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1. 201 听 They Say Everyone Rumored to Be Involved with This Maid Gets Promoted 听说和这丫鬟有绯闻的都升官了 Tears in the Heart of the Tree树心有泪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigrated Maid + Ensemble Cast + Political Schemes and Twists + Hilarious Chaos] One-sentence summary: A maid and two minor officials are brought together by a wastrel marquis to resolve crises and crack bizarre cases. Zhuxin transmigrated into the body of a maid in a Duke's manor. She thought her future would involve either household intrigue or farming, but then the manor was confiscated and she landed in the Imperial Prison. Zhuxin felt like she was doomed. They were all picking on her j 16.5kReads9.3Score2.3k14d adds

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   Needless to say, I don't believe anyone hasn't been influenced by the first book. The second book features a female protagonist of humble origins who navigates various situations using her cunning, eloquence, and courage.

2. 202 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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   A contemporary romance novel without any labels. Not a wish-fulfillment story, but unique in its own right. The male and female leads are both incredibly special, with extreme tension, mutual pampering, and soulmate relationships. The career storyline is logically intricately plotted, the scope is grand, and it's truly breathtaking. Indescribable; seasoned readers should experience it for themselves.

3. 203 晋 Late Jin: Sima Yi Is Reborn as a Jiehuo Army Soldier 晋末：司马懿重生为乞活军 Dr. Zhou Tian周天博士Historical839k WordsOngoing A hundred and forty years after his time had passed! Sima Yi studied the young body he now inhabited. The Army of the Refugees was an armed force of displaced people at the end of the Eastern Jin dynasty, struggling to survive between the Hu and Han peoples. The original owner, Ran Cheng, was twenty-four. His father and brothers had all died in battle, and he commanded the three hundred survivors of the refugee army. Why do you fight to survive? To die like a dog by the roadside, or to reclaim t 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Is that old thief cunning enough?

4. 204 娘 My Wife Is Already the Richest, So Why Take the Top Scholar Exam? 娘子都首富了，还要考状元？ My Fans Are So Handsome我的粉丝超帅的Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [Whose husband is this? Whoever grabs him gets to keep him!] Xu Ye accidentally transmigrates while rescuing someone from drowning. When he reaches shore, he realizes he's holding the daughter of the richest man in the realm. He thinks he's landed himself a wealthy wife and can lie flat, living off her money, but then he sees his fiancée being schemed against... “Copy books to pay off your debts? Why not copy Battle Through the Heavens!” “The teahouse is empty? Let's get on the BBS!” The imp 64.1kReads8.2Score6.9k14d adds

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   Super funny and entertaining!

5. 205 贪 The Corrupt Official's Mentor: I Secretly Raise a Thousand Officials to Control Dayong 贪官吏师：我暗养千僚掌控大雍 Liu Family's Third Young Master刘家三少Historical663k WordsOngoing After two years of hard study following his transmigration, Lu Heng passes the imperial examination as a second-class jinshi. He should have risen swiftly through the ranks, but his refusal to take sides makes him a scapegoat in the power struggle between two factions, and he is thrown into prison. After six months in the imperial prison, he sees the truth of the court: no matter how upright he is or how much talent he has for governing, he cannot stand alone. Demoted to oversee Su Wenyuan, the 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   After a long and arduous journey through time, he finally passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations). However, his failure to take sides resulted in his immediate imprisonment. Later, he became the magistrate of a remote county, where he trained numerous disciples to enter officialdom, secretly cultivating military officers and establishing commercial networks. Ultimately, he gained control of the imperial court.

6. 206 上 Last Season's Palace Intrigue Champion Is Now Ruling from Behind the Curtain 上一届宫斗冠军，现在垂帘听政了 The Visitor Sings of Yantai来者歌燕台Ancient Romance322k WordsOngoing [No System] [Political Intrigue with an Ensemble Cast] [Ascends the Throne] [Serious Drama] Xie Jin transmigrates, and before she can even celebrate becoming the champion of palace intrigue, she realizes she's become the previous champion! With his dying breath, the young emperor personally places the Imperial Seal in her arms. Xie Jin looks down at herself. The three-year-old crown prince is hugging her leg, drooling all over her sleeve. Good news: No more serving in the emperor's bed! Bad new 1.6kReads—Score12414d adds

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   Court intrigue, supporting characters with high intelligence.

7. 207 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical728k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.8kReads8.8Score19514d adds

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   [Alternate Dynasty + Time Travel + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Chopped-Off Cheat] High school student Tian Shu wakes up to find himself transported to an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with concern. In this chaotic feudal era, powerful families hold sway. The system is practically useless, and his sisters-in-law each harbor their own agendas. Born into poverty, can he defy fate and rise to power, leaving his mark on history? Or will he be unable to escape his destiny, becoming a tragic cannon fodder, a sacrifice for someone else?

