Novels like I Was Laid Out on a Plank from the Start! Now I’m on a Killing Spree in Shangjing
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- 1 Gambit at the Phoenix Palace: The Emperor’s Heart, My Prison and My Plot 凤阙弈：帝心囚我谋 Also known as "Enter My Game: Those Who Enter, Ask Not the Way Home" [Antique Restorer x PhD in History x True Political Intrigue x No Foolish Villains x Equally Matched Leads] A thousand years later, she sees a pair of dragon-and-phoenix jade pendants at an auction. Engraved on them are the words: “We played this game in this life. Let’s continue in the next.” A low male voice comes from behind her. “Researcher Shen, we meet again.” This is her third life. In this life, she transmigrates as —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 The Super Bailiff 超级衙役 [An unconventional story with plenty of foreshadowing. Every character is ruthless and unhinged, human nature is shown in all its darkness, and no one gets stupid for the plot. Anyone could get killed at any moment.] In a remote border county, a group of constables is slaughtered and the magistrate disappears. A down-and-out constable is the sole survivor. At the same time, the eldest prince is stripped of his position as crown prince, while the least-favored seventh prince is sent to govern thi —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 After Our Divorce, My Ex-Wife Watches Me Rise to the Pinnacle of Power 离婚后，前妻仰望我登上权力巅峰 A medical report showing that he had cancer completely tore apart Li Xuejun's seemingly happy little family and destroyed his dream of living out his life in peace. When faced with his wife and her family relentlessly insisting that they sever all ties, Li Xuejun chose to give them what they wanted. But after the divorce, they discovered the truth, and still had the nerve to come crying back and beg for forgiveness. This time, Li Xuejun's heart had turned to stone. He told them not to rush: ther 49kReads7.9Score2.6kShelves
- 4 I'm No Confucian Scholar 我不是儒生 This is the Eastern Zhou, but not the Eastern Zhou of history. This world has four great nations: Eastern Zhou, Western Xia, Southern Yan, and Northern Liang. And when Guo Dabao woke up, he had transmigrated into the body of Guo Da's son, the Minister of War of Eastern Zhou. Good grief, Guo Dabao? That name is just embarrassing... Guo Dabao soon discovered that this world was not ancient in the traditional sense. Here, there were martial arts, Confucianism, and swordsmanship, even the legendary 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 Immortality in the Master's World 在夫子的世界里长生 Xia Ren (Shrimp) tells a legendary story in "Ever Night". (The first ten chapters are pretty average. It’s my first time writing, so feel free to skip around. That’s life, isn’t it? If you don’t like something, just skip it.) He traveled across this world. He saw Liu Bai’s sword sweep like a mighty river. He saw a man burn himself up in the darkness. He heard how a genius named Liansheng Thirteen was celebrated generation after generation. He was like Zhang San, Li Si, Wang Wu, like every other 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves
- 6 Mortal, How Do You Reach the Summit? 凡人，如何登巅 My will is the Dao! Even if you are the Heavenly Dao, you'll stay right under my feet! The Human Dao is the strongest! The Heavenly Dao's laughable schemes can't stop the rise of the Human Dao. The Jie Sect and Chan Sect will both become dowries for my Ren Sect. Recommended: start reading from Chapter 33. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 A Lone Jianghu Girl Pursues a Killer! Where Can the Xie Family’s Hound Run? 江湖孤女追凶！谢氏狗贼哪里逃 [Lone Jianghu Girl vs. Crown Prince Who Pulls the Strings | Court Intrigue | Mystery and Investigations] In the end, who lowered their head? Who asked? And who knew! “Xie Junyi.” “Mm.” “Nothing else to say?” “I do. I can’t say it.” “Then don’t.” “…I’ll leave that window open.” “What for?” “So when the wind returns, it’ll have somewhere to rest.” On a snowy night in the mourning hall, she offered him a cup of tea that had not been tested. He drank it, swallowing his murderous intent with it. He w 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 Reaching the Summit 问鼎 When the deer is lost by Chu, all under heaven pursue it. This is an age of great upheaval, and a time for men of ambition to make their mark. Brave generals abound, wise strategists are as plentiful as rain, and beautiful women are like jade. Watch as the protagonist climbs step by step to the summit. 278Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 9 Born Rebellious, I Started a Revolt the Moment I Transmigrated 天生反骨，我一穿越就造反 [Rebellion + no System + no female lead + mind games] Some people simply aren't born to live under anyone else's thumb. They're ambitious, energetic, meticulous, and exceptionally good at getting things done. Ge Wen is one of them. Forced by the crushing weight of life to sell his soul for a few coins, he became an office drone and finally worked himself to death in the 996 grind. Reborn into another life, Ge Wen says, “I've transmigrated. If I still don't dare to do something earth-shattering, 10Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 10 Reborn as a Great Dragon, I Ran a Postal Station and Raised My Wife and Daughter 重生大龙，经营驿站养妻女 A beautiful young woman throws herself into his arms, crying, “Husband!” A doll-like little girl clings to his leg and calls, “Daddy!” The heavens have dropped a wife and daughter into his lap, and even thrown in the “Welcome Inn” beside the highway? The original owner was known for a hundred miles around as a “living map,” yet met a mysterious end by falling off a cliff while visiting a grave during Qingming. Wang Que has barely taken over this body when bandits from Blackwind Stronghold come —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 Amid the Schemes at the Peak of Power, I Ascend to the Clouds with My Wits 天之巅权谋间，吾以心术踏云端 "Political Intrigue" "High-Stakes Power Plays" "No System" "No Mindless Protagonist" "Passionate" "Court Politics" If an umbrella cannot shield people from wind and rain, who would hold it high above their head? But whatever shelters you will also constrain you. It can protect you from wind and rain, yet keep you from ever seeing the sun. Even pigs never understand, right up until they die, why the person who feeds them three meals a day is the same person who slaughters them. Those at the botto 113Reads7.3Score—Shelves
- 12 I Refuse to Be a Hostage! I Want to Be Invincible Under Heaven! 我不要做质子！我要天下无敌！ The protagonist, Qi Ming, transmigrates as a hostage prince in the Kingdom of Yunli, making a dazzling entrance from the very start! One poem shakes the capital; one sword rattles the heavens and earth! “I refuse to be a hostage! I’m going to become invincible under heaven!” 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 A Minister Below the Steps, Power Above Them 阶下臣，顶上权 A servant beneath the steps, power above all 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 A Vat of Fresh Water Flows into Chang'an 一缸活水入长安 A Vat of Living Water Flows into Chang’an —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 The Commoner's Stratagem: I Shape the World from Behind the Scenes 布衣谋：我在幕后定天下 After transmigrating into a refugee in the Great Zhou dynasty, Deng Chuan asked for little: just a peaceful life and the chance to protect the children by his side. But one night in a ruined temple, he stumbled upon a secret assassination plotted at court. He had no wish to get involved, but the chaos of the age swept him up. He had no taste for political scheming and no hunger for fame. He relied only on his wits to protect those around him and uphold what he believed in. He built a firm fou 30Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 The Story of Crown Prince Zhaoming 昭明太子传 This story follows the extraordinary life of Crown Prince Zhaoming of the Southern Liang, focusing on the events that befall Xiao Tong during the Northern and Southern Dynasties: family and country, love and hate, feuds and romance, the martial world and the imperial court, power and desire... —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 17 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—Shelves
- 18 The Gray-Robed Agent of Great Wei: An Old Friend Returns Through Wind and Snow 大魏青衣：风雪故人归 [Alternate history, court politics, the martial world, power struggles, martial arts, multiple heroines, no System] As the winds rise over Great Wei, a man in blue sets forth. He stakes his life on the game and wins half a move against Heaven! With an age of chaos on the horizon, who will shape the world? Qingyi Bailu placed third in the imperial examinations, only to become a puppet magistrate controlled by the Taiping Sect, with his life no longer in his own hands. Just then, Gu Xiaolou transm 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 The Lone Phoenix 独凰 [Sole Protagonist + Political Intrigue] Within the imperial family, there have never been brothers, only prisoners and hunters. Crown Prince Chu Lianguang has only just entered the Eastern Palace. On the surface, the princes serve together and get along like brothers. In secret, the Third Prince schemes with deep cunning, while the Fifth Prince commands troops and acts with impunity. Other princes are watching from the sidelines, closing in step by step, all with their sights set on the Eastern 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 Ruling the Martial World 乾定江湖 The Realm Under Heaven, Pacified 23Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 Above the Begonia Branches 海棠枝上 A richly textured alternate-history novel with no transmigration and no golden fingers. There is little palace or household intrigue. Instead, it focuses on the choices and resilience of dozens of men and women as they face setbacks and hardship. The plot is well designed, the storyline flows smoothly, and