Looking for Purely Ancient-Era Male-Male Romance. No Transmigration, Quick Transmigration, or Rebirth, Thanks 想求几本纯古代的双楠，不要穿越快穿重生谢谢

1. 301 傻 The Sweetheart Fool Is Forced into Love by an Unhinged Big Shot 傻子甜心被疯批大佬强制爱 Only Lose It When Necessary非必要不发癫Two Male Leads183k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + 1v1 + Both Leads Are Each Other’s First + Sweet Romance + Protective Top + Happy Ending + Secondary Couple] [Younger Reborn Top × Ordinary Village Man Bottom + Fast-Paced + The Top Is Completely Wrapped Around the Bottom’s Finger: A Powerful Man Bows Before His Darling] The legitimate son of a prince, believed to bring misfortune and raised in the county, had his entire household slaughtered. Gravely wounded, he was rescued by the woman his subordinate had married as a second w 12Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 302 寄 Entrusting My Life to the Breeze 寄余生予清风 The Eternal, Undying Parallax Monster永恒不朽的视差怪Two Male Leads263k WordsCompleted Top; everyone is pure The master of Qingfeng Manor is a man who loves men. In this era, something like that is supposed to be kept under wraps. But Qingfeng is different. He held a grand wedding and announced it to the whole world. There was plenty of gossip, but so what? Isn’t being happy the most important thing? Isn’t it the best kind of love when two people who love each other are together? 4.8kReads—Score89214d adds

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   Ancient #MartialArts #TwoMales #1v3

3. 303 九 Nine-Tailed Phantom Melody, Burning My Bones and Scorching My Heart 九尾幻音，蚀骨灼臣 Kui Qi暌亓10k WordsCompleted Nine-Tailed Illusionary Melody, a Corrosive Blaze That Seared the Soul 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Open ending [crying], does anyone agree with me? He said it's a tragic story, but I feel the fox didn't die.

4. 304 摄 The Regent King Has Stolen My Heart, So I Might as Well Keep Him 摄政王长在了心巴上，不要白不要 Shrimp Dumplings with Siu Mai虾饺加烧卖Two Male Leads332k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + equally powerful + one-on-one romance, both devoted only to each other] As Song Yunhao is hunted by a group of people and has nowhere left to run, he climbs into the Regent Liang Yun's carriage. That should have been the end of it, but the man inside is so captivating that Song Yunhao can't take his eyes off him. Good heavens, that face is exactly his type. “Have you looked enough?” (Smitten grin) “A man as beautiful as you? I could never get enough.” “By seniority, you 124Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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   Fast-paced, set in ancient times, and sweet – definitely worth watching.

5. 305 路 Passing Assassin A 路人刺客甲 Only Lose It When Necessary非必要不发癫Two Male Leads157k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + power couple + HE + male lead adored by all + cannon-fodder novel game setting + open ending] He had been called Zhang San, Li Si, Wang Wu, and even Wang Mazi... He had worked as a waiter and as a laborer... Who was he? He was nothing more than an ordinary assassin and informant in the Misty Rain Pavilion, known as Soul Chaser. Was everything... already written into the script? 24Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 306 重 Reborn as the Marquis of Zhenxi, I Went on a Rampage, and the Grand Tutor Dotes on Me 重生镇西候杀疯了，太傅宠上天 Old Stories in the Breeze清风话旧事Two Male Leads298k WordsCompleted Two reborn souls reunite in the maelstrom of political intrigue. One is lively and sly as a blazing flame, smiling as he draws his blade, sharp-tongued but softer-hearted than anyone; the other is steady and devoted as a deep pool, protecting him in silence, hiding his feelings behind a cold expression, and willing to die for him a thousand times over. Together, they expose the forged evidence, put down a palace coup, and root out the remnants of Longyuan Pavilion. With the fuse on the explosive 7Reads7.7Score—14d adds

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   I'm reserving this spot. This book is pretty good, and the rating will go up soon after it's released. [Sending a heart] A high-energy start to a political drama set in the capital! The dual rebirth setting is packed with exciting moments. The roguish and handsome marquis, carrying his memories, goes on a killing spree against his enemies, while the cold-faced tutor hides his deep affection and protects him. From encountering danger at a palace banquet to being escorted by secret guards, from testing each other to holding hands tightly, every chapter will make your heart race.

