Any Political Intrigue Stories with Grand Strategies and Highly Intelligent Scheming? 有没有权谋流，大局观庞大，高智商布局的

1. 201 这 This Prince Has Gone Mad. Why Would You Provoke Him? 这皇子都疯了，你惹他干嘛？ Before the Wind Rises风未起Historical4.0M WordsCompleted [No System + High-Stakes Scheming + Laying Low to Build Strength + Logical Plot + Brains and Brawn + Suspense + Ancient Espionage] His mother consort dies suddenly of an illness. His older brother dies mysteriously in battle. All his backers are gone!! His father distrusts him, and his other brothers all want him dead! Not a single court official is on his side? In that case, he has no choice but to carve out a path to survival from between the cracks! After transmigrating to another world, he b 62kReads8.8Score4.9k14d adds
2. 202 九 Nine Dragons Carry the Coffin 九龙抬棺 Ninth Master九当家Mystery3.5M WordsOngoing The night of my grandfather's funeral, I carried a stone tablet at the front of the procession to lead the way. I didn't dare look back, because the eight evil spirits carrying the coffin were behind me... 9.5kReads9.2Score2.6k14d adds
3. 203 刘 Liu Bowen: Tides of Fortune in the Imperial Court 刘伯温之宦海沉浮 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical565k WordsCompleted Liu Bowen: Rising and Falling in the Sea of Officialdom abandons the magical realism commonly used in earlier works about Liu Bowen. Its main approach is realism, with touches of romanticism. Following the ups and downs of Liu Bowen’s official career, and set against the peasant uprisings led by Fang Guozhen, Xu Shouhui, Wu Chengqi, and others, it offers a many-sided portrait of the vibrant world of the late Yuan dynasty. It depicts both the contests of wits and political maneuvering among strat 167Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Amidst the chaos of the late Yuan Dynasty, political intrigue and military strategy, Liu Bowen, a real historical figure, embodies patriotism and poignant heroism.

4. 204 鬓 Hairpins and Beauty 鬓花颜 Peach Who Doesn't Slack Off桃子不摸鱼Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Maid + sisters in the inner palace + ensemble-focused story] [The heroine is a native of this world, with no transmigration, rebirth, or hidden identity] After her mother dies of illness, Meng Shu’s father takes a new wife almost at once. She endures years under her stepmother’s hand, but in the end, she cannot escape being sold. A trafficker’s rope drags her away from her homeland and casts her into the fabulously wealthy Tang household. Her exceptiona 35.1kReads9.2Score4.5k14d adds
5. 205 通EN The Netherworld Scholar Immortal 通幽小儒仙 You Zi Yin油子吟Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted “Where is this?” “Perhaps... the River of Forgetfulness...” “Who are you?” “Wuchang...” “I've never heard of anyone called Wuchang in this world.” “From now on... that's who I'll be!” The soul crosses the River of Forgetfulness, while its thoughts remain on the other shore. What is gained from all beings must be returned to all beings. When Su Mo woke up, he was no longer in his former life. He went to the capital to sit the imperial examinations, but accidentally stumbled into an immortal schem 64.3kReads9.4Score6.8k14d adds

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   Both of these are alright; they both involve setting up a grand scheme across the land. It feels like the second one has a different author, but overall they're still readable.

6. 206 我 I Saved Thousands of Female Prisoners Alone and Won the Empress’s Heart 我一人拯救万千女囚，俘获女帝 The Fold-Eared Cat from the Kite Family风筝家的折耳猫Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Not a wish-fulfillment novel. No System. Deep in the mountains of Northeast China lies a village where every woman is breathtakingly beautiful, yet none can ever leave. Chen Daming only went on vacation, but wound up wandering into a haunted place, eating two and a half jin of expired immortal pills, and gaining a heap of useless superpowers. The seemingly worthless protagonist takes on the responsibility of protecting patriarchal civilization as the matriarchal civilization that ruled Earth for 1.4kReads8.9Score19614d adds
7. 207 长 Immortality 长生 Feng Yu Jiuqiu风御九秋Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted Ever since he was young, the boy Changsheng has inexplicably been struck by heavenly lightning time and again. He is saved by Daoist Lin, who takes him in as his final disciple. Daoist Lin was an abandoned disciple of Gezao Mountain, with the Daoist title Luoyangzi. For years, he explored tombs not for wealth, but to find treasures that could extend the life of the woman he loved. Before his death, he divides the secret manuals taken from the tomb among his five disciples and entrusts Changsheng 28.7kReads9.1Score2.9k14d adds
8. 208 官 A Lucky Man in Officialdom, the Leader's Trusted Aide 官场幸运儿，领导身边的红人 Top Wage Slave头号打工仔Urban1.8M WordsOngoing This is a political intrigue novel set in local government. When the young Qin Feng is appointed in a crisis through his family's connections and parachuted into Nanping County, he is met not with welcoming applause, but with constant exclusion and covert obstruction from all sides. Every step he takes is like walking on the edge of a blade. As power, money, and personal ties weave together into a web, some choose to go along with the corruption, while others swim against the current. Faced with 53.2kReads8.9Score4.2k14d adds

