Everyone Has an Extremely High IQ, With Power Struggles That Make You Feel Smarter After Reading 全员智商超高，谋权，看了之后感觉长脑子了

1. 1 重 Reborn, I Become My Arch-Enemy's Living Widow Sister-in-Law 重生后，我成了死敌的活寡嫂子 Two Times Four Means Prosperity二四得发Ancient Romance517k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn + sister-in-law and brother-in-law + an aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal + emotional push and pull + winning her heart and her body + devoted couple] The Eastern Palace has no crown prince, and the princes are locked in a fierce struggle for the throne. Ning Miao and Yan Mobai are the top strategists of their generation, each serving a different master. They cross paths over a map of iron mines and kill each other. Only after her death does Ning Miao learn tha 39kReads9.4Score5.8k14d adds

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   These three books aren't about scheming women climbing the social ladder or fighting over scheming "white lotuses." All three are intellectually stimulating, with both the male and female leads planning ahead. Ignore the title for now and just focus on the content of the second book. In the first book, both the male and female leads are reborn. The female lead is reborn first, having been a strategist for the person she loved in her previous life. However, both were strategists for their own masters, and when they met, they met with a deadly clash (the female lead was poisoned, and her death was solely to be with the male lead). In reality, they didn't know each other, only that the other was a person. In their reincarnations, they only sought to survive and avoid further conflict. Therefore, she clung to the male lead, actively seducing him, believing that in her previous life she heard the poison required umbilical cord blood to survive. She also cleverly helped the male lead escape danger when he doubted her. During this process, the male lead, after his rebirth, suspected the female lead's motives and, knowing her identity, considered killing her (but at this point, he was on the verge of falling for her), so he didn't. (Don't think this is melodramatic; it's foreshadowing, and it gets very exciting as you read on.) The second book focuses on palace intrigue, but not the power struggles of a woman seeking to rise to power. Instead, it's about the female lead trying to protect herself, the male lead investigating the truth, the Empress Dowager controlling power, and the second male lead vying for the throne. Both leads are incredibly intelligent, always thinking ten steps ahead. The beginning of the story involves mutual manipulation. The female lead is the Empress, whom even the Emperor wants to eliminate (due to her family's status, she wants to seize real power). A dream saves her, and she turns around and kills the Emperor. The male lead witnesses everything and pretends to accidentally witness her assassinating the Emperor. He then blackmails her into impersonating the Emperor to sell him a cake (the male lead is actually the Emperor's younger brother, secretly disposed of by the Empress Dowager, but his caretaker gave him false information about the female lead, which is why he infiltrated her inner circle, pretending to be blackmailed). However, the female lead deduces the male lead's identity through subtle details. Everyone is using their brains. The plot isn't angsty and is particularly enjoyable. Those who like high-IQ battles should check it out. The third book is a transmigration story. The original female lead was of ordinary status, married to the one she loved, but died mysteriously and transmigrated into the body of a wealthy and powerful official. However, the original female lead was mentally challenged (actually, she was murdered). The new female lead is decisive and takes revenge on those responsible. She begins investigating her original body's death (initially believing it was caused by her beloved). The current female lead is engaged but uninterested in any of them, allowing the male lead to successfully annul the engagement. Their paths begin to cross. PS: The second male lead isn't a scumbag, and he didn't harm the original female lead; he simply concealed many things from her while secretly protecting her, just in the wrong way. He primarily acted for the greater good of his country, getting involved without realizing the female lead had swapped bodies. (The two women have already swapped bodies). The writing isn't great, but if you're interested, just click and read; it's absolutely addictive. I've recently become addicted to these three books and can't read anything else. I can't find anything similar 😢😢😢

2. 2 弑 After Killing the Emperor, My Archenemy and I Are Bound Together for Good 弑君后，我和死对头锁死了 Two Times Four Means Prosperity二四得发Ancient Romance438k WordsCompleted [Mutual Purity] [Uncle and Sister-in-Law] [Emotional Push and Pull] [Mind Games and Steamy Romance] [Bickering Couple] [Two Strong Leads] [Happy Ending] The comic is now available. Search Tomato Novel for "After Killing the Emperor, My Archenemy and I Were Bound Together" to read it. -- Empress Su Li had a dream. In it, Emperor Jingchang took her on a trip south of the Yangtze, then poisoned her at an inn and made it look like suicide. After her death, Emperor Jingchang also schemed to have her 20.5kReads9.2Score3.1k14d adds
3. 3 嫁 Marrying the Imperial Tutor 嫁帝师 Changshanli长山里Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [When a Scheming Black-Bellied Type Meets a Sweet-on-the-Outside, Dark-on-the-Inside Type + Love and Hate + Soul Swap + Revenge, Traditional Historical Romance in an Imaginary Setting] Jiang Wanzhi first met Song Qingshi when she was fourteen. At sixteen, she became Mrs. Song. Everyone said she was lucky: a merchant’s daughter had married a top-scoring scholar. That is, until she died under mysterious circumstances on the very night Song Qingshi asked her for a divorce. When she awoke again, she 28kReads9.3Score4.4k14d adds
4. 4 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.6kReads9.2Score19814d adds

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   I'm not even as smart as the villain 🥺 The female lead is incredibly resourceful and cunning, practically a genius. The author's writing is excellent, with a particularly solid foundation in ancient Chinese romance novels.

