Any High-Quality Historical Novels? 😭😭😭😭 有没有古代的，高质量的书啊😭😭😭😭

1. 301 盲 The Blind-Eyed, Soft and Sly Husband, Doted on Madly by the Prince Every Day 盲眼娇夫又软又茶，王爷日日疯宠 Croak Croak Goes Off to the Exam呱呱赴考Two Male Leads188k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads + Transmigrate into a Book + Sweet Romance + Both Virgins, 1v1] [Calculating, Green-Tea Blind Bottom x Indulgent, Obsessively Devoted Prince Top] Bad news: He transmigrated into the body of a blind actor, and from the start found himself in a mansion full of danger! Good news: He bonded with a System and, through a strange twist of fate, spent the night with a prince who held power over the entire court! But! After the prince had his way with him, he was thrown into a woodshed! S 68.5kReads7.1Score19.6kShelves
2. 302 病 The Frail Beauty Is Soft-Waisted and Sweet-Voiced, and the Regent Makes Him Bend Every Night 病秧子腰软声娇，摄政王夜夜折腰 A Little Asheng一只小阿笙Two Male Leads476k WordsCompleted Dual male leads + sweet romance + the shou transmigrates into a book + the gong is reborn + redeeming the villain World-weary, cold-hearted gong x frail, delicate shou The sickly Shen Sui’an transmigrated into a book. The good news: it was a wish-fulfillment novel. The bad news: he was the cannon-fodder character who existed to make other people feel good. Even worse, why was he still sickly? According to the plot, the cannon-fodder would catch the eye of a scumbag heir, be forcibly taken as his 21kReads8.9Score3.6kShelves
3. 303 穿 Reborn as a Foolish Emperor, the Cold-Faced Chief Councilor Spoils Me Back Onto the Dragon Throne 穿成昏君，冷面首辅把我宠回龙椅 Silent Rain Buries the Clouds寂雨埋云Two Male Leads443k WordsCompleted [The rating just opened. It’ll go up later.] [Two male leads + transmigration + ruler and minister + devoted to each other + light political intrigue] [Sunny, straightforward emperor bottom × cold, restrained powerful minister top] Li Mo suddenly died at his desk and transmigrated into another world as an emperor. It would have been bad enough without a System, but the original owner was a tyrant hated by everyone. The whole country hoped he would die soon, and the national treasury was so empty 25.9kReads8.9Score5.8kShelves
4. 304 糟 Oh No, the Regent’s Crush Is Flirting Back 糟糕，摄政王被他的心上人反撩了 Tuan Tuan, Nothing Special团团无奇Two Male Leads607k WordsCompleted Two male leads + mutually devoted 1v1 + sweet romance + transmigration + romantic push and pull + light political intrigue + happy ending + ensemble cast with multiple couples A devoted, reserved Regent (top) × a sly, forward beauty (bottom) The year Luo Zhitang turned eighteen, he finally figured out two things: first, he liked men; second, he was dead. After transmigrating into the body of a young master from an ancient ministerial household, he had barely had time to celebrate before discover 12.9kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves
5. 305 不 Isn't the Crown Prince Supposed to Be a Yandere? Why Is He Sneaking a Kiss from the Shy Girl! 不是病娇太子？怎么偷亲小社恐！ A Little Asheng一只小阿笙Two Male Leads602k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Transmigrate into a Book + Mind Reading + Sweet Romance + Mutual Healing] [Cold, Possessive Top × Handsome, Socially Anxious Bottom] Su Jinyuan transmigrated into a sweet romance power fantasy. Unfortunately, he became a disposable character who didn’t survive past the first chapter. In the original story, the cannon-fodder character was sent in someone else’s place to marry the villainous Crown Prince and bring him good fortune. He met a horrific end on his wedding night, dren 15.6kReads9.4Score2.8kShelves
6. 306 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 101Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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   🔥More than just comedy, this story is packed with intricate court politics and power struggles. It's a blend of "Street Wisdom," "Court Maneuvering," and "Dual Storylines." The protagonist doesn't rely on martial arts or brute force; instead, he uses his silver tongue to navigate the emperor and various powerful figures, stirring up the entire court's political landscape. #CourtPotential #Brainstorming #PoliticalIntrigueAndComedy

