Novels like The Realm Falls Short
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- 1 The Ninefold Demon Pagoda of the Sword's Terror 惊剑之九重妖塔 [Two Male Leads] [Strong Leads] [Northern Song Dynasty Supernatural Mysteries] [Demon Hunting and Case Solving] [Wuxia] During the Yuanfeng era, supernatural cases plagued Kaifeng, and ghosts drifted along the Bian River at midnight. Lu Jinghong, an irreverent demon hunter, crossed paths with Xie Chengfeng, a gentle swordsman burdened with a secret. One bizarre case after another bound their fates together. They first met in a dilapidated inn haunted by demons. One suspected the other was a demo 1.1kReads—Score21914d adds
- 2 Your Excellency the Imperial Preceptor, the Regent Has Climbed Over the Wall Again 国师大人，摄政王他又翻墙了 [1v1, Devoted Couple + Two Male Leads + Pure Love + Younger Man + Ancient Setting] Domineering Regent, the Pursuer × Aloof Imperial Preceptor, the Beloved Yang Hanqing descends the mountain at his master’s command to save the Great Yuan Kingdom and serve as its Imperial Preceptor. He never expects rumors to paint him as the sworn enemy of Baili Mo, the Regent he has never even met. More unexpected still, the Regent takes the initiative and asks Yang Hanqing to join forces with him against their 65Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 The Tyrant's Forced Love: Want to Save Your Brother? Trade Yourself for Him 暴君强制爱：想救你哥，拿你来换 Chu Mingyuan carved his way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood to ascend the throne, looking down on all living beings. His greatest rival, Shen Liunian, the regent who once held power over the entire court, had become a prisoner. His life or death rested on Chu Mingyuan's whim. When the news reached Shen Qingyue, he rushed into the palace at all costs and begged Chu Mingyuan to release his elder brother. Chu Mingyuan slowly bent down and lifted Shen Qingyue's peerlessly beautiful fa 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 The Court Deputy Walks All Over His Superior 大理寺丞他以下犯上 “I didn't write this one very well at the time. The past life is pretty angsty, so read with caution.” Two male leads, alternate universe Beloved, sweet black-sesame-dumpling bottom (Shen Shi'an) / scheming beauty top (Xiao Ran) The top scholar Shen Shi'an was exceptionally talented and handsome, with countless admirers, yet not one of them caught his eye. Until, during a winter hunt, he happened to save Xiao Ran, an assistant minister at the Court of Judicial Review. Seeing that Xiao Ran had n 108Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 My Archrival and I Got Our Happy Ending 死对头和我HE了 My Archnemesis and I Got Our Happy Ending 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Power Over the Peach Blossom World 权倾桃夭 [Mad, ruthless power-hungry top × cold, restrained bottom] [Forced possession + groveling pursuit] [Two male leads] [Content warning: the top is not a virgin] ☆ The cruelest humiliation is forcing you to submit to me; the most venomous love spell is making me willingly bow my head and pledge myself to you. ☆ Use the maddest methods to cage the wildest wolf. ☆ From lust to love, from possession to submission. ☆ From taking by force to groveling to win him back. The aloof Chancellor Dongfang Jibai 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 I Tricked a General into Becoming My Husband 骗了个将军当夫婿 I have always believed that a bond of sworn friendship need not be confined to men and women. Why should a harmonious union be limited by yin and yang? The way of Heaven and Earth is the harmony of yin and yang; among noble companions, letters and arms shine together. I, Yuqing, am unworthy of my place in the Imperial Academy, yet I have long admired the general’s free and fearless spearwork. Today, I offer the rest of my life as my betrothal gift, and wish to share a harmonious union with you. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Wangque Tower 望阙楼 Historical BL. During the Tian Ci era, the north falls, forcing the great noble families to migrate south. A group of young men struggle and make choices amid the chaos, with an uncertain future and their lives hanging in the balance. Lu Wang, the male lead, returns to Yingdu, the Southern Qi capital, to fulfill his family’s generations-old wish to reclaim the north. There, he meets Su He, the other male lead, whose origins are unknown. At first, each has their own agenda; in the end, they becom 85Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 9 The Power Minister's Gambit 权臣为局 [Genius Orphan Top Scholar X Stern, Scheming Chancellor] On the eve of the spring imperial examinations, Yuan’s chief examiner, Liu Dongli, is brutally murdered. Zhou Che, an orphan of the Jiangzhou massacre, risks his life to enter the survival gambit designed for him by Lu Heng, the powerful chancellor. He seeks to uncover both the truth behind his mentor’s death and the secret of his own origins. Outwardly, he suppresses the poor and humble, but in secret he turns his blade against the true e 26Reads—Score314d adds
- 10 Heartless and Dashing, a Ghost in the Mortal World 无情风流人间鬼 [Two male leads + devoted main and secondary couples + ancient court intrigue + deeply devoted “mad” emperor gong x seemingly flirtatious but actually levelheaded shou + angst first, sweetness later + cultivation elements + happy ending] Tang Wenxi always thought his life was utterly unremarkable. He was just a merchant’s son, hardly someone who could stir up any waves. Yet he happened to have an irresistibly charming, flirtatious face that captured many hearts, including that of the current emp 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 An Extraordinary Mortal Boat 不世凡舟 Volume One [No golden finger, a slower pace. Rather than a story about political intrigue, this is more about personal growth. Every character struggles in their own way, so if that doesn’t interest you, this may not be for you.] [An interview with the author] Welcome! Question: What kind of story is this? Editor: You could say it’s a story about immortality, though in the end, no one in this world attains it... and so on... You can guess the rest. It’s a story about a monk. He’s a little reserv 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Crown Prince Has a Little White Rabbit 太子有只小白兔 [Completed] The first time Song Chenxi saw Shen Yuan'an, his first thought was: He's so cute. His attendant: Your Highness, didn't you say you didn't want a study companion? Song Chenxi: He's different! From the first time Song Chenxi laid eyes on Shen Yuan'an, he thought he looked like a sweet little white rabbit. But once the little rabbit came to live by his side, Song Chenxi realized he seemed to be hiding a secret. It turns out rabbits can have a scheming side, too. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Embracing the Jade 揽韫玉 [Two Male Leads + Sweet Romance + Devoted to Each Other + Happy Ending] Wen Wenyu, the young master of Bright Moon Manor, accidentally gets poisoned by an aphrodisiac. After taking a dose of medicine, the poison inside him flares up ahead of schedule, and he sleeps with Xie Jinyuan, who is hiding in the manor as a guard. From then on, the two become entangled... 301Reads—Score10014d adds
- 14 The Unloved Me Became the Regent’s Cherished Treasure 没人爱的我成了摄政王的掌心宠 [Two Male Leads + Political Intrigue + Married First, Love Later + Both Pure + Emotional Push and Pull] [Optimistic, Undaunted Illegitimate Son Bottom × Older, Fatherly Regent Top] The Great Yao court is rife with hidden currents. The young emperor rules from behind the scenes, while Empress Dowager Liu wields power through the great families. The Shen clan of Jiangnan retrieves Shen Qingci, the child they abandoned at a Suzhou dock, and presents him as a “gift” to Regent Xiao Jue, who commands 782Reads8.5Score12614d adds
