Looking for Intrigue-Filled Court Politics and Scheming in Ancient Settings 求权谋文，朝堂上的纵横，算计，古代权谋

1. 151 第 First Rate! 第一流！ Zhong Jiuling钟九陵Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted [No female lead, no formulaic tropes, not a power fantasy. Excellent writing and a first-rate plot. If that’s not your thing, don’t read.] Year thirty-one of the New Era. Snow fell in the bitter cold of winter. Many things happened that year. The Divine Church gained a new Divine Son, the Buddhist faith saw thirty-six golden lotuses bloom, and a madman emerged from a crumbling Taoist temple. The North Sea churned, threatening to swallow heaven and earth. A tiny blade of grass grew in the De 39.6kReads8.5Score3.5k14d adds

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   The first one, a fantasy novel, has no romance and is similar to "Ever Night"; the second one has a romance and is purely historical fantasy with battlefield intrigue. Both are well-written.

2. 152 虐 Tortured into a Locked Love 虐锁清欢 Already Exists 11已存在的11Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Leng Qinghuan was forced to marry the notorious Prince Yan. But she wasn't some naive, helpless girl. Crying and accepting her fate just wasn't in Leng Qinghuan's nature. She seized every opportunity, with the courage to burn her bridges, fought scheming women, fought the empress, opened shops, learned to solve cases, and more... Through her words and deeds, she proved herself. The woman Prince Yan had once sneered at ultimately became someone far beyond his reach! 274Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A calculated scheme. An imperial decree shattered Qinghuan's childhood romance with the Crown Prince, forcing her to marry the ruthless Prince He, Ning Zechen. The eavesdropping under the pear blossom tree, the maliciously spread rumors, and the resentment of the arranged marriage all became Qinghuan's sins! The humiliation of her wedding night, the touch of blood—all only served to spur Qinghuan to live! For the sake of the Leng family, she had to live! A series of bizarre murders drew her new love into the fray; the deaths of bystanders filled Qinghuan with guilt… In this shared experience, Ning Zechen rediscovered the woman beside him. But when all that is beautiful is not cherished, why wait?

3. 153 不 Before Daybreak 不终朝 Leisurely Rain闲雨Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted [Two Generals + Love of Country and Home + Long-Suffering Romance + Mystery and Investigation + Mutual Pining + Commander Couple] [A decisive, resilient, loyal and strategic female general vs. the steady, patient and far-sighted commander of the Yinchi Army] Shen Xun and Xie Jin are sworn enemies, bitter rivals whose relationship is common knowledge. They rose to fame in their youth and spent ten years at war, yet in the end, they could not escape becoming pawns. A single imperial decree marryin 2.1kReads9.5Score35014d adds
4. 154 九 The Ninth-Rank Heavenly Doctor 九五天医 Liu Yuanxi柳元西Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsCompleted What is an emperor worth mentioning? He rules one nation, while this man commands the rulers of countless lands. What is a miracle-working physician worth marveling at? A doctor heals the sick and injured, while this man can cure all the world's ills. He is Hai Bao'er, a man skilled in both letters and arms, with peerless medical knowledge and extraordinary schemes. [Story Synopsis] ■ Overnight, the Lei family of Dongyang Commandery was framed and destroyed by a coalition of enemies. This centur 405Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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   An alternate history, unparalleled medical skills, and political intrigue.

5. 155 寒 An Outline of the Han Clan 寒族稔略 Mr. Dongyue东月先生Historical429k WordsOngoing [Historical fiction + no saintly protagonist + no System + transmigration + meticulous research] Readers are welcome to leave comments on chapters and share their valuable suggestions. I also hope you'll recommend this book to your friends. With no heaven-defying powers or chosen-one luck to rely on, a modern retiree who has seen much of life unexpectedly transmigrates into the war-torn, impoverished chaos of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Survival in a chaotic age is perilous at every tur 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A retired old man who has seen it all finds himself in the chaotic Northern and Southern Dynasties period. He is neither a saint nor a compromiser, neither a system nor a dependency. He uses his political and economic knowledge to make his own moves, rise from humble beginnings, and navigate the turbulent court.

6. 156 我 I Hold Power in Eastern Wu 我在东吴当权臣 I'm the Laziest in Wu'an武安我最懒Historical220k WordsCompleted My soul transmigrated to the end of the Han dynasty, where I became a lowly soldier in the Jiangdong camp, likely to end up in a mass grave at any moment. In my previous life, I read history and laughed at “Sun of Ten Thousand,” mocked as he was chased by eight hundred of Zhang Liao’s men. I thought him incompetent. In this life, with a cold blade pressed against my neck, I finally understood: in these chaotic times, human lives are as worthless as grass. Since I’ve come here, I can’t let his 48Reads—Score414d adds
7. 157 穿 Transmigrated as a Useless Young General, I Sweep All Before Me 穿成废物少将军，横扫天下 The Moon Came Out Round on a Cloudy Day阴天月亮它圆了Historical900k WordsCompleted After transmigrating by accident, he becomes Qin Feng, the useless son of a general. From the start, he gets beaten up and is forced to marry Su Wanqing, the capital's most talented beauty and the Chancellor's daughter. The entire capital is waiting to laugh at him. Until he takes to the battlefield Modern military training, infantry formations, ambush tactics, improvements to military manufacturing... Enemy forces of every kind are crushed underfoot! The useless heir makes a comeback, and a God 235Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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   These two books are quite well-written; you might want to take a look.

