Looking for Historical Novels Set in Ancient Times, With a Male Protagonist. A Normal Number of Wives and Concubines Is Fine 求古代历史文，大男主的，正常的三妻四妾可以接受

1. 201 我 I Become the Chieftain of Liangshan Marsh 我在水泊梁山当寨主 A Thousand Faces of the World百态天下Historical770k WordsOngoing At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, he transmigrates into the world of Water Margin. From the start, a group of brothers urge him to rebel. Wenren Yan can only smile wryly. “You lot have really put me through the wringer!” Wenren Yan’s roar shakes the heavens, his power commands the world and strikes fear into the eight directions. See how a peerless warlord rises from a bandit stronghold on Mount Liang to claim the imperial throne! 19Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 202 水 Water Margin: I Transmigrate as a Menial, Seize Liangshan, and Refuse to Surrender 水浒：穿越杂役占梁山，绝不招安 Ji Xiaoxian吉小仙Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Everyday Farming] [Building and Developing] [Winning Women and Conquering the Realm] [Decisive and Ruthless] [The System Isn't All-Powerful] [Multiple Heroines] Liang Xuan, a university history student, transmigrated into a world blending classic works such as Water Margin. He started out as a tavern hand. Using his knowledge and the System's talents, he first took control of Yanggu County to build up his strength, then attacked Liangshan Marsh, raised his banner, and gathered men under it. He 2.7kReads—Score254Shelves
3. 203 荒 Awakening the Family Tree During Famine: The More Family I Have, the Stronger I Get 荒年觉醒家族树，家人越多我越强 Jiangcheng Moon江城月Historical1.0M WordsOngoing [Farming + wish fulfillment + years of famine + multiple wives + family rising to power] Chen Fan transmigrates to an isolated mountain village in ancient times, a place full of widows. A famine is underway, and he's gravely ill, but fortunately his widowed sister-in-law and childhood sweetheart care for him devotedly. When he faces a disastrous start and nearly dies, his Family Tree golden finger awakens! The more wives and land he has, the more his body grows and the stronger he becomes, defyi 21.1kReads7.8Score2.7kShelves
4. 204 走 You Pulled Strings to Make Me a Scholar, and I Passed All Three Exams? 走后门让你成秀才，你连中三元？ Cai Bibi菜比比Historical2.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of A Match Made in Heaven is now available. Search for the author's name, Cai Bibi, on major platforms to buy a copy. Su Yu transmigrates to ancient times. On the day he fails the imperial exam for the fifth time, he marries the Princess of Changle, who has disguised herself as an ordinary girl. Before Su Yu can roll up his sleeves and earn a living to support his lovely wife, news of an imperial exam result that had been overlooked suddenly arrives. From then on, the good news 28.5kReads8.7Score3kShelves

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   The first book is highly recommended. The plot is well-developed and doesn't make you stupid. The only drawback is the slow update speed; the author updates one chapter every two days to maintain quality.

5. 205 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: The Peerless Jade Young Master 红楼：无双玉公子 Dark Descent暗黑沉沦Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Haven’t read Dream of the Red Chamber? You can still enjoy this story!] On Qin Keqing’s wedding night, a modern young man suddenly appeared under the covers... From then on, everything in Dream of the Red Chamber changed because of him. He takes on vicious servants, punishes foolish women, and puts spoiled brats in their place. Who says a son born to a concubine has to be treated as inferior? He places first in the imperial examinations, rises to high office, and takes control of power. The Jia 16.4kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves

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   Three wives and four concubines in ancient times

