Two Male Leads, Ancient Political Intrigue, Either a Happy or Tragic Ending, and a High Rating! 双男，古代权谋类，BE，HE都行，要高分的！！

1. 101 督 May You Live Ten Thousand Years, Lord Eunuch 督公万安 You Sui有绥Two Male Leads224k WordsCompleted When Xie Shun was young, his striking beauty caught Emperor Jiaxing's eye while he was attending a palace banquet. To protect his own title, Xie Shun's father sent him into the palace to win the emperor's favor. In his youth, Emperor Jiaxing had indulged himself without restraint, caring nothing whether his partners were men or women. By middle age, he had developed a secret illness that twisted his mind with jealousy and perversity, and he took pleasure in abusing young men. Xie Shun survived l 1.1kReads9.1Score13114d adds

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   You have to push your own writing to see which is better or worse.

2. 102 赐 No Escape from an Imperial Match 赐婚难逃 You Sui有绥Two Male Leads154k WordsCompleted Love and hate, then marriage first, love later! Zhou Huai used to be a useless prince in Dayu, happy to coast through life and wait for death. Unfortunately, the dog emperor had a sudden whim and decided to arrange a marriage for him, to a man no less. Shen Yanhe, the most celebrated eldest son of the King of Nanchu, was a brilliant military commander. On their wedding night, they stared each other down. The strongest thing in the room was their fists. Either he died, or I did. Wasn’t this basic 1.8kReads9.2Score24714d adds
3. 103 幸 Lucky to Have Seen Your Peach-Blossom Face 幸得识君桃花面 You Sui有绥Two Male Leads530k WordsOngoing Ning Li remembered first meeting Shen Zhan. He thought the man would be just another passerby in his life, someone glimpsed for a fleeting moment. Who could have known that later, with Shen Zhan at his side, he would get everything he wished for? He was cherished beyond measure. Ning Li was descended from a prince, the son of a princess, and a pupil of a great scholar. He had been taught the way of the gentleman, but none of its teachings told him how to love a man! Shen Zhan fell for the bright 42Reads7.0Score—14d adds
4. 104 说 You Said You Wanted Me Dead, but Now You’re Upset That I’m Really Dead 说想让我死，真死了你又不高兴 Moonstone月光石Two Male Leads373k WordsCompleted [A principled, magnanimous hero of a crown prince × a ruthless, scheming crown princess] [Two male leads + both virgins + love after an arranged marriage + the husband’s desperate pursuit + older man + tragic romance + happy ending] [Two male leads!! Two male leads!! Two male leads!!] The day Xiao Junyi learned that he was to marry Jiang Qingyan, he was disgusted. He cut off the medicinal herbs Jiang Qingyan needed, leaving him to cling to life in misery. It was the least he deserved for his s 1.2kReads8.0Score10014d adds

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   I just want to get people to join me in urging him to update more [staring emoji]. This author has dug too many plot holes; I'm afraid he'll ruin everything if he doesn't fill them in.

5. 105 影 The Shadow Guard Reigns Supreme 影卫在上 Frostless Snow无霜雪Two Male Leads254k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, cold-blooded shadow guard seme, prince gets what he deserves] The emperor suspects that Prince Chen, Zhu Yucheng, harbors rebellious intentions. Under the pretext of protecting him, he sends Night Tianlin, the commander of the shadow guards, to keep him under surveillance, hoping to obtain evidence and eliminate Zhu Yucheng with a legitimate excuse. Who could have guessed that Zhu Yucheng was no pushover? He turned the scheme to his advantage, successfully seduced Night Tianlin, 405Reads7.0Score10814d adds
6. 106 重 Reborn, the Regent Drops His Act and Drives His Arch-Enemy Wild with Flirting 重生后摄政王不装了死对头被撩疯 Shakespeare Baby莎士北鼻Two Male Leads477k WordsOngoing Dual male leads + ancient setting + equally matched leads + reborn + sweet romance, both devoted to each other + happy ending A lazy, unhinged, flirtatious prince as the one pursued; a ruthless, scheming, devoted-to-his-lover commander as the pursuer Everyone knows that Luo Xihe, the regent of Dazhao, and Pei Yanzhi, commander of the Langya Guards, are sworn enemies. In his previous life, Luo Xihe gave everything for the people of the realm, only to be pierced by thousands of arrows and die at H 6.7kReads8.7Score89714d adds

