Ancient Danmei: Re-Read List for Bottom Protagonists 古耽主受重刷书单

1. 1 如 How to Properly Lull a Tyrant to Sleep 如何正确哄睡暴君 Nan Ge Yu Zhuan南歌玉转Danmei (BL)389k WordsCompleted The main story is complete. Extra-long bonus chapters and revisions in progress. A flirtatious concubine who can turn anything, whether wholesome or dirty, into something erotic X a cold-blooded, merciless, terrifying, violent, axe-crazy emperor who can chop people down like vegetables and makes everyone tremble at the mere mention of him. Shen Ling transmigrates and becomes an openly acknowledged spy, sent by his villainous older brother to infiltrate the Tyrant's side. The Tyrant is cruel an 83.1kFavorites68.5kClicks/ch157.1kGifts

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   4.5 Stars. Actually, I initially quit a few times because it was too slow, but curiosity and some of the descriptions really touched me, so I kept reading. I found it really good; it's like rediscovering a self that once existed or has always existed in a strange world, like two similar souls folded in time and space, a belated collision. The emotions between them feel very real. Because there's no reader's omniscient perspective, the love and affection feel very genuine, and it's also very moving—not the typical romantic entanglement, but a kind of moving emotion that's both distant and close to us. The other characters are also well-developed, especially the older brother. In short, if you can get through the beginning, you definitely won't feel like you missed out. The side stories aren't finished yet. First read record—November 4, 2026.

2. 2 昏 A Tyrant, but Only Five Years Old 昏君，但只有五岁 Wu Shi雾十Danmei (BL)720k WordsCompleted Maomao had a cloth tiger that he treasured more than anything. One day, the little tiger started talking. It said it was the Villainous Ruler System, here to help every tyrant fulfill their dreams, and Maomao was the destined tyrant it had chosen. System: A proper tyrant first abducts a beauty and brings them into the palace, then exterminates the great general’s entire family, and finally drives the heroes of the realm to rise up against him, all while drinking and dreaming his life away on t 103.1kFavorites146.3kClicks/ch376.2kGifts

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   5 Stars. A very warm, beautiful, and happy book that fulfills everyone's regrets from their past life. It's cute, lighthearted, and fun. Of course, the dagger from the past life will always sneak up in the next line and deliver a surprise blow.

3. 3 被 After the Villainous Tyrant Heard My Thoughts [Book Transmigration] 被反派暴君听到心声后[穿书] Yun Chutang云初棠Danmei (BL)862k WordsCompleted [Coming Soon: How Did My Brother Transmigrate Here Too? and The Sword of the Ruthless Sword Venerable. Ning Sui transmigrated into a book, becoming the imperial diarist by the side of the tyrannical emperor Pei Yan, the great villain in a dog-blooded tragic novel. Every day, his job was to follow the emperor and record where he went and what he did. Life was stifling and dull. Fortunately, he had a System to chat with. What he didn't know was that a System bu 36.8kFavorites35.4kClicks/ch65.1kGifts

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   I'll put it in first and then revise it later, mainly because I've found that my current evaluation is quite subjective and not as objective as before. Using this date as a dividing line—August 17, 2026—my current assessment is that the romance is weaker than the plot. I found the romance rather rushed and wanted to skip it to see how the story unfolded.

4. 4 皇 Is the Throne the Only Option for Me? 皇位非我不可吗 Spring Breeze Afar春风遥Danmei (BL)410k WordsCompleted One day, Rong Juan transmigrates into a wealthy family. Good news: he’s born into a rich and powerful household. Bad news: the family is dead set on raising him to be a failure. Their standards for ruining Rong Juan include indulging in food and drink, abducting women, and riding recklessly through the streets to injure people... Rong Juan: Is that all? His adoptive older brother secretly keeps a retinue of scholars? He’ll steal the whole lot and make them his male lovers. He’s a natural rebel w 296.8kFavorites338.5kClicks/ch1.2MGifts

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   5 Stars. As expected from Yaoda, it perfectly blends silliness and logic. The political intrigue is skillful, mature, and original. The historical anecdotes are also delightful. A highly recommended silly, sweet, and refreshing novel.

