wind by the Qingxi River. Suddenly, he spotted a young woman stumbling along the main road, clutching her wounded left arm, with three constables from the Court of Justice in hot pursuit. Jiang Yan pulled her into a reed bed, helping her evade the officials’ deadly grasp. It turned out she was Xie Wei’s daughter. Xie Wei had been implicated in the Fan Ye case because of his poetry and pro 126Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ancient political intrigue, princes vying for the throne, and palace struggles.

17. 267 相 Think Twice Before You Read Someone’s Face 相面请慎言 Wan Shaobo Ying万绍博英Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Serial cases + mystery + historical romance + political intrigue + powerful partners + ensemble cast] (The villains are intelligent, the characters grow, and nobody is perfect.) She's just a little “Taoist” who wanders the streets telling fortunes and reading faces, and occasionally visits the pleasure houses. How did this young Prince turn her into his captive, insisting that she help him solve cases and catch criminals? What? The victim was his fiancée? She's in trouble. Has she st 323Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    A historical romance drama with high intelligence and political intrigue, set in an alternate history. The story features complex romantic relationships, a seemingly naive protagonist hiding a secret, and an engaging plot with exquisite writing. Highly recommended.

18. 268 我 I Am the Son of Heaven in Great Zhou 我在大周做天子 Maple Whisper Egg枫语蛋蛋Historical3.7M WordsCompleted Not a wish-fulfillment novel! No System! A contest for supremacy!! The ultimate political machinations!! The opposition won’t be dumbed down!! Written purely for love of the craft!! Since this book isn’t mainstream, it doesn’t get much traffic. If you’ve clicked in, I hope you’ll give it a chance. Two people from different eras transmigrate to the dawn of Chinese civilization. They have different ideals and want to shape civilization along different paths. Their competing ideals collide at t 520Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    The new author's book features a fresh and logical theme, demonstrates intelligence, and explores political intrigue.

19. 269 天 Sky Warriors: The Battle of Destiny, Who Will Rule the World? 天空战记之天命之战谁主浮沉 The Blade Returns to the World刀刀重出江湖Eastern Fantasy279k WordsCompleted (History + Alternate History + Fantasy + Political Intrigue + Interwoven Foreshadowing + Ensemble Cast + Historical Events Blending Fact and Fiction) The setting of this story resembles the period from the end of Li Zhi's reign in the Tang Dynasty to the An Lushan Rebellion. During Li Zhi's reign, the Tang conquered the Western Turks (657), Baekje (660), and Goguryeo (668), bringing its territory to its greatest extent. Yet from the first year of the Xianheng era (670) onward, the Four Garrisons 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    (Historical + Alternate History + Fantasy + Political Intrigue + Conquest and Development) This story is set in a period similar to the late Tang Dynasty under Emperor Gaozong (Li Zhi) from the time of the An Lushan Rebellion. During Li Zhi's reign, he successively conquered the Western Turks (657), Baekje (660), and Goguryeo (668), bringing the Tang Dynasty's territory to its greatest extent. However, since the first year of the Xianheng era (670), the Anxi Four Garrisons, Tuyuhun, and other regions were successively conquered by the Tibetan war god Lun Qinling. The Tang Dynasty's territory in the Western Regions declined, and it suffered a defeat at the hands of Silla, losing the Korean Peninsula. Furthermore, he listened to slander and killed Ashina Funian, the surrendered Khan of the Eastern Turks, leading to the Eastern Turks' rebellion against the Tang and the establishment of the Later Turkic Khaganate, which repeatedly invaded the Tang Dynasty's borders. I am a programmer and also a writer. Therefore, they may want to highlight how their professional background is integrated into the novel's creation, such as topological logic verification, a self-consistent secret system, and meticulous foreshadowing. These are the key points that distinguish it from other fantasy and historical novels.

