Seeking Tearjerkers With a Deposed Crown Prince as the Male Lead, Like Li Chengqian or Yinreng 男主是废太子（李承乾、胤礽等），好哭的

1. 1 病 Sickly, Beautiful, and Tragic [Immersive Quick Transmigration] 病弱美强惨【沉浸式快穿】 Full of Energy元气堂堂Ancient Romance488k WordsCompleted [The ratings don't tell the whole story, okay?] An angst-heavy story! The male lead suffers, and there are depictions of poor health. If that's not for you, run now!! [Male lead transmigrates + entirely fictional setting + immersive roleplay + strong protagonist with few golden fingers] [There seems to be a CP, but in practice there might as well be none. Ensemble cast, so ship whoever you like.] The story of Chen Yanzhi, young master of the Chen family of Jiangnan, and System 995 (Save Me), as 8.7kReads8.6Score53114d adds

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   1️⃣ In the first world, the male lead is Yinreng! He's the crown prince about to be deposed, it was so heartbreaking [crying emoji]. The male lead transmigrates into Yinreng's body and, influenced by the original owner, also becomes a jade-like being. At the beginning, he's deposed and given a purple kiss in front of Emperor Kangxi and everyone else [crying emoji]. I cried so much! Thankfully, the ending is good; the male lead successfully ascends the throne, and Emperor Kangxi abdicates. Except for the 8th, 9th, and 10th worlds, the endings are all good. There's even an extra chapter where Emperor Kangxi dreams of the male lead's purple clay teapot!

2. 2 综 Film and TV Crossover: The Succubus Stirs Up Trouble in Small Worlds 综影视之魅魔在小世界搅风弄雨 Cloudy Mountains, Distant Mist云山雾远Female-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration + Male Lead's Perspective + No Romance + One-Sided Love from Everyone + Ever-Changing Personas] The chaotic fun-loving incubus Landis is back for another round! He plays different characters in one little world after another, having the time of his life~ 1. Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Hongli, the irresistible heartthrob (incubus traits + universally adored persona, all the buffs stacked, charm maxed out~) [Complete] 2. The Myth: Gao Yao, the male god (If you've got an 13.4kReads9.1Score63114d adds
3. 3 贞 The Winds of Zhenguan 贞观风云 A Life of Tragedy生命致殇Historical151k WordsCompleted The Outcast, second only to the emperor and above everyone else, was a man whose status seemed peerless in the eyes of others. Naturally, his father thought so too. But no one ever considered what the Crown Prince wanted. 1.1kReads8.2Score10714d adds

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   🍃🍃All about Li Chengqian, quite tear-jerking🍃 First book: Li Chengqian Reborn (Second only to the emperor, his status was unparalleled in the eyes of others, and naturally, his father thought so too. But no one ever considered the Crown Prince's thoughts.) 🍃 Second book: Li Chengqian, after a thousand-year cycle of reincarnation, returns to the tenth year of the Zhenguan era. 🍃 Third book: The third world is Li Chengqian (a depressed Crown Prince whose younger brother is pressing against his father's bias). 🍃 Fourth book: The deposed Crown Prince Li Chengqian's soul lingers after death, and he is reborn before his rebellion and deposition, bound to a system called "Not Tolerating," with less than three days left before his rebellion is exposed. Li Chengqian: The Prince of Wei has moved into the Wude Hall, and he is freely associating with ministers. You believe the scholars who say all sorts of things about me. What am I here for? I'm here to rebel! Li Shimin: Li Chengqian, shut up! Li Chengqian: I request Your Majesty to call me Crown Prince! Li Shimin: You're being presumptuous! Li Chengqian: You want to put righteousness before family and become an emperor for all time? Your son will grant your wish. He took out a white silk ribbon.

4. 4 清 A Qing-Era Consort Who Captured Kangxi's Heart 清穿康熙心上妃 Oh Ah Wei哦啊喂Ancient Romance48k WordsOngoing A new story is here! Come read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 62Reads—Score10314d adds

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   The male lead is the deposed crown prince Yinreng.

5. 5 穿 What Should I Do After Being Reborn as a Male Favorite? 穿成男宠称心怎么办 Lin Jingsheng林径生Two Male Leads253k WordsCompleted Male-male romance. Since one of the leads is the crown prince, this is not a pure relationship, so proceed with caution. The possessive Crown Prince Li Chengqian VS the utterly unlucky Li Wan Li Wan was in the midst of a promising career when an accident sent him transmigrating into a feudal dynasty. After finally figuring out where he was, he discovered that he had transmigrated into Chengxin, the male favorite whom Li Shimin had ordered killed, according to the history books. It seemed his lif 4.6kReads8.3Score69914d adds

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   The first book is about a modern-day minor celebrity who transmigrates into the body of a male concubine named Chengxin. It's emotionally nuanced, and both eventually return to the modern world. It's a heartwarming story. The second book is about Li Chengqian and Cheng Yaojin's youngest son; it's a dual-male theme. It's very good, a nurturing story. The third book is about Zhu Yuanzhang and Li Shimin swapping bodies. Zhu Yuanzhang thinks Li Shimin's parenting methods are wrong, so he raises Li Chengqian instead. Li Shimin, on the other hand, transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and begins to suspect Crown Prince Zhu Biao, wanting to install the Prince of Qin as emperor. It seems to be still ongoing; I haven't finished reading it. The third book is about transmigrating to the Qin Dynasty and impersonating a county magistrate. Qin Shi Huang sends Fusu and Huhai to his side. It's still ongoing. "Fusu Comes to My House" is a dual-transmigration story. Through a calligraphy brush, Fusu transmigrates to the modern world as a child, and the protagonist can also transmigrate to the Qin Dynasty, then back to the moment Fusu is about to commit suicide, saving them, resulting in a happy ending. It's also still ongoing. The sixth book is set in a completely new dynasty during the Song Dynasty. It was all just a dream, and then he came back. The owner of the tomb he unearthed was his lover, the lover from his dream. Then, in the final epilogue, they both returned. It's set in a fictional dynasty. I haven't read this one yet.

6. 6 废 So What If I’m the Deposed Crown Prince? I, Yinreng, Will Ascend the Throne! 废太子又怎样？我胤礽要登基！ Huang Xiaozhao0黄小招0Historical224k WordsCompleted A struggling Hengdian movie extra had an accident while on a wire rig. When he opened his eyes, his soul had transmigrated into the body of Yinreng, Crown Prince of the Kangxi Emperor's reign. He had only just woken up, with Zheng Chunhua lying beside him, when Kangxi stormed through the palace gates in a fury. The fate of the deposed crown prince seemed about to repeat itself. Fortunately, he awakened a strange power! Kangxi wants to depose me? The First Prince wants to use witchcraft against m 1.6kReads—Score10214d adds
7. 7 大 Li Chengqian, Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty: Reincarnation Through the Ages 大唐太子李承乾之宿世轮回 A Pile of Tea一堆茶Historical1.3M WordsCompleted This is not a wish-fulfillment story. Read with caution if that’s not your thing! If you don’t like it, don’t read it! After enduring a thousand years of reincarnation, Li Chengqian unexpectedly returned to the tenth year of the Zhenguan era. How will he change his fate in this life? 7.4kReads8.4Score50514d adds
8. 8 快 Quick Transmigration: Every World Starts in Hell 快穿：每次都是地狱开局 Yin Binger音冰儿Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No romance pairings / alternate history / nation and family] [Please don't use AI to generate the heroine. The author commissioned the illustrations at personal expense.] Yin Lingyu is one unlucky girl. In her quick transmigration missions, she always gets the most hellish start and has to roll up her sleeves and climb her way up, becoming the beautiful, tragic woman everyone admires. World One: The top scholar's younger sister, sold into a brothel. (Setting: Li Shimin of the Tang dynasty) Worl 20.4kReads9.5Score1.9k14d adds
9. 9 朱 Zhu Yuanzhang: Did I Become Emperor Taizong of Tang? 朱元璋：咱成了唐太宗？ I'll Awaken You with the Rest of My Life我用余生唤醒你Historical577k WordsOngoing In the fifteenth year of Hongwu, Empress Ma passed away. Zhu Yuanzhang sat motionless before her coffin. He spat out a mouthful of blood, and when he opened his eyes again, it was summer in the tenth year of Zhenguan, just after Empress Zhangsun had died of illness. He had become Li Shimin. Whether he wanted to or not, he had to be Emperor Taizong of Tang. 306Reads—Score11414d adds
10. 10 大 Great Tang: The Fiercest Crown Prince, Li Er Begs Me Not to Kill Him 大唐：最狠太子，李二求我别杀了 Somebody Named Yan烟某人Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After Crown Prince Li Chengqian died, his spirit lingered. He was reborn before his rebellion was exposed and deposed, and bound to a System called “No More Coddling.” At this point, there were less than three days left before his plot was uncovered. “Ding! Firmly resist and fight back against mental manipulation. Reward: the manufacturing process for the curved-shaft plow.” Wei Zheng, Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince: “Your Highness is unruly and indolent. Hold out your hand. I must perform the 15.4kReads8.7Score79214d adds
11. 11 冒 I Pretended to Be a County Magistrate and Mistook the First Emperor for My Father 冒名当县令，错把始皇当亲爹 Young Master Xuanniao公子玄鸟Historical645k WordsOngoing [A loving father and filial son] + [Joyful farming] + [Impersonating an official] Jia Ping'an transmigrates to the Great Qin. After stumbling upon a county clerk who fell off a cliff and died while heading to his new post, he assumes the dead man's identity. To protect his secret, he works hard to govern the region, turning a poor county into a secluded paradise. He thinks he's done a good job of keeping his identity hidden and can look forward to promotion, but then the original man's father co 48.3kReads8.3Score7k14d adds
12. 12 大 Tang Crown Prince: Going Head-to-Head with Li Shimin from the Start 大唐太子：开局硬刚李世民 Namo Fire Moths, A Thousand Brave Sorrows南无火蛾万千悲勇Historical1.6M WordsOngoing “I was afraid of you, Li Shimin, because I wanted to live. Now I don’t even want to live anymore, so why should I be afraid of you?” “I am the eldest grandson of Emperor Gaozu and the eldest legitimate son of Empress Wende. I have occupied the Eastern Palace for seventeen years! Who else in this realm could claim the position of crown prince? How can you say I’m unworthy just because the emperor says so? Can you depose me just because you say so?” “With the court historian here, my words shall s 27.2kReads8.2Score4.1k14d adds

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    These two are quite good-looking. It's clearly described that Li Shimin actually disliked Li Chengqian even when he was normal; Li Chengqian's reputation was ruined later because he was driven mad in the early stages of his life.

13. 13 什 What? Fusu Came to My House? 什么？扶苏来我家了？ Where Can I Ask the Bright Moon About the Clear Breeze明月何处问清风Historical1.0M WordsOngoing Su Yuan, who was planning to lie flat in the modern world, met little Fusu, who had transmigrated from the Qin dynasty. From then on, he began raising a child online. Help! This is urgent: how do I fight Ying Zheng for custody? “Big Brother, I want this.” “Buy it!” “Big Brother, I want that one too.” “Buy it!” “Big Brother, that...” “Don't say another word! I'll buy everything!” 24.1kReads8.6Score1.7k14d adds
14. 14 贞 The Crown Prince of Zhenguan: After I'm Reborn, Even the Sages Go Mad 贞观太子：重生后圣人一起疯吧 Chinese Pear After the Frost霜降后的棠梨Historical616k WordsOngoing Li Chengqian, sent back from the twenty-first century, starts a new round of clashes with his father. There is no System or golden finger. Li Shimin was already formidable in history, and there is little the story can do to weaken him. Readers looking only for an easy power fantasy should steer clear. 876Reads7.0Score10114d adds
15. 15 穿 Transmigrating as Li Chengqian: From the Start, I Storm the Xuanwu Gate 穿越李承乾，开局踏破玄武门 Little Snail Crawls and Crawls小蜗牛爬啊爬Historical1.9M WordsCompleted The short drama The Crown Prince's Rise, Starting in Xiazhou is now available on Fanqie and Hongguo. [Decisive and Ruthless] + [Storm the Xuanwu Gate from the Start] + [No Saintly Hero] He transmigrates into Li Chengqian, Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty, in the seventeenth year of the Zhenguan era. From the start, his rebellion has been exposed. After his failed rebellion, he is stripped of his status and exiled to Qianzhou. His followers are beheaded! Surrendering means certain death, s 18.2kReads6.5Score1.8k14d adds
16. 16 之 Qing Transmigration: The Crown Prince Gets Lin Daiyu's Script 【清穿】之太子拿了黛玉剧本 Midterm Confusion迷茫期中Ancient Romance2.4M WordsOngoing (No female lead, no romance, family affection, protecting Cheng and keeping his hair unshaved) Yinreng was reborn at the moment of his birth and bound to the “Lin Daiyu Self-Rescue System”: Fragility +10,086, Beauty +999 Requirement: Kangxi’s fatherly affection must reach MAX, or he’ll repeat the fate of being deposed! From then on, the Forbidden City had a glassy Crown Prince who coughed blood every three steps and wept like a flower in the rain: Kangxi was reviewing memorials late into the nig 12.7kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds

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    🌈① Transmigrated into the body of Yinreng, the story begins with his deposition. He commits suicide in front of everyone, drawing his sword. Emperor Kangxi is overcome with grief and vomits blood, causing the emperor to regret his actions. Later, he is reborn, perfectly embodying the sickly and weak character. After Kangxi abdicates, he smoothly ascends the throne! ②✨In his second life, Yinreng is bound to the "Lin Daiyu Self-Saving System." From then on, the sickly and beautiful crown prince appears. He is not only Kangxi's beloved son but also the most beloved brother among the princes—a truly adored character! ③🍀In Volume 3, Yinreng, the Buddhist prince of the capital, is Kangxi's most beloved son. There is no suspicion or doubt, only heartache for his son! He is the most beloved brother among his brothers, constantly vying for Kangxi's favor in front of the protagonist! ④🍉Chapter 99: The Tang Dynasty's Enchanting Demon, Li Chengqian. After his death, the emperor is so grief-stricken that he faints and vomits blood. Countless people seek revenge for him, the land is shattered, and the Tang Dynasty is gone!

17. 17 我 Living Out My Natural Lifespan in a Multiverse of TV Dramas 我在综影视寿终正寝 I Love Jelly Oranges我爱果冻橙Female-Channel Fanfiction618k WordsOngoing [Male protagonist's perspective + no romance + quick transmigration] The villains are going to turn their fates around!!! Empresses in the Palace: Hong Shi Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Yong Huang The Story of Minglan: Sheng Changfeng Dream of the Red Chamber: Jia Huan Tang Dynasty: Li Chengqian Empresses in the Palace: Hong Li Great Qin: Fu Su The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: Song Qingshu 7kReads8.1Score26814d adds
18. 18 大 Tales of Great Tang 大唐谈笑传 Radishes Only Eaten Raw萝卜只吃生Historical374k WordsCompleted Chengqian means to rule over heaven and earth. In the fourteenth year of the Zhenguan era, Crown Prince Li Chengqian plotted a rebellion, was stripped of his status, and exiled to Qianzhou. In the twelfth month of that same year, Li Chengqian died of illness in Qianzhou. In the second month of that year, in Jimo City, a young man fanned himself with a folding fan as he teased a bird in its cage. From then on, Jimo was home to a renowned wealthy merchant in a wheelchair, known as Master Heng. In 2.2kReads7.3Score18814d adds

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    ① Li Chengqian reincarnates for over 1400 years [thinking], letting go of his obsession, yet returning to the Tang Dynasty, engaging in a battle of wits and courage with the two princesses [shocked], beginning a miserable working-class life [attention], who understands Li Shimin's sense of redemption after breaking down in his defenses [laughing] ② Li Chengqian fakes his death to escape [thinking], concealing his identity, donning a disguise and retreating directly behind the scenes [attention], the heart-wrenching moment of confronting Li Shimin [crying] (time-travel novel)

19. 19 穿 Transmigrating as Li Chengqian: From the Start, I Take on Li Shimin 穿越李承乾，开局硬刚李世民 My Name Is Dan Xiaoyu我叫蛋小鱼Historical2.7M WordsOngoing I woke up to find I had transmigrated into Li Chengqian, crown prince of the Tang dynasty, and was under house arrest in a separate residence. Inside the Zichen Hall. Faced with Li Shimin's relentless pressure, Li Chengqian chose to stand his ground. “Father, why do you favor the Prince of Wei and even let him move into the Wude Hall to attend court?” “The Prince of Wei has 22 prefectures as his fief and commands the armies of 13 prefectures. More than thirty percent of the Tang dynasty's troops 33.5kReads7.9Score2.6k14d adds

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    ① The first book starts with Li Chengqian, directly confronting Li Shimin, which is really satisfying! [Cool] Later, he's the first to invent the curved plow, gathers trusted confidants, and infuriates the Prince of Wei to death. Hahaha! [Planted with love][planted with love][planted with love][planted with love] ② This book is about Yinreng's rebirth, bound to a system, directly becoming Lin Daiyu. Because of his weak health, Kangxi, court officials, the Empress Dowager, and the Empress Dowager's brothers all like him. [Kiss][kiss][kiss] His appearance value is directly 999+, a crown prince as beautiful as a fairy. [Shy] [planted with love][planted with love][planted with love][planted with love][planted with love] ③ The first book was about a direct confrontation at the beginning, but this one is about constant confrontation. Li Shimin and the Prince of Wei are either angry or on the verge of breaking down. The protagonist confronts everyone who doesn't side with him on equal terms, which is so satisfying to read! [Planted with love][planted with love][planted with love][planted with love]

20. 20 大 Great Tang: Your Majesty, Call Me Crown Prince! 大唐：请陛下称太子！ Strolling in the Night Breeze漫步夜风Historical582k WordsCompleted Lin Chen transmigrates to the thirteenth year of the Zhenguan era and becomes Crown Prince Li Chengqian. At this moment, Li Chengqian has fallen from his horse. Emperor Taizong dotes on Prince Wei and summons Li Chengqian to reprimand him. Knowing how Li Chengqian’s story ends, Lin Chen loses his temper ahead of schedule! “Your Majesty, you want to make Prince Wei the crown prince, and you’ve given him enfeoffments and rewards no less generous than mine! You want him to become the Li Shimin of t 10.8kReads7.5Score62414d adds
21. 21 影 Film and TV Quick Transmigration Collection 影视快穿合集 Mu Ningxi慕凝汐Female-Channel Fanfiction3.5M WordsOngoing Time never stops, and regrets are never in short supply. When we were young, we encountered people who dazzled us. I only hope to give them a happy ending in these pages. 28kReads8.2Score71014d adds

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    Chapter 755 Li Chengqian [Eating melon] Li Shimin strode into the house with light steps [Sparrow Eater's masterpiece] "In high spirits, with light steps and smiling eyes, Father, are you here to collect my body and prepare to replace me with a new crown prince?" Li Shimin: !!

22. 22 九 Nine Princes Vie for the Throne? No, We're After the Crown Prince 九子夺嫡？不，我们夺的是太子 Nine Walnuts 0v0九个核桃0v0Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Historian Sheng Shisheng transmigrates into the body of a young Qing dynasty prince. From the start, saving the Fourth Prince earns him a tragic beauty role: his pale little face coughs up blood nonstop, yet he turns court intrigue into an art. The powerful ministers who want to harm him are cheerfully lured into his traps and killed; his imperial brothers who try to seize the throne all become his personal lackeys. The Qing dynasty’s strongest tragic beauty bares his wolf tail, and the whole em 2.4kReads8.7Score27014d adds

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    Yinreng's beloved, who died young, could be said to have died during the years when Ma Zi loved him the most.

23. 23 癫EN What the Heck! Everyone Around Me Is Completely Nuts! 癫！孤身边全是神经病！ Wen Yuan Party文元党Ancient Romance764k WordsCompleted Born a crown prince, Qi Yuanzuo was convinced that he was the only normal person in the imperial family. Little did he know what the Crown Prince looked like to outsiders: At seven, he shot a tiger and won nine hundred kilometers of territory in the Qilian Mountains. At thirteen, he cut through the great clans of Jiangnan and personally orchestrated the Case of the Ninety-Seven Mourning Robes, stepping over piles of corpses to claim the throne. At fifteen, he gambled on the Qilian Mountains once 53.5kReads9.5Score6.9k14d adds

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    I highly recommend the second book, the one where the Crown Prince gets the Daiyu script. After being deposed and reinstated twice, Yin Chu is reborn back to the time of his birth, bound to the "Lin Daiyu Self-Saving System." The iconic scene of him bursting into tears: When the Crown Prince is being reprimanded, Daiyu's passive skill is triggered, and tears fall instantly. Kangxi panics: "I wasn't being mean to you! It's Liang Jiugong's loud voice!" (Liang Jiugong: ?) "A lucky accident in the palace intrigue": Uya poisons the Crown Prince, who falls into a coma due to his weak constitution. The imperial physician discovers the poison—Kangxi furiously reshuffles the harem (actually, the Crown Prince is allergic to osmanthus). "Dangerous remarks from the brothers": Eldest brother: outwardly complains about his younger brother's pampered nature, but secretly clings to him. Tenth brother: "Second brother must love me the most!" Third brother: "Father, can we put the Crown Prince and Second Brother in a purse and take him away?"

24. 24 陛 Your Majesty! The Crown Prince Is Throwing Another Tantrum! 陛下！太子殿下又发疯了！ Snowfall in February二月落雪Ancient Romance548k WordsCompleted (Li Chengqian + father and son at odds + making up for historical regrets + slow-paced, not a power fantasy. Enter at your own risk if that's not your thing! Not your thing? Seriously, proceed with caution! Angst first, sweetness later, with the father-son relationship at the heart.) After Li Chengqian died, his spirit lingered in the mortal world, and he somehow returned to the seventh year of the Zhenguan era. Facing Li Shimin, who had always favored someone else, he went straight into rebell 18.9kReads8.4Score2.3k14d adds

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    It hurts, it hurts so much, especially the first book.

25. 25 我 I’m a Misanthropic Crown Prince with a Bunch of Lunatic Friends 我，厌世太子，有群神经病朋友 Drunk in Starry River Bay醉与星河湾Ancient Romance380k WordsOngoing [Main story complete] [World-weary reborn crown prince × mind-reading ensemble showdown] [An ensemble cast: the spotlight won't stay on the protagonist alone. If you only want to read about the protagonist, you'd better run while you can.] [No romance for the protagonist] [May contain a little angst] In his previous life, he was the most exalted crown prince, yet he was betrayed by those closest to him. His father granted him death by the sword, his brothers fought for the throne over his corpse 4.9kReads8.7Score50914d adds

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    The first book is about Yongreng. The second book is a fictional story, a semi-ensemble piece, with all the characters returning to their ancestral homes.

26. 26 诸 Across the Heavens: It Begins with Sending Old Deaf Granny to Her Demise in the Siheyuan 诸天之从四合院送聋老太归西开始 Rice River稻河Male-Channel Fanfiction971k WordsCompleted [System] [The male lead is not a good person] [The male lead is not a good person] [The male lead is not a good person] [Some worlds have no female lead] [The male lead has no logic. His logic is logic] Shen Mingen is caught by a System from the Myriad Worlds. After training, he enters minor worlds to take the place of major characters who died unexpectedly and carry on with their lives, preventing those worlds from collapsing. In the training world, Shen Mingen chooses to become an alchemist. 14.9kReads8.6Score78614d adds

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    ✍️Li Chengqian: 1⃣️When the protagonist arrives, the original Li Chengqian is already nearly driven mad, an extreme tragic ending, unforgiving to the death; 2⃣️The Ninth World; 3⃣️The Seventh World; 4⃣️"What to Do When You Transmigrate as a Villain", the protagonist was a good prince from childhood, but ultimately still ended up with his father in a tragic ending.

27. 27 太 Crown Prince Challenge: From the Start, I Swap Dads with an Emperor for the Ages 太子挑战：开局互换千古一帝爹 The Bearded Man Who Likes Five-Petaled Plum Blossoms喜欢五瓣梅的大胡子Historical1.1M WordsOngoing The main story is complete! Extra chapters will continue to be updated. The four most tragic Crown Princes are reborn together, trading hellish starting situations. Fusu becomes Liu Ju amid the witchcraft scandal. Facing Emperor Wu of Han, who is seething with murderous intent, he smiles warmly. “Imperial Father, this time I won't back down.” The court is transformed in an instant. The state monopoly on salt and iron remains, but people's livelihoods quietly recover. A benevolent Crown Prince? N 612Reads6.9Score10014d adds

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    Main characters: Fusu, Liu Ju, Li Chengqian, Zhu Biao. The storylines of Liu Ju transmigrating into Zhu Biao and Li Chengqian transmigrating into Fusu are currently complete. Overall, it's not too angsty, and even has some heartwarming moments; it's worth reading.

28. 28 综 Film and TV Crossover: When the Villain Has a Child 综影视：当反派有了孩子后 Crispy Brulee v布蕾脆脆vFemale-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted The villains burdened by deep grudges do evil at any cost. When they have someone to care about, perhaps they can find another way to live. Told from the male lead's perspective, he transmigrates into different worlds. In the early stages, the villainous parent and male lead share the spotlight; later, the male lead grows powerful. Reading a chapter is better than reading the synopsis, so come on in and give it a try. World One: Hong Yao, son of Consort Hua World Two: Sheng Changyao, son of Lin 8.4kReads8.1Score21014d adds
29. 29 大 Great Tang: Li Chengqian's Ninety-Nine Rebirths 大唐：李承乾的九十九次重生 Stories of the World, Cloud Lodge世说云宿Historical817k WordsOngoing [Reborn + father and son + family bonds + angst] Bittersweet: first Li Chengqian suffers, then Li Shimin. Neither of them gets away. If you gained the ability to be reborn in a cycle every time you died, what would you do? Many people would think, "That sounds great. I could witness everything that happened in every era." But what if you could only endlessly repeat the same era, trapped in a cage you'd seen time and time again, dying over and over with no end in sight...? For Li Chengqian, it wa 7.1kReads8.4Score65514d adds
30. 30 病 The Obsessive Li Shimin Spoils His Child Online 病娇李世民在线宠娃 Stories of the World, Cloud Lodge世说云宿Two Male Leads230k WordsCompleted 1.7kReads—Score19314d adds
31. 31 李 Li Chengqian’s Journey Through Past and Present 李承乾的古今之旅 Zero One Five零壹五Modern Romance440k WordsOngoing Li Chengqian, who had died, came back to life in the modern era. Is it really a good thing to be reborn with all your memories? What was the point of giving that ridiculous figure from the history books another chance? Oh well, I'll make the best of it, but why is it that just when he wants to settle down... 1.8kReads—Score15614d adds

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    I found these books quite enjoyable. The fourth one might be a bit illogical, with some self-destructive elements. The fifth one was good during the early stages of his rebellion, but I didn't find it as good later on. The sixth one involves someone who transmigrates into one of Li Shimin's illegitimate sons. The seventh one involves Li Chengqian, Liu Jun, and Yingren transmigrating into the bodies of a prince in another world. It's mainly a story about father-son relationships. I got hooked on the eighth one because of the title, as I had previously read a book called "Legend of the Emperor's City," which was also very good. You can check it out if you're interested. The ninth one involves Li Chengqian transmigrating into Zhu Biao's body, then overthrowing Zhu Yuanzhang and sending him back to Fengyang to beg for food. Although it might not be historically accurate, since Zhu Yuanzhang was the founding emperor and would definitely have centralized military power, it's still very enjoyable as a lighthearted read. The tenth one doesn't involve a prince; it's a story with two male protagonists in another world, and it's particularly good. Although they're not directly related, the plot is detailed and very engaging.

