Are There No More Books With Writing as Good as Yan Sanhe's? 就没有像晏三合这样文笔好的书了吗？

1. 51 昭 The Chaos of Zhaohua 昭华乱 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Available in print. Search "Zhaohua Rebellion" on any platform to purchase.] [Strong female lead, satisfying revenge, high-IQ palace intrigue, the heroine schemes against the entire harem, a dangerously unhinged antagonist] Song Zhao has always been a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and she has always seen the world more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she learned that Xiao Jingheng had chosen her to enter the palace as a consort, her goal was crystal clear: "I en 87.1kReads9.5Score9.7k14d adds

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   Highly recommended completed works with writing skills on par with Yan Sanhe, a tight plot, and sharp wit! 🌟 ☀️ A thrilling palace intrigue novel featuring a crazy female protagonist, strong logic, an intricately linked plot, and a highly immersive experience…[laughing emoji] ☀️ The female protagonist, Song Wan, is shrewd and calculating, meticulously planning her escape from the Marquis's mansion. A captivating battle between a time-traveling woman and an ancient woman…[powerful punch emoji]

2. 52 玉 Spring in the Jade Palace 玉殿春 Writer A-Xing写手阿星Ancient Romance266k WordsCompleted [Resilient, Gentle Noblewoman x Cunning, Patient Scholar] [Female Growth + Forbidden Love + Tormented Romance + Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Redemption] Yan Qing was a noblewoman from a distinguished family. One day, on a whim, she saved Jiang Weiren, a poor scholar. Though they came from utterly different worlds, the two began to cross paths. The gentle young woman and the brooding young man fell for each other in secret. But then the Yan family fell from power. To protect her famil 3.2kReads9.2Score28614d adds
3. 53 农 Delicious Country Cooking: The Little Chef Is Beautiful and Adorable 农门佳肴：小厨娘她美又娇 Tong Xijun童夕君Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Farming + Food + Mutual Devotion] Shen Jiayao, a young chef in her previous life, didn't let her skills go to waste after she transmigrated to a small mountain village. Life in the village was hard, but her father doted on her, her mother loved her, and her older brother protected her. Most importantly, she had a childhood sweetheart who'd grown up alongside her. When he became an official one day and planned to marry a noblewoman, Shen Jiayao wielded her big ladle and knocked h 4.7kReads9.0Score56214d adds
4. 54 我 Me, a Cultivation Big Shot: How Much Stronger Can I Get? 我，修仙大佬强亿点怎么了 Cabbage白菜Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted "Soul Ferryman + No Romance + Story Arc Adventures + Spiritual Qi Revival + Cultivation + Invincible" Yun Miao, a cultivation powerhouse who has lived for thousands of years, sets out to uncover her origins. She volunteers to become a ferryman, guiding vengeful ghosts to the afterlife. The ghosts are full of resentment, hatred, and longing. She works diligently, her heart as firm as stone, yet can never uncover the mystery of her origins. Until one day... The Taoist priests of the Xuanmen 27.1kReads9.2Score5.5k14d adds

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   To find the answers, she becomes a ferryman, traversing the realms of Yin and Yang to deliver vengeful spirits from suffering. You might think she'd be like other protagonists in cultivation novels, leveling up by defeating monsters and finding love along the way? No, no, no! Our powerful Yunmiao is solely focused on her career, her heart as firm as a rock, dedicated solely to delivering evil spirits and uncovering the mystery of her origins.

5. 55 尸 Born of a Corpse, Carried in a Ghost's Coffin 尸生子，鬼抬棺 Jie Yu界玉Mystery3.3M WordsCompleted In ancient, remote places, all kinds of strange and terrifying things are bound to happen. And these things happen around Hua Jiunan. In fact, Hua Jiunan is part of them. For instance, he was born from a corpse! 213.6kReads9.6Score25.4k14d adds

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   Yes, yes, Gu Yousheng absolutely has to be in! [Eating melon emoji] 🌸① Gu Yousheng, a natural-born psychic, helps ghosts resolve their grievances and is their protector. While resolving grievances, she encounters the man who helped her when she was a child. It turns out he was a great hero, but died unjustly… [almost crying emoji] 🌸② I thought it was a horror novel, but it's actually quite funny! [Facepalm emoji] 🌸③ It's not fantasy; it's about a little girl who grows from a beggar to a wealthy young woman, later finding her biological father and becoming a noblewoman while still maintaining her original heart.