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   Good works deserve to be seen. I'll do my best to support my idol every day. [Kissing emoji]

7. 107 鬼 The Ballad of the Ghost Mask 鬼面风华录 Dreaming Through the Universe梦游宇宙Two Male Leads420k WordsOngoing [Dual male leads + ensemble jianghu cast + mystery and wuxia] [Multiple couples] [Ensemble cast] [Deep, sinister emperor gong with an innate tendency to dote without restraint × quick-witted, agile military official and powerful minister shou who knows little of worldly affairs] When his reclusive master is mysteriously murdered, Tan Qing bears the burden of avenging him and follows his master's instructions to enter government service. Instead, he is unexpectedly swept into the struggle for imp 62Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A martial arts, ancient political intrigue, and detective story with a cast of characters who are intelligent and avoid clichés. It's a hidden gem with excellent writing.

8. 108 医 Healing Hearts and Love 医心将情 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Two Male Leads356k WordsCompleted Qin Zhan is the youngest battle-hardened general stationed on the northwestern frontier. Ruthless and decisive, he makes the barbarian tribes tremble at his name. Wen Tingyu is the gentlest imperial physician in the Imperial Medical Academy, peerless in his skill and driven by a compassionate desire to heal the world. An imperial edict entwines their fates. Wen Tingyu is ordered to travel to the frontier and assist the military doctors. When he first meets Qin Zhan in the wounded soldiers' cam 111Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   The first book is finished, the second one is being serialized!!!

9. 109 将 A Businesswoman in the General’s Household 将门有娇商 You Embroider the Mountains and Rivers君绣山河Two Male Leads213k WordsCompleted He is the adopted son of a military family, honest and true as a blade; He is a merchant's son, with a love as deep as the sea. At eighteen, Wen Yan brings his adoptive father's blade and his dreams to the capital, determined to earn the title of top military graduate. There, he falls in love with Zhou Jin, the young master of a family steeped in money. Zhou Jin laughs at his innocence, yet secretly shields him from every open and hidden attack. “Why owe anyone a favor when money can solve the p 74Reads8.0Score—14d adds
10. 110 穿 After Becoming a Spoiled Brat, I Lie Flat and Stumble into an Emperor's Throne 穿成纨绔后，我靠躺平捡了个皇位 Good Fish in Shu蜀中有嘉鱼Two Male Leads531k WordsCompleted [Transmigration into an alternate setting + top] Wu Chuxun transmigrated into the eldest legitimate son of the current dynasty’s prime minister, a spoiled idler. He had no interest in dealing with the debts of affection left behind by the original owner. He’d planned to lie flat and enjoy life in this world, only to discover that the emperor was sharpening his knives for his father! That wouldn’t do. He’d only just croaked, and he didn’t want to die all over again. So Wu Chuxun set his father to 1.3kReads9.2Score18114d adds

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    My God, I can't believe there are still people who haven't read this book.

11. 111 宠 Spoiled Pride: The Down-and-Out Couch Potato Is Tricked Into Marriage by a Prince 宠矜骄：落魄小咸鱼被王爷骗婚后 Post-00s Sophora Blossom00后槐花Two Male Leads462k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + political intrigue and mystery-solving + sweet romance + 1v1 + long-planned pursuit + plot-driven] [Fragile, refined, fallen young master bottom x powerful, adored top who dotes on his husband] [One-line hook] Help! My fiancé's archenemy is investigating a case and insists I come along. Qin Jiao is a lazy, listless young master fallen on hard times. He was abandoned by his family in Nanzhou for three years, and even that left him unmoved. He was injured and went half a year wit 171Reads8.4Score10514d adds

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    Completed! Just started rating, don't be fooled by the score! It's really good! [Dual male leads + political intrigue and detective work] The supporting characters are very vivid! Main CP: A noble prince captures his down-on-his-luck little fish, and they end up doing this and that (you know what I mean!). Side CP: A cunning and ruthless doctor chases his silly, peacock-like self all over the world, completely controlling him, and he's constantly being manipulated! Go check it out! [Sending heart]

