Looking for Ancient-Era Political Intrigue with Two Male Leads, Palace and Household Schemes, and the Like 求双楠男的古代权谋文，宫斗宅斗啥的，找累了

1. 301 西 Spring Crossing in the West Wind 西风春渡 cupid2006Two Male Leads317k WordsCompleted Historical fantasy, two male leads, wuxia jianghu, ensemble cast, historical fiction Political intrigue, two powerful leads, slow burn A sweet, beautiful, strong yet tragic bottom x a devoted, calculating top from a powerful family He made the snow and storms of Chang'an his game board. He broke through formations with a long blade on the western frontier. Set from the final years of Emperor Kaihuang's reign through the end of the Daye era in the Sui dynasty, the story builds on the real court 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Ancient political intrigue

2. 302 被 The Ex I Dumped Is the Emperor 被我渣了的前任是皇帝 Cang Ming凔溟Two Male Leads804k WordsCompleted When Shen Jia was young, he treated someone badly. Years later, after placing first in the imperial examinations, he knelt in the Golden Throne Hall. The young emperor ordered him, "Raise your head!" Shen Jia raised his head excitedly, eager to see what the formidable emperor looked like. Then... he saw his ex-boyfriend, the man he'd abandoned years ago, seated high upon the dragon throne, stern and aloof, raising an eyebrow with a cold smile. Shen Jia: "Is it too late to run away?" The emperor: 181Reads9.1Score366Shelves

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   Transmigration into a book is very good and sweet.

3. 303 陛 Your Majesty! The Imperial Physician Is Plotting a Rebellion 陛下！太医要造反了 Yan Ge彦戈Two Male Leads505k WordsCompleted [Alternate Setting + Two Male Couples, Both Pure and Powerful + Ancient Court Intrigue] Synopsis: Liu Xunfeng has just arrived in the capital when Emperor Xiao Yan, traveling incognito, discovers his exceptional medical skills and takes him to the palace to repeatedly save the same person. “If you can’t cure her, you’ll answer for it!” “If she dies, your entire clan will be executed!” Liu Xunfeng is finally driven to the brink and confronts Xiao Yan to his face. “You’re the one who torments her 107Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 304 重 Reborn, I Keep My Imperial Uncle Locked by My Side 重生后，我把皇叔锁在身边 StarsRipleTwo Male Leads608k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Nan Zhao’s emperor, Nangong Heng, was reckless and foolish. He listened to slander and eventually watched his kingdom fall before being taken prisoner. After ten years of humiliation, he finally saw the truth as he lay dying: his stern, cold regent uncle, Nangong Ling, had long since poured out his heart and soul for him, gone prematurely gray, and ultimately used his own body to shield him from a fatal arrow. Reborn at seventeen, on the eve of his kingdom’s fall, Nangong 135Reads7.0Score—Shelves
5. 305 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 61Reads6.7Score100Shelves

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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, though he didn't know this at the time... There is mpreg, please avoid if you are a fan. Sweet story of a prince and his shadow guard. The other protagonist (gong) loves the protagonist very much and is an exceptionally good man, but the difference in their social status makes him very insecure [smile]. A devoted shadow guard with explosive martial arts skills as the gong, and a proud, suspicious, and handsome prince as the shou [shy]. The half-dead Prince Ye, He Junyan, has someone he can be proud of by his side, his personal shadow guard. Whatever he orders, no matter how small, he can complete it excellently, even to an extreme degree. The personal shadow guard also has superb martial arts skills, and it can be said that only a few people in the world can fight him to a draw, making him the ceiling among shadow guards. However, what he doesn't know is that his personal shadow guard has special feelings for him, a homosexual relationship 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 had been 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… [thinking][what][shy]

6. 306 赌 A Gambling Dad, a Sick Mom, and a Broken Him 赌博的爹，生病的妈，破碎的他 Insomnia Sundae with Extra Crispy Coconut失眠圣代添加脆脆椰椰Two Male Leads810k WordsOngoing [Male-Male Romance]+ [The Pursuit After Losing Her]+ [Substitute Romance]+ [Substitute Marriage]+ [Love Triangle Showdown]+ [Age Gap]+ [Size Difference] A gambling father, a sick mother, a useless first love, a broken-hearted him, a husband who bullies him, and now he has to be the stepmother to a younger brat. Life for Li Yuanjin is a constant struggle: he can neither live nor die. Born after his father’s death, he moved with his mother into his stepfather’s home, where he endured years of beat 395Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   Both fit! The first one is a wuxia (martial arts) novel with a touch of domestic intrigue; the protagonist is like a beautiful, calico stray kitten who ends up being taken home as a wife by a lecherous old man. The second one is a xianxia (fantasy) novel with a touch of political intrigue; the protagonist is practically a perfect wife, obedient and adorable.