- 15 Little General, the Chancellor Has Come to Drag You Home Again 小将军，丞相大人又来抓你回家了 Dual Male Leads + An Imagined Ancient Setting + Reunion After Years Apart + Both Pure in Love A sweet romance with a touch of angst; no transmigration or rebirth [A self-disciplined, courteous top who later wields power over the court and carefully plots every move] VS [A flirtatious playboy top at first, who later becomes a calm, clear-headed, iron-blooded yet devoted bottom] Shen Yan, the eldest son of the Shen family, was a refined young man who wore a scholar’s robe and a jade crown. Steeped 87Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Who Says the Heir Apparent Is Too Frail to Look After Himself? 谁说世子爷柔弱不能自理 [Two male leads + equally matched + devoted to each other + plot-driven, no transmigration or rebirth + scheming top × beautiful, calculating bottom] The rating is low because there aren’t many ratings yet! When they first met, Qi Xiao was a young lord riding a tall black steed, galloping arrogantly down the main street. Tang Ling was shackled, and should have looked wretched, yet the moment he raised his eyes, he dazzled the onlookers. “Your Highness,” Tang Ling called to Qi Xiao, then respectf 236Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 17 An Unexpected Possession 意外占有 [The rating is low because it just came out. Why not give it a look?] [Two Male Leads + Equally Matched + Younger Man + Devoted to Each Other + Happy Ending] The emperor and his former minister are bitter enemies. To get rid of the old minister, Yan Dengqi set a trap in the form of a chess game. But something unexpected happened as they played. He ended up sleeping with the son his old enemy cherished most. He wanted to pretend the whole thing had never happened, but the young man pursued him re 1.1kReads8.6Score10214d adds
- 18 The Crown Prince Flirts Without Realizing It, and the General Falls for Him 太子殿下撩人不自知，将军他栽了 [Two Male Leads + Equally Powerful Leads + Both Leads Are Each Other's Only One + Happy Ending + Long-Standing Schemes + Sweet Romance] [Sharp-Tongued, Soft-Hearted Ice-Beauty Crown Prince Shou × Arrogant General Gong Who Dares to Defy His Superior] Yan Shiqing, crown prince of Dafeng, was raised under strict discipline and never showed his emotions. In court, he could turn the tide with a wave of his hand, but whenever he encountered that thorny general, he repeatedly lost his composure. “Xiao 1.7kReads8.5Score28414d adds
- 19 Your Majesty, Turn Over the Tally: A Consort’s Tale 君为妾：圣上请翻牌 [Two male leads + two emperors + political intrigue and twists + mutual redemption] Also known as The Regret of a Ruler: Benevolence and Virtue Are Both Poison to the Heart He is the bright and noble crown prince of Ning, who cares for all living things. He is a hostage prince from a neighboring kingdom, tormented and struggling in the depths. He draws him out of the darkness and helps him escape his cage; he drags him into hell and pries open his locked heart. On that day, he ascends the throne 154Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 20 The Young Marquis Went on a Rampage After Returning to the Capital! 小侯爷回京后杀疯了！ [Dashing young marquis x brilliant, aloof top scholar] [Two male leads + childhood sweethearts + younger love interest + pure sweetness, no angst + court intrigue] Lian Zhao is the youngest son of the Marquis of Dingbei. Cherished by his whole family, his first sixteen years are peaceful and carefree. He is unbeatable across the capital and lives a life of blissful freedom. But when he turns sixteen, his father and elder brother die on the battlefield. To uphold the honor of the marquis's househ 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Sickly Beauty Who Knows How to Tease, Luring a Cool-Tempered Doctor Online 钓系病美人，在线钓清冷医师 The vindictive, flirtatious, calculating prince vs. the aloof, transcendent, cold-as-ice divine physician Yan Qixuan was poisoned in the womb, and the poison killed his mother. He was weary of deceit and scheming, yet trapped in their midst. His health steadily deteriorated, and his temperament grew increasingly cold. Everyone in the palace said the Sixth Prince was cursed from birth. He had caused his mother's death, then suffered an accident that left both his legs disabled. Cold-hearted and p 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Shocking! The Prince's New Favorite Is a Handsome Fool! 震惊！王爷新宠是个痴呆美男！ [Sharp-tongued, scheming prince]× [Soft, adorable, simple-minded beauty of a husband] [Substitute marriage | Raising him | Falling for him on his own | Mutual surrender] In public, he is the prince consort, a simple-minded man who knows nothing of the world. In private, he is pinned to the bed, his bones crushed and his body devoured inch by inch. Qu Jibai is an idiot, treated as a pawn by his parents and tricked into putting on wedding clothes to take another’s place as a bride in the Princ 9.8kReads8.5Score1.8k14d adds
- 23 Snow Falls Over South Mountain 雪落满南山 [Dual male leads + family rivalry amid imperial power struggles, and individuals caught in a fate they cannot control: loving but never having, longing but never meeting, hating but never letting go.] Eight years ago, Xu Zhiyan handed Jiang Xunxue a hand warmer and thought it would last a lifetime. Xu Zhiyan used to look forward to snow. When it snowed, he could return to the academy and see Jiang Xunxue. Xu Zhiyan promised to wait with him for the first snow every year from then on. Jiang Xun 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 In Search of a Marquisate 觅封侯 [Two male leads + political intrigue + ensemble cast + 1v1 romance + simmering tension] (Original title: Seeking a Marquis) The shameless man who gets even more shameless when things get serious, the pursuer (Xiao Yan, courtesy name Sheng'an) × the gentle, refined, sickly beauty, the pursued (Gu Xuan, courtesy name Xizhi) A hostage prince, exiled for years because of a war that was supposedly caused by nothing at all, returns to court and throws the realm into upheaval. After falling for the 335Reads—Score10014d adds
- 25 Longing for You Across Mountains and Rivers 山河遥望慕卿安 General Jiang and the Crown Prince first crossed paths through a fight. Some time later, General Jiang felt that gaining a kindred-spirited friend was truly one of life's great blessings. The only thing was, his friend could be a little nagging. He insisted Jiang eat his vegetables along with his meat, personally treated his wounds, and took a keen interest in brewing tea for him. He saw to every detail of Jiang's daily life. If his friend weren't the Crown Prince himself, Jiang would have wante 32Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 26 Plotting a Rebellion with the Sesame-Filled Movie Emperor 与芝麻馅影帝共谋造反路 [Sweet on the outside, dark as a black lotus within: the prince as the uke × the controlling, seductive power broker as the seme. Both are strong and Alpha, loving and destroying each other] The first half of my life was a gamble with my life on the line. The stakes were my dignity, my flesh and blood, and my soul. I became the "lover" of Xie Heng, the Grand Commandant who held power over the entire court, a perfect plaything in whom he could entrust his longing. I played the pretty fool in the 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 The Villainous Beauty Smells So Good, and His Highness Is Completely Smitten 反派美人他好香，殿下被撩疯了 [Two male leads + sweet romance + mutually devoted] [Beautiful villain bottom ✘ domineering husky top] Everyone said Crown Prince Chu Ze was cruel and ruthless, but with his extraordinary abilities, his life should have gone smoothly. That is, until he had a dream. In the dream, he was a cannon-fodder character in a book, about to die in a landslide. In the future, the court would fall under the control of the protagonist and the villain. Chu Ze: “…?” The protagonist and the villain? One was a r 3.4kReads8.5Score62014d adds
- 28 Nothing Suits a Cold, Noble Beauty Better Than a Wicked, Unrestrained Rogue 高贵冷艳什么的，最配邪魅狂狷了 “Xianxia cultivation, mystery and puzzles, two strong leads, and love growing over time” Noble, aloof, and stoic top × wickedly charming, unruly bottom (Xie Huaijin × Yan Wujiu) Yan Wujiu is a half-baked exorcist. He made a name for himself by swindling and bluffing, stumbling into success by sheer luck. He never expected to actually run into a fellow practitioner one day, and the other man was even a venerable Daoist from a prestigious sect. He got into trouble for no reason, then somehow ended 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Phoenix Rising from the Flames 浴火凤凰 [Two male leads + both pure-hearted + both powerful] Xia Ling, a top assassin, was killed by the man he loved! He thought his life was over, but unexpectedly transmigrated to an unfamiliar continent and became a useless heir to a noble title, only to be hounded by a crown prince! No, make that two crown princes! One of them is even the legendary crown prince known as the God of Slaughter! 2Reads—Score214d adds