12. 112 双 Two Emperors: Willingly Submitting 双帝：甘愿臣服 Madam Green Mountain青山太太Two Male Leads80k WordsCompleted This place is barren. Please leave. Thank you. This place is barren. Please leave. Thank you. This place is barren. Please leave. Thank you. 174Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    There's one that's incredibly awesome, but looking at it will make you really angry. Find it yourself among the three books. [Smirk][Smirk][Smirk]

13. 113 哑 The Mute Slave 哑奴 Qiangtang羌塘Two Male Leads367k WordsCompleted The Prince of Zhenbei holds immense power, standing above all others. He is lustful, promiscuous, interested in both men and women, and utterly brutal. He has taken nine concubines, and not one has survived. Now the Prince of Zhenbei has set his sights on the prefect’s daughter. To escape a fate of being tortured to death by the prince, the household switches bride and groom: a mute servant is sent in her place beneath the bridal sedan. The mute servant is as beautiful as an immortal, but was bo 4.2kReads8.5Score59814d adds
14. 114 穿 I Transmigrated into a Eunuch and Met a Prince in the Cold Palace 穿成真太监后遇到一个冷宫皇子 Qian Zhizi千栀子Two Male Leads359k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads, No Female Lead!!! CP: Eunuch and Cold Palace Prince] Who would have thought my girlfriend's curse would actually come true? What do you do when you transmigrate into the body of a real eunuch? I feel like crying three times a day. But then I ran into a lame prince confined to the cold palace, and happened to witness this seemingly innocent but secretly ruthless kid in the middle of killing someone. Without even realizing it, I somehow flirted with him and got him acting strange. 14kReads9.5Score2.3k14d adds
15. 115 蓄 Calculated Scheming 蓄意算计 The Taoist Nun Can't Say道姑不可说Two Male Leads352k WordsCompleted [Self-Restrained, Proper, Devoted Top vs. Viperously Beautiful, Cunning Bottom] [Both Are Each Other’s First + Two Strong Leads + Happy Ending + Love Grows Over Time] An accident forces Yu Xiwan and her enemy, Lu Yunsong, to live in seclusion in Qinghe Village. Taking advantage of Lu Yunsong’s amnesia, Yu Xiwan deliberately tricks him into believing she’s his lover. They act like lovers, and then another accident leads them to sleep together. But the village girls say it happened because the two 726Reads8.9Score11014d adds

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    It just finished airing, so the rating isn't high, but it's really good!!

16. 116 玉 Yu Ningsheng 玉佞生 What Does the Master Say何以夫子Two Male Leads257k WordsCompleted That year, one glance, one person, one love, all found their way into my heart. Hatred was a pain that clung to the bone; love flowed on like an endless river. The red-robed beloved and the young man shared a love that spanned three lifetimes. The times shape people, and no one is free to choose their fate. Those who are cruel and vile were once good and pure. Time changes everything, and desire can turn people beyond recognition. The once spirited crown prince becomes a cunning and treacherous 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ancient style, political intrigue, a young man and a noblewoman in red, well-written, it's a story of a long-awaited reunion, unwavering loyalty, and the turning of state affairs into family matters. It's about the crushing power of authority, the fickleness of human nature, and the irretrievable past. Those who deserved to die, and those who didn't, are all dead. The emperor's schemes, serving a ruler is like walking on thin ice.

17. 117 岁 Sui Chonghua 岁重华 What Does the Master Say何以夫子Two Male Leads512k WordsCompleted A minister in red, a gentle blade, a young man, a fate gone awry… Their past-life bond remains unfinished, awaiting your return to continue it. A certain god returns from his trials, only to find that no matter what he does, he can’t forget the mortal he once loved. That lifetime in the mortal world was like a dream, a mere flicker in his long existence. But by ill luck, it struck him right in the heart, leaving him aching so badly that he couldn’t help drawing near to that person. He would even 2Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 118 北 King of the Northern Frontier: The Heir Is Spoiled and Arrogant 北境为王：世子他恃宠而骄 Stale Biscuit烂饼干Two Male Leads130k WordsCompleted A strange murder forces Pei Zhao, Deputy Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, and Shen Yi, Commander of the Imperial City Guard, to join forces. They go from suspicion to trusting each other with their lives, from clashing at every turn to loving each other passionately. When their identities are exposed, Shen Yi presses his sword to Pei Zhao’s throat. “So you were my greatest enemy all along.” Pei Zhao grabs his wrist and pulls him into his arms. “No. I’m the only way out you’ll ever have. 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The young master and the vice minister of the Court of Judicial Review initially discuss cases, and their relationship gradually develops; the later parts are all sweet.

