Wuxia, Court Politics, Scheming, and Alternate History 江湖，朝堂，权谋，架空历史

1. 401 武 Wuxia: Killing Enemies Earns Cultivation, and My Power Is Unfathomable! 武侠：杀敌爆修为，我功力滔天！ The Salted Fish Is Ready to Take Off咸鱼要起飞Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Gain cultivation by killing enemies + ruthless and decisive + level up fast] This is a world full of powerful experts and sects: the Nine Sects and Six Gangs, the Eight Demonic Sects, the Three Daoist Orders, the Two Buddhist Temples, and the Great Qian imperial court, whose might holds the four seas in awe. The powerful see the weak as ants, while princes treat the martial world as a chessboard. Fortunately, Xiao Bieli activated the Kill to Gain Cultivation System. As long as he kills an enemy 116.5kReads8.7Score6.6kShelves
2. 402 剑 Scheming with the Sword: The Alluring Emperor Both Dotes on and Torments Me 剑谋天下，邪魅帝君又宠又虐 Cheap Little Enchantress妖姬贱贱Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted The Heaven-Splitting Sword weeps, and heaven and earth lose their color. When the Blood Talisman appears, the martial world is stained red. This story overturns the traditional tale of an orphan's rise in Wuxia, revealing the path of a young master from a martial arts clan through the martial world. From an innocent youth to a leader who commands the tides of the martial world, worries over the nation's fate, plots for power, and steers the course of events with a laugh... He was the son of the 352Reads8.9Score101Shelves

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   There are rivers and lakes, there are courts, there are two male protagonists, one wields a sword to the end of the world, the other cleverly plans to settle the world, both are handsome and lustful! The fight is exciting! The sword light and the spear streaked across the night sky, and the dazzling light illuminated the entire venue. The cold and sarcastic figures beside Yang Tianjian also rushed to help. Several agile figures intertwined in the air, like elves dancing. Each of their fights was dazzling, so fast that it was difficult to catch.

3. 403 京 The Capital's Greatest Detective: You Call This a Lackey? 京城第一神捕，你管这叫狗腿子？ Ink-Tinted Clear Light墨染清辉Historical2.6M WordsCompleted After passing the graduate school entrance exam, Xu Qing finally landed the stable government job he had always dreamed of. Only, this job was a little different from what he had imagined. He had transmigrated into the body of a constable who had just died. What's more, a tall, handsome female constable with elegant brows and bright, starry eyes took a liking to him and picked him to serve under her. Xu Qing had intended to refuse. That is, until he saw the female constable casually snap a stone 18.8kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves
4. 404 满 The Court Is Full of Traitors, Yet They Want Me to Become an Emperor for the Ages! 满朝奸臣，要扶我做千古一帝！ Fruit Cat水果猫Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Epic imagination + explosive action + underdogs overthrowing their superiors + no angst] After transmigrating to the Warring States period, Chu Feng becomes the most carefree prince of Chu. He plans to live peacefully and wait for the kingdom to fall so he can flee. But after one look at the court full of officials, his composure completely crumbles. The chancellors are Qin Hui and Yan Song. The palace directors are Zhao Gao and Wei Zhongxian. The great general is named Xing Daorong… And then t 3.7kReads8.7Score225Shelves

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   Today's recommended historical novel is based on the seven kingdoms of Kyushu competing for hegemony. It tells the story of the weakest country becoming the strongest all the way. The blood of the story is almost overflowing from the screen.

5. 405 玄 Chronicles of Xuanwu’s Splendor 玄武风华录 Pouring a Full Cup for You, Splendor倾君满觞风华Eastern Fantasy165k WordsOngoing (A plot-driven story, no System, not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel, with a vast world.) This is an age when spiritual energy has reached its peak, and an age when spiritual energy has begun to decline. This is an age when the divine order is crumbling, and an age when everyone longs to become a god. I raise the Xunwind Sword in my left hand and summon the Thunderclap Saber in my right. I sever the threads of fate and shatter the bridge of injustice. I break free from worldly shackles and see —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   There are rivers and lakes, disputes in the court, war between two countries, historical fiction, tens of thousands of years of history have been set up, not cool writing, not systematic, plot flow, big world view, the storyline is compact and without flaws, each character has a unique and distinctive personality, the protagonist and villain all have online IQs, the combat power system does not collapse, and the writing is rigorous.

