Looking for Clever Books Full of Strategic Scheming and Mind Games 求运筹帷幄，权谋烧脑，算计的书

1. 1 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 257.8kReads9.7Score30.2kShelves

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   My two favorite political intrigue novels are both 9.7-Rated completed historical romance novels. ① A political intrigue novel where the female lead is wise, intelligent, and has a broad vision for the world, helping the male lead to conquer the world (the male lead is also very strong himself). ② A political intrigue novel where the female lead starts off low-key but changes her fate through the script, and the later stages are a real battle of wits, with everyone being intelligent and the world being a chessboard. Very good!

2. 2 佛 Buddha's Son of Heaven 佛子天 The Gods Want to Go Wild神想出去浪Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [No System, no golden finger, an underdog's comeback, a grim early story and a thrilling later one! Anti-drug operations + counterespionage + a brutal start + underworld conflicts + love of country and family] With a mysterious background, a strange family, and a vast shadow lurking behind him, a student with a tragic past is driven to become a madman feared by both the underworld and the legitimate world! A madman who wants to turn the entire world upside down! He crushes the demons and monster 14.7kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves

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   An absolutely fantastic book, with everyone displaying high intelligence; definitely worth reading.

3. 3 满 My Whole Family Are Cannon Fodder, but After They Read My Mind, They Rebel 满门炮灰读我心后，全家造反了 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Physical edition of "Claiming the Pearl 2" goes on presale October 17 at 7:30 p.m.] [Mind reading + System + adored by the whole family + transmigrate into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger] Qiao Jiaojiao had accumulated so much virtue in her past life that the Old King of Hell granted her a rebirth with all her memories intact, plus a golden finger: a Virtue Points Shop. Qiao Jiaojiao was thrilled to start her new life, only to discover she hadn't been reborn at all. She'd transmigrated i 123.7kReads9.7Score14kShelves
4. 4 我 Those Years I Spent Running with the Wrong Crowd 我混社会那一些年 Summer Loves Meat夏天爱吃肉Urban2.9M WordsCompleted As you wander the martial world, what kind of cunning, scheming, and vision do you need? As a child, I feared ghosts because they were hideous and terrifying. As an adult, I fear people because they look so respectable. This story is a reminder to everyone: Nine out of ten gambling games are rigged. The only way to win is not to gamble! 18kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves
5. 5 污EN I’ll Own Every Accusation, But Don’t Cry When I Wipe Out Your Whole Clan! 污蔑我全认，灭你全族可别哭！ Tipsy Chick微醺的鸡仔Eastern Fantasy4.2M WordsCompleted [Fantasy premise + System + villain + no saintly behavior + ruthless and decisive] Qin Luo transmigrates to another world and becomes the Holy Son of the Taixu Sacred Land, standing trial. His unrequited love, his fiancée, and the protagonist accuse him of being a spy for the Heavenly Demon Sect. Every disciple of the Sacred Land denounces him. “Qin Luo murdered his fellow disciples to cultivate demonic arts, the legendary Heaven-Devouring Demonic Art!” “Qin Luo isn't an orphan. He must have joi 87.7kReads8.4Score9.9kShelves

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   [Fantasy + System + Villain + No Mary Sue + Decisive and Ruthless] Qin Luo transmigrates to another world, becoming the Holy Son of the Taixu Holy Land, currently on trial. Accused of being a spy for the Heavenly Demon Sect by his beloved fiancée and the protagonist, he faces a barrage of criticism from all the disciples of the Holy Land. As the apocalypse arrives and resources are scarce, while others struggle to survive, Jiang Fan enjoys life with beautiful women, as the resources they consume are directly refunded! [Invincible + Abundant Beauties + Space + Unlimited Resources + No Mary Sue + Profit-Driven]

