There Are Too Few Great Transmigration Stories with Poetry, Alternate History, and Brain-Teasing Plots 穿越，诗词，架空，烧脑的好书太少了

1. 1 流 The Rogue Son-in-Law: The Empress’s Pretty Boy 流氓赘婿，女帝家的小白脸 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical3.4M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to an alternate world and became a lowly live-in son-in-law. He had planned to drink tea, fish, flirt, watch opera, and live a carefree life, but... “Husband, help me!” “Dear son-in-law, help me!” “Young master, help me!” “My dear subject, help your emperor!” Fine, it seemed he wouldn't get to take it easy. The world would have to be protected by him after all. And so Zhou Yuan investigated major cases, cleaned up the bureaucracy, crushed rebellions, opened the seas, and expande 63.1kReads9.3Score7.5kShelves

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   It's definitely worth a look! A powerful figure from a past life transmigrates into the body of a son-in-law in ancient times. He initially intends to live a carefree life, but is unfortunately disliked by the original wife. Later, he clears his name by solving cases, accumulates wealth by writing books, and single-handedly quells rebellions. He rises from the ashes to become a favored minister trusted by the empress!

2. 2 天 Fish of the World 天下游鱼 Happy Acorn开心橡果Eastern Fantasy7.5M WordsCompleted By the Canglan River, a young man wears a straw raincoat and bamboo hat, holding wine in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. His heart has no place in the world, yet he finds himself in the jianghu... I come from a place beyond knowing. I want to see this world, just as unknown to me... 90.7kReads9.0Score8.9kShelves

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   The first book features a protagonist who transmigrates to another world, possessing terrible martial arts skills but extraordinary literary talent. He's a master of political intrigue, with a well-developed and engaging male lead and a powerful, unparalleled female lead. The story is fast-paced, full of suspense, and the protagonists meticulously plot their schemes to conquer the world. The second book features a male protagonist who transmigrates to another world with astonishing talent and brilliant writing. It has a similar feel to "Ever Night," but with more well-developed and mature characters. This embodies the spirit of "A young man with lofty ambitions, who once vowed to be the best in the world." Both books are rare gems from Tomato and deserve to be added to your bookshelf.

3. 3 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A new work is here! I hope you'll head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 9.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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   Check out this one! It's excellent!

4. 4 被 After My Engagement Was Broken Off, I Couldn’t Hide That I’m a Poetry Immortal 被退婚后，我诗仙的身份瞒不住了 Hall of Yin and Yang两仪殿Historical1.2M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Qian, where civil pursuits are prized over martial ones, Ye Tian is dumped from the start. Unexpectedly, a casual remark, “Luoyang's flowers are fair as brocade, but I arrive when spring has passed,” wins the hearts of the young women around him. Years later, with so many confidantes calling him the Poetry Immortal, Ye Tian makes a public declaration: “I wanted to get along with you all as an ordinary person, but all I got in return was distance. I won't pretend 8.3kReads8.1Score571Shelves

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   The male protagonist is jilted at the start of his marriage and kicked out of his family by his father. Watch how he carves out a bright future through poetry.

5. 5 第 First Rate! 第一流！ Zhong Jiuling钟九陵Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted [No female lead, no formulaic tropes, not a power fantasy. Excellent writing and a first-rate plot. If that’s not your thing, don’t read.] Year thirty-one of the New Era. Snow fell in the bitter cold of winter. Many things happened that year. The Divine Church gained a new Divine Son, the Buddhist faith saw thirty-six golden lotuses bloom, and a madman emerged from a crumbling Taoist temple. The North Sea churned, threatening to swallow heaven and earth. A tiny blade of grass grew in the De 39.7kReads8.5Score3.5kShelves

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   A time-travel novel with poetry; very good.

6. 6 肇 The Founding of Huaxia 肇造华夏 Flowers Bloom Late著花迟Historical9.5M WordsOngoing “Your Highness, please calm down. I only think of her as a younger sister. Don't get the wrong idea.” “How many younger sisters like that do you have?” “Your Highness, you know me. I come from a respectable family!” “Oh? Respectable enough to gather phoenixes and summon luan birds?” “Your Highness, I offer my greetings!” “You heartless man! Why weren't you so courteous when you were pursuing me?” “Your Highness, please mind your image!” “Would you like to be regent?” I'm doomed. I'm surrounded b 27.5kReads8.5Score2.7kShelves

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   Very good 👍 Both the court intrigues and the romance are well-written. The author's writing skills are impeccable, with a variety of classical Chinese phrases.