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   A very good novel about officialdom, very well written.

9. 209 重 Reborn with an AI Brain, I Master the Power Game 重生AI大脑玩转权力 Maple on a Sunny Day晴天的枫Urban1.8M WordsCompleted An overworked programmer dies from working overtime and is reborn with an AI brain. In this life, he becomes a child prodigy, builds a business empire before turning 20, then enters politics and uses his resources to climb to the pinnacle of power! 8kReads7.1Score43314d adds

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   It's great! It has all the elements of political intrigue and excitement. Keep watching!

10. 210 冰 The Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoarded a Hundred Billion in Supplies 冰河末世，我囤积了百亿物资 Sea of Memories记忆的海Sci-Fi & Apocalypse7.4M WordsOngoing Doomsday + reborn + massive stockpiling + playing it safe + unlimited space + dark revenge, no saintly protagonist The world enters an ice age. The freezing apocalypse arrives, and 95% of the planet's population perishes! In his previous life, Zhang Yi was killed by people he'd helped because of his kind heart. Reborn one month before the freezing apocalypse, Zhang Yi awakens a spatial ability and begins frantically stockpiling supplies! Short on supplies? He empties the hundred-billion-yuan war 359.7kReads8.7Score17.9k14d adds
11. 211 葛 The Biography of Ge Hong 葛洪传 Dada Auntie哒哒姑Eastern Fantasy228k WordsCompleted #A Daoist Healer Couple Braving a Chaotic Age# #Historical Fantasy and Dual Cultivation# #Medicine, the Dao, and Political Intrigue# #Ge Bao Couple Saves the World# #Zombies and Elixirs Galore# During the Eastern Jin dynasty, Ge Hong’s friend Ji Han is murdered, and Guo Mai uses the Fish Eye organization to hunt Ge Hong down. Ge Hong crosses paths with his runaway fiancée, Bao Qianguang, and they join forces to brave dangers, treat the sick, and save lives. Their adventures include a zombie batt 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Biography of Ge Hong – A fantasy adventure novel set in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, featuring a divine couple, medical skills, and political intrigue.

12. 212 末 When Doomsday Comes, the Food Chain Turns Upside Down 末日来临之食物链逆转 Fake Makabaka假玛卡巴卡Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.0M WordsCompleted On a quiet night, Su Yu was woken by her big yellow dog... A fragrant green fog seeped up from underground. Food spoiled rapidly, wounds festered and became inflamed, and plants and animals grew and mutated at an astonishing rate... All things came back to life, and the apocalypse arrived. Humanity, once at the top of the food chain, was forced to seek out new ways to survive. There are no zombies in this novel! There are superpowers! The heroine is Su Yu. This is a one-on-one romance, with Xue 8.5kReads8.9Score85314d adds
13. 213 大 The Great Zhou Aristocratic Clans 大周门阀 Handsome Young Fellow俊后生Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted How can an ordinary commoner leap through the Dragon Gate and become part of an aristocratic clan? In an age of great conflict, should one seek only to keep oneself out of trouble, or strive to bring peace to the world? [Immortality + Court Intrigue + Strange Tales and Legends] 1.4kReads6.5Score11014d adds

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    🔥The story of a protagonist who transmigrates into the body of a butcher's son and gradually rises to become a powerful figure in the world. 🔥It's a story of immortality, but not the traditional path of survival. Because the protagonist desires immortality, he must actively engage with the world, so he must use both strategy and force, with occasional moments of passion, but his moral compass remains intact. 🔥The writing is brisk and engaging, with a short story every few chapters. The writing style is mature and sophisticated, even reminiscent of Tang and Song dynasty novels.