6. 56 捡 After Taking in Five Brothers, No One in the Capital Dares Cross Me 捡了五个哥哥后，京城无人敢惹 Mo Yuzhi陌于之Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After fifteen years on the streets, Jiang Sheng had found herself five older brothers. For their sake, little Jiang Sheng braved every danger and worked herself to the bone to earn money. Her brothers never let her down, either, giving everything for their little sister. Then the General’s Mansion discovered that its legitimate daughter had been switched at birth and hurried to find her. But they didn’t treat her well, either. Some mocked her as uncouth, some laughed at her ignorance, and others 43.8kReads9.5Score3.9k14d adds
7. 57 小 Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Tower 小楼一夜听春雨 Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance876k WordsCompleted A critically acclaimed historical romance ensemble that topped the annual charts! A calculating, lovesick beauty versus a dark, scheming top scholar! A historical take on Pride and Prejudice: life in the inner household isn't all scheming and rivalry, but also deep sisterly affection. The clever and capable Second Madam Lou takes the greatest pride in her life in having three beautiful daughters. To marry her three marriageable girls into “good” families, she travels a great distance to the capi 35.4kReads9.6Score5.8k14d adds

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   This looks great; I hope it can be made into a TV series. Preferably one without any changes.

8. 58 与 Joy with You 与君欢 Moonset月落Ancient Romance657k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] A young king and queen join hands to bring peace to the realm, brimming with ambition! A sinister, calculating ruler versus a clever, decisive queen: evenly matched, they win the world together! Jiang He, daughter of an envoy from Qi, was forced to enter the palace as a servant after her mother died and her father disappeared. Then, just before the marriage alliance, the princess of Qi died a tragic death, leaving 26.3kReads9.5Score3.4k14d adds

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   Oh, this! The writing is absolutely amazing! I cried so many times because of an old man; the power of words touches the heart.

9. 59 娇 Cherished by Him! The Business Tycoon Throws Himself into Love 娇宠！商总为爱自投罗网 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance522k WordsCompleted The print edition of Beloved is now available. [Power Couple & Sweet Romance & Everyone's Darling + A Touch of Business Warfare and Military Life] [Retired, Proud Young Lady & Kyoto's Mastermind in Power] Jiang Yun is the youngest daughter of a prominent political family in Kyoto, a carefree retired soldier and an untouchable heiress in the capital's elite circles. She bows to no one and fears no one. Shang Yan is the head of Kyoto's foremost financial conglomerate, the Shang Group. Ruthless and 22.1kReads9.4Score2.9k14d adds

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   The book *Thank You* is so good, I almost missed it because of its title! Even though I finished it a long time ago, I still often think back to those nights reading it alone, tears streaming down my face. I could feel the heartache, regret, despair, and helplessness even through the screen and the words… *The Tie* is a book full of passion and positive energy (I love the female lead!). I'm still reading *Provoke*. The author's characters are well-developed, their thinking is quick, and it's currently very stable. I want to continue reading.

10. 60 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

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    These books are all well-written, with excellent prose, exciting plots, and thrilling twists and turns! The fifth book has a similar theme to Yan Sanhe's.

11. 61 纨 The Spoiled Couple’s Mutual Admiration 纨绔夫妻互捧日常 Aconite on the Snow雪上一枝蒿Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Su Yu'an is forced to marry Jiang Qiyun, the eldest son of the Marquis of Rongyang and the leader of Kyoto's four notorious young lords. Everyone in Kyoto waits for the two of them to make fools of themselves, but instead, they see a couple constantly praising each other. Jiang Qiyun: My wife is clever and brilliant. She brings good fortune to her husband and keeps our home safe! Su Yu'an: My husband is as handsome as a jade tree, shielding me from wind and rain! Kyoto's nobles: Are you talking 17.8kReads9.1Score2.1k14d adds

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    First up is another representative work by Yan Sanhe, which everyone who's read raves about—a worthwhile investment. The second book is similar to Yan Sanhe's, but the story isn't as scary. The third book is my recent favorite; it's about a modern woman who transmigrates to ancient times, outwits everyone, and wins over a group of female fans.

