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1. 401 综 A Film and TV Crossover: Grant Me Three Thousand Wishes 综影视之许我三千心愿 Pipi Q皮皮QFemale-Channel Fanfiction983k WordsOngoing A different possibility for various film and television worlds, making up for all the regrets of the original stories. No lovesick protagonists, no golden finger, logical storytelling, not canon, parallel worlds based on film and television dramas, intelligent protagonists, political scheming, palace intrigue, strong female leads, the Republic of China era, equally matched couples... 1. Aisin-Gioro Yongqi and Xilin-Jueluo Linlang 2. Lu Mengping and Qin Shuo 3. Xiao Zhenying and Lin Xie 1.7kReads—Score—Shelves

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   The game features multiple worlds with political intrigue; the latest world is the Three Kingdoms period, where the female lead is Zhou Yu's sister and the male lead is Sun Quan.

2. 402 我 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 A Grain of Rice in the Vast Blue Sea沧海茫茫粒米身Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yang Zhi, a top salesman and philosophy graduate student in his previous life, transmigrates to the end of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. Through a twist of fate, he joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, passes the imperial examination, enters the Hanlin Academy, and debates the classics with the great scholars at court! 5kReads8.8Score355Shelves

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   High-IQ political intrigue novel! I'm recommending a time-travel novel set in the Ming Dynasty! Excellent writing, vivid character descriptions, authentic historical background, and the plot is entirely driven by real historical events!

3. 403 云 The Legend of Yun Xiao and Hong Yun Defying Heaven's Will 云霄红云逆行天道传奇 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Eastern Fantasy200k WordsCompleted [Investiture of the Gods + Fantasy Immortals + Transmigration + Exploration of Human Nature + Powerful Figures + Heroes + Comeback + Face-Slapping] In Investiture of the Gods, Yunxiao was kind, courteous, respectful to her teachers, and had severed the Three Corpses and cast off the Six Desires. After being framed and imprisoned beneath Qilin Cliff, she was on the verge of death under duress when Hongyun, her constant companion, crossed the void to save her... Hongyun, a spirit cloud from primor 12Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 404 江 Jiang Yan’s Dream: Flowers Bloom from His Brush 江淹一梦笔生花 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical505k WordsCompleted In the winter of the seventh year of the Daming era (463 AD), Jiang Yan was gathering firewood in the biting wind by the Qingxi River. Suddenly, he spotted a young woman stumbling along the main road, clutching her wounded left arm, with three constables from the Court of Justice in hot pursuit. Jiang Yan pulled her into a reed bed, helping her evade the officials’ deadly grasp. It turned out she was Xie Wei’s daughter. Xie Wei had been implicated in the Fan Ye case because of his poetry and pro 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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   High intelligence, intricate political maneuvering, and palace intrigue.

5. 405 昆 The Biography of Li Ziran of Kunlun 昆仑李自然传 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Eastern Fantasy211k WordsCompleted [Xianxia Fantasy + Transmigration + Multiple Female Leads + The Struggle Between the Righteous and Demonic Paths + Rankings + Rise to Power] A modern high school student transmigrates into the body of a white-haired, sixty-something junior master in a declining sect on another continent from a novel. He braves the Enchanted Forest and the back slopes of Mount Everest, overcoming countless hardships to revive the Kunlun Sect and embark on a winding new life... His senior disciple's daughter Bai R 14Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 406 军 Pang Tong, the Strategist 军师庞统 The Tavern Sign Is in Sight酒帘在望Historical297k WordsOngoing A Three Kingdoms transmigration story with no System, no dumbing down, and plenty of thrills. Brilliant strategists and venomous advisers take the stage; blades flash as the greatest generals clash. A sneak attack and a stab in the back break an enemy’s backbone in a single battle. Offering a daughter to sue for peace? How could anyone willingly move the capital? Armies march north along multiple routes as the Five Tiger Generals each display their might. Teachers pass their skills to students, 169Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   The scale of the scenes, the complexity of the characters, the depth of the schemes, and the intricate plot are comparable only to the original novel.