20. 270 开 From the Start, Choose Three of Ten and Summon Ten Divine Generals to Rule Another World 开局十选三，召唤十神将称霸异世 Enough with the Small Talk闲话多说Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Long Tian unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of the heir to the Northern Prince of Xia. From the start, he awakens a System and is faced with a choice. It is a remarkable System: besides presenting choices at set intervals, it also lets him earn more chances to choose by completing missions. Every choice that appears will determine Long Tian’s life. What he chooses and how he develops will be something he must face. To gain more chances to choose and claim all the countless benefits, Long 36.8kReads8.2Score3k14d adds

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    These novels about kings of soldiers and war

21. 271 私 I Have 800,000 Private Soldiers. Is the Emperor Forcing Me to Surrender Them? 私兵80万，皇帝逼我交兵权？ Word-Farming Peasant Huang Sanjie码字农民黄三戒Historical1.1M WordsCompleted With 8,000 private troops, the emperor demands I surrender my military command. I, a loyal subject, could never harbor disloyal intentions! With 80,000 private troops, the emperor demands I surrender my military command. I am a man born between heaven and earth. How could I spend my life languishing beneath another? With 800,000 private troops, the emperor demands I surrender my military command. My whole life, I have received Heaven's mandate, and may my reign be everlasting! Chen Huai'an's sou 30.5kReads7.2Score1.6k14d adds
22. 272 开 A Marquis from the Start, Ninth Rank Is the Top 开局封侯，九品到头 Bug A Feng虫子阿疯Historical651k WordsCompleted An unemployed drifter transmigrates to another world and uses five thousand years of Chinese history to thrive in a feudal empire. He earns plenty of merit and has a real talent for getting into trouble, but what can you do? The emperor trusts him, and he's useful. If a problem can be solved with a fight, don't waste your breath. There's nothing a single slash can't fix. And if there is, try the blade of the mentally unstable young guard. 9.2kReads8.6Score40914d adds
23. 273 我 I Only Want to Be a Eunuch, but You Insist I Become Emperor 我只想做太监，你们非要我当皇帝 Wen Tianyu问天羽Historical862k WordsCompleted [Alternate History + No System + Political Intrigue + Contest for Supremacy] Enter the palace and compete to please the princesses and consorts? With Great Zhou in turmoil, plot your way through court politics and improve life for the people? With the Four Barbarians eyeing the realm hungrily, ride into battle, conquer vast lands, and unite the Nine Provinces? Ning An had gotten ahead of himself. Right now, he was being held down in the castration room, watching helplessly as a sharp knife came 1.4kReads8.7Score13314d adds

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    💘💘Ning An originally wanted to immerse himself in the gentle embrace and power struggles of the Great Zhou Imperial Palace, and also wanted to intervene in the court's open and covert battles to find a way out for the people. In the end, the castration room became his stage performance, and sharp knives cut through his fate.

24. 274 世 Your Highness, My Sword Saint Identity Has Been Exposed 世子殿下，我的剑圣身份被曝光 Mu Yi Shisan木易十三Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted Ten years ago, he accidentally stumbled upon a princess bathing in the capital. His father sent him to the northern frontier to study under a master. Ten years later, he returned to the capital and met the princess again. But he never expected his princely father to arrange another marriage for him. Watch as Wang Quan turns the world upside down! 47.2kReads8.6Score3.9k14d adds

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    The first book I highly recommend right now is about a prince who returns from a ten-year journey to seize the throne. He's brave, resourceful, and hilarious, and his conversations with his father are best left unsaid. The second book is already finished and I think it deserves a 9.5 Or higher rating. The protagonist is brave and resourceful, and the details are handled very well. It's also a political intrigue and martial arts novel, so I won't go into details; just read it for yourself.

