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1. 1 平 The Pingzhao Record 平昭录 The Seabed Is a Forest海底是森林Two Male Leads480k WordsCompleted Rebirth story (the shou is reborn), two male leads, both chaste!!! An old-school novel, with somewhat immature prose and plotting, so don’t overanalyze it!!! A bewitching, alluring empress shou × a devoted, clingy emperor gong In the winter of the fifteenth year of Pingzhao, Empress Xu passed away. The entire palace mourned and remembered her. The funeral bells rang again and again from the city tower, announcing the end of a virtuous empress’s reign. Rain and snow fell in torrents, washing away 2.4kReads9.1Score36114d adds

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   Both books feature rebirth, revenge, and two strong protagonists; the writing is superb, especially the first one, which is absolutely amazing.

2. 2 权 The Poisonous Empress of a Powerful Clan 权门毒后 Yan Ruo You Ya颜若优雅Two Male Leads1.9M WordsCompleted The reborn poison empress Shen Liang is as beautiful as an immortal, as exquisite as a pearl, and utterly ruthless to her enemies. Known as an ill-starred harbinger of calamity, she is matched with Pei Yuanlie, the handsome and unruly Prince Qingping, who was said to have brought about his entire family’s death as a child. He commands an army of a hundred thousand armored guards and is cold-blooded and merciless. One is an ill-starred harbinger of calamity, the other a lonely star ordained by fa 1.7kReads9.1Score20714d adds
3. 3 摄 Is the Regent Retiring Today? 摄政王今天退休了吗 Cen Qingci岑清辞Two Male Leads736k WordsCompleted In the first year of Jinghe, ten-year-old Xiao Yunhao ascended the throne with the support of Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan had originally been a prince with a different surname, but was later granted the imperial surname for his outstanding military achievements. The late emperor's final decree appointed Xiao Yan as regent to assist the young emperor until he could rule in his own right. In the seventh year of Jinghe, the Tartars invaded the border. Ignoring Xiao Yan's steadily declining health over the p 4kReads8.6Score36614d adds

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   The second book belongs to the category of childhood sweethearts.

4. 4 假 False Phoenix 假凤 Roast White Jade烧白玉Ancient Romance202k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Male-Male Romance + Rebirth + Dual Systems + Everyone's Favorite + Powerful Leads + Ensemble Cast + Tragic Fate] Two stars chase the moon; the nation is doomed. A prophecy in Great Xiao declared: If twin princes are born into the imperial house, the dynasty is bound to fall. So the elder brother, Xiao Xuanshu, was raised as a prince, while the younger, Xiao Yuxian, was concealed as a princess. At nineteen, Xiao Yuxian was married off to the Northern Di. Only then did he le 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Two stars chase the moon, the Great Xiao Dynasty is about to collapse. A prophecy led Xiao Yuxian to be raised as a princess from childhood, becoming a pawn to be sacrificed. After a tragic death in a political marriage, he is reborn with a system in hand, stirring up the political winds, playing a game with his brother, and his ambition is aimed at the dragon throne.

5. 5 君 The Rites Between Ruler and Subject 君臣之礼 Plumpness Rules the World膘行天下Two Male Leads492k WordsCompleted “Who’s going to advise His Majesty to take more consorts?” Everyone answered, “General Gu!” “Who’s going to impeach Duke Song?” Everyone answered, “General Gu!” “Who’s going to petition for tax cuts?” Everyone answered, “Obviously General Gu again!” General Gu: “...” Gu Fang knew exactly where he stood. He was determined to become a pillar of Great Shun, but the obstacles to having his name remembered in history were not only wolves and tigers, but also his imperial junior brother, the Son of He 1.8kReads9.2Score21214d adds
6. 6 穿 Reborn as the Villain, I Flirt the Protagonist into Madness! 穿成恶毒反派，主角被撩疯！ Galaxy Dream银河梦Two Male Leads605k WordsCompleted [A domineering, sharp-tongued but soft-hearted bottom vs. a handsome, tragic, gentle and scheming top who goes completely off the rails later] [Two male leads + transmigration into a book] Ling Danggui transmigrates into the vicious villain of the novel he was reading before surgery, and gets a points System. As long as he does plenty of evil, acts arrogant and domineering, and generally raises hell, he earns points. Reach a certain score, and he can even win back his freedom. Ling Danggui rolls 4.8kReads9.4Score73914d adds