8. 208 铁 The Iron-Blooded Prince and His Commandery Princess Wife 铁血王爷郡主妻 Rice Fragrance Fills the Autumn City稻香满秋城Ancient Romance171k WordsOngoing [Secret Love Becomes Reality] [Marriage First, Love Later] [High-Stakes Love Triangle] [Great Power Rivalry] Everyone knew that Xiao Yanchen, the Prince of Zhenbei of Great Zhou, was cold and ruthless. But no one knew he carried a packet of wound medicine and ten years of unrequited love, enduring night after night on the battlefield. He forced her into marriage and pressed her at every turn, trapping her between his chest and the bed. "On our wedding night, you called me Uncle?" Shen Yishi t 52Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A grand era of power struggles, a tale of family, nation, and the world. A love story that transcends time! He secretly loved her for ten years; she was his cousin, he was her imperial uncle! Yearning for her day and night, unable to express his feelings, he finally broke free from societal constraints, kneeling before his elder brother, the Emperor, to grant him marriage! He was a prince of the Great Zhou, commanding 300,000 iron cavalry, stationed on the border between Zhou and Qi! She was the granddaughter of the Grand Princess, a shrewd businesswoman with businesses spanning ten kingdoms, possessing unparalleled beauty! The Qi Kingdom harassed her businesses! He led 100,000 troops to the border between Zhou and Qi! She went alone to the meeting, her eloquence and political maneuvering shaking the Qi court! [Already hooked][Already hooked]

9. 209 默 Revelation: Starfire 默示：星火 YAN ShadowYAN影Sci-Fi & Apocalypse440k WordsOngoing [Apocalyptic mystery + maze of human nature + supernatural powers + mind games + one heroine + ensemble cast + mecha + passionate action + grounded realism + vivid characters + smart writing] (Serialization has reached the prelude to the fifth arc, Sun City) “I want dumplings.” The girl clutched an empty bowl, tears streaming from her eyes. Zombies roamed outside the village, and the food inside was almost gone. “You have to solve problems to get out!” The boy frantically worked through problem 61Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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   The intellectual battles in this book are simply divine! Faced with zombie hordes and traps set by human nature, the protagonist relies on meticulous planning to advance step by step. The combination of "Intelligence Battles," "Pretending to be Weak to Catch the Tiger," and "Mecha" makes the strategic maneuvering even more captivating. Every time he defeats the villain, it's so satisfying! This is what a high-IQ post-apocalyptic novel should be like! #PretendingToBeWeakToCatchTheTiger #ScienceFictionIntelligenceBattle

10. 210 为 A Career in Public Service 为民官路 At Ease and Unrestrained安心无忌Urban1.8M WordsOngoing [A gritty, realistic tale of ambition and struggle in the government ranks] In 1990, top student Zhen Weimin offends the wrong people and gets kicked down to a poor rural township. Everyone thinks his life is over. But he is determined to make flowers bloom among the thorns. He breaks through obstacles with his knowledge and grounds himself in his conscience, with every step in sync with the pulse of the times. Starting in the township, he moves forward one step at a time. This is a true chronic 26.9kReads9.2Score2.7k14d adds

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    A hardcore and witty novel set in the officialdom, incredibly realistic!

11. 211 独 The Lone Phoenix 独凰 A Lifetime of Xu Xuyi许栩一生Historical220k WordsOngoing [Sole Protagonist + Political Intrigue] Within the imperial family, there have never been brothers, only prisoners and hunters. Crown Prince Chu Lianguang has only just entered the Eastern Palace. On the surface, the princes serve together and get along like brothers. In secret, the Third Prince schemes with deep cunning, while the Fifth Prince commands troops and acts with impunity. Other princes are watching from the sidelines, closing in step by step, all with their sights set on the Eastern 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Political Intrigue + Palace Intrigue] The author didn't include a "female lead romance" storyline, but instead focused more on political intrigue, which I absolutely love! No melodrama, and no dragging!

12. 212 千 108 Gambits of the Thousand Gates 千门108局 Novel Stories小说故事Historical1.4M WordsOngoing The master of the Thousand Gates holds 36 grand schemes in his heart. They have long since vanished, and can now only be expressed obliquely through novels. Readers will need to savor them carefully... Hidden threads stringing pearls, trapping beasts to bind the heavens, rolling pearls with drops of water, three mountains offering a cauldron Returning grain to the fields, the Way's king aiding the king, a soaring dragon destroying the lair, sabotaging a business to wreck the market A hidden drag 29Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These books are good

13. 213 隋 Sui-Tang: My Client Is Yang Guang 隋唐：我的甲方是杨广 Morning and Noon晨午Historical413k WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the Sui and Tang era, and my client is the tyrant Yang Guang! And I’m the ultimate contractor, the only one who can make his mad dreams a reality! He builds the Grand Canal, a boon for generations to come, but at the cost of public outrage? I establish the Canal Bureau, making bonds a runaway hit as merchants across the land scramble to become shareholders in the empire! He invades Goguryeo with boundless ambition, but at the cost of mountains of corpses? I build an Iron Fortr 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Key highlights at a glance: ✨ Robust infrastructure: Building canals with bonds, governing the country with data. ✨ Tyrant transformation: Turning Yang Guang from a tyrant into a "partner". ✨ Imperial conquest: Suppressing rebellions, destroying the Turks, and conquering Goguryeo! ✨ Strong partnership: Focusing on business with Princess Nanyang, not just romance.