7. 307 汉 The Son of Heaven of Han 汉天子 Six Paths六道Historical4.2M WordsCompleted At the end of the Western Han, Wang Mang usurps the throne and chaos engulfs the realm. A commoner draws his sword and strides into the turmoil. He devises strategies from afar and campaigns across ninety thousand li, his sword pointed at eight hundred feudal lords, daring them to defy him. He fights in every direction, sweeps away the warlords who have carved up the land, and brings the realm under control. He rules with benevolence and devotes himself to good governance, gathering every outsta 3.3kReads8.8Score404Shelves
8. 308 穿 Transmigrating to the Great Ming: Failure Is Treason! 穿越大明：失败才是叛变！ Huai De淮德Historical358k WordsOngoing [Ming Dynasty] + [No Female Lead] + [Historical Fantasy] + [PLA] + [Coup] + [Alternate History] + [No-Brainer] Transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty: Failure Is the Real Rebellion! 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist can summon the PLA of the 1980s. He lies dormant for the first fifty chapters, then begins to mass-produce troops around chapter 80. The PLA and the US military are combined, along with industry, society, and economy, capitalism and society.

9. 309 黑 A Darkened Bai Suzhen: You Think You Can Marry Her Just Because You Want To? 黑化白素贞，是你想娶就敢娶吗 Duan Jinglei段惊雷Ancient Romance162k WordsCompleted [Screen and TV adaptations + xianxia + cultivation + ensemble cast + multiple couples + tales] The little white snake struggled to straighten up like a human, staring fixedly at Xu Xian as it flicked its forked tongue from time to time. Xu Xian drew a sharp breath and silently scolded himself for being such a soft touch, feeling a little sympathy for it. Then he coldly turned away. Who between Bai Suzhen and Xiao Qing truly understands love? What new fates await the remarkable women of the Three 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A group portrait, quite unique.

10. 310 汉 The Sage of the Late Han Dynasty 汉末圣人 Ming Qi鸣奇Historical2.7M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the court is in turmoil, people have lost their old ways, but morality has yet to disappear. At this time, Cao Cao is still the impassioned young man who has endured a decade of hardship without letting his ardor fade. Yuan Shao is still living in seclusion, waiting for the world to change. Dong Zhuo is still leading the charge and defending the Han Empire. Liu Bei is still a boy studying under Lu Zhi, fond of dogs, horses, and music… An age of chao 409Reads8.6Score123Shelves
11. 311 兵 A Special Forces Hero in a Frail Body, Forced into Marriage by a Female General 兵王穿病秧子，被女将军逼婚 Wind's Divine Tale风传神Historical1.2M WordsOngoing The short drama of the same name is now available on Hongguo. [Ancient Court Intrigue] [Alternate History] [Fantasy] [System] [Elite Soldier Transmigration] [Older Woman-Younger Man Romance] [Overprotective Mom] Here’s the bottom line: I’m Ye Kai, an elite soldier, and after transmigrating, I’ve become a social laughingstock. The good news: My mom is a battle-hardened princess with incredible strength, and she’d do anything to protect me. The bad news: She thinks a gust of wind could knock me ov 8.5kReads9.0Score469Shelves

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    [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece] (Highly recommended for its incredibly novel historical fiction concept) This book is excellent in terms of both immersion and plot development. 🌈 Fast-paced, no major flaws, and full of foreshadowing and plot twists—a must-read!

