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1 魏 Wei Niesheng 魏逆生 A Salted Fish in Everyday Life生活中的咸鱼Historical1.4M WordsOngoing (Also known as The Wei Fox) [Political Schemes][One Female Lead][Ensemble Cast][The Wei Faction] Condemned from birth, I was given the name Niesheng. On the day I was born, my mother died in childbirth, and my grandfather mourned before the ancestral hall. The whole household looked at me askance, all calling me a disaster star who had stolen another's fate. My biological father hated me like an enemy, my elder half-brother regarded me as an omen of bad luck, and my stepmother hid a knife behind 738.4kReads9.1Score128.1kShelves

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This is really good, the author has strong literary skills

2 魂 Reborn in Great Qi: I Just Want to Survive 魂穿大齐：我只想活命 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 5.3kReads8.2Score308Shelves

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An imaginary historical text, super high quality, excellent for both listening and reading. The logic is clear, the characters are full, the plot is rich, and the writing is compact. It's a non-conventional and cool article, please appreciate it! [Blowing kiss][blowing kiss]

3 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 188kReads9.5Score23.2kShelves

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They are all Machiavellian writings, and these three are highly recommended!!! The writing is very good, especially in the first book where the villain is not subdued and the fights between the two sides are back and forth. They are all finished and can be rushed!

6 金 The Jin Army Besieges the City: Reborn as Emperor Qinzong of Song 金军围城，重生宋钦宗 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 162.7kReads9.4Score18.9kShelves

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The male protagonist does not have a golden finger as a time traveler. He is very strong, has amazing control, and has comprehensive abilities. He is a man of ancient power and the rise of the Song Dynasty. Even if it is a dream of words, it is a beautiful passion that changes the regrets and resentments in history. Good article.

7 谈 Explosives Under the Negotiation Table: The Young Lady Storms the Imperial Court 谈判桌下埋火药，大小姐入朝杀疯 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The heroine’s creed: Power and money are what let a woman live freely and boldly!] [Strong heroine + satisfying story + vying for the finest men in the realm] Jiang Yu thought she’d be content with a modestly comfortable life. But when she turned eighteen, one ridiculous twist after another came her way. First, the husband she had supported with her own money for years passed the imperial exams at the top of his class, then demanded a divorce so he could marry a noblewoman. Then the Duke’s mans 39.8kReads9.2Score5.6kShelves

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I have to say that the writing is very good. She enters the court as an official as a woman, is decisive in dealing with things, decisive in killing, and is smart enough. I feel happy when I read it! The plot concept is very good, I felt like I was growing brains while watching it [laughing and crying]

8 弦 A Healer's Schemes 弦心医谋 Fell in Love with the Beautiful World爱上美世界Ancient Romance298k WordsCompleted Overnight, a palace coup shatters the Great Yao Dynasty. Princess Zhao Lingyan, the legitimate eldest daughter of the emperor, loses her country and family, is struck by a strange poison, and flees for her life. She makes three trips to Xianxin Valley before finally persuading its reclusive, ailing master, Shen Ci, to come out. One bears a deep blood feud; the other is burdened by old injuries and chronic illness. Together, they wield medicine as a blade and strategy as their game. From the f 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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Are you interested in this light strategy book? In the Great Yao Dynasty, the palace changed overnight, and the eldest princess Zhao Lingyan lost her country, her family was destroyed, she was poisoned by a strange poison, and she fled to the end of the world. She entered Xianxin Valley three times and invited Shen Ci, the master of the Valley of Escaping Diseases. One is carrying a blood feud, and the other is suffering from old wounds. The two use medicine as their blade and strategy as their plan. Sneaking all the way from the Cold Valley to Beijing, he made his way among powerful ministers, spies and chaos: he faked his death and changed his body, gathered the old troops, alienated powerful enemies, and quelled civil strife.

9 冒 Passing Myself Off as a Langya Native 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.5M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 567.3kReads9.7Score65.4kShelves

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Look at this, time travel is risky, the supporting characters are not low in knowledge and IQ

10 我 Something's Off About My Old Man 我的老爹不对劲 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + imperial examinations + daily life + farming + court politics later on] Father and son join forces to build a Ming dynasty on which the sun never sets. Yan Xun transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and discovers that his father can do everything except study. His dad has so many secret identities, like an onion with layer after layer to peel back. Huh! If I push Dad hard enough to make him Grand Secretary, can I become a Junior Grand Secretary? The filial son Yan Xun sells everythin 26.3kReads9.5Score3.2kShelves

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They are all of this type, basically non-toxic, highly recommended [cool]

14 京 The Sinful Sea of the Capital 京门孽海录 Green Grass from the Middle从中绿草Historical365k WordsOngoing The enmity between the Zhao family and the Emperor, the Chancellor, and the Empress has always been a thorn between them. They must trust and work together, yet they keep rubbing against that thorn. Can a unity born of pain endure into the next generation? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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From a mere prince to an emperor, every step is startling. The seventh prince, Li Shengxiao, has no support from his relatives and no foundation in the court, but he stands out from many princes with his calmness, determination, and ability to know people and make good use of them. He was framed by powerful plots, provoked by foreign enemies, and experienced life and death on the battlefield. Surrounded by counselors and killers, he overcame obstacles all the way and finally reached the 95th level. The road to becoming an emperor is never easy.

