Looking for Ancient Settings, Political Intrigue, and a Highly Intelligent Protagonist 求古代，权谋，高智商

1. 201 天 The Cataclysm of the Celestial Empire 天朝浩劫 Shui Shui Miao Miao Shui水水淼淼水Historical363k WordsOngoing Jing’an Office squad leader Jiang Chenli only wants to save up for his wedding and live a quiet life. But after rescuing a little girl, he is swept into the power struggles of the Jing Tian Prefecture. The mysterious identity of Zhao Wangshu, the truth behind the Human Pivot Case, the Heavenly Capital of Jade Capital suspended in the night sky, strange beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Seas, and a pact between a true dragon and Emperor Taizu: when the protagonist tears away the veil of tr 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A farcical rescue at a restaurant uncovers the city's biggest hidden conspiracy. A cunning and manipulative constable, a woman of mysterious identity, and a loyal ally—various forces take turns appearing, gradually revealing the dark side of the glamorous capital.

2. 202 朕 I, Empress Hexi, Reborn and Done Saving the Ungrateful 朕，和熹女君，重生不扶白眼狼 Miss Xingci星辞小姐Ancient Romance329k WordsOngoing At fifteen, Deng Sui entered the palace. At twenty-two, she was made empress, and at twenty-five, she ruled as regent. For sixteen years, Deng Sui safeguarded the Han empire, only to be sent to her death by the young emperor she had personally supported. Her entire family was purged, and her loyal confidants died tragic deaths, full of resentment. Reborn, she returned to the year of the selection. In this life, Deng Sui seeks only to defy fate and change her destiny: Protect the emperor, who is 976Reads—Score100Shelves

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   It unfolds the power struggles and intrigues of the Eastern Han Dynasty imperial family, with a rich historical backdrop and a captivating and engaging story.

3. 203 快 Quick, Let Duke Zhou Eat Some Meat 快让周公吃肉 Back to Yunnan归云南Historical1.3M WordsOngoing I transmigrated one day and became the famous Duke of Zhou, Ji Dan. Everyone praises me, saying, “The Duke of Zhou spits out his food to welcome worthy men, and all under Heaven turn to him.” But who knew I wasn’t practicing humility, I really just can’t stomach meat! The shadows of the blood sacrifices at Zhaoge haunt me. Just one bite of meat and I’m back in that slaughterhouse in my dreams. Within, scheming ministers watch like tigers; without, the rebellion of the Three Guards bears down. Th 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'm working on it now, haha.

4. 204 裙 He Has Someone Else Kneeling at His Feet 裙下之臣他另有其人 Miss Lin Watches Movies观影林姑娘Ancient Romance231k WordsOngoing To uncover the truth behind her father and brother’s deaths in battle, she abandoned her life of finery and fine horses and spent five years plotting. She pointed her sword at his throat. “You were the only one I never doubted.” He smiled, running his fingers along the blade. “The road to kingship is paved with bones.” In that moment, she finally saw clearly: beyond the mist lay no truth, only the torture he had prepared for her with his own hands. The vast realm ran red as blood, but it could n 48Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Her father and brother were framed, her fiancé disappeared, and only he risked his life to protect her. She had just fallen for him when he married another for power. On their wedding night, a promise of a bright future separated them forever.

5. 205 刀 The Demon of Blade and Sword 刀剑魔 Yu Wuji宇无极Eastern Fantasy843k WordsOngoing In a turbulent martial world, the schemes of powerful ministers, the machinations of sinister cults, romantic entanglements, and choices between family and country all intertwine. Some pursue their obsession with martial arts manuals through every peril, some are trapped in a web of plots by blood feuds, and some struggle to survive amid political intrigue. The power struggle between Tang and Tibet and the tangled fates of those involved unfold together. There are no fixed lines between right an 585Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Ensemble cast, martial arts, revenge, treasure hunting, and political intrigue

6. 206 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [A Tomato-style Records of the Grand Historian + a blessing for audiobook listeners + grounded in historical sources + told with the flair of a novel] [Also known as From Pangu's Creation of the World to the Last Emperor's Abdication] A million-character epic spanning from Pangu's creation of the world to the last emperor's abdication. This isn't a mindless power fantasy: it combines historical authenticity with an engaging, nuanced touch. The book tells the whole story of Chinese history, from 615Reads8.3Score130Shelves

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   The book, with its grand structure, recreates the vicissitudes of China's five thousand years of history: from the abdication and conquest of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, to the hegemony and dust of Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han; from the elegant and unrestrained spirit of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, to the magnificent and glorious era of the Sui and Tang Dynasties; from the bustling city life and the flames of war in the Song and Yuan Dynasties, all the way to the palace intrigues of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, finally concluding with the desolate figure of the last emperor leaving the stage of history.