7. 307 缚 Bound by the Moon 缚月 Miss Qiqi七七小姐Two Male Leads551k WordsCompleted A guard on top, a powerful man on the bottom. He is a guard who has lived by the blade. He is the new emperor, determined to reclaim imperial authority. He is the cold-faced prince who commands the army. He is the gentle, jade-like pillar of the state. Their story has only just begun... 116Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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   A traditional ancient romance novel, without time travel, rebirth, or cheat codes, only featuring the love and hate of powerful male protagonists. When he was a child begging on the streets, it was someone who picked him up and doted on him. When he finally confessed his love to him, he was sent by the emperor to his rival, the King of Wu, to be his male concubine...

8. 308 酒 When He Woke Up, the Scumbag Top Had Pulled Up His Pants and Denied Everything! 酒醒后，渣攻他提上裤子不认人！ Laughing at the Plains笑平川Two Male Leads249k WordsCompleted The late emperor dies, his young son takes the throne, and the court falls into turmoil. General Lu Yinhe, stationed far away at the border, rushes back to the capital. But on his very first night, someone lays a trap for him, and at a debauched gathering he accidentally *sleeps with* the younger son of the Shen family. When he sobers up, the general remembers nothing. Convinced the other man seduced him, he reluctantly gives his tacit approval, since the young master of the Shen family is rathe 265Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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   Purely ancient, very funny

9. 309 君 You Are the Moonlight That Shines in My Heart 君似明月照我心 Long and Winding Road曼漫长路Two Male Leads105k WordsCompleted A new work is here! Come read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! Mu Mu was forced to do a lot of embarrassing things, but he's still completely innocent, okay? If that bothers you, please don't flame me. You should love someone for all of who they are, not their past, but their future. “It's... pretty normal for a man to be like this. If you mind, I'll take responsibility and lay the groundwork... 102Reads—Score614d adds

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   The writing is superb; it's about love at first sight and mutual redemption.

10. 310 与 Plotting a Rebellion with the Sesame-Filled Movie Emperor 与芝麻馅影帝共谋造反路 Ling Beiming凌北溟Two Male Leads443k WordsCompleted [Sweet on the outside, dark as a black lotus within: the prince as the uke × the controlling, seductive power broker as the seme. Both are strong and Alpha, loving and destroying each other] The first half of my life was a gamble with my life on the line. The stakes were my dignity, my flesh and blood, and my soul. I became the "lover" of Xie Heng, the Grand Commandant who held power over the entire court, a perfect plaything in whom he could entrust his longing. I played the pretty fool in the 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Purely ancient setting, featuring a seemingly innocent but actually cunning prince and a crazy, manipulative minister. It's exceptionally good, with a refined and elegant writing style that makes it very immersive. The opening scene is an interrogation, which is incredibly exciting!

11. 311 鸿 Jade Broken on Hongshan 鸿山折玉 Opera Script戏文Two Male Leads187k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + melodrama + amnesia + switched identities + frail protagonist] New dynasty emperor Gui Hongshan x former dynasty’s doomed crown prince Yan Langyu In the final years of the Chong’an era, border commander Gui Hongshan raises the banner of rebellion. His army sweeps through the land and advances on the capital, overthrowing the rotten dynasty in one decisive campaign. After capturing the capital and claiming the throne, Gui Hongshan gains the northern half of the realm, as well as 127Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    Gui Hongshan vs Yan Langyu

12. 312 我 Making a Life with My Husband 我和汉子过日子 Qing Zhi清峙Two Male Leads309k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + farming + male brides + children] Lin Yu’s uncle arranged a marriage for him and sent him off to live with his new family. He’d heard they were poor too, with a mother who was often ill, and that the man himself was in his twenties and still unmarried. At first, Lin Yu was terrified to go there. But gradually, he discovered that the man was filial and treated him wonderfully, while his mother-in-law was gentle and treated him like her own child. Liang Shiran married a husband. 292Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    Both of these are purely ancient texts.

13. 313 双 Twin Jades: Old Friends of Mountains and Rivers 双璧，山河故人 A Tu Isn't Tea, Really阿荼不是茶呀Two Male Leads271k WordsOngoing [Ancient-style political intrigue + two equally matched leads + mad emperor + loyal guard] A hostage prince’s guide to making a comeback: first, get yourself a guard with a hopeless crush! Xiao Junli spent his life calculating people and seizing the throne. The one thing he never anticipated was that the man who swore to protect him would die saving him, leaving him with a beautiful empire and no one to share it with. I’m a new author, so please be kind~ 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ancient Chinese political intrigue + two powerful protagonists + two strong characters [savor it carefully] They swore brotherhood by blood on the grasslands, but in the end, they were about to fight each other! Xiao Junli, Mo Qi, and Lu Changqing swore an oath to entrust their lives to each other with the heavens as their shield, but they could not escape the blood feud between Dong Zhao and Bei Yan. This stolen brotherhood was destined to be burned by the flames of war!

