Alternate History! An Emperor, Treacherous Officials, and Beautiful Women 架空历史！皇帝+奸臣+美女。

1. 1 开 The Nation's Doomed from the Start? First, I'll Cuddle My Consort and Take a Nap 开局就要亡国？先搂着妃子睡一觉 Spicy Boiled Fish发烧水煮鱼Historical784k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I had become Gao Wei, the last emperor of Northern Qi during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. [Historical what-if] + [Tyrant emperor] + [Everyone is unhinged] + [Subverting expectations] + [Prince of Lanling] + [Feng Xiaolian, displayed in all her glory] Grandson of Gao Huan, son of Gao Zhan, and enemy of Yuwen Yong. The good news: I am the supreme ruler of the realm, with a beauty in my arms. The bad news: I am the notorious tyrant in history, who trusted treacherous 513Reads6.2Score106Shelves

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   This book perfectly suits your taste. It features numerous treacherous officials, all of whom are eventually eliminated. There are also five or six concubines, including the infamous femme fatale Feng Xiaolian. Told from the perspective of Gao Wei, the last emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty, it blends elements of historical fiction, a tyrannical ruler, and universal madness. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a notorious tyrant but secretly plots to reverse the tide of history. Currently, the last ten reviews are all 4 stars or higher. The history of the Northern Qi Dynasty is incredibly absurd, resulting in a very humorous plot. Historical figures follow the official timeline, and the harem aspect is historically accurate, with a large number of concubines, many of whom are based on real historical figures.

2. 2 穿 After Transmigrating to Ancient Times, I Inherited a Max-Level Game Fortune 穿越古代后我继承了满级游戏资产 Young Master Xiao Yi小乙官人Historical353k WordsCompleted (Alternate world + System + farming + pets + multiple heroines + marriage first, love later + conquest + scheming + play the pig to eat the tiger + stealing someone’s love + fantasy + pocket dimension + villain) If this isn’t your thing, don’t read it. If you do, please don’t leave nasty comments. Thank you. Su Mo, from the twenty-first century, woke up one day to find he had transmigrated to an ancient world in another realm. It was a dynasty that had never existed in the history of his previou 17Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   All of them are great! Awesome! [Top post][Top post][Top post][Top post] Highly recommended!