14. 214 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 18.7kReads7.8Score1.7k14d adds

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    High IQ, political intrigue, court politics, genius @2023 A major work, 🌈 with excellent historical and multi-faceted character portrayals 👩👩. Looking back at the early plot, the characters are only briefly mentioned, but they play a significant role in the later plot, adding many surprises and unexpected twists to the story. After a million words, you will definitely be immersed in the historical game the author has created. 🌈①The protagonist starts out weak and is bullied, but grows stronger and stronger. 🌠The later parts feel more and more profound. 🍀The harem is not just for show; it has people with both literary and martial skills, as well as strategic abilities.

15. 215 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 7.7kReads8.2Score67914d adds
16. 216 疯 The Mad Eldest Princess Reborn, Making a Stunning Comeback at Court 疯批长公主，重生后飒爆朝堂 A Candy in Life生活里的一颗糖Ancient Romance593k WordsCompleted Historical rebirth##Unhinged Eldest Princess#Cold, Powerful Minister Pursues His Wife#Court Intrigue: In her previous life, Eldest Princess Jiang Jingshu was madly in love and forced Xiao Tingyan to marry her. He avoided her at every turn and despised her from the bottom of his heart for her erratic ways, arrogance, domineering nature, and brutal methods. He thought she was a madwoman. The court was rife with undercurrents. Noble Consort Rou and the Second Prince’s faction seized control of the 551Reads—Score10714d adds

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    Tags: [The Mad Princess: Reborn for Revenge - A Scheming Princess Ruins the Court and Harem] In her past life, the eldest princess died tragically on the path of the second prince's struggle for the throne. Reborn, she severs her romantic ties with her husband and plots every step of the way. She makes amends to her four male lovers and family members from her past life, gains the support of the court, helps the crown prince ascend the throne smoothly, fulfills her husband's wishes, and uses his military power to purge the rebels. She navigates the complexities of the harem and the court. She single-handedly stirs up the political landscape. A cold and aloof minister is impressed by her foresight and strategic vision, abandoning his power to wait outside the princess's residence every day, wanting only to start over with her. Both ancient and modern romance versions are available! #HighIQPowerIntrigueFemaleLeader #PalaceIntrigue

17. 217 观 The Art of Reading People 观人有道 Uncle Mao of Jinmen金门卯叔Urban2.1M WordsCompleted The Daoist Five Arts are Mountain, Medicine, Destiny, Physiognomy, and Divination, representing Heaven, Earth, Humanity, Ghosts, and Immortals respectively. The Immortal Way is Mountain: focusing on cultivation, talismans, martial arts, geography, and feng shui. The Human Way is Medicine: focusing on healing, Daoist medicine, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, pulse diagnosis, and prescriptions. The Divine Way is Destiny: focusing on fortune-telling, the Eight Characters, Zi Wei astrology, and more. 13.6kReads9.0Score1.9k14d adds
18. 218 奸 The Profiteer 奸商 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [Read the first 10 chapters patiently, and you'll see: in studying, daily life, work, and love, there are tricks everywhere!] There are no honest businessmen. Nine out of ten merchants will cheat you. But nine out of ten salespeople will become bosses. I'm a salesperson, and I became a boss too. I'll use my own experience to show you the tricks these unscrupulous merchants use… This book aims to teach you how to avoid scams. Imitate anything in it at your own risk. 10.9kReads9.1Score1.7k14d adds
19. 219 前 I Was a Psycho in My Past Life. Reborn, I Take the Financial World by Storm 前世我是疯批，重生后飒爆财阀圈 A Candy in Life生活里的一颗糖Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted Mad beauty heroine / Reborn revenge power fantasy / Possessive CEO pursues his wife In her previous life, she was the top-tier star of the wealthy elite, a crazy heiress who was arrogant and unrestrained. Using her money to abduct handsome men and force Fu Heting to marry her, she was so domineering that no one dared cross her. In the end, her own family betrayed her, leaving her destitute and dead with bitter resentment. Reborn, she put her madness aside and focused on her career and revenge. A 141Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 220 折 Spring Breeze, Broken to Pieces 折尽春风 Shi Jin是今Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted She is the eldest daughter of the provincial governor’s household. She sees through worldly affection, and only money can make her feel secure! He is the great general of the chancellor’s household. He has witnessed every kind of hardship, yet the one thing he can never forget is the smile on her face when she sees money. At their first meeting, he seemed to step out of a painting in shades of lush green, the mountain wind billowing his robe and dazzling everyone who saw him. At their second mee 9.8kReads9.5Score1.1k14d adds

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    Worth watching.