14. 214 重 Reborn as Crown Prince: I Make a Flintlock from the Start and Leave My Father Stunned 重生太子开局手搓火枪惊呆父皇 Shangguan the Money Lover上官财迷Historical176k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Crown Prince Chen Fan was deposed and confined to the Cold Palace. He could only watch as his father was poisoned to death and the once-mighty Great Yan Dynasty crumbled beneath the iron hooves of foreign invaders. The ancestral temples were burned, and the people were driven from their homes. Filled with endless regret and resentment, he was reborn one year before his deposition. This time, a futuristic device called the Black-Tech Nation-Building System activated in his m 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In his second playthrough, the Crown Prince has obtained the Super Technological Power System. There is no reason for him to lose anymore, and he will transform the entire world into his ideal country.

15. 215 开 A Puppet Emperor from the Start: I Summon China's Legendary Heroes 开局傀儡皇帝，我召唤华夏英灵 Little Baozi Is a Bean小小包子是个豆Historical1.3M WordsOngoing The ratings have just come in, and they're climbing! A slow-burn tale of court intrigue and governing the realm! On the first day after Xiao Cheng transmigrated, the entire court was laughing. They laughed at him for being the most spineless puppet emperor, and said he wouldn't live to see the end of the year. Xiao Cheng didn't talk back. He was counting, counting how many of those smiling faces in the hall would still be there by year's end. On the third day, Gao Lishi cleared out the harem 4.9kReads7.7Score33814d adds

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    Interlocking, one set after another~

16. 216 末 Doomsday: While Everyone Else Goes Hungry, I Pick Up Girls 末日：别人饿肚子，而我捡妹子 Dream Bug梦蟲Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.7M WordsCompleted The whole world changed overnight, and more than ninety percent of the population became the walking dead! Plants and animals grew in defiance of nature, and all kinds of mutated monsters appeared one after another! This wasn’t just the end of the world. It was a grand feast celebrating the splendor of life! 24.7kReads8.4Score2.2k14d adds
17. 217 为 A Career in Public Service 为民官路 At Ease and Unrestrained安心无忌Urban1.8M WordsOngoing [A gritty, realistic tale of ambition and struggle in the government ranks] In 1990, top student Zhen Weimin offends the wrong people and gets kicked down to a poor rural township. Everyone thinks his life is over. But he is determined to make flowers bloom among the thorns. He breaks through obstacles with his knowledge and grounds himself in his conscience, with every step in sync with the pulse of the times. Starting in the township, he moves forward one step at a time. This is a true chronic 26.9kReads9.2Score2.7k14d adds

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    A novel about political intrigue and power struggles in officialdom; very good.

18. 218 陈 The Chenqiao Mutiny? Not on My Watch! 陈桥兵变？不许变！ The Stone Man Creates Five石头人创五个Historical274k WordsCompleted Reborn into a new life, he unexpectedly became Emperor Gong of Zhou, whose throne had been usurped by Zhao Kuangyin. Amid one crisis after another, Guo Zongxun did everything in his power to reclaim control of the court. Only when he looked back did he suddenly realize that it all could have been much simpler. 243Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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    The background is a historical text set three days before the establishment of the Northern Song Dynasty. The protagonist begins with the Chenqiao Mutiny, patiently plotting and ultimately turning the tide, defeating Zhao Kuangyin, and securing his own empire. [Note]

19. 219 丑 Ugly Duckling's Comeback: The Divine Doctor and Poisonous Consort Is Bold and Badass 丑女逆袭，神医毒妃拽又飒 Little Ruler小祖宗Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted She was a renowned modern doctor, admired by thousands, but an accident caused her to transmigrate into the body of an unwanted divorced princess consort. The cold, ruthless prince wants to take a courtesan as his consort just to spite her. Everyone assumes she'll cry, make a scene, and threaten to hang herself. Instead, she settles into a chaise longue, toys with a silver needle, and smiles: "Your Highness, can you perform? Need me to help?" Soon, rumors that Prince Han is impotent sweep the ca 12.7kReads8.0Score1.1k14d adds

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    Looking for a novel with intrigue, grand themes, and a sweeping narrative? "Bloodstained Family" is the perfect read! Twin sisters return from the ashes, their revenge far more complex than simple vengeance; they embark on a multi-layered, highly intelligent scheme. The clever use of a substitute bride is captivating, and the novel's depiction of ancient Chinese society is exquisite. Witness how the sisters navigate a vast and complex situation, strategizing and maneuvering with meticulous care!