7. 207 墨 The Ink Moon Halberd: Love and Revenge in the Western Regions 墨月戟：西域情仇 White Rice Dumpling白水粽Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No AI, entirely written by hand; court intrigue and an ensemble cast, with a traditional plot-driven narrative] [Subtle emotions, sweeping warfare, vivid characters] Beyond Yumen Pass lie the great desert and the Tianshan Mountains. With half Han heritage and half Hu blood, he was born amid the flames of a chaotic age, as the Han and the Xiongnu fought over the Western Regions. In a dreamlike lifetime, he saved the Cheshi princess and uncovered the fated bond between them as husband and wife in 158Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Traditional Literature, Completed] The hardships of the weak overcoming the strong, the entanglements of past and present lives, leave behind a slightly regretful ending—how could a small country on the Silk Road resist the iron hooves of the Xiongnu without using power and strategy or relying on the might of the Han Dynasty?

8. 208 影 Shadows over the Hall of Loyalty 影落忠义楼 Yang Ximo阳夕陌Martial Arts557k WordsCompleted [Shadow Guard’s Rise + Court Intrigue and the Martial World + Stunning Beauties] He is the sharpest shadow guard in Prince Night Falcon’s hands. With his Feihong Sword, he has spilled countless drops of blood and never once failed. During a mission, he meets Mu Yao, a tender moonlight in a turbulent age, and then catches the fiery starlight in Shen Siyue’s eyes, a beacon of hope in utter despair. Little does he know that from the moment they met, Tong Xinling, an attendant of the Ruyi Tower, has 69Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'm not exaggerating when I say this book is good, but regardless of gender, if you calm down and read just twenty chapters, you'll be completely engrossed and unable to tear yourself away, as if you've personally stepped into that world of swords and shadows, becoming a part of the martial arts world.

9. 209 大 The Grand Canal: Emperor Yang of Sui's Song of Ice and Fire 大运河：隋炀帝冰与火之歌 Madam Xiao of Qingcheng Mountain清城山的潇夫人Historical205k WordsCompleted Yang Guang, Prince of Jin under the Sui, was handsome, shrewd, and patient, biding his time in secret. While Emperor Wen, Yang Jian, lay gravely ill at Renshou Palace, his affair with Lady Xuanhua was exposed. He responded by murdering his father, forging an imperial edict, deposing and killing Crown Prince Yang Yong, and imprisoning his brothers until they died. He seized the throne in a bloody coup and renamed the era Daye. Once emperor, he broke the power of the great clans and established t 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Power struggles, world conquest, the soul-redemption of Jiangnan folk songs, the sense of conquest of a former dynasty's princess, the grand Grand Canal flowing north and south for millennia—I am the emperor of all time! [Bookshelf added][Already added][Already added]

10. 210 江 Jiang Yan’s Dream: Flowers Bloom from His Brush 江淹一梦笔生花 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical505k WordsCompleted In the winter of the seventh year of the Daming era (463 AD), Jiang Yan was gathering firewood in the biting wind by the Qingxi River. Suddenly, he spotted a young woman stumbling along the main road, clutching her wounded left arm, with three constables from the Court of Justice in hot pursuit. Jiang Yan pulled her into a reed bed, helping her evade the officials’ deadly grasp. It turned out she was Xie Wei’s daughter. Xie Wei had been implicated in the Fan Ye case because of his poetry and pro 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical fiction, political intrigue, and palace intrigue.