6. 206 请 Your Highness, Go to Your Death! 请皇兄，赴死！ Brew Little Wine煮小酒Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Zhou Che is reborn as the sixth prince of Great Xia, but his five elder brothers keep closing in on him. They want to strip me of my claim to the throne! They want to confiscate what little my family has left! They want to take the woman I love and kill me! If that’s how it is “If you, my brothers, can kill your own kin, why can’t I?” “If you can fight for the realm, why can’t I?” “You all think yourselves capable. What makes me any less so?!” Zhou Che rises with his sword drawn. “Your sixth bro 31.3kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
7. 207 公 The Young Master, Bright as the Moon 公子皎如月 Dance with the Wind与我随风舞Historical868k WordsCompleted I woke up out of nowhere in this country where women reign supreme. Somehow, I became the star attraction at this brothel, somehow, I became irresistible, and somehow, everyone started fighting over me. What am I supposed to do when I’m this popular? 72Reads6.9Score—Shelves
8. 208 红 The Great Minister of the Red Chamber 红楼大相公 Two Steamed Buns a Meal一顿两馒头Historical8.1M WordsOngoing What makes a man a true gentleman? A man who pursues fame and office can be one! A husband who shares a loving life with his wife can be one! A man who governs all under Heaven can be one! After an accident, he becomes Qin Zhong, younger brother of Qin Keqing from Dream of the Red Chamber. From then on, a butterfly flaps its wings, and everything changes, just a little. 3kReads7.6Score255Shelves
9. 209 我 My Wife Is Always Trying to Kill Me 我家娘子总想弄死我 A Little Frozen Li一只小冻离Historical1.1M WordsCompleted “Gu Chuan, are you plotting a rebellion?!” “Your Majesty, I’ve been wronged!” “Then why are the commander of the Xuanyue Army, the White Lotus Sect’s Holy Maiden, the Shadow Guards, the Queen of Jialan, and the Daoist Sect’s itinerant cultivator all with you?!” Gu Chuan swears that all he wanted at first was to lie flat. But the longer he lay low, the more people gathered around him. He had no choice but to mount his horse and take up arms to bring peace to the land! In the first year of the Wuh 14.1kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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   My friends, we've struck gold! "That Year, Drunk, the Scholar Betrayed the World" is absolutely amazing, a masterpiece of the time-travel historical novel genre! The protagonist, Gu Chuan, travels to ancient times, initially only wanting to live a peaceful life, but he finds himself surrounded by followers, including powerful figures like the commander of the Xuan Yue Army and the Holy Maiden of the White Lotus Sect, forcing him to embark on a journey to defy fate. Gu Chuan takes up his spear, mounts his horse, gallops across battlefields, and pacifies the world—every scene is incredibly thrilling. Just when things are finally settled, the Empress ascends the throne, and tensions rise between the emperor and his ministers—the plot is brimming with suspense! The author's descriptions of ancient life and war scenes are exquisitely detailed, the characters are vividly portrayed, and the immersion is incredible. You'll be missing out if you don't read this novel; I devoured it in one night—I couldn't stop!