20. 220 女 The Female Police Chief's Major Cases Series: Undercurrents 女公安局长大案系列之暗流 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Mystery265k WordsOngoing On a stormy night, two murder cases erupt at once in Handong Province. Criminal investigation captains Lu Chen and Chen Feng follow separate leads: one investigates a red ribbon on a wedding bed, the other a carcinogen in a teacup. The two trails converge on the same name. Gu Qingling. Thirty-one years old, a first-class merit recipient, and former commander of a special operations unit. Meanwhile, the real killer watches it all from the shadows. As the undercurrents of power swallow up every pi 3.5kReads—Score19514d adds
21. 221 重 Reborn in 1992: From the Start, I Became a Leader in My Hometown 重生1992：开局当家乡领导 The Down-and-Out Toad落魄的蛤蟆Urban235k WordsCompleted The tycoon Chen Ping returns to 1992, a pivotal year in history. Carrying regrets from his past life, he must see how he can rise steadily amid this sweeping tide of change and give back to his hometown. 454Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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    To put it bluntly, this novel is undoubtedly a pinnacle of officialdom fiction. Its biggest drawback is that without a certain level of life experience, it's simply incomprehensible. The author himself points this out at the beginning, suggesting it's only suitable for seasoned readers with considerable social experience. Need I say more? The logic is impeccable, and the portrayal of officialdom is brilliantly executed.

22. 222 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 162.8kReads9.6Score22.7k14d adds

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    I became completely engrossed in watching it, unable to tear myself away.

23. 223 女 The Female Police Chief’s Shocking Case 女局长之惊天大案 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban1.5M WordsOngoing This novel seamlessly blends political intrigue, criminal investigation and suspense, and realist literature. Liu Shuyun is caught in an astonishing scheme. It is a contest with no equal! Three factions are vying for power on this island. There is an underground hangar spanning five levels, and a “teacher” who has never shown their face. Gao Han’s investigation goes beyond clearing his fiancée’s name. He must also uncover the truth behind his father’s “fake death.” As the blades of political int 17.3kReads8.1Score1.1k14d adds
24. 224 糟 Oh No! The Day Before I Flee, I Get Pregnant by the Heir 糟！跑路前一天，我怀了世子的崽 Arubas of the Northern Snowy Wasteland北雪荒原的阿鲁巴斯Ancient Romance949k WordsCompleted Mu Chunqing is a passionate woman of the jianghu who believes in repaying kindness and vengeance. But at twenty, she’s considered an old maid. Her mother worries that she’ll die without anyone to burn paper offerings at her grave, so she wants Mu Chunqing to find a man and have a child. After a long search, Mu Chunqing chooses a handsome, powerfully built, unruly subordinate to father her child. But she never expected him not only to cooperate without a fight, but also to become impossible to sh 4.8kReads9.3Score51114d adds

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    🈶1️⃣Review 1️⃣ The first book is truly about "scheming" for the world, while the latter two, although not about scheming for the world, still show the world under their control. I highly recommend the first book~ 🥀In the first book, Lü Songli says she just wants to lead her family to a good life, but there are always people who can't stand to see her family doing well, so it's a battle of wits to see who has the better skills~ 🥀In the second book, Mu Chunqing only wants revenge, but her enemy is in a high position, so she has no choice but to change the ruler of the world~ 🥀In the third book, all I can say is that the emperor is really reckless, lacking the ability yet still liking to court disaster, ruining a perfectly good hand.

25. 225 大 The First Duke of the Great Ming 大明第一公 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical2.3M WordsCompleted I am Li Jinglong. This is my story, and the story of the Great Ming. 131kReads9.2Score14.4k14d adds

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    The thief's book is exceptionally good, no doubt about it.

26. 226 十 Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Urban130k WordsCompleted This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective… 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You could read some books on social skills, psychology, and philosophy!

