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. 151 落 Fallen Stars at Dawn 落落晓星沉 Qing Luyao青绿夭Ancient Romance704k WordsCompleted [Post-apocalypse + saving the world + mystery + romance] “Luo’er! You’re mine.” “How do you know you aren’t the lord I, Bai Wenchen, have been waiting for?” “What does any country on the Divine Journey Continent have to do with you? Will you be satisfied only when everyone around you is dead?” “Red Extinction! What is Red Extinction?” “Dust to dust, earth to earth. Perhaps that’s for the best.” [Synopsis] The heroine is mistakenly transported to the frozen wastelands of North State, Q101. A seem 1Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 152 她 After She Ascends the Throne, She Takes a New Husband, Leaving Her Ex to Weep 她登基后换了夫，新夫不见旧夫哭 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Power! It's a woman's second face! She loves it!) (1V2 + advancing the nation through technology + two men competing for her, only to end up regretting it) Lu Jichen: He is an ill-omened man. On the day his elder brother got married, they smeared dog blood all over his face and locked him in a cellar. Later, she brought him out, washed his hands, let him sit at the table, fed him, and paid for his education. Wei Chiyuan: He is the young lord of an aristocratic clan; she is a young widow. One sc 17.2kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves
3. 153 官 Soaring Through Officialdom: From Township to the Summit of Power 官途腾龙从乡镇到权利巅峰 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban984k WordsCompleted After Chen Linhai passes the civil service exam, his girlfriend betrays him and a powerful family uses its influence to take his position. He keeps his illustrious family background hidden and starts out at the grassroots level in a township. Staying true to his original ideals and relying on exceptional ability, he overcomes one crisis after another and rises through the ranks to the pinnacle of power. Along the way, he uncovers the mystery of his birth and fulfills his ambitions and purpose in 6.5kReads7.2Score666Shelves
4. 154 重 Reborn: The Phoenix Sings Its Way Home 重生之凤鸣归巢 Ni Weizhen妮薇甄Ancient Romance427k WordsCompleted [Reborn, Revenge on the Wicked] + [Two Powerful Leads] + [Political Intrigue] + [Happy Ending] She died once. This time, she will overturn a world that devours its own. Su Jianwei, orphaned daughter of a loyal martyr and Princess of Anping, was abandoned in a woodshed on her wedding night and left to die. For seven days, her spirit drifted, and she witnessed it all: her hypocritical husband stealing power while carrying on with her cousin, her heartless relatives dividing up her family’s estate. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A desperate push, a power struggle between two strong figures, an ancient internal conflict.

5. 155 穿 After Becoming the Duke's Dowager, I Kicked Out Every Ungrateful Child and Grandchild 穿成国公老夫人后我把不孝儿孙全踢了 Li Sanye李三爷Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Qin Yun transmigrates into a book, and from the start, her whole family is being stripped of their possessions and exiled? Looking at this roomful of unfilial descendants, Qin Yun thinks the whole family has brought this on themselves. The eldest son's family is corrupt and lawless, and their servants commit acts of violence, bringing disaster upon the household. The second son's family is weak and hidebound, yet they pride themselves on being upright scholars. They presume to criticize the crow 1.7kReads9.1Score361Shelves
6. 156 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 211Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   A political intrigue novel with two strong protagonists, all characters possessing high intelligence, a captivating plot, and excellent writing; highly recommended.

7. 157 完 Disaster! The Poor Scholar She Broke Off Her Engagement With Became a General 完蛋！她退婚的穷书生成了将军 Mango Eats Potatoes芒果吃土豆Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other and equally strong; they're both utterly unhinged. The heroine loves power, and the hero loves her.] The first time they meet, a poor scholar takes a fancy to a young lady. He stares at her and gets thrown out of the flower-viewing banquet. The second time, he causes a scene at her family's apothecary, and gets thrown out again. The third time, they meet in a brothel. She despises him completely, and every filthy insult she hurls lands right in his hea 2.3kReads9.0Score252Shelves
8. 158 六 The Six Gates: A Battle Against the Demons 六扇门：与魔争锋 Niu Dun牛墩Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted [Full-cast audio adaptation now available] [Court and martial world, political intrigue and mystery, decisive and ruthless] Who is caught in the scheme, and who stands outside it? Who is a pawn, and who has been cast aside? The only thing that makes their enemies tremble isn't the pair of blades in their hands... With a group of like-minded friends by their side, they can find the strength to keep going, no matter how dark the road ahead! 1.3kReads8.8Score100Shelves

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   If you can spot all the foreshadowing in this book, your IQ must be over 120, right? Suspenseful mystery, mind-bending crime-solving, martial arts world, imperial court, all walks of life, everyone has their own life goals, some become pawns and then discarded, some are pawns and then become players.