14. 314 被 The Paper-Doll Character I Raised Myself Forced Me into Love 被亲手养大的纸片人强制爱了 Lizard Ying蜥蜴嘤Two Male Leads183k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Both Pure + Virtual Pet Game] He raised a little boy in a game, only for him to grow up and become his boyfriend. Mad Emperor × Broken Beauty In real life, he is Yu Wu, a man with a broken leg. In the game, he is a healthy god. In the illusory game, Yu Wu can stand again, but he can no longer tell reality from fantasy. He accompanied the little boy from the cold palace all the way to the throne, only to suddenly lose connection because of his failing health, and die with his so 4.9kReads8.9Score64514d adds
15. 315 殿 Your Highness, I Really Don’t Like Men! 殿下，臣真的不喜欢男子！ Meow Meow Says Nothing喵喵不言Two Male Leads229k WordsCompleted A clingy, silly beauty who likes men, the bottom + a sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, thinks-he’s-straight-until-he-falls top Two male leads + sickly bottom + happy ending + ancient setting + sweet romance Yun Yao landed a job making incense for His Highness Prince Zhao. The good news: It’s a respectable, well-paid job, and Prince Zhao treats him like a younger brother. The bad news: Prince Zhao has always despised men who love men, and Yun Yao happens to like men. On the first day he met Yun Y 2.9kReads9.1Score42114d adds

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    It's so beautiful!

16. 316 我 My Husband Is a Delicate Young Man 我夫郎是个娇气哥儿 A Migrant Worker from Luzhou庐州打工人啊Two Male Leads714k WordsCompleted Yun Le was born three times more delicate than other people. After seeing through a scumbag, he decided that studying was for the birds. He’d be better off finding someone strong and obedient, with no parents-in-law to deal with, and preferably someone who lived nearby. After looking around, he decided the new fellow who’d come to the back mountain seemed promising. Xiang Feng only helped Yun Le once, but the little fellow clung to him and insisted that he marry him. Well, he was going to get ma 7.9kReads8.9Score1.1k14d adds

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    Indigenous resident 1️⃣ Yunle's anger replaced her grievance. She found a wooden stake, jumped up, and barely reached Xiang Feng's height. Her eyes widened, hands on her hips, she stared at Xiang Feng, scrutinizing him from head to toe: "You don't even want to marry me? Shouldn't you get your eyes checked?! You're lucky you even married me!" Seemingly feeling that her hands on her hips weren't imposing enough, she stomped her foot and pointed a finger at him. 2️⃣ Shen Xiaoyao, as the youngest in her family, was pampered from a young age. She had two older brothers and one older sister. Her eldest brother, Shen Tianchang, was already married and had moved out; his wife was a kind person. Her second sister, Shen Leyue, had a straightforward personality and married Cui Xiucai from the same village. Her third brother, Shen Yizhuang, worked at the docks and was three years older than her.

17. 317 古 Sweet, Doting Romance with a Husband in Ancient Times 古代夫郎甜宠日常 Geng Geng Is the Galaxy耿耿是星河Two Male Leads838k WordsCompleted [Exclusive pairing, mutual devotion, warm and healing, slow-blooming romance, sweet with no angst] Shen Xiaoyao is the most cherished young man in his family. They may not be wealthy, but his parents adore him, his older brothers and their wives dote on him, and even his married sister fiercely takes his side. Later, Li Jinqiu, a strapping man from the neighboring village, falls in love with him at first sight and takes him home. From then on, life becomes even more peaceful and comfortable. Li 4.5kReads9.0Score45714d adds
18. 318 重 Reborn on My Wedding Day, I Lifted the Veil to Find My Archenemy 重生大婚日，掀开盖头发现是宿敌 Nan Zuomu南左木Two Male Leads285k WordsCompleted Dual rebirth + Two equally powerful leads + Beautiful but tragic characters + Coercion + A groveling pursuit of his wife A possessive, lovesick pursuer versus a long-suffering career woman On the first day of my rebirth, did my nemesis climb into my bridal sedan chair? Murong Xu had a nemesis named Song Beichen. He picked fights with Song Beichen every single day. When Song Beichen studied martial arts, Murong Xu studied literature. When Song Beichen took the military exam, Murong Xu slipped hi 818Reads8.6Score10314d adds
19. 319 穿 The Moment After I Reincarnated as the Dowry Bride 穿成陪嫁下一秒 Solving Worries in Dreams梦里解忧Two Male Leads1.9M WordsCompleted Two men + mutually faithful + domestic life + dual career struggles + imperial examinations and court politics After a fire, Meng Wan transmigrated to a dynasty he had never heard of and became a male companion to a young lady from a duke's household. Before he could figure out where he was, the next moment he was bound hand and foot and sold off by the young lady. Meng Wan: “? ... Mmmph!!!!!!!” Song Tingzhou lost his father as a child, and his mother raised him alone. Defying everyone's obje 30.2kReads9.5Score4.3k14d adds
20. 320 平 The Pingzhao Record 平昭录 The Seabed Is a Forest海底是森林Two Male Leads480k WordsCompleted Rebirth story (the shou is reborn), two male leads, both chaste!!! An old-school novel, with somewhat immature prose and plotting, so don’t overanalyze it!!! A bewitching, alluring empress shou × a devoted, clingy emperor gong In the winter of the fifteenth year of Pingzhao, Empress Xu passed away. The entire palace mourned and remembered her. The funeral bells rang again and again from the city tower, announcing the end of a virtuous empress’s reign. Rain and snow fell in torrents, washing away 2.4kReads9.1Score36114d adds