6. 406 怒 Fury on Horseback in the Martial World 怒马江湖 Un Drunk on Spring Breeze不醉春风Eastern Fantasy90k WordsOngoing What is the martial world? Is it feasting on meat and drinking bowl after bowl of wine after robbing the rich and powerful? What is the martial world? Is it boundless daring, and the freedom to avenge every wrong? What is the martial world? Is it a struggle for power and wealth, with brothers turning against one another? In truth, the martial world is an ink painting, with nothing but black and white. The martial world is also a pond, teeming with big fish and little shrimp. Where there are peop —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Disappointment comes to me [thinking] [thinking] [thinking] [thinking] [thinking]

7. 407 娱 Entertainment Spring and Autumn 娱乐春秋 Ji Cha姬叉Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted In a fictional world of martial arts and a hundred schools, a modern person tells the locals that cultivation isn’t the only way to get what you want. Want to be the young hero everyone in the martial world adores? Easy, as long as you’re sincere... For example, why not invite your junior sister for a drink? Confucius said: “When you transmigrate, don’t just toil away at cultivation. The locals aren’t as capable as you!” The heavens make a board, the stars make its pieces, and knowledge is the g 47.8kReads9.5Score6.1kShelves

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   Machiavellian intelligence collision

8. 408 云 Cloud Terrace Stratagem 云台策 Wind and Blossoms by the Yangliu River杨柳河的风椛Ancient Romance374k WordsOngoing [Slow-paced + classical historical romance + court intrigue and power struggles + three generations of heroines] The flames of war illuminate red robes, while an abacus determines the fate of the realm: an epic tale of three generations of remarkable women. [Runaway heiress × stone-faced general] × [Genius female chancellor × young marshal forged on the battlefield] When the beloved daughter of Jiangnan’s wealthiest merchant meets a battle-hardened general who rose from humble beginnings, they m 10Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   He is the leader of the mysterious Jianghu organization, controls the world's intelligence, and is the target of various forces to win over. She is a smart and witty female counselor who searches for wise masters everywhere in order to realize her ambitions. She met him during an intelligence transaction and was attracted by his mystery, and he became interested in her talent. In this world full of intrigues and intrigues, they fall in love and kill each other. Can they work together to create glory, or will they part ways under the temptation of power?

9. 409 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance846k 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 1.9kReads9.3Score263Shelves

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   The ancient sayings about machinations, the construction of complex power systems, the logic of multi-camp games, and the grayness of character motivations. The writing is delicate and full of tension. It describes the undercurrents in the ravines of people's hearts under the emperor's mind, and the cracks in the skins of powerful ministers. The author's writings are both aggressive and balanced, and he also has the ability to make his own choices.

10. 410 火 A Hotpot Through the Ages 火锅春秋 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Historical468k WordsOngoing The state is founded on its people, and the people put food first. Transmigrating into the turbulent Spring and Autumn period, a master chef stirs up the world. Follow the protagonist across the river of time as, armed with culinary skills and the Zuo Zhuan, he rewrites the course of Chinese civilization and creates an epic “Spring and Autumn of Fine Food”! 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book online. Historical food themes. Although it is a time-travel novel, it does not have imaginative settings such as systems and golden fingers, and pays more attention to historical facts and historical events. In the article, no matter the title, person's name, place name, or social background, there is evidence to test, which can help everyone understand more about some historical knowledge of the Spring and Autumn Period. In addition, this book has a very detailed introduction to some traditional Chinese delicacies and can be used as a gourmet cookbook for practical operation. However, the author will not be held responsible if the kitchen novice overturns. [Awkward laugh] Book lovers who are interested in history and food can come and take a look.

11. 411 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 6.8kReads9.1Score868Shelves
12. 412 抢 He Stole the Princess Consort and Teased the Empress, and You Call Him a Coward? 抢了王妃戏皇后，你说他胆子小？ Just Making Stuff Up As I Go乱瞎特么写Historical1.1M WordsCompleted When Lin Xi woke up, he found two pieces of news waiting for him. One good, one bad. The good news was that he had become the heir to the Prince of Beiliang's household. His father commanded an army of three hundred thousand and was arguably the greatest dad in the world. The bad news was that the moment he stepped outside, he discovered that the old schemer had sent him to the imperial capital to serve as a hostage. Lin Xi: “Wait a minute! Three hundred thousand troops? How dare you call me a h 7.5kReads8.4Score519Shelves

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    The protagonist may have a humble background, but he is involved in this dispute by chance. With wisdom and courage, he gradually uncovers the truth hidden behind history.