11. 211 玄 Xuanjin Commerce Flourishes 玄烬商兴 Yue Yue钺越Ancient Romance322k WordsOngoing Jingshu is a woman who has transmigrated to Guigu, a place in an imaginary universe. As a metallurgist, she intends to change the balance of power among the feudal states! “At a palace banquet, Jingshu bites into a candied figure and stares at the Grand Princess’s golden hairpin. ‘Sister, that hairpin is so pretty. It looks like golden beads on a skewer of candied hawthorn!’ The noblewomen around her cover their mouths and laugh at her foolishness, never guessing that three days later, a secret —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical adventure and political intrigue story. The female protagonist focuses on adventures in the martial arts world, while the male protagonist focuses on political maneuvering in the imperial court. Set in the Spring and Autumn Period, it chronicles the rise of Duke Huan of Qi. True history, true political intrigue.

12. 212 诡 The Fog of a Bizarre Case 诡案迷雾 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical684k WordsOngoing A historical mystery and political intrigue novel set in the fictionalized Wu Zhou period of the Tang dynasty, around the fifteenth year of Wu Zhou. It follows the protagonist and his companions as they enter government service and become entangled in a series of criminal cases, as well as the gripping struggle over the succession to the throne at the Luoyang court. This is my second novel. I hope you enjoy it, and I’ll do my best to tell a good story! 88Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Learned it][Added to bookshelf][Already want it][Currently working on a manuscript][Sparrow's masterpiece] 👍

13. 213 尘 Dust Mountain 尘埃山 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical1.4M WordsCompleted This story follows ordinary people struggling to survive through the long, chaotic ninety years of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It portrays how a group of common folk make their way in life, far from the halls of power, with no special advantages or extraordinary encounters. Like specks of dust drifting through time, they endure the weight of the years, unnoticed and unheard. 392Reads8.4Score—Shelves
14. 214 王 The Princess Consort Came Through the Gates of Hell, Subduing Corpses, Ghosts, and Evil Spirits 王妃她自鬼门来，镇尸收鬼诛妖邪 The Pen Won’t Budge笔难移Ancient Romance171k WordsOngoing The day Chu Kexing, the Ghost Gate Sect's heir, descended from the mountain, the bustling capital was turned upside down. She mastered the arts of divination and geomancy, and carried a lamp in the palm of her hand. She could command a hundred ghosts to clear the way and a hundred demons to bear her palanquin. She could guide lost souls and make heavenly fiends bow their heads. She had thought she would spend her whole life among demons and spirits. But after arriving in the capital, she found h —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's pretty good, with multiple male leads.

15. 215 她 What They Wrote 她们写下的 Banana Eleven Green蕉十一绿Ancient Romance143k WordsCompleted She used to be a criminal defense lawyer in the modern world. She knew how evidence could be edited, and understood how a single sentence could determine whether someone lived or died. After transmigrating, she became an anonymous clerk tasked with copying treaties. She did not plan wars or command massacres. Her only job was to make “decisions” sound legal, clear, and beyond dispute. Every treaty she wrote erased a city from the history books. She knew she was doing evil, but she understood 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A modern criminal lawyer transmigrates into the body of a covenant document! Using his legal expertise to navigate the boundaries of language, he makes choices amidst a power struggle, determining the rise and fall of lives with his pen. A thrilling historical romance novel with intrigue and captivating plot twists that get more and more addictive with each read.

16. 216 烟 Beauty in the Mist and Rain of the Golden Wind Pavilion 烟雨楼台金风之美人烟雨 Mei Li's Pen Name Is Mei Li梅莉的笔名是梅莉Ancient Romance183k WordsOngoing A powerful female lead and the final victor of the harem: countless lives and countless minds paved her way to the top. The heroine appears late, after readers have called for her time and time again. [Game of Thrones in the Northern and Southern Dynasties! A tale of revenge! Historical political intrigue + ancient workplace drama + historical romance (including an older woman-younger man romance, a white moonlight, and a political marriage) + espionage. Plot-driven, with multiple storylines. No 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A political intrigue novel with a compelling plot. A Northern and Southern Dynasties version of "Game of Thrones," it begins with the former empress orchestrating a long-planned scheme involving a beautiful woman; helping the new emperor overthrow powerful ministers is just the beginning. Several kingdoms are involved. The story is detailed and features a rich cast of characters, both minor and major. Not a children's novel. Highly recommended for those who enjoy social novels, as it depicts a comprehensive picture of society.

