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. 201 重 Reborn: The Powerful Minister Became My New Husband 重生后，权臣成了我的冲喜小夫郎 Clothes and Candy衣糖Ancient Romance224k WordsCompleted [Reborn legitimate daughter vs. scheming power broker · Household intrigue · Both are each other’s first and only] Shu Nanqin, daughter of the governor of Qingzhou, has a script for her reborn life in hand. From the start, she goes looking for the man she loved in her previous life, and is locked in a fierce battle with a scumbag and a vile woman. Then a shy young husband suddenly appears before her. “My lady, I’ve come to bring you good fortune through marriage.” Shu Nanqin: “What a nuisance!” 5Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is reborn, and the male lead is a cunning and powerful minister. They marry first and fall in love later. The male lead has an alias and pretends to be weak to deceive and woo a young girl! It's set in a dynasty where both men and women can become officials. Both are strong characters, and the male and female leads are a bickering couple. It's super sweet!

2. 202 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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   The male and female leads team up: a pure battle of wits where misunderstandings are avoided, only tacit understandings of mutual exploitation prevail. The female lead's cheat ability is captivating: her medical space grants her modern-day superpowers, allowing her to heal and save lives while simultaneously committing murder and robbery. [Makes face]

3. 203 重 Reborn Female General: Win His Heart After Taking His Life 重生女将：先杀后爱，世子心尖宠 Diao One Big Cloud刁一大朵云Ancient Romance193k WordsOngoing [Reborn + strong heroine + political scheming + secret identities + woman disguises herself as a man + true and fake heiress + palace and household intrigue] Lin Yao was a battle-hardened female general who guarded the frontier and had won countless victories. But on her wedding night, her fiancé colluded with the cousin she trusted most. They drugged her, flayed and dismembered her, then burned her alive. They were so ruthless that they also wiped out her entire family. Reborn into a new life, 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A strong female lead novel, not angsty! Each character is unique and well-developed, with shining qualities, and not just mindless fools. The female lead is a valiant general, and the male lead is a cunning prince; both are extremely intelligent and have the well-being of the people at heart. The early episodes are filled with wit and courage, and the romance unfolds naturally. Highly recommended!

4. 204 凤 The Phoenix Sings to the Ninth Heaven: Two Dragons Vie for the Phoenix 凤鸣九天：双龙争凰 Dai Yu代煜Ancient Romance267k WordsCompleted I am Shen Qinghuan, the youngest daughter of Shen Mingyuan, the prime minister of the dynasty. As for my family background, we’re among the most illustrious families in the capital. My father is the prime minister, an incorruptible official who grew up alongside His Majesty. My mother comes from a prominent family in Jiangnan and has a gentle disposition. She was also a gifted young woman in her day. My maternal grandfather was the former crown prince’s tutor, and his students are now found thr 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Check out this story: The Prime Minister's youngest daughter x The Favored Prince. It's a pure ancient Chinese romance, neither a time-travel nor a reincarnation story. High-quality, dual-male lead ancient novel with well-developed characters, a tight plot, and everyone is incredibly intelligent. A must-read for fans of political intrigue and palace drama!

5. 205 外 The Illegitimate Daughter 外室女 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance808k WordsCompleted Before she transmigrated, Shen Yi had lived through one hardship after another. Then she was reborn as a baby into a happy family. What could be more carefree? She never imagined it was all a lie. Her father’s love for her mother was fake, and so was the marriage contract he gave her. He had merely come to the Duke’s household to experience life, while Shen Yi, her brother, and her mother were just byproducts of that experience. That would have been bad enough, but her scumbag father also had a 7.8kReads9.3Score851Shelves

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   It perfectly meets the requirements. I just finished reading it. The female lead is ruthless and works with the male lead to get revenge. The only problem is that the opponents are a little weak. It was very enjoyable to read. Highly recommended!

6. 206 替 The Runaway Stand-In Was Caught, and the Mad Emperor Coaxes Her Every Night 替身逃跑被抓回，疯批帝王夜夜哄 Yun Chuchuchu云初初初Ancient Romance373k WordsCompleted [The score is low because ratings have just opened. It will rise later.] [Both leads are faithful + clear-headed transmigrated heroine + sharp-tongued, scheming, lovesick hero + the hero grovels for love + a man in power bows his head for love] [Heroine's point of view]: When do I finally believe in an emperor's love? When I stabbed him, ran away twice, and was caught in the act the last time, just as I was preparing to marry someone else. When I thought I was done for, but he forgave me after s 4.1kReads9.2Score416Shelves

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   She's a good spy; she knows how to feign sympathy to evoke pity. [Laughing][Laughing] Xiao Huaijin slowly spoke: "If there's no sincerity, then what about pretense?" Pretense, of course, is present.