13. 413 大 The Simpleton Son-in-Law of Great Xia 大夏憨婿 Summer Clear SkySummer晴空Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Xie Xunfeng, the mighty warrior of the Asura Hall, transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a dim-witted hostage prince of the Great Xia! The moment he wakes, he sees his beloved being humiliated! Xie Xunfeng: “Whoever dares disgrace my wife will die.” 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend the first book. It has a novel subject matter and a new way of writing historical articles. It is mainly entertaining and also contains tactics. Strong recommendation

14. 414 老 I'm the King, the Regent King! 老子是王，辅政王！ Ling Yuntian翎云天Historical3.1M WordsCompleted [A superb 2026 complete novel, perfect for binge-reading!] One day, Xu Ce opened his eyes and found himself in Great Jing. Xu Ce had suddenly become the all-powerful Prince Regent of the Jing Dynasty. He was quite pleased with his new status. Sure, the powerful Shen family was stirring up trouble at court, and the Northern Rong were eyeing the realm from beyond the borders, but neither was a big problem. When the crucial moment came, he would step in! A prince should act like a prince. First t 9.6kReads8.1Score938Shelves

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    Perfectly consistent 🥽The heaven, earth, black and yellow universe, prehistoric, this Dajing is my decision, anyone who dares to disobey me will be crushed to pieces. At the beginning, he became the regent who took over the power and dominated the world alone.

15. 415 风 The Debauched Prodigal Son 风流败家子 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical3.8M WordsCompleted [Entry in the January 2020 Silver Vote Contest] Wang Kang, a university student from the twenty-first century, finds his soul in ancient times and becomes the wastrel young master of an earl’s household. He was too poor in his previous life, so in this one he wants nothing more than a beautiful wife, a life of wine and dreams, and the easy existence of a wastrel who can coast through life. But he never expected his family to be surrounded by crises and troubles to keep piling up from outside... 21.5kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves
16. 416 逐 Chasing the Sword 逐剑 Cooked Laifu Pigeon煮熟的来福鸽Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsCompleted [Traditional fantasy] [One female lead] [Lone cultivator] [No transmigration or rebirth] One day, if I hold a sword in my hand, even the saints of the world will bow their heads! One man, one dog, and one sword: together, they stir up a storm across the Six Provinces! After enduring the darkest moment of his life, the boy leaves the city at sunset with a sword on his back. How does he end up with white hair overnight, wearing a ghost mask and wielding a sharp blade, becoming the “Executioner” in 35.5kReads9.0Score3.6kShelves
17. 417 寒 The Ruthless Minister from a Humble Family 寒门枭臣 Sturgeon鲟鱼Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Li Mao transmigrates into the Northern Song dynasty as a down-and-out scholar from a poor family. In an age when everything is inferior except studying, and the realm is on the brink of ruin, he changes his fate step by step through hard work, rises to the pinnacle of life, and brings peace to the world for generations to come. This story has not only clashes of steel and the thunder of battle horns, but also beauty and romance, alongside the struggles and striving of ordinary people. 1.2kReads8.4Score142Shelves
18. 418 大 A Stick in the Tang Dynasty 大唐一根棍 My Name Is Wang Dabao我叫王大宝Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Comedy + Suspense + Brainy Wish Fulfillment + Historically Grounded Tang Dynasty] A farm boy with a serious lack of virtue gradually grows into the Tang dynasty's number-one troublemaker (no, wait, strike that). He grows into a pillar that holds up the sky, a beam that spans the sea. If I'm having a good time and you're not, I'll beat you until you are. If I can't reform you, I'll cremate you. I crush foreign kingdoms, dissect the aristocratic clans, discipline princes, and slap emperors I can' 3.6kReads8.7Score303Shelves

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    Tomato is the only late Tang Dynasty novel about Tang Wenzong, Tang Wuzong, and Tang Xuanzong. It is unsystematic, the writing style is light and funny, entertaining, the war is real, the court struggles are bizarre, and the brain is refreshing. [Sinister smile]

