Novels like The Emperor Is Here, Young General, You Can’t Escape
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- 1 After I Became a Great General, the Emperor Started Pretending to Be Helpless Again 穿成大将军后，皇帝他又在装柔弱 General Ye Ran raised an army and rebelled for the one he loved, placing that person on the imperial throne. In the end, however, his beloved sent him to prison and issued an edict ordering his death. After transmigrating, Ye Zihuan was forced to bind himself to a System. Knowing how the story ended, all he wanted was to survive in this fictional world, stay out of trouble, and keep his distance from that man, Qi Changfeng. But the System refused to give him the chance. [741: Hurry! Qi Changfeng 258Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Emperor Once Again Fails to Spend the Night in the Great General's Chambers 今天皇上又宿大将军寝宫未遂 A seemingly innocent but secretly calculating crown prince pursues a rakish general. After court, the emperor lounged listlessly against a couch, holding a lychee in his hand. Its milky-white flesh gleamed at his fingertips. The emperor looked up at his daily record keeper. “Are you there? Let’s see the daily records.” With a deeply furrowed brow, the record keeper presented the book. The first page read: His Majesty spent the night in the great general’s quarters, but failed to get what he want 41Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Reborn: General, Don't Run Away 重生之将军别逃 New story, please add [Reborn: Becoming the Obsessive Tycoon’s Dearest] to your reading list! Go straight to my author page to check it out~ He was the great general of the Mo Kingdom. He secured peace and prosperity for the nation at the cost of countless lives and bloodshed. But after his triumphant return, his achievements made the ruler wary. He was framed for supposed offenses, secretly attacked, and killed. When he opened his eyes again, ten years had passed. He had been reborn in the body 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 After the General Enters the Capital 将军入京后 [Down-on-his-luck general who turns lucky, the uke VS the scheming seme adored by all and held above the court] [Mostly an ensemble cast, complete, with love!] P.S. Mostly from the seme's perspective. Happy ending. If you like it, please bookmark it! Paws up and sending love! From smothering him with praise to showering him with affection My heart holds strong liquor. Share a drink with me, my lord. Can you drink a cup? The cover background is by the wonderful Xigua Zhi. Sending love! 79Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Innocent Young Prince Keeps Falling for His Cunning Princess Consort's Tricks 纯情小王爷又被腹黑王妃套路了 Xiao Chuyuan, the Prince of Huai'an, was called a “little girl” from childhood. But after his father and eldest brother died in battle and his mother followed them in death, his family was left in ruins. He survived a childhood spent fleeing and wandering. Though he was raised in comfort, he remained in a daze, and when he returned from the battlefield at eighteen, he was unexpectedly granted a marriage! Faced with Su Shiqing, someone he had never imagined crossing paths with, Xiao Chuyuan slept 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 The Sinking Fish and Falling Swallow 沉渝落燕 Dual male leads: Yan Qin x Jing Yu, emperor x grand general who guards the nation (regent) In the second year of Beiyan, warfires blazed everywhere. The western cavalry of the Western Regions pounded at the passes, and the western frontier of Yan was on the brink of collapse. Jing Yu, courtesy name Yu Xin, was the youngest grand general ever to guard the nation of Yan. With the Abyssal Sword in hand, he defended the country's borders. Clad in black armor, he fought through a hell of blood and sa 162Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The General Feeds Himself to the Dragon 将军他以身饲龙 Pei Yanchuan, the most dazzling young general of the Yan Dynasty, dazzled the entire capital, Chang’an, in his red robes. Then the emperor set a trap for him, leaving both his legs crippled and grinding his proud spirit into the dirt. Everyone thought he had become a useless pawn, and that the once-revered God of War would spend the rest of his life in misery in a wheelchair. No one knew that the genius doctor Wen Qingyan, who had saved his life, with white cloth wrapped around his neck and a gr 73Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Golden Shackles, Jade Locks 金枷玉锁 [Historical + 1v1 + Political Intrigue + Younger Top + Forced Love] Everyone thought the crown prince had taken in a new canary. Only the crown prince knew what he’d really brought home wasn’t a bird, but a hawk that would peck out his eyes. - Unhinged crown prince × cold, stern general Xiao Ningyu (Xiao Yuan) × Xi Yao (Xi Weijun) The cold, proud, solitary general is locked away by the crown prince in the Eastern Palace. - At first, the madman catches the cat. Later, the beauty trains the dog. 1 1.2kReads8.1Score14514d adds