32. 32 这 This Tang Dynasty Is Seriously Absurd 这个大唐不正经 The Cat Is Called Goudan猫咪叫狗蛋Two Male Leads515k WordsCompleted Li Chengqian: I don't want to be emperor. I just want to love a man. Cheng Chuxuan: And why should I agree? Can you beat my six older brothers? Is your bride price bigger than my dowry? I'm the man who improved the quality of life for the people of the Tang Dynasty and keeps all kinds of monsters! Li Chengqian: Because I can beat up my younger brothers. No matter which one becomes emperor, if he tries to stop you from doing something, I can beat him up. Cheng Chuxuan: ...Well, when you put it th 1.7kReads8.9Score19814d adds
33. 33 重 Back to the Tang Dynasty, I Make Li Shimin Weep 重回大唐，虐到李世民爆哭 Cassava Pudding木薯羹Ancient Romance235k WordsCompleted Also known as: “Father, Are You Crying? I'll Hold Out a Basin” [Family Bonds + Mind Reading + Alternate History + Father-Daughter Angst] [A clear-headed madman!!!] After Li Chengqian died, a System came to him, claiming it could help him win back his father's love. His father's love? Had he ever had any? Perhaps he had, once, but it was so long ago that Li Chengqian had nearly forgotten. Besides, none of that mattered to a sinner like him. Li Chengqian refused the System. He no longer expected t 1.4kReads6.4Score11214d adds

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    Both of these are by Li Chengqian

34. 34 大 Emperor Li Chengqian: I Kill Li Tai in Front of Li Shimin 大帝李承乾：在李世民面前杀李泰 Abundance丰裕Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [PS: Unbelievably satisfying! Making up for the Tang Dynasty's many regrets! No English lessons! An unparalleled emperor!] Li Chengqian, Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty, was sabotaged by Li Tai during the autumn hunt and thrown from his horse. His right leg was trampled and broken, and he fell unconscious, unable to bear the blow. While unconscious, he dreamed of a thousand autumns and obtained the Eternal Emperor System. It gave him an army of one hundred thousand bionic soldiers, replenished 17.4kReads7.5Score1.2k14d adds

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    1️⃣ The protagonist is born in the Tang Dynasty, just as the Xuanwu Gate Incident occurs. At this time, the male protagonist, Li Chengqian, is bound to a system and gains access to an army. Faced with Li Chengqian, who now has the support of an army, Li Shimin becomes the retired emperor.

35. 35 大 Great Tang: Help! I Gave Away My Father's Throne 大唐：救命，我把父皇的皇位送了 Zhoushan Gatekeeping Grandpa舟山管门大爷Historical637k WordsCompleted [System as a Sidekick] [Comedy, Laugh-Out-Loud] [Great Tang] [Filial Piety] [Rebellion] After transmigrating to the Great Tang as an orphan, Li Rui is saved by Li Chengqian. To repay the debt for saving his life, he plans to help Li Chengqian fight at Xuanwu Gate. Unfortunately, a sudden upheaval changes Li Chengqian's fate. Li Rui: “Right and wrong no longer matter. Today, Chang'an will be drenched in blood! This is for the Crown Prince!” But just as they storm into Chang'an, Li Shimin pulls ou 8.8kReads6.8Score52114d adds
36. 36 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself Crown Prince!! 一觉醒来，孤竟成了太子殿下！！ Two Little Golden Pigs两只小金猪Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted Li Mingyou transmigrated and became a baby. He watched as the original Li Mingyou went from being doted on by everyone to being put through endless trials, until he finally took his own life. Then he watched the reborn crown prince get killed after Li Mingyou bumped into him, and somehow end up sleeping with him. Thinking about all his brothers and sisters made Li Mingyou feel like every part of him was doomed. Brooding madmen, lunatics who flew into rages, frail and gloomy types: every one of t 2.1kReads8.4Score15414d adds

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    The "Deposed Crown Prince Alliance" is a particularly interesting group chat featuring deposed crown princes like Chengqian, Liu Ying, and Yinreng.

37. 37 太 Legend of Taizi City 太子城传奇 Mujiu Zhi慕酒栀Historical488k WordsCompleted [No CP + Fusu fan + brotherly harmony + everyday life] Readers who care deeply about historical accuracy or airtight logic, beware. Potential pitfalls: There is no conflict or grudge between the characters. As a Fusu fan, the author will show him just a little extra favoritism. If you can't accept that, please go easy on me. Thank you for your support! What interesting things will happen when the crown princes who never ascended the throne throughout history arrive one after another in Crow 341Reads7.1Score—14d adds
38. 38 大 Great Ming: From the Start, Zhu Biao Was Possessed by Li Chengqian 大明：开局朱标被李承乾魂穿了 Carefree Buddhist佛系无忧Historical218k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Ming dynasty + from the start + wild imagination + System + Conquering Wolf Mountain + Xuanwu Gate Incident] I woke up as Zhu Biao? And from the start, I’m at the critical moment when Sister Chang is about to die in the Eastern Palace? Li Chengqian inherited all of Zhu Biao’s memories. As a crown prince himself, he knew that being a crown prince was harder than being an emperor. Although the meritorious officials behind Sister Chang were a source of suspicion, he believed that 470Reads6.0Score11014d adds
39. 39 本 This King's Sleeve Is Thoroughly Severed 本王这袖，断的彻底 Born Under a Lucky Star八字过硬Two Male Leads562k WordsCompleted [Preorders for The World Cannot Keep What It Loves Most open at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15. For the first 15 minutes, signed copies are available with no quantity limit; from 16 to 30 minutes, copies personally signed by the author are available with no quantity limit!] [Two male leads + The prince has a bit of a sense of humor] Everyone knew Prince Pu was gay. Even the man on the imperial throne turned a blind eye. Prince Pu had loved many people in his life. A horseman from the frontier 34.7kReads9.6Score5k14d adds
40. 40 穿 Reborn as Li Chengqian, I Relax My Way to the Throne 穿成李承乾，躺赢登基当皇帝 Nine Walnuts 0v0九个核桃0v0Historical748k WordsCompleted After completing his mission in the Qing dynasty, Zhao Heng took his System and transmigrated to the prosperous Tang dynasty, becoming the five-year-old Li Chengqian. With an emperor for a father, an empress for a mother, and a pretty face no one could resist, who could hold back from becoming emperor of the prosperous Tang dynasty with a start like this? Li Shimin had recently noticed that his and the empress's child had changed. He cried easily, clung to people, and was a bit of a schemer. He 17.2kReads9.1Score1.9k14d adds