12. 312 晋 Mountains and Rivers Stained with Jin Blood 晋血山河 Eagle with Wings Outstretched鹰隼展翅Historical1.9M WordsOngoing In the fourth year of Yongjia, the military strength of the Western Jin had been exhausted by sixteen years of brutal civil war. Taking advantage of the moment, the surrounding tribes rose up: Liu Yuan, Liu Cong, Shi Le, Wang Mi... Countless warlords of the troubled age laughed wildly as barbarian cavalry swept across the Central Plains like a whirlwind. An age of utter darkness was about to begin. The Han population in the north fell by two-thirds, and the Han people entered their first great e 3.3kReads8.9Score267Shelves
13. 313 我 I Just Want to Retire as the Retired Emperor 我只想退休当太上皇 Running Away in My Dreams梦中跑路Historical217k WordsCompleted Li Heng transmigrates into the body of a seventy-year-old emperor with the same name. He thinks he’s scored a VIP retirement package, only to discover it’s an endless cycle of debt and hard labor! Before he’s even had time to warm the throne, his seven “dutiful sons” join forces to stage a coup, hoping to turn him into a powerless retired emperor. I worked myself to death on an assembly line in my last life. In this one, all I want is to lie flat and retire, fish a little, and enjoy a drink. Is 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In his past life, he died suddenly on an assembly line; in this life, he transmigrates into the body of a seventy-year-old emperor who only wants to retire! But then his seven sons force him to abdicate? Fine, then he won't become senile; he'll use modern management techniques to overwhelm them, clean up the court, and then peacefully become the retired emperor!

14. 314 贵 Is the Noble Consort the Most Favored in the Harem Today? 贵妃今天宠冠后宫了嘛 Yu Liang鱼梁Ancient Romance629k WordsCompleted [The Noble Consort is the reborn empress. Liang Jiayi = Zhou Jinghe. A clever, brave, strong-willed little troublemaker × a diligent, virtuous, wise, and benevolent ruler] Rumor had it that the newly arrived Noble Consort was the empress’s double. The Noble Consort had never put up with such an insult in her life, so she turned around and raised hell in the entire harem. The concubines competed for the emperor’s favor? She drove them out of the palace. The Empress Dowager made things difficult f 442Reads9.2Score102Shelves

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    Female Lead: Liang Jiayi Male Lead: Chi Mingchao 🍒🍒🍒 Liang Jiayi is the fourth young lady of the Prime Minister's mansion, possessing stunning beauty and a lively, energetic personality. She disregards all rules and directly confronts those around her. Her relationship with Emperor Chi Mingchao progresses from initial testing and misunderstandings to gradual understanding and love, a process both sweet and fraught with twists and turns.

15. 315 他 His Little Yue Is Like the Moon 他的小玥亮 Ya Fei Li Ou亚菲莉欧Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted The animated series is now available. Everyone said the Yan girl sent to the palace by the General's Mansion was an idiot. Premature, slow-witted, always a beat behind when she spoke, and smiling whenever she saw someone. On the day of the selection, everyone laughed at her. "Is the General's Mansion so short on people that they had to send an idiot to fill a spot?" Yan Yue didn't understand, so she laughed along with them. Later, she became the only woman in the harem allowed to stay overni 31kReads8.8Score3.3kShelves

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    Everyone thought that A-Yue, sent to the palace by the General's Mansion, was just a temporary pawn, something the Emperor would discard at will when dealing with powerful families. No one knew that beneath the cold imperial power, the Emperor had already secretly planned to include her in his future life, carefully protecting the innocent girl step by step.

16. 316 铁 Iron-Blooded Resolve: Twin Dragons Shine Across the Land 铁血文心：双龙耀山河 The Sea Eagle Flies海鹰飞Historical1.2M WordsOngoing As the realm crumbles, two outstanding men rise from the Lu clan. The elder brother is a poet renowned throughout the land. After a difficult journey through the imperial exams and a turbulent career in office, he rises from humble scholar to founding emperor, using the heart of a writer to bring peace to the realm. The younger brother is a martial prodigy. Setting out from Siming Mountain, he gathers heroes of the northern jianghu, makes his name on the battlefields of the Western Xia, assassin 37Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    A rare gem of a historical fantasy, free of melodramatic clichés and simplistic plot twists, this novel boasts a rich and compelling narrative. Featuring top-notch writing, strategic foresight, and bloody conquest, the story is encapsulated in a single poem, "Linjiangxian," which perfectly captures the lives of two heroes, where both pen and sword are remedies for national salvation.

