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1. 51 表 The Command of Mountains and Rivers 表里山河令 Yan Jie言芥Two Male Leads324k WordsCompleted [A smiling, sharp-eyed uke × a gentle yet heart-devouring seme] Cousins reunite after ten years, playing a game of wits amid bloodstained palace halls. Two kings vie for the throne, and once a move is made, there’s no turning back. You hide a blade behind your smile; I carve my heart into a blade. You play hard to get; I invite you straight into my trap. 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's a great read, with beautiful writing, a smooth plot, and vividly portrayed characters. There are no cheesy, naive characters; the book is full of intelligent people.

2. 52 绑 After Binding to a System, My Target Got Pregnant with My Baby 绑定系统后，目标揣上我的崽 Your Chef在下厨师长Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted [Top protagonist, 1v1 + sweet pampering romance + nonhuman love interests + quick transmigration] (The rating just came out, and it’ll rise later.) Ren Feng has always thought of himself as an ordinary human. He just gets strange illnesses now and then, like having oddly colored blood or unusually strong regenerative abilities... Then, on the day his genes collapse, he gets bound to a System. [You have died in the real world] [Time remaining: 23 hours, 59 minutes] [Survive at any cost] Ren Feng 8.2kReads8.9Score826Shelves

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   It's well-written, especially the characters' personalities and thoughts are clearly presented, and the human nature is vividly portrayed. The more you read, the more you want to read on.

3. 53 世 The Heir's Wife Is the Secret to His Success 世子殿下靠老婆风生水起 Mu Zihuailing沐子槐灵Two Male Leads143k WordsOngoing Loyal, reserved war god × frail, unhinged beauty (It began with a scheme and ended in true love) [Power Couple / 1v1, Both Pure / Ancient-Style Political Intrigue / Aristocratic Court / Xianxia of the Mortal World] He is Xiao Lin, the second young master of the Marquis's household, forced to hide his talents for eighteen years. After his father, the Marquis of Ding'an, dies in battle, his stepmother sets out to kill him. He is Shen Ci, the refined and gentle only son of the Imperial Tutor, a me 2Reads—Score133Shelves

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   This is a serious historical romance novel with political intrigue, a 1v1 relationship where both characters are virgins, and a loyal, domineering top and a queenly bottom working together. The romance progresses quickly, while the political intrigue unfolds gradually. If you're interested, you can wait until all chapters are released before reading!

4. 54 潮 Torrid Days 潮热纪事 Saiqi of Qingyi Pavilion清怡阁的赛奇Two Male Leads894k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, transmigration, forced love, both chaste, turning a straight man gay] Modern-day slacker Zhou Heng transmigrates into the body of an unregistered civilian in a war-torn era and is sent to the frontier as a conscript. He also unlocks a mission: help Xiao Jue become emperor, or be erased. At first, Xiao Jue sees Zhou Heng as a pawn with a little cleverness, useful only until he has served his purpose. Until one night, he comes upon someone cornering Zhou Heng in a dark place, his 22.6kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
5. 55 野 Wild History Led Me Astray 野史误我 Lazy and Radiant懒灿灿Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted [Dark, coercive romance with angst. Not for you if you dislike that.] [The rating just came out!] A cool, ethereal young imperial preceptor VS a possessive, calculating emperor who always stays one step ahead A transmigrated imperial preceptor uses unofficial histories to give the emperor spoilers and help him secure his throne, but ends up spoiling himself right into the emperor’s bed. Shen Tangsong, a top medical student, transmigrates into the body of Shen Tansong, a charlatan imperial precep 5.6kReads9.0Score604Shelves
6. 56 皇 The Emperor's Regent Boyfriend 皇帝的摄政男友 Du Zhiwu渡知芜Two Male Leads426k WordsCompleted Seven years ago, he was the regent, and he was the crown prince. Seven years later, he was a powerful minister, and he was the new emperor. He said, "I want to rule in my own right. This is where we part." But the other man pinned him against the imperial throne, laughing in a husky voice: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten who taught you all this?" 2.2kReads7.0Score167Shelves

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   This one is quite good; it features two strong characters and political intrigue.

7. 57 摄 The Night the Regent Was Poisoned, I Took the Initiative to Cuddle Up to Him 摄政王毒发当晚，朕主动求贴贴 Lian Yun Xun'er恋云薰儿Two Male Leads248k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads] [Power Couple] [System] [Soul Transmigration] [Emperor and Regent] Shen Qingci, heir to a top conglomerate in the capital, plunged into a hot spring on the day of his celebration banquet. When he woke up, he had become the puppet emperor of the Great Liang Dynasty? On one side was the Empress Dowager, who thought he was useless. On the other was Regent Xiao Jingheng, who saw him as a pawn. Oh, and there was also his younger brother, who had transmigrated with him and was still d 4.5kReads7.7Score665Shelves
8. 58 恶 The Wicked Fool Was Reborn, Only to Be Forced into Love by Her Simpleminded Husband 恶毒蠢货重生后被傻夫强制爱了 Frog at the Traffic Light红绿灯的蛙Two Male Leads461k WordsCompleted [Male-male romance + reborn + space + everyone loves him + coercive love + a slightly combative couple + one-on-one in this life] [Beautiful, vicious, selfish, flexible, and hot-tempered uke × domineering, obsessive, amnesiac then self-convinced fool-dog seme] He Yijiu was reborn. But he felt no joy at all. He cursed Heaven for being unfair. If he had to be reborn, why couldn't it have been before he suffered all that misery? Thinking about his tragic, hard-knock life in his previous life made h 3.3kReads9.0Score393Shelves

