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1. 251 重 Reborn with an AI Brain, I Master the Power Game 重生AI大脑玩转权力 Maple on a Sunny Day晴天的枫Urban1.8M WordsCompleted An overworked programmer dies from working overtime and is reborn with an AI brain. In this life, he becomes a child prodigy, builds a business empire before turning 20, then enters politics and uses his resources to climb to the pinnacle of power! 8.2kReads7.1Score451Shelves

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   Once you reach the ministerial level and enter the ranks, competitors emerge.

2. 252 女 Wang, the Northeastern Guy in the Women's Dorm, Don't Panic 女工宿舍楼里东北汉子老王你别慌 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban668k WordsCompleted Wang Xinyan is a strapping Northeastern man, tall and broad-shouldered. But because his mother loved watching romance dramas, she gave him a feminine name. After graduating from college, that name got him assigned not only to a female factory-worker position, but also to a dorm room on the women's floor… 1.3kReads8.5Score—Shelves
3. 253 风 A Storm Rises, and the Beauty Takes a Stand 风起云涌红颜怒 Ten Miles of Spring Breeze, Pleasing Myself春风十里取悦自己Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted The male lead is not chaste. Please avoid this if that bothers you. Since I've transmigrated, why not make the country strong and conquer the world? Even if I'm forced into a relationship, I'll still make money and build my career. After transmigrating into the body of a stunningly beautiful female doctor, she remains devoted to the man she loves. She and her fiancé are in love with each other and have sworn to stay together for life, growing old side by side. Yet the iron-blooded “God of Slaug 1.7kReads—Score143Shelves

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   Superbly good, with a lasting impact, you won't regret watching it, it's incredibly addictive, with strong logic, a strong and beautiful female lead who, after transmigrating, uses her modern knowledge and skills to focus on research and development, solely to make a fortune to continue her research while simultaneously building her own power. Ambitious, patient, and clear-headed. The male lead is powerful, highly skilled in martial arts, warlike and bloodthirsty! He expands his territory, conquers all sides, and sweeps across the world! His initial attraction to her beauty eventually blossoms into deep love. No spatial abilities or systems, no palace intrigue or domestic drama, but a strong sense of national responsibility and a balance of sweet and heart-wrenching moments! They grow together, a powerful alliance.

4. 254 修 After Succeeding in Cultivation, I Transmigrated to Earth to Farm 修仙有成却穿越到地球种田 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban468k WordsCompleted [Cultivation]+ [Farming]+ [Multiple Heroines]+ [Transmigration]+ [Golden Finger]+ [Alternate Fantasy World]+ [If It's Not Your Thing, Please Don't Complain] Chen Xing, an immortal with a spirit body from the Ziling Sect, had cultivated to the peak of the continent. Just as he was reveling in a life of pleasure with six beautiful concubines, the Trial of Worldly Desires struck. His soul transmigrated into the body of a young man with the same name on Earth, who had died after slipping and falling 103Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 255 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 211Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   A political intrigue novel with two strong protagonists, all characters are intelligent, the plot is intricately woven, and there are no superfluous scenes. Highly recommended.

6. 256 这 I Don’t Want This Kind of Rebirth 这样的重生我不想要啊 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban313k WordsCompleted Being reborn isn't about having an easy, satisfying life. It's about walking the human road again through blood and tears! The hardships I've endured and the burdens I've borne aren't anything to be proud of. I'll just leave them in my memories. A simple, honest life, surrounded by a beloved wife and beautiful companions, is what truly matters... 271Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 257 神 The Gods Devour Earth 神噬地球 The Old Donkey Keeps Braying驴子老叫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse530k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast] [Anti-Cheat Story] [Political Intrigue] [Slow-Burn, Not a Power Fantasy] [No Stereotypical Characters] [Intellectual Battles] [A Mix of Classical and Modern Chinese Prose, Not for Everyone] (Revised through Chapter 34 of Volume Two. The remaining chapters will be updated gradually.) Thermodynamics applies in this book. You cannot regenerate mana forever. Any method of increasing one's power will gradually be discovered by others over time, causing its benefits to diminish until t 48.8kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves

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   The protagonist possesses high intelligence and cognitive abilities, and is adept at scheming against others. The supporting characters also have high intelligence and strategic thinking, anticipating ten steps ahead for every one they take, and navigating between divine realms.