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   I highly recommend this book, which I just finished reading. It's not a mindless, wish-fulfillment story with two strong leads; the protagonist is a transmigrator. All the male leads are incredibly intelligent, and the other leads are top-tier in combat. The author's writing is excellent, the plot is full of twists and turns, and the logic is flawless. It's the kind of book that you can't put down once you start reading. Both the character development and the plot descriptions are very engaging. Highly recommended! ❤️❤️❤️

7. 7 分 After the Breakup, the Boss Turns Dark and Obsessed: Wild Seduction and Spoiling 分手后大佬黑化变疯批，野撩诱宠 Lu Yin鹿吟Two Male Leads282k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Reuniting After a Breakup + Powerful CEO + Both Untouched + Possessive Takeover + Tension and Flirting + Reunion After Years Apart + Seductive Pursuit] [After He Wronged His Ex, the Big Shot Went Dark] Everyone knew the big shot was cool and dispassionate, but no one knew about the obsession hidden deep in his heart. After a carefully engineered reunion, he took the other man by force and made him move in. The darkened big shot's image crumbled: he turned wild and seductive, in 389Reads9.5Score83914d adds
8. 8 仙 After the Immortal Venerable Was Publicly Jilted, She Became the Emperor’s Wife 仙尊被当众退婚后，成了帝尊夫人 Nan Qilu南亓鹿Two Male Leads496k WordsCompleted Powerful Master of the Six Realms VS Beautiful, Cold Immortal Venerable 1: Su Wenqing was unlucky. He had just sealed the Demon Venerable and lost all his cultivation when his fiance publicly broke off their engagement. Su Wenqing was glad to be rid of the fuss. No one knew that beneath his cold heart, he had a cherished corner where, for thirty years, he had used his heart's blood and all his spiritual power to nourish a fragment of a soul. Then, on the very day his engagement was broken off, t 8.5kReads9.6Score1.1k14d adds

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   These books all have high scores of 9 or above, they're really super good! 🥰🥰🥰 [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece] ① Powerful Lord of the Six Realms VS Beautiful and Cold Immortal Venerable "Su Wenqing, besides me, who else dares to marry you?" The fiancé's expression was contemptuous. "I will marry you." The Emperor Wangyuan, who had been asleep for thirty years, kicked open the Heavenly Gate Barrier and kidnapped Immortal Venerable Wenqing to be his wife. ② White-cut Black-hearted Shou + System + Transmigration + Face Slap. Song Han's eyes were filled with tears, and she rushed to the cold-faced man in a panic, "Han Chuan, I'm scared!" System: Host, keep going! I wish you will marry a rich and handsome man soon and become the winner of the innocent flower! Song Han shook off the tears on her eyelashes, buried herself in the man's arms, and answered the system with a trembling body. Okay~ The man's deep black eyes rolled with gloom, and he comforted her in a hoarse voice: "Don't be afraid, I'm here." System: Something seems wrong? In public, the innocent-looking girl appears weak, helpless, and trembling. Behind the scenes, Song Han wonders: Who should I target today? ③ [The Crybaby with a White Skin VS The Ice Queen] Thirty thousand years ago, Chang Shu found a little black dragon. He took it back to his palace and cared for it meticulously. After its injuries healed, he wanted to send it away. The little black dragon, now in human form, walked up to him, tears welling in its eyes, and tugged at his sleeve, showing him its still-healing wounds. It cried pitifully, "It hurts." Chang Shu's heart softened, and he let it stay. Thirty thousand years later, the dragon he had raised himself embraced him, saying slowly and deliberately, "Chang Shu, be my husband."