5. 5 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 106.8kReads9.5Score12.4k14d adds

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   Truly amazing! This is the most intellectually stimulating and enjoyable novel I've read on Tomato. Both the protagonist and the antagonist are incredibly intelligent. Watching the brilliant and intense strategic battles between Lü and Xie was a real brain-teasing experience, and the witty language keeps the reader hooked. In short, "Awesome!!"

6. 6 大 The Tang Dynasty Con Artists: The Secret Box of Wude 大唐毛骗之武德秘匣 Ancestor Loves Playing with Snakes祖先爱玩蛇Historical119k WordsOngoing In Chang'an's Western Market, Lin He is known as "Monkey Lin." His main line of work is fortune-telling from a street stall; his side hustle is swindling and cheating people. Everyone thinks he's just an unserious idler from the streets, but no one knows he has mastered ancient mechanical engineering, or that he carries a blood feud: uncovering the truth behind his father's wrongful death. An orphan of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau comes looking for him, Tibetan spies watch from the shadows, 130Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Discover a gem of an online novel 🔥 "The Great Tang Swindler's Secret Box of Martial Virtue"! A gang of street swindlers roams through Chang'an during the Zhenguan era, with schemes within schemes! They don't rely on supernatural powers, but entirely on cunning and manipulation of people's hearts. Don't miss it if you love stories of intellectual battles!

7. 7 南 South Branches Toward Dusk, The Regent Has Been Plotting This for Ages 南枝向晚，摄政王他蓄谋已久 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Ancient Romance726k WordsCompleted [Just received a rating] Complete ◎ [Revenge after being reborn + mastery of medicine and poison + powerful leads who cherish each other + everyone’s a schemer + palace intrigue and political machinations] Important: No stupid villains. Everyone has eight hundred tricks up their sleeve, and the battle of wits is at its peak! In her previous life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s family, was blind to the truth. She used a forbidden technique to save a scumbag man, dr 22.9kReads8.8Score2.6k14d adds

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   [Completed, Rebirth and Revenge + Healing and Poisoning Mastery + Two Strong Individuals Pampered by Each Other + Everyone's Clever and cunning + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggle] Highlight: No villains with low intelligence; everyone is incredibly cunning, a battle of wits at its peak! In her past life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, went blind and used forbidden techniques to drain her life force to save her scumbag husband. In return, she found him secretly having an affair with her scheming cousin, leading to the tragic deaths of her entire loyal family! Reborn, she holds silver needles, returning to the day she used poison to prolong her husband's life. Facing his expectant gaze and her cousin's feigned tears, Shen Nanzhi coldly withdrew her needles: "I won't cure the poison. Since my cousin is so deeply in love, why don't you bleed her and cut her flesh?" In this life, she tears off the disguise, possessing unparalleled healing and poisoning skills, able to bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded! Xiao Duo, the Regent of Dayuan, a powerful and influential ruler, suffers greatly from a rare poison. Shen Nanzhi tossed down the antidote, her voice cold and arrogant: "I will extend Your Highness's life. Lend me your blade to slaughter all the demons and monsters, how about it?" The world believed the Duke's daughter was merely a delicate canary in the palm of a living Yama. Only when powerful officials took center stage, and deadly schemes unfolded one after another, did everyone realize with horror—the seemingly fragile Shen Nanzhi was actually a master strategist, a female Zhuge Liang who held the reins of power and calculated every move! She and he entrusted their lives to each other, slaying gods and demons alike, manipulating the entire court with ease! When the bloody path was cleaved through, the world was at peace. The ruthless regent, who struck fear into the hearts of all under heaven, shed his menacing aura and held her tightly in his arms, his voice low and hoarse with madness: "Zhizhi, the realm is settled. This vast and beautiful land is my dowry; when will you give me a title?!" —A ruthless and decisive medical and poison queen × A mad regent who bows down to her; together, they slay all demons and monsters!

8. 8 回 The Spring Renewal Pharmacy 回春药铺 The Coldest Days Are Coming小寒将至Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + no rebirth or transmigration + revenge + political intrigue] Every thrilling tale begins in a little apothecary. After a chance encounter, a master and apprentice who have both suffered the slaughter of their families and endured countless hardships find themselves facing powerful enemies. They have no choice but to assume secret identities and disappear into the bustling streets of the capital, plotting carefully and advancing step by step as they seek revenge, stirri 19.7kReads9.4Score2.6k14d adds

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   It's very engaging and keeps you watching.