- 9 I Won't Go to War; I'll Get Married Instead 本将不出战，出嫁 Yan Zhengui not only lost to the Di prince Yao Kui on the battlefield, but also lost the princess who was on her way to marry into a foreign court. Under Yao Kui's coercion, he had no choice but to swallow his pride and go in the princess's place. They agreed that once the princess was found, he would be free. But not long after the wedding, Yao Kui ascended the throne, and Yan Zhengui was named empress of Di. What a perfect opportunity: Di and a neighboring country were at war again. He could e 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 The Scheming Prince Wants to Stay Together with This General Until Death 心机王爷想和本将军至死不渝 A master of playing the poor, calculating, lovesick and unhinged prince vs. a foul-mouthed, shameless, silver-tongued general [1v1, both are each other's first] Fu Yanqi: “Are all the beautiful young women dead? I'm so old, I never shut up, I'm covered in scars, and I've got a whole host of terrible habits. What do you see in me?” Sheng Huaian: “...I'm not blind. But what can I do? I love you, so there's no turning back. I'll love you faithfully until the day I die.” Fu Yanqi: “...” P.S.: Younge 149Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Emperor Dotes on His Husband with All His Might 皇上实力宠夫 Scheming young wolf × sly, sinister old fox. (Emperor × general) At court, every official lives in fear before the young emperor. But ever since their great general, who had long been stationed south of the Huai River, returned, everything seems to have changed in subtle ways… The emperor spoils the great general beyond measure, giving him whatever he wants. The general also turns up at the emperor’s bedchambers every few days, staying for half a month at a time. The old hands know the general i 145Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 12 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
- 13 After Tormenting the Blind General, I Won His Heart Back 欺压盲眼将军后和他破镜重圆了 [Entire novel free, complete] The main story begins after three chapters [Both leads are each other's only one, powerful pairing: loyal, cold, handsome top x sickly, blind, disgraced general bottom] Jiang Buwen met the enemy general Tuoba Ye on the battlefield. He thought they had confessed their feelings to each other, but when the battle ended and the troops withdrew, Tuoba Ye personally poisoned him and blinded him. The army fell apart, the land was lost, and the once-promising young general 343Reads—Score10914d adds
- 14 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
- 15 The General Flirted with the Minister of Justice and Now Can’t Get Away 将军撩了大理寺卿走不掉了 Between you and me, it’s not about propriety, only romance. The cool-headed, calculating beauty and Senior Judge of the Court of Judicial Review, Xie Huaiyuan, × the shameless, silver-tongued general, Su Xu Back then: General Su hooked a finger under the beauty’s chin. “Hey, pretty Xie, give me a smile~” Lord Xie: “You’re a lecherous scoundrel with no shame!” Later: General Su: “Hey, pretty Xie, give me a smile~” Lord Xie flipped him over and pinned him down, leaning close to his ear. “Say that 478Reads8.2Score10214d adds
- 16 The General Commands: Prince, Marry Me 将军有令：王爷请娶我 Two male leads + happy ending + mild angst An obsessive, possessive young prince top × a powerful, high-ranking general bottom The veteran Prince Shen, who had spent his life on the battlefield, died at the hands of the Xirong people. They made sport of his head, set it into a painting, hung his body from the gates of Xirong City for seven days, then tossed it into a mass grave for the wild dogs. Before that, the Commandery Princess Fule had willingly risked her life to save her father. Under th 54Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 After the General Married the Male Princess 将军娶了男公主后 Wen Yan × Ji Xuan A possessive, delicate princess of a top × an easygoing, composed general who loves beautiful faces as the bottom [Younger top + three-year age gap + love at first sight + both pure, 1v1 + a little bit of marriage before love] Three years ago, while mourning a parent, Ji Xuan volunteered to go to the battlefield. Now he has returned victorious. The emperor is overjoyed and promises Ji Xuan one favor. To avoid getting caught up in the royal family's power struggles, Ji Xuan 501Reads8.2Score10014d adds