25. 275 开 From the Start, in a Wheelchair, with Four Poisonous Strategists Helping Me Become Emperor! 开局坐轮椅，四大毒士助我成皇！ Nine-Star Magician九星魔术师Historical649k WordsOngoing [No System] + [ruthless and decisive] + [no harem] + [no naive do-gooder] Assassinated from the start, he is left crippled. The Four Great Poisonous Strategists appear to assist him. A hidden dragon stirs in the depths, as eight princes contend for the throne. The victor becomes emperor; the defeated die. The Xiongnu threaten from the north, and numerous kingdoms lie to the west. Three kingdoms stand in a tripartite balance, until one unifies the realm. This is an alternate-history novel, filled —Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 276 大 The Strongest Summoner in Great Qin 大秦之最强召唤 Dreamlike Clouds and Mist梦幻云烟Eastern Fantasy591k WordsOngoing [Dynastic Kingdoms + World Domination + the Myriad Worlds] Han Yixuan transmigrates to another world and becomes the sixth prince of the Great Qin Dynasty. From the start, he offends the Tianxuan Sect and is exiled to the desolate province of Liangzhou. On the way to Liangzhou, he is ambushed, but luckily awakens the strongest Summoning System in time. He can summon civil officials, military generals, and famous armies. Watch as he leads the Great Qin Dynasty, step by step, to become the stronge —Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 277 九 The Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: Your Majesty, the Third Prince Is Playing the Pig to Eat the Tiger! 九龙夺嫡：陛下，三皇子他扮猪吃虎！ October Never Ends十月未央Historical1.4M WordsCompleted He has just transmigrated into the third prince of the Great Chu Dynasty when he is forced into the succession struggle. Xu Hao can only sigh and draw his sword. “I want this world! Who's with me, and who's against me?” 3.5kReads7.3Score12914d adds

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    🔥①Transmigrated into the body of the third prince of an empire, I was about to be beheaded right at the start. Oh no! Luckily, I have a cheat code. No matter what, I will rise to power, strategize and plot, and conquer the world. This world is mine.

28. 278 敌 Enemy Princess: I Can't Take It Anymore, Princes, Take More Concubines! 敌国公主：受不了，皇子多纳妾吧！ King of Fire火王之王Historical773k WordsCompleted [Harem + Flirting + Struggle for the Throne + Rousing + Political Intrigue + Conquest + No System] Xiao Chen's soul transmigrates into the body of a good-for-nothing prince. From the start, his older brother frames him, and he ends up sleeping with the enemy kingdom's supposedly hideous princess! But it turns out the princess is a peerless beauty in disguise! His brothers regret it so badly they practically break their third legs slapping them! Forced to marry the princess and exiled to the bitt 3.1kReads8.4Score36414d adds

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    A useless prince is framed and becomes entangled with a stunningly beautiful princess from an enemy country in disguise. After being enfeoffed in Yanyun, he rises against all odds, seizing military power and scheming for supremacy. The story is full of ambiguous entanglements and power struggles, and the writing is superb. It's really good.

29. 279 一 I Transmigrated, and They Made Me Emperor! 一朝穿越，我被黄袍加身了！ Zhou Big Tomato周大番茄Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Also known as The Finest Young Master from a Humble Family One month after transmigrating, a woman I've never even met wants to be my wife? And she wants to have my babies! What does it matter if the dynasty is in chaos and the times are turbulent, even if I'm out in the countryside, far from the centers of power? Foreign enemies are invading and want to take my money? Dream on! 830Reads8.6Score10214d adds

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    This is beautiful, the rhythm is great!

