A Loyal Minister Dies Protesting for the People 忠臣死谏为万民

1. 1 异 A Different Ming Dynasty: I Became a Saint with a Hundred Lives 异世大明：我用一百条命成圣 Zi Yang紫炀Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Alternate-history Ming Dynasty / Fighting for the People / The Art of Toppling Dragons / Loyal Ministers Who Risk Their Lives to Remonstrate / Rules Horror Lately, the atmosphere at court in the Fengtian Hall has grown rather grim. For several days in a row, officials from one particular residence have been risking their lives to remonstrate, and they really do die on the spot. “I stake my life on this remonstrance!” Here we go again. But Emperor Zhu Chongba has changed his approach, too. “Do yo 9.6kReads9.2Score75914d adds

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   The protagonist of this book has a family under a different identity; he changes identities as each family member dies. Later, the deaths terrify Zhu Yuanzhang and the court officials. It's a super good read, and the writing is excellent.

2. 2 满 Doppelgangers Across the City Die in Remonstrance, Toppling the Southern Song Court 满城分身死谏，掀翻南宋朝堂 Luo Luo's Luo Luo洛洛的洛洛Historical379k WordsCompleted In the tenth year of Shaoxing, with the twelve golden summons about to be sent, is Yue Fei's northern campaign doomed to fail? Lin Jue awakens the Remonstrance-to-the-Death System. Looking at the thousands upon thousands of “inactive” clones on the panel, he smiles. “If the backbone of this Song Empire breaks, I'll give my life to hold it up!” In the Hall of Great Celebration, a minister in his sixties spills blood at the dragon pillar, cursing Qin Hui until his heart and guts quail. That is the 3.2kReads7.3Score32114d adds

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   "Old man... I'll go first..." "To the underworld... To scout the way for Marshal Yue..." "I think among all these officials..." "How many will meet a good end..." His words trailed off. Lin Kaishan's body slammed heavily to the ground. He was no longer breathing.

3. 3 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 17kReads8.2Score1k14d adds

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   A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! [Add to bookshelf]

4. 4 大 Great Tang: I Keep Dying to Remonstrate, and Li Shimin Can't Take It Anymore 大唐：天天死谏，李世民破防了 Cicadas Singing at Night夜伴蝉鸣Historical1.1M WordsCompleted A Remonstrance to the Death, Part One. [In the halls of government, rotten wood serves as officials; in the palace, beasts draw their salaries. Men with the hearts of wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the seats of power, while bootlickers and toadies take charge of state affairs. As a result, the realm lies in ruins and the people suffer untold misery.] A Remonstrance to the Death, Part Two. [Your Majesty, you are mistaken! You favor Prince Wei and reject the Crown Prince. Will this not set brot 9kReads7.4Score50514d adds

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   The first one is simply divine! [Sparrow's Masterpiece]

5. 5 我 I Said the Great Ming Was Doomed, and Old Zhu Praised Me as the Greatest Chancellor in History 我说大明要完，老朱夸我千古一相 Mo He'er墨荷儿Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Li Xuan had transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty twenty years ago. Without a System or a golden finger, he had endured every hardship of feudal society. Fortunately, he had studied Chinese language and literature at university in his previous life, and through sheer hard work, he had managed to become an official in the Ming Dynasty. Being an official for Old Zhu meant working like a beast of burden, but it was still easier than farming and leaving your livelihood to the whims of the weather. Li Xu 11.9kReads7.8Score1k14d adds

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   The first book features a woman who transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, constantly pleading for death and seeking to return home. In the process, she helps the Ming Dynasty prolong its "life," and unexpectedly rises to the rank of "One of the Three Dukes," becoming Grand Tutor Li, second only to the emperor. The second book features a woman who is a "veteran of three reigns" in the Ming Dynasty, holding a high position and known for her eccentric criticism, protecting the Zhu family and the Ming Dynasty. Everything originates from a promise made by half a chicken. The third book features a woman transmigrating into a man's body. The entire text lacks feminine elements; by the end, you forget she is a woman. She possesses true scholarly integrity, and if not for her frail health, she would have been half as adept at portraying the Qin Dynasty.