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   "Hate me for hurting you, hate me for pushing you off a cliff, hate me for being vicious?" "Any normal person treated like this wouldn't hate you?" Xing Jieye lowered his gaze, leaning closer, and asked in a deep voice. He Yijiu sneered, "Then you're really shameless. I've treated you like this, and you still fawn over me. I've never seen anyone so willingly debase themselves." "So I'm not a normal person, naturally I don't have any feelings of hatred towards you." Xing Jieye was smug and frank, a playful smile curving his lips. "Being shameless in front of you is the only way to get what you want, and I'm perfectly willing to do it." "Woof~"

9. 59 被 The Little Emperor Imprisoned by the Left and Right Chancellors 被左相右相囚禁的小皇帝 Liang Wang两汪Two Male Leads523k WordsCompleted After the Beijing Rebellion, the imperial family of the Yu Dynasty was handed over to the Northern Barbarians, who subjected them to every kind of humiliation. The only survivor was a ten-year-old prince. The capital was moved to Nanjing, and the boy ascended the throne at ten, with the two chief ministers doing their utmost to support him. But the young emperor was unable to have children. Little by little, he fell into another abyss. He said he loved him deeply, yet their struggle was a fight 9.4kReads6.4Score617Shelves

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   Left and Right Chancellors Enter the Harem

10. 60 疯 Madness! The God of Slaughter Weeps, and the General Coaxes Him Tenderly 疯了！杀神一哭，将军极致诱哄 A Sheet of Clear White一纸晴白Two Male Leads214k WordsCompleted Complete. Enjoy! The entire Lin family died on the battlefield. Ye Anli had been living with the Ye family ever since. Though the Ye family didn’t like him, he gained an older brother who truly cared for him. The little Li in his brother’s eyes: Little Li in the past: “Little Li is scared.” So soft and sweet. Little Li now: “Little Li is scared.” Even softer and sweeter. Little Li is a picky eater. He refuses this and that, and even flips the table. Ye Anchen beat up the cook. “Your food must be 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is so good! 😢😢😢

11. 61 平 Pingjiang 平江 Han Shiye韩十叶Two Male Leads265k WordsCompleted Lin Chen, a rising star of the Hanlin Academy, was known as a staunch supporter of the Crown Prince. But one day, he killed his teacher, betrayed the Crown Prince, and joined Prince Qi's faction. Later, Lin Chen betrayed his new master a second time and framed Prince Qi. People called him a fence-sitter, a heartless traitor, and a wicked, treacherous minister. Little did they know that Lin Chen had spent seven years patiently plotting to help the Xuan family avenge themselves. * Lin Chen first s 50Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    My second recommendation for a pure historical romance novel with two male leads and political intrigue this year: The pursuit of justice is essential to a beautiful land, yet injustices are numerous, and achieving such beauty is incredibly difficult. Even if one's bones are broken, crushed into dust, and suffocated by darkness, as long as one lives, one must fight and hope. Some will always be there for you, some will accompany you on your journey, some will understand the pain you've endured… These are the arrows that pierce through the nightmare woven with blood, coldness, pain, and regret; the nourishment that rebuilds broken bones; the unwavering strength that fuels your determination. Therefore, no matter how difficult, you must strive until the world is at peace, the land is secure, and the nation is safe and prosperous. This is a tribute to those who have bravely forged ahead on this journey.

12. 62 重 Reborn into a Marriage Swap: The Sickly Crown Prince's Beloved 重生换亲，病娇太子心尖宠 Cloth-Clad Rice布衣米饭Two Male Leads476k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, both chaste] + [Reborn] + [Power couple] + [Happy ending] Xi Ranzhi, the illegitimate son of the Chancellor’s household, and the scumbag who wronged him were both reborn. In his previous life, Xi Ranzhi got his wish and married the Seventh Prince, Baili Yue, only to discover that the whole thing had been a setup. After three years of imprisonment and torment, his mother and friends all died for him. Meanwhile, his legitimate elder brother, Xi Songlian, took up residence in the Easte 8.4kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves

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    I can't write any fancy reviews, just one sentence: Super beautiful!