9. 159 浮 Under Currents in a Floating World 浮世潜流 Fortune and Blessings福禄善庆Urban343k WordsCompleted A You is a brilliant top student who graduated with a law degree. Rising from the grassroots and fighting in the halls of government, he throws himself into the battle against corruption in the name of fairness and justice. Along the way, he experiences love and hate, the dangers of the world, and a life full of ups and downs. He asks only to find a little peace amid the bustle of the world, but that has become difficult to achieve. All he can do is navigate the hidden currents beneath the surfa 117Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   It gets better and better the more you watch it!! The best is yet to come!!

10. 160 北 Tales of the North: A New Storm Rises 北方往事之风云再起 Liu Qing Chen Feng刘清陈风Urban2.3M WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines + no harem + big sisters on the dark side of society] A group of little nobodies from the bottom of society climb their way up, step by step. Brotherhood means everything. Their lives are full of grit and heart, and the life they fight their way into is bound to be exciting! Note: This story is entirely fictional! 11.7kReads7.7Score660Shelves

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11. 161 不 Cast Out by Her In-Laws for Being Infertile, She Marries a Tycoon and Has Triplets in One Night 不孕被婆家赶，嫁暴发户一夜三崽 Jin Manman金满满Modern Romance3.3M WordsCompleted [The 1990s + lighthearted comedy + starting a factory + getting revenge on scumbags + everyday life] After three years of engagement, Jiang Tang had taken care of Gu Zhun's parents and younger siblings, honoring his parents and working herself to the bone for him. In return, he came home after completing his studies and acted as if he didn't know her. Jiang Tang turned around and impulsively married a nouveau riche. Overnight, she became a mother of three. First she landed big orders, then built 54.5kReads9.3Score5.5kShelves
12. 162 日 Drunk on the Road Home at Dusk 日暮醉归途 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The cool, intelligent beauty Shui Qiaoyou, a general of the former dynasty, and the pure-hearted, reserved prince Chu Moli, a prince of the current dynasty Historical romance, no transmigration, no palace intrigue, no household drama, one-on-one romance, strong female lead. Shui Qiaoyou felt as though she’d merely fallen asleep. When she opened her eyes again, a hundred years had passed. Her homeland, family, and friends were like smoke, long since vanished into the river of time. Fate had left 13.8kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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    The intelligent yet aloof beauty, Shui Qiaoyou, a former general, versus the pure and indifferent prince, Chu Moli, the current emperor. Shui Qiaoyou seemed to have fallen asleep, and when she opened her eyes again, a hundred years had passed. Her family, country, and friends, like fleeting clouds, had long since vanished into the river of time. Fate had left her alone in this strange world, its meaning unknown. She accepted reality, found a place somewhat familiar to settle down, and only wanted to live her life quietly. Little did she know that in the neighboring Prince An's mansion, everyone suspected her of harboring ulterior motives...

13. 163 黑 The Crown of the Dark Moon 黑月光冠冕 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [The first print volume is now available] [Sweet Romance in a Wealthy Family] + [A Forbidden Love Falls from Its Pedestal] + [Characters Awaken] + [A Chaotic Love Rival Showdown] “You are a cannon-fodder character in this world. Your character tags are: beautiful, vicious, and stupid. When you were eight, you were adopted by the Shen family, the most powerful family in Whale Harbor. The head of the family treasured you like a gem, but you joined forces with your villainous mother to scheme agai 319.2kReads9.5Score43.7kShelves
14. 164 大 Great Ming: Tyrant Chongzhen Rebuilds the Great Ming 大明：暴君崇祯，重塑大明 Lun Dong伦东Historical2.9M WordsOngoing [No System] + [No mindless decisions] + [Political scheming] + [Court politics] + [High-stakes game] + [Passionate] + [Struggle for supremacy] His soul travels back to the twenty-fourth day of the eighth month in the seventh year of the Tianqi era, the very first day of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign. In history, Chongzhen would hang himself at Coal Hill seventeen years later. At this point, the Manchu ruler Huang Taiji has only just ascended the throne. Liaodong has not yet been completely lost, 174.2kReads8.7Score15.5kShelves
15. 165 惊 Shock! Reborn on the Eve of My Family's Execution, I Say Let's Rebel 惊！重生回满门抄斩前夜，造反吧 Yi Yangcheng衣漾澄Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + feel-good story with a powerful heroine + family and country + political intrigue] A cool-headed, cunning heroine who plans several moves ahead + a brilliant, devoted yet restrained male lead who serves as a high-ranking official at the Court of Judicial Review In her previous life, the entire Ning family, loyal to the throne for generations, was slaughtered. To avenge them, Ning Zhiwei led an army of a hundred thousand to marry Su Mingjin, helping him with all her might as he rebelle 27.5kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves
16. 166 我 With a Scroll of Mountains and Rivers, I Transmigrate Through Time to Chase the Light 我携山河画卷，穿越古今追光 Ultraman Kaman奥特卡曼Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Historical Transmigration | the Myriad Worlds | Two Powerful Leads and Political Intrigue | Chinese Cultural Heritage | Journeys Through Multiple Dynasties | Satisfying Comeback] Historian Lin Yu accidentally touched an ancient map of mountains and rivers and fell into the real past. From the start, he found himself in a mass grave from the Warring States period, with a rain of Qin arrows bearing down on him. He nearly perished in the wilderness. While others who transmigrated brought Systems 59Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    These two books started slowly but improved significantly; the plots and character designs are both quite good. [Cool][Thinking]

