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. 201 昭 Farewell to Zhaoan 昭安辞 Meng Huashu梦华舒Ancient Romance151k WordsCompleted As the Great Zhou court is rocked by turmoil, Yu Qing'an, daughter of the Duke Who Guards the Nation, grows up defending the border alongside her father. She saves lives as a military physician, only to become entangled in a shocking conspiracy after returning to the capital in triumph. Her medical skills earn her an unprecedented appointment as Great Zhou’s first female official, but she is soon drawn into an even bloodier political maelstrom. With strategy as her sword and medicine as her blad 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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2. 202 质 The Hostage Prince Becomes a Eunuch and Seizes All Power! 质子为宦，只手遮天！ Meng'er-chan0802梦儿酱0802Two Male Leads715k WordsCompleted I plotted for him to rule the realm and helped him ascend the throne, believing I had found the one source of warmth in my life. But on the eve of his coronation, he personally sent me to the castration chamber and said with a smile, “A Jue, a broken man can stay by my side forever.” Three years later, I returned from hell as the all-powerful Eunuch of Nine Thousand Years. And now that lofty new emperor kneels by my bed every night, eyes red as he begs me, “A Jue, I was wrong back then. Please l 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The hostage becomes the ninth prince, burdened with national and personal hatred, hiding deep in the palace, outwitting treacherous officials and resolving crises. The strong alliance with the crown prince is both sweet and heart-wrenching, the political intrigue is logically sound, and the plot is fast-paced and really enjoyable!

3. 203 都 You’ve Already Ripped the Young Master of the Demon Cult’s Pants Off, So Why Pretend to Be a Good Guy? 都扯魔教少主裤子了，装啥老实人 Big Sis Cat Is Fluffing Up Again大猫姐又炸毛了Two Male Leads220k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads + Ensemble Cast + Historical Slice of Life + Powerful Pairing + A Hint of Everyone Loves Them + Sweet and Angsty + Both Chaste + Feel-Good Happy Ending + Pure Love + Main Couple of Jokers + Side Couple with a Rough-Hewn Man] [Sharp-Tongued Straight Male Lead, Xie Buye × Sickly, Scheming Love Interest, Jiang Xun] “Young Master, your little gold fan is really something. Let me have a look?” Xie Buye stood by the hot spring, grinning as he spoke. Jiang Xun watched a big hand reach 44Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A slice-of-life story set in ancient China, with a storyline.

4. 204 长 The Long Dream's Command 长梦令 Little Bao Is So Nice小宝很奈斯Two Male Leads384k WordsCompleted [Historical romance※two male leads※brilliant minds※court intrigue※bad ending] During the Chenghua era of the Ming dynasty, the child prodigy Li Chang'an from the capital and the Huizhou scholar Cheng Menghui both served at the Hanlin Academy. Both were exceptionally gifted and brilliant. They felt an instant kinship upon meeting and became close friends. Menghui's outstanding talent caught the attention of Grand Secretary Gu Xian, who chose him as his son-in-law. But Menghui's heart was wholly d 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A first-person perspective masterpiece by a 985 university literature PhD. 2-3 Episodes updated daily; add to your bookshelf and read at your leisure. Ancient setting, two male leads, political intrigue, imperial examinations, tragic ending. Prepare your tissues, you're going to cry buckets! [Crying][crying]

5. 205 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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   The dual male leads and dual rebirths, their mutual devotion is simply amazing! A roguish and handsome marquis returns with hatred, his sword pointed at his enemies; a cold-faced tutor hides deep affection, silently protecting him. In the vortex of political intrigue, they join forces to expose false evidence and quell a palace coup. Sweet romance and fierce battles fly side by side—who wouldn't love this mutual redemption?

6. 206 心 The Scheming Adopted Son Is Raising a Puppy Again Today 心机义子今天也在养小狗 Tofu Pudding and Crucian Carp豆花鲫鱼Two Male Leads379k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Younger top, two male leads, one-on-one romance, ancient military setting, alternate history, happy ending] [Nameless orphan × (supposed) bandit's adopted son] [The young master is always right] × [I've worked hard for years and don't want to do this anymore. I need to find a sucker to take over my job.] Sincere, passionate gong × gentle, scheming shou Their tangled love and hatred twists and turns, until it all comes to nothing, like flowers reflected in a mirror and the moon in wat 113Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The two male protagonists delve into the lives of ordinary people and interact with all sorts of people in order to find the missing royal treasures, uncovering layers of mystery in a gripping plot.

7. 207 穿 After Becoming the Scapegoat, I Used the System to Make the Prince Cry 穿成冤种后，我靠系统气哭王爷 Peachy Bunny桃桃兔叽叽Two Male Leads354k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads, Pure Love, Transmigration, System, Lighthearted Comedy] Overworked office drone Lin Ci died suddenly after another bout of overtime, only to transmigrate into the body of a poor scholar in ancient times. He was just about ready to lie flat and give up when the [Winner in Life Drama Queen System] forcibly bonded with him! [Mission: Recite a cheesy love poem to Prince Jing as he passes by!] [Mission: Perform a B-box routine for the prince at the state banquet!] [Mission failure 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A laid-back, socially awkward scholar meets a cold, germaphobic Prince Jing – the contrast between them is so sweet! The male lead is forced to complete all sorts of embarrassing tasks, driving him crazy. The prince initially thinks he's crazy, but secretly sends people to investigate him, collects the ugly knee pads he sewed, and even goes to the teahouse to listen to his storytelling. The butler is always there to enjoy the sweet moments and subtly helps him along – it's hilarious!

8. 208 星 Starfall King 星罗王 Chen Ming from Bazhong巴中陈茗Two Male Leads262k WordsCompleted Prince Tuyang Danzhen of the Xingluo Kingdom grew up starved of love. Then he found his sun: Fu Wangtian. His heart opened for his sun. When the light came, he became happy and warm. When it disappeared, he closed his heart and silently endured, armoring himself with coldness and strength. Though covered in wounds, he never gave up on love! Was that right or wrong? 49Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Strong protagonists, childhood sweethearts, age gap, reconciliation... The writing is decent, thoughtful, logical, and emotionally resonant. The book's greatest strength lies in its gradual progression, with both power and romance running parallels, starting low and building to a climax. The beginning is refreshing, while the later parts are both sweet and heart-wrenching. It gets increasingly intense and captivating as it progresses! It gets better and better as you go on!

9. 209 红 A Concubine’s Guide to Wooing Her Husband in the Dream of the Red Chamber 红楼庶子撩夫记 Li Yuxiao李彧霄Two Male Leads634k WordsCompleted A modern top student transmigrates into the world of Dream of the Red Chamber as Jia Huan, a son born to a concubine. She vows not only to change her lot in life, but also to find a handsome man who will love her. The first wish might come true with enough effort. But the second... isn't that a little too much to ask? Two male leads + dual transmigration + political intrigue and household power struggles + sweet, devoted romance [Important note: The seme lead is already twenty-three when he appe 37Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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   New book, full of intense power struggles and intrigue, with incredibly sweet romance—a male-oriented story.

10. 210 影 Shadows over the Hall of Loyalty 影落忠义楼 Yang Ximo阳夕陌Martial Arts557k WordsCompleted [Shadow Guard’s Rise + Court Intrigue and the Martial World + Stunning Beauties] He is the sharpest shadow guard in Prince Night Falcon’s hands. With his Feihong Sword, he has spilled countless drops of blood and never once failed. During a mission, he meets Mu Yao, a tender moonlight in a turbulent age, and then catches the fiery starlight in Shen Siyue’s eyes, a beacon of hope in utter despair. Little does he know that from the moment they met, Tong Xinling, an attendant of the Ruyi Tower, has 84Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Chapter 199 [A Deadly Intent Approaches Amidst Shadows] Chapter 200 [Old Shadows Reappear, Night of Encirclement and Assassination] I'm not exaggerating when I say this book. If you calmly read just twenty chapters, you'll be completely engrossed, unable to tear yourself away, as if you've personally stepped into that world of swords and shadows, becoming a part of the martial arts world. This book features a young shadow guard as the protagonist, wielding a flying sword that has drunk countless lives without ever missing its mark. It intertwines the swordplay of the martial arts world with the undercurrents of the imperial court, featuring a tight plot, crisp fights, tense confrontations on the brink of life and death, and delicate, moving moments of romance.

11. 211 顾 Young Master Gu’s Scatterbrained, Stingy, Pretty Wife 顾少的缺心眼抠门俏媳妇 The Clownfish Wearing a Flower Crown头戴花环的小丑鱼Two Male Leads253k WordsCompleted A sharp-tongued, arrogant young master who says one thing but means another, a teasing, scheming top x a streetwise, resilient, penny-pinching, slightly clueless underdog bottom Gu Luoming x Xu Si [Two male leads · older top · lighthearted · urban · wealthy families · bickering rivals · devoted love · sweet romance · happy ending] After getting dumped by a scumbag, Xu Si decides to get revenge on his ex. He risks everything, even the chance that they might be rivals for the same role, and active 306Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Stunned][Stunned][Stunned][Stunned][Stunned]

12. 212 刘 Liu Ling Turns No Guest Away 刘伶不留客 Lin Jiuchong林九重Historical565k WordsOngoing No transmigration. This is the story of a young man in the final years of the Eastern Jin dynasty. His entire family is massacred. His father dies after laying a plan in motion, leaving behind a fragment of a map. The young man begins by investigating an old case involving the Zhenbei Army, founded by his father, bent on revenge. Then Former Qin invades, and Xie An prepares to take the field. Should he investigate the old case, or save the world? After the war, a powerful minister usurps the thr 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Although I don't understand the abbreviation, this should be okay. It's a historical martial arts novel with a strong storyline, set in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, slightly fictional, without time travel, fan fiction, or cultivation elements. It's a story of a passionate young man. Try reading it and see if you can keep going.

13. 213 戏 The Play Tells of Him and His Story 戏文说他和他的事 Northern Sacred Emperor北圣皇Historical577k WordsCompleted Two male leads, heartbreaking romance, political intrigue Gu Mingshu is a peerless opera star, a man whose beauty is the envy of all. He moves through a dazzling, complicated world of fame and fortune, caught in a vortex of political intrigue. Li Moning, young master of the Heishuimen, is domineering yet deeply devoted. He treats Gu Mingshu as his personal possession, using confinement to assert his control. Then there's Xiao Changyu, a battle-hardened general who goes from a passing interest to —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Heartbreaking story with two male leads

14. 214 君 Jun Lai Xi: His Highness's Shadow Guard 君来兮：本王的影卫大人 She Chui Xiao Xue Fei佘吹小雪飞Two Male Leads332k WordsCompleted A loyal, devoted, and incredibly powerful shadow guard A handsome, proud, and suspicious prince Prince He Junyan of Ye, barely clinging to life, has one person he can truly be proud of: his personal shadow guard. Whatever he orders, no matter how big or small or how closely it concerns him, the guard carries out flawlessly, often going above and beyond. His personal shadow guard is also a master of martial arts. There are only a handful of people in the world who could fight him to a draw. He i 61Reads6.7Score10014d adds

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    Two male leads. The protagonist (shou) was half-dead for many years in the early stages, and the other protagonist (gong) voluntarily became a medicine man to save him, but he didn't know... [What] A prince and his shadow guard [thumbs up] Sweet, the other protagonist loves the protagonist very much, an exceptionally good man, but the difference in their social status is huge, so the other protagonist is very insecure [smile] A devoted shadow guard with explosive martial arts skills, the other protagonist is a proud, suspicious, and handsome prince [shy] The half-dead Prince Ye, He Junyan, has someone he can be proud of by his side, that is his personal shadow guard. As long as it is something he orders, no matter how big or small, he can complete it excellently, even to the extreme. The personal shadow guard also has superb martial arts skills, it can be said that there are only a few people in the world who can fight him to a draw, he is simply the ceiling of shadow guards. However, what he doesn't know is that the personal shadow guard has a different kind of feeling for him, a homosexual love that is not allowed by the world. Years of close companionship, coupled with the Shadow Guard's exceptional talent, intensified He Junyan's possessiveness. He wanted to arrange the Shadow Guard's marriage because 'Achen' was his. However, he recently discovered something was amiss with the Shadow Guard; he had lied to him, more than once. This was unacceptable to He Junyan. But what he didn't expect was that the lie, once exposed, revealed a heart-wrenching identity: a 'medicine man'! Feelings surged within him, and he finally understood his own heart. "How can the person I, He Junyan, cherish most suffer such torment!" The love he dared not hope for was reciprocated—something Ye Chen had never even dreamed of. However, bound by his status and societal norms, he knew this love wouldn't have a good ending, so he cherished the time spent with his master. But even the strongest feelings cannot withstand suspicion and hatred, so… [laughing and crying][laughing and crying][laughing and crying][cool]

15. 215 满 The Lying Shepherd Boy’s Rise to Grassroots Emperor 满嘴谎话放羊娃，逆袭成草根皇帝 Zhu Yao祝姚Ancient Romance132k WordsOngoing Dual Male Leads + Both Pure + Fake Prince + General + Love Grows Over Time After transmigrating into the body of a shepherd boy who was also an orphan, he found a blood-soaked man by the roadside. When the man awoke, he offered him wealth and a high-ranking position. He refused! The man offered him a house in the capital, but he turned that down too... The man even offered to marry his younger sister to him, but he still refused... He held up one finger: one hundred taels of gold to settle the d —Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 216 世 The Heir's Wife Is the Secret to His Success 世子殿下靠老婆风生水起 Mu Zihuailing沐子槐灵Two Male Leads143k WordsOngoing Loyal, reserved war god × frail, unhinged beauty (It began with a scheme and ended in true love) [Power Couple / 1v1, Both Pure / Ancient-Style Political Intrigue / Aristocratic Court / Xianxia of the Mortal World] He is Xiao Lin, the second young master of the Marquis's household, forced to hide his talents for eighteen years. After his father, the Marquis of Ding'an, dies in battle, his stepmother sets out to kill him. He is Shen Ci, the refined and gentle only son of the Imperial Tutor, a me 2Reads—Score13314d adds

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    No rebirth, no time travel, a plot-driven, serious political intrigue novel, detail-oriented, intellectually inclined, strong protagonists, both protagonists are virgins.

17. 217 明 Late Ming: Capturing a Jurchen Cavalry Banner from the Start 明末：开局俘虏一牛录建奴骑兵 A Moth Flapping About一只扑楞蛾子Historical220k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    An ancient story featuring two men, rife with power struggles and wars, driven by rampant personal desires and rampant plundering. They travel back in time but choose not to become machines.

18. 218 皇 A Guide to Surviving the Imperial Palace 皇宫生存指南 Ball Ball Guest球球客Two Male Leads298k WordsOngoing [The author may add extra chapters irregularly, or even go on hiatus. I can only try to reach the ending, and perhaps the bonus chapters, before next winter break. Writing for too long makes my butt go numb and sore, so please bear with me.] Chu Zhi Que was framed by villains and killed on the operating table while carrying out a mission. When she woke up, the first thing she saw was a pestle resting in a mortar right in front of her. Chu Zhi Que was bewildered. She should have died without a bu —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Please take a look (づ￣3￣)づ╭❤~

19. 219 涸 An Encounter in a Dried-Up Riverbed 涸辙之遇 Chen Ming from Bazhong巴中陈茗Two Male Leads190k WordsOngoing The Taowu people were massacred in Fujin and fled to the neighboring country of Dawo, hiding in the dense mountains and forests of Blackgate. The Dawo government searched for them year after year and finally found their trail. Now the Taowu people are trapped with nowhere to turn... —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A new book featuring angst and angst.

20. 220 雪 Snow Falls Over South Mountain 雪落满南山 Chuan Wang穿望Two Male Leads127k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads + family rivalry amid imperial power struggles, and individuals caught in a fate they cannot control: loving but never having, longing but never meeting, hating but never letting go.] Eight years ago, Xu Zhiyan handed Jiang Xunxue a hand warmer and thought it would last a lifetime. Xu Zhiyan used to look forward to snow. When it snowed, he could return to the academy and see Jiang Xunxue. Xu Zhiyan promised to wait with him for the first snow every year from then on. Jiang Xun 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's good, but there are too few words and it's not enough to read.

21. 221 惊 What? The Young Master Fell in Love at First Sight with His Husband Again 惊！公子对他的夫郎，又一见钟情 Ruan Manhe阮曼荷Two Male Leads137k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads + Ancient Fantasy + Both Pure + Strong x Strong, One-on-One + Reunion from the Start] Shang Fusu (bottom) x Si Yinchen (top) Noble, beautiful, bewitching bottom vs. aloof, charming, wild top Shang Fusu, the youngest son of the King of Chicheng, is famed for his peerless beauty. He's called “the most handsome gentleman under heaven!” He spends his days doing whatever he pleases, drinking and having fun, taking in beloved companions for his household and asking them to play the zi —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ancient style, twin camphor trees

22. 222 万 They All Went Mad After the Hated Me Died 万人嫌的我去死后他们都疯了 Your Little Emperor小皇帝陛下Two Male Leads243k WordsOngoing [Cultivation + Ensemble Cast + Everyone's Favorite + Growth + Pursuit of the Great Dao] A group of young people join hands to pursue the Great Dao. The four-member group consists of Chen Moshen, a prospective male courtesan; Crown Prince Meng Xuanyin; noblewoman Qiao Luoluo; and Shen Haoxing, a young master from a cultivation clan. Together, they are known as the Four Prodigies. All four are dazzlingly gifted geniuses. They train and live together at the Supreme Sword Sect, and eventually each f —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    An ancient romance novel with two male protagonists, the ensemble cast is so well-developed, it really touched my heart!

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