3. 3 大 Great Qian: From the Start, the Court Handed Out Wives! 大乾：开局朝廷发老婆啦 Er Bai二白Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Lin Fan transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty. A dynasty that never existed in history. The court assigns wives, and the authorities arrange marriages. Though he has nothing to his name, his devoted wives never leave his side. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. For the sake of his wives, Lin Fan decides to first secure enough food and clothing, then achieve financial freedom, and finally take control of the world! 364Reads8.8Score—Shelves
4. 4 臣 I Was a Commoner, Yet After I Transmigrated, I Got Two Wives 臣本布衣，穿越就领俩媳妇 Chengfengpeng Himself乘风鹏本尊Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Lin Yu accidentally transmigrates to the backward feudal dynasty of Dachang and becomes a simple-minded farmer. Dachang is poor and taxes are steep, but wives are assigned to men. To live a life with a wife and children gathered around a warm hearth, Lin Yu has no choice but to work hard and make something of himself. Before long, he becomes the richest man in Dachang and renders many services to the dynasty. Even the old emperor wants to marry his princess to him. "I was but a commoner. It is a 996Reads8.4Score102Shelves
5. 5 捡 I Picked Up an Empress for a Wife 捡个女帝当老婆 Walking All Day终日行Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Ye Lang transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a villager at the very bottom of society. He thinks he’ll simply live out the rest of his days, but the woman he kindly saves turns out to be the reigning empress, and she refuses to marry anyone but him! 307Reads6.4Score—Shelves
6. 6 和 Holding Hands with Beautiful Women Makes Me Money: The Underdog's Comeback 和美女牵手就能赚钱，屌丝逆袭 Xi Jie西孑Urban941k WordsCompleted Ma Zhengnan was a poor nobody at the bottom of society, a failure at everything... After being looked down on during a blind date with a beautiful divorced woman at the very start, he unexpectedly gets an overpowered conquest cashback System. From then on, he begins his cheat-powered life. The more money he spends, the more money he makes, while one romantic encounter after another keeps coming his way... 3.8kReads7.9Score269Shelves
7. 7 重 Reborn as a Literary Champion in Ancient Times 重生古代当文魁 Southern Black Sesame Paste南方黑芝麻糊Historical1.0M WordsCompleted (Alternate history, romance, no System, multiple female leads, imperial examinations and officialdom, plenty of jade!) After Qin Fei transmigrated to ancient times, he discovered that from the start, he had not only a poor family to support, but also a considerate woman by his side... But he was just a penniless, struggling scholar. If he wanted to spend romantic evenings with her, he had no choice but to climb the ranks through the imperial examinations... But first, he had to make some money f 3.9kReads8.4Score260Shelves
8. 8 三 Three Kingdoms: I Can’t Help It If I’m Given So Many Wives 三国：娶妻给的太多我也没办法 Ink Scholar of Yingtian应天墨客Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Qin Yu transmigrates to the late Han dynasty and becomes the leader of a band of mountain bandits. He binds himself to the More Children, More Blessings System and the Strongest Clan System. There are some things that are better left unsaid here. Read on and treasure every moment. 24.1kReads8.2Score2.5kShelves
9. 9 大 Great Tang: I Just Transmigrated, and They Already Gave Me a Wife 大唐，我刚穿越，竟给我发媳妇 The Little Snail Chasing Time追赶时间的小蜗牛Historical4.9M WordsCompleted Zhang Mu transmigrates to the Great Tang and becomes a proud bachelor. Zhang Mu had already resigned himself to his lot when he unexpectedly encounters the government forcibly handing out wives. Refuse one, and you're sent off to serve in the army. Take one, and you get a hundred copper coins. Fair-skinned, beautiful, and long-legged, they're somehow all unwanted women nobody will take. Is this the collapse of morality, or the extinction of humanity? Looking at the crowd of beautiful women befor 14.3kReads8.3Score1.5kShelves
10. 10 穿 I Transmigrated and the Government Gave Me a Wife. Refusing Is Illegal! 穿越遇官府发老婆，不领违法！ Carefree Wine God逍遥酒神Historical903k WordsCompleted Just after the down-and-out corporate drone Tang Tian'ao transmigrates to the Great Xia Empire, he finds the authorities handing out wives. Anyone who dares to go home without one will be dealt with according to the law! In this impoverished country, where women outnumber men by dozens to one, Tang Tian'ao uses his twenty-first-century savvy to make a spectacular success of himself in the Great Xia Empire... 95Reads9.0Score—Shelves
11. 11 荒 Auspicious Carp in a Year of Famine: More Children, More Blessings, and Beauties at My Door 荒年锦鲤：多子多福，美女找上门 My Name Is Zhang Fei吾名张飞Historical1.3M WordsCompleted For three years, the Great Qian Empire has been ravaged by famine and constant warfare. Fewer than one in ten village men remain. A master of traditional Chinese gynecology transmigrates into this world and awakens the More Children, More Blessings System. From the start, a pair of beautiful sisters come knocking at his door. There's the lively one, the clever one, the brave one, the scheming one… As his family grows, so does Lin Mo's strength. He crushes the rebels, slaughters the barbarians, a 11kReads8.4Score965Shelves
12. 12 穿 He Refused the Wife Sent to Him, and Now the Empress Is Panicking 穿越发媳妇他不领，女帝急了 The Running Tiger奔跑的老虎Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Lin Chen transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and, from the start, finds the authorities handing out wives. How could he pass up such a good deal? But he never expected his new wife to be an empress. Lin Chen only wants to live a peaceful life, but his wife won't agree, and neither will the people of the realm. With no other choice, he makes salt, writes poetry, and even dabbles in hybrid rice. What? You want me to lead troops into battle? But I don't know how. You massacred 300,000 enemy sol 705Reads8.0Score106Shelves
13. 13 满 Surrounded by Treacherous Officials, I Somehow Became the Most Foolish Emperor in History 满朝奸臣：我竟昏成千古一帝 Mandarin Oranges砂糖橘子Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Ying Yuan transmigrated to another world and became the emperor of Great Qin. He thought his happy days were about to begin. Instead, his entire court was full of treacherous ministers! On the left, Chancellor Qin Hui; on the right, Chancellor Cai Jing. Minister of Rites Yan Song, Minister of Personnel Li Linfu, and Minister of War Cao Cao. Minister of Revenue He Shen, Minister of Justice Lai Junchen, and Minister of Works Sima Yi. Wei Zhongxian of the Eastern Depot, Yu Huatian of the Western De 15.2kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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    This is absolutely gorgeous!

