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- 1 A Song of Praise 歌之颂 Passion + the Martial World + Power Struggles + Court Politics + Romance + Mind Games + Two Male Leads [A young man learns martial arts, ventures into the martial world, and enters the imperial court. As war engulfs Great Zhou and the people are driven from their homes, he slowly comes of age.] Find a kindred spirit. Enter the martial world. Never expecting to be drawn into a struggle for the throne. Break free of your shackles. Stand against immortals! In the end…! —Reads—Score114d adds
- 2 A Restaurant from the Start 开局一间饭店 There is a place in the martial world that people speak of. On the road everyone must take outside Luogucheng, there is a notorious inn. It stands surrounded by nothing but yellow sand and dust. But whether you are a master with peerless martial arts or a powerful official with influence over the whole realm, when you enter this inn, you must obey its rules. The rules are simple: the owner’s rules are the rules! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 With My Sword, I Question the World 我以我剑问天下 [Wuxia + Political Intrigue + Swordsmanship + Ensemble Cast] [Epic Eastern Xianxia Saga + Jump In and You'll Be Glad You Did] The realm has only just been pacified, yet undercurrents stir among the various factions. Zhao Ye, heir to the Northern Frontier, enters the fray himself, using the martial world as a chessboard and wielding his sword to play a game on behalf of all under heaven… 686Reads6.9Score10714d adds
- 4 Emperor Guangwu of Han 大汉光武 The young Liu Xiu and his good friend Yan Guang, along with others, travel to Chang'an to study. They see the imperial entourage on the road, led by the General of the Imperial Guards. Suddenly, Liu Xiu is struck by an aspiration: “I should become a General of the Imperial Guards, and marry Yin Lihua.” When word gets around, his friends and relatives laugh at him, saying he is just dreaming. But his good friend Yan Guang believes that a person cannot live without dreams... You have to dream big. 212Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 5 Transmigrated: I’m a Workhorse in the Great Lan Dynasty 穿越之我在大岚当牛马 [Pinned] My hair! After we transmigrated, why does my best buddy insist on being the main character? I get to lie around counting money, and still have to become a consort?! With hundreds of thousands of enemy troops bearing down on us, why is the prince insisting on holding my hand? Imprisoned, I even find myself shouting, “I’m gonna be King of the Pirates!”? [Official Synopsis] The continent has weathered centuries of turmoil, divided into four regions, all answering to “Qingshan.” “Qings —Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 6 The Simpleton Son-in-Law of Great Xia 大夏憨婿 Xie Xunfeng, the mighty warrior of the Asura Hall, transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a dim-witted hostage prince of the Great Xia! The moment he wakes, he sees his beloved being humiliated! Xie Xunfeng: “Whoever dares disgrace my wife will die.” 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Virtuous Provincial Graduate 三好举人 [Political scheming] [Multiple heroines] [No golden finger] [It’s all down to brains and talent] The Great Zhou Dynasty is a realm whose history is completely different from anything Tang Xu knows. In this life, he is the renowned prodigy of the Tang family and the youngest provincial graduate in Jianning Prefecture. But the moment he wakes up, he is falsely accused of a crime. A disastrous start. Let’s see how I get out of this mess, stir up the winds of change, maneuver through the politi 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 He Survived a Great Disaster, Yet He's Still the Sixth Prince 大难不死，他依然是那个六皇子 The states of Wei, Chu, and Jin have stood in a balance of power for many years. Chu appears peaceful on the surface, but faces grave internal and external threats. Chu's only hope, its Sixth Prince, Mo Chentian, is caught in a series of schemes during a battle with Northern Wei and barely escapes with his life. After surviving the ordeal, the prince assumes a new identity and lives under the name Qi Ying. He spends ten years making thorough preparations before returning to the capital, where an 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Dashing and Wild, Born to Be a Spoiled Young Master 鲜衣怒马当纨绔 “Alternate history” + “court intrigue” + “no System” Also known as: The Great Liang Dynasty's Number One Playboy Gu Jian wakes up in the Southern Liang dynasty as the heir to the Marquis of Jingyuan. From the start, the emperor arranges a marriage for him. He marries Princess Changning and becomes the perfect son-in-law. Now that's some serious family backing! The Xie clan is throwing its weight around? No problem, I'm a playboy. The emperor keeps making things difficult for me? No problem, I'm 1Reads5.7Score—14d adds