7. 207 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 93kReads9.6Score12.4kShelves

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   Song Wan insisted on marrying into the Marquis's mansion with his memorial tablet in hand, remaining a widow for six years for her childhood sweetheart who died on the battlefield. Unexpectedly, her "deceased husband," Jiang Xingjian, returned with a mysterious new love: his new lover crafted ice and weapons, paving the way for the Marquis's rise to power. She witnessed her power over the household being usurped, her love token shattered, and all her former favor becoming the subject of ridicule. Six years of devoted waiting turned into a heart-wrenching ordeal, from a sheltered orphan to a desperate counterattack—tearing away the mask of love, she freed herself from the shackles of passion and became a phoenix! A top-tier ancient romance with a twist of power and intrigue, this bestselling physical book is slated for a film adaptation. Witness how the clear-headed heroine overcomes her emotional tribulations and takes control of the world!

8. 208 锦 Vermilion Beneath the Brocade 锦下朱红 Love Cats, Don't Keep Them爱喵不养喵Ancient Romance163k WordsOngoing I'm a burned-out office worker taking time off to focus on writing. I'll update again once it's finished, though it may take quite a while. If fate brings us together, forget about me for now, and I hope we cross paths again someday! [The heroine roams the martial world, fights on the battlefield, reads people's hearts, schemes for power, and has a little golden finger. The men are all supporting characters, with no rivalry between women.] A flash of golden light appeared on the horizon, and a s —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend this book. It doesn't force any sense of idiocy; the male and female leads complement and utilize each other in a power struggle within the martial arts world. They think they're manipulating others, but in reality, they're being manipulated themselves. The male lead's career path runs throughout the entire story, while the female lead encounters her own destiny along the way. Their paths sometimes intersect, sometimes diverge. The action scenes are also worth appreciating.

9. 209 傻 The Foolish Girl Returns 傻女归来 The Coldest Days Are Coming小寒将至Ancient Romance800k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead]+ [No CP]+ [Revenge]+ [Political intrigue]+ [Decisive and ruthless]+ [Multiple secret identities]+ [Strong allies] Suffering can wear down a person’s resolve and break their backbone, but it can also awaken their potential and forge a new beginning. When Lian Hui was five, a sudden illness took both her parents. A high fever left her intellectually disabled, and her own relatives drove her out of the family home. Alone with a dog, she struggled to survive in the wilderness ne 12.8kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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   Another highly anticipated work after "The Rejuvenating Pharmacy"

10. 210 刺 The Strategy to Assassinate the King of Qin 刺秦策 Northern Sky Scar北空痕Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing In the thirteenth year of the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty, the realm was at peace and the people lived in comfort. But on a winter-solstice night, an assassin suddenly appeared in Chang’an, shattering the long-standing tranquility of the magnificent imperial capital… While most people believed the assassination to be an isolated incident, the empire’s powerful statesman, Changsun Wuji, had already seen through the truth. He had never forgotten the purge launched years ago, when the imperia 142Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This book is about chivalry, but chivalry is never smooth sailing! What will happen when chivalrous young heroes get caught up in treacherous schemes and power struggles?

11. 211 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 52kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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    A historical novel, full of political intrigue and palace drama, it's very exciting and enjoyable.

12. 212 狩 Hunting in the Great Northern Wilderness: Wolves Block the Way to My Relatives 狩猎北大荒：投亲路上遇到狼拦路 Little Bai, At Leisure小白闲来Urban1.6M WordsCompleted The motion comics “Rugged Years in the Northern Wilderness: The Years of Supporting the Frontier” and “Hunting in the Northern Wilderness: A Wolf Blocks the Road While I’m Going to Visit Relatives,” as well as the full-cast audiobook, are now available. Come check them out! In 1967, eighteen-year-old Li Xiangdong left his family home in Shandong for the Northern Wilderness to seek out his aunt, who had married and moved far away. He never expected a wolf to block his way, but after a fierce stru 102.2kReads8.4Score8.1kShelves

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    Highly recommend "Bloodstained Family"! Twin sisters return amidst bloodshed in a historical romance drama that vividly portrays political intrigue and power struggles. Their family is wiped out overnight, leaving them utterly bloodied. The two sisters are forced apart, hiding in the martial world for years before returning. The imperial court is rife with undercurrents, the palace is rife with conspiracies, and various factions in the martial world are intertwined. There are no simple black-and-white scenarios; everyone is calculating and plotting from their own perspective. Everyone is highly intelligent, and plot twists unfold one after another. One sister stirs up trouble in the court, while the other roams the martial world gathering power. Relying on each other, they proceed cautiously, determined to uncover the massive conspiracy behind the massacre of their family and avenge their enemies. Readers who enjoy mind-bending political intrigue, martial arts romance, and palace intrigue should not miss this book!