21. 221 我 I Am the Son of Heaven in Great Zhou 我在大周做天子 Maple Whisper Egg枫语蛋蛋Historical3.7M WordsCompleted Not a wish-fulfillment novel! No System! A contest for supremacy!! The ultimate political machinations!! The opposition won’t be dumbed down!! Written purely for love of the craft!! Since this book isn’t mainstream, it doesn’t get much traffic. If you’ve clicked in, I hope you’ll give it a chance. Two people from different eras transmigrate to the dawn of Chinese civilization. They have different ideals and want to shape civilization along different paths. Their competing ideals collide at t 520Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    The theme is novel, featuring high intelligence and political intrigue, and the supporting characters are all excellent.

22. 222 北 The Northern Song Mystery: The Lotus Case 北宋悬疑密码：莲花案 Dancing with a Sword in the Wind临风舞剑Historical267k WordsCompleted During the Kaibao era, a murder marked with a lotus pattern shook Bianliang. More killings followed at the West Market Inn and Qingfeng Pavilion, bringing the Lotus Pavilion back into the public eye overnight. The court and the streets were in an uproar, and rumors spread everywhere. Ning Yanzhi, the orphaned survivor of the White Lotus Pavilion, disguises himself as an idle young gentleman and slips into Bianliang under an assumed name. He seeks only to find his former comrades and uncover the 327Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    Intriguing political intrigue and mind-bending mystery novels set in ancient times.

23. 223 阵 At the Summit of the Array River 阵河之巅 One-Click Cold19 Tun一键风寒19屯Eastern Fantasy119k WordsOngoing On the Eastern Zhou Continent, young Qi farmer Lin Chen and his cousin Jia Zhenli embark on an adventure to break through the class divide by cultivating formations. Along the way, they meet Helan Xueliang, the Second Prince of Beiliang fleeing for his life; Qian Fei, the absurd Prince of Yue; and Su Li, daughter of a prefectural magistrate in Kaizhou. The tale weaves together court intrigue, martial heroes and swordplay, the smoke of war, and the pinnacle of formation arts. This is no story abo 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Young heroes, sword fights, court intrigue, power struggles, military campaigns, naval battles.

24. 224 无 Infinite Rebirth: Conquering Another World from Scratch 无限重生：从零开始的异世界攻略 Old Gentleman of the Tavern酒馆老绅Mystery450k WordsOngoing [Brain-Burning + Mind-Blowing Ideas + A Fresh New Genre + Wild and Unrestrained + Utterly Rebellious] Psionic ascension, mechanical ascension, genetic ascension: which is the strongest? Bah! Only kids have to choose. I want them all! What a disaster! Heaven gave Zhang Haoran the ability to reload infinitely, but who could have guessed that transmigrating would be set to hellish difficulty? Even worse, he had absolutely no control over his save points. Every reload was a new opportunity. His main 221Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend this suspenseful and mind-bending novel. It's full of twists and turns, suspenseful and thought-provoking, with a humorous writing style and a tightly woven plot. Zhang Haoran is initially bewildered when he's transmigrated to another world. From a life-or-death escape, he gradually enters an extremely complex mystery, uncovering the secrets hidden behind everything through endless rewinds. Just like the first volume, "The Mist," all the major and minor plots are interconnected, subtly weaving together clues without any sense of disjointedness. Every character, even every villain, is closely linked to the main storyline. It's a game within a game, a mystery within a mystery, and each twist further propels the exploration of the plot. This reasoning-style plot unfolds in a tightly woven manner, with multiple storylines progressing simultaneously. The protagonist grows and develops, and the main and supporting plots alternate, incorporating both science and metaphysics. It's a thoroughly enjoyable read, truly a rare gem!

25. 225 带 Taking Power While Pregnant, So Step Aside, You Crazy Little Uncle 带球掌权，疯批小表叔靠边站 I'm Eleven!我是十一啦Modern Romance224k WordsCompleted [A Powerful Alliance + Unhinged Cousins + Hatred and Political Scheming + Workplace Power Struggles + Corruption + Power Struggles in a Wealthy Family + Marriage for Mutual Benefit] Pregnant with twins, Wen Canlan takes over the Jing Group in a crisis. Just as she finds her footing, she falls into a series of deadly traps laid by her unhinged younger cousin, Bo Jinlin. A trap involving hundreds of millions in funds, a stolen bid, sabotage at a construction site, and a deadly car crash come one 82Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    Fast-paced and full of unexpected twists, a battle of wits between a pregnant female CEO and her crazy younger cousin.