13. 63 望 Wangque Tower 望阙楼 Li Jiu Wen黎九问Two Male Leads683k WordsCompleted Historical BL. During the Tian Ci era, the north falls, forcing the great noble families to migrate south. A group of young men struggle and make choices amid the chaos, with an uncertain future and their lives hanging in the balance. Lu Wang, the male lead, returns to Yingdu, the Southern Qi capital, to fulfill his family’s generations-old wish to reclaim the north. There, he meets Su He, the other male lead, whose origins are unknown. At first, each has their own agenda; in the end, they becom 85Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Minor political maneuvering, self-promotion 😂😂😂

14. 64 望 Wang Que Lou: Side Stories 望阙楼番外 Li Jiu Wen黎九问Two Male Leads20k WordsCompleted During the Northern Expedition, Lu Wang is pushed step by step toward the throne. He eventually unifies the land and founds a new dynasty: the Great Qian. All under heaven belongs to the emperor. Come see what life is like after His Majesty and the Chancellor get married. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 65 谁 Who Says the Heir Apparent Is Too Frail to Look After Himself? 谁说世子爷柔弱不能自理 Truck Driver卡车司基Two Male Leads581k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + equally matched + devoted to each other + plot-driven, no transmigration or rebirth + scheming top × beautiful, calculating bottom] The rating is low because there aren’t many ratings yet! When they first met, Qi Xiao was a young lord riding a tall black steed, galloping arrogantly down the main street. Tang Ling was shackled, and should have looked wretched, yet the moment he raised his eyes, he dazzled the onlookers. “Your Highness,” Tang Ling called to Qi Xiao, then respectf 236Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    [Completed] A story of power struggles between two cunning men, one pretending to be flamboyant and the other genuinely sickly. From initially scheming against each other to eventually falling in love while using each other, the story is a straightforward romance with no angst. The main plot revolves around power struggles and war, and it's incredibly engaging!

16. 66 重 Reborn: I'm No Spoiled Rich Kid 重生之我不是纨绔 Stars on the Road星星在赶路Two Male Leads415k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads + Both pure + Both reborn + Mutual devotion + Unrequited love becomes requited + Long-laid plans + Play the pig to eat the tiger + Political intrigue + Happy Ending] Proud, flirtatious beauty of a cat-like bottom × Jealous, lovesick, loyal-dog top Older, fatherly top, seven years older than the bottom. After Zhong Xinian died, Xiao Chengqian lost all hope. He lived out his days alone, then unexpectedly was reborn and immediately set out to win his beloved back. At their first 516Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let me recommend myself~(¯▽¯~)

17. 67 穿 After Becoming a Spoiled Brat, I Lie Flat and Stumble into an Emperor's Throne 穿成纨绔后，我靠躺平捡了个皇位 Good Fish in Shu蜀中有嘉鱼Two Male Leads531k WordsCompleted [Transmigration into an alternate setting + top] Wu Chuxun transmigrated into the eldest legitimate son of the current dynasty’s prime minister, a spoiled idler. He had no interest in dealing with the debts of affection left behind by the original owner. He’d planned to lie flat and enjoy life in this world, only to discover that the emperor was sharpening his knives for his father! That wouldn’t do. He’d only just croaked, and he didn’t want to die all over again. So Wu Chuxun set his father to 1.3kReads9.2Score181Shelves

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    A masterpiece, the plot and character design are superb.

18. 68 权 The Power Minister's Gambit 权臣为局 Wu Fei忤绯Two Male Leads564k WordsOngoing [Genius Orphan Top Scholar X Stern, Scheming Chancellor] On the eve of the spring imperial examinations, Yuan’s chief examiner, Liu Dongli, is brutally murdered. Zhou Che, an orphan of the Jiangzhou massacre, risks his life to enter the survival gambit designed for him by Lu Heng, the powerful chancellor. He seeks to uncover both the truth behind his mentor’s death and the secret of his own origins. Outwardly, he suppresses the poor and humble, but in secret he turns his blade against the true e 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you enjoy stories with two male protagonists and a penchant for court intrigue, don't miss this one. A large portion of the book is dedicated to the intricate power struggles within the court, with factional strife, injustices, and the checks and balances of imperial power written in a well-organized and concise manner. The two male leads are a powerful pair: a strategist skilled in civil affairs and a defender adept in military matters. Initially, their stances are somewhat clashing, but they eventually develop genuine feelings for each other after facing several perilous situations together. The romance isn't artificially constructed; it's presented in subtle, nuanced details of mutual support amidst the chaos of power struggles, making for a very enjoyable read.