7. 307 这 This Shadow Guard Cannot Be Tamed 这个影卫不可驯服 Cat Cat Monster Cat Cat猫猫怪怪猫猫Two Male Leads412k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + lighthearted + fun + somewhat humorous + unconventional master and servant + control (not even a little) + forced love (because he can't win a fight) + locked-room confinement (not necessarily the one doing the locking)] Crown Prince: sinister, extreme, controlling, losing his mind Shadow Guard: Reflect, reflect, reflect, reflect... [Both sides, take your places on the opposing routes. Get ready to roll!] Crown Prince's version: Tantai Xuanjing was betrayed by the childhood fri 1.1kReads8.2Score156Shelves

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   This gloomy and eccentric young prince had no yearning for love; his eyes were filled only with a stubborn determination to govern the country and bring peace to the world.

8. 308 择 Choosing a Worthy Match 择膏粱 Insomnia Sundae with Extra Crispy Coconut失眠圣代添加脆脆椰椰Two Male Leads1.0M WordsOngoing [Xianxia + Remarriage + Young Married Couple + Rekindled Love + Scumbag Chases His Wife to the Crematorium + Younger Pursuer] This is the story of a bad boy who tries every trick in the book to remarry his wife. Wei Zhi, the bad boy, looks down on the wife his parents “carefully chose” for him. Not only does she come from a poor family, she’s also delicate. The moment anyone picks on her, she bursts into tears. Just looking at her annoys him. Wei Zhi tries everything, from beating and berating h 636Reads8.1Score—Shelves
9. 309 穿 After Becoming the Enemy Kingdom's Crown Prince, I Married the Emperor and Became His Best Bro 穿成敌国太子后，嫁给皇帝当好哥们 Yi Xiaoxiao忆潇潇Two Male Leads232k WordsCompleted [Overwhelmingly possessive X sunny, energetic, and determined to survive] (1v1, both pure) Lu Yunhuan X Cen Xianyue What should you do when you transmigrate into a character in the audio drama you voiced, especially when that character is the enemy kingdom’s death-seeking villainous crown prince? Cen Xianyue comes up with a brilliant plan: marry the straight-as-a-rod Emperor Xuanhong, become his personal hot-water bottle, tell him stories, play the zither for him, and be his closest good buddy! 56Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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   They're all super good!!! The last one is a bit angsty, but still great!

10. 310 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—Shelves

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    No romance, only career! The prodigy rises to power step by step, manipulating enemies and benefactors alike – a non-stop high-energy thriller!

11. 311 救 Help! I Picked Concubines for the Emperor, and He Chose Me 救命！我帮皇帝选妃，他居然选我 Graceful Jinshi锦时袅袅Two Male Leads77k WordsCompleted Ever since the day he was born, Qi Rui has known his place in life: cling to His Majesty and help him fill his harem. But after more than a decade of diligent effort, His Majesty is still single, and Qi Rui is worried. “Your Majesty, the prime minister’s third daughter is exceptionally beautiful and gentle. She would make a fine addition to the harem and could stay by Your Majesty’s side,” Qi Rui rambled, holding his little booklet. “What do you think, Your Majesty?” “Ugly.” “Then what kind of p 10Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 312 柔 Reborn: After the Frail Hostage Failed to Assassinate the Tyrant 【重生】柔弱质子刺杀暴君失败后 Milky Green奶青色Two Male Leads300k WordsCompleted The story is complete. A sick, crazy, scheming emperor as the top x a clever, tearful but resilient hostage prince as the bottom Both leads inexperienced, one-on-one, so sweet it'll make your teeth fall out. Trust me! Qiao Ye, the sixth prince of Chu, never imagined that after being reborn, he would become the white moonlight of Chen Jinian, the tyrant he was supposed to be at odds with. In his previous life, his father used him to assassinate the tyrant. After the attempt failed, the tyrant imp 291Reads8.3Score—Shelves
13. 313 错 After a Mistaken Marriage to the Heir, She Spends Every Day Showering Him with Sweets 错嫁世子后，她每天都在撒糖 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Reborn + mutually devoted sweet romance + revenge and household intrigue] Jiang Rong was deceived her entire life, and only learned the truth when she was on the verge of death. Returned to ten years earlier, she found herself fleeing an arranged marriage to elope. Jiang Rong gave the scoundrel a thorough beating, then turned around and went back to the prince’s manor to marry. The husband she had run from was Xie Lingxi, heir to the Northern Prince. In her previous life, he had protected he 34.9kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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    All you beautiful girls should go see this!