19. 419 大 The Music Bureau Director of Great Wei 大魏乐府令 Feng Lin风霖Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted Transmigration + Alternate World + Fantasy + Confucian Cultivation I, Li Yi, am a walking music library of Chinese pop, a master of cinematic effects, a human projector, a portable gramophone, and a world-class show-off. Just watch me steal the spotlight in this age when Liang, Chu, and Wei stand as rival kingdoms! The four great paths: Confucianism, Buddhism, Martial Arts, and the Dao If you like transmigration stories, bookmark this. If you like Confucian cultivation, bookmark this. If you lik 187Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The three kingdoms of Liang, Chu and Wei in the Southern and Northern Dynasties are standing in a tripartite state! Which company is better at poetry and poetry? Come to Dawei to see Li Lang! Li Lang's talent is unparalleled in the world. He steals beautiful jade and steals fragrance. No matter how ruthless the rain is, the flowers bloom all over the river with fragrance! When Li Yi competed with Yang Hua for the title of the most talented person in Beijing, Yang Hua began to recite before he even took the stage: When winds and clouds meet, water flows, and ice and fire merge with steam. The clear waters and lakes distinguish the superior and the inferior, and the poems and songs determine the Spring and Autumn Period! Li Yi recited aloud: The great roc rises with the wind in one day and soars up to ninety thousand miles. Go through the clouds and the sky and bathe in the stars and rivers, judge whether the sun and the moon are high or low! How? Come and see Li Yuefu's poetry spread all over the world and sing about Kyushu!

20. 420 少 The Young Master's Plan to Destroy the Empire 少爷的江山毁灭计划 Leaning on the Rail, Listening to Wind and Rain卧栏听风雨Historical310k WordsOngoing [Alternate History! Eastern Fantasy! Ancient Spycraft! Mind-Bending Mystery! No System! No Goody-Two-Shoes! Not a Power Fantasy! Ensemble Cast! Slow Burn!] Ye Xiaolou transmigrates into the body of the tenth prince of Beiyun, only to witness his kingdom fall on the very day he arrives. Ten years later, he commands the Heavenly Web and stirs up a storm of bloodshed. A mere scholar pays a visit, and a half-step immortal gives way. From the Heavenly Secrets Hall, he holds the world in his grasp and 108Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Historical fiction] + [High martial arts and low mystery] + [Unique] Ten years ago, the Beiyun Kingdom was destroyed by the largest country in the world. His father was killed, his mother and concubine could not bear the humiliation and committed suicide. The seven-year-old tenth prince fled to Western Chu and endured the humiliation for ten years. Ten years later, he held the power in his hands and stirred up a bloody storm. A scholar came to his door, but the immortal gave in half a step. He sits in the Tianji Temple, slaughters the world and divides mountains and rivers!

21. 421 刀 The Swordsman's Journey: My Little Boat Drifts Away 刀客行之小舟从此逝 Pear White Reflecting Winter Snow梨白映冬雪Female-Channel Fanfiction490k WordsCompleted Mutual secret crushes + face-swapping martial-world intrigue + adored heroine + uncle and nephew as rivals in love, with a sibling-like pairing [Alluring, playful poison doctor, adored by everyone, sweet on the surface but dark within × proud, refined young master, jealous and possessive] Overnight, the martial arts prodigy loses all her skills. Betrayed and poisoned by a trusted family retainer, who even threatens to take her as a concubine, she grits her teeth and refuses to submit. After her —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She is the master of the Red Sleeve Pavilion, with no inner strength but a heart for the world; he is a handsome young man, living in seclusion in the city. Meeting in the rivers and lakes, they went through the wind and rain hand in hand, made poisons and fortune-telling, and jointly resisted the conspiracies of the court. Under the setting sun, her fortune-telling words seemed to still be in my ears. Years later, their love became more mellow with time, and they went both ways, creating a good story.

22. 422 大 Great Qin: The Ruthless Chancellor, Whom the First Emperor Begs Not to Kill 大秦：最狠丞相，始皇求我别杀了 Never Saw the Moon of Qin不曾见秦时月Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless + The Protagonist Is a Master Schemer + No Romance + Career-Focused Protagonist] After transmigrating into the Great Qin dynasty, Liu Bai rose straight to the position of Great Qin's Left Chancellor. From the start, he had seven thousand surrendered rebels buried alive. When he returned to Xianyang, everyone was sharpening their knives, ready to impeach the chancellor. Only then did they realize it was all just the beginning. “Your Majesty, Left Chancellor Liu Bai beat Zha 36.1kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves

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    The woman looked at him blankly, then at Jiang Fan, and suddenly said: "Am I blind in the first place? How did I marry into your family?" The old man smiled slightly: "The heart is in the sky, but people are in the world. Everything has its own destiny, and everything does not follow others." "Your Majesty is in trouble! Immortal Master Xu Fu was thrown into the alchemy furnace for refining! As memorials were presented one after another, all the ministers knelt outside Zhangtai Palace and stood up. His Majesty the First Emperor was furious: "If we kill again, there will be no one left in our Qin Dynasty!" However, Liu Bai smiled slightly and drew a world map casually: "Your Majesty, why don't you feel aggrieved and become the captain of the Blue Planet? Do you like the European and American wall or the Western Region?" [Misty Rain Tower] Sit behind the scenes and plot the world!