8. 158 废 Even a Useless Son-in-Law Knows the Art of War 废物赘婿也懂兵法 The Moon Came Out Round on a Cloudy Day阴天月亮它圆了Historical840k WordsCompleted The Qin Empire's Fourth Prince is a spoiled wastrel. He marries into the family of the wealthy landowner Li as the third daughter's husband, becoming the Qin Empire's first prince consort. Determined not to be looked down on, he joins the army and rises from squad leader to ten-man captain, hundred-man captain, thousand-man captain, colonel, commander, marshal, and emperor. In the end, he unifies the world and leaves everyone stunned. 1.6kReads6.6Score—14d adds
9. 159 风 The Blade's Shadow in Love and War: A Choice Between Power and Loyalty 风月刀影：权谋与情义的抉择 Pine Sounds Beneath the Inkstone砚底松声Historical500k WordsCompleted When a great fire devours the red gates of the Jun family estate, the young man who emerges through the smoke is no longer the dashing, carefree playboy who once spent his days cockfighting and chasing dogs. His eyes hold fire and blood, and in his hand he clutches half of a broken jade pendant, the last keepsake his father gave him before the family fell. Fate sweeps him like a tide into one abyss after another. From a life of luxury to utter poverty, from the son of the powerful to an outcast 73Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A story of political intrigue, revenge, and tales of court intrigue and chivalry.

10. 160 大 The Ming Dynasty's Chief Strategist: Liu Bowen Reborn and Transmigrated to Set the World Right 大明首谋：刘伯温重生穿越定乾坤 Writing and Drinking且墨且醉Eastern Fantasy202k WordsOngoing [Reborn Power Fantasy] + [High-Martial Great Ming] + [Liu Bowen] + [System Comeback] + [Ender of Regrets] + [Tormented Romance and Political Intrigue] + [A Long Road to Winning Her Back] Zhu Biao dies in the Eastern Palace, Empress Ma passes away in her prime, and Liu Bowen drinks poison in bitter despair. Open the history books of the Ming, and every page is filled with regrets. What if he could live again? In the fourteenth year of Hongwu, Liu Bowen, poison coursing through his body, is reb —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🔥The ultimate solution to unresolved grievances! "The Great Ming Dynasty's Mastermind" gives Liu Bowen a second chance at life!🔥 What's the most hateful thing about reading Ming Dynasty history? Zhu Biao's early death, Empress Ma's early demise, and the slaughter of meritorious officials. What if Liu Bowen were reborn with a system? Poisoned, he returns with the ability to "calculate everything under heaven"—foreseeing three days in advance and understanding people's hearts! He intercepts the assassins of the Demonic Sect, saving Zhu Biao's life; defying fate, he storms into the palace, bringing Empress Ma back to life. A counterattack in the Golden Palace, a head-on confrontation with Zhu Yuanzhang, and the acquisition of the cold and beautiful Xuan Nu… Nine realms of high-level martial arts, political intrigue at its peak. Turn the page, and all the tears turn into satisfying moments! I stayed up all night reading it and exclaimed: It should have been written like this all along! #RebirthSatisfyingNovel #HighLevelMartialArtsofMingDynasty #LiuBowen #FillingGrievances #SystemCounterattack #MustReadWhenYou'reOutOfBooks

11. 161 大 The Road to the Rise of the Tang Dynasty 大唐腾飞之路 Qingdao Cola青岛可乐Historical6.6M WordsOngoing The Tang dynasty was an unprecedentedly powerful empire, with a splendid culture and the grand spectacle of foreign nations paying tribute. It was an age of love and longing, filled with heroes. When we dream of returning to the Tang dynasty, does the night sky over Chang'an still captivate us? Follow an ordinary young man from the modern world as he returns to this great age of laughter and tears. What magnificent chapter will he write in the golden age of the Tang dynasty? How will he use his 640Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling stopped dwelling on Xiao Han's identity, and the atmosphere immediately changed. Seeing that Xiao Han was young, the two old foxes focused on telling interesting stories from the military camp. Xiao Han listened with rapt attention, and many of his previous questions were instantly answered. Watching these two eloquent experts, Xiao Han was filled with admiration! Truly remarkable people; even the smallest bits of knowledge revealed in their casual conversation were incredibly beneficial. No wonder people say it's better to talk to a wise person once than to chat with a fool for a month! Little did they know, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were no less shocked than Xiao Han, perhaps even more so. Although this strange young man seemed like an idiot when it came to common sense, he often possessed unexpected insight and understanding in other matters! Thus, the conversation between the three gradually escalated from trivial matters of the military camp to the grand scheme of things. Xiao Han remained remarkably composed, and his words often surprised even the two seasoned experts. However, upon closer examination, every single thing Xiao Han said seemed highly plausible! At that moment, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui even had a fleeting illusion that the person sitting opposite them wasn't a fourteen or fifteen-year-old at all.