30. 280 江 A Kingdom Without a Plan 江山无策 Lone Boat, Adrift Duckweed孤舟独萍Historical2.3M WordsCompleted With a deadly weapon in hand, the urge to kill follows. Wield power over the world, and scheme to reshape the realm! 47Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    Story Synopsis: Between the imperial court and the martial world; Main Character Relationships; Character Traits; Story Synopsis: Fictional Setting; Genre: Time Travel; Recommendation Rating: Five Stars

31. 281 佛 The Good-for-Nothing Goes with the Flow: My Lord, Stop Pretending 佛系废柴：王爷别装了 Cozy Little Home馨馨小屋Ancient Romance427k WordsCompleted #Historical Romance #Alternate History #Two Strong Leads #Marriage Before Love #Playing the Fool to Outsmart the Tiger #Satisfying and Sweet #Smart Leads Shen Zhaoning has pretended to be a fool at the marquis's manor for thirteen years. Everyone thinks she's useless. When her half-sister smashes their mother's keepsake in front of everyone, she smiles and says, “It's broken, so it's broken.” When her stepmother arranges for her to be burned to death at a birthday banquet, she cries as she switc 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    1. The Buddhist-like Useless Girl: Your Highness, Stop Pretending! Shen Zhaoning, the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Dingyuan, is a notorious "useless girl" in the capital. She spends her days eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddhist scriptures, taking everything in stride, and doesn't even bother to retaliate when her half-sister publicly ridicules her. No one knows that she has feigned stupidity for thirteen years, just to survive to adulthood in the cannibalistic Marquis's mansion. Wu Yu, the sixth son of the emperor, is a notorious "sickly idle prince." He spends his days in the brothels, indulging in cockfighting and dog racing; court officials say he is a disgrace to the royal family. No one knows that he secretly controls the Tianji Pavilion, and every fallen leaf in Tianqu City cannot escape his eyes. A royal decree binds the two "useless girls" together. The whole capital waits to see them make a fool of themselves. On their wedding night, the Crown Prince sends a "gift"—a cup of poisoned wine. The half-sister plants a spy in the mansion. The stepmother waits for her to run back to her parents' home in tears. Shen Zhaoning picked up her wine cup and smiled, "Let it be." The next day, the Crown Prince's favorite concubine died suddenly, and the scandal of her half-sister's affair spread throughout the land. Her stepmother's spies were all eradicated. The sickly prince embraced her, "My lady, shall I also let it be?" The useless eldest daughter smiled slightly, "Your Highness, you're quite convincingly feigning illness." Later, a purge of the court took place, the Crown Prince was deposed, and Prince Yu ascended the throne. On the day of the coronation ceremony, officials knelt to welcome him, and the people cheered. The new Empress, however, ate grapes in the back of the palace, "It has nothing to do with me; I'm just a useless piece of trash." The Emperor sighed, "Empress, it's time for court." "Let it be." [Sparrow's Divine Work]

32. 282 穿 Transmigrated to Ancient Times: From Good-for-Nothing to Supreme Ruler 穿越古代，从窝囊废到九五之尊 Shepherds of the North and South北羊南牧Historical312k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Rong Changyu finds himself the hapless crown prince of a kingdom, with no money, no allies, and no power. The emperor is suspicious of him, and his brothers are eager to snatch his title and even his life at any moment. Then his engagement is broken off and he is framed, leaving him in an even worse predicament. So he trains an elite force: the Eastern Palace Guard. So he enlists the most experienced people to build a secret guard unit, skilled in protection, assassination, 391Reads8.9Score10314d adds
33. 283 盛 The Strongest Crown Prince of the High Tang 盛唐最强太子 Feng San凤三Historical987k WordsOngoing Li Jie has a mysterious Trial System, but it only gives him a mission once every quarter. He has no choice but to rely on his own intelligence and perseverance, building up his strength while drawing on the System's help to turn the tide and restore former glory. Amid political intrigue and countless challenges, he uses his own abilities and the System's support to defuse one crisis after another, turning hardship into opportunity. He takes on the martial world, faces the flames of war on the fr —Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 284 南 Nan Jingchun 南景春 A Melon in the Bowl碗里一只瓜Ancient Romance347k WordsOngoing A princess who commands armies and wields great power X a poor-born statesman who claws his way to the top Lu Nanjing is the Great Xi’s Goddess of War, a princess who rides through the imperial city with a mighty army at her back and the world beneath her feet. Du Ruolan is a statesman from a humble family, ruthless and cunning, who fights his way into the heart of power with sheer courage and ingenuity. One spring day on the street, she casually tossed him a fortune and rescued him from the mud 41Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's packed with content! It's really great, I highly recommend watching it, I'm sure you'll like it too.