14. 314 权 Power Over the Peach Blossom World 权倾桃夭 No Radish Pickles不要萝卜咸菜Two Male Leads151k WordsCompleted [Mad, ruthless power-hungry top × cold, restrained bottom] [Forced possession + groveling pursuit] [Two male leads] [Content warning: the top is not a virgin] ☆ The cruelest humiliation is forcing you to submit to me; the most venomous love spell is making me willingly bow my head and pledge myself to you. ☆ Use the maddest methods to cage the wildest wolf. ☆ From lust to love, from possession to submission. ☆ From taking by force to groveling to win him back. The aloof Chancellor Dongfang Jibai 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is written by a beginner; it has political intrigue and plot twists, so it's not bad.

15. 315 工 An Engineering PhD Transmigrates Into a Prince's Household as a Servant 工科博士穿越成王府家奴 Jiu Ge, Still Drunk宿醉的九歌Two Male Leads425k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads! Both chaste! Lighthearted and funny with some angst, read with caution!!] He was a PhD in engineering, but woke up as a sickly servant in ancient times. Luckily, his loving mother protected him with her life, but she was gone too. Just as he was utterly despairing, the “page” he'd met when he first transmigrated, after trying to rob him with a broom, traveled a thousand miles to find him and willingly became his servant, all to keep him safe. From Western Shu to Ba, from tu 2.7kReads8.8Score414Shelves

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    A story of rising from servant to prime minister

16. 316 穿 Transmigrating as the Young Marquis 穿越之小侯爷当家 Purple Wooden House紫色木屋Two Male Leads1.6M WordsCompleted Li Luo transmigrates into a complicated family: a fierce grandmother, a widowed mother, a lame uncle, a simple-minded uncle, an aunt waiting to be married off... and a few acres of farmland. But he's only five years old. One day, his relatives come looking for him. It turns out he's a young marquis ennobled by the emperor. After Li Luo returns to the capital, he finds the pressure at the marquis's residence even greater. Later, he is granted a marriage by imperial decree. 29Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The first book tells the story of Li Luo, who transmigrates to become the most important male heir of his family at the tender age of five. A family reunion turns out to be a formal appointment as a young marquis. Watch as this five-year-old marquis takes charge of the household and walks hand in hand with his family. The second book follows a reborn protagonist who initially wanted to cherish happiness, only to discover that things are not so simple, including the one he loves. For him, I will protect this cursed world and restore its light.

17. 317 穿 After Becoming a Spoiled Brat, I Lie Flat and Stumble into an Emperor's Throne 穿成纨绔后，我靠躺平捡了个皇位 Good Fish in Shu蜀中有嘉鱼Two Male Leads531k WordsCompleted [Transmigration into an alternate setting + top] Wu Chuxun transmigrated into the eldest legitimate son of the current dynasty’s prime minister, a spoiled idler. He had no interest in dealing with the debts of affection left behind by the original owner. He’d planned to lie flat and enjoy life in this world, only to discover that the emperor was sharpening his knives for his father! That wouldn’t do. He’d only just croaked, and he didn’t want to die all over again. So Wu Chuxun set his father to 1.3kReads9.2Score182Shelves

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    I absolutely love this ancient political intrigue novel with a dominant male lead!