17. 167 嫡 The Legitimate Princess’s Astonishing Tale: The Finest Poison Doctor 嫡妃惊华：一品毒医 Vast Abyss浩瀚之渊Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted She was born a noble daughter of a marquis's house, but gave her heart to the wrong man. On her wedding day, her family was destroyed, and not a single body was left behind! When she opened her eyes again, she was the disgraced legitimate daughter of a military family, fallen on hard times and struggling to survive. Reborn from the ashes, she roots out villains, executes corrupt officials, and brings an epidemic under control. On her path to revenge, she kills anyone who stands in her way, be th 486Reads8.6Score102Shelves

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18. 168 天 The Spirit Consort of Tianlan: A Tale of Strange Dreams 天澜灵妃之异梦传奇 Ultraman Kaman奥特卡曼Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Historical palace intrigue | Strong heroine | Quick transmigration | Three golden fingers | Agent transmigrates | Rise to godhood] Top agent Murong Lingxi transmigrates into the body of a disgraced consort banished to the Cold Palace and unexpectedly unlocks three top-tier golden fingers: mind reading to see through every act of hypocrisy and every scheme, an endless supply of pills and weapons from her portable space, and a life simulator that predicts every mortal crisis. The villains are cr 13Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 169 拾 The Tale of Picking Dew 拾露传 Add a Little Sugar to the Rice米饭加点糖Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Chen Yaoniang’s dream: Handsome men all around, massaging her shoulders and pounding her back! So much money she could bury several graves with what she couldn’t spend. With one grand sweep of her hand, she’d command the room. If she wanted someone dead by the second watch, then even being a single breath late would be disrespectful to her~~ Chen Yaoniang’s reality: Not enough clothes or food, the sky for a roof and the earth for a bed, with people chasing her and beating her from behind. If she 1.7kReads9.0Score268Shelves

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    Good writing style, intelligent protagonist

20. 170 将 The General’s Princess 将军公主 Xiao Shihuo潇十火Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted An ensemble cast in a classical fantasy setting + court intrigue + war + adventure + two equally strong leads + both heartbreaking and sweet A tragedy seventeen years ago implicated countless people. General Ji Bei was killed in battle, and neither the former crown prince, Chu Mo, nor anyone in the Ji family survived! Years later, the late emperor Chu Junlin passed away, and Crown Prince Chu Yi ascended the throne. He renamed the kingdom Yong'an and granted a general amnesty. Peace reigned throu 161Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Then you absolutely must check out this one! It's a classic political intrigue novel, perfectly matching your requirements. This story features no rebirth, no time travel, and no system. The female lead is stunningly beautiful, possessing unparalleled charm, and is not only highly skilled in martial arts and a master strategist, but also courageous and resourceful, holding the dual identities of a general and a princess. The male lead is a prince, incomparably handsome, aloof, cunning, and domineering. There are many main characters, each with their own unique personality. The plot is the primary focus, with romance as a secondary element. The story also includes numerous war descriptions and adventures, as exciting as a tomb raiding novel. A unique and captivating story, definitely worth reading!