13. 213 不 Oh No! The Princess and the Prince Are Fighting Again 不好了，王妃又和王爷打起来了 Yue Qi Gege月柒格格Ancient Romance368k WordsCompleted [Scheming prince + princess consort + transmigration + sweet romance + comedy + bickering couple + palace and household intrigue + political machinations + historical fantasy] She was without a doubt the most virtuous princess consort in the Kingdom of Junlin. In their two years of marriage, she had taken three concubines for her husband. She only wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible, but he seemed to be getting more interested in her instead. And he kept flirting with her... Enough was 17Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    This is absolutely gorgeous!

14. 214 我 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 A Grain of Rice in the Vast Blue Sea沧海茫茫粒米身Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yang Zhi, a top salesman and philosophy graduate student in his previous life, transmigrates to the end of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. Through a twist of fate, he joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, passes the imperial examination, enters the Hanlin Academy, and debates the classics with the great scholars at court! 5kReads8.8Score355Shelves

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    The ultimate political intrigue novel! No other novel is more meticulously crafted than mine! My writing is superb, the characters are vividly portrayed, the historical background is authentic, and the plot is entirely driven by real historical events! You won't be able to put it down!

15. 215 提 Blade in Hand, Storming the Three Realms: The Flying Immortal Decree 提刀闯三界之飞天令 Yue Qi Gege月柒格格Modern Romance133k WordsOngoing My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to keep writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! The Mogao Caves: a den of demons. The flying apsara will guide the way; the Ghost King will see you through. Without a Flying Apsara Token, the endless sea of yellow sand will be your grave! The roses blooming on the battlefield never admit defeat! A strategist must use himself as bait to draw the whole world into the gam —Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 216 考 She Died Pursuing the Imperial Exams for Her Husband: Life Is Hard in a Man-Dominated World 考科举因夫掉命，男尊女贵挺难活 It's Never Too Late to Take the Plunge入坑不晚Ancient Romance564k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead] + [political scheming] + [one woman, multiple husbands] + [comedy] You somehow end up in a world where men are revered and women are prized. There are many men and few women. One woman marries three husbands, and women stay home to serve their husbands and raise children. But you’re rebellious to the core and insist on disguising yourself as a man to take the imperial exams. After years of hard study, you finally become the top scholar! You work hard to build a career, but e 828Reads9.0Score105Shelves

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    Political intrigue. A female prime minister. A career-driven individual.

17. 217 大 The Two-Faced Playboy of Great Xu 大顼双面纨绔 Ouyang Yun Feifei欧阳云飞飞Historical251k WordsCompleted [Historical] + [Alternate Universe] + [No System] + [Play the pig to eat the tiger] + [Business Rivalry] + [Political Intrigue] + [Human and Demon Realms] + [Vivid Characters] The people of the capital denounced Heng Jin as its most notorious wastrel, the spoiled heir of a prominent family. Corrupt officials used taxes to squeeze merchant houses, while demons plotted in the shadows. He spent lavishly selling shops and throwing gold into canals, using his outrageous behavior to deceive everyone. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He possessed no extraordinary powers, nor was he a thug in a suit. The entire capital was watching him as he lavishly spent money and built theaters; corrupt officials in the Ministry of Revenue scrutinized his accounts, plotting to fabricate charges; and the world mocked him as a good-for-nothing playboy. Even supernatural beings lurked in the shadows, watching him... No one knew that he controlled all the merchant ships across the seas, and the will of the countless people in the streets was his strongest weapon against all conspiracies.

18. 218 权 A Woman in Power 权姝 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance628k WordsCompleted Legitimate daughter | Devoted hidden guard × Long-suffering childhood friend, the prince | Pure romance | Court intrigue | Strong female lead | Nation and family The court of the Great Qi dynasty is in turmoil, with the struggle for the throne brewing beneath the surface. The Molong cavalry bears down on Zhenmen Pass, where starving, freezing soldiers hold the border with their flesh and blood. On the battlefields of a troubled age, it is not only men who march to their deaths. Fu Ziyou brav 534Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There is no distinction between good and bad, only between perspectives, family ties, interests, and the duality of human nature.

19. 219 宫 Blood on the Palace Walls: I Toppled an Empire with My Medical Skills 宫墙血：我靠医术覆了江山 The Hidden Guest of Kazama风间匿客Ancient Romance291k WordsOngoing I was born among the clouds, until one sudden upheaval changed everything. My family was slaughtered, and I entered the palace as a replacement bride to seek revenge. I conceal my medical skills, wield my needle case, stir up the inner palace, and tear the vicious empress to shreds. People say my beauty brings ruin to the nation, but I’ll use my medical skills to overthrow the realm, kill my enemies with my own hands, and rule the world! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is highly recommended, it's very interesting. The heroine is smart, sober and courageous. It is good at maneuvering, all members have online IQs, and the plot is exciting and not procrastinating.