- 18 I Like Wearing Women’s Clothes to Flirt with the General. So What? 孤乐意穿女装撩将军，怎么了？ Two male leads + both virgins + lots of sweetness A prince who disguises himself as a woman, top × a straightforward young general, bottom While escorting the Crown Prince back to the capital on orders, General Xiao Zhou falls in love at first sight with a young woman as lovely as an orchid. The orchid maiden is wonderful in every way: breathtakingly beautiful, delicate and soft, and even taller than General Xiao Zhou. But the general just happens to like tall girls. Then, during an assassinatio 269Reads8.7Score10414d adds
- 19 After the Young General Entered the Prince's Residence, the Ailing Prince Recovered 小将军入府后，病弱王爷痊愈了 [Completed] [Straight-Laced General, Bottom X Yandere Prince, Top] (Marriage Before Love + One-on-One Romance + Both Leads Devoted Only to Each Other + Political Intrigue + Happy Ending) Note: There’s a ten-year age gap and a bit of a raising-him dynamic. Please don’t read if that bothers you! The Imperial Preceptor foretells that Ye Xunyang, the legitimate son of the General’s Estate, must marry Lou Jin, a frail prince, or Lou Jin won’t live much longer. Forced to marry into the prince’s estate 534Reads8.6Score10114d adds
- 20 General, Don't Run: The Prince Is Obsessed with You 将军别逃：皇子强宠上瘾了 [Historical danmei, political intrigue, happy ending, general + prince, two exceptionally powerful leads, plot-focused, no System, not a formulaic power fantasy, nuanced human relationships] They secretly pine for each other and dance around their feelings in the early stages, then openly choose each other and shower one another with affection later on. Prince Qi Xiaoran wants to fulfill his ancestors’ dying wish and crush the foreign invaders, but he has neither military power nor capable gener 432Reads8.2Score10514d adds
- 21 Reborn: The General Is Being Clung to by the Emperor Again 重生：将军他又被皇帝缠上了 [Cold, scheming Xiao Jing x cheerful, steady Jiang Hong, a peerless fighter] Jiang Hong spent the first half of his life as a wastrel. In the second half, he turned over a new leaf and became a famous general who supported the Crown Prince's ascension to the throne. The Crown Prince and the Second Prince were fighting for the throne, and the Crown Prince seemed poised to win. But against all expectations, the useless Third Prince, whom everyone had written off, seized power. Overnight, Jiang Hon 211Reads8.2Score10014d adds
- 22 After Sacrificing Myself to the Demon King, I Became Everyone’s Dream Crush 献祭魔王后，我成了超级万人迷 There’s a red mark at the corner of Lian Wu’s eye. That’s where the Demon King is parasitic. [A naughty Demon King with a mind full of dirty thoughts VS a heartthrob who goes wild after being sacrificed] Lian Wu was a prodigy, a painting genius praised by everyone. But on his wedding night, his husband broke both his legs, ruined his face, and abandoned him in an abandoned factory. When he reached the end of his life, he resolutely offered himself as a sacrifice to the Demon King, willingly beco 673Reads8.7Score10514d adds
- 23 General, Get on Your Knees. This Slave Has a Favor to Ask 将军你跪下，奴求你件事 A carefree beauty vs. a ruthless, scheming general [Enemies who fall in love + charged tension + both inexperienced in love + equally powerful + one-on-one] Yu Yang is defeated in battle and his country falls. Commander Chi Xu is captured alive, stripped of his martial arts, and taken to the capital. At his first meeting with his enemy, Gu Yunting, Chi Xu is in remarkably good spirits. “I’ll use my good looks to seduce him and beg him to spare my life.” Then he sees Gu Yunting standing under the 380Reads6.8Score10314d adds
- 24 Little Shadow Guard, Don't Even Think You Can Escape the Crown Prince's Clutches 小影卫休想逃出太子手掌心 [Beautiful, stoic shadow guard bottom x scheming, proud crown prince top] The crown prince fell for his young study companion, but before he could make him his, the boy ran away, and stayed gone for three years. Three years later, the young study companion had become a young shadow guard. At their first meeting, he dared to throw himself into the prince's arms while drunk. At their second, he even asked the prince to keep him company while he drank... In the end, the young shadow guard's eyes we 122Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 25 Reborn: Your Highness, Why Not Give In to This General? 【重生】殿下，从了本将军吧！ [Cold-faced but warm-hearted prince gong x loyal general shou] Mutual pining, alternate-world rebirth, nonsensical political schemes Young General Xue has a crush on the Second Prince. He not only helps him win the throne, but also helps him expand the borders and bring peace at home and abroad, securing the realm for him for generations to come. Just as they reach the height of success, the emperor turns on him once he's no longer useful, secretly framing him for colluding with the enemy and be 376Reads7.4Score10214d adds