17. 317 草 The Good-for-Nothing Legitimate Son's KPI Comeback 草包嫡子的KPI逆袭 Transmigrate Ancestor穿越老祖Historical99k WordsCompleted Shen Moyan, chief strategy officer at a major internet company, dies suddenly and is reborn as the useless legitimate son of the Duke of Zhenguo. A court KPI System binds itself to him: fail to complete a task and he loses his pocket money; fail to complete it altogether, and it exposes that his soul has been switched. To stay alive, he's forced to get to work: auditing accounts with PowerPoint, solving cases with supply chain management, and using diplomatic double-talk to keep both the Crown P —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is good, but it's a new book and has too few chapters.

18. 318 回 Back to the Song Dynasty to Be a Tyrant 回到宋朝当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 177.6kReads9.4Score20.5kShelves
19. 319 三 Three Kingdoms: My Father Is Lü Bu 三国之家父吕布 A Youth with Cool Traces凉痕少年Historical412k WordsOngoing Transmigration is as inexplicable as a bow on the front of a pair of underwear… A working stiff is caught in an airplane accident and falls unconscious, only to be choked awake by a bowl of urine. He discovers that his soul has transmigrated into the body of a Qiang herdsman boy in the late Eastern Han. At first, he plans to use his little knowledge of history to contend for the world. But as the plot takes one unexpected turn after another, even the time-traveling tumbler shrimp shows up. Then 594Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    High quality, worthy of being deified.

20. 320 从 The March to War 从军行 Rain Falling in the Dust风尘落雨Historical5.6M WordsCompleted “Where is the Imperial Guard? Who dares ride with me across the battlefields of the northern desert and trample the Yanrong King’s tent beneath our horses?” A general in a red cloak sat astride his horse, saber in hand. “We will go!” the battle-hardened soldiers before him answered in unison. A boy from a small mountain village joined the army only to spare his family some taxes. All he wanted was to save enough money to marry his childhood sweetheart. As his military achievements mounted, he ro 24.8kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
21. 321 和 Heshen: Master of Power 和珅：权力的玩家 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical631k WordsCompleted As a miniature reflection of the power structure during the Qianlong era, Heshen's life was forever entangled in the shadow of absolute imperial authority and the deep-rooted ills of the bureaucracy. From a penniless orphan living under another's roof in Lvrou Hutong to rising to the center of power through his gift for languages and financial acumen, his ascent was shaped by both the banner system and the emperor's political machinations. He was once a capable official who cleaned up the Minist 5.2kReads8.7Score414Shelves

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    High-quality ancient novel recommendations, recommendation list

22. 322 云 Among the Cloud-Kissed Tresses 云鬓间 The Seeker Who Just Wants to Lie Flat只想躺平的寻寻觅觅Ancient Romance116k WordsOngoing Sunny, lively girl × lazy, roguishly handsome old fox The year Su Yunxi came of age, she did two big things: First, she tore into her betrothed, Zhao Zi'ang, until he was left speechless. Second, she teamed up with the lazy Third Young Master of the Shen family in Yongchang Ward to open a pastry shop. Shen Zhao'an paid the silver, took forty percent of the profits, and added one more condition: he could eat there for free for life. Yunxi gritted her teeth and agreed, only to discover that this m —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Support this, it's an opening in classical Chinese.

23. 323 贤 The Worthy Consort Is Still Taking It Easy Today 贤妃今天也在咸鱼 Misty Clear Melody渺渺清音Ancient Romance625k WordsCompleted In the harem of Emperor Chenyuan of the Great Jin, there is a dignified and gentle empress, a charming and lovely Noble Consort, a peerlessly beautiful Consort Li, and a clever, kindhearted Consort Hui. Talented women abound, and the competition is fierce. Han Shuyi looks left and right, but can't find a niche for herself as Worthy Consort. Oh, well. Competing for favor now and then while choosing to lie flat the rest of the time: that's the real truth of life in the harem. * As emperor, Meng Ti 22kReads8.2Score2.1kShelves

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    This is good, I've finished watching it.

