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. 101 围 Hunting a Movie Star: I Took Down the Underworld 围猎女星：我干翻地下江湖 Upstream Traveler逆游人Urban325k WordsOngoing [A passionate underworld saga set in the jianghu, with female celebrities, a harem, cunning scheming, power struggles, capital, and intricate, brain-burning plotting] [This is not a brainless story. If you like low-quality, mindless fiction, stop after the first three chapters. The underworld is more than gangsters, and the jianghu is more than fighting. The first thirty chapters reveal just a fraction of the picture. I’ll use my own experiences to show you what the underworld really is, and wha 192Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A new book about power struggles in the 1990s Guangdong underworld! The protagonist, a man from the lower class, is unexpectedly drawn into a deadly power struggle. He navigates a group of female celebrities, relying not on brute force, but on manipulating people's hearts, intelligence, and forming alliances, rising from a pawn to become the mastermind behind the scenes.

2. 102 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 50.2kReads9.0Score3.1k14d adds

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   That was amazing!

3. 103 东 Tales of the Northeast: The Turbulent Nineties 东北往事之九零风云 Exclamation Mark叹号Urban1.7M WordsCompleted (Hot-blooded) (Brotherhood) (Youth) (Fast-paced, no dragging things out) The law-abiding worry all day, while the mighty sing all night. Those who harm others for their own gain ride in comfort, while the honest and fair go hungry. Those who build bridges and mend roads go blind, while those who kill and set fires have plenty of sons. I went to the Western Heaven to ask Buddha. Buddha said, “There's nothing I can do either.” This novel tells the blood-and-tears story of Shen Congwen, a great und 6.8kReads8.9Score44114d adds
4. 104 长EN After the Grand Princess Is Reborn, the Chief Grand Secretary Can No Longer Sit Still 长公主重生后，首辅大人坐不住了 Dong Chichi董迟迟Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Political Intrigue + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Plenty of Foreshadowing + Serious Ensemble Cast] [Charming, Alluring, Sweet-Natured Yet Cunning Eldest Princess + Autocratic, Possessive Chief Grand Secretary] [Important: This is NOT a wish-fulfillment novel!!!] As a princess, Zhao Huiluan lived in luxury and honor, yet died in the prime of her life. Reborn, she finally realized that all the countless honors and favors she had once been proud of were nothing but illusions. Power is saf 5.5kReads9.2Score75614d adds

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   Everyone's got brains; it's all about court intrigue! The female lead is patient and calculating, a master of manipulation, gradually rising from the inner court to the imperial court. The male lead comes from humble beginnings; at seven, he signed a contract selling himself into servitude, becoming a wealthy young master. He achieves top honors in the imperial examinations, entering officialdom and rising from the Hanlin Academy to the Grand Secretariat, becoming a powerful minister wielding immense influence. The early stages involve fighting rebellious officials and seizing power; the later stages involve implementing new policies, breaking through obstacles, and saving himself!

5. 105 龙 Dragon Head Supreme 龙头至尊 Simple Fish简单的鱼Urban8.6M WordsOngoing The campus beauty he'd loved for three years was brutalized and killed! Chen Xuewen, who had done nothing, was framed and sent to prison! His honest, hardworking parents both died horribly while seeking justice for him! After nineteen years of living by the rules and obeying the law, Chen Xuewen finally saw the true face of the world. “Those who kill and burn their way to riches wear golden belts, while those who build bridges and roads leave no bones behind!” “If others can kill and burn, why 200.4kReads9.1Score12k14d adds
6. 106 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance859k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 2kReads9.3Score26914d adds

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   Ancient Chinese political intrigue, two strong individuals, all intelligent, proceeding step by step, strategizing and planning.

7. 107 天 The Hidden Secrets of the World 天下藏局 Little Nine Disciple小九徒Urban2.8M WordsCompleted [Wuxia World + Antiques Appraisal + Tomb Raiding] I never went to school as a child. Instead, I spent ten years learning the trade from a beautiful woman. Over those ten years, she forged me a pair of “Ghost Eyes” that could identify every rare treasure in the world. She trained my hands into “Buddha’s Hands,” teaching me to break traps and set schemes with impunity. And she taught me a repertoire of “divine skills” that let me navigate the shifting world of the martial underworld with ease. Dra 99.7kReads9.4Score18.4k14d adds
8. 108 大 Snow Blankets the World, the Wind Carries the Blade 大雪满风刀 An Ren Dao Ruo Shan安仁道若山Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [No System, alternate history, political intrigue, a touch of cultivation, no mindless characters, no invincible heroes] A mysterious woman is imprisoned in the depths of the imperial jail. The first time jailer Yang Zhan met her, he cursed her, calling her shameless! From then on, she had a name... Bilian! 23.6kReads9.0Score2.3k14d adds

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   The narrative is very strong, with the plot unfolding in a tightly woven manner. Anyone who enjoys the chivalrous world of martial arts should definitely read this book. There are many foreshadowing elements in the early stages, and many turning points in the later stages. The characters are very well-developed, and their martial arts skills are also very high.