14. 14 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 16.3kReads8.2Score984Shelves

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced story. Please enjoy! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

15. 15 第 The Greatest Traitorous Chancellor 第一奸相 Sansan三三Historical478k WordsCompleted [Empress + History + Political Intrigue + Feel-Good Read] Xu Shuo transmigrated and found himself with a powerful general for a father, a man whose achievements threatened to overshadow the throne. From then on, he lived as a carefree wastrel, wanting nothing more than to coast on his family’s success. But while his father was away fighting for the country, the empress suddenly summoned him to the palace... Xu Shuo panicked. Your Majesty, what are you doing? Hurry up and put your clothes on! But 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It meets the requirements perfectly.

16. 16 朝 The Court Arranged My Marriage, So How Did I End Up with Three Widows? 朝廷赐婚，我怎么分了三个寡妇 Little Deer Sleeps小鹿眠Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Lang, a master of his generation, transmigrated to a dynasty where the court assigned wives to men. A poor commoner with nothing but bare walls at home, Jiang Lang chose the three most beautiful widows as his wives. He would pursue a career in government, conquer the business world, make his mark in love, fight his way through the jianghu, and battle on the field! Plots, traps, flirtation, slaughter, and cruelty! To find a way back to his own time, Jiang Lang had no choice but to excel in 749Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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17. 17 大 The First Tyrant of Great Zhou 大周第一暴君 Ringing Wind Chimes风铃摇动Historical1.8M WordsCompleted A legendary God of War transmigrates to an unknown war-torn continent and becomes the tyrant emperor of Great Zhou! Power-hungry ministers dominate the court, conspiracies run rampant in the harem, and the feudal lords outside the capital command armies of their own. Meanwhile, foreign enemies watch hungrily from the sidelines! See how Tang Mou plots to conquer the realm, dominates the martial world, and claims both the empire and its beauties! 182Reads5.1Score—Shelves
18. 18 流 Exiled to the Frontier: I Play a Legendary Great and Go on a Killing Spree 流放边疆：我扮演千古大佬杀疯了 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (Emptying the National Treasury + Son-in-Law's Rise + Multiple Female Leads) Qin Yi opened his eyes to find that he had transmigrated into the son-in-law of the Marquis of Jingbei. Before he could enjoy a moment of wealth, an imperial decree arrived accusing the family of treason and ordering their confiscation. In an instant, the family fell from greatness, and they were all exiled three thousand li. The old marquis died in battle, and the once illustrious household was reduced to a group of wo 5.2kReads8.6Score467Shelves

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    (Adapted from a short drama by Hongguo) "Just transmigrated and already his family is being raided and exiled? And he's accompanied by a house full of beautiful women?!" Qin Yi transmigrated into the body of the son-in-law of the Marquis of Jingbei in the Great Yue Dynasty. Before he could even enjoy his wealth, an imperial edict crashed down—"The Marquis of Jingbei has committed treason; his entire family is exiled three thousand miles away!" The dignified Marquis of Jingbei's family was branded a treasonous scourge by the emperor, his father-in-law died on the battlefield, and his whole family was banished to the desolate wilderness. Even more absurdly, his exile entourage included: a graceful mother-in-law, a charming sister-in-law, and a gentle and virtuous sister-in-law… On the road to exile, they faced shortages of food and medicine, barbarian raids, and relentless pursuit by imperial assassins. Fortunately, Qin Yi possessed the "Eternal Character Role-Playing System." Tonight, he'll play the "King of Thieves," emptying the emperor's treasury and living a life of luxury on his journey into exile. Tomorrow, he'll become the "Medicine Saint," his medical skills saving countless lives. The day after, he'll transform into Huo Qubing, defeating the barbarians until they cry for their mothers. The day after that, he'll cosplay as Cao Cao, turning the court upside down. The Great Yue Emperor pounds his chest in despair: "This scoundrel stole my empire and my beloved concubine!" The Rouran Empress's eyes sparkle: "His 'strength'... Keeps me up at night." The Barbarian Khan roars to the heavens: "He annihilated my Barbarian tribe! This is an irreconcilable hatred!" Years later, in the Golden Palace, Qin Yi leans back on the dragon throne, the Rouran Empress in his arms, looking at the assembled officials, and chuckles: "This empire, I, Qin Yi, will take it!" (A refreshing read + farming + conquest + multiple female leads + lots of beautiful pictures, welcome to the pit!)