8. 258 西 The Merchant’s Road to the West 西部商途 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban576k WordsCompleted [No System] [No golden finger] [School belle] [Multiple heroines] [The struggle of an ordinary guy] Zhang Bo is a poor kid from the countryside. He doesn’t have much going for him, except that he’s pretty lucky with girls... 391Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 259 宦 Tides of the Political Sea 宦海浮沉 Liang Zhoumu梁州牧Urban4.7M WordsCompleted No cheating spouse At the end of the day, every rule follows one fundamental principle: the strongest force gets to decide. This is the “meta-rule,” the rule that determines all other rules. The martial world isn’t all about fighting and killing; it’s about human relationships and social conventions. The same goes even more so for politics. Chen Bo is drawn into an unwinnable game of chess because of a debt he has no choice but to repay. He thinks he’ll spend the rest of his life in prison, but 250.5kReads9.5Score27.5kShelves

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   🌶Originally just a lowly prison guard, Chen Bo was forced into a sham marriage with a pregnant stranger to help his cousin. Little did he know that this marriage would plunge him into a vicious cycle of power struggles within a wealthy family—his wife was pregnant with the company owner's child, and his in-laws wanted to silence her! 🥑 Chen Bo, with sheer ruthlessness, protected his "ex-wife" and unexpectedly landed the position of assistant mayor. From then on, he leveled up in the officialdom: saving the governor to build connections, gaining authorization from a powerful figure to scheme, and becoming the agent for a huge inheritance. He juggled the investigation team while confronting several powerful forces coveting the wealth. 🌶 He faced assassination attempts, was framed, and suffered numerous defeats, but each time he managed to turn the tide, bringing down corrupt officials and defeating unscrupulous businessmen. This series of events kept me glued to the screen, watching every episode! There were no mindless plot devices; it was all about the intricate interpersonal relationships and power struggles—it felt so real! 🥥

10. 260 我 Cultivating the Great Dao in a Human Classroom 我在人间课堂修大道 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban229k WordsCompleted Cultivation? Pah! I just want to spend my days with the campus beauty, enjoying the simple pleasures of life and living it to the fullest. Is that too much to ask? And of course, I wouldn't mind having a few more beauties around either… 94Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 261 春 A Spring Dream Takes Me to Ancient Times: I Become a Workaholic in Dayin 春梦穿古我在大胤当卷王 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Historical147k WordsCompleted [Mystery]+ [Multiple Heroines]+ [Transmigration]+ [Golden Finger]+ [Alternate Fantasy World]+ [If It's Not Your Thing, Please Don't Complain] Just because he begged his goddess for a hug in a romantic dream, Lu Xiaochuan was kicked straight into a river in the Great Yin dynasty, launching his mortifying Transmigration adventure! The moment he climbs ashore, he's branded a suspect in the Witchcraft Cult case. He lets slip what he said in his sleep, then reveals the secret that he once saw a celes 45Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 262 权 The Road to Power: Starting as a Temporary Transfer to the General Affairs Section 权力巅峰：从借调综合科开始 Morning Glory Big Bro牵牛一哥Urban419k WordsCompleted That’s right, Zhang Zheyuan was reborn. His last life was just too hard! This time, he’s aiming for the pinnacle of power! People who want to win don’t smile, so why can’t I stop the corners of my mouth from turning up?! 24Reads6.0Score—Shelves
13. 263 官 The Official and His Charms 官人官色 Curtain-Rolling West Wind 666卷帘西风666Urban5.7M WordsOngoing The road to becoming an official is narrow, so narrow that if you want to climb it, you can only step on other people's shoulders. Yet it is also broad enough to encompass everyday life and the people's hardships. Along this road lie intrigue and shifting fortunes, ruthless decisions, and love and hatred... 264.5kReads9.4Score18.9kShelves
14. 264 红 A Beauty’s Scheme for the Realm 红颜谋天下 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Eastern Fantasy148k WordsCompleted [Mystery]+ [Multiple Heroines]+ [No Transmigration]+ [No Golden Finger]+ [Alternate Fantasy World]+ [If It's Not Your Thing, Please Don't Complain] An imperial edict of marriage sends the icy, beautiful female general Murong Xue storming into the residence with a sword. Turmoil erupts in the Song household's rear court, while strange butterfly shadows from the Xuanming Cult appear, concealing a shocking conspiracy that could overturn the world. As one beauty after another gets drawn into the gam 63Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 265 唐 An Lushan, Rebel Minister of the Tang Dynasty 唐朝叛臣安禄山 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical842k WordsCompleted He was an obscure Hu tribesman from Yingzhou, born into lowly circumstances and tossed about by the chaos of the age from childhood. With patience, ruthless resolve, and fluency in six languages, he clawed his way up from the bottom, surviving as a trader at the frontier markets. Amid the blood and steel of the northern borderlands, he fought his way onto the road to power. People saw only his belly hanging down past his knees and his affable, foolish air, how he fawned over everyone he met and 1.8kReads8.8Score101Shelves