6. 6 大 Great Ming: The Hundred-Year-Old Mad Grand Secretary Arrives at Court with His Coffin! 大明：百岁疯批首辅，带棺上朝！ Sword in Hand, Down from Heaven Mountain提剑下天山Historical362k WordsCompleted [Historical livestream + immortal, unhinged elder + coffin-bearing remonstrance unto death + childhood friendship + everyone pays the price] In the fourteenth year of Zhengtong, the Ming's God of War, Zhu Qizhen, insists on personally leading an expedition. The officials of the entire court weep and plead in vain, and the fate of the Ming dynasty hangs by a thread. Suddenly, outside Wumen Gate, the blare of suona horns shakes the heavens! Gu Canghai, a hundred-year-old grand secretary, childhood 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds
7. 7 大 Great Qin: My Frail and Delicate Worthy Minister 大秦：我那身娇体弱的贤臣 White Clouds, White Clouds白云朵朵白Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted Female transmigrates as a man + no romance + focused on building a career Zhang Yuanqing transmigrates into the body of a down-on-his-luck noble from the State of Chu during the Warring States period. “System for Great Ministers of the Ages activated. Host, work hard to become one of history's greatest ministers!” Wait, wait, wait. Having a System is a good thing, but what does it mean to become one of history's greatest ministers? It's a given that King Zheng of Qin will unite the six states. A 14.6kReads9.5Score1.6k14d adds
8. 8 荒 Wilderness and Deserted Island 荒野荒岛 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban621k WordsOngoing Distinctive and original, exciting and vivid, with sharply drawn, lifelike characters and lively, clear, concise prose. A story of survival and life on a deserted island, with an exciting plot and vivid characters. 13.5kReads6.1Score51214d adds

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   A rollercoaster of emotions!!