7. 407 龙 The Dragon Robe and Him 龙袍与他 Xizi Racing to Meet a Deadline西子赶dueAncient Romance273k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knows Princess Yongyang is in love with her brother-in-law, murdered her own sister, and keeps a harem of handsome men. Everyone in the capital also knows that the young master of the Yun family, a distinguished and dazzling talent, died in the prime of his life. Years later, she finds him in a wretched state, covered in blood, and brings him home. All she can think about is how to use him to claw her way back to the top. On their wedding night, he rescues her while she i 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Political intrigue, strong female lead. A clear-headed and wise princess x a gentle and mature charlatan, a mutual pursuit and redemption. The tragic death of a royal princess unravels a long-standing case of family annihilation, plunging the court into bloodshed and suspicion, with demons and monsters making their appearance. At the end of the story, she realizes she has always been caught in the middle of a scale, one side holding supreme power and glory, the other the man with whom she shared life and death, whose family was destroyed for the sake of the throne.

8. 408 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 235.3kReads9.7Score27.5kShelves
9. 409 在 The Days of Being a Military Strategist in Ancient Times 在古代做军师的日子 Little Flowers, One by One一朵朵小花Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + political intrigue] A famous modern blogger is caught in a landslide while gathering material and transmigrates to ancient times. Faced with a fractured land and a people driven from their homes, Qing Shan joins a group of like-minded young people to fight for the realm. She raises a host of gifted prodigies herself, including a master swordsman, a business genius, a sailing expert, and the leader of a secret guard. This is a story of mutual redemption and growth. When face 226Reads—Score100Shelves

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   The female lead's personality is novel; a strong woman doesn't necessarily have to be domineering, but can be warm and powerful to win people's hearts. The story is logical.

10. 410 女 The Lady of the House 女家主 Nine Rivers Above the Clouds云上九川Ancient Romance500k WordsOngoing (No romance, not a wish-fulfillment story) Lin Zhiyi was born into this life thirteen years ago and spent all thirteen years in a foolish stupor. (Note: She was reborn with her memories, became foolish after birth, and has been the same person all along.) Then one day, she comes to her senses, facing the deaths of her father and uncle in battle, the emergence of hidden enemies, and an emperor who dislikes her from the start. Lin Zhiyi thinks it over and decides: retreat. So, after making thoroug 768Reads9.1Score134Shelves
11. 411 女 A Female Chancellor's Rise Through the Imperial Exams 女宰相的科举逆袭 Cherry Tomatoes with Pork樱桃炒肉Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man + No Romance + No Male Lead + Imperial Exam Comeback + Female Awakening] After fighting her way up from the bottom, Jiang Chuheng opened her eyes to find herself in the body of a twelve-year-old girl in ancient times, disguised as a boy and prone to tears. At home, she has an elderly grandmother, a timid mother, and two beautiful older sisters. Her eldest sister has been set up and faces the prospect of becoming a concubine. Things are going badly from the start! After 139Reads6.6Score—Shelves
12. 412 科 I Came First in the Imperial Exams and Became a Just Official in Ancient Times 科举成状元，我在古代当青天 The Crown Prince Who Loves Radish Meatballs爱吃萝卜肉圆的王储Historical1.2M WordsCompleted An ordinary female college student is reborn in an imaginary ancient dynasty, where she becomes a man. As he struggles to adapt to this era, he sees the hardships of the common people, the extravagance of the powerful elite, the integrity of scholars, and the opportunism of politicians. This is a society ruled by a brutal class system. Unluckily for him, he has been reborn here, and all he wants is to live with dignity. Study, take the imperial examinations, become an official. At first, he only 1.2kReads8.5Score105Shelves
13. 413 开 From the Start, It's a Crematorium! The Divine Doctor Princess Flees in a Hurry 开局火葬场！神医王妃跑路忙 Chubby Little Flower胖小花Ancient Romance867k WordsCompleted A dramatic psychiatrist princess’s survival guide: the wicked prince’s desperate pursuit as he tries to win her back at all costs Transmigration is a skill, and Jing Zhiyue’s is as bad as it gets. She transmigrates into the body of a good-for-nothing who can’t lift a finger, then is forced to marry the infamous Prince of Huainan, who may be a lunatic. From then on, she has just one goal: survive, then get out as fast as she can! On her first escape attempt, the firewood cart she hides in is chop 794Reads9.2Score100Shelves

