In a Reading Slump? Come for These Historical Two-Male-Lead Stories 双男主古风书荒入

1. 1 君 Let Me Take Your Yearning and Turn It into Medicine 君取相思入药来 Lin Jinzhao林今朝Two Male Leads200k WordsCompleted Yu Qinyao has a pair of flawless hands, as beautiful as jade. His left hand saves lives; his right hand takes them. “As long as I wish, I can be a living Buddha or an asura.” 676Reads9.3Score10514d adds

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   These are all great, trust me, they all have happy endings. The fourth one is my absolute favorite on Tomato Book, the fifth one is a bit bittersweet, and the eighth one has an unexpected twist! 😘

2. 2 穿 I Transmigrated into a Eunuch and Met a Prince in the Cold Palace 穿成真太监后遇到一个冷宫皇子 Qian Zhizi千栀子Two Male Leads359k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads, No Female Lead!!! CP: Eunuch and Cold Palace Prince] Who would have thought my girlfriend's curse would actually come true? What do you do when you transmigrate into the body of a real eunuch? I feel like crying three times a day. But then I ran into a lame prince confined to the cold palace, and happened to witness this seemingly innocent but secretly ruthless kid in the middle of killing someone. Without even realizing it, I somehow flirted with him and got him acting strange. 14kReads9.5Score2.3k14d adds
3. 3 公 The Young Master's Tea-Scented Charm: The Cool Shadow Guard Is Hooked 公子茶香四溢，清冷暗卫钓成翘嘴 Miao Qiqi喵柒柒Two Male Leads361k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Gong-Centric + Intense Push and Pull + Sweet Romance] A reserved, doting, secret-guard gong ✘ a stunning shou who plays dumb while hiding his true strength When an assassin suddenly grows tired of a bloody life, what should he do? One word: run. Gui Ren chose the same thing. He escaped from his assassin organization, was hunted all the way, and was rescued just as he was about to die. He thought the rest of his life would be spent waiting for death, but he never expected... Th 3.7kReads9.4Score53314d adds
4. 4 穿 Reborn as the Crown Prince of a Fallen Kingdom, I Throw Myself into the Enemy’s Arms 穿成亡国太子我直接投入敌军怀抱 Hu Yan.胡言.Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted Completed. Search “Fanqie Listen” for the full-cast audiobook. [Manic, unhinged, vicious beauty vs. proper, restrained, aloof Buddha-like lord] [Two male leads + equally matched + mutual secret crush + both virgins] From the start, he was on an ancient battlefield, surrounded by soldiers and generals splattered with blood. He was the crown prince of a fallen kingdom. With a sworn enemy ahead, pursuers behind, and the burden of restoring his country on his shoulders, who could stay sane? While he 14kReads9.6Score2.2k14d adds
5. 5 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