9. 9 明 Marry Me Beneath the Bright Moon 明月嫁卿卿 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Song Chuyu thought she and Kang Rui were deeply in love, and that no one could ever come between them. Yet that person had been living by their side all along, pampered under the title of “sister-in-law.” After being reborn, Song Chuyu didn’t spare Kang Rui a glance as he rode through the streets in triumph, and she certainly wouldn’t marry him again. * When Kang Rui woke up to find himself back in the impoverished days of his youth, he struggled to get used to the drafty windows after having li 82.6kReads9.3Score10.5k14d adds

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   📕A sickly, beautiful, and tragically strong male protagonist × a clear-headed and powerful reborn female protagonist, their destinies intertwined across past and present lives. The female protagonist is not love-struck, but ruthless in her revenge; their relationship is one of mutual protection and redemption. 📕A modern assassin transmigrates to ancient times and encounters a seemingly weak but actually cunning prince. From mutual distrust and scheming to joining forces against a common enemy, the tension between them is palpable.

10. 10 疯 She's Gone Mad! The Day She Transmigrated, the Sickly Young Lord Vowed to Give Himself to Her! 疯了!穿越当天，病娇世子爷他要以身相许! Han Mianmian韩绵绵Ancient Romance868k WordsCompleted Original title: After the Heir’s Consort Turns Dark, All the Gods Fall at Her Feet [Transmigration + two scheming minds locked in a battle of wits + obsession + political intrigue + bickering couple] Yun Jincheng transmigrates and, the moment she opens her eyes, strips the sickly heir of his clothes and stumbles upon a secret he has kept hidden for years. Rumor has it that the heir of the Prince of Zhennan, who has been frail for years and gasps for breath after just a few steps, isn’t sick at a 1.9kReads9.3Score51014d adds
11. 11 将 The General's Wife Only Wants to Farm 将军夫人一心想种田 Rolling Bitter Melon滚动的苦瓜Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted A farming story turned into an educational account of Zhao Kuangyin, founding emperor of the Early Song. This melon is so drunk. Apart from the protagonist's family and relatives, who are fictional, most of the people in the story are real. Even the personalities of minor soldiers, as well as the characters, events, and policies, are all documented in official histories. For sources, see the Song History on Hancheng.net. Historical fact-checkers welcome. A few caveats before you dive in: First, 23.3kReads9.3Score3.6k14d adds

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    I felt I needed to learn more after reading this. (See reviews for more information.)

12. 12 双 Bound Together Across Two Lifetimes, We’ll Grow Old Together 双世缱绻，与君共白头 Dreamer Dadao爱做梦的大道Ancient Romance727k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads who rise to greatness | Complete souls | Extreme contrast | Love across two lifetimes | Sweet romance and court intrigue] A modern married couple are reborn as babies in the Tianqi Dynasty. He becomes an iron-fisted Crown Prince, commands the Xuanhuo Army, and plots to industrialize the realm. She becomes a queen of commerce, controls trade routes along three borders, and holds the lifeblood of the people in her hands! Toward their enemies, he presides over the execution of t 5.8kReads8.1Score70714d adds

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    This story features a 55-year-long childhood romance, two protagonists reborn, a UI designer male lead with a meticulously crafted political intrigue plot (implementing new policies and navigating court politics), a delicate emotional arc (daily interactions and tender care), and practical application of modern skills (double-entry bookkeeping and design applications). It offers a well-rounded blend of sweet romance, political intrigue, powerful duo governance, past-life bonds, a deeply affectionate time-travel story, and a profound entanglement of romance and court politics.

13. 13 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 15.1kReads8.3Score96214d adds

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    Staying up all night to binge-read "Ambush"! A historical fiction novel by a veteran author, full of intrigue and scheming, incredibly captivating, with sharp wit and fast-paced plots—a true gem among new books!

14. 14 锦 Schemes at the Brocade Banquet 锦筵谋 Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted From the pinnacle of Michelin cuisine to the hell of household intrigue, all it took was one explosion. Lin Wanyi, an internationally renowned top chef, opens her eyes to find she's become the most wicked third young madam of the Su family in the Qing Dynasty. From the start, she's in a hopeless situation: Her husband despises her, her mother-in-law wants to divorce her, and the servants look down on her. On top of that, her sister-in-law is a “born heroine,” doted on by the entire household, s 343Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🔥 [These two books are so addictive, you just can't put them down!] At first, I thought they were just ordinary palace intrigue and detective stories, but I was completely hooked! The palace intrigues in *The Splendid Banquet* unfold layer upon layer, while the bizarre cases in *Judge Bao* are increasingly mind-bending. Each plot is intricately linked, making it impossible not to stay up all night to read more!