6. 6 商 The Game Within the Business World 商海局中局 West Wind Lifts the Curtain 1卷帘西风1Urban1.7M WordsOngoing I thought I was riding high, only to discover I was a pawn in someone else’s hands. In the great game of life, only the truly skilled can maneuver in every direction, adapt to circumstances, and emerge as the final victor. Follow Gao Yuan as he rises from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success. 1.4kReads9.2Score189Shelves
7. 7 四 Siheyuan: Seeing the Scheme Through to the End 四合院之将截胡进行到底 Little Mo of South City南城小陌Male-Channel Fanfiction6.0M WordsOngoing [Multiple female leads, not for everyone] [Protagonists from various TV dramas collide, each with their own protagonist aura] [Disinfecting with iodine while whipping] Siheyuan, Zhengyang Gate, People Are Like Iron, Glorious Times, The Great New Era, Golden Wedding, Hutong, The Qiao Family Children... In the Name of the People, Ordinary Years, The War Between Two Women] [System for stealing female leads, self-interest, do-gooders, stay away] [No original female leads, characters from other stori 195.9kReads9.0Score13.2kShelves
8. 8 婚 A Marriage Full of Secrets 婚心叵测 Third Sister Zhang张家三姐Modern Romance5.9M WordsCompleted I suspect my husband is drugging me. My child isn’t mine, and our nanny is here to spy on me! This is a dead end. The only way to save myself is to burn my bridges and fight to the death! 40.6kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves
9. 9 你 You Call This Detective Fiction? 你告诉我这是柯学？ I Really Love Watermelon真的最爱吃西瓜Anime Fanfiction2.1M WordsCompleted [System] [Breaking Up Canon Couples] (Random upgrades. Items from worlds including Dragon Ball, Pokemon, Doraemon, the Chinese Zodiac, and more have appeared so far. Physical enhancements already include the Eye of Foresight and a Succubus Body.) Yushan Nan accidentally ended up in the world of Detective Conan. From then on, he became the nightmare of Conan and all the other detectives. Conan: “Why does stamping a book onto this bread make it give you perfect memory when you eat it?” Yushan Nan: 22.7kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves
10. 10 末 Apocalypse: Supplies Used by Women Are Returned a Thousandfold 末世：女人消耗的物资，万倍返还 Loves Teppanyaki Most最爱铁板烧Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.0M WordsCompleted The apocalypse arrives, supplies run scarce, and while everyone else struggles to survive, Jiang Fan enjoys life with beautiful women because the supplies they use are returned to him! [Invincible Hero ✚ Lots of Beautiful Women ✚ Storage Space ✚ Unlimited Supplies ✚ No Saintly Heroics ✚ Profit Above All] 33.9kReads8.1Score2.8kShelves
11. 11 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 266.6kReads9.6Score31.2kShelves

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    Everyone has a brain, and they plan ahead for every step they take. This book also reveals the cruelty of royal power struggles. You really won't know who the murderer is until you see the end. It's incredibly mind-bending! ❤️❤️

12. 12 天 Fish of the World 天下游鱼 Happy Acorn开心橡果Eastern Fantasy7.5M WordsCompleted By the Canglan River, a young man wears a straw raincoat and bamboo hat, holding wine in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. His heart has no place in the world, yet he finds himself in the jianghu... I come from a place beyond knowing. I want to see this world, just as unknown to me... 90.7kReads9.0Score8.9kShelves

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    Scheming against the world

13. 13 皇 The Emperor’s Favorite Minister? No, I’m Rebellious to the Bone! 皇帝宠臣？不，我一身反骨！ Lun Dong伦东Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Power Struggles] + [Political Scheming] + [High-Stakes Play] + [Not Mindless] The great clans grew powerful and took control of the imperial court. The emperor wanted to use me as a weapon to reclaim imperial authority, but he devised countless ways for me to die. Once he realized how useful I was, he even wanted to castrate me and turn me into a eunuch, so I could continue serving as his blade. The Left Chancellor, head of the great clans and a man of unfathomable depths, pointed to the fish 7.5kReads9.0Score714Shelves

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    I recommend this book, "I Use My Mind to Cure the World." It's a very good read with many plot twists, and it's easy to understand. The protagonist starts by learning from three of the most powerful and cunning people in the world. After learning their skills, he breaks free from their control and schemes his way to the throne.

14. 14 天 The Sky Screen Reveals My Loyal Bones, and the Court Begs Me to Return to Life 天幕揭我忠烈骨，满朝跪求我复活 YingYing YingYingYing滢Ancient Romance513k WordsOngoing I, Qin Yun, have been dead for ten years. The grass on my grave is already three meters tall. Who would have thought a sky screen would suddenly appear and expose everything about me? The whole country watched me disguise myself as a man and enlist in my brother's place. The emperor and every official at court were left speechless. The old ministers who once cursed me as a "demon empress who brought ruin to the country" now cling to my memorial tablet and sob like two-hundred-pound children. And 308Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Alternate history novel, female protagonist is a strategist