24. 324 左 Zuo Zongtang: The Late Qing Dynasty's Last Hawk 左宗棠：晚清最后的鹰派 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical271k WordsCompleted At its heart, this book is about a practical-minded reformer amid the upheavals of the late Qing dynasty. Spanning the years from 1812 to 1885, it vividly portrays the extraordinary life of Zuo Zongtang, from a poor scholar in Xiangyin to a high-ranking provincial official. The book recounts his early studies of statecraft and his years of obscurity after failing the metropolitan examination three times. It also details his military career: raising the Chu Army to suppress the Taiping Rebellion 13.3kReads8.6Score780Shelves
25. 325 乱 A Foundation in Troubled Times 乱世基业 Wang Jiu王久Historical1.8M WordsCompleted The empire is in chaos. Kings carve up the land, wars rage across the realm, western barbarians wait like tigers poised to pounce, and the cavalry of the steppe tribes runs rampant... The hundred tribes of the mountains raised a lone soul from another world. Now he has emerged into a land blanketed in the smoke of war. He guards the frontier, launches surprise attacks on barbarian camps, develops the wilderness, fights the steppe cavalry, clashes with foreign tribes, and matches wits with kings. 2.5kReads8.6Score159Shelves
26. 326 社 A Corporate Slave Cultivates Immortality: I’m Bound to an Amnesiac Big Shot 社畜修仙：我绑定了失忆大佬 Stars as a Collection星星作辑Two Male Leads194k WordsOngoing [Lighthearted · two male leads · gets stronger the more he gets beaten · 1v1 · happy ending] Xie Yunyan, formerly an office drone, now a lowly servant in the cultivation world, with a useless five-element spiritual root. On his first day after transmigrating, he found a ridiculously handsome man covered in blood in the back hills. On his first day after transmigrating, a broken jade pendant forcibly bound him in a "shared-fate pact." On his first day after transmigrating, he discovered just how —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Having read so many books, I'd consider myself a bit of a bookworm, but this book really surprised me. The book's structure is very tight, the logic is clear and reasonable, and the plot is unexpected.

27. 327 回 Back in the Spring and Autumn Period, I Became a Tyrant 回到春秋当暴君 Glory and Loyalty荣耀与忠诚Historical1.6M WordsCompleted The history of the Spring and Autumn period is half a history of Jin. A soul from the modern era transmigrates to the state of Jin in the late Spring and Autumn period, becoming Zhi Xiao of the Zhi clan. In this era... Laozi organizes the Zhou court’s ancient records and travels around teaching his principles. Confucius takes on disciples in droves and travels among the states, drawing the attention of the world. King Fuchai of Wu and King Goujian of Yue are bound by love and hatred, while Xi Sh 1.8kReads8.9Score137Shelves
28. 328 嘉 Emperor Jiaqing: Turmoil in an Era of Preserving the Status Quo 嘉庆皇帝：守成时代的风雨飘摇 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical460k WordsCompleted At a pivotal moment when the Qing dynasty was turning from prosperity to decline, one emperor remained shrouded in the mists of history. He inherited the fading glory of the “Qianlong Golden Age,” yet faced a dynasty riddled with hidden problems. He was determined to reform and root out corruption, but struggled to overcome the deep-seated rigidity of the system. He was the last “guardian of the dynasty’s legacy” in Chinese history, and a firsthand witness to the first signs of crisis on the eve 2.2kReads7.4Score116Shelves
29. 329 绑 After Binding to a System, My Target Got Pregnant with My Baby 绑定系统后，目标揣上我的崽 Your Chef在下厨师长Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted [Top protagonist, 1v1 + sweet pampering romance + nonhuman love interests + quick transmigration] (The rating just came out, and it’ll rise later.) Ren Feng has always thought of himself as an ordinary human. He just gets strange illnesses now and then, like having oddly colored blood or unusually strong regenerative abilities... Then, on the day his genes collapse, he gets bound to a System. [You have died in the real world] [Time remaining: 23 hours, 59 minutes] [Survive at any cost] Ren Feng 8kReads8.9Score780Shelves

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    It's really good. I can only say the author is amazing; many of the plot points are things most people wouldn't expect.