- 10 The Poor Scholar's Most Powerful Minister 寒门第一权臣 [Transmigrate + Tang Dynasty + farming + power struggles + scheming protagonist + no System! A lighthearted, entertaining style that’s guaranteed to leave you both thrilled and grinning~] After transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty, Li Su discovers his family is dirt poor and he has a stunning sister-in-law to support. He has no choice but to use modern knowledge to build a fortune and become the richest man in the Tang Dynasty! But somewhere along the road to becoming the richest man, Li Su seems 294Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 11 A General's Grudge 将军恨 No System, alternate history, no cheat powers, humorous, slow burn, no harem, realistic approach. Read with care if any of that bothers you. The turbulent Three Kingdoms era has come to a close. Chen Yu often laments the irreversible fall of Shu Han, regretting that after the Wei and Jin dynasties, Huaxia plunged into three centuries of chaos. It's hard not to wonder: if Ji Han had united the realm and continued the history of the Han dynasty, could the tragic history of people being reduced to 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Song Empire? My Ancestors Gave It Away! 大宋江山？我家祖上让的！ After being killed by a truck, surgeon Zhou Ning is unexpectedly reborn into the imperial clan of the Later Zhou. He is both stupid and blind, and his father is bedridden with a chronic illness. From the start, he’s playing on hell mode. The one thing that cheers him up is that Li Shishi, the top courtesan, happens to be from his village. But she wants to become his stepmother?! Even more outrageous, the village bully plans to use him as a sacrificial pawn in a petition to the emperor! Yet, thro 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Bloodbath in Jiangshan: The Nine Dragons’ Heir 浴血江山九龙嫡 Your transmigration isn't quite like mine. In this small world, life is vast. Up, up to court we go. An old era, new ideas, uncovering the mysteries of the writing desk. Eating, drinking, wenching, gambling, chess, music, calligraphy, and painting: we're good at them all. Scheming in the shadows or in the open, you and I are not the same. Inside and outside the palace, one careless moment could cost you your life. Arriving at the palace, the emperor and empress both look displeased. When things 908Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 14 A Solitary Shadow Over the Realm 江山孤影 A discarded pawn on the board, yet determined to overturn the entire game! Shen Yan, the illegitimate son of the Minister of Revenue, has astonishing talent but humble origins, leaving him no choice but to serve as a low-ranking officer in Chang’an’s Imperial Guards. While impartially enforcing the law, he arrests the prime minister’s son for assaulting someone in broad daylight. It is a satisfying act of justice, but it also earns him the enmity of a powerful figure who dominates the court. A 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Blood and Ink Stain the Rivers and Mountains 乌纱劫血墨山河 I will unfold a dark chronicle of officialdom, woven with political intrigue and blood and tears. From petty clerks to emperors and ministers, it brings together the many faces of humanity. Through historical snapshots of land redistribution, illicit salt and corruption in grain transport, clerks extorting the people, officials colluding with gentry, human sacrifice, forged documents, arms smuggling, craftsmen exploited, lives treated as worthless, treason and selling out the country, imperial e —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 I Transmigrated into the Empress's Most Hated Man 穿越，成为狠辣女帝意难平 [Pseudo-System - ruthless and decisive - conspiracies - slow burn - passionate - brotherhood] Transmigrating isn’t about living comfortably and waiting to die. It means danger at every turn, with conspiracies constantly surrounding this illiterate ruffian. A cool-headed, ruthless Empress offers him her protection. The proud and brilliant Princess of Dongling, with her stunning figure, extends an olive branch and invites him to join her side. A gentle, charming girl-next-door develops feelings fo 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Ruling Over All Creation 执掌苍生 The countless people of the world are like pieces on a chessboard. Sometimes insignificant, sometimes capable of turning the tide. Everyone is a chess piece. How much they can accomplish depends on how the one controlling the game chooses to use them.” To rise above it all, you must become the one controlling the game! See how Shen Cangsheng stirs up the world, with all humanity as his pieces. One man decides the fate of the realm! 732Reads5.4Score10414d adds