15. 15 三 Three Souls as the Betrothal Gift, Seven Spirits as the Wedding Present 三魂为聘，七魄为礼 All Out肆意满Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Everyone has three hun and seven po souls. Yin Wenjiu has only one hun and one po: an unidentified resentful soul and an unidentified life soul. Both exist to keep her body alive. But she only cares about enjoying the moment. She tells fortunes with perfect accuracy and charges the highest price! She won’t go out of her way to stay alive, nor will she actively seek death. She waited at Yunmeng Marsh for five years. If someone came to save her, she would go with them; if no one did, she would dig 24.4kReads9.3Score3.5kShelves

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    Goodness gracious, reading this book would make me lose a few strands of hair; it's truly mind-bending!

16. 16 纨 The Pampered Life of a Spoiled Commandery Princess 纨绔郡主得宠日常 Zhao Pian赵骗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Signed for publication. The print edition is expected to be available by the end of the year. No! This! Is! Not! A! Romance! No CP! No rebirth, no transmigration, a thoroughly evil heroine, a power-struggle story A truly wicked heroine, vying for power over the realm, genuinely unhinged, ruthless, and rotten to the core Questions that come up while reading can only be answered by reading on. The willful, overbearing young princess of the Prince of Zhenbei’s household takes a fancy to Pei Jinnian 49.7kReads9.4Score6.3kShelves

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    Playing chess, strategizing, manipulating events, planning within the command tent, winning battles a thousand miles away—no nonsense, mind-bending.

17. 17 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 43.3kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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    This is truly a masterpiece of political intrigue! The pacing is incredible, the plot is thrilling, the writing is humorous, and the prose is superb—it's so captivating you won't be able to put it down. [Kissing emoji]

18. 18 南 South Branches Toward Dusk, The Regent Has Been Plotting This for Ages 南枝向晚，摄政王他蓄谋已久 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Ancient Romance726k WordsCompleted [Just received a rating] Complete ◎ [Revenge after being reborn + mastery of medicine and poison + powerful leads who cherish each other + everyone’s a schemer + palace intrigue and political machinations] Important: No stupid villains. Everyone has eight hundred tricks up their sleeve, and the battle of wits is at its peak! In her previous life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s family, was blind to the truth. She used a forbidden technique to save a scumbag man, dr 22.6kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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    [Rebirth and Revenge + Healing and Poisoning Mastery + Two Strong Individuals Pampered by Each Other + Everyone's Clever and cunning + Palace Intrigue] **Highlight:** No villains with low intelligence; everyone is cunning and cunning, a battle of wits at its peak! In her past life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo, went blind and used forbidden techniques to save her scumbag husband, exhausting her life force. In return, she found him secretly having an affair with her scheming cousin, leading to the tragic deaths of her entire loyal family! Reborn, she holds silver needles, returning to the day she used poison to prolong her husband's life. Facing his expectant gaze and her cousin's feigned tears, Shen Nanzhi coldly withdrew her needles: "I won't cure the poison. Since my cousin is so deeply in love, why don't you bleed her and cut her flesh?" In this life, she tears off the disguise, possessing unparalleled healing and poisoning skills, able to bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded! Xiao Duo, the Regent of Dayuan, a powerful and influential ruler, suffers greatly from a rare poison. Shen Nanzhi tossed down the antidote, her voice cold and arrogant: "I will extend Your Highness's life. Lend me your blade to slaughter all the demons and monsters, how about it?" The world believed the Duke's daughter was merely a delicate canary in the palm of a living Yama. Only when powerful officials took center stage, and deadly schemes unfolded one after another, did everyone realize with horror—the seemingly fragile Shen Nanzhi was actually a master strategist, a female Zhuge Liang who held the reins of power and calculated every move! She and he entrusted their lives to each other, slaying gods and demons alike, manipulating the entire court with ease! When the bloody path was cleaved through, the world was at peace. The ruthless regent, who struck fear into the hearts of all under heaven, shed his menacing aura and held her tightly in his arms, his voice low and hoarse with madness: "Zhizhi, the realm is settled. This vast and beautiful land is my dowry; when will you finally give me a title?!" —A ruthless and decisive medical and poison queen × A crazed regent who bows down to her; together, they join forces to slaughter all demons and monsters!