12. 62 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40.3kReads9.7Score6.3k14d adds
13. 63 一 A Blossom, A Cup of Wine, An Immortal Life 一花一酒一仙人，亦眠亦醉亦长生 Eat a Billion Less少吃亿点Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [This book is also known as The Nine Tales of Peach Blossom Spring] [The print edition of The Nine Tales of Peach Blossom Spring goes on sale at 7 p.m. on November 15!] [Immortality + taking disciples + no female lead + lighthearted comedy, no tearjerkers] When your master serves food, you spin the table; when your master chants a spell, you chatter away. When your master rests, you sing; when your master sleeps in, you bang on a pot. Your master is immortal, but your life is short; your master 196.6kReads9.5Score24.6k14d adds

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    My bookshelf is full of books that I've personally read and found to be of high quality! Go check them out!!!

14. 64 宫 A Palace Maid's Daily Life: My Parents Want Me to Be a Couch Potato 宫女日常：爹娘让我当咸鱼 Yu Tangluo玉糖萝Ancient Romance699k WordsCompleted Hang Jiayanxin was a bondservant of the Plain White Banner and a court-appointed royal service worker. She entered the palace at thirteen and would leave at twenty-five. For twelve years in the palace, she kept her parents' advice in mind: be a good-for-nothing fish, and hang on until it's time to leave. But the towering palace before her was like a massive vessel, bearing endless power and desire. Once she pushed open those heavy doors, she stepped onto a path from which there was no turning ba 5.2kReads9.1Score57514d adds
15. 65 当 Back Then, I Refused to Marry the East Wind (A Companion to A Spring Rain on a Night in a Small Tower, a Historical Pride and Prejudice) 当年不肯嫁东风（《小楼一夜听春雨》姊妹篇，古代版傲慢与偏见) Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Sisters united + rekindled romance + historical ensemble cast] The Ye sisters’ battle to protect their romantic prospects: a long-planned, romantic counterattack. With sisters sticking together, nothing is too difficult! After their mother died, the three Ye sisters broke with their father, who favored his concubine and neglected his wife. They lived in a separate residence and took in A Cuo, the adopted daughter of their late maternal aunt, relying on one another to get by. Four years ago, the 17.2kReads9.6Score2.8k14d adds

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    I just finished reading this book; you can give it a try sometime.

16. 66 斩 Cutting Spring 斩春 Chinese Loropetalum in the South南有檵木Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted ༆ Original title: "Slaying Spring", courtesy title: "Three Thousand Miles of Floating Light", also known as "A Little Bookshop in Chang'an" . "The audiobook is now available. Give it a listen!" . [Historical fantasy, farming, ancient romance, healing, opening a bookshop, romance, with a strong focus on the love story.] · [Heroine: Xu Jiang ★ Hero: Lou Yunchun] · [Other characters: Hu Xu ★ Song Li, Zeng Zhui ★ Lin Hongchu, Lin Qinnian ★ Madam Lin, Lou Jing ★ Madam Lou. Du Hui, Yuan Zuzu, Wu Zhi, 19.8kReads9.5Score3k14d adds
17. 67 我 Opening a Little Restaurant in Shengjing 我在盛京开小馆 Four Bayberries四颗杨梅Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted [Alternate world, slow burn, not a wish-fulfillment novel, food + court intrigue + transmigration. Read with caution if that’s not your thing.] Miss Li’s Changhuan Eatery, tucked away on Qingxing Alley, serves delicious food at affordable prices. The officials who get up early for roll call tug at their increasingly tight uniforms, but still can’t help ordering another bowl of fresh pork wontons. Pei Hongzhi happened to eat there once and discovered that Miss Li didn’t just make excellent breakf 27.5kReads9.4Score3.7k14d adds
18. 68 青 Snow in Qingzhou 青州雪 The Little Student Who Loves Meat爱吃肉的小同学Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted Historical Romance | Alternate History [Family and country first | No golden fingers, no transmigration, no rebirth | One-on-one romance | Happy ending] This story involves ghosts and spirits. The heroine grows over the course of the story, so please keep that in mind before reading. A lone spirit wanders the mortal world, its clothes stained by golden-lamp dew, its feet treading on the fragrance of time. Yet it cannot enter the cycle of reincarnation or journey to the next life. The Lord of the 9.4kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds

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    The following two books are similar to those by Yan Sanhe, with tight plots and rigorous, reasonable logic. I personally prefer the second one; every plot hole is filled, and there are many unexpected yet logical twists and turns. In short, you can't predict the ending until the very end. The first half of the first book is quite good, but it gets a bit lacking towards the end, feeling like a strong start followed by a decline.