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    High-IQ political intrigue novel 🎋🎋🎋 ① She transmigrated and married the infamous, seemingly mentally unstable Prince of Huainan. For the rest of her life, she had only one goal: survive and escape. After repeated failed escape attempts, she was rewarded with a letter of self-criticism. He looked at her bitter and resentful face and said, "So you just want to escape? I'll teach you." He taught her how to hide, how to control people's hearts, and how to wield the sword... The male and female leads are both highly intelligent, their strategic planning is truly captivating. 🌸 ② She, a special forces commander, transmigrated to the Great Zhou Dynasty. As a woman, she used martial arts to pave her way, establishing herself in the court, wielding immense power and influence. Her literary and martial skills were unparalleled, and she climbed step by step to the highest point. 🌸 ③ She was forced to marry him. He was cunning, she was intelligent and decisive. Watch how the two outwit each other, from initial suspicion and testing to becoming confidants and finally, true love. Set against the backdrop of the six kingdoms, watch the young emperor and empress win the world together! 🌺

14. 414 追 Pursuing You Is Like Taming a Hawk 追你跟熬鹰似的 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted [Sweet and Satisfying] [Brooding Boy x Martial Arts Girl] [Happy Ending] [Male Lead Is Crazy and Possessive] [Original title: Chasing You Is Like Taming a Wild Falcon] Quan Zhishui couldn’t understand why people from other schools beat up Wei Shixu every day, forcing her to rush in and save him from danger time and again. Later, she discovered that those people were being paid to do it. By Wei Shixu. “I’m done with you!” she said sternly, drawing a clear line between them. Wei Shixu grinned, utt 50.8kReads9.5Score7.5kShelves
15. 415 病 The Possessive Princess Is Turning Dark, So Her Brother Holds Her and Coaxes Her 病娇公主要黑化，哥哥抱着哄 A Straw-Cloaked Figure in the Rain一蓑烟雨Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Urgent announcement!] Yanyu's other work, the short drama of the same name, "The Phoenixes Swap Nests" ✨ Premieres on January 18 at 12:05 a.m.! ✨ Come watch, everyone! [Rebirth + transmigration into a book as the supporting female character + punishing scumbags + both leads romantically inexperienced] In her previous life, Mu Ci was abandoned by her birth mother and had her good fortune stolen by her imperial sister. She was humiliated and tortured in an enemy state's military camp until she t 3.8kReads9.2Score500Shelves
16. 416 明 Getting By in the Late Ming 明末混日子 Swatting Mosquitoes in My Sleep睡觉打蚊子Historical1.2M WordsOngoing A little nobody arrived in a brand-new world. What path would he take here...? Perhaps he would change this place. Perhaps he would remain nothing more than a speck of dust, arriving quietly and leaving just as quietly. Perhaps he would try his hardest and still fail. Whatever happened, life would go on, and tomorrow would still come. He just wouldn't be that young man anymore. 286Reads5.3Score—Shelves

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17. 417 退 After Retirement, My Wife Brought People to Arrest Me 退休后，老婆带人来抓我了 Storytelling Lazy讲故事的LazyUrban1.9M WordsCompleted From the start, a beautiful woman proposed to him. Liu Xuedong was a fake psychologist and, in reality, an S-Rank Cleaner. Just as he was happily anticipating a perfect life, he realized things weren't going quite the way he'd imagined… Wait, isn't my wife the one I hate most? (A professional writer registered with the Provincial Writers Association. Credentials verified, so read with confidence.) 48.2kReads9.0Score4.1kShelves
18. 418 许 I Pledge You the Azure Clouds and Moon, You Owe Me Blood for My Beauty 许君苍云月，还君红颜血 Silver Sun银色太阳Ancient Romance416k WordsCompleted For a hundred years, the land has been divided between north and south, and the fires of war have raged for a thousand miles. The Cangyun River cuts across the Central Plains. Southern Chu holds the fertile lands south of the river, defending itself behind natural barriers; Northern Qi commands the iron cavalry of the north and eyes the whole realm. Humanity has slaughtered its own for a hundred years, leaving rivers of blood, unaware that an even greater catastrophe is brewing in the shadows. I 14Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    War rages, the land is shattered, humanity is embroiled in internal strife, and the threat of annihilation looms. A game of chess unfolds across the world, the protagonist treads a bloody path to defy destiny, the writing is excellent, and it's a must-read for those looking for something to read.