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    Sure, it depends on your preference.

21. 321 诱 Enticing You to Serve as My Minister 诱尔为臣 Shu Xi殊西Two Male Leads581k WordsCompleted [Cunning fox and stoic tiger] [Two male leads / mutually devoted / ensemble cast / political intrigue / amnesia / happy ending] Yan Jing is the crown prince of Yan, while Shangguan Ting is the sixth prince of Yu. One is a beautiful crown prince afflicted with a hundred poisons; the other is a battle-hardened prince who has never lost. They first met seven years ago. Back then, Shangguan Ting was a deputy general who had only just set foot on the battlefield and had yet to spill blood. Yan Jing 22Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Push my 🥺🤲

22. 322 心 After I Lost All Hope, My White Moonlight Wouldn't Leave Me Alone 心灰意冷后白月光对朕死缠烂打 Young Master Guiyuan归远少爷Two Male Leads307k WordsCompleted [Upcoming novel] A beautiful, strong, and tragic obsessive, sinister top x a cold, heartless bottom with a wretched fate Qing Ling was haunted by a vicious ghost of unknown origin. From then on, his life, once as still as a dead pond, was swept up in stormy waves. A marriage contract bound him to a destiny already laid out for him. He couldn’t escape or hide, and no matter how unwilling he was, he could only endure abuse and humiliation. Some people are born with lives as fragile as paper. The g 4.4kReads9.3Score60714d adds
23. 323 逐 Pursuing the King 逐王 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted A power struggle paved with blades, fought by an ambitious man A path of revenge, carved through every obstacle by an ordinary man A journey to restore order, with a statesman ready for war at dawn A mission to save the world, pursued by an idealist who will never break, no matter how many times he dies 6.5kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds

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    It looks like a male-oriented novel, but it's actually a story about two protagonists, political intrigue, and angst, but it's incredibly captivating and enjoyable. The low rating is probably because it was moved from another platform. Shui Qiancheng's writing is guaranteed to be excellent. [Shy]

24. 324 穿 Reborn as a Frail Medicine Jar, I Get a Regent King as a Reward 穿成病弱药罐子，奖励一个摄政王 A Fish Enters the Boat有鱼入舟Two Male Leads501k WordsCompleted [Sickly, slow-burn, and talkative + unhinged, scheming, and aloof] Su Li transmigrates, only to become a sickly invalid, a complete weakling. The current emperor and the regent have been at each other's throats for years. He's always enjoyed watching those two scheming fools fight, but things are getting more and more out of control. Wait... Why are they trying to wipe out the entire Marquis's household when they're the ones fighting each other? Are you kidding me? One day, the regent tilted his 2.4kReads9.3Score36414d adds

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    Come and see, if it doesn't look good, I'll eat it.