27. 227 侯 The Marquis's Widow Raised a Household of Geniuses 侯夫人守寡，却养出满门天骄 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Tang Shuyi transmigrated into the Great Qian dynasty, becoming the wife of the Marquis of Yongning. She was rich, powerful, and high-status, with no parents-in-law and a dead husband: she had it better than almost anyone else who had transmigrated. Just as she was about to enjoy a comfortable life as a wealthy noblewoman, she discovered that she had transmigrated into a book, and was its biggest villain. She wasn’t just rich, powerful, and high-status. She also had three unruly children. The eld 71.3kReads9.4Score10.4k14d adds
28. 228 三 Three Kingdoms: I Am the True Imperial Uncle, Reviving the Han Dynasty for Three Generations 三国：我，真皇叔，三兴大汉 No Mortal Delicacies不吃烟火Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms] [Invincible] [Warring for supremacy] [The real imperial uncle] [System] Do all dynasties perish because they grow weak, while the Han alone falls because it is strong? After four hundred years, beacons of war burn across the land. Everything lies in ruin, and the people wail in misery. Thirteen provinces are strewn with bones, so numerous that even the fertile fields beside the roads cannot contain them. Some maneuver through the world of politics, while others roam as heroes wi 42.1kReads9.3Score3k14d adds

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    See? Everyone's silent. It's a great book; you'll regret not reading it.

29. 229 三 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse102k WordsCompleted This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score47514d adds
30. 230 恶 The Devil Reversed 恶魔逆位 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery737k WordsCompleted “If I wanted to kill him, I wouldn’t use a method this laughably clumsy.” After the black-haired girl in black finished speaking in the interrogation room, she didn’t say another word. The way she calmly studied the photograph made it seem more like she was admiring the victim’s gruesome death. In the photo was a cold, white bathtub filled with shocking amounts of blood. A man lay slumped inside, his deathly pale body visible only from the shoulders up. The deceased was Zhou Haixiong. He had 39kReads9.5Score6k14d adds

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    These books are great. The first three are self-explanatory; just looking at the titles and synopses tells you they're good. I actually really want to recommend the fourth one; it has so many plot twists, I highly recommend it!

31. 231 靠 Mr. Reliable Opens Pandora's Box with His Own Hands 靠谱先生，亲手打开潘多拉魔盒 Liang Ziyuan梁子渊Sci-Fi & Apocalypse528k WordsCompleted [Poor or rich, we’ll plunder the West and make the Dragon Kingdom prosperous. Modern city + technology + strategic alliances = a powerful nation and military.] On April 1, 2024, a call came in to the Meritorious Honors Awards Committee. “Hello, this is the Meritorious Honors Awards Committee.” “Hello! If I can restore our national borders to their shape during the Republic of China era, like a begonia leaf in autumn, could I be nominated for the Republic Medal?” “Uh, sir... this... uh... hmm... 307Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is the story of a Chinese entrepreneur and scientist who, by entering the game himself, is trying to influence the world, all for the sake of achieving a red miracle—recovering lost territory and realizing the magnificent feat of the Autumn Leaf Begonia Map!

32. 232 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance609k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.8kReads6.6Score18214d adds

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    "Eight years later, you and I, sisters, will return, stained with blood, to make that tyrannical emperor on the throne pay with his life!" I recently unearthed a super high-quality historical romance novel about political intrigue—"[Bloodstained Family] Twin Sisters Return in Blood." I was breathless while reading, and felt utterly exhilarated after finishing! The story revolves around a conspiracy involving a substitute bride, and the intertwined fates of the twin sisters are heart-wrenching. The author's portrayal of political struggles is meticulous, devoid of naive and sweet characters, only naked power battles and desperate counterattacks. Watching the two sisters rise from the abyss, tear apart their enemies, and outwit treacherous officials is indescribably satisfying! The atmosphere of ancient Chinese society is immersive and captivating. For those still looking for books, I highly recommend this promising work—definitely worth following! ✨

33. 233 登 Ascending the Pavilion 登亭台 Gu Huai, Who Loves Lettuce with Sauce爱吃酱汁生菜的郭淮Ancient Romance210k WordsCompleted A Down-on-His-Luck Musician × The Eldest Princess [Double Powerhouses + Revenge + Mutual Firsts + Destined Couple + Political Intrigue + Secret Identities] Princess Xianyue often frequented all sorts of establishments. At a brothel for male courtesans, she encountered a musician, handsome and refined, with graceful manners. As usual, she closed her eyes and pretended to doze. Then she heard him play a wrong note. Her lovely eyes opened slightly, and she raised an eyebrow. “You just played a wron 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Eldest Princess x Down-on-his-Luck Musician [Strong Couple + Revenge + Clean Couple + Political Intrigue] Pure Ancient Romance, the female lead is neither a saint nor a naive girl, but focused on her career.