- 26 Little General, Do You Still Remember Me? 小将军，可还记得本王 Xiao Ni, the neglected fourth prince of the Liuli Kingdom, was covered in wounds when he was ordered to Yun Kingdom to negotiate peace through marriage. But the ruler of Yun Kingdom humiliated him in court and married him off to the brutal Nan Prince, Qi Yuan. “General Xiao, long time no see.” As a youth, Qi Yuan had fallen for Xiao Ni at first sight on the battlefield. After their marriage, the unskilled-in-love Qi Yuan gradually became exceedingly gentle toward Xiao Ni, moving the heart of s 61Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 27 The Sickly Prince Is Sweet and Alluring, While the Depressed General Is... 病秧子王爷娇又媚，丧系将军无所 [Two male leads, sickly, scheming minister gong + battle-hardened, fiercely protective general shou who’s ready to die, fake replacement, real flirt, both virgins, younger gong, shamelessly sweet, pure fluff] After Liang Ye, the God of War of Zhuxia, inherited his father’s position as General Who Guards the North, he grew ever more valiant in battle. He always led the charge himself, killing countless enemies until opposing armies trembled at his name and fell apart without a fight. Everyone sai 654Reads8.7Score10114d adds
- 28 Forced to Submit 强制承欢 A tragic period romance of power struggles and tangled love and hate. (Both leads’ first love.) At seventeen, the Mongolian prince Wu Sumoo traveled to the Jin Kingdom as an envoy to wish its emperor a happy birthday. In a garden full of drifting snow-white blossoms, he encountered the Jin Kingdom’s second prince, Yan Jinchen, practicing his swordsmanship. One look was enough to capture his attention! The wolf beyond the frontier has hunted down the phoenix of the Central Plains. How do you impr 2kReads8.3Score15614d adds
- 29 The Young Lord Has Supernatural Powers 少主有神通 He is the young master of Tongque Terrace, the greatest weapons arsenal in the world. His skillful hands can repair any weapon, and he has a secret: he can hear weapons speak. From then on, no other human voice is heard in his world. That day, Tongque Terrace was drenched in blood. Everyone wanted him dead, and he had nowhere left to run. He stood behind him, dressed in red, a smile playing on his lips. “I’ll cut a path through for you...” “Then I’ll accompany you on a trip to the Hall of the Ki 68Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 30 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
- 31 The Second Wife 填房夫人 Shi Jincheng, the younger brother of the current empress, has an unusual fate. To stay alive, he needs four wives to keep his deadly fate in check until he meets his lucky star. That year, his first wife suddenly dropped dead, and the Shi family panicked, terrified that their only heir, Shi Jincheng, would suddenly drop dead too. In a frantic search for a new wife, they happened to pick up a young man, 1.3kReads8.9Score11614d adds
- 32 The Crown Prince Was Driven by His Shadow Guard to Become a Paranoid Emperor 太子被暗卫逼成了偏执帝王 [Two male leads, unhinged emperor × vengeful hidden guard, devoted to each other] Qing Changge began assassin training as a child, becoming an elite killer who had clawed his way out of hell. At fifteen, he was assigned to serve as the hidden guard of Crown Prince Nangong Junli. He was cold and utterly indifferent to others. No matter what the crown prince said, he only ever answered, “Yes,” without emotion. His sole duty was to obey the prince’s orders and protect him. He would do anything the 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The Journey of the Pear Boat 梨舟行 [Two male leads, mystery and crime-solving, evenly matched and devoted, purely fictional historical setting] [Broken, frail fallen prodigy × abstinent, aloof prince] Once a legend of the martial world, he fell from grace overnight and became a murderous fiend, meeting a lonely death with no grave to mark it. Whether by luck or misfortune, Wu Yi survived. From then on, he carried a basket of herbs on his back, scrambling to earn a few coins. Every day, he reminded himself: “Stay out of other peop 1.4kReads8.9Score31214d adds