25. 325 帝 The Emperor Above Me (Reborn) 帝王在下【重生】 Young Master Changfeng长风公子Two Male Leads186k WordsCompleted In his previous life, Shen Baijing only learned at the moment of his death that Rong Hua, who had willingly married down to him and been neglected by him for five years, was not only the greatest gentleman under heaven, but also the hidden emperor, The Outcast, second only to the emperor and above all others. In the end, Rong Hua gave up his life and his name for Shen Baijing. Rong Hua, clad in white, knelt outside the imperial ancestral shrine. “Rong Hua has failed the emperor’s trust and the d 13kReads9.4Score1.7k14d adds
26. 326 绑 After Binding to a System, My Target Got Pregnant with My Baby 绑定系统后，目标揣上我的崽 Your Chef在下厨师长Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted [Top protagonist, 1v1 + sweet pampering romance + nonhuman love interests + quick transmigration] (The rating just came out, and it’ll rise later.) Ren Feng has always thought of himself as an ordinary human. He just gets strange illnesses now and then, like having oddly colored blood or unusually strong regenerative abilities... Then, on the day his genes collapse, he gets bound to a System. [You have died in the real world] [Time remaining: 23 hours, 59 minutes] [Survive at any cost] Ren Feng 8.2kReads8.9Score82614d adds

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    It's really good. I don't usually write reviews, but it's really well-written. I highly recommend listening to the audiobook.

27. 327 报 Report, General! The Regent Wants You to Stop Crying 报告将军！摄政王让你别再哭了 Miao Qiqi喵柒柒Two Male Leads500k WordsCompleted (Now available as a full-cast audiobook) A cold-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside crybaby general ✘ a cold regent who never forgets a grudge In his previous life, Ji Yechen traveled to the battlefield and fought for thirteen years. He rose from a disgraced prince anyone could trample to a mighty general revered by all. He devoted himself to helping his eldest imperial brother ascend the throne, so his brother would have nothing to worry about. Yet in return, his family and friends were brutally 15.2kReads9.5Score2.2k14d adds
28. 328 我 I’m Here to Make Money 我是来赚钱的 Xiao Qiaomu Daidai小乔木玳玳Two Male Leads406k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads / Happy Ending / Both Strong and Pure] Wen Zhengyi, the senior disciple of an obscure little martial arts sect called the “Justice Sect,” was sent down the mountain by his master to earn money. By sheer chance, he ended up at the side of Xiao Yu, the Prince Regent. Caught in the whirlpool of political scheming, Xiao Yu was a master strategist who deftly navigated the various factions. But when he went up against the blunt, single-minded Wen Zhengyi, he was utterly defeated. Looki 4.4kReads9.1Score57014d adds

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    These three books are all...

29. 329 作 The Fussy Little Master of Physiognomy Comes Down the Mountain and Is Spoiled by a General 作精小相师下山后，被将军宠上天 Cold Rain, Sunken Fragrance寒雨沉香Two Male Leads301k WordsCompleted (Two male leads + one-on-one romance + love at first sight + sweet pampering) Yun Qingge secretly sneaks down the mountain, determined to prove that he is the greatest fortune-teller in the world. He never expected to run into the Great General Dingyuan, who is traveling under a false identity, the moment he came down. A fake leader of the Holy Cult with a fake name, fake surname, and fake address, but the real Great General Dingyuan, falls in love at first sight with the young fortune-teller. A 112Reads7.3Score—14d adds
30. 330 嫁 After Marrying a Vicious God, the Beautiful Young Husband Is Doted On 嫁给凶神后，貌美小夫郎被宠上天 Unknown Rivers and Mountains不知山河Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Yin Dynasty series: two male leads | husband and husband | sweet romance | 1v1 | both pure, happy ending] [Looks fierce but is a lovesick fool on top x pretends to be an aloof beauty but is really a sweet girl on the bottom] Rumor has it that the fearsome Prince Yin Cheng fell in love at first sight with Lin Nian, the only young master of the Lin family, and seized him by force. They say that after marrying the fearsome prince, young Lin Nian cried every day, his face full of sorrow. But in Pri 13.7kReads9.2Score1.5k14d adds
31. 331 洒 The Carefree Prince and His Free-Spirited Immortal 洒脱的王爷逍遥的仙儿 Ai Ce艾策Two Male Leads488k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + two powerful leads + multiple supporting couples + multiple secret identities + a touch of court intrigue + an imaginative premise] He was once a carefree immortal wandering the world. Then, by chance, he arrived in the bustling capital of Dajing. In pursuit of money, Zhong Ce got involved in a case surrounding a powerful family. As he investigated, he met all kinds of people. He never expected that, from then on, he would keep running into them everywhere... 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a purely ancient story with some supernatural elements, featuring ghosts and demons, and the interactions between the young couple are incredibly sweet.

