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- 1 I Finished the Mission and Ran, but the Young General Went Berserk 任务完成我跑路，少年将军杀疯了 After Shen Xinglan was killed, she was supposed to be bound to a rebirth System, but by mistake she ended up bound to a transmigration System instead. From the start, she found herself on a battlefield strewn with corpses, with a young general whose gaze could kill pointing a sword at her throat as the prime suspect. He demanded coldly, “Tell me, who sent you to spy on us?” She was stunned. Could she really tell him the System had sent her to help him? To complete her System mission as soon as p 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 A Hooligan Becomes Empress, Then Leads Her Consorts in Rebellion 流氓直升女帝，她带着妃子造反 [Strong Female Lead + Turbulent Times + Farming + Development + Conquest + Rebellion + No System] Chu Lan was a beggar, but one day she was suddenly thrust onto the throne as the new ruler. The previous emperor died, leaving behind a complete mess. Ministers, maternal relatives of the imperial family, and regional princes schemed against one another, each hoping to seize imperial power. The court was in turmoil, rebellions were spreading, foreign enemies surrounded the realm, and the treasury w 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 The Empress Is Giving Me a Back Rub from the Start? What the Heck, Prince Beichen! 开局皇后推背？我勒个北宸王啊！ [Ensemble cast + alternate history + struggle for supremacy + strategic mastermind + heir to a prince of another surname + multiple heroines] [Intrigue first, struggle for supremacy later. Not a fast-paced wish-fulfillment novel: expect schemes and plans that unfold gradually!] He transmigrates into the body of the heir to a prince of another surname, only to be framed by the empress from the start! To stay alive, Chu Ning turns the scheme to his advantage, invoking the emperor's authority and g —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 The Empress and the Emperor Tread Across the Six Realms with Two Sacred Beasts 女帝和帝尊，靠着双圣兽踏平六界 “Lord Jing, you give this rough-and-ready woman far too much credit,” Chu Xiangxi said with a beaming smile. “If I had that kind of talent, I’d have made a fortune with it long ago.” “If I could use occult arts to calculate everything down to the last detail, I’d already be cuddling a handsome man with one arm and savoring fine food with the other. Why would I bother setting up schemes or plotting to take down Lord Li?” As Chu Xiangxi spoke, Jing Yun picked up the teacup beside him and took a ca 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Moon Curtain 月幕 [A long princess who toys with people’s hearts ✖ a foolish puppy of a Minister of Rites] [Political scheming, strong female lead, Platonic pure love with a tragic ending, both leads are obsessive, and they love power even more than each other] A battle of wits: [Emperor of the human realm VS Emperor of the underworld] The Underworld Emperor ascended to the upper realm. To reclaim his seven emotions and six desires, he made a pact with the Heavenly Dao. But this was a turbulent age. Xu Jin’an was 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Ruling the Martial World 乾定江湖 The Realm Under Heaven, Pacified 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 A Commoner's Son Schemes for Power 庶子谋权 Reborn in the womb as the illegitimate son of a marquis, he and his mother were targeted by the legal wife from an early age. His birth mother was murdered when he was still young, so he began concealing his true self and biding his time. In this life, he will hold all power in his hands and dominate both the imperial court and the martial world. He will make everyone fear him and become a notorious minister. 2kReads7.7Score12114d adds
- 8 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—14d adds
- 9 After Ten Years of Hard Work, the Emperor Wants Me Dead 辛苦十年，皇帝却要杀我 Wolf eyes gleam in the snowy night, while power plays throw the realm into chaos. Shao Shijin, Grand Preceptor of Great Qian, is a “good official” in the eyes of the people and the young Emperor Qian Yuan’an’s most trusted support. To the powerful of the three kingdoms, he is also the most dangerous madman. He dares to enter Southern Chu alone and stir up its court, to burn Northern Yi’s provisions and force back a hundred thousand wolf riders, and even to pin the emperor to his throne and teach 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 So What! I Like Him Even Though He's a Beta 那咋了！他是Beta我也喜欢 (The rating just opened, please don't run off!) [Interstellar + ABO + two powerful leads + beta-to-omega transformation + mutual healing + both fall for each other] [Rebellious, sharp-tongued, devoted Alpha X aloof Omega who keeps strangers at a distance but knows how to tempt] Wen Sui, a student in the command program, is astonishingly powerful and ice-cold by nature. He gives off an aura that warns everyone to stay away, with only one person receiