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1. 151 媳 My Wife Deng Xiaoyang, I'm Li Chaoyang 媳妇邓晓阳我叫李朝阳 Deng Xiaoyang and Li Chaoyang邓晓阳与李朝阳Urban13.4M WordsOngoing [Realism, political ups and downs, contests of human nature, and the turbulent 1990s] Political connections are the greatest resource. In 1985, I was discharged from the army and returned to my hometown. Though I had fought on the front lines and earned a third-class merit, I was still prepared to spend the rest of my life tending crops. While handling my paperwork at the township armed forces office, I met Li Shangwu, the head of the office. He was a transferred officer from another division in 58.1kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves

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   Looking back on all the novels I've read online over the years, especially those about officialdom, it seems like none can surpass this one!

2. 152 凤 The Phoenix's Lament 凤泣凰 Mu Lan Ru Xue慕兰如雪Ancient Romance579k WordsOngoing [Alternate history + xianxia fantasy + political intrigue + historical romance + heroes vying for power + country and people] A mutual journey of devotion and salvation between a general's orphaned daughter and an illegitimate son Set against a chaotic age, the male and female leads grow together. She was born into a general's family, but her father was killed on the border between two countries by a spy sent by the enemy kingdom to infiltrate their ranks. The spy fled into the depths of the for 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Alternate History + Fantasy Xianxia + Political Intrigue + Ancient Romance + Heroes Competing for Power + Family and Country] A story of mutual devotion and redemption between an orphaned daughter of a military family and a son born out of wedlock in a chaotic world. The male and female protagonists grow together. She was born into a military family, but her father was killed by a spy sent by an enemy state to infiltrate their territory, dying on the border between two countries. The spy fled to the deep forests of Zijin Mountain and became a mountain bandit leader. To avenge his father, her brother took her to live in seclusion in Peach Blossom Village at the foot of Zijin Mountain. Her brother died protecting her, and she was trapped in the bandits' den, seeking revenge for her father and brother's murder. He was the most favored son of the emperor, but because of his status as a son born out of wedlock, he was destined to be ineligible for the throne. When he searched for the emperor in place of his father, he encountered her, who had avenged her father but was being hunted by spies. Before she could even ask for his help, two arrows were released, and with a whoosh, the bandit leader fell to the ground. Their eyes met, and feelings blossomed. For him, she was willing to become a maid, just to be by his side. He risked his life for her countless times. Years passed, seasons changed. He could no longer live without her. She, too, clung to him. But he was unaware of the many secrets she harbored. As the fog gradually dissipates and their eyes meet again, how will they face each other? (Female-oriented fantasy romance, ancient romance, mutual devotion)

3. 153 冒 After Passing Myself Off as the Heiress, My Powerful Brother Lost Control 冒认千金后，权臣兄长失控了 Lu Xiwan鹿溪晚Ancient Romance116k WordsOngoing [Fake heiress + not-quite-siblings + aloof powerful minister + historical political intrigue + ensemble cast + mystery of an old case + heroine's growth + love that develops over time + mutual devotion + happy ending + one-on-one, both leads' first love + slow burn + restrained romance + politics at the forefront] Fifteen years after the southward exodus, A Yuan, an orphaned girl who had lived among refugees, was brought into the Pei household to impersonate Pei Lingyi, the legitimate daughter w 301Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The story revolves around political intrigue and subtle, enduring romance, presented at a slow pace.

4. 154 武 The Martial Emperor Comes to Qing: Wielding Dream of the Red Chamber to Restore the Ming 武皇临清：手执红楼复大明 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted “My empire! Who’s kneeling down and handing it over to someone else?!” Outraged by the late Qing’s incompetence and treachery, Wu Zetian and Zhu Di rise from the dead and travel through time in a fury. With the cipher key to Dream of the Red Chamber in hand, they restore the Ming dynasty… 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "Who is kneeling and offering up my empire?!"... Wu Zetian and Zhu Di angrily traveled through time...

5. 155 权 Machiavellian Schemes 权谋 jiuxiaohonghuUrban9.0M WordsCompleted The unlucky Zhao Desan was once a rich second-generation heir. But just after he graduated from college, circumstances took a sudden turn, his family fell into decline, and he became a down-and-out “debt-ridden second-generation heir.” After graduating, Zhao Desan vows to restore his family's fortunes. Smooth and adept at dealing with all kinds of people, he enters the workplace and uses his intelligence and talent to stage one thrilling comeback after another against his enemies and rivals. In 37Reads5.5Score—Shelves
6. 156 传 The Great Preacher Zhang Daolin 传道达人张道林 Little A Jun PICC小啊军PICCEastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted The xianxia fantasy novel The Dao Preacher Zhang Daolin traces Zhang Daolin's difficult life, his many varied experiences, and a love story of passionate devotion. It also shows the efforts he makes as a successor to the Three Thousand Daoist Sects: slaying demons, upholding justice in the human world, and showing compassion for the suffering of ordinary people. Through it all, he gains immense faith from humanity. From an ordinary newborn who begins cultivating immortality, he rises to become t 57Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 157 权 The Road to Power: Starting as a Temporary Transfer to the General Affairs Section 权力巅峰：从借调综合科开始 Morning Glory Big Bro牵牛一哥Urban419k WordsCompleted That’s right, Zhang Zheyuan was reborn. His last life was just too hard! This time, he’s aiming for the pinnacle of power! People who want to win don’t smile, so why can’t I stop the corners of my mouth from turning up?! 21Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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   Modern officialdom! A true story!

8. 158 颠 The Pinnacle of Power: Reborn, I’m Miles Ahead 颠峰官途：重生一世的我遥遥领先 Sword Roaring Through the Galaxy剑啸银河Urban1.7M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Chu Xian was killed through the vile and brutal schemes of Li Mengting, the woman who betrayed him, and her family... Reborn, Chu Xian decisively leaves Li Mengting behind and chooses Su Yingxue, the pure goddess who loves him wholeheartedly and can give his career a tremendous boost. In this life, he will not only make the Li family, his enemies who killed him, pay, but also use his reborn perspective and life experience to rise to the very top! More importantly, he’ll do 26.6kReads8.7Score2.8kShelves
9. 159 官 Reborn in Politics: What's Wrong with Rising Through the Ranks? 官场重生：青云直上怎么了 Morning Glory Big Bro牵牛一哥Urban180k WordsCompleted [Reborn] + [Officialdom] + [Scheming] + [Revenge] + [play the pig to eat the tiger] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Urban] + [Political Intrigue] Every success is different, but every failure is much the same! In his previous life, Liang Fusheng was a complete failure. He was reborn on the very day he started his civil service job. He really… wants to get ahead! (Laughter, anger, and banter, all just to make you smile!) 765Reads6.3Score137Shelves
10. 160 从 From Employee to Political Powerbroker 从职员到官场枭雄 Weaving Grass into a Forest结草成林Urban998k WordsCompleted The career path is a bottomless abyss. Only by being cautious every step of the way can you reach the summit and serve the people. Shao Hongwei started out as a junior clerk. It was his deep sense of awe and responsibility that made him a regional official. 424Reads7.4Score105Shelves

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    How many steps are involved in rising from a junior employee to a provincial or ministerial level position?

11. 161 权 Political Schemes and Reform 权谋变法 Honghu Chip鸿鹄芯片Historical224k WordsOngoing Li Mingyuan, a top scholar from a previous dynasty, transmigrates into the Great Xia dynasty and becomes the ostracized Seventh Prince. Drawing on his modern knowledge of political economy, he secretly makes his plans, hoping to introduce reforms and strengthen the nation. But the conservative faction in court, led by the Chancellor and allied with powerful in-laws and local magnates, sees him as a thorn in its side. If his reforms fail, he will not only lose his claim to the throne, but also br —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High-quality political maneuvering, large quantity, preferential treatment.

12. 162 大 Ode to Great Yan 大燕赋 Guiwei Hour癸未时Historical1.4M WordsCompleted (Alternate history + ensemble cast + love of country and family + three generations of a family + court intrigue + bloody battlefields) At the end of the Wei dynasty, warlords carved up the realm and foreign tribes ravaged the land. Amid the chaos, the Yan kingdom rose to power. Gao Ce, eldest legitimate grandson of Gao Yi, founding emperor of Great Yan, was born with double pupils and destined for greatness. Raised in the imperial family, he was lazy by nature and spent his days indulging in hu 2.7kReads7.3Score161Shelves
13. 163 皇 The Emperor Has Just Stripped the Princes of Their Fiefs, and I’ve Raised an Army in Rebellion! 皇帝刚削藩，我就起兵造反！ Riding a Wild Boar骑着野猪Historical826k WordsCompleted An alternate history with no System or cheat powers, focused on strategy and warfare. A ruler vies for the realm, the nobles for territory, the scholar-officials for power, the people of the world for status, and the common folk for food and clothing. If you are not in their position, you cannot understand what they are fighting for. Become a feudal lord, and think you can live the carefree life of a prince? That is merely what you imagine you would do as a lord, because you are not in that posi 710Reads5.3Score—Shelves
14. 164 簪 The Noble Clan 簪缨氏族 Huangpu Youran皇普悠然Historical125k WordsOngoing At the height of the Southern Dynasties’ aristocratic politics, four great clans ruled the realm together. After his father is slowly poisoned to death, a young clan leader sets out to uncover the truth and protect his family. He transforms from an upright military officer into a ruthless strategist, ultimately shattering a century of aristocratic rule in a blaze of blood and fire, then struggling to rebuild a new order from the ruins. This is not a story about a hero overthrowing the old world. 32Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 165 庶 A Commoner's Son Schemes for Power 庶子谋权 A Man's Cigarette男人的烟Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Reborn in the womb as the illegitimate son of a marquis, he and his mother were targeted by the legal wife from an early age. His birth mother was murdered when he was still young, so he began concealing his true self and biding his time. In this life, he will hold all power in his hands and dominate both the imperial court and the martial world. He will make everyone fear him and become a notorious minister. 2.1kReads7.7Score125Shelves
16. 166 官 The Pinnacle of Public Service: Rising from the Grassroots 官途巅峰，从基层乡镇崛起！ Canglangli苍狼liUrban1.8M WordsCompleted Lu Tianming, top scorer in the provincial civil service exam, is betrayed by his girlfriend. By a twist of fate, he encounters a benefactor who comes to his aid. With his official career going nowhere, Lu Tianming makes a stunning move, and from then on, he rockets to the top… 3.5kReads7.9Score317Shelves

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    High quality, the political intrigue is so realistic! [Shy][shy][shy]

17. 167 重 Reborn as a Demon Emperor: The Road to the Pinnacle of Power 重生妖帝权力巅峰之路 Twilight Sky Pool暮空潭Historical301k WordsOngoing After his uncle usurps his throne, the male lead, Lou Yufeng, is poisoned and killed. By a strange twist of fate, he is reborn in the body of the emperor of an enemy nation. Using the enemy emperor’s body, he begins plotting to reclaim imperial power, then conquers his homeland and takes back the throne that belongs to him. The male lead borrows strength and influence, making use of every person and resource at his disposal. Through careful planning at every turn, he ultimately becomes the true 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No cheat codes or systems, just pure brain teasers. The male lead is cunning and loves to set up schemes. The plot is tight and fast-paced, a political intrigue and career novel that defies clichés!

18. 168 大 The Han Dynasty Design Bureau 大汉设计局 Writing Books for Money Like a Salted Fish咸鱼写书赚钱Historical414k WordsCompleted Liu Yao, a history researcher, transmigrates into the body of a Han imperial clansman at the end of the Han dynasty. The moment he opens his eyes, Hu cavalry are slaughtering a village. He has no System or cheat, only a head full of organizational charts and models of social systems. Facing the bloody future of the Five Barbarians ravaging China, he resolves to reshape the rules of this chaotic age. He uses a "division-of-labor points system" to make refugees work efficiently, and "standardized 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    History major Wang is reborn in the late Han Dynasty. Instead of making glass or forging steel, he builds the Great Han Design Bureau. Transmigrated into a member of the Han imperial clan, his starting point is hell! The bloodshed of the Five Barbarian Invasions is still fresh in his mind, Gongsun Zan's iron cavalry is already at his doorstep, and he, a modern history researcher, becomes Liu Yao, a cannon fodder member of the imperial clan in the border region of Youzhou. Others transmigrate with a system; his cheat is a head full of books on "Social Organization," "Ancient Military System Reform," and "Basic Industrial Construction Processes." While the warlords are still fighting tooth and nail for the Imperial Seal, he establishes the "Great Han Design Bureau" on the ruins. Zhao Yun asks him what loyalty and righteousness are? He shows him the "Professional Officer Training Manual" and the "General Staff Operation Rules"—he aims to build a civilized army with faith, tactical acumen, and obedience to command. Poor scholars seek a way out? He promulgates the "Imperial Examination Trial Regulations" and the "Patent Incentive Law"—here, talent and creativity are more important than your surname. Cao Cao holds the emperor hostage to command the warlords? I published the "White Paper on Ethnic Integration" and the "Frontier Reclamation and Development Plan"—when the Southern Xiongnu Chanyu led his people to voluntarily request "Sinicization," the grasslands became the empire's granary and source of soldiers. They thought I was going to conquer the world, but they didn't know my goal was to fundamentally eradicate the historical genes of the "Five Barbarian Invasions." I used standardized assembly lines to produce powerful crossbows and plate armor that terrified the barbarian cavalry; I used grassroots grid management to eradicate plague and famine under my rule; I used a dual-track imperial examination system to allow the sons of poor families and artisans to stand tall and enter the council hall. When the wheels of history once again turned to that dark turning point, the southward-bound barbarian cavalry discovered in horror—that they were no longer facing scattered fortified villages and weakened border troops, but a steel civilization armed to the teeth, organized to the very core, and with beliefs ingrained in their blood. On the ruins of Luoyang, I built a brand-new "Civilization Design Bureau," and smiled slightly at the visiting Roman delegation: "The Five Barbarian Invasions? That's an old script." "Welcome to the New Han Era, which I have reshaped with a blueprint of institutions."

19. 169 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.5kReads9.2Score185Shelves

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    When a cunning female protagonist meets a devoted crown prince, an ultimate battle of wits and love unfolds! Together they unravel conspiracies, fight treacherous officials, protect their country amidst sword fights, and uphold their true feelings through deceit and treachery. The plot twists and turns constantly, with foreshadowing building layer by layer. Every scene is gripping, every interaction brimming with tension. A pinnacle of historical romance novels, you won't regret watching it!

20. 170 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 236.3kReads9.4Score27.6kShelves

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    These are all quite beautiful.

21. 171 龙 The Dragon Hides in the Abyss: A Tale of Ruthless Power Plays 龙隐于渊：铁血权谋 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban581k WordsCompleted Amid the tide of reform and opening up, Lin Qinghai, a boy who was abducted as a child, grows up under his adoptive mother’s military-style discipline. He enters the National University of Defense Technology as the top scorer in his province and proves his mettle in live-fire exercises, only to lose his chance to compete in an international special forces tournament because of interference from a mysterious force. His encounter with Wang Wan’er, the daughter of a military family, entangles his f 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High-quality novels about officialdom and political intrigue—add them to your bookshelf now!

22. 172 大 Great Ming: An Elite Snow-Dragon Cavalry from the Start, and My Grandfather Is Zhu Di! 大明：开局大雪龙骑，祖父朱棣！ Empty Thoughts Startle the Sea空念惊海Historical349k WordsCompleted [Conquest + political intrigue + palace power struggles + divine selection + charisma] Zhu Zhansheng transmigrates to the Ming dynasty, becoming the eldest grandson of the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, the eldest grandson of the Yongle Emperor, Zhu Di, and the eldest son of Prince Han, Zhu Gaoxu. After Zhu Di has a dream, he and Zhu Zhansheng become candidates for the title of Sage Grandson. When Zhu Di returns from his fourth northern campaign, he is assassinated in the street, sending the emp 5.7kReads9.2Score321Shelves
23. 173 潜 Undercover in the Shadows 潜伏暗渡 Forget War and Risk Perishing 007忘战必危007Historical300k WordsCompleted Yu Zecheng is coerced by Wu and trapped in an isolated stronghold under the shadow of the White Terror. Wan∽ sheds her timid facade and legally enters the island as a manager for Hong Kong’s Mu family, making a perilous contact with Yu Zecheng. Acting on orders, they pose as husband and wife to carry out their undercover mission. In Taipei, surrounded by secret agents and caught in factional strife, the pair use the bustle of everyday life as cover to pass on intelligence in secret. From awkward 6Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 174 皇 The Emperor’s Game: I Can Simulate Everything on SSS Difficulty 皇帝游戏：sss难度我推演一切 Cute Ice Ice萌妹冰冰Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Li Ye was originally a transmigrator from Earth, accidentally drawn into a nationwide Emperor Simulator game. Suffering from a terminal illness, he chose the most terrifying death difficulty. Within the palace, Empress Dowager Cixi ruled the Eastern Palace, while Empress Dowager Lü Zhi held power in the Western Palace! Sima Yi, Cao Cao, He Shen, Qin Hui, and Qian Qianyi were the five regents! Prince Zhu Di, border-guarding general Wu Sangui, Governor of Xiliang Dong Zhuo, Grand Marshal Zhao Kuan 14.2kReads8.7Score1.6kShelves
25. 175 重 Back in the Game: Cleaning Up Officialdom 重出江湖之整治官场 Millennium Stone Monkey千年石猴Urban228k WordsCompleted A mob boss shakes up and cleans house in the political arena! [No idiotic characters, no System, light mystery] Black is black, and white is white, but the two can also change places! Even the righteous may do shameful things, while the wicked may do good for the country and its people. What matters is how you see things and what you believe, and whether you can answer to your conscience! 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A gangster boss stirs up trouble in the government; it's a story of political intrigue, not intellectually demanding, logical, and with a touch of suspense.

26. 176 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
27. 177 寒 From Humble Origins to High Office: A Borderland Tea Farmer Becomes a Powerful Minister 寒门入仕，从边地茶农到权臣 Situ Yuning司徒雨凝Ancient Romance329k WordsOngoing Luo Chengan, a tea farmer from the frontier, wakes one morning to discover he is living inside a ledger that devours people. The government demands its tea quota early, while death warrants pile up like mountains; the powerful feast, while the poor take the blame. With a single tea sample, he pries open the fraudulent books. Though born poor, he steps into the world of officialdom. While everyone thinks he can't make waves, he is already standing at the starting point of the official path. From —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "From Humble Beginning to Officialdom: From Borderland Tea Farmer to Powerful Minister" is not a wish-fulfillment novel driven by emotions, but a true political intrigue story that emphasizes logic and strategic maneuvering. The protagonist starts as the son of a borderland tea farmer, without any special advantages or luck; every step forward is based on a sound assessment of the situation. How accounts are reconciled, how old precedents are challenged, and how human nature is manipulated—each step builds upon the previous one, intricately linked. Power in the book is never stereotyped; every decision has a price, and every compromise is fraught with hidden agendas. This is a highly readable political intrigue novel, suitable for readers who genuinely want to see "how a humble background survives within the system."

28. 178 红 Crimson Lips, Blazing Passion 红唇烈焰 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban2.0M WordsCompleted A handsome loser and a cold, aloof female boss. When these two rivals cross paths, they act out a romantic tale of love, revenge, and sweet satisfaction. Office intrigue, cutthroat business, and political scheming are all handled with ease. If you want a story full of twists and excitement, come read The Strongest Man in the City. 33.6kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves
29. 179 成 The Mature Landlady 成熟的老板娘 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban1.6M WordsOngoing For the sake of keeping the family fortune all to himself, Liang Dashan hatched a vicious scheme to frame his wife, Du Xue. Faced with her husband’s ruthless plotting, Du Xue fought back from the brink. She turned people’s motives to her advantage and used his own tactics against him, unraveling every conspiracy by playing along, and ultimately leaving the traitor with nothing but the clothes on his back! 31kReads7.9Score1.6kShelves
30. 180 迷 Turbulent Waves 迷涛 When the Mist Clears, the Rainbow Appears雾散虹现Urban217k WordsCompleted This is a chronicle of a grassroots official's rise and fall, a portrait of county-level officialdom in the 1990s, and, above all, a bittersweet song of an era defined by the struggle between human weakness and steadfastness. When the turbulent waters recede, the embankment still bears the upright figures of those who never bent. 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel about officialdom is definitely of high quality.

31. 181 虐 Tortured into a Locked Love 虐锁清欢 Already Exists 11已存在的11Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Leng Qinghuan was forced to marry the notorious Prince Yan. But she wasn't some naive, helpless girl. Crying and accepting her fate just wasn't in Leng Qinghuan's nature. She seized every opportunity, with the courage to burn her bridges, fought scheming women, fought the empress, opened shops, learned to solve cases, and more... Through her words and deeds, she proved herself. The woman Prince Yan had once sneered at ultimately became someone far beyond his reach! 293Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Layer by layer, the story unfolds. Leng Qinghuan is forced to marry King He Yan, but she's not a naive fool. Crying and accepting her fate isn't in her nature. She seizes every opportunity, possessing the courage to fight back fiercely, battling scheming women and even the empress, opening a shop and learning to solve cases... Through her words and actions, she proves herself. The woman King He Yan once scorned has ultimately become someone he can't afford to be near.

32. 182 关 Snow Flies Over the Mountain Pass 关山飞雪 Silver-Tongued语连珠Historical699k WordsOngoing [Wuxia + Court Politics + War + Schemes + No System + No Transmigration] “Your destiny is noble beyond words, yet you are fated to live your whole life alone and unsupported.” At court, he is a wise ruler with the power of life and death. He wages war in every direction and brings the barbarians to heel. In the martial world, he gradually rises to become the strongest Martial Emperor. His fame spreads throughout the realm, and heroes bow before him. Can he finally break the curse of fate and fin 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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33. 183 穿 Transmigrate and Conquer the World 穿越，图谋天下 Curse of Immortality永生的诅咒Historical372k WordsCompleted This novel is divided into five parts. Part One ends at Chapter 116 and focuses on life in Zuling County. It mainly tells the story of how Yuwen Chenqian, whose memories have merged with those of Huangjin, develops the ambition to conquer the realm, though he himself does not change much. To him, Huangjin’s memories are simply a TV series that happens to be exceptionally long. Part Two follows Yuwen Chenqian on his travels. This section is primarily about laying the groundwork, as he encounters —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Just as Gu Xiaomeng in "Kite" is no longer Gu Xiaomeng after her experience of catching ghosts at Qiu Manor, Yuwen Chenqian is no longer Yuwen Chenqian after two and a half years of experience in the martial arts world. Two and a half years have eroded his innocence and turned him into a cunning and scheming villain.

34. 184 权 The Path of a Powerful Minister 权臣之路 Jin Ting Bai金听白Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You’re welcome to 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! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "This isn't some petty squabble among concubines; it's real court intrigue! Powerful families, imperial authority, military generals, and imperial relatives—all vie for control. The female protagonist navigates from family feuds to court battles, with every step intricately linked and full of twists and turns. It's mind-bending and incredibly exciting!"

35. 185 名 In the Name of the People: I Take Over Qi Tongwei's Body, and the Handong University Crew Answers to Me 名义：魂穿祁同伟汉大帮我说了算 No Love in This World, Crossing the Mortal Realm人间无爱渡红尘Male-Channel Fanfiction1.8M WordsCompleted Transmigrating into In the Name of the People as Qi Tongwei, he starts by punching Liang Lu and kicking Liang Ping. In this life, I, Qi Tongwei, will not kneel. Whether it's Liang Lu or Liang Qunfeng, don't even think you can make me bow my head again! In Handong, what I say goes! 14.4kReads7.0Score621Shelves
36. 186 名 In the Name of the People: Judging Handong and Saving Qi Tongwei 名义：审判汉东拯救祁同伟 No Love in This World, Crossing the Mortal Realm人间无爱渡红尘Male-Channel Fanfiction680k WordsCompleted Liu Xiaofan, the son of a farmer, transmigrates into the world of In the Name of the People and awakens the [Justice Tribunal] System. Using the System, he exposes the wanton abuse of power and corruption in Handong's officialdom, the temptations of money and beautiful women, and the darkness hidden from public view! He'll use the System to help Qi Tongwei rise to the provincial level, creating a win-win situation where they both advance together. Liang Qunfeng, Chen Yanshi, Gao Yuliang, Li Daka 4.1kReads6.8Score100Shelves
37. 187 宦 Love Amid the Corridors of Power 宦海情途 Boil the Sea into Salt煮海为盐Urban1.0M WordsOngoing After offending his superiors, Zhou Zhiyuan was transferred from the county Party committee office to a remote township. Amid the undercurrents of grassroots politics, he remains humble yet steadfast, puts down roots in the countryside, and plans for development. Through one power struggle after another, he holds true to himself and uses his courage and wisdom to break through and grow. Starting from a small township, he rides the waves and steadily opens a path to success in his political caree 16.1kReads7.6Score1.3kShelves

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    This book is good.

38. 188 那 After That Night, I Rose to the Top 那一夜后，我平步青云 Xiao Hanhanzi小涵涵子Urban1.8M WordsCompleted Officialdom is a game of chess: once a move is made, there is no turning back, and every step is fraught with danger. A captivating woman is like a beacon, guiding the way and lighting the path out of darkness. Xiao Bei is set up by others from the start, and from then on, he is caught in a constant struggle within the maelstrom of power. Along the way, he gradually comes to understand that life at the top is about more than schemes and rivalry. Only between black and white can one glimpse the t 2.1kReads8.1Score453Shelves

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    Green lotus leaves dance gracefully like gauze, a beautiful woman stands on the edge of a boat in a painting. Her white sleeves, like clouds, add to her elegance, the fragrance of lotus blossoms brushing her cheeks, reflecting the beauty of celestial flowers.

39. 189 路 Lu Beifang, Tonight the Officialdom Runs Red with Blood 路北方，今夜官血沸腾 Brother Jianghu江湖望哥Urban7.5M WordsOngoing [High-Octane, Passionate, and Deeply Sentimental Political Intrigue!] With power comes responsibility. One thought can separate public duty from private interest, like heaven and earth. Only by holding fast to your principles can you avoid being swept away by the storms or trapped by the gains and losses of personal relationships, and achieve great things. Lu Beifang came from humble beginnings, but lived an extraordinary life. He became a town mayor at 23, a county magistrate at 25, and married 115.9kReads9.1Score7.9kShelves
40. 190 四 A Forty-Five-Year-Old Country Woman Starts Over After Divorce 四十五岁村妇离婚后，开挂了 Winter Melon, Watermelon, Pumpkin, Hami Melon冬瓜西瓜南瓜哈密瓜Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted (Middle-aged and older romance + mutual devotion) Jiang Chunlan, a 45-year-old rural banquet chef, accidentally discovers that her husband is cheating. After seeing the vicious faces of her parents-in-law and sister-in-law, she starts living more and more as she pleases in the Wang household. Housework? Whoever wants to do it can do it! Farming? Her body isn’t up to heavy labor! Catering? She’d love to, but she’s not up to it! After Jiang Chunlan turns the whole family upside down with her trick 6.1kReads9.2Score806Shelves
41. 191 春 Lingering Warmth on a Spring Night 春夜余温 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted Multiple short drama adaptations are now available. The story features a reunion after years apart, rekindled love, a devoted couple, and sweet married life. A beautiful, down-on-her-luck heiress x a powerful man who loves her deeply but keeps his feelings buried. In high school: a proud rich girl x a cool, poor boy. Wen Yu reunited with Song Qingshu at the lowest point in her life. The poor boy she'd once dumped had become the chairman of a publicly listed group worth tens of billions. Wearing 67.9kReads9.3Score8.7kShelves
42. 192 医 The Doctor’s Road to Officialdom 医路官途 Wei He帷赫Urban5.1M WordsOngoing After graduating from university, genius Chinese medicine doctor Ling You returned to his village to observe three years of mourning for his late grandfather. He also inherited the clinic his grandfather had run, Sānqītáng. Then one day, the arrival of a group of powerful figures changed his life. He had planned to spend his life practicing medicine, but after enduring a series of harsh realities, he came to understand that an ordinary doctor treats people, while a great doctor treats the nation 160.9kReads9.4Score8.5kShelves
43. 193 宦 Tides of the Political Sea 宦海浮沉 Liang Zhoumu梁州牧Urban4.7M WordsCompleted No cheating spouse At the end of the day, every rule follows one fundamental principle: the strongest force gets to decide. This is the “meta-rule,” the rule that determines all other rules. The martial world isn’t all about fighting and killing; it’s about human relationships and social conventions. The same goes even more so for politics. Chen Bo is drawn into an unwinnable game of chess because of a debt he has no choice but to repay. He thinks he’ll spend the rest of his life in prison, but 249kReads9.5Score27.2kShelves

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    The rats in the government granary were as big as buckets, and they wouldn't run away even when people opened the granary.

44. 194 明 The Ming Dynasty’s Special Reconnaissance Troops: The Night Watchmen 明朝特种侦察兵夜不收 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical456k WordsCompleted A battle of wits between elite scouts, a shadow war of espionage full of twists, and a poignant romance between two people caught in forces beyond their control: all this awaits in the legendary tale of the Ming Dynasty’s Night-Rejecting scouts! During the Jiajing era, unrest flares along the frontier as the Mongols and Jurchens watch hungrily from the shadows. An elite reconnaissance unit known as the Night-Rejectors becomes the sharpest hidden blade guarding the Ming border. Shen Yan, the son 425Reads6.4Score100Shelves

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    Night watchmen… Hot-blooded Ming Dynasty… [Thumbs up]

45. 195 官 The Road to Power 官途 Dreaming into the Vast Wilderness梦入洪荒Urban9.4M WordsCompleted After graduating from university, Liu Fei, whose origins are shrouded in mystery, repeatedly finds himself facing one crisis after another because of his brash personality. He is attacked from every direction and suppressed by all sides. Watch as Liu Fei charges straight through, crushing every opponent in his path, uncovers the truth about his origins, sweeps aside the great factions, and rises to the pinnacle of life! 10.2kReads9.1Score992Shelves
46. 196 大 Under Currents in Great Sheng 大晟暗涌 Su Yichen718苏亦辰718Historical591k WordsOngoing An epic tale of political intrigue set in an imaginary ancient dynasty. Spanning seven volumes and a million words, with five POV storylines, it depicts princes vying for the throne, secret wars among powerful clans, and the games of the heart amid flames of war on the frontier. 52Reads—Score101Shelves

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    The ensemble cast is well done; there are no purely good or bad characters. Those in power, intelligence agents, and daughters of military families—everyone has their own calculations and difficulties. The supporting characters aren't just tools; they all have their own storylines and motivations.

47. 197 官 A Fortunate Rise in Officialdom 官运升通 Quinine Frost金鸡纳霜Urban3.7M WordsOngoing A son of a farming family rises through sheer perseverance and an indomitable spirit, reaching heights that others can scarcely imagine. 894Reads8.9Score107Shelves
48. 198 名 In the Name of the People: Who Says Qi Tongwei Has No Powerful Backing? 名义：谁说我祁同伟没背景！ A Life Well Lived不枉人生Male-Channel Fanfiction203k WordsOngoing A fanfiction based on In the Name of the People Zhao Y Kong, the younger brother Qi Tongwei had searched for over many years, suddenly arrives in Handong. With just one phone call, he rescues Qi Tongwei, who has been driven to the brink of death at Lone Eagle Ridge. Qi Tongwei: “Who says I, Qi Tongwei, have no connections? Now that my brother has stepped in, what can Sha Houli do to me? And what can the Zhong and Zhao families do?” 945Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who can resist a novel about political intrigue and power struggles?!

49. 199 寒 The Road to Office for the Poor, Book 2: The Art of Power 寒门官路2:权变 Seven Songs七歌Urban3.6M WordsOngoing This is the second installment of the novel A Humble Beginning, Rising to the Top. Its audio edition is titled The Humble Official's Road. Secretly prepared by the military district and local government, an unprecedented program to transform elite soldiers into political officials is quietly underway. Tang Lin, a special forces king from a poor family, is No. 001 among the first batch of soldiers transferred to government posts. In just three years, he rises to a high-ranking position. Confro 733Reads6.9Score104Shelves
50. 200 提 Promotion 提拔 Unstoppable Baozi无法阻挡的包子Urban355k WordsCompleted The road to a brilliant career in government begins beneath your feet! On his first day as deputy township head in a poor rural township, Zhou Xiangbei was framed. With exceptional intelligence and political skill, he launched a stunning counterattack, advancing one step at a time until he reached the pinnacle of a brilliant government career! Guided by the simple belief that a good official should serve the people and improve their lives, he created one economic miracle after another. As he cli 115Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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