32. 332 丧 Sang Biao, Master, Why Does He Call You Mimi? 丧彪，师尊他为什么叫你咪咪？ Spring Comes Early早生春Two Male Leads513k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Meeting Spring Snow is now available on all platforms] [Two male leads + younger disciple and master + transmigrates into a book + aloof, beautiful shou] A master who seems aloof but is actually a shy introvert, and a disciple who loves to act cute but is really a brooding mad dog. Warning: The master is changing hands! (Your master is wonderful, but he’s mine now.) Shen Yingji transmigrates into the beautiful, aloof master who is the male lead’s doomed first love and di 20.2kReads9.4Score3.5k14d adds

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    The first book has a pure master-disciple dynamic, actually more like a mismatched couple (not really) setup, and is super good, but it's not finished. The second book has more melodramatic elements, is finished, has very well-developed characters, a complete background setting, and the author's writing is excellent, but it has multiple pairings and 600 chapters, so please consider this carefully.

33. 333 炮 The Cannon-Fodder Young Master Awakens and Runs Away with the Villain 炮灰小少爷觉醒后跟反派双宿双飞 Yu Mengyan雨濛烟Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted Yun Feimiao has a dream: his fiance is the protagonist's devoted admirer, and he is the devoted admirer of his fiance! If he keeps fawning over him, not only will he die at his fiance's hands, but that scumbag will also dig out his spiritual root and give it to the protagonist to absorb and use to level up. Even his entire family will be destroyed by the schemes of that crowd of admirers. Terrified, Yun Feimiao wakes up and immediately breaks off the engagement, then moves into another cannon fo 14.6kReads9.4Score2.1k14d adds
34. 334 易 The Body-Swap Ordeal: A Minister in King Liang's Bed 易身劫：梁王榻上臣 The Kun Who Can't Fly不会飞的鲲Two Male Leads287k WordsOngoing Shen Jinglan, the Peerless God of War and General Who Pacifies the West, was cursed with the Yin-Yang Body-Transforming Gu as part of a conspiracy! By day, he was a defiant, iron-blooded general. By night, he became the stunningly beautiful woman A Lan. His days and nights were turned upside down, and living became worse than death. To protect his secret and keep the entire Shen family safe, he had no choice but to endure humiliation and disguise himself to survive. But the man he despised and f 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's super good! It has both political intrigue and romance. Highly recommended!

35. 335 大 Three Hundred Years After Senior Brother Fell, They Regret It 大师兄陨落后，他们追悔三百年 Northward, Yearning for the City北以念城Two Male Leads208k WordsCompleted He was the brightest sun in the cultivation world, yet in everyone’s eyes, he was a troublemaker who flouted convention. Then, in a single night, he fell from grace. His master despised him, his junior betrayed him, and his childhood friend stayed silent... He became a cripple rejected by the righteous and hunted by the demons. Three hundred years passed, and the world had long since forgotten his name. His fallen junior slaughtered the Three Realms just to find a fragment of his soul; his aloof 366Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The senior sword cultivator has fallen and been abandoned. Three hundred years later, his junior brother has fallen into demonic possession and is searching for his soul. His master has broken his path and is waiting in anguish. His old friends have come looking for him, as well as his benefactors... In this chaotic situation, what choices will Shen Qingxian make?

36. 336 太 The Enchanting Grand Tutor 太傅迷人 Green Pear Milkshake Mao青梨奶昔毛Two Male Leads160k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + younger man/older partner + sweet yet angsty] Shen Qinran, the legitimate son of the Shen family, was the most distinguished young gentleman in Yundu City, blessed with breathtaking looks and extraordinary talent. Though he was a Zhongyong, he rose to become Grand Tutor and Empress. For fifteen years, he served the people and the country, yet his love life was fraught with hardship. He fell for his first love, Jing Yu, but could never have him, and Jing Yu died young. By a twis 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Grand Tutor is gentle and charming, but his love life is somewhat bumpy. He first fell for a prince from an enemy state, and that was the end of it. He then married a general, who was somewhat domineering, but in the end, he prepared to leave and hand him over to the emperor. In the end, he ended up teaching the young crown prince to ascend the throne himself.