19. 419 宦 Love Amid the Corridors of Power 宦海情途 Boil the Sea into Salt煮海为盐Urban1.0M WordsOngoing After offending his superiors, Zhou Zhiyuan was transferred from the county Party committee office to a remote township. Amid the undercurrents of grassroots politics, he remains humble yet steadfast, puts down roots in the countryside, and plans for development. Through one power struggle after another, he holds true to himself and uses his courage and wisdom to break through and grow. Starting from a small township, he rides the waves and steadily opens a path to success in his political caree 14.2kReads7.6Score1.2kShelves
20. 420 探 So What If He's the Top Scholar? She Turns Around and Marries the Number One Scholar 探花了不起？她转身高嫁状元郎 The Flying Old Cabbage会飞的老帮菜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Reborn in the Womb + Face-Slapping + Everyone's Favorite + Female General + Light Political Intrigue] She paid for her husband to sit the imperial exams, cared for his gravely ill mother, and supported his entire family. After two years of hard work, she was rewarded with his triumphant return as the third-place palace graduate, along with his new wife: supposedly the most talented woman and the highest-ranking female official in the dynasty, with a slight swell to her bell 1.3kReads9.2Score139Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads in this book are intelligent, and besides the political intrigue, there's also a particularly engaging romance. Highly recommended.

21. 421 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 75Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's very well written. Although it's not finished yet, that won't stop me from continuing to follow it. I have to recommend this amazing novel to the author!

22. 422 明 A Dream of Returning with the Sheng Flute, Ink Ashes by My Pillow 明烬枕书一梦笙归 Listening to the Rain聽雨瀟瀟Ancient Romance288k WordsOngoing Han Zhiling, a history graduate student, was up late revising her thesis when she cursed, “The Ming dynasty fell. What the hell does that have to do with me?” When she woke up, she had become the youngest daughter of the Han family, whose entire household was destined to die according to the history books. Seventeen years remained until Beijing fell and the Chongzhen Emperor hanged himself. Looking at herself swaddled in her crib, Han Zhiling swallowed those words. Fine. Now it really does hav —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pretty good political intrigue novel. The female protagonist starts plotting from a young age, transforming from a pawn into the player. The writing is also excellent and worth reading.

23. 423 我 I Saved the Entire Sect by Giving Up 我靠摆烂拯救了全宗门 The Princess Isn't Going Home公主不回家Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted (The second physical volume is out) Ye Qiao woke up one day to find she had become the second senior sister, a tool character in a novel about a girl adored by everyone. In the novel, whenever the junior sister was in trouble, the second senior sister stepped in. If the junior sister wanted a divine artifact, the second senior sister fetched it. If the junior sister lacked a spiritual root, hers had to be dug out. Ye Qiao was at her breaking point. She fled the mountain in the middle of the nigh 217.1kReads9.6Score24.4kShelves

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24. 424 恶 The Devil Reversed 恶魔逆位 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery737k WordsCompleted “If I wanted to kill him, I wouldn’t use a method this laughably clumsy.” After the black-haired girl in black finished speaking in the interrogation room, she didn’t say another word. The way she calmly studied the photograph made it seem more like she was admiring the victim’s gruesome death. In the photo was a cold, white bathtub filled with shocking amounts of blood. A man lay slumped inside, his deathly pale body visible only from the shoulders up. The deceased was Zhou Haixiong. He had 39.3kReads9.5Score6kShelves
25. 425 蝶 Butterflies and Spies 蝶来谍网 The Internet Is Like This网是如焉Urban465k WordsCompleted A beautiful female bandit blunders into Harbin's espionage network. She takes a male spy hostage, only to find herself trapped in bed with him. The two decide to plot together in private and put their plans into action beyond their bedroom door. They spill blood in a bandit stronghold, root out traitors in a brothel on Peach Blossom Lane, lie in wait to catch bandits at an illegal gambling den, and smash up an opium house to rid the area of its evils... This is neither fantasy nor a story about 14.9kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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    Spy novels with workplace wisdom

26. 426 重EN Too Many Reborn Heroes? Time to Bring in the Government 重生者太密集？我带国家队下场 Bian Lu边鹿Sci-Fi & Apocalypse758k WordsCompleted (A feel-good power fantasy, with a beautiful, badass heroine who confiscates golden fingers) “Sheng is the boss around here. She's ruthless and doesn't waste words. Cross her, and she'll take you down!” In the year 2323 of the Star Era, the apocalypse is about to begin. Some people awaken their powers early, while reborn people are already making their moves… As the head of a new department, Sheng An is responsible for recruiting and leading all the powered and reborn individuals, preparing for 124.2kReads9.7Score17.6kShelves
27. 427 无 Infinite Escape: I Earn Rent Money in Horror Games 无限逃生：我在惊悚游戏里挣房费 Mo Sibei陌肆白Mystery800k WordsCompleted [Infinite flow + horror, suspense, and mystery-solving + strong female lead + team + plot-focused] [Ding~ Welcome, player, to the Survival Inn! Please do your best to clear the instances and earn your room fees~ We offer dormitory rooms, guesthouse rooms, hotel rooms, and more, as well as a top-tier luxury VIP club waiting for you to unlock~] A gloomy, blood-soaked compound A school crawling with death A cursed painting that brings death to anyone who looks at it An old village teeming with stra 21kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves
28. 428 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 19.1kReads7.8Score1.8kShelves

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    🔥🔥If you enjoy high-IQ and political intrigue stories, this is for you! 1️⃣🌠The narrative is very strong, with a tightly woven plot. There's a lot of foreshadowing in the early stages and many turning points later on. It's a masterpiece of political intrigue, intelligence, and rigorous logic, without any overly complex system. 2️⃣👍If you like this kind of historical fiction with a mix of elements, this is for you. 🍀The protagonist starts out weak and easily bullied, but grows stronger with each challenge, revealing deeper meaning. The harem isn't just for show; there are characters with both literary and martial skills, and strategic acumen. 👍

29. 429 天EN OMG! What Nobody Actor Kisses the Unhinged Villain Right Away? 天！谁家糊咖上来就亲疯批反派 Mountain Mist Courtyard山有茫庭Two Male Leads579k WordsCompleted Highlight: The secondary couple's story is concentrated in the extras. If they appear in the main story, it is only to serve the plot, and they occupy very little space. Readers who dislike this should proceed with caution. [Double male leads + entertainment industry + face-slapping + a vicious, ruthless, indulgent top with a hidden perverted side versus an all-around, dazzlingly talented bottom who openly flirts] Shen Lian was a top-tier star, but when he opened his eyes, he had become a nobody 134.5kReads9.7Score15.9kShelves
30. 430 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 8.3kReads8.2Score711Shelves
31. 431 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 337.3kReads9.8Score47.3kShelves
32. 432 乱 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后，我成了开国女帝 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 98.2kReads9.4Score13.6kShelves

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    A business tycoon transmigrates into the body of the daughter of a treacherous official, and a vicious, utterly wicked supporting character at that? Everyone else is waiting to see her relentlessly pursue the second young master of the Mu family, only to be met with unrequited love and ridicule. Xiao Wangshu simply turns around—raising an eyebrow at the silent, tough general behind her: "After much deliberation, the general is still the best match~" Seeing his face flushed red, she feels satisfied! They say she's only arrogant, domineering, and bullying? Xiao Wangshu chuckles and claps: "That's right, get ready, I'm about to start bullying you!" The world curses the Xiao family as a bunch of treacherous officials? She'll arrogantly declare: "So what if they're treacherous? Today I'll show you how I, this treacherous official, can seize everything by force and make it legitimate!"