19. 69 癫EN What the Heck! Everyone Around Me Is Completely Nuts! 癫！孤身边全是神经病！ Wen Yuan Party文元党Ancient Romance764k WordsCompleted Born a crown prince, Qi Yuanzuo was convinced that he was the only normal person in the imperial family. Little did he know what the Crown Prince looked like to outsiders: At seven, he shot a tiger and won nine hundred kilometers of territory in the Qilian Mountains. At thirteen, he cut through the great clans of Jiangnan and personally orchestrated the Case of the Ninety-Seven Mourning Robes, stepping over piles of corpses to claim the throne. At fifteen, he gambled on the Qilian Mountains once 53.5kReads9.5Score6.9kShelves
20. 70 独 The Sickly Crown Prince Turns the Court Upside Down by Doting on an Enemy-State Hostage 独宠敌国质子，病弱太子颠覆朝堂 Cang Sheng Chang'an沧笙长安Two Male Leads389k WordsCompleted The frail Crown Prince Ying Heng x loyal hostage He Lian Yu Content warning: A Su has equal prominence to Ying Heng and a lot of scenes. [One-on-one romance + two male leads + court intrigue] From the day he was born, Ying Heng was appointed Crown Prince of the Great Li dynasty and took up residence in the Eastern Palace. But toxins in his mother's womb caused him to be born prematurely and left him frail, while the Empress died as a result. For years in the deep palace, without his mother's pro 171Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient political intrigue, sickly crown prince

21. 71 大 A Bromance in the Great Tang 大唐基友记 Love for Jin Dui喜欢金兑上的爱Historical459k WordsCompleted In the Tianbao era, Chang’an was a city of dazzling splendor, with undercurrents churning beneath the surface. Forty-year-old Pei Yuanshao was a renowned spice merchant in the Eastern Market. He was tall and powerfully built, with a resolute face, silver at his temples, and a pair of broad, strong hands. His whole bearing spoke of a steady, bold man who had seen much of the world. Thirty-eight-year-old Qin Huaiyuan was a constable in Chang’an County. Broad-backed and burly, he had a square face, 48Reads—Score100Shelves

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    These are some good books, worth recommending.

22. 72 禁 Forbidden Embrace 禁忌的拥抱 Love for Jin Dui喜欢金兑上的爱Urban587k WordsCompleted Forty-five-year-old Lu Zhenhai is the city’s quietest “giant”: weighing 320 jin, with a broad back and shoulders like a wall. Once a dockworker, he now runs an auto repair shop beside the secondhand market that nobody ever visits. His life is like a scrapped engine: heavy, greasy, and forgotten by everyone. Twenty-five-year-old Shen Du is the city’s brightest “lie.” A graduate of a prestigious university’s architecture program, he was disgraced by a plagiarism scandal and blacklisted by the enti 1.9kReads—Score102Shelves
23. 73 硬 A Tough Man’s Weakness 硬汉的软肋 Love for Jin Dui喜欢金兑上的爱Urban369k WordsCompleted On the rainy night I was scammed while trying to rent a room, I had nowhere else to go. I was shoved into an old alley, an aging house, and the life of a strange man. Xiong Yue was thirty-eight, built like a mountain, quiet, and as punctual as a clock. I thought living under someone else’s roof would be hard to bear. But he left a light on when I came home late from overtime, came to pick me up with his umbrella tilted against the rain, and would sigh alone in the middle of the night, silentl 1.3kReads—Score112Shelves
24. 74 被 After I Was Bullied, the Gang Boss Treated Me Like His Own Child 被霸凌后黑社会大哥待我视如己出 Love for Jin Dui喜欢金兑上的爱Two Male Leads311k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 5Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 75 殿 Your Highness, Your Beloved White Moonlight Is Both Badass and Wild 殿下，你的白月光又A又野 love Xiao Qilove小柒Two Male Leads245k WordsCompleted Two male leads, both each other's first and only love. A libertine prince versus a cool and aloof Hanlin Academy scholar. [Flirtatious prince seme + cool scholar uke + winning back his love + comeback + role reversal] “Your Highness, there's a beauty…” “Kidnap them.” “The scholar is even prettier!” “Kidnap him too!” Nangong Jin, the notorious playboy Third Prince famed throughout the capital, unexpectedly abducts a stunningly beautiful, cool-headed scholar and keeps him imprisoned in his manor. 318Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book, ancient power struggle, a bit funny, prince's identity, brothel-like behavior, please be aware!

26. 76 哎 Hey, Whose Minister Is Cuddling the Foolish Emperor? 哎呦，谁家权臣抱着昏君亲呀 Shanhai Xiang山海湘Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted Main story complete [Bottom × sweet-and-angsty romance × sci-fi power struggles × ensemble cast with multiple couples × every child of the bottom is born from infidelity] [Clear-eyed sweetheart × scheming, unhinged power player] Zhao Lin transmigrated, pulled by a System into the darkest period in Chinese history and transformed into the fallen emperor Shengling, who shared his name. According to official histories, Emperor Shengling would die suddenly this very year. Unofficial accounts said he 4.8kReads9.4Score921Shelves

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    I don't know how to put it, but it's beautiful.