12. 162 进 The Rebels Strike Back 进击的逆党 Nian Ying念瑛Ancient Romance189k WordsCompleted Beneath the cover of night, the currents surged. Fireworks served as a signal, and rebels emerged. Behind the masks, who had already scripted the fate of the realm? Beyond the court, who watched the shifting tides with a smile, laying plans at every turn? Beneath the peace and prosperity, were the remnants of the previous dynasty hiding, or righteous men of the present? As blossoms spread like an ocean, watch as I, Lord Lin, ride my donkey, follow the tale, and shape the realm with a flower betw —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    An alternate history, endless scheming, and a series of interconnected murder cases—an absolutely fantastic book!

13. 163 天 The Dragon and Phoenix of Destiny 天命龙凤 Let's Eat Hot Pot吃火锅呀Ancient Romance475k WordsCompleted [Serious drama + ensemble cast + court and martial world + love of country and family + female lead with a golden finger] The author is terrible at writing blurbs, sorry! If you enjoy this kind of story, feel free to give it a try. To save her life, Lu Wan does everything she can to send Yao Qian to the northern frontier. Sixteen years later, Emperor Li Yunshan summons the Third Prince, Li Tian, who has lived in the northern frontier, back to the capital. Rumors spread throughout the city that H 6Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 164 帝 The Emperor: A Young Man's Journey Through the Land 帝：山河少年行 A Light Garment一袭轻衣Eastern Fantasy4.8M WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Qin Ziyu obtained the Mo Bing Token and forged a bond with the Ancestral Dragon. Every step forward brought him into contact with secrets of an even higher order. Trapped in layer upon layer of intricate schemes, he presses on through an endless climb and game of wits, driving himself ever forward. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 165 本 I'm a Fake Official, Yet I've Won the Crown Prince's Heart 本官是假货，却哄得太子倾心了 Wen Lang文朤Ancient Romance298k WordsOngoing [Transmigration and nation-building | Woman disguised as a man | Court intrigue | Farming and famine relief | Feel-good rise to power] Li Yanhe takes over another person's identity and becomes magistrate of Pingwu County. Disaster is everywhere, refugees are on the move, and the treasury is empty... At the grand court assembly, officials from every prefecture report disasters, leaving the entire court at its wit's end. One report from the Commissioner of Administration sends shock waves through 5.4kReads6.5Score56014d adds
16. 166 与 Just in Time to Meet You 与君恰相逢 The Thick-Skinned Cat厚黑的猫Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted In the Great You Dynasty, the Wang clan was as powerful as the imperial family. Wang daughters were born to marry into the royal house, destined to become empresses. Their status was even more exalted than that of princesses. Wang Yang, a daughter of the Wang clan, had been the focus of everyone’s attention since birth. She was the legitimate daughter of the Wangs, destined to become empress of the Great You Dynasty. Such glory also put her in danger. One deliberate act of letting go turned her 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In the Great You Dynasty, the Wang family was a surname on par with the royal family. A daughter of the Wang family was born a royal bride, destined to become Empress. That was a status even more prestigious than a princess. Wang Yang, a daughter of the Wang family, was the center of attention from birth, solely because she was the legitimate daughter of the Wang family and the future Empress of the Great You Dynasty. This honor, however, also brought her crisis. A deliberate act of letting go caused a dramatic shift in her destiny. Eighteen years later, the Great You Empress, who should have been showered with love and affection, was reduced to a swindler, living by deception and fraud. Meanwhile, the culprit who caused this change became the revered Great You Empress. Amidst royal infighting and swirling conspiracies, what would become of her and her fate? A scheme turned him, who should have been the Emperor of Great You, into a hostage in another country, subjecting him to endless humiliation. Later, rescued by his uncle, he returned to his homeland only to find himself bowing to his own brother. His mother died tragically, and his throne was usurped. His fiancée married another. To survive, he had to recognize his uncle as his father. Eighteen years later, he became the feared King of Hell in the Great You Kingdom. He battled the wicked Empress Dowager, punished the treacherous ministers, and seized the throne. Watch how he manipulates the court and the harem. The male and female leads have a sweet, bickering early on, but later they team up and help each other succeed. The entire story is sweet and without any angst. Narrator: "What do you do when you fall in love with a female con artist?" Male lead: "No choice. You can only spoil her!" Narrator: "What do you do when you pick up a cunning and handsome man?" Female lead: "No choice, you can only take him in!" 66