9. 9 职 The Workplace Tough Guy 职场猛男 Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Urban294k WordsOngoing The male lead, He Jumeng, has a superpower: a very special energy inside his body lets him sense what other people are thinking to a certain extent. It also gives him immense strength, fast strikes, and lightning-quick reflexes. Style: Workplace drama, clear and accessible writing, witty and humorous, lighthearted and fun, with plenty of romantic tension. Emotional push and pull with antagonists, compelling conflicts, a twisting plot, setbacks followed by comebacks, and lively, engaging storytel 9.5kReads—Score35814d adds
10. 10 对 Talk Trash and Win Prizes 对骂就有奖 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban2.8M WordsOngoing Hao Tie was treated like a pack mule and was about to hit rock bottom because he refused to keep living like one. Then he suddenly got a System that rewarded him for trading insults! From then on, he used verbal sparring to reach the pinnacle of success! 24.9kReads7.1Score1.2k14d adds
11. 11 皇 The Palace’s Number One Tough Guy 皇宫第一猛男 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Historical2.0M WordsOngoing Ying Zheng, a modern overworked young man, dies suddenly from working overtime and has his soul transported into the body of Xiao Caizi, a young eunuch who was just killed after offending the powerful. He also obtains the Fake Eunuch System and begins cultivating the Divine Art of the Fake Eunuch. In a palace rife with schemes and human malice, he steadily climbs to the pinnacle of life! 12.5kReads6.5Score58114d adds
12. 12 抗 War of Resistance: A God-Tier Sharpshooting Manual from the Start! 抗日：开局赠送神级枪法！ Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban595k WordsOngoing As Marshal Ye lay gravely wounded on the battlefield, at death's door, he unexpectedly bound himself to the “Strongest War of Resistance System.” The System grants him divine-level marksmanship from the start, but assigns bizarre missions. [Ding! The Host's powerful indomitable will and potential to resist the Japanese have been detected. Binding requirements met. The “Strongest War of Resistance System” is beginning the binding process... 1%... 50%... 100%! Binding successful!] 9.8kReads—Score50114d adds
13. 13 荒 The Tough Guy of the Deserted Island! 荒岛的猛男！ Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Urban144k WordsOngoing The male lead is handsome, incredibly powerful, and has superpowers: there's a special energy inside his body that can create one uncomplicated object each day. It also gives him great strength, incredible speed, and lightning-fast reflexes. Style: deserted-island survival, full of twists and turns, thrilling and suspenseful, easy to understand, humorous and witty, lighthearted and fun, with constant romantic tension. 18.5kReads—Score77514d adds
14. 14 第 The Ultimate Tough Guy 第一猛男 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban387k WordsOngoing Full of twists and turns, gripping and vivid, with distinctive, lifelike characters and lively, concise prose. The nouveau riche Ye Shuang travels everywhere and lives a carefree life. What a dream! 8kReads—Score47514d adds
15. 15 乡 The Countryside Is Beautiful Beyond Measure 乡村无限好 Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Urban178k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 118Reads—Score1014d adds
16. 16 一 I Make 100 Million a Day, So I Do Whatever I Want 一天进账一亿，我放荡不羁 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban103k WordsOngoing A detailed look at urban survival and the complexity of human nature. Emotional sparring, gripping conflicts, a roller-coaster plot, and one satisfying moment after another. System: Earn 100 million a day. Every 10 million can be spent to buy or upgrade a superpower. 3.4kReads—Score22414d adds
17. 17 暧 Flirting Makes Me Stronger 暧昧就变强 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban161k WordsOngoing The male lead, He Jumeng, has an incredible superpower: he grows stronger whenever he flirts with beautiful women. Then he suddenly gains the “Business Prodigy” superpower and starts with just 1,000 yuan in savings, gradually building his fortune! Style: A business prodigy superpower, the business world, commercial rivalry, emotional sparring with villains, gripping conflicts, face-slapping, a rise after an initial setback, and one satisfying moment after another. 4kReads—Score23314d adds
18. 18 我 My Beautiful Tenant 我和美女租客 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Urban210k WordsOngoing The villain’s emotions are a constant tug-of-war, with gripping conflicts, twists and turns, and a story that starts low before rising again. Lively and entertaining. Style: Urban survival, accessible, witty and humorous, lighthearted, with plenty of romantic tension. System: The Younger Every Day System. Each time the male lead, Hao Youqian, successfully delivers a cutting remark to a beautiful tenant, he gets a month younger. 2.8kReads—Score15714d adds
19. 19 荒 Desert Island Wilderness 荒岛荒野 Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Urban275k WordsOngoing System warning: Excessive intimacy with NPCs is prohibited. Ren Yingying catches Hao Shuang and Wang Qian acting flirtatiously. Ren Yingying sneers. “So this is how System users behave?” She turns and disappears into the depths of the jungle, while Su Yan secretly watches everything. That night, a red warning suddenly pops up from the System: Emotional bond instability detected. Survival points will continue to drain. Hao Shuang stands by the bonfire, his face deathly pale, when Wang Qian sudden 1.9kReads—Score12514d adds
20. 20 安 The Beauties in the Safehouse 安全屋美女 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Sci-Fi & Apocalypse153k WordsOngoing Style: Global furnace apocalypse, safe-house survival. Easy to understand, humorous and witty, lighthearted and fun, with constant flirtation. System: Global Furnace Apocalypse Safe-House Survival System. Male lead: Hao Jumeng Language: Clear and concise. 9.4kReads—Score40214d adds
21. 21 明 One Hundred Beauties of the Ming Dynasty 明朝一百个美女 Lone Star at Night 99夜孤星99Historical243k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I’d transmigrated into the male lead of One Hundred Beauties of the Ming Dynasty, and gotten bound to a rather improper “Humorous Get-Rich System.” As long as I make the villains laugh, silver automatically lands in my account. So I let loose, pushing my luck at the edge of death every day. Then one day, I cornered the peerlessly beautiful villainess Su Meier against a wall. “Miss, have you heard that a smile takes ten years off your age? If you smile a few more times, may 2kReads—Score12414d adds
22. 22 猛 A Stingy Tough Guy with 500 Million, on a Trip with a Beauty 猛男有五亿还抠门，旅行遇美女 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban107k WordsOngoing Style: After striking it rich, the macho Cao Jumeng has 500 million yuan but still sticks to his top-notch frugal habit of treating every yuan saved as a yuan earned. He meets beautiful women while traveling. The story is easy to follow, funny, lighthearted, and full of flirtation. There is emotional sparring with villains, gripping conflicts, a rise after an initial setback, and one satisfying moment after another. Problems crop up one after another during his travels, and he finds ways to solv 1.7kReads—Score11214d adds
23. 23 都 The City's Number One Tough Guy 都市第一猛男 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Wu Nitian didn't want to be a corporate drone, but he couldn't see any light in his future. Just as anxiety and misery overwhelmed him, he suddenly obtained the High-Mindedness System. It told him that no matter what he faced, as long as he tried to maintain a high-minded state, he would receive System rewards from time to time! 2.7kReads5.7Score22114d adds
24. 24 宋 The Song Dynasty’s Number One Tough Guy 宋朝第一猛男 Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Historical425k WordsOngoing Wu Jushuai opens his eyes to find himself in the Song Dynasty, transformed into an ugly man with the same name. The System, however, requires him to collect “admiration points from peerless beauties” to become handsome. The top courtesans of Bianjing, noble ladies from wealthy families, and chivalrous women of the martial world are all left blushing by his poetry and modern-day flirting techniques. The villains grit their teeth and grumble, “That guy's ugly and lecherous. What makes him so speci 1.2kReads—Score10214d adds
25. 25 能 The Teleporting Delivery Driver 能瞬移的外卖员 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban227k WordsOngoing The number-one tough guy, Ye Jumeng, can teleport while delivering takeout. The villains’ emotional manipulation, gripping clashes, twists and turns, and a story that starts low and rises high make for a vivid, entertaining read. Style: urban survival, easy to follow, witty and humorous, lighthearted, with no shortage of romantic tension. 984Reads—Score10114d adds
26. 26 国 National Fate: From the Start, I Die Remonstrating, and Ancestor Li Er Is Stunned 国运：开局死谏，祖宗李二看麻了 Angel Gabriel天使加百璃Historical430k WordsOngoing Mu Zibai, an overworked office drone, dies unexpectedly and transmigrates into the chaotic late Tang dynasty. From the start, he faces the executioner's blade of the powerful minister Zhu Wen! At this critical moment, the loyal minister’s golden finger activates! From the start, he receives 99 “stand-in puppets”! And the System’s first mission: remonstrate unto death! Within the time it takes an incense stick to burn, he must spill blood in Xuanzheng Hall! And so, all of history goes mad. [At co 1.6kReads7.9Score18114d adds