27. 77 这 This Shadow Guard Cannot Be Tamed 这个影卫不可驯服 Cat Cat Monster Cat Cat猫猫怪怪猫猫Two Male Leads412k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + lighthearted + fun + somewhat humorous + unconventional master and servant + control (not even a little) + forced love (because he can't win a fight) + locked-room confinement (not necessarily the one doing the locking)] Crown Prince: sinister, extreme, controlling, losing his mind Shadow Guard: Reflect, reflect, reflect, reflect... [Both sides, take your places on the opposing routes. Get ready to roll!] Crown Prince's version: Tantai Xuanjing was betrayed by the childhood fri 1.1kReads8.2Score160Shelves

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    The young prince, who could turn the world upside down with a flick of his wrist, always ended up getting thwarted by this shadow guard.

28. 78 说 We Agreed to Upend the Court, So Why Is His Majesty Asking for Kisses Again? 说好颠覆朝局，陛下怎么又骗亲亲 Jiu A Yao酒阿妖Two Male Leads140k WordsOngoing A historical Chinese romance about court intrigue, with two male leads. One-on-one pairing. Both are virgins. The younger man pursues the older one. Happy ending. Sweet and doting. Court intrigue is the shell, sweetness is the core. His Majesty permits you to have a taste first. [A cunning, clever puppet emperor seme × a gentle, moonlight-like heir apparent uke] Main couple: Fangyan couple + pure romance + childhood friends + sly fox + clever bunny + mutual trust. [A calculating Jinyiwei seme × —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really good! The author's descriptions are incredibly detailed, with not a single wasted word. Highly recommended! PS: The rice is also very finely cooked, like fine bran. Come and savor it!

29. 79 嫁 After Marrying the Enemy Nation’s Crown Prince, I Turned the Tables 嫁给敌国太子后，我逆风翻盘了 Young Master Guiyuan归远少爷Two Male Leads351k WordsCompleted New novel: After Becoming the Tragic, Powerful Villain Rong Se transmigrates into a book and becomes the sinister, ruthless villain in a political intrigue novel, a man who murders his father and brothers and covets the throne. But he is nothing more than a tool and a backdrop for the main couple’s flirtation. He repeatedly gives his all to help their romance, only for them to live happily ever after in the imperial palace while he dies alone, abandoned by everyone and without a whole body. Rong 16.6kReads9.4Score2.8kShelves

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    The political intrigue with romance is super, super good!❤️❤️ The second book, featuring a sickly and aloof protagonist, is incredibly cute!❤️❤️❤️ Both are about strong protagonists.

30. 80 启 Your Highness, the Young Master Is a General from an Enemy State 启禀王爷，公子他是敌国将军 Seven Seven, Two Eight七七二八Two Male Leads332k WordsCompleted [Love-at-first-sight, lovestruck prince top ✘ highly skilled enemy general bottom] [Mutually exclusive devotion + happy ending] In the first year of the Zhaohe era, a new emperor ascended the throne of the Jing Dynasty. Prince Jing conspired with his father-in-law to seize the throne, plunging the capital into warfare. The second young master of the Xie family was kidnapped by human traffickers. He thought he was in for the story of a true-born son who had fallen into the countryside, but the ma 1.8kReads9.2Score339Shelves

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    A story of two strong, pure, and virtuous individuals embroiled in court intrigue. A cold-faced general returns home to find his family, only to be entangled by a love-struck prince! Xie Yunchuan, who was sent to an enemy camp at the age of seven, has become a war god protecting his country by twenty-one. He only wants a peaceful life at home. However, Prince Xiao Yu of the Jing Dynasty sneaks over the wall every night, brazenly declaring, "What's the point of shame when chasing after a wife?" A sweet and angsty story with unconventional twists, watch how the incredibly powerful general is conquered by the seemingly weak prince—the aloof flower falls into the mortal world, a truly irresistible surprise! 🔥

31. 81 戎 Warhorse at the Frontier 戎马关山 A Different Kind of Moonlight不一样的月光Two Male Leads910k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Historical Romance + Two Equally Matched Leads + Political Intrigue + Intelligent Characters + Devoted Love] In the final years of the Great Jin Dynasty, warlords across the realm built up their own armies, and conflict spread everywhere, leaving ordinary people homeless and displaced. Xu Fengming was born into a family of merchants and carried the hopes of generations of his family with him when he successfully enrolled at the greatest academy in the land. He wanted nothing mo 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Completed. Ancient Chinese romance + strong leads + political intrigue + intelligent characters + devoted love.

32. 82 医 Healing Hearts and Love 医心将情 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Two Male Leads356k WordsCompleted Qin Zhan is the youngest battle-hardened general stationed on the northwestern frontier. Ruthless and decisive, he makes the barbarian tribes tremble at his name. Wen Tingyu is the gentlest imperial physician in the Imperial Medical Academy, peerless in his skill and driven by a compassionate desire to heal the world. An imperial edict entwines their fates. Wen Tingyu is ordered to travel to the frontier and assist the military doctors. When he first meets Qin Zhan in the wounded soldiers' cam 111Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Go watch it, you'll get hooked!