26. 226 权 The Powerful Prince’s Spoiled Princess: Proud, Wild, and Unruly 权王溺宠：狂傲王妃野又撩 Green Plums and Bamboo Wine青梅竹酒Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + feel-good power fantasy + ruthless decisiveness + an incredibly badass heroine + face-slapping + a heroine with her wits about her] Bai Xuan, commander-in-chief of the Huaxia Special Forces Training Camp, transmigrates to the Great Zhou. She is a peerless beauty with exceptional martial skills. As a woman, she carves her own path through force of arms, establishes herself at court, and wields enormous influence. With a deft hand, she turns the tide of both schemes and open stra 16.5kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds

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    ①——A top-tier soldier from China transmigrates into the body of a ruthless female warlord in a chaotic world, with the dragon throne as her rank and the God of War as her minister—— ⚔️ **Her delicate hands overturn the chessboard of the dynasty** ✨ In the imperial palace, she crushes the dragon throne: "This game of imperial power, I, the commander, will rewrite the rules!" ✨ Verbal battles between civil officials? She counters with "On Protracted War": "Gentlemen, this is called a dimensional reduction attack." ✨ Enemy cavalry pressing in? Three thousand elite special forces raid the enemy camp at night: "Those who surrender will not be killed, those who refuse—decapitation operation initiated!" 👑 **The Fall of the War God Prince** ▫️ At their first meeting, he coldly mocked: "A woman as commander? Absurd!" ▫️ At the victory banquet, he drunkenly ripped off her armor belt: "Commander Bai's murderous aura... Is stronger than the nuptial wine!" ▫️ When she pointed her sword at the forbidden land of the dragon vein, he cleaved open the nine palace gates: "If you want to overturn this world, I will be the blade in your hand." ②—An affair on their wedding night? No, it's this princess teaching the prince a lesson! —— ⚔️ **Starting in hell mode? I'll use my medical skills to cheat!** Mu Yunshu's transmigration is already at its peak—caught in bed with another man, and the lover is a spy from an enemy country! "Your Highness, spare my life! I can cure your leg ailment, poisoning, and even your psychological issues~" She clung to Rong Jiusi's blood-stained wedding robes, blinking her almond-shaped eyes: "Sparing me is a good deal, buy one get ten free, plus a bonus 'infuriatingly scheming' package! ✨" 💥 **The Mad Prince's True Story of Turning Point** ✨ Initially, he spared her life for amusement, watching her fight her stepmother, tear apart the scheming woman, and blow up the ancestral hall: "My beloved concubine's antics are quite to my liking." ✨ She was grinding medicine and blowing up the alchemy room, while he calmly extinguished the fire: "No problem, the princess's explosions are more beautiful than fireworks." ✨ A guard reported that the princess was secretly meeting a handsome man, and he crushed the door frame with his wheelchair: "Perfect, I need a new bed—I'll use that adulterer's bones to smash it!"

27. 227 天 A Fated Hero, Forced to Conquer by the Goddess of Vengeance 天命枭雄，复仇女神逼我称霸 Huo Ya, Who Loves the Yangqin喜欢杨琴的霍琊Historical210k WordsOngoing [An alternate-history story, not based on real history. Set in the era after the Three Kingdoms, as the Eastern Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms period begins.] Cheng Feng, a state-owned enterprise employee, sees his hopes of marriage crushed by an exorbitant bride price. After one night of heavy drinking, he transmigrates to the war-torn Northern Jin, becoming the nephew of the head of the Jiang clan in Liangzhou. At this time, the Five Barbarians are wreaking havoc across the Central Plains. The empir 52Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a fictional historical novel set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. It features multiple female protagonists, but they are not just decorative figures; they have independent personalities and engage in back-and-forth interactions with the male protagonist. The male protagonist is decisive in accepting women, including empresses of fallen kingdoms, noblewomen of the Qiang people, princesses of foreign tribes, and pampered daughters of powerful families. The writing style has a touch of the popular web novel genre.

28. 228 剑 Eighty Years in the Sword Pavilion, Then I Emerged as an Earthly Immortal 剑阁八十年，出世陆地神仙 Am I a God?我是神吗Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsOngoing The original novel behind the hit short drama “Earthly Sword Immortal: Eighty Years Guarding the Sword Pavilion” Meng Fan, gifted with the talent “Swordsmanship as Divine,” is reborn in a cultivation world and becomes the sword keeper of the Sword Pavilion at the Shushan Sword Sect. Touching the “Seven Stars Sword,” he obtains the Seven Stars Sword Art. Touching the “Demon-Suppressing Sword,” he obtains the Sword Intent of Demon Slaying. Touching the “Fuxi Sword,” he obtains the Fuxi Divine Body 23.6kReads8.5Score1.6k14d adds

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    The first book is about martial arts and intrigue! The second is about discovering that your grandparents, parents, brothers, and sisters are not human! The third is about starting as a land-based sword immortal! Eighty years after guarding the Sword Pavilion, he shatters the heavens with a single sword!