- 30 Reborn as the Jianghu's Biggest Fool, I Cling to the Villain's Coattails 穿成江湖第一傻，抱紧反派大腿 (A dark, scheming villain who spouts nonsense with a perfectly straight face VS a cunning, scene-stealing schemer who plays the fool. Two shameless scoundrels join forces and head home.) The chosen unlucky soul transmigrates into a wuxia world and becomes a famous... idiot! Xiao Yan's mission is to cling to the villain's coattails and pass all his bad luck on to him. The mighty Helian Xingfeng, leader of the foremost evil sect, is so tormented that he wants to run whenever he sees Xiao Yan. But 165Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 31 Prince, Why Won't You Leave Me Alone, a Lowly Courtesan? 王爷，为何纠缠我这小倌 Why Does the Prince Keep Pursuing Me, a Lowly Courtesan? Also known as The Mountains and Rivers, Together with You Cold, brooding, reserved prince gong x gentle, kind, slightly insecure shou Yun Lan has lived in the brothel Drunken Fragrance Pavilion since childhood, struggling to survive while holding fast to his rule of entertaining but never selling his body. One day, while performing, a lecherous customer drugs him, ties him to the bedpost, and prepares to assault him. Just then, Third Prin 97Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 The Rebellious Minister Is Hard to Tame: He Usurped the Throne and Demanded a Title 逆臣难驯，篡了皇位强索名分 (Complete) [Two powerful leads who dote on each other + mutual devotion + proud, seductive bottom in a position of power vs. younger, fatherly, scheming top] * Fire consumed the palace, the lords breached the imperial city, and the land descended into chaos. Xuan Yuanxian knelt before the new emperor and, in the blink of an eye, became the new emperor’s tutor. Six years passed in a flash. Seven men took the throne, and the court officials changed again and again. Only he remained firmly in his p 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 I Came to the Capital to Study, but Ended Up Sleeping with My Nemesis 进京求学，却把死对头睡了 [Two male leads + powerful leads + historical school setting + court intrigue + imperial examinations] Shen Qingyan only wants to study the classics, but he draws a “Hell Mode” roommate: Lu Jingxing, heir to the Duke of Zhenguo's household. The man is handsome and charming, yet at night he slips over to Shen Qingyan's side and says he's cold. During an examination deep in the mountains, Lu Jingxing takes a fatal blow meant for him. When Lu is badly wounded and burning with fever, Shen Qingyan g 1.8kReads8.7Score25814d adds
- 34 I Shall Obey the Imperial Decree 谨遵圣命 [Two male leads + both powerful + both devoted to one another + drama queen + scheming + mutual flirting + pure sweetness, no angst] 1. The people of Dayu all say Emperor Renxing is a good ruler who works hard and cares for his people. But the officials of Dayu say Emperor Renxing is unpredictable, and being by his side is like walking with a tiger. Emperor Renxing, Zhou Xuanhuang, says, “I want to wear that pink dress.” 2. Everyone in the outlaw world follows Lu Wangzheng’s lead. Their leader i 285Reads8.4Score10614d adds
- 35 Uncle Qin Is About to Run Away, Your Majesty, Take It Easy 秦叔叔他要跑路，陛下悠着点 [Younger man, mutually devoted, sweet romance, Jun Chi is the top × Qin Xuan is the bottom] “Uncle Qin, stay and keep me company.” Qin Xuan had come to the palace to deliver a gift. Hearing the young emperor’s plea, his heart softened for a moment. Before he could react, he and Jun Chi had already lost themselves in each other. He had all sorts of reservations, but the young man acted recklessly, calculating every step of the way and drawing Qin Xuan in deeper and deeper. Qin Xuan knew very well 157Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 36 Vermilion on My Brow, Falling Across the Nine Provinces 眉间朱砂落九州 Three coins can buy a meat bun, a night in a shared room, or, marry an immortal-looking beauty and take him home. (The rating just opened, and I’m so excited!) Reader’s guide: * A money-loving, devoted fox merchant gong × a cool, well-behaved, immortal-looking male bride shou * Sweet, sweet, sweet; love at first sight * Fictional ancient setting, with male brides. He’s a little physically frail!!! It isn’t congenital, and Gu Jiu will slowly nurse Ci Bao back to health! * Ci Bao starts out insecu 2.2kReads8.4Score45714d adds