21. 171 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times: Three Women, Countless Dramas 穿越古代：三个女人N台戏 A Lamp in the Twilight一灯阑珊Ancient Romance6.1M WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast + group transmigration + farming and commerce + military service and medicine + self-reliance and perseverance, an uplifting and satisfying story, slow burn, everyday slice of life] A car accident sends three women transmigrating to the unfamiliar Great Wu Dynasty, where they land in a bandit’s den from the start. Zhu Mingyue: “Watch me make a fortune with two deadweights in tow.” Duan Xiaotang: “Watch me bring stability to every corner of the realm with two teammates.” Lin Wanwan 28kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves
22. 172 不 Impossible! My Arrogant Husband Is Actually the Big Bad 不可能！傲娇夫君竟是大反派 Persimmon Blossom Blue柿子花蓝Ancient Romance831k WordsOngoing [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story] [Daughter of a Cultivation Clan × Proud Young Master of the Demon Clan] Jiang Zhitang is the pampered, spoiled daughter of a prominent cultivation family. Liu Xiaoman is destined to become the demon clan’s commander. The first cultivation family he will wipe out is Jiang Zhitang’s. When they first meet, Jiang Zhitang has no idea that this boy, with a smile on his lips and delicate features, is the story’s greatest villain. After she falls for him, Liu Xiaoman smile 908Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is forced into marriage to a widower more than twenty years her senior right from the start, infuriating her so much that she runs away. On the way, she encounters a handsome young man with powerful magic. She forcibly takes him along. But he turns out to be a demon, and the son of a major villain? The female protagonist soberly rejects this relationship. When they meet again, the young man has transformed into the heir of a top-tier family? Yet he seems not to recognize the female protagonist; could there be another reason?

23. 173 威 The Mighty Phoenix Ode: Li Shimin 威凤赋之李世民 momocaHistorical926k WordsCompleted In the waning years of the Sui dynasty, warlords contended for supremacy, matching wits and fighting with everything they had. Emperor Taizong and Empress Zhangsun were young newlyweds who supported each other and brought peace and prosperity to the people. Adapted from history, this is not an alternate-history novel. It features political maneuvering, warfare, and noble ideals. It vividly recreates the four major battles of Li Shimin's career and shows how, before the Xuanwu Gate Incident, this 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Sui and Tang dynasties were a battlefield of chaos, a time of fierce competition and ruthless battles. The Zhenguan Emperor and Empress, a young couple, supported each other, striving to bring peace and prosperity to the people. Based on historical events, not a fictionalized account. It features political intrigue, warfare, and righteous righteousness. It comprehensively recreates Li Shimin's four major battles and how, at Xuanwu Gate, this master hunter lured eight hundred cunning brothers and his shrewd father into his encirclement, swiftly ambushing them.

24. 174 无 Boundless 无疆 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted As the Eastern Depot’s second-in-command, Su Mu has crawled out of a mountain of corpses. She’s brimming with bloodlust, sees nothing but the dead, is ruthless in her methods, and has never lost. Until she meets her sworn enemy, Shen Dongzhan, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. They fight over account books, storm bandit dens, hunt for tribute goods, and quell rebellions. Neither is willing to yield. A broken silver hairpin brings to light a miscarriage of justice from more than twe 960Reads9.0Score121Shelves

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    These two novels are incredibly good. They're about political intrigue, and the male and female leads are constantly scheming against each other; both are very intelligent.

25. 175 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 19.1kReads7.8Score1.8kShelves

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    Political intrigue, high intelligence, and highly recommended by author @2023 🍁 I'd like to recommend these two books. The only downside is that 🌈the beginning is slow-paced, but there are many foreshadowing elements 🌈. After a million words, looking back, you realize that everything the author has planted is a setup, which is surprisingly addictive. 🍁① The protagonist, Ling Bufan, accidentally travels back to the Great Qian Dynasty 🍓which seems unrelated at first glance, 🌈but is actually a preordained arrangement. High intelligence, multiple female leads, 🍀business battles and court intrigue—rich in elements, highly recommended!