29. 229 王 Don't Mess with the Princess Consort: She's Only Missing Virtue from the Five Elements! 王妃不能惹，她五行只缺德！ Jian Yu简钰Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Faithful Couple + Flirting Up a Storm + Goofball Comedy + Sweet and Satisfying Romance] Mu Yunshu transmigrates straight into a nightmare on her wedding night: she's caught in bed with another man, and her groom is the ruthless, unhinged Prince Rong Jiusi, a war god! Help! With his knife pressed to her throat, she begs for her life: “Your Highness, I’m an excellent doctor, beautiful, gentle, considerate, and understanding! Sparing my life is all gain and no loss!” He asks, “You’re gentle and co 62.9kReads9.3Score7.5k14d adds
30. 230 司 Sima the Old Rogue 司马老贼 Tu Xuan土玄Historical895k WordsCompleted He is the gravedigger of Cao Wei and the founder of Western Jin. He is the “old rogue Sima,” and the last winner of the Three Kingdoms. Centered on Sima Yi, this novel unfolds a sweeping panorama of the late Han and Three Kingdoms era. Witness how he treads carefully under the suspicion of three generations of powerful rulers: Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Rui; how he and Zhuge Liang wage an ultimate contest of will and national strength at Mount Qi and the Wei River; and how, in his twilight years, 496Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    I particularly admire the author's skillful balance between historical accuracy and literary fiction. The author remains faithful to historical facts in major events while boldly incorporating imagination into the characters' psychology and detailed scenes. This approach allows history enthusiasts to find familiarity while offering a fresh experience for general readers.

31. 231 女 The Empress Drove Me Away, Only to Discover I'm Invincible 女帝逼走我后，才发现我无敌天下 Wings in the Wind风中的羽翼Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Invincible + Max Level from the Start + Lighthearted + Empress + Carefree Wanderer] With a single imperial decree, Empress Nangong casts Yu Qing out of the empire like a dog, barring him from ever returning to the capital. His dantian had been destroyed while helping her seize the throne, but she repays him by banishing him forever. What she doesn't know is that when Yu Qing's dantian was destroyed, he gained an invincible System. Nor does she expect the empire to erupt into chaos after he le 25.3kReads8.0Score1.2k14d adds

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    Highly recommended!

32. 232 娶 Taking a Wife Makes You Stronger 娶妻当变强 The Fiery East冒火的东方Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted This book is also known as The Healer's Hand Covers the Heavens and The Phoenix's Shadow Shines on the Snow. A brilliant story of a remarkable heroine, full of political scheming and mind games that will make you think! The best is yet to come! A great book that nearly lost readers because of its title! Follow a woman as she revives her nation and becomes its empress. She opens her eyes amid a heap of bones, only to discover that she is the deposed empress. Her husband has just established a new 56Reads—Score714d adds

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    The female lead is a master strategist who surpasses any man! And it's realistically touching!

33. 233 官 A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom: I Use Medicine to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 官途狂飙：我靠医术问鼎权利巅峰 Old Zhu老朱Urban2.4M WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no System, political scheming, ruthless, single-mindedly focused on treating the sick and saving lives, and even more determined to help ordinary people live better lives] Three years ago, Li Qiushui, born into poverty, graduated with a degree in traditional Chinese medicine from Capital Medical University! To care for and treat his seriously ill father, Li Qiushui resolutely gave up the opportunity to work at a major hospital. He returned to Taohuawu Village to b 9.7kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds
34. 234 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.8kReads9.3Score43414d adds

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    This is a very interesting classical Chinese text; I can't forget it! I've read it over and over again. [Smirk]

35. 235 乱 The World in Chaos: Biographies of Heroes from the Late Luan Dynasty 乱世天下：栾末英雄列传 Clouds and Water Are Ink云水皆墨Historical365k WordsOngoing [Traditional style + ensemble cast + alternate history + war + power struggle] His benefactor, the great general, died for his country by taking his own life. Little Wuzi witnessed it but was powerless to change the outcome. Even after death, his lingering soul could not bear to fade away. By a stroke of fate, he traveled back a hundred years. The long sweep of history unfolded before his eyes like a scroll: The great clans were arrogant and domineering. How could their power be confined to one 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In chaotic times, who reigns supreme? The victor is king, the vanquished is condemned. Petty schemes and tricks amount to little; true heroism lies in assessing the situation and seizing opportunities.

36. 236 世 Never More Than Three Times 世不过三 Yu Duoyou余多柚Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + reborn + three lifetimes + little poison doctor + no golden finger + political intrigue + satisfying read + sweet romance + reverse raising + romance + ensemble cast + scheming + a little angst] Xia Shi has been reborn three times, and each life has been more exciting than the last! Now in her third life, she’s an invincible little poison master. Who would dare let her suffer even the slightest grievance? In her first life, she lived for herself and married a foolish empero 2.3kReads9.5Score43714d adds

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    These are all good books; the first one, a historical romance with political intrigue, is the best.