17. 167 全 In a Global Game, I Adapt Novels to Create Cultivation Techniques 全民游戏，我搬运小说开创功法 The Slacking Fish摆烂的游鱼Urban4.9M WordsOngoing Qin Feng is reborn in another world. A supercomputer arrives, and the [Myriad Dimensions Universe] appears. Bestselling novels from the real world can give rise to cultivation techniques! M Country has the [Marvel] universe, while R Country has systems like [Dragon Ball]. But my great nation of China has nothing but trash systems. Qin Feng discovers that there’s a huge gap in the novel scene and is overjoyed. [Gulong] and [Jin Yong] create entirely new wuxia systems, with advanced martial arts, 44.1kReads6.8Score3.9k14d adds
18. 168 帝 An Emperor Reborn in the Empress Dowager: Sweeping the Seven Kingdoms and Restoring Imperial Might 帝王魂穿太后，横扫七国振天威 Master Yideng一灯大法师Historical216k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + ensemble cast + lifespan trades + no foreknowledge + no cheat] A light touch, high-IQ clashes. If you love The Qin Empire or Three Kingdoms, this is an absolute must-read. In my previous life, I was the ruler of a fallen kingdom. In this life, I am the disgraced crown prince of an enemy state. Faced with the iron hooves of the Seven Kingdoms' allied forces and the scheming of the entire court, I can only gamble with my life: “Li Mu returns, at the cost of three years of m 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A story of imperial intrigue and power struggles, its only flaw is that many members of the main cast die.

19. 169 臣 I Was Born a Commoner, So Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 臣本布衣，为何逼我称帝？ Jiangnan Scenery江南山水Historical3.6M WordsCompleted On the day he transmigrates, he gets three shocks in a row: he has an engagement, his fiancée isn’t pretty, and all six of his brothers-in-law are bandits. “How can you call them bandits? They’re the six mighty generals who followed me in founding the empire and ascending the throne!” 21.3kReads8.6Score2.1k14d adds
20. 170 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 615Reads8.3Score13014d adds

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    Sima Qian's biographies often vividly portray distinct personalities in just a few words, and this book similarly brings a group of characters to life. It depicts Wei Zheng's unwavering honesty, Zhang Juzheng's profound forbearance, and Heshen's smooth-talking shrewdness; each stroke, like Sima Qian's descriptions of Lian Po's courage and Lin Xiangru's wisdom, precisely captures the core character of each figure, leaving a lasting impression on the reader. Once the characters come alive, the entire history seems to stand on its own.

21. 171 穿 Transmigrating to Great Qian as a Prince 穿越大乾当王爷 Wang Dongdong, a Late Bloomer大器晚成的王冬冬Historical627k WordsCompleted A worthless man from the twenty-first century transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty and tries his best to keep his head down. Instead, he is first made the Great Qian’s first non-imperial prince. Afraid the emperor will grow suspicious, he tries even harder to stay under the radar, only to gradually become the Great Qian’s richest man, the first prince to serve as a grand secretary in its Grand Secretariat, a pillar protecting the realm, and a minister entrusted with the emperor’s heir. He say 116Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Come on, this isn't good, you have to hit me.

22. 172 长 The Blood Curse of Immortality 长生血咒 Guan Tangzi观棠子Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted [The mystery of immortality + palace intrigue at its peak + battlefield schemes + devastating romance + dynastic upheaval] This is an intense political romance full of heartbreak. Get yourself emotionally prepared before reading! Twist after twist! Every character is clever! The plot is logical, the foreshadowing is rich, and the emotional impact lingers. It took me three days to recover after finishing it! Princess Yongzhao carries unusual blood, making her the most precious “medicine” in the 33Reads8.8Score14714d adds

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    Look here! [Shy] It's finished! The plot is uncommon, without any mindless cheat codes or time-travel systems, and the male and female leads aren't superhuman beings. The story is grand in scale, involving the unification of the Tanzhao Dynasty, the Western Huang Empire, and the twenty-three northern tribes. Characters like Yin Chengji, Yin Chengrui, Emperor Zhaoming, Xiao Linghui, Liu Qingqi, Chen Qingyan, Imperial Physician Jingyan, Empress Dowager Yuanling, and Princess Xiyuan are all supporting characters, but each has their own origin and destiny. Around chapter 50, the tear-jerking and exhilarating moments become more frequent, becoming increasingly addictive. I myself cried during many parts of the story. The logic is sound, there are many foreshadowing elements, and the final few epilogues are also excellent. Every plot point is perfectly resolved. Highly recommended!