15. 15 包 Lord Bao, Is That Crescent Moon Painted On? 包大人，你的月牙是贴的吗？ Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Historical284k WordsCompleted I'm a modern high school student who fancies himself Bao Qingtian, and I've transmigrated into the Northern Song as the celebrated official Bao Zheng. From the start, I'm faced with three questions: I can't write, I can't judge cases, and my face isn't even dark! To keep my identity from being exposed, I smear ink on my face and draw a crescent moon with lime. I planned to lie low and muddle through, but I end up becoming a master detective. As my reputation keeps growing, Gongsun Ce can't stop 34Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 16 末 Apocalypse: The Whole Company Denies the Existence of the 18th Floor 末世：全公司否认18楼存在 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Sci-Fi & Apocalypse783k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + No System + Reborn + Mystery + One Female Lead + Zombies + Hard Sci-Fi + No Mindless Decisions + Revenge] Reborn six hours before the apocalypse, Chu Yan has not only retained his memories of the future, but also mastered the ultimate secret of genetic evolution! He can become the most powerful god in the apocalypse! He frantically stockpiles supplies, builds weapons, modifies vehicles, and saves his parents, racing against time! He will kill his enemies with his own hands and turn 3.6kReads8.7Score31414d adds

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    This post-apocalyptic novel is full of wit and intelligence, with a plot twist involving rebirth and revenge. The descriptions of human nature are incredibly realistic, and the foreshadowing is cleverly crafted. You'll be completely stunned as you read on!

17. 17 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.7kReads9.6Score22.6k14d adds
18. 18 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 26.8kReads8.9Score2.4k14d adds
19. 19 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance609k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.8kReads6.6Score18214d adds

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    Everyone's IQ is online! Twin sisters return after a bloody battle – this is truly a high-energy, thrilling political intrigue novel! Tired of the usual palace intrigue and scheming plots, and the tearing apart of scheming, scheming women? This book, "[Bloodstained Family] The Twin Sisters Return Amidst Bloodshed," will definitely catch your eye! A family of loyal martyrs was brutally slaughtered, and the twin sisters return with the flames of revenge, treading a path stained with blood. This isn't a naive and innocent story of redemption; it's a powerful collaboration between two highly intelligent individuals! The male and female leads are both very intelligent throughout the entire story, thinking ten steps ahead for every one they take, and every plan they devise is intricately linked. , Twin sisters outwit treacherous officials. Proceed step by step, To wipe out all enemies in one fell swoop. There's no idiocy throughout, the plot is full of high-energy moments, and after watching it, I really feel like I've "gained my brain"! For readers who enjoy political intrigue, revenge, and stories featuring two strong characters, this is a must-read! Label: #Everyone has extremely high IQ #Power grab #Twins #RevengeStory #Ancient Chinese Romance Recommendation

20. 20 绝 The Childless Prince Eavesdrops as His Kids Keep Plotting to Run Away with Me 绝嗣王爷偷听，崽日日想带我跑路 Golden Bunny兔兔金Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Family Mind Reading + Adorable Baby + Feel-Good Revenge + Redemption] Lu Ling, the daughter of the Heavenly Dao, died and waited five thousand years to be reborn into the body of an unloved legitimate daughter in a marquis's household. Her mother is timid, with a vicious concubine wife behind her and a murderous Nine-Thousand-Year-Old Eunuch before her. Two half-sisters have her surrounded on either side. The moment Lu Ling opens her eyes, she nearly gets pushed off a cliff to her death. And wo 10.7kReads8.5Score1.4k14d adds
21. 21 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance859k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 2kReads9.3Score26914d adds

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    A classic tale of political intrigue, featuring two powerful figures, all with sharp minds. High intelligence.

22. 22 缉 Hunting the Killer: A Rural Murder Casebook, Volume Two 缉凶：乡村杀人事件簿二 Big White Sail大白帆Mystery1.9M WordsOngoing Female cop + crime solving + no golden finger, a traditional criminal-investigation novel After failing the college entrance exam, Chen Guoning joins the Yongcheng County Public Security Bureau as a criminal investigator and begins a turbulent career in law enforcement. This is the story of an ordinary policewoman's growth. No contrived mysteries, just the resolve to investigate each detail, one step at a time. No coincidences that force the plot forward without reason, just the power of meticul 9.1kReads8.8Score1k14d adds

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    Highly recommend "Bloodstained Family"! If you're into stories like Shen Miao's—a clear-headed, powerful, and cunning female protagonist who outwits the court—this ancient romance novel with two female leads will surprise you. A massacre of their entire family plunges twin sisters into obscurity. To clear their family's name, they step into a treacherous power struggle. The political intrigue is solid, the game is tense and exciting, the characters' stances are complex, and there are no simple conclusions about good and evil. The unwavering bond between the sisters is particularly moving, the revenge plot is fast-paced, and there are high-energy moments one after another. Fans of ancient Chinese political intrigue should definitely check it out!

23. 23 救 Help! This Lousy System Is Making Me Found a Sect! 救命！这破系统让我开宗立派！ The Crying of Xiao Xiao萧萧之鸣Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world as a sickly man, the male lead triggers a System: if he fails to save twenty people within three years, he’ll die of his illness. He sets off on a journey to save people, meeting one lovely confidante after another along the way. In the end, he’s forced to found a sect and finds his happy ending. (This is not a cultivation novel.) The premise is fairly fresh, leaving behind the traditional level-up-and-fight-monsters formula. The protagonist is frail at firs 37.3kReads9.2Score3.6k14d adds

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    The main characters, supporting characters, and even the villains all have decent intelligence.