23. 423 翻 Mastering the Art of Seduction: Starting by Winning Over the Alluring Empress 翻云覆雨：从攻略尤物女帝开始 Southern Wind Listening to Rain南风听雨Historical3.8M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration + empress] Chen Yan transmigrates to Great Zhou, intending to live a carefree life as a county magistrate. But one day, the empress walks into his county town, and everything changes... “What? Sugar as fine as sand, white as snow, and even tastier than malt candy?” “What? A city wall built of concrete?” “Right, what’s this called? An elevator?” From that day on, Chen Yan’s dream is shattered. But when he thinks about it, becoming the man who wins the 14.5kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves

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    Big week. Longzhou, Qingshan County. Chen Yan was lying leisurely on the wicker chair with his eyes slightly closed, enjoying the softness of Lu Qing'er's hands. "My lord, my lord!" The hurried footsteps accompanied by the urgent male voice interrupted Chen Yan's leisurely mood.

24. 424 讲 Let Me Tell You a Story: Six Emperors, All Done For! 讲个史吧，六位帝皇完！ Helpless White Congee奈何白粥Historical473k WordsOngoing [No System + Dual Transmigration + Ensemble Cast + Alternate-History Setting + Political Intrigue + Open Ending] In the seventeenth year of Tianlu, heavy snow sealed the city. Eight characters. Eight million lives. This is an age without a System, where only human hearts contend with blades, and conscience collides with desire. They say the martial world has nothing to do with the court, and the well-fed know nothing of the starving. What happens when the rules of the mountain folk collide with 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What requires both Jianghu and the imperial court, as well as political intrigue and historical fiction? That's great, a fellow-minded person.

25. 425 废 The Good-for-Nothing Prince Loves Beauty, Farms, Trains Soldiers, and Conquers the World 废柴皇子爱美人，种田养兵扫天下 Pumpkin Seeds南瓜种子Historical4.0M WordsCompleted Three comic adaptations have been signed, and one short drama is in production. Stay tuned. [Comedy] [Conquest] [Harem Intrigue] [War] [Political Scheming] [Farming] [No System] A modern medical PhD dies suddenly and transmigrates to ancient times, becoming a prince who has nothing to his name. Bandits come and go as they please, and the county magistrate thinks nothing of him. And yet... even the emperor and the crown prince refuse to leave him alone. So he fights to protect himself, to survive 6.5kReads8.5Score585Shelves

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    The good-for-nothing prince was conferred the title of prince in a poor border county, but was frightened to death by bandits at the beginning. The protagonist travels through time with great force, performs a palace stunt, crushes the bandits' sexual audacity, confiscates everything in one sentence, and lays the foundation for making a fortune. From then on, he started a happy life of farming, raising soldiers and conquering the world, and picking up girls when he had nothing to do. There is no system. The protagonist knows some medical skills and can read illustrated cheats. The story is compact, light-hearted and funny. After reading it for a long time, you feel like the spring breeze blowing on your face, waking you up from alcohol and moisturizing things silently. Unknowingly, the fatigue of the day was relieved,

26. 426 种 Farming: From Sect Tenant Farmer to Supreme Across the Myriad Worlds 种田：从宗门佃户到万界独尊 Foolish Zhi傻志Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing [Farming] + [Ensemble cast] + [Lord] + [Conquest] + [System] + [Satisfying wish fulfillment] Zhang Guiyuan transmigrates to a parallel world at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, where he becomes a tenant farmer growing spiritual plants for a sect. He awakens the strongest Lord System and obtains an unparalleled book: Postpartum Care for Sows He settles into a fine life of farming, raising pigs, and teasing his wicked sword cultivator little sister. But then a calamity that comes once every tho 2.6kReads5.7Score161Shelves

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    [Strive for hegemony] + [Open territory] + [Lord] + [Group portrait] Start building power from Lake Baikal, an imaginary world of immortals, build factories, build cannons, and use technology to fight against the world of immortals.