7. 7 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves

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   ①If you prefer historical fiction set in ancient times, then these books are definitely worth reading. There are power struggles and intrigues where souls travel to chaotic times and stir up trouble, there are legendary tales of poor students rising to power through their talents, there are thrilling stories of commoner emperors establishing their empires with ingenious strategies, and there are also inspiring tales of clansmen helping each other to finally ascend to the imperial court.

8. 8 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 34.2kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves
9. 9 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 228.3kReads9.5Score28.1kShelves
10. 10 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 214.1kReads9.3Score21.3kShelves
11. 11 大 The Prodigal Son of Great Zhou 大周败家子 Ming Chen名尘Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [The author has completed works totaling over one million words, so you can trust their track record] Just as Shen Yi was about to reach the peak of his life, an accident brought him to a completely different world, where he became a notorious... spendthrift! With five thousand years of culture at his back and a treasury of scientific knowledge in hand, he might not unify the world in this life, but surely he could at least become the richest man alive, right? Shen Yi excitedly imagined the futu 1.4kReads9.1Score235Shelves

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    Alternate history, poetry and songs

12. 12 枌 The Grass and Trees of Fengyu Grow Tall 枌榆草木长 Ni Ergou倪二狗Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication: ensemble cast + rival nations vying for supremacy + political intrigue and strategy + patriotism and national pride + original poetry + memorable supporting characters] [This is a fictional setting, and some historical references should not be taken as fact. This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. The plot is carefully developed, the logic is rigorous, and the cast and scope are large. There is no System or golden finger. There are no brainless villains or c 24.7kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves
13. 13 大 The Song Dynasty's Greatest Assassin 大宋第一杀神 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.1M WordsCompleted At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, with Emperor Huizong on the throne, a modern-day king of spies awakens in the body of the Marquis's legitimate son and makes a forceful entrance! Treacherous minister Cai Jing, foolish ruler Zhao Ji? I'll use modern schemes and ruthless political tactics to bring you down! Strange, baffling cases with killers lurking in the shadows? I'll solve them with modern investigative techniques and turn every case into another rung on my ladder to power! Liao, Jin, 33.1kReads9.0Score3.8kShelves
14. 14 大 Snow Blankets the World, the Wind Carries the Blade 大雪满风刀 An Ren Dao Ruo Shan安仁道若山Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [No System, alternate history, political intrigue, a touch of cultivation, no mindless characters, no invincible heroes] A mysterious woman is imprisoned in the depths of the imperial jail. The first time jailer Yang Zhan met her, he cursed her, calling her shameless! From then on, she had a name... Bilian! 23.9kReads9.0Score2.4kShelves
15. 15 大 Great Chu: After My Engagement Was Broken, I Became a Carefree Poet 大楚：退婚后，我成了逍遥诗仙 Riding the Waves in Search of the Wind踏浪寻风Historical151k WordsCompleted Mo Chen, a PhD with degrees in both the sciences and humanities, had an accident after staying up all night writing his dissertation and transmigrated into the body of a destitute scholar who shared his name. From the start, his fiancée broke off their engagement. But Mo Chen was no longer the man he used to be, and this was no challenge for him. Watch as his indomitable will and talent turn his fortunes around, making him a carefree poetry immortal renowned throughout the land. 564Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Poems, lyrics, and songs are all here.

16. 16 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.2kReads9.6Score68.1kShelves
17. 17 世 The Peerless Heir: One Poem of Mine Shook the World 世子无双：我一首诗惊天下 Dugu Xing独孤行Historical436k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of the most notorious young wastrel in Shengjing, Gu Yuan sets out to shed his infamous reputation and enjoy a life of luxury. Relying on his modern knowledge, he dazzles everyone with his poetry at the Spring Welcoming Banquet! He wins the martial arts tournament with a clever strategy! He plans every move with skill. He wields power over the realm by day and sleeps with beauties by night! 414Reads6.3Score—Shelves
18. 18 贞 The Leisurely Prince of Zhenguan 贞观小闲王 Enlightenment on the Way悟途Historical7.7M WordsOngoing [No System]+ [Lighthearted]+ [Farming] Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you transmigrated to ancient times with no System and no golden finger? You’re not a physicist, chemist, or historian, just an ordinary person from the future. Everything you know comes from movies, TV, short-video platforms, and the media. How would you survive? Follow an ordinary person who transmigrates into Li Shen, Li Shimin’s tenth son at the beginning of the Tang dynasty. With nothing but his limited knowledge 117.7kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves

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    [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing] If you're looking for historical fiction, check out these books. They're logically sound and not mindless, with tight plots that aren't boring. They're the best of the best in historical fiction. [You should think about it][You should think about it] The first book is about Yan Xun who transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and discovers that his father is good at everything except studying. His father has many identities, like peeling an onion, layer after layer.

