Novels like Business Is a Beauty, Though It Takes a Toll on My Back
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- 1 Heaven's Mandate Is Everlasting 天命未央 Reborn into a parallel historical universe, he gains a “gacha” System that can summon distinguished ministers and valiant generals such as Zhao Yun and Wei Qing. With their help, he can claim the throne, found a dynasty, build an empire, and unite the realm! 1. How will he unravel the mystery of his birth? With obstacles at every turn, he must overcome them all and ascend the throne. 2. Reform the court, overhaul the system, strengthen the army, and sweep away rival nations! 3. Enact reforms and —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 What to Do After Transmigrating to Ancient Times with Three Divine Sand Blasters 带三把神沙穿越古代干点啥 [Soul transmigration + no System + suspenseful wish-fulfillment + play the pig to eat the tiger + scheming + political intrigue + power struggles] [The unconventional, rebellious Sixth Princess, who is truly virtuous + the seemingly obedient little miser, a true royal lost in the mortal world VS the scheming, taciturn young beggar] Cheng Zheng transmigrates into a little beggar in an alternate era, a good-for-nothing despised by everyone in the household of Cheng, an Assistant Minister of Works. 4.3kReads—Score731Shelves
- 3 So Many Tales in the Misty Rain Between the Two Shores 两岸烟雨多少事 Where should this story begin? Some say the jianghu is like a cup of aged wine, growing richer with every sip. Others say the imperial court is like a poem, growing more enchanting with every reading. How much turmoil can a playboy heir, as people see him, stir up in both worlds? What do the jianghu’s vendettas and the court’s bloody power struggles mean to him? (The author has a job, so updates are irregular. Thank you for understanding.) 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 I Led the Crown Prince Astray 我把太子带歪了 [Transmigration + Eunuch + Lighthearted + National Destiny] Wang Daqun transmigrates to the end of the Ming dynasty and becomes Crown Prince Zhu Cilang's personal eunuch and study companion. But that's not even the worst of it: the court officials neither suppress the bandits nor destroy the Qing, and instead line up to file complaints with him. Just you wait. If I don't lead the crown prince astray and take him to your homes to dig, dig, dig until we've hauled away every last bit of silver, the —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 Transmigrating Begins with Becoming a Wage Slave 穿越从变成社畜开始 [This is not a wish-fulfillment story, so feel free to give it a try. Political intrigue + Passionate warfare + Cunning protagonist + One Heroine + Contrasts + Everyday life + Humor + Ensemble cast + Suspense. The story moves slowly at first, so please be patient, dear readers. The later chapters will definitely satisfy you.] A fantastical experience! One baffling case after another! Hidden dangers everywhere, every step fraught with peril! An old man who guarded the dynasty through its final t —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 A First-Rank Son-in-Law 一品贵婿 Transmigrated to ancient times and became a son-in-law to be buried with his wife? And his bride is in a vegetative state? Chen Ye trembled with fear. A top pharmaceutical sales rep with a medical degree, he had made a fortune and enjoyed the company of countless beautiful women through his own talents. But now the Japanese pirates had come to invade? I'm in the medicine business. If you insist on making me produce gunpowder, that's where you've crossed the line! 5Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 7 Building a Home 筑家 After losing his job, graduate Zhang An buys three books touted as must-haves for anyone who transmigrates: the Militia Military Training Manual, the Barefoot Doctors’ Manual, and the Guide to Civilian and Military Careers. Little does he expect that disaster will strike, and he’ll be crushed beneath a truck. He arrives in a dynasty that seems familiar, yet isn’t: the Zhao, Jin, and Meng kingdoms. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 The Great Yan Dynasty’s Number One Foolish Son-in-Law 大炎第一傻婿 I woke up as the foolish son of the prime minister, and somehow I also had a shrewish princess for a fiancée. She had a killer figure, too. Huh? Why do the women of the Great Yan dynasty dress so indecently? Tang Hao clutched his nose as it bled. “Who could possibly resist this?” 83Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 9 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.” 23Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 The Crown Prince’s Prince Consort 太子驸马 For fifteen years, he was the fourth son of the Great Liang Emperor, a harbinger of disaster blamed for locusts, floods, and droughts. Court officials repeatedly petitioned the throne on behalf of the people, demanding that this ill omen be eliminated. Fifteen years later, he is the son of a merchant in the city, a good-for-nothing wastrel who spends his days loafing around. But in truth, he is the guardian of Great Liang and the heir to its realm! He is also the true Crown Prince, and the Princ 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 I Can't Hide the Fact That I've Transmigrated into a Good-for-Nothing Prince 穿成废柴皇子的我藏不住了 Being transmigrated into the body of a good-for-nothing prince doesn't mean you have to be a good-for-nothing. Surrounded by wolves from the start, with the kingdom's borders on the brink of collapse. The good-for-nothing prince Xiao Chen turns the tide and defends the capital. He protects the newly founded Shun Kingdom, which has existed for barely a month. Just as he is preparing to make his mark in this alternate world, he discovers some familiar names... It turns out this is a parallel versi 1Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 12 I Am the Great Tang's Deposed Crown Prince 我是大唐废太子 This book is not about Li Chengqian! Transmigration + farming + lighthearted + technological superiority A failed web novelist is reborn as Li Chongrun, the disgraced crown prince of Emperor Zhongzong of Tang, Li Xian. He tries desperately to escape with his life, only to discover that no matter how hard he works, all he can do is become a strong, fat man. Fine, he'll be fat. But why does everyone keep wanting Fatty to kneel? Fatty's legs don't work right. He can't kneel! Fatty's spear is right 55Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 I Transmigrate into a Fool, and My Fierce Wife Is Hard to Tame 穿越原主是呆子，娘子生猛难降 Li Hao transmigrates into a total flop. There’s no immortal cultivation, no martial arts, no rich young master status, and not even a historical dynasty he recognizes. What a disappointment. The original owner is a halfwit, which is just as well. Otherwise, Li Hao might have blown his cover. An arranged marriage from the start is actually not bad, given that he spent more than twenty years single in his previous life. His wife is fierce, and even one against five is no problem for her. First, he 59Reads8.5Score—Shelves
- 14 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 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 The Brothel’s Young Lord 青楼世子 Transmigrated to another world as a baby. Just days after being born, I saw my vicious stepmother poison my birth mother to death, then I was sent to the imperial palace. There, I ran into the Sixth Emperor. He poisoned me and kept me on the brink of death, testing me from time to time. As a hostage, all I could do was visit brothels, admire the beauties, and sleep with them. Unexpectedly, the Sixth Emperor arranged a wife for me and even sent me home. At home, besides my vicious stepmother, the 5Reads5.5Score—Shelves
- 16 Back to the Eastern Jin to Fight for the Throne 回到东晋争皇位 Could a bunch of overconfident transmigrators really go back to the Eastern Jin dynasty and fight for the throne? In the year 21XX, a luxury cruise ship sailing through the central Pacific was suddenly caught in an extraordinarily powerful typhoon. The situation was critical. Although Captain Huan Zhi quickly sent out an SOS distress signal, the winds and waves were so fierce that neither the rescue ships nor the rescue aircraft could get close. They could only wait helplessly dozens of nautical 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 17 The Vast World: The Sword Roars Across Kunlun 大千世界之剑啸昆仑 From gifted young prodigy to ruler of Kunlun, Zhang Xiaotian watches as one friend, family member, and disciple after another ascends. He isn’t in any hurry. He has always been searching for the secret of how to return home. At last, amid the aura of the heavenly tribulation, he discovers a glimmer of hope... —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 18 The Village's Hard Times 村寒 He was a talented young man from a poor mountain village, but chose the wrong major: metallurgy. After completing his combined undergraduate and master’s degree, he couldn’t find a suitable job. Then the land back home was seized, and his parents passed away one after another. Grief-stricken and lost, Zhao Han unexpectedly transmigrated to an unknown dynasty in the midst of years of war. Here, he began a new life and led this era toward a new beginning as well... 13Reads6.2Score—Shelves