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    The second book is incredibly good! Who doesn't love His Highness the Crown Prince? The transmigrator gains favor through missions, but it's all very good; he's a cunning prince, Li Shimin's darling, everyone's beloved, and there's no romantic pairing. The first book is about Chengqian, who, after his death, witnesses a thousand years of history in ghost form and then is reborn before the rebellion. His mental state is far ahead of his time; he doesn't tolerate anyone, and he kills everyone equally. The opening scene features him confronting the Second Princess, which is very exciting.

41. 41 当 When Historical Yinreng Transmigrates into Empresses in the Palace 当正史胤礽穿到甄嬛传 Shimmering Moonlight月光熠熠Female-Channel Fanfiction255k WordsCompleted Aisin-Gioro Yinreng never imagined that after dying, he would wake up as someone else and find himself in a Qing Dynasty world like this one. Everything unfolding around him seemed utterly absurd! At that moment, Meng Jing (Xian), daughter of the Duke of Pei, was preparing to enter the palace. 2.9kReads8.5Score14414d adds

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    The first two books feature the deposed Crown Prince Li Chengqian, while the latter two feature the deposed Crown Prince Yinreng. Volume 3, "The Depressed Crown Prince's Diary of Self-Saving," tells the story of a female protagonist who transmigrates into the body of Li Chengqian, a man whose leg is broken and who is constantly impeached. The original Li Chengqian was already near death from depression. From the female protagonist's perspective, we see how a depressed person struggles to live, yet ultimately succumbs to the torment of his mental illness. Only then does Li Shimin realize the extent of his son's suffering and finally say, "Father, I'm sorry," but the original Li Chengqian is already dead. To appease the original Chengqian, the female protagonist secretly crafts a firearm, forcing Li Shimin to abdicate. Everyone thought Li Chengqian would become emperor, but instead, his younger brother Li Zhi ascends the throne. In the remaining years, she patiently teaches Li Zhi the ways of a ruler and how to develop his future. Every year on the anniversary of his brother's death, Li Zhi and his sister would skip work to gather at the Eastern Palace, as if their elder brother were still alive. 2️⃣ In Chapter 99, the male protagonist transmigrates into the body of Li Chengqian, the kindest older brother to all his younger siblings. However, the original owner's wish was to make his father regret his actions. After transmigrating, the male protagonist realizes how biased Li Shimin is. Therefore, he displays the political acumen expected of a perfect crown prince, making everyone believe he is the rightful heir. He then runs away from home. In the end, Li Shimin, to force the male protagonist to return, announces his abdication in court. But by then, the male protagonist has already run away, leaving him no choice but to return. 3️⃣ This is based on the historical figure of Aisin Gioro Yinreng, the deposed crown prince of the Qing Dynasty, who transmigrates into the body of a newly enthroned chubby orange (a character from a popular Chinese novel). He meets a modern woman who has transmigrated into the body of Meng Jingxian. Their story is quite sweet. Because the original owner knows the course of history, the two work hard to change it. They live a lifetime together and even reunite in the modern world. However, there is a section where the original chubby orange returns, around chapters 40-60. This section can be skipped. 4️⃣ The female lead is the great-granddaughter of Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang. Her mother died in childbirth, and she was raised by Xiaozhuang from a young age. At the age of six, hiding in a flower bush, she overheard a conversation between a reborn woman and a time-traveling woman, learning that the Crown Prince would be deposed in the future. Because the Crown Prince had also cared for the female lead since birth due to the loss of her mother, she directly told him. The Crown Prince had been trying to avoid being deposed. The Crown Prince and the female lead were siblings, lovers, allies, and comrades-in-arms. Therefore, when the female lead grew a little older, he directly asked Emperor Kangxi to grant them a marriage decree. Follow me so you don't get lost when you're looking for something to read.

42. 42 清 Qing Transmigration: After Marrying the Crown Prince, She Is Doted On 清穿：嫁给太子后，她被娇宠了 Leaning on the Rail凭阑人Ancient Romance512k WordsCompleted The story of a Qing dynasty crown prince who was stripped of his title and his wife, both carrying their memories as they transmigrate through various small worlds. They experience all kinds of lives, supporting each other and growing along the way. First world: Crown Prince Yinreng and the female lead, Moyalqi, learn of their tragic future because of the transmigrated and reborn women around them. They try to change the crown prince’s fate, and grow curious about everything in modern society. S 768Reads6.4Score10014d adds
43. 43 重 Reborn in the Tang Dynasty, I Picked Up a Crown Prince 重生回大唐捡了个太子 A Pile of Tea一堆茶Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Main characters: Li Chengqian, Li Shuo, Li Li, Li Shimin... A slow-burn story, not a wish-fulfillment fantasy. Modern corporate drones Li Shuo and Li Li, a brother and sister, are traveling when they dive in to save someone and tragically drown. At the same time in the Tang dynasty, another pair of siblings also drown. The two pairs transmigrate back in time, staging a double “resurrection from the dead.” Reborn in unfamiliar bodies in a strange era, unlike other time travelers who want to ma 4.2kReads8.4Score24614d adds

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    These authors have good writing skills [heart emoji][heart emoji], and they are also rigorous.