26. 176 穿 Transmigrate to the Tang Dynasty: The Beloved Consort Goes to War 穿越大唐之宠妃出征 Shanshan's Peach Blossom Spring姗姗桃花源Ancient Romance590k WordsCompleted Beloved concubine + demoted to commoner + general's wife + envoy + titled lady + Crown Prince's tutor + brilliant woman general + Consort Xi. The protagonist, Yang Yunxi, transmigrates into the Tang dynasty and becomes the emperor's beloved concubine, favored above all others in the harem. She gives birth to the crown prince, but her heart dies toward the emperor, and she asks to leave the palace and marry the guard she adores. The guard has rendered great service defending the frontier, and the 10Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    A favored concubine, demoted to commoner status, general's wife, envoy, imperial consort, crown prince's tutor, cunning female general, and Consort Xi. The protagonist, Yang Yunxi, is a soul transported to the Tang Dynasty, becoming the emperor's favored concubine, enjoying unparalleled favor in the harem. She gives birth to the crown prince but loses heart towards the emperor and requests to leave the palace to marry her ideal bodyguard. The bodyguard, having served diligently on the frontier, is appointed general by the emperor, and the female lead becomes his wife. She follows him into battle, but unexpectedly, the general brings back a beautiful woman from a foreign land. To consolidate his power, the emperor allows the general to divorce and marry the foreign beauty as his new wife. The female lead, for the sake of her son, returns to the palace… initiating a series of palace intrigues to protect her position and the crown prince. The protagonist's love, hate, and emotions are portrayed with delicate nuance. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Laughs]

27. 177 重 Reborn in the World of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 重生笑傲江湖世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction740k WordsCompleted The protagonist is reborn in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. What are the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, the Sunflower Manual, or the Dugu Nine Swords compared to doing whatever you please? The martial world is simply a place where people clash with one another. 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Suitable for reading in one sitting; a novel about political intrigue and power struggles in officialdom.

28. 178 官 The Realm of Officials 官家天下 Uncle Pie馅饼大叔Urban5.9M WordsOngoing First, this is a genuine political novel, written by one of the genre's most experienced authors. The story is logically sound and highly readable. Quality guaranteed! Second, the story starts at the prefecture-level city from the very beginning. The protagonist will not be sent down to the towns and villages. This book will not spend hundreds of chapters at the township level. Third, there is political maneuvering, economic development, satisfying revenge, and, naturally, personal life as well. 203.1kReads9.3Score16.8kShelves

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    🌈🌈🌈Power scheming and intrigue🌸🌸🌸 The greatest advantage of the reborn is their ability to foresee the future, ensuring that every choice they make is correct. Not only do they make the right choices themselves, but they also help their leaders make the right choices. A path of unwavering correctness leads to endless advancement in officialdom! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

29. 179 奸 The Treacherous Minister 奸臣 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zhao Wuyou was the son of a treacherous minister, and everyone at court had to respectfully call him “Little Chancellor.” Father and son controlled the court and toyed with political power, so plenty of people wanted him dead. Mu Baili was the eunuch in charge of the Directorate of Ceremonial and the governor of the Eastern Depot. He seemed respectful, mild-mannered, and kind to everyone, but in truth he was a wolf who devoured people without leaving a bone. What a shame that such a ruthless ma 4.4kReads9.1Score506Shelves
30. 180 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 8.3kReads8.2Score711Shelves
31. 181 裙 The Minister Beneath Her Skirts: She Makes the Prince Regent Bow to Her 裙下权臣：她引摄政王折腰 Zheng Da Qian郑大钱Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Scheming heroine + power struggles + palace and household intrigue + strong female lead + prince + revenge and cathartic payback + mutual healing] In her previous life, Xie Deyin was sent by her husband, the Marquis of Pingyang, to the bed of a powerful regent to curry favor with him. She bore a son, only for her husband and his favored concubine to murder the child. Reborn, Xie Deyin vows to rise to the pinnacle of power, crush the scumbag and expose the fake saintess. She deliberately approac 11.2kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves
32. 182 蛮 Manman’s Fall of Zhou: A Tribulation of Mortal Life 蛮蛮灭周之红尘劫 I Have an Iron Flute from Jiangnan我有江南铁笛Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted A thousand-year showdown between a beautiful, tragic, formidable heroine and a nine-tailed fox, played out over three lifetimes as she and the people she loves love and destroy one another! A sweeping tale blending romance, political intrigue, and fantasy, chronicling the legendary lives of three peerless beauties during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods! In her first life, an innocent young woman is forced to become a scheming, doting concubine. She ultimately gets what she wants —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Through three lifetimes of reincarnation, in order to save his beloved, he fought against the Zhou emperor, against the feudal lords, against powerful ministers and strategists, and was always on the verge of encountering the ultimate boss, the nine-tailed fox, with all sorts of insidious schemes!