15 叮 Ding! With an Immortal Achievement, the Cousin Miss Starts Reading 叮，成就流芳百世，表小姐开卷了 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 234.3kReads9.6Score29.7kShelves

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Just watch it, no male protagonist

16 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 Romance1.1M 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 34.4kReads8.3Score3.7kShelves

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17 重 The Reborn Grand Princess Seeks a Divorce, but the General Uses His Military Merits to Demand Marriage 重生长公主求和离将军以军功逼婚 A Candy in Life生活里的一颗糖Ancient Romance593k WordsOngoing Historical rebirth##Unhinged Eldest Princess#Cold, Powerful Minister Pursues His Wife#Court Intrigue: In her previous life, Eldest Princess Jiang Jingshu was madly in love and forced Xiao Tingyan to marry her. He avoided her at every turn and despised her from the bottom of his heart for her erratic ways, arrogance, domineering nature, and brutal methods. He thought she was a madwoman. The court was rife with undercurrents. Noble Consort Rou and the Second Prince’s faction seized control of the 343Reads—Score107Shelves

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Tags [Crazy Princess: Rebirth and Revenge—The Crazy Princess Killed the Imperial Court and the Harem] The eldest princess in her previous life died tragically on the way to the second prince's seizure of the throne. After returning from rebirth, she cut off the love between her children and worked hard every step of the way. To make up for the four faces and family members in the previous life, in exchange for the help of the court, support the prince to successfully ascend to the throne, support the prince's consort, and use his military power to eliminate the rebels. Dealing among the harem and the court. She single-handedly stirred up the situation between the government and the opposition. The aloof and powerful ministers were impressed by her vision, gave up their power, and waited outside the princess's house every day. I just want to start from scratch with her. You can read both ancient and modern versions! #High IQ Machiavellian heroine

19 夺 A Fight for the Throne? No, I'm Here to Set the Court Straight 夺嫡？不，我是来整顿朝纲的 It's Zhong Dada!是钟大大诶Historical480k WordsOngoing [Everyone is clever] + [ruthless] Since you killed my Crown Prince brother, don’t blame me for settling the score with each of you, one by one! Father! I’m taking your throne! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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Not convinced! This book is really well written, even the minor supporting characters are fleshed out.

22 算 Calculating Your Fate to the End 算死命 Nine-Rank Game九品一局Mystery5.9M WordsCompleted When I was born, I was nursed by a wolf for a few days. I thought of her as my mother, and believed I'd never see her again. Then one day, a woman came looking for me... 24.7kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves

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The hero of the novel, Li Tian, ​​grew up drinking wolf milk since he was a child and regarded the wolf as his mother. He was originally a weak fortune teller. After his master suddenly wanted to kill his mother, he formed an exploring trio with his good brothers Zou Tianzhan and Yin Fang to decipher the secrets and explore his life experience along the way. They joined the Yangjian Organization Shu Sect, and Li Tian became the elder of the Shu Sect. The trio worshiped the mountain god, met the river god, explored the dragon's cave, followed the clues of the dragon ball, and searched for Zhang Daoling. The Yin Qi of the underworld leaked out, endangering the Yang world. They went to the underworld again, entered the six realms, and finally met their old enemy Chi You. In this process, Li Tian continued to grow, went through many hardships, and finally ascended to heaven and was on an equal footing with the Jade Emperor.

23 宁 Ning Yan: When Women Rule the Roost 宁兖，牝鸡司晨 Books Bring True Wealth有书真富贵Historical156k 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 968Reads—Score105Shelves

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The group plot is machinations, the male and female protagonists are both powerful, entrusting the orphan + party struggle + expanding the territory + redressing the grievances of old cases + counter-espionage, no time travel, no supporting characters to reduce intelligence, also known as "After accidentally entering the Tianjia, I discovered that I am the Tianjia"

24 穿 Transmigration: The Road Ahead Is Shrouded in Fog 穿越：前路一片迷茫 Cultivator Who Loves Hot Pot Most最爱吃火锅的修真者Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + No Romance + System + Ancient Setting + Wuxia + Ensemble Cast + Plot-Driven] Modern-day Lin Yundan is saved by the System Xiaoyu after a car accident, but something goes wrong when she transmigrates to ancient times. The System Xiaoyu uses up all its power saving her, and in the end gives her an incomplete copy of the Exquisite Divine Art. After Yundan wakes up, Yue discovers her practicing martial arts. Yundan then teaches the skills she has learned to all the children in the 37Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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Jianghu, court, martial arts, drama