19. 119 独 The Sickly Crown Prince Turns the Court Upside Down by Doting on an Enemy-State Hostage 独宠敌国质子，病弱太子颠覆朝堂 Cang Sheng Chang'an沧笙长安Two Male Leads389k WordsCompleted The frail Crown Prince Ying Heng x loyal hostage He Lian Yu Content warning: A Su has equal prominence to Ying Heng and a lot of scenes. [One-on-one romance + two male leads + court intrigue] From the day he was born, Ying Heng was appointed Crown Prince of the Great Li dynasty and took up residence in the Eastern Palace. But toxins in his mother's womb caused him to be born prematurely and left him frail, while the Empress died as a result. For years in the deep palace, without his mother's pro 171Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Intrigues in the imperial court, a sick and weak crown prince overthrows the government.

20. 120 江 I Pledge You My Kingdom 江山为聘 Awakening of Insects惊蛰Two Male Leads274k WordsCompleted How do you break a person’s pride? Make them be betrayed by the people closest to them, make the person they love die because of them, and make them marry a man despite being a prince... For half his life, Jiang Yun was a discarded pawn in the game of imperial power. When he had nothing left, it was Chu Ye who took his hand and said, “Your Highness, you still have me.” Chu Ye fought corrupt officials for him, seized the throne, quelled rebellions, and made everyone who had hurt him pay the price 1.2kReads9.2Score21114d adds

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    The writing is excellent, with each plot point carefully crafted; it's neither a rebirth nor a transmigration story.

21. 121 雪 Snowbound Azure Clouds 雪烬青云 South of the Desert River漠水之阳Two Male Leads480k WordsCompleted [Male/male leads] [Historical fantasy] [Political intrigue] A political intrigue novel focused on the protagonist's career, with tropes including a groveling pursuit after losing one's love. To save his closest friend, the refined young noble Chu Weizhi steps into a snowstorm at the Second Prince's residence. From then on, his carefree days of poetry and wine become a thing of the past. Forced into court politics, he must navigate between several powerful figures: The tyrannical Second Prince t 46Reads—Score—14d adds

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22. 122 万 A Heartthrob’s Daily Life in the Imperial Exams of Ancient Times 万人迷在古代科举的日常 My Name Is Yan An吾名晏安Two Male Leads553k WordsOngoing At last, Lin Qingci had brought down his final political rival. Appointed chancellor and wielding power over the entire court, he decided it was time to retire. But he had underestimated the devotion of his “pieces.” On the night he planned to slip away, five men joined forces and cornered him inside the Hall of Governance, a symbol of the very peak of power. The doors slowly closed. All the light vanished from Lu Jingyun’s eyes, leaving only an obsessive madness. “Qingci, you used my Lu family 15Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 123 病 Sickly, Yet Wanted 病秧子，有人要 Tuan Tuan, Nothing Special团团无奇Two Male Leads417k WordsCompleted Two Male Leads | Both Strong | 1v1 | Both Chaste | Mutual Devotion Occasional bonus chapters The sickly young man, whom everyone in the capital avoided like the plague, met a young general newly returned from the border. At a flower banquet, he declared in front of everyone, "As if I would ever fall for him!" But later, in the dead of night at an inn, he crouched down and laid his outer robe beneath the other man's bare feet. One quiet, "The ground is cold," left the man who had spent half h 12.3kReads8.6Score1.8k14d adds
24. 124 一 A Devious Imperial Edict 一旨算计 Chen Kun辰昆Two Male Leads1.2M WordsOngoing The early part gets angsty. Very angsty. Readers who enjoy angst are welcome to give it a try; those who don't can steer clear. Dual male leads + forced marriage + married first, angst later (very angsty early on) + household and palace intrigue + court power struggles + slow, everyday romance (clear-eyed, foolish little physician x brooding, self-destructive Brocade Guard) Content warning: The story's pacing leans toward household intrigue. The protagonists are rather meek and rule-abiding. It' 640Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    (A naive and foolish young physician) × (A ruthless and cunning imperial guard) A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love.