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    When life and work hit a low point, don't be pessimistic. [Laughs] Please read this novel—from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life.

16. 266 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance857k 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 1.9kReads9.3Score271Shelves

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    A classic tale of political intrigue, featuring two powerful individuals with high intelligence.

17. 267 银 A Story About a Beautiful CEO Beneath a Ginkgo Tree 银杏树下的一个美女总裁的故事 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Modern Romance20k WordsCompleted The story of a beautiful CEO beneath a ginkgo tree 75Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 268 步 Splendor at Every Turn, Spring at Every Step 步步惊华步步春 Twenty-Four Flower Mornings廿四花朝Ancient Romance838k WordsOngoing The rating has just come out, so don't pay it any mind... [Pure historical romance] [Plot-driven] [Political intrigue] [Two equally matched leads] [One-on-one romance] [Everyone is clever] [Powerful prince who dominates the court vs. exceptionally intelligent illegitimate daughter] Ruan Zhenzhen is the illegitimate daughter of the Pingyang Marquis's residence. Born of a courtesan's bloodline and raised in a humble country home, she is suddenly forced into the treacherous world of the capital's n 8.3kReads8.6Score828Shelves

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    This book is great, you won't regret reading it.

19. 269 善 The Original Sin of Kindness 善良的原罪 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五10k WordsCompleted The Original Sin of Kindness 43Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 270 全 My Clan Raised Me to Greatness, So I Gifted Them Purple Robes 全族扶我青云志，我赠族人朱紫袍 Uncle Jianghe江河大爷Historical2.2M WordsOngoing After dying suddenly from overwork, workaholic Chen Yan is reborn as the only son of a newly born provincial graduate in the Great Liang Dynasty. His father is successful, so Chen Yan promptly decides to lie flat and enjoy the good life, with food brought to him and clothes laid out for him. But when he learns at the age of six that he was switched at birth with a farmer's child, his life takes a turn. The day the fake young master returns to the Chen family, he goes out to work in the fields an 213.5kReads9.3Score21kShelves

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    The story takes place at the end of the Ming Dynasty. The protagonist travels back in time and initially focuses on the ordinary imperial examinations. Gradually, his ambitions expand, and he becomes an enemy of the entire aristocratic class. He advocates for opening up the seas, opening up the seas, opening up the seas! The Industrial Revolution has begun overseas, and China cannot afford to fall behind and be bullied again.

21. 271 一 How a Village Girl Became a Bad Woman 一个山村女孩如何成坏女人的 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五13k WordsCompleted How a Village Girl Became a Bad Woman 93Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 272 假 Fake Eunuch: From Helping the Empress Dowager Ascend the Throne to Ruling Through Intrigue 假太监：从扶太后登基到权谋天下 Harmony Before Birth和而未生Historical353k WordsCompleted A power fantasy of court intrigue set in an alternate history, starring Mo Wujin, a fake eunuch who transmigrates into the imperial palace! The moment he opens his eyes, he is swept into the turmoil of an emperor and empress at odds and a court in chaos. He appears humble and obedient, but in truth he is cunning and ruthless, with unparalleled strategic brilliance. He can manipulate the peerlessly beautiful empress dowager, whose power holds sway over the entire court. He can also keep the patie 258Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a superb masterpiece of political intrigue, featuring the Empress Dowager, the young emperor, the empress, the imperial advisor, the late emperor's concubines, the wives of court officials, princesses, assassins, and more. All characters are intelligent, the power struggles are constant, and the conspiracies and schemes are endless, with various plots within plots, schemes within schemes, and twists and turns—the ending is always unpredictable, making it incredibly thrilling.