17. 217 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pinnacle of political intrigue novels! An Eastern version of "Game of Thrones"! I devoured over 300 chapters in one go and couldn't stop! It avoids the clichés of mindless wish-fulfillment stories; every step is a twist, and the power struggles between the four kingdoms are brilliantly written. Qi Ming's journey from a passive escape to mastering strategy and manipulating people—the sense of oppression and exhilaration as he climbs from the bottom—is absolutely amazing. Even the supporting characters aren't just tools; each has their own stance and calculations. You can't even hate the villains; they're so charismatic!

18. 218 刘 Liu Bowen: Tides of Fortune in the Imperial Court 刘伯温之宦海沉浮 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical565k WordsCompleted Liu Bowen: Rising and Falling in the Sea of Officialdom abandons the magical realism commonly used in earlier works about Liu Bowen. Its main approach is realism, with touches of romanticism. Following the ups and downs of Liu Bowen’s official career, and set against the peasant uprisings led by Fang Guozhen, Xu Shouhui, Wu Chengqi, and others, it offers a many-sided portrait of the vibrant world of the late Yuan dynasty. It depicts both the contests of wits and political maneuvering among strat 158Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Intrigue and wit, high intelligence

19. 219 大 Grand Prince, Mind Your Manners: Your Substitute Only Wants Money and a Carefree Life, Not to Become Your Princess 大君请自重：替身只想捞钱摆烂，不想上位当王妃 Zhong Linyu钟林毓24k WordsCompleted My Lord, Have Some Self-Respect: The Stand-In Only Wants to Make Money and Take It Easy, Not Become Queen 414Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🎆A cross-class romance between the male and female leads, one from the Korean royal family and the other from a chaebol family💥💥The plot moves incredibly fast and without any dragging! The first book, "The Substitute," is simple, unpretentious, and quirky—very funny and enjoyable to read. The second book, "The Fox-Eyed One," is particularly captivating because of the female lead's relationship with the Grand Prince—a cross-class romance between the daughters of the Korean royal family and a chaebol, followed by a super explosive plot twist💥💥💥! The rest of the books are basically on my list of amazing reads! I've included them here as well!

20. 220 山 Mountains and Rivers as Blades 山河为刀 Long Chen Haha龙晨哈哈Historical406k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue] [Jinyiwei] [Single Heroine] [Crime Solving] [A Mix of Catharsis and Heartbreak] [Blood Feud] [Happy Ending] The sharpest blade of the Jinyiwei never wastes words. Chu Sheng, a thousand-household commander in the Northern Branch of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, leaves no one alive beneath his blade. No one knows that when he was nine, the entire Chu family was unjustly slaughtered. He crawled out of the blood and hid his revenge for fifteen years, waiting for the day he coul 23Reads—Score124Shelves

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    The Imperial Guard Chu Sheng, ruthless and decisive, spent fifteen years seeking to overturn his father's case; Shen Zhiwei waited for him with only half a white plum blossom. Investigating a counterfeit silver coin from the Eastern Depot, a bittersweet tale of love and betrayal, you'll be hooked from the moment you start reading. 🤔

21. 221 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 99Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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    ✨The original owner was a coward and ridiculed by everyone, but the transmigrated male protagonist immediately turned the tables and slapped everyone in the face. (From "Starting with a Comeback" + "Character Reversal" + "Aura Transformation") A former foolish young master looked down upon by the entire city undergoes a dramatic change in perspective and speech after his soul is replaced, leading to a shift in how those around him perceive him. #FaceSlappingRefreshingNovel #GrassrootsRiseUp #AncientStyleNovel