34. 234 官 The Officialdom Showdown: One Decisive Battle for the Top Spot 官场风云，对局，决胜一把手 Little Lailai, Big Lanelan小赖赖大懒懒Urban172k WordsOngoing The leader who had placed great hopes in Chen Mo was investigated, and Chen Mo was implicated as well. As if that weren’t enough, his girlfriend cheated on him right in front of him, and petty backstabbers blocked his career path. At the darkest moment of his life, Chen Mo refused to stay silent and was forced to fight back against the odds. To save his leader and uncover the truth, Chen Mo joined the provincial Party committee’s inspection team on secondment, with the support of his former supe —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Recommended! A captivating and engaging novel about officialdom, with a compelling and realistic plot; well worth reading.

35. 235 活 Taboo of the Living 活人禁忌 Ninth Master of the Thieves' Sect盗门九当家Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted When I was nine, I found myself in mortal danger! To save me, my grandfather made a decision that would change my life forever... 16kReads9.2Score2.2k14d adds
36. 236 枕 Pillowed in Spring's Embrace 枕春色 Sweet and Sour World糖醋人间Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; print edition on sale July 31] [Hero fights to win her back + Second male lead faces a long road to reconciliation + Powerful man bends for love] Clear-headed, resilient tofu-seller heroine vs. devoted prince with a secret sorrow When Chun Zhi was nine, Lu Jingyun took her in after she was left homeless, and she became his child bride. Lu Jingyun promised, “If I pass the imperial exams one day, I'll make you my wife.” For ten years, she supported him with all her strengt 53.2kReads8.8Score4k14d adds
37. 237 怪 Strange Tales Livestream! 怪谈直播间！ Stone Giant Monster石头巨怪Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Welcome to the Rules of the Strange. This is a battle of blood and fire, a test of wit and courage. The power of words cannot be resisted, and the eerie rules must not be broken. In a seemingly hopeless situation, find the one correct answer, break free of your constraints, and search for a way to survive. 173.8kReads9.7Score17.6k14d adds
38. 238 苍 Cangyuan Demon Emperor: Reborn to Avenge Every Blood Debt! 苍渊魔帝：重生归来，血债血偿！ Young Master Run Yan润衍公子Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing Revenge + Strategy + Invincibility + Myriad Worlds + Ensemble Cast The invincible Demon Emperor Cangyuan ruled the Myriad Worlds, yet he was betrayed by his beloved and his sect, nearly suffering the annihilation of his soul and eternal ruin. With only a remnant of his soul, he was reborn in the lower realm, in Xuanxin Heaven, on the Xuanxin Continent, in the Great Qian Dynasty, in Thundercliff City. Reborn and revived, he returns in a trail of blood! He swears to ascend to the upper realm and m 915Reads—Score10114d adds

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    Everyone was incredibly intelligent; no one seemed to have lost their mind. The scheming, the attention to detail, the logic—it was all phenomenal, just like the real thing.

39. 239 将 The General’s Princess 将军公主 Xiao Shihuo潇十火Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted An ensemble cast in a classical fantasy setting + court intrigue + war + adventure + two equally strong leads + both heartbreaking and sweet A tragedy seventeen years ago implicated countless people. General Ji Bei was killed in battle, and neither the former crown prince, Chu Mo, nor anyone in the Ji family survived! Years later, the late emperor Chu Junlin passed away, and Crown Prince Chu Yi ascended the throne. He renamed the kingdom Yong'an and granted a general amnesty. Peace reigned throu 156Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book, a grand and magnificent tale of power struggles and intrigue, is a must-read for any female protagonist. From the moment she descends the mountain, she is constantly embroiled in turmoil. She not only has to fight against the evil forces in the capital, but also don armor to fight for her family, country, and the world. She overcomes all obstacles and finally transforms into a phoenix. The book focuses on plot and gives a secondary role to romance, making it extremely exciting and not to be missed!