20. 220 寡 A Widow Is Reborn, but Her Proper-Minded Brother-in-Law Insists on Spoiling Her 寡妇重生，守礼大伯偏要宠 Yi Si Qi Tong一四七童Ancient Romance330k WordsCompleted The heroine is reborn. Both leads are devoted only to each other. The hero is aloof and proper, and pretends to be impotent despite being the heroine’s uncle by marriage. She falls for his seemingly proper act, and he pursues his wife. [The rating is slowly climbing] In her previous life, Jiang Wanshu was forced by her father to marry into the Marquis’s household holding a memorial tablet, where she was expected to live as a widow. To her surprise, her “deceased husband” returned with his belove 409Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Calculate, approach, escape

21. 221 穿 Transmigrating to the Late Ming Dynasty: Starting Out in the Martial World 穿越明末从江湖开始 Illusions Eighteen幻化十八Historical484k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Martial World + Underworld + History + Court Politics + Scheming + War] The martial world and the imperial court have never been entirely separate. They are two opposing sides of the same coin. Some people live in the martial world but yearn for the court, while others serve at court yet dream of the martial world. The court isn't the only force driving the wheels of history. The martial world also plays its part in shaping the course of events. My name is Zhang Hanyu. I'm a hi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They're both intelligent, but they're also scheming against each other.

22. 222 这 I Didn't Have to Be Transmigrated to This Tang Dynasty 这个唐朝也不是非穿不可 Jia Jilang家己郞Historical676k WordsCompleted After transmigrating: “King Qin, being a wise ruler is exhausting. Why not become a foolish king instead? Eat well, sleep well, have fun, do nothing, lie flat and slack off. It’s wonderfully relaxing. Pick up a girl now and then, listen to some music, go out for a meal, and have a drink or two. That’s the life.” “That’s not a bad idea. But what about the affairs of state?” “Easy! We’ll follow the teachings of Huang-Lao and rule through non-action.” “Wow, Eunuch Ha really is the chief eunuch of t 1.3kReads9.2Score103Shelves

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    When you travel back to the moment of the Xuanwu Gate Incident in the Tang Dynasty, your silence is deafening. You find yourself with the Crown Prince in front of you and the Prince of Qi behind you. What can you say at this moment at Xuanwu Gate?

23. 223 下 Below, the Clear Waters Run Cold 下有清水清且寒 Humble Old Dog卑微老狗Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted Steal the dragon and replace it with the phoenix, move flowers and graft trees, all to make a wedding gown for someone else. You could also call it The Eldest Princess's Escape Plan. Even a daughter of the royal family has to deal with the troubles of her family of origin. Qinghe, the only legitimate eldest princess of Dashang, was at the very top from the start. Though, as a woman, she could not ascend the throne, she still earned merit through her support of the ruler, with the talent to serve 7Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 224 将 The General’s Heir Has Arrived 将门者来 Unknown Huizhou Native不明徽人Ancient Romance249k WordsOngoing [A feel-good novel with a powerful heroine and a formidable hero who’s hopelessly lovestruck, hehe] Because of a “pledge of military service” made between her grandfather and the Sage, an eight-year-old girl accompanied her father on a long journey to a frontier fortress, where yellow sand filled the skies. Eight years later, officials throughout the court and people across the empire learned her name from a stream of urgent letters sent from the border: Li Zhelai. “Undefeated in battle, unconq 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ah! This is it! [KISS] - Strong female lead, strong male lead! Intelligent supporting characters! Everyone has their place! There's no absolute good or absolute bad!

25. 225 反 The Villainess Kills with Her Beauty 反派她以美貌杀人 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted (The heroine is a true villain. If you prefer morally upright characters, read with caution.) She was the villain of a book, but she never knew it. But what did that matter? Her beloved was dead. How could those responsible for his death be allowed to live? She toyed with the world in the palm of her hand, laying schemes within schemes and concealing deadly intent at every turn. Her gentle nature and ethereal beauty were both weapons, and no one could stand in the way of her revenge. The person 4.2kReads9.4Score493Shelves

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    The female lead schemes meticulously, driven solely by revenge; she manipulates the male lead at every turn.