10. 210 逍 The Carefree Foolish Emperor 逍遥昏君 Young Jiangnan江南小生Historical1.5M WordsCompleted He transmigrated into the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils and became emperor. To survive and avoid dying from the start, Qin Zheng had no choice but to take up his blade and horse, wrest power from treacherous ministers, and consolidate imperial authority. I'm a tyrant. If you don't like it, I'll kill you... 964Reads8.6Score103Shelves
11. 211 镇 The Nation's Young General 镇国少将军 Xuan Zhi轩轾Historical892k WordsCompleted [Alternate history + political intrigue + Three Kingdoms elements + Qin dynasty setting] After drowning his sorrows, he has a spring dream. When he wakes halfway through, he discovers that he has transmigrated, and the woman in his dream is none other than the emperor's new wife. On the day of the imperial wedding, he somehow ends up in the bride's bed. Facing a crime punishable by death, Ren Pingsheng is at a loss. To save himself, he has no choice but to seize power over all under heaven! 189Reads7.1Score—Shelves
12. 212 寒 A Poor Scholar's Son-in-Law 寒门养婿 Yun He Meng Wan云何梦晚Historical2.5M WordsCompleted (Everyday life in an alternate ancient setting, no System, historical farming story, live-in son-in-law.) The setting is similar to the Song dynasty: civil officials are favored over military ones, ritual and law govern in tandem, the state is financially strained, and foreign enemies surround it. According to the Great Wei code of rites, officials who violate ritual regulations are to be stripped of their posts and titles; members of the imperial clan who do so are to be imprisoned for life. Li 39.7kReads8.4Score4.9kShelves
13. 213 魅 Empress of Allure 魅帝 Zu Chazu Ta足差足它Historical1.7M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 325Reads7.4Score120Shelves
14. 214 大 The Mighty Lord of the Han: Carving Up the Land to Become King 大汉雄主之裂土为王 Passerby B0730路人乙0730Historical2.2M WordsOngoing Liu Xuan, a modern special forces soldier, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Great Han Empire and becomes the third prince, caught up in a struggle over the crown prince's succession. Faced with an ancient world vastly different from the one described in the history books, and burdened with the label of an “idiot,” Liu Xuan awakens from despair. With Ning Xinyue and his other confidantes by his side, he gradually adapts to his new surroundings and uses modern knowledge and ingenuity to carve out 10.1kReads8.2Score853Shelves
15. 215 我 My Wife Is a Poor Empress 我的娘子是穷鬼女帝 Feng Xian凤闲Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Alternate History + Farming + Technological Advancement + Industrialization + Empress and Emperor + Multiple Female Leads] He transmigrates into a dynasty in an alternate history, during a turbulent era shaped by the rise and fall of four dynasties. Qin Buyi, the seventh son of the Prince of Beiliang, transmigrated as an infant and discovered that his mind contained a database of human civilization's technological knowledge. At first, he planned to persuade his father to don th 1.6kReads7.2Score146Shelves
16. 216 假 Fake Eunuch: With More Children, More Blessings, I Thrive 假太监：多子多福的我如鱼得水 One Day Sealed Away尘封一天Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted [Comprehensive Martial Arts + History + Transmigration + More Children, More Blessings + Alternate History + Martial Arts] Lin Chen accidentally transmigrated into the Tang Empire and was saved by Eunuch Hai. From then on, he rose steadily through the ranks, step by step. See how he navigates the imperial court, gains power over the government, dominates the martial world, and stands unrivaled beneath the heavens... 11.6kReads8.1Score590Shelves
17. 217 随 Drifting with the Tide 随波逐游 Year After Year一年有一年Historical1.1M WordsCompleted From Cowherd to Martial Sage: The Astonishing Rise of Niu Er, a Transmigrator, Packed with Schemes, Romance, and Brotherhood! [Explosive revelations] Niu Er’s double life: After transmigrating, how does he go from a clueless exam candidate to a martial sage and shake up the Three Kingdoms? [The pinnacle of political intrigue] Caught in a web of schemes: As the kingdoms of Daqian, Xiyang, and Jingtai clash, how does Niu Er plan every move and build his empire? [An epic romance] Niu Er’s confid 33Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 218 开 A Courtesan from the Start, and You Call Me Your Majesty? 开局清倌人，你叫我陛下？ After the Rain淋雨后Historical371k WordsCompleted The Great Zhou dynasty has endured for more than two hundred years. Its new emperor, Li Xuanji, spends his days indulging in extravagance and pleasure, giving no thought to state affairs. The people across the realm struggle to survive, unable to make ends meet. Xu An, a virtuous young man from the new era, transmigrates by a twist of fate to the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, a famous brothel in the capital, and becomes its top male courtesan. All Xu An wants is to earn enough money to buy his free 43Reads6.3Score—Shelves
19. 219 北 The Northern Song's Greatest Treacherous Minister 北宋第一奸臣 Little Bee Churning Out Words码字小蜜蜂Historical1.2M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 728Reads7.2Score—Shelves
20. 220 称 Dominate Water Margin, Starting by Saving Lady Lin 称霸水浒，从拯救林娘子开始 Blowing Wildfire吹野火Historical2.3M WordsOngoing College student Fang Chang was planning to relax at a club, when he unexpectedly transmigrated into the world of Water Margin. As luck would have it, he landed right in the room of Lady Lin, who was being held under house arrest by Gao Yanei. That look, that outfit, that figure… Just incredible!!!!!!! 9.1kReads8.0Score735Shelves
21. 221 大 The Great Ming's Lord of the Seas 大明镇海王 Arctic Roasted Sweet Potato北极烤地瓜Historical2.1M WordsOngoing [Ming dynasty, soul transmigration, saving the Crown Princess, saving Zhu Ying, saving Zhu Biao, saving Empress Ma, saving Xu Da, saving Lan Yu] Zhang Wuxian transmigrates to the eleventh year of Hongwu. He plans to lie flat and do nothing, but his severe obsessive-compulsive disorder won’t let him tolerate anything “illogical,” so he has to fix it all. Even more absurdly, he has a System in his head that automatically provides solutions and supplies every time his compulsions flare up, and it d 2.3kReads—Score192Shelves

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    A very good time-travel novel set in the Ming Dynasty. Also known as "The Great Ming King Who Guards the Seas." Zhang Wuxian, a 36-year-old failed entrepreneur, transmigrates to the eleventh year of the Hongwu Emperor's reign, becoming a spirited 20-year-old. He initially wanted to settle down and live a carefree life, but his severe obsessive-compulsive disorder prevented him from seeing anything "unreasonable"—wrong grain prices had to be changed, backward medical care had to be changed, the army was weak and incompetent, and even the Ming Dynasty's failure to conquer the world had to be changed. Even more absurdly, he had a system in his head that automatically provided solutions and resources whenever his obsessive-compulsive disorder flared up, all free of charge. Thus—he saved the critically ill Crown Princess Chang, and Chang Yuchun's daughter survived; he vaccinated the eldest grandson of the Emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying, and the child, who should have died at eight, thrived; he gave Empress Ma an IV drip to save her from her critical illness, and Zhu Yuanzhang's most beloved woman lived for another twenty years; he diagnosed Zhu Biao's terminal illness in advance, ensuring the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty would not die young. With these four people alive, the history of the Ming Dynasty was completely rewritten—the Jianwen Emperor was gone, the Jingnan Rebellion was over, and the Lan Yu Case was a thing of the past. Empress Ma adopted him as her godson, introducing him to everyone as "this is my son"; Zhu Biao and Zhu Di addressed him as brothers, one calling him "my virtuous brother" and the other "brother-in-law"; Xu Da offered his daughter in marriage to him, making him the son-in-law of the Duke of Wei; Lan Yu regarded him as his savior, even taking a knife for him in court. Zhu Yuanzhang patted him on the shoulder, saying, "The most diligent person I've ever met is you." Zhang Wuxian replied tearfully, "Your Majesty, I'm not being diligent... I'm ill!" Later, he led Zheng He to conquer the Iwami Silver Mine, crossed the Pacific Ocean to discover the Americas, and planted the flag of the Ming Dynasty all over the world. On the day the Ming Dynasty unified the world, he could finally retire. But a tree in the courtyard was planted crookedly...