19. 19 逍 The Carefree Imperial Son-in-Law 逍遥驸马爷 Drunk from a Flick of the Finger弹指一壶醉Historical3.0M WordsCompleted (Set in a fictional world, drawing mainly on the Ming and Tang dynasties and the Three Kingdoms era) Qin Feng, a doctor skilled in every field, transmigrates into the body of an unwanted illegitimate son in the Grand Tutor's residence. He only wants to become a secret tycoon in this dynasty and find a chance to establish his own household. Unexpectedly, he becomes a royal son-in-law, entering a sham marriage with a princess. Each gets what they want from the arrangement, and Qin Feng only has hi 21.5kReads8.8Score2.1kShelves

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    ➊🍃🍃The original owner was the foolish son of a landlord, who harassed the daughter of the Minister of Revenue and was beaten to death. 🍃🍃After his soul transmigrated, the original owner slowly adapted to ancient life, initially wanting to be a carefree small landlord. Unexpectedly, a seemingly insignificant act had a huge impact, resulting in the emperor 🐉 granting him a first-rank official position. 🍃🍃Later, he discovered his mysterious origins, uncovering more and more mysteries the more he delved into the story. 🍃Mind-bending!🍃

20. 20 逍 The Carefree Little Landlord 逍遥小地主 Block the West Tower堵上西楼Historical3.0M WordsCompleted He was lucky enough to transmigrate, and even into the family of a wealthy landlord. He'd never have to worry about food or clothes, but he had no intention of wasting his life doing nothing. So Fu Xiaoguan casually set a few things in motion, never expecting the impact to be so enormous. The emperor wants to make him a first-rank official, the princess wants him as her husband, the daughter of the Minister's household refuses to marry anyone else, the barbarians want his head, the Yi Kingdom wa 37.2kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves

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    There are actually many good books in the time-travel, poetry, and alternate history genres; you just need to take your time to find them. The first one I'm almost finished reading is the one I've been using; the others are all pretty good, mostly alternate history books. If you're not satisfied with any of them, you can check out my bookshelf, such as "The Great Tang and the Great Ming Dynasties."

21. 21 纵 Conquering the Ancient World: The Carefree Playboy Is Actually a Peerless Genius 纵横古代：逍遥纨绔竟是绝世才子 A Hero Sets Off壮士一去兮Historical247k WordsCompleted What a thrill! Qin Li transmigrated and started out as the eldest young master of the Qin family. He had lackeys at his beck and call, not to mention young and beautiful maids. Life was simply wonderful. He'd planned to take it easy for the rest of his life, but a few casual displays of talent took the whole city by storm. Talented women adored him, young dandies saw him as their lifelong rival, and even the emperor regarded him as a pillar of the realm, intent on marrying a princess to him. But 6.1kReads6.9Score363Shelves
22. 22 走 You Pulled Strings to Make Me a Scholar, and I Passed All Three Exams? 走后门让你成秀才，你连中三元？ Cai Bibi菜比比Historical2.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of A Match Made in Heaven is now available. Search for the author's name, Cai Bibi, on major platforms to buy a copy. Su Yu transmigrates to ancient times. On the day he fails the imperial exam for the fifth time, he marries the Princess of Changle, who has disguised herself as an ordinary girl. Before Su Yu can roll up his sleeves and earn a living to support his lovely wife, news of an imperial exam result that had been overlooked suddenly arrives. From then on, the good news 28.5kReads8.7Score3kShelves
23. 23 我 I, the Ultimate Schemer: The Empress Calls Me a Living Yama 我，最强毒士，女帝直呼活阎王 Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Search Tomato to watch the short drama: The Third Greatest Stratagem of All Time] Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty just as the Empress ascended the throne and began recruiting talent from across the land. So he volunteered himself as a poison strategist! The Empress: “Suppose you personally wiped out your enemy's entire family. As you looked at the bodies scattered everywhere, you suddenly realized there was still a child in the house. What would you do?” Gao Yang: “I'd say, ‘Re 382.6kReads9.2Score32.3kShelves

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    This is a time-travel, alternate history, female empress story. The protagonist is highly intelligent, not a saint, decisive, and ruthless.