33. 433 斩 Cutting Spring 斩春 Chinese Loropetalum in the South南有檵木Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted ༆ Original title: "Slaying Spring", courtesy title: "Three Thousand Miles of Floating Light", also known as "A Little Bookshop in Chang'an" . "The audiobook is now available. Give it a listen!" . [Historical fantasy, farming, ancient romance, healing, opening a bookshop, romance, with a strong focus on the love story.] · [Heroine: Xu Jiang ★ Hero: Lou Yunchun] · [Other characters: Hu Xu ★ Song Li, Zeng Zhui ★ Lin Hongchu, Lin Qinnian ★ Madam Lin, Lou Jing ★ Madam Lou. Du Hui, Yuan Zuzu, Wu Zhi, 20kReads9.5Score3kShelves
34. 434 将 The General's Daughter Divorces Her Husband, Then Rides to War with a Spear in Hand 将门嫡女休夫后，策马提抢上战场 Mu Xian沐弦Ancient Romance926k WordsCompleted [Noblewoman Tears Apart Transmigrator + Divorces Her Husband and Marries Again + Battles and Bloodshed + Powerful Heroine and Hero] Shang Yueqing had been married into the Liu family for three years. She served her mother-in-law, looked after her sister-in-law, and even used her dowry to cover the family’s many extravagant expenses. But her childhood sweetheart of a husband brought his mistress to their doorstep. The woman spoke of gender equality and fairness at every turn. Liu Shifei: “Lin Mo 364Reads8.3Score104Shelves

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    🍀🍀Palace intrigue and power struggles, divorce and remarriage, a dashing and heroic figure.

35. 435 本 This King's Sleeve Is Thoroughly Severed 本王这袖，断的彻底 Born Under a Lucky Star八字过硬Two Male Leads562k WordsCompleted [Preorders for The World Cannot Keep What It Loves Most open at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15. For the first 15 minutes, signed copies are available with no quantity limit; from 16 to 30 minutes, copies personally signed by the author are available with no quantity limit!] [Two male leads + The prince has a bit of a sense of humor] Everyone knew Prince Pu was gay. Even the man on the imperial throne turned a blind eye. Prince Pu had loved many people in his life. A horseman from the frontier 34.6kReads9.6Score4.9kShelves
36. 436 大 Her Lord Dotes on His Wife: The Marquis's Daughter Is a Force to Be Reckoned With 大人很宠妻之侯门嫡女她很飒 Siyu Isn't Good思瑜不乖Ancient Romance459k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital knew that Jiang Qingli, the third legitimate daughter of the Jiang Marquis household and a county princess, had grown up in the countryside. She was plain, poorly educated, arrogant, capricious, vain, and promiscuous. Jiang Qingli could only protest: Were they absolutely, definitely, and positively talking about her? The capital's ways were too complicated. She'd be better off back in the mountain village! Once the old master of the Jiang Marquis household passed away, 343Reads8.1Score—Shelves
37. 437 重 Back in the Game: Cleaning Up Officialdom 重出江湖之整治官场 Millennium Stone Monkey千年石猴Urban228k WordsCompleted A mob boss shakes up and cleans house in the political arena! [No idiotic characters, no System, light mystery] Black is black, and white is white, but the two can also change places! Even the righteous may do shameful things, while the wicked may do good for the country and its people. What matters is how you see things and what you believe, and whether you can answer to your conscience! 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A gangster boss stirs up trouble in the officialdom; it's a story of political intrigue, not mindless, logical, and lightly suspenseful. Looking for recommendations and reviews!

38. 438 临 The Hidden Actor of Lin'an 临安戏隐 The Mysterious Qiuchi神秘的秋迟Historical447k WordsCompleted [Me, a spoiled good-for-nothing: it’s all an act] After being reborn as the son of a Southern Song military officer, Zhang Ziyan decides to lie flat and make trouble for his father as a career. He raises fighting cocks, walks his dogs, and spends money like water. Lin’an City knows him as a complete waste of space. Everyone laughs at him: “Other than having a good father, what can you even do?” But they don’t know that... The imperial wine Jade Pot Spring is his creation, and its sky-high profit 173Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    🔥Southern Song Dynasty🔥Political Intrigue🔥Playboy🔥Highly recommended by a 15-year veteran reader. Not mindless, well-written, a heartwarming team—truly a great read. [Requesting more updates][Upvote][Upvote]

39. 439 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 16.3kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves

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    A modern female general transmigrates into a thrilling political intrigue story! "The Eldest Daughter Returns with a Powerful Spirit, Seducing the Restrained War God Prince (Xuan Dong Tian Xia)" is incredibly captivating! "Political intrigue + thrilling story + decisive action + a super cool female lead + face-slapping + high intelligence"—it's packed with highlights. Bai Xuan, the commander-in-chief of the Chinese special forces training camp, transmigrates to the Great Zhou Dynasty. Highly skilled in martial arts and stunningly beautiful, she rises through the ranks of the court using her strength and wisdom, fighting against powerful figures, eliminating treacherous officials, maintaining internal stability, and vanquishing enemy states, climbing the ranks to the top. At the same time, she also stirs the heart of the cunning and ruthless war god prince. The plot is full of twists and turns, and the female lead's aura is off the charts. Want to experience this exciting and thrilling transmigration journey? Come and experience it in the book!