19. 19 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance606k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.8kReads6.6Score189Shelves

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    A blood-soaked family, an old case buried in dust—the world believed the noble lineage had long since died out, unaware that twin sisters had miraculously escaped and were secretly sharpening their blades for revenge. "A Bloodstained Family" depicts a breathtaking power struggle, with undercurrents swirling in the imperial court and dangers lurking in the martial world. The two sisters navigate the complex web of power struggles with utmost caution. Every move is calculated, every encounter a test. The mastermind behind the massacre could never have imagined that these two orphaned girls, who escaped the net years ago, would ultimately overturn the entire power game and personally end this bloody feud!

20. 20 快 Quick Transmigration: The Big Shot’s Guide to Reforming Scumbags 快穿：大佬的人渣洗白指南 A Big Old Monster一个大妖怪Ancient Romance2.1M WordsOngoing [Quick Transmigration + Feel-Good Story + Sweet Romance] After struggling to build a company and take it public, Xie Qiwen is on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of success when he dies in a car accident. Unable to accept his fate, he gets bound to a System. If he completes his missions, he can return to the time before his accident and live a long, healthy life, dying peacefully of old age. So he transmigrates into the scumbags of various little worlds, setting out to reform them and make ame 47.8kReads8.8Score3.7kShelves
21. 21 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.4kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves

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    The first book features a powerful and influential family where fortunes rise and fall together. It's a story of a hypocritical and ruthless young lady from a powerful family versus a fierce and tough general. A business tycoon transmigrates into a book, becoming the daughter of a corrupt prime minister. She's a notorious bully, a truly vicious and wicked woman. She relentlessly pursues the second young master of the Mu family, but her love is unrequited. Xiao Wangshu turns around, casually flirting with the silent, tough general behind her, watching his flushed face with satisfaction: "After all the choices, I still prefer the general." The second book features two reincarnations. In their past lives, the male and female leads were strategists for opposing factions and mortal enemies. The female lead is reborn to survive by getting close to the male lead, who then falls in love with her and is reborn himself. The third book features two strong characters who punish the villains. The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a powerful family. The female supporting character is reborn and steals the female lead's things. So what if she's reborn? She still can't defeat the female lead.

22. 22 重 Reborn, I Become My Arch-Enemy's Living Widow Sister-in-Law 重生后，我成了死敌的活寡嫂子 Two Times Four Means Prosperity二四得发Ancient Romance517k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn + sister-in-law and brother-in-law + an aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal + emotional push and pull + winning her heart and her body + devoted couple] The Eastern Palace has no crown prince, and the princes are locked in a fierce struggle for the throne. Ning Miao and Yan Mobai are the top strategists of their generation, each serving a different master. They cross paths over a map of iron mines and kill each other. Only after her death does Ning Miao learn tha 39.2kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves
23. 23 七 Legend of the Seven Killings Hall 七杀殿传奇 Armchair Writer空头文学家Eastern Fantasy714k WordsCompleted [Wuxia] [Mystery] [Deduction] [Detective] [Crime Solving] [High Martial] [Sword God] [Country and Family] [Political Intrigue] The second installment in The Legend of Hua Ziqi series, following Bloodflower Mystery. This book is divided into two volumes. The first depicts the treacherous and unpredictable jianghu, while the second chronicles political intrigue and power struggles at court. A solitary, cold-hearted young man bears a pair of crescent-moon hooks. He entered the jianghu to avenge 670Reads8.0Score101Shelves

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    Wuxia, suspense, political intrigue, mind-bending

24. 24 学 A Top Student Transmigrates and Wins the Heart of a Great War God 学霸女穿越，撩到战神大佬一枚 Mu Liuliu沐六六Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [One devoted couple + sweet romance + gentle humor + transmigration + plot twists + happy ending] Top student Fei Jingjing never expected to transmigrate to an ancient execution ground where her entire family was about to be executed. Bound hand and foot, she couldn't move. Luckily, a powerful man was so broke he robbed her along with her valuables. Her life is safe for the moment, but it seems she's been handed a short-lived character's script, with pitfalls at every turn. With no other choice, 442Reads9.0Score103Shelves

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    These books should meet your requirements [shy][shy] The first one has a female protagonist who transmigrates into a book and is swapped with the original female protagonist. Knowing that the male protagonist's family is going to be exiled, she makes all sorts of preparations, preserves her strength, and then, step by step, develops production and rebels [laugh][laugh] The second one has a female protagonist who transmigrates into a book. Her family overhears her inner thoughts and knows that their fate is tragic. Then they work together to fight against the original male protagonist, who is actually fighting against the will of Heaven. The plot is very exciting with each twist and turn [thumbs up][thumbs up] The third one has a female protagonist who transmigrates. The male protagonist saves her because he is after the original owner's wealth. The female protagonist has no choice but to make a deal with him, strategizing and helping the male protagonist become a powerful figure. The male protagonist thinks the female protagonist is a treasure and wants to marry her quickly [smirk][smirk]