37. 237 野 The Untamed Power Broker 野生权臣 Mr. Meow Meow Cat米斯特里喵喵猫Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted [New book, the score is just starting out and will go up!! Don't leave!!] [Two powerful leads + sweet romance + queen trains her dog + ambitious cast + historical court intrigue] [One-on-one + characters who speak their minds + alternate world + mutual flirting between two powerful leads + intense push and pull] [Rational, scheming female minister × rebellious, unrestrained hound] A modern office worker with brain cancer transmigrates into a frail orphan in Nanli. Her father is dead, s 14Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    Everyone in the book is ambitious! There isn't a single naive or innocent character in the entire book!

38. 238 我 Why Would a Bandit Chief Like Me Need a Romance System? 我一个土匪头子要恋爱系统有何用 Yu Duoyou余多柚Ancient Romance567k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + feel-good story + Romance System + cross-dressing as a man + nationwide idol + empress + ensemble cast + scheming + goofy antics + pretending to be weak to catch the strong off guard + comedy] After transmigrating, Song Jin finds herself in the body of a female bandit chief disguised as a man. She flees down the mountain in the middle of the night, only to be caught by the wicked Buddhist second-in-command and inexplicably activate a Romance System. But what use does a Romance 547Reads8.5Score14314d adds
39. 239 恶 The Villainess System: The Fake Heiress Pretends to Be Sweet, but the Big Shots Spoil Her Rotten 恶女系统绿茶假千金被大佬追着宠 Yu Duoyou余多柚Modern Romance328k WordsOngoing (The rating has just been posted and will keep rising, so please leave lots of comments!) [Transmigrate into a book + fake heiress and real heiress + System + golden finger + feel-good face-slapping + wealthy-family romance + devoted to each other + two powerful leads + farming + showbiz + helping the whole village thrive] I transmigrated straight into the body of a vicious supporting female character who was about to die. So what if I’m the fake heiress? Don’t expect me to be a cannon fodder. M 110Reads8.3Score10614d adds
40. 240 让 They Made You a Mine Slave, and You Bankrupted the King of Hell? 让你当矿奴，你把阎王算破产？ Divine Rainbow Tianhao神虹天皓Historical275k WordsOngoing [Dark political drama] + [Lifespan trading] + [High-IQ schemes] + [Decisive and ruthless] This is a world where even breathing is taxed. Ordinary people are all “lifespan slaves,” with a thread of life hanging over their heads and a cliff beneath their feet. Mine to trade years for life, farm to pay your dues. Once your account falls behind, the official seal will crush you to death! Gu Xingzhou transmigrates into the body of a lowly mine slave at Anyi Mine, burdened with an enormous “lifespan 8Reads—Score114d adds

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    Calculate, calculate, calculate everything under heaven

41. 241 急 Complaints from the Emergency Room 急诊科的吐槽 Divine Rainbow Tianhao神虹天皓Urban162k WordsCompleted A day in the life of emergency physician Lin Ran: 2:00 a.m.: Removes an intact light bulb from a young man’s rectum. It didn’t break! 4:00 a.m.: Saves an old woman’s gold ring with a piece of string after it gets embedded in her flesh. 9:00 a.m.: Kicks open the door on a “quack department head” treating a pneumothorax as a heart attack, and saves a VIP in the process. 2:00 p.m.: When a mother refuses surgery for her daughter’s ectopic pregnancy to save face, Lin Ran slaps a “critical condition n 2.5kReads8.5Score31814d adds
42. 242 悔 I Broke Off Our Engagement When He Was Poor, but Now He's a Powerful Official Who Keeps Me as His Darling 悔婚穷书生他成权臣囚我做掌中娇 Yan Jingzhen盐景珍Ancient Romance881k WordsOngoing Historical fiction History seen through a young couple’s love and heartbreak The Xining and Yuanfeng Reforms of the Northern Song Dynasty, the fall of the Northern Song + the history of Zhejiang celadon (Yue kiln to Longquan kiln) 1. The New Policies among the people (the Song-Jiao war) 2. The Yun case in Dengzhou 3. Infighting among supporters of the New Policies (the Zhang Ruoji case in Xiuzhou) 4. The Chen Shiru case (the Yuanfeng reforms) 5. Su Shi’s poetry case at the Crow Terrace 6. Longqu 30Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Isn't political maneuvering just about money and power? [Thinking]

43. 243 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 162.8kReads9.6Score22.7k14d adds

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    Every character is so vivid, each with their own hidden thoughts. The portrayal of the vicissitudes and complexities of human nature is incredibly accurate and believable, truly amazing and a delightful surprise! Highly recommended!