9. 109 花 The Legend of Hua Ziqi 花子期传奇 Armchair Writer空头文学家Eastern Fantasy356k WordsCompleted This book has been adapted into a motion comic, with simultaneous updates on Douyin, Hongguo, and Tomato. [Wuxia] [Mystery] [Deduction] [Master Detective] [Crime Solving] [High Martial] [Sword God] [Gu Long style] He is famous throughout the land, yet scorns fame and fortune; He opposes feudal ethics, yet remains loyal and righteous; He is brilliant beyond compare, yet sometimes muddleheaded; He is charming and carefree, yet keeps his desires in check; He loves meddling in other people's busine 396Reads8.2Score10114d adds

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   If you haven't read this series of political intrigue and martial arts novels, don't claim to love political intrigue.

10. 110 苍 Cangyuan Demon Emperor: Reborn to Avenge Every Blood Debt! 苍渊魔帝：重生归来，血债血偿！ Young Master Run Yan润衍公子Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing Revenge + Strategy + Invincibility + Myriad Worlds + Ensemble Cast The invincible Demon Emperor Cangyuan ruled the Myriad Worlds, yet he was betrayed by his beloved and his sect, nearly suffering the annihilation of his soul and eternal ruin. With only a remnant of his soul, he was reborn in the lower realm, in Xuanxin Heaven, on the Xuanxin Continent, in the Great Qian Dynasty, in Thundercliff City. Reborn and revived, he returns in a trail of blood! He swears to ascend to the upper realm and m 915Reads—Score10114d adds

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    The political intrigue is incredibly detailed, but even with step-by-step instruction, I still can't learn it 😅, it requires too much intelligence 🤔

11. 111 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 10.2kReads8.1Score1.1k14d adds

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    This is my top recommendation. It's the pinnacle of the "poisonous man" genre. The protagonist is a pretty boy, cunning and sly, with unparalleled scheming and political maneuvering. Even the Black and White Impermanence would have to endure a fierce battle with him. Most importantly, it's hilarious, with jokes in every chapter. The humorous writing style and exhilarating reading experience make it a must-read.

12. 112 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 631Reads8.0Score10114d adds
13. 113 长 A Young Man's Journey in Chang'an 长安少年游 Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Two Male Leads574k WordsCompleted The story of a young master from a fallen marquis’s household who enters the palace as a study companion. The emperor is advanced in years, while the Crown Prince in the Eastern Palace is a brilliant talent. The declining emperor and the rising Crown Prince have long been at odds. Their greatest disagreement concerns how to deal with the war on the frontier. Envoys from the Five Barbarians arrive in the capital to pay tribute and request a marriage alliance. Emperor Qingde hopes the alliance wil 5.3kReads9.4Score88514d adds

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    🍯A mind-bending political intrigue novel I could only listen to! You might think she's just a lowly palace maid, but she's actually a strategist capable of scheming against powerful ministers. From her personal attendant to the Empress to the palace maid, can you imagine them all standing together, each holding a piece on their own chessboard? Meanwhile, the Crown Prince looks down upon the entire court, all within his calculations, whether open or covert. Together with his companions, they strive to create a peaceful and prosperous world, each possessing unique skills: military strategy, tactics, and the art of rulership… You absolutely must read carefully, or you won't understand it!

14. 114 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.1kReads8.9Score74014d adds

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    The most amazing contemporary romance novel I've seen this year! It combines: strong main characters, arranged marriage leading to love, business warfare, suspense, Hong Kong style, and ensemble cast. Every element is executed flawlessly.