19. 69 献 Offering to the Abyss 献京渊 Qi Yi Zi七一子Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Print edition releasing October 25] “He taught me to kill, seize power, and look after myself. I taught him what it means to have a weakness.” [Serious drama + political intrigue + the fate of the nation and its people + I’m terrible at writing blurbs] Jiang Qingyu was born into wealth, and her family’s love had made her naive and pampered. It wasn’t until the day the entire Jiang family was executed that she realized how foolish she had been! When she opened her eyes again, she was determined 24.3kReads9.5Score3.9k14d adds

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    These are all political intrigue novels [admiration]. The female leads are intelligent [laughs]. They focus on the main storyline and don't get bogged down in romance, so they're all very enjoyable [heart emoji].

20. 70 另 Seeking a Better Match: I Won’t Be the Madam of This Marquis’s Manor! 另谋高嫁：这侯府夫人我不做了！ Egret Under Clear Skies晴天白鹭Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Original title: Finding a Better Match: I’m Done Being the Marquess’s Wife! Regarding plagiarism, don’t make baseless accusations. The publication dates are there for all to see. [Traditional historical romance and household intrigue + strong heroine and hero + mutual devotion + a prince who cherishes his wife] A merchant’s daughter marries into a marquess’s household, becoming the laughingstock of the capital. For six years, Jiang Shu lives alone and supports the entire household without compla 24.1kReads9.2Score4.8k14d adds

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    The books I'd love to read a second time are all in classical Chinese.

21. 71 鬼 The Life of a Genius Wife 鬼才夫人生活录 Shu Mei舒寐Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted When it comes to transmigration, Wang Jing has this to say: Even fake artsy types have rights! But there’s no stopping Heaven when it closes its eyes and goes on a rampage! If we’re both transmigrating, why does everyone else land in the peaceful reigns of Emperors Wen and Jing or Emperor Wu, while she ends up in a dynasty on the brink of collapse? Why does everyone else get to scheme and plot in the palace and inner quarters with all kinds of women, while putting on shows of intrigue and strate 153Reads8.0Score10414d adds

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    Another great book whose title doesn't do it justice. Set in the Three Kingdoms period, the author's writing is superb. Highly recommended; a book with a strong emotional appeal.

22. 72 与 With Jin Chang’an (Based on the Screen Adaptation Starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei) 与晋长安（宋轶、丞磊主演影视原著） Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted The hit drama starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei is now airing! A beloved historical romance by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang! Female general vs. puppy-like boy. The child she casually picked up turns out to have two sides? A cold little gentleman by day, a loyal black knight by night. Is he a puppy turning into a wolf, and which side is the real him? A tale of love and hate between a female general and the heir of an enemy state! Li Shuang, the adopted daughter of a great general, guards the borders of the Grea 5.8kReads9.6Score92914d adds
23. 73 点 Light the Yin-Yang Lamp, Bargain for a Hundred-Year Life 点盏阴阳灯，讨价百岁命 The Resurrected Mummy复活的木乃伊Ancient Romance900k WordsCompleted “Shen Qingci, you used sorcery to extort money and take lives. What do you have to say for yourself?” “My lord, all I did was light a lamp and ask... ‘Would you trade your life for a wish?’” Shen Qingci, owner of the Everlasting Lantern Shop in the capital, has a pair of yin-yang eyes that can see how long people have left to live. She collects years of life only to extend the life of her childhood sweetheart, Xie Changsheng, who is cursed to die before turning twenty-five. Until he is framed fo 302Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first one is really similar; both are very good books.

