Ancient Setting, Creative but Mostly Grounded, With Lots of Elements 古代，有脑洞但偏正常，元素较多

1. 1 红 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 163.1kReads8.9Score20.2kShelves

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   Everything is okay

2. 2 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: I Went to the Capital to Beat Up Baoyu 红楼：进京暴打宝二爷 Little Song Yu小宋玉Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A thousand flowers in one cave, ten thousand beauties grieving together. Are the fates of these women truly beyond changing? Jia Jun transmigrates into Dream of the Red Chamber by accident, becoming the son of the third branch of the Rongguo House in the capital. He also has a golden finger. See how he resolves the Jia family’s crisis and heals its wounds from the inside out! He rises to Grand Tutor through the imperial examinations and earns a noble title through military service! To hell with 13.1kReads8.7Score819Shelves
3. 3 咸 The Idle Prince: Emperor? Not Even a Dog Would Want the Job! 咸鱼皇子：皇帝？狗都不当！ Rock Sugar Meets Cola冰糖撞可乐Historical967k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + multiple heroines + no brainless plot + no business ventures] [The book's trial run failed, so the original title has been kept. As a result, the story starts drifting away from the title midway through. Please forgive me, dear readers, and just ignore the title. The quality is still pretty good ╰(*´︶`*)╯] Zheng Yuan, an overworked office drone, woke up one day and found himself transmigrated to the Great Zhou, a dynasty that never existed in history. The good news: This Gr 7.5kReads8.2Score350Shelves
4. 4 执 Wielding a Halberd in Battle Through Dream of the Red Chamber 执戟战红楼 Painting the Mortal World with Pen in Hand执笔挥毫绘红尘Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Not a Jia family member from the start. In a later age, Yang Qi is swept away by a river after rescuing a little girl who fell in. When he wakes, he finds himself in the world of Dream of the Red Chamber. What changes will Yang Qi's arrival bring to this world? 143Reads5.6Score—Shelves
5. 5 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: My World 红楼之我的世界 Not Someone不是某人Historical470k WordsCompleted Listening to novels and playing Minecraft, he opened his eyes again and found himself transmigrated into the world of Dream of the Red Chamber. Jia Xu discovered that he hadn't transmigrated alone: his Minecraft game, loaded with countless templates, had come along too. With barbarian invaders at the borders and the country in chaos, the Jia family dumped him into the army to take someone else's place. From then on, his life opened up like a grand, sweeping epic. He could pacify all who defied t 7.8kReads8.2Score516Shelves
6. 6 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: The Peerless Jade Young Master 红楼：无双玉公子 Dark Descent暗黑沉沦Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Haven’t read Dream of the Red Chamber? You can still enjoy this story!] On Qin Keqing’s wedding night, a modern young man suddenly appeared under the covers... From then on, everything in Dream of the Red Chamber changed because of him. He takes on vicious servants, punishes foolish women, and puts spoiled brats in their place. Who says a son born to a concubine has to be treated as inferior? He places first in the imperial examinations, rises to high office, and takes control of power. The Jia 17.5kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves
7. 7 星 The Stars Shine Bright: A Lifetime of Splendor 星汉灿烂：繁华一世 Yun Feng殒风Male-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted It began with hatred and ended with love… Through all the turmoil, I’ll keep her safe and give her a life of peace… Protect those I wish to protect, and stand by what I wish to defend… Witness all the world has to offer, while keeping the purest place in my heart… 2.2kReads8.4Score102Shelves
8. 8 无 The Unrivaled Great Xia: Son, Your Imperial Father Begs You to Take the Throne 无双大夏：儿啊，父皇求你继位吧 Life Is Like Dust and Smoke人生如尘烟Historical517k WordsCompleted Zhou Yan transmigrates and, from the start, is drugged and framed into defiling a general's daughter. Fortunately, he binds to the Ultimate Lottery System, which can draw all kinds of historical figures and items. His first draw gets him the supreme general Lu Bu! The Xia Emperor later appoints him Prince of Xiliang and arranges a marriage for him. With the System, he heads to his fief in Xiliang and begins building his power. A draw gets him Dian Wei, the “Ancient Evil”! Lu Bu on horseback, Dia 7.9kReads8.6Score644Shelves
9. 9 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 309.1kReads9.6Score38.1kShelves

