Looking for a Novel Where the Male Lead Starts Out as a Fake Eunuch and Later Becomes Emperor 想找一本男主才开始是假太监后来成了皇帝的书

1. 1 替 I Took My Sister's Place and Married the Eunuch Lord 替姐姐嫁给九千岁 Oil-Run Salted Egg咸蛋流油Ancient Romance330k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s first and only + exclusive devotion + sisters swap marriages + ruthless Chief Eunuch vs. easygoing beauty] Jiang Yunshu transmigrates into the illegitimate daughter of the Marquis of Xiping’s household. She has food and shelter and can laze around to her heart’s content. All she wants is to remain an invisible nobody in the marquis’s household forever. Her legitimate older sister, Jiang Zhaohua, is famous throughout the capital. A decree from the palace summons her 28.1kReads9.2Score3kShelves

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   Family, does anyone understand?! After reading this book, I'm completely hooked! I've struck gold! "A Salted Fish Marries a Eunuch, and I'm Completely Addicted" is so addictive, you'll regret it if you don't read it! The female protagonist is an ordinary, lazy bum who just wants to live a peaceful and uneventful life, her biggest wish being to eat and sleep to her heart's content. But fate is cruel; a sudden turn of events forces her to marry a legendary, powerful, and mysterious eunuch. Before the marriage, she's filled with fear, thinking she'll be living in constant anxiety. But who could have imagined that on her wedding night, when she lifts her veil, she'll be greeted by a handsome face, but with a slightly sickly pallor? The eunuch looked at the trembling young woman before him, a slight smile playing on his lips. He said, "Now that you've married me, I'll protect you from now on." The heroine initially thought it was just a casual remark, but as the days passed, she discovered the eunuch truly spoiled her rotten. If she wanted street pastries, he'd send people to queue up early to buy them; if she wanted to sleep in, he'd order the servants not to disturb her. The heroine completely let loose, embarking on a carefree life in ancient times, spending her days sunbathing in the courtyard or playing cards with the maids. However, beneath this peaceful facade, undercurrents surged. In the court, various factions vied for power, and the eunuch, at the center of this power struggle, made countless enemies. The heroine's identity also attracted the covetous eyes of those with ill intentions. Their peaceful days were shattered, danger loomed, and their relationship faced an unprecedented test. When conspiracies and schemes came crashing down, could the carefree heroine continue her carefree existence? How will the eunuch protect the heroine while escaping unscathed from the power struggle? And will their love endure amidst this turbulent storm? Don't hesitate, family and friends, quickly open this book and immerse yourselves in this unique ancient love story, experiencing the charm of sweetness and thrills intertwined—you won't be able to put it down!

2. 2 三 Three Kingdoms: He Jin Offers Me to Empress Dowager He from the Start 三国：开局被何进献给何太后 Pudding Mantou布丁馒头Historical1.9M WordsCompleted Empress Dowager He, Lady Yin, Wu Xian, the five beauties of the Zhen family, Lady Zhang, Fan Yufeng, Gongsun Baoyue, Ma Yunlu, Lü Lingqi, Mi Zhen, Lady Huan, Cao Yuan, Cai Yan, Lady Cai, Huang Yueying, Fu Shou, Liu Mu, Liu Hua, Lady Tang, Lady Wu, Dong Bai... 10.7kReads8.2Score1.1kShelves
3. 3 九 The Eunuch of Nine Thousand Years Is Spoiling His Beloved Again 九千岁又在哄着他的心尖宠 Shi Yiyuan十一源Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + sweet romance + traditional historical setting + age gap + imaginary world] Book Two: The Deposed Crown Prince~ Book Three: After the Wedding~ [Ruthless, unhinged fake eunuch x sweet, gentle, clear-headed young princess] Jiang Yan, the Grand Eunuch of the Great An Kingdom, is ruthless and merciless in all he does, yet enjoys the emperor’s deep favor. Even the royal nobility must show him respect. Throughout An, no one dares not to honor, respect, and fear 4kReads9.0Score432Shelves

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   This book is absolutely fantastic! The male lead helps the female lead ascend to the throne; it's a "raising" story. The male lead is a fake eunuch, but the female lead steadfastly chooses him no matter the circumstances. She's not stupid; she has a sharp tongue! 💕

4. 4 穿 Transmigrated as a Fake Eunuch, From the Start I Had a Stunning Consort Kneel and Beg for Mercy 穿成假太监，开局让绝色妃子跪地求饶 Must-Read必看Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Xia Fengchun accidentally transmigrated into the body of a eunuch... Though he wasn't really one... Still, it earned him a place in the imperial harem... From then on, the world gained a ruthless man known as the Nine-Thousand-Year-Old! The entire court bowed to him! 219Reads—Score—Shelves