23. 173 探 So What If He's the Top Scholar? She Turns Around and Marries the Number One Scholar 探花了不起？她转身高嫁状元郎 The Flying Old Cabbage会飞的老帮菜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Reborn in the Womb + Face-Slapping + Everyone's Favorite + Female General + Light Political Intrigue] She paid for her husband to sit the imperial exams, cared for his gravely ill mother, and supported his entire family. After two years of hard work, she was rewarded with his triumphant return as the third-place palace graduate, along with his new wife: supposedly the most talented woman and the highest-ranking female official in the dynasty, with a slight swell to her bell 1.2kReads9.2Score12514d adds

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    This book is cultured, well-written, and incredibly enjoyable. If you want a strong female lead, she's a genius in both literature and martial arts, a truly remarkable woman. If you want face-slapping moments, the opening chapters will give you a satisfying experience. If you want a high-IQ villain, the female antagonist will call you "sister" from the very beginning. If you want sweet romance, the male lead has been deeply in love with the female lead since childhood—the perfect childhood sweethearts. If you want humor, the interactions between the male and female leads are hilarious, even the maid Xiaozhu is incredibly funny and lively. If you want everyone to adore her, the female lead is practically kissed by the goddess Nuwa! [Admiration][Smirk][Heart]

24. 174 超 Superpower Evolution: My Troops Are a Little Expensive 超能进化：我的兵种有点贵 Wild and Unkempt蓬头乱发Sports2.5M WordsCompleted [Lord] + [Building a city] + [Conquest] + [Recruiting soldiers] Humanity is on the brink of apocalypse, with energy and supplies running critically low. To obtain “superpower crystal cards,” the federal government has no choice but to exile its surplus population to the “Ancient Void World”! Ding Fu arrives in another world brimming with excitement, and draws a Talent Card right from the start. Is it a blessing or a curse? With a hellishly difficult start, he has no choice but to find another wa 3.4kReads6.8Score27814d adds
25. 175 天EN From Death Row to a King’s Equal: Slashing My Way Out of a Nightmare Start 天崩开局，从死囚营砍到并肩王 Big Monk o大和尚oHistorical5.2M WordsOngoing [Reborn + invincible + ruthless + the ultimate path] Li Dao is reborn in the Great Qian Dynasty as a third-rank earl. During a palace banquet, he accidentally gets drunk and stumbles into a palace. Just then, his memories of his previous life return, and between the memory confusion and the alcohol, he ruins the virtue of the palace's mistress. In a rage, the emperor sends Li Dao to a death-row camp on the frontier, hoping he'll die beyond the border. Instead, he unexpectedly awakens a “gain sta 156.6kReads9.0Score14.2k14d adds
26. 176 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 18.5kReads7.8Score1.7k14d adds

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    A must-read masterpiece! 🌈 I used to read other books that were addictive at the beginning but got worse as I read on, 🍓 but these two books by author @2023 🍎 have a surprisingly delightful "getting better with each reading" experience! 🍀① At the beginning, the protagonist is weak and easily bullied, but as he grows stronger, 🧸 the writing becomes increasingly profound, 🦄 and the harem isn't just about pretty faces; there are scholars, warriors, and strategists. 👍

27. 177 权 Power Over All: Shaking Up the Court with Logic 权倾天下：靠逻辑搅动朝堂 Cheese in Cola奶酪泡可乐Historical546k WordsOngoing Ling Mo wakes up as the foolish eldest legitimate son of the Chancellor’s household, and the moment he opens his eyes, he’s caught red-handed spying. With a few words, he turns the scene of a caught-in-the-act affair into a masterclass in logical reasoning. Before he can even enjoy the good life, he’s forced to take over the family’s mess. His sister is being married off for an alliance, his younger brother stabs him in the back, and his father is a sly old fox with plenty of secrets. The family 6Reads—Score114d adds

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    [Sparrow's Masterpiece] [A new hardcore book on court intrigue, buy with confidence, absolutely captivating] 🔥🔥The pacing is tight and fast-paced, with high-energy scenes constantly unfolding and interconnected plots. You can buy with confidence, it's absolutely addictive.

28. 178 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 7.7kReads8.2Score67914d adds
29. 179 网 Online Game: Three Kingdoms and a Carefree Life 网游三国之快男人生 Lingling Riding and Riding灵灵骑骑骑Sports1.5M WordsCompleted [Humor] [Three Kingdoms] [Lord] [Online Game] Lin Ci is an ordinary, dim-witted young man. On a whim, he buys a gaming pod for Spirit Motion and embarks on a ridiculous adventure through the Three Kingdoms! Beautiful women, generals, and wandering heroes: the road to unifying the Three Kingdoms has romance, warfare, and the martial world! The early chapters lean toward game stats and mechanics, while the later ones take more of a historical transmigration approach. Feel free to skip ahead and ch 602Reads6.0Score—14d adds
30. 180 秦 Qin's Replacement: A Bricklayer Rewrites Three Hundred Years of Qin History 秦替：泥水匠改写了三百年秦史 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Qin's Substitute In 1991, Zhang Daode, a boy from a small town in southwestern Hunan, studied hard and earned excellent results on his high school entrance exam. But someone with power took his place, crushing his hopes of continuing his education and forcing him into a life at the bottom of society as a bricklayer who knew nothing but hardship. Then a sudden fall at a construction site turned his life upside down. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated to the end of the Warring States p 1.6kReads9.2Score17114d adds