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    [When the victory horns sounded, when the iron hooves of the foreign invaders retreated, that 'sword' stained with filth and sin became useless.] [The people petitioned, the officials submitted memorials, all saying: 'Without the death of the horsetail, the nation will never have peace!'] [And the emperor who had sworn to live and die with him, the 'elder brother' who had personally handed him his sword and seal, ultimately chose the world, abandoning his 'brother.'] [He tacitly approved the trial, tacitly approved the people's scorn, tacitly approved his 'younger brother' being beheaded at the Vermilion Bird Gate.] [He used the life of Mu Ziyu to bring about the revival of the Tang Dynasty, and to gain his own eternal sagehood.] [The Alliance at Xuanzheng Hall, the unity of ruler and subject, a once-in-a-millennium encounter.] [Also, the beginning of the greatest injustice in history.] ↑ This is the story of a pseudonym of the protagonist (from an outsider's perspective).

27. 27 大 Great Ming: I Protest to the Death from the Start, and Zhu Yuanzhang Begs Me to Stop 大明：开局死谏，朱元璋求我别送 Mysterious Spice神秘的香辛料Historical769k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the Hongwu Emperor game scenario, he gains the talents [Loyal Soul Through a Hundred Lifetimes] and [Pain Suppression]. He gives his all and dies without regret, possessing puppets to deliver remonstrance after remonstrance, until he becomes “the Ming dynasty’s toughest thorn in the side”! Every death only makes him more impossible to erase. Instead, his righteous spirit spreads throughout the Ming court. The officials tremble: “How is this remonstrance? He’s practicall 1.6kReads8.3Score18714d adds

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    The first one is truly excellent. He's a loyal minister, putting the people first and having 100 puppet clones. The author's character portrayal is exquisite, highlighting his loyalty and struggle for the people. Later on, he'll be building guns, trains, and so on…

28. 28 大 Great Ming: The Village's Little Top Scholar, Whom Old Zhu Absolutely Adores 大明：乡村小状元，老朱贼稀罕我 Scholar Who Wins a Marquisate封侯书生Historical2.0M WordsCompleted During the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Qiniu, an ordinary four-year-old farm boy, accidentally comes across a silver bell. From then on, he dreams every night of entering a room filled with books: the Thousand Character Classic, the Hundred Family Surnames, the Four Books and Five Classics, collections of successful candidates’ exam essays from every dynasty, and more. With his golden finger and relentless effort, he becomes the top scholar before the age of ten. Beloved by Old Zhu, Litt 18.5kReads8.9Score1.5k14d adds

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    A veteran of nine reigns, he refused the throne and was posthumously honored as emperor.

29. 29 快 Run! Wei Zheng Is Bringing His Son to Court! 快跑，魏征扛着他儿子上朝了！ My Bumpy Journey磕磕绊绊的我Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Year Seven of the Zhenguan era. A thunderous boom sounded in the sky, and I transmigrated into Wei Shuyu. As Wei Zheng's beloved son, shouldn't I help my father with his troubles? Li Shimin secretly hiding spending money? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to take a concubine? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to lead a personal campaign? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out... In short, whatever Li Shimin does, we oppose it. That's how you earn a reput 22.9kReads9.0Score2.7k14d adds

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    Handsome 👀 Wei Zheng's son.

30. 30 贪 Corrupt Official? Rebellious Minister? I’ll Pull a Coffin Through the Snow to Die Protesting! 贪官？狂臣？我自雪中拉棺死谏！ Unrivaled in This World当世不二Historical1.5M WordsOngoing [Ming dynasty + cursing out Zhu Yuanzhang + passionate remonstrance unto death] In the nineteenth year of Hongwu, heads rolled over the Guo Huan case, and tens of thousands of officials met their deaths. Guo Nian has been here for three years since transmigrating. To save the people, he was forced to embezzle three thousand taels of silver to repair a river embankment, and was bound for execution at the Meridian Gate. Just as the executioner's blade fell, heaven sent down an omen: thunder roared 34.9kReads7.4Score2.5k14d adds
31. 31 选 You Chose Me as Censor, Li Shimin, So Why Are You Crying? 选我当御史，李世民你哭什么 Zhang Invincible张无敌Historical4.1M WordsOngoing [Hilarious, satisfying, lighthearted, historical, ancient China] Cheng Jun transmigrated to the third year of the Zhenguan era in the Tang Dynasty, becoming the son of the military officer Cheng Yaojin. As it happened, Li Shimin was recruiting imperial censors! Years later, Li Shimin said to the Crown Prince, “Cheng Jun is a peerless sword of our Great Tang. Only a virtuous person can wield him. You're young, so I'll leave him to you.” The Crown Prince burst into tears. “I don't want it anymore! 45.1kReads9.0Score3k14d adds

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    The writing is delicate and incredibly funny; I laughed so hard I was farting all over the bed.

32. 32 让 You Wanted Me to Be a Treacherous Official, but My Entire Family Is Loyal? 让你当奸臣，你满门忠烈？ Angel Gabriel天使加百璃Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Other people transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty and become powerful ministers for beautiful wives, concubines, and authority over the whole court. Mu Zhengju became a powerful minister for the blessings he could earn in the next life after death! To rack up enough blessing points, he lived to a hundred, becoming a living fossil, a veteran of six reigns, and tutor to three emperors. [Ding! You tricked Prince of Yan Zhu Di into successfully launching the Jingnan Campaign. The Ming Dynasty’s military 56.2kReads7.6Score3.8k14d adds
33. 33 大 Great Ming: I Keep Dying to Protest, and Even Old Zhu Cracks 大明：天天死谏，老朱都破防了 Great Tree Begonia大树海棠Historical2.1M WordsOngoing [This book spans five thousand years of Chinese history, covering every dynasty and returning to them repeatedly. The stories include, but are not limited to, ministers remonstrating unto death, risking everything to speak up for the people, expanding the borders, and changing the course of history to right past regrets.] Can delivering takeout really move Heaven and Earth, shake the ages, and leave a name in the history books? Believe it? Don’t? Then click in and see for yourself. Yuan Lin, a f 100.9kReads8.3Score9.3k14d adds

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    The bag is so cute! O(*≧▽≦)ツ┏━┓

34. 34 我 I’m Determined to Die, So How Did I Become Famous and Successful? 我一心求死，怎么功成名就了？ The Heavenly Court's Little Nobody天庭小卡拉米Historical1.9M WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + Menace + Humor + No System + Not Invincible] [This book has a martial arts power system, but the protagonist has no combat skills. If you only like effortless power fantasies, please look elsewhere.] After nine lifetimes of reincarnation, Mu Qingbai has just one more to go before he can return to his homeland with everything accumulated over all ten lives. Falsely accused and thrown in prison from the start, he is about to be executed after autumn. He’s read 19.6kReads8.7Score1.1k14d adds

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    I recommend everyone to watch it.

35. 35 羽 Ascension, Yet No Immortality 羽化非仙 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉Xianxia740k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no harem, not a transmigration story] [There is no sect competition, and yet it is the truest sect competition of all: the losers will see their lives, sects, traditions, and even their entire races erased.] The righteous path is not as bright and noble as it appears; The demonic path is not as cruel and bloodthirsty as it is portrayed; But evil cultivators are even more wicked than anyone could imagine. Here, there is love that spans ten thousand years, hatred that 5.1kReads—Score63914d adds

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    The protagonist is plagued by five signs of misfortune; even drinking water will cause him trouble, and his tribulation will inevitably coincide with rainy days. He'll encounter a lightning tribulation even if there isn't one beforehand. If a lightning tribulation is already present, its power will be amplified! [Sending hearts][Original novel reader]