- 34 Reborn, I Became My Archrival's Beloved? 重生后，我成为死对头的心上人？ [Two Male Leads + Political Intrigue + Reborn] A ruthless, scheming, and obsessive power-hungry official × a mischievous, spoiled young general. When Yu Tingchu opened his eyes again, he discovered that he had been reborn as a youth. In his previous life, he chose the wrong side in the struggle between the princes because of a jade pendant, only to have the Third Prince wipe out his entire family! Their blood feud could never be forgiven. In this life, he would seize power for himself! What? His 344Reads8.2Score10014d adds
- 35 The General Marries Me 将军嫁我 A disabled crown prince who was forced into loving men, stubbornly denies it and acts all tsundere, paired with a cool, jade-like regent who is secretly ruthless and twisted. In one sentence: A man only needs to be three-tenths drunk to act well enough to make you cry. In his previous life, Crown Prince Rong Qi was framed, had both legs broken, and was thrown into the Cold Palace. The pampered, highborn prince vanished from sight. Wei Xin, the notorious General of the North, returned to the ca 4.6kReads9.0Score77114d adds
- 36 The General Has Gone to Assassinate the Chancellor Again 将军又去刺杀丞相了 (The main story is complete. The rating is low since it just came out (✘_✘)↯ Come in and take a look!) [Two male leads + both sexually inexperienced + sweet romance + contrasting personalities + rekindled love] Hot-tempered young general, bottom, vs. sickly prime minister, top Breaking news! The general snuck out at midnight to assassinate the prime minister, only to be caught by him!! Question: What happened? Was he reported to the authorities? Was he punished? Answer: No report, no punishment. 787Reads8.9Score10414d adds
- 37 The Shadow Guard Is His Majesty's One True Love 影卫大人是君上白月光 [Fake replacement, physical torment, angst before sweetness, childhood friends, happy ending] [Obsessive, alluring emperor gong × stoic, proud shadow guard shou] Shen Ning fell in love at first sight with the lofty ruler of the empire. He ruined his own prospects, gave up the position of Right Chancellor, and joined the Shadow Hall, willingly becoming a blade in the emperor’s hand just to stay by his side. Unfortunately, Fu Chenglin did not love Shen Ning. He regarded Shen Ning as his right-han 1.1kReads6.7Score11814d adds
- 38 Who Says a Prince Can’t Fall for His Shadow Guard? 谁说王爷就不能喜欢暗卫了 “My lord, if I remember correctly, today’s event is the Shadow Guard selection, isn’t it?” Uncle Fu narrowed his eyes as he surveyed the tall, imposing guards, but his gaze settled on the most eye-catching one. “How did a beauty pageant contestant sneak in?” “Does being pretty mean you can’t kill?” Yan Qi crossed his legs and spun his teacup between his fingers. A smile tugged at his lips. “What if he makes it hurt even more?” On the day Shadow Seven was selected, Yan Qi had a mask made overnigh 916Reads—Score10014d adds
- 39 Calculated Scheming 蓄意算计 [Self-Restrained, Proper, Devoted Top vs. Viperously Beautiful, Cunning Bottom] [Both Are Each Other’s First + Two Strong Leads + Happy Ending + Love Grows Over Time] An accident forces Yu Xiwan and her enemy, Lu Yunsong, to live in seclusion in Qinghe Village. Taking advantage of Lu Yunsong’s amnesia, Yu Xiwan deliberately tricks him into believing she’s his lover. They act like lovers, and then another accident leads them to sleep together. But the village girls say it happened because the two 726Reads8.9Score11014d adds
- 40 The General’s Husband Backs Him Up Every Day 将军家的内君每天都在给他撑腰 [Household Intrigue + Mutual Devotion + Older Partner + Smart, Satisfying Romance] If you object to a male consort in the inner household, please don't click. I don't want to explain. Straight-laced general gong × charming and resourceful noble-born shou Today, Pei Yuening did something big: he took half a tiger tally to summon reinforcements and put down a palace coup. When the rewards were handed out, everyone else asked for power, but he asked for a person. “Your Majesty, could you grant me t 1.4kReads8.8Score19514d adds
- 41 Your Highness Is Sobbing! The Mad Villain Is the One in Your Bed 殿下爆哭！疯批反派他是枕边人 [Complete, 1v1, both pure, powerful couple: a highly intelligent, cool-headed, domineering, battle-scarred beauty of a top vs. a dramatic, ruthless, rebellious, unruly, gloomy bottom; older partner dotes on the younger one; mutual salvation; they choose each other] “You keep going, and so will I.” Xiao Rongchuan's face was so beautiful it outshone all others, and it left Gong Yi completely lovestruck. Gong Yi racked his brains. He had been lying in wait beside Prince Chen, looking for a chanc 707Reads9.2Score10114d adds