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    Stories of ordinary people

31. 181 序EN Sequence Highway: Don't Fall Behind! 序列公路：不要掉队！ Roaring Mountains and Seas山海呼啸Mystery3.8M WordsOngoing [Fresh Premise + Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment + Not Invincible + Sequence Potions + The Supernatural + Road Survival + Upgrading Supplies + Ruthless Protagonist] The supernatural descended, turning cities into forbidden zones for humanity. People had to rely on Sequence Awakened to keep migrating. Settled life gave way to a nomadic existence. During one such migration, Chen Ye awakened an upgrade System. In his hands, a rusty bicycle transformed into an armored battle vehicle. A tattered tent e 629.9kReads8.5Score43.3k14d adds
32. 182 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: The Concubine-Born Heir's Rise to Power 女穿男，庶房嫡子的逆袭 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing Now available as an audiobook with a full cast. [Alternate history] + [Woman transmigrates as a man] + [Born into this world] + [Imperial exams and business in the early story] + [Court politics later on] + [One female lead, with a relatively small role] + [A touch of ensemble cast] + [No golden finger] Xie Chengxi was born into another world as the sixth son of the Xie family, a minor family in Bianjing's Grain Transport Guild. His father was the clan's rejected son, kept under pressure for yea 33.5kReads8.3Score3.6k14d adds

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33. 183 降 Dragon-Subduing Divine Constable 降龙神捕 Sharp Edge Hidden in Night Eyes夜眸藏锋Eastern Fantasy6.4M WordsCompleted After several years as a police officer, I found myself in a strange and fantastical world. Mountain spirits roam the hills, while vengeful spirits, evil ghosts, and zombies appear in endless numbers at night. Though weak as ants, we should still aspire to greatness. Though oppressed, we must forge an unyielding heart. That was all nonsense. I’m just a low-level constable, working for the yamen. Greetings, honored sirs. 80.9kReads9.2Score10.9k14d adds
34. 184 穿 I Went on a Killing Spree After Becoming the Heroine's Son 穿成女主儿子后我杀疯了 Lettuce Has No Brains莴笋没有脑子Two Male Leads272k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + transmigrate into a book + powerful female-lead villain + corruption and comeback + political machinations + two equally matched leads] [Gentle, devoted, nurturing male nanny of a guard × accomplished crown prince] How could I, a champion martial artist, transmigrate into the son of Lai A, the female lead? Not only have I become the most pathetic cannon-fodder emperor in the whole book, but even my siblings dare to beat me up! And to top it all off, the person I transmigrated i 16Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    In the depths of the palace, inaction leads to certain death. Transmigrated into the body of a mad prince neglected by his own mother, he abandons his illusions of effortless victory and uses modern thinking to stir up the court, transforming from a cannon fodder whom everyone can bully into an emperor who rules the world.

35. 185 寒 The Commoner Chancellor: A Lowly Scribe from the Start, Rising to Rule the Realm 寒门首辅：开局刀笔吏，权倾天下 Master Hua Is No Flower花爷不花Historical571k WordsOngoing Political intrigue, passionate battles, hilarious brotherhood, and sweet, snarky banter: see how a poor nobody turns the tables and takes command of the realm. Shen Mo transmigrates into the lowest-ranking petty official. He has no money or power, only his modern-day wits. Investigating a minor case? He follows every clue and brings down the local gentry. Taking on a superior? Cold-faced and razor-sharp, he advances one careful step at a time. The disguised heir apparent, Zhao Jingyan: “Brother, 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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36. 186 农 An Ambitious Country Boy's Life in Ancient Times 农家小子的古代上进日常 The Hibernating Donkey冬眠中的驴Historical6.2M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the body of a farmer's son in ancient times, a poor student had no choice but to embark on the long road of the imperial examinations to improve his family's life. He sought neither wealth and status nor a high salary or lofty office in this life. All he wanted was to protect his family and give them a peaceful life. 40.2kReads9.2Score3k14d adds
37. 187 绝 The Peerless Sword God 绝色剑神 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted That winter, the martial world died. Tianwaitian slaughtered the entire martial world, staining rivers and mountains with blood. Beauty meant death. Zhao Qinghe was the most remarkable princess in the world, and the most beautiful woman in the world. When she smiled, the mountains and rivers paled. When she drew her sword, even immortals bowed their heads. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword made her invincible in three moves. Two even more dangerous women were always at her side: Luo Qinghan, “De 464Reads8.1Score19114d adds