30. 330 扶 The Worthy Adou 扶得起的阿斗 Strong Liquor洌酒Historical2.9M WordsCompleted “This boy is as clever as a demon. The Han Dynasty is destined to prosper!” Liu Bei cried excitedly, holding young A Dou aloft. “If Liu Adou isn’t eliminated, he’ll seize the realm one day!” Zhou Yu said through gritted teeth. “Ten Cao Zhis can’t match Liu Adou’s literary talent, and ten Cao Pis can’t match his skill at governing,” Cao Cao sighed. “Thank you, young lord, for saving my life.” Beneath Phoenix Drop Slope, Pang Tong bowed. “A Dou, ambush Lü Meng and Fancheng will fall today!” Guan Y 1.6kReads8.8Score185Shelves
31. 331 皇 Hong Taiji: The Founding Emperor of the Qing Dynasty 皇太极：清朝开国皇帝 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical332k WordsCompleted Emperor Hong Taiji: Founder of the Qing Dynasty follows the extraordinary life of Hong Taiji, the founding emperor of the Qing Dynasty. From the birth of the eldest son in Hetu Ala in 1592 to Hong Taiji's death in Shengjing in 1643, the book vividly portrays his transformation from a young beile to Emperor Taizong of the Great Qing. He fought alongside his father as a youth and first distinguished himself at the Battle of Sarhu. After succeeding to the throne, he abolished old practices, establi 5.1kReads7.9Score130Shelves
32. 332 认 After Finding Her Family, the Little Princess Is Spoiled by Her Four Imperial Brothers! 认亲后，妹宝被四个皇兄宠上天！ White Clouds Perch on the Tip of the Brush白云栖笔端Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted [Beloved by everyone + universally adored + faux siblings/faux cousins + romantic rivals in a battle royale + all male leads are virgins] When A Yue was eight, she nearly starved to death on the street. Luckily, the Fourth Prince was hosting a meal for the poor, and A Yue got to eat the most lavish meal of her life. She thought it would be the last time she ever saw the Fourth Prince. But two days later, she was sent to the imperial palace to serve the Fourth Prince, Xiao Yuan'an. And things got 1.6kReads—Score152Shelves

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    The female lead originally just wanted to live a peaceful life as a palace maid, but unexpectedly she transformed into a princess, and from then on was pampered and cherished by her four older brothers and two older sisters. A lighthearted and sweet romance, with no angst throughout!

33. 333 雍 The Yongzheng Dynasty: A Storm of Reform in the Forbidden City 雍正王朝：紫禁城里的改革风暴 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical295k WordsCompleted Late one night at the Garden of Tranquil Spring, Kangxi died. Longkodo announced the decree, the Eighth Prince's faction stirred in the shadows, and Yinsi's brother Yinti confronted him in fury. The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, ascended the throne as the Yongzheng Emperor amid rumors that he had altered the edict and usurped the throne, facing the corrupt bureaucracy and empty treasury Kangxi had left behind. During his thirteen years on the throne, he was a lonely reformer: battling the Eighth Princ 3.1kReads7.5Score100Shelves
34. 334 咸 The Lazy Concubine Just Wants to Cling to a Powerful Patron, but the Aloof Prince Is Hooked 咸鱼侍妾只想抱大腿，高冷王爷却被钓疯了 Seven An Coins七桉钱Ancient Romance589k WordsOngoing (Transmigration / palace and household intrigue / raising a child / doted on exclusively in the later stages / love grows over time / everyday life) Ye Qing, a notorious actress, transmigrates one day into the body of a concubine of Prince Jing, the fourth son of the Great Yue emperor. As a concubine, without the prince's favor, her status is even lower than a maid's. To live comfortably, she decides to cling tightly to the biggest pillar in the prince's manor: the aloof Prince Jing. Ye Qing pre 401Reads8.9Score—Shelves
35. 335 少 The Young Emperor: Shunzhi 少年天子：顺治皇帝 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical311k WordsCompleted This novel vividly recounts the short life of Fulin, the first emperor after the Qing entered the Pass. He ascends the throne at six, a puppet ruler under Dorgon’s regency, quietly gathering strength to rule in his own right amid the power struggles between Shengjing and the Forbidden City. After taking power at fourteen, he promotes a policy of “governing the Han with Han,” appoints Han officials, revises the laws, and attempts to “spread the tax burden across the population.” Yet conservative 5.5kReads7.8Score100Shelves
36. 336 破 The Ruined Temple Connects Past and Present: The Little Beggars Are Saved! 破庙通古今，小乞丐们有救啦！ The Coal Ball Is Very Quiet煤球很文静Ancient Romance646k WordsCompleted [Farming + Transmigration Between Ancient and Modern Times + Adorable Kids + Ensemble Cast + Cozy Daily Life] (A comic adaptation with the same title is now available on Hongguo.) On the road fleeing famine, with all their supplies gone, Xiao Yao's parents sell her two older sisters and then try to sell her, too. Xiao Yao runs away in the middle of the night and flees to a haunted, ruined temple. Ghosts are scary, but people are scarier. It turns out the ruined temple is home to a little beggar 13.6kReads8.8Score2.1kShelves