26. 226 科 The Imperial Exams: From a Duke’s Bastard Son to a Powerful Official 科举！从公府庶子到权臣的青云路 Zhou Shusen周树森Historical4.2M WordsOngoing [Not a BL novel! Not a male-male romance! One male lead, little to no romance, and a plot-focused story.] [Transmigration + Illegitimate Son of a Duke’s Estate + No System + Imperial Exams + Political Intrigue] He transmigrates, and the good news is that he’s now an illegitimate son of the Duke of Wei’s household, with food and clothes taken care of and no need to worry about making a living. The bad news is that he’s not only unloved, but also mocked and looked down upon. Heh. Never look down o 49kReads8.9Score4.4kShelves
27. 227 穿 Transmigrate Into Water Margin: Wu Song, the Ultimate Villain! 穿书水浒：我武松只做反派老六！ I Came Back to Life in 20232023我复活了Historical185k WordsOngoing [Northern Song history + Water Margin + schemer + villain + Wu Song + imperial court] One day, 35-year-old secret agent Wu Song wakes up as the fictional character Wu Song from Water Margin, the so-called “sister-in-law killer”! To investigate the truth, he even takes Yun Ge as a concubine. To protect his sister-in-law, Ximen Qing becomes his “dearest friend” and “sworn brother.” To climb the ranks, the county magistrate becomes his father-in-law. In trying to reconcile Wu Dalang and Pan Jinlian —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is alright, I guess. Wu Song is quite cunning.

28. 228 幼 Everyone in the Family Except Me is a Transmigrated Bigshot 幼崽读心：全家除我都是穿越大佬 Three Hundred三百Ancient Romance746k WordsCompleted [Big shots raising a child + path to wealth + sweet romance + heroine can hear her whole family's thoughts] Four-year-old Juan Juan had a father who didn't like her, a mother who didn't love her, and an older brother who bullied her. She had to carry the burden of her broken family all by herself. Her parents and brothers went to the market, but a rockslide sent them and their ox cart tumbling down the mountain. But when they woke up, they had all changed. What's more, even though none of them m 19.8kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves
29. 229 反 Are All My Villain Disciples Simps? This Lazy Master Is Just Here to Have Fun 反派弟子全舔狗？摆烂师尊浪浪浪 Spring Breeze Blows, and Life Springs Anew春风吹又生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Multiple male leads + lighthearted comedy + master and disciples + nontraditional cultivation + one heroine and multiple male leads competing for her + everyone falls for her] Qin Ran was merely complaining that the heroine wouldn't take all the handsome men when she transmigrated into the story as the villainous master of four villainous disciples, a woman disguised as a man! When her four disciples were still weak, she tortured them mercilessly. The villains endured their humiliation, waiting 9.6kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves
30. 230 一 Before I Knew It, His Majesty Was Helping Me Fight My Household Battles 一不小心，陛下他下场帮我宅斗了 A Touch Of Green On Junshan君山一点青Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted An accident causes Cui Lingyao and the reigning emperor, Pei Jie, to swap souls. On the fifteenth of every month, each must spend a day in the other's body. One side is the chaotic Earl's residence, with a reborn younger cousin, an aunt harboring dark intentions, an uncle shrouded in secrets, and a grandmother who loves to smooth things over. The other is the imperial court, where the empress dowager holds power, Prince Xin is ambitious, the emperor's personal attendant has already defected, an 11.2kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves

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    Having read 205 chapters so far, this book is pretty good! [Winking emoji] The plot is quite interesting; the male and female leads exchange souls every fifteenth of the month, and there are also reborn NPCs. Both leads are intelligent, and the political intrigue is excellent. Their relationship develops gradually, from curiosity → attraction → appreciation → a strange possessiveness → devotion.

31. 231 盟 The Mengjin Crossing 盟津渡 Facing South from the Mountain朝山南Historical267k WordsCompleted Also known as The Awakening of the Ferry Boy. Wu Heyuan, a young man from a Yellow River ferry crossing, suffers the massacre of his entire family, and his younger sister goes missing. After delivering a letter to the Weishui Alliance for a mysterious stranger, he becomes Jiang Shang’s disciple and embarks on a path of political intrigue. When his sister is trained to become an enemy nation’s assassin, when his beloved tastes poison to save him from the brink of death, and when his master gives —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is good; the storyline is very exciting.

32. 232 鸾 Luan Yu 1 鸾羽1 Hua Xiao Jin花小尽Ancient Romance482k WordsOngoing The full text is being revised... (Volume One is complete. Volume Two is ongoing...) [Traditional Fantasy + Strong Female Lead + Ensemble Cast + Rekindled Romance + Political Intrigue + Mystery + Mythology] [Love unreturned, loyalty and love impossible to have both] [Resilient, self-reliant princess of the Featherfolk x gentle, restrained emperor of the merfolk] Volume One: The Nine Provinces Continent is rife with warfare. Yu Xiluan, princess of the Featherfolk, travels far and wide to secure h 11Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    The world-building is vast, the female protagonist is brave and resourceful, driven by a sense of mission, and tirelessly works for her people. From the very beginning, the plot unfolds, culminating in the power struggles within the Sand Kingdom later on, where everyone demonstrates high intelligence. Even the supporting characters are not merely background figures; they possess souls and flesh and blood, their characters not simply defined by right or wrong, but by differing perspectives. The second volume, set in the Snowfall City, is shrouded in suspense, with intricately linked plots. While seemingly worlds apart, these locations subtly conceal a connection.