36. 36 修 A Cultivation World, but I'm a Goblin 修仙世界，可我是哥布林 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉32k WordsCompleted A Cultivation World, but I'm a Goblin 539Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Lu Xun knew that the reason Guo Yuan, a Nascent Soul cultivator, was so respectful and courteous to him, a Qi Refining cultivator, and even let him sit in the main seat, was entirely because of his status as a disciple of the Huai Ze Sect. [Original work enthusiast]

37. 37 业 The Scales of Karma 业之秤 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉23k WordsCompleted The Scales of Sin 401Reads—Score614d adds
38. 38 仙 The Immortal World's Idol 仙界的爱豆 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉9k WordsCompleted The Idol of the Immortal Realm 255Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 39 言 Words That Never Miss 言出次随 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉37k WordsCompleted Say it, and it happens next time 885Reads—Score714d adds
40. 40 九 Ninety-Nine Near-Death Ordeals, and I Held Up the Southern Song 九十九死，我撑起南宋脊梁 Grand Star of the Cosmos大气辰星Historical509k WordsCompleted Xiao Tianhe transmigrates to the Southern Song dynasty as a seventh-rank remonstrance official. On his first day, he denounces Qin Hui for ruining the country and dies after striking his head against a pillar. Death cannot stop him. He awakens the “Ninety-Nine Lives” System: whenever he dies while remonstrating, he can be reborn with another life. One life for one truth, and he would die a hundred times without regret. From corpses on the palace floor to the lowliest commoners, he uses his life 78Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It looks pretty good.

41. 41 奸 Traitorous Minister Whitewashing System 奸臣洗白系统 Fan Miao汎淼Two Male Leads655k WordsOngoing [The male lead is a male-oriented, universally adored character. The main story has no romantic pairing for the protagonist, but there will be a secondary pairing based on friendship with him.] You wake up one day and find yourself suddenly transmigrated from a comfortable interstellar age to a chaotic ancient world. You've lost your CEO status, your vast fortune, and your adorable adopted son and daughter. Could anything be worse? Of course! You have transmigrated into the infamous villainous c 5.1kReads9.4Score60014d adds
42. 42 本 I'm a Fake Official, Yet I've Won the Crown Prince's Heart 本官是假货，却哄得太子倾心了 Wen Lang文朤Ancient Romance301k WordsOngoing [Transmigration and nation-building | Woman disguised as a man | Court intrigue | Farming and famine relief | Feel-good rise to power] Li Yanhe takes over another person's identity and becomes magistrate of Pingwu County. Disaster is everywhere, refugees are on the move, and the treasury is empty... At the grand court assembly, officials from every prefecture report disasters, leaving the entire court at its wit's end. One report from the Commissioner of Administration sends shock waves through 5.4kReads6.5Score56014d adds
43. 43 砚 The Chronicle of Clear Winds on the Inkstone 砚上明风录 The Peach Blossom's Radiance: A Son Goes Forth to Marry桃夭奇华之子于归Historical504k WordsCompleted During the Xuande reign, Shen Yanqiu, a low-ranking clerk at the Jiangnan Textile Bureau, stumbles upon a shocking corruption scheme through a canal transport ledger, drawing him into the whirlpool of court politics and the martial world. He protects a widowed woman and her young child, takes on corrupt officials and ruthless criminals, and forms an alliance with Su Wanna, a shopkeeper in the embroidery trade. Together, they journey north from the water towns of Jiangnan, facing the Canal Gang, 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first book, *The Record of the Ming Dynasty on an Inkstone*, tells the story of an ancient inkstone that holds within it the secrets of the Ming Dynasty; a few strokes of ink painting that depict the legends of the martial arts world. When the undercurrents of court intrigue surge to the water towns of Jiangnan, and when the lost art of inkstone making reappears, Shen Yanqiu, a commoner inkstone craftsman, is unexpectedly drawn into a shocking conspiracy spanning the court and the country. He uses his carving knife as a sword and ink as a blade to unravel the mystery within the confines of the inkstone; she is Su Mingwei, a member of the imperial family who has been exiled to the common people, carrying half a secret inkstone manual, navigating the misty alleyways with careful planning. Beneath the green bricks and gray tiles lies the unyielding spirit of scholars and the cunning schemes of villains; under the brush of the Purple Wolf, the grandeur of the vast land is depicted, as well as the tender emotions of love. From the bustling prosperity of Nanjing to the ancient inkstone workshops of Huizhou, from the intrigues of the imperial court to the chivalrous tales of the martial world, every inkstone's pattern holds a hidden story; every moment ink touches the paper touches the very fabric of the Ming Dynasty. The struggle between power and morality, the choice between inheritance and preservation—in the elegant world of inkstones and brush, a magnificent scroll of Ming Dynasty history is slowly unfolding. Read "The Record of Ming Dynasty on Inkstones," using inkstones as a medium to transport you back to the Ming Dynasty, to appreciate a chapter of history within inkstones, and the everyday life of ordinary people. The second book, set in Chang'an in the second year of the Jingyun era, features a fantastical dream that transcends time! More than a decade after Di Renjie's death, Su Wuming, demoted to guard the imperial tombs, unexpectedly encounters his mentor again in a dream. The words "My disciple Xisheng'er" awaken not only the deep bond between master and disciple but also a shocking secret hidden within the years. When Di Renjie's warm hand touched his forehead, Su Wuming, tears streaming down his face, finally realized that this reunion was no accident—but a foreshadowing of saving the Tang Dynasty's fate. As a descendant of a high-ranking official of the Western Wei Dynasty and Di Renjie's personally trained disciple, Su Wuming had used his calm and resourceful mind to solve numerous mysterious cases, including the Chang'an Red Tea Case and the Alligator God Case, but had been repeatedly demoted due to court infighting. Now, beneath the surface of this seemingly prosperous era, undercurrents surged. The political reshuffling during the Jingyun era concealed a crisis, and the catastrophe of the An Lushan Rebellion was already brewing decades later. Although Di Renjie didn't explicitly say it in his dream, he entrusted him with a heavy responsibility through his eyes, making this "Tang Dynasty Sherlock Holmes" realize his mission: to use his detective skills to unravel the court's mysteries and use his foresight to reverse the nation's decline. He would join forces with old friends like Lu Lingfeng and Fei Jishi, unraveling the complexities of power struggles, both to expose the lurking traitors and to resolve the hidden dangers posed by the powerful regional military governors. From the shadows of Chang'an's palace walls to the flames of war on the Hebei border, Su Wuming, with his seemingly foolish wisdom, navigates the turbulent political landscape with meticulous caution. The detective techniques taught by Di Renjie ultimately become his winning formula for predicting rebellions and pacifying the people. When the detective sheds his detective aura and transforms into a renowned prime minister who turns the tide, can this timeless master-disciple agreement prevent the Tang Dynasty from its fate of decline? "Tang Dynasty Mysteries: Prime Minister Su Wuming Reverses the An Lushan Rebellion" takes you back to the chaotic Tang Dynasty, witnessing Su Wuming's solitary courage against the tides of history, writing a legend of "using mortal strength to defy fate" amidst the intertwining of mysterious cases and war.