25. 125 成 Getting Married Is the First Order of Business After Being Reborn 成亲乃重生第一要事 Is Not Contending是不争Two Male Leads288k WordsCompleted Scheming yet devoted prince x hot-tempered, straightforward general After reigning as emperor for twenty years, Gu Mingxi died alone, only to find himself reborn! In his previous life, he chose the throne over Su Huai. As a result, Su Huai was left disabled. The young general who had once galloped on horseback with sword in hand became a cripple confined to a wheelchair. After Gu Mingxi ascended the throne, Su Huai became his empress. But their bond had run its course: on their wedding night, l 276Reads9.0Score10214d adds

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    This is really nice; it's about resolving regrets from a past life in this one.

26. 126 将 General, Your Secret Identity Was Exposed Ages Ago 将军你的马甲早掉了 Moon over Xizhou西州月Two Male Leads507k WordsCompleted [Unhinged, gorgeous, strong, tragic gong] X [Scheming, sickly, aloof shou] [The gong uses revenge as an excuse to shower everyone with sweetness. After returning, he thinks he has hidden his identity well and that the shou doesn't know who he really is. In fact, the shou has everything under control and recognized the gong's secret identity long ago.] Eight years ago, Dayuan invaded the western border of Zhaoxia. Su Xuan's father, brother, and mother died tragically on the battlefield, leaving 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's the kind of highbrow art that's not widely appreciated, so there's no rating. But it might be your type.

27. 127 娘 The Temple of the Goddess: A Fallen Emperor's Life of Mutual Combat 娘娘庙之亡国之君的左右互搏人生 omgdomgdTwo Male Leads321k WordsOngoing [Historical BL] [Mutual Firsts] [Having a Child] No one is reborn or transmigrates, there are no golden fingers or misunderstandings, but there are schemes. A broad-minded, unconventional founding emperor x a love-struck, fallen ruler who cares for all under heaven. Two extraordinary emperors raise a child together, curb the power of regional lords, repel enemies, unify the realm, provide disaster relief, and improve people's lives. Together, they establish and govern their unified empire. They 1.2kReads—Score11414d adds

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    Ancient political intrigue, involving two emperors.

28. 128 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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    I feel that "Chasing the King" is Shui Qiancheng's best work; it's completely different from "188". The second book features a white-haired beauty as the protagonist [drooling].

29. 129 梅 Plum Blossom Transformation 梅变 Herb of the Apricot Grove杏林之草Two Male Leads344k WordsCompleted The lifelong love story of Emperor Si Muchen, the mighty ruler who became emperor after the former empress of Great Xia, King Rui, ascended the throne, and Mei Youning, Great Xia’s prime minister: from falling in love, to misunderstandings, to finally clearing them up. 168Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "Mother, did my cousin go to see that vixen again?" Yun Xiqi exclaimed. "He went to see a male vixen, hahaha..." Madam Yun laughed. "A male vixen? My cousin has a dragon..."

30. 130 将 The General's Control 将军的控制 Liang Wang两汪Two Male Leads234k WordsCompleted * [An older man guiding and supporting a younger one, control and dominance, love and rivalry, historical BL] (A proud, fiery, rebellious beauty of a general × a great general who knows just how to deal with all his nonsense) (the one in the lower position pursues the one in the higher position, with a torturously intense push and pull) In public, he is the great general who strikes fear into the Northern Barbarians, a once-in-a-century military talent of the Southern Kingdom, honored by the peo 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds

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    The general has a strong desire for control and is older and more supportive.

