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1. 1 探 The Flower Snatcher 探花 Qing Yin卿隐Romance613k WordsCompleted (Signed for simplified Chinese publication. Follow progress on Weibo at @Jinjiang Qingyin) [Blurb] Once, she dreaded going to court. Later, she dreaded leaving it. Scene: After court, Chen Jinzhao grips her jade tablet and walks off with her head down, only to be swiftly stopped by the chief eunuch waiting outside the Golden Hall. “Top Graduate, the Prince Regent is waiting for you to discuss state affairs. This way, please.” Where the chief eunuch points, a four-horse carriage is waitin 429.3kFavorites394kClicks/ch701.2kGifts

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   This book is very well-written; you can find a lot of fun in reading the excerpts and reviews. The male lead has quite a few nicknames. The male lead's status as a mistress and the behavior of the legitimate wife are noteworthy. He's one of the few male leads in this author's work who seems to reflect on his own actions. There's also a female supporting character as a contrast. The female lead is very well-written and charming. I really like the trio—a group of struggling working-class people. I especially enjoyed the interactions between the female lead and the male lead before the female lead's true identity was revealed. After that, I stopped reading much; the revelation happened around chapter 90. I found it too tiring to continue reading after that. I really liked the interactions between the three of them, especially the interactions between Lu and the female lead. Later on, based on what I've seen, the interactions between the female lead and Shen were also quite good.

2. 2 皇 My Emperor Father Took My Place in the Succession War 皇帝爹替我去夺嫡 The Gale Knows Not疾风不知No CP266k WordsCompleted *Regarding the plagiarism incident, I've submitted the relevant materials to Jinjiang. You can see the comparison chart on Weibo at Jinjiang-Jifeng Buzhi. To reiterate, I don't consider having the same core premise a problem. The problem is when the later plot and the details of the interactions are alike. Please don't accuse me of being a “premise thief.” Thank you. *The child-rearing arc is complete [child-rearing + palace intrigue + succession struggle + no CP + easygoing protagonist] A cer 83.3kFavorites124.9kClicks/ch135.2kGifts

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   This book is very well-written, extremely well-written, and exceptionally good. Although it's short, the characters are very well-developed. The first volume, which combines raising children with palace intrigue, is very engaging. The ending of the second volume, the succession struggle, feels a bit rushed. The rest of the book is excellent.

3. 3 破 Breaking Through the Clouds 破云 Huai Shang淮上Danmei (BL)823k WordsCompleted Dark clouds churn over the city. Three years ago, during an anti-drug operation in Gongzhou, a chain of explosions occurred because Commander Jiang Ting made a mistake in his judgment. The anti-narcotics unit suffered heavy casualties. Three years later, Jiang Ting, who should have died in the line of duty and left no remains, miraculously awakens from a vegetative state. His fallen comrades cannot rest in peace. He must return from hell and give everything he has to uncover the bloody, bizarre 2.3MFavorites2.3MClicks/ch3.8MGifts

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   I really like the characters in it, it's so satisfying.

4. 4 破 Breaking Through the Clouds 2: Swallowing the Sea 破云2吞海 Huai Shang淮上Danmei (BL)855k WordsCompleted Those prying tendrils lurk in the waves of the internet, everywhere and ever-growing, gradually flooding every corner of modern society to the very top. “Hidden in the abyss is a vast, complex, deeply entrenched criminal network. The ‘Mariana Trench’ is far deeper than the police know, yet it’s right behind you and me…” Wu Yu, the newest arrival at the Jin Hai Public Security Bureau, is mild-mannered, timid, and taciturn. He doesn’t care about the hassles imposed by his strict superior. He jus 1.7MFavorites1.9MClicks/ch3.1MGifts

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   I really like Wu Yu; the character is very vividly portrayed. Between Po Yun and Tun Hai, I prefer the little fish in Tun Hai, but in terms of plot, I prefer Po Yun.

5. 5 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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   A very enjoyable, lighthearted novel without a romantic pairing. I especially loved the couple, the top scholar and the general. It's one of the few novels without a romantic pairing that I've finished reading.

6. 6 揽 Embracing the Bright Moon 揽明月 Returning Geese in Falling Snow归鸿落雪Danmei (BL)736k WordsCompleted Wang Dian transmigrates. He’s wearing a suit and holding a bottle of red wine. To his left are fierce generals with swords and knives in hand; to his right, civil officials in wide-sleeved robes, proud and unyielding as frost. They all kneel together and call him Your Majesty. Wang Dian grips the wine bottle and tells them to rise. Being an emperor from the start isn’t so bad. But as soon as he enters the bedchamber, he sees a man who looks exactly like him. “I never knew such a strange thing co 396.7kFavorites447.9kClicks/ch552.6kGifts

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   The mutual attack/attack narcissus story was very enjoyable to read; I even felt like I was being love-struck myself. In the ancient setting, I felt the "cheapskate" character was more outrageous than "CEO Wang," while in the modern setting, "CEO Wang" seemed more charming. The side stories about the male ghost and the crown prince were particularly well-written.

7. 7 被 The Impostor Husband 被冒充的丈夫 Sheng Xixi升兮兮Danmei (BL)118k WordsCompleted [Listen to the audio drama on Maoer FM!] [The print edition has been signed with Miaojue Culture. Follow Weibo for updates!] [The author's new novel, Xue Zhao, Full of Lies, is currently being serialized!] I'm home alone, trying to figure out how to escape. My new husband has gone to work. But I know that's not true. He's right outside the bedroom door, peering through the peephole. He stands there all day. At 5:25 p.m., he'll push open the door, pretend he just got off work, and smile at me 148.6kFavorites134.4kClicks/ch92.6kGifts

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   This was really enjoyable to write, it's just too short. Such a great premise without any sex scenes! [Crying emoji][crying emoji]

8. 8 限 Exclusive Lover 限定情人 Returning Geese in Falling Snow归鸿落雪Danmei (BL)399k WordsCompleted A sudden upheaval left Young Master Han, Han Qingsu, with nothing but his ID card. His fair-weather friends and lovers wanted nothing to do with him. With nowhere else to turn, he was taken in by an old flame whose name he could barely remember. When Lin Muhan was his lover, Han Qingsu had thought him dull and wooden. The only thing that had stayed with him was that face: handsome and aloof, with dark eyes brimming with tears. It wasn't until Lin Muhan had him pinned firmly beneath him that Han 71.2kFavorites70.5kClicks/ch80.3kGifts

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   I only regret that this book wasn't written in a flower market; the whole thing is just car exhaust fumes. Miki is pretentious, and Han Dashao's impurity is a major highlight (in my opinion), the character is very well written.

9. 9 朕 The Emperor and King of Qin Unify The Six Kingdoms 朕与秦王扫六合 Since the Spring and Autumn Period春秋以降Danmei (BL)262k WordsCompleted Content warning up front: This story features a selfcest romance involving Zheng Ge. Qin King is the top, First Emperor is the bottom. Emphasis: This is a fictional parallel world, not historical fiction. The setting includes extensive original elements. I’ve added bonus chapters about Wang Ben, Li Xin, and the two versions of Zheng to the “Bonus Stories and Miscellaneous Writing” section of my author page. The two stories are connected, and shouldn’t contain anything triggering. Feel free to r 69.4kFavorites85.9kClicks/ch24.1kGifts

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   I've been reading this book for a long time now. The system, Narcissus, and the characters Zheng Ge and Shi Tong are all very much to my liking.

10. 10 我 I Ride the Wind and Snow 我乘风雪 Abandon Wu Hook弃吴钩Danmei (BL)420k WordsCompleted Zhao Yun's beloved is graceful and striking, famous for his good looks from a young age. Aside from not loving him, he is practically perfect in every way. Theme: No wonder he reminds me of someone from the past. 13.7kFavorites3.3kClicks/ch5.1kGifts

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    This is good, but there's one thing I can't accept: the white moonlight and the seme are actually the same person. They don't seem alike at all, it feels very disjointed. However, the foreshadowing at the beginning and the seme's promise to the uke connect well, so everything else is pretty good.

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