Historical Fiction 历史衍生

1. 51 星 The Milky Way Flows West, but the Night Is Still Young 星汉西流夜未央 An Old Man in a Temple Beneath the Bamboo竹下寺中一老翁Danmei (BL)289k WordsCompleted The former Son of Heaven of Wei is reborn into the Han imperial clan. His father is a lone loyalist of Jin; his son flees to the Jie and dies. Cao Mao, the Noble Lord of Gaogui Township, was once praised by Zhong Hui as "a talent like Chen Si, a warrior like Taizu." Yet born at the wrong time, he was shattered in the heart of the palace. When he opens his eyes again, he has become Liu Kun's legitimate eldest son, a Han prince descended from the Prince of Zhongshan. The distorted flow of time see 1.4kFavorites926Clicks/ch5.1kGifts
2. 52 大 The First Princess of the Tang Dynasty 大唐第一公主 Luo Qingmei罗青梅Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Pei Seventeen, the unloved daughter of her family, suddenly becomes the adopted daughter of Wu Zetian. Her mother is the only female emperor in Chinese history, her grandfather is an emperor, her father is an emperor, her brother is an emperor... Her husband is an emperor, and her son will be an emperor, too. In short, her whole family is made up of emperors. Who says there is no real affection in an imperial family? Notes: 1. They are not related by blood. 2. In this story, Li Zhi is scheming 46.5kFavorites155.3kClicks/ch51.5kGifts
3. 53 大 The Tang Dynasty's Eldest Princess 大唐长公主 Autumn Waters Clear秋水晴Romance853k WordsCompleted I heard my mother was the only empress in history. I heard my eldest brother was poisoned by my mother. I heard my second brother was framed by my mother. I heard my third brother was stripped of power by my mother. I heard my sister was strangled to death by my mother. Li Yun, who transmigrated as Princess Taiping: As the little sister cherished by her whole family, the pressure is immense. Reading notes: 01. There are no reliable historical sources saying Princess Taiping was called Li Li 32.2kFavorites154.4kClicks/ch32.9kGifts
4. 54 定 [Wu Zhou] Founding the Dynasty [武周]定鼎 River Wind a Thousand Miles Away千里江风Romance2.1M WordsCompleted [Current arc: Wu Zhou] Wu Qingyue never imagined that one moment she’d be grabbing her keyboard to argue with someone that the claim Empress Zhaoyi had murdered her daughter was complete nonsense, and the next she’d be reborn as Li Zhi, Emperor Gaozong of Tang’s third daughter. In other words... the daughter of Wu Zetian who died before her first birthday. [Good news: You come with a System.] [Bad news: The System has just one function: convert 153.4kFavorites216.6kClicks/ch503kGifts

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   Empress Wu's eldest daughter The characters are not very well-developed, the writing style is rather mediocre, and I don't quite agree with some of the ideas and policies. However, the plot is very smooth, and although it's a fast-paced, light read, it does have some historical background.

5. 55 我 I Can't Believe I'm Shipping Prince Yan and Me! 我居然磕了燕王和我的CP！ Bai Gusheng白孤生Danmei (BL)809k WordsCompleted Announcement: Please add my upcoming stories to your reading list! Tang Dynasty Cat-Raising Handbook Something Is Not Quite Right at the Temple He Yuxuan first learned about OOC from a book. A strange book in which he would get angry... This world is a little scary. Especially since the person involved is none other than Prince Yan. He Yuxuan: I'm out. He Yuxuan thought there was no way he would ever ship a couple. That was Prince Yan, after all! A month later, He Yuxuan: Prince Yan, have you 8.6kFavorites20.6kClicks/ch13.1kGifts

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   The plot editing is mediocre, even a bit messy, but there's not much information about this, so I didn't bookmark it but saved it here.

6. 56 权 [Crossover] A Feasibility Report on Restoring the Nation as a Treacherous Minister [综]权奸复国的可行性报告 Pan-Fried Buns vs. Soup Dumplings生煎包大战小笼包Danmei (BL)824k WordsCompleted Director: The moon rises above the willow branches, and lovers meet after dusk. Murong: This is the romantic Song Dynasty! Director: The great river flows east, washing away all the heroes of ages past. Murong: This is the bold and majestic Song Dynasty! Director: If two hearts are truly devoted to each other, why should they be together morning and night? Murong: This is the passionate Song Dynasty! Director: In life, be a hero among men. In death, be a hero among ghosts. Murong: This is the va 10.4kFavorites44.7kClicks/ch4.6kGifts

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   Although it's a time-travel story about Murong Fu and Xiao Feng, it's actually mainly about history, including the New Party, the Old Party, the Shu-Luo-Shu Party, the Western Xia and Liao dynasties. Of course, there's also a small part about the martial arts world, but the main focus on the martial arts world is to ensure that the government can penetrate deeper into the grassroots and prevent heroes from breaking the law with their martial arts.