37. 337 什 What? The Person I Want to Kill Is Actually My Wife? 什么？想杀的人居然是老婆？ A Little Haji Bean一只哈基豆Two Male Leads121k WordsOngoing (1v1, melodramatic, historical, two male leads, both chaste, amnesia) Before he lost his memory: I want to be with you for the rest of my life. After he lost his memory: I need to find someone and kill him. At their first glance after reuniting: You’re my wife. An Yu: How did you turn into a clingy puppy after losing your memory? Note: I’ll write more books about these two in the future! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Please support the baby! [Crying][crying]

38. 338 太 The Crown Prince's Substitute Lover 太子的替身爱人 White Cake白糕Two Male Leads454k WordsCompleted On the day Liang Shengxi was to marry the Qi family’s legitimate son, chaos broke out in the capital, and the person in the bridal sedan turned out to be Qi Jiran, the Qi family’s son born to a concubine. With his beloved missing, Liang Shengxi took out his anger on Qi Jiran. But even when misunderstood and humiliated, Qi Jiran never thought of leaving. He guarded his secret, his love, and all the promises they had made. But when Liang Shengxi agreed to let someone take his blood to treat anothe 1.6kReads8.4Score11914d adds

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    One is a prisoner of war, the other a general. The other is about a double. All are quite tragic.

39. 339 做 If You're Going to Be Gay, How Can You Not Go Crazy? 做断袖嘛，哪有不疯的 Jing Chi镜迟Two Male Leads657k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Court Intrigue + The Art of War + A Powerful Alliance + One Bed, Different Dreams + Two Factions + Bustling Streets] A prince who once came within a step of the throne is married off to a General Yanluo stained with countless deaths. Yet no one in Jinling dares joke about it, saying only that this is the outcome of a failed bid for the throne. Newly married, the prince scoffs at being called gay and declares that he is straight, and will never have anything to do with gay men. 20Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    Both male protagonists are native to the region. The General is a war god amidst the flames of war, his armor gleaming, his sword pointing to the heavens. With unwavering passion, he protects the peace of his land. His eyes are resolute as iron, yet they inadvertently reveal a deep affection for his country. The Prince is a noble young master of the court, exceptionally handsome and gentle as jade. He holds a folding fan, swaying it gently, yet with a smile, he controls the ever-changing political landscape. His eyes hold tenderness, yet also harbor ambitions for the world. When the General's iron will meets the Prince's tenderness, when war and court intertwine, their fates become inextricably linked. They test each other, support each other, and ultimately find each other's place in the chaos of war.

40. 340 囚 Captive Passion: The Coldhearted Minister's Hard Road to Winning Back His Husband 囚欢：薄凉权臣追夫难 A Juan Is So Tired阿倦倦倦了Two Male Leads724k WordsOngoing Synopsis Mutual firsts + anguished romance + the groveling chase + forced imprisonment + substitute for a beloved. Set in an alternate Tang Dynasty, with mystery and court intrigue. (The bonus chapters feature a cute little one.) Chi Feiwan serves as a director in the Ministry of Justice. He despises the powerful who treat human lives as worthless. When a headless female corpse case erupts in Chang'an and Cui Changqing becomes deeply implicated in the strange case, the officials fear his influen 1.2kReads—Score10314d adds

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    Purely ancient setting, political intrigue and suspense.

41. 341 暗 The Shadow Guard Dotes Exclusively on His Spoiled Young Master 暗卫他独宠纨绔世子 The Stars Need to Go to Bed Early星星要早睡Two Male Leads459k WordsOngoing Dual male leads: loyal guard gong × charming young heir shou Sweet romance | Devoted to each other, happy ending | Children | Side couple The early story is about political schemes and the push and pull between master and servant. From the middle onward, it's all about the couple's incredibly sweet romance. At first Young heir: “You took too long. You deserve to be punished...” Guard: “I accept whatever punishment the young heir sees fit.” Young heir: “Are you afraid to look at me?” Guard: “Yo 2.1kReads—Score27614d adds

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    This bag is so cute! [Laughs]

42. 342 不 An Extraordinary Mortal Boat 不世凡舟 Li Xiang Has a Cat李想有只猫Two Male Leads208k WordsCompleted Volume One [No golden finger, a slower pace. Rather than a story about political intrigue, this is more about personal growth. Every character struggles in their own way, so if that doesn’t interest you, this may not be for you.] [An interview with the author] Welcome! Question: What kind of story is this? Editor: You could say it’s a story about immortality, though in the end, no one in this world attains it... and so on... You can guess the rest. It’s a story about a monk. He’s a little reserv 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    There are no cheat codes or systems, just political intrigue. The later plot really fleshes out the characters, leaving the reader with a touch of melancholy. The portrayal of human nature is quite good. It also incorporates religious themes, and the emotions are very restrained.