31. 131 守 The Miser Prince: I'm Short on Silver 守财奴之王爷，银子不够 Only Lose It When Necessary非必要不发癫Two Male Leads562k WordsCompleted Two male leads | One-on-one | Both pure and equally strong | Prince vs. bodyguard | Multiple couples | A touch of ensemble cast An armored guard known only by his codename accidentally gets hit by a love curse along with his master... See how the two overcome one obstacle after another and make it to the end together. Side couples Master thief vs. princess Young lord vs. fake courtesan Female cult leader vs. left-hand protector Spoiled rich boy vs. physician Heroine of the martial world vs. al 35Reads9.1Score—14d adds
32. 132 奴 The Slave Is a Hidden Big Shot: Where Can the Noble Young Master Run? 奴隶是隐藏大佬矜贵世子哪里逃 Only Lose It When Necessary非必要不发癫Two Male Leads159k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + both powerful + one-on-one + both chaste + mild angst + chasing his husband + happy ending] [Reborn slave gong vs. proud heir to a prince’s household shou] This is the continuation of The Miserly Shadow Guard. The main character is Hua Zhiyi, the child of Mu Zhi and Mu Hui. Oh, the story about their parents is gone, so don’t read the next-generation story either. It’s abandoned. 30Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 133 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
34. 134 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
35. 135 春 A Spring Breeze Runs Wild 春风骄甚 I Want to Slim Down to a Bolt of Lightning我要瘦成一道闪电Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted Xin Huaizi followed in his father's footsteps and became a low-ranking constable at the county yamen in a poor, remote region. There was no future in being a low-ranking constable. Fortunately, Xin Huai used knowledge from a more civilized world he'd once visited to solve case after case. Not only did he earn rewards for solving them, he also acquired the nickname “Little Ace Detective.” He thought life would carry on quietly like this, but who could have expected an imperial envoy to suddenly s 3.7kReads9.1Score40714d adds

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    You push the idea that there are no boats to cross the mountains and rivers, and that one case leads to another.

36. 136 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
37. 137 疯 The Mad Vampire Lord and His Young General 疯批血族大佬和他的少将军 In Time, But Not Waiting终有时不待Two Male Leads348k WordsCompleted Two male leads, equally matched, cold-blooded, madman, coercive romance! Court intrigue! Obsessive, lustful, unhinged young lord ✖️ brave, upright young general Love at first sight * love growing over time. The gong is not chaste early on, but becomes chaste later. Aiski is the progenitor of vampires, alive since the days of ancient Rome! He was sleeping soundly in a stone coffin in his own castle when, somehow, his soul transmigrated into the body of an Eastern boy! Since he had taken Zhong W 225Reads8.2Score11114d adds

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    A mad vampire prince and an upright, arrogant young general, forcibly turning a straight man gay, but it's very sweet. Both are strong characters; the political intrigue is excellent, with many plot twists, well-developed characters, and the epilogue leaves you wanting more.

38. 138 漠 Snow from the Desert Carries the Moon over Jiangnan 漠雪衔来江南月 Praying Beneath the Moon, Singing to the Sheng祈下吟笙Two Male Leads133k WordsOngoing Lu Huaishen, the God of War of the Northern Desert, and Xie Jinglan, the foremost young lord of Jiangnan, were bound years ago by a shocking marriage contract, made before the startled eyes of the powerful and witnessed by all as black was called white. After years of loving and fighting each other to the bitter end, an imperial decree from the new emperor split the sky: the entire Xie family was exiled, and the marriage was annulled. Five years later, Lu Huaishen, stripped of his rank, held a b —Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 139 山 Sleeping by Your Side Beneath These Mountains and Rivers 山河共枕与君眠 The Seabed Is a Forest海底是森林Two Male Leads1.0M WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, two emperors, political intrigue and plot, soul transmigration and comeback (ancient to ancient), fictional ancient setting, unification, mutual devotion, happy ending] Content warning: Neither the gong nor the shou is pure! Both had sexual encounters before they met. After meeting, they belong only to each other. The impure content is mentioned only in passing, without excessive detail. The original host, Pei Qingyue, was once framed for a one-night stand with the gong’s youn 2.3kReads9.3Score31814d adds

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    The rating isn't very high yet. It's an ongoing series with a happy ending. The author's writing style is good, the premise is good, and the plot is logically sound. It's a very good read; you might want to give it a try.