27. 427 这 This Eldest Legitimate Daughter Is Clearly Overpowered 这个嫡长女明明超强 Qi Huanhuanhuan起欢欢欢Ancient Romance112k WordsOngoing A refined and virtuous young lady in public, but uninhibited and freedom-loving in private X A seemingly aloof, otherworldly young nobleman who is actually passionate and chuunibyou (Theme: Serve the people, not the emperor) Shen Zhifei was the beloved eldest daughter of the Shen family, treasured by everyone. The only flaw in her happy life was having to deal with an ambitious concubine. Who could have guessed that an edict from the foolish emperor would turn Shen Zhifei overnight into the daug 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The more I read, the better it gets. The female protagonist is super strong and not a virgin, and she struggles to carve out a path for women in a troubled world. The male protagonist pretends to be a pig and eats a tiger, and acts as a hostage in the capital to pretend that he is weak. He is still a hot-blooded middle-aged boy who wants to be a hero who saves the common people. Everyone in the book has their own story line. For example, the second female protagonist is originally a weak and timid young lady. In order to protect her sister, she starts to plan step by step and rises to a high position step by step.

28. 428 凤 The Phoenix's Lament 凤泣凰 Mu Lan Ru Xue慕兰如雪Ancient Romance572k 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 13Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 429 锦 Splendid Tang Dynasty 锦绣圣唐 Bright Red Fruit火红果果Historical186k WordsOngoing In the dream, all was confusion... As the sole heir to the throne, I stubbornly went my own way. I disappointed my stern father and harmed my brothers. I trusted treacherous officials and even plotted to kill my own kin. My wickedness was exposed, and everyone turned against me. My imperial father bowed his head and wept as he pleaded with the ministers; my own brother wept blood, his bones broken and sinews torn! When I awoke from the dream... I resolved to strive for strength, hold myself to s 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All to satisfy you!

30. 430 巡 The Imperial Censor on Inspection 巡按御史 Sweet Dreams好梦连连Historical572k WordsOngoing No wild imagination, no System, no harem, just a pure historical novel! A banner bearing the words “Greedy for wealth and lustful.” A sign proclaiming him “The Greatest Constable Under Heaven.” A disheveled man who loves money as dearly as his life. Armed with the Imperial Sword and vested with the power of life and death, he is hailed as “the emperor’s eyes in the realm.” Corrupt officials tremble at the mere mention of him, earning the Imperial Censor on Inspection his formidable reputation. 14Reads6.8Score—Shelves
31. 431 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 14Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A story where you chase, I hide, and you can catch me! The heroine is beautiful and sassy, ​​with both business interests on the line. She is a fierce general, free and unrestrained, and has a subtle and subtle plot. Every chapter after the male and female protagonists meet makes them laugh like an aunt! There is no rebirth, no time travel, no systematic golden fingers, the love of a loyal dog is the male protagonist, please keep it safe, young lady!

32. 432 布 The Commoner Chief Councilor: The Blood and Sweat That Sustained the Ming Dynasty 布衣首辅：大明续命的血与汗 Dust-Stained Ink, At Ease尘染墨闲Historical189k WordsOngoing I lament the rise and fall, mourn the decline: a thousand years of the realm lie half in ruins. I would hold up the pillars and shore up the crisis, though thorns bar every step ahead. I care little for honor or disgrace, but hold the realm dear; by a lonely lamp on a cold night, I struggle to plan for the nation. Who would not wish the Ming’s fortunes to endure? Yet who could foresee the storm-dark skies unleashing a raging tide? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These few historical articles are pretty good, I'll give them a brief review.

33. 433 农 An Ambitious Country Boy's Life in Ancient Times 农家小子的古代上进日常 The Hibernating Donkey冬眠中的驴Historical6.1M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the body of a farmer's son in ancient times, a poor student had no choice but to embark on the long road of the imperial examinations to improve his family's life. He sought neither wealth and status nor a high salary or lofty office in this life. All he wanted was to protect his family and give them a peaceful life. 42.1kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves
34. 434 阿 Sister, I Passed the Imperial Examination! 阿姐，我中举了！ The Mantis Loves to Dance螳螂爱跳舞Historical647k WordsCompleted Scholar Chen studied hard all his life but never passed the provincial examination. Before he died, he told his eldest daughter, “You must make sure your younger brother studies and earns an official title. Otherwise, I won’t be able to rest in peace!” An elder brother is like a father, and an elder sister is like a mother. Bearing her father’s final wish, Chen Zhaodi resolutely laid down her terms: “If you want to marry me, you must send my little brother to school.” While everyone else in the 8.2kReads8.6Score642Shelves
35. 435 金 The Golden Son-in-Law 金牌帝婿 Misty Rain’烟雨’Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Farming] [Lighthearted] [Alternate world] [No System] Qin Yu transmigrates, and from the start he’s the second son of the Prince of Qin’s household. His father is a non-imperial prince of Great Wei and the Minister of Revenue. His mother is a wealthy daughter of a prominent Jiangnan family. His older brother is a peerless general who guards the frontier. With such powerful connections and an exalted position, Qin Yu gives up on ambition, indulging in wine, women, and song, and reclining in the 53.2kReads9.0Score5.4kShelves