40. 440 刺 Scandalous! After My Divorce, I Married My Ex-Husband's Brother 刺激！离婚后我嫁给前夫的兄弟 Ocean Starlight海洋星光Modern Romance810k WordsOngoing [The Ex-Wife Chase from Hell] Gu Wan had always dreamed of being a devoted full-time housewife. But in their five years of marriage, Shen Mingji never once gave her a second glance, and he even got together with her younger sister. Just after the divorce, Shen Mingji’s younger brother, Shen Yanzhou, returned from abroad. He pinned Gu Wan against the wall and kissed her, wanting to have her. Like a madman, he went at her until he made her cry... Morality? Shen Yanzhou has never heard of it. 34.8kReads8.4Score1.3kShelves
41. 441 女 Empress Wu Zetian 女皇武则天 Master Zhuo, Who Loves Whiptail Scorpions喜欢鞭尾蝎的卓阁主Ancient Romance2.4M WordsOngoing She was a palace consort despised by Emperor Taizong, a nun left to die at Ganye Temple, a woman neglected by her family, schemed against by her sisters, and relentlessly driven into a corner by fate. The world says women are weak, but she is determined to defy fate and change her own destiny. From a palace maid to an empress, and then to the throne itself, the road she walks is drenched in blood and lined with thorns. Her parents show her no love, her sisters turn against her, her husband is 26kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    Who hasn't seen this version of Wu Zetian? 🔪 A "rebel" in a patriarchal era: How ingenious was Wu Zetian's logic for seizing power? Not all palace intrigues can escalate into a dynasty of imperial dominance—Wu Zetian used three strategic steps to forge a unique path to becoming empress. Step 1: "Breaking the deadlock by leveraging existing power": Reunited with Li Zhi at Ganye Temple, she accurately grasped the emperor's loneliness, intervening in politics as a "wise wife," using the struggle to depose the emperor and establish Wu Zetian as a stepping stone, joining forces with commoners to overthrow the powerful Guanzhong aristocracy, thus establishing her foothold in the court. Step 2: "Establishing authority and consolidating power": Unmoved by personal feelings, she ruthlessly dealt with her own children and founding fathers, using cruel officials and a system of secret denunciation to create a high-pressure network that silenced opponents. Step 3: "Establishing a system and seizing power": Breaking the ironclad rule that "women cannot become emperors," she changed the dynasty name, built the Mingtang (Hall of Brightness), and performed the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai. Through expanding the imperial examination system and emphasizing agriculture, she gained the recognition of the legitimacy of her rule. Her political maneuvering was far from mere palace intrigue; it was a calculated political scheme etched into her very being. She understood human weaknesses and, even more importantly, the loopholes in the system; she dared to break conventions and, even more importantly, to establish new ones. In an era where "a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent," she proved with her iron will and wisdom that power is not about gender, but about who understands the game better. ✨ Read Wu Zetian's history of political maneuvering and see how, as a woman, she made her moves in the game of power with unwavering resolve, ultimately becoming the one who wielded the power! What do you think was her most ruthless move?

42. 442 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 35.4kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves

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    A relatively easy and brain-teasing strategy novel

43. 443 郭 Guo Jingyuan's Notes on Officialdom 郭敬远官场笔记 Mountains, Rivers, Wind, and Rain山水风雨Urban595k WordsOngoing Set firmly against the backdrop of its era, this novel brings political realism and commercial idealism together seamlessly. The protagonist, Guo Jingyuan, has an exceptionally accurate grasp of economic trends and a remarkably keen business instinct. While still at university, he earns his first fortune at colleges across the capital. But determined to fulfill his ambitions, he resolutely enters politics, starting at the grassroots level while building his business career in parallel. In busine 133Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The novel doesn't deliberately pursue suspense; the political scenes are very realistic, while the business battles are full of imagination, making it well worth reading!