33. 183 马 Ma Feifei’s Career Ascension 马菲菲职场飞升记 Glass Cliff玻璃悬崖Modern Romance338k WordsCompleted Ma Feifei, the department belle of Bingcheng University of Technology, can’t stand living in a cramped Dongguan urban village with her first love, Xu Hui. After seeing the duplex mansion of Jiang Qingshan, a section chief at a Taiwanese-funded factory, the thought of “saving herself twenty years of hard work” takes root in her mind and grows wild. In the name of love, she gets Xu Hui “transferred” to Foshan, then launches a precise “late-night campaign” to win over Jiang: late-night requests for 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is perfect; the first volume is just an appetizer, and the real scheming begins in the second volume.

34. 184 你 Hey, You! Do You Really Have to Be This Low-Key?! 你小子！用不用这么低调！！ Half a Cup of Lingering Sorrow半盏残忧Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing The immortal, undying ancient dragon left behind only a rotting corpse. The phoenix, unafraid of death, was reduced to a single broken root feather. The auspicious qilin, surrounded by good fortune, could not foresee its own death. The Black Tortoise, master of countless laws, had its shell forcibly stripped away. The cemetery of the gods still stands, watching the ruins endure for millennia, while grass and trees flourish and fade through the seasons. Who dares claim to be immortal… The years t 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves
35. 185 开 Eight Giant Serpents from the Start: The Imperial Princess Returns to Court and Drives the Gu Wild 开局八条大蛇，帝姬回朝蛊疯了 Mo Wen莫問Ancient Romance336k WordsCompleted [Ruthless, unhinged imperial princess / fierce, cunning wolf-dog chancellor; political schemes; love and hate; Miaojiang sorcery; giant snake, cat, and bird; strong male lead, even stronger female lead; both leads sexually pure] Tingyun clawed her way back from a hell of slaughter to avenge her mother and make peace with her past self. She painstakingly raised venomous creatures and snakes, outmaneuvered everyone to seize power in Nanjiang, then swept through Daxie with the bloodthirsty fury of 77Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Princess Tingyun is a venomous beauty, ruthless and vicious. She went to the Southern Frontier for a political marriage at the age of eight, and she plotted step by step, killing the King of the Southern Frontier and practicing witchcraft. The Southern Frontier revered her.

36. 186 寒 The Invincible Ninth Prince from a Humble Family 寒门无敌九皇子 A Thousand Gold for One Smile千金寻一笑Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Special Forces soldier inhabits another body + alternate history + political intrigue + iron-fisted suppression With his pen, he can bring peace to the realm; on horseback, he can secure the land and command the world! He is the last pillar of Southern Chu, a god of war in the eyes of generals and a paragon to scholar 215Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    This one just meets the criteria.

37. 187 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 509Reads—Score—Shelves

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    That's really the book. At first, I thought there was a clear distinction between good and evil, but later it seemed there was no absolute good or bad. Sometimes, the villainous protagonist even seemed more likable. As a political intrigue novel set in an alternate Eastern history, the author not only constructed a complete worldview but also created many vividly characterized characters. The plot is tight and fast-paced, and the descriptions of human nature and the human heart are particularly delicate.

38. 188 以 Scheming for the Throne 以权谋君 You Sui有绥Two Male Leads212k WordsCompleted When Wei Chun was eighteen, he wandered by mistake into Zhaohe Hall, the residence of Si Yan, the only prince of Emperor Si Liang. There he met the young, innocent Si Yan and fell in love at first sight. He never managed to leave that moment behind. In the years that followed, Wei Chun, who wielded great power and commanded a mighty army, granted Si Yan everything he wanted and helped him do whatever he wished. Yet though Wei Chun made his feelings so clear, Si Yan never once spared him a glance 995Reads9.3Score127Shelves

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    🌲🌲🌲🌲① The male lead is a prince who enters the palace disguised as a eunuch, all for revenge. The palace intrigue and power struggles are ruthless and cunning. ② It features two male leads. The emperor orchestrates a grand scheme to be with his beloved. This love story intertwined with political intrigue is highly recommended. The cunning and power struggles of the court, and the emperor's strategies, are all exceptionally well-written.

39. 189 千 Qian Jinhuan 千锦欢 Yun Lingge云翎歌Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Completed · [A highly intelligent amnesiac fake princess x a cold, scheming prince] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Both devoted to each other + classic historical romance + no transmigration, rebirth, or System + political intrigue + doting romance + reunion after a long separation + devotion to country and family + exclusive devotion + the one who got away + happy ending] For twenty years, the second prince of Nantang, Chu Jinyuan, has kept his guard up and trusted no one, until Hua Qianmei ar 472Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A female-oriented, purely historical romance with elements of political intrigue. Both the male and female leads are intelligent, and the entire cast is highly intelligent. The story encompasses national affairs and personal relationships.