35. 285 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A phoenix coral pendant stirs up a storm across four kingdoms; a down-on-his-luck youth in a teahouse rises to become a master strategist! Set in an alternate history, the story weaves an epic tale of a commoner's rise to power and intrigue. The protagonist, Qi Ming, hones his skills amidst the wolves of Shiping Mountain, awakens his bloodline in the Gu Tide dungeon, and navigates the treacherous waters of the imperial court. Here you'll find thrilling life-or-death trials, intricate power struggles, and the exhilarating spectacle of a humble ant 'shaking the heavens with his mortal body'! If you prefer a 'dormant-explosive' growth arc and are captivated by intellectual battles between multiple factions, this million-word serialized masterpiece will keep you up at night!

36. 286 大 The Great Zhou Order: I Became Famous Across the Land by Copying Poems from the Start 大周令：开局抄诗就名扬天下 A Peerless Beauty from the South南方有佳人绝世Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted After his soul transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking county magistrate in the Great Zhou, he copies a poem famous throughout the ages from the start, triggering a celestial phenomenon and slaying the invading enemies. The ancient greats of Earth are terrifyingly powerful. The Great Zhou Dynasty spans a vast territory, and its foreign tribes are powerful. This world is home to Confucianism, Buddhism, martial arts, Daoism, immortal sects, demons, and the supernatural. Confucian cultivators 18.3kReads8.8Score1.1k14d adds
37. 287 我 I Turned My Superstitious Father into the Chief Councilor 我把神棍老爹卷成首辅 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + imperial examinations + daily life + farming + court politics later on] Father and son join forces to build a Ming dynasty on which the sun never sets. Yan Xun transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and discovers that his father can do everything except study. His dad has so many secret identities, like an onion with layer after layer to peel back. Huh! If I push Dad hard enough to make him Grand Secretary, can I become a Junior Grand Secretary? The filial son Yan Xun sells everythin 22.8kReads9.5Score2.8k14d adds
38. 288 天 The Immortal Court of the Desolate Heavens 天荒仙庭 May Every Venture Succeed奇开得胜Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsCompleted The Great World of Ten Thousand Domains stretches without end. Countless secret realms, planes, and worlds cling to it. Here are vassal states as numerous as the stars, mid-tier duchies of considerable strength, high kingdoms whose legacies have endured for thousands of years, titled royal courts recognized by Heaven and Earth, and mighty imperial courts invincible beyond the domains... Watch as Qin Hengtian, bearing the Creation Immortal Court System, summons civil and military officials from t 1.9kReads8.3Score10214d adds
39. 289 南 The Rise and Fall of the King of Nanyue 南越王风云 Bing Er冰耳Historical207k WordsCompleted The legendary life of a hundred-year-old emperor from real history! Across a thousand years of wind and sand, through the trials of countless miles, this hero of troubled times comes before us from Zhao, a land of shattered mountains and rivers and drifting snow. His soul swirls amid mighty tides, his blood blazes across the howling battlefield, while his soaring ambition pierces the clouds and his heart-wrenching journey of love dances among the radiant stars. 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Sending Heart] First Book [Sending Heart] The emperor's power struggles are not only on the court, but also vividly displayed on the battlefield. The protagonist's evolution from prince to emperor involves experiencing all sorts of things that ordinary people never experience. [Cool] [Laugh] Second Book [Laugh] After the Battle of Yamen, the heir of the Song Dynasty was stranded at sea. In order to revive the empire's former glory, the prince began his struggle in the vast ocean. [Salute] [Please Follow] Follow Sweet Tea if you like it.