- 18 Plum Blossoms in the Garden, Jade in the Courtyard 梅生庭钰 The martial world is perilous, and the imperial court is corrupt. In the end, none can escape the ties of loyalty and love. A single imperial decree forces Yuan Beiting, the carefree heir, to enter the martial world. He proves his heart with his sword and upholds the Way with it. With heaven and earth as the board and all the world as its pieces, can he outwit fate by even half a move? 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 From Regent to Emperor for the Ages 从摄政王到千古一帝 After transmigrating into the body of a useless prince, watch me sleep with beauties in my arms and wake to command the realm. From regent to emperor, I will purge corrupt officials, improve people's lives, drive back foreign enemies, and reclaim lost lands. With one life, I shall secure peace for all generations. Who but I can become the greatest emperor in history? 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 From Cast-Off Consort in the Cold Palace to Ruler of the Realm 从冷宫弃妃到摄政天下 She crawled back from hell, wielding a divine artifact, and vowed to burn this man-eating palace and empire to the ground! Lin Wan’s story begins in hell. She enters the palace through the imperial selection, only to be framed and sent to the Cold Palace to await death. At death’s door, she awakens a strange ability: [Sense Malice]. No scheme or conspiracy aimed at her can escape her notice. After securing a foothold in the Cold Palace, she makes her first move, turning the tables by using the 1Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 21 Reborn in Great An: The Emperor Begs Me to Rule as Regent 重生大安：皇帝求我来摄政 [Alternate history + political intrigue + lighthearted comedy + no System] Lin Xiao is reborn in the body of an abandoned child who starved to death in the household of a Vice Minister of Revenue in Great An. He originally planned to use modern knowledge to become a wealthy landlord and live a life of luxury, hunting with hawks and hounds and surrounded by wives and concubines. But to survive, he puts down rebellious vassal kings, exterminates the barbarians, kills treacherous ministers, unifies —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 A Heart for the Martial Way 此心尚武 Alternate history | Imperial examinations and political intrigue | Childhood sweethearts An alternate-history story inspired by the History of the Ming Dynasty. In the ninth year of Hongli in the Xuan Dynasty, a fire ravages the imperial palace. To make up for the shortfall in funds needed to rebuild it, officials submit a memorial requesting permission to open mines and finance the project. Thus, eunuchs are appointed as mining tax inspectors, pursuing profit and triggering repeated local upr 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 A World in Chaos: From Soldier's Son to Regent 乱世风云，从兵户到摄政王 Who dares make such a scene here? What, you're from the Li clan of Wuchuan? Then no problem, carry on. The Li clan of Wuchuan believes in winning people over with virtue. If virtue fails, it can only mean our blades aren't sharp enough. Let me finish sharpening mine, then we'll talk it out. In this world of warring martial men, he is a soldier from a small town, working the fields. If no strategists come, he has one of his own. If no generals come, he has one of his own... Watch how he writes hi 3Reads—Score214d adds
- 24 Great Qin: I Take Liu Bang Down from the Start! 大秦：开局直接坑害刘邦！ [Farming] [Military] [Strategy] I transmigrated to the thirty-second year of Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s reign (215 BCE). From the start, I accidentally offended Xiang Yu and tricked Liu Bang! The Grand Master said, “Young master, you are truly gifted. The disciples of the Mohist School are at your service!” Zhang Liang said, “I have a plan that can help...” Liu Bang wailed, “I should’ve stayed a village head!” Chunyu Yue cried out, “I implore Your Majesty to abandon your ambition for grand achievem 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Live-in Son-in-Law: Winning the World Through Debate, Wielding Power Over All 赘婿：文斗乾坤，权倾天下 Qin Yuan, a restorer of ancient books at a modern library, transmigrated by chance and became a lame live-in son-in-law in the Great Hua Dynasty. By a stroke of luck, he discovered that his brain could search the knowledge base of the entire library. But his top priority was breaking free from the shackles of his identity. As he struggled to survive in the cracks, the hidden threads of fate quietly began to unfold. With fate destined to bring him one romantic entanglement after another, how coul 15.7kReads8.2Score1.5k14d adds