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5. 5 太 The Eunuch Martial Emperor: Starting by Crowning the Emperor 太监武帝，从为皇帝加冠开始 Seventeen Cards一十七张牌Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Fake Eunuch + Harem Power Struggles + Martial Arts + Alternate History] In the imperial palace, he's sent to the castration chamber from the start... At the end of the Wu dynasty, the empire is beset by internal turmoil and outside threats. Eunuchs hold power, demons lurk everywhere, and the people are destitute. In this world, Buddhism, Confucianism, and the Immortal Dao each offer salvation, while countless unorthodox paths provide other ways to survive. He rises to power, starting as a eunuc 12.5kReads8.3Score1.2kShelves
6. 6 从 From Eunuch to Emperor 从太监到皇帝 Bubble's Cat泡泡的猫Historical5.5M WordsCompleted Long Chen transmigrates to ancient times and finds himself in the castration chamber, about to be made a eunuch. Luckily, the man wielding the knife is an old acquaintance, and Long Chen narrowly escapes disaster. Using his wits, he rises step by step to the top and becomes the strongest emperor! 43.9kReads9.4Score5kShelves
7. 7 让 You Told Me to Be a Eunuch, So Why Did You Make the Empress Your First Love? 让你当太监，你把皇后谈成了初恋？ A Roc's Vast Journey Through the Clouds鹏程万里云Historical207k WordsCompleted He accidentally transmigrated to the Great Chu Dynasty. Qin Shou was at his wits' end. He had become a lowly eunuch in the Imperial Bathing Bureau, responsible for bathing the emperor's consorts. No status, no perks, no prospects. He was destined to spend his whole life trapped in the lightless imperial palace. Then one day, a golden treasure chest fell from the empress. From that moment on, everything changed. 36Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 8 迎 Marrying the Empress? Why Does This Fake Eunuch Have to Help? 迎娶皇后，竟让我这假太监帮忙？ Are You a Pig?!你是猪吗！Historical4.8M WordsCompleted Wu Zhongxian transmigrated to a parallel world and became an unremarkable little eunuch. From then on, he began defying fate and changing his destiny. I’ll climb to the very top, one step at a time! I’ll become the greatest of all! 7.5kReads8.6Score685Shelves
9. 9 我 I'm a Eunuch, but I'm Working Hard to Fill the Palace with Heirs 我一太监，努力在宫中开枝散叶 Old Blade, Not a Treasure老刀未宝Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Guys, does anyone know what to do? I’m a palace eunuch, and I’ve been bound to the More Children, More Blessings System. What now?! I’m waiting online, and it’s urgent! [Important warning: This is not your typical More Children, More Blessings story!] 7.3kReads7.8Score446Shelves
10. 10 知 The Female Emperor Regrets It Now That She Knows I'm a Fake Eunuch! 知道我是假太监，女帝后悔死了！ Dreaming While Listening to Rain梦下听雨眠Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Multiple Heroines + No System + Invincible + Empress + Conquer the World] Ye Lan transmigrates into the Great Xia Dynasty. Thanks to his eunuch master's favor, he learns peerless martial arts and disguises himself as a eunuch, thriving in the palace. He composes poetry with the Imperial Noble Consort and the Emperor's aunt, explores secret realms with the Empress, and often helps the Emperor solve his problems, earning the sovereign's deep affection. When countless nations invade and barbarian 6.6kReads8.8Score620Shelves
11. 11 皇 The Empress Has Fallen from Favor, and the Fake Eunuch Is in Luck! 皇后失宠，假太监有福了！ Blushing Fourth Master脸红的四爷Historical597k WordsOngoing Lin Yi transmigrated into a parallel-world Han dynasty and became the emperor's most favored fake eunuch. Emperor: “You can handle state affairs for me, Xiao Yizi. Now hurry up and come entertain me!” Empress: “Xiao Yizi, visit Kunning Palace often. I have something important to discuss with you...” Consort Wan: “Xiao Yizi, if you can help me depose the empress, I’ll make it worth your while...” 1.8kReads8.6Score127Shelves
12. 12 我 I'm a Eunuch, How Could I Have an Affair with the Empress? 我是太监，能跟皇后有染？ Poached Belt白灼皮带Historical575k WordsCompleted The renowned physician Zhou Ran transmigrates to the Great Xia Dynasty. He becomes a eunuch in name only, a fake eunuch who is nothing like the real thing. When the emperor neglects the empress, Zhou Ran is forced to investigate. He discovers that the emperor is actually a woman too. Zhou Ran: “My lords, His Majesty can vouch for me: I’m a eunuch. How can you suspect that I’m having an affair with the empress?” 523Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 13 极 The Ultimate Fake Eunuch 极品假太监 King of Fire火王之王Historical5.3M WordsCompleted He wakes up to find he has transmigrated into the body of a crown prince from the previous dynasty. And to make matters worse, he’s a fake eunuch! As an outstanding young man of the 21st century, how could he let others push him around? He joins forces with the previous dynasty’s powerful families to overthrow this damned emperor! 2kReads7.5Score207Shelves
14. 14 开 A Real Eunuch from the Start: Immortal in the Imperial Palace 开局真太监，我在皇宫长生不死 West Lake in March西湖三月天Eastern Fantasy252k WordsCompleted Immortality + eunuch + invincible After transmigrating to another world, Pei Qing becomes a fake eunuch in the imperial harem. Someone threatens to expose his true identity. What should he do? Pei Qing says: Not worried in the slightest! He grabs his long saber and brings it down in one swift stroke! A mere inch or two is child's play! At first, all he wanted was to quietly grow stronger deep inside the palace and keep himself safe. But then one day, traitorous rebels rose up and surrounded the 504Reads5.3Score—Shelves
15. 15 一 It All Begins with Becoming a Eunuch 一切从成为太监开始 Moonlight Over the Cold River月照寒江Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Fake eunuch + alternate history] Wei Wujiang transmigrated and became a fake eunuch in the Great Wei imperial palace, carrying a blood feud! Watch him stir up a storm in the state of Wei! Watch him go from a hunted young lord of the Qilin clan and the lowest-ranking palace eunuch to sweeping across the realm and making all his subjects cry out with pride: “Wherever the sun and moon shine, all is Chu land. Wherever rivers flow, all are Chu subjects. Those who dare invade our mighty Chu will be k 12.1kReads9.0Score982Shelves