19. 19 三 Three Kingdoms: I Save Cai Wenji from the Start 三国：开局救了蔡文姬 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Fierce Struggle for Supremacy + Defying Fate + Upending the Three Kingdoms + Multiple Heroines] “Sister-in-law, don’t be afraid. In this chaotic age, I’ll win the realm for you!”… After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms, he finds himself the younger brother of Wei Zhongdao, a gifted scholar destined to die young. His sister-in-law, Cai Wenji, is widowed before their marriage is even consummated, and the family faces crises on all sides, surrounded by powerful enemies! At the brink of life an 8.5kReads8.5Score915Shelves
20. 20 三 Three Kingdoms: I Played Dead on the Battlefield and Became an Emperor for the Ages 三国：战场装死我成千古一帝 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Fiery Struggle for Supremacy] + [System-Fueled Comeback] + [Multiple Female Leads] + [Rise of a Dynasty] His parents are dead, his family fortune has been seized, and the clan leader falsely accuses him of making advances on his sister-in-law, driving him to the brink of death! The Han army suffers a crushing defeat, and Wang Ye falls on the battlefield, drenched in blood. At the moment of death, “Ding! The ‘Fortune Plunder System’ has activated!” “Cao Cao's heroic fortune +1,000. Plunder it?” 4.6kReads8.3Score339Shelves
21. 21 开 From the Start, I Took Over the Emperor's Harem and Built the Strongest Clan 开局接手皇帝后宫，打造最强家族 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical382k WordsCompleted [Multiple heroines + clan System + summoning + conquest] Xiao Ran transmigrated to Great Qian. He opened his eyes in a dragon robe, with a stunning empress in his arms. Memories flooded in: he was a death-row inmate who had been sent to die in the emperor’s place! He had only three days to live, and three thousand Tiezhen cavalry waited outside the tent. At this desperate moment, the [Strongest Clan System] activated! Marry to extend your life, and the deeper the bond, the greater Heaven’s favor 14.4kReads7.4Score1.4kShelves
22. 22 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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    This is my first book; let me recommend it.

23. 23 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 228.3kReads9.5Score28.1kShelves
24. 24 后 The Empress Is Wise in Statecraft and the Consorts Excel at War, Finance, and Governance: Three Women Help the Emperor Build a Golden Age 后文妃武昭仪财，三女佐帝建盛世 Wuhan Kai武汉凯Historical120k WordsOngoing Other people transmigrate and become emperors, fighting for power at every turn. He transmigrates into Emperor Chengen and wins big from the start, practically ascending to godhood! He transmigrates to the Great Cheng Dynasty, takes the throne, and settles into the dragon seat. A talented empress keeps the harem in order and manages the household affairs, while a dashing noble consort protects the court and holds the realm in check. He also reunites with the woman he loved in a past life and th —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All three are fictional historical figures who transmigrate into the lives of emperors. The second novel, "A Collection of Beauties in the Imperial Harem," features Empress Li Yanran, the legitimate daughter of a military family. Dignified, poised, and composed, she is the emperor's first wife and childhood sweetheart. With a strong sense of the bigger picture, gentle and open-minded, she actively fosters harmony within the harem, making her the undisputed backbone of the palace. Consort Su Qingyan, a modern transmigrator, is lively, insightful, generous, and understanding. She is neither jealous nor ambitious, sharing a timeless bond with the emperor and acting as a mediator in the harem. Consort Xian, from the prestigious Boling Cui clan, is both beautiful and talented. Initially arrogant, she is gradually softened and becomes more courteous and intelligent after being moved by the emperor's genuine affection. Consort De, from a lesser-than-ideal family, is shrewd and perceptive. During the original emperor's reign, she was a master of palace intrigue and had even bullied the newly arrived Su Qingyan. Later, she was severely punished by the emperor after the time travel. Witnessing the emperor's drastic change in temperament, she voluntarily bowed her head in repentance, sincerely reforming herself. From then on, she stayed away from conflict, behaved herself, and lived harmoniously with the other concubines in the harem. Noble Lady Lan is the daughter of a seventh-rank county magistrate, of humble origin. Gentle and obedient, yet intelligent and insightful, she is understanding and kind, like a sister to Su Qingyan. She is clever, charming, and knows how to maintain proper boundaries. Empress Mei Xunxue's head maid, given the name Xunxue, entered the palace as a concubine. She is patient, considerate, loyal, and capable, much like Ping'er in *Dream of the Red Chamber*, silently managing the trivial affairs of the harem, working tirelessly without complaint, and never vying for favor. After years of being neglected, she was finally seen and cherished by the emperor, becoming his closest "family member" besides the emperor and empress.