22. 222 大 The Prince of Yongle of the Great Tang 大唐永乐王 Qiu Qingyi秋清逸Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (Slow burn: Late Sui to early Tang + Five Great Clans’ legitimate bloodlines + Three wives and four concubines) After a stroke of incredible luck, Li Jun opens his eyes once more to find himself a baby, born over a thousand years ago at the end of the Sui dynasty. He shares a name with the clan’s young leader. Follow him as he leads tens of thousands of clan members who love picking fights and are desperate for him to have lots of descendants, constantly pushing women at him, through their daily 10.2kReads7.9Score698Shelves
23. 223 大 Grandson of the Empress of the Great Tang 大唐女皇之孙 Zixuan Ink Rhyme子轩墨韵Historical685k WordsOngoing I woke up as Li Chongrun, the most ill-fated sacrificial pawn in the Li Tang imperial clan. With death fast approaching, I rushed to the palace in the middle of the night to ask for an audience with Wu Zetian. “This grandson has three strategies to offer Your Majesty: first, may the Divine Emperor reign for ten thousand years; second, marry Shangguan Zhaorong to pacify the inner court and win over those beyond it; third…” Wu Zhao narrowed her phoenix eyes. “Go on.” I took a deep breath. “This gr 5.9kReads8.0Score412Shelves

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    Is it acceptable for the female lead to be 18 years older than the male lead?

24. 224 锦 The Dashing Live-In Son-in-Law: From the Start, I Awaken the Empress 锦绣赘婿：开局点醒女帝 Fox Knows Fish狐狸知鱼Historical195k WordsOngoing Chen Yan, a mathematical genius, transmigrated into the body of a merchant’s son-in-law and endured endless scorn. He wanted nothing more than to keep his head down, but a discussion of taxes and the people’s livelihood at a teahouse unexpectedly enlightened the Empress, who was traveling incognito and had reached an impasse in her thinking. One essay earned him a hundred taels of gold, but also drew the attention of undercurrents at court and the fear and suspicion of his wife’s family. Watch a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient historical novels often feature female protagonists, and include genres such as commerce, poetry, songs, and governance.

25. 225 三 Three Kingdoms: General, Who’s More Beautiful, Your Concubine or the Empress? 三国：将军，妾身与皇后，谁更美 Jing Yunlong景云龙Historical2.0M WordsOngoing By a twist of fate, he transmigrates as Cao Ang, Cao Cao's eldest son, who was supposed to die in the Battle of Wancheng. At death's door, he activates the “Life-Prolonging Talent System.” Only by winning over the peerless beauties of history can he extend his lifespan and unlock talents. Along the way, Cao Ang uses the System to win over beauties and prolong his life, while secretly building up his strength: curbing Liu Bei's rise, blockading the waterways of Jiangdong, and breaking up enemy al 29.5kReads8.8Score3.3kShelves

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    You can take a look.

26. 226 穿 After I Transmigrated to the Upheaval of the Five Barbarians, Yue Fei Cut Through the Barbarians 穿越五胡乱华后，岳飞杀穿了胡人 Losing One's Composure乱了方寸Historical113k WordsOngoing Killing the Jin people is killing, and killing the Hu people is killing too! In 1142, after Marshal Yue Fei was unjustly executed, he unexpectedly transmigrated to the era of the Upheaval of the Five Barbarians and became Chen Qingyuan, a young officer in the active northern Qihuo Army. From then on, the devastated northern lands gained a guardian deity. First, he killed Shi Hu, then beheaded Shi Le. In the end, he even adopted Ran Min, the Heavenly King of Martial Valor, as his sworn son, leadi 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    How big of a male lead do you need? Is Marshal Yue enough? I've been reading this book recently; it's about Marshal Yue traveling back in time to the Five Barbarian Invasions period, changing history, and stopping the barbarians. The author seems to have a lot of knowledge about this period, and the content is witty and humorous, making it a non-stop laugh-out-loud read.