18. 318 废 The Forsaken Wife Is Reborn 废妻重生 Gold Ingots金元宝Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted Wu Ruo died, and then he was reborn in the most useless, darkest, most miserable, and fattest period of his life. Already forced into marriage, he was not only a good-for-nothing who couldn’t cultivate, but also needed help getting out of bed, panted after just a few steps, and got his butt stuck in the doorway whenever he went out. He was useless to the extreme and fatter than ever. But He was already this fat, and they still expected him to share a bed with someone? Damn it. Come on, then! I’l 2.6kReads9.1Score334Shelves
19. 319 鬼 The Ballad of the Ghost Mask 鬼面风华录 Dreaming Through the Universe梦游宇宙Two Male Leads420k WordsOngoing [Dual male leads + ensemble jianghu cast + mystery and wuxia] [Multiple couples] [Ensemble cast] [Deep, sinister emperor gong with an innate tendency to dote without restraint × quick-witted, agile military official and powerful minister shou who knows little of worldly affairs] When his reclusive master is mysteriously murdered, Tan Qing bears the burden of avenging him and follows his master's instructions to enter government service. Instead, he is unexpectedly swept into the struggle for imp 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A lesser-known but captivating martial arts, political intrigue, and detective ensemble piece featuring two male leads, multiple romantic pairings, and all characters with sharp minds. It's not the kind of political intrigue involving drugging, framing, or verbal arguments. The writing is excellent!

20. 320 将 General, Stop Hiding! The Young Heir Is Flirting With You Again 将军，别躲！世子又来撩了 Crane Perched in the Abyss鹤栖止渊Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted The story is complete. Enjoy! ✧୧(⁎˃ ◡˂⁎)୨✧ [Two male leads, power struggles + mutual firsts + plot-focused + two strong leads and career arcs + fictional world + bottom's POV + younger gong] Note: This story is entirely fictional. Do not relate it to real life. Willful, carefree, play-the-pig-to-eat-the-tiger, flirtatious heir, the bottom × stern, haughty, easily flustered, loyal-dog general, the top Side pairing: sunny and hot-tempered, loves a fight × gentle on the surface, resilient underneat 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here it comes! I know you've been looking for a while. It's great, I love it, the synopsis is interesting... [Shy][smirk], there's even a piss at the beginning! The uke really won over the seme, it's open for business, everyone! [Shy][shy], but he still has some real skill, after all, it's a double strong pair! Ah, the arrogant wolf dog is finally head over heels for him. Those of you experiencing a reading slump, go for it!!!

21. 321 望 Wangque Tower 望阙楼 Li Jiu Wen黎九问Two Male Leads683k WordsCompleted Historical BL. During the Tian Ci era, the north falls, forcing the great noble families to migrate south. A group of young men struggle and make choices amid the chaos, with an uncertain future and their lives hanging in the balance. Lu Wang, the male lead, returns to Yingdu, the Southern Qi capital, to fulfill his family’s generations-old wish to reclaim the north. There, he meets Su He, the other male lead, whose origins are unknown. At first, each has their own agenda; in the end, they becom 84Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Strong rivals plus political intrigue—that's so satisfying!!!

22. 322 杀 After Killing My Way to the Top, I Became a Treacherous Minister 杀疯后成了奸臣 Her Majesty Peach Blossom桃花陛下Two Male Leads449k WordsCompleted Cold, ruthless, revenge-driven strategist bottom vs. beautiful, love-struck transmigrated top Meng Hexian vs. Xu Shen [Slow burn.] Ancient-style court intrigue + court politics + two strong leads + personal growth + mutual teasing + devoted to each other + transmigrated top Content warning: The protagonists are not purely good people. Their actions fit the times they live in, and they stop at nothing. Meng Hexian takes on a difficult case, one that could easily make him a sacrificial pawn in th 73Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 323 表 The Command of Mountains and Rivers 表里山河令 Yan Jie言芥Two Male Leads324k WordsCompleted [A smiling, sharp-eyed uke × a gentle yet heart-devouring seme] Cousins reunite after ten years, playing a game of wits amid bloodstained palace halls. Two kings vie for the throne, and once a move is made, there’s no turning back. You hide a blade behind your smile; I carve my heart into a blade. You play hard to get; I invite you straight into my trap. 24Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 324 陪 Helping the Chief Minister Become Emperor 陪首辅称帝 Whispers of Silk and Bamboo丝竹喃语Two Male Leads793k WordsCompleted [A Real BL Romance] [Both Leads Are Truly Devoted] This is not a tragedy! The two male leads end up choosing each other! A refined, aloof chief minister VS an honest, straightforward guard-next-door The elegant young nobleman Bai Qingxuan says, “In this life, I fear neither death nor danger. I fear only being unable to fulfill my ambitions.” The simple-minded son of a military general, Lan Haotian, says, “Bai Qingxuan, I’m not done with you!” A new decree of reform and a border uprising unexpect 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book is a serious drama, featuring a prime minister and his bodyguard scheming and plotting a coup. The second book is a lighthearted comedy, featuring a general and his vice minister engaging in lighthearted political maneuvering.

