Political Scheming, Mutual Mind Games, Everyone Is Sharp, With No Absolute Good or Evil, Only Different Loyalties 权谋，相互算计智商在线，无好坏之分只有立场不同

1. 451 高 I Scored 380 on the College Entrance Exam, Yet Ten Years Later I Outclassed the Top Students from Elite Universities 高考380分的我，十年后碾压985学霸 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷28k WordsCompleted I Scored 380 on the College Entrance Exam, Yet Ten Years Later I Outclassed the Top Students from China's 985 Universities 29Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 452 春 Spring Robes in Disarray: Only to Unravel the Chancellor's Desires 春衫乱：只为奸臣解风情 Fish in the South City南城有鱼Ancient Romance463k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + reborn to change fate + devoted husband + political intrigue and revenge. The heroine is gentle yet resilient, kind and perceptive. The hero is a noble, powerful minister, beautiful and tragic. Many foreshadowed clues and twists.] Lin Shu was a noble young lady from the capital, raised without ever having to lift a finger. When disaster struck the Lin family, Lin Shu became a government slave. She was put to washing and dyeing cloth in the Imperial Household Dep 12.1kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves

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   Low rating doesn't matter, it's good, a little chubby, one ongoing series, one completed series [cool][cool][cool]

3. 453 前 I Died Tragically in My Past Life, Then Was Jilted Again After Being Reborn 前世惨死，重生后又被退婚 Ye Chenhuo叶尘火Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Complete] 1. This story focuses mainly on palace and household intrigue, with very little romance and not much screen time for the male lead. The leads support each other and join forces against their enemies, with no misunderstandings or love rivals. One man and one woman, both pure; a strong heroine and an even stronger hero. The male lead spoils the heroine. 2. This is a fictional setting with no connection to real history. Synopsis: Everyone in the capital knows that the eldest daughter of 9.3kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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   In the first book, the Xie family and the female protagonist's family broke off their engagement because the female protagonist's family could no longer bring them benefits. The transmigrated female protagonist said, "I can tolerate it, but I can't tolerate it any longer." So, the female protagonist and the Xie family began to exert their influence, one in the south and one in the north, all for ultimate status, uncovering the tragedy of the previous generation. It can only be said that the road is right in front of them, and there's only one path, so let's fight for it. In the second book, in the social environment of that time, emotions were perhaps the hardest thing to possess. Therefore, the transmigrated woman failed, and the female protagonist also lost in her ex-husband's family. However, both of them were innocent, so they eventually reconciled. After finishing it, there was only a sigh, but also a sense of relief. The following books were also very good.

4. 454 魔 Mirror, Mirror, Tell Me: Where Is the Scumbag Chasing Snow White? 魔镜魔镜告诉我，追白雪的渣男在哪里 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Male-Channel Fanfiction35k WordsCompleted Magic Mirror, Magic Mirror, Tell Me: Where Is the Scumbag Who’s Chasing Snow White? 5Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 455 重 After Being Reborn, I Proposed to the Sickly Grand Secretary 重生后，我向病娇首辅提亲了 The Fragrance Is Gone Before We Know It香知恨晚Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Zhao Youning defied her parents, ignored their advice, and vowed to marry the man she loved, Jiang Li. Her parents were disappointed, her brother's marriage prospects suffered, and the Zhao family became the laughingstock of the entire capital. When she woke again, snow was falling heavily. She was kneeling outside the Zhao family home, just about to make a vow to her parents. “Father, Mother, your daughter has feelings for...” The Zhao parents frowned at their daughter 4kReads8.8Score675Shelves
6. 456 皇 The Empress Dies Tragically and Is Reborn, Then Marries Her Mortal Enemy from Her Past Life 皇后惨死重生，嫁给前生的死对头 Love Freedom钟爱自由Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + revenge + strong heroine + marriage first, love later + devoted romance] Anyone who kills my family, no matter how powerful, will be destroyed! Her life has just one purpose: revenge! If she had to name a second, it would be making money! She was the legitimate daughter of the second branch of the Feng family. Before her cousin, the Empress, died, she begged the Emperor to make Feng Yi the next Empress, so her only son could keep his position as Crown Prince. Feng Yi entered the palac 932Reads9.0Score110Shelves
7. 457 穿 Transmigrated as Fahai: I Know Everyone in This Story, So I'm Just Giving Up 穿越法海：全熟人剧本我直接摆烂 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Male-Channel Fanfiction28k WordsCompleted I Transmigrated into Fahai: With a Cast Full of Familiar Faces, I’m Just Going to Phone It In 18Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 458 我 My Years as a Prisoner of War in World War II 我在二战当俘虏的那些年 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷36k WordsCompleted My Years as a Prisoner of War in World War II 299Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 459 谋 The Strategist’s Deception 谋士骗术 Slow Growth缓慢成长Historical1.2M WordsOngoing These stories blend fact and fiction, drawing on forgotten details to craft tales. Enjoy the wisdom of the ancients and see how human nature changes. Learn from the past to understand the present, and know when to reveal your hand and when to keep it hidden. The plots are built around human nature and follow the logic of ordinary people. Deception and countermeasures, strategists on both sides pitting their wits against each other, plans colliding to see who comes out on top. In battles with col 240Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Deception and intrigue unfold, strategists clash with tactics, their strategies clashing to see who prevails. Cold weapons battles rage on, showcasing the strength of battle formations. Adapted from the wisdom of real ancient people.