33. 83 一 A Lifetime of Clear Skies for Yun Shu 一世清晏为云疏 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Two Male Leads512k WordsCompleted Yun Shu was a little beggar picked up by Lin Qingyan: fierce as a wolf, loyal to the end, and locked away in a cage of his own making. When the Lin family prospered, he stayed in the shadows, the young master's sharpest blade; when the Lin family fell on hard times, he stood at the front, the sole pillar holding the family up. He urged the young master to study and sit the imperial exams, helping him rise to the top, while never forgetting his own station and never daring to overstep by so much 528Reads8.2Score103Shelves

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    It's so beautiful!!!

34. 84 储 Scheming for the Crown Prince's Heart 储君谋心 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Two Male Leads352k WordsCompleted He was Xie Linxi, the gifted and brilliant Crown Prince, heir to the Eastern Palace. He was Shen Mingyuan, the taciturn and patient son of a fallen general, appointed as the Crown Prince’s study companion. An imperial edict sent Shen Mingyuan into the palace, where he became the person closest to the Crown Prince. They kept each other company at the study table, trained together on the field, and relied on one another through stormy nights. They became an inseparable part of each other’s lives. 16Reads6.9Score—Shelves
35. 85 秦 Misty Clouds over Qin Capital 秦都烟云 Ju Zhi Wei Xiao橘枳微霄Two Male Leads131k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads + Equally Matched and Devoted 1v1 + Court Intrigue] The General Oversteps His Station, and the Crown Prince Wants to Kill Him to Keep Him Quiet Scheming Crown Prince × Young, Famous General Chu Anlan used every cunning trick at his disposal to claw his way onto the throne as Crown Prince. Then one day, the battle-hardened General Lin Qiao suddenly set his sights on him. Chu Anlan: I want to kill you. Lin Qiao: I want to sleep with you. “I ask for little, and yet I ask for too mu 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical drama featuring two male leads embroiled in political intrigue! Both are strong, with a dual storyline and romance developing along two parallel lines: a cunning crown prince and a war god general. Highly recommended!

36. 86 病 Sickly, Yet Wanted 病秧子，有人要 Tuan Tuan, Nothing Special团团无奇Two Male Leads417k WordsCompleted Two Male Leads | Both Strong | 1v1 | Both Chaste | Mutual Devotion Occasional bonus chapters The sickly young man, whom everyone in the capital avoided like the plague, met a young general newly returned from the border. At a flower banquet, he declared in front of everyone, "As if I would ever fall for him!" But later, in the dead of night at an inn, he crouched down and laid his outer robe beneath the other man's bare feet. One quiet, "The ground is cold," left the man who had spent half h 12.3kReads8.6Score1.8kShelves
37. 87 将 The General Is Breathtakingly Beautiful 将军他倾国倾城 Susu the Little Hamster Who Loves Bread爱吃面包的小仓鼠素素Two Male Leads254k WordsCompleted [Two Powerful Leads + Enemy-Nation General vs. Imperial Grandson + Man Disguised as a Woman] Tan Jidao, a great general of the Jing Kingdom, disguises himself as a woman and infiltrates the Cangyou Kingdom. There, the irreverent, roguish imperial grandson Xiao An falls in love with him at first sight. Tan Jidao thinks Xiao An is so lovestruck because he doesn't know he's a man in disguise. Little does he know that Xiao An has already seen through his identity, and that is precisely why he loves 128Reads6.9Score—Shelves
38. 88 疯 The Mad Vampire Lord and His Young General 疯批血族大佬和他的少将军 In Time, But Not Waiting终有时不待Two Male Leads348k WordsCompleted Two male leads, equally matched, cold-blooded, madman, coercive romance! Court intrigue! Obsessive, lustful, unhinged young lord ✖️ brave, upright young general Love at first sight * love growing over time. The gong is not chaste early on, but becomes chaste later. Aiski is the progenitor of vampires, alive since the days of ancient Rome! He was sleeping soundly in a stone coffin in his own castle when, somehow, his soul transmigrated into the body of an Eastern boy! Since he had taken Zhong W 225Reads8.2Score111Shelves

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    The main plot revolves around court intrigue; the story is captivating, the characters are intelligent, and the plot is well-developed. The romance is a story of a madman's forced love, with the main character being the top and the bottom being straightened out; it's very sweet. The top is not a virgin, so please be aware of this.