27. 227 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 The comic adaptation of the same name is now available. Give it a watch! [Comedy] [Power Struggles] [War] [Political Intrigue] [Farming] [No System] A medical PhD dies suddenly and unexpectedly transmigrates to Nanfeng, where he becomes a prince. Starting out on the frontier, he pacifies Beiliang, subdues Tianlang, seizes Nanfeng, and outwits Dayuan... until he finally claims the supreme throne that should have been his all along! (This is my first time writing a book, and I made it all by hand. 6.7kReads8.5Score609Shelves

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    A useless prince was appointed as a prince in a poor border county, only to be scared to death by bandits right from the start. The protagonist, a powerful being, transmigrates, using a single palace technique to shatter the bandits' lustful courage, confiscating everything and laying the foundation for his rise to wealth. From then on, he embarks on a carefree life of farming, raising troops, conquering the world, and casually pursuing beautiful women. There's no system; the protagonist possesses some medical skills and occasionally consults illustrated medical manuals. The story is fast-paced, lighthearted, and humorous. Reading it is like a gentle spring breeze, a soothing balm, subtly relieving the day's fatigue. ('▽')

28. 228 牢 The Fierce Soldier of the Prison Camp 牢军营悍卒 Snow on the Blade刀锋雪Historical1.3M WordsOngoing The animated short series is now online. Search for "Journey Through Wind and Snow" on Hongguo and watch with confidence. [Passionate War God] [Political Scheming and Growth] [Tenderhearted Hero] [Rags-to-Riches Rise] [Multiple Female Leads] Jiang Fan, a special forces king from the Dragon Kingdom, transmigrates into a condemned prisoner guarding the frontier of the Great Jiang Dynasty. He forges a new identity, seizes power, trains troops, and survives between rival factions. With courage and c 11.3kReads8.8Score1kShelves

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    It's so beautiful! I highly recommend it.

29. 229 开 Stealing a Chicken from the Start: My Scheme-Rating System 开局偷鸡，我有诡谋评分系统 Peerless Blade Edge不二刀锋Historical246k WordsCompleted [High Martial] [Schemes and Power Plays] [Funny and Lighthearted] [High IQ] [Scoring System] Chu Wen, a PhD who studies military strategy, accidentally transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar who has starved to death. To survive, he goes to steal a chicken, and unexpectedly binds himself to the Cunning Schemes Scoring System. From then on, the System coerces him: only by constantly using plots and schemes to earn Cunning Scheme Points can he ensure that points are added to his Life Score. 26Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 230 游 Game Invasion: I Became Emperor Before the Players Transmigrated 游戏入侵：我称帝了玩家才穿越 Xiao Chu Still Hasn't Slept潇楚还没睡Eastern Fantasy3.9M WordsOngoing [Transmigrating ahead of time + political scheming + dynastic power struggles + succubus + worlds merging] This book is also known as [I, the Empress's Fiancé, the Strongest Villain Behind the Scenes]. After waking up, Xia Chen finds himself logged into the mysterious game from his previous life ahead of schedule, starting out as the legitimate son of the Marquis of Zhendong. What? I have a younger brother named Xia Hao, who seems to have a mysterious bone inside him? It looks just like the lege 459.8kReads9.1Score46.7kShelves

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    [Brothel Music + Political Intrigue + Dynasty Conquest + Succubus + Multiverse Fusion] This book is also known as [Wait, My Princess Fiancée Became an Empress!] Waking up, Xia Chen finds himself prematurely logged into a mysterious game from his past life, starting as the eldest son of the Marquis of Zhen Dong's mansion. What? I have a younger brother named Xia Wu, who seems to have a mysterious bone inside him? It looks exactly like the legendary Supreme Bone! And I was born with double pupils! Whose script am I stuck with? What surprises him even more is that he becomes the fiancé of the biggest boss in the [Unification] version, the [Empress]. Is this the start of a life of being a royal consort living off a woman? At this time, the game version is still in the reign of Emperor Wen, and all other players have not yet logged into this world; the Empress is still...

31. 231 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin Begs Me to Start a Rebellion 大唐：李世民求我造反 Joy Throughout the Land天下乐Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Li Ke transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty. He plans to use his skills as a motivational speaker to brainwash a loyal crew and keep his head down as an unremarkable prince. But eight years after transmigrating, he discovers that he brought along an entire national strategic reserve warehouse. So Li Ke throws caution to the wind. If he’s going to be a prince, he might as well be one who fears nothing and lives as freely as he pleases! First, he starts a newspaper to build his rep 156.4kReads9.5Score16.9kShelves

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    🍀These five novels perfectly fit the criteria are here!✅ Brothers, you can stay up all night to binge-read them!✅ I'd call them the ultimate!✅ Highly recommended by a veteran bookworm with 3,000 hours of reading experience.