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37. 337 种 Farming: Building a Fortune in Ancient Times 种田：我在古代发家致富 A Cartload of Gold一车金子Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [Farming + No Toxic Family Members + Beloved by Everyone + Building Wealth + Heartwarming] Tang Lingling transmigrated into the Great Yao Kingdom, becoming a member of an ordinary family whose parents and grandparents had all fled famine. The family had barely any land and could only scrape by. Fortunately, both her parents were alive, the family got along well, and she also had a golden finger: a Species Collection System. She could collect species from the world and sell them to the System for 4.2kReads9.0Score461Shelves
38. 338 永 Emperor Yongle: The Iron-Blooded Throne and a Grand Vision of Prosperity 永乐大帝：铁血王座与盛世宏图 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical210k WordsCompleted As we turn the pages of Ming dynasty history, the Yongle Emperor, Zhu Di, is undoubtedly one of its most controversial and legendary rulers. A prince of the imperial family, he raised an army to quell the rebellion and seized the throne amid the flames of war. After ascending the throne, he devoted himself to governing and ushered in the “Yongle Golden Age,” yet his iron-fisted methods and centralized rule also left their mark on history. Spanning the years from 1360 onward, this book is divided 877Reads7.8Score—Shelves
39. 339 李 Li Hongzhang: The Plasterer of the Qing Empire 李鸿章：大清帝国的裱糊匠 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical626k WordsCompleted This is a sweeping historical portrait of Li Hongzhang's life, built around the metaphor of “learning to steer on a broken ship.” Beginning with a newborn's cries in the Li family home in Luzhou in 1823 and ending with his lonely final days at Xianliang Temple in 1901, the book follows the course of time to recreate the turbulent life of this high-ranking official of the late Qing. He was an ambitious scholar pursuing success in the imperial examinations, who honed his character under Zeng Guofa 3.3kReads7.9Score216Shelves
40. 340 大 Great Ming: Cozy Everyday Life Taking the Imperial Exams After Becoming a Father 大明，喜当爹后的科举温馨日常 Three O'Clock on the Seventh of July七月七的三点Historical157k WordsOngoing [Imperial examinations] + [everyday life] + [lighthearted] Shen Huaijin inexplicably transmigrated into the body of a down-and-out examination candidate in the Ming dynasty, also named Shen Huaijin. He had to deal with: A controlling mother! A scheming second wife! An eldest daughter who loved stirring up trouble! An eldest son who was lazy and greedy! An arrogant, conceited second son! And two little daughters still too young to fend for themselves! Shen Huaijin decided: things had to change. T 73Reads—Score147Shelves

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    A super good book

41. 341 明 A History of the Ming Palace 明代宫闱史 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical734k WordsCompleted Venture deep into the palace to explore the love and hatred between emperors and their consorts; delve into history and discover the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you understand the palace. Understand the palace, and you understand history. Understand history, and the realities of the world become clear. Palace romances are an important branch of traditional historical fiction. 40.9kReads9.6Score710Shelves

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    My favorite classical novel