23. 273 推 Pushing a Stroller, I Became a Survival Game Expert 推着婴儿车，成为生存游戏大佬 Uncle Yu YB玉伯YBAncient Romance279k WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast + Strong heroine + Mother and daughter + Quick transmigration + Game setting + Political intrigue] Also known as: The Ultimate Boss of the War Game: Turns Out She’s Pushing a Stroller Xin Si pushes a stroller into a survival game called “History.” While everyone else struggles to stay alive, she’s already laying plans: using modern pills as “elixirs” and management theory as “statecraft,” she makes her moves at court and weaves her network amid the chaos. When the civilization —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The combination of gaming, ensemble cast, and political intrigue makes for a pretty good watch.

24. 274 科 Imperial Exam Triumph: The Strongest Female Grand Secretary 科举逆袭：最强女首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted After finally becoming the first female heir in her family, she opens her eyes and finds herself back before the revolution. Her father is dead from the start, leaving her with a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. She is the only son who can carry on the Cheng family line... Cheng Qing looks down at her slightly developed chest, wondering what on earth went wrong. Surrounded by scheming wolves, Cheng Qing, now with a new soul in her body, sets herself two small goals: First, keep pr 8.5kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves

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    I highly recommend these books. The authors have excellent writing skills and considerable depth; they're not the kind of mindless, straightforward novels. The protagonists are intelligent and perceptive, striving to achieve their desired outcome within their circumstances. The plots are also very engaging. As a bookworm with over a decade of reading experience, I haven't finished many books these days, but I have. I recommend checking them out if you haven't already.

25. 275 医 The Physician Who Served the Dragon 医后从龙 Cui Xian, Who Loves Stir-Fried Eggplant Strips爱吃炒茄丝的崔宪Ancient Romance243k WordsOngoing [Medicine at Its Core, Political Intrigue as Its Backbone] The calm surface of the lake suddenly twisted, plunging me into its depths. When I opened my eyes again, I had become the frail legitimate daughter of a founding marshal. At a palace banquet, I met the crown prince, and his face was exactly like my boyfriend's! Yet his eyes held only the aloofness of royalty. “This prince has never met Miss Shen.” Only when a plague swept through the imperial capital did I save the entire city with penic —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You absolutely MUST read this book if you're looking for a strong female lead! It's a medical drama with political intrigue!! Both the male and female leads are highly intelligent, making it a powerful duo.

26. 276 被 Forced Into a Substitute Marriage, She Amazes the Entire Capital With Her Four Treasures 被迫替嫁后，她携四宝惊艳了全京城 Yan Qiqi燕七七Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Feng Jing, a genius military doctor from the 21st century, is ambushed and transmigrates into the Great Yan dynasty. She becomes the obese, lovesick legitimate eldest daughter of the Marquis of Zhennan’s household, a pregnant bride-to-be who has already given birth to four sons. Then she is tricked into marrying the powerful Prince Jin, who commands a vast army and holds sway over the empire, in her younger sister’s place. Feng Jing feels like dying, but when she looks at the four little ones be 15.4kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    🚀👑 The Prince's Awakening: The Mysterious Counterattack of the Ugly Substitute Bride, the Truth is About to Be Revealed! 👑🚀 🤯 "You scheming bitch, how dare you poison my banquet!" With a slap, the obese figure flew out like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the priceless sandalwood screen!

27. 277 首 The Lucky Wife of the Grand Secretary 首辅家的锦鲤妻 Cong Yue丛月Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted Only after Su Jiuyue married into the Wu family did she discover that her husband was a fool. She thought she'd been swindled. But as soon as she entered the family, it was as if Heaven itself had blessed the Wus. One happy occasion followed another, and their lives kept getting better. She went up the mountain to gather wild greens and found a lingzhi mushroom; she went down to the river to fish and found a rare, ancient fungus. Even her foolish husband turned out not to be a fool, and he came 17.3kReads9.3Score2.8kShelves
28. 278 羞 Humiliation? The Face-Slapping Began with the Imperial Betrothal! 羞辱？从赐婚开始便是打脸！ Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Feel-good, two powerful leads, devoted couple, space, medicine, martial arts prowess, face-slapping) A top mercenary in the twenty-first century suddenly transmigrates to an alternate ancient world while on a mission, becoming an unloved illegitimate daughter of a general's household. A marriage contract and a deal transform the heroine into the wife of the “crippled prince”... With the two “princes” joining forces, the world is theirs! The Crown Prince stands in their way? Bring him down! Prin 4.8kReads9.3Score748Shelves

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    These two books are great! They're political intrigue novels! Especially the fourth one, which blends elements of the martial arts world, multiple identities, suspense, and political maneuvering! A fantastic read!