25. 25 穿 Transmigrated as Emperor: My Campus Queen Is So Well-Behaved 穿越成皇帝：朕的校花太乖了 Wuhan Kai武汉凯Historical441k WordsCompleted Comedy, ridiculous fun, transmigration, twists, campus romance, feel-good wish fulfillment A unique transmigration setup with parallel storylines in the modern and ancient worlds, and two people transmigrating together. In the modern world, there’s a campus beauty and one heroine, with sweet, doting romance and comedy in a campus love story. In the ancient world, there’s an emperor and his consorts, with multiple heroines and a harem without palace intrigue. Comedy throughout. A colorful cast of 177Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 26 朕 My Harem Is Made Up Entirely of My Female College Classmates 朕的后宫，全是朕的大学女同学 Wuhan Kai武汉凯Historical317k WordsCompleted After his confession to the campus belle ends in public humiliation, I open my eyes to find I've transmigrated into the Great Sheng Dynasty as a puppet emperor! What really makes my jaw drop is this: The four campus belles who used to trample all over me have all transmigrated into my imperial consorts! They used to ignore me and mock me without restraint. Now I hold imperial power and my word is law. They all have to bow and obey. The most incredible part is that I have the ability to transm 11Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 27 昏 The Fainthearted Empress: I’m Truly a Loyal Minister of Great Zhou 昏君女帝，我真是大周忠臣 Persevere, but Charge Extra自强不息得加钱Historical647k WordsOngoing [Losing-Dog Empress + Empress Consort as the Main Wife + System-Free Alternate-History Power Fantasy] I serve as a loyal minister in ancient times. The empress is a cute, foolish ruler who has shut herself away and neglects the affairs of state, while the regent consort is actually my fiancée. How can I govern the country well with a foolish ruler, then marry my regent fiancée? As a loyal minister of Great Zhou, I must sideline the empress and use the emperor as a figurehead to command those who 2.2kReads9.0Score165Shelves

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    A good book; the author clearly put a lot of thought into it.

28. 28 极 The Ultimate Chauffeur 极品小司机 Youth in the Rain雨中青年Urban1.9M WordsCompleted Zhang Chengwu, a middle-aged man who's worse off than a dog, somehow becomes the personal driver of a beautiful CEO... 1.7kReads8.6Score194Shelves

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    Although this book only has an 8.1 Rating, it's really good.

29. 29 韦 Wei Xiaobao Conquers the World 韦小宝争霸天下 Dirt Clod ZM土疙瘩ZMMale-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsCompleted Funny, lighthearted, a little System, transmigration, souls returning... Nong di ge dong, xian ren ban ban, Xiao Xuanzi, I didn't rebel, but somehow I became a wanted criminal! What a load of nonsense! For the sake of a thousand generations, Xiao Xuanzi, I'll take your throne, and you can have Tongchi Island back! 10.9kReads8.7Score989Shelves

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    The most enjoyable historical fiction

30. 30 假 Fake Eunuch: I Am the Ming Dynasty's Ninth-Thousand-Year Lord 假太监：我乃大明九千岁 Ninth Day, Tenth Month初九元十Historical7.1M WordsOngoing [Mythic Great Ming] [Alternate History] [High Martial] [Great Ming] [No System] Yang Fan transmigrates to the Great Ming Dynasty and becomes a lowly eunuch, witnessing with his own eyes the grand, turbulent age of humanity! A dynasty that has endured for millennia, immortal aristocratic families, heroes of the martial world, mighty commoners, and dragons and serpents rising together! If that's how it is, then I, Yang Fan, will become the greatest man under heaven! I'll shatter the clouds and bec 132.2kReads9.2Score12.9kShelves

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    A little push is quite nice.

