Books with Lyrical Prose and a Rich Foundation in Poetry 有没有文笔如诗如画，诗词底蕴丰厚的书

1. 201 阴 The Brooding Psycho Wants to Keep Me All to Himself 阴郁疯批总想独占掌控我 The Evil Dragon Blows Bubbles恶龙吹泡泡Two Male Leads268k WordsCompleted 8.2kReads9.3Score94814d adds
2. 202 魔 Demon Lord, Wake Up! I'm a Deranged Divine Son 魔尊你醒醒，我可是变态神子啊 Little Monkey in a Tree树上小猴Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Bottom Protagonist + Devoted and Powerful Couple + Villain + Unhinged Characters + Lighthearted Comedy] It’s really just a story about a god undergoing tribulations. A group of old acquaintances fight tooth and nail, struggling against one another. It might be hilarious, it might end in regret. Someone might spend a lifetime chasing fulfillment and still be dissatisfied. What they sought all their lives may wind through many lifetimes and still remain beyond their grasp. 656Reads7.2Score12914d adds

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   This is so stunning! I love it!

3. 203 江 Lord Jiang Is Spoiled and Arrogant 江大人恃宠而骄 A Stray Dog and Me流浪的狗狗和我Two Male Leads408k WordsCompleted Zhao Feng, courtesy name Junjing (gong) x Jiang Huaiyun, courtesy name Chengjin (shou) The emperor's personally appointed top scholar impeaches Lord Jiang, the magistrate of Ziyang County, for abandoning his post. The officials in the court exchange glances, all silently mourning the young, brash top scholar. Who would dare criticize someone so dear to the emperor? Jiang Huaiyun has only just entered government service when he learns that the newly enthroned emperor has secretly fallen for him. 4.1kReads9.0Score44914d adds

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   The story of His Majesty the Emperor and the top scholar

4. 204 墙 Spring Comes Late Within These Walls 墙内春迟 Late Branches at Dawn杳杳枝晚Ancient Romance356k WordsOngoing [Three thousand beauties in the harem, every one a pawn, but even pawns want to live.] Beauty Ling thought that as long as she climbed into the emperor's bed, she would survive. The Noble Consort thought that as long as she was ruthless enough, she could secure her position. Consort Shu thought that being true to herself would win her genuine affection. The newly arrived county princess thought she could turn from a pawn into a player. They were all wrong. In this cannibalistic inner palace, sis 4Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 205 空 The Ethereal Otherworld: Ruler of Two Realms 空灵异境之两界共主 Lost Dreams迷途佚梦Mystery1.6M WordsOngoing In the fall of 2018, right next door to me! A young neighbor fell asleep in his rented room and never woke up… By the time he was found, nearly a month had passed! When word got around, the whole neighborhood was in an uproar! From that day on, I gained a whole new understanding of life and death: I’d never realized life could be so fragile, or death so close! People don’t only die when they grow old. It can happen at any time… You might even just go to sleep! And then, the next day never comes… 151Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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   [Shy][Shy][Shy][Shy][Shy] I'm so shy... I'm too embarrassed to refuse!

6. 206 不 No Offenses Against Jin 不轨于晋 Prince of Kaiyang开阳郡王Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Who in history has never had regrets? Zhang Ao, the King of Zhao in the early Western Han dynasty, originally lived in the shadow of Liu Bang’s purge of kings with different surnames, spending his days in constant fear, never knowing whether he would see the next day. Heaven gave him a second chance to be reborn, in the form of Zhang Gui more than four hundred years later. Unfortunately, he now faced an even darker and more degenerate age of Wei and Jin. And so begins a tale of saving a world wh 804Reads—Score10114d adds

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   What is history? It is a mirror for the future, a lesson learned from the mistakes of the past. Only through objective and rigorous research and description can it benefit those who come after. This book, with its slow and steady writing style, rich and accurate historical accounts, profound and grand background, and engaging yet refined prose, is a rare gem. Importantly, everything is logically sound, progressing the plot according to historical context and the thinking of ancient people, without any mindless system or cheat codes. The writing is so engaging that I've read it many times.