- 37 The Fallen Dongjun Is Fickle 下堂东君反复无常 [Simple, Lively Young Prince Top × Cool, Noble Crown Prince Bottom] [Historical Fantasy + Male-Male Romance + First Love + The Pursuit of His Husband + Secret Crush + Reversal] To bring the emperor good luck, Crown Prince Li Jingyun reluctantly married Ming Yue, heir to Prince Xun. After their wedding, they couldn't stand each other and became sworn enemies. But as they grew closer, Ming Yue still fell for him. Li Jingyun, however, only had eyes for the man he had loved first. He hurt Ming Yue t 1.4kReads9.1Score12614d adds
- 38 My Lord, Where Are You Going? 问君何所之 [Two male leads + testing each other + push and pull + political intrigue + equally matched] Calm, slow-to-warm censor, Song Weizhi The unpredictable, unhinged beauty of a crown prince, Li Shijun A massacre that wiped out an entire household in Jiangnan shook the capital. The crown prince and the censor were specially dispatched to investigate the truth together, but their inquiry uncovered a conspiracy: a dead night watchman, a sinister secret passage, and a Twin Carp Jade Pendant clutched in 655Reads8.8Score10414d adds
- 39 After Becoming the Scapegoat, I Used the System to Make the Prince Cry 穿成冤种后，我靠系统气哭王爷 [Two Male Leads, Pure Love, Transmigration, System, Lighthearted Comedy] Overworked office drone Lin Ci died suddenly after another bout of overtime, only to transmigrate into the body of a poor scholar in ancient times. He was just about ready to lie flat and give up when the [Winner in Life Drama Queen System] forcibly bonded with him! [Mission: Recite a cheesy love poem to Prince Jing as he passes by!] [Mission: Perform a B-box routine for the prince at the state banquet!] [Mission failure 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Severing Immortality 断长生 [Stone-Faced, Double-Standard Top x Flirtatious, Teasing Bottom] Both Are Each Other's One and Only + Equally Matched + Ensemble Cast + Jianghu + Martial Arts and Immortal Cultivation Xiao Xun is the greatest poison doctor in the martial world: beautiful, sharp-tongued, and skilled at dealing with anyone who refuses to behave. His methods include, but aren't limited to, poisoning, ambushes, and burying enemies in his medicinal herb garden as fertilizer. All he wanted was to enjoy life as a caref 172Reads8.5Score11614d adds
- 41 The Martial Arts Alliance Leader Is Whipped by His Wife 武林盟主夫管严 Shen Xiaocheng, with nothing but a sword, defeated the leaders of all nine major sects. He slaughtered the evil sect and the righteous alike. Wherever he appeared, people met their doom, and ghosts followed in his wake. His bewitchingly handsome face was both righteous and wicked, striking terror into countless people in the martial world. Everyone believed he was cold-hearted by nature, never knowing that everything he did was for one person: Sheng Qing'an, Prince Yi of the Kingdom of Qixing. T 117Reads8.9Score10314d adds
- 42 The Vile Young Master Doesn’t Want to Be Everyone’s Favorite 恶毒小少爷不想当万人迷 [Two male leads + mind-reading and face-slapping + from universally hated to universally adored + both are devoted to one another + forced love] A sweet-looking, innocent yet secretly scheming, love-struck top × a vindictive villainous bottom What does it feel like to become everyone’s darling overnight? Excitement? Blushing? Being the center of attention? Wild nights of revelry? The person in question, Ci Yian, says: Annoying! Stupid! Shameless!! They won’t leave no matter how much he drives th 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 The Theatrical, Scheming Host Has the Tyrannical Prince Wrapped Around His Finger 戏精宿主绿茶，霸道王爷很宠他 Two