31. 31 女 The Empress's Extremely Corrupt Chief Grand Secretary 女帝的巨贪首辅 Beckda of the Cloth Shop布庄的贝克达Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Jiang Chen transmigrates to a parallel Great Zhou, founded in another world by Emperor Mu, and becomes a vice minister in the Ministry of Personnel. But just as his predecessor's corruption and bribery are exposed, Jiang Chen discovers that the emperor is a woman. Facing certain death, he has no choice but to cover his past mistakes with great deeds. Putting down the rebellion of the hundred southwestern tribes is Jiang Chen's only chance to establish himself in the court of this otherworldly dy 137Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    Alternate history: A beautiful empress + a corrupt official male protagonist

32. 32 祖 Emperor of the Zuxia Dynasty: Are You Kidding Me? My Court Is Full of Traitors and Rebels 祖夏皇帝：逗我呢，满朝乱臣贼子 Dawn Kaichuang曙光凯皇Historical709k WordsCompleted [Emperor + treacherous ministers + famous generals + peerless beauties: the most exhilarating, most domineering emperor of all time] Xia Yan transmigrates to the world of Shenzhou and becomes the emperor of Zu Xia. Zu Xia, Huang Shang, Tian Zhou, Xian Qin, Shen Han, Sheng Tang, Dao Song, Mo Yuan, Wu Ming, Yao Qing. Ten dynasties stand side by side on the continent of Shenzhou, with Zu Xia reigning supreme among them. However, after learning who fills the ranks of his court, Xia Yan is immedi 2.7kReads8.6Score223Shelves

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    I personally think these two books are very good.

33. 33 江 The Realm as My Bride: The Emperor and Empress’s Game 江山为聘帝后谋局 Jiang Shiyi江莳一Ancient Romance405k WordsCompleted Everyone says that Shen Qingyan, Empress of Great Xia, has the honor of being the legitimate empress but has no place in the Emperor's heart. After transmigrating, she becomes the most pitiful pawn in the imperial palace. Her half-sister feigns virtue while framing her, her own family betrays her without a second thought, and the court's undercurrents push her step by step toward the abyss. And Xiao Heng, the young emperor to whom she gave her heart, watches coldly as he lays out a path of certa —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A modern, highly intelligent female protagonist unexpectedly transmigrates, becoming a tragic empress in name only. The treacherous palace is rife with intrigue, betrayal by her half-sister and family, plunging her into ever-desperate situations. Even more cruel is her emperor husband, Xiao Heng, who is cold and heartless in public, deposing her and humiliating her, even burning down the palace to send her to her death, pushing her into an abyss. The world condemns the emperor's ruthlessness, but no one knows that all his coldness and cruelty are a testament to his unwavering protection, a sacrifice he made at the cost of everything. She fakes her death in the fire, biding her time for three years before making a powerful comeback, tearing apart her enemies and stirring up a storm. The once cold-blooded emperor is driven mad, his imperial dignity shattered, offering his entire empire as a dowry, humbly pursuing his wife and dedicating his remaining years to atone for his sins! An extreme twist of power struggles and a heart-wrenching romance!

34. 34 穿 Transmigrated as a Songstress, Pampered by the Regent King 穿越成歌女摄政王宠上天 Jiang Shiyi江莳一Ancient Romance111k WordsCompleted After pulling an all-nighter streaming, top-tier star singing streamer Jiang Shiyi dies suddenly and transmigrates into the most lowly singing girl in a brothel in the Great Jing Dynasty. Her heartless adoptive father sells her to pay off gambling debts. Her frail birth mother lies ill in bed, helpless against her abusers. The original owner died with bitter hatred, but Jiang Shiyi returns reborn. Proud and unbowed, her heavenly singing voice stuns the world. She keeps her virtue intact and ris —Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 35 重 Reborn: The Sweet, Black-Hearted Princess Dotes Exclusively on Her Sickly Eunuch 重生：白切黑公主独宠病娇九千岁 Sleepy Cat猫沉沉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The print comic is now available: The Princess Has Nothing to Fear] [100% sweetness + two lovesick leads + fake eunuch + strong heroine] [Unhinged princess vs. stone-faced, straight-laced eunuch] Before she was reborn, she chose the most dazzling top scholar in the Northern Kingdom as her consort. Her whole family was slaughtered, her country fell, and she was forced to marry a eunuch! After being reborn, the first thing she did was deal with that two-faced scumbag. She refused to take even the 6.7kReads9.3Score990Shelves

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    Story Synopsis: All stories are complete. Featuring heroes and beauties, a worthwhile investment. Character Characteristics: Alternate history, includes beautiful women. Genre: Historical romance. Recommendation Rating: Five stars.