40. 140 我 I’m Just a Restaurant Owner, So Why Does Everyone Keep Showing Up to Die? 我只是个酒楼老板怎么都来送人头 Jing Yan Yu璟烟雨Two Male Leads275k WordsCompleted “I just want to run a restaurant! Why does everyone keep showing up to get themselves killed?” [One-on-One Romance + BL + Historical Fantasy + Political Intrigue + Mind Games + Two Powerful Leads + A Touch of Mystery + A Little Goofy + Dual POV, Mostly the Bottom’s] "This is a fictional historical setting, so don’t take it as fact!!" Sharp-tongued and proud on the outside, stubborn but soft-hearted beauty on the inside × A carefree playboy on the surface, but a clever, loyal wolf-dog underneat 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review × Master of Jingwan Tower (actually a prince who faked his death)

41. 141 工 An Engineering PhD Transmigrates Into a Prince's Household as a Servant 工科博士穿越成王府家奴 Jiu Ge, Still Drunk宿醉的九歌Two Male Leads425k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads! Both chaste! Lighthearted and funny with some angst, read with caution!!] He was a PhD in engineering, but woke up as a sickly servant in ancient times. Luckily, his loving mother protected him with her life, but she was gone too. Just as he was utterly despairing, the “page” he'd met when he first transmigrated, after trying to rob him with a broom, traveled a thousand miles to find him and willingly became his servant, all to keep him safe. From Western Shu to Ba, from tu 2.6kReads8.8Score40414d adds

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    A fresh and clean style...

42. 142 拯 I Tried to Save the Tragic Beauty, but the Mad Jealous One Played Me Instead 拯救美强惨，反被疯批醋精套路 Rong Dao Xing容刀行Two Male Leads548k WordsCompleted [Reborn + madman + sweet romance + no female lead] Wei Jinshu is reborn. His family hasn't been destroyed, he hasn't fallen into slavery, and his enemies haven't handed him over as a plaything to the gloomy, bloodthirsty Prince Regent Chu Xie. He's still the pampered young master of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's household. Meanwhile, Chu Xie, the madman who stood above everyone in Wei Jinshu's previous life, the man who frightened him so badly his legs went weak, is now wandering among the commo 1.3kReads9.3Score16114d adds

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    The protagonist (shou) is reborn to seek revenge and wants to escape the regent from his past life (gong). However, he chases him, he flees, and he can't escape.

43. 143 皇 After My Royal Brother Died, I Married His One True Love 皇兄死后，我娶了他的白月光 Flying Roast Chicken会飞的烤鸡Two Male Leads304k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + regent + emperor + evenly matched + domineering pursuit] I am an emperor. My life's goal is to squander the empire my father left me. Don't get the wrong idea. I mean it. So I started favoring corrupt officials and treacherous ministers. But those corrupt officials became far too brazen, and when a little boy with his hair tied in buns tugged at my sleeve and said he was hungry, I realized this approach wouldn't work. I needed to try something else. I began building palaces and 172Reads8.5Score—14d adds
44. 144 吾 I Long to Ride the Wind West 吾欲乘风赴西归 Yang Gou'er羊狗儿Two Male Leads254k WordsOngoing [Two male leads / pure love / devoted to each other] Fair-skinned, aloof marquis x dark-skinned hostage prince from a foreign land. Wen Zhongling died in his original life, and his soul crossed into another world, where he became a marquis whose achievements were so great they threatened the ruler. He had planned to keep a low profile and retire to the countryside. Instead, he fell deeply for Ye Chengfeng, the steadfast-eyed hostage from a foreign land. That little wolf cub had eyes only for hi 49Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ancient political intrigue, well-written, and increasingly captivating.

45. 145 怎 Why Is Everyone Shipping Me with My Arch-Enemy? 怎么都在磕我和死对头的CP Morning Light Thin Porridge晨光稀粥Two Male Leads231k WordsCompleted Fanfiction! Mozi and Lu Ban, dual male leads! The timeline isn't strict, and Mozi, Lu Ban, Li Kui, Wu Qi, and Yao all interact. [Dual male leads] [Transmigration] [Lu Ban x Mozi] The ultimate smooth-talker becomes the ultimate craftsman, caught between his sworn rival and the big bosses, the Warring States lords, while constantly trying to keep his identity under wraps! A modern investment banking executive is firing someone one moment, then suddenly finds himself in the Warring States period t 148Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Japanese fans are incredibly enthusiastic about shipping couples, but in the end, it always ends in a bad ending.