33. 233 神 The Gods Devour Earth 神噬地球 The Old Donkey Keeps Braying驴子老叫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse530k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast] [Anti-Cheat Story] [Political Intrigue] [Slow-Burn, Not a Power Fantasy] [No Stereotypical Characters] [Intellectual Battles] [A Mix of Classical and Modern Chinese Prose, Not for Everyone] (Revised through Chapter 34 of Volume Two. The remaining chapters will be updated gradually.) Thermodynamics applies in this book. You cannot regenerate mana forever. Any method of increasing one's power will gradually be discovered by others over time, causing its benefits to diminish until t 48.8kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves

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    This is a brain-teasing intellectual battle novel where both the main and supporting characters are intelligent; there are no forced reductions in their IQs. The protagonist is not a traditionally good person. Gods descend, and even gods can think, fix bugs, and eliminate cheat codes.

34. 234 伊 Snow of the Yi 伊雪 Long-Haired Girl长发姑娘Ancient Romance343k WordsOngoing As the Protector Princess of the Xuanyuan Kingdom, Xuanyuan Yixue has only two wishes in life: first, peace for the nation; second, safety for her family. Only then would she deserve the title “Protector.” Xuanyuan Yixue devotes her entire life to making those wishes come true. There are always obstacles along the way, and Jun Beichen is the biggest one. They frequently disagree and clash at every turn. Everyone at court knows they're utterly at odds. Later, during a palace banquet, a maid accid 76Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It has everything you need: pure historical romance, a period drama with political intrigue, strong male and female leads, cunning and manipulative, a love-hate relationship, perfect for those who admire strength. Get through the first few chapters and it gets really good! Go for it! 💚💚

35. 235 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 494kReads9.7Score70.5kShelves

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    🌈Intelligent and smart [Thumbs up], the Southern Dynasty has always been weak and its heroes lacked spirit. The protagonist transmigrates to the Southern Dynasty with no cheat codes, no original owner's memories, no identity, and no resources. Everything starts from zero. When real transmigration comes, how long can we survive?

36. 236 国 The God of Gambling's Wife at the Duke's Mansion Wants a Divorce Again 国公府的赌神娘子又又又要和离了 Moonlight over Nanshan南山月明Ancient Romance447k WordsOngoing No rebirth, no transmigration. A powerful hero and heroine, and a tale of revenge. Devoted couple + palace and household intrigue + scheming hero + cunning heroine + love and hate + marriage pact Sang Wan was tricked onto a pleasure boat. She was only trying to escape an arranged marriage, but ended up on Pei Jinzhi's pirate ship and, by a twist of fate, became the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo's heir. Every morning when she wakes, she cries out three times: “I want a divorce! I want a divorce —Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    This book's portrayal of the fathers' relationships is incredibly captivating!!! The late emperor forcibly took seven ministers, and the protagonist-like mother turns out to be the current favored concubine! Such a great plot, coupled with the author's superb writing!

37. 237 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 113.8kReads9.1Score10.6kShelves
38. 238 天 The Heaven’s Chosen Decree: The General’s Daughter Rules the World 天骄令：将门娇娥独步天下 Fruit Is Scarce in the Northwest西北水果少Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue]+ [Strong female lead]+ [Sweet romance]+ [Mutual devotion] The heroine’s story: In her previous life, Pei Zhao trusted the wrong person and died a miserable death. Reborn, she finds that even Heaven is playing a joke on her. Her father is killed in battle, her elder brother is gravely wounded, and the Duke of Dingguo’s residence, a family of loyal heroes who have served Northern Liang for a hundred years, is plunged into turmoil overnight. Pei Zhao braves the storm and fights 2.3kReads9.2Score379Shelves

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    A thrilling political intrigue novel with intellectual depth. [Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn]