5. 5 太 May the Crown Prince Live for a Thousand Autumns and Ten Thousand Years 太子千秋万载 Li Wenjiu李温酒Danmei (BL)876k WordsCompleted [Complete] As a child, Ying Fusheng was hated by his mother and had no one to love or care for him. Only after he was framed and imprisoned did he realize that the absurd life in which he had been ignored and used was all part of a “prince swap” scheme. The fake Crown Prince was cherished by the Emperor and adored by the Empress. Backed by the illustrious Xu family, he became famous across the land at a young age, basked in everyone’s attention, and ultimately ascended to the throne. But Ying F 237kFavorites197.3kClicks/ch989.1kGifts

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   4.5 Stars. It's a strong pairing of a sick but not weak character and an equally powerful one. Aside from some characters who are admittedly a bit monotonous, the supporting characters are all quite distinctive. While there might be some controversy, that just shows how well-developed the characters are in a certain way (but please, no arguing!). He's also a rare good emperor (most of the ones I've read before were overrated). The biggest flaw isn't actually the author's fault; the comments on the free chapters are full of nitpicking and endless arguments, with many people immediately pointing out errors after just a glance. The political intrigue is quite exciting (the comments criticize it as childish, but is it possible that those supporting characters were just newbies?), And the writing is delicate and natural. The foreshadowing and plot twists were very enjoyable; I finished it in one day. It's about two very intelligent people who gradually gain a group of intelligent and benevolent people.

6. 6 为 In Order to Survive, I Must Play the Role of a God 为了活命只能扮演神明了 Cheng Jingtang程惊堂Danmei (BL)789k WordsCompleted ★Please add my upcoming story “Never Call Your Rival Your Husband” to your collection! Blurb at the very end. ★Blurb for this story↓ Chu Jiubian transmigrated into a book, body and all. He fell from the sky and landed in the arms of the great villain, the Regent. Chu Jiubian got a good look at the man holding him. What a handsome guy. He couldn’t resist giving his pecs a couple of strokes. The three-year-old emperor pointed at him in delight. “Wow, a divine big brother!” Huh? Who said that? 64.7kFavorites69.3kClicks/ch71.2kGifts

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   4 Stars. Although some minor details were distracting (like Zi Mei), the author's progress was noticeable. I started skipping around at the beginning, but the pace slowed down towards the end, and some parts even hit a nerve. Near the end, I almost thought I was going to get a fatal mistake, but thankfully the author's words explained the death of that supporting character. As for the romance, it's about a conflicted person needing a lover who breaks into their home. Jiu Bian (the bottom) clearly avoids romantic relationships because of his past, and Prince Ning's past experiences and burdens make him seem like a villain, but they both slowly improve. It's readable, but you have to get past the initial shortcomings. The improvement is really noticeable later on; it gets better and better. Keep it up! [Applause]

7. 7 摆 The Lazy, Foolish Emperor Who Started It and Then Abandoned It 摆烂昏君他始乱终弃 Deadly Chef绝命厨师Danmei (BL)546k WordsCompleted # A lazy queen uke who just wants to flirt and run away x a scheming tyrant in public and a red-eyed crybaby in private seme # Overworked office drone Wen Xing died from working 996 hours a week. He woke up transmigrated into the last emperor of the Chen Kingdom. Wen Xing closed his eyes in bliss. Being an emperor was great. No more overtime fixing bugs. Then he turned his head and saw a mountain of memorials. Lessons at four in the morning, morning court at six, memorials at nine, and governm 57.8kFavorites50.5kClicks/ch44.2kGifts

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   Many parts were surprisingly well-written, making it a good read when you're looking for something to read. The side stories were more to my liking, but some people might find them off-putting (I'm sure some people will find this off-putting (yes, I'm a weirdo).