male leads + devoted couples + powerful leads + sweet romance + transmigration + flirting + lighthearted comedy. Cold, domineering, and secretly passionate top + tsundere, drama-loving bottom! Main pairing: Li Yue vs. Luo Beixuan Side pairings: The Crown Prince vs. his bodyguard; the Third Prince vs. Lu Chengfeng Li Yue transmigrates into the body of a young lord in Prince Luo’s household, with a nagging System in his head. The System keeps egging him on: “If you want to win a man’s heart, y 40Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 44 Floating Dreams, Morning Sun 浮笙朝阳 In the flourishing Great Yan, the capital is Zhongjing. From the emperor on high to beggars below, there are three favorite topics of conversation. First, the emperor’s own younger brother, Prince Jing’s son, Shu Xuan. Second, Shu Wenxuan, grandson of the head of the four great families, the Ruan family. Third, Shu Chaoyang, the young general in white, renowned for his illustrious achievements. A youth in green, his fame rising, young and handsome. He stands trial in the Golden Hall in hi 476Reads9.2Score10014d adds
- 45 I Hate Transmigrating!!! 我讨厌穿越！！！ [Two male leads + past and present lives + love at first sight + younger man + both devoted to each other + transmigration] A gentle, mild-mannered bottom with a mischievous inner life and endless inner monologues VS a cool-headed, secretly flirtatious top with a sharp tongue and endless snark Li Zhiheng transmigrated into the body of the newly appointed top scholar of the Ji Dynasty. The good news: he had arrived in the most prosperous dynasty in history. The good news: he had landed in the dyn 325Reads8.5Score10214d adds
- 46 The Handsome, Scheming Minister Is Irresistible 貌美奸臣太撩人 [Two male leads + size difference + beautiful bottom and handsome top + both are each other’s first love] A foxlike beauty with power over the court × a stoic, pure-hearted lone wolf from the northern frontier The day Qi Xiao arrived in the capital, his subordinate’s rashness led him to meet Lord Jiang, the man rumored to devour people without leaving a trace. Clad in a crimson robe and jade belt, cinnabar tinged the corners of his eyes. He was like a dagger dipped in poison. One bowl of medi 2.5kReads8.7Score40714d adds
- 47 Secret Guard, Know Your Place 暗卫请自重 [Court intrigue, alternate history, two male leads, no female lead, devoted couples, ensemble cast] [Emperor Wang Shen Qingli x spy Ye Wuhen] “Your Highness, did you know from the very beginning that I was a spy?” “I did.” Shen Qingli's hand holding the piece remained steady as a rock. “But I want you to work for me.” Ye Wuhen, the deadly pawn sent by Xuanwu Crown Prince Ye Hongjie, became the sharpest blade in the hands of the Vermilion Bird Emperor. A surprise attack on the Graybone Wasteland, 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 The Crown Prince Becomes a Beggar, Only to Be Seized and Taken Back to the Sect by His Master 太子沦为乞丐，竟被师尊掠回宗门 My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 49 Three Thousand Springs 三千春 No one in the martial world ever expected the world's greatest fighter to end up with the Great Demon! The Great Demon, Li Xian (Li Lingcang), pushed Cheng Che, the Pavilion Master of Qiankun Pavilion, into the water the very first time they met. And he fell in right after him. The instant he was pushed into the water, Cheng Che got a good look at the “idiot” in front of him and, on a sudden impulse, decided the man was rather handsome. Later, Cheng Che pulled the sword from his waist and plante 741Reads8.1Score21514d adds
- 50 The Thousand-Year Crane Never Returns 千岁鹤不归 [Scheming Fox Immortal x Nurtured Courtesan] Two male leads / Both strong / Fated entanglement “I am his destined vessel; he is my tribulation.” In the ninth year of the Xuan era, demonic arts run rampant and the martial world is in turmoil. Chen Heqing, born to an ordinary family, follows his sister after she is sold to a brothel, where he is forced to scrape by among women. He dreams of roaming the martial world, but has to hide his edge and put on makeup. One side is a world of flashing blade 14Reads—Score—14d adds