29. 279 权 The Power of the Imperial Favorite 权宠天下 June六月Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted Live-action short-form drama: The Power and Privilege 4: Ruling the World is now streaming on Hongguo. A brilliant medical PhD transmigrates into the body of the Chu Prince’s discarded consort. As soon as she arrives, she encounters a critically injured patient. Guided by her medical ethics, she treats him, only to nearly be thrown into prison on false charges. When the Retired Emperor falls gravely ill, she finds a way to treat him, but that hateful Poison King misunderstands and berates her. I 10.3kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves
30. 280 最 The Best Lyricist 最佳词作 Kong Liu空留Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] One is a heroine, the other a pampered youngest son who’s always smiling. They work together seamlessly to resolve an unexpected crisis the first time they meet. The second time, she warns her younger cousin not to fall for someone like him. Then comes the Nth meeting, and with it, a lifetime together. 24.6kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
31. 281 十 Ignored for Eighteen Years, the Legitimate Daughter Returns to Deliver a Face-Slapping 十八年不闻不问，嫡女打脸回归！ Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Satisfying read + political intrigue + the fate of the nation + a pocket dimension + the martial world + medicine and poison + suspense] After accidentally transmigrating from a world polluted by nuclear fallout to an alternate realm, the heroine becomes an unwanted daughter of an official’s family. One day after transmigrating, she beats up a wicked servant and sells him off. From then on, the estate is her turf! Seven days after transmigrating, she becomes the leader of the martial world’s mo 4.2kReads9.1Score567Shelves
32. 282 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 93kReads9.6Score12.4kShelves
33. 283 开 From the Start, I Raise Three Kids in the Cold Palace: No Worries, Mom’s Got This 开局冷宫养三娃，不慌为娘通天代 Waka, Who Wears His Underwear on the Outside胖次外穿的瓦卡Ancient Romance341k WordsOngoing Don't panic about starting out in the Cold Palace. Let's get strong first! Three little dumplings are wailing, but their mother isn't worried. She's overpowered! See how Jiang Sizhi, who transmigrated here, turns from a pawn into a winner and takes control of her own life instead of being ruled by fate! Anyone who wants me dead will die before I do! Children, watch closely. Your mother will flip the imperial chessboard and write a legend that defies the heavens! 1Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    The first book follows a woman who transmigrates through time, cautiously striving to survive and raising a responsible and outstanding prince with her wisdom and love. The story is currently being updated and is full of positive energy, making it a worthwhile read. The second book features a protagonist who becomes exceptionally talented, using his intelligence to uncover problems within the palace and thus a massive conspiracy. The story is ongoing and also worth reading.