25. 325 你 You Are the Only Light of My Life 你是我一生唯一的光 The Bright Moon Sinks in the Western Sea西海沉明月Two Male Leads282k WordsCompleted The Duchess of Yingguo was poisoned by a concubine in her household and nearly died along with her unborn child. Although the poison was removed in time, the damage to her body meant she would likely never conceive again after the baby she was already carrying. Her elder sister, now the empress, suggested finding a folk healer who could prescribe a medicine guaranteed to produce a boy. Determined to bear the legitimate heir to the Duke of Yingguo, she took the medicine faithfully with every meal 73Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels featuring two male leads

26. 326 质 The Captive Prince Is Both Sweet and Dashing. Just Spoil Him! 质子又娇又飒，宠就对了 Ai Xiaotao艾小逃Two Male Leads509k WordsCompleted Male-male romance, one-on-one, happy ending Reckless, bold, stubborn top vs. beautiful bottom who never lets a slight go unanswered A fierce eagle against a cunning hare After the Kingdom of Nanyue was defeated, the third son of the General’s Residence, Chu Xingshu, was enfeoffed as Prince Ding’an and sent to the Great Shuo as a hostage. Mu Yichuan, the second prince of Great Shuo, had repeatedly defeated the Chu family’s army. He looked down on the sickly, delicate young man, never expecting hi 54Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    The characters are well-developed, the plot is logically clear, and it's quite good!

27. 327 与 Plotting a Rebellion with the Sesame-Filled Movie Emperor 与芝麻馅影帝共谋造反路 Ling Beiming凌北溟Two Male Leads443k WordsCompleted [Sweet on the outside, dark as a black lotus within: the prince as the uke × the controlling, seductive power broker as the seme. Both are strong and Alpha, loving and destroying each other] The first half of my life was a gamble with my life on the line. The stakes were my dignity, my flesh and blood, and my soul. I became the "lover" of Xie Heng, the Grand Commandant who held power over the entire court, a perfect plaything in whom he could entrust his longing. I played the pretty fool in the 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It feels like a political intrigue story, featuring a seemingly innocent but actually cunning prince and a mad, manipulative minister. Everyone has different stances and reacts differently, and the villains are surprisingly intelligent. It's a good watch.

28. 328 本 This Prince Keeps Fighting Over His Archenemy 本王对死对头又争又抢 Yu Shining郁诗柠Two Male Leads192k WordsOngoing Two Male Leads + Sickly Beauty + Marriage Before Love + Mortal Enemies + Devoted Couple With a Baby Lin Qingshi served the emperor for fifteen years, only to be kicked aside once the court was secure. Despairing of everything, he was granted in marriage to his nemesis, Prince Qi. But this nemesis wasn’t quite what he had imagined. There was no humiliation, no hostility, and certainly no kicking him while he was down. When the common folk cursed him, his nemesis stood up for him. When the emperor 265Reads—Score105Shelves

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    This book has a roughly equal balance between romance and political intrigue.

29. 329 爱 I Can't Bear the Price of Loving You 爱上你的代价让我承受不起 Herb of the Apricot Grove杏林之草Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted Su Yichen, courtesy name Youxian and childhood nickname Mo'er, is called Su Mo by his family. Ever since he was little, he has loved the older boy who once saved him, Prince De, Xiao Yixuan. When he grows up, he uses his own abilities to help Xiao Yixuan ascend the throne, only to see his mother forced off a cliff. Left crippled, he throws himself into the moat... 527Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    It's very good, but a bit heartbreaking.

30. 330 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—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book, I absolutely love it, especially Chen Mosheng, he's so gentle and loving! Go for it!