the characters are vividly drawn. Patriotism, responsibility, courage, and strategy are all woven into the story. Conflict, war, and unification: at last, peace reigns throughout the land. To 60Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 22 The Condemned Lady Takes Office: Two Powerhouses and Me Rule the Court 罪女为官：双强与我权倾朝野 Wen Qiong Yu rose from a condemned girl in the entertainment quarters to a position at the emperor’s side, all to find the true culprit who wiped out her entire family. Lan Ye spent half a year pretending to be useless in the cold palace, wanting nothing more than to escape the capital and live a carefree life. One was climbing her way up. The other was trying to get out. They seemed destined for different paths, yet their investigations led to the same enemy. The powerful maternal relatives had —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 The Game of Imperial Power, the Scroll of the Realm 皇权弈，山河卷 Everyone said Su Wanli, the legitimate daughter of the Duke's estate, was a frail beauty who could barely walk without gasping for breath and had little time left to live. But no one knew that she was also the master of Tingfeng Tower, the greatest intelligence network in the martial world, as well as a royal orphan of the previous dynasty, pulling the strings from within a glittering world. At a palace banquet, the Crown Prince and the aristocratic clans joined forces to pressure her into marri 407Reads—Score116Shelves
- 24 The Dark Demon Cop 黑暗魔警 [No System, no rebirth, no transmigration, no cultivation, no golden finger] He says little, is ruthless, and uses sinister methods. A crime boss infiltrates the police force; the Grim Reaper sweeps through both the underworld and the legitimate world, and every villain meets a different end. Keywords: strategic schemes, brainy wish fulfillment. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 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
- 26 I Was Just Trying to Make an Honest Living, but the Entire Internet Thinks I'm a Big Shot 只是安稳谋生，却被全网当成大佬 One night shift. I saved an old man, who turned out to be an academician and insisted on kneeling to take me as his master. I picked out a vase, and it turned out to be worth three million. I say I’m just an ordinary person. The whole internet: “Stop pretending.” I ask them to leave me alone. The whole internet: “He’s freaking out.” Big shots from every walk of life crowd around my door, begging for advice, and the whole internet thinks I’m a big shot too. I just wanted to work a night s 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 Tempest at the Imperial Examinations 科场风云 My new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 28 I Wanted Immortality, Not a Resident Evil Scenario 我想长生不是搞生化危机啊 (An ensemble story featuring biological mutation, technological advancement, struggles for supremacy, warfare, and more.) (The protagonist has countless talented and eccentric subordinates, all ferociously capable. They all share one hobby, though: scheming against one another and fighting over credit.) When someone has wealth and power, what do they want most? I can say with absolute certainty: immortality. That's right, I, Hu San, thought so too. In pursuit of this elusive goal, I teamed up wi 1.1kReads6.2Score165Shelves
- 29 Reborn: The Art of Power 重生之权谋天下 In his previous life, he lost the struggle for the throne, and everyone close to him died a gruesome death. He had foreseen this ending, yet could never accept it. The wife he had loved all his life abandoned him at the end, unwilling to share his hardships. Even harder to understand was why someone who had always been at odds with him would give up power and wealth to save his life, ring the grievance bell, take the blame, and die in misery. Given another chance, he overturns everything. Now he 503Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 30 The Great Xia Scion 大夏极品世子 Here, you’ll find both the martial world and the imperial court, clear-cut clashes of martial arts, shadowy political maneuvering, and a fusion of modern and historical cultures. A noble steed tramples the thorns of fate, rouge spills across Twilight Valley. If one day I follow the lofty ambitions of the clouds, would I dare laugh at Huang Chao and call him no true hero? I, the heir to the throne, will see the Great Xia banner planted across the lands of all four kingdoms! 70Reads7.4Score—Shelves
- 31 A Top Student Transmigrates and Wins the Heart of a Great War God 学霸女穿越，撩到战神大佬一枚 [One devoted couple + sweet romance + gentle humor + transmigration + plot twists + happy ending] Top student Fei Jingjing never expected to transmigrate to an ancient execution ground where her entire family was about to be executed. Bound hand and foot, she couldn't move. Luckily, a powerful man was so broke he robbed her along with her valuables. Her life is safe for the moment, but it seems she's been handed a short-lived character's script, with pitfalls at every turn. With no other choice, 442Reads9.0Score103Shelves
- 32 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 124Reads—Score—Shelves
- 33 The Defiant Villainess: She Marries a Dandy and Starts a Rebellion 逆天恶女：嫁纨绔夫君后开始造反 [Marriage Before Love + Strong Female Lead and Weaker Male Lead + Mutual Healing + Devoted to Each Other for Life + Scheming Female Lead] Female lead: a calculating, possessive black lotus who loves to act vulnerable Male lead: an innocent, sincere white lotus, utterly devoted to her Note: The male lead grows over time and is very weak at first. Proceed with caution. “Madam, it’s a lovely spring day. Shall we take a walk in the countryside together?” “Sounds good. I can check on the estate whil 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 34 The Black Lotus Female Official Rejects Lovesickness 黑莲花女官拒绝恋爱脑 [Palace intrigue|high-IQ heroine|alternate Ming Dynasty|no romance|mind-bending twists|ensemble power struggles] While everyone else fights for favor in the palace, Xie Yunxiang investigates cases. From laundering money through charcoal tribute to an edict written on human skin, from a fake imperial seal to the true dragon vein “Your Majesty, the Emperor asks when you’ll investigate his true feelings.” “No time. I’m calculating his father’s coffin savings!” 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 A Master Plan for the Realm: Everyone Is a Pawn 谋定天下：一切皆为棋子 He was the third prince of the Great Zhou, once a god of war who had never known defeat. Now he is a prisoner in the imperial dungeon, stripped of everything because his achievements eclipsed the emperor's. When war breaks out, he becomes the third prince once more and takes command of the three armies. He drives back the northern forces, matches wits with the emperor, squares off against enemy nations, outmaneuvers court officials, and constantly weighs the intentions of those around him. The m 161Reads5.6Score—Shelves
- 36 Crown Princess, Hurry and Save This Lonely Dog's Life 太子妃，快来救孤狗命 [Dual transmigration, no golden finger + the fate of the nation + leads who are both intelligent and capable + devoted to each other + political intrigue + light ensemble cast + plot-focused + parallel storylines + careers come first] A catlike prince who acts cute and begs for affection × a composed, levelheaded, and brilliant fiancée Wait, who transmigrates and becomes crown prince for only three days? Gu Qingyao was driven from her home, her family executed, and she slept in the wilderness. O 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 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—Shelves
- 38 Ten Years After the Wicked Minister Died, He Came Back to Life 恶臣死后十年，他活了 The emperor was dead, the crown prince was weak, and sycophants held the court in their grasp. Traitors ruled the land. Loyal officials dared not speak, and the court bowed as one. Those who refused to kneel had their bones broken. Those who dared to speak had their tongues torn out. Men of principle died beneath the executioner’s blade, while vile opportunists became honored guests in the halls of power. A spark smoldered in the mountains, barely clinging to life. A hidden dragon lay coiled in 241Reads8.9Score108Shelves
- 39 I’m Inside the Book, and You’re Telling Me It Was Abandoned? 人在书中，你和我说这书太监了？ [Wuxia + Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story + Unhurried Pace + No System + No Chuunibyou + Satisfying Ending] The transmigration bureau is up to no good! Chen Yao transmigrates into the novel he wrote himself! The problem is, he abandoned it after only a few chapters! Luckily, this world has a powerful golden finger that can bring all sorts of amazing things into reality. Martial arts, medicine, military strategy, literature… Then one day, heaven and earth undergo a drastic change. He discovers that t —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 Chronicles of War-Torn Times 乱世烽火录 In the final years of the Yue dynasty, the court that had ruled for over three hundred years could not escape its fate. Great Yue fell apart, and warlords who had built up their own forces across the land emerged onto the stage. Uprisings raged without end within the realm, while the subjugated tribes stirred restlessly. To the north, the Hu barbarians of the grasslands watched like tigers, poised to strike, and launched a massive invasion south! In a time of troubles within and threats without, 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 On the Day of the Audition, I Somehow Became a Royal Guard 选秀当天，我竟成了御前卫 On the day of the talent show, I somehow became a royal guard. 6.1kReads—Score164Shelves
- 42 The Winds of Power and Intrigue 权谋之风波起 Setting: Alternate world, no central romance, revenge, court politics, warring states. After his clan is wiped out, he is branded a traitor who sold out his entire people. He struggles to survive in the capital, believing he can overturn the world, but obstacle after obstacle stands in his way. Can he get his revenge? Yet he says, “Wen San, hate me. Give all your love and all your hate to me.” 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 Transmigrating as Qin Er Shi, Hu Hai: Turning the Great Qin Empire Around 穿越成秦二世胡亥：扭转大秦乾坤 [No System, intricate plotting, historically researched, and a serious tone] Qin unites the land, building a mighty wall stretching ten thousand miles, with imposing passes and highways. High ramparts defended by powerful crossbows, sharp arrows and sturdy spears. Great generals hold the fortifications, leaving the enemy no chance to breach them. War carts guard the cities, encircled by layer upon layer of defenses. The Second Emperor surveys the realm and sighs, “My Great Qin shall endure —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 Death Note: The Demon Star Throws the World into Chaos 死亡笔记：魔星乱世 Will he become the god of a new world, or a demon who slaughters thousands? A mysterious notebook falls from the sky, a god of death who toys with the world, and the power to kill without a trace simply by writing down a name. A boy who has never known the light, a tormented and shadowed heart, and an ambition to turn the world upside down. When the two meet, the demonic star will plunge the world into chaos. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 45 The Entire Court Is Loyal, Yet You Want Me to Be a Tyrant! 满朝忠烈，你竟然让我做昏君！ Lin Ye transmigrates to another world and becomes its emperor. He looks around. Every minister at court is a loyal patriot. Among the civil officials is Zhuge Liang. Well, he seems to have worked himself to death. No matter. There are still Zhang Juzheng, Wang Anshi, Du Ruhui... and many others. Among the military men is Yue Wumu. Well, he’s getting on in years. No matter. There are still Wei Qing, Li Jing, Guan Yu... and many others. “I’ll be an emperor for the ages!” Lin Ye declares, brimming —Reads5.5Score—Shelves
- 46 Scheming in the Capital 京华嫡谋 At fifteen, Shen Mingyuan, a legitimate daughter from Jiangnan, returned to the capital at her father’s command. It looked as though she had come home to settle down, but in truth she was drawn into the power struggles of the Prime Minister’s household and the schemes of the court. Her father, Shen Yanzhi, treated her as a pawn to curry favor with Prince Jing, while her stepmother and half-sister repeatedly framed her. Meanwhile, clues to the truth behind her mother’s brutal death began to emerg 67.4kReads8.5Score5.5kShelves
- 47 The Delicate Princess Is Adored by All, but the Prince Favors Her Alone 娇弱郡主万人宠，皇子殿下独偏爱 [A pure historical romance, with no rebirth, transmigration, or System] “Big brother!” Little Li Qingling followed behind Fu Junyan. The boy ahead of her walked too fast, so Li Qingling had to trot to keep up. After that, Fu Junyan hardly ever saw the little girl. He only heard about her now and then from her elder brother. Apparently, she was in poor health and spent most of her time recuperating at home. Three years later, Fu Junyan returned from the border. The Noble Consort asked him, “ 341Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 48 My Tamed Childhood Friend Killed His Master, Then Was Reborn to Dote on Me 驯养的竹马弑主，重生怀中只溺她 [Both leads reborn + A restrained, outwardly gentle but secretly ruthless male lead + Difference in status + Winning back his wife, political intrigue, and anguished romance + A clear-eyed, beautiful, capable, and tragic heroine + Classic historical romance + Mutual salvation, happy ending] Jiang Xixue was reborn. In her previous life, she mistook the Fifth Prince for a worthy husband and ended up forced to die by poison alongside him. As she lay dying, the one who personally brought her the poi —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 Great Zhou: From Brothel Servant to Power Behind the Throne 大周：从青楼杂役到权倾朝野 [Political intrigue + low martial arts + harem + rebellion + the Opium War + ruling the world] Lin Yi, a history PhD student, finds himself in the body of a servant. He has no System, no cheat, only a wretched background and a lifetime of humiliation. The world is blind, insulting me, cursing me, bullying me, and ruining me. What should I do? Answer: If they can be killed, kill them. So, on a moonless night, Lin Yi cut off all sixty-six heads in the Marquis's residence and embarked on a path of 10Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 50 May Peace Be Upon All Under Heaven 卿安天下 [Cool, calculating female lead ➕ court intrigue and political power struggles ➕ empress ➕ nation and family] A rich, satisfying read, pure historical fiction in an imaginary setting, with plenty of twists. The early chapters focus on her growth and daily life, along with romance, and there are clues planted throughout. The pace picks up once the Xie family arc begins. It leans toward an ensemble cast, and later features a possessive, obsessive love interest who forces himself on her (a subplot, 1Reads—Score—Shelves