24. 24 从 From Eunuch to Emperor 从太监到皇帝 Bubble's Cat泡泡的猫Historical5.5M WordsCompleted Long Chen transmigrates to ancient times and finds himself in the castration chamber, about to be made a eunuch. Luckily, the man wielding the knife is an old acquaintance, and Long Chen narrowly escapes disaster. Using his wits, he rises step by step to the top and becomes the strongest emperor! 43.9kReads9.4Score5kShelves

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    You could try these [making funny faces] books.

25. 25 回 Back to Ancient Times as a Literary Giant 回到古代当文豪 Xingyue星月Historical656k WordsCompleted Li Yuan is a military officer of the Zhou Kingdom and the only son of Li Chunfeng, its great general. Ten years ago, when a rebellion broke out in Western Shu, Li Chunfeng left and never returned, dying on the battlefield! Since Li Yuan was young when his father died in battle, no one disciplined him, and his mother doted on him. As a result, he grew arrogant and unruly, becoming a notorious playboy in the capital! 36Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 26 我 My Wife Is Always Trying to Kill Me 我家娘子总想弄死我 A Little Frozen Li一只小冻离Historical1.1M WordsCompleted “Gu Chuan, are you plotting a rebellion?!” “Your Majesty, I’ve been wronged!” “Then why are the commander of the Xuanyue Army, the White Lotus Sect’s Holy Maiden, the Shadow Guards, the Queen of Jialan, and the Daoist Sect’s itinerant cultivator all with you?!” Gu Chuan swears that all he wanted at first was to lie flat. But the longer he lay low, the more people gathered around him. He had no choice but to mount his horse and take up arms to bring peace to the land! In the first year of the Wuh 14.1kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    It's not mind-bending, but it's a time-travel story with poetry and a fictional dynasty. It's alright, though some plot points might feel a bit forced for those who are used to this type of story. Still, it's worth watching.

27. 27 卖 I Sold Myself to a Brothel to Become a Poet, and the Empress Wants Me in Her Cabinet 卖身青楼做诗仙，皇后求我入内阁 Farewell Song Ah离歌啊丶Historical317k WordsCompleted After an accident, Lin Ping'an transmigrates to the Great Xia dynasty and becomes a servant who sold himself into a brothel. Every day, he pours tea, carries water, and hand-washes the girls’ embroidered undergarments. He thinks he’ll spend the rest of his life this way. He may never be rich or powerful, but at least he’ll be surrounded by beautiful women. Three days after transmigrating, however, the God-Tier Wealth System binds itself to him. As long as he makes money, he can draw prizes and e 102Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 28 文 The Way of Letters: I Subdue the Ages with Poetry 文道：我以诗词镇万古 Li Degui李德贵Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted Zhao Zheng woke up one day and found he had transmigrated to a world where scholars reigned supreme. Scholars cultivated literary power. Poems could defend a nation, and lyrics could slay its enemies! Songs, odes, and essays could even connect the past and present, from heaven to earth! Armed with all the classics written by the sages of his previous life, Zhao Zheng made his way in this very different Confucian world. Taking the Analects as his foundation and the Song of Righteousness as his gu 31Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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    Fortunately, in this world, all other pursuits are inferior, only studying is noble. A Tang poem shook the literary world of the Great Xia! A Song lyric depicted the splendor of the Great Xia! "To establish a heart for Heaven and Earth, to establish a destiny for the people, to continue the lost learning of the past sages, to usher in an era of peace for all generations." Inside the Imperial Academy, Ye Tian recited these four lines by Zhang Zai, captivating scholars across the land! But for Ye Tian himself, what did official rank matter? What were the titles and honors? None of it compared to the carefree joy of staying home, reveling in the company of beautiful women!

29. 29 娘 My Wife Is Actually a Female Demon Lord 娘子竟是女魔头 Toast Toast土司吐司Historical2.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Wang You found himself married on the spot. Not only did he become a county magistrate, he also got to marry a beautiful bride... But on their wedding night, he was poisoned and carried away. His wife's family are a band of local tyrants, every one of them a peerless martial artist. In a tiny county yamen, there are more than ten people scheming against one another. The maid who is always smiling can take down more than a dozen burly men. His wife practices martial arts eve 35.4kReads9.0Score3.4kShelves

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    The best historical fantasy novel I've ever read. The protagonist is betrothed by the imperial court at the beginning and becomes the magistrate of a dangerous county town, which is a crossroads!