42. 342 下 What Should I Do After Flirting with My Superior in the Mortal Realm? Help! 下凡后误撩了上级怎么办？急！ Qing Yue清鈅Ancient Romance148k WordsCompleted [Hidden identity + sweet romance + missions (no System) + a fictional setting + devoted to each other + no logic] Xia Xingwan was a carefree flower goddess in the celestial realm, and she had always been on good terms with the Matchmaker. Little did she know that one day, when she went to visit him, he would send her down to the mortal world to make up for a mistake he had made. For old times’ sake, she agreed to help him. But while fixing his mistake, she grew increasingly close to the regent o 22Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 343 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score256Shelves

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    My favorite classic novels

44. 344 大 The Great Zhou's Number One Playboy: Buying Twin Sisters with Joss Paper 大周第一纨绔，烧纸买下双胞胎 A Big Block of Tofu一块大豆腐Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Zhang Yongchun died. He died completely. And yet, not quite completely. After dropping dead from a sudden illness, he transmigrated to an entirely new ancient world. Though the world wasn’t all that new. He had no cheats, no System, no spirit fields, and no magic ring. But at least he had his mom. His twenty-first-century mother could communicate with him by burning offerings, and even send things over by burning them for him. From then on, he became the world’s number-one mama’s boy. “Mom, I’m 1.4kReads8.7Score136Shelves
45. 345 宋 The History of the Song Dynasty’s Imperial Court 宋代宫闱史 Xu Muxi许慕羲Historical607k WordsCompleted Drawing on official histories, unofficial accounts, and folk legends, this work offers a profound portrayal of the emperor's emotional world alongside a detailed depiction of life in the palace. It vividly recreates the lives of emperors and empresses in the secluded inner palace, while also offering readers interested in history clues to follow. 2.5kReads9.4Score321Shelves
46. 346 中 Party Struggles Throughout Chinese History 中国历代党争 Wang Tongling王桐龄Historical151k WordsCompleted Chinese Factional Struggles Through the Ages is a history of power struggles between factions, between factions and imperial authority, and between individuals. Using strategy as its thread and history as its fabric, it recounts a host of tangled stories. Covering three thousand years of factional strife, from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods through the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the book details major events, rises and falls, triumphs and humiliations, and 302Reads7.7Score100Shelves
47. 347 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 757Reads9.6Score—Shelves
48. 348 开 From the Start, Disguised as a Man, I Rose to First Rank Through the Imperial Exams 开局女扮男装，我靠科举官居一品 I Want to Make Money爷要赚钱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Disguised as a man + imperial examinations and court intrigue + rises to the highest office + one heroine, focused on her career] When Xie Qingfeng opens her eyes, she's handed a nightmare of a life: a house with bare walls, and a woman forced to disguise herself as a man. In an age when everything is considered inferior to scholarship, if she doesn't fight for her place, she'll be crushed to pieces. Since she's here, she'll give it everything she's got! As a woman, she enters the imperial cour 50.3kReads9.3Score6.1kShelves
49. 349 女 Reborn in Women’s Clothing: A Brocade Robe Stuns the Three Kingdoms 女装大佬重生：锦袍惊三国 Yun Moxuan云墨轩儿Historical145k WordsCompleted This novel is a little niche, so if you like it, feel free to enjoy it. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of Cao Cao’s son, but gets a cross-dressing System. If it’s not to your taste, please read with an open mind. 1Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    A character with two identities navigates a chaotic world, scheming in the imperial court by day and maneuvering against powerful figures by night. A thrilling tale of espionage and strategic maneuvering.

50. 350 重 Reborn as Emperor Zhezong of Song: From Puppet to Power Player 重生宋哲宗：从傀儡开始逆袭 Sesame Oil With Oyster Sauce香油加耗油Historical346k WordsOngoing In the eighth year of Yuanyou, Empress Dowager Gao died. Zhao Xu, Emperor Zhezong of Song, finally took power after eight years under her thumb. At court, the Old Party was entrenched. On the borders, Western Xia watched like a tiger ready to pounce. Everyone was waiting to see the young emperor make a fool of himself. But no one knew that his soul came from a distant future. He renamed the era Shaosheng, recalled Zhang Dun, purged the Old Party of Yuanyou, and restored the New Policies. At the 809Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Baozi here here

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