32. 232 我 My Proud and Talented Lady of the Marquis’s Manor 我的侯府傲娇才娘子 When Bai Ze Arrives白泽来时Historical1.8M WordsCompleted Also known as: “I Just Transmigrated and Picked Up a Proud Marquis Household Heiress” and “One Female Lead” Food gives life continuity. Music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and song give it charm. A little wealth, fame, and success give it grandeur. Gu Zhengyan transmigrated and unexpectedly won first place in a poetry competition. He even married a young lady from a marquis’s household, only for the furious marquis to throw them both out. Gu Zhengyan took his wife back to his impoverish 31.7kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves

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    Soul transmigration, alternate universe, exceptional writing style rarely seen on Tomato, clear logic, strong literary foundation, rigorous content, most cultural facts are verifiable, just enjoyable, and it's already completed!

33. 233 穿 Transmigrated to Ancient Times: From the Start, I Married the Landlord's Eldest Daughter 穿越古代：开局娶了地主家大小姐 Little Flying Pig from the Mountains山里小飞猪Historical311k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into a fictional ancient world and marries the eldest daughter of the biggest landowning family in the county right from the start. She brings a dowry of three thousand mu of fertile farmland and ten thousand strings of copper cash. What a lucky break! In his spare time, he invents soup dumplings and amazes the whole county. Before the age of chaos arrives, he plants some potatoes, teaches his sister-in-law to eat hairy crabs, builds a mansion in town, and buys servants and guar 2kReads7.7Score130Shelves
34. 234 娘 Don't Panic, Wife. I Have a Tiny Bit of Cultivation! 娘子莫慌，其实我有亿点点修为！ Empress666女帝666Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [System + Sign-In + Lying Low + Play the pig to eat the tiger + Leveling up and development] The protagonist, Xiao Fan, was an ordinary Chinese literature graduate who had just left university. His soul transmigrated into the body of a baby who had just died in another world. He became a scholar at thirteen, passed the provincial examination at sixteen, and earned the rank of tribute scholar at seventeen. Then the crown prince selected him to be his study companion. The crown prince, Qin Xuan, w 44.5kReads8.9Score41.1kShelves
35. 235 神 The Divine Doctor Just Wants to Lie Flat: The Empress Won't Leave Me Alone 神医只想躺平：女帝天天赖着不走 Silently Beating Up the Blind闷声揍瞎子Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Divine healer]× [Invincible]× [Mostly slice of life] Intern doctor Jiang Yan encounters the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse on his way home from work and transmigrates to a place called the Great Yu Dynasty. As soon as he arrives, the System says it made a mistake. It leaves him a small consolation prize, then abandons him there alone. Jiang Yan originally wanted to become a wandering genius physician, but that dream became hard to pursue after he saved two beautiful women who were gravely woun 18.8kReads8.3Score1.7kShelves
36. 236 开 From the Start, I Stood in for the Emperor at His Wedding, Then Made the Act Real 开局替皇帝大婚，我假戏真做 Just a Little Shrimp只是大虾米Historical3.6M WordsOngoing [Beautiful heroine + decisive killer + playing dumb to fool the enemy + cunning] I had barely transmigrated when I was dragged into the imperial palace. It turned out that the emperor, who had indulged in music and pleasure since he was young, had suddenly become impotent! The emperor had no heirs, so on his wedding night, he actually made an unknown nobody like me stand in as his substitute? Whether I stick my head out or keep it tucked in, I’m getting chopped either way! After transmigrating a 3.2kReads8.9Score325Shelves
37. 237 一 A Poor Scholar of Noble Character 一品寒士 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Single heroine, semi-fictionalized Tang Dynasty] In an era when the great aristocratic clans looked down on the imperial family, Zhao Quan was born to a farming family and entered school carrying the hopes of his parents and six older brothers. Farming was out of the question: even the village head’s family had no food to spare… So he had no choice but to take the imperial exams and become an official. 10.2kReads9.3Score888Shelves

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    This is the second book I've recently read, and it has a similar feel to "The Best Housekeeper." The others are ones I've read before, and they were also very good.