7. 57 凤 Phoenix Stone 凤凰石 Wandao绾刀Danmei (BL)821k WordsCompleted During the Eastern Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms period, the north was ravaged by the Five Barbarians, while the south was renowned for the elegant ways of the Wei and Jin. It was an exceptionally chaotic, bloody era, and a time when heroes rose in great numbers. Ran Min, the Martial King of Mourning; the peerless Murong Ke; Murong Chui, who never knew defeat; Huan Wen, who would rather be remembered for infamy than forgotten; Wang Meng, who picked lice while discussing the world; Fu Jian, who could 752Favorites499Clicks/ch103Gifts

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   Murong Chong

8. 58 我 I Put Out His Fiery Temper 我浇灭了他的火暴 Jiezi Xing芥子醒Danmei (BL)302k WordsCompleted "Your fate will be placed in the hands of three people. The first is a dead man who speaks, and he will make you possess everything. The second is a bearded woman, and she will make you lose everything. The third is a child born of a virgin, and he will make you possess everything, but he will also make you lose everything." Pairing: A reborn beauty with a godlike face, the pursued (Rode), vs. a sensitive, scheming younger pursuer (Nero) Note: 1. Set in ancient Rome; happy ending. 2. Only t 10.5kFavorites13.5kClicks/ch8.6kGifts

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   Nero. My first book on ancient Rome. The Rome depicted is so real, it feels like living there. The characters are also very three-dimensional, not just thin historical labels. The editing is truly well-balanced, skillfully using just a few strokes and a glimpse to sketch a character. For example, Nero's father.

9. 59 李 Li Shimin Is Headache-Ridden by Spoiling the Future for His Younger Brother 李世民为弟弟剧透头疼中 Mulan Bamboo木兰竹Romance1.7M WordsCompleted The Tang Duke's manor in Jinyang had a pair of twins. The elder brother, Li Shimin, was strong and skilled in martial arts. The younger brother, Li Xuanba, had been taking medicine since birth. People of the time said that twins shared a mysterious mental connection. The Tang Duke's second son, Li Shimin, confirmed the rumor was true. After being repeatedly stunned by the astonishing things Li Xuanba said in his mind, Li Shimin talked it over with his twin brother. "A-Xuan, did you know that if 186.8kFavorites391.9kClicks/ch1.9MGifts
10. 60 吾 I Am the Han Crown Prince, Champion of Filial Piety, Brotherhood, Benevolence, and Righteousness 吾乃孝悌仁义汉太子也 Mulan Bamboo木兰竹Romance1.3M WordsCompleted At the age of five, Liu Ying awakened memories of his previous life as a modern person and learned the “history” of his current life. His memories were hazy. Aside from knowing he had been born five years earlier than in “history,” he vividly remembered that his father, Liu Bang, would try to depose him as crown prince and drive him to his death, while his mother, Lü Zhi, would keep a human pig in the toilet to try to scare him to death. How could he put up with that?! Liu Ying immediately stol 65kFavorites105.4kClicks/ch620.4kGifts

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    Liu Ying The writing is average, the plot is good, and some characters are quite vividly portrayed. Overall, it truly gives a happy ending to those characters from the Qin-Han transition period who left me with regrets. I also appreciate the subtle changes in Empress Lü's character throughout the story.

11. 61 百 A Hundred-Year Life 百年身 An Old Man in a Temple Beneath the Bamboo竹下寺中一老翁Danmei (BL)15k WordsCompleted A prompt from friends. Just writing for fun. A little work on the side, written in my spare time. Theme: 498Favorites4.8kClicks/ch127Gifts

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    Fukang'an × Heshen

12. 62 日 The Sun and Moon Shine Again (I'm a Grind King in the Ming Dynasty) 日月重光（我在大明做卷王） An Old Man in a Temple Beneath the Bamboo竹下寺中一老翁Danmei (BL)363k WordsCompleted Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty to Become the Ultimate Overachiever. A thoroughly patriotic modern-day overachiever transmigrates back to the Ming Dynasty and becomes a prince-in-waiting, only to discover that princes are forbidden from taking the imperial exams or participating in government, farming or doing business, leaving their fiefs at will, or secretly associating with officials from outside their fiefs. At this point, the Ming Dynasty is only 150 years away from its fall. What is he 8.2kFavorites8.2kClicks/ch6.6kGifts

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    Zhu Houzhao's younger brother × childhood sweetheart cousin When reading historical fiction, what I value most is the author's historical perspective. The author of this story truly understands and respects history, and isn't the kind who arrogantly dictates the course of events. Some characters, like Wang Yangming, might be less developed due to space constraints, but Zhu Houzhao is a truly well-portrayed character. From the initially flamboyant youth to later choosing indulgence due to his own constraints and pain, imposing these feelings on the people, and becoming increasingly like a cold and suspicious emperor, Zhu Houzhao's unwavering sincerity remains constant—a sincerity towards his true feelings and towards his closest relatives. Perhaps if his birth order were reversed with the protagonist's, and he became a great general (ignoring the system's constraints, or if the protagonist were willing to change the system to grant power?), Would that pure, passionate, and bright young man have remained unchanged, extending that sincerity to more people and living the life he desired? Although I initially felt somewhat like a historical bystander and didn't fully immerse myself in the story, things improved significantly later in the reign of Emperor Wuzong. The male protagonist, as a time traveler, is a rare exception, maintaining his original intentions and aligning his actions with his beliefs, never being assimilated by feudal society. His correspondence with Elizabeth later on is truly moving. While I was initially a little disappointed to see a constitutional monarchy in the future, the preservation of much traditional culture from Westernization, and the subsequent shift to a republic, makes it all the more perfect and beautiful! The romance is also exceptionally well-written in historical fiction, showing great respect for both parties.

13. 63 覆 Spilled Water 覆水 An Old Man in a Temple Beneath the Bamboo竹下寺中一老翁Danmei (BL)109k WordsCompleted After dying, Fu Jian was reborn, determined to stay away from the Phoenix who could never be tamed. Unfortunately, when he opened his eyes, the timing was wrong, and there was no way to undo what had been done. An outline-driven story, just for fun. Happy ending. Warning: I like Fu Jian, so my portrayal may be biased. Theme: 10.3kFavorites39.8kClicks/ch2.3kGifts

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    Fu Jian x Murong Chong. A wonderful match that makes up for any regrets! At first, my sudden shift to Buddhism and a calm demeanor made me wonder if it was a drastic change. But as I read on, I gradually found myself drawn into the story, and realizing that such a transformation after experiencing life and death isn't so unusual. I could also sense that my writing style improved over time.

14. 64 桓 Graceful Bearing 桓容 From Afar来自远方Danmei (BL)1.6M WordsCompleted Waking up to find himself transported to the Eastern Jin dynasty was something Huan Rong could handle. The times were a little rough, but at least he came from a powerful family. He had food and clothes aplenty, and could live quite comfortably as a spoiled young lord. The problem was that his mother and her love rival were both so charming it was impossible not to pity them; his father was always on the verge of rebellion; and his brothers all had it in for him, constantly looking for a chance 80.5kFavorites235kClicks/ch195.2kGifts

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    Huan Wen of the Eastern Jin Dynasty and Princess Nankang's son

15. 65 西 [Woman-to-Man] A Western Han Prince's Rise Through the Ranks [女穿男]西汉皇子升职记 Bamboo Grove Courtyard竹林院No CP1.7M WordsCompleted [Content warning: Female transmigrates into a male body. Please proceed with caution. Set in a parallel world, where the protagonist transmigrates into a game. Not connected to official history.] When Liu Rui learned that the game she was playing wasn't the Concubine's Promotion game, complete with a bonus pack, but an Emperor's Growth game that started on hard mode and ended with a hellish start, all she wanted before beginning her studies was some peace and quiet. At the time, she... no! He 39.1kFavorites101.7kClicks/ch93.6kGifts

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    The writing style is not very good; the balance between scientific explanations, psychological descriptions, and plot is not well managed.

16. 66 如 How to Farm a Thousand-League Realm for the First Emperor's Little One 如何为始皇崽耕出万里江山 Mulan Bamboo木兰竹Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Zhu Xiang, a professor of agricultural science, transmigrates into the Warring States period as a commoner in Zhao. At last, his life is beginning to improve. His elder sister, who ran off with all the family’s valuables to follow a wealthy merchant, dumps her son on him, saying she’s fallen for another rich merchant and can’t bring the child along. An angry Zhu Xiang is just about to find someone else to raise the boy when he learns the child is named Zheng, and his father is Yiren, a prince of 205.5kFavorites432.7kClicks/ch3.3MGifts
17. 67 我 I Became Qin Shi Huang's Second Qin Emperor 我给始皇当秦二世 Gold and Jade Fill the Courtyard金玉满庭No CP1.1M WordsCompleted A biological father-daughter relationship with the First Emperor Zhao Buxi, a remnant of the Six Kingdoms living in the Qin dynasty and the daughter of a beauty from the fallen state of Zhao, looks at her golden finger, then at the talented man she has just recruited. She falls into deep thought. You need talent to make use of a golden finger. Xiang Yu could do it, Liu Bang could do it, so why couldn’t she, Zhao Buxi? “Great talent, the Qin dynasty is tyrannical and the people are suffering. 184.4kFavorites320.7kClicks/ch676.4kGifts

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    Female lead

18. 68 东 The Eastern Palace's Blessed Concubine (Qing Dynasty) 东宫福妾（清穿） The Southern Wind Never Ends南风不尽Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [The print edition goes on presale at 7:00 p.m. on March 28, with a limited number of copies featuring special author signatures! The print edition also includes several exclusive bonus chapters. If you love A Wan and the Crown Prince, go check it out!] After working herself to the bone for 996 years, Cheng Wanyun finally dropped dead from exhaustion. She transmigrated, but before she could enjoy the good life for more than a few days, she was assigned the lowly title of a palace maid in the Yu 177.4kFavorites427.7kClicks/ch410.6kGifts

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    Yinreng

19. 69 我 I Recited a Poem in the Fourth Master's Household [Transmigration to the Qing Dynasty] 我在四爷后院背了首诗（清穿） Zhang Shan Li Shi张山李石Romance207k WordsCompleted [Complete] [A short, snappy, silly story. The heroine is in a very good state of mind (because she’s walking on thin ice, she fears nothing). She has romantic entanglements, but ultimately chooses to shine on her own. Just so you know.] On the first day after Ling Xiao transmigrated, she was carried in a small sedan chair into Prince Yong’s mansion. She glanced up at the Fourth Master. He was too old and completely bald. She didn’t want to sleep with him. So she clung to his leg and wailed: “Yo 57.1kFavorites144.6kClicks/ch76.5kGifts

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    Funny

20. 70 出 The Tale of Leaving the Golden House 出金屋记 Yu Jing Peng Xiang御井烹香Romance351k WordsCompleted Chen Jiao is a very simple person. The Golden House and Changan are the two most important words in her life. And two words are all it takes to sum up her joys and sorrows: Liu Che. At least, that's what Liu Che thinks. *I wrote this to lift my spirits. Updates are whenever I feel like it. *I haven't done much research, so there are bound to be plenty of errors. Corrections and criticism are welcome. *Please bookma 25.9kFavorites91.9kClicks/ch4.7kGifts
21. 71 兴 [Three Kingdoms] Reviving the Han [三国]兴汉 Sword Song剑鸣如歌Danmei (BL)470k WordsCompleted What's it like to transmigrate as a prince in the late Eastern Han Dynasty? Ling Han: Thanks for asking. I'm in Yangzhou, just back from the battlefield. After the first two-year plan, the economy has grown and technology has advanced. Yangzhou has become the most populous province among the Three Kingdoms. Lately, I've been researching explosives, hoping they'll help with future sieges. Besides, it seems the ancients weren't all that conservative... In 189 AD, Dong Zhuo launched a nighttime 18.2kFavorites42kClicks/ch11.3kGifts

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    Zhao Yun

22. 72 兰 The Girl from Rimbaud's Home 兰波家的女孩 Mi Jiale米迦乐Romance483k WordsCompleted [The author does not provide content warnings. If you have any triggers, do not read.] [This is not a strong-female-lead or career-focused story. Family takes up a large part of the story, and there is a male lead.] The young genius poet Arthur Rimbaud stopped writing poetry at nineteen. Two years later, another Rimbaud rose to fame in the French literary world. Transmigrated as Arthur Rimbaud's younger sister, seventeen-year-old prodigy Vitalie Rimbaud declares, "I'm nothing like my brother!" 13.8kFavorites48.6kClicks/ch14.6kGifts
23. 73 谋 [Three Kingdoms] Can Strategists Not Ascend the Throne? [三国]谋士不可以登基吗？ River Wind a Thousand Miles Away千里江风No CP2.9M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms power struggle. The heroine isn't a strategist, she's a ruler.] [Complete. Anti-piracy measures cover 50% of the text. The full story is being polished and proofread. I take no responsibility for pirated versions.] The seventh year of Guanghe. The Yellow Turban Rebellion. Qiao Yan is bound to Strategist System No. 068 and awakens in the body of a dying little girl amid the starving dead. The System tells her that her goal is to become the greatest strategist under heaven. Sitting 189.2kFavorites328.2kClicks/ch829.9kGifts

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    Three Kingdoms

24. 74 帝 The Imperial Tutor 帝师 From Afar来自远方Danmei (BL)927k WordsCompleted Teaching is a noble profession, but being an imperial tutor is a high-risk job. Especially when your student is a playful emperor, your teaching assistant is the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, your tea servers are the heads of the Eastern and Western Depots, the three grand secretaries of the Grand Secretariat and the ministers of the six ministries take turns sitting in on your lessons, and a pack of censors are watching like hawks, ready to roll up their sleeves and “convince you 119.9kFavorites374.2kClicks/ch73.7kGifts

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    During the Zhengde era, the Embroidered Uniform Guard

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