44. 44 唐 Tang Mysteries: Celebrated Chancellor Su Wuming Turns the An Lushan Rebellion Around 唐诡：名相苏无名逆转安史之乱 Red Beneath Mount Buzhou不周山下红Historical695k WordsOngoing Set in the world of Judge Dee, without breaking up any couples! Fixing the original's regrets! After living through the An Lushan Rebellion, Su Wuming is reborn at the beginning of the Chang'an Red Tea Case. The original characters are reborn, with no System and hard-hitting political intrigue! He maneuvers between the Retired Emperor, Li Longji, and Princess Taiping, riding the stormy waves of their struggle for power. The man standing before you is none other than the Tang dynasty's Chancel 3.6kReads8.3Score29514d adds
45. 45 唐 Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty: Me, the Saint Thief! And You Want Me to Steal People? 唐诡：我！窃圣！你就让我偷人？ Year After Year, Orange岁岁橙Mystery345k WordsCompleted [System] + [No Breaking Up the Couple] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Lighthearted, Ordinary Fanfiction] + [Not a History Lesson] What? If I don't save someone, my lightness skill will be permanently bound to a "Scattering Flowers from the Sky" effect?! Shen Du is falling apart: I'm a cold-blooded master thief, not the Chang'an Flower Fairy! Livestreamed to everyone within five miles? That's worse than killing me! Shen Du transmigrates to the Tang dynasty, hoping to coast through life with his Master Thie 956Reads8.1Score—14d adds
46. 46 大 Great Ming: I Beg the Emperor to Punish Me Every Day, and Zhu Yuanzhang Is Losing It 大明：我天天死谏，朱元璋人麻了 An Qianjun of Lu Heshan陆河山的安千君Historical1.5M WordsCompleted On the eve of Crown Prince Zhu Biao's death, Lin Hao unexpectedly transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and becomes a censor. He also activates a time-travel System: if Zhu Yuanzhang executes him, he'll return to the modern world and enjoy the pinnacle of life. Lin Hao embarks on a reckless campaign to get himself killed. He lambastes Old Zhu for ruining the country, declaring that the maritime bans, the Ancestral Instructions of the Ming Dynasty, the civil service examinations based on the Eight-Le 13kReads8.5Score99614d adds