- 42 Betrothed to a Deranged Prince, the Young Marquis Makes a Run for It 被赐婚疯批王爷，小侯爷先跑为敬 [Two Male Leads + Both Strong + Love Grows Over Time + Each Has Their Strengths + Romantic Push and Pull + Both Pure] Xie the Young Marquis, the capital’s number-one playboy, hated two things most in life: First, anyone who dared to outswagger him. Second, nobody appreciating the beauty album he’d put together! Then an imperial decree came crashing down: he was to marry the Prince of Zhenbei. Xie Yue wasn’t marrying him, he was being married off! Thrown out of the marquis’s residence, the Youn 1.4kReads8.8Score24814d adds
- 43 The Worthy Minister Never Returns 良臣不归 A Worthy Minister Never Returns 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Love Me to Death, Little General. You’re Not Allowed to Leave 死命宠，小将军不准离开我 (Completed) [Two powerful leads + Reborn + Mutual devotion + Mutual pampering + Redemption + Happy ending] [Loyal dog of a general vs. seductive emperor] In their previous life, Wang Bo died a tragic death on the battlefields of Mobei because of a conspiracy. Xiao Cong raised an uprising and overthrew the Great Chu dynasty. After conquering Mobei, he had no will to fight on and followed Wang Bo in death. Heaven takes pity on him. Reborn at nineteen, Xiao Cong returns to the year Wang Bo was a 150Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 45 After the Mad Emperor Took a Liking to Me, I Couldn’t Escape 被疯批帝王看上后，我逃不掉了 Age gap + forced love + exclusive devotion + unhinged + happy ending As the Crown Prince's study companion, Su Jingyu thinks only of serving him, hoping to secure a good post for himself once the Crown Prince ascends the throne. But before that happens, he inexplicably catches the emperor's eye. Su Jingyu doesn't want to become the emperor's plaything, but how can a lowly study companion resist the Son of Heaven? One ordinary night, Su Jingyu wakes to find himself lying helpless on the imperial 17.8kReads8.9Score1.9k14d adds
- 46 Shadow Guard, Don't Be Rash. I'm Just a Bodyguard 暗影卫别冲动，我只是个护镖人 [Power Couple, Two Male Leads, Jianghu and Court Politics, Everyday Child-Rearing, Mutual Pining, Prisoner Rescue, From Crossing Swords to Holding Hands] Also known as “Shadows of a Stunning Figure” He is the loneliest blade in the jianghu, a flash of brilliance who never owes anyone anything. He is the coldest sword in the imperial city, leaving nothing alive wherever his shadow falls. A crown prince from a fallen kingdom binds them together. Wei Jinghong takes a job he never should have accept 17.6kReads9.0Score2.8k14d adds
- 47 Dust on My Heart 心上尘 [Cold Palace castoff, aloof, otherworldly, sleep-loving Heavenly Master bottom x domineering emperor, beauty enthusiast, collector top] Two male leads! The rating just came out, and it’ll go up. Both virgins. The setting is the author’s invention and has nothing to do with reality. Please leave your brains at the door, dear readers. [Warning: The plot is low-key, and the protagonist remains an untouchable beauty throughout. He never falls from his pedestal. Don’t read if that’s not for you.] Yun 3kReads9.0Score48614d adds
- 48 The Beloved Guard 宠卫 The emperor keeps a little secret guard by his side. He’s obedient, compliant, and perfect in every way, except that he thinks about assassinating the emperor every single day. Chu Junyao thought, “I’ll keep him around. When I get tired of him, I’ll treat him as the last remnant of a defeated faction and deal with him...” Everyone in the palace says, “His Majesty never got tired of him, not in his whole life. In the end, the little secret guard didn’t get disposed of. His Majesty got himself don 441Reads6.5Score10014d adds
- 49 This Prince Keeps Fighting Over His Archenemy 本王对死对头又争又抢 Two Male Leads + Sickly Beauty + Marriage Before Love + Mortal Enemies + Devoted Couple With a Baby Lin Qingshi served the emperor for fifteen years, only to be kicked aside once the court was secure. Despairing of everything, he was granted in marriage to his nemesis, Prince Qi. But this nemesis wasn’t quite what he had imagined. There was no humiliation, no hostility, and certainly no kicking him while he was down. When the common folk cursed him, his nemesis stood up for him. When the emperor 284Reads—Score10514d adds
- 50 Nothing Happened in the Fifth Year of Jian'an 建安五年无事发生 Starting from “Sun Ce survives a near-fatal disaster in the fifth year of Jian'an,” this story rewrites the fate of Jiangdong. The emotional arc follows a two-way devotion, from childhood friends to entrusting one another as ruler and subject. No romance pairings; the main plot follows their battles of wits against Cao Wei. 142Reads8.9Score—14d adds