39. 89 青 A Gentle Chill Beneath the Green Silk Parasol 青罗伞下微微凉 Ao Jianxing敖剑星Two Male Leads468k WordsCompleted Disasters across the Five Kingdoms × Lives turned upside down On the Observatory Terrace, their ropes tied together, an emperor's achievements crumble before the bond between two people facing life and death. He is jealous. The thousands of miles of territory he reclaimed are worth less than the resolve of those two, ready to die hand in hand. Watching Xu Runqing stand coldly before him, Ling Yunshu offers his final bargaining chip to his rival, eyes red: “Xun Duancheng, don't you want to know.. 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure ancient Chinese story featuring two male leads, the political intrigue is incredibly exciting! But both of them knew perfectly well that achieving this in a short time was no easy feat… "Oh, right," Yun Shuo suddenly looked up as if struck by something, "There's something very important I almost forgot to tell you. I went through a lot of trouble to meet that jailer Yao and gain his trust. He told me that when he was working in the imperial prison, he overheard Xing Huizhi having a private conversation with the Empress Dowager's confidant—the Empress Dowager had ordered him to burn an account book immediately. According to Jailer Yao, that account book was of great importance and was very likely directly related to your case." Zhu Lingnan's eyes flashed: "I bet he didn't burn it." "That's right." Yun Shuo nodded: "Jailer Yao said he personally saw that old turtle Xing Huizhi send the account book out of the imperial prison. Xing Huizhi is cunning and shrewd; he must have left this trump card to save his life. Now that account book is probably in Xing Xun's hands!" "Excellent!" Zhu Lingnan's face lit up with joy, as if she had glimpsed the dawn breaking through the darkness. "This ledger might be the key to breaking the deadlock. Regardless of what's recorded inside, we just need to make His Majesty believe that this ledger is a secret entrusted to Xing Xun by the Empress Dowager. His Majesty will definitely become suspicious. The best and fastest way for him to obtain this ledger..." "Exactly!"

40. 90 将 A Businesswoman in the General’s Household 将门有娇商 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Two Male Leads213k WordsCompleted He is the adopted son of a military family, honest and true as a blade; He is a merchant's son, with a love as deep as the sea. At eighteen, Wen Yan brings his adoptive father's blade and his dreams to the capital, determined to earn the title of top military graduate. There, he falls in love with Zhou Jin, the young master of a family steeped in money. Zhou Jin laughs at his innocence, yet secretly shields him from every open and hidden attack. “Why owe anyone a favor when money can solve the p 74Reads8.0Score—Shelves
41. 91 捕 I Caught the Adorable Little Emperor! The Villain Who Transmigrated into a Book Is Winning Big 捕获软糯小皇帝！穿书反派赢麻了 Jing Jing憬景Two Male Leads126k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Dual Male Leads + Irresistible Villain + Regent Transmigrates into a Book] Xie Jing transmigrates into a badly concluded novel he once read, becoming Xie Yu, the regent who is dismembered by five horses by the emperor at the story’s botched ending. The original Xie Yu was ruthless and cruel. From the time the emperor ascended the throne as a child, he controlled the court, and even secretly forced the young emperor... But after more than a decade of patiently enduring hardship, the 321Reads8.4Score102Shelves

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    A top-tier duo of male leads! A seemingly innocent yet cunning and shrewd emperor versus a transmigrated regent who feigns weakness to survive. One pretends to be weak while carefully maneuvering, the other is forced to act cautiously. A strategist sacrifices a finger to show loyalty, a general is torn between love and hate, and none of the supporting characters are mere plot devices; everyone has a backstory. There are no melodramatic misunderstandings or forced idiocy. If you like ancient Chinese romance novels about rulers and ministers, this is a must-read!

42. 92 惹 The Trouble-Making Disciple 惹祸的徒弟 Autumn Winds Sweep In寒枫袭来Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted Because of natural disasters, the people of Liangcheng in Tianguo suffer from severe hunger. With no choice but to leave their hometown to survive, they head for the prosperous capital. A mother and son cling to each other as they make the arduous journey of a thousand li. By the time they reach the outskirts of the capital, the unfortunate mother is on the verge of death from hunger. Looking at her young son, she hopes some kindhearted person will take him in so he won’t starve to death. After 1.7kReads6.9Score103Shelves

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    Shuangnan's works, especially those involving ancient political intrigue, are quite interesting.

43. 93 做 If You're Going to Be Gay, How Can You Not Go Crazy? 做断袖嘛，哪有不疯的 Jing Chi镜迟Two Male Leads657k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Court Intrigue + The Art of War + A Powerful Alliance + One Bed, Different Dreams + Two Factions + Bustling Streets] A prince who once came within a step of the throne is married off to a General Yanluo stained with countless deaths. Yet no one in Jinling dares joke about it, saying only that this is the outcome of a failed bid for the throne. Newly married, the prince scoffs at being called gay and declares that he is straight, and will never have anything to do with gay men. 20Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Amidst the flames of war and the picturesque landscape, this is the story of a general and a prince. The general, with his iron horse and golden spear, is a legend on the battlefield, protecting his country with his life. The prince, with unparalleled elegance and political acumen, is a powerful figure in the court, wielding power with his wisdom. In court, they are rivals, locked in a battle of wits and courage, each step fraught with danger; outside the battlefield, they are confidants, sharing a deep and unwavering bond. When political intrigue meets chivalry, when coldness meets gentleness, their destinies intertwine, embarking on a breathtaking and legendary tale. [Top Post][Top Post]