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    That winter, the martial world died. The Heavenly Realm slaughtered the entire martial arts world, staining mountains and rivers with blood. Beauty is synonymous with death—Zhao Qinghe, the most beautiful princess in the world, the most beautiful woman under heaven. When she smiled, the world paled in comparison; when she drew her sword, even immortals bowed. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword was invincible in three moves. Beside her were two even more dangerous women: Luo Qinghan, "Ink Feather Godslayer"; and Wen Wanqing, "Gentle Palm Suppressing Heaven." The three were unassuming, like refined ladies, like delicate flowers. Their two adorable pets were even more extraordinary: the Myriad Demonic Ice Python "Frost Profound," and the ancient divine beast "Soul-Devouring Golden Eyes" Ink Flame. The winter snow had not yet stopped, but the killing had already begun. The sharpest sword in the world was wrapped in the sweetest sugar.

38. 188 官 A Trap Within a Trap in the Halls of Power 官场局中局 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban537k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + power struggles + influential figures + suspense + workplace drama + deduction] Cao Zili, head of the Phoenix Mountain project, falls to his death. Rumors claim a suicide note was found at the scene, but its intended recipient is a mystery, and the case is full of unanswered questions... Was it suicide or murder? And what was the motive? The body cannot be found, making the case difficult to solve... The provincial task force arrives, sending the political scene in Huzhou i 1.2kReads8.7Score12414d adds

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    Highly recommended book! The writing is exquisite; give it a five-star rating!

39. 189 盛 Bandits in an Age of Prosperity, Warlords in Times of Chaos 盛世土匪，乱世枭雄 The Greatest Trap of All Time一代神坑Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Alternate History + System + Generals] The dynasty is nearing its end. The land is exhausted, the people lament their lot, the border troops grow increasingly corrupt, and they lose more battles than they win. Yet the nobles and powerful officials high above remain immersed in luxury, feasting and singing night after night, convinced they live in an age of peace and prosperity. At the foot of Wufeng Mountain in the northern frontier, a Chu army supply train winds along like a 7.6kReads8.0Score53914d adds
40. 190 冮 Gangcheng Storm 冮城风暴 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Mystery414k WordsCompleted [Officialdom + Power Plays + Big Shots + Suspense + Business + Deduction] A woman jumps to her death, and the clues point to the senior management of Jiangzhou Group. Canada’s Shen Group moves in, along with America’s Grid and Japan’s Cai Si… Who is the player, and who is the pawn? Power struggles in high places draw government officials into the fray… Powerful officials make their moves, foreign forces intervene, and a contest unfolds over the nation’s major Jiangzhou No. 1 Project… The male an 360Reads8.5Score—14d adds
41. 191 嫌 You Look Down on My White Robes? Go Join Cao Cao, Then. Don't Come Crying to Me! 嫌我白衣？转投曹操你别哭啊！ The Advancing Squirtle进击的杰尼龟Historical1.9M WordsCompleted “Fine, fine, fine. Now that you've invited Wolong, you're going to kick me out, is that it?” “One hundred copper coins? After all I've done, Lin Xuan is worth only one hundred copper coins?” Lin Xuan transmigrated into this world, admired Liu Bei, and became his military advisor, hoping to help restore the Han dynasty. But everything changed after Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage three times and brought Zhuge Wolong into his service. Lin Xuan was a nobody with no powerful backers, and there 2.3kReads7.3Score31414d adds

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    It's really good, I recommend you check it out.

42. 192 潜 Lying Low on a Lonely Island 潜伏孤岛 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban126k WordsCompleted Shanghai in 1941 is a battlefield without gunfire. Lin Mo, the youngest chief of the secretariat in the Wang Jingwei regime, conceals a Browning pistol beneath his immaculate suit and deadly sharpness behind his gold-rimmed glasses. When he finds a classified message encrypted with the “Plum Blossom Cipher” in a safe, cold sweat soaks through his shirt. There is a traitor within the organization, and this person knows that he is the Chinese Communist Party’s ace agent, code-named “Winter Plum.” 544Reads—Score10414d adds
43. 193 宁 Ning Jinge 宁烬歌 Calm as Ever冷静如斯Ancient Romance699k WordsOngoing [Female commander × top-tier spy and assassin | Two equally matched leads | Court intrigue and the martial world | Standing together in troubled times | Devoted 1v1 romance] The sweeping scale of a male-oriented story, with the emotional depth of a female-oriented one. Fast-paced and tightly plotted, with no filler or dragging. The political intrigue is logical, and long-laid clues are brought back into play. A serious world with lighthearted, hilarious everyday moments, and an incredibly sweet 377Reads8.5Score10314d adds