25. 25 前 I Died Tragically in My Past Life, Then Was Jilted Again After Being Reborn 前世惨死，重生后又被退婚 Ye Chenhuo叶尘火Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Complete] 1. This story focuses mainly on palace and household intrigue, with very little romance and not much screen time for the male lead. The leads support each other and join forces against their enemies, with no misunderstandings or love rivals. One man and one woman, both pure; a strong heroine and an even stronger hero. The male lead spoils the heroine. 2. This is a fictional setting with no connection to real history. Synopsis: Everyone in the capital knows that the eldest daughter of 9.2kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    The book I'm currently reading has a distinctly insidious, almost tangible, feel to it. It's a constant back-and-forth of political intrigue, a battle of wits and tactics. Breaking through stalemates, luring enemies—the male and female protagonists navigate the court and the martial world with the intensity of battlefield combat!

26. 26 纵 So What If You’re Reborn? 纵你重生又如何 Yao Yaoya妖幺芽Ancient Romance169k WordsCompleted [The main story is complete] [Two powerful leads + no point in being reborn as a concubine’s daughter + face-slapping and punishing scoundrels + the male lead has a secret crush] [A cool, composed beauty with overwhelming combat prowess vs. a mysterious, bewitching prince] [One-on-one romance + happy ending + single and chaste] Her mother was the most favored legitimate princess, her uncle was the reigning emperor, her maternal grandmother was empress dowager of the realm, and her older brother 2.4kReads8.9Score309Shelves
27. 27 娶 Marry a Wife to Cut My Taxes? I Started by Supporting My Beautiful Bride 娶妻抵税？从养活美娇媳妇开始 Last Night's East Tower昨夜东楼Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + alternate world + farming + hunting + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment story + political intrigue and warfare + competing for supremacy in troubled times] “Yucheng, do you want a wife or not? Just say the word and I’ll send one over.” “Then go ahead and send her over.” Shen Yucheng thought it was just a joke, never expecting to actually end up with a beautiful wife. The dynasty is in its final years. Warlords carve up the land, and refugees are everywhere. With nothing but bare wa 26.9kReads8.2Score2.1kShelves

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    Historical fiction + alternate history + farming + political intrigue + power struggles – this book is definitely worth reading! "Want a wife? The government will assign one, and it'll even be tax-deductible!" A poor hunter casually agrees, and unexpectedly, he receives a beautiful and wealthy wife. With no surplus food, he braves the snow to hunt deep in the mountains to ensure his wife's survival. With the help of his hunting dogs, he reaps a bountiful harvest, but on his return journey, he encounters a snow leopard blocking his path. This thrilling yet sweet farming life is simply non-stop! Highly recommended! [Eating melon emoji]

28. 28 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 107.4kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves

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    You're really calculating, aren't you? You seem to be developing a brain! How can you be so smart? I wish I had that kind of brain! 😢 [I highly recommend it!] 😘🥰

29. 29 剑 Scheming with the Sword: The Alluring Emperor Both Dotes on and Torments Me 剑谋天下，邪魅帝君又宠又虐 Cheap Little Enchantress妖姬贱贱Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted The Heaven-Splitting Sword weeps, and heaven and earth lose their color. When the Blood Talisman appears, the martial world is stained red. This story overturns the traditional tale of an orphan's rise in Wuxia, revealing the path of a young master from a martial arts clan through the martial world. From an innocent youth to a leader who commands the tides of the martial world, worries over the nation's fate, plots for power, and steers the course of events with a laugh... He was the son of the 344Reads8.9Score101Shelves

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    It's a tale of martial arts and chivalry, but also of court intrigue. The male protagonist is a master of martial arts, cunning and calculating, scheming step by step, until he becomes emperor and unifies the land!