30. 30 我 My Years in the Great Ming 我在大明那些年 Qing Hong青红Historical8.6M WordsOngoing [The first long-life novel set in the Ming Dynasty on the entire internet] Li Qing transmigrates to the early Ming Dynasty and, through a twist of fate, becomes a disciple of Zhang Landa. He lives a carefree life for years. In the fifteenth year of the Hongwu era, Empress Ma falls gravely ill, and by chance, Li Qing becomes her attending physician. From then on, Li Qing begins his journey through the Ming Dynasty. He experiences the bloodshed and turmoil of the Hongwu era and gets caught up in t 243.3kReads9.4Score19kShelves
31. 31 天EN From Death Row to a King’s Equal: Slashing My Way Out of a Nightmare Start 天崩开局，从死囚营砍到并肩王 Big Monk o大和尚oHistorical5.2M WordsOngoing [Reborn + invincible + ruthless + the ultimate path] Li Dao is reborn in the Great Qian Dynasty as a third-rank earl. During a palace banquet, he accidentally gets drunk and stumbles into a palace. Just then, his memories of his previous life return, and between the memory confusion and the alcohol, he ruins the virtue of the palace's mistress. In a rage, the emperor sends Li Dao to a death-row camp on the frontier, hoping he'll die beyond the border. Instead, he unexpectedly awakens a “gain sta 155kReads9.0Score14.1kShelves
32. 32 我 My Emperor Father Can Read Minds 我的皇帝父亲会读心 Bone-Leak Gua Wen骨漏呱闻Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Infrastructure Building Focus ✚ Mostly Comedy ✚ Not Historically Accurate ✚ No Romance] Emperor Wei prided himself on being a wise ruler. His ministers served him well, his harem was harmonious, and his children were clever and filial. That is, until he was struck by lightning. Afterward, he gained the ability to read minds, and finally learned that everyone around him was two-faced, saying one thing while thinking another! Emperor Wei was devastated. So he had been such a failure as an emperor 57.1kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves

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    🔥After being struck by lightning, Emperor Wei awakens his mind-reading ability, only to discover his loyal court officials internally ranting, his virtuous empress secretly plotting her escape, and even his own child hoping for his abdication! Just as his composure crumbles, a particularly poignant inner monologue strikes: "Being an emperor is truly miserable... Even a dog wouldn't want to be an emperor!" 🎭These words were uttered by the Ninth Prince, Wei Yu, a laid-back, drama-watching slacker with his mental tablet in hand. Who could have predicted that since his father acquired mind-reading skills, he would go from being a nobody in the royal family to being thrust into the position of Crown Prince! Intrigues and schemes intertwine, face-slapping reversals abound, and when this lazy prince is forced into the vortex of power, how will this "atypical palace intrigue" end in a hilarious fashion? Come and witness how this lazy prince, under his emperor father's mind-reading abilities, achieves a life of effortless victory!

33. 33 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 113.8kReads9.1Score10.7kShelves

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    A spoiled young master transmigrates into a book and rises to power, seemingly criticizing extravagance while actually using modern economics to crush ancient political intrigue! He battles scheming women in the court, crushes enemy troops on the battlefield, and dotes on a mute princess—hilarious and thrilling! After reading, all I can say is: I could ship this young master forever!

34. 34 大 Great Tang: After Getting Drunk and Scribbling a Poem, Your Majesty... 大唐：醉后瞎写诗，陛下 Garbage Recycling Station垃圾回收站点Historical185k WordsOngoing Office drone Li Mubai is reborn as a poor scholar in the Tang dynasty, but gets bound to the [Timeless Poet's Soul System]: the drunker he gets, the more divine his poetry becomes! He only wants to sell poems for drinking money and live out his days as a carefree slacker in a golden age, but keeps getting forced to blow his secret identity wide open: Drunk at a brothel, he writes “Bring in the Wine,” and the courtesan sighs through her tears, “Young master, stop pretending to be ordinary!” At a 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An absolutely fantastic book! It has everything: political intrigue, plagiarism, and more. Plenty of content, starting at 20,000 words per day.