10. 460 诺 Lucky Star of Normandy: The Absurd World War II of a Frontline Soldier 诺曼底幸运星：先锋大兵的离谱二战 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷47k WordsCompleted The Lucky Star of Normandy: A Vanguard Soldier's Absurd World War II 325Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 461 灵 Wait for Me, Lady Lingbai 灵柏娘子等等我 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Mystery450k WordsCompleted That winter night, we sat around the charcoal brazier, the coals crackling as I huddled in a corner and listened to the adults tell a story about the sacred cypress at the village entrance. They said... The person who told me that story has passed away, but the chilling feeling it gave me is still etched in my memory. Now, I’ve adapted the story into a novel. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 462 元 Legend of the Primordial Spirit Heroes 元灵英雄传 Cute and Handsome小萌帅Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Once upon a time, the realms of Heaven and Earth were connected. The gods of the heavenly domains protected humanity, while mighty human martial cultivators roamed the world. The alliance between gods and humans held the foreign races of the earthly realm and the demons of Heaven’s domains at bay, temporarily halting their expansion. But then the Gate between Heaven and Earth suddenly closed. The gods fell or vanished, and humanity’s great powers dwindled and withdrew from the world, leaving man 498Reads—Score—Shelves

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13. 463 继 The Stepmother Takes Charge: The Mad Empress Dowager Is Both Cunning and Chic 继母在上：疯批母后她茶又飒 Summer Never Ends长夏未央Ancient Romance336k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed heroine + playing dumb to outwit her enemies + dark-to-light + an overwhelming sense of fate] [Deeply calculating hero + seemingly innocent but secretly sinister + devoted exclusively to the heroine + grand ambitions] Everyone knows her as a femme fatale, a mad beauty, but no one knows why she became this way. They are laughable; she is tragic! The year she became Beiming’s new empress, the ruler of Beiming wiped out the Jing Kingdom, causing her entire maternal family to be slaugh 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient sayings about power and strategy.