30. 30 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 118.2kReads9.6Score11.4kShelves

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    You're really scheming! You seem to be developing a brain; how can you be so smart? I wish I had that kind of brain! [Crying][I strongly recommend it too][kiss][admiration]

31. 31 穿 Transmigrated as the Wicked Fake Heiress, I Make the Royal Families of Every Nation Bow 穿成恶毒假千金，各国皇室俯首称臣 Yun Lu云绿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Anti-pampered-by-all + secret identity + strong female lead] Shen Xingwan transmigrated into the body of a fake heiress and cannon-fodder whose life had been arranged from birth right through to her funeral. Under the System’s supervision, she was forced onto the path of no return: taking down the pampered female lead. She just wanted to lie flat and live like a salted fish, but accidentally got entangled with a frail heir who couldn’t take care of himself. “Wanwan, the doctor says I’m deficien 3.7kReads9.0Score351Shelves

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    The first one was quite good. It tells the story of how the female protagonist becomes stronger step by step. The "golden finger" (advantage/cheat) aspect was okay, but not overly powerful. The characters felt very realistic; they faced difficulties and setbacks, and then overcame them. The plot was full of twists and turns. As for the other one, Lin Qingyuan, I don't need to say much about it.

32. 32 反 The Villainess Kills with Her Beauty 反派她以美貌杀人 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted (The heroine is a true villain. If you prefer morally upright characters, read with caution.) She was the villain of a book, but she never knew it. But what did that matter? Her beloved was dead. How could those responsible for his death be allowed to live? She toyed with the world in the palm of her hand, laying schemes within schemes and concealing deadly intent at every turn. Her gentle nature and ethereal beauty were both weapons, and no one could stand in the way of her revenge. The person 4.1kReads9.4Score479Shelves
33. 33 明 Marry Me Beneath the Bright Moon 明月嫁卿卿 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Song Chuyu thought she and Kang Rui were deeply in love, and that no one could ever come between them. Yet that person had been living by their side all along, pampered under the title of “sister-in-law.” After being reborn, Song Chuyu didn’t spare Kang Rui a glance as he rode through the streets in triumph, and she certainly wouldn’t marry him again. * When Kang Rui woke up to find himself back in the impoverished days of his youth, he struggled to get used to the drafty windows after having li 85.4kReads9.3Score10.9kShelves
34. 34 恶 The Villainess Has Too Many Secret Identities, and the Cold-Faced Regent Has Fallen for Her 恶女她马甲太多，冷面摄政王栽了 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Ancient Romance160k WordsOngoing [Female-led power fantasy + high-IQ political scheming + multiple secret identities + everyone is a schemer + powerful leads flirting with each other + a battle of wits at the highest level] Everyone lamented that Ruan Zhaowei, the legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's household, was a sickly young woman who had to catch her breath after every three steps. Her fiance thought her life was too fragile and she was useless, so he teamed up with her transmigrated half-sister to call off the engagem 1.9kReads—Score378Shelves

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    Highly recommended! ...

35. 35 炮 Scapegoat Matriarch? After Slaughtering Her Way Through, She Buries the Whole Household 炮灰主母？杀疯后给全府上坟 Fish Without Words鱼非语Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Lin Wanyi comes from a family of physicians, yet on her wedding night, her husband sends her to another man’s bed! Her mother-in-law, uncles and aunts by marriage, and sister-in-law all look down on her, while her husband takes one concubine after another to humiliate her. In the end, he has her legs broken and her tongue cut out. Then he sets the courtyard on fire, and she burns to death! Reborn, she vows that this time she won’t take things lying down. Everyone who hurt, harmed, or humiliated 6.4kReads9.4Score1kShelves

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    [Learned something] I love watching the discussion with the Governor about those people's fates; why not stay away instead of getting close? [Learned something] Can't just comment randomly, otherwise what if I time-traveled? [Awkward laugh] Knowing the ending is bad, I quickly ran away. [Thumbs up]

36. 36 长 Changye Wuyue 长烨无月 Awakening at Ten夢醒十分Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [A princess sent away for a political marriage × an obsessive crown prince and emperor] [Tragic romance] (The comic adaptation is now available.) A general dies in battle, and a princess is sent far away to marry for peace. The young man who had been her childhood sweetheart remained forever on the battlefield in the desert. As a princess of her nation, she was sent far away to Great Jin for a political marriage. The desert battlefield claimed the young General Zhou, while the bright and spiri 29.9kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
37. 37 蜀 Zhuge Liang Calls the Rebellious Son of Shu Han a Total Monster 蜀汉逆子诸葛亮直呼太妖孽 Lan Bingche岚冰澈Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Autumn winds sweep across Wuzhang Plains, and a star of the Han falls. For so many later romantics who love Shu Han and dream of its restoration, this became an unshakable regret in their hearts. Yet in the final moments of Zhuge Liang's life, he met a kindred spirit from a younger generation, long overdue. A mere brat, yet born with a rebellious streak. His words made even Zhuge Liang question his own life, leaving him feeling diminished. And yet, a deathless light flared in his aging eyes. "Th 767Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    High intelligence, political maneuvering, military strategy, and politics. No system, a hellish start. Relying solely on intellect to turn the tide. Endless plot twists reveal hidden historical truths (History novices and those without a deep understanding should not enter, as they will not understand).