- 26 Supreme Warhawk 至尊枭士 Chu Tianjiu transmigrates into the body of Chu Yihan, heir to a vassal prince of the Shangyun Kingdom. He thought he could live a carefree life, but then Chu Xiong, King of Northern Liao, led two hundred thousand Black-Armored Cavalry into battle against the northern barbarians and vanished without a trace. The King of Northern Liao is accused of treason and defecting to the enemy, and his entire family is sentenced to execution. Because Chu Tianjiu is born mentally disabled, he is granted a par 307Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 27 Defying Fate: The Useless Prince Becomes an Eternal Emperor 逆天改命，废物皇子，成千古一帝 Liu Yi wakes up, having transmigrated with all of humanity's accumulated knowledge. He's a prince, but his fief is the worst of them all, and he could be killed at any moment by neighboring enemies. He's the fourth prince of Nanliang, born from the emperor's drunken night with a palace maid. He's suffered from a brain ailment since childhood and is nicknamed “Four-Fool.” No one cares about him… and no one knows his soul has been replaced. He will use his wisdom and courage to uncover the scheme 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 The Dashing Young Shopkeeper of Great Zhou 大周风流小掌柜 [Alternate History + Transmigration in Person + Building from Scratch + Special Forces + Junior Martial Uncle + Number One Under Heaven] Yang Chen, a university student from the twenty-first century, unexpectedly transmigrated to ancient times. Starving and with no one to turn to, he had no choice but to venture alone into the capital, scraping by on the streets while navigating the halls of power... Years later, the Junior Martial Uncle returned in triumph, commanding a million-strong army. Wit 203Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 29 The Poet's Journey 骚客行 After a night of beer and barbecue, the flirtatious Yang Zhen dreamed himself back to the Great Sage Dynasty and transmigrated into the body of a dull-witted scholar! He gets assassinated right from the start, has no success in his studies, and comes from a fallen family. A nobody like him even dares to break off an engagement? He divorces his rich and beautiful wife! What kind of utterly doomed start is this? Sigh! Just watch how this fine young man from 21st-century Huaxia turns things around 27Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 30 The Foolish Heir Who Defends the Nation 镇国傻世子 After transmigrating, Zhou Lang unexpectedly becomes the heir to a commandery principality in the Great Zhou Dynasty. His father devotes himself to cultivation, and his mother died young. No one pays any attention to him, the heir. He had originally planned to make money through business, spend his days chasing women, and live out his life carefree. But the political situation is treacherous and turbulent, and Zhou Lang can hardly stay out of it... 56Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 31 Drunk in the Pine Breeze 松风醉酒 One volume brings an end to the old grudges of Tiandu; three years bury the injustice and suffering of the snowstorms. A young man breaks free of his cage, old friends reunite, a wrongful case resurfaces, and the martial world opens its gates. The old dynasty's blood has yet to dry, and storms are gathering in the martial world. The old affairs of Tiandu reach their conclusion; the search for proof in the martial world begins. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Dingnan Guard: The Prince of Chu's Residence 定南卫：楚王府 [No System] [No transmigration] [No golden finger] In the fifth year of the Yongwen era of the Great Ning, the seventh prince, Yang Chen, has never been favored in the imperial palace. After unrest breaks out in the southern frontier, he is made Prince of Chu and ordered to leave the capital by a set date. The young prince does not know whether to be glad or worried that this title, once stripped from its previous holder for treason, has now fallen to him. All he can do is ride out of Chang’an t 901Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 33 Transmigrating as a Profligate Heir, Yet You Force Me to Rebel 穿越纨绔世子，你们却逼我造反 After transmigrating, Xiao Yi awakens to find himself a disgraced heir wanted by the imperial court. The Northern Pacification Prince’s household has been framed by treacherous men and charged with rebellion. Every member of the family has been slaughtered. The original owner refused to be bound by an arranged marriage, fled to Daheng, then drank himself to death in the snow. A wanted criminal, Xiao Yi takes the alias Song Yi and hides in the Marquis of Wu’an’s residence, where he lives as a low —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 After Ten Years of Hard Work, the Emperor Wants Me Dead 辛苦十年，皇帝却要杀我 Wolf eyes gleam in the snowy night, while power plays throw the realm into chaos. Shao Shijin, Grand Preceptor of Great Qian, is a “good official” in the eyes of the people and the young Emperor Qian Yuan’an’s most trusted support. To the powerful of the three kingdoms, he is also the most dangerous madman. He dares to enter Southern Chu alone and stir up its court, to burn Northern Yi’s provisions and force back a hundred thousand wolf riders, and even to pin the emperor to his throne and teach 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Marquis of Zhenhai 镇海侯 Alternate history, jianghu, court politics, butcher, no System Are an enemy’s remains just a corpse beneath your sword? Without a System, I’ll build my own assassin organization. When Li Mo was young, his father disappeared amid a conspiracy. With no choice, he inherited the title and the wealth accumulated by his ancestors, all while hiding his identity for over a decade and waiting for an opportunity. He founded an assassin organization, amassed wealth, forged an elite army, and rode out to m 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Blue Star Rescue Plan: I Transmigrate to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 拯救蓝星计划：穿越五代十国 “Transmigration + history + political intrigue + war + farming + martial arts + multiple heroines” Transmigrating in search of treasure, with a disastrous start? Establish a foothold in Southern Tang and set the whole realm in order! He wants no part in the power struggles, yet gets swept into an age of chaos. He wants no part in conspiracies, yet must turn the tide. At court, it is a struggle of deception and treachery! On the battlefield, it is a conquest of decisive, ruthless violence! In the 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Ruling the Martial World 乾定江湖 The Realm Under Heaven, Pacified 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Scheming for the World 谋略天下 In an age of great turmoil, the Marquis of Luocheng in the State of Yu seizes power through a coup, using methods that are both brilliant and despicable. Amid the rebellion, two infants are accidentally allowed to escape: Ziyu, a prince of the State of Shan, later renamed Wujiu, and Yuyan, a prince of the State of Yu, later renamed Zhao Yang. The two close friends are taken in, one after the other, by the mysterious Yi family, whose mission is to “uphold Heaven's will and bring peace to the land 4Reads—Score114d adds
- 39 The Golden Age of Great Zhou 大周盛世 Across two lifetimes, Lin Yuan yearned for freedom and thought he could live a carefree life. But the struggle between imperial power and the great aristocratic clans has only just begun. Left with no choice, Lin Yuan must step into the spotlight and take part in reform. Wherever the Way lies, I will go there, even if a thousand stand in my way! 574Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 40 Journey Through Jiangnan in Frost and Maple Snow 枫雪江南行 “How can anyone in this world be so impossibly difficult to communicate with!” Shangguan Xin was practically fuming. She'd spent the whole journey with a human oil jar who barely spoke. Wait a second... Now that she thought about it, that guy could be useful when it really mattered. “Hey! Didn't you say you couldn't use martial arts?” “...” “Hey! I don't think I can figure you out anymore...” 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Sword Master in Blue 青衣剑主 An assassination claims the life of a prince; A flash of purple light sends a Sword God reborn across the cycles of time; A peerless manual unleashes bloodshed throughout the martial world; A young man sweeps across the eight corners of the world with his White Feather Dragon Spear; A Taoist uses the River Luo chessboard to lay plans for the world; Fate brings the three together. They ride side by side through the martial world, singing over wine as they take in its finest sights. (There is a go 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 The Young Lord of the Protector of the State: The Great Qian Dynasty’s Number One Playboy 镇国公子：大乾第一纨绔 His soul transmigrates into the body of Great Qian’s number one wastrel. He marries an enemy princess and rides across the land! With the spirit of a literary plagiarist upon him, he borrows Du Fu’s “Climbing High” and listens to music at the pleasure quarters, though it’s all just an act. The Northern Mang invade, the Northwest rises in rebellion, and the Western Regions seize the chance to plunder. Watch as the Duke of Zhenguo’s son puts them all down, one by one! 156Reads—Score714d adds