34. 284 科 The Imperial Exams: From a Duke’s Bastard Son to a Powerful Official 科举！从公府庶子到权臣的青云路 Zhou Shusen周树森Historical4.2M WordsOngoing [Not a BL novel! Not a male-male romance! One male lead, little to no romance, and a plot-focused story.] [Transmigration + Illegitimate Son of a Duke’s Estate + No System + Imperial Exams + Political Intrigue] He transmigrates, and the good news is that he’s now an illegitimate son of the Duke of Wei’s household, with food and clothes taken care of and no need to worry about making a living. The bad news is that he’s not only unloved, but also mocked and looked down upon. Heh. Never look down o 49kReads8.9Score4.4kShelves
35. 285 朱 The Belle of the Vermilion Gates 朱门娇医 Three Thousand Moons三千月Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Reborn + two powerful leads + satisfying read + punishing scoundrels + devoted couple] A renowned healer’s descendant from the 21st century is reborn as the only daughter of a powerful family. Even the princess has to show her respect. She’s ignorant, utterly arrogant, and yet no one dares rein her in! Her family connections and resources are the cream of the crop among transmigrators into other people’s bodies. Just when Rong Xinyu decides to take it easy, she discovers that even her stunning 131Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    [Rebirth + Strong Couple + Satisfying Read + Scumbag Abuse + Clean Couple + Counterattack + Pampered by the Group] A descendant of a family of divine doctors from the 21st century transmigrates into the body of the legitimate daughter of a marquis's family. At the start, she encounters her cousin and a scumbag who scheme to ruin her reputation. Unexpectedly, a peerless handsome man willingly undresses and enters her bedchamber. One moment he's alluring, the next he grabs her and warns, "If you want to live, cooperate obediently!" Rong Xinyu obediently nods: "Lord Gu, spare my life! This humble woman will not struggle!" After avenging herself on the scumbag and returning home— "You are so vicious! You beat my sister and cousin, Prince Jin, like that! My mother treated you well, and this is how you repay us?" Rong Xinyu slaps him in return, uttering a harsh word: "You have three days to get out of this princess's house!" The entire capital city is abuzz with rumors: Princess Chengyun is cunning, domineering, and lawless. She has been pursuing Prince Jin for years without success, and now, unmarriageable at an advanced age, she actually covets the most handsome man, Gu Liuling? Utterly shameless! Later, she castrated scumbags, tormented the worst of the worst, and rose through the ranks of powerful families… slaughtering everyone in the inner court and the imperial court! In the capital: Princess Chengyun often won people over with virtue, actively reported illegal and disorderly conduct, and her compiled autopsy reports assisted the government in solving numerous bizarre cases. Gu Liuling: If Ayu is willing to marry me, it would be my greatest fortune!

36. 286 岁 May Every Year Bring Peace and Lasting Serenity 岁岁安澜绵长 Zhu Aiqi朱艾奇Ancient Romance555k WordsOngoing A modern police detective was killed in a car accident while on a mission, only to transmigrate into the youngest daughter of the eldest branch of the loyal and brave Earl’s household. Her biological mother had also switched her at birth, making her the family’s adopted daughter. How will she survive in ancient times? This is my first time writing, so please be kind, everyone! I don’t know the platform’s rules either, and the first chapter turned out too long! 12.8kReads8.2Score1.3kShelves

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    This pure ancient romance novel

37. 287 风 The Wind Sweeps Through Xizhou City 风过西周城 In the Sanxiyuan Garden三溪園里Urban260k WordsCompleted The long-running anti-corruption novel The Wind Sweeps Through Xizhou City has thirty-one chapters and a total of 260,000 words. It tells the story of the offices in Xizhou County, a county town on the western plains. Career and romance, social relationships and the ways of the world, survival and workplace advancement: a series of collisions between people and events, feelings and rules, conscience and human nature paints a vivid, tangled portrait of ordinary people at the grassroots level. It 272Reads6.7Score101Shelves

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    The most fascinating power struggles in China are found in officialdom. The novel "The Wind Passes Through Xizhou City" explores the power struggles of official life in two parts.

38. 288 玄 The Mystic Maiden Begins Her World-Hopping Journey at Lotus Tower 玄女从莲花楼开启综穿 Little Snowgrass雪草儿Ancient Romance588k WordsCompleted The Celestial Maiden Xuannü had her opportunity stolen by Chang’e. To protect its own reputation, the Heavenly Dao initially planned to let things stand and simply banish Xuannü to the mortal realm. But a trace of Nuwa’s soul power was hidden within Xuannü’s spirit, and Nuwa sensed it. Naturally, she demanded an explanation. The heavenly realm dared not neglect her, so after conferring among themselves, they decided to make Xuannü a woman undergoing trials to appease Nuwa. They said that once sh 150Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Mystic Maiden defied fate and altered the destinies of Hong Qigong and Ouyang Feng, resulting in her being punished by having her soul split and reincarnated in two lifetimes. In her tenth and eleventh lives, she was reborn as a legitimate princess. Neither of her previous lives resulted in successful revenge, and due to deep-seated resentment, she remained in the cycle of reincarnation for a thousand years. Finally, the Mystic Maiden arrived, and without a system or any special abilities, she bravely faced the power struggles of the palace and the court. She fought against the empress, the emperor, and the court, using the world as a chessboard to scheme for power.

39. 289 风 The Wind Blows Through Xizhou City: Part Two 风过西周城第二部 In the Sanxiyuan Garden三溪園里Urban383k WordsCompleted The second volume of the long anti-corruption novel Wind Over Xizhou City continues the story begun in the first. Planned to span thirty-three chapters and 390,000 characters, it once again unfolds among the offices of Xizhou County, in the western plains. Career and love, human relationships and social customs, the rules of survival, and advancement at work: a series of collisions between people and events, emotion and rules, conscience and human nature. It paints a vivid, tangled portrait of e 145Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 290 来 The Bad Woman from Prison 来自监狱的坏女人 Who Could Be My Match谁与为偶Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Original title: The Chaste Police Commissioner: I've Locked Away Your Heart Workplace romance + suspenseful romance + soul swapping + unhinged villainess forces her love + forbidden cop-and-criminal romance + the queen returns I'm Su Yu. The “Goddess of Finance” admired by everyone in the business world. A meticulously planned car accident sent me tumbling from the clouds into the mud. I became the “suspect” everyone cursed and was personally delivered to a detention center. My best friend betra 847Reads9.2Score118Shelves

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    [Unconventional Suspense/Mystery Novel] A female financial suspect versus a male police officer; a clash of titans between the main characters, and supporting characters with loyalty and righteousness.

41. 291 穿 Transmigrated into an Ancient Apocalypse, I Use My Family Fortune to Build Infrastructure 穿进古代末世，靠着家底搞基建 Jiucai Huaye玖菜花叶Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong Heroine + Natural Disasters + Zombies + Infrastructure Building + No Superpowers + No CP] Wei Xiyin transmigrates, born into a noble family as its legitimate daughter. She thought she'd been handed the script for a family power struggle, but who could have expected a zombie outbreak on the way back to her hometown? Then plants and animals begin to mutate, and extreme weather sets in. Her entire worldview collapses in an instant. There are no cars, no canned food, no high-tech weapons, an 11.6kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves

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    Come on, this one just finished, it perfectly meets your requirements. Although the female lead is a reincarnated character, she doesn't have any special abilities or overpowered systems. She relies entirely on her intelligence and resourcefulness. There aren't any awful characters either. The occasional disharmony is just normal human nature. Her clan is united, and her followers are wise and loyal. You definitely won't regret watching it!

42. 292 铁 Ironblooded Late Ming 铁血残明 Ke Shanmeng柯山梦Historical2.5M WordsOngoing In the late Ming dynasty, Spain and Japan gradually restricted the outflow of silver, reversing the capital inflow that the Ming had enjoyed since the early sixteenth century. The commercial and smallholder economies that coexisted under the Ming were both hit by deflation. Combined with the effects of the Little Ice Age, one domino after another fell, plunging the realm into chaos. In the eleventh month of the sixth year of the Chongzhen reign, the roving rebels crossed the river south of Mianc 104.5kReads9.4Score11kShelves

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    🔥For those who enjoy historical novels set in ancient times, this is a high-IQ political intrigue story. It features political maneuvering, historical elements, a logically developed protagonist, and a blend of excitement and pathos. It's clean, refreshing, and full of detailed military action.

43. 293 初 Daily Life with the Army in the Early Tang Dynasty 初唐随军日常 Eight-Mao and Chubby Cub八毛和肥崽Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted [Completed, No Rebirth, No Special Powers, Slow Pace, Includes a Wife] As a woman who had transmigrated, Ming Luo arrived with lofty ambitions. Unfortunately, reality was stronger than she was. The feudal jewel she had once looked up to, the so-called Zhenguan Era, turned out in the end to be nothing more than a glorious age that devoured its people. 12.1kReads8.6Score960Shelves
44. 294 天 Peace Under Heaven 天下长安 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Princess Yiyang of Dazhao is breathtakingly beautiful, ruthless, and cruel. While the late emperor still lived, she kept male favorites, amassed private troops, purged the imperial harem, and schemed for an heir. She was more brazen and domineering than the few useless princes. After the emperor died, she seized power, purged the court, killed senior officials, and placed a new emperor on the throne. She ruled as a woman who usurped a man’s role, controlled the court, and held the Son of Heaven 1.3kReads9.0Score147Shelves
45. 295 嫁 After Marrying the Gloomy Powerful Minister's Younger Brother 嫁给阴郁权臣弟弟后 Startled Magpie惊鹊儿Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available under the title Why Not Ride the Wind Together] Xu Yunjia and Pei Youqing grew up together. After they married, she managed the household and cared for his parents, doing everything a wife could be expected to do. She never imagined that one day a woman would arrive at her door with Pei Youqing’s child. Only then did Yunjia realize that she had been living a joke all these years. She returned to the time before she married Pei Youqing. Xu Yunjia no longer want 13.2kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves

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    Good-looking, won't be deleted - A pair of clean-cut wolves

46. 296 夭 Good Grief! I Woke Up as the Traitorous Official's Wife, Destined to Die Young 夭寿啦！一睁眼穿成奸臣早死原配 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance679k WordsCompleted Shen Heng transmigrates into an alternate history as the secret first wife of Xie Jian, the most notorious corrupt chancellor of all time, and finds herself on the way to elope with someone. She doesn't even know where to begin complaining. This is what the Record of True Chancellors says about Xie Jian: Xie Jian, courtesy name Zixuan, was the last chancellor of the Great Cong Dynasty. Through his own efforts, he brought down the dynasty, which had stood for over six hundred years. His life: He 17.2kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves

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    #FemaleLeader #PoliticalIntrigue #PhoenixQueenOfTheWorld

47. 297 上 The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong 上官昭容诡事录 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Completed] [Strong female lead, no romance, Chinese-style horror, transmigration through history, numerous foreshadowed clues, coherent plot, no System, not a power fantasy] [The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong] [Also known as: Old Tales from the Yellow Springs] [Reader’s guide: The main plot and the individual arcs are interconnected, with plenty of clues and foreshadowing. Almost every character who appears has a role to play, though each arc can also be read as a standalone story.] Th 2.1kReads9.3Score347Shelves

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    I recommend a novel with high intelligence, excellent writing, and a story of reincarnation, time travel, and a thousand-year-long scheme. [Heart][thumbs up][heart]

48. 298 陪 On the Night of My Burial, I Brought the God of War Prince Back from the Dead 陪葬夜，我让战神王爷起死回生 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors" Animated adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors: The Prince’s Beloved" [Hilarious + Transmigration + Sweet romance + Obsessive love + Devoted pairing + Imperial physician heroine + Palace and household intrigue + Inspirational] I was a military doctor with a PhD when I transmigrated, only to find myself about to be buried alive as a sacrifice for the dead God of War, the Prince? I grabbed the burial offerings and ran, planning to live in luxu 20.6kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves

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    The female protagonist is highly intelligent and cares deeply about her country and its people. ① A female military doctor transmigrates into a coffin to be buried alive and discovers a handsome man isn't quite dead yet. She touches his abs and takes advantage of him, laughing like a pig. ② A goddess-like doctor transmigrates into a coffin, picks up a handsome man, and enjoys taking revenge on scumbags and building her career. ③ A hilarious mind-reading system plus a gossip-eating system; a prince overhears her thoughts and is furious, leading to a nonsensical and comedic situation.

49. 299 本 A Local Girl with a Political Intrigue Playbook 本土的我手拿权谋剧本 Steamed Bun Wants to Slack Off包子想摆烂Ancient Romance617k WordsOngoing Clearheaded heroine x lovesick hero The clash between old and new noble houses, with the imperial clan watching covetously from the sidelines: being caught in the whirlpool of power is no longer a matter of whether you and I want it. When the fate of the nation is at stake, love and hatred seem less important. Power is what people truly yearn for. And yet, amid this clash, someone kneels and begs for mercy, asking only to hold the one person in his heart. “Jiangjiang, I don't believe there are g 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist in this novel has a noble and special status. She is not the kind of person who participates in all the power struggles on a grand scale; she usually drives things from behind the scenes.

50. 300 爆 Hilarious Mind Reading: The Prince Eats Gossip Until He Throws Up 爆笑读心术，王爷吃瓜吃到吐 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: The Hilarious Mind-Reading Art: The Prince Laughs at Gossip Until He Chokes Manhua adaptation: The Princess's Inner Thoughts Are Full of Gossip, and the Prince Is Hooked; The Princess's Inner Thoughts Can't Be Hidden [Historical fantasy + mind-reading + gossip System + silly comedy + System space + sweet romance + feel-good revenge + transmigration to an alternate world + palace and household intrigue + devoted and powerful couple + marriage before love + healing a posses 23.7kReads9.1Score2kShelves

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