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    🌈①It depicts a magnificent picture of rivers, lakes and courts intertwined. How could a stupid prince stir up troubles in the world with his sickly body in fictional history? ☘️ 🌈The power in the court is as deep as the sea. How can he use "foolishness" as a shield to survive? Let's see how Xiao Wanping writes a legend from a silly prince to an emperor with his ultimate power and strategy! ☘️

36. 436 女 The Empress Is a Foolish Ruler. Begging Me to Take Charge of the Realm 女帝是昏君，求我执掌天下 Suddenly, the Vast Sky蓦然穹天Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [No System, Empress, Alternate History, Political Intrigue, Earthly Immortals] Ye Feng transmigrates to the Jiuzhou Continent and helps the Great Wei Empress ascend the throne, only to be discarded once his usefulness is over. But the martial-arts-obsessed Empress of Great Song treats him as an honored guest and her secret lover. She bestows upon him the Son of Heaven's Sword and grants him the title of Lord Protector of the Nation, with imperial authority to execute first and report afterward. 5.5kReads8.6Score509Shelves

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    The court, the rivers and lakes, the empress, the world of immortals and Buddhas, everything is there

37. 437 纨 The Playboy Heir: Seeking the Female General's Hand in Marriage from the Start 纨绔世子，开局求娶女将军 Ri Lifan日立凡Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Li Mao, the only son of a powerful prince of a different surname, was sent to the capital as a political hostage. Li Mao’s wish was to make such a mess of the capital one day that the emperor would see him for the useless second-generation heir he was, and realize there was no point in keeping him. So, when the dynasty’s most celebrated female general returned victorious from war, Li Mao asked the emperor for her hand in marriage, hoping to destroy his good reputation once and for all. At court, 37.6kReads8.8Score4.6kShelves
38. 438 边 The Border City Crossbowman 边城游弩手 Traveling Fox旅行的狐狸Historical1.3M WordsOngoing (Note: A traditional alternate-history novel, with no System and no wish-fulfillment.) A war to conquer a nation, fought by nobodies rising to prominence. A struggle for power full of ingenious schemes. The empire falls apart, and the chaos of war rises once more. A corrupt and twisted Confucian regime, powerful clans seizing land, warlords entrenched in their own territories, and barbarians watching hungrily from the sidelines. Clashing ideologies, rigid class divisions, a turbulent political l 870Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A good book worth reading!

39. 439 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 396Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Traditional ancient sayings of female videos, Machiavellian love stories, the male protagonist is a cool and sinister prince, the female protagonist is a fake princess who has lost her memory (actually she is also a hidden boss, no spoilers), they fall in love and kill each other, the family and the country are the same, and the love between children is long-lasting.

40. 440 凤 The Phoenix Reigns Over the World 凤临天下 A Lifetime of Glamour一世风流Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted "She is an invincible, stone-cold mercenary leader, but after transmigrating, she becomes a thirteen-year-old princess consort. He is the Empire's breathtakingly handsome prince, ruthless and cold, a figure whose name inspires awe throughout the land. Their wedding is followed by a pact on Nether Island: half a month together. But it also drags them into a shocking conspiracy. What kind of perilous, mind-bending trap awaits them?" 12.4kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves

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    It's a good read of several novels, with a strong sense of immersion. [Like] [Like] [Like] The male protagonist is not a traditional upright character, and his ruthless methods hide a broken past; the female protagonist is extremely resourceful but cannot escape the troubles of the current situation. Those tentative exchanges on the side of the ship, accompanied by the bloody setting sun, are more heart-pounding and disorderly than straight-shooting confessions. [The magic work of bird food][The magic work of bird food][The magic work of bird food]