22. 222 魂 Reborn in Li Bai's Body? From the Start at Mawei Post Station, I Save Yang Yuhuan 魂穿李白？开局马嵬驿，我救玉环 Wanderer of Nanke南柯行者Historical1.2M WordsCompleted One of Tomato's rare gems. The An Lushan Rebellion, an exiled immortal and a noble consort, intrigue amid chaos, and fervent devotion to the nation. A man remains a boy until the day he dies. As he makes his way through life, apart from Yang Yuhuan, his unattainable first love, which of the colorful women of the Tang dynasty became his cinnabar-marked love? And who remained the one he could never let go? Most importantly, whether heroes or villains, everyone is sharp-witted. This story is entire 142Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A rare gem among Tomato's historical novels. The An Lushan Rebellion, the banished imperial concubine, power struggles in a chaotic world, and passionate patriotism. A man remains a boy until death; along his journey, besides Yang Guifei, his unwavering love, which of the many vibrant and extraordinary women of the Tang Dynasty became his cherished memory? Who else left him with unresolved regrets? Crucially, whether good or evil, all characters possess high intelligence. This alone surpasses 99.9% of Tomato's historical fiction. Highly recommended.

23. 223 我 I Really Don't Want to Be an Official 我真不想当官啊 Longevity Breeze长生风Two Female Leads575k WordsOngoing [Wuxia] [Three Female Leads] (The three female leads drive the main plot) [Two Female Leads] (The main romance) [Love Grows Over Time] [Light Fantasy] [Heavy Political Intrigue] [Light Harem Intrigue] Er Wuwen lost her memory in an accident. Afterward, all she wanted was to lie flat and live as a carefree slacker. But another accident pulled her into a struggle, setting her off on a journey to solve a case... She never expected to become a powerful enforcer for the imperial court. What should sh 329Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hello everyone, I'd like to recommend this book. If you're interested in Tang Dynasty and martial arts novels, you might want to check it out. It features two female leads with minimal romance at the beginning; the focus is on solving cases. There are multiple couples, and it leans towards an ensemble cast, including a pairing of Wu Zetian and Li Zhi. The two main female leads are a traumatized, icy protagonist and a persistently pursuing, sunny one.

24. 224 大 The Grand Prince's Wife, Don't Let Your Reputation Collapse: That Fox Is Rolling Its Eyes Again! 大君夫人别塌房：那只狐狸又在转眼睛了！ Zhong Linyu钟林毓21k WordsCompleted Don't let the Grand Duke's wife fall apart: That fox is rolling its eyes again! 149Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 225 奕 Yitian Ce 奕天策 Lamp Shines on the Night灯照夜Historical344k WordsCompleted The Great Yan capital, Tianjing, Ministry of Justice Death Prison. The bloody words in the throat of Zhao San, incense master of the Guizang Pavilion, had not yet dried: “Dark iron beneath the heavens, the Nine Provinces return to Guizang.” Qin Ce, an assistant minister at the Court of Judicial Review, held half of a copper coin with a serrated edge. He knew this was no ending. Someone had deliberately handed him a blade. The Guizang Pavilion, remnants of the former dynasty, had lain in wait for —Reads—Score—Shelves

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26. 226 我 With a Scroll of Mountains and Rivers, I Transmigrate Through Time to Chase the Light 我携山河画卷，穿越古今追光 Ultraman Kaman奥特卡曼Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Historical Transmigration | the Myriad Worlds | Two Powerful Leads and Political Intrigue | Chinese Cultural Heritage | Journeys Through Multiple Dynasties | Satisfying Comeback] Historian Lin Yu accidentally touched an ancient map of mountains and rivers and fell into the real past. From the start, he found himself in a mass grave from the Warring States period, with a rain of Qin arrows bearing down on him. He nearly perished in the wilderness. While others who transmigrated brought Systems 59Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist travels through time and faces various hardships alongside ancient people, their mutual support and affection being genuinely touching. 😎❤️👍👍 This book is like a vast starry sky, each star representing a magnificent story.

27. 227 曹 How Cao Cao Was Made 曹操是怎样炼成的 One Man from Xicang西仓一人Historical159k WordsOngoing Everyone calls Cao Cao the disgraceful offspring of a eunuch's concubine, the remnant of a eunuch clan, and says his birth makes him the laughingstock of the realm. Born amid the chaos at the end of the Han dynasty, he starts with every disadvantage: no family connections to back him and people looking down on him at every turn. No one could have guessed that the child everyone scorned on the streets would spend half his life fighting and, through his own efforts, pacify the Central Plains, domi 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this high-quality new book on the Three Kingdoms. The author's writing is delicate, humorous, and witty. The historical research is rigorous yet grounded in reality, making it a rare and excellent work. Upon first reading, you'll find yourself engrossed in the book; after finishing, you'll be left wanting more, pondering its depth after finishing… A truly excellent book, I must recommend it.