31. 331 开 Invisible from the Start: The Years I Led a Treacherous Minister’s Son Astray 开局隐身：带歪奸臣之子的那些年 Green Headband绿色发箍Two Male Leads736k WordsCompleted Wen Changning transmigrated, met someone, and went through a few things. Fortunately, he was never tamed by the ancient world. * Gu Changyan, as it happened, met someone and went through a few things. Fortunately, he spent his whole life learning how to love his partner. The serious version: Wen Changning wanted to be a Western doctor, but he transmigrated with a few medical books, a cell phone, a watch, two oversized surgical knives, and the clothes on his back. The bad news: he arrived in 2.3kReads9.3Score349Shelves
32. 332 戎 Warhorse at the Frontier 戎马关山 A Different Kind of Moonlight不一样的月光Two Male Leads910k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Historical Romance + Two Equally Matched Leads + Political Intrigue + Intelligent Characters + Devoted Love] In the final years of the Great Jin Dynasty, warlords across the realm built up their own armies, and conflict spread everywhere, leaving ordinary people homeless and displaced. Xu Fengming was born into a family of merchants and carried the hopes of generations of his family with him when he successfully enrolled at the greatest academy in the land. He wanted nothing mo 61Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Dual Male Leads + Historical Romance + Two Strong Characters + Political Intrigue + High IQ + Devoted Love] This is a story about saving the world. Set in an alternate history, it features a cold-blooded, love-struck prince with an absolute high IQ who prioritizes love over power, versus a cool, aloof, and shrewd businessman.

33. 333 废 Did the Deposed Crown Prince Share a Bed with Young Master Xie Today? 废太子今天和谢大公子同榻了吗？ A Little Meow Ball一团喵喵Two Male Leads444k WordsCompleted [Two male leads: reborn older gong × innocent bunny-like prince shou; happy ending] Born to a supremely powerful maternal clan, Zhao Heng was destined to be crown prince. He was too powerful and stood in other people’s way, so he died. He died at twenty-three, and his death was brutal. His left ear was cut off, both his feet were severed, and his mutilated body was abandoned in a mass grave. He had no tomb and no posthumous title. He thought he was just a naive, laughable loser in a game of 789Reads8.5Score132Shelves
34. 334 北 The Northern Frontier's Moon Is Still Hidden, but the Prince's Happy Ending Is Near 北疆月未明，王爷好事成 Diligently Tilling Two Mu of Land勤耕二亩田Two Male Leads395k WordsCompleted This new book has just received its first reviews, so the rating is a little low. It'll improve in a few days. Two male leads + devoted to each other + equally strong + revenge + household intrigue + palace intrigue + political maneuvering A crafty, scheming, doting playboy prince top × a passionate, hot-blooded playboy youth who protects his husband, one-on-one with no golden finger, just two people supporting and redeeming each other. Prince Zhao Xiao Jingzhao goes to extraordinary lengths, pl 476Reads8.9Score103Shelves

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    Two seemingly spoiled brats who actually wreak havoc and punish bad guys are a sight to behold.

35. 335 野 Wild History Led Me Astray 野史误我 Lazy and Radiant懒灿灿Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted [Dark, coercive romance with angst. Not for you if you dislike that.] [The rating just came out!] A cool, ethereal young imperial preceptor VS a possessive, calculating emperor who always stays one step ahead A transmigrated imperial preceptor uses unofficial histories to give the emperor spoilers and help him secure his throne, but ends up spoiling himself right into the emperor’s bed. Shen Tangsong, a top medical student, transmigrates into the body of Shen Tansong, a charlatan imperial precep 5.6kReads9.0Score604Shelves
36. 336 太 Being a Grand Tutor Is a High-Risk Job 太傅是个高危职业 Xu Zixuan, Who Loves Huizhou Rice Noodles爱吃惠来肠粉的徐子轩Two Male Leads415k WordsOngoing [Just started getting rated, the score will rise later] [Multiple male leads + adored by everyone + younger men + romantic rivalry] As everyone knows, being a senior brother, master, mentor, adoptive father, or older brother... is a high-risk job. People are always setting their sights on you. The same goes for being a Grand Tutor. And Shu Yan is the Grand Tutor to several princes. 5.7kReads8.8Score832Shelves
37. 337 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.8kReads9.6Score66.1kShelves
38. 338 要 For the Love of All That's Holy! I'll Give You the Throne, So Please Let Me Go! 要命！皇位让给你放过我行不行？ Ruined Ponds and Old Trees废池乔木Two Male Leads365k WordsCompleted A moody, unhinged little emperor gong x a cold-faced, warm-hearted regent shou He was an ancient monster with no known origins, forcibly dragged into a book by the System, where he became Zhongli Su, a regent wielding immense power. He stole another man’s wife and took his kingdom. And the kicker is, he actually got away with it. System: The plot has gone off the rails. It needs to be fixed. All he has to do is step in and help the useless emperor. He can handle that. Wait, why isn’t this little 95Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    I watched it all in one go and loved it!