40. 190 二 Transmigrating a Second Time, the Crown Princess Seeks Revenge, Not Romance 二次穿越，太子妃不谈恋爱只复仇 Air Fryer, Fry Me空气炸锅炸我Ancient Romance358k WordsCompleted [Two Strong Leads] [Marriage Before Love + Palace Intrigue + War + Political Scheming + Angsty Romance] For readers who like a gentle hero with a strong, steady core! Not a mindless story! Not a story about trivial romance! The relationship develops gradually. They don’t fall madly in love right away! The heroine isn’t love-struck! Lin Yunying, a modern female scientist, transmigrates to the Jiuzhou Continent and becomes a woman general guarding the borders of the Great Qi Dynasty. It was suppos 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They scheme against each other: the male lead is after the female lead's family's power, while the female lead is after the male lead's potential power. When they join forces, they defeat all the opposing forces!

41. 191 山 How Many Autumns Have Passed Over These Rivers and Mountains 山河几度秋 Jiang Xiaoyu江小雨Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted In the first half of Zhao Lanxi's life, three men mattered most to her. One was her master, who had raised her; another was Yan Mo, the Vice Minister of Justice, who had recognized her talent; and the third was her full-blooded older brother, Zhao Jin, Duke of Zhenguo. Later, her master died, and Yan Mo died too. Zhao Jin, however, did not die. Not only was he alive, he also brought her a fourth man. One more thing: why does the heroine of a historical romance have to be a girl of fourteen or fi 55Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    The male and female leads are both intelligent, strategic, and adept at manipulating people's hearts. The female lead's brother is also a master strategist, skilled in both literature and martial arts! The supporting characters have different personalities, but each is resourceful and cunning, constantly scheming against each other, and their interactions are full of intrigue and hidden traps!

42. 192 系 System, You Can Nag All You Want, but I'm Not Getting Married 系统你催也没用，我偏不嫁 Planting Beans at Donggao东皋种豆Ancient Romance107k WordsCompleted The day she was bound to the forced-marriage System, everyone waited for Su Yi to accept her fate and give in. The System urged her to marry a powerful man and settle down. She refused. Everyone thought she was a timid concubine-born daughter, forced to flee a marriage. No one knew that she held a damaged old ledger left behind by her maternal grandfather, with a gaze fixed on a series of shocking old cases hidden among grain shipments, canal transport, and collusion between officials and mercha 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This political intrigue isn't simplistic, the characters aren't one-dimensional, and it's definitely worth watching. [Eating popcorn emoji]

43. 193 周 The Zhou Family's Legitimate Daughter 周家嫡女 Nian He念禾Ancient Romance203k WordsCompleted [Black Lotus Empress kills her husband and seizes the throne! The day her secret identity is exposed, she bathes the imperial city in blood] On the day of her wedding, Zhou Xuyan had her betrothed general stolen by her stepsister. She struck back by entering the palace, turning every move into part of her plan. The transmigrated maid Sang Zi offered her secret recipes, helping her rise from low-ranking noblewoman to empress in just three years. On the night she claimed the imperial seal, Zhou Xu 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can check it out. It's a recently completed book. The female protagonist is intelligent and adept at navigating the harem and the court. In the end, her dual identity is revealed, she kills the emperor, and becomes the empress.

44. 194 重 Reborn to Marry an Old Widower, Pampered to Madness 重生嫁给老鳏夫，宠疯 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue, ensemble cast, sweet romance, palace intrigue, revenge, taking down villains, a reborn princess marries the brother-in-law she had in her previous life and joins him in stirring up the court] In her previous life, Mu Yunlang was the least favored princess of the Great Qian dynasty, yet she married Shen Hongnian, the top-scoring candidate in the palace examinations, whom every noblewoman in the capital wanted to wed. She thought fate had finally smiled upon her. Little did sh 6.3kReads8.6Score824Shelves

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    A story of power struggles, palace intrigue, revenge, revenge against villains, and sweet romance. An unfavored princess is reborn and marries her brother-in-law from her past life, together stirring up the political landscape.

45. 195 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical716k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.5kReads8.8Score165Shelves

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    [Alternate Dynasty + Time Travel + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Chopped-Off Cheat] High school student Tian Shu wakes up to find himself transported to an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with concern. In this chaotic feudal era, powerful families hold sway. The system is practically useless, and his sisters-in-law each harbor their own agendas. Born into poverty, can he defy fate and ascend to a vast empire, leaving his mark on history? [Petrified] Or will he succumb to destiny, becoming cannon fodder for someone else's benefit?