15. 115 大 Great Qin: I Was Keeping a Low Profile, So Why Did You Force Me to Act? 大秦：我稳得好好的，你为何逼我出手 Drunken Dreams醉生梦死Historical1.6M WordsOngoing Transmigrating to the Qin Dynasty, I am reborn as Prince Gao, the laid-back royal son. I know all too well that when working under old Ying, there is one rule you must follow in everything: play it safe! In 214 BC, Hu Hai wanted to send his trusted men out to the provinces to win over the local powerful clans. Prince Gao quietly pulled out a bamboo slip titled “Genealogies of the Powerful Clans in Every Region.” “You actually managed to put this thing together?” “No! This book is only an abridge 97Reads8.2Score—14d adds
16. 116 大 Great Ming: From the Start, Zhu Di Exposed My Simulated Life 大明：开局被朱棣模拟人生曝光了 Sky-Blue Shirt天蓝色的衬衫Historical4.6M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty charmer + father’s resignation, son’s delight + simulator + two golden fingers] In the sixteenth year of Yongle, Zhu Gaoshuo transmigrates to another version of the Ming Dynasty and becomes Zhu Di's fourth son. With three dragons and two pythons around him, he had planned to live quietly and enjoy his life as a prince. But to his surprise, he attracts the spirits of legendary figures from history. The First Emperor Ying Zheng, Xiang Yu the Conqueror, Chancellor Zhuge Liang, the God 20.1kReads8.8Score1.7k14d adds
17. 117 寡 A Widow Is Reborn, but Her Proper-Minded Brother-in-Law Insists on Spoiling Her 寡妇重生，守礼大伯偏要宠 Yi Si Qi Tong一四七童Ancient Romance330k WordsCompleted The heroine is reborn. Both leads are devoted only to each other. The hero is aloof and proper, and pretends to be impotent despite being the heroine’s uncle by marriage. She falls for his seemingly proper act, and he pursues his wife. [The rating is slowly climbing] In her previous life, Jiang Wanshu was forced by her father to marry into the Marquis’s household holding a memorial tablet, where she was expected to live as a widow. To her surprise, her “deceased husband” returned with his belove 450Reads8.9Score—14d adds
18. 118 河 The Heyin Coup: Empress Dowager Ling's Sixteen-Year Thirst for Power 河阴之变一灵太后的十六年权欲 Yue Fan Who Loves Barroth喜欢土砂龙的月帆Historical112k WordsCompleted Hu of the Northern Wei, the Empress Dowager Ling, was born into the Hu clan of Anding. Because her aunt was a Buddhist nun, she was able to enter the palace as a child. At the time, the Northern Wei's harsh old rule dictated that a mother must die when her son became crown prince. She insisted on giving birth to Yuan Xu anyway, and won that gamble with death. On the night Emperor Xuanwu died suddenly, she evaded an assassination attempt by the Gao clan with the protection of Yu Zhong and Cui Gua 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Top-tier strategy. Similar to the Ming Dynasty.

19. 119 大 Ten Thousand Years of Great Qin: Who Let Him Teach the First Emperor? 大秦万年，谁让他当始皇老师的？ Just an Ordinary Man本是俗夫Historical1.1M WordsCompleted At the end of the Warring States period, amid one of the greatest upheavals in Chinese history, Jiang Wang arrives in this era. He studies under Guiguzi, plunges into this turbulent age, and personally sets in motion the fall of the six kingdoms and the unification of the realm. The First Emperor of Qin, Ying Zheng, calls him his teacher. Unifying the written language and measurements, establishing academies, and enlightening the people: one groundbreaking initiative after another takes shape un 7.9kReads8.9Score45614d adds
20. 120 影 The Movie Emperor Keeps Trying to Make a Move on Me 影帝他总想对我图谋不轨 An Suiyu安随遇Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted Shen Yi, stage name Wei Long, was an actor of superstar caliber who took the world by storm in the 1970s. But after he disappeared one day, he vanished from history without a trace, as if he had never existed. One day, Rong Qian spotted a photo of herself with Shen Yi, taken more than thirty years ago... This incredible discovery sent her on journey after journey through time, transmigrating into the past to save him! For Rong Qian, only a few days passed between each trip to the past. But for S 35.6kReads9.7Score5.6k14d adds

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    These books have different styles. The first two are more ancient romance novels with excellent writing. The third is a modern romance novel with a mind-bending plot. The fourth can be read as a science fiction novel with a focus on romance. The fifth has a very imaginative plot, and you won't know the biggest villain until the very end. The sixth has a female protagonist who is so powerful that she is able to detach herself from the system.