38. 38 癫EN What the Heck! Everyone Around Me Is Completely Nuts! 癫！孤身边全是神经病！ Wen Yuan Party文元党Ancient Romance764k WordsCompleted Born a crown prince, Qi Yuanzuo was convinced that he was the only normal person in the imperial family. Little did he know what the Crown Prince looked like to outsiders: At seven, he shot a tiger and won nine hundred kilometers of territory in the Qilian Mountains. At thirteen, he cut through the great clans of Jiangnan and personally orchestrated the Case of the Ninety-Seven Mourning Robes, stepping over piles of corpses to claim the throne. At fifteen, he gambled on the Qilian Mountains once 54.4kReads9.5Score7kShelves

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    Qi Yuanzuo transmigrated into a novel. In this saga of six princes vying for the throne, he was the second-born Crown Prince, destined to be deposed and reinstated three times, twice rebelling to ascend the throne before dying by a thousand cuts. The eldest prince utterly disdained the Crown Prince, only to discover in his second life that the Crown Prince was incapable of martial arts. Yet, this was the Crown Prince of the Great Qi Dynasty, a man of exceptional talent and beauty! He defeated the Xiongnu with three arrows, tore up the peace treaty with his red-tasseled spear, and rode a blood-soaked horse to escort the princess back to the capital. The streets were deserted, fruit was thrown at his carriage, and the street where he rode was renamed "Young Dragon Road"! The spear he wielded was called "Sheji" (社稷). That spear was the very same one that had overshadowed even the most powerful figures in the palace—the Crown Prince of the Great Qi! The Sixth Prince, a man of immense talent, retreated in disgrace; the First Prince, with the might of Bai Qi, was relegated to a mere ornament; the shrewd and calculating Third Prince could only look up in disbelief; and as for the Fourth and Fifth Princes, they felt they couldn't even sit properly before the Crown Prince. Now, someone told him that the Crown Prince could no longer practice martial arts. Who would then defeat the Xiongnu? Who would dare tear up the peace treaty? Who would accept the princess? And who would dare to eliminate the corrupt "Crown Prince" clique in Jiangnan? ❄️

39. 39 娘 The Empress Faked Her Death, and the Emperor Went on a Rampage 娘娘假死后，陛下杀疯了 Consort's Lucky Draw妃上签Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted What should you do after transmigrating into a book as a cannon-fodder heroine? Run! Jiang Qing fakes her death and escapes the palace, leaving the emperor heartbroken. When he discovers she faked her death, the emperor swears he'll catch her and make her suffer! But when he finally catches her, he shamelessly holds her in his arms and coaxes her gently. 817Reads8.9Score101Shelves
40. 40 惊 Shocking! The Legitimate Princess Defies Fate Every Day! 惊！嫡公主她每天都在逆天改命！ Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Female-led power fantasy + ruthless, unhinged heroine + an extreme “I’d rather betray others than let them betray me” mentality] Xuan Mingyao was reborn at the age of seven, back before anything had happened. Though she was the empress’s legitimate daughter, a princess treated like royalty, her younger brother, the crown prince, was about to die of illness. Her mother would soon be consumed by worry, grow estranged from the emperor, and eventually be deposed in the witchcraft scandal. Overnight 28kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves

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    I just finished reading this. The princess is reborn at the age of seven and begins to plot to change her fate, striving to become stronger. The story is full of interconnected events, perilous situations, courage, and strategy. There's no romantic pairing, and it's incredibly good! The author's writing is excellent, and it's definitely worth reading!