24. 24 上 Last Season's Palace Intrigue Champion Is Now Ruling from Behind the Curtain 上一届宫斗冠军，现在垂帘听政了 The Visitor Sings of Yantai来者歌燕台Ancient Romance322k WordsOngoing [No System] [Political Intrigue with an Ensemble Cast] [Ascends the Throne] [Serious Drama] Xie Jin transmigrates, and before she can even celebrate becoming the champion of palace intrigue, she realizes she's become the previous champion! With his dying breath, the young emperor personally places the Imperial Seal in her arms. Xie Jin looks down at herself. The three-year-old crown prince is hugging her leg, drooling all over her sleeve. Good news: No more serving in the emperor's bed! Bad new 1.6kReads—Score12414d adds
25. 25 岁 May Every Year Bring Peace and Lasting Serenity 岁岁安澜绵长 Zhu Aiqi朱艾奇Ancient Romance565k WordsOngoing A modern police detective was killed in a car accident while on a mission, only to transmigrate into the youngest daughter of the eldest branch of the loyal and brave Earl’s household. Her biological mother had also switched her at birth, making her the family’s adopted daughter. How will she survive in ancient times? This is my first time writing, so please be kind, everyone! I don’t know the platform’s rules either, and the first chapter turned out too long! 13.9kReads8.2Score1.4k14d adds

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    The characters in this book are three-dimensional and detailed.

26. 26 司 Sima the Old Rogue 司马老贼 Tu Xuan土玄Historical895k WordsCompleted He is the gravedigger of Cao Wei and the founder of Western Jin. He is the “old rogue Sima,” and the last winner of the Three Kingdoms. Centered on Sima Yi, this novel unfolds a sweeping panorama of the late Han and Three Kingdoms era. Witness how he treads carefully under the suspicion of three generations of powerful rulers: Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Rui; how he and Zhuge Liang wage an ultimate contest of will and national strength at Mount Qi and the Wei River; and how, in his twilight years, 496Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    This is undoubtedly an epic historical novel with a grand scope, profound writing, and ingenious conception.

27. 27 禾 Autumn Passes Over Jing Mountain 禾过璟山秋 Apricot At Ease杏闲闲Ancient Romance242k WordsOngoing [Modern siblings transmigrate together + two equally matched political players + nation-building + imaginative historical romance + devoted couples with happy endings] After a car accident, modern siblings Rui He and Rui Zheng both transmigrate into a political intrigue novel, only to find themselves bound to a doomed, unfinished story set in a chaotic age. In the original, Emperor Murong Jing is isolated and outmatched, hemmed in by powerful aristocratic families and ministers, as well as the a 70Reads—Score53814d adds

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    I recommend this book. It's all about wits and courage, from beginning to end. Some parts of the writing are a bit complex, but the logic is sound.

28. 28 重 Reborn, I Turn My Fate Around with the System of Noncontention 重生归来，我凭不争系统扭转死局 Wen Qiheng温栖珩Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing Reborn on the eve of the palace banquet, Su Wanyuan's fingertips brushed against the secret drug hidden in the lining of her gown. In her previous life, she was tricked into making a scene, lost her reputation, and saw her entire family executed. This time, she stayed calm, waiting to tear away her half-sister's gentle facade in front of everyone at the banquet. Before the trouble had even settled, a wooden token etched with a whirlpool pattern led her to a decades-old secret plot involving a 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Everyone's IQ is online

29. 29 豪 Cast-Off Rich Wife? Sorry, She's a Beautiful Madwoman 豪门弃妇？抱歉，她是疯批美人 One Paycheck, One Hundred Trillion一薪一亿亿Modern Romance949k WordsOngoing [Pursuit of his wife + unhinged heroine + satisfying face-slapping + male rivals competing for her + revenge] This book is also known as Mr. Fu, Your Wife Is Acting Up Again. Three years into their marriage, Mo Lansheng suddenly discovered that her husband was keeping another woman on the side. An ex-girlfriend he still had a thing with, a first love he couldn't let go of, and a whole crowd of admirers. And she was nothing but a discarded rich man's wife in everyone else's eyes. But she wasn't d 23.1kReads8.4Score1.6k14d adds

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    The story revolves around a "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" scenario, featuring a crazy, highly intelligent, cunning, and ruthless female lead in a fierce and competitive arena.

30. 30 女 The Disguised Dragon's Scheme: My Rogue Disciple Courts Me in His Dreams 女扮男装潜龙计，逆徒梦里泡为师 Mu Yanfeifei沐妍菲菲Ancient Romance608k WordsOngoing [Historical Intrigue + Female Spy in Disguise + Ensemble Mind Games + Martial Arts Mystery] [Female Martial Arts Master Disguised as a Man × Rebellious Disciple Who Defies His Teacher] The world is the board, and all living things are its pieces. Thirty years ago, a copy of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains turned the tide during a palace coup. From then on, victory made kings and defeat made corpses, and the throne changed hands. Thirty years later, talents emerge across the nine regions, a 318Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    A spy thriller whose title doesn't do it justice. The protagonist has strong morals, the supporting characters are memorable, and the antagonist is intelligent. The writing, plot, and logic are all solid, suitable for both male and female readers—a truly enjoyable read!