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   If you like to watch Machiavellian palace fighting dramas, you can check it out (you'll find a treasure from your mouth). The author's writing is really very well-written and beautiful, and he vividly brings out the words "people's hearts, Machiavellianism". All the characters in the book are very full to draw, and their love, hatred, joy, anger, sorrow, life and death are all completely and vividly written. You will find that there is actually no so-called "good and evil" in the book (except for the dog emperor and a certain woman, I'm sorry if this is a spoiler) and some are just forced. The brotherhood, friendship, love, master-disciple relationship, father-son relationship... The descriptions are all profound and just right. The people in it each have an average of 800 minds, and everyone is very smart. The author did not forcibly reduce intelligence because the heroine is reborn, so he wrote the heroine to be omnipotent, and wrote the other supporting characters to forcibly reduce intelligence. Moreover, this novel is short in length. If you don't like reading long novels, you can give it a try. If you like reading long novels, I hope you can also try it. It will exceed your expectations and is very rare!!!!

10. 10 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 126.8kReads9.1Score12.2kShelves

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    This soul-piercing book has no system and is written in a more common-sense way.

11. 11 三 Three Souls as the Betrothal Gift, Seven Spirits as the Wedding Present 三魂为聘，七魄为礼 All Out肆意满Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Everyone has three hun and seven po souls. Yin Wenjiu has only one hun and one po: an unidentified resentful soul and an unidentified life soul. Both exist to keep her body alive. But she only cares about enjoying the moment. She tells fortunes with perfect accuracy and charges the highest price! She won’t go out of her way to stay alive, nor will she actively seek death. She waited at Yunmeng Marsh for five years. If someone came to save her, she would go with them; if no one did, she would dig 33.7kReads9.3Score5.2kShelves

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    Compliant, good-looking

12. 12 纨 The Playboy Won Me a Noble Title, and the Reborn Matriarch Went on a Killing Spree 纨绔为我夺诰命，重生主母杀疯了 Folded in the Mist折雾里Ancient Romance905k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Clear-headed, independent true heiress x play-the-pig-to-eat-the-tiger fake wastrel] [Female-oriented fiction + heroine reborn + hero transmigrates + political intrigue] After more than ten years as the wife of the Ningyuan Marquis's heir, managing the household and dutifully serving her parents-in-law, Shen Tangning believed she had done nothing wrong. Not until the usually distant heir began an affair with her half sister, now married to his younger brother, and they 48.9kReads9.2Score6.9kShelves

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    The female protagonist is reborn, has brains, and takes revenge, while the male protagonist has a transcarnation, pretending to be a playboy in the early stage just to save his life, and has a simple personality, but as an outsider, he sees through everything without telling the truth. The emotional line of the male and female protagonists is that they get married first and then fall in love, and love grows over time. Overall, it is a very good ancient plot novel.

13. 13 情 Love Across Worlds: A Rising Storm and a Flourishing Nation 情牵异世：风云起兮国祚兴 Solved已解Mystery111k WordsOngoing [Historical ensemble + mystery-solving and deduction + pure-love couples] [The protagonist grows as a person, and the supporting cast are all fully realized.] Volume One: Aid Across Time, Suspicions Stir in Secret Liangcheng’s struggle to prove its innocence, the cursed tragedy of Guancheng, a scholar’s lament in Yangcheng, the shifting fortunes of the martial world in Ducheng… One city, one event, one thread of fate. Volume Two: Court Intrigue, Internal Troubles Can Be Resolved Entering the cap —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Integrity is not the original intention that everyone always has, and justice should not be a weapon used to criticize others at will. Don't persuade others to do good unless they have suffered. But I hope goodwill will last forever."