36. 36 醉 Drunk Beneath the Mountains 醉卧江山 The Departed Gazing at the Left Bank离人望左岸Historical2.5M WordsCompleted These are the best of times, and they are also the worst of times. Some live beside the Qinhuai River, where songs and wine promise a peaceful age and beautiful women beckon from ten miles away, singing of the “Flowers in the Backyard” across the river. Some live on battlefields filled with smoke, where barbarians pound at the passes by night and snow clings to their bows and blades, facing life and death together as they cling to their tattered robes. Su Mu has arrived. He has seen it all and l 549Reads7.9Score—Shelves
37. 37 权 Power, Beauty, and Pleasure 权色声香 Dogtail Wolf狗尾巴狼Historical3.7M WordsCompleted When Xia Shang wakes up, he has transmigrated into the son of a wealthy merchant in Yangzhou, Huachao. He makes a three-day pact with Qin Huairou, the legitimate daughter of a military family. After that, he plans to enjoy music and moonlit nights, and savor delicacies from north and south. This is the ultimate goal that Xia Shang, a senior knowledge director, set for himself after transmigrating to ancient times. 2.8kReads8.5Score347Shelves
38. 38 大 Great Tang: Plotting to Make Li Er Rebel from the Start 大唐：开局坑李二造反 White Robe, Memories of Sheng白衫忆笙Historical622k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 6.2kReads8.6Score407Shelves
39. 39 开 From the Start, My Dad Wanted Me to Raise an Army and Rebel 开局我爹要我起兵造反 The Little Fish Swimming Underwater潜泳的小鱼Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted [System + invincible + dynastic conquest + the Myriad Worlds + summoning] Li Luo transmigrated to another world and became the heir to the Northern Liang throne. Just as the Three Kings rebelled, plunging the realm into chaos. The Prince of Northern Liang: “Son, when are you going to raise an army and rebel?!” “Father, I’ll lead 300,000 Northern Liang soldiers right away and win you an empire...” Li Luo: “...” “Ding! Myriad Worlds Summoning System fully loaded...” Li Luo: “Father, what were you 38.1kReads9.0Score2.7kShelves

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    If you don't like it, go ask the author; if not, come to me. I'm just a small reader.

40. 40 大 Great Tang: From the Start, I Loot Li Yuanba's Corpse 大唐：开局摸尸李元霸 The Great Procrastinator摸鱼大帝Historical1.9M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Tang dynasty, he becomes Li Shimin's eldest son, a man who never existed in the historical record. Li Wenhao, who was born an idiot, finally awakens at Li Yuanba's funeral. There's a saying among the people: No general surpasses the Lis, and no king surpasses the Ba. But after touching the corpse of the peerlessly powerful Li Yuanba from the start, just how formidable will Li Wenhao become? He has never been afraid of causing trouble. He's never backed down from a fig 20.3kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves

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    Both are fine.

41. 41 大 Great Qin: Father! I Really Only Want to Protect Myself! 大秦：父皇！我真只想自保啊！ The Stone Can Talk石头会说话Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Ying Zheng never imagined that his useless son, Ying Lan, had been hiding his true abilities. Then one day, he heard Ying Lan's inner thoughts. “Your Majesty, this pill was refined from rare treasures of heaven and earth. Just one can extend your life by five years!” [Give me a break! If it keeps you alive for five months, you should thank your lucky stars. And you call that five years?] “Your Majesty, the Xiongnu are growing bolder by the day. I, your old servant, am willing to lead the cavalry 6.5kReads8.6Score527Shelves
42. 42 无 The Peerless Poison Strategist Backs the Empress 无双毒士，力挺女帝 One Glance at the Vast Sea一顾沧海Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Masterful political intrigue + empress + poetry + contrasts + lie flat + power of capital] From the start, a princess is poisoned and hunted down, but Shen Liuxiang mistakes her for the top courtesan on a pleasure boat. By day... well, by day and night, they have heart-to-heart talks. The princess sighs: “Better not to be born a woman. For a hundred years, our joys and sorrows lie in other people’s hands.” Shen Liuxiang laughs: “Come on, take a look at this book, The Legend of Wu Meiniang.” The 10.2kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves

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    A high-octane, thrilling political intrigue novel, featuring Stephen Chow's nonsensical humor in a fictional historical setting, every chapter brimming with wit and humor! Want to know what the highest-return investment in history is? It's not real estate speculation, it's not stock speculation, it's investing in a princess in distress! The principal is just one copy of "The Empress of China," and the return is the entire world and an empress devoted to you. Warning: The only risk in this project is that the "returns" are too exciting, which may lead to lower back strain. Want to learn? I'll teach you!

43. 43 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.7kReads8.3Score435Shelves

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    Imperial power struggles, court intrigues, checks and balances, infighting among officials, palace intrigues, and vying for favor in the harem – this is a super engaging historical novel, absolutely fantastic!

44. 44 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 51.3kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
45. 45 至 The Supreme Eunuch 至尊九千岁 Bai Xiaobai白小白Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [Fake eunuch + alternate history + wish fulfillment] After transmigrating to ancient times, to the Great Yu Dynasty, he discovers that he's become a fake eunuch just like Wei Xiaobao. Worse still, the moment he arrives, he comes face-to-face with a beautiful, haughty woman. Wait... something seems off about her... 645Reads9.0Score102Shelves

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    Yan'er recommends a book set in an alternate history, featuring beauties, emperors, treacherous officials, and a fake eunuch. Wait a minute, why are there ancient buildings everywhere? Suddenly, a headache strikes; many fragmented memories appear. After reviewing these fragments, it becomes clear that it seems it has transmigrated.

46. 46 回 Return to Ancient Times and Become Emperor 回到古代当皇帝 Stone Buddha石佛Historical3.0M WordsCompleted A hot-blooded young man transmigrates to ancient times and becomes emperor. Faced with demands to send women away in marriage alliances, surrendering sovereignty and bringing shame upon the nation, he furiously crafts three thousand AKs and builds an army of a million wolf cavalrymen! He rules the world, drawing beauties from all corners who offer themselves to him, while also attracting the hatred of foreign peoples. He declares just one thing: “If you dare kill even one Han, I’ll wipe out your 6kReads8.7Score682Shelves
47. 47 大 The Second Son of the Zhao Royal Family 大赵嫡次子 The Wind Is Fair, the Bamboo Sways风正竹轻Historical4.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating as the second legitimate son of the Great Zhao Empire, he planned to live freely, drinking and making merry! But the powerful clans ran rampant, treacherous ministers held sway, rival nations eyed them hungrily, and his elder brother was frail. So! Zhao Yu could only destroy the powerful clans, eliminate the treacherous ministers, unite the nations, and pave the way for his big brother! Prince Jin's motto: What's mine is mine! It's all mine! Ahem, no, wait. What's my brother 17.2kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
48. 48 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 2.3kReads8.7Score161Shelves
49. 49 满 Surrounded by Treacherous Ministers, I Became an Emperor for the Ages by Playing the Fool 满朝奸臣，做昏君却成千古一帝 Let the Wind Sing, Ask Not of Time不问岁月任风歌Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System + Historical What-If + Alternate History + Emperor + Multiple Heroines] Liu He transmigrates into an alternate historical dynasty with a Foolish Emperor System. As long as he acts like a foolish ruler, he receives rewards. “Have Empress Dowager Lü Zhi rule from behind the curtain!” “Have Empress Wu Zetian review the memorials!” “Have my father-in-law Huo Guang take control of the court!” “Put Sima Yi, Dong Zhuo, and Wang Mang in charge of the armies!” He assumes that all 3.2kReads7.9Score412Shelves
50. 50 假 The Fake Eunuch: Discovering the Emperor Is a Woman from the Start 假太监：开局发现皇帝女儿身 Truck Driver大卡车司机Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [History + Transmigration + Ancient China + Alternate History + Empress + Martial Arts + Fantasy + Multiple Heroines] After the emperor discovers that Chen Xiao is a fake eunuch, Chen Xiao not only survives, but rises rapidly through the ranks. Watch as he takes the imperial court by storm, wields power over the whole realm, dominates the martial world, and stands unrivaled beneath the heavens... 36.1kReads9.3Score4.4kShelves

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