8. 8 暴 The Tyrant’s Cannon-Fodder Husband [Book Transmigration] 暴君的炮灰男后[穿书] Curly Cat卷卷猫Danmei (BL)554k WordsCompleted [Less than two years after the Third Prince ascended the throne, his campaign to strip the vassal princes of their power drove Prince Ning into rebellion.] Xue Yao finished reading the novel "I Alone Rule All" in one night. Prince Ning’s rise to power had him squealing with excitement, and even his grudge-holding, petty nature seemed incredibly cool! But the moment Xue Yao transmigrated into the book, he was helping the Third Prince smash the young Prince Ning’s little wooden rocking horse. Look 236.9kFavorites491.7kClicks/ch221.7kGifts

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   This was one of my gateway novels about raising children, and I reread it several times before finishing it completely. I remember the scene where they send chicken legs to the crown prince for a long, long time. It's a relatively lighthearted and enjoyable childhood sweetheart story, but the later part, especially after they separate during the war and start falling in love, isn't as good as the earlier parts in my opinion. Oh, and by the way, there are important supporting characters who aren't in a BL (Boys' Love) pairing, and because it's set in an ancient, fictional world, some of the perspectives might seem a little strange to me. But since it's an older novel, it's not a major issue and is still worth reading.

9. 9 吾 I Am a Dragon. Is a Ninth-Rank Official Post Really Too Much to Ask? 吾乃龙，给个九品官不过分吧？ Clouds and Moonlit Osmanthus云霄桂月Danmei (BL)437k WordsCompleted [The main story is complete, with bonus chapters still coming!] Yuan Rutan was the last dragon from the primordial era. By the time he hatched, the world had changed beyond recognition. To be cautious, Yuan Rutan disguised himself as a human. Over a dozen years, he grew from a baby into a graceful young man. But Yuan Rutan couldn’t keep putting up with it. What kind of miserable life was this? The village head bullied people, the clans closed ranks, the officials were cruel, and the county magi 143.4kFavorites151.3kClicks/ch156.1kGifts

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   This is a lovely, heartwarming, and redemptive story about two people who, despite their pitiful pasts, are actually incredibly powerful, finding mutual redemption. The foreshadowing and plot twists are also quite interesting. Don't worry about the comments on the free chapters; the reasons and foreshadowing will be explained later. It features an adorable and powerful little dragon puppy and a powerful natural-born general, along with a seemingly strict but actually proud and stubborn but very dedicated mother (I think she's a mother), a naive yet steadfast idealist male mother (Azure Dragon), and countless other adorable characters and fairies like the two horses and the three turtle prime ministers. It's a sweet and heartwarming story of mutual love and redemption, featuring two strong, supportive, and loving characters.

10. 10 君 My Lord, Are You Ill? 君有疾否 As Though I Heard如似我闻Danmei (BL)332k WordsCompleted “Shiyu, my feelings are true.” Chu Mingyun slipped a hand into his sleeve and pinched himself, putting all the sincerity he could muster into his words. Su Shiyu’s smile suddenly deepened. He narrowed his eyes and asked in a gentle voice, “Are you sick?” “ lovesickness.” Chu Mingyun answered without hesitation. “Pardon me.” Su Shiyu nodded, then turned and walked away. A story about one man pretending to be gay and ending up gay for real, and another who wanted nothing to do with gay men but en 713.2kFavorites771.3kClicks/ch290.4kGifts

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    This is my first love in the world of ancient Chinese romance novels. It's the white moonlight that drew me into this genre. "Ten Thousand Butterflies Fluttering Their Wings" truly amazed me for a very long time.