24. 74 穿 I Became Fang Xuanling's Jealous Wife 穿成房玄龄的醋精夫人 The Resurrected Mummy复活的木乃伊Ancient Romance198k WordsCompleted I’m a 21st-century PhD in law, transmigrated into the wife Fang Xuanling married before he became famous. When I read the historical record calling her a “jealous wife,” I slapped the table. She was clearly a pioneer defending monogamy! When sixteen-year-old Fang Xuanling stammered by lamplight that his mother wanted to take a concubine for him, I slapped the Tang Code in front of him. “Under Tang law, failing to distinguish between a wife and a concubine merits ninety strokes of the cane. Want 346Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 75 奸 The Treacherous Minister 奸臣 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zhao Wuyou was the son of a treacherous minister, and everyone at court had to respectfully call him “Little Chancellor.” Father and son controlled the court and toyed with political power, so plenty of people wanted him dead. Mu Baili was the eunuch in charge of the Directorate of Ceremonial and the governor of the Eastern Depot. He seemed respectful, mild-mannered, and kind to everyone, but in truth he was a wolf who devoured people without leaving a bone. What a shame that such a ruthless ma 4.4kReads9.1Score52314d adds

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    These books are truly my top picks from years of reading experience; they're all exceptionally good, written by authors with superb writing skills, and their other books are also excellent. You absolutely can't miss them!

26. 76 小 The Little Taoist Nun Has a Rebellious Streak 小道姑一身反骨 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted “As a hired assassin, killing is my specialty. I make sure my clients go peacefully.” “Be good. You don't need to cover your head. I'd never ruin that pretty face of yours. That would make it harder to carry your head to the Judicial Office and collect the reward.” The moon slanted over the river as night settled in. Mist hung thick in the air, dreamlike and hazy. Only the dim oil lamp hanging from a covered boat on the Qiantang River cast a faint, wavering glow. A small gray-robed Taoist, impos 24.2kReads9.5Score3.6k14d adds

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    I remember following "The Little Taoist Nun" with Sanhe back then; both were excellent. Here are two more ongoing series that I'll be following daily, so I don't have to be the one anxiously waiting for updates every day.

27. 77 虎 The Tiger Wife 虎妻 Lotus Flower藕花Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The Great Qi Dynasty’s foremost God of War, the ruthless, hideous common-born general Yuchi Gui, was granted a marriage by the emperor to the capital’s greatest beauty, Princess Xu Xiyan. Then his high-born fiancée looked down on him, and the wedding was called off. Three years later, after suppressing a rebellion, the handsome and dashing general returned to the capital, becoming the hero every noblewoman in Great Qi wanted to marry. Then his former fiancée clung to him and forced him into marr 8.1kReads9.3Score1k14d adds

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    The first two books are similar to those in "Yan Sanhe," resolving grievances, overcoming difficulties, and solving mysteries. ③ The theme is novel, featuring an ensemble cast where the female lead is passive, while her father and brothers work hard to rebel so she can have a better life. ④⑤ Engaging domestic drama, well-written, featuring a strong female lead.

28. 78 山 Beauty and Strategy in a Land of Rivers and Mountains 山河美人谋 Moonset月落Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Proud young lady who always gets even vs. frail, scheming Ninth Prince] Her fiancé was a total jerk, and he was planning to kill her to keep her quiet. Ye Jiao decided to strike first and find a scapegoat while she was at it. She thought the scapegoat would be a transparent, sickly “living corpse,” but rumors were misleading. He was clearly a two-faced, deeply cunning Ninth Prince. After Ye Jiao used the Ninth Prince’s name to punish her scumbag fiancé, Li Ce, the real Ninth Prince: “Miss, I be 18.3kReads9.5Score2.6k14d adds
29. 79 神 The Mysterious CEO Spoils Her Night After Night 神秘总裁夜夜宠 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance3.0M WordsCompleted By day, she’s a sharp and capable saleswoman! By night, she’s her boss’s personal assistant, taking care of his every need! They agree on three rules: talk about money, not love. But... Rumor has it that she’s so pampered she lives like a princess. When it comes to dealing with scumbags, President Shang is there. When it comes to putting rivals in their place, President Shang is there. When it comes to making money, President Shang is there. She’s living a fairy-tale life of happiness. Meanwhile 11.7kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds

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    I really need to improve Yu Buyu's writing; I think she's a top-tier author with amazing writing skills [I'm so happy][I'm so happy], every single one of her books is super good.