35. 35 书 Master Calligrapher? Poet Immortal? Chief Minister? That's Right, I'm All of Them 书圣？诗仙？首辅？没错，都是我 Sunlight on the River日照前川Historical834k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Cui Xian was a PhD in Chinese Language and Literature at a top-tier university. In this life, he transmigrated to ancient times, into a poor family with no connections: A destitute home, a pregnant mother, young siblings, an uncle who had failed the exams six times and was hopeless at studying, a grandmother so obsessed with imagining her son placing high in the imperial examinations that she had become delusional, and Cui Xian, who was only eight years old. Cui Xian: This 28.3kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves

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    I've been reading this recently and it's really good. Unlike other poems that don't consider occasion, age, or life insights, this one is definitely one of the better books on Tomato.

36. 36 流 Exiled to the Frontier: I Play a Legendary Great and Go on a Killing Spree 流放边疆：我扮演千古大佬杀疯了 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (Emptying the National Treasury + Son-in-Law's Rise + Multiple Female Leads) Qin Yi opened his eyes to find that he had transmigrated into the son-in-law of the Marquis of Jingbei. Before he could enjoy a moment of wealth, an imperial decree arrived accusing the family of treason and ordering their confiscation. In an instant, the family fell from greatness, and they were all exiled three thousand li. The old marquis died in battle, and the once illustrious household was reduced to a group of wo 5.2kReads8.6Score467Shelves

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    (Alternate Universe + Role-Playing + Summoning + Abundant Beauties and Tons of Beautiful Images) Emptying the "national treasury," he ran away with his still-charming mother-in-law, understanding sister-in-law, and pure and lovely sister-in-law—Qin Yi's soul transmigrated to the Great Yue Dynasty, becoming the live-in son-in-law of the Marquis of Jingbei's household. Then, his father-in-law was falsely accused of treason, and the whole family was exiled—a disastrous start. Fortunately, he awakened the "Strongest Role-Playing System," playing the role of the "King of Thieves," stealing all the emperor's "private savings," and taking his sister-in-law's family to guard the border. Later, he played the role of the "Medicine Saint," miraculously healing countless people; he played the role of Huo Qubing, bravely leading the army, trampling barbarians underfoot; he played the role of Qin Shi Huang, conquering vast territories for China… Years later, he sat high on the throne, overlooking the world, and asked domineeringly: "Who else?"

37. 37 三 Three Kingdoms: I Played Dead on the Battlefield and Became an Emperor for the Ages 三国：战场装死我成千古一帝 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Fiery Struggle for Supremacy] + [System-Fueled Comeback] + [Multiple Female Leads] + [Rise of a Dynasty] His parents are dead, his family fortune has been seized, and the clan leader falsely accuses him of making advances on his sister-in-law, driving him to the brink of death! The Han army suffers a crushing defeat, and Wang Ye falls on the battlefield, drenched in blood. At the moment of death, “Ding! The ‘Fortune Plunder System’ has activated!” “Cao Cao's heroic fortune +1,000. Plunder it?” 4.6kReads8.3Score339Shelves
38. 38 三 Three Kingdoms: I Save Cai Wenji from the Start 三国：开局救了蔡文姬 Little Pot Bro小锅哥Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Fierce Struggle for Supremacy + Defying Fate + Upending the Three Kingdoms + Multiple Heroines] “Sister-in-law, don’t be afraid. In this chaotic age, I’ll win the realm for you!”… After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms, he finds himself the younger brother of Wei Zhongdao, a gifted scholar destined to die young. His sister-in-law, Cai Wenji, is widowed before their marriage is even consummated, and the family faces crises on all sides, surrounded by powerful enemies! At the brink of life an 8.5kReads8.5Score915Shelves
39. 39 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 18.7kReads7.8Score1.7kShelves

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    @2023, A leading author of historical fiction, possesses high intelligence. The story is excellent, featuring a rich cast of characters and a compelling blend of historical fact and fictional elements. While the early plot is initially captivating, the main characters play a crucial role later on, adding unexpected twists and surprises. After one million words, you'll be completely immersed in the historical intricacies the author has created. The protagonist starts weak and is bullied, but gradually grows stronger; the later chapters reveal deeper meaning; and the harem is not just filled with pretty faces, but also includes characters with both literary and martial talents, as well as strategic acumen.