44. 244 神 The Mighty Little Constable 神通小捕快 Seven Stars in Hand手握七星Martial Arts2.0M WordsOngoing “One leaf riding the wind, roaming ten thousand miles; a dashing constable, famous throughout the land.” The most righteous men are often those society looks down on, and heroes rise from the streets. The spring breeze and I are both passing travelers, but your name alone belongs to the martial world. Ye Fei, a lowly errand boy at an inn, is rejected by the Su family because he's nothing but a nobody who runs errands! Who could have guessed that after getting drunk, saving a beauty, and catching 15.1kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds

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    The world is full of diverse characters, and the truth behind the cases lies in the human heart. Watching the drama is also a way of observing the ups and downs of life.

45. 245 献 Offering to the Abyss 献京渊 Qi Yi Zi七一子Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Print edition releasing October 25] “He taught me to kill, seize power, and look after myself. I taught him what it means to have a weakness.” [Serious drama + political intrigue + the fate of the nation and its people + I’m terrible at writing blurbs] Jiang Qingyu was born into wealth, and her family’s love had made her naive and pampered. It wasn’t until the day the entire Jiang family was executed that she realized how foolish she had been! When she opened her eyes again, she was determined 24.3kReads9.5Score3.9k14d adds
46. 246 主 Being the Principal Wife Is Hard: I Quit 主母难当，老娘不干了 Sugar Fruit Rolls糖卷果Ancient Romance311k WordsCompleted Du Ruoheng was lucky enough to be reborn, but she returned to the very day she married into the Mu family. With her scumbag husband and his sweet-faced mistress standing before her, she thinks, This time, you won’t get away with it! (The new book, “Plotting to Kill the Legitimate Wife? Have You Asked About the Poisonous Gu in My Hands?” is now available. 799Reads8.9Score10214d adds

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    The first book is a brain-teasing political intrigue story, featuring my beloved Song Li. Watch as she teams up with her father in boxing, complementing her husband's strengths and weaknesses as a martial artist, as they vie for supremacy. The second book features a heroine reborn on her wedding day. Since she can't just walk away easily, she'll take it slow. In short, the scumbag family and the scheming woman are definitely not going to have a good time.

47. 247 江 A Lone Jianghu Girl Pursues a Killer! Where Can the Xie Family’s Hound Run? 江湖孤女追凶！谢氏狗贼哪里逃 July Is Not Yet Half Over七月不过半Ancient Romance162k WordsOngoing [Lone Jianghu Girl vs. Crown Prince Who Pulls the Strings | Court Intrigue | Mystery and Investigations] In the end, who lowered their head? Who asked? And who knew! “Xie Junyi.” “Mm.” “Nothing else to say?” “I do. I can’t say it.” “Then don’t.” “…I’ll leave that window open.” “What for?” “So when the wind returns, it’ll have somewhere to rest.” On a snowy night in the mourning hall, she offered him a cup of tea that had not been tested. He drank it, swallowing his murderous intent with it. He w 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's pretty good, I recommend it.

48. 248 恶 The Wicked Supporting Lady Is Doomed to Live as a Widow? Brother-in-Law, I’m Scared 恶毒女配守活寡？夫兄，人家好怕 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted [Elder Brother Steals Younger Brother’s Wife + Deliberate Seduction] (Black-hearted scheming villainess ✖️ abstinent, cold-hearted junior tutor) In her previous life, Pei Jingxu remained a widow for three years for her husband, Rong Xuanzhou, who had died in battle. But then he returned to the capital with Bai Shutong, the widow of his comrade-in-arms, and her two children. The Rong family elders said nothing, only urging Pei to be virtuous and magnanimous. The widow was peerlessly beautiful. No 109.1kReads9.3Score18.7k14d adds
49. 249 授 Hand Him the Reins 授他以柄 Zhou Fuyao周扶妖Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted With the city about to fall and the kingdom on the brink of ruin, Pei Qing wrote a letter asking that man for help. For seven whole days, there was no reply. But just when all hope seemed lost, he arrived. His peerlessly handsome face was full of disdain and contempt. Xiao Yuan walked into the imperial bedchamber with blood dripping from his blade and lazily called out, “Elder Brother.” Having earned merit by rushing to the emperor’s defense, he naturally expected a reward. “I have plenty of gol 24.9kReads9.5Score2.8k14d adds
50. 250 你 You Transmigrate, I’m Reborn! I’ll Hang a Lantern for You at Your Graves 你穿越，我重生！坟前给你们挂盏 Si Xiaohua姒小花Ancient Romance711k WordsCompleted Original title: Reborn Princess Opens Her Eyes and Brings People to Catch Them in the Act! Full title: You Transmigrated, I Was Reborn, and I'll Hang a Lantern at Your Graves [Rebirth + palace intrigue + feel-good revenge + a heroine who's crazy and a great actress + throne struggle + one-on-one romance (little romance)] In her past life, Li Ningle, a princess, married into a down-and-out marquis's household and gave everything she had to pave the way for her husband to become an official. In th 2.2kReads9.1Score28914d adds

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