41. 41 长 The Grand Princess Knocked the Transmigrator's Head Clean Off 长公主把穿越女头都打飞了 Camellias and Wine茶花与酒Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Her younger brother brought home a woman who had transmigrated, and from then on he became a lovesick fool... The transmigrator could recite poetry, knew military strategy, and could make explosives. Her brother loved her to the point of obsession. The younger brother who had always respected her poisoned himself, surrendered his power, and even gave up the throne for that woman. Reborn, she thought, a lovesick fool? No problem. I'll make sure you two are stuck together forever. An ungrateful, i 1.7kReads8.5Score228Shelves
42. 42 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14.8kReads8.3Score931Shelves

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    The story features superb fictional political intrigue, skillful court battles, and a brain-teasing intellectual struggle that never diminishes the protagonist's intelligence. The path of revenge is high-energy from start to finish!

43. 43 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score207.7kShelves

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    💦💦💦These are truly amazing reads, incredibly satisfying, super satisfying, the kind of exhilarating read that's the ultimate thrill!🔥 They're absolutely fantastic! Every chapter is incredibly exciting!💥 If you love fast-paced, enjoy these! 🎉🎉🎉

44. 44 异EN City of Beasts 异兽迷城 Peng Pai彭湃Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Gao Yang was an orphan. At the age of six, he transmigrated to a parallel world and began living in a warm family of five. When he turned eighteen, Gao Yang accidentally discovered the truth about the world: this was not a parallel world at all, but a mysterious realm, and all the relatives and friends around him were terrifying Beasts! Gao Yang nearly lost his life 475.8kReads9.7Score67.4kShelves
45. 45 阳 The Open Plot 阳谋 Nanhua南华Urban2.9M WordsCompleted The story of Tang Jun, a newly appointed civil servant, rising swiftly through the ranks! 6.6kReads9.0Score762Shelves
46. 46 官 The Realm of Officials 官家天下 Uncle Pie馅饼大叔Urban5.9M WordsOngoing First, this is a genuine political novel, written by one of the genre's most experienced authors. The story is logically sound and highly readable. Quality guaranteed! Second, the story starts at the prefecture-level city from the very beginning. The protagonist will not be sent down to the towns and villages. This book will not spend hundreds of chapters at the township level. Third, there is political maneuvering, economic development, satisfying revenge, and, naturally, personal life as well. 202.8kReads9.3Score16.6kShelves

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    Tired of the same old bureaucratic novels? "The Official's World" is a refreshing change! Starting in a prefecture-level city, the story unfolds at a brisk pace. The reborn protagonist, holding a future script, navigates the treacherous waters of officialdom and economic change, experiencing both the tension of power struggles and the warmth of everyday life. Highly rated and well-received, this novel unlocks a new chapter in your official career. Don't miss out! @Yaowangmiao's Dudu

47. 47 被 Reported and Put Under Full Investigation! Is This Penniless Man Really So Righteous? 被举报全力彻查！一贫如洗的他正义凛然？ Peaceful State of Mind平和心境Urban3.3M WordsCompleted Holding the power of the world by day, resting on a beauty’s lap by night. Just as his career is taking off, he is reported, and in an instant, he is a tiger fallen among the plains. Guided by the conviction that he must stand up for the people and uphold justice above all, he has beauties by his side and takes on every challenge head-on. Zhang Dongfeng seizes every opportunity and climbs higher, step by step, until he finally reaches the summit... 277Reads8.1Score100Shelves
48. 48 官 A Flower Blooms on the Official Path 官路生花 Liu Feng流沣Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Believe in me, and you’ll profit. Doubt me, and you’ll regret it! The world is a chessboard, and I am a piece. With brilliant moves, I’ll break the deadlock and show what I can do! Will this helpless office drone live an ordinary, mediocre life, or break through the ranks and climb higher step by step? If he hadn’t kissed a girl with a face full of pimples during a game of truth or dare, Wang Qin might have been forced to resign. Who would’ve thought one game could bring such good fortune and se 1.2kReads8.8Score109Shelves
49. 49 官 Officialdom: The Abyss of Power 官场：权利深渊 I Love Peanuts我爱吃花生Urban3.5M WordsOngoing Xiao Zhengyang had a brilliant future ahead of him, but a conspiracy cost him his life at the office. His girlfriend left him, and petty people pushed him around. Unwilling to let others control his fate, he sank into despair. In the end, he made that phone call, and from then on, stepped into the abyss. This is a gripping workplace drama. One careless step, and there's no coming back. 40.7kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves
50. 50 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 88.8kReads9.5Score12.2kShelves

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    Political intrigue and strategic planning are particularly captivating; I love stories about building careers. [Heart emojis]

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