6. 6 清 The Cool, Scheming Secretary: The Commander Can’t Get Away 清冷侍郎芝麻馅，指挥使他跑不掉 One Jin of Salted Fish, Five Jin of Salt一斤咸鱼五斤盐Two Male Leads651k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + pure sweetness, no angst + happy ending + long-planned scheming + two strong leads + multiple couples + both are pure] In the eyes of the world, Wei Shuangge was the dreaded and despised commander of the Imperial Guard, while Gu Chibai, born into the Jiangnan Gu family, was an upright official with an unblemished reputation. The emperor decreed that Wei Shuangge and Gu Chibai should marry. Wei Shuangge immediately flopped onto the floor. “I refuse to marry!” He kicked his legs 16.2kReads9.4Score2.4k14d adds
7. 7 脱 Unbridled 脱缰 Meizi Went Blind梅子瞎了Two Male Leads349k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads] [Fake Death Story] [Manga Adaptation and Publishing Rights Signed; Print Edition Now Available] In Qi Zhen's eyes, Lin Shouyan is a silly little colt who has broken free of his reins, utterly sincere and devoted to him with all his heart. Qi Zhen falls for him quickly. But in Lin Shouyan's eyes, Qi Zhen is a fool playing the part Lin Shouyan made up for him, dragged down from his lofty pedestal and forced to teach himself, while Lin Shouyan has to personally teach his wife all 43.9kReads9.6Score6.2k14d adds
8. 8 绝 The Stunning Villain Is Severely Antisocial 绝美反派他重度社恐 Xie Buwan谢不晚Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted Tsundere at first, devoted and obsessively possessive later, versus a beautiful, laid-back, socially anxious man After transmigrating into a book as the great villain, Liu Zhezhi spent five hundred years without completing a single mission, until the System, furious, confiscated his cultivation. The righteous path’s foremost cultivator, Immortal Lord Zhezhi, became a useless cripple, abandoned by his sect. Everyone pitied him, but only he knew how much he liked not having to see anyone. He had s 28kReads9.3Score5.2k14d adds
9. 9 变 After Turning Into a Cat, I Was Kissed Senseless by My Archenemy, the Crown Prince! 变成猫后，被死对头太子吸晕了！ Drunk, Gazing at the Moon over Chang'an醉看长安月Two Male Leads521k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + adorable pet + devoted to each other in body and soul + sworn enemies turned lovers + a hot-tempered general as the bottom x an obsessive crown prince as the top] Lu Zhiwan was a proud, unruly young general. One day, he was ambushed and fell off a cliff… The good news: he was still alive. The bad news: he had turned into a little kitten. The even worse news: the little kitten had fallen into the hands of his sworn enemy, the crown prince. Now that he was a cat, Lu Zhiwan ran wi 7.6kReads9.4Score1.7k14d adds
10. 10 和 The Royal Husband Sent as a Hostage: Imprisoned, He Keeps Getting Cornered on the Emperor's Bed 和亲男后：囚禁后总被皇帝堵床上 Sen Yan森琰Two Male Leads505k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads: Dominant Emperor Top and Consort Prince Bottom. Older, Fatherly Top, Ten-Year Age Gap. Love at First Sight, Unscrupulous Tactics, Taking by Force, Intense Push and Pull, Imprisonment, Forced Love in a Dark Room.] Chu Zhao was Great He's most beautiful man and its greatest general. He had gone to battle ten times and crushed the grassland enemies each time. But on his eleventh campaign, Chu Zhao was defeated by the grassland king, Huyan Lie, and driven to the city gates. Below th 34.1kReads7.0Score4.3k14d adds