9. 9 系 System: Pretending to Be a Fragile White Flower to Marry a Rich, Handsome Man 系统：伪装小白花，迎娶高富帅 He Luo禾罗Two Male Leads332k WordsCompleted The washed-up actor Song Han is chosen by a “Little White Flower Winner” System. After dying, he is reborn as a frail young man. Not only does his mission target look exactly like his late lover, but the man’s harem is also full of beautiful women! It doesn’t matter if he doesn’t remember me. As long as his soul is still the one I love, he can only belong to me! Song Han’s eyes brimmed with tears as he flung himself in a panic at the stern-faced man. “Han Chuan, I’m scared!” System: Keep it up, 3kReads9.2Score36314d adds
10. 10 不 No Need to Say Goodbye 不须辞 Poetry Without Tea诗无茶Two Male Leads261k WordsCompleted [Sweet-faced schemer who cries easily x icy beauty] [Ancient setting + acclaimed novel + two male leads + fantasy + alternate world + equally matched leads + happy ending + younger love interest] Thirty thousand years ago, Chang Shu found a little black dragon and brought it back to his chambers to nurse it carefully. Once its wounds had healed, he tried to send it away. The little black dragon took human form, tears in its eyes. It walked up to him, tugged at his sleeve, and showed him the woun 14.1kReads9.6Score2.5k14d adds
11. 11 我 I’m Here to Make Money 我是来赚钱的 Xiao Qiaomu Daidai小乔木玳玳Two Male Leads406k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads / Happy Ending / Both Strong and Pure] Wen Zhengyi, the senior disciple of an obscure little martial arts sect called the “Justice Sect,” was sent down the mountain by his master to earn money. By sheer chance, he ended up at the side of Xiao Yu, the Prince Regent. Caught in the whirlpool of political scheming, Xiao Yu was a master strategist who deftly navigated the various factions. But when he went up against the blunt, single-minded Wen Zhengyi, he was utterly defeated. Looki 4.4kReads9.1Score57014d adds
12. 12 作 The Fussy Little Master of Physiognomy Comes Down the Mountain and Is Spoiled by a General 作精小相师下山后，被将军宠上天 Cold Rain, Sunken Fragrance寒雨沉香Two Male Leads301k WordsCompleted (Two male leads + one-on-one romance + love at first sight + sweet pampering) Yun Qingge secretly sneaks down the mountain, determined to prove that he is the greatest fortune-teller in the world. He never expected to run into the Great General Dingyuan, who is traveling under a false identity, the moment he came down. A fake leader of the Holy Cult with a fake name, fake surname, and fake address, but the real Great General Dingyuan, falls in love at first sight with the young fortune-teller. A 112Reads7.3Score—14d adds
13. 13 疯 The Mad Emperor's Chatty Little Shadow 疯批皇帝的聒噪小尾巴 One Jin of Salted Fish, Five Jin of Salt一斤咸鱼五斤盐Two Male Leads258k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + HE + sweet romance, no angst (the ending is a little rushed, but bonus chapters have been added)] They say that Zhao Yu, the sixth prince whom everyone could bully, seized the opportunity when the crown prince and the third prince launched a coup, and took the throne for himself. From the day the coup succeeded, he had a talkative “little shadow” by his side. Shen Lin, the youngest son of the wealthy Shen family from Jiangnan, grew up largely left to his own devices. One carele 1.5kReads9.3Score17614d adds
14. 14 把EN After I Flirted the Villain into Darkness, My Attempt to Fake My Death Failed! 把反派撩黑化后，我死遁失败了！ Cheng Nezha城哪吒Two Male Leads479k WordsCompleted Complete. Bonus chapters updating. [Two male leads + younger love interest raised by the protagonist + both grow stronger + secret identity + devoted to each other] (Many hints and foreshadowing, plot-driven, with a touch of ensemble cast.) After Zhou Ye died of a terminal illness, he transmigrated into an ancient romance novel as a general. His mission was to become the white moonlight of the novel’s villainous tyrant when he was young. Then he had to die in battle. Completing the mission would 6.8kReads9.5Score1.1k14d adds
15. 15 赐 After an Arranged Marriage, the Little Fool Is Spoiled in His Arms 赐婚后小傻子被宠入怀 Fan Xiu Wu Wang梵休无妄Two Male Leads387k WordsOngoing The main story is complete! [Cool, gentle prince vs. sweet, slightly silly young man] [Two male leads + ancient setting + imperial marriage decree + healing, sweet romance] Slow burn, everyday life, tooth-achingly sweet, devoted to each other, no angst. A marriage that starts before love, about a sweet, slightly silly young man who wins a cold, powerful man's heart by being direct about his feelings. This story is also known as The Foolish Wife of Prince Ning. An imperial marriage decree, issued 866Reads9.2Score10214d adds

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    I highly recommend this book, baby! It's really good.