44. 44 家 My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han! 家父汉武帝！ The Wise Man's Mutt智者的土狗儿Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Winner of the National Library writing contest] [Top-tier historical storytelling + no System + rebellion + political intrigue + a love-hate relationship between father and son] Reborn in the womb as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han. His father is Liu Che, the most powerful carbon-based life form on Earth in the second century BCE! And his maternal family’s lineup is even more outrageous! His mother is Wei Zifu, his uncle is Wei Qing, his cousin is Huo Qubing, and his youn 85.5kReads9.2Score8k14d adds

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    The first half of the political intrigue was well-written, with many foreshadowing elements, and it's clear the author thoroughly researched Emperor Wu of Han (Liu Che). The scenes between Emperor Wu and Crown Prince Li were incredibly satisfying! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

45. 45 大 Great Tang: Li Chengqian! Your Majesty, Call Me Crown Prince! 大唐：李承乾！请陛下称我为太子！ Yachun雅醇Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Li Chengqian was reborn, returning to the moment he was arrested for treason and confronted Li Shimin in court! Li Shimin: “Chengqian, why did you rebel?!” [Ding-dong!] [The Total Meltdown System has activated!] [Host, make Li Shimin completely lose it!] [Complete nine consecutive meltdowns to earn the Host Tiangong Kaiwu, the Complete Treatise on Agriculture, and ten thousand jin of potatoes and sweet potatoes!] “I wasn’t rebelling. I was following Your Majesty’s example and ascending the thron 7.4kReads7.7Score42114d adds

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    ① Liu Ju ②③ Li Chengqian ④⑤⑥ Yinreng

46. 46 清 A Qing Dynasty Transmigration: I Become a Prince 清穿之我在清朝当皇子 Mango Without Sauce芒果不加酱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [An alternate Qing dynasty, focused on family, with almost no romance.] 1. Crown Prince Yinreng For fifty years after his death, Yinreng’s ghost drifted through the Forbidden City. He watched his fourth brother work himself to death and Hongli live in extravagant indulgence, and it broke his heart. What will he do when he returns to the past? Qing Crown Prince Yinreng was the only surviving child of Kangxi and his first empress, Heseri. Kangxi raised him himself from childhood and doted on him g 5.9kReads9.2Score39414d adds
47. 47 穿 After Slacking Off as Yinreng, I Brought My Brothers Together 穿成胤礽摆烂后，兄弟齐心了 Stillness止息Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + rebirth + mind-reading + princes united + rebellion + ascending the throne + developing the nation] Yinreng has lived three lifetimes. In this life, he only wants to build infrastructure for the people's benefit, get along with his brothers, and then, once one of them takes the throne, become a carefree prince with no worries about food or drink, enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the world... But wait... Everyone, hold on! You're rebelling to put me on the throne?! Kangxi: “ 5.8kReads9.0Score73514d adds

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    Both "Yinreng" and "Li Chengqian" are quite good; you can give them a try.

48. 48 清 Qing Dynasty Crown Princess: I Swapped Bodies with the Deposed Crown Prince 清穿太子妃：和废太子互换身体 Endless Journey迢迢不休Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The male and female leads swap souls + Alternate Qing Dynasty] Reader’s guide: If you like a mature heroine, start from the chapters charting her growth! A heroine who grows over time! She’s not a strong heroine at the start, but she’ll grow! Please be patient with her! Shi Jingxian transmigrates to the Qing dynasty. She isn’t Fourth Brother’s beloved from a romance novel, nor Kangxi’s cherished darling, nor a spoiled, pampered wife of an idle prince. She is the Crown Princess of the Crown Prin 3.9kReads9.3Score48614d adds

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    Honestly, they're all super good, you should all read them! The first book really made me realize how pitiful Crown Prince Yinreng was after the character swapped places, but the ending was good. The second book is about transmigrating into a fake crown prince and winning everyone's favor through his charisma. The third book is about transmigrating into Li Chengqian and making up for historical regrets; the original Li Chengqian returns at the end and is healed by them. The fourth book, as the title suggests, is also about Crown Prince Chengqian. Li Chengqian takes a different path, not starting with a direct confrontation or rebelling to seize power. At the beginning, Li Chengqian is demoted according to history, then fakes his death to escape, becoming the young master of the Heng family in Jimo. Later, he's discovered by Emperor Taizong (Li Er) and given the surname Li… and later he defeats Li Ben and becomes the Flower and Bird Envoy… Anyway, the plot is good, you can read them all without worry.

49. 49 病 The Frail Crown Prince Is the Nation's White Moonlight 病弱皇太子是全国白月光 LonelinerAncient Romance515k WordsCompleted No CP + System (not very useful, and barely appears in the later chapters) + the protagonist won't become emperor in the end + frail but not fatally ill Yong Cheng'an transmigrated into a book and became the civet cat in the story of the civet cat replacing the crown prince. In the original novel, the false crown prince was sickly from childhood and unloved. When the real crown prince returned, everyone despised him, and he eventually died of illness in the palace. By the time Yong Cheng'an tran 21.7kReads8.9Score2.9k14d adds
50. 50 您 You Have Entered the Crown Prince’s Livestream 您已进入太子直播间 Zhongli the Idler闲人钟离Historical192k WordsOngoing [Found-family bonds + transmigration + no CP + crown princes from parallel worlds] These crown princes aren't the ones from official history. They're from parallel worlds, and their personalities and experiences differ. If you can't accept that, there's nothing I can do :-P If you want to ship couples, there's nothing I can do about that either :-D Four crown princes' journeys to other worlds. The refined young master Fusu is secretly a believer in the power of fists. If you can't understand wh 884Reads7.5Score10914d adds

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    Our Crown Prince's livestream room definitely deserves a spot! Fusu knows a little about martial arts, Liu Ju is overly extroverted, Li Chengqian is an introvert, and Zhu Biao, uh, loves treating his brothers (?).

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