- 19 On Gaokao Day, I Transmigrated to the Cold Palace and Eloped with a Prince 高考那天，我穿到冷宫和王爷私奔 On the Day of the Gaokao, I Transmigrated to the Cold Palace and Eloped with the Prince 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 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 18Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 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! 154Reads—Score—Shelves
- 22 This Era Is Full of Treacherous Officials 这个时代满奸臣 (Political Intrigue) (Conquest) This is an age where treacherous ministers are everywhere… Within the court: Empress Dowager Cixi, Zhaoyi Wu Zetian, Cao Cao at the Ministry of War, Wei Zhongxian of the Eastern Depot, Yu Huatian of the Western Depot, and a whole crowd of eunuchs… Beyond the court: warlords Dong Zhuo, Liu Bang, Zhao Kuangyin, and Sun Quan, each with Li Ru, Zhang Liang, Zhao Pu, and Zhou Yu at their side… As the sixth prince, all I want is to live in peace. And now you’re tellin 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 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—Shelves
- 24 General, the Emperor Has Ordered You to Withdraw Again 将军，官家又命你撤兵了 [No System + political intrigue + ensemble cast + conquest] He Buyi, a game concept artist who’d been pulling an all-nighter, wakes up to find he has transmigrated into an Eastern Xia general who has just passed the seventh day after his death! His coffin lid hasn’t even warmed when he hears an enemy general outside the city insulting his fallen father. Dream or not, a general has to fight with all he’s got! He grabs the silver spear buried with him, charges out of the city, and knocks the great —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 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 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 Emperor Qianwen 乾文帝 (Fictional history) + (No System, no golden finger, no naive protagonist) + (Original poetry) + (Strategy) + (Conquer first, govern later). Logic, writing, story, and character development are all things I focus on. This is my first web novel, and whether you praise it or criticize it, your feedback will help me grow as a writer! I’m deeply grateful for everyone’s support ✊ Transmigrate to another world and begin the struggle for supremacy! Love and hate. Right and wrong, merit and blame. Weigh 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 I Put on Women's Clothes, and the Empress Handed Me the Throne 穿上女装，女帝把皇位让给我 My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Fanqie Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 28 Your Majesty, Why Are You Plotting a Rebellion? 陛下，何故谋反？ [Alternate history + political intrigue + scheming protagonist + transmigration + no System] In the fifth year of Chuyuan, Wang Yu is named Magistrate of Daxing for helping the emperor secure the throne. That year, Wang Yu is twenty and just beginning to show his talent. In the second year of Huanglong, Wang Yu suppresses a rebellion in Yan and is named Governor of Youzhou. That year, Wang Yu is twenty-two and rules as a regional warlord. In the fifth year of Huanglong, Wang Yu purges the empero —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 The Kingdom of Women: Back from the Dead, I Begin a Strange New Life 尊女国：死而复生，开启奇异人生 The male lead is reborn in the Kingdom of Women, a nation unlike the real world where everything is turned upside down. Women can take several husbands, study and read, and hold government office. Children take their mother's surname. Men, however, must remain faithful to one wife, and are expected to be virtuous rather than talented, staying at home to support their wives and raise their children. See how the male lead begins an extraordinary life, building a spectacular career and finding a lo 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 30 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—Shelves
- 31 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—Shelves