46. 196 风 A Storm Rises, and the Beauty Takes a Stand 风起云涌红颜怒 Ten Miles of Spring Breeze, Pleasing Myself春风十里取悦自己Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted The male lead is not chaste. Please avoid this if that bothers you. Since I've transmigrated, why not make the country strong and conquer the world? Even if I'm forced into a relationship, I'll still make money and build my career. After transmigrating into the body of a stunningly beautiful female doctor, she remains devoted to the man she loves. She and her fiancé are in love with each other and have sworn to stay together for life, growing old side by side. Yet the iron-blooded “God of Slaug 1.7kReads—Score143Shelves

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

47. 197 女 The Vicious Villainess in a Matriarchal World Raises Her Fish Online 女尊恶獠在线养鱼 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Matriarchal society + sweet romance + one-on-one + devoted to each other] [Calculating and ruthless princess × obedient, loyal guard] The capital's good-for-nothing Second Princess is beaten in the street by another woman for pursuing a man, then crashes into a stone lion. After recovering from her serious injuries, the Second Princess seems like a completely different person: kind to others, uninterested in competing, and always helping her sisters. It isn't until the day this powerful princes 14.8kReads9.5Score1.6kShelves

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    Both books are by the same author, and I think his writing is quite good. The first one is about a female protagonist who goes into business and builds her own commercial empire. The second one features a female protagonist who is a princess in a matriarchal world and eventually becomes an empress, and it also includes a side story. The male protagonists in both books are the type who quietly protect and support the female protagonists on their journey.

48. 198 官 A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom: I Use Medicine to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 官途狂飙：我靠医术问鼎权利巅峰 Old Zhu老朱Urban2.4M WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no System, political scheming, ruthless, single-mindedly focused on treating the sick and saving lives, and even more determined to help ordinary people live better lives] Three years ago, Li Qiushui, born into poverty, graduated with a degree in traditional Chinese medicine from Capital Medical University! To care for and treat his seriously ill father, Li Qiushui resolutely gave up the opportunity to work at a major hospital. He returned to Taohuawu Village to b 9.7kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
49. 199 猎 The Hunter Game: A Game Within a Game 猎人游戏：局中之局 A Qiu, Who Doesn't Know What They're Busy With不晓得在忙什么的阿邱Urban102k WordsOngoing They’re used to treating others as prey. But what happens when the tables turn? Everyone has something they want to protect, but once they’re caught in a game called “profit,” can anyone truly stay out of it? This is a story about headhunters, but it’s about much more than that. Cross-border mergers and acquisitions, IPO turmoil, power succession, staged accidents... Every move is controlled from behind the scenes. The moment a pawn realizes it is a pawn, the counterattack begins! (A modern work 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story takes place in Shanghai in 2022-2023. The protagonist, originally an industry leader at a renowned headhunting firm, is framed by his superior for sticking to his own opinions and becomes embroiled in a power struggle between two semiconductor giants from China and the US. The book features geniuses, but their intelligence isn't superhuman; it includes elites, but ultimately, they are just ordinary people caught in the currents of the world. Overt and covert strategies constantly shift and rotate; today's adversary may be tomorrow's partner… "Unity from top to bottom, facing external threats together" is the ideal of business warfare, but in reality, internal and external troubles often occur simultaneously. The plot is fictional, but the methods are real, and even occasionally seen in the workplace. I've unknowingly reached 80,000 words. Thank you to all the readers who took the time to read it. I hope I can tell this story well. @

50. 200 咸 The Top Blade of Xianyang: My Eunuch Venture Capital Empire 咸阳第一刀：我的太监风投帝国 Crossing the River of Forgetfulness渡川忘川Mystery471k WordsOngoing He transmigrates to the Qin dynasty with no System, no supernatural abilities, and not even enough to eat from the start? No problem. Using modern business thinking, Li Rui sets his sights on Xianyang's most “unique” business: manufacturing eunuchs. Others make a living with their skills. He turns the whole business upside down with a “business model”! He invents “eunuch venture capital”: I provide the technology, assume the risks, and offer after-sales support, with a maximum survival rate. You 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You've definitely never seen this story before. The protagonist builds a powerful force, has a wildly imaginative plot, travels back to the Qin Dynasty to become a eunuch venture capitalist, and Zhao Gao is his angel investor. It's interesting, has no system, and follows the protagonist as he rises to godhood step by step through his own abilities. Ordinary people survive through political maneuvering.

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