14. 464 千 An AI Torments a Thousand-Year-Old Vampire Until He Questions His Life 千年吸血鬼被AI虐到怀疑人生 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷29k WordsCompleted A Thousand-Year-Old Vampire Gets Bullied by AI Until He Questions His Life 58Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 465 一 After We Parted, I Wasted My Youth in the Drizzle 一别烟雨负韶华 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Marriage & Romance30k WordsCompleted One Parting in Misty Rain, a Lifetime of Lost Youth 20Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 466 罗 Romeo and Juliet 2.0 罗密欧与朱丽叶2.0 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Female-Channel Fanfiction34k WordsCompleted Romeo and Juliet 2.0 2Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 467 星 Starcore Prison: A Pact of Steel and Blood 星核囚笼：机械与血契 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷11k WordsCompleted Starcore Prison: Machine and Blood Pact 15Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 468 跳 Diving 2.0 跳水2.0 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷21k WordsCompleted Diving 2.0 —Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 469 娇 The Delicate Princess Is Adored by All, but the Prince Favors Her Alone 娇弱郡主万人宠，皇子殿下独偏爱 Hui Jiu蕙汣Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted [A pure historical romance, with no rebirth, transmigration, or System] “Big brother!” Little Li Qingling followed behind Fu Junyan. The boy ahead of her walked too fast, so Li Qingling had to trot to keep up. After that, Fu Junyan hardly ever saw the little girl. He only heard about her now and then from her elder brother. Apparently, she was in poor health and spent most of her time recuperating at home. Three years later, Fu Junyan returned from the border. The Noble Consort asked him, “ 362Reads6.7Score—Shelves
20. 470 时 A Peculiar Case in Time 时间奇案 Ink and Fragrant Cold怀墨寒香Mystery52k WordsCompleted The protagonists, Lin Tian and Li Ze, were friends at police academy. Ten years later, they found themselves on opposite sides of the law, one a criminal and the other a champion of justice. Lin Tian believed that only by understanding the past could he uncover Li Ze's hidden goal and prevent an even greater crime. In this battle of wits and courage, Lin Tian had to confront his past mistakes and unravel the maze Li Ze had laid out, while deeply questioning his own beliefs and those of others. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Good books don't need to be many; time will tell.

21. 471 归 Return of the Phoenix 归凰 Sweet Tangerine Feifei蜜橘飞飞Ancient Romance720k WordsOngoing [Mad Beauty's Rebellion, an Empress's Rise, One Woman and Many Men] If you fall, get back up where you fell. Her parents were murdered? Avenge them! The throne was taken? Seize it back! Her consort causes trouble? Tear out his tendons and skin him alive! Li Hua never believed in fate. She would rather be the one moving the pieces than a pawn in someone else's hands. So what if she lost for a time? As long as she was alive, she had the means to fight heaven and humanity. She was determined to bec 1Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Trust me, it's really good.

22. 472 神 Divine Realm: Song of the Lone Flame 神界：孤火之歌 Tu Xuan土玄Eastern Fantasy811k WordsCompleted The Seven Gods have fallen; their divine essences become fuel. The Void is coming, and only a lone flame burns bright. Twenty years ago, the God-Awakened Lucien slew three gods, causing the pantheon to collapse and faith to fracture. The seven divine essences scattered into the bloodlines of the seven great races, sparking endless conflict. At the same time, an erosion known as the “Void” quietly began to spread. It was not chaos, but a cold, orderly “reset program.” Kael, an amnesiac young ma 1.5kReads9.4Score126Shelves

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    The author's profound skill is evident in the delicate psychological descriptions and grand narrative structure.

23. 473 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

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    This one is good.

24. 474 迷 Turbulent Waves 迷涛 When the Mist Clears, the Rainbow Appears雾散虹现Urban217k WordsCompleted This is a chronicle of a grassroots official's rise and fall, a portrait of county-level officialdom in the 1990s, and, above all, a bittersweet song of an era defined by the struggle between human weakness and steadfastness. When the turbulent waters recede, the embankment still bears the upright figures of those who never bent. 15Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 475 重 Reborn in the World of In the Name of the People 重生人民的名义世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction406k WordsCompleted Chen Ran is reborn into the world of In the Name of the People. The story begins with him as Secretary Dakang's secretary. The pacing is slow and understated, and Chen Ran is somewhat ahead of his time in his thinking. He stays out of political struggles and focuses on developing the economy. 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Full of political intrigue and wit, with plenty of unexpected twists and turns.

26. 476 我 I Really Don't Want to Be an Official 我真不想当官啊 Longevity Breeze长生风Two Female Leads573k WordsOngoing [Wuxia] [Three Female Leads] (The three female leads drive the main plot) [Two Female Leads] (The main romance) [Love Grows Over Time] [Light Fantasy] [Heavy Political Intrigue] [Light Harem Intrigue] Er Wuwen lost her memory in an accident. Afterward, all she wanted was to lie flat and live as a carefree slacker. But another accident pulled her into a struggle, setting her off on a journey to solve a case... She never expected to become a powerful enforcer for the imperial court. What should sh 332Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hello everyone, I'd like to recommend this book. If you're interested in Tang Dynasty and martial arts novels, you might want to check it out. It features two female leads with minimal romance at the beginning; the focus is on solving cases. There are multiple couples, and it leans towards an ensemble cast, including a pairing of Wu Zetian and Li Zhi. The two main female leads are a traumatized, icy protagonist and a persistently pursuing, sunny one.