14. 14 天 Fish of the World 天下游鱼 Happy Acorn开心橡果Eastern Fantasy7.5M WordsCompleted By the Canglan River, a young man wears a straw raincoat and bamboo hat, holding wine in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. His heart has no place in the world, yet he finds himself in the jianghu... I come from a place beyond knowing. I want to see this world, just as unknown to me... 107.8kReads9.0Score10.7kShelves

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    These two are okay

15. 15 我 Deicide Learning In A Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 1.1MReads9.9Score179.9kShelves
16. 16 十 Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score231.9kShelves

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    In that mysterious final place, a thrilling journey of survival in the doomsday quietly begins. "The End of Ten Days" is a wonderful novel that combines suspense reasoning, time and space cycle and infinite flow elements. A group of sinful people accidentally fell into this realm full of weirdness and danger. Here, the boundaries between life and death become blurred, and every death may be a new beginning. Reincarnation every ten days, as if falling into an endless abyss of nightmare. Qi Xia, as a member of the insect killing team, made a mysterious declaration of "I'm going to start lying" in this crazy world. What secrets are hidden behind his words? Is it a desperate move for survival, or does it have a deeper plan? In this unknown country, they tried their best and racked their brains to uncover the truth of it all and escape from this purgatory-like eternal cycle. Every reincarnation is a severe test of their wisdom and courage. Readers who like suspense reasoning and doomsday survival themes should not miss "The End of Ten Days". Follow the footsteps of the protagonists, step into this world full of challenges and surprises, feel the tense and exciting atmosphere, solve mysteries one after another, and experience an unprecedented reading feast.

17. 17 大 The Ming Dynasty: Li Jinglong’s Unusual Life 大明，李景隆的别样人生 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical2.3M WordsCompleted I am Li Jinglong. This is my story, and the story of the Great Ming. 145.4kReads9.2Score15.2kShelves

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    [Tweet title]: The First Duke of the Ming Dynasty: A feast of intrigues that coexists with humor and thoughtfulness! [Tweet text]: If you think historical novels are serious and stereotyped, you are totally wrong! "The First Duke of the Ming Dynasty" uses humorous writing to take you into a world of the Ming Dynasty that is both funny and profound! Here, King Yan Zhu Di is not only a hero on the battlefield, but also a "joker" in life. Outside the Shenwu Sect in the rain, he was bragging about his archery skills and complaining about the broken blades of the guards. It made people laugh until their stomachs hurt! The sharp contrast between Li Jinglong's respect and Zhu Di's casualness makes people laugh even more. But don't think this is just a joke! "The First Duke of the Ming Dynasty" is humorous, but also conceals intrigue and human nature. Behind Zhu Di's arrogance and Li Jinglong's caution is the game of power and loyalty. Every laugh makes people think deeply; every dialogue contains hidden secrets. This novel takes you through the weight and complexity of history in a relaxed way. If you like stories that are both funny and in-depth, then "The First Duke of Ming Dynasty" is definitely your best choice! Come and experience this feast of power and intrigue that coexists humor and thoughtfulness! # Number One Gong #humorous history #strategy game #laughing with tears

18. 18 冒 Impostor of the Langya Clan 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 501.8kReads9.7Score59.7kShelves

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    These books are also good and worth reading.

19. 19 寒 A Proud Son of a Poor Family 寒门骄子 Swallow's Nest Eagle燕窝鹰Historical1.1M WordsCompleted “Transmigrated to ancient times? Don't panic. I was a chemistry PhD in my previous life. Surely I can invent a few things this era has never seen and make a fortune, right?” Watch as the hero puts his knowledge from his previous life to good use, amasses an astonishing fortune, earns the title of top scholar, marries a beautiful heiress, reaches the pinnacle of life, and changes the entire world... 21.7kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
20. 20 在 A 10-Yuan Daily Allowance in Ancient Times Can Support the Whole World 在古代一天10元补贴养活全世界 Yi Yinyang易阴阳Historical303k WordsCompleted Zhao Baihui’s life motto is: Zhang Bairen became the Jade Emperor, so how could I, Zhao Baihui, with the same “Bai” in my name, amount to any less? Thanks to a brother from his generation, he unexpectedly ends up... who knows where. Whatever. With the System on my side, all I have to do is take things one step at a time! The System activates, and every member receives a daily allowance of 10 yuan. The fanatical rabble save up, buy, buy, buy, build, build, build. No need to think, just enjoy the 11.6kReads8.7Score850Shelves

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    Good-looking, really good-looking