21. 121 背 The Fall Guy Captain 背锅校尉 City Farmer都市老农Historical247k WordsCompleted When I woke up, I was a condemned prisoner in the imperial prison. Modern office worker Li Moxuan died from overwork, only to transmigrate into the Great Yan Dynasty as a scapegoat military officer. His father had escorted the royal treasure, the Ninefold Linglong, when it was stolen. The whole family was held responsible, and in five days they would be exiled to a freezing wasteland. His younger sister was to be sent to the state brothel. From the start, it was a living hell. A golden finger? A —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Li Moxuan clutched the tattered cloth, gritted his teeth, and slowly rose. "Brother, what do we do now?" Li Qingyao asked softly. "Go to Lao Jun Mountain," Li Moxuan said in a deep voice. "But before we go, we need to find Ashina Yun, and then..." Before he could finish, footsteps suddenly came from the other end of the stone chamber. Very light, but very dense. More than one person. Li Moxuan's heart skipped a beat. He immediately pulled Li Qingyao up and hid behind a collapsed stone pillar. Just as they were hidden, more than a dozen people rushed in from the exit. All were black-clad assassins, masked, holding poisoned short blades. The leader was a one-eyed man, his left eye covered by a black cloth—the same Shadow Pavilion assassin who had chased Li Moxuan at Qingfeng Temple last night. "Search!" The one-eyed assassin shouted sharply. "Mr. Bai said that the brother and sister might be here. We need them alive or dead!" The assassins immediately scattered, searching the stone chamber. Li Moxuan held his breath, gripping Li Qingyao's hand tightly. She could feel her sister's hands trembling.

22. 122 大 Great Ming: My Brother-in-Law Is Zhu Biao 大明：我的姐夫叫朱标 The Marquis of Giving Up摆烂候Historical1.2M WordsOngoing I transmigrated to the Great Ming. My elder sister is the Crown Princess, my elder brother is a founding duke, and my maternal uncle is the Great Ming’s “Wei Qing and Huo Qubing.” Most importantly, my brother-in-law is Zhu Biao. That’s a royal flush from the start! But the current emperor seems rather petty, so to live comfortably, I’ve decided to keep my head down and be a nobody. For ten years, I’ve stayed secluded in the inner chambers, a quiet, handsome young man. Then my uncle brought a sec 39.4kReads7.9Score2.2k14d adds
23. 123 一 A Deputy Section Chief's Siege 一个副科长的围城 City Farmer都市老农Urban535k WordsCompleted You think it’s just a trap, never realizing you’ve already stepped onto the chessboard. Chen Yuan, a cautious deputy section chief in the government offices, leads a life as calm as still water. Then new colleague Lin Xue arrives like a pebble tossed into a stagnant pond. Helping her after she gets drunk, receiving a late-night call for help: step by step, he is drawn into a gentle trap. Fifty thousand yuan in “hush money,” an expensive fountain pen, and intimate photos that “accidentally” get l 46Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 124 含 Hidden Light 含光 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Modern Romance194k WordsCompleted In 2066, robots have replaced physical labor across the world. To meet her sales target during her probation period, He Tiantian has no choice but to take out a loan to buy a high-end custom-made humanoid robot. What she doesn’t know is that this robot is an advanced brain-inspired model developed in an underground lab, and it escaped after an accident... Why are everyone else’s robots such sweethearts, while hers is so twisted and arrogant? It acts all obedient in front of other people, but at 3.1kReads9.6Score48514d adds
25. 125 大 Great Qin: The Ruthless Chancellor, Whom the First Emperor Begs Not to Kill 大秦：最狠丞相，始皇求我别杀了 Never Saw the Moon of Qin不曾见秦时月Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless + The Protagonist Is a Master Schemer + No Romance + Career-Focused Protagonist] After transmigrating into the Great Qin dynasty, Liu Bai rose straight to the position of Great Qin's Left Chancellor. From the start, he had seven thousand surrendered rebels buried alive. When he returned to Xianyang, everyone was sharpening their knives, ready to impeach the chancellor. Only then did they realize it was all just the beginning. “Your Majesty, Left Chancellor Liu Bai beat Zha 32.3kReads9.4Score3.8k14d adds
26. 126 和 After the Divorce, the Villainous Stepmother Brings Blessings to the World! 和离后，反派后娘福载天下！ Mo Yi Mo Jia莫乙莫甲Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted Su Xin peered into the secrets of fate and discovered that her terrible luck in this life was because someone had stolen her fortune and the merit she'd accumulated over a hundred lifetimes in her previous one! As she was pondering how to fix it, a bolt of lightning sent her back to her previous life. From the start, her stepfather had already packed her off to become someone else's stepmother. A wild System suddenly bound itself to her, too. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven troublesome k 37.1kReads9.6Score5.9k14d adds
27. 127 女 The Female General Treads the Starry River 女将踏星河 Cold Night, Long Light寒夜长照Ancient Romance103k WordsOngoing [A passionate, loyal puppy of a man VS a cold-faced, iron-blooded woman general] [He pursues, she flees, but she can't escape] [Female disguise + undercover intrigue + he's utterly devoted] Qi Zhuyin is the youngest silver-spear general in Da'an. In three years, she has reclaimed thirteen cities, decisive and merciless, cold-faced and iron-blooded. To bring down an enemy kingdom, she fakes her death, changes her face, disguises herself as a man, and infiltrates Dajin, becoming the mysterious lea 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Top-tier political intrigue: The female lead disguises herself as a man to infiltrate an enemy country and stir up trouble in the court. [A passionate and sincere young woman versus a cold-blooded and ruthless female general] [He chases her, she flees, she has no way to escape] [Disguised as a man + undercover political intrigue + he loves her deeply]