30. 80 恶 The Devil Reversed 恶魔逆位 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery737k WordsCompleted “If I wanted to kill him, I wouldn’t use a method this laughably clumsy.” After the black-haired girl in black finished speaking in the interrogation room, she didn’t say another word. The way she calmly studied the photograph made it seem more like she was admiring the victim’s gruesome death. In the photo was a cold, white bathtub filled with shocking amounts of blood. A man lay slumped inside, his deathly pale body visible only from the shoulders up. The deceased was Zhou Haixiong. He had 39kReads9.5Score6k14d adds
31. 81 我 I Am a Female Physiognomist 我是女相师 Xiao Xu小叙Mystery893k WordsCompleted I was born in the twelfth lunar month of 1991, and came into the world with six fingers. The saying that people born in the Year of the Sheep have bad luck somehow became attached to me. Before I could even speak, my family sent me to live with my grandaunt, who ran a shop selling paper offerings and burial clothes. My grandaunt said I had a star spirit in my fate, and the Vermilion Bird would come to my aid. What did it matter if my destiny was cursed? As the saying goes: The Azure Dragon and W 13.1kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds

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    These four books by Juejuezi are must-reads and must-buys. I finished all four in one go and still want to see the author continue writing. They've always been on my must-recommend list.

32. 82 好 A Blessed Wife with a Baby on the Way: Lord Commander, Be Good 好孕福妻：指挥使大人乖乖宠我 Sunshine Scent太阳味儿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later + devoted husband pursues his wife + dual purity + happy ending In her previous life, Luo Ran was killed by her husband and her cousin, who conspired against her. After years of dutifully keeping the household, all she got in the end was her father's title being manipulated away, and a tragic death for both father and daughter. Reborn six years 23.8kReads9.2Score2.7k14d adds

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    A noble lady from a noble family versus a cold-faced commander; a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love; rebirth and virginity for both characters; a sweet and satisfying story with logic that isn't mind-bending.

33. 83 鸿 The Female Bandit of the Court of State Ceremonial 鸿胪寺女悍匪 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Ancient Romance808k WordsCompleted Manzhu, a tribal princess, brought a team of spies full of glaring flaws and married Su Dingyue, a general of the Southern Dynasty, under the pretext of a diplomatic marriage. Her ultimate goal was to secure a successful peace treaty and prevent the two nations from going to war. But there were traitors inside framing her, a scheming minister outside plotting against her, and a bumbling spy team holding her back... She touched the dagger in her hair. She wasn't afraid. A murder case? Cut them op 3.4kReads9.2Score57514d adds
34. 84 我 I Am Intersex 我是阴阳人 Xiao Xu小叙Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted My mother said that when I was born, her first reaction was to strangle me, because it was impossible to tell whether I was male or female. My grandmother called me a freak and a jinx, saying I would only bring shame on the family. It was then that my maternal grandmother, who had traveled all the way from the countryside to visit my mother, adopted me. So, by chance, I got to enjoy a pure childhood, free from scornful looks. Following my half-immortal grandmother, I unexpectedly discovered how 8.5kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds
35. 85 千 Record of a Thousand Lanterns 千灯录 A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mystery solving + palace intrigue and household scheming + face-slapping and revenge + powerful families + court and kingdom] Fifteen prospective husbands are locked in a fight to the death in my family’s back courtyard, while all I want is to become a nun. Schemes and deceit, suspicion at every turn, bloodshed and tragedy piling up, a deadly battle in the back courtyard with no survivors allowed. [The high-born judge of the Court of Judicial Review, who loves wiping out entire households] x [T 22.7kReads9.4Score4.3k14d adds
36. 86 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Big Shot’s Lazy Pillow 穿书后成了大佬的咸鱼抱枕 Xi Yin奚音Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Outside, a raging storm howled and battle cries filled the air. Inside, Ning Xihua suddenly jolted awake on the bed. Propping herself up halfway, she looked confused. “What’s going on?” The man held a book in one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other. “Nothing. Go back to sleep.” “Oh.” Ning Xihua lay back down and promptly fell asleep. If the big shot was this calm, then even if knives were raining down outside, it had nothing to do with her. After transmigrating into a book, Ning Xi 50.9kReads9.4Score5.8k14d adds

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    Super good read, with delicate writing. The first is a historical romance, no brainwashing; the second is a campus romance; the third has no romantic pairing, focusing on career. I love the first and third books the most, the kind I could reread countless times.