40. 40 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 8kReads8.2Score698Shelves
41. 41 北 King of the Northern Frontier: Starting with Faking My Death 北境之王：从假死开始 Woodenhead's Journal木头的日志Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Shen Yan, a top modern strategic analyst, awakens after an explosion to find himself in the body of Xiao Jingming, the poisoned, good-for-nothing fourth prince of the Great Yong dynasty. Facing certain death, he calculates every move with precision, feigns death with a silver needle, and sets an astonishing deception in motion. A “tragic accident” sets a fire. A charred corpse lets him slip away unnoticed. The emperor posthumously ennobles him, and his ceremonial tomb is sent to the northern fro 3.5kReads7.9Score371Shelves

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    A modern man is reborn into the body of a useless prince, fakes his death to escape, and develops his power in the northern border.

42. 42 为 I Wrote History as a Novel Just to Copy Ancient Poems 为了抄古诗词，我把历史写成小说 My Name Isn't Huanfulai我不叫还复来Urban1.1M WordsCompleted This is a world with very few historical records. Its history is almost identical to Earth's: the Qin and Han dynasties, the Three Kingdoms, the Tang and Song dynasties, and the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. But the historical figures are completely different, and the records are brief, with much of them lost. Even the poems of its writers and poets have rarely survived. The lack of historical heritage has made both the nation and its people even more deeply and fervently devoted to history an 9.8kReads6.9Score525Shelves

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    This book is 100% amazing! 🍀🍇🍀 It's packed with poetry, holding the epics and masterpieces of another world within its pages. 🍃 From the legends of Li Bai and Gao Shi to the reimagining of the Four Great Classical Novels, it fills the gaps in our understanding of civilization with words! 🍑

43. 43 剑 Sword Immortal: Song Forms as the Lead, Poetry as the Move 剑仙：词牌作引，诗句为招 Yu Qingqiu予青秋Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted Comedy] [Ci Poetry Titles] [Poetry] [Sword Immortals] Rumor has it that the Ji Sword Immortal who turned down Xie Zheng, the leading qin player of Qinyuan, has three famous swords: "Snow in the Mist," "Azure Jade Case," and "Nian Nu Jiao..." 11.1kReads8.0Score1kShelves

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    Poetry works, look at the title

44. 44 儒 Confucian Cultivation: I'm a Prodigy in Every Path 儒道：我是修行全才 Yao Baibai妖百百Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted I copied a poem, and rose to the first rank in the Confucian Path. I wrote another, and reached the Eighth Realm! I owe my cultivation today entirely to my own brilliance and extraordinary talent! Note: The story starts slowly, and isn’t solely about the Confucian Path. 504Reads6.5Score102Shelves
45. 45 名 Three Hundred Famous Poems Shake the Nations, but I Just Want to Get Rich! 名诗三百震诸国，我只想当富商！ Leaning on the Tower, Gazing at the Bright Moon倚楼望明月Historical1.6M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Jiang Han finds himself in Great Yu. He is completely bewildered, but the original owner’s life story leaves him even more so: First he studied literature, but failed the exams for three years. Then he took up martial arts, shot an arrow at the training ground, hit the drum attendant, and was thrown out. So he studied medicine and eventually mastered it. He wrote a good prescription, took it, and died. Being transmigrated into the body of a hapless fellow would be bad eno 18.4kReads8.7Score1.8kShelves

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    Take a look at this book, you'll be captivated at first glance.

46. 46 被 After My Engagement Was Broken, My Identity as a Poet Immortal Was Revealed 被退婚后，我诗仙的身份曝光了 Block the West Tower堵上西楼Historical2.8M WordsCompleted New book announcement: My Husband, Be Good. The Princess Is Here to Steal You Away. Thank you for showing your support by checking it out. This book is also known as After My Engagement Was Broken Off, My Identity as a Poetry Immortal Was Revealed. Li Chen’an transmigrates to the Ning Kingdom and becomes an unwanted son kicked out of his home! His background is truly tragic: He began his lessons at three, yet by eleven he still couldn’t recite the Three Character Classic. Then he spent three yea 4.8kReads8.9Score944Shelves

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    A top special forces ordnance expert unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of the ninth prince of the Han Dynasty, thus beginning a legendary empire. He conquers battlefields with strong liquor and spirited horses, and wields power, beauty, and fragrance over the world.