16. 16 报 Report, General! The Regent Wants You to Stop Crying 报告将军！摄政王让你别再哭了 Miao Qiqi喵柒柒Two Male Leads500k WordsCompleted (Now available as a full-cast audiobook) A cold-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside crybaby general ✘ a cold regent who never forgets a grudge In his previous life, Ji Yechen traveled to the battlefield and fought for thirteen years. He rose from a disgraced prince anyone could trample to a mighty general revered by all. He devoted himself to helping his eldest imperial brother ascend the throne, so his brother would have nothing to worry about. Yet in return, his family and friends were brutally 15.2kReads9.5Score2.2k14d adds

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    A seemingly cold but actually warm-hearted, crybaby general meets a vengeful and aloof regent. In his past life, Ji Yechen went to the battlefield and fought for thirteen years, transforming from a down-on-his-luck prince whom everyone could trample on into a revered and powerful general. His sole purpose was to assist his elder brother in ascending the throne, ensuring his brother had no worries. Unexpectedly, this resulted in the tragic deaths of his family and friends, and he himself was accused of treason. Reborn, he no longer participates in factional struggles, only wanting to protect those he cares about and to win the heart of the person he has secretly loved for many years. One day...

17. 17 穿 Reborn as the Crown Prince of a Fallen Kingdom, I Throw Myself into the Enemy’s Arms 穿成亡国太子我直接投入敌军怀抱 Hu Yan.胡言.Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted Completed. Search “Fanqie Listen” for the full-cast audiobook. [Manic, unhinged, vicious beauty vs. proper, restrained, aloof Buddha-like lord] [Two male leads + equally matched + mutual secret crush + both virgins] From the start, he was on an ancient battlefield, surrounded by soldiers and generals splattered with blood. He was the crown prince of a fallen kingdom. With a sworn enemy ahead, pursuers behind, and the burden of restoring his country on his shoulders, who could stay sane? While he 14kReads9.6Score2.2k14d adds

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    🍑①After raising the villainous tyrant, he faked his death, but the little tyrant went mad.🍑②A manic, vicious, and beautiful woman vs. A seemingly upright, aloof, and cold Buddhist lord—definitely a dual-strong pair.🍑③A mind-bending and exciting story with two male leads and two strong characters.

18. 18 成 Becoming His Majesty the Emperor's Adopted Son 成为皇帝陛下的养子 5 Hundred Coins5百文Two Male Leads398k WordsCompleted [No CP! This niche novel was hard to categorize, and the tags can’t be changed now, so I’m clarifying here: there’s no romance. I’m truly sorry, my dears. The book has been finished for a long time, and I haven’t kept up with it or seen the comments. I have nothing to say but to bow my head in apology. You can insult the author or leave a bad review. Getting angry is bad for your health, my dears, so please don’t be upset. It’s bad for your liver.] Lin Yi’an was an ordinary high school student. 3.1kReads8.7Score30414d adds
19. 19 栖 The Moon as Her Prison: The Tyrant's Empress Seeks Redemption 栖月为牢：暴君的赎罪皇后 Nectarine Pit油桃籽Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted [Captivity + Tortured Romance + Forced Love + Two Male Leads + Intense Push and Pull + Historical Court Intrigue] Pei Xiyue, the Ninth Princess of the Zhongshu Kingdom, uses her peerless beauty as bait to gnaw away at the realm of Xiling. With whispered words at her lover's bedside, she pushes for the Moon-Dwelling Terrace, a project that drains the treasury. Through glistening tears, she stokes suspicion between ruler and ministers and turns brothers against each other. But she, too, is falling 80Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Pei Xiyue struggles between a secret order from her homeland and the emperor's entrustment; Xie Ling wavers between settling blood debts and obsessive love; and Pei Yanxue is torn between protecting the princess and fulfilling her mission to her homeland. This conflict between national duty and personal feelings directly confronts the complexity and contradictions of human nature, making the story not only a tragic love story but also a profound exploration of human nature.