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    Great book alert! Follow me and you'll never run out of reading material! The protagonist accidentally travels back to the Ming Dynasty. By changing the Ming Dynasty, he can change his next life. He continues to alter the Ming Dynasty, ultimately leading it to the pinnacle of the world. The protagonist's only goal is to survive the Ming Dynasty and travel to the modern era to achieve his goal. However, Zhu Yuanzhang (the Hongwu Emperor) has met all the emperors of the Ming Dynasty. In the end, the protagonist changes the Ming Dynasty and becomes a sage.

47. 47 我 I Keep Dying to Remonstrate. Has Chongzhen Become a Sage Ruler? 我不停死谏，崇祯成圣君了？ I Love Wahaha最爱喝娃哈哈Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Ming Dynasty + history + feel-good power fantasy + political intrigue + simulator + transmigration] The final years of the Ming Dynasty. The realm was falling apart. The Jurchens in the northeast, refugees in the northwest, powerful clans in the southeast, and barbarians in the southwest all posed threats! Each one was more than the young Chongzhen Emperor could handle. After more than two hundred years on the road, the Ming Dynasty carriage was creaking toward collapse! Chongzhen looked around 650Reads8.4Score26814d adds
48. 48 欲 Ascend to the Ninth Heaven 欲上云霄九重天 Reading Ink, Listening to the Wind读墨听风Historical2.5M WordsOngoing A coral pendant engraved with a fire phoenix emblem draws Qi Ming, a destitute youth who lives on credit at a teahouse in Tianque City, into a shocking secret plot sweeping across four kingdoms. The moment the iron hooves of the Longxiang Army smash through the door, he still has no idea that the token his parents left him is the “key” that can overturn the world. The grand machinations governing the realm have barged into his life without warning. From a tide of Gu poison in a dungeon to a pack 571Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A phoenix coral pendant stirs up a storm across four kingdoms; a down-on-his-luck youth in a teahouse rises to become a master strategist! Set in an alternate history, the story weaves an epic tale of a commoner's rise to power and intrigue. The protagonist, Qi Ming, hones his skills amidst the wolves of Shiping Mountain, awakens his bloodline in the Gu Tide dungeon, and navigates the treacherous waters of the imperial court. Here you'll find thrilling life-or-death trials, intricate power struggles, and the exhilarating spectacle of a humble ant 'shaking the heavens with his mortal body'! If you prefer a 'dormant-explosive' growth arc and are captivated by intellectual battles between multiple factions, this million-word serialized masterpiece will keep you up at night!

49. 49 张 Zhang Jiao Transmigrates to America 张角穿越美利坚 Gu Dao Asks About Immortality顾道问长生Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Zhang Jiao of the Yellow Turbans transmigrates into an American body and opens his eyes to a living hell! Shootings never stop, drugs run rampant, the rich and poor are worlds apart, and the powerful bleed the people dry. The working class lives like animals. Their so-called freedom and democracy are nothing but scams woven by capital! If they won’t give you bread, I will! If they won’t deliver justice, I’ll bring it! A bowl of talisman water to heal the sick and ease their suffering; A word of 145Reads—Score—14d adds

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    2. Zhang Jiao transmigrates to modern-day America, awakening the legacy of the Way of Peace! When traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture cure a Silicon Valley tycoon's terminal illness, and when Yellow Turban warriors wield RPGs to sweep away mercenaries, the Western world is in complete panic. The FDA wants to ban my drug? Talismans become firewalls! The CIA wants to arrest me? Qimen Dunjia makes them lose their way for ten years! In this life, I will establish a heavenly kingdom on earth in America!

50. 50 我 I Spent Ten Yuan on a Secondhand Marketplace and Bought a Fiancé 我在二手平台花十块钱，买了个未婚夫 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚12k WordsCompleted I Spent Ten Yuan on a Secondhand Marketplace and Bought Myself a Fiancé 11.6kReads—Score9314d adds

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    The plot is fast-paced, the jokes are frequent, and it's super entertaining!

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