27. 477 平 Rising Through the Ranks, Starting as a Secretary 平步青云从秘书开始 Sea Salt海盐Urban1.7M WordsCompleted Xu Qingyun is a low-ranking official who has suffered setbacks but never lost his resolve. In harsh, difficult circumstances, he refuses to sink into despair at the bottom of society, struggling and striving to improve. For those who persevere, Heaven does not fail them. By chance, he lands a new job, and from then on his career takes off... 40Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    This book is very good.

28. 478 双 A Game of Power and Intrigue 双面权谋博弈 Han Xianzong of Buckingham Palace白金汉宫的汉显宗Historical379k WordsOngoing Former criminal investigator Gu Xun transmigrates and wakes to find that he has become the real killer in a murder case in the middle of a bustling city. He is sentenced to death. In prison, his calm mind and meticulous logic catch the attention of Princess Rong Yue, who has disguised herself as a jailer to investigate the case in secret. Gu Xun wins himself a chance to live with one precise deduction, only to be forced into becoming a constable at everyone's beck and call. Rong Yue quickly noti —Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 479 穿 The Transmigrated City Lord 穿越女城主 Tianheng Palace天珩宫Ancient Romance647k WordsOngoing [Love triangle, slow burn, taking things one step at a time! The emotional entanglements of adults: the first male lead is passionate and fixated, while the second is clever and in control. The second male lead wins her heart.] [A beauty skilled in political intrigue! She pursues an official career, rises to a high position, and remains calm and self-possessed, leaving a prince heartbroken.] She has always believed that staying independent and relying on no one is the safest way to survive. But 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is a strategist with deep foresight and strategic acumen. She rises through the ranks of the court, remaining calm and composed, leaving the princes bewildered.

30. 480 地 Earth Won’t Allow an Existence This Awesome! 地球不允许我这么牛逼的存在！ 1 Chrysanthemum1朵菊花Urban1.6M WordsOngoing Qin Chuan spared no effort and exhausted his cultivation to return to Earth, hoping to reunite with his family. He never expected to find that his parents were gone and his younger sister was on the verge of death. Worse still, the moment he returned, Earth fired a nuclear missile at him. All because Earth couldn't allow someone as badass as him to exist! With a Dragon-Slaying Saber on his shoulder and an enemy's head in his hand, Qin Chuan kills anyone who stands in his way, be they Buddha or g 85.2kReads7.9Score5.5kShelves

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    [Bloodstained Gate]🔪Why is it so highly recommended? 1️⃣ True dark intrigue: No saintly hearts, no mindless trolling. The entire story is a psychological battle of wits, full of twists and turns, leaving you wanting more! 2️⃣ Ultimate revenge by two female leads: Sisters join forces not only to survive in dire straits but also to make their enemies pay for their crimes. The visceral thrill of revenge is a million times more satisfying than simple sweet romance! 3️⃣ A scheme within a scheme: Every shift in identity, every seemingly gentle smile, hides a deadly intent. 💡Reading experience: Extremely immersive, like watching a top-notch high-IQ crime film. If you enjoy watching protagonists strategize and manipulate their enemies, this is an absolute must-read! 👉A must-read for anyone looking for something to read, you won't regret it!