47. 47 文 The Grandmaster of the Way of Literature 文道祖师 Jiang Wan蒋万Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsCompleted [The Way of Letters, no System, traditional fantasy, decisive and ruthless, no-brainer] In this world, people can master literary energy through reading. Those who become scholars can travel between heaven and earth, move mountains and fill seas, and bring things to life with a stroke of the brush. But every book capable of imparting literary energy is monopolized by aristocratic clans and wealthy families. Ordinary people can't afford to read them. Now the court is in turmoil, and the Way of Le 18.7kReads8.1Score1.9kShelves

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    1. "Immortals are high above, ineffably noble, unrivaled figures of their era. In the world of literature, such a person has never appeared before," someone told him. Li Jiang picked up his brush and wrote "Drinking Alone Under the Moon," the "Tao Te Ching," the "Spring and Autumn Annals," and the "Song of Everlasting Regret," unimpressed. "Is that so? Then I'll be the first." 2. Ci Song, a Chinese language major, transmigrated to another world, arriving in a peculiar world above Confucianism and Taoism. Here, only scholars could control the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, transcending the mortal realm to achieve sainthood. When Ci Song was surprised to discover that this world had no Li Bai, no Du Fu, and for him, who could recite the Three Hundred Tang Poems fluently, this was undoubtedly the best of times.

48. 48 史 The Strongest Crown Prince in History 史上最强太子爷 Chu River, Han Border楚河汉界Historical3.1M WordsCompleted One moment, he's transmigrated and become the Crown Prince! Corrupt ministers stir up trouble, his siblings turn against one another, and powerful enemies close in from every side. Every step is fraught with danger! Facing such peril, Liang Xiu has only this to say: “This land is magnificent beyond words, and only I can show it the way!” 3.8kReads8.6Score355Shelves

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    🔥🔥Book Recommendation, Focusing on Reality🔥🔥 1️⃣In Lin'an City, there lived a simpleton named Li Chen'an. Although born into an official family with three grand tutors, he was neither good at literature nor martial arts. His old master angrily denounced him as "a piece of rotten wood that cannot be carved," and his grand martial arts master shrugged, "Find a better place." His business failed, and his engagement was broken off. But no one knew that he was the author of the most famous poems in the country. 😎😎 2️⃣Su Mu was originally an adopted son-in-law of the Shen family. He initially thought of finding an opportunity to escape this status. However, he found that his father-in-law and wife treated him well and planned to live a peaceful life. But he discovered that his wife was actually the emperor's illegitimate daughter and was involved in the struggle for the throne😩😩. Helpless, for his own life, he had no choice but to help her to the end. 3️⃣ Liang Xiu, as the crown prince, was framed by treacherous officials. To protect himself, he first feigned madness, then displayed ruthless cruelty. He could pacify the world with his pen and conquer it on horseback. Why, you ask? Because I come from the future. 4️⃣ Fu Xiaoguan was a small landowner who dreamed of inheriting his father's business and becoming a renowned landowner. 😓😓 Who would have thought that not only would the court appoint him to an official position, but his own father would become the emperor of a neighboring country? 😯 Now it's confirmed, he is indeed a landowner, but this landowner is not what he imagined.

49. 49 至 The Greatest Sage and Teacher 至圣先师 Bubble Bubble Bubble泡泡泡Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsCompleted Du Yu transmigrates into an age of collapsing rites and warring schools of thought. The knights break the law with their martial prowess; the legalists rule the people with cruelty; soldiers wage war to end war; demons act with brutal strength; barbarians conquer through bloodshed; the Yin-Yang school schemes against all; the strategists twist words and corrupt virtue; the Dao drains living beings in its pursuit of ascension; Buddhism sucks them dry to attain Buddhahood; demons devour blood and 2.3kReads7.8Score188Shelves
50. 50 儒 Entering Sainthood Through the Confucian Way, Who Says I'm a Spoiled Young Master? 儒道入圣，谁说我是纨绔世子？ The City Falls, Yet the Flowers Say Nothing倾城花不语Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Confucian cultivation➕No System➕No harem➕Becomes a Sage later➕Poetry and the arts] In a world where countless paths of cultivation coexist, there are martial artists, Confucians, Daoists, Buddhists, sorcerers, shamans, poison masters, demons, gods and devils... Shen Chen'an's soul transmigrates into the body of a wastrel, and he vows to have nothing to do with gambling, drugs, or women. He thought he would be able to live a carefree, debauched life. But the world is like a game of chess, and he 7.1kReads8.3Score466Shelves

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