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Can an Emperor Truly Have No Sorrows?

天子岂无愁

by Cui Luoshi (崔罗什)

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11Chapters
7.5kFavorites
9.6Score
575Nutrient gifts
60.7kClicks per chapter
894Comments

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Great Plot, Great Romance, or Both

For my records. Most are rated above four stars, but for personal reasons I don't like giving five stars.

Level B
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Comfort Reads to Stock Up On

Stories of the times our paths crossed. Hope to meet you again when we stock up on reads this cozy winter.

Level A
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Come Get Some Reheated Leftovers, Ladies!

Underrated stories, all purely subjective. Mostly BL.

Level B
52Books181Follows15dUpdated

Maybe You'd Enjoy Historical BL Too

Includes cultivation and fantasy elements. Long reviews don’t mean I’m especially invested in the book; I just happened to read and review it recently. The short reviews are for books I read a while ago, so I don’t remember the plots very well.

Level A
16Books8Follows1moUpdated

Underrated Hidden Gems with Fewer Than 10,000 Favorites

Every book on this list is one I've read. Each has something excellent about its writing, plot, or themes, but for various reasons, these are obscure stories with fewer than ten thousand reads.

Level A
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Free-Read Treasure Hunt

Original free novels, eclectic tastes with a preference for bottom-centric stories. Just for me.

Level C
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Top-Led Stories I Keep Coming Back To

Something must have upset someone about my old list; I can’t see the messages anymore... Still, disclaimers apply: I’m not into tops, bottoms, or couples. Product fans who love pretty boys are public enemy number one across all three camps. Writing skill comes above everything.

Level A
9Books14Follows1moUpdated

BL Court Politics

The ruler-and-minister pairing

Level C
24Books22Follows2moUpdated

Good BL Stories I've Read

Omnivorous, no triggers

Level A
19Books0Follows5moUpdated

Organizing My Fully Purchased Books

Mostly BL, with some no-CP stories mixed in. Very occasionally there may be BG or GL. I'm a flexible reader, and I'll clearly mark free stories.

Level A
29Books1Follows6moUpdated

Top-Quality Free Reads

Digging up those hidden gems that are free to read, featuring two male leads

Level A
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A Few Carefully Curated Male-Lead Romance Picks

A heads-up: this list is heavy on older works. I went through my collection and narrowed it down again. Some may not suit readers who favor the gong, most are good for readers who are attached to the protagonist, and a few are for fans of dark, melodramatic angst.

Level B
34Books12Follows8moUpdated

Bottom-Centric Stories I’ve Read, Where the Bottom Isn’t Stronger Than the Top

Not recommendations, just a record of all the stories with adored bottom characters I’ve read. Very subjective and contains spoilers, so read with caution. There are more in the comments below. I gave them four stars because the system wouldn’t let me submit five.

Level B
90Books1.1kFollows11moUpdated

Historical BL with Excellent Writing

I lean toward historical danmei with a more understated narrative style. The protagonists' appeal comes from the writing, not just their character setup. Please recommend similar stories in the comments, and check out my book-hunting list too.

Level B
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Stories with Emperors as the Bottom

I like stories with an emperor as the shou. The shou-over-gong dynamic is the most delicious.

Level A
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Recommend Some Obscure Books with Interesting Settings

No warnings from me. I'll read pretty much anything, so I hope you find something you like and enjoy it.

Level C
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A Picky Reader’s Eclectic List (Bottom to Top)

I’m picky, but luckily I enjoy all kinds of things, so I won’t starve for lack of something to read. All orientations are welcome. Everything except the five-star books comes with plenty of commentary and complaints.

Level C
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Junchenwen

A few ruler-and-subject pairings, including both original works and fan derivatives.

Level A
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Top Picks for Shou Leads

That’s so pitiful?

Level C
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I'll Read Anything for a Balanced Diet (Free Stories)

Mostly danmei. Often harsh. 4.5 stars and up: highly recommended. 3.8–4.4: worth a read. 3.0–3.7: good for passing the time. Anything lower: avoid.

Level A
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Historical Danmei: Relationship-Focused Drama (Mostly Short Stories)

Some are older works, but the plots and emotional depth are both excellent. Jiefa and Gongzi Huanxi are a must. Wu Se Jie isn’t on JJ. I’ve just saved some authors’ representative works.

Level C
18Books9Follows2yUpdated

Personal Reading Log [Danmei], Mostly Fantasy and Historical Settings

I read both top- and bottom-perspective stories, though lately I lean toward top-perspective. I'm picky about writing style and prefer a restrained, artsy feel. I read for the couples, so I skip stories with weak or too little romance. I don't care about whether the characters are virgins.

Level B
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Fantasy, Historical, BL

Imaginative, out-of-the-box stories

Level A
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Jiu's Historical Danmei Recommendations: Court Politics and Palace Intrigue

Made to suit my own tastes, so it's very subjective

Level C
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