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    This book is brand new and meets your requirements. I've already read 110 chapters, it's really good! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

44. 194 帝 The Art of Imperial Politics: The Jiajing Era 帝王心术：嘉靖时代 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical227k WordsCompleted This novel offers a profound look at Jiajing’s transformation from an energetic reformer into an emperor obsessed with Daoism. Daoist priests such as Shao Yuanjie and Tao Zhongwen used mysticism to manipulate his inner world; Yan Song and his son won favor with Daoist prayers and monopolized power for twenty years; Xu Jie bided his time before finally bringing down the treacherous ministers; and Hai Rui risked his life to submit a memorial condemning the ills of the age. Together, these vivid ch 1.2kReads6.9Score11414d adds

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    This political maneuvering is unparalleled.

45. 195 大 Great Qin: Fusu Turns the Tide and Rebuilds the Empire for a Thousand Years 大秦：扶苏破局再造千年大秦帝国 Ink-Stained Qin Wind墨染秦风Historical273k WordsOngoing Transmigration, political intrigue, and military strategy, with tightly reasoned plotting. Defy the imperial edict from the start, then kill the envoy! Zhao Gao and Li Si are secretly usurping power. The Xiongnu threaten the northern frontier, and the six states of Shandong are stirring. The Great Qin is on the brink of collapsing after just two generations. A soul from a later age awakens, and Fusu sheds his blind loyalty. He will no longer sit back and await his death. Watch as he defies imper 89Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Military strategy, political maneuvering, high intelligence, and sound logic.

46. 196 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 136Reads—Score514d adds

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    Intrigue, palace intrigue, and power struggles

47. 197 重 Reborn in the World of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 重生笑傲江湖世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction740k WordsCompleted The protagonist is reborn in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. What are the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, the Sunflower Manual, or the Dugu Nine Swords compared to doing whatever you please? The martial world is simply a place where people clash with one another. 63Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Novels suitable for reading in one sitting, with a focus on officialdom.

48. 198 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 [Ancient Political Intrigue] [Historical What-If] [Fantasy] [System] [Elite Soldier Transmigrates] [Older Woman-Younger Man Romance] [Overprotective Mom] First, the bottom line: I, Ye Kai, an elite soldier, suffered total social death after transmigrating. The good news: My mom is a powerful princess who can crush anyone in a fight and protects me with her life. The bad news: She thinks a strong breeze could knock me over, and insists on marrying me off to a female general as my bodyguard. To st 12.7kReads9.0Score63014d adds

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    🌸🌸 [A recent gem among new releases! A super novel ancient political intrigue novel] [I also highly recommend it] The plot setting is the most novel in recent times, it is not stupid or frustrating, and the writing is also very good, guaranteeing that you will be fully immersed in it.

49. 199 无 Boundless 无疆 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted As the Eastern Depot’s second-in-command, Su Mu has crawled out of a mountain of corpses. She’s brimming with bloodlust, sees nothing but the dead, is ruthless in her methods, and has never lost. Until she meets her sworn enemy, Shen Dongzhan, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. They fight over account books, storm bandit dens, hunt for tribute goods, and quell rebellions. Neither is willing to yield. A broken silver hairpin brings to light a miscarriage of justice from more than twe 933Reads9.0Score12114d adds

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    [Top Post] What can dispel sorrow? Only wine. [Request for Extra Updates] At the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, the world was on the verge of chaos. A soul traveler rescued the reborn Zhao Yingluo in the snow outside Bianjing. Using his modern-day quick wit, he gradually eroded the Northern Song regime. Ultimately, he became a major threat to the Northern Song court, like Cao Cao, who held the emperor hostage to command the other lords. With the Gu family as his guide, he built a Great Wall of flesh and blood, striving to uphold the integrity of the Han Dynasty.

50. 200 江 The Empire as a Chessboard: Schemes of the Crimson Beauty 江山为局：朱颜谋 The Chocolate Brain Who Loves Staying Home爱宅家的巧克力脑袋Ancient Romance955k WordsCompleted In the Great Sheng Dynasty, the imperial court is rife with power struggles and hidden currents. Shen Qingxuan, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Personnel, conceals her astonishing intelligence beneath the guise of a gentle young lady. In truth, she is her father’s unseen strategist, a female Zhuge Liang. The Seventh Prince, Xiao Jingheng, has little support from his mother’s family and keeps a low profile, but he is ambitious and has his sights set on the highest throne. A disturbance 65Reads—Score—14d adds

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    She was a cunning strategist in the night, he was a patient and reserved seventh prince. They formed an alliance of interests, their hearts entangled in political intrigue. He said, "Qingxuan, when I rule the world, I will offer you the empire as my dowry." In the end, his empire was secure, and her black hair turned to snow. A tragic tale of power struggles, of calculation and sincerity, of gain and loss.

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