Ming Dynasty Brocade Guards, Single Heroine 锦衣卫 单女主

1. 1 大 Great Ming: From Book Boy to the Strongest Imperial Guard 大明：从书童到最强锦衣卫 Jinghai's Most Devoted Lover京海第一深情Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Zhou Chu transmigrated to the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty. To survive, he was sold to the Lu family as a page. Just as Zhou Chu was helping the family’s second young master study and make steady progress, disaster struck the Lu family. Its members were thrown into prison. Zhou Chu took the Lu family’s only daughter with him, earning money while bribing the guards to make life in prison more comfortable for the family. Then Zhu Houzhao died, and Zhu Houcong took the throne, changing the era n 45.1kReads8.9Score5k14d adds

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   Indeed, the protagonist possesses the rationality of a time traveler, proceeding step by step with meticulous care and steady progress until everything he plans falls into place. It's a worthwhile read.

2. 2 红EN Dream of the Red Chamber: The Strongest Imperial Guard—The World Is Mine! 红楼：最强锦衣卫，我只手遮天！ The Loquat Tree in the Courtyard院有枇杷树Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [You can enjoy this even if you've never read Dream of the Red Chamber] After transmigrating into the world of Dream of the Red Chamber, Jia Huan becomes an unloved son born to a concubine. The dynasty is nearing its end, officials are corrupt, martial artists flout the law, and court factions scheme for power. Fortunately, Jia Huan awakens a golden finger and joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, rising through the ranks. If anyone crosses him, he slaughters them, while also taking the opportuni 112.9kReads8.9Score11.8k14d adds
3. 3 锦 Embroidered Guard, Fangs Bared 锦衣獠牙 Uncle Ribs排骨大叔Historical2.1M WordsCompleted [Adapted into several short dramas and animated dramas. Witty, lighthearted, slice-of-life comedy, ridiculous antics, sly tricks, and absurd humor.] After the old Taoist finished chanting, he shouted, “Begone! Soul, return to your body!” Li Xiaoya’s body jerked inside the coffin. He sat bolt upright, opened his eyes, and asked in confusion, “Where am I?” “(⊙_⊙)” The old Taoist performing the ritual rolled his eyes back and promptly fainted on the spot. Also known as: [Relax, How Many People Have 34.9kReads9.1Score3.7k14d adds

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   It's very comfortable, with a great rhythm; it has the feel of a classic novel.

4. 4 锦 The Embroidered Uniform Guard Solves Cases with Spirit Sight: From the Start, I Get the Lingbo Microstep 锦衣卫通灵破案：开局获凌波微步 Cong, the Twenty-Eighth Day of the Twelfth Month腊月二十八琮Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted 47.4kReads8.7Score4.4k14d adds
5. 5 贪 Charge One Silver Coin More, and Even the Great Emperor Has to Pay 贪一银加一点大帝来了也得交银子 A Thousand Paths Through the Mortal World千道红尘Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted Short drama now streaming: As a Brocade Guard, Is There a Problem with My Having Absolute Power? (Ruthless and decisive + no distinction between good and evil, only differing sides + clear-headed. In short, just sit back and enjoy. Do-gooders, please keep away.) On the Xuanqing Continent, people held martial arts in such high regard that they even sought to become immortals and attain the Dao. Li Hanjiang transmigrated to this continent, into the territory of an empire called the Chiyan Empire. 23.3kReads8.7Score1.9k14d adds

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   A thrilling and action-packed adventure! Witness a lowly Imperial Guard rising from humble beginnings, wielding an embroidered spring knife and donning a flying fish robe, overcoming all obstacles, slaying corrupt officials and battling treacherous ministers, forging his own legendary tale amidst the turbulent changes of the Ming Dynasty. "Dream of the Red Chamber" will take you on a thrilling journey through the Imperial Guard's epic saga!

6. 6 开 From the Start, a Brocade-Clad Guard: I Berate My Superior 开局锦衣卫：怒喷上司 Cool Moon Shu Youngster凉月蜀小生Eastern Fantasy422k WordsOngoing When Shen Mo woke up, he discovered he had become a member of the Imperial Guards and acquired a Mind and Body Happiness System. In his past life, he’d spent his days as a workhorse, meek and submissive. This time, he was going to let loose. Whoever messed with him would get what was coming to them! If someone made him miserable, he’d make sure they suffered too! He’d put personal decorum aside and enjoy a life of going wild. Shen Mo: “If someone insults me, I’ll curse their whole family. If som 28.1kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds
7. 7 锦EN The Elite Enforcer: Signing In for the Wind God Leg 锦衣卫当差，开局签到风神腿 Eastern Lone Dragon东方孤龙Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted A short drama adaptation is now available under the title The Brocade Guards Rule the World. [Decisive and ruthless] [The martial world and the imperial court] [Solving crimes through deduction] [Political scheming] He transmigrates to the high-martial Great Chu dynasty and becomes a low-ranking officer in the Brocade Guards. On his first day on the job, he obtains the Crime-Crushing System. Whether he captures great villains of the martial world or solves major cases, he receives rewards such a 39.6kReads8.8Score2.7k14d adds
8. 8 最 The Poorest Imperial Guard: The Empress Wants Me to Embezzle 最穷锦衣卫，女帝求我贪污 Han Mo韩墨Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted [Invincible] + [Satisfying read] + [System] + [Ruthless] Powerful clans have flourished for a thousand years, striking fear into the people far and wide. Sects have sunk deep roots, their foundations unshaken by the passage of time. They style themselves scions of royalty, treating the people as grass and weeds, toying with them in the palm of their hands and regarding them as mere dust. Chu Xiu, who becomes the Pacification Commissioner of the Northern Branch of the Embroidered Uniform Guard fr 1.8kReads7.9Score14214d adds

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