39. 239 大 The Tang Dynasty's Number One Rebel 大唐第一狂徒 Long Yuan龙渊Historical1.6M WordsCompleted In the third year of the Chuigong era of the Tang Dynasty, Wu Zetian was on the verge of ascending the throne. The sole heir to the modern Tang Sect transmigrated into the body of a marquis's son. Using modern methods, he enhanced his hidden weapons with deadly poisons and defeated every expert under Heaven. He applied forensic investigation techniques he had taken as electives while studying abroad to solve countless strange cases. And the modern fireworks he invented to impress women became a 10kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
40. 240 盛 A Prosperous Age of Power Plays: Beauty Rules the World 盛世权谋：红妆倾天下 Gentle Breeze风轻Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted She was the guardian deity of Daye, the renowned Prince of Linjiang. After fulfilling her oath and retiring in triumph, she was betrayed by the person she loved most. Her legs were crippled, her face was flayed, and the officials memorialized the throne as the people pleaded for justice. Her entire clan, five generations and nine branches, was slaughtered. In a ruined temple before an arhat statue, she tore open her chest and crushed her own heart, dying with eyes wide open. She was the notoriou 1.1kReads8.5Score118Shelves
41. 241 重 Reborn as a Physician Consort, I Opened My Eyes to the Whole Capital Lining Up to Fight for My Hand 重生医妃一睁眼，全京城排队抢亲 Honeysuckle Vine忍冬藤Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Revenge Against Scumbags + Sweet Romance] In her previous life, she was blind and foolish, helping her husband rise to power. But once he had achieved success, he discarded her like a used tool. Her grandfather’s entire family and her upright father, the Minister of Rites, were branded with infamy and executed. She herself died with child, unable to rest in peace. At last, Heaven takes pity on her, and she is reborn. In this life, she will protect her family and crush the scumbag man 27.3kReads9.4Score4.6kShelves
42. 242 走 The Horse-Riding Hidden Scheme 走马藏局 Kai Zhong Feng Shui凯中堪舆Urban1.2M WordsOngoing Geomancy and the Yin-Yang arts rule the world, while the Jianghu is full of schemes! At twelve, Shen Qianfan became an orphan and was cast adrift in the Jianghu. He grew up teaching himself from books scavenged from trash heaps, cleared his father's name, and pressed on through one Jianghu con after another, setting schemes and breaking them, navigating schemes within schemes. He cut a path through every obstacle, built a business empire, and leveraged his influence to establish a regional milit 1.6kReads6.3Score185Shelves

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    The more you read, the more captivating it becomes! Kai Zhongkan's novels, starting with "The Path of Feng Shui Cultivation," followed by "One Man and One Mouse Cultivate Immortality," and then "Mecha Immortality: Invincible from Exile to Mars," are all now complete. These three books form a cultivation series, a veritable cultivation trilogy. Now, he's back at it, but this time he's not writing about cultivation. Instead, he's writing about things closer to home: feng shui, human nature, kung fu, strategic planning, breaking through barriers, the eight major sects of the martial arts world, and his journey of overcoming obstacles to build a business empire and leverage regional military power… This new book is called "The Hidden Game of Horsemanship," where "horsemanship" represents feng shui, and "the hidden game of horsemanship" represents the human heart. The book's message: ... You can't be afraid; if you are, you lose!

43. 243 重 The Reborn Empress Looks Up, and the Entire Court Falls to Its Knees 重生女帝一抬眼，满朝大臣全跪了 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance441k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Strong heroine + Yandere + Both are virgins + Satisfying read + Obsessive to the core] Yan Qing was supposed to be a princess of the imperial clan, but she was born cursed as an ill-fated loner. Her father kept his distance, her mother loathed her, and her family and subjects all saw her as a venomous snake, avoiding her at all costs. In the prime of her life, she died because of her family’s schemes. Even the powerful young nobleman she had personally trained and nurtured betrayed her 2.8kReads9.2Score272Shelves
44. 244 庶 The Concubine's Plan for the Legitimate Daughter 庶女嫡谋 Bei Mu Nan Qiao北木南乔Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The Grand Empress Dowager, who had ruled the court for more than a decade, passed away. Reborn as the unloved, impoverished daughter of a marquis’s concubine, she had no desire to strive in this life. All she wanted was to marry a husband with a short life expectancy and enjoy widowhood after he died. Yang Yue died in battle. After death, his soul lingered on, witnessing the shifts of power in the Great Qing dynasty and watching the Grand Empress Dowager be poisoned by her own grandson. When he 9.9kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves

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    Without a heart, there is no hurt. [Heart][Heart][Heart] [Top Post] First book: After rebirth, the female lead seeks revenge for every wrong done to her. She is clear-headed, intelligent, and never weak. In her previous life, as the Empress Dowager, she failed to protect the male lead's family. In this life, she works hard to plan and protects the male lead's family, becoming the mistress of the house. [Heart][Heart][Heart] [Please Follow] Second book: Transmigrated into the daughter of a treacherous official with nothing to her name, surrounded by enemies and her entire family are villains. She is single-mindedly focused on power and her future. The theme is novel, the pacing is tight and fast, and the male lead spoils the female lead without any limits throughout.