31. 31 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] This is the only alternate-history novel anywhere to feature a protagonist who fulfills the ideals of "establishing a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, securing the lives of the people, carrying on the lost teachings of the sages of the past, and bringing peace to all generations." From the start, he is caught in a dead-end situation: Zhangsun Wuji has already begun laying the groundwork to frame him, and fewer than six y 5.6kReads—Score50614d adds

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    You'll definitely learn something new after reading this! I recommend reading the comments section of the last chapter first, where the author summarizes the entire novel, which will help you understand. *The Great Tang Emperor Renzu* is a top-tier alternate history drama with a stellar theme, political intrigue, military strategy, and compelling character arcs. It breaks free from all the clichés of online novels, its scope rivaling that of timeless classics. The entire book is devoid of simplistic plot twists, overpowered characters, or melodramatic conflicts; everyone is incredibly intelligent. Li Shimin is truly a great emperor, seeing through every scheme, patiently supporting and ultimately ensuring the success of his son. Father and son are both players and pawns, creating a unique and mutually beneficial relationship between ruler and subject, father and son. All his schemes are calculated: using food to quell Li Tai's ambition, using tenderness to appease Li Zhi, and using kindness to win over Changsun Wuji—avoiding killing or demoting him, seizing the throne without bloodshed, and completely preventing a repeat of the Xuanwu Gate Incident. The military storyline is depicted with hardcore realism, employing the theory of contradiction to unite and divide the enemy. It features innovative tactics such as the "trapped horse trough" strategy and the "four crossings of Langjuxu Mountain" mobile warfare, utilizing the principle of thermal expansion and contraction to breach city walls, and relying on the pre-positioned rice-farming system in Annam to completely solve the ancient problem of insufficient food supplies for warfare. The characters are all multifaceted and poignant: Shen Luoli sacrifices herself at sixteen, Changsun Pingting is insightful and selfless, and Qin Qiong achieves greatness but dies quietly. The entire book uses benevolence to stop killing and uses systems to break the cycle of dynasties; the prosperous era begins with tragedy and ends with gentleness, its themes and depth far surpassing most historical political intrigue works.

32. 32 只 I Was Just Trying to Make an Honest Living, but the Entire Internet Thinks I'm a Big Shot 只是安稳谋生，却被全网当成大佬 Ham and Cauliflower火腿拌菜花Urban110k WordsCompleted One night shift. I saved an old man, who turned out to be an academician and insisted on kneeling to take me as his master. I picked out a vase, and it turned out to be worth three million. I say I’m just an ordinary person. The whole internet: “Stop pretending.” I ask them to leave me alone. The whole internet: “He’s freaking out.” Big shots from every walk of life crowd around my door, begging for advice, and the whole internet thinks I’m a big shot too. I just wanted to work a night s 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The pinnacle of high-IQ, action-packed novels! The male protagonist lies around the entire time, yet through passive manipulation, he manages to completely outmaneuver the entire internet!

33. 33 寒 The Day the Frozen Coffin Knocks on the Capital’s Gates, the Reborn Female General Slaughters the Phoenix Clan and Her Kin 寒棺叩京日，重生女将屠凤灭族亲 Hua Yue Ming花月冥Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Historical intrigue + strong female lead + dark, unhinged characters + handsome men + reborn revenge + redemption] When the new emperor ascended the throne, my mother beat the grievance drum and accused me of murdering my siblings, stealing their achievements, and basking in imperial favor. The new emperor, who had once called me his brother, sentenced me to be sliced to death. My younger sister tore out my tongue, and my stepson severed the tendons in my hands and feet. But even those 3,312 cu 17.9kReads7.9Score2.8k14d adds

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    A logical and thrilling political intrigue novel

