A Collection of High-Quality Ancient BL Novels with Brilliant Couples and Political Scheming 高质量的双强权谋古耽合集

1. 51 大 The Grand Eunuch 大珰 Fold a Needle折一枚针Danmei (BL)175k WordsCompleted Love may lie beyond mountains and seas, but even mountains and seas can be overcome ^_^ Theme: 58.5kFavorites50.8kClicks/ch7.1kGifts

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   This is a romance novel featuring a main character who is the seme (the author mistakenly labeled the main character as the uke). It's a high-quality read, so take your time. The main couple has a happy ending, while all the side couples have tragic endings. The love story between the seme and uke is very much in the style of ancient Chinese literature. The seme is a passionate and impulsive scholar, while the uke is a disgraced eunuch. His inferiority complex and vulnerability are slowly revealed in front of the seme, gradually making him "complete." (Friendly reminder: The seme was already 26 years old before meeting the uke, and had a wife in Beijing. The two had no feelings for each other and were divorced. I think that's okay and reasonable.)

2. 52 大 The Song Dynasty’s First Ad Man 大宋广告商 April Gourd四月葫芦Danmei (BL)780k WordsCompleted An advertising-industry office worker dies from overwork, then transmigrates to the Northern Song dynasty. In Kaifeng, he picks up his old trade: putting on exhibitions, running promotions, making product reviews, supporting KOLs, and hosting in-person livestream sales. He makes modern advertising thrive in the Northern Song. The people of Kaifeng say that if you shop with Master Luo, you'll always find a real treasure without wasting a single coin. Luo Yuezhi's career takes off, but his love 34.9kFavorites42.8kClicks/ch47.5kGifts

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   The story focuses on managing the imperial court. The merchant elements are well-designed, including debt repayment, righting wrongs, organizing cat-and-mouse matchmaking events, rivalry, inventions, guild formation, and academic journal production. The themes of friendship and family are equally compelling. Later episodes will delve into factional struggles and introduce historical figures, all without feeling awkwardly written.

3. 53 丑 The Ugly Emperor 丑皇 Yi Ren Bei易人北Danmei (BL)233k WordsCompleted An emperor with a scarred face and an unyielding spirit, and a determined eunuch with a disabled body: a tale of how the two of them, ruler and subject, team up to make life difficult for everyone else~~ Eunuch Zhang Ping: Nothing matters more than staying alive! Note: This old story was completed in 2009. It has been published in Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, and is currently being serialized as a comic by Boluozhi. My Weibo: Theme: 24.6kFavorites90.4kClicks/ch5.1kGifts

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   Yi Renbei, a tear of the times, this book practically pioneered the early redemption novel genre. It features a powerful, carefree protagonist who chooses to become a eunuch, and a prince who grows up in darkness, crawling around, and eating insects. The author's willingness to portray the protagonist as ugly speaks volumes. The comic art is also beautiful. My absolute favorite, highly recommended!

4. 54 长 Where the Long Wind Returns 长风有归处 Laughter and Words in the Twilight语笑阑珊Danmei (BL)519k WordsCompleted Synopsis Liang Shu sent a trusted subordinate to White Crane Manor, ordering him to find out exactly what Liu Xian’an hated most. A few days later, the subordinate returned with the report: Second Young Master Liu’s number-one hatred was copying texts, and his number two was you, Your Highness. Liang Shu, top × Liu Xian’an, bottom Wuxia and court politics. Theme: Set sail straight through the waves to cross the vast sea 188.8kFavorites249.6kClicks/ch230.5kGifts

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   A martial arts and court intrigue story, written in a comfortable style, with both the main characters displaying beautiful mental states. The protagonist is a genius sleeper (bottom) and a powerful prince (top), one a healer, the other a healer of the world. The story mainly revolves around major events and a series of minor ones, with a good pace. However, the villains are more bark than bite towards the end, and the romance between the main characters feels weak, which detracts from the story.

5. 55 在 Days of Schooling in Ancient Times 在古代上学的日子 Weiweiduo微微多Danmei (BL)367k WordsCompleted Ye Mian had just made it through the grueling final year of high school. Before he could enjoy even a single day of the supposedly carefree, wonderful college life everyone talked about, a drunk driver hit him, sending him to the Great Wen Dynasty, a place that had never existed in history. Fortunately, his new body belonged to a young master born into a powerful family. He had fine clothes, delicious food, and servants all around him. But so what? He still had to g 523.5kFavorites797.3kClicks/ch264.6kGifts

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   This is a slice-of-life ensemble piece. Although it features an ensemble cast, the main character's relationships with many characters are very enjoyable, and the plot and romantic storylines are rich and engaging. The fun of school life in ancient times is vividly portrayed, with the school bully causing a lot of trouble and providing many laughs. Also, the main character attracts yandere types, and the other character is indeed yandere—not physically ill, but obsessive. After reading it, I felt a bit detached from the "corpse spots" (a euphemism for eccentric characters), haha.

6. 56 穿 I Became Su Peisheng 穿成苏培盛了 A Clear River Crossing一渡清河Danmei (BL)2.0M WordsCompleted Next story: Strange Fog Sea (In the Strange Fog Sea, only ghost ships can find the islands, and Yue Yang’s ghost ship is his beloved!) Coming soon: “When Your Guy Friend Suddenly Gets Clingy” (A tsundere, sharp-tongued uke suddenly turns into a clingy sweetheart.) If you like it, please save it to your favorites in my author’s column~ Who is Su Peisheng? The most trusted eunuch in Emperor Yongzheng’s life! He joined the Fourth Prince’s household at the age of ten. Before he’d even finished grow 117kFavorites286kClicks/ch128.2kGifts

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   There are many plot points related to the Qing Dynasty (the male lead is the Fourth Prince, who is not a virgin). If you don't mind, you can continue reading, after all, the historical context of the Nine Princes' Succession Struggle is there, so the plot is bound to be rich. However, the author may have been limited by the historical constraints of the Qing Dynasty, which prevented eunuchs from rising to power, so the male lead wasn't written to be too strong, giving him a somewhat submissive feel. The Crown Prince, on the other hand, is well-developed.

7. 57 那 The Monk Who Was Supposed to Save Me Fell for Men 那个要渡我的和尚弯了 AyzoDanmei (BL)600k WordsCompleted Monk: "Benefactor Chi, I see that one half of you is blessed with boundless merit, while the other has become a hellish asura... This is a dangerous omen. I would gladly accompany you on your journey, guide you to awaken the bodhi mind, and lead you through the gates of merit." Chi Wang: "...Speak plainly." Monk: "It's been seven hundred years. If I don't make a move now, someone else will steal you away." This eminent monk has profound Buddhist wisdom and is unlike any other. When he sees that 24.4kFavorites48.1kClicks/ch21.2kGifts

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   A historical romance novel with fantasy elements. As the synopsis says, the monk protagonist appears late in the story, and while reading this book, I felt as detached and ascetic as the 700-year-old protagonist or the monk. However, the system and the cosmological worldview described in the synopsis feel awkwardly integrated with the fictional ancient setting; the writing in this area feels weak and needs improvement.

8. 58 天 Royal Descendants 天潢贵胄 So Very Much, So Very Slowly漫漫何其多Danmei (BL)406k WordsCompleted Prince Qi Xiao was born to nobility, but the emperor is not his biological father and schemes against him at every turn. Bai Ren, heir to a fief in Lingnan, is forced to go to the capital as a hostage for the sake of his people. Having gone through similar hardships himself, the crown prince takes one look at the hostage prince, who is pretending to be strong, and sets his sights on him. He uses every means at his disposal, whether coercion or sweet persuasion, and leaves no part of him untouche 313.6kFavorites351.6kClicks/ch58.9kGifts

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   A lovely old story. This story doesn't have a particularly dominant or submissive character; in fact, the dominant character is given slightly more screen time. Although the author didn't include any explicit content, every smile and dialogue between the two exudes a tender and ambiguous feeling. In the political intrigue sections, the supporting characters are relatively weak and completely controlled by the dominant couple.

9. 59 造 Dream-Making Master (Reborn) 造梦天师[重生] Lin Muyan林暮烟Danmei (BL)315k WordsCompleted [Blurb] In his previous life, Lu Ci died when his sect was destroyed in a natural disaster. In this life, Lu Ci was reborn in another body. As soon as he woke up, he learned two things: First, the world had changed dramatically after his death. His four fellow disciples had each founded their own sects and become four Heavenly Masters who commanded awe throughout the land. Second, the "natural disaster" that 7.8kFavorites11kClicks/ch3.2kGifts

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   This fantasy suspense novel only has 7000 favorites. The unique world setting is captivating, which is essential for fantasy novels, right? The storyline is fairly formulaic: the reserved and restrained seme witnesses the uke's death and then resurrects him, and the two spend their time together searching for the truth of what happened. However, they don't kiss until much later in the story.

10. 60 贫 This Poor Monk 贫僧 Shi Jing时镜Danmei (BL)369k WordsCompleted He broke his vow of silence for me, destroyed his indestructible body, and broke his vow against desire. Yet all I wanted was to steal the three volumes of Buddhist scriptures he guarded, and then I left him behind, making him bear a crime he didn’t deserve… Pei Wujing, tell me, how can I be such a terrible person? Shen Du asked this. The words sounded full of regret, but his face was cold and indifferent, as if he had never fallen for that monk from Tianji Monastery. And so Pei Wujing felt as 132kFavorites194.6kClicks/ch67.2kGifts

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    A demonic cult leader (bottom) x a low-key, high-ranking monk (top). The story is short, and the martial arts feuds are relatively easy to read due to the limited number of characters and sects involved. The monk top is surprisingly appealing. One plot point involves the bottom breaking into a Buddhist hall and carving the words "You're nothing special" on the top. Later, the top, angered by the bottom, becomes corrupted and engages in a scene in the Buddhist hall. (Friendly reminder: The bottom is not a virgin.)

11. 61 折 Breaking a Branch 折枝 Leaning Against a Tall Tower困倚危楼Danmei (BL)126k WordsCompleted Lu Xiuwen once said he wanted the branch with the most beautiful peach blossoms. In all the nights that followed, did he ever gently stroke its long-dried branches in the dead of night, imagining that they might bloom with incomparable beauty? Just as he imagined, against all hope... that one person might fall in love with another. Theme: 43.9kFavorites79kClicks/ch3.7kGifts

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    A classic cremation scene, you can finish it in an hour. "I deliberately changed into his clothes and impersonated him to deceive people because I wanted to know if there was anyone in this world who thought I was unique." The protagonist, on his deathbed, wanted to see this person one last time, but the other protagonist unknowingly made a mistake. (Full text available on WeChat Reading with illustrations)

12. 62 从 From the Dragon 从龙 Seven Water Bamboo Shoots七茭白Danmei (BL)187k WordsCompleted Blurb .If you have ever followed a dragon .Been fiercely burned by the tenderness hidden beneath his imposing exterior .Been gently moved by the loneliness concealed in his cold gaze .Been unable to predict his moods .Given up your own future .Always obeyed, always revered, always gazed up at him, always waited for him to decide your fate .Until one day .You understand that he loves you .Do you still have enough courage and strength to taste that little bit of sweetness? .Plot summary: .A cold 73kFavorites170.3kClicks/ch18.2kGifts

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    This is a free short story. I usually only read stories with the main character being the receiver, but this one is exceptionally good, with the content being just as good as the synopsis. It's a true time-travel story (the seme is not a virgin). The protagonist doesn't know the ancient dialect when he first transmigrates, and he starts from scratch, eventually working hard to govern the country, only to lament how tiring it is to be an emperor. The receiver is especially cute, and every character is vividly portrayed.

13. 63 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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    A classic political intrigue novel featuring a love triangle. Unlike other Narcissus novels, the two main characters are complete strangers: one is a mad emperor whose irritable and withdrawn personality stems from a headache, and the other is a modern person who has transmigrated from the past. Thus, they clash and engage in a love-hate relationship for a while, resulting in a generally eccentric but compelling story.

14. 64 穿 Transmigrating to Become a Literary Giant 穿越之文豪 Jue Jue决绝Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted Mu Qiong transmigrates and becomes a down-and-out young master who has been kicked out of his home. He's so broke he doesn't even have a single silver dollar to his name… How is he supposed to survive? Mu Qiong can only fall back on his old profession: writing novels. An alternate world, unrelated to real history, with no historical figures appearing~ Main plot. Mu Qiong is the seme, Fu Yun'an is the uke. Theme: Devoting oneself to the country 130.1kFavorites283.2kClicks/ch360.1kGifts

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    This is a Republican-era novel with a dominant male lead (gong) and a doctor as the shou (shou). The gong isn't explicitly a top, so even those who don't usually read gong-centric novels can manage to read it, and it gets increasingly enjoyable as you read on. The gong uses multiple pen names, and compared to other Republican-era novels that are more overtly provocative, this one has a stronger storyline and is more readable. There are scenes where the protagonist's true identity is revealed and their true identity is exposed.

15. 65 混 A Strategist in the Three Kingdoms 混在三国当谋士 Release the Pigeons放鸽子Danmei (BL)833k WordsCompleted A different story about Diao Chan helping Lu Bu unite the world. Updated promptly at 10:00 every morning! A must-read warning for potential triggers: - The protagonist is the receiving partner, and the pairing is with Lu Bu. - After transmigrating, Diao Chan brings her skills from the card game Three Kingdoms Kill (no System!) and helps Lu Bu unite the world. Very indulgent! - OOC warning. This is an alternate history and a parallel-world derivative work. The author's writing is rough. - If you 52.7kFavorites178.6kClicks/ch54.6kGifts

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    If you don't mind that the protagonist is a die-hard Lu Bu fan, you can still enjoy this story. The early romance is a bit slow and unsatisfying, but it starts to get interesting around chapter 101. The protagonist has a cheat ability involving Three Kingdoms Kill cards, and the plot involving talent development and infrastructure building is quite enjoyable. (Friendly reminder: This is a historical novel; the protagonist already has a wife before the protagonist appears.)

16. 66 送 Sending the Divine 送神 Year-End年终Danmei (BL)726k WordsCompleted The fiend Yin Ci has lived for several hundred years and is thoroughly sick of life. He plans to seek out the legendary Ghost Tomb for flesh of the Living Earth, turn it into a deadly poison, and kill himself. To keep a low profile, he grabs a novice master to use as cover. A once-in-a-century prodigy, Shi Jingzhi is nearing the end of his life. He, too, plans to seek out the flesh of the Living Earth in the Ghost Tomb, turn it into a miraculous medicine, and eke out a little more time. To make 120.8kFavorites128.8kClicks/ch145.6kGifts

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    This is a fantasy novel with a suspenseful and serious tone. The author seems to have drawn inspiration from the "flesh-coated corpse" in the Japanese 18+ BL game Sweet Pool or the rotten flesh in Saya no Uta, similar to the "visual flesh" in the novel. Additionally, the concept of the spirit tree (I forgot its name) is likely based on parasitic barnacles in nature. Overall, it wasn't particularly impressive.

17. 67 反 The Villain Is Excessively Beautiful [Book Transmigration] 反派他过分美丽[穿书] Riding a Whale South骑鲸南去Danmei (BL)844k WordsCompleted Xu Xingzhi wrote in his own story: Beyond the mountains and across the seas lives a band of great villains. They’re clever and adorable, strange and wonderful, and they work tirelessly to break out of prison. Later, he is transported into the story. The world says, “Your setting has thrown the world’s order into chaos. You must kill the villainous boss who plans to break out of prison and take over the world.” Xu Xingzhi says, “Sorry, I’m just a lazy fish.” The world says, “That’s fine. The vill 362.5kFavorites481kClicks/ch154.9kGifts

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    This is a revenge-themed, unconventional fantasy ensemble piece with a grand setting and a high density of storylines involving the main characters. The main couple's journey south on a whale is particularly impressive. The main couple's relationship is likely sweet throughout, or at least bittersweet, though some of the side couples are quite tragic. However, the title is a bit too casual and slightly detracts from the overall experience. Overall, though, it has a strong aftertaste.

18. 68 我 I Became a Demon King in Journey to the West 我在西游当魔王 Plain Robes Crossing the River素衣渡江Danmei (BL)829k WordsCompleted Bad news: Shi Zheng died. Good news: He wasn’t completely dead. He transmigrated and got a second life. Bad news: He changed species and became a monster from Journey to the West. Good news: He became a powerful monster, the Lion Camel King, one of the Seven Great Sages who swore brotherhood with Sun Wukong and the Bull Demon King. Bad news: The Seven Great Sages had disbanded long ago, Sun Wukong was still trapped beneath Five Elements Mountain, and Shi Zheng was probably under close watch by t 103.3kFavorites202kClicks/ch254.3kGifts

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    Anyone who's read "The First Young Master of the Song Dynasty" will definitely want to check out this Journey to the West fanfiction by the same amazing author. The protagonist transmigrates into a demon, leading his underlings in farming and business, while also rescuing the male lead from distress. The other character is exceptionally clever and cunning, even managing to persuade Tang Sanzang to fail in his pilgrimage! The plot is well-reasoned and the depth of its tropes is astonishing.

19. 69 反 After the Villain Lost His Cultivation 反派修为尽失后 Yi Cong Yin一丛音Danmei (BL)649k WordsCompleted [Complete! If you're rereading, please try not to spoil things in the comments on earlier chapters. Love you all~] Xi Jianglan is the number-one spoiled wastrel in the Thirteen Provinces, a pampered, extravagant troublemaker who has offended every powerful person around. But thanks to his family's protection, he still gets to throw his weight around. Until one day, the entire Xi family is slaughtered. Xi Jianglan is the only survivor. He loses all his cultivation and becomes a sickly man who co 245.1kFavorites273.9kClicks/ch143.2kGifts

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    This is a fantasy novel featuring supernatural abilities. The setting is that a very small number of people can awaken "signatures" and gain powers. One supporting character was used as a tool by his family at a young age, a particularly tragic and unfortunate experience. The main characters and the supporting character team up to seek revenge, tearing a bloody gash into the false reality. Both the plot and the romance are very engaging!

20. 70 宋 Song Yuzhang 宋玉章 Frozen Superman冻感超人Danmei (BL)846k WordsCompleted After a storm at sea, Song Yuzhang was mistaken for the youngest son of wealthy businessman Song Zhenqiao, whom he had not seen in years. Song Yuzhang decided to play along, assuming the identity and entering this fabulously rich merchant family. And so, a charming playboy stumbled into a dangerous world of extravagance and indulgence... [Countless people loved him throughout his life. He was choosy, and loved a few of them in passing.] *This book has been contracted for publication. For updat 278.2kFavorites265.3kClicks/ch463.1kGifts

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    This Republican-era novel is incredibly popular! Everyone who hasn't read it should check it out! The fact that an uncensored BL novel can get a 9.9 Rating shows how amazing it is. It starts with a sweet, harem-like relationship between two main characters, only ending in a 1v1 romance. There might be some unexpected twists, like some main characters getting hurt (though they're not overly tragic).

21. 71 幸 The Fortunate Minister 幸臣 Gray Valley灰谷Danmei (BL)981k WordsCompleted [The simplified Chinese edition of Fortunate Minister will soon be available for preorder. Follow Xiaoyue Bookshop on Weibo for details.] The young master of the Duke's estate, Xu Chun, was eighteen and had his heart set on finding himself a male lover. A little older, and considerate. Handsome, naturally. And good in bed. Everything is hard the first time, so he needed to start off on the right foot. That was the only way to enjoy a life of endless sensual pleasures! After searching high and lo 239.3kFavorites301.7kClicks/ch559.1kGifts

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    A love story between a bird and a fish. At first glance, the cover made me think it was a saccharine romance, but I found it quite readable. The protagonist grows and matures, only truly becoming independent from the third volume onwards. The romance is engaging and enjoyable, and the political intrigue is also well-paced and engaging.

22. 72 谁 Who Says a Playboy Doesn't Read? 谁说纨绔不读书 Five Armies五军Danmei (BL)445k WordsCompleted The young prodigy of the capital meets a tragic end. Murdered as a boy, he transmigrates into the body of Qi Yuan, a spoiled young master from Yangzhou. And so the famous bookish good-for-nothing of Yangzhou rises to greatness. Theme: Study hard, protect your home and defend your people. 35.7kFavorites54.6kClicks/ch39.6kGifts

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    A courtly romance novel about the imperial examinations, where a child prodigy transmigrates into the body of a spoiled brat, only to have his prodigal son return home. The author, Wu Jun, has a solid writing style, but the comment section was closed due to criticism of discontinued updates and a rushed ending. [The sister novel, "I'm Just a Spoiled Brat," tells the story of a spoiled brat who transmigrates and then manages a farming business; it's a 9.7-Rated good read, and both novels have sweet romances.]

23. 73 胖 The Chubby Underdog Rises 胖柴不废要崛起 Su You Bing酥油饼Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted Pei Yuanjin practiced the Sacred Blazing Art and attained the Extreme Yang Sacred Physique at sixteen. Only someone who took three Pure Yang Pills could join with him. Pei Yuanjin planned to follow in his father’s footsteps by marrying one wife and taking two concubines, so he spent ten years carefully refining pills and finally made nine Pure Yang Pills. Then one day, some chubby guy stole and ate seven of them… Fu Xiyan: = = Allow me to explain. Thanks to Yisuo Yanyu for drawing the adorable 81.3kFavorites142.9kClicks/ch276.8kGifts

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    A martial arts novel set in the imperial court. The protagonist transmigrates and becomes the happy, carefree youngest son of a noble family, but due to a scheme by a supporting character, he is forced to grow up overweight, overshadowing three handsome men. The story begins with the emperor's relocation of the capital, leading to a series of farcical events. The protagonist is forced to become inextricably linked with the other protagonist, and they struggle to survive while striving to rise to power. The content is interesting and unconventional.

24. 74 无EN Peerless 无双 Meng Xishi梦溪石Danmei (BL)697k WordsCompleted In the third year of Kaihuang, the great Sui dynasty, which followed the Northern Dynasties and would pave the way for the glorious Tang, has only just begun. Emperor Yang Jian establishes the Sword-Bearing Office to plan for the future, keep his schemes secret, and unify the realm. On a snowy night, a tribute caravan from the Kingdom of Khotan is ambushed and slaughtered en route, leaving no survivors. Feng Xiao, second chief of the Sword-Bearing Office, is ordered by the emperor to investigate 352.4kFavorites346.8kClicks/ch423.7kGifts

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    A classic suspenseful political drama with a low-level martial arts setting. It features a flamboyant and beautiful seme (dominant male lead) and a delicate and frail uke (submissive male lead), both with multiple identities. The court, the martial arts world, and various foreign powers are embroiled in intrigue and intrigue, while the seme and uke engage in a series of events. The author's other, more famous work, *Qianqiu*, is not included in this list because it features high-level martial arts and borders on cultivation.

25. 75 乱 King of a Chaotic World 乱世为王 Gu Xuerou顾雪柔Danmei (BL)644k WordsCompleted King of Troubled Times Theme: 71.9kFavorites52.5kClicks/ch15.9kGifts

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    Fei Tian Ye Xiang's classic political intrigue novel is also excellent, and the comic adaptation is fantastic. Most importantly, the entire novel is free! The male lead is the martial arts expert, the female lead the intelligence expert, and the plot flows smoothly. [Also recommended is Chicken Boss's classic historical novel, "Broken Pot, Broken Smash"!!! A fictional Three Kingdoms period novel, highly recommended by a century-old reader!]