37. 87 民 Strange Tales from the Civil Affairs Bureau (Complete in 8 Volumes) 民调局异闻录（全8册） Er Dong Shuishou耳东水寿Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted The Strange Tales of the Bureau of Investigation series creates an entirely new world of suspense: a mysterious organization dedicated to uncovering the truth behind bizarre, uncanny, and supernatural events, and the world it faces. The stories are wildly strange and utterly captivating, with a witty, playful style and one suspenseful twist after another. Once you start reading, you won't be able to put them down. Throughout history, strange cases and evil monsters have always been dealt with by 37.4kReads9.6Score5.8k14d adds

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    It's really good, I recommend it. If you like this kind of genre, you should check it out. The first three parts are all suspense and mystery, and the last two parts are fast-paced and without any filler. I recommend it.

38. 88 别 Don't Flirt with Me 别和我撒娇 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted 41.4kReads9.6Score4.6k14d adds
39. 89 百 The Hundred Demons Manual (2) 百妖谱（2） Shaluo Shuangshu裟椤双树Ancient Romance191k WordsCompleted A man, a monk, and a fox, laughing and bickering as they roam the land. White demons, myriad affairs, and a hundred emotions: a strange and wondrous world, full of life’s warmth and hardship. 2.2kReads9.5Score57314d adds
40. 90 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.7kReads9.6Score3.3k14d adds
41. 91 离 Unbelievable! The Soul Reaper Calls Her Granny?! 离谱！勾魂使者见了她叫祖宗？！ Lantern in the Snowy Night雪夜提灯Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Also known as “Ridiculous! The Soul-Guide Calls Her Ancestor?!” and “A Plain White Lantern in Hand, Guiding the Ten Thousand Ghosts of the World”) [The heroine is no helpless flower + the hero isn't really a playboy] Twelve years ago, at the words of the Great Qing nation's Imperial Preceptor, the imperial army marched south and wiped out the “remnants of the foreign enemy” hiding deep in the mountains. Twelve years later, a woman carrying a plain white lantern strolled out of the forest and m 5.1kReads9.1Score75914d adds

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    In ancient times, there is no time travel or system. The story revolves around ghost hunting. Twelve years ago, the female protagonist, Nan Ronghua, lost her memory after her village was destroyed. Twelve years later, Nan Ronghua arrives in the capital carrying a plain white lantern. There, she encounters the male protagonist's deceased grandfather and befriends him. Together, they search for the truth, solve cases, and hunt and save ghosts.

42. 92 重 Reborn in the 1980s: My Wife Is a Little Spicy 重生八零：媳妇有点辣 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Modern Romance5.0M WordsCompleted Her parents died young, her family was poor, and she was plain-looking. Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a terrible hand, but after nearly twenty years of hard work, she became an executive at a multinational corporation and finally put her life back on track... Then she wakes up to find herself reborn in the 1980s, as another Xia Xiaolan, this time with a face capable of bringing a kingdom to ruin. The original Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a winning hand, but chose to take her own life under the pressu 44.4kReads9.5Score5k14d adds

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    I've read so many books by Yu Buyu, Kong Liu, Xiao Xu, and several other authors that I can't even remember their names. They all have amazing writing skills.

43. 93 明 Moonlight on Ice and Snow 明月照冰雪 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted A crazy, formidable woman. General Shen Guizhou VS a prince who only wants romance. Prince Chen Muyi Shen Guizhou was once the young general of the Shen Army, which commanded 300,000 troops in the northern frontier. As her reputation grew, her family feared the emperor would discover that she was a woman disguised as a man and bring disaster upon her. After weighing their options, they sacrificed her. For the sake of peace in the north and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Shen Army, 4.9kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds

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    I've given it a try, and I think it's pretty good.