34. 34 大 Great Ming: From Fallen Princess to Legendary Empress 大明：从亡国公主到传奇女帝 Jiang Jiucheng江九程Ancient Romance549k WordsOngoing (No CP + transmigration + no System + strong female lead + power struggle + nation-building + daily life + she eventually ascends the throne as emperor. Read with caution if this bothers you.) Zhu Meichuo's story begins on the night her kingdom falls. Chongzhen arrives with a sword in hand. The whole city is ablaze with war. As someone who has transmigrated, what choice will she make? How can she save the Ming Dynasty from its impending collapse? In this dark age on the horizon, watch as this se 11.7kReads9.2Score40914d adds
35. 35 你 You Used Your Military Merits to Marry Your White Moonlight, So I Married the Prince with a Fortune in Dowry 你拿军功娶白月光，我携千万嫁妆嫁王爷 Sunset Spreads Across the Sky落日弥漫Ancient Romance738k WordsOngoing Fu Mingyi waited five long years for Jiang Yunchuan. She waited for his disabled legs to heal, for him to earn military honors on the battlefield, and until she became the old maid everyone in the capital mocked as unmarriageable! What she got in the end was him proudly presenting his military achievements as he proposed to her cousin. Jiang Yunchuan said, “Mingxue is a true-born daughter of a prestigious family, while you are a merchant’s daughter. I pity how difficult things have been for you, 6.5kReads7.2Score31614d adds
36. 36 献 Eternal Life for the World 献给世人的长生 Fish Against the Current溯洄之鱼Sci-Fi & Apocalypse266k WordsOngoing This novel is a light science fiction story with a cyberpunk setting and longevity at its heart. In the “City in the Sky,” ruled by financial conglomerates, longevity comes at the cost of the underclass's flesh and blood, while the city's floating foundations rest on the ashes of their fellow citizens. Zhou Heng is the conglomerates' sharpest weapon, a “villain” forced to remain clear-eyed in the abyss. He personally disposes of the bodies of his own kind and helps the elite cover up the truth t 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Political intrigue, first love, a highly intelligent robotic replica, childhood trauma requiring a lifetime to heal, midlife crisis, brain-computer interface, the Ship of Theseus theory, salvation from despair, and the gene for immortality.

37. 37 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—14d adds

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    This is a political intrigue novel set in an alternate Eastern history. It constructs a complete world view, features distinctive characters, has a tight and fast-paced plot, and offers a very delicate portrayal of human nature and the human heart.

38. 38 荒 A Dream of Flowers on the Wasteland 荒原百花梦 Flower Child Redheart花童红心Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The space-time universe, the Ark of Heaven, the Interstellar Alliance, the illusory realm: what kind of existence is the world we live in? From the ancient age of gods and demons, through the classical age of wandering heroes, to the modern age of technology, and finally the future age of artificial intelligence, the history of intelligent civilization seems to be a cycle... Will artificial life ever develop independent consciousness, gain a soul and intelligence, and ultimately replace intellig 24Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A high-IQ strategy novel, rich and exciting in content, with a dramatic plot, delicate and beautiful writing, and complex and subtle relationships between characters.

39. 39 九 The Nine Heavens Heaven-Piercing Tower 九霄通天塔 Little Soldier, Great General小兵大将Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing [Reincarnated Emperor] [Reborn] [traditional fantasy] A veteran author’s million-word classic, guaranteed! A blazing fantasy adventure that’s ridiculously satisfying!! The Eternal Immortal Venerable, one of the supreme beings of the Immortal Realm, is betrayed by his closest friend. Carrying the priceless Nine Heavens Heaven-Piercing Pagoda, he is reborn as a lowly live-in son-in-law in the Mortal Realm. An Immortal Venerable in one life, a man reborn in another. He refines divine pills and forg 161.1kReads8.5Score11.9k14d adds

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    [A Bloodstained Family] Ancient Chinese setting + substitute marriage + hardcore political intrigue! Twin sisters return hand in hand, scheming step by step. 🩸 On the surface, it's a substitute marriage, but in reality, it's a bloody revenge. The plot is intricately linked, with constant twists and turns, and the strong female lead is both shrewd and intelligent! Come and follow along for the ultimate reading experience! 👀 [A Bloodstained Family]

40. 40 穿 The Transmigrated City Lord 穿越女城主 Tianheng Palace天珩宫Ancient Romance647k WordsOngoing [Love triangle, slow burn, taking things one step at a time! The emotional entanglements of adults: the first male lead is passionate and fixated, while the second is clever and in control. The second male lead wins her heart.] [A beauty skilled in political intrigue! She pursues an official career, rises to a high position, and remains calm and self-possessed, leaving a prince heartbroken.] She has always believed that staying independent and relying on no one is the safest way to survive. But 27Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist is a cunning and strategic woman who rises to high positions in the court. Her calm and rational demeanor leaves the prince heartbroken.

41. 41 李 Li Si Reborn: Flaying Zhao Gao Alive and Securing 800 Years for the Qin Dynasty 李斯重生，活剐赵高，秦祚八百年 Frost-Mirror Wanderer霜鉴客Historical489k WordsCompleted Li Si and Ying Zheng, two great heroes, are reborn with the bloodline of the Human Emperor. They command the destiny of humanity, and the human race finally stands tall. From this day forward, humanity shall reign supreme beneath the heavens! Li Si is reborn in Qin and carefully helps Ying Zheng unify the six states and restore order to the realm, while tearing Zhao Gao apart with his own hands to avenge his past-life grudge! The two accidentally uncover a world-shaking secret: Ji Fa and Jiang Z 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's super good-looking, and the subject matter is fresh; it's not one of Tomato's old tricks!