43. 343 我 I've Been Trapped in the Mortal Realm for Eight Thousand Years 我困人间八千年 Sour Plum Star Candy话梅小星糖Two Male Leads342k WordsCompleted [Two male leads × heartwarming and healing × past and present lives × powerful man vs. fox demon] Lin Lezhi had cultivated for 8,888 years and reached the peak of the Tribulation Crossing stage. He survived 999 bolts of heavenly lightning, yet still couldn’t ascend. So he decided to leave the mountain and seek out his true tribulation. That was when he met a fox and named him Ergou. From then on, the man and fox witnessed the world’s ordinary joys and sorrows and all the many sides of life. Look 80Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Does anyone understand this kind of novel book?

44. 344 与 Scheming With You for Love and Romance 与君谋风月 Her Majesty Peach Blossom桃花陛下Two Male Leads434k WordsCompleted Powerful minister vs. real eunuch [I changed the cover!] One day, Zhou Ji was invited to a banquet and was accidentally drugged… When he woke up, the person responsible had vanished without a trace. Furious, he used the loss of a priceless treasure as an excuse to launch a massive search across Shangdu, determined to catch the culprit, dismember them, and punish their entire clan to vent his anger. By chance, he got caught up in a case with his sworn enemy, Shen Qingchen, the second-ranking gran 243Reads8.7Score10214d adds

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    The first one is a new book, not yet finished. The later ones are all good.

45. 345 储 Scheming for the Crown Prince's Heart 储君谋心 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Two Male Leads352k WordsCompleted He was Xie Linxi, the gifted and brilliant Crown Prince, heir to the Eastern Palace. He was Shen Mingyuan, the taciturn and patient son of a fallen general, appointed as the Crown Prince’s study companion. An imperial edict sent Shen Mingyuan into the palace, where he became the person closest to the Crown Prince. They kept each other company at the study table, trained together on the field, and relied on one another through stormy nights. They became an inseparable part of each other’s lives. 16Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    It's so beautiful!!

46. 346 一 A Lifetime of Clear Skies for Yun Shu 一世清晏为云疏 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Two Male Leads512k WordsCompleted Yun Shu was a little beggar picked up by Lin Qingyan: fierce as a wolf, loyal to the end, and locked away in a cage of his own making. When the Lin family prospered, he stayed in the shadows, the young master's sharpest blade; when the Lin family fell on hard times, he stood at the front, the sole pillar holding the family up. He urged the young master to study and sit the imperial exams, helping him rise to the top, while never forgetting his own station and never daring to overstep by so much 528Reads8.2Score10314d adds
47. 347 让 You Told Me to Kill My Villainous Master, So Why Did You Kiss Him?! 让你杀反派师尊，你亲他干嘛！ Squeezed Peach Juice榨桃汁Two Male Leads522k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Complete + two male leads + shou protagonist + everyone speaks their mind + devoted romance] [Gentle, beautiful master × outwardly obedient, tea-scented villain disciple who is secretly unhinged] Shang Qingshi transmigrates into a book as a cannon-fodder master. Born into a noble family and blessed with striking looks, he even has both the male lead and the ultimate villain as his disciples. It’s a dream start from the start. But his cauldron physique prevents him 38kReads9.5Score7k14d adds

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    It's great! The author has created every character very well, and this ensemble piece is absolutely fantastic.

48. 348 建 Nothing Happened in the Fifth Year of Jian'an 建安五年无事发生 Morning Light Thin Porridge晨光稀粥Two Male Leads368k WordsCompleted Starting from “Sun Ce survives a near-fatal disaster in the fifth year of Jian'an,” this story rewrites the fate of Jiangdong. The emotional arc follows a two-way devotion, from childhood friends to entrusting one another as ruler and subject. No romance pairings; the main plot follows their battles of wits against Cao Wei. 142Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended, the political intrigue is excellent.

49. 349 死 My Archrival and I Got Our Happy Ending 死对头和我HE了 Sea of Huazhao Street花照街的海8k WordsCompleted My Archnemesis and I Got Our Happy Ending 2Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 350 烽 War Flames Illuminate the Capital: My Heart Belongs to One 烽火照京华：情深为一人 Long Drunk, Strings Around the Heart, East Wind Sends a Thousand Sorrows久醉绕心弦东风寄千愁Two Male Leads181k WordsCompleted The flames of war sweep across the land, while the capital is caught in a web of intrigue. With warfires lighting up the capital, a love runs deep as it protects one person. The kind, steadfast beauty Shen Xingmian, the iron-blooded Prince of War, the loyal general... Sweet romance, no angst, and exhilarating political intrigue! When the Prince of War returns victorious and the plots are exposed, who will join hands to see that the land remains at peace, the capital remains as it was, and you ar 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New book recommendation!

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