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1. 1 满 Echoes of My Heart Throughout the Court 满朝文武都能听到我的心声 White Wood白色的木No CP818k WordsCompleted I have a completed novel next door, The Empress Consort System Made Me the First Emperor's Imperial Tutor. Take a look if you're interested. *Light ancient fantasy novel Bad news: Xu Yanmao has transmigrated to ancient times, and he's completely useless at physical labor or farming. His specialty, cybersecurity, is no use to the ancients. Good news: He's bound to a System. Bad news: It's called the Gossip System. Not gossip in the sense of fortune-telling, but gossip involving people's priva 499kFavorites1.1MClicks/ch2.7MGifts

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   I have a love-hate relationship with this author. They're said to be the pioneer of writing that resonates with many readers' innermost thoughts, and it truly is excellent. Because it's so popular, there are many reviews and comments. Reading their work is genuinely educational, and everyone seems to have their own unique perspective. The only downside is the ending, which I felt was a bit rushed and abrupt. It left me with a feeling that it was acceptable, but could have been better [question mark]. Despite the slightly disappointing ending, it's still definitely worth reading. Sorry, my rating on Jinjiang Literature City isn't high enough, so I can only deduct one point... Actually, I think it should be at least 4.5.

2. 2 冒 [Three Kingdoms] Passing Myself Off as the Son of Heaven 冒认天子[三国] Cong Bi丛璧No CP907k WordsCompleted As a fan of Three Kingdoms history, it is perfectly normal to reconstruct a dragon robe according to archaeological illustrations and wear it for fun, right? But what if, you transmigrated while wearing that dragon robe? And transmigrated into the most chaotic period of all? The previous emperor had died, Grand General He Jin held power, and at the urging of the scholars, calls for the slaughter of the eunuchs grew louder by the day. The eunuchs struck first, killing He Jin and fleeing the pala 91.3kFavorites118.1kClicks/ch296.5kGifts

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   I found the initial disguise quite awkward, but it gradually became more natural and engaging later on. The paragraphs and explanations were witty and insightful. While it leans towards an ensemble cast, I wasn't a big fan of characters like Zhang Yan and Sun Qing, whose personalities were rather original (because I feel they left very little historical record). So, I got a little tired of the excessive focus on them. Also, while the beginning was very interesting, the later parts became a bit boring. The main villain was consistently Dong Zhuo, and while the logic was sound, it lacked the excitement of strategic battles (the later parts felt formulaic, often just chases and stratagems). I didn't bother reading the side stories. Overall, however, the flaws don't detract from its overall quality, making it a worthwhile read. [Good] The writing style is impeccable.

3. 3 被 After the Emperor Read My Inner Thoughts Diary 被皇帝偷看心声日志后 Three Fools, Two Madmen三傻二疯No CP859k WordsCompleted 80% anti-piracy threshold After signing a shady contract with a dogshit System, Mu Qi was sent to ancient times. The good news was that the body the System had prepared for him belonged to the heir of a duke in the current dynasty. He was born into a life of wealth and privilege, at the very top of an alternate dynasty. The bad news was that the emperor was obsessed with alchemy, the upright officials and the corrupt faction were locked in fierce conflict, and the realm was in decline under a 73.4kFavorites135.8kClicks/ch195.6kGifts

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   It's a good story. I think the emperor chosen is relatively obscure, and the protagonist's personality is quite interesting. The writing style has a dry humor, the writing is very good, and it's clear that the author has a good understanding of history. However, I still feel that it leans more towards a serious drama, and I feel that the dynasty and the protagonist's mission are quite difficult to achieve, so it's not a "feel-good" story. This doesn't appeal to me much, so I haven't finished reading it yet (although I've read most of it). Fungi: Persimmons may be crazy, but they are loyal [glasses]

4. 4 天 The Sky Screen Says My Son Is an Emperor for the Ages 天幕说我儿是千古一帝 Botanical Stone Heather本草石南No CP427k WordsCompleted [A new interstellar novel about a father figure taking his whole family across the stars is underway: My Whole Family Helps Me Conquer the Stars] Liu Jianye catches the transmigration trend and is born into ancient times. After thirty years of hard work, he manages to scrape together a seventh-rank post as a Remonstrance Officer, just enough to attend court. His life should be about over. But then a thunderous sound splits the sky, and the sky screen appears above the court. [Hello, everyone! T 65kFavorites115.6kClicks/ch86.3kGifts