44. 444 我 I Only Want to Be a Military Doctor, So Why Are You Making Me Empress? 我只想当军医，你们让我当女皇？ I'm Starving我超饿Ancient Romance965k WordsCompleted [Feel-good revenge + transmigration + System + medicine + nation-building + conquering a chaotic age + empress + cheat powers] Medical student Liu Yi transmigrates into a war-torn age. The world is in chaos, the imperial court has fallen, and ordinary people can barely survive. But she brought along her all-purpose doctor System. System: “I can give you medical equipment.” System: “I can give you medical books.” System: “I can give you an entire modern hospital.” System: “Your goal is to becom 6.1kReads9.5Score859Shelves

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    🔥🔥🔥High-IQ political intrigue novel🔥🔥🔥Born in a chaotic world, Su Lili once thought her life was destined to be one of wandering and rootlessness. Until she met Jiang Qiudi and Qi Fengxiang. 🔥🔥🔥Qi Fengxiang was always scheming and plotting against her, but he overlooked the deep affection he held for her. "I will be good to you, as good as I can be, but you didn't give me the chance." 🔥🔥🔥Jiang Qiudi was always considerate and caring towards her, willingly playing the role of her blockhead. "I can fly out, and I can fly back!"

45. 445 重 Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾 Shangguan Loves to Drink Water上官爱喝水Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan 228Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Finally, a serious historical romance novel that I instinctively stayed up all night to finish! Don't be fooled by the title; this isn't your typical domestic drama. The female protagonist is a time-traveling author who discovers her plots have completely collapsed, making poetry her only weapon. The political intrigue is incredibly well-developed, the female empowerment is grounded in reality, but it's also genuinely heart-wrenching, with every character struggling against the tides of history. The writing is stunning, and the poetry is all original and deeply drives the plot. Warning: This is serious literature disguised as a web novel; it has a powerful aftertaste and is suitable for readers who appreciate depth and aren't afraid of a bit of depression.

46. 446 我 My Rise Through the Ranks 我的官场升迁记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban225k WordsCompleted [Superpowers + Comeback + Inspirational + Political Intrigue + Inspirational + Feel-Good Power Fantasy] After Liang Zhiyuan was suppressed and jumped into a lake to end his life, Heaven granted him a second chance. Suddenly gifted with X-ray vision, telescopic sight, super hearing, and mind reading, Liang decides to work his hardest to win back his dignity. By chance, he earns Director Wu’s appreciation. The story of Liang Zhiyuan will brighten your outlook on life! 583Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Absolutely a classic, absolutely a classic. Very good.

47. 447 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 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Everyone's IQ is online

48. 448 天 A Catastrophic Start: I’m Forced to Marry a Lame, Mad King 天崩开局，我被迫嫁给瘸腿癫王 Who Says Immortality Must Be Lonely?谁说长生需寂寞Ancient Romance806k WordsOngoing [One-on-one, both with no past relationships: the woman transmigrates into a book, pretending to be a vixen but really just a laid-back slacker; the man is reborn, pretending to be a madman but secretly a true romantic. They spar and fall in love, flirt to the extreme, enjoy endless sweet indulgence, and clash over court politics.] No bitter drama, just sweet, over-the-top romance. Their clashes are mostly battles of wits. Su Xu accidentally transmigrates into a book and becomes a cannon-fodder 863Reads9.3Score131Shelves

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    A reborn evil king, burdened with regrets from his past life, vows to protect those he cherishes, only to encounter a transmigrated woman who just wants to relax. Her retort, "Your deep affection is too much of a brain drain," leaves him speechless. The power struggles and wits are intricately intertwined, while the romance unfolds like two goofy characters playfully bickering—hilarious, adorable, and utterly captivating!

49. 449 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. 664Reads8.8Score182Shelves
50. 450 官 Officialdom: The Abyss of Power 官场：权利深渊 I Love Peanuts我爱吃花生Urban3.5M WordsOngoing Xiao Zhengyang had a brilliant future ahead of him, but a conspiracy cost him his life at the office. His girlfriend left him, and petty people pushed him around. Unwilling to let others control his fate, he sank into despair. In the end, he made that phone call, and from then on, stepped into the abyss. This is a gripping workplace drama. One careless step, and there's no coming back. 41kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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    People with high IQs are

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