28. 128 重 Only After Being Reborn Did I Learn I Was the Cool and Aloof Minister's White Moonlight 重生才知，我竟是清冷权臣白月光 October Orange十月橙Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [Revenge on scumbags + sweet romance + switched marriages + reborn heroine vs. transmigrated heroine + a seemingly aloof, secretly twisted beauty] In her previous life, Chu Mingyuan learned only as she lay dying that the younger sister who had secretly been sleeping with her husband was not born to her late mother. She was actually a concubine-born daughter who had been switched at birth by a concubine. Chu Mingyuan died with regrets. Thankfully, Heaven took pity on her, and after her death she 8.4kReads8.9Score85714d adds

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    The political intrigue is absolutely brilliant! A masterpiece! I love this kind of evenly matched romance so much, it's so addictive!

29. 129 救 Help! This Lousy System Is Making Me Found a Sect! 救命！这破系统让我开宗立派！ The Crying of Xiao Xiao萧萧之鸣Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world as a sickly man, the male lead triggers a System: if he fails to save twenty people within three years, he’ll die of his illness. He sets off on a journey to save people, meeting one lovely confidante after another along the way. In the end, he’s forced to found a sect and finds his happy ending. (This is not a cultivation novel.) The premise is fairly fresh, leaving behind the traditional level-up-and-fight-monsters formula. The protagonist is frail at firs 37.3kReads9.2Score3.6k14d adds

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    Beautiful! Beautiful! The sickly one has conquered the world!

30. 130 奸 The Treacherous Minister 奸臣 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zhao Wuyou was the son of a treacherous minister, and everyone at court had to respectfully call him “Little Chancellor.” Father and son controlled the court and toyed with political power, so plenty of people wanted him dead. Mu Baili was the eunuch in charge of the Directorate of Ceremonial and the governor of the Eastern Depot. He seemed respectful, mild-mannered, and kind to everyone, but in truth he was a wolf who devoured people without leaving a bone. What a shame that such a ruthless ma 4.4kReads9.1Score52314d adds

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    The female protagonist, Zhao Wuyou, is the son of a treacherous minister. The father and son control the court and manipulate power. The male protagonist, Mu Baili, is the head of the Eastern Depot, a ruthless and cunning individual. The court is rife with intrigue, and everyone serves their own master.

31. 131 候 Hou Weidong's Notes on Being an Official 候卫东做官笔记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban790k WordsCompleted As a graduate of a prestigious university, Hou Weidong encounters one thorny problem after another upon entering government service, yet manages to turn danger into safety every time. Taking different approaches: that is Hou Weidong’s political philosophy. That is how Hou Weidong conducts himself. That is Hou Weidong’s great wisdom. 3.5kReads6.7Score48414d adds

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    I recommend two books; they're well-written.

32. 132 日 Drunk on the Road Home at Dusk 日暮醉归途 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The cool, intelligent beauty Shui Qiaoyou, a general of the former dynasty, and the pure-hearted, reserved prince Chu Moli, a prince of the current dynasty Historical romance, no transmigration, no palace intrigue, no household drama, one-on-one romance, strong female lead. Shui Qiaoyou felt as though she’d merely fallen asleep. When she opened her eyes again, a hundred years had passed. Her homeland, family, and friends were like smoke, long since vanished into the river of time. Fate had left 13.2kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds

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    This book! Full of intricate plot twists, it's truly captivating.