40. 290 海 The Lost Song Dynasty Overseas: From the Start, I Was at the Battle of Yashan 海外遗宋：开局便是崖山海战 The Boy Who Tends Cattle牧牛的少年Historical670k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into the body of Zhao Bing, the last emperor of the Song dynasty. The moment he wakes, the Battle of Yashan is underway. The Song army has been routed, and Lu Xiufu comes out from the ship and cries, “Your Majesty, hurry and climb onto my back!” With knowledge from the future, Zhao Bing will defy fate, save the Great Song, and save the Han people. He leads the Song survivors overseas, reforms education, advances technology, establishes a financial system, and builds an advanced 466Reads7.0Score—14d adds
41. 291 白 A Fisherman and Woodcutter Talk of Spring and Autumn 白发渔樵说春秋 Lone Swan of the Western Ridge西岭孤鸿Historical421k WordsOngoing Drawing on historical works such as the Spring and Autumn Annals, Zuo Zhuan, Records of the Grand Historian, Strategies of the Warring States, and Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government, this work fills in the causes and consequences of historical events, as well as the historical context in which they took place. The result is a more accessible, engaging story that readers will remember long after finishing it! Thanks to all the readers for your support! And a salute to everyone who loves hi 2Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 292 穿 Transmigrating as a Disgraced Crown Prince, I Just Want to Lie Flat and Enjoy Life 穿越废太子，只想躺平享受人生 The Fish Has No Worries鱼儿不烦恼Historical455k WordsCompleted Lin Feng, a graduate student in history, touches a broken sword from the Longyuan Dynasty at a museum and unexpectedly transmigrates a thousand years into the past, into the body of a disgraced prince. He is gravely poisoned, stripped of his martial arts, and imprisoned in the Cold Palace, with only an elderly eunuch for company. Everyone thinks he’ll rot away in the Cold Palace. Instead, he uses modern knowledge to save himself from desperation, wins back the emperor’s favor with epidemic pre 15Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 293 夺 The Struggle for the Crown: You Can Have the Crown Prince's Seat, but I Want the Empire 夺嫡：太子给你当，天下我要了 The Empress's Husband女帝的老公Historical394k WordsOngoing [Power Fantasy + Decisive and Ruthless + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Political Scheming + Beauties + No System] Chu Ming transmigrates to ancient times, only to become a disgraced crown prince who is about to be executed. Unwilling to suffer an unjust accusation, he turns around and forces the poison wine down the throat of the eunuch delivering the imperial decree. After proving his innocence, Chu Ming chooses to bide his time, voluntarily gives up the crown prince’s position, and heads to 9Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    If you're tired of those wish-fulfillment novels where the protagonist transmigrates with a cheat code, or those where the main characters are just causing trouble, engaging in petty squabbles, or revolving around women, I highly recommend this one! It has no system, it's purely about using your brain, and there's only one female lead with a relatively low profile.

44. 294 大 Has the Eldest Prince Been Slacking Off Today? [Infrastructure] 大皇子今天咸鱼了吗【基建】 The Cat King Is Here猫猫大王在此Ancient Romance719k WordsOngoing The main story is complete; bonus chapters are being updated! [Political intrigue] + [Court politics] + [Woman disguised as a man] + [Empress takes the throne] The whole story is lighthearted and funny, with solid logic! What’s it like to have an emperor father who is determined to raise you to the throne? If An Hongcha ever gets the chance to post on Zhihu, she could probably write a ten-thousand-word essay about it. Thanks for asking. When your own father has your back, it’s absolutely fantast 80Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    It's great!! The female lead is the emperor's only son, disguised as a man! She's clear-headed, has a stable position, and acts decisively and methodically. She gradually gains power through trial and error. Highly recommended!