44. 94 簪 The Record of Hairpins (Complete in 4 Volumes) 簪中录（全4册） A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Mystery992k WordsCompleted The little red fish Agashnie, which feeds on human blood; the mysterious talisman that had followed Li Shubai for years; Empress Wang, the peerless beauty of the Daming Palace; three clusters of doodles written by the late emperor himself before his death; a marriage contract made with Wang Yun in their youth... Every mystery returns to its point of origin. Every choice remains beyond anyone’s control, as impossible to resist or escape as fate itself. Yang Chonggu has returned to the palace and 17.3kReads9.7Score2.8k14d adds
45. 95 我 I Wish Us Joy Forever 我愿常欢喜 Wang Erqiao汪二峤Marriage & Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Women’s Growth + Romance and Marriage + Workplace + Relationships] Girls from different family backgrounds will all find their own happiness! A rose raised in a greenhouse will weather life’s storms, while a girl who grows like a weed will find her own spring. She is a rich girl from a big city, yet she falls prey to a gold-digging boyfriend, sexual harassment at work, and exclusion by her colleagues... She is a small-town academic who gets extorted by a fellow villager and drained by parents w 46.7kReads9.7Score5.9k14d adds

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    This book is also excellent and worth reading.

46. 96 重 Reborn as the Beloved of Everyone: The Movie Emperor's Wife Is Poor and Fierce Again 重生团宠：影帝夫人又穷又凶 Not Dim-Witted After Waking Up睡醒不呆Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [Print edition signed for publication] [Insanely outrageous wish-fulfillment + a few secret identities + savage online roasts + devoted romance with both leads’ first love + dazzling the world] In her previous life, she died with regrets. Now she has been reborn in the middle of a massive online hate campaign! If they’re going to hate on her anyway, she might as well stop pretending! Her scumbag fiancé gets shoved into a cold pool, then coughs and blames her? Sheng Wenyin: “What, caught a cold? 137kReads9.6Score14.4k14d adds

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    This is so highly recommended! I can't stress it enough! You absolutely have to watch this!

47. 97 娇 The Apocalypse's Powerful Men Spoil the Sweet, Delicate Beauty 娇软美人被末世大佬宠上瘾 Ran Fengqing染风晴Sci-Fi & Apocalypse254k WordsOngoing 35Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You'll really regret not reading this! The female lead transmigrates into a little zombie; she's obedient and cries easily, but her fighting power is off the charts—she's completely captivated! The male lead is a 24K pure black-hearted, emotionless killer; I just love watching a powerful figure fall for a delicate flower.

48. 98 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 226.6kReads9.5Score27.3k14d adds
49. 99 京 Spring Tide over Beijing and Macau 京澳春潮 Midsummer Rain仲夏雨Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open August 7, 2026, at 7 p.m.] [Heiress vs. Men from All Walks of Life] Also known as Spring Tide in Jing'ao The first time Wen Ning saw Xie Zhiyu on Aodao, she knew he was a dangerous man. Even though he was merely sitting quietly in a dessert shop, eating a bowl of mung bean soup. The little shop was packed and noisy, yet no one dared share a table with him. A few meters around him, an island of solitude had been deliberately carved out. “Who is he?” “Xie Zhiyu. No on 178.3kReads9.6Score27.8k14d adds
50. 100 她 She’s Short on Money in the Five Elements 她五行缺钱【玄学】 Spicy Porridge麻辣粥Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Yi was kidnapped at the age of five and unexpectedly became the 108th successor of an obscure Daoist temple. The one who raised her and taught her everything was a wisp of the temple’s founding matriarch’s soul, which had remained inside her memorial tablet. Her temple was nothing more than a ramshackle shack made from discarded boards that mountain hunters didn’t want. It had no running water or electricity. Even dog-litter mushrooms grew between the floorboards. After they came down the 931Reads9.4Score19814d adds

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    I like Yan Sanhe, and I also like Jiang Yi in this book. Her personality is endearing, and the Grandmaster Grandmother is also very vivid. I can finish reading it in a weekend; it feels like spending a whole weekend fortune-telling and monster-fighting with Jiang Yi—very fulfilling!

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