33. 133 我 I'm Already Invincible Under Heaven, and Only Now I'm Supposed to Fight for the Throne? 我都天下无敌了，才开始夺嫡？ Waist Yodeler腰德尔人Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible + never hides his strength + no System + nine princes vie for the throne + steamrolling everything + instant attacks + kills everyone on sight + conceptual powers] Jiang Ning transmigrates into the Great Xia Dynasty as its Ninth Prince, blessed with heaven-defying talent. After ten years of traveling the martial world, he returns with the potential to stand unrivaled beneath the heavens. Before Jiang Ning's absolute might, every scheme and plot falls apart in an instant. During the s 25.5kReads7.2Score1.7k14d adds

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    While others face constant danger in their struggle for the throne, he does so with ease, simply because he is now invincible after transmigrating! "I'm Invincible Now, and Only Now Do I Start My Struggle for the Throne?", Watch as the protagonist rewrites the ending of the struggle for the throne with his unparalleled strength in a world interwoven with power struggles and fantasy.

34. 134 人 Rising Through the Ranks of Officialdom! 人在官场：步步攀升！ Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Lin Feng was too honest, so his career never advanced. His wife, Zhang Meina, left him for money. Faced with a woman's betrayal and the indifference of friends and family, Lin Feng finally saw the harsh realities of society for what they were. Then, unexpectedly, a major opportunity came his way: Secretary Huang transferred him to Xincheng County to serve as the county Party committee secretary. 625Reads8.8Score18114d adds
35. 135 风 Through Wind and Rain, the Wild Geese Return 风雨雁归来 Jiang Xiaoyu江小雨Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted Cao Jinghe was one of the best spies in Jianzhang Palace, code-named Snow Goose. She entered the palace at eight. At sixteen, her homeland fell and Chang’an was lost. She spent eight years undercover in enemy territory, until the bandits surrendered, the lost lands were recovered, and peace returned to the realm. But she waited where she was, and the order to end her mission never came. Even her handler, “Mountain Ghost,” who had sent her secret reports all along but whom she had never met, vani 455Reads8.5Score10114d adds

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    Here they are! Everyone is highly intelligent.

36. 136 老 Reborn as an Old Servant, I Clear the Way for the Young Lady 老奴重生，为大小姐荡平人生路 Jiang Xiaoyu江小雨Ancient Romance451k WordsCompleted With a thunderous roar from the heavens, your old servant makes a dazzling entrance! “Heh heh heh, your old servant is reborn!” That’s right. Chu Yun had hanged herself. After kicking the bucket, she opened her eyes and found herself back at the Duke of Jin’s residence. She had been the personal maid of the duke’s eldest daughter. In her previous life, the young lady lost her mother at an early age, was framed by the wicked Concubine Meng, had her chance at a good marriage stolen by her half-sis 1.7kReads8.1Score21814d adds
37. 137 深 Shenzhen Youth 深圳青年 Situ Yi司徒亦Modern Romance154k WordsCompleted 1. Xia Ling Shi (older sister): Just after graduating from Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xia Ling Shi moved to Shenzhen. From renting a place to starting a business and buying a home, she eventually established her own educational institution. 2. Xia Ling Ying (younger sister): She lives in Shenzhen with her older sister, Xia Ling Shi. With no dreams or goals, she is lazy and greedy, and wants to get ahead by using any means necessary. 3. Ya Guan Nie Shi (older sister from the same 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The stories of young people struggling to find jobs and start businesses in the big city of Shenzhen showcase the journey of modern college graduates who migrate to big cities to work, earn money, buy homes, and settle down.

38. 138 从 From Nothing to a Business Empire 从一无所有到商业帝国 Naturally Formed Chaos混沌天成Urban498k WordsCompleted “The company went bankrupt, I’m a million in debt, and even my girlfriend of seven years is riding around in my rival’s luxury car.” When Lin Shen woke up in a damp basement, faced with debt-collection texts and a life in ruins, he thought he had hit rock bottom. Then his father fell seriously ill, making matters even worse. Starting from nothing, with stone as his foundation In Qingshi Town, he started from scratch, building a team one step at a time. Chaotic computing power, rewriting the rule 73Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    Feel free to try mine! [Laughs][laughs][bump][bump]

39. 139 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 133.8kReads9.2Score13.1k14d adds

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    The protagonist, Li Ziye, is cheerful and intelligent throughout the book. The first book's character trait: ruthless and vicious. Recommendation rating: Excellent.