7. 207 红 Red and White Wedding 红白囍 AyeAyeCaptainTwo Male Leads186k WordsCompleted [Republican-era nostalgia + supernatural + two male leads + equally matched powerhouses + pure-hearted madmen] [Brilliant and passionate young diviner Tian Suanzi, Mu Geshen X cold-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside heir to a family of physicians, the saintly doctor Chai Shuxin] A funeral is mournful, a wedding joyful, I travel from the world of the living to the Yellow Springs, Prepare incense, candles, paper horses, and a bridal sedan, Lady Meng offers us the nuptial wine. White paper, red rob 50kReads9.7Score11.9k14d adds

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   The writing is absolutely gorgeous!!! 😘

8. 208 寒 Spring Comes Across the Cold Branches 寒枝渡春来 Tu Wan兔宛Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Max-level alchemy grandmaster enters the beginner village + slice of life + family bonds + a touch of ensemble cast] (There is a male lead: Shen Zhuochuan) What should you do when you transmigrate into the body of the frail, doomed-to-die-early older sister of a heroine? Everyone knows that protagonists like Long Aotian and Feng Aotian tend to have tragic backstories. Their families are wiped out, or their parents die. After reading the original story and learning that she was destined to di 69kReads9.4Score11.5k14d adds

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   The author's writing style is truly captivating; her writing is something I, a complete language illiterate, could never hope to match in a lifetime of studying. The goddess sacrificed herself, stunning all who beheld her; even if another goddess were to appear, the world would never again see Song Tingwan.

9. 209 临 Lin'an, Gaze North 临安北顾 Lu Qiao芦樵Ancient Romance864k WordsOngoing (All chapters are complete. The novel is currently being revised, so it may appear to have stopped updating.) (Feedback and suggestions are welcome.) [Set in the mid-to-late Southern Song dynasty + ensemble cast of young characters + central couple’s push and pull + a touch of wuxia + long timeline] The emperor’s adopted son x daughter of a military family // Some background and plot elements are based on historical figures (no transmigration + no rebirth + no golden finger + plenty of heartbrea 5Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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   Check out this new book in the ancient Chinese style and social commentary section! The very first chapter contains poetry!

10. 210 百 The Hundred Demon Manual 百妖谱 Shaluo Shuangshu裟椤双树Ancient Romance165k WordsCompleted A man, a monk, and a fox wander the world, laughing and arguing along the way. White demons, countless affairs, and every kind of human emotion: a world of strange wonders and the warmth and hardships of human life. 10.4kReads9.5Score2.2k14d adds
11. 211 沉 Crossing the Abyss 沉渊渡 Lan You兰莜Ancient Romance458k WordsOngoing The rating is low because the novel has only just started receiving ratings and there aren’t many yet. Thank you all for your support! [Cool, gentle female physician × urbane, calculating Imperial Guard, two capable leads testing each other as deep feelings simmer beneath the surface] Fifteen years ago, Canglang Valley was consumed in a blaze of scarlet blood, while a fire in the inner palace buried the smoke and dust. Fifteen years later, the physician Shen Xuanhe left Yunwu Mountain. With a pe 175Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    Both of these books are well-written.

12. 212 站 At the Crossroads of Love and Marriage 站在爱与婚姻的十字路口 A Heart Born of Clear Skies and Gentle Breezes光风霁月自生怀Modern Romance153k WordsCompleted “Yu Meiren: Written on a Visit to My Alma Mater” “After many years, I return to the place where I studied, and memories drift on the gentle breeze. I recite poems by the stone boat until moonlight shines, while rippling waters reflect green silhouettes. Though I have come here, my heart remains; I wave goodbye and take my leave. How many kindred spirits can one find in life? Even after roaming the ends of the earth, I still think of my classmates.” Xu Ming combined the refined pleasures of a man 2Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    Excellent works on campus, workplace, and romantic relationships that fit the prompt.