- 32 I Told You to Take Charge of the Empire, So Why Do You Just Want to Live Off the Princess? 朕让你接管江山，你却只想吃公主软饭？ Zhou Xuan had finally managed to escape the life of a live-in son-in-law. But just as he left one den of trouble, he fell straight into another. Zhou Xuan: What, you want me to marry into another family? No way am I becoming a live-in son-in-law. Not in this lifetime. I worked so hard to stop being one! Now I have power and influence! My martial arts are unmatched! So... so why? Palace attendant: Because the one who wants you as her husband is the peerlessly beautiful Grand Princess. Zhou Xuan: 4Reads5.4Score—Shelves
- 33 An Emperor's Tutor from a Poor Family: The Man Behind the Empress 寒门帝师：女帝背后的男人 [Empress + Court Intrigue + Alternate History + play the pig to eat the tiger] After transmigrating, He Shen finds himself branded a disgraced imperial exam cheater, despised by everyone. With no other choice, he goes home to start a business and revamp his family's tavern. To his surprise, he becomes famous throughout the Great Qian Dynasty. Even the poems he casually writes are celebrated by the Hanlin scholars. The peerless empress visits him three times, begging him to enter her service! “Si 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 34 Failed to Transmigrate, Yet Became the Peerless Heir 穿越失败，造就无双世子 [Political Intrigue] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Ruthless] + [Court and Martial World] Yi Xingzhou, the eldest legitimate son of the Prince of Yun's household, has been frail since childhood due to a strange illness and has endured nothing but scorn. A kidnapping awakens memories from the modern world within him. He had planned to use those memories to enjoy a comfortable life, but unexpectedly, his strange illness leaves him on the verge of death. Meanwhile, enemies in the capital continue closing in 18Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 35 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—Shelves
- 36 The Villainous Young Master's Road to Survival 反派大少爷的求生之路 [Deadpan comedy] + [No cheats] + [Ridiculous] + [Subverting expectations] + [Political intrigue that’s all over the place] After transmigrating, he discovers he’s become a cannon-fodder villain whose fiancée has been stolen by the protagonist. In the end, the protagonist will have him executed by slicing, and his entire family will lose their heads. He’s so scared he wets himself on the spot. Once he calms down, Li Weiyang begins his fight for survival. He improves his strength to avoid being ki 20Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 37 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 943Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 38 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 402Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 39 The Princes Vie for the Throne, but I Have My Eyes on the World 皇子夺嫡，而我志在天下 After transmigrating, he becomes a prince of the imperial family. He should be enjoying wealth and honor, yet instead he is caught in the struggle for the throne. But the protagonist has no interest in that paltry throne. His ambitions lie in the vast world beyond. He has been here, and he has seen it all. The poems and classical Chinese passages in this story are all original, so enjoy without worry. 21Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 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 62Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 Crossing the Song Dynasty 度宋 [Transmigration, the Great Song, the Southern Song, no System, not a mindless power fantasy] (A faithful, grounded portrayal of history, even a “revelation” of it. The pacing is a little slow, and there’s no wanton slaughter. It may not be to everyone’s taste, and some readers have said it’s a bit hard to follow. Gentlemen, why not come in, take a look, and offer your judgment?) From a foolish young prince of Prince Rong’s residence to a prince and then crown prince, Zhao Qi is the fifteenth em 11Reads—Score—Shelves
- 42 From the Start: My Fiancée Shows Up to Break Off Our Engagement 开局：败家子遭未婚妻上门退婚 [No System + no golden finger + an ordinary person transmigrates + not invincible + suitable for readers of all ages + lighthearted entertainment] [My new book, I'm a Feng Shui Master, and Charging for Readings Based on Character Is Perfectly Reasonable, is now out. If you enjoy feng shui stories, come check it out!] Li Xuan transmigrates from the modern era to ancient times and becomes a down-and-out scholar. The original owner gambled the family into ruin, and his father's fate is unknown. Li 118Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 Martial Radiance Across the World 武曜天下 [Alternate history / emperor / smart protagonist / territorial expansion / empire-building] He transmigrates into