16. 16 混 The Fake Eunuch in the Imperial Harem 混在后宫的假太监 Smiling at the Ocean含笑看海洋Historical2.0M WordsCompleted He transmigrates and becomes a eunuch with a manhood in the imperial harem? From the imperial harem to the world, from eunuch to ruler of all ages! Keep your head down and grow stronger. Don't get cocky! 1 1.5kReads8.5Score180Shelves
17. 17 假 Fake Eunuch: From the Start, I Discovered the Emperor Was a Woman 假太监：开局发现皇帝竟是女儿身 Man Yu漫雨Historical750k WordsCompleted A master physician of traditional Chinese medicine transmigrates to ancient times. From the start, a concubine discovers that he is a fake eunuch, and he also learns that the current emperor is actually a woman… 6.8kReads9.0Score826Shelves
18. 18 假 The Fake Eunuch: When His Identity Is Exposed, Three Thousand Beauties Panic 假太监：身份曝光三千佳丽全慌了 The Peerless Golden Hammer登峰造极的金锤Historical359k WordsCompleted I open my eyes to find a breathtakingly beautiful consort teasing me, and it turns out I’m a fake eunuch? Damn, is this what you use to test a eunuch? But how could a fake eunuch possibly withstand this kind of test? 378Reads7.6Score—Shelves
19. 19 刚 I Just Transmigrated into a Fake Eunuch, and the Worthy Consort Wants Me to Play a Tyrant 刚穿越成假太监，贤妃让我扮暴君 Early to Bed, Early to Rise, Smells Great早睡早起香Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted (A classic fantasy novel with a golden finger but no System. This isn't an invincible, zero-build-up steamroller story. Updated at six every morning, all year round.) An alternate history with high-level martial arts and cultivation, a struggle for supremacy, and famous historical figures. The male protagonist transmigrates into the palace of Worthy Consort Xian of the Great Yan Dynasty. The emperor has just finished drinking the poisoned lotus-seed soup he served and dies. Having entered the pa 3.1kReads8.4Score229Shelves
20. 20 假 Fake Eunuch: From the Start, I Exposed the Emperor as a Woman 假太监：开局戳破皇帝女儿身 Blade in the Rainy Night雨夜带刀Historical580k WordsCompleted Qi Xuanji was sent to the castration chamber, where he narrowly escaped a fatal cut. But then he encountered an emperor who favored men? Qi Xuanji thought his virtue was doomed, only to discover... the emperor was actually a woman? “Your Majesty, I'm a fake eunuch. Why don't we work something out...” And so, a lowly eunuch appeared out of nowhere in the imperial harem. He overcomes deadly trials, uncovers hidden secrets, invents new wonders, and offers one brilliant strategy after another! He su 80Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 21 调 Reforming the World, Starting as the Noble Consort's Eunuch 调教天下，从给贵妃娘娘当太监开始 Eternity永恒Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yun Feiyang, a surgical medicine PhD, dies suddenly from overwork and wakes up in the Great Sheng Dynasty as a scoundrel from the martial world. He's sent into the imperial palace and becomes a fake eunuch. From then on, Yun Feiyang uses his extraordinary medical skills and talent to turn the tides at will. He makes the palace his stepping stone to the pinnacle of power, becoming the ruler of all under heaven! 896Reads6.5Score—Shelves
22. 22 太 Crown Princess, Please Behave. I'm a Eunuch! 太子妃请自重，我是太监啊！ Saga of Aquarius水瓶座撒加Historical1.5M WordsCompleted After his soul enters the body of a lowly eunuch in the Eastern Palace, he saves the Crown Princess from the start. I, Xu Fan, will become the next Lu Buwei! Consort Xiao: “Have you mastered the Lotus Codex? Getting close to women will shatter your meridians and make your body explode.” Imperial Preceptor Luo Yuzhi: “Don’t worry, my good disciple! I’m an Earthly Immortal. Saving you will be as easy as turning over my hand.” Princess Anlan: “Didn’t you promise to help me become the Empress of Gre 4.6kReads8.6Score460Shelves
23. 23 穿 I Transmigrate and Become a Eunuch, While the Goddess Becomes a Noble Consort 穿越，我成了太监，女神成了贵妃 Sesame Paste Hotpot Vegetables麻酱涮菜Eastern Fantasy133k WordsOngoing (System fantasy, traditional power-up progression. Absolutely action-packed! Absolutely action-packed! Absolutely action-packed!) When ordinary Lin Chen started college, he found himself inexplicably falling for a beautiful upperclassman. He thought it was just lust at first sight, but a year later, he couldn't hold back any longer and confessed. To his surprise, she said yes! But before he and his new girlfriend could savor the sweetness of romance, a speeding car sent them both into another wo 2Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 24 退 After My Sickly, Possessive Ninth-Rank Lord Forced Me to Marry Him, I Got Pregnant 退婚强嫁病娇九千岁后，怀崽了 Setting Hearts Ablaze纵火芳心Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Villain + raising kids + doted on by everyone: silly beauty X ruthless fake eunuch, sweet 1v1 romance] A former top scientist transmigrated into a book and became a stand-in for the male lead's one true love. The moment she opened her eyes, she was at the scene of her broken engagement. To make matters worse, she was a doomed supporting character, a lovesick fool bent on her own destruction, and her entire family was made up of villains. Yu Nian: Have I walked straight into a wolf's den? Worst 11.6kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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    This really, really fits the bill! 😆😆 It's also a transmigration novel where the female lead transmigrates into a story full of villains and is forced to bind herself to an elderly system that helps everyone return to the right path. The male lead was originally the son of a court official, but due to being falsely accused, his entire family was wiped out. He hides his identity and becomes a fake eunuch to clear his family's name. The female lead unintentionally wins the male lead's heart, and the contrast between her past and present is huge. The plot is slightly humorous, and it's unexpected that even the emperor is a good person. It's definitely worth reading.