26. 76 当 Those Years In Quest Of Honour Mine 当年万里觅封侯 So Very Much, So Very Slowly漫漫何其多Danmei (BL)382k WordsCompleted +++ [Paranoid, sinister, unhinged top × optimistic, delusional bottom]++ Genuine one-sided love, fake getting-back-together-after-a-breakup, and an absurd fictional setting. ++ Yu Ziyou and Zhong Wan serve different masters. They once admired each other, and they have both openly and secretly fought for power. ++ After a failed bid for the throne, Zhong Wan flees to the borderlands with his young master. To survive, he relies on the scraps of friendship he shared with Yu Ziyou in their youth, us 1.1MFavorites1.1MClicks/ch1.1MGifts

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    This is a classic old story with a rich and hilarious romance. The protagonist is one of the four most notorious ukes, Zhong Wanzhu Ri. Several chapters are filled with suggestive humor. The "young widow visiting a grave" trope likely originated from this story?

27. 77 天 The Will of Heaven Is a Romantic Affair 天意风流 The Moon God's Wild Ghost月神的野鬼Danmei (BL)758k WordsCompleted Li Zhi has had the same dream for as long as he can remember. In it, a fairy-like young man plays a flute for him beneath the moon, his gaze tender. One day, Li Zhi catches sight of Xie Heng, the eldest young master of the Xie family, from behind. He is struck by the sight, convinced that the divine young man from his dreams has come to life. Thus begins his fierce, one-sided pursuit of the man he loves. Just as it seems the two are about to understand each other and finally get together, the r 202.3kFavorites192.9kClicks/ch215.7kGifts

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    The writing style is impressionistic, the early plot is fast-paced, and there are some revealing moments. Chapter 30 sees the main couple confess their feelings, chapter 50 reveals their true identities and they separate, the later part is bittersweet. The writing style is a plus, but the war scenes after chapter 150 become a bit drawn out, and the romance doesn't develop much, which detracts from the overall quality.

28. 78 穿 Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty to Take the Imperial Exams 穿到明朝考科举 Five-Colored Dragon Crest五色龙章Danmei (BL)1.3M WordsCompleted This is an entirely fictional transmigration-into-a-book story and has no connection to any real people or events. Modern college student Cui Xie transmigrates into the Ming dynasty as the son of a fifth-rank official. Unfortunately, as soon as he arrives, his father sends him back to their ancestral home in Qian'an. He settles in the small county town with two servants and sets out to live well, make money, and study for the imperial examinations. Step by step, he makes his way back to the cap 275.4kFavorites457.8kClicks/ch402.5kGifts

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    A top-tier imperial examination novel, teaching you how to write the eight-legged essay step by step. Packed with practical tips, it's a captivating read with a romantic subplot, and the author even thoughtfully includes skippable exam sections. [Also, I'd like to recommend a hidden gem from Thousand Trees (a fictional Ming Dynasty author), *Minghe's Fiery Glory*, a classic alternate history novel about a father and son set in the Ming Dynasty. The chubby little bottom is adorable!]

29. 79 大 The Song Dynasty's Number One Magistrate 大宋第一衙内 Plain Robes Crossing the River素衣渡江Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted “My surname is Gao, and I’m a young master. That might still be a bit vague, so let me put it plainly. Ahem, my father is Gao Qiu. Yes, the infamous villain Gao Qiu from Water Margin. I’m his son, Gao Yanei.” Gao Ming tragically transmigrated into the rough-and-tumble world of Water Margin, where he became Gao Yanei. Heroes are everywhere, and enemies are thick on the ground. But there’s nothing he can do about it. Since he’s here, he may as well make the best of it and try to become a new kind 148.4kFavorites293.6kClicks/ch308kGifts

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    I've read it countless times. Although it's a Water Margin fanfiction, you can read it without even reading fanfiction, because it's very easy to get into. The characters are introduced at just the right time, the plot is well-paced, and I was completely engrossed in the story the first time I read it. It's super good!

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