40. 240 嘘 Shh, Whatever You Do, Don't Play a Murder Game on a Dating Show 嘘，千万别在恋综里玩杀人游戏 My Cat Went Bald我家猫秃头了Modern Romance261k WordsCompleted Cen Yueyue is a D-list actress who gets incredibly lucky when her agent shoves her onto a dating reality show starring famous actors, where she’s cast as a disposable extra. The director’s script calls for her to make a scene and squeeze every last drop of usefulness out of her supporting role. So on the very first night, the man Cen Yueyue is supposed to fall for gets a short arrow through the head. Night has fallen. Close your eyes. Killer, open your eyes and choose your prey... A mountain vil 7.2kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds
41. 241 镇 Guarding Immortal Qin: Sixty Years of Devouring Demons in the Dungeon 镇守仙秦：地牢吞妖六十年 Fallen Leaves in Splendor风华落叶生Eastern Fantasy5.3M WordsOngoing [Great Qin] [Invincible] [Embroidered Uniform Guard] [Passionate] [Imperial Hounds] [Supernatural Powers] [Xuanhuan] [Important note: All cultivation realms in this book follow the system issued by the General Administration of Sport of China: Hidden Origin, Illuminating Insight, Shining Light, Opening Yang, Jade Balance, Celestial Authority, Celestial Pivot, Jade Rotation, Celestial Hub] This is a Great Qin of immortal martial arts, where immortals and Buddhas bow their heads and demons flee fo 33.9kReads8.8Score2.6k14d adds

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    A book should be pushed

42. 242 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 26.8kReads8.9Score2.4k14d adds

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    If you're looking for a story about power struggles and high-IQ strategic planning, check this out! It's a science fiction suspense novel set in a post-apocalyptic world, with a grand world-building, dense foreshadowing, and a protagonist who stays sharp throughout. The constant plot twists will keep you completely engrossed.

43. 243 穿 After Becoming the Duke's Dowager, I Kicked Out Every Ungrateful Child and Grandchild 穿成国公老夫人后我把不孝儿孙全踢了 Li Sanye李三爷Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Qin Yun transmigrates into a book, and from the start, her whole family is being stripped of their possessions and exiled? Looking at this roomful of unfilial descendants, Qin Yun thinks the whole family has brought this on themselves. The eldest son's family is corrupt and lawless, and their servants commit acts of violence, bringing disaster upon the household. The second son's family is weak and hidebound, yet they pride themselves on being upright scholars. They presume to criticize the crow 1.7kReads9.1Score37114d adds

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    This one is definitely a great read.

44. 244 掌 A Gamble in the Palm 掌心弈（别名:神医王妃冷面王爷的掌心娇） Wen Tian文甜Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted A Game in the Palm (Alternate title: The Divine Doctor Princess Consort: The Cold-Faced Prince’s Darling) —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Strong Couple + Arranged Marriage to Love + Transmigrated Divine Doctor + Political Intrigue] Having just transmigrated, she's already being led to the execution ground? Yun Shuyue brandishes her scalpel, only to have her "head" snatched away by the cold-faced Prince Ling Xuanmo. He pulls her back to his manor, leaving her with the words: "Be my medicinal ingredient, or die." Fine, a contract marriage. She'll cure the poison, and he'll back her up. She shocks the court with her modern medical skills, while he sweeps away obstacles with his ruthless methods. Just as their powerful alliance is about to overcome all obstacles, the Crown Prince reveals with a sinister smile: "The Gu poison in his body was controlled by me." Ling Xuanmo shields her behind him, while the silver needles on her fingertips gleam coldly: "I forgot to mention, I not only save people, but I'm also skilled at—making those who should shut up, shut up forever." This is a game that begins in the palm of his hand, and she is already his only weakness and armor, willingly offered up by him.

45. 245 神 Divine Punishment Descends 神罚莅临 Witch's Evil Knight巫衣邪士Sci-Fi & Apocalypse213k WordsOngoing The virtuous suffer poverty and die young, while the wicked enjoy wealth and long lives. When you are oppressed by evil, have you ever wished, even for a moment, that the underworld existed? If it did, would you dare to peer into it for even one-millionth of a second? The year quantum computing underwent a revolution, Company R offered an answer: the Cyber Underworld. Professor Qi Yuan used computer simulations to resurrect sinners in a virtual world after death, where they would endure eternal 222Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ethical dilemma + micro-reasoning + subtle sharpness + intellectual battle + high concept + strong emotion + strong plot twist. Imagine this: You wake up after death, your feet on burning coals, your flesh charred and regenerating. You scream, you wail, you beg for death but cannot. This is the cyber underworld. Professor Qi Yuan created it with a quantum computer, judging all sinners in the world. But right next to you, there is one person who doesn't cry out. She kneels on the coals, cups the face of a soul that has become a walking corpse, and kisses it. The soul calls out her name. With each kiss, she grows weaker. She is a prophet. This is "Silent Stream." Pan Ye said: Once you enter the Silent Stream, everything from your life remains in the river of blood. But some refuse to forget, refuse to cry out, refuse to become beasts. They do the cleanest things in the dirtiest place in the underworld. And the person who created this underworld is now standing on the opposite bank of the river of blood, watching her kiss each one. He uses a quantum computer to judge all evil in the world—but he himself cannot even afford the price of a single kiss.