25. 25 混 The Fake Eunuch in the Imperial Palace 混在皇宫假太监 Fruit Wine Beneath the Moon月下果子酒Historical2.1M WordsOngoing At first, Li Yi, who had become a fake eunuch, only wanted to keep his head down and survive. But somehow, the emperor just couldn't stay on that throne! With wolves in front, tigers behind, and corrupt officials everywhere, the country was on the verge of collapse. Li Yi took up the butcher's knife... 3.2kReads8.8Score465Shelves

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    The story revolves around Li Yi, a man who transmigrates to the imperial palace and becomes a fake eunuch. Initially, Li Yi only wanted to live a peaceful life, but he was later attracted by the empress's nobility and beauty. He made a pact with the emperor to protect the empress and the empire in his stead. However, the path to imperial power is fraught with thorns. He is surrounded by powerful enemies from the outside and treacherous officials from within. With the country on the verge of collapse, Li Yi is forced to take up the sword and fight to protect the people and things he cherishes.

26. 26 太 The Eunuch Takes the Throne, and the Harem Begs Me to Be Emperor! 太监登基，后宫求我当皇帝！ Wordsmith Scholar码字书生Historical593k WordsCompleted The harem is surrounded from the start. If the imperial family has no heir, the great general will rebel and seize the throne. The emperor’s consorts kneel and beg me to ascend the throne on the spot! A few months later... The prince’s descendants, the noble families’ legitimate daughters, and the generals’ bold daughters are all mine! 204Reads6.2Score—Shelves
27. 27 皇 The Emperor's Double: This Harem Is Irresistible! 皇帝替身，这后宫真香！ A Sad Affair悲伤之事Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Qian Dynasty and becoming the emperor's double, how could I not be a foolish ruler who holds the power of the world by day and rests among beauties by night, with three thousand beauties in the imperial harem? 5.1kReads7.6Score365Shelves
28. 28 假 The Fake Emperor: Starting with a Palace Coup 假皇帝：从祸乱后宫开始 Uncle Is a Wolf叔叔是狼Historical446k WordsCompleted I transmigrated into the shadow of the Great Yan emperor, and right away I was asked to provide an heir, then die in the emperor’s place? Survive! I have to survive! If the Great Yan dynasty can have only one emperor, then that emperor can only be me! 1.3kReads7.0Score108Shelves
29. 29 假 False Emperor: Three Thousand Harem Beauties Must Share My Favor Equally 假天子，后宫三千要雨露均沾 Bigfoot大脚Historical578k WordsCompleted After transmigrating as a false emperor, taking the empress is only the first step. Next, I will root out treacherous ministers, cleanse the court, lead campaigns across the land, build reservoirs, make firearms, launch steamships, ride trains, and rule the world... 277Reads6.6Score101Shelves
30. 30 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.4kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves

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    A business tycoon transmigrates into a book and becomes the daughter of a treacherous prime minister. This identity makes her a quintessential villainous supporting character, abusing her power and committing heinous crimes—these labels are practically welded onto her. The original owner relentlessly pursued the second young master of the Mu family, but her love was unrequited. However, Xiao Wangshu had no time for such pursuits! She turned around and flirted with the sullen, tough general behind her. Seeing his flushed face, Xiao Wangshu felt incredibly satisfied: "After all the choices, I still prefer the general." Everyone says she's arrogant and domineering, only good at bullying others? Xiao Wangshu smiled lightly, "Get ready, I'm about to start bullying you!" The world says the Xiao family is full of treacherous officials, their wolfish ambitions obvious. Xiao Wangshu, however, remained unperturbed, her voice indifferent yet brimming with arrogance: "A treacherous minister? Today I'll show you how a treacherous minister forcibly seizes the throne!" This novel, *Transmigrated as the Eldest Daughter of a Treacherous Minister, She Plays Her True Colors*, not only features thrilling political intrigue and the female lead's consistently sharp intellect, skillfully navigating complex situations, but also a super sweet romance. The male lead is a devoted and loyal lover, and their interactions are incredibly endearing, filled with sweet details—truly addictive! Come to Tomato Novels and see how Xiao Wangshu turns the tables and reaches the pinnacle of life!

31. 31 快 Quick Transmigration: After the Pomegranate Spirit Binds to a Childbearing System 快穿：当石榴精绑定了生子系统后 Spring Comes to Lianjiang at Night连江夜入春Ancient Romance442k WordsCompleted The little pomegranate spirit Ning Yu accidentally ate an immortal herb because she was greedy. After being struck by lightning and nearly losing her life, she got bound to a childbearing System. As long as she has enough babies, she can ascend to immortality! The little pomegranate spirit thought happily: I never knew there could be such a great deal. This is what I’m best at! [First world: The crown prince, who was drugged to make him infertile, X the beautiful village girl]✔️ To get revenge, 5kReads8.8Score404Shelves

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    The male lead is a fake eunuch who ends up with a disgraced empress. Their child eventually becomes emperor. Alternatively, the male lead is a prince lost among commoners who uses a false identity to enter the palace and become the Grand Eunuch. The female lead is the empress, but the emperor, fearing the empress's family's military power, kills the young prince. The empress, completely heartbroken, then stays with the Grand Eunuch.

32. 32 重 Reborn: The Sweet, Black-Hearted Princess Dotes Exclusively on Her Sickly Eunuch 重生：白切黑公主独宠病娇九千岁 Sleepy Cat猫沉沉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The print comic is now available: The Princess Has Nothing to Fear] [100% sweetness + two lovesick leads + fake eunuch + strong heroine] [Unhinged princess vs. stone-faced, straight-laced eunuch] Before she was reborn, she chose the most dazzling top scholar in the Northern Kingdom as her consort. Her whole family was slaughtered, her country fell, and she was forced to marry a eunuch! After being reborn, the first thing she did was deal with that two-faced scumbag. She refused to take even the 6.7kReads9.3Score990Shelves

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    This one is about a princess who is reborn. The male lead is initially a fake eunuch, but later discovers he's a prince from another country and returns to seize the throne.

33. 33 把 The Emperor Regretted Giving Me to a Eunuch 把我赐给太监后，皇帝后悔了 Ink Brocade墨锦Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted After ascending the throne, Song Ci bestowed me upon a eunuch. But on the day of my wedding, he summoned me to his bedchamber. His voice cold, he gripped my throat and whispered in my ear, "Chu Xianyue, why wasn't it you who died?" That's right. If I were dead, would he stop hating me? Unfortunately for him, I was determined to live. The day I faked my death and escaped, he completely lost his mind... 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Funny 🤭

34. 34 掌 Beloved in the Palm of My Hand 掌心卿卿 Lan Ze兰泽Modern Romance316k WordsCompleted They say beauty is a knife that scrapes the bones, but Xiao Hechuan isn’t worried. His bones are hard. They say a forcibly picked melon won’t taste sweet, but Xiao Hechuan isn’t worried about that either. Sweet or not, he’ll pick it first and worry about the rest later. 2.2kReads9.0Score228Shelves

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    It's a story about a wealthy CEO, with a touch of angst... But still within an acceptable level. The plot is very well written—definitely worth reading!

35. 35 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 13.9kReads9.6Score2.2kShelves

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    Super good! The plot is fantastic! It beautifully portrays both national sentiment and personal love.

36. 36 宦 The Eunuch: One Slip, and I Become Spoiled and Arrogant 宦官：一不小心就持宠而娇 Xiao YaoyaoYAO小幺幺YAOAncient Romance363k WordsOngoing Jiang Man isn’t interested in the emperor, who stands above everyone else. Instead, she’s set her sights on the perverted eunuch by his side! Clean, clean, and still clean!! Jiang Man loves a clean man most of all. You always want what you can’t have. Jiang Man embodies that saying perfectly. Her whole thing is being active!! 55Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    Family, I recently stumbled upon an absolutely amazing historical romance novel—"The Eunuch: Accidentally Becoming Spoiled by Favor"—it's truly a "you'll regret not reading it" series, I devoured it in one go! The female lead was originally a clever and witty street urchin who, to make a living, accidentally impersonated a eunuch and entered the palace. Who would have thought that on her very first day, she would run into the powerful, aloof, and mysterious Grand Eunuch? She expected to be exposed on the spot and lose her head, but for some reason, the Grand Eunuch not only didn't expose her but also kept her by his side. The female lead initially planned to cautiously survive in the palace, but in the process of spending time with the Grand Eunuch, she gradually discovered the tenderness and deep affection hidden beneath his cold exterior. The Grand Eunuch, seemingly ruthless and manipulative, was actually lonely inside, his past experiences having long since made him disillusioned with true love. But the female lead's appearance was like a ray of light shining into his dark and cold world. She's carefree and guileless, secretly slipping him a sweet cake when he's tired, and telling him funny stories from the streets to cheer him up when he's bored. Unbeknownst to him, the Grand Eunuch has fallen for the female lead, showering her with his affections. The female lead, in turn, develops deep feelings for the Grand Eunuch. However, the palace is treacherous, with complex and intertwined power struggles. Their relationship must not only contend with the jealousy of the concubines and the scheming of the court officials, but also conceal the female lead's true identity as a fake eunuch. A single misstep could lead to utter ruin. Every crisis is nerve-wracking, and every sweet interaction is a delightful surprise. How will they protect their love in this cutthroat palace? Will the female lead's true identity be exposed? How will the Grand Eunuch protect her from harm? My darlings, don't hesitate! Quickly open "The Eunuch: Accidentally Becoming Spoiled by Favor" and immerse yourself in this bittersweet palace romance—you won't be able to put it down!

37. 37 人 In the Imperial Palace: From Fake Eunuch to Emperor for the Ages 人在皇宫：从假太监到千古一帝 Looking Back Suddenly123蓦然回首123Historical112k WordsCompleted Three years ago, the Lin family was wiped out by the tyrant Emperor Kangle. Only the family’s seventh son, Lin Feng, escaped. Three years later, Lin Feng returns in disguise as a fake eunuch in the imperial palace. Watch as he plays the court, usurps imperial authority, and ultimately claims the throne. 481Reads—Score102Shelves

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    The following are novels featuring a male protagonist who starts as a fake eunuch and eventually becomes the true emperor: * **"In the Palace: From Fake Eunuch to Emperor of All Time":** This story tells of Lin Feng, the seventh son of the Lin family, who, after his family is wiped out by a tyrannical emperor, disguises himself as a fake eunuch in the palace. He eventually manipulates the court, usurps imperial power, and seizes the throne. * **"From Fake Eunuch to True Emperor:** Sun Yu transmigrates into the body of a lowly eunuch in the Qin Dynasty palace. He awakens a super eunuch system, enters the imperial study with a "teapot spout," and discovers that the emperor is a woman and there is a fake empress dowager. With the help of the system, he gradually rises to the pinnacle of power.

38. 38 从 From Fake Eunuch to Real Emperor 从假太监到真皇帝 Life Is Unpredictable人生无常Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted and humorous + fake eunuch + cross-dressing emperor + fake empress dowager + farming + political intrigue] Sun Yu unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a young eunuch in the Qin palace, and awakens the Super Eunuch System. After tricking the eunuch who was supposed to castrate him, Sun Yu enters the emperor's study with his manhood still intact and starts his new job. He had planned to find a chance to escape, but then discovers that the handsome, refined emperor is actually 30Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 39 假 Fake Eunuch, True Emperor 假太监真皇帝 Jiangnan Talent江南才子Historical232k WordsCompleted A general practitioner from a family of traditional Chinese medicine doctors transmigrates, only to be dragged into the imperial harem as a eunuch on his very first day. He has no choice but to negotiate with the eunuch in charge of castration: could you let me off this once? I still have a blood feud to avenge! The eunuch says, “Sure!” 967Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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40. 40 惊 Shock! Reborn on the Eve of My Family's Execution, I Say Let's Rebel 惊！重生回满门抄斩前夜，造反吧 Yi Yangcheng衣漾澄Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + feel-good story with a powerful heroine + family and country + political intrigue] A cool-headed, cunning heroine who plans several moves ahead + a brilliant, devoted yet restrained male lead who serves as a high-ranking official at the Court of Judicial Review In her previous life, the entire Ning family, loyal to the throne for generations, was slaughtered. To avenge them, Ning Zhiwei led an army of a hundred thousand to marry Su Mingjin, helping him with all her might as he rebelle 27.3kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves

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    Reborn, she never trusted her scumbag husband again, angrily confronted the tyrannical emperor, tortured and killed princes, overthrew the imperial power, and became empress herself.

41. 41 假 The Fake Eunuch: Plundering Fortune and Throwing the Dynasty into Chaos 假太监：掠夺气运从祸乱皇朝开始 Greenwood Tassels青木流苏Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing [Imperial Consort] + [Empress Dowager] + [Female Imperial Preceptor] + [Holy Maiden] + [Empress]... Reborn as the legitimate eldest son of a prince with a different surname in an ancient dynasty, he was forced to enter the palace and become a eunuch after making a few teasing remarks to the empress. His entire clan was also exterminated. Fortunately, he obtained the “Fortune Plundering” System. As long as he sabotaged his enemies' fortune, for example, by causing trouble that made things difficu 1.6kReads8.1Score257Shelves
42. 42 假 Fake Eunuch: The Empress Begs Me to Cure Her Poisoning from the Start 假太监，开局女帝跪求我解毒 Ningzhou Governor宁州牧Eastern Fantasy6.8M WordsOngoing Lin Yichen transmigrates into the imperial palace of the Dafeng Empire and becomes a fake eunuch! Forced to save the emperor from the start, he discovers that the Empress is actually a woman! Lin Yichen is supposed to be executed, but when the Empress is poisoned by the deadly Aphrodisiac Powder, he gets lucky and survives. With his life on the line, he has no choice but to reluctantly save her! A year later, Lin Yichen looks at the Empress's increasingly rounded belly and sneers at the assemble 264Reads7.3Score—Shelves
43. 43 开 A Fake Eunuch from the Start: The Empress Orders Me to Take Down the Empress 开局假太监：女帝命我拿下皇后 Running Snow Leopard奔跑的雪豹Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Empress: Little Li, I order you to help me win the empress's heart! "Yes, Your Majesty." Empress: Little Li, would you help me summon back the Golden Fire Cavalry? "Of course, Your Majesty." Empress: Li Xuan, would you help me bring the world under control? "Anything you say." Empress: Brother Jiudao, stop teasing me. I'm pregnant~ "No way~~" 201Reads6.8Score—Shelves
44. 44 真 A Real Eunuch: From the Start, I Castrated Myself and Mastered the Sunflower Manual 真太监：开局自宫，满级葵花宝典 Big Tiger大脑斧Historical1.1M WordsCompleted With the Sunflower Manual before him, Li Yi swings his blade without hesitation! “It’s only an inch or two. Piece of cake!” Once you’ve removed the root of your troubles, drawing your blade comes naturally! After mastering the divine art, he establishes the Western Depot. Powerful figures “voluntarily” join the Western Depot! Second Supervisor Dongfang Bubai: “The sun rises in the east, and I alone remain undefeated!” Third Supervisor Cao Zhengchun: “Hero Guihai, Miss Haitang!” Fourth Commander 14.4kReads8.7Score956Shelves
45. 45 假 False Eunuch: From the Start, I Discovered the Emperor Was a Woman 假太监：开局发现皇帝的女子之身 Crazy Sweet Potato疯狂的地瓜Historical811k WordsCompleted Lu Jiang transmigrates to a new world and becomes the only eunuch in the imperial palace who hasn’t been castrated. From the start, he discovers that the emperor is actually a woman, and the empress also finds out that he’s a fake eunuch. To his surprise, she makes him her personal eunuch. 318Reads7.5Score—Shelves
46. 46 亡 The Beautiful, Sweet Princess of a Fallen Kingdom and the Mad Emperor Who Loves Her Obsessively 亡国公主美又娇，病娇疯帝强制爱 Ye Yi Le叶一乐Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted (Main story complete) The groveling chase for a wife + the beloved of everyone + forced love + taking by force + devoted to each other Rebellious princess of a fallen kingdom VS possessive, sickly tyrant On their wedding night, the Chu army broke through the city walls. Dressed in her bright red wedding gown, Su Mian had waited six years for Chu Junqi, only to receive his furious revenge. She became a prisoner, a caged bird, and the new emperor of Chu's plaything. Three years ago, that man had l 7.7kReads7.6Score514Shelves

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    Family, does anyone understand?! This is a crazy, outrageous tale of a devastating tug-of-war between an emperor and a princess of a fallen kingdom—a must-read! I've been recommending this book, *The Fallen Princess is Beautiful and Delicate, the Mad Emperor's Forced Love*, to everyone I meet! I read it in one go, and the aftertaste is outrageously powerful! On the night her kingdom fell, the princess plummeted from her pedestal, and the gears of fate began to turn wildly. The enemy army breached the city, and she was forced to lie on the throne, everyone expecting her to suffer unimaginable humiliation. Just then, the rumored mad and deranged emperor appeared. He approached step by step, his possessiveness almost overflowing, and he grabbed the princess's chin, his voice cold yet seductive: "From this day forward, you are mine." The princess hated this man; he was the one who caused her kingdom's destruction. But she had nowhere to escape, and could only feign composure, navigating the inner palace. The mad emperor's love was both intense and twisted. On one hand, he kept the princess by his side, showering her with endless riches and glory; on the other hand, he constantly tested her, to see if she truly submitted. He would suddenly appear in the princess's palace in the dead of night, just to make sure she hadn't run away; he would also shower her with affection and assert his dominance in court, in front of everyone. The princess was tormented by this love, yet through their interactions, she discovered the mad emperor's hidden vulnerability. He appeared incredibly powerful, but his heart was riddled with wounds. The shadows of his childhood gradually led him astray in the vortex of power, until the princess's appearance brought him a glimmer of warmth. But national and personal hatred stood between them, an insurmountable barrier. They argued, they had cold wars, and then embraced each other in despair. Every interaction was brimming with tension, every line of dialogue heartbreaking. What choice would the princess make? Would she follow her heart's desire, or uphold the hatred for her family and country? Could the mad emperor use love to melt the frost in the princess's heart and make her completely succumb? My dear readers, this novel truly pushes the boundaries of taboo and emotional turmoil to the limit! If you enjoy this kind of extreme, heart-wrenching romance, don't miss it! Click to immerse yourself in this thrilling tale of love and hate!

47. 47 皇 The Prince Was Exiled for Eighteen Years, but Returned to the Capital as an Earthly Immortal 皇子外放十八载，返京已是陆地神仙 Three Thousand Blades三千刀Eastern Fantasy823k WordsCompleted Zhou Yi transmigrated to the Great Qian dynasty and became a member of the imperial clan. His talent and physique, the sum of those from two lifetimes, were unique in all the world. A master of a million-to-one caliber? He had reached that level at just ten years old. Even the exceptionally gifted Martial Emperor was stuck at the eighth turn of the Nine Dragon Transformations, able only to sigh in frustration. Zhou Yi had completed all nine turns a decade ago and transformed into a true dragon. 1.5kReads5.4Score100Shelves
48. 48 穿 I Transmigrated to an Ancient World, but I Don't Want to Be Emperor 穿越异世古代，我不想当皇帝 Lingbo Wandering Guest凌波漫客Historical224k WordsCompleted "Ancient setting, fictional world, comedy, play the pig to eat the tiger." On his way to deliver takeout, Yan Buwei is struck dead by a bolt of lightning. His soul unexpectedly transmigrates to an ancient world. To survive, he becomes the godson of the dynasty's chief eunuch, rising to become the second-most powerful eunuch in the land. Court officials: “Eunuch Yan, we hope you'll put in a good word for us with His Majesty and the Chief Eunuch.” The vassal prince: “Brother Yan, kill that wretche 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This will satisfy you, so don't miss out! 😏

49. 49 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    Xiao Yan, that madman, appears cold and ruthless on the surface, but when his hand is bandaged, he doesn't even dare to breathe loudly. Su Qianqian remarked that this generation of villains is really too difficult to handle; even treating an injury requires a bonus lesson in modern medicine. 🥰

50. 50 朕 I Am Hongli, Building a Golden Age for the Qing Dynasty 朕是弘历打造大清盛世 Third Aunt from the Farm农家三姑Historical1.4M WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue + Harem Rivalries + Factional Strife + Romance + Emperor] Hongli ascended the throne at twenty-five and ruled for sixty years, making him the longest-reigning and longest-lived emperor in history. He governed with diligence, excelling in both civil and military affairs, and led the Qing to the height of its golden age. Yet factional strife raged through the court, conflicts in the deep palace never ceased, and danger lurked behind the splendor. In the end, the golden age ga 15.7kReads8.3Score435Shelves

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