39. 339 共 Let’s Go Together 共赴～ Little Fortune Cat发财猫崽Historical11k WordsCompleted Let’s go together~ 30Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 340 穿 The Transmigrated Teacher Caught the General’s Eye, and He Wants Her 穿越夫子被大将军见色起意了 Leisurely Courtyard闲庭Two Male Leads846k WordsCompleted General on top vs. scholar on bottom + two male leads + farming + cultivation + 1v1, both inexperienced + happy ending After accidentally transmigrating to another world in ancient times, Yun Shu keeps a low profile in a small mountain village. He hunts, farms, teaches, and paints... erotic love manuals. Life is so carefree it could hardly be better. But when the great general Feng Qi returns home to the neighboring house, the leisurely farming story Yun Shu expected suddenly turns into a bicke 2.1kReads8.7Score336Shelves

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    The novel, titled "The Landlord is Super Good-Looking + Double Love + Strong Couple + Sweet Romance + Cunning + Arranged Marriage to Love + Political Intrigue," is a must-read. "Young Master, something terrible has happened! Miss has left a note and run away!" "Second and Third Mistresses' daughters are still unmarried." "No, Young Master! The betrothal agreement between that person and the Old Master only allowed children born to the First Madam. Neither the Eldest nor the Second Miss are suitable." An Ziran's gaze immediately shifted to his nearly four-month-old brother. After a long pause, he said, "Can a boy do it?" The butler: ... ... An Ziran hadn't expected his words to come true. A boy was indeed possible, but it was slightly different from what he had imagined. The butler: Master, this old servant is so sorry! The young master has sacrificed himself for this...

41. 341 联 My Ex Regretted Our Arranged Marriage, While I Fell for His Cousin 联姻前男友悔哭，我和他表哥热恋了 Little Fortune Cat发财猫崽12k WordsCompleted My Ex-Boyfriend Regrets Our Arranged Marriage, but I’m Madly in Love with His Cousin 862Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 342 我 I’m Just a Restaurant Owner, So Why Does Everyone Keep Showing Up to Die? 我只是个酒楼老板怎么都来送人头 Jing Yan Yu璟烟雨Two Male Leads275k WordsCompleted “I just want to run a restaurant! Why does everyone keep showing up to get themselves killed?” [One-on-One Romance + BL + Historical Fantasy + Political Intrigue + Mind Games + Two Powerful Leads + A Touch of Mystery + A Little Goofy + Dual POV, Mostly the Bottom’s] "This is a fictional historical setting, so don’t take it as fact!!" Sharp-tongued and proud on the outside, stubborn but soft-hearted beauty on the inside × A carefree playboy on the surface, but a clever, loyal wolf-dog underneat 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review and the Master of Jingwan Tower (actually a prince who faked his death): Solving cases and scheming.

43. 343 被 After the Emperor Forced His Love on Me, I Faked My Death and Escaped 被皇帝强制爱后，我死遁逃跑了 Jiujiu Is Not Jiujiu久久不是九九Two Male Leads300k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, strictly monogamous, both devoted only to each other + happy ending, transmigration with body intact + political intrigue] After drowning, Gu Yan transmigrated with his body intact to an unfamiliar dynasty he'd never heard of. By a twist of fate, he became an adviser to King Qian, Chen Yuan. He'd only wanted to coast along, but Chen Yuan had other feelings for him. Gu Yan tried to escape, but was imprisoned instead. He decided to lie flat and submit to the powerful. After a year 86Reads8.8Score—Shelves
44. 344 囚 Imprisoned in Spring: The Cold, Aloof Powerful Official Breaks His Vows 囚春情：清冷权臣破戒后 Longevity Bell长生铃Ancient Romance399k WordsCompleted [Age gap + both are inexperienced + pregnant and on the run + an icy, powerful official brought low + she flees, he pursues] In the eighth year of Chengping, amid bitter cold and heavy snow, the entire Xie household was seized. Xie Jinhuai, the governor of Yangzhou, was sentenced to a brutal execution, and the rest of his family suffered as well. In the blink of an eye, Xie Zhi went from a governor’s daughter to a convicted slave. Just as she was about to be sold to a brothel, she summoned her c 7kReads9.1Score845Shelves
45. 345 穿 After I Transmigrate into a Book, I Take Over the World Through Manipulation 穿书后，我靠PUA执掌天下 Lu Shaoxi陆少曦Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted New book: "Oh No! What Do I Do If Their Affection Goes Too Far?!" It's signed and updates regularly, so dig in! [Search "The Crown Prince's Child-Rearing Diary" for the motion comic] Two male leads, 1v1, transmigration meets rebirth, a huge love-triangle showdown, raising a child while falling in love, warm and healing sweet romance, Xie Chang'an x Ye Jingchen, main POV character is the bottom Modern office drone Ye Jingchen pulls an all-nighter reading a novel and dies, only to transmigrate int 17.8kReads9.2Score2.6kShelves