11. 11 臣 I Am So Frail 臣好柔弱啊 Ma Hu Zijun马户子君Danmei (BL)365k WordsCompleted Originally titled "The Treacherous Minister Is Like a Delicate Flower". “Treacherous minister” just doesn’t work, so I’ve temporarily changed the title. ■ Audio drama now available on Manbo App, complete first season ■ For updates on the print edition, see @Zonggong Mahuzi_lvz [I recommend enabling author’s notes: every chapter has a silly little skit, and the story is full of foreshadowing, running jokes, and punchlines that pay off much later. The author’s notes point out the callbacks. Hearts 651.9kFavorites1.1MClicks/ch939.8kGifts

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    Why did it end so soon? (I followed it from beginning to end, and now I feel a deep sense of loss.) It's a story about a virtuous and self-disciplined gentleman, Longlong, who left behind a cat during a peaceful and prosperous era. All the characters, including the supporting ones, are fleshed out and have depth; there are no fools, and even the most eccentric characters have moments of seriousness and shining moments where they can truly shine. It's fantastic! (Thumbs up)

12. 12 我 I Rely on My Beauty Filter to Stabilize the Realm 我靠美颜稳住天下 Gazing at Three Mountains望三山Danmei (BL)689k WordsCompleted [Complete edition now available. The print title is Eight Thousand Miles of Road, Gathering Distant Mountains] [The audio drama is out now. Listen on Maoer FM or Ximalaya] 1. Gu Yuanbai transmigrates into a frail, sickly emperor with barely any presence in a danmei novel. The emperor is just background scenery; the whole story is about the Regent and the capital’s number-one beauty seizing power and falling in love. Gu Yuanbai, ambitious to the core: I’m laughing. Now that he’s emperor, how cou 627.8kFavorites919.5kClicks/ch587.4kGifts

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    The beggar licking shoes, the kidnapped orphan girl, and the common people—Yuan Bai is so wonderful! This story was a really important experiment for me; it's the white moonlight of my crazy seme (dominant partner). This story made me discover crazy fantasies and start exploring even stranger (?) Fantasies, and it also solidified my love for sickly beauties. After finishing Yuan Li and rereading it, I found that Sanshan (Yuan Bai's pen name) has really improved a lot! So good!

13. 13 残 After the Disabled God of War Married Me as a Concubine 残疾战神嫁我为妾后 Liu Gouhua刘狗花Danmei (BL)448k WordsCompleted [The simplified Chinese second volume is out. See Weibo @Liu Gouhua for details.] According to unofficial histories, the Great Liang war god Huo Wujiu was once captured by an enemy state, had his meridians severed and both legs crippled, and was locked away in a dungeon. To humiliate him, the foolish emperor even bestowed him as a concubine upon his own younger brother, who preferred men. General Huo endured every humiliation and b 499.8kFavorites955.1kClicks/ch356.4kGifts

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    This book is truly fantastic. The characters are so real and relatable, no longer just consumed by romantic entanglements. After finishing it, I only regretted waiting so long to read it, worrying about so many unnecessary things. Although I personally found the ending a bit awkward, its merits far outweigh its flaws.

14. 14 被 After Being Taken by the General 被将军掳走之后 Gazing at Three Mountains望三山Danmei (BL)813k WordsCompleted [Volume One goes on preorder at 7:30 p.m. on July 27. The print title is With the Army] Yuan Li is an excellent battlefield logistics officer. One day, he transmigrates into the son of a minor official in ancient times. His tearful parents send him to the Prince of Chu’s estate to bring good fortune to the prince’s eldest son, who is on the verge of death. That very day, Chu Hechao, the second son of the Prince of Chu, returns from the battlefield overnight, still dusty from the road. Without e 486.7kFavorites612.9kClicks/ch645.9kGifts

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    The system upgrade part was thrilling; the characters were all so vivid, and the political intrigue and infrastructure development were incredibly satisfying. It's a story of an ambitious, resourceful lord with maximum logistical capabilities (bottom) and a rugged, tough general (top).

15. 15 穿 Becoming the Emperor’s Greatest Woe 穿成帝王的心腹大患 Burning Pepper with Cast-Off Fat弃脂焚椒Danmei (BL)758k WordsCompleted Emperor Ying Chuan of the Zhou Dynasty: He ended an age of chaos and expanded the realm's borders under the label of “rebel and traitor.” He established harsh laws and punishments that shaped the empire for millennia, a man whose life was a mixture of merit and fault. Thousands of years after his death, he still inspires countless admirers and haters. He is truly the most controversial man in the history books. A thousand years later, at a museum, Jiang Yuxun, a hater, grumbled, “Ying Chuan was 326.8kFavorites540.7kClicks/ch415.7kGifts

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    Your Majesty and Lord Jiang must be happy forever! There may be some minor imperfections, but they do not detract from its overall excellence. I've reread this second edition several times: Actually, I have this feeling every time I reread it. The writing style is good, and many sentences are quite good on their own, but some descriptions and structures are repeated a bit too often, which makes me feel a little, emm, tired (?) While reading.

16. 16 仙 The Immortal Venerable Who Loved and Abandoned Me 仙尊始乱终弃 Ma Hu Zijun马户子君Danmei (BL)525k WordsCompleted [The funniest power couple in the world! Every chapter's author's note includes a bonus scene.] Immortal Venerable Hua Wang entered the mortal world to undergo a tribulation and became Dao partners with a beautiful rogue cultivator. With the nine-day thunder tribulation approaching, they clasped hands and looked into each other's eyes, promising never to part, in life or death. Then the lightning struck the Immortal Venerable right on the head. The rogue cultivator: “...I think he's lying.” * I 287.8kFavorites422.9kClicks/ch179.3kGifts

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    LOL, I can watch "I'm Jealous of Myself" over and over again without getting tired of it. There's such a genuine and unpretentious uke (bottom/uke) character! This is where my love (or love) with Ma Huzi began, my gateway into the fandom.

17. 17 黑 Black Lotus Physician’s Survival Guide 黑莲花太医求生指南 Burning Pepper with Cast-Off Fat弃脂焚椒Danmei (BL)649k WordsCompleted Xie Bufeng, the ultimate villain of palace-intrigue novels, has been unable to feel pain since childhood and is regarded as a monster. The ailing late emperor used him to test medicines, then tossed him onto the battlefield to fend for himself. No one expected him to claw his way out of a mountain of corpses and return to the capital with three thousand cavalrymen to claim the throne. Medical student Wen Qingci had just exclaimed, “That’s so satisfying!” when he transmigrated into the role of th 231.8kFavorites338.1kClicks/ch127.2kGifts

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    Waaah, please take good care of yourself.

18. 18 朕 I’m So Wronged!!!!!!! 朕委屈！！！！！！！ Piao Zuoyou朴左右Danmei (BL)281k WordsCompleted Recommending a friend’s delicious historical romance: The Dog Emperor Went Completely Mad After I Faked My Death Coming soon: Did This Artificially Stupid Robot Successfully Become a Villain Today?; Brothers!!! Brothers!!!! Blurb: Gu Fangzhi was transported into a game he had played before. He became a treacherous minister who shared his name. The bad news: The emperor was a tyrant. The worse news: He had arrived in the middle of an audience where he was giving advice. The worst news: The emper 189.4kFavorites197kClicks/ch165kGifts

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    This is an incredibly sweet and silly novel! I belatedly realized that several of the books I've read are by the author. Please keep writing!

19. 19 权 I Bent the Male Lead of a Political Intrigue Novel 权谋文男主被我掰弯了 Reveling in Freedom揽疏狂Danmei (BL)590k WordsCompleted [Pre-release novel: My Senior Is a Dragon-Blooded Protagonist! Please check it out, sending everyone lots of love~] Shen He hasn’t even found a boyfriend yet, and he’s already transmigrated into the ultimate sacrificial pawn in a political scheming novel with a male protagonist. The protagonist personally raises this pawn and trusts him, grooming him to become his most important minister. But the pawn betrays him and is eventually torn apart by chariots at the protagonist’s command. Shen He: Sha 167.4kFavorites358.3kClicks/ch74.3kGifts

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    I also felt a sense of happiness from having someone back me up. It's a sweet and adorable story where the main characters are all vibrant and have their own charm. There are villains who cannon fodder, but they don't have much screen time.

20. 20 一 Do I Really Have to Be a Shadow Guard? 一定要当暗卫吗 Zhang Ma仗马Danmei (BL)365k WordsCompleted ● Weibo: @Jinjiang Zhangma In the third year of Chengqian, the new emperor Xiao Yinghuai established the Office of Celestial Surveillance. Its chief shadow guard, Song Jian, oversaw the palace security and intelligence network, wielding power so vast it was almost unbelievable. In the sixth year of Chengqian, a palace coup broke out. The former court’s grand councilor conspired with Prince Heng to seize the throne, and the Office of Celestial Surveillance’s shadow guards were about to execute t 159.5kFavorites184kClicks/ch95.6kGifts

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    It's a fun and lighthearted little treat, warm and comforting, but the writing style is a bit childish for me. However, this flaw doesn't detract from its overall appeal.

21. 21 白 The Moonlight Beauty Took Off Her Women's Clothes 白月光换下了女装 Liu Gouhua刘狗花Danmei (BL)624k WordsCompleted [Historical danmei pre-release novel, “Who Wants to Be a Villainous Cannon Fodder?!” It’s on my author page. Brooding, suspicious princess gong x dashing young general shou When Fang Linyuan was young, he entered the palace and fell head over heels for Princess Huining at first sight, secretly loving her for years. Afterward, he followed his father to guard the border. At a young age, he captured eighteen cities in the northern frontier. 112.7kFavorites135.4kClicks/ch89.6kGifts

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    Take good care of yourself.

22. 22 写 After My Emperor Fanfiction Was Discovered 写皇帝的同人被发现后 Yancheng Taishousheng岩城太瘦生Danmei (BL)508k WordsCompleted Han Min has two jobs. By day, he is the Emperor's daily recorder, following Fu Xun and documenting his everyday life. By night, he writes under the pen name Pine Soot Inkman for White Stone Press. His complete ten-volume series is titled The Emperor and a Few Things About Court. One day while on duty, Fu Xun was reclining on a couch and reading. Han Min tiptoed over. “Your Majesty, what are you reading? Could I make a note of it?” Fu Xun languidly lifted the book, A Few Things Between His Majes 108.8kFavorites192.3kClicks/ch85.5kGifts

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    From mutual disdain among intellectuals to mutual appreciation among intellectuals, and even elementary school kids falling in love.

23. 23 帝EN A Tyrant Emperor's Guide to Raising Mushrooms 帝王养蘑菇的注意事项 Dan Qing Luo丹青落Danmei (BL)100k WordsCompleted [A short story, just over a dollar for the full set. Your support is much appreciated~] Lin Ling is a little mushroom spirit growing on a beam in the Imperial Study. Every day, he watches the tyrant go about his business: confiscating estates, exiling people, and executing entire clans. The little mushroom has no particular opinion about this, except that his flowerpot, where he likes to bask in the moonlight, always gets caught in the crossfire. It gets sent crashing to the floor along with t 104kFavorites138.8kClicks/ch60.2kGifts

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    This short and concise article is so sugary that I had to inject insulin several times for just 100,000 words.

24. 24 漂 After the Pretty Kitty Received the Demon Consort Mission 漂亮猫猫领到妖妃任务后 Clouds and Songyang云和松阳Danmei (BL)808k WordsCompleted As a cat spirit living in the modern world, Xin Yi works hard every day, commuting to and from his job to earn money for kitten food. After an accident, Xin Yi opens his eyes and finds that he has turned back into a tiny kitten who can only meow. The System says he is a cat spirit, one rarely seen in a century, and that a prince plotting rebellion is about to present him to the emperor. His only mission is to beguile the emperor and bring down the Jin Dynasty! Xin Yi looks up at the cold emper 91.2kFavorites103.9kClicks/ch176.3kGifts

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    He's a super lucky guy with a diet of whole grains and an adorable real cat.

25. 25 从 From Shadow Guard to Empress 从影卫到皇后[穿书] Gu Qingci顾青词Danmei (BL)391k WordsCompleted You Shu finds himself inside a book as one of the male lead's shadow guards. He assumes he's landed in a political intrigue story: stick close to the male lead, and he'll eventually rise to the top, all while watching the hero dominate the world, build a harem, and reclaim the realm. But somehow, things veer off course. The proper brotherly bond of a feudal society suddenly changes into something else, and before he knows it, he's been promoted to empress. As the shadow guards cheer, he stares b 90kFavorites215.2kClicks/ch42.2kGifts

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    It was truly moving. It was a group of real, living people. There were no sudden bursts of love or hate, no forced or awkward plot developments; it was a natural, flowing beauty, making it all the more vivid and touching. May everyone be well, even if we go our separate ways, even if we never see each other again.

26. 26 咸 The Salted Fish’s Political Marriage 咸鱼和亲 Burning Pepper with Cast-Off Fat弃脂焚椒Danmei (BL)406k WordsCompleted Song Mingzhi, once a secret guard who died in a time of chaos, is reborn a century earlier as a Western Regions beauty presented to the imperial capital. To his surprise, his husband, the Third Prince Mu Yanzhou, destined to reunite the realm and usher in an age of prosperity, is currently a complete slacker. Song Mingzhi, a true slacker waiting for someone else to carry him: ? One day, the capital is placed under lockdown. The First Prince, who considers Mu Yanzhou a thorn in his side, leads 84.8kFavorites85.4kClicks/ch69.7kGifts

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    A career-driven fan experiences the near collapse of their idol's career, culminating in being sexually assaulted by their idol.

27. 27 咸 The Lazy Shadow Guard Was Found Out 咸鱼暗卫掉马后 Among the Lanterns花灯里Danmei (BL)215k WordsCompleted Shen Jinfeng transmigrated into a book as a cannon-fodder character with the same name. After incurring the jealousy of a powerful eunuch, he was sent to the Imperial Palace's Shadow Bureau as a hidden guard. From then on, he spent his days wearing a mask, shut away from the sun. He didn't much like the job, so he slacked off and coasted through each day. While the other hidden guards competed to earn merit by catching assassins, he played with cats and dogs and kept crickets in the palace. Fin 66.2kFavorites137.5kClicks/ch17.5kGifts

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    A lighthearted, sweet treat that you don't need to think too much about.

28. 28 朕 The Emperor and the General Lay Down Their Arms 朕与将军解战袍 Daytime Naps, Dreaming of You昼眠梦君Danmei (BL)608k WordsCompleted [The complete story is finished. Bonus chapters are detailed in the pinned comment.] General Zong Ce, the renowned God of War of Great Xia. His achievements would go down in history, and his loyalty was beyond question. Yet the emperor grew suspicious of him, replaced him on the eve of battle, stripped him of his command, and had him executed by slow slicing. Yin Zhu was Zong Ce’s most devoted fanboy. When he woke up, he had not only transmigrated into the foolish emperor he hated most, but had 53.4kFavorites59.5kClicks/ch53.4kGifts

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    So fragrant! So fragrant! [Sprinkling flowers] At first, I was worried it would be the kind of story where the uke is a scumbag and the uke is a fanatical fanboy, but it's not at all! It's completely a story of two people with love-struck minds who didn't fit into the script (you could say that), so amazing! And how can it not be considered a pseudo-bones? But some readers might have a trigger point: because it's a soul transmigration story, the original emperor had children.

29. 29 太 The Crown Prince Refuses to Divorce 太子他不肯和离 Dan Jin丹锦Danmei (BL)558k WordsCompleted Steadfast, scheming top x carefree, shamelessly flirtatious beauty bottom [both are head over heels] Bai Shu transmigrates and wakes up as the sickly, unloved Third Young Master of the Duke of Qi's household. The moment he comes to, he learns that he is about to marry the Crown Prince, notorious for his cruelty. The Crown Prince is the late emperor's son, and a thorn in the current emperor's side that he is desperate to remove. Bai Shu: My cheap father really is the emperor's faithful lapdog. He 37.9kFavorites48kClicks/ch20.2kGifts

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    It was very enjoyable and smooth to watch. The intrigues, plots, foreshadowing, and hidden storylines were all very satisfying, but the plot device was really, really overpowered.

30. 30 病 After the Sickly Beauty Marries a Fellow Transmigrator 病美人嫁给穿书同乡后 Zeda泽达Danmei (BL)334k WordsCompleted [A silly, sweet little story. Best enjoyed with the author’s notes, where little bonus scenes sometimes appear!] Chu Zhao transmigrates into the body of an ancient prince. He only wants to lie flat, but the emperor arranges a marriage for him. His prince consort is a man: beautiful, frail, gentle, and so sickly that anyone would feel sorry for him. And yet there are people who have the nerve to pick on him. Sigh, how pitiful. For the sake of his poor, sickly beauty, Chu Zhao decides to start wor 33.2kFavorites34kClicks/ch14kGifts

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    A very light and sweet story! There's no backstabbing or dragging anyone down, and the epilogue is a happy ending.

31. 31 貌 The Beautiful Senior Brother Refuses to Be Everyone’s Favorite 貌美大师兄拒当万人嫌 Bo Huaijiu泊淮酒Danmei (BL)562k WordsCompleted Blurb: 1. Rong Se believed he had wronged no one. He slayed demons and exorcised evil, protecting the people and upholding the cultivator’s duty to save the world. He had never strayed from the right path. The only thing he had done wrong was harbor a desire he should never have had. In the end, his cultivati 31.5kFavorites46.8kClicks/ch14.3kGifts

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    It was great! I really liked the ending; some parts perfectly matched my less-than-mainstream tastes.

32. 32 在 Opening a Divine Beast Kindergarten in the Immortal Realm 在仙界开神兽幼儿园 Wang Sanqiu妄三秋Danmei (BL)294k WordsCompleted [The first story isn't very well written, so I don't recommend reading it] After transmigrating, Yun Zhao is bundled off by his clan to Yuming Mountain, where he must take the place of the mountain spirit's young lord and fulfill a marriage contract. On their wedding night, her husband stands on the bed, his tail thumping loudly. Yun Zhao lets out a long breath of relief. So he's just a little dragon after all. However, Yuming Mountain's spiritual energy has run dry. Yun Zhao has no choice b 8.3kFavorites17.4kClicks/ch5.3kGifts

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    4 Stars. The author's other works are even better, so compared to those, it's only worth 3 stars. But overall, it's still pretty good. The rating shouldn't be lowered just because the author is talented.

33. 33 万 The Beloved Senior Disciple Has Been Unmasked 万人迷大师兄他掉马了 Lin Muzhou临木舟Danmei (BL)239k WordsCompleted [Next Book: Evil Trap, a quick transmigration story. Recently completed: I Became the Target of the Villains as a Background Character. Blurb at the end] Blurb: After working through the night to meet a deadline, Liu Fengmian collapsed and died, then transmigrated into the novel he had just finished writing as the villainous cannon-fodder senior disciple. To bring his master and junior disciple together, and to stop the two villains from coveting his master, Liu Fengmian obtained a shapeshifting 4.7kFavorites12.5kClicks/ch828Gifts

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    At first, I was excited and thrilled watching it; later, I was completely engrossed; and now, I feel a bit nostalgic and want to laugh.

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