45. 295 灭 The Fall of a Nation 灭国行 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Eastern Fantasy208k WordsOngoing [Reborn]+ [Alternate History]+ [Lighthearted Comedy]+ [Leisurely Pace]+ [Multiple Heroines]+ [Political Intrigue] A reborn youth ventures into the world, embarking on a long road toward the destruction of a kingdom. From the martial world to the imperial court, power and money set the stage for one thrilling drama after another. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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46. 296 穿 Transmigrated as a Useless Young General, I Sweep All Before Me 穿成废物少将军，横扫天下 The Moon Came Out Round on a Cloudy Day阴天月亮它圆了Historical900k WordsCompleted After transmigrating by accident, he becomes Qin Feng, the useless son of a general. From the start, he gets beaten up and is forced to marry Su Wanqing, the capital's most talented beauty and the Chancellor's daughter. The entire capital is waiting to laugh at him. Until he takes to the battlefield Modern military training, infantry formations, ambush tactics, improvements to military manufacturing... Enemy forces of every kind are crushed underfoot! The useless heir makes a comeback, and a God 235Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    These two books are quite detailed and well-written; they both cover ancient historical warfare. I recommend you take a look.

47. 297 废 Even a Useless Son-in-Law Knows the Art of War 废物赘婿也懂兵法 The Moon Came Out Round on a Cloudy Day阴天月亮它圆了Historical840k WordsCompleted The Qin Empire's Fourth Prince is a spoiled wastrel. He marries into the family of the wealthy landowner Li as the third daughter's husband, becoming the Qin Empire's first prince consort. Determined not to be looked down on, he joins the army and rises from squad leader to ten-man captain, hundred-man captain, thousand-man captain, colonel, commander, marshal, and emperor. In the end, he unifies the world and leaves everyone stunned. 1.6kReads6.6Score—14d adds
48. 298 盐 Salt and Iron 盐铁 It's Really a Dog真的是狗Historical387k WordsCompleted Liaodong is bitterly cold, and salt is worth its weight in gold. To save his parents, young Shen Huai pawns his hairpin for salt. But without a permit, the officials seize it. His father dies in prison, and his mother’s blood stains their doorstep. After a blizzard, he leaves his home behind and follows his uncle, a wandering man of the jianghu, onto the path of the black salt trade. From then on, he is drawn into the fateful abyss of salt and iron, military funds, and political power. At first, 439Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend "Salt and Iron"! It's a Ming-Qing dynasty novel with a male protagonist's growth story; let's just say the male protagonist suffers terribly in the early stages.

49. 299 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 497.6kReads9.7Score72.9k14d adds

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    This imperial court is a ruthless place, devouring its inhabitants without a trace… 🔸 Ten years of forbearance, erupting in a single day—poisoning powerful ministers, usurping the emperor's power, and eliminating dissidents… 🔸 "Since the world has betrayed me, then I will make the world pay for my fate!" ✅ **Extreme political intrigue**: Every move is a life-or-death game, with twists and turns that will make your scalp crawl. ✅ Historical accuracy: A treat for history buffs! Authentically recreating the dark rules of ancient officialdom. ▪ "A pure stream? A turbid stream? In this court, only the survivors are the winners!" ▪ "Your Majesty, the loyal minister you desired… died ten years ago." Dark political intrigue and court infighting.

50. 300 布 The Commoner Prime Minister 布衣肥相 The Cold Boat Traveler冷舟客Historical858k WordsOngoing [No transmigration, no System, fictional setting, ancient court intrigue, legal mysteries] While others solve cases with the sternness of frost, Fatty Zhang relies on his sharp tongue and good luck. The power players at court plot at every turn while he watches from the sidelines, munching on snacks. Zhang was once a streetwise rogue. By sheer chance, he was blessed with such a silver tongue that he could outtalk a million-strong army. Their everyday bickering will have you pounding the table 938Reads—Score11214d adds

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    I don't know what to say in my recommendation, so I'll just give a casual, Zen-like book recommendation...

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