42. 42 夺 Five Years After Taking Her Body, the Crown Princess Returns to Slaughter Everyone 夺舍五年后，皇太女回来嘎嘎乱杀 There Are Melons in Xixia西夏有瓜Ancient Romance97k WordsOngoing [Clear-headed and cathartic] + [Black-hearted] + [Playing the fool to catch the tiger] + [Political intrigue] + [Refined egoism] On the eve of her wedding, Crown Princess Feng Xuanji was possessed. Locked inside a pitch-black little box, she watched as “she” did everything to fulfill the Chancellor’s illegitimate son’s wish to become emperor: deceiving her parents, the emperor and empress, forging an edict of abdication, tricking her younger siblings, framing loyal ministers and generals, lettin —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book! This book! I really love this book! It's not about straightforward killing, but about insidious plotting and scheming, something you can guess at yet can't quite figure out! It's very captivating. Loyalty isn't based on conscience, but on needs! It's clear-headed and rational! Has anyone read it and wanted to discuss it with me?

43. 43 零 Zero-Degree Showdown: Operation Blue Arrow 零度交锋：蓝捷行动 Windless Rainy Night雨夜无风Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing [Mystery and Suspense] [Espionage] [Crime Investigation] [Modern Urban] [Genius] [Strong Female Lead] [National Security] Twenty-three years ago, a separation tore the lives of twin sisters apart. The younger sister was trained by an overseas spy organization to become an elite agent. Sent back to China, she is ordered to assassinate her own sister, take her place, infiltrate Lanjie Communications, and steal the core secret, “Lanjie 9.” Caught between her mission and her organization's orders on 11.9kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds

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    A hardcore battle of wits! There's no exaggerated plot, just meticulous calculations and life-or-death trials. Every confrontation is extremely mind-bending, making it a thoroughly enjoyable watch.

44. 44 圣 The Empress of the Shengming Central Empire 圣明中央帝国女帝 Mu Yun Jiu Xiao暮云九霄Ancient Romance722k WordsOngoing [Coming-of-Age Inspiration + The Ex-Chases-His-Wife-to-the-Crematorium + Tyrannical Prince + Coercive Possession + Ancient Court Intrigue + Mutual Devotion] Pan Yu, the fallen princess and the most beautiful woman in Bohai, is coveted and fought over by many. Her former fiancé forcibly takes her for himself, while the wicked crown prince even declares, “Any woman I set my sights on will submit, whether she wants to or not.” A mysterious, carefree young gentleman who understands and admires her a 47Reads9.5Score514d adds

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    Highly recommended! Everyone's intelligence is online!

45. 45 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 167Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Everyone is highly intelligent, and there is a battle of wits and strategies.

46. 46 天 Supreme Destiny 天命最高 Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Historical180k WordsCompleted He was the “Qin dog” everyone in Handan hated, a hostage who trembled in his mother’s arms. Before the age of nine, he lived for one reason alone: to avoid being beaten to death by the people of Zhao. Then one day, his father died, and he became the King of Qin. The road back to Xianyang was strewn with thorns: his grandmother wanted to depose him, his younger brother wanted him dead, powerful ministers treated him like a puppet, and the queen dowager and her lover controlled the inner palace. H 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Who could have imagined that Qin Shi Huang, the emperor who conquered all before him, spent the first half of his life in misery? Returning to power, he faced enemies on all sides, forging his path to the throne through ruthless means. His heart was as hard as iron, unmoved by emotions, except for his deep affection for Epang, for whom he promised her the entire empire as his dowry. Just as he stabilized the court, a sudden crisis struck, forcing him to make a difficult choice between his empire and his lover…

47. 47 宁 Ning Yan: When Women Rule the Roost 宁兖，牝鸡司晨 Books Bring True Wealth有书真富贵Historical168k WordsOngoing [Ensemble political intrigue + entrusted heir + factional strife + expansion of the realm + redressing an old injustice] [Wronged powerful minister male lead x emperor female lead disguised as a man] Also known as "After I Blundered into the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Was the Imperial Family" On a winter night in the seventh year of Chengxu, Emperor Zhao Ning Fu suddenly went mad. Wearing the robes of his favorite consort, Yan, he climbed the bell tower and rang the funeral bell before fall 189Reads—Score10414d adds

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    A complex ensemble cast embodying political intrigue, with everyone displaying high intelligence. The story features elements of entrusting the heir to a prince, factional struggles, territorial expansion, seeking justice for old cases, and counter-espionage. There's no time travel, and no supporting characters with diminished intelligence. Alternative title: "After Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Am the Imperial Family."

48. 48 光 All Beings Beneath the Light 光遇众生 The Quiet Duke静谧的公爵Anime Fanfiction976k WordsOngoing Adventure + high-IQ showdowns + suspicious, scheming characters + no female lead + ensemble cast + slow pace + revelations about the world’s truth, layer by layer (A Sky: Children of the Light fanfiction) After transmigrating into the world of Sky: Children of the Light, the Duke becomes a Light Child manipulated by the ancestors. “Go make an offering,” they say. “It is your supreme glory.” He believes them and fights his way forward with his companions, only to discover the horrifying truth aft 166Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is amazing! The adventure team is real, but everyone is cunning and scheming, making for a thrilling battle of wits!

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