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11. 11 明 Knowing the Powerful One Won't Stay, I Still Lower My Eyes and Yearn for Him 明知大攻留不住，低眉仍做痴人慕 The Deer and the Rabbit鹿与兔Two Male Leads587k WordsOngoing [Power imbalance + revenge + angst before sweetness] [Content warning: Angsty story, and the bottom is love-brained. Bottom fans, stay away.] [Revenge-driven, ruthless top x obedient, insecure bottom] [Lu Jingyuan x Shen Yan] As the illegitimate son the Shen family looked down on, Shen Yan's days were spent either working or carrying out missions. Fail, and punishment was waiting for him. He thought he would rot in the mud until Lu Jingyuan forcefully entered his world. Not only did Lu Jingyua 13.1kReads8.9Score1.4k14d adds

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    These two books are excellent! 💕 [Please follow]

12. 12 误 Imprisoned by a Mistaken Favor 误恩囚 The Deer and the Rabbit鹿与兔Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Mutual Devotion + Angsty Romance + Physical Abuse + Alternate World + Unequal Status + Happy Ending] [Not for Bottom-Leading Fans] Synopsis: After an accident, Ning Huairu, the young lady of Wangyue Manor, saves Wen Jinchuan, who has been poisoned. When he wakes, however, he mistakenly believes that Shiqi (Ning Huaizhi) saved him. And so he begins to indulge and favor Shiqi. He forgives Shiqi's methods, his cruelty, and his selfishness. Having never received such affection befo 4.7kReads9.1Score32014d adds
13. 13 重 After I Was Reborn, the Crown Prince Clung to Me and Insisted on Marrying Me 重生后太子死皮赖脸要娶我 Yue Baisheng月白生Two Male Leads206k WordsCompleted Ye Bai, the young duke of the Duke of Guo's household, was spoiled from childhood and always did as he pleased. Then he met Crown Prince Di Heng and fell headlong into an abyss. There was no grand wedding, no future blessed by anyone. Even becoming empress after Di Heng ascended the throne brought him not the slightest tenderness from the man. After years of marriage, all he got was day after day of indifference, followed by the crime of exterminating his entire family. At last, the final thread 2.1kReads7.2Score15314d adds
14. 14 惊 What?! The Innocent Young Heir Was Sent as a Bride, and the Prince Tempted Him Day and Night 惊！清澈世子和亲，王爷日夜诱引 Pure Love Has No Answer纯爱无解Two Male Leads589k WordsCompleted Full audio version available. Complete. [Male-male romance + beloved by all + devoted to each other + marriage first, love later + political intrigue] [Bright, lively, straightforward bottom × older, powerful, fatherly top] Zhaonan opened his eyes and found himself transmigrated into a noble heir sent by an enemy kingdom to die in a political marriage. By day, he read books and amused himself with birds, carefree and happy. At night, he boldly invited the prince to share his bed, utterly at ease 24.7kReads9.4Score2.9k14d adds
15. 15 我 My Sweetheart's Secret Guard 我的甜心暗卫 Plum Milkshake梅奶昔Two Male Leads233k WordsCompleted Two strong leads, one-on-one, with a secondary couple, both chaste Loyal secret guard bottom × scheming prince top A special reunion made Shangguan Yunhan understand at once the feelings that had stirred in his heart when he was young. Since that was the case, this time, he would not let you escape. Inside the prince's residence. Qing Jiu: “I was too late to save you, Master. Please punish me!” Shangguan Yunhan glanced at the assassins sprawled across the ground and the blood dripping from the s 15.5kReads9.3Score2.9k14d adds
16. 16 不 Isn't the Crown Prince Supposed to Be a Yandere? Why Is He Sneaking a Kiss from the Shy Girl! 不是病娇太子？怎么偷亲小社恐！ A Little Asheng一只小阿笙Two Male Leads602k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Transmigrate into a Book + Mind Reading + Sweet Romance + Mutual Healing] [Cold, Possessive Top × Handsome, Socially Anxious Bottom] Su Jinyuan transmigrated into a sweet romance power fantasy. Unfortunately, he became a disposable character who didn’t survive past the first chapter. In the original story, the cannon-fodder character was sent in someone else’s place to marry the villainous Crown Prince and bring him good fortune. He met a horrific end on his wedding night, dren 15.3kReads9.4Score2.7k14d adds

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    This is a really good book. Yuan Yuan is innocent but not stupid, and she's really cute. Yan Zhao truly loves Yuan Yuan and keeps her words in his heart. Although the chapters are long, the plot is very tight and the characters are very vividly portrayed. There's simply not enough time to read it!

17. 17 东 The Little General of the Eastern Depot's Governor 东厂督主的小将军 One Jin of Salted Fish, Five Jin of Salt一斤咸鱼五斤盐Two Male Leads437k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, equally matched, happy ending, sweet, no angst, both inexperienced, long-planned romance] The Pei family was renowned for its loyal service, and the only one left was the young Pei Changying, alone in the world. That day, Wei Shanque, the Eastern Depot’s chief, known to the people as the “God of Death” and a lackey of the court, burned three sticks of incense for General Pei under the angry, yet silent, gazes of the crowd. After paying his respects to General Pei, Wei Shanque cr 4.5kReads9.4Score61414d adds

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    Sweet and fluffy romance novel, enjoy! 👍

18. 18 清 A Qing Dynasty Rebirth: The Big Shot Helps Me Win Over Zhen 清穿复仇，大佬助我谋禛心 Jia Xiaoqi嘉小麒Ancient Romance672k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + historical setting + sweet romance + court intrigue + a little household and harem drama + brotherhood] (Completed) I crossed three hundred years of time just to meet you, while you endured three hundred lonely years, waiting in vain for my return... Jianing wakes up one morning to find that she has transmigrated, and is forced to inherit the tragic memories of the original owner's final moments. Bullied and abused! Her belly cut open to save someone else's unborn child! The or 736Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Fourth Prince and Thirteenth Prince are truly brothers who are rare in a thousand years. The characters of Thirteenth Prince and Fourth Prince are really well written in this story!

19. 19 梅 Plum Blossom Transformation 梅变 Herb of the Apricot Grove杏林之草Two Male Leads344k WordsCompleted The lifelong love story of Emperor Si Muchen, the mighty ruler who became emperor after the former empress of Great Xia, King Rui, ascended the throne, and Mei Youning, Great Xia’s prime minister: from falling in love, to misunderstandings, to finally clearing them up. 168Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Prince Rui and Grand Secretary

20. 20 钗 The Phoenix Hairpin: A Dream of Shen Garden 钗头凤：沈园遗梦 Chen Yumu辰羽沐Ancient Romance147k WordsCompleted In the early years of the Southern Song, the land was shattered and the dynasty teetered on the brink. Amid the turmoil of the age, a heartbreaking love tragedy became entwined with the fate of the nation. Talented Tang Wan, the idealistic Lu You, and the deeply devoted, long-suffering Zhao Shicheng found their lives bound together by the times, swept along by a current none could resist. The phoenix hairpin lyrics written on a whitewashed wall, the desperate defense of a lone city amid the flam 2Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 21 爱 I Can't Bear the Price of Loving You 爱上你的代价让我承受不起 Herb of the Apricot Grove杏林之草Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted Su Yichen, courtesy name Youxian and childhood nickname Mo'er, is called Su Mo by his family. Ever since he was little, he has loved the older boy who once saved him, Prince De, Xiao Yixuan. When he grows up, he uses his own abilities to help Xiao Yixuan ascend the throne, only to see his mother forced off a cliff. Left crippled, he throws himself into the moat... 498Reads8.8Score—14d adds
22. 22 群 Chronicles of Heroes and Chivalrous Shadows 群英侠影录 Golden-Feathered Eagle金羽雕Eastern Fantasy535k WordsOngoing A traditional wuxia novel steeped in history. It is a story of love and vengeance for family and country, of chivalrous heroes and young gallants in fine clothes riding spirited steeds. The novel creates a vast jianghu and an expansive world of martial arts. Its breadth of martial arts, number of schools, and cast of characters are among its defining features. Inspired by the narrative methods and writing styles of Liang Yusheng and Jin Yong, every word has been independently conceived and writt 1.5kReads—Score15114d adds

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    Multiple male protagonists! The writing style of Jin Yong and Liang Yusheng! A consistently ancient style, solid writing skills, a simple and fluent style, rich vocabulary, every word and sentence meticulously crafted by the author, avoiding any AI creation! The work possesses profound cultural connotations and historical and humanistic elements, making it a valuable collectible. Updated daily, adding new chapters to your reading list without disrupting your schedule! In the shattered Southern Song Dynasty, a young swordsman, under orders from his master, leaves his valley to protect the descendants of Yue Fei, uphold justice in the martial arts world, and outwit and outmaneuver a group of top-tier villains! The first male protagonist's martial arts are uniquely designed, and the fights are exceptionally exciting. Witness how this young swordsman fights his way through the heavens! The love, hatred, and grudges of the martial arts world's heroes and heroines are all contained within the book! The work has a grand concept, rigorous logic, and no loopholes. The theme is grand, advocating the martial arts ideal of those who prioritize the well-being of all people and the spirit of chivalry for a world of universal harmony. The plot is exciting and fast-paced, with a slow initial pace that gradually accelerates after the protagonist arrives in Jiangnan. The structure is ingenious and seamless, employing a wealth of literary and artistic techniques on a macro level. The author consulted extensive historical materials from the Song and Jin dynasties to write this work, which can also be read as a historical martial arts novel. It doesn't aim for a fast-paced first three chapters, but rather focuses on readability and depth, making it suitable for discerning martial arts novel enthusiasts.

23. 23 狐 The Fox Demon Reigns Supreme: Exorcist, Don't Even Think About Running Again 狐妖在上：捉妖师休想再逃 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生Two Male Leads571k WordsCompleted This life and the next, a thousand years of reincarnation! In my past life, the one I waited for, hated, and loved was always you! Dual male leads, multiple couples, tragic romance, transmigration through time, past and present lives, reincarnation, xianxia cultivation, modern urban life, equally matched leads, happy ending! He waited for ten thousand years; he searched for a lifetime. When his lost love returned to his side, this time he swore he would never let go. From living in seclusion dee 45Reads—Score—14d adds

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24. 24 都 You’ve Already Ripped the Young Master of the Demon Cult’s Pants Off, So Why Pretend to Be a Good Guy? 都扯魔教少主裤子了，装啥老实人 Big Sis Cat Is Fluffing Up Again大猫姐又炸毛了Two Male Leads220k WordsOngoing [Dual Male Leads + Ensemble Cast + Historical Slice of Life + Powerful Pairing + A Hint of Everyone Loves Them + Sweet and Angsty + Both Chaste + Feel-Good Happy Ending + Pure Love + Main Couple of Jokers + Side Couple with a Rough-Hewn Man] [Sharp-Tongued Straight Male Lead, Xie Buye × Sickly, Scheming Love Interest, Jiang Xun] “Young Master, your little gold fan is really something. Let me have a look?” Xie Buye stood by the hot spring, grinning as he spoke. Jiang Xun watched a big hand reach 44Reads—Score—14d adds

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    They all have mouths, are capable, are both strong and clean, have many couples, and there are no scheming villains.

25. 25 天 The Heavenly Emperor Has No Heirs but Me, and I’m Carrying Twins as I Leap from the Immortal Execution Platform 天帝三代单传，我怀双胎跳诛仙台 Zhou Nanxing周南星Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted The Heavenly Emperor is the only son for three generations, and I’m carrying twins when I leap from the Zhu Xian Platform 982Reads—Score2214d adds
26. 26 天 The Heavenly Realm 天域 Lazy God懒神Eastern Fantasy482k WordsOngoing Shen Dong lives in seclusion deep in the mountains with his alcoholic father. He has made his living chopping wood since he was ten, though his father has secretly taught him a wealth of knowledge. When Shen Dong turns eighteen, his father passes away. Following his father’s dying words, Shen Dong goes down the mountain. At an inn, he meets Cai Qingquan, a transmigrator, who cheats him out of all his money. Later, the head chef arranges for him to enter Shenglin Academy. His outstanding literary 47Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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    A mathematical and logical superiority complex strikes! Shen Dong calculates the nodes of an array, crushing a genius who has cultivated diligently for ten years in his sect: "This is a basic textbook question." The collision of modern knowledge and the cultivation system is so exhilarating!

27. 27 愿 I Would Pluck the East Wind's Finest Branch 愿折东风第一枝 The Stone Won't Turn石非不转Two Male Leads1.5M WordsOngoing [Traditional court intrigue + pure love + equally matched leads + dual character arcs + survival in troubled times + ensemble cast] “The court is high and the rivers and lakes far away. Will you come with me?” ❀❀ At the end of the dynasty, a blizzard brought a devastating military defeat, and the Great Yu empire began its decline. The Li clan, blamed for the catastrophe, was wiped out, leaving Li Changxi as the sole survivor, barely clinging to life. And the one who accidentally saved him was Ro 295Reads8.6Score10314d adds

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    These two have had a tough time. Li Changxi is single-mindedly searching for the truth, while Rong Yi silently protects her. They let down their guard while overcoming difficulties together, and they recognized each other's true worth through the ups and downs of time.

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