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   It's an unconventional story set in the sky, but since the protagonist's greatest strength seems to be picking up and raising children, and his apprentice is quite skilled, most of the exciting parts revolve around the children, making it rather bland and leaning more towards an ensemble piece. I don't remember much of it after reading it for several months, so it's best read in one sitting; otherwise, you'll easily forget the earlier plot points if you read it in installments. [Noob]

5. 5 天21+ Watching the Sage Emperor on the Sky Screen 天幕观影圣天子 Weaver Magpie织鹊No CP337k WordsCompleted 62.2kFavorites123kClicks/ch70.8kGifts

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   It's a decent read if you're looking for something to read, a fairly formulaic wish-fulfillment novel. However, the writing style might be a bit weak; while the protagonist's journey is smooth sailing with few setbacks, it feels somewhat bland, making the excessive praise for him feel a little awkward. Overall, though, it's not bad. [Glasses emoji]

6. 6 我 I Inherited a City God Temple 我继承了一座城隍庙 Peach Lantern桃子灯No CP461k WordsCompleted After his friend died suddenly at work from overwork, designer Yun Wulv grew sick of the busy, anxiety-inducing city. He quit his job and returned to a small village, planning to start a quiet life as a farmer. Unexpectedly, on his very first day back in the countryside, an old man showed up at his door and enthusiastically offered him a job. "Young man, I've got a job for you. Flexible hours, meals and accommodation provided, full training, a permanent position, two unbelievably cute pets inc 49.4kFavorites90.2kClicks/ch77.5kGifts

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   I recommend some heartwarming and healing slice-of-life stories. They're really good; they gave me a feeling of reading Natsume's Book of Friends, and brought back memories of my days before I became a toxic woman. 🧋

7. 7 法 The Outlaw Starts Life Over 法外狂徒重启人生 Jin Yun金筠No CP923k WordsCompleted Thank you all for supporting legal reading. Book blurb: Song Jianyu took a fall while preparing for graduate school entrance exams and accidentally gained the special ability to possess other people in his dreams. Without exception, the people he possesses are either about to become criminals or are already on the road to committing crimes. They include a housewife suffering domestic abuse, a bullied student who cannot speak up, a ruthless fugitive, and a murderer who refuses to repent even w 43.5kFavorites89kClicks/ch71.6kGifts

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   This book is somewhat controversial and polarized. Some readers were annoyed by the protagonist's overly dramatic and somewhat foolish behavior in the early stages, but his growth is noticeable. For me, it was a bit mentally taxing. It improved after the paid subscription period. Reading it late at night was a little scary. Overall, I think the theme is quite fresh, and the flaws don't overshadow the merits. The plot is well-structured, but the later parts are quite depressing, and the protagonist suffers a lot. I'd give it 4.5 stars.

8. 8 在 Those Years I Served as a Corrupt Official in Emperor Wu's Court 在汉武朝当狗官那些年 Halfway Through the First Month元月月半No CP1.1M WordsCompleted Xie Yan managed to get himself killed! Xie Yan came back to life and transmigrated to the Han dynasty under Emperor Wu. Curious about Emperor Wu of Han, he decided to keep living. But all he knew how to do was eat, sleep, and wait for death. How could he meet Emperor Wu? Xie Yan had an uncle working in the palace, so he decided to follow him inside. He made it into the palace, but unfortunately, they assigned him to look after the dogs. He wasn't good at looking after dogs, but he was good at ta 37.7kFavorites60.1kClicks/ch160.4kGifts

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   It's a good story, and the protagonist's identity is a fun starting point. However, I prefer fast-paced, action-packed stories, and I always wanted the protagonist to become one of Emperor Wu of Han's right-hand men, holding high-ranking official positions. But because the protagonist is really working hard to manage his life, it felt a bit bland to me overall and not very appealing, so I haven't finished it yet, although I've read more than half of it [glasses]. Speaking of historical fanfiction, it's quite interesting to see the same characters appear in other stories, but you can see the author's different attitudes because of their portrayal. This one has a lot of Huo Qubing and Wei Qing content (young Huo Qubing loading).

9. 9 我 I’m Only a Tiny Bit Different from the Male Lead 我和男主只差亿点点 One Mu of Good Farmland一亩良田No CP1.7M WordsCompleted Next up: Raise a Coffin and Prosper, My Ancestor; A Few Things About Me and My Useless Son; The Haitang-Novel Hero Lands in Jinjiang. Please add them to your want-to-read list. Blurbs are at the end. Song Yuanxi transmigrates into a cultivation novel and becomes the cannon-fodder older brother of the male lead, who dies young before reaching a hundred years old. In the original story, the male lead has a single spiritual root, a talent score of 99, establishes his foundation at twenty, forms hi 34.8kFavorites100.8kClicks/ch41.9kGifts

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   I think I finished reading it last year. It's a fairly bland cultivation novel. The beginning is very lighthearted, which I quite enjoyed reading. It gets a bit angsty later on, but it has a happy ending. The protagonist is an ordinary person, but his good point is that he's optimistic and ambitious, I think [question mark]. Also, I think I really like several of the main characters' romantic pairings. The logic is there, and everything is resolved by the end. I read it in one go. The protagonist is a character who grows and develops. I was constantly looking for something to eat during that time… Although the writing style is very colloquial, I think it's quite well-written. I recommend it! [Pat on the head]

10. 10 给 Those Years I Was Han Wudi's Ancestor 给汉武当祖宗那些年 Cong Bi丛璧No CP678k WordsCompleted Liu Ji couldn’t resist his curiosity and entered a fascinating game. It was called Building a Thousand-Year Clan Starting in the Western Han. The starting date was the first year of Yuanshuo under Emperor Wu of Han. Then he nearly died of rage! First playthrough. He started out as a merchant and accumulated wealth, but then the court ordered the reinstatement of the property-tax system. Merchants had to pay a hefty tax on their assets. He secretly hid a little extra instead of fully complying, 27.9kFavorites36.9kClicks/ch72.5kGifts

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    I found this one more interesting than the previous one, although the beginning was still a bit awkward, since I had to play Liu Bang. Later on, I kept outwitting Emperor Wu of Han without ever being exposed, and the real-life infrastructure was still being built... I still prefer stories where the protagonist is single and enjoys the feeling of being a protagonist... (It's still pretty satisfying, right? At least from other people's perspective [noob])

11. 11 修 Cultivation Dynasty Simulator 修仙皇朝模拟器 Li Jiug e厉九歌No CP1.3M WordsCompleted Chi Yixuan's soul transmigrated into the world of cultivation, where he discovered that everyone could summon a life-bound artifact to cultivate. The life-bound artifact he summoned was the game he'd made before transmigrating: Cultivation Dynasty Simulator. [Ding! Loading world map... Your Majesty, conquer the four seas, rule the eight corners of the world, hold the realm in your grasp, an 25kFavorites33.9kClicks/ch48.2kGifts

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    I gave it a 4/5 rating because it was indeed a bit wordy before the VIP chapters, and the writing style needs improvement. In the early stages, the protagonist felt a bit like a cameraman, not very useful, mostly just providing commentary and lying down. There were also frequent descriptions of the protagonist awkwardly scratching his toes. These issues improved after the VIP chapters, and the story became much better, with a stronger sense of development. The protagonist's values are quite positive. I've read about a third of it so far, and I'll add a full review after I finish.

12. 12 从 Running an Academy After Scamming the Entire Court 从诈骗满朝文武开始经营书院 Big White Teeth大白牙牙牙No CP212k WordsOngoing What should you do after being expelled from the Imperial College? Jiang Ci: Build an academy of my own, one even better than the Imperial College. [White Deer Academy, the greatest academy of its age and the greatest in all history] [Hailed as the true origin of the ivory tower] [The promised land and spiritual home of scholars, and the most brilliant chapter in the history of the dynasty] [In a word: If you haven't walked through White Deer Academy's gates, then a thousand volumes of study ha 4.8kFavorites2.8kClicks/ch4.8kGifts

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    If you enjoy lighthearted, fast-paced ensemble novels, you might want to check this out (it's definitely protagonist-centric). Surprisingly, it's quite niche... The author is a veteran, so the writing is guaranteed. "Da Bai Ya Ya Ya" was the first quick transmigration novel without romance that I read back then. It has both nostalgia and great writing style; the author really knows how to capture the feeling of youth [glasses]. The plot is somewhat similar to the Baiyun Academy story in Heng Yu's trilogy, but I really enjoy reading academy novels [glasses].

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