21. 21 贞 The Leisurely Prince of Zhenguan 贞观小闲王 Enlightenment on the Way悟途Historical7.6M WordsOngoing [No System]+ [Lighthearted]+ [Farming] Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you transmigrated to ancient times with no System and no golden finger? You’re not a physicist, chemist, or historian, just an ordinary person from the future. Everything you know comes from movies, TV, short-video platforms, and the media. How would you survive? Follow an ordinary person who transmigrates into Li Shen, Li Shimin’s tenth son at the beginning of the Tang dynasty. With nothing but his limited knowledge 119.9kReads9.2Score6.6kShelves
22. 22 穿 A Remarkable Life After Transmigrating to Ancient Times 穿越古代后的妖孽人生 There Is Wood on Mount Shanlong杉龙有木Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Power Plays + Farming + A Little Bit of Comedy] The execution platform. Jiang Feng cranes his neck and shouts at the sky. “Hey... Hey... Can you hear me? Which immortal up there sent me to this place?” “Did you get the wrong person?” Jiang Feng looks at the incense stick, almost burned down to its end, and screams in despair. “In a few minutes, I'll lose my head...” “Could I transmigrate one more time, please?” “Waiting for a reply!” “It's urgent!” 28.5kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves

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    "This Time Travel Is Somewhat Unfair": Corrupt officials? Time travel? Jiang Feng's counterattack! 🌟 Time travel happens every year, especially this year! But Jiang Feng's time travel is definitely the most "unorthodox" one! When he woke up, he turned out to be a corrupt official that everyone wanted to beat? Are you about to be taken to the execution ground and beheaded in public?! 😱 💥 Jiang Feng: I'm just a scholar! Why did you embezzle money from Hedi? And causing people to become homeless? I won't bear this responsibility! 🤯 🔥 However, the truth is more complicated than it seems. Jiang Feng offended the powerful Zhao Wuji and was framed as a corrupt official. His life was hanging by a thread. Just when he was desperate, Mr. Li, the Minister of Punishment, suddenly appeared and brought him a glimmer of hope! 🚀 Time travel + conspiracy + counterattack, Jiang Feng's adventure has just begun! Can he clear his grievances and expose Zao Wuji's true face? Can you create your own world in this strange ancient world? 🎯 The imagination is wide open and the plot is full of twists and turns! "This Time Travel Is Somewhat Irrational" takes you into Jiang Feng's fantasy time travel journey and see how he counterattacked from a "corrupt official" to a generational legend! Come and watch Jiang Feng's "irregular" journey through life! 🚀 # Across # strategizing # counterattack # imaginary-opening # This time-travel is a bit unorthodox

23. 23 我 My Days as a Happy Slacker in the Great Tang 我在大唐当咸鱼的日子 Qin Gong, Who Likes Dusky Leaf Monkeys喜欢短尾猴的秦公Historical188k WordsOngoing Overworked office drone Tian Yu accidentally transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty. He had hoped to live a comfortable, carefree life in this ancient world, but a mechanical, cold System latches onto him and forces him to wake up and sign in every day. Who could have guessed that this seemingly annoying System would become the key to changing his fate? Starting with a body-enhancing serum, Tian Yu's life is turned upside down. He and his younger sister A Xiu struggle to survive in this unfamiliar e —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's imaginative, but it's more normal.

24. 24 代 In Place of Jin 代晋 Big Apple大苹果Historical7.3M WordsOngoing This is an age of shining stars, of refined gentlemen and poetry shared over wine. This is the darkest of ages, where life is worthless and corpses pile into mountains. Through the endless night, who will be the light that brings dawn? On this sunken earth, who will save the people? The realm is shared by the Wang and Ma clans. But who will share the realm with me? 12.1kReads8.4Score380Shelves

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    Where the starry river falls, celebrities wave their bows and sing loudly. The meandering water drinks wine and intoxicates the eternity. The wide sleeves roll up eight buckets of wind. The blood-stained place. The nine layers of the withered bones. Broken halberds and broken blades block the sun and moon. Jackdaws peck at the mourning throats of all the people. The night is like ink. Who cracks the sky and holds the torch? Who can repair the cracks in the sky? The king and the horse paint the country together. Who can I fight with to cut through the chaos? The sound of the sword unsheathed shocked the world. Look at the chessboard in this troubled world. The person holding the chessboard is neither God nor destiny - it is the sword in my hand that shines through thousands of mountains and rivers!

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