38. 238 明 Late Ming: Chongzhen, Don't Ascend the Throne Yet. Let Me Play Dead First 明末：崇祯你先别登基容我诈个尸 Persimmons Are Poisonous柿子有毒Historical2.2M WordsCompleted August 24, 1627. The Ming dynasty welcomed its final emperor. Emperor Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian, stood on the steps of the Jianji Hall, receiving the court officials' homage. Just as the enthronement ceremony reached its final stage, the late emperor Zhu Youxiao suddenly appeared in the doorway. “Chongzhen, don't ascend the throne just yet. Let me fake my own death first!” A firearms engineer arrives in the Ming dynasty with memories of his previous life. What changes will he bring to this empire o 22kReads9.1Score2.4kShelves
39. 239 大 Great Zhou: From Brothel Servant to Power Behind the Throne 大周：从青楼杂役到权倾朝野 Earl Dials福尔屌斯Historical152k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue + low martial arts + harem + rebellion + the Opium War + ruling the world] Lin Yi, a history PhD student, finds himself in the body of a servant. He has no System, no cheat, only a wretched background and a lifetime of humiliation. The world is blind, insulting me, cursing me, bullying me, and ruining me. What should I do? Answer: If they can be killed, kill them. So, on a moonless night, Lin Yi cut off all sixty-six heads in the Marquis's residence and embarked on a path of 10Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Let me recommend myself; you'll regret it if you don't read this.

40. 240 大 The Super Mall of the Tang Dynasty 大唐之超级商城 Gloomy Fish郁闷的鱼Historical2.7M WordsCompleted Transmigrating into the early Tang dynasty with a lottery and shopping System. A lighthearted, fun story with multiple heroines, including several princesses and noblewomen. No scheming or political intrigue, and set in a fictional world. It focuses on food, drink, fun, and inventions... If you like fighting and killing, ruling as a king, or taking Li Shimin down, please look elsewhere. 22.1kReads8.6Score1.6kShelves
41. 241 再 Make Me Prince Consort Again, and I'll Start a Rebellion 再让我当驸马，我就要造反了 Wann an Niu Er皖南牛二Historical4.9M WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of the short drama The Foolish Son-in-Law of Great Qian. Qin Mo, a single history nerd, transmigrates to Great Qian and becomes the foolish heir of the Duke of Qin’s household. He only wants to spend his life carefree, raising fighting roosters and walking his dogs, but everyone keeps pressuring him! Duke of Qin: Son, I’m begging you. Please marry the princess! The Emperor of Great Qian: My good son-in-law, you’re my lucky star. You have to be the imperial son-in-law 6kReads8.8Score816Shelves
42. 242 带 I Came to the Great Tang with My Memories 带着记忆来大唐 Let's Talk Tomorrow, Hehehehe明天再说咯咯咯咯Historical2.2M WordsOngoing (A little farming in the early chapters, leaves the mountain after 100 chapters! Political intrigue, a struggle for supremacy, and comedy. Forms of address, etiquette, and some terminology have been carefully researched. Hope you enjoy it.) Great Tang? So this is what Great Tang is really like? If I don't unify the whole world, won't my trip here have been for nothing? Keep it up, Your Majesty! The ultimate wage slave! Burn yourself out for the generations to come! 6.3kReads8.4Score257Shelves

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    The choice of 150,000 readers. No system, incredibly engaging, historically accurate. A blend of farming, political intrigue, power struggles, and humor.

43. 243 北 Northern Song: What a Coincidence, I'm a Spoiled Noble Too 北宋：好巧我也是纨绔 Natives and Local Pigs土著与土猪Historical3.8M WordsOngoing The first story's pacing is a little slow and it's hard to revise, so just take your time reading! The Great Song: This is a subtle power fantasy, not an obvious one. It might leave you itching for more! You can learn history while reading the novel, as the Yang clan's descendants rise to prominence again. Women: Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, Chen Miaochang, and Meng Chan. Men: Su Shi, Fan Chunren, Zhe Keshi, Zhong Shidao, Han Shizhong, Yue Fei, and Yu Yunwen. This is the brilliant splend 1.9kReads8.0Score242Shelves

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    Out of the box! A fallen family rises to power, a whole host of beauties from the late Song Dynasty – a great book! Millions of words and not a single word faltering! A classic late Song Dynasty novel! Commercial farming, then the Western Army! Very readable! Featuring well-developed characters like Li Qingzhao, Li Shishi, Pan Jinlian, and Chen Miaochang.

44. 244 风 The Winds Rise Over Yanhua 风起炎华 Fried Eggs with Preserved Mustard Greens梅干菜炒鸡蛋Historical310k WordsOngoing In the 566th year after the Great Yong unified the Yan Hua Continent, the empire’s power declined. Five families divided Great Yong among themselves and founded five kingdoms, each with its own emperor. Once again, unifying the continent became the dream of every ruler with ambition. More than eighty years later, fourteen-year-old Zhao Yu, the third prince of Song in the northwest of the continent, was unexpectedly named crown prince. This is the story of how he grows from a crown prince into a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend the first book; once you start reading, you won't hear a word.