the body of a puppet emperor, stripped of real power. Reborn as an emperor, how could he accept being anyone's subordinate? With beauties in his arms, why envy the immortals? He'll survey a vast empire stretching ten thousand miles! Crush the petty schemers and usher in a golden age! Build a great empire and unite all under heaven! A true man should forge achievements that endure for 358Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 44 The Great Prosperity of the Realm 盛鼎天下 [Fast-Paced + Ancient-Era Power Struggles + No System + No Transmigration + Ensemble Cast + Hard-Core Historical Intrigue] Ambushed on the way home from the start? Do you really think my brothers are pushovers? My father hesitates? As heir apparent, I'll raise an army and rebel! My second brother is peerless in strategy, and my third brother is unstoppable in battle? They're just my top-tier workhorses! Nine out of ten great clans are Fu, and the last one's named Gu? Sorry, in front of me, Your 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 45 Meeting Wang Xuance in the Tang Dynasty 遇见唐朝王玄策 Veteran Xia Yichen unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Wang Xuance, a dimwitted young master in the Tang Dynasty. From the start, he’s hit with a broken engagement. But now that Wang Xuance possesses modern knowledge, his spectacular rise begins. First, he helps his father restore the family business, bringing it roaring back to life! Second, he gets ahead of everyone during the Mid-Autumn Festival by inventing mooncakes and Kongming lanterns, stealing the spotlight! Third, he studies li 173Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 46 The Rise of Northern Wei in a Chaotic Era 北魏之乱世崛起 In the final years of the Northern Wei dynasty, corrupt politics and social upheaval left the people destitute. The Rouran repeatedly invaded from the north, and border warfare was constant. While traveling, Li Yunfei gets lost in the mountains. After crossing them, he stumbles into a battlefield and is captured by the Northern Wei army, forced to serve as a foot soldier. Newly arrived in ancient times, he finds everything strange and bewildering, but thanks to the adaptability and quick wit of 86Reads—Score—Shelves
- 47 Winds and Clouds Rise Across Ten Thousand Miles 万里风云起 First, let me make this clear: everyone is smart, both the heroes and the villains. The female characters have friends and rivals; some share their ideals, while others part ways. Readers can judge for themselves. The divine artifact has thrown the world into turmoil, and storms are gathering. The young lords are either hidden dragons waiting to rise or already beginning to show their brilliance. But whether for country or family, the throne needs a new king. This is the young people's era, a g 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 48 The Yinglong Dragon Reborn 应龙再世 The Warring States era was the best of times and the worst of times. It was an age of light and an age of darkness! War, love, family, and friendship intertwine to compose a stirring song of the Warring States era! Horns blare and war drums thunder. Blood and brains fly as flashes of blades mingle with gleaming swords. Grand, spectacular battle scenes unfold alongside vivid and fascinating historical figures. The foremost young noble of the Warring States, Wei Wuji; the handsome Longyang Jun; an 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 Apocalypse: Ancient Footprints in Search of the Garden 末世：上古踏众寻园 The Chosen One, heir to the supreme secrets of ancient times and the apocalypse, takes on the guise of a foolish second prince. Instead of saving Earth, he sneaks a peek at his elder brother’s woman while she changes clothes. Instead of fighting for the throne, he lets his tyrannical older brother murder their father and seize power. The new emperor ascends the throne and shatters everyone’s expectations, strangling ten concubines who attend him in a row. In the past, the concubines had comp —Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 50 Claiming the Throne 称皇 [Alternate history] [Crown prince succession] [Political intrigue] [Emperor] [Ensemble cast] [play the pig to eat the tiger] In the waning years of the Great Zhou, the empire teeters on the brink of collapse, and every failing of the dynasty is laid bare. The nation is impoverished and weak, class divisions grow ever more severe, powerful enemies circle beyond its borders, and treacherous ministers plot within. The emperor is incomp 21Reads—Score—Shelves