41. 441 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 112.6kReads9.6Score15.7kShelves
42. 442 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 297kReads9.6Score35.6kShelves
43. 443 东 Tales of the Five Barbarians in the Eastern Jin 东晋五胡风云录 Lord Chen of a Thousand Households千户陈公Historical751k WordsCompleted Though life is as insignificant as an ant, one should aspire to the heights of the great swan. Though fate is as fragile as paper, the heart remains unyielding. How can a true man, born between heaven and earth, remain forever beneath others? The future is not yet decided. You and I could both be dark horses... Chen Qian, a sophomore studying mechanical design at a certain university of science and engineering, loves history, especially the history of the Two Jin dynasties and the Northern and S 608Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    I recommend these good books about Jianghu and temples. The wonderful plots in them make people marvel at how capable the ancients were at making trouble [laughs]

44. 444 三 The Secret History of the Three Kingdoms (Complete in 2 Volumes) 三国机密（全2册） Ma Boyong马伯庸Historical536k WordsCompleted A story that can never be made public, and a shadow war in the Three Kingdoms full of strange twists and turns. The Day of the Dragon's Tribulation: At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Wang Meiren, Emperor Ling's beloved consort, gave birth to twins. After Empress He persecuted her, the world was told that she had given birth to only one son, Liu Xie. The other, Liu Ping, was secretly taken away. Eighteen years later, a group of loyal Han patriots followed the dying Emperor Xian's last instru 2kReads9.5Score464Shelves
45. 445 烛 The Candlelight Pavilion 烛幽台 At Ease with the Universe随宇而安Ancient Romance366k WordsCompleted [Historical fantasy + parallel worlds + soul swapping + endless loops + Mobius strip. After "A Thousand Peach Blossoms Bloom in One Lifetime", acclaimed author Sui Yu Er An returns with another fantasy hit! Jiang Hui × Qi Huan: three lifetimes of entanglement across parallel worlds, as they seek the essence of love in intersecting timelines.] At nineteen, Jiang Hui set out to avenge her father’s murder. On her wedding night, she and Qi Huan died together. But though she was gravely wounded, she 4.6kReads9.5Score686Shelves
46. 446 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 108.9kReads9.5Score15.5kShelves
47. 447 花 The Legend of Hua Ziqi 花子期传奇 Armchair Writer空头文学家Eastern Fantasy356k WordsCompleted This book has been adapted into a motion comic, with simultaneous updates on Douyin, Hongguo, and Tomato. [Wuxia] [Mystery] [Deduction] [Master Detective] [Crime Solving] [High Martial] [Sword God] [Gu Long style] He is famous throughout the land, yet scorns fame and fortune; He opposes feudal ethics, yet remains loyal and righteous; He is brilliant beyond compare, yet sometimes muddleheaded; He is charming and carefree, yet keeps his desires in check; He loves meddling in other people's busine 443Reads8.2Score101Shelves

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    All perfectly meet your requirements, not only Jianghu, court, intrigues, fictional history, but also suspense, reasoning, and adventure

48. 448 大 The Ming Dynasty (2 Volumes) 大明王朝（共2册） Liu Heping刘和平Historical653k WordsCompleted The novel of the hit drama Ming Dynasty 1566, rated 9.5 on Douban, is essential reading for Taiwan’s political circles and a political reference book for Singapore’s cabinet. It is the celebrated work of Liu Heping, screenwriter of Yongzheng Dynasty and author of No War in Peking. Centered on the downfall of the powerful official Yan Song, the book tells the gripping story of a complex anti-corruption campaign in the Ming Dynasty. It uncovers the mystery behind Jiajing, one of the most unconvent 43.2kReads9.6Score7.9kShelves
49. 449 我 I Became the Founding Ancestor of the Sui and Tang Dynasties 我混成了隋唐祖源 Unconventional Big Bad Guy非常规大坏蛋Historical527k WordsCompleted No System, no golden finger. Beginning with the Rebellion of the Six Garrisons in the final years of the Northern Wei, witness the heroes of Wuchuan and the shifting tides of the Six Garrisons. Erzhu Rong, Yuwen Tai, Dugu Xin, Gao Huan... One renowned historical figure after another comes together in a magnificent chronicle of the final fifty years of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Starting from the Six Towns Rebellion in the Northern Wei Dynasty, there is no system, no golden fingers, tactics, and war.

50. 450 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 24.8kReads9.5Score3.3kShelves

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