20. 20 泠 Ling Jinchuan 泠瑾川 Classic Spicy Mung Bean Cake经典香辣绿豆糕Two Male Leads402k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + ancient fantasy + devoted love + both leads are each other's only partners + one-on-one romance] Thirty thousand years ago, the human, immortal, and demon realms joined forces and drove the demon realm to the far edge of Cangman, to the Abandoned City. The battle left the demon race severely weakened, and they dared not invade the three realms again for a thousand years. Later generations called it the Battle of Cangman. The three realms then lived in peace and supported one an 369Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 21 愿 I Would Pluck the East Wind's Finest Branch 愿折东风第一枝 The Stone Won't Turn石非不转Two Male Leads1.5M WordsOngoing [Traditional court intrigue + pure love + equally matched leads + dual character arcs + survival in troubled times + ensemble cast] “The court is high and the rivers and lakes far away. Will you come with me?” ❀❀ At the end of the dynasty, a blizzard brought a devastating military defeat, and the Great Yu empire began its decline. The Li clan, blamed for the catastrophe, was wiped out, leaving Li Changxi as the sole survivor, barely clinging to life. And the one who accidentally saved him was Ro 295Reads8.6Score10314d adds

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    🚋The foreshadowing is cleverly laid out; seemingly unrelated details at the beginning become crucial clues later on. The protagonist, who has lived in anonymity for many years, is solely dedicated to uncovering the truth behind his family's misfortune. After encountering an old acquaintance, the two embark on a journey together amidst a web of conspiracies.

22. 22 听 Is It True About Young Master Qi and Lin Xiaoyou!? 听说祁少和林小游那事是真的！？ Xiao Liang小凉Two Male Leads300k WordsCompleted The two protagonists should never have crossed paths, but a chance mishap brings them together. Later, they run into each other again by pure coincidence. The composed, domineering CEO Qi Kai is drawn to Lin Leyou's looks and personality, and the two begin a harmonious relationship that lasts half a year. Lin Leyou takes things as they come. As far as looks and physique go, he figures he's not losing out. So why not enjoy himself? (Who could have guessed that Lin Leyou, who only wanted a brief, 376Reads8.2Score10814d adds
23. 23 朔 The Northern Wind's Trial: A Young Man's Journey Beneath the Bright Moon 朔风劫之明月少年行 Lu Shen Xin Yi露申辛夷Two Male Leads250k WordsCompleted [Reunion After Years Apart | Two Powerful Male Leads | Martial Arts and Political Intrigue] [Poisoned, Ascetic Physician-Immortal and War God × Wild, Obsessive Young Wolf King] [Mutual Disguises | Search for Family and Clear Their Names | Intense Push and Pull | Mutual Salvation] A secret letter leads to a peerless treasure. Fate draws them into a game, stirring turmoil across the martial world and the imperial court! He is a peerless master from the secluded Medicine King Valley, and a top expe 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You could try this one!

24. 24 被 The Little Emperor Imprisoned by the Left and Right Chancellors 被左相右相囚禁的小皇帝 Liang Wang两汪Two Male Leads523k WordsCompleted After the Beijing Rebellion, the imperial family of the Yu Dynasty was handed over to the Northern Barbarians, who subjected them to every kind of humiliation. The only survivor was a ten-year-old prince. The capital was moved to Nanjing, and the boy ascended the throne at ten, with the two chief ministers doing their utmost to support him. But the young emperor was unable to have children. Little by little, he fell into another abyss. He said he loved him deeply, yet their struggle was a fight 9.4kReads6.4Score61714d adds

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    Should I choose the Left Prime Minister or the Right Prime Minister?

25. 25 我 I'm Just a Beta. What Do I Have to Take Responsibility For? 我只是个beta，需要负什么责 Peck Peck啄啄Two Male Leads136k WordsOngoing [ABO romance + secret identities + love at first sight + showbiz + younger love interest + forced change of heart + HE] Scheming, cool top × flirtatious, playboy bottom The youngest son of a famous real-estate tycoon in City A is a notorious rich playboy. He’s bursting with artistic sensibilities, though they mostly manifest as bizarre bad habits. One day, he’s hauled back to the country, putting every omega in City A on edge. At a chance banquet, the young master lays eyes on an Alpha so breath 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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