45. 245 大 Great Ming: My Father Is Yongle, and I Shall Guard the Realm Forever 大明：家父永乐，永镇山河 I Have Heard of High Antiquity朕闻上古Historical2.0M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Jianwen era, the Prince of Yan entered the capital, took the throne, and adopted the reign title Yongle. A great empire was turning a brand-new page, on the verge of ushering in an age of peace for the ages. A young man from the future transmigrates into the famous “Grilled Meat Prince,” Zhu Gaoxu. Before him stand the brilliant Yongle Emperor, Zhu Laosi; his frail, sickly eldest brother, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi; his beloved nephew, the Good Holy Grandson Zhu Zhanji… 53.4kReads9.2Score4.7kShelves
46. 246 大 Great Ming: I Told You to Hang Yourself, Not Rebuild the Ming Dynasty 大明：让你上吊，没让你重建大明 Tiger of Fire vvvv火之虎vvvvHistorical3.0M WordsCompleted He opens his eyes on the eve of the Jiashen upheaval. Li Zicheng has already breached Beijing, the Manchus beyond the passes are eyeing the capital, and court officials are closing in to force the issue. Faced with a nightmare from the start, what should the Chongzhen Emperor do… This work’s style: history as its bones, art as its wings. It respects real history and does not rewrite established events, using artistic storytelling to fill the regrets history left behind. A note for readers: This 5.7kReads8.9Score476Shelves
47. 247 三 The Overlord of Jiangdong in the Three Kingdoms 三国江东霸主 Cloud of Stars星星之云Historical2.6M WordsCompleted (Conquest, wish fulfillment, unification, beauties) Do kings, nobles, generals, and ministers really come from noble stock? I will unify Jiangdong, make the Huai and Xu regions my stronghold, sweep through Jing and Chu, and build an empire. I will proclaim myself emperor, unite the lands of the south, then march north into the Central Plains. I will bring the realm under one rule, ride across its mountains and rivers, strike north against the Xiongnu, and restore the glory of the Han Dynasty! Re 17.6kReads8.2Score1.2kShelves
48. 248 三 Three Kingdoms: Yuan Shao's Rebellious Son Smashes the Imperial Seal from the Start 三国：袁家逆子，开局摔玉玺 Young Master Xiaoyi公子小易Historical2.3M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to the end of the Han dynasty and becomes Yuan Yao, son of Yuan Gonglu, a dead man walking in his own coffin. With a father who’s dead set on rebelling and becoming emperor, Yuan Yao immediately sees no future for himself. If he wants to survive, he must stop his father, Yuan Shu, from repeating history. He’ll have to oppose him at every turn. “Sun Ce wants to trade the Imperial Seal for Father’s elite troops? I’ll smash the seal myself and see how he plans to make that trade!” 54.7kReads8.7Score5.3kShelves
49. 249 大 Great Qian’s Top-Tier Star: The Fugitive Son-in-Law Who Ran from His Wedding 大乾顶流：逃婚驸马爷 Fragrant Fruit Speechless香果无语Historical2.2M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + alternate history + no System + showing off and face-slapping] My name is Su Yan, and I transmigrated into the body of the spoiled son of a Duke of the Great Qian Kingdom. At first, I wanted to start a small business and coast on my father's glory, living the carefree life of a god: fighting crickets, walking dogs, taking a whole harem of wives and concubines, and listening to music at the pleasure quarters whenever I had nothing else to do. Then my father told me I was betroth 210.5kReads8.6Score15.2kShelves

    Reader note

    🌿These are all historical fiction books, incorporating elements of games, fantasy, and xianxia (Chinese fantasy). Books ①②⑤ are must-reads, and book ⑥, which I haven't read long, is also a classic. A good read if you're looking for something to read!✨

50. 250 公 Is the Princess Too Vile? I Clung to Her and Now I Can't Get Enough! 公主太恶劣？抱紧她大腿后真香！ Tao Baibai Really Is White桃白白真的白Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted [Nasty, Wicked Woman]+ [Romance and Living Off a Woman]+ [Ruthless and Decisive]+ [Martial Arts Leveling]+ [Satisfying Battles!] “Your Highness, I hear Lingxi Temple is very effective. Won’t you make a wish?” “Make a wish? It should be making a wish to me.” “That’s true, but since Your Highness is already here...” “...” “Then send me a prince consort to play with.” “He must be obedient and well-behaved, and obsessed with my body, so obsessed he’ll kneel down and kiss my feet.” “Your Highness, th 46.7kReads7.6Score4.2kShelves

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