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1. 1 武 [Great Tang] The First Female Official of Empress Wu [大唐]武皇第一女官 Gu Simu顾四木Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Jiang Wo sat in one of the palace gardens within the Taiji Palace. When she woke one day, she discovered that she had become a low-ranking female official in the Tang dynasty during the Zhenguan era: a seventh-rank record keeper in the Palace Discipline Bureau, responsible for recording palace rules and punishments. Her first assignment was to explain palace etiquette to the newly arrived consorts. After she had finished reading through the regulations, one young woman stepped forward. “Could 128.3kFavorites184.4kClicks/ch724kGifts

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   Time travel novel

2. 2 食 Eating the Bright 食明 Spring Creek Flute at Dawn春溪笛晓Romance1.9M WordsCompleted In the first year of the Longqing reign, the new emperor appointed Zhang Juzheng Vice Minister of Personnel and concurrently Grand Secretary of the Eastern Pavilion. The famous Ming official Zhang Juzheng officially became Grand Secretary Zhang. That evening, a boy carrying a wok stopped Zhang Juzheng on his way home. “Brother-in-law!” The boy with the wok, Gu Xian, rubbed his hands together and began his dramatic performance. “I’m your long-lost brother-in-law. I came all the way to the capital 117kFavorites170.4kClicks/ch1.6MGifts

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   I really enjoyed this book. The protagonist, Gu Xian, is an idealist who puts his ideals into practice, making him both likable and pitiful. I wish such a person had truly existed in history.

3. 3 朕 My First Son [Historical Crossover] 朕之第一子[综历史] Chen Wu沉坞Romance940k WordsOngoing [Li Zhi and Wu Zetian's Son, Ongoing] What is it like to be the child of an emperor's true love? Bai Jue, a civil servant in the underworld, took on a job. Emperors throughout history, unwilling to accept their fate, offered up their merit in exchange for their children with the ones they loved to grow up healthy, inherit the throne smoothly, and become excellent, enlightened rulers, without repeating the tragedies of history! Bai Jue: He's never been anyone's son before, and being an emperor i 83kFavorites94kClicks/ch186kGifts

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   A good book, stories of princes from different dynasties.

4. 4 十 A Nineteenth-Century Marriage Swap Romance 十九世纪换嫁情缘 Meaty Red Bean Paste Rice Dumpling鲜肉豆沙粽Romance601k WordsCompleted Also known as: The Western Version of Marrying the Right Groom by Mistake Both Norman sisters are engaged, yet the whole family is downcast. The kind and innocent younger sister is about to be used as a pawn and married into the treacherous Duke's household. The wise and composed older sister is to marry a nouveau riche upstart, newly elevated to nobility and eager to spruce up his image. A white rabbit sent into a den of wolves, a swan dropped into a swamp. Old Norman rolled his eyes back and n 49.9kFavorites54.5kClicks/ch64.4kGifts

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   A very good book

5. 5 红 [Dream of the Red Chamber] Daiyu's Eldest Sister-in-Law 红楼之黛玉长嫂 Mei Youyang梅悠扬Romance971k WordsOngoing Ming Yaohua transmigrated eighteen years ago, and she’s been living a comfortable, happy life. Her family has a house and a shop in Yangzhou City. Her husband is young and handsome, preparing for the imperial examinations and confident of success. Her younger brother is studying and has been praised for his talent. Then one day, a middle-aged man claiming to be the head steward of the Yangzhou Salt Commissioner's residence comes to their door, falls to his knees, and cries, “Young Master! Youn 44.8kFavorites58.5kClicks/ch67.7kGifts

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   It looks pretty good.

6. 6 在 Doing Research at the Aerospace Compound [The 1980s] 在航天大院搞科研[八零] Mountains, Rivers, and Stars山河与星Romance950k WordsCompleted In the 1980s, Huaguo's aerospace industry faced technological blockades and pressure from powerful nations, with obstacles at every turn. Yun Ning, a graduate of the University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, woke up reborn as a spoiled young miss in an aerospace compound in the 1980s. Her goal changed from becoming an ordinary engineer to: rejuvenating China! A launch fails? She knows history and can prevent problems before they happen! Information isn't getting through? She understands th 24.9kFavorites33.7kClicks/ch28.9kGifts

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   Chronicles

7. 7 军 A Military Industry Tycoon in a Period Novel [Book Transmigration] 军工大佬在年代文[穿书] Little Xiao小小的晓Romance720k WordsCompleted New novel: Medical Prodigy in a Novel Set in the Old Days (Transmigrated into a Book) Engineer Lu only ever plays at the highest level. When she opens her eyes, she has become the youngest daughter of the Lu family. The Lu family’s daughter… has no real talents, yet she fights and grabs for everything! A sharp-minded father, a fiercely protective mother, a capable older brother… and her, the useless one?! In the book’s plot, the heroine, her “best friend,” is gentle and virtuous, with every 18.3kFavorites31.7kClicks/ch23.2kGifts

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   A historical novel, featuring a troublesome military research genius.

8. 8 落 The Fallen Clansman's Daily Life as an Imperial Exam Candidate 落魄宗室子的科举日常 Tang Luo Ci棠落辞Romance997k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] Gu Jinan unexpectedly transmigrated into a newborn and became part of a branch of the imperial clan. He thought he had an unbeatable start, but he hadn't reckoned on how many relatives the emperor had. His family was among the most distant branches, and his adoptive father had even been expelled from the family by his grandfather. When it rains, it pours. With nowhere to go, they were also swindled out of their money by a treacherous servant. Their good days seemed well an 2.2kFavorites2.9kClicks/ch501Gifts

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   Members of the imperial clan participate in the imperial examinations

9. 9 我 Is My Dad a Villain? [Imperial Exams] 我爹是反派？（科举） Qi Wan栖晚Romance218k WordsCompleted Coming soon: The Heist of the Pearl and The Concubine's Daughter Welcomes Spring. Check the author's page! Jiang Zhimiao transmigrates into an ordinary farming family in an ancient era, one so poor that their circumstances are more than humble. He is frail and sickly, with not the slightest ability to fend for himself. Zhimiao, so insignificant: he knows all too well how small he is. But his mother is famous for being capable for miles around, while his father is famous for being useless. Thou 1.5kFavorites2.2kClicks/ch419Gifts

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   The protagonist is the son of a poor scholar who becomes a third-ranked scholar in the imperial examinations. His mother is a skilled military commander and a shrewd businesswoman.

10. 10 女 Female Machinist [1960s] 女钳工[六零] Yu Yue Yuan Fei渝跃鸢飞Romance740k WordsCompleted They were revered and held in high esteem. They were synonymous with master artisans, the workers of their era who enjoyed star-like fame, and the backbone of the nation’s industrial rise. “Eighth-Grade Craftsmen” “So why can’t I be one of them?” “She’s just a wild girl, fierce as can be!” Lin Qiaozhi never dreamed that her speed, strength, and sturdy build would lead to her dying young, writhing in pain on a dirt bed while giving birth. “Ha!” Lin Qiaozhi jolted awake, drenched in cold 85kFavorites107.3kClicks/ch485.6kGifts

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    This is an excellent book, arguably the best I've ever read on Jinjiang Literature City, and I highly recommend it. Although the author may not have extensive knowledge of the details of the past period in this historical fiction, it's generally excellent, especially in its strong moral compass and positive message.

11. 11 咋 What Do I Do? My Dad Is a Treacherous Official! 咋办？我爹是奸臣！ Wang Nianqi王廿七Romance759k WordsCompleted A childcare story, also known as Stopping Dad from Getting Promoted and Rich Every Day Blurb: Ping’an grows up carefree until the age of four, when he learns that his father is a treacherous minister... He transmigrates into an unofficial history book called A Record of Treacherous Ministers Since the Jingxi Era, becoming the son of the Great Yong dynasty’s foremost traitorous chancellor. According to the book, his father, Chen Yan, rose to the post of chief grand secretary, but abused his pow 73.2kFavorites87.1kClicks/ch218.9kGifts

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    This book has very positive values and is quite interesting to read, so you can confidently subscribe to the entire book.

12. 12 我 My Son, Zhang Juzheng, Grand Secretary of the Ming 我儿，大明首辅张居正 Li Shiqing李诗情Romance673k WordsCompleted Zhao Yunxi awakens memories of her transmigration and recalls that she died suddenly after working 996. Now she's a young wife in a Ming military household. Her father-in-law is a guard at the prince's residence, her husband is a refined young scholar, and they have a three-and-a-half-year-old boy who can bob his head and recite the Three Character Classic. The family is crammed into a small courtyard, and money is tight. After buying paper, brushes, and practice essays for her young scholar, a 62.5kFavorites94.3kClicks/ch76.7kGifts

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    Quite interesting

13. 13 嫡 The Five-and-a-Half-Year-Old Imperial Grandson (Qing Dynasty Transmigration) 嫡皇孙五岁半(清穿) Chen Wu沉坞Romance491k WordsCompleted [A hilarious, doted-on-by-everyone story] My name is Aisin Gioro Hongyan. My father is the Crown Prince, my mother is the Crown Princess, and I don't exist in the history books. My father has had it rough, made Crown Prince twice and deposed twice. My mother has had it rough, too. She never had a child in her life. I thought about it and realized this wouldn't do. If my father lost his position as heir, could I, the emperor's legitimate grandson, really have a good life? So... I smile with my l 39.8kFavorites153.5kClicks/ch33.9kGifts

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    Not bad

14. 14 家 [Han Dynasty] My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han [汉]家父汉武帝 Shi Huaixu时槐序Romance674k WordsCompleted [The new novel, The Young Master Fusu of Qin, is now underway. I'm working hard on updates, so please visit the author's profile to read it.] [Completed: Did Li Shimin Beat Up His Sons Today?] [Completed: When the Crown Prince Got a Tech System] [Coming soon: Wanna Compare Dads? My Father Is Zhu Biao] Blurb: After recovering from a serious illness, young Liu Ju gained a "divine skill" and was gradually given spoilers about a great deal of information. "The relationship between the Crown P 18.2kFavorites33.2kClicks/ch16.7kGifts

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    Good

15. 15 男 The Male Supporting Character Only Wants to Take the Imperial Exams 男配只想考科举 Whispers in the Night夜不私语Romance299k WordsCompleted Chen Bujian transmigrated into a book with a card-drawing System, becoming a disposable male supporting character in the male-oriented novel The Richest Merchant in Another World. The disposable supporting character and the male lead were switched at birth. While the male lead enjoyed wealth and luxury, the supporting character lived a life worse than death. At long last, he returned to his biological parents, only to discover that his father doted exclusively on the male lead, while his mothe 3.6kFavorites6kClicks/ch1.4kGifts

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    Good

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