28. 228 群 Red Envelopes in the Group Chat, but I Only Get 0.01 Yuan Every Time? 群里发红包，每次都抢0.01元？ Zhong Linyu钟林毓17k WordsCompleted Why do I only ever get 0.01 yuan when I grab a red envelope in the group chat? 20Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 229 火 Naruto: Itachi Picks Up Sakura, and Sasuke Turns and Runs! You Foolish Little Brother! 火影：鼬抱起小樱，佐助转身就跑！愚蠢的欧豆豆！ Zhong Linyu钟林毓Female-Channel Fanfiction24k WordsCompleted Naruto: Itachi picks up little Sakura, and Sasuke turns and runs! You foolish little brother! 128Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 230 星 Starfall Over Chang'an: The Calamity Star Returns 星陨长安：灾星归来 Orange-Flavored Brûlée香橙味布蕾Ancient Romance195k WordsOngoing “Calamity Star” Shi Buyu enters a game of chess where death is inevitable, only to become the sole, secret adviser to Yan Shi'an, the hidden crown prince. He is a descendant of the former dynasty, outwardly a merchant but secretly guarding the dragon's veins. The regicide holds all the power in the land, while the two of them bear a blood debt for three hundred lives and harbor the ambition to overturn the realm. This is a desperate gamble with the world at stake, and they are each other's only —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What was supposed to be a game of chess leading to certain death became the Crown Prince's only, clandestine strategist. He was a descendant of the previous dynasty, ostensibly a merchant, but secretly a member of the imperial family. The regicide wielded immense power, while they—one burdened with the blood debt of three hundred lives, the other harboring ambitions to overthrow the empire—were locked in a high-stakes gamble with the fate of the world at stake, and they were each other's only chance of survival and their only blade!

31. 231 咒 Jujutsu Kaisen: I'm Sukuna's Finger, and I've Cracked 咒回：我是宿儺的手指，我裂开了 Zhong Linyu钟林毓Male-Channel Fanfiction18k WordsCompleted Jujutsu Kaisen: I'm Sukuna's Finger, and I've Cracked 25Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 232 从 From Hostage to Emperor for the Ages 从质子到千古一帝 The Silent Writer沉默的作家Historical317k WordsOngoing Wei Huan, the ninth prince of Great Wei, was overlooked by his father. He volunteered to become a hostage in the state of Jin. After surviving countless life-and-death trials and experiencing one romance after another, he ultimately returned to Wei with the support of his many confidantes, brilliant strategists, and valiant generals. He ascended the throne, unified the realm, and became an emperor for the ages. This is not only a deeply moving, earth-shaking tale of love and passion, but also an —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Beautiful...

33. 233 别 Don't Touch My Bunny Ears! I'm Getting the Juicy Scoop on Gongsun Li in Honor of Kings! 别摸我兔头！我在王者吃公孙离的大瓜！ Zhong Linyu钟林毓16k WordsCompleted Don't Touch My Bunny Ears! I'm Enjoying the Juicy Gossip About Gongsun Li in Honor of Kings! 7Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 234 青 The Qingfu Chronicles: My Years as an Official in Northern Song 青蚨录：我在北宋当官那些年 1,318 Shooting Stars Hit Me1318颗流星砸到我Historical320k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Northern Song, the wastrel Zhao Buqi stumbles upon a “Mother Coin of the Green Fly” and embarks on a life full of extraordinary encounters. What kind of nonsense is this? Zhao Buqi somehow becomes an official, befriends a bunch of remarkable men, and finds himself surrounded by stunning beauties. With the protagonist’s luck, the wastrel even grows into a hero who fights the Jin! Yet he is also tormented by the mystery of his own origins. Fate’s cycle turns! A far greate 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    With the Green Cicada Mother Coin in hand, wealth is within easy reach, but it also becomes a death curse. When the mysterious woman and another "self" appear one after another, Zhao Buqi embarks on a desperate path to save the world amidst the shattered landscape.