40. 140 为 To Solve a Major Case, I Have to Get Close to My Nemesis 为查重案，我被迫和死对头贴贴 Cold Night, Long Light寒夜长照Ancient Romance227k WordsCompleted [The cold, iron-willed female deputy minister × the smooth-talking male vice minister] [An unwilling partnership decreed by imperial edict | Bickering partners solving cases together] Shen Ciwan, deputy minister of the Court of Judicial Review, and Pei Yan, vice minister of the Ministry of Justice, are the capital’s most famous rivals in government. She thinks he’s a slick-tongued, shameless rogue; he thinks she’s cold-hearted and has no human feeling. They routinely submit memorials accusing 84Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is best read slowly and calmly. The plot and logic are very meticulous. Don't be fooled by the title and synopsis!

41. 141 开EN Starting with a Street Stall Selling Super Strength Potions 开局地摊卖大力 Yi Qingfeng弈青锋Urban8.9M WordsCompleted [Qingfeng's new novel, This Player Has a Problem in the Head, is currently serializing and has plenty of chapters ready to binge] Earth enters an era of spiritual qi revival, and humanity begins awakening supernatural abilities! Jiang Nan awakens the strongest street-stall System from the start. Potions of Strength? Detoxifying Yellow Beans? Lucky Cherries? They're flying off the shelves! The world's top tycoons, richest man, popular streamers, and peak powerhouses all come to buy them. Jiang Na 333.1kReads9.7Score43.5k14d adds
42. 142 神 The Gods Devour Earth 神噬地球 The Old Donkey Keeps Braying驴子老叫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse536k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast] [Anti-Cheat] [Political Intrigue] [Slow Burn, Not a Power Fantasy] [No Stereotypical Characters] [Mind Games] [A Mix of Classical and Vernacular Chinese Style, Not for Everyone] (Revised through Chapter 38 of Volume Two. Later chapters will be updated gradually.) Thermodynamics exists in this book. You cannot regenerate your mana forever. Any method of increasing one's power will gradually be discovered by others over time. The returns will diminish, and eventually fall to zero. 48.8kReads9.5Score8.7k14d adds

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    The protagonist possesses high intelligence and cognitive abilities; he is adept at scheming and maneuvering, thinking ten steps ahead for every one he takes, and navigating between divine realms.

43. 143 男 Keep All That Male Beauty Away! I Only Want the Throne! 男色通通闪开，本宫只想要登基！ Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance436k WordsCompleted [Reborn + strong female lead + true and false princesses + woman ascends the throne + political intrigue] Would being the founding emperor’s only daughter, surrounded by handsome men, be amazing? Lan Zhaoyu says it’s not amazing at all! All she wants is to be a sovereign with no spouse, in the literal sense: an unmarried empress! Her father handpicked legitimate sons from distinguished noble families, all accomplished in both civil and military arts, and adopted them as his sons. They all fawned 2.3kReads9.1Score35014d adds

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    A political intrigue novel where the female lead is incredibly intelligent and resourceful. It's captivating, with a fantastic beginning and even more exciting developments later on. A truly enjoyable read.

44. 144 系 System, You Can Nag All You Want, but I'm Not Getting Married 系统你催也没用，我偏不嫁 Planting Beans at Donggao东皋种豆Ancient Romance107k WordsCompleted The day she was bound to the forced-marriage System, everyone waited for Su Yi to accept her fate and give in. The System urged her to marry a powerful man and settle down. She refused. Everyone thought she was a timid concubine-born daughter, forced to flee a marriage. No one knew that she held a damaged old ledger left behind by her maternal grandfather, with a gaze fixed on a series of shocking old cases hidden among grain shipments, canal transport, and collusion between officials and mercha 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Everyone's highly intelligent, and the plot is fast-paced. [Eating popcorn emoji]

45. 145 太 The Crown Prince’s One and Only: The Bewitching Consort Captures His Heart and Claims Her Place 太子独宠，尤物娘娘缚心上位 YQ Lazy Little CatYQ小懒猫Ancient Romance736k WordsOngoing [Unhinged, Ruthless Heroine + Cold, Scheming, Obsessive Crown Prince + Palace Intrigue] [Before the heroine entered the palace, the hero already had wives and concubines, but the emperor had forced them on him for political reasons. He only went through the motions with them, and their relationships were in name only.] [Readers who mind this should proceed with caution] She was the legitimate daughter of the Luo family, breathtakingly beautiful. But when her father demoted her mother to a concub 2.4kReads—Score17014d adds

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    This is a pure palace intrigue novel with a satisfying plot. The female protagonist was disliked by her father from a young age and bullied by her stepmother and stepsisters. She is good at feigning weakness but is actually very skilled. She enters the Eastern Palace through the imperial concubine selection, scheming step by step, testing the waters with the Crown Prince, and eventually winning his exclusive favor. The author's writing is excellent, making it a very enjoyable read.