46. 146 昭 Dawn Breaks Brightly 昭昭破晓 South of the Desert River漠水之阳Two Male Leads164k WordsCompleted The Great Yu Dynasty is mired in a quagmire. The eunuch Wei Quan controls the government, noble clans seize the people's farmland, and commoners are driven from their homes. The frontier is engulfed in flames, yet the treasury is empty. Su Tang, a scholar from a humble family, hides ruthless determination beneath his gentle exterior and is set on changing this devastated world. Crown Prince Xiao Zhaoheng seems mild-mannered and composed, but the chaos engulfing the dynasty has left him deeply p 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In the turbulent and unpredictable Great Yu Dynasty, darkness reigned, staining the land with ravages. Eunuchs wielded power, the aristocracy was greedy, the people suffered immensely, and border conflicts gnawed at the very foundations of the dynasty. "Dawn Breaks," a captivating historical romance novel featuring two male protagonists, unfolds a magnificent panorama. Su Tang, a scholar from a humble background, hides a ruthless heart beneath his gentle exterior, determined to forge a path of change in this chaotic world. Crown Prince Xiao Zhaoheng, seemingly mild-mannered, is actually tormented by the dynasty's turmoil and filled with pessimism. The threads of fate bind them tightly together. Su Tang, wielding his wisdom, presents Xiao Zhaoheng with strategies for reform, igniting a spark of hope within him. Together, they navigate the vortex of power struggles, eliminating treacherous officials and suppressing powerful figures—every step is fraught with peril. Their friendship, in this dark world, is like a warm and steadfast light. Not only is the main couple's story moving, but the numerous secondary couples, with their diverse types, add more layers and color to the narrative. It's worth noting that the work includes a tragic ending warning, meaning that this friendship, struggling through darkness, may not have a happy ending in the conventional sense, but it makes one appreciate even more the capriciousness of fate and the preciousness of deep affection.

47. 147 将 The General Is Breathtakingly Beautiful 将军他倾国倾城 Susu the Little Hamster Who Loves Bread爱吃面包的小仓鼠素素Two Male Leads254k WordsCompleted [Two Powerful Leads + Enemy-Nation General vs. Imperial Grandson + Man Disguised as a Woman] Tan Jidao, a great general of the Jing Kingdom, disguises himself as a woman and infiltrates the Cangyou Kingdom. There, the irreverent, roguish imperial grandson Xiao An falls in love with him at first sight. Tan Jidao thinks Xiao An is so lovestruck because he doesn't know he's a man in disguise. Little does he know that Xiao An has already seen through his identity, and that is precisely why he loves 128Reads6.9Score—14d adds
48. 148 云 Where the Clouds Rest, I’ve Forgotten Those Days 云栖处，不记当年 Gan Yixian甘一弦Two Male Leads246k WordsCompleted A cunning, sunny, two-faced straight man. The Black Armor Army’s handsome commander Xiao Tianyi is blind, mute, and unable to walk in the early stages. Later, he becomes Song Lingyi. ✘ Obsessive, cold, sinister, and aloof. Xiao Ziyu in the early stages, later Gongsun Yu. (They are not related by blood.) Xiao Tianyi, the brilliant commander of the Northern Kingdom’s Black Armor Army, was returning home after fighting a war against the Southern Kingdom when he was ambushed. His fate was unknown, a 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend this book, it's good.

49. 149 弄 The Jester 弄臣 Su Mian Says苏眠说Ancient Romance83k WordsCompleted [Yunyuan, a cold, deep and double-sided empress, vs. Du Weisheng, a gentle, scheming and double-sided scholar] [Historical romance + high-quality novel + love and hate + mutual salvation + palace intrigue + empress + beautiful but tragic + court power struggles + female supremacy] Empress Yunyuan seized power by murdering her father and took the throne by harming her brother. She appoints only her own people, brings disgrace to the imperial palace, and keeps hundreds upon hundreds of male favori 2.3kReads9.2Score23114d adds

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    Political intrigue, two male leads

50. 150 慕 I Have Long Admired You, May You Know Lasting Peace 慕君已久，愿君长宁 Fat Goose肥雁Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted Note: Fictional setting, two male leads, one-on-one romance, both are each other's first and only, happy ending As an illegitimate son of the marquis's household with no one to rely on, he has neither a mother's affection nor a father's support. His stepmother despises and oppresses him, while his older siblings ignore and bully him. Fortunately, when he was young, he met someone warm, someone like a light that illuminated the pitch-black night. Sadly, that light disappeared too. But the warmth 1.3kReads8.7Score16314d adds

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