35. 235 河 The Heyin Coup: Empress Dowager Ling's Sixteen-Year Thirst for Power 河阴之变一灵太后的十六年权欲 Yue Fan Who Loves Barroth喜欢土砂龙的月帆Historical112k WordsCompleted Hu of the Northern Wei, the Empress Dowager Ling, was born into the Hu clan of Anding. Because her aunt was a Buddhist nun, she was able to enter the palace as a child. At the time, the Northern Wei's harsh old rule dictated that a mother must die when her son became crown prince. She insisted on giving birth to Yuan Xu anyway, and won that gamble with death. On the night Emperor Xuanwu died suddenly, she evaded an assassination attempt by the Gao clan with the protection of Yu Zhong and Cui Gua 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It has the feel of the Ming Dynasty.

36. 236 崩 Honkai: Star Rail: Transmigrated as a Foxian, I Survive as Cannon Fodder in Xianzhou Until I Become a Star God 崩铁：穿越成狐人，我在仙舟当炮灰苟成星神 Zhong Linyu钟林毓Male-Channel Fanfiction11k WordsCompleted Honkai: Star Rail: I Transmigrated Into a Foxian, Became Cannon Fodder on the Xianzhou, and Survived Until I Became a Star God 11Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 237 咒 Jujutsu Kaisen: Reincarnated as a Special Grade Cursed Spirit, Forced to Cuddle by Little Sister Rika 咒回：穿成特级咒灵，被里香妹妹强制贴贴 Zhong Linyu钟林毓Male-Channel Fanfiction12k WordsCompleted Jujutsu Kaisen: I Transmigrated Into a Special Grade Cursed Spirit and Rika Forces Me to Cuddle Her —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 238 仙 Renegade Immortal: I Slept with the White-Haired God of Slaughter, Then Fled with His Child and Drove Him Mad 仙逆：我睡了白发杀神，带球跑路让他发疯 Zhong Linyu钟林毓Female-Channel Fanfiction41k WordsCompleted Renegade Immortal: I Slept with the White-Haired God of Slaughter, Then Ran Off Pregnant and Drove Him Mad 198Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 239 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Reunited with the General in the Modern World 穿越后，我和将军在现代重逢 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Eight hundred years ago, she was Princess Lingxi of the Bai Kingdom, and he was Sha Chi, the general charged with defending its city. On the day the city fell, they drank poison and promised to find each other in their next lives. Eight hundred years later, she was Li Ruoxin, a graduate student in archaeology, and he was Mo Haoqian, an investigator with the national security agency. A golden hairpin unearthed from Heishui City awakened their memories across the cycle of reincarnation. In those m 909Reads8.7Score19.9kShelves

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    Ah Qing—crawling out of the rice jar and standing on the city wall 🗡️ Book Title: *After Transmigrating, I Reunited with the General in Modern Times* Her name is Wu Yaqing, daughter of Wu Yasu, the deputy commander of the Imperial Guards. Her father was falsely accused of treason, and her entire family was raided. She escaped by hiding in a rice jar, but was sold by human traffickers. Shawei bought her outside Blackwater City: "Girl, from now on, this is your home." She learned to wield a knife, ride a horse, and shoot arrows. When Blackwater City conscripted soldiers, she was the first to sign up. "My father died at the hands of Li Yuan'an, and my mother died too. This city took me in, turning me from a slave into a human. Now it's going to war, and I can't stand under the city wall and watch." 📖 The most inconspicuous supporting character, the most inspiring growth story!

40. 240 锦 The Brocade Guards: The Scheming Villain Who Crushes the Chosen Ones 锦衣卫：权谋反派，专虐气运之子 Loves Orange Cats专爱橘猫Historical222k WordsOngoing (The rating just came out, so it’ll go up later.) [Villain + political intrigue + cold and ruthless + no female lead + mind games + court politics + plots and schemes + no holds barred] He’s just transmigrated into the body of a ruthless Jin Yi Wei official when an upright seventh-rank magistrate points at him in court and calls him a lackey and a lapdog? Shen Du is a little confused. Not only are the people all hailing Magistrate Lu as a paragon of justice, but even the scholar who shares a bon 9Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    Intrigue, treachery, ruthlessness, and wits; not for the faint of heart.

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