46. 146 凝 Record of Blood Condensation 凝血录 Jiang Xue江雪Ancient Romance254k WordsOngoing After transmigrating, she finds herself the orphaned daughter of a general! Those closest to her hope she'll keep her identity hidden and live out her days in peace. But she refuses to accept that fate. She'll punish corrupt officials and slay demons and evildoers, swearing to clear her father's name and restore justice to the world! She'll scheme from behind the scenes and spill blood on the battlefield! Never underestimate a woman: she can shape the fate of the realm! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Try it out and see if you like this kind of story: a female protagonist's revenge and triumphant rise to power. Beat up villains, outwit treacherous officials, fight on the battlefield, and battle for the imperial city. Not a mindless story; the logic is sound and the plot is fast-paced. Character traits: some are aloof and arrogant, some are witty and humorous, some are cunning and treacherous, and some are insightful and perceptive. Of course, there are also a few adorable idiots, hehehe. Highly recommended! Highly recommended! Highly recommended! Currently being serialized! [Smirking][What][Admiration][Evil grin][Kiss][Thinking][Awkward laugh][Shocked][Licking screen][Staring]

47. 147 谈 Explosives Under the Negotiation Table: The Young Lady Storms the Imperial Court 谈判桌下埋火药，大小姐入朝杀疯 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The heroine’s creed: Power and money are what let a woman live freely and boldly!] [Strong heroine + satisfying story + vying for the finest men in the realm] Jiang Yu thought she’d be content with a modestly comfortable life. But when she turned eighteen, one ridiculous twist after another came her way. First, the husband she had supported with her own money for years passed the imperial exams at the top of his class, then demanded a divorce so he could marry a noblewoman. Then the Duke’s mans 36.1kReads9.2Score5.2k14d adds

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    Super super good-looking

48. 148 山 Chronicles of Mountains and Rivers 山河志 A Dao阿刀Urban1.9M WordsCompleted His beautiful mother was nearly assaulted by a village lout, but she tearfully begged the man who rescued her not to call the police. Young Gao Yuan couldn’t understand why at the time. Only when he reached his thirties and looked back on the past, with those scenes flashing through his mind, did he realize that the lives of countless rural people together form a chronicle of the mountains and rivers of China! 84.3kReads9.6Score9.1k14d adds

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    "Inside and Outside the Village" tells the story of Gao Yuan, a poor boy from the bottom of rural society, and his mother's arduous journey from struggling to survive to graduating from university. It's a heart-wrenching tale, with every word bringing tears to the eyes. It's very suitable for today's students. The second half recounts Gao Yuan's post-graduation journey and his difficult entrepreneurial path, a process full of ups and downs that is truly gripping! This is the most valuable book I've read in recent years!!! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up] From the author's perspective, the writing is calm and powerful, the story's logic is rigorous, and there are no flaws!

49. 149 深 A Master Plan 深度布局 Mist-Shrouded Mystery雾锁谜局Mystery215k WordsCompleted A High-IQ Revenge With a single move, the “Soul-Severing Meridian Needle,” he can kill without a trace. On a crowded bus, he makes his target die silently, without anyone noticing. Police captain Zhao Gang sees everything clearly on the surveillance footage, yet is powerless to act. This is the third unsolved case, and every clue points to his own older brother, missing for twenty years... When the person closest to him becomes the prime suspect, how will he choose between the law and blood ties 887Reads6.4Score10014d adds

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    His father was kind and was killed in a car accident; his father was soft-hearted and had his company swallowed up. In this life, Lin Jianfeng no longer shows mercy, only strategy. You're ruthless, I'll be even more calculating; you use tricks, I'll lay out a two-year plan to trap you. From business power struggles to old cases, from covert manipulation to a complete sweep. He'll settle every score, and when he acts, it's a decisive blow!

50. 150 夫 After His Wife Divorces Him, the Warlord Goes Gray Overnight 夫人离婚后，军阀大佬一夜白头 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, “Qi Mi,” is available by searching on Tomato. Ning Zhen is forced to marry the warlord Sheng Changyu. Sheng Changyu has a beloved first love, as well as two concubines, and the Sheng household is rife with danger. Ning Zhen is a young heiress who has returned from studying abroad. She can’t adapt to the infighting in the household, and everyone is waiting to see her make a fool of herself. Less than three years later, just as everyone predicted, Ning Zhen wants 78.3kReads9.5Score9k14d adds

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