31. 481 魂 Awakening of the Soul: The Song of the Rift War 魂觉醒之裂合战歌 Treading on Flowers踏花郞Historical163k WordsCompleted On the eighth day of the ninth month, in the autumn of the late Tang, chrysanthemums bloom and all other flowers wither. The setting sun drips blood, smoke from the beacon fires blots out the sky, and horses trample the cracked earth amid utter chaos. Everywhere, blades flash and refugees roam... A down-and-out young man with nowhere else to turn seeks refuge with a fellow townsman, hoping to make something of himself. Instead, he stumbles straight into his enemies' den and nearly loses his life 211Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    Good or bad depends on one's perspective, but all good books are the same. This one is addictive, incredibly good! [Heart emoji]

32. 482 奇 Planet of Wonders 奇遇星球 Wald Beast of Zhengyang Palace正阳宫的瓦尔德兽Urban422k WordsOngoing A chance encounter brought a retired soldier an extraordinary power. Faced with a world overrun by demon-infested nations of tigers and wolves, he rose up without hesitation, fought on the battlefield, unified the nations, and transformed the world. In the end, he fulfilled his long-held dream of establishing a global system of democratic freedom, bringing lasting peace to humanity. From then on, he was surrounded by good fortune in love, as stunning women from every nation competed to declare t 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here comes a book even more dramatic than Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

33. 483 影 Shadows over the Hall of Loyalty 影落忠义楼 Yang Ximo阳夕陌Martial Arts557k WordsCompleted [Shadow Guard’s Rise + Court Intrigue and the Martial World + Stunning Beauties] He is the sharpest shadow guard in Prince Night Falcon’s hands. With his Feihong Sword, he has spilled countless drops of blood and never once failed. During a mission, he meets Mu Yao, a tender moonlight in a turbulent age, and then catches the fiery starlight in Shen Siyue’s eyes, a beacon of hope in utter despair. Little does he know that from the moment they met, Tong Xinling, an attendant of the Ruyi Tower, has 69Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book! [Shadow Guard's Rise to Power + Political Intrigue and Court Turmoil] He is the sharpest shadow guard in the hands of Prince Night Falcon, wielding the Flying Goose Sword, a weapon that has tasted countless blood and never missed a shot. During a mission, however, he unexpectedly encounters Mei Ruyi, the mistress of Ruyi Pavilion, who arrives with a shocking secret, while the Emperor's personally dispatched Shadow Guards lay a trap. The prince is forced to activate his plan ahead of schedule, plunging the martial world into bloodshed and the court into turmoil! 👍

34. 484 奇 Strange Attractor 奇异吸引子 Kantuoer康托尔Urban343k WordsCompleted [Urban Suspense + Business Warfare + Financial Maneuvering + Period Drama] Donghai City, 2006. Lin Yuan dropped out of college and works as a network administrator at a securities firm, but he has an incredible ability: he’s pathologically sensitive to numbers and can spot patterns in a jumble of data at a glance. The candlestick charts no one else can make sense of look to him like unmistakable trails of a hunt. One day, a mysterious account dormant for years suddenly becomes active. Every t 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Financial games, suspenseful reasoning, high-IQ games—there is no good or evil, only interests!

35. 485 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 137.2kReads9.6Score16.5kShelves

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    High-scoring palace intrigue historical romance novels

36. 486 穿 I Became a Fussy Old Lady: While Everyone Else Fled the Famine, I Reclaimed the Land 穿成作精老太，别人逃荒我开荒 Fragrant Tangerine橘香袭人Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (No space, no System, no romance. A short drama with the same name has already been released. A warm, rustic story. Everyone says they wouldn’t survive three episodes after transmigrating into a chaotic era. Read this book, and you’ll survive ten more!) She transmigrated into a book, becoming the villainous aunt who abused the protagonist in a male-oriented novel, and was destined to be killed off. Jiang Zhi didn’t cling to the protagonist. She left him behind and relied on her extensive knowled 85.9kReads9.5Score8.2kShelves
37. 487 病 The Frail Commandant Has a Bit of Fire 病弱都尉有点辣 Miss Qiqi七七小姐Two Male Leads277k WordsCompleted A humble sixth-rank official in the capital takes sick leave for more than half the year, yet somehow has a mouth that dares to talk back to heaven above, earth below, and the emperor in between. Just as the emperor was getting hooked on being roasted and offered his handkerchief to take this sharp-tongued man as his consort, Prince Wu swooped in and stole him away, tricking him into the prince’s manor with a marriage contract… Note: This book has two volumes. The second is titled The Frail Co 38Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    Shuangnan's political intrigue

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