- 43 I Claim My Own Domain and Crown Myself King, Starting with the Empress’s Assassination Attempt 画地称王，从被女帝刺杀开始 [A classic, take your time savoring it + alternate history + slow burn, slow at first but thrilling later + far-sighted schemes + ruthless decisiveness + female emperor + imperial dynastic power struggle!] Sent to the capital as a hostage, with a butcher's knife hanging over his head. As the hostage son of a Northern Qian prince of a different surname, Chen Chang'an could only do his best to hide his true self. One wrong step, and he would lose his life. What a calamity. But Heaven had not aband —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Transmigrating to the Great Yu Dynasty: I’ll Become a Worthy Minister 穿越大虞朝：我要做名臣 “I study for the rise of Great Yu,” He Shen proclaimed to the world: “Give me a chance, and I’ll give the world a brand-new Great Yu dynasty, one that truly stands at the pinnacle of the world, with every nation paying tribute!” The boy was fourteen years old. He was determined to strive, fight, and work for his ideals, so he resolutely embarked on the imperial examination path and set foot on a career in government from which there could be no turning back. An unknown fate awaited him… —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 From the Start, I'm a Disgraced Prince in the Cold Palace 开局冷宫废皇子 Transmigration + history + strategy + cultivation + a golden finger... "What? The useless prince has become an unrivaled god of war!" "The Chen Kingdom, on the verge of destruction, has somehow staged a comeback!" Chen Feng, a civil servant from Blue Star, transmigrates to another world and becomes a prince of a kingdom on the brink of collapse. Fortunately, the Strategic Mastermind System binds itself to him, allowing him to summon civil officials and military generals. Watch as I turn the tide 314Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 46 I Really Don't Want to Be a Worthy King 我真的不想做贤王啊 Great Wei, year three of Hongde. After more than three hundred years, the battered Great Wei dynasty is on its last legs. Powerful enemies circle beyond its borders, while rebellions by displaced commoners erupt within. At court, the ministers scramble to keep the dynasty alive. Lin Fan: “So, my imperial brother got to enjoy more than a decade of peace and stability, and now the realm falls apart as soon as I take over as regent. Heaven, are you messing with me?” Lin Fan: “I transmigrated here a 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 One Brain to Scheme for the World from the Start 开局一个脑子谋划天下 [I’m terrible at coming up with titles (இдஇ; )] [Studying the Thirty-Six Stratagems as I write] [Schemes] Wang was sentenced to five years in prison for phone scams. He was caught after escaping prison and committing murder and robbery. But after being executed, he transmigrated. Even during his transmigration, he was struck by five bolts of thunder. After transmigrating, the protagonist reflects on his mistakes, repents, and vows to become a good person. As he stabs the person beside him, he sa 120Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 The Commoner Emperor's Mentor 布衣帝师 Brother Mu, want a wife? Just say the word, and a wife will be delivered right to your door! Transmigrate to a poor village in the Great Xia Dynasty, where the government comes to your door with a beautiful wife? Too poor to survive? What can you do when I have ancient sugar-making methods, red bricks, and fragrant soap? Barbarian invaders? Zhuge repeating crossbows, grenades, and cannons will blast the northern barbarians into a panic! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Hidden Dragon of Great Qin 大秦潜龙 [History] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Court Intrigue] + [War] His mother was a weaver from a fallen kingdom, and he had no powerful family to rely on. As a child, he had to tread carefully amid the undercurrents of the imperial harem. At eighteen, he was named crown prince. He traveled far and wide, resolving crises at court, and thought it was all thanks to his own schemes. Then he discovered that someone else had been playing an even greater game in the shadows. After years of planning, he brought 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 From the Start, I Was Lame, Yet I Built a Glorious Dynasty 开局瘸腿，打造盛世皇朝 A modern special forces soldier dies while standing up for what is right, then transmigrates into a lame borderland commoner in a turbulent age. Powerful enemies threaten the frontier from without, intent on conquering the Central Plains and looting and slaughtering its people. Within, corrupt officials rule and scheme to squeeze the people dry. In an age of chaos, commoners are worth less than grass. Yet Zhao Cen thrives amid the turmoil, rising step by step to become a regional overlord. The G 3Reads6.6Score—14d adds