44. 94 鬼 The Ballad of the Ghost Mask 鬼面风华录 Dreaming Through the Universe梦游宇宙Two Male Leads420k WordsOngoing [Dual male leads + ensemble jianghu cast + mystery and wuxia] [Multiple couples] [Ensemble cast] [Deep, sinister emperor gong with an innate tendency to dote without restraint × quick-witted, agile military official and powerful minister shou who knows little of worldly affairs] When his reclusive master is mysteriously murdered, Tan Qing bears the burden of avenging him and follows his master's instructions to enter government service. Instead, he is unexpectedly swept into the struggle for imp 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A political intrigue, martial arts, and detective story with multiple couples and no idiocy!

45. 95 钓 The Alluring Prince Flirts Every Day, and the Mad Chancellor’s Soul Takes Flight 钓系皇子日日撩，疯批丞相魂会飘 Yi Feng沂风Two Male Leads356k WordsCompleted (The rating will go up~) [Two male leads + court intrigue + seductive beauty + unhinged man pretending to be obedient + irresistible seduction + devoted couple with a happy ending] Seductive, alluring prince bottom × vengeful, unhinged chancellor top who unexpectedly falls hard · Xie Qingyan transmigrates into a book. He finds himself in an ancient political-intrigue novel as the expendable Fifth Prince. He is reduced to a tool for the unhinged male lead's revenge, and ultimately meets a miserab 554Reads8.2Score102Shelves

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    A battle of wits between a charming prince and a cunning prime minister. These two eccentric individuals seduce each other, falling deeper and deeper into each other's clutches. Prime Minister: "You're actually willing to be subservient to someone?" Prince: "Because that person is you."

46. 96 摄 The Regent Refuses to Let Go 摄政王他不肯放手 Qinglu Bai青鹿白Two Male Leads208k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + historical ABO + revenge + two powerful leads] Xiao Chengyuan personally signed the execution order and wiped out the entire Marquis of Zhenbei's household. When Jiang Yu crawled out of the Imperial Prison, he thought the executioner's platform was waiting for him. Instead, his enemy had switched him with someone else and kept him locked up in the Prince Regent's residence for three whole years. He tried to escape countless times. Each time, that man personally dragged him bac 240Reads—Score177Shelves

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    It's really beautiful!

47. 97 龙 The Overpowered Hero Got the Villain's Redemption Script by Mistake 龙傲天错拿了反派救赎剧本 Chen Zang辰藏Two Male Leads233k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + overpowered male protagonist + male-oriented style + two strong leads + light political scheming, genuinely satisfying + darkened antagonist] [Straight-laced, overpowered male protagonist vs. sensitive, gentle little antagonist.] A firsthand account of a tough-as-nails straight man being gradually turned gay by his ‘best brother.’ Gu Zhili is an overpowered male protagonist in a male-oriented novel, but somehow gets stuck with a female-oriented redemption plot. Forced to disgu 88Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    It's an ancient story featuring two men and court intrigue, but with a lighter emphasis on political maneuvering and a stronger focus on action-packed entertainment.

48. 98 工 An Engineering PhD Transmigrates Into a Prince's Household as a Servant 工科博士穿越成王府家奴 Jiu Ge, Still Drunk宿醉的九歌Two Male Leads425k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads! Both chaste! Lighthearted and funny with some angst, read with caution!!] He was a PhD in engineering, but woke up as a sickly servant in ancient times. Luckily, his loving mother protected him with her life, but she was gone too. Just as he was utterly despairing, the “page” he'd met when he first transmigrated, after trying to rob him with a broom, traveled a thousand miles to find him and willingly became his servant, all to keep him safe. From Western Shu to Ba, from tu 2.6kReads8.8Score404Shelves

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    The meteoric rise from household slave to prime minister...

49. 99 太 The Crown Prince Becomes a Beggar, Only to Be Seized and Taken Back to the Sect by His Master 太子沦为乞丐，竟被师尊掠回宗门 Luo Yuan Yumo洛渊余墨Two Male Leads156k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    The initial rating was a bit low. It's a historical romance with two male leads, featuring political intrigue and heartbreak. [It's a fantasy/political drama with mutual redemption, a BL/traditional BL story with General Jiang Xi and Crown Prince An Ming, an ensemble piece with multiple couples.]

50. 100 疯 The Unhinged Emperor and His Rebellious Chancellor 疯批帝王和他那以下犯上的丞相大人 A Kid Who Loves French Fries爱吃薯条的崽14k WordsCompleted The mad emperor and his treasonous chancellor 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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    These are all highly recommended.

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