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    Transmigration into a Book VS Rebirth

46. 346 战 After Losing the War, I Became the Enemy Emperor's Canary 战败后我成了敌国皇帝的金丝雀 One Little Meow喵一声Two Male Leads411k WordsCompleted "I, Feng Qianxue, swear to Heaven that I willingly give myself to Ye Tingxiao, Emperor of the Gong Kingdom. From this day onward, Ye Tingxiao will be my master..." Feng Qianxue, a general of the Xuan Kingdom, was defeated and captured. To save his subordinates, he was forced to become the enemy emperor's caged songbird. To avenge the arrow Feng Qianxue had shot at him on the battlefield three years earlier, Ye Tingxiao toyed with and humiliated him in every way. Yet he couldn't break Feng Qianxu 3.6kReads7.9Score462Shelves

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    At first glance, he felt this man had a face that women would find attractive. Sharp features, sword-like eyebrows, and bright eyes, especially his pair of black pupils, like a bottomless abyss, unfathomable, as if they could suck people in and drown them—Ye Tingxiao, from Gong Kingdom.

47. 347 皇 After My Royal Brother Died, I Married His One True Love 皇兄死后，我娶了他的白月光 Flying Roast Chicken会飞的烤鸡Two Male Leads304k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + regent + emperor + evenly matched + domineering pursuit] I am an emperor. My life's goal is to squander the empire my father left me. Don't get the wrong idea. I mean it. So I started favoring corrupt officials and treacherous ministers. But those corrupt officials became far too brazen, and when a little boy with his hair tied in buns tugged at my sleeve and said he was hungry, I realized this approach wouldn't work. I needed to try something else. I began building palaces and 179Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Strong male protagonists

48. 348 你 What, Are You Raising a Dog Here? 你搁这养狗呢？ Fu Guang洑炚Two Male Leads362k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads + Scheming + Sex First, Love Later + Both Powerful + Political Intrigue + HE] [Dominant, Scheming Top vs. Patient, Cunning Bottom] Just how skilled is the famed Lord Zhenqiu at plotting and scheming? With a single plan, he helped Xiao Jingyuan rise to the position of leader. With another, he outmaneuvered the entire grassland tribe and helped Xiao Jingyuan become its sole overlord. But in the end, he still couldn't figure out this man's heart. In Xiao Jingyuan's heart, there —Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 349 翎 Where the Feathers Return: Transmigrated, Yet Still a Wage Slave 翎羽归处：穿越还是打工人 Four Joyful Little Dumplings四喜团团团Ancient Romance346k WordsOngoing Fresh out of college, Shu Ling [no System, no pocket dimension] has only a “brain” and a heart full of “enthusiasm.” [Transmigration + ensemble cast + career + unconventional plot + romance] She transmigrates into the “Miss Shu Ling,” who shares her name and appearance and lives in a general's household! Before she can catch her breath, she's summoned to the palace to “work.” From the start, the princess appoints her CEO, and she gets two handsome “nepotism hires.” One is as gentle as water, wil 2Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    Before time travel, I was preparing to start my job; after time travel, I was already on duty! 😍🤔😊😋😋😎😎😴

50. 350 皇 A Thousand-Year-Old Imperial Uncle 皇叔千岁 Jiang Ciyi江此意Two Male Leads324k WordsCompleted Two male leads, younger seme, happy ending One is a young emperor who plays the fool while hiding his true strength; the other is a mysterious royal uncle who wields immense power and whose achievements threaten to overshadow the throne. The past is shrouded in mystery. Behind the towering walls of the imperial palace lie endless schemes and intrigue, with countless hidden agendas and tangled rivalries. When the fog finally clears, will they still be able to follow their hearts? And amid this bl 276Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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