45. 245 龙 Dragon Raja: Erii Returns from the Red Well 龙族：红井归来的绘梨衣 zbedMale-Channel Fanfiction707k WordsOngoing Reborn, Lu Mingfei only wants to find Erii and rewrite the regrets of the past. He returned to that cinema, before he had even made a move, when the door was pushed open from outside. Outside stood Uesugi Erii, barefoot and covered in dust. Gathering the last of her strength, she threw herself at him: “Sakura, I came to find you.” It turned out death wasn’t the end. It was what had guided her to him. This time, S-rank freshman Lu Mingfei would enter the academy with his “rumored girlfriend” 67.4kReads9.0Score11.2kShelves

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    Looking for a historical romance novel that blends the subtleties of palace intrigue with the weight of political maneuvering? I recommend *Bloodstained Family*. Overnight, a powerful family crumbles, blood staining their old mansion. Twin sisters, born of the eldest daughter, fall from grace. Bearing the lingering resentment of their entire family's demise, they hide their identities, biding their time for years before returning to the center of the storm. Internally, they must navigate the endless power struggles and intrigues of the inner palace, exposing the long-hidden selfishness and lies within their family. Externally, they must enter the turbulent court, navigating the power struggles of ambitious officials and uncovering the mastermind behind a past injustice. Their twin bond is their strongest armor, yet also their Achilles' heel. The story is more than just revenge; it explores human choices, the coldness of the world, and features vividly portrayed characters and a tightly woven plot, fraught with peril. If you're tired of formulaic historical romances and crave a story of a legitimate daughter turning the tide through courage and strategy, *Bloodstained Family* is a must-read.

46. 246 逃 After Her Escape Fails, My Lady Turns into a Powerful Court Official 逃跑失败后，我家娘娘改做权臣 Watermelon Pith西瓜壤Ancient Romance163k WordsOngoing [A goofy, unconventional, big-imagination heroine vs. a frail, scheming, dark and unhinged hero] [1v1 push-and-pull romance + power struggles + hero with multiple identities + transmigrating into a book with an ex-boyfriend + reborn supporting heroine + 21st-century transmigrated supporting character + heroine’s golden finger + lighthearted comedy + character growth] I’d heard of people transmigrating into a book, but never of someone doing it alongside an ex. Looking at the precarious state of —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates into a book, transforming from an empress into a powerful minister. Meanwhile, the male protagonist has multiple identities, which are constantly revealed. He is intelligent and has a strong sense of strategy. It's an ensemble piece with a focus on political intrigue. The female protagonist grows through her experiences, and the early episodes are humorous. The female protagonist can even guess the function of the cheat system. With such intelligence, it's impossible to tell who is the mantis and who is the stalker when several kings are vying for power. Everyone has their own original intentions and their own stance. There's no right or wrong, only different perspectives.

47. 247 倾 The Alluring Empress Opens Her Eyes, and Every King in the Realm Kneels 倾城女帝一睁眼，天下诸王皆跪了 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance784k WordsCompleted She was the Empress of Canglan, unmatched in both martial and scholarly arts, unrivaled in strategy, and a master of both medicine and poison. After being set up, she was reborn in the body of Yan Li, daughter of the Grand Tutor of the Mu Kingdom. The moment she wakes, her uncle and aunt beat her? Just watch her make them beg for mercy on their knees. The crown prince smears her name to break off their engagement? The emperor strips him of his position as heir to protect her! The empress of a ne 6.5kReads9.1Score913Shelves
48. 248 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 25kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves

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    🍊 *The Golden Branch* is a breathtaking historical romance novel full of political intrigue. The story follows Shi Buyu, who was considered a "jinx" from childhood. To save her life, she faked her death and left home. Later, after her family was framed, she returned to the capital and, as a cold-blooded strategist, stirred up the court's intrigue, joining forces with a cunning former prince to uncover the truth. 🌻 The political intrigue and wit are captivating. The powerful female protagonist, Shi Buyu, uses the guise of a jinx to save the world. She is exceptionally intelligent and decisive, embarking on a path of political maneuvering alongside the cunning prince. 🍁 The novel weaves together national righteousness and personal love, creating a magnificent and unforgettable historical tapestry!

49. 249 重 Reborn Empress Opens Her Eyes, Torments Her Scum Husband and Seizes the Empire 重生皇后一睁眼，虐死渣夫夺江山 Phoenix Rules the Land凤点江山Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted A power-hungry, unhinged empress takes on the world vs. her fiercely loyal shadow guard / strong heroine + unhinged female lead + satisfying read + villains get humiliated throughout + devoted guard In her previous life, she died pregnant, full of hatred. In this life, she has sworn off love and wants only power. The puppet emperor is nothing but a stepping stone. Her maternal grandfather is the chancellor, her uncle is a general, and her brother commands the Imperial Guard. With such powerful c 5.8kReads9.1Score564Shelves
50. 250 公 The Princess Is Fierce and Beautiful, and Her Shadow Guard Keeps Crossing the Line 公主暴戾绝色，影卫日日以下犯上 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + Feel-good power fantasy + Yandere + Devoted loyalist] Fate played a cruel trick: the most powerful imperial princess on the Jiuzhou Continent was reborn in the body of a lovesick little princess from Western Qi. The moment she awoke, the world was shaken. A scumbag points at her and curses? She orders coldly, “Drag him out and give him fifty more lashes!” The overlord of the business world is her subordinate, the most revered emperor in Jiuzhou is her older brother, the mighty 16.6kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves

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