13. 213 表 The Cousin Is Going on a Matchmaking Date, and the Heir Is Panicking 表姑娘要去相看，世子他慌了 Yu Yu禹予Ancient Romance492k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] [Both Leads Are Each Other’s First] [Happy Ending] [Both Leads Are Natives of the Era] [Gentle, Refined Heir Apparent × Cool, Elegant Cousin] Orphaned and without anyone to rely on, with wolves circling all around her, young Shi Jianli had no choice but to travel to the capital and seek refuge with her aunt. She became the second branch’s cousin, staying as a guest at the Duke of Anguo’s residence. When she came of age, her aunt found her a match. But the second branch’s concubin 33.8kReads9.3Score4.4k14d adds
14. 214 回 Rewind: A Different Approach, One More Time 回档：换个姿势再来一次 Coffee with Garlic咖啡就蒜Urban10.6M WordsOngoing Because Bai Ershisan, a senior employee in the Netherworld’s Department of Soul Guidance, made a mistake, Li Le was kicked straight out of the cycle of reincarnation. The great science of quantum mechanics tells Li Le that time’s arrow points only toward the future. As for why he has gone back thirty years, if you can’t figure it out, asking him won’t help either. All Li Le can do is pull himself together and live through the script of his life once again. 82kReads9.3Score5.1k14d adds
15. 215 宫 Willows by the Palace Wall, a Scholar’s Soul 宫墙柳，状元魂 Sending the Moon on Passing Clouds行云寄月Ancient Romance161k WordsOngoing [Female-oriented + court intrigue + healing + deranged + coercive] [Steady, restrained minister VS soft-hearted princess VS obsessive, unstable second male lead] Shen Mingyuan spends his entire life searching for an answer. He enters the game himself, trying to solve the riddle of fate and win even half a move against Heaven. Kang Ning overturns and relives events time and again, yet still seems unable to change the predetermined ending. For the sake of the Great Liang and its people, she finall —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A new author's ancient Chinese romance novel. Love under imperial power—every step is fraught with sorrow, all ending in regret!

16. 216 陛 His Majesty Is the Mastermind Behind It All 陛下他才是幕后玩家 Trying the Xiao试箫Two Male Leads754k WordsCompleted [The first nine chapters are in first person; the rest use standard narration.] The music shatters, a lone, indignant string rings out. Ten wishes written in full, the strings still, the fingertips cold. That wish is bitter; this wish is sweet. Bitter and sweet taste the same. May you taste them both. 269Reads8.2Score14214d adds
17. 217 人 Musings on Life 人生杂论 Little Le, Never Bored无不聊的小乐439k WordsCompleted Do you feel lost? Do you often feel empty? Sometimes full of passion, sometimes lazy, with happiness always fleeting, you may wonder: Why are we alive? Where do we come from, and where are we going? How should we live out the script of our lives? How should we view money and material wealth? I like to think I've read a few short books, though I can't get through the really thick ones. Today, on a whim, I decided to write a book, mainly about life, with a focus on discussion and sharing. Stranger 32Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 218 病 Spring Returns to the Branches of a Sick Tree 病树枝头又逢春 Sweet Melon甜甜的瓜Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Sang Nian accidentally climbs into the world of cultivation and becomes the vicious supporting female character who meets a tragic end in the book. System: Your mission is to marry the male supporting character, Xie Chenzhou, abuse him, humiliate him, and then get killed by him. Sang Nian: OK (brandishes little whip) (hits herself) (collapses with a thud) System: (silence) (stares at the sky) System: Mission changed. Win him over, or go mine coal. Sang Nian: (smiles 183.4kReads9.5Score25.3k14d adds

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    These authors all have beautiful writing styles, and reading their books can heal your soul. Seriously, Tomato's books are all really good; they almost all have a 9 out of 10 rating. The main reason is that the language in those books is like winged angels—elegant, beautiful, and graceful—making them a truly captivating read.