46. 246 重 Reborn as a Civil Servant: A Peak Career from Day One 重生公务员之出道即巅峰 One Pick, Twelve Strokes一拾二画Urban1.2M WordsCompleted "Zhao Shuyan, you useless coward. Let's get a divorce!" "With your abilities, how did you ever manage to become a civil servant?" … What is life in the political arena really like? Watch as reborn Zhao Shuyan starts out at the county Party committee compound and turns his career into a legend, reaching the peak from the moment he makes his debut! 1.1kReads8.5Score10114d adds

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    These two novels about officialdom are full of political intrigue and mind-bending twists, with the male protagonists rising from the bottom to become high-ranking officials. The novels are realistically portrayed, fast-paced, and packed with exciting moments. Highly recommended! 👍

47. 247 山 A Strategy for Realm and Rivers: Chronicles of Court and Jianghu 山河策【庙堂江湖录】 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Historical309k WordsCompleted [Peerless Heir] [Jianghu and Court] [Blood-and-Iron Warfare] [Political Intrigue and Wits] [Alternate History] [Chivalry and Tenderness] [No Transmigration] [No Golden Finger] The Dingbian Prince’s household is wiped out. Ten-year-old heir Ling Canglan narrowly escapes. After years in hiding, he makes his name in a single stroke. He studies both literature and martial arts, and grows into a man of great talent. Faced with the enmity of his country and the hatred of his family, he joins the army 2.1kReads7.0Score15514d adds

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    These two books can be viewed as two separate volumes, set against the same backdrop: one depicts the power struggles and wars that usher in a golden age, while the other revolves around unsolved mysteries and unresolved issues during peaceful times.

48. 248 少 The Young Judge of Cases 少年青天断案录 Hermit of the Cave Peak洞顶山人Mystery567k WordsCompleted [Mystery and Crime Solving] [Court and Jianghu] [Political Scheming and Wits]… A bizarre, earth-shaking case shattered twenty-seven years of peace in the Great Yan Dynasty. In a single day, three prefects of Jingnan Circuit died under mysterious circumstances. Xu Xinghe, the nineteen-year-old Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, was entrusted with the task in a moment of crisis and sent to investigate the southern frontier with the emperor’s sword. After enduring countless dangers and pain 2.2kReads—Score19414d adds
49. 249 穿 Transmigrating Begins with Becoming a Wage Slave 穿越从变成社畜开始 Young Man from Bianjing汴京小生Historical112k WordsOngoing [This is not a wish-fulfillment story, so feel free to give it a try. Political intrigue + Passionate warfare + Cunning protagonist + One Heroine + Contrasts + Everyday life + Humor + Ensemble cast + Suspense. The story moves slowly at first, so please be patient, dear readers. The later chapters will definitely satisfy you.] A fantastical experience! One baffling case after another! Hidden dangers everywhere, every step fraught with peril! An old man who guarded the dynasty through its final t —Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 250 全 Global Business Tycoon: Young Master Zhao Picks Up the Tab 全球顶级财阀：赵公子买单 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban139k WordsOngoing [Officialdom + Business Warfare + Feel-Good Story + Inspirational + Multiple Heroines] Tianzhou City, Longguo. After Deng Zhenxing suppresses Zhao Qiankun, the adopted son of Zhao Guoqing, leader of the Beggars’ Gang, his family’s influence begins to decline. Then a schemer frames him and sends him plunging off a cliff. To his surprise, he obtains The Art of Mind Reading, written by Liu Bowen. From then on, his career takes off, and he becomes a top global tycoon. 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Wow, that's really impressive. Absolutely amazing!

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