19. 219 且 Walk On, Sing On, Live with Gusto 且行且歌且快意 Yu Li余俚Ancient Romance141k WordsCompleted A vengeful heroine vs. a reborn hero Wei Lingyi was once the most revered princess of the northern frontier. But because of a star, her name and destiny were rewritten, and she became a symbol of calamity in the eyes of the world. When she fell from grace, a woman rescued her from a pack of wolves. But later, that woman died too. The elder sister who had been her only family was forced to serve in the pleasure quarter of the capital. From then on, Wei Lingyi had only one thought: survive. Only b —Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 220 仙 The Xianxia Heroine Stumbles into a Rebirth Novel 仙侠女主误入重生文 Yu Li余俚Fantastical Romance275k WordsCompleted Two strong leads, one-on-one, a marriage first, love later... A rebirth in no ordinary sense, with twists hidden beneath the surface. They each approach the other with their own aims. The female lead is absolutely no self-sacrificing saint. She once said, "If there really were a choice in this world, who wouldn't want to be a respectable, virtuous person?" At first, Su Yunwei only wanted to stay by the side of the favored daughter of destiny, accumulating merit to repay Luotong Abyss for its cou 30Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 221 妄 The Bell of Reckless Longing 妄生铃 Yu Li余俚Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Ghosts + occult arts + not reborn + one-on-one romance + revenge + one-sided salvation + not a power fantasy + personal growth] The Western Qi Dynasty is home to the mysterious Wanzhi clan of Huaizhou, who can command ghosts and soothe spirits. The Wanzhi family has two sisters, both renowned for their beauty throughout Huaizhou. The elder sister is charming, lively, and energetic, while the younger is intelligent and accomplished in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. But for some unknown 3.5kReads8.6Score51814d adds
22. 222 游EN Game Invasion: Addicted to Snatching the Male and Female Leads' Destinies 游戏入侵：抢男女主机缘会上瘾诶 The Cat Isn't Bald猫不秃Sports3.1M WordsCompleted [Game Invasion + No Romance + Leveling + Lone Wolf + Gaming] (Also known as: Game Invasion) After being reborn, the first thing Yu Xunge did was go home and make her younger brother down a bottle of liquor, causing him to miss the first game beta test. In her previous life, she didn't learn until she was dying that he had been scheming against her from the shadows all along. She was merely the villainess in a wish-fulfillment novel about a live-in son-in-law... Every bit of malice she suffered w 998kReads9.5Score85.8k14d adds
23. 223 穿 Reborn as the Crown Prince of a Fallen Kingdom, I Throw Myself into the Enemy’s Arms 穿成亡国太子我直接投入敌军怀抱 Hu Yan.胡言.Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted Completed. Search “Fanqie Listen” for the full-cast audiobook. [Manic, unhinged, vicious beauty vs. proper, restrained, aloof Buddha-like lord] [Two male leads + equally matched + mutual secret crush + both virgins] From the start, he was on an ancient battlefield, surrounded by soldiers and generals splattered with blood. He was the crown prince of a fallen kingdom. With a sworn enemy ahead, pursuers behind, and the burden of restoring his country on his shoulders, who could stay sane? While he 14kReads9.6Score2.2k14d adds

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    I feel that the reversal of these two books is very good.

24. 224 不 I Don’t Eat Bunnies 不吃兔兔 Liang Yue Loves Lychees俩月爱吃荔枝Two Male Leads201k WordsCompleted Jiang Ruobai × Zhong Jiuxuan: a touch-starved bottom x a top with delusions × mutual salvation (This is an ensemble novel, so it won’t focus only on the top and bottom. The story is told mainly from their perspectives, but other couples will also feature! For example: gentle, domineering CEO top × cute, sweet bottom (older man); clingy, puppy-like top × emotionally steady bottom (younger man); cool-faced but warm-hearted T × haughty, tsundere P (older woman); jealous puppy-like younger man × gen 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Where to begin? Perhaps with "Like a rainbow, you only know it exists when you meet it," or "Sir, I understand you now... But I'm still so sad." Or "You lie buried beneath the earth, your bones turned to dust, while I remain in this world, my head covered in snow." Or "Life is precious, love is more precious, but for freedom, both can be sacrificed." Or "Wild geese never cease their flight in the evening wind." Or "I once received a ray of light, but before sunset, I returned it to the sun." Or "Though our vows remain, the letter is hard to send." Perhaps it's "People experience sorrow and joy, separation and reunion; the moon waxes and wanes, and nothing in this world is ever perfect."

25. 225 吟 Sing and Roam 吟啸且行 Jiayu Zhengzheng嘉鱼烝烝Two Male Leads345k WordsCompleted In turbulent times, heroes rise and fall, each taking their turn on the stage. In an age blanketed in smoke and warfare, who can keep themselves safe and retreat to a quiet corner? Ye Chengxiao and Shen Zhongxing rise and fall amid the tides of their times, for justice and for their beliefs. 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Go see it; it will definitely resonate with you.

26. 226 都 Since I've Been Reborn, I'll Master Both the Pen and the Sword 都重来了，我当然要文武双全 Ximen Kun西门坤Historical1.6M WordsOngoing Set in an alternate early Ming Dynasty, this is a story about a science student who transmigrates. Simple middle-school physics experiments are enough to amaze everyone. He sparks a scientific awakening, founds a new school of thought, and brings materialism into Confucianism to accelerate social progress. You just need a little scientific knowledge. You can do it too, and there’s no golden finger!! 1.7kReads6.5Score10114d adds

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    The writing is decent, but it has a bit of an old-fashioned novel style, so you'll need patience.

27. 227 直 Livestream: I Asked You to Write Poetry, Not Make This Scenic Spot Go Viral 直播：让你写诗没让你带火景区啊 Even Dogs Can't Lie Flat Anymore狗都不能躺平了Urban357k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Li Cheng became a streamer. To his surprise, he discovered that this was a world with a cultural vacuum. With the memories of his past life and help from the System, he embarked on a challenge to represent five thousand years of Chinese civilization. At Yellow Crane Tower, he imagined himself as the dejected poet Cui Hao, and wrote: Where can I find my hometown as dusk falls? The misty waters of the river fill me with sorrow. His words moved countless people working far fro 13.7kReads8.5Score81214d adds
28. 228 枌 The Grass and Trees of Fengyu Grow Tall 枌榆草木长 Ni Ergou倪二狗Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication: ensemble cast + rival nations vying for supremacy + political intrigue and strategy + patriotism and national pride + original poetry + memorable supporting characters] [This is a fictional setting, and some historical references should not be taken as fact. This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. The plot is carefully developed, the logic is rigorous, and the cast and scope are large. There is no System or golden finger. There are no brainless villains or c 24.2kReads8.9Score1.7k14d adds

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    These are some examples. Excerpts: 🌸 [A vast land, like embroidered silk, a thousand years of flowing gold. Warring States vie for power, countless heroes and valiant figures. It is said that loyal bones are buried in the green hills, so why look back at one's homeland?] 🌸 [Dragon coils on the pillars, swallows flying on the eaves, glazed tiles reflecting a mysterious light under the moonlight. High pavilions, low flowing water, iron horse eaves bells swaying in the wind, the six beasts on the roof ridges remaining still.] 🌸 [Twilight deepens, pavilions are indistinct in the thick fog, the moonlight is hazy, and the stars in the sky are hidden. In this season of early spring and summer, the emperor lives alone in his lonely palace, the night breeze rippling the spring water, yet not silencing the cicadas' chirping.] 🌸 [Clouds obscure the moonlight, secret plans are plotted through the long night. Waiting for the morning wind to blow away the dew, the Xuanwu Gate opens to reveal swords and spears.] Blood stains the jade steps, love is exhausted; tears soak the dragon robe, hatred is unbearable. The hero of golden spears and iron horses, from now on, shall be called a disgraceful son.

29. 229 强 Forced to Submit: The Heir's Sinful Concubine 强制承欢：世子的外室罪妻 Cuihua Loves Fish翠花爱吃鱼Ancient Romance324k WordsCompleted There's no escape. The orphaned daughter of a convicted official is forced down a path of promotion without a pay raise, from kept woman to concubine. A twisted, obsessive male lead + a beautiful, resilient female lead + a forced-possessive romance She is the orphaned daughter of a convicted official, raised at Old Madam Shen's side. He is a heaven-blessed favorite, born with every advantage. He has never failed to get what he wants, and that includes her... How will she hold fast to her princip 1.7kReads8.7Score13214d adds

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    The writing is excellent. There's no unnecessary words; every sentence is carefully chosen and reads beautifully.

30. 230 女 Nuwa's Path 女娲之路 Painting Plum Blossoms in Falling Snow落雪画寒梅Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted This story takes place in the Age of Declining Dharma. It explores ideas of immortality and the Dao, as people navigate a world where humans and ghosts are hard to tell apart, the spirit of the technological age has grown barren, the industrial age is awash in material desire, and wisdom has withered in the age of intelligence. Amid a world of chaos and madness, the goddess Nuwa brings a glimmer of order and reason. As the world teeters on the brink of destruction, how will anyone shoulder the i 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    There are poems I've written, with Taoist themes, examining society and the world from various perspectives.

31. 231 锦 The Splendor of the Tang Dynasty: My Father Is Li Shimin 锦绣盛唐：我的父亲是李世民 The King Sent Me to Eat Vegetarian大王叫我来吃斋Historical4.1M WordsCompleted My surname is Li, my given name is Tai, my courtesy name is Huibao, and my childhood name is Qingque. I am the legitimate second son of Emperor Taizong of the Great Tang. My mother is Empress Wende, and my uncle is Zhangsun Wuji. I was favored above all the princes from a young age, and as I grew up, I proved to be exceptionally talented and brilliant. My useless elder brother, the crown prince, ruined himself and lost his position. Naturally, I am the most suitable, reasonable, and legitimate h 2.1kReads9.2Score26914d adds
32. 232 通EN The Netherworld Scholar Immortal 通幽小儒仙 You Zi Yin油子吟Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted “Where is this?” “Perhaps... the River of Forgetfulness...” “Who are you?” “Wuchang...” “I've never heard of anyone called Wuchang in this world.” “From now on... that's who I'll be!” The soul crosses the River of Forgetfulness, while its thoughts remain on the other shore. What is gained from all beings must be returned to all beings. When Su Mo woke up, he was no longer in his former life. He went to the capital to sit the imperial examinations, but accidentally stumbled into an immortal schem 64.3kReads9.4Score6.8k14d adds

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    He was originally from another world, but his soul transmigrated here. He was a scholar, an emperor, a "Confucian sage," but it seems everyone forgot that he was just a young man in his early twenties. Excerpts: "Autumn leaves carpet the ground in crimson, birdsong lingers on..." "The rain continues, swells the river, dampens hearts..." "What joy is there in life, what sorrow in death...? There should be no grief, for there is no emotion. There should be no tears, for there is no sorrow." "It doesn't understand... Why those two aren't comfortably nestled in their warm nest in this still chilly spring day. It doesn't understand... Why, if they were leaving, why did they leave so slowly..." "Buddha said... Falling rain is life, accumulated rain becomes the sea of ​​suffering for all beings, liberation from this sea of ​​suffering is the Buddha's path. Taoism said... Fallen leaves are life, accumulated leaves become the final resting place for all beings, returning to dust is the Tao's way. And Confucianism? Confucianism said... Enter the mortal world with 'benevolence and propriety,' the mortal world is life, what is gained from all beings should be returned to all beings..." "This withered leaf experiences birth, growth, and decay... This is the way of nature." The first buds represent new life, green leaves represent growth, and fallen leaves represent death; the countless accumulated leaves are like the natural destiny of all living beings. It cannot be forced, nor should it be forced... This is the way of nature. Just like a person's life... Birth, aging, and death are the natural end. "Su Jingyan died, died in that autumn examination. Su Mo also died, died in that distant past life... Now, who can say what has become of Su Baiyi?" —From *This Scholar Comes from the Netherworld (Tongyou Xiaoruxian)*

33. 233 刺 The Strategy to Assassinate the King of Qin 刺秦策 Northern Sky Scar北空痕Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing In the thirteenth year of the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty, the realm was at peace and the people lived in comfort. But on a winter-solstice night, an assassin suddenly appeared in Chang’an, shattering the long-standing tranquility of the magnificent imperial capital… While most people believed the assassination to be an isolated incident, the empire’s powerful statesman, Changsun Wuji, had already seen through the truth. He had never forgotten the purge launched years ago, when the imperia 141Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    His writing is like poetry, his swordsmanship like a god; this young hero is second to none.

34. 234 在 I Am Zhang Liang, Descendant of the Marquis of Liu 在下张梁，乃留侯之后 Songs of Yan and Zhao燕赵弦歌Historical1.1M WordsOngoing “Yellow Turbans at the End of the Han,” “Collecting Famous Generals,” “Reborn and Transmigrate,” “Weak System,” “From North to South” Zhang Liang transmigrates to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, recruits Zhao Yun, saves Guan Yu, and establishes himself at Xiaquyang, building a strong base in Jizhou. The Yellow Turban Army takes to the sea, subdues Goguryeo in the north, recruits the Fuyu, attacks the Xianbei, and wipes out the Wuhuan. It then heads south to Rinan Commandery, occupies Jiaozhou, col 447Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    The Yellow Turbans will inevitably rebel? He won't rebel!!! A slow-paced farming novel with good writing, plenty of allusions, and author notes. The plot progresses rather slowly. The protagonist is Zhang Liang of the Taiping Dao (Way of Peace). This is a farming novel set before the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Current generals include Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, Dian Wei, and Zhang He, while strategists include Tian Feng, Cheng Yu, Ju Shou, and Ju Zong.

35. 235 画 The Painted Halberd, the Spring We Cherish 画戟矜春 Guangling Wa广灵哇Two Male Leads262k WordsOngoing A Republic of China-era story: Warlord × Male Brothel Performer | One-on-One Romance | Sweet and Devoted | Bittersweet | Pregnancy The Republic of China era, amid wind and rain, and old dreams of Suzhou. A warlord’s iron hooves shatter the gentleness of Jiangnan, yet he stops for the sake of one brothel performer. Qin Huating’s world holds only gun smoke and power struggles. Lin Jin’s life has been reduced to the pleasure houses and quiet endurance. He gives him shelter; the other gives him ten 905Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He knew that promises made in chaotic times were as fragile as a feather, and affection was even less likely to last, yet he couldn't help but hope. He hoped that the wind at the end of July would bring the man who had given him a piece of candy back to Shanghai safely.

36. 236 承 Claiming the Tang Dynasty 承唐天下 Watermelon Flesh西瓜瓤Historical334k WordsOngoing A modern man finds himself in the body of eight-year-old Li Chengqian. With wisdom far beyond his era and a keen understanding of people's hearts, he deftly avoids political traps. He proceeds cautiously, planning every move and choosing his words carefully amid the shifting tides of the palace. In time, he comes of age and ascends the throne through his exceptional talent and extraordinary courage. Not only does he change the course of his own life and avoid the regrets that once awaited him, h 2Reads8.3Score—14d adds
37. 237 那 That Year, Blossoms Fell Across My Robes 那年，折枝花满衣 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted That Year, I Wore Blossoms on My Clothes 1kReads—Score2014d adds

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    The first two short stories are a tragic tale of a fallen heiress and a satisfying happy ending with the protagonist pursuing his wife after a breakup. The third long story is a happy ending with an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. [Top Post]

38. 238 阿 Anita’s First Book 阿尼妲的第1本书 Anida阿尼妲Ancient Romance233k WordsCompleted This novel is absolutely unhinged! A modern history dunce transmigrates into the Han dynasty as Lady Qi, and from the start she’s in hell mode: she knows Empress Lü is about to have her turned into a human swine. What can she do? Who could be more miserable than her? Who could be braver? Reborn twice, she outwits Empress Lü, repeatedly takes on Liu Bang, and wins over the ministers... with one high-stakes twist after another! This time, the positions of butcher and meat are about to switch! This 40Reads—Score—14d adds

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    When the tragic "human pig" scene from history textbooks becomes a reality, Lin Xiao, a history "underachiever" who transmigrates into the body of Lady Qi, clenches her fists—this time, the roles of the butcher and the fish are reversed! Against the backdrop of the turbulent Han Dynasty, a power struggle hides deadly dangers. She is not a parasitic vine clinging to the emperor, but a disruptor with a modern soul: using agricultural strategies to stabilize the foundation of the Zhao state, leveraging the war effort to defend against the military might of Chang'an, and tearing a path to survival amidst Empress Lü's relentless pressure. There's no mindless romance, only battles of wits and perseverance. Every calculation resonates with the pulse of history, every struggle is filled with survival wisdom. This isn't just a web novel; it's a chilling epic of power struggles, one you won't be able to put down once you start reading.

39. 239 状 The Top Scholar Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects His Wife? I Married the Regent Instead, and I'm Loving It 状元郎宠妾灭妻？我转身嫁摄政王真香了 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Ancient Romance21k WordsCompleted The Top Scorer Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects His Wife? I Turned Around and Married the Regent King Instead 694Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 240 山 The Sword Qi Ballad of Mountains and Rivers 山河剑气歌 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Eastern Fantasy482k WordsCompleted The Jingkang Catastrophe tears the land apart and stains rivers and mountains with blood. Lu Huaizhen, a young swordsman burdened with a blood feud and half of a mysterious jade token, is swept into the whirlpool of the Song-Jin standoff and the conflicts of the martial world. As he searches for the truth, he faces the question, “Is martial arts meant for killing or for protecting?” He struggles to choose between family vengeance, national hatred, and the limits of chivalry. From the ferocity of 3Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    Dear reader, this novel has at least two poems in each chapter. [Thinking][Thinking]

41. 241 逼 You Force Me to Marry the Regent? I'm Pregnant, and the Crown Prince Has Gone Mad 逼我嫁摄政王？我有孕太子疯了 A Merfolk in the Northern Sea北冥有鲛Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later (sweet romance) + long-planned pursuit + domineering CEO + he pursues her + second male lead pursues his wife + elder brother steals younger brother’s wife + intense push and pull + wins her heart and her body + both virgins + happy ending + legitimate daughter + prince and princess consort + crown prince + struggle for the throne When the plum blossoms were in bloom, Crown Prince Xiao Jingyuan promised Shen Jinghong that once her father and brothers returned victorio 2.1kReads8.2Score18514d adds
42. 242 奇 Tales of the Singularity 奇点往事 Mi Mo弥默Sci-Fi & Apocalypse696k WordsCompleted A perfect tool, a lethal master. The only human on planet Aisi with the intelligence to create brought forth a civilization with the fire of creation, one that constantly innovated and evolved, aspiring to reach the stars and beyond. Then a super artificial intelligence, deemed by humanity to be the perfect tool, came into being. Humanity thought this would usher in another pivotal leap in civilization, but instead it had to face an unprecedented catastrophe and an ancient mystery buried beneath 52Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The opening is poetic: At first, it was just a fleeting green light, appearing and disappearing hastily and elusively, making one think it was a hallucination that appeared in a daze.

43. 243 我 I'm Luo Yujin! Come Fight Me If You Dare 我叫洛玉锦！不服来战 Bright as the Stars亮如星辰Ancient Romance204k WordsCompleted [Innate super strength + dependable best friend + special abilities + guiding threads + backing from a mysterious world] I am the First Female Official of the mighty Zhaoguo! The top-ranked martial arts champion! And yet the empress drove me out of the capital to carry out some ridiculous, important mission of hers. I don't want to! I can't bear to leave the capital's pork knuckles behind!!! Isn't a life of good food and drink wonderful? After more than a decade spent wandering far from home, wh 26Reads7.8Score—14d adds

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    These beautifully written ancient Chinese novels are recommended for you.

44. 244 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 265.2kReads9.6Score31k14d adds
45. 245 这 This World Is Delicious 这个世界很好吃 The Mountain Bearer负山者447k WordsCompleted To stay alive, you have to eat something. Life itself is a long banquet, one dish after another, and you never know what surprise the next one will bring. That’s why this book will be very, very long, lasting until the end of the culinary journey and the end of life itself. 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Food articles, delicious and visually appealing

46. 246 沈 The Shen Family Cookbook 沈氏食经 The Mountain Bearer负山者Historical719k WordsCompleted Through the lens of food, we observe the myriad aspects of society and the twists and turns of life. Every dish is more than a culinary craft: it is human connection, memory, and a philosophy for living. Follow Shen Yan through his many experiences as he rises from poverty to become a renowned master chef. 1.1kReads7.1Score13414d adds
47. 247 被 The Forgotten Poetry Collection 被遗忘的诗集 West Moon Like Water Studio西月如水斋54k WordsCompleted A collection of poetry by Xiyue Ruyuzhai, written over a long period of time. The poems are inspired mainly by the author's everyday observations and reflections, or by boundless flights of imagination: a dream that cannot be fully expressed in words. The author tries to put these inspirations into words as completely as possible. 23Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I wrote this myself, feel free to leave a comment [smile]

48. 248 千 The Greatest Woman in History: Empress Lü Zhi 千古第一女人吕后吕雉 Three Mao One三毛一Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted The greatest queen under heaven, who endured the unbearable only to endure it again: a scheming, adulterous, yet great woman of flesh and blood Branded the “Greatest Poisonous Woman” for two thousand years, Lü Zhi was an “iron-blooded phoenix” who fought her way through a patriarchal age. China’s first woman to rule from behind the curtain, she blazed a trail for women to wield power over an empire. She is counted alongside Wu Zetian and Empress Dowager Cixi as one of China’s three great female —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Sanmao 13 cents self-recommendation

49. 249 广 A Guangzhou Campus Love Story 广州校园爱情故事 Three Mao One三毛一Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Volume One, “Conceiving a Child to Die! My Influencer Girlfriend”: Mao San, a graduate student in civil engineering, meets streamer Xue Yue during a livestream. Their online flirtation blossoms into an offline romance, but he has no idea that Xue Yue is shackled by both a debt of gratitude that requires her to bear a child and thalassemia. She quietly returns to her hometown to give birth. Mao San searches for her across a thousand miles, but in the end he cannot keep her by his side. Xue Yue di 17Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 250 邻 My Neighbor's Beautiful Wife 邻居的美老婆 Three Mao One三毛一Marriage & Romance16k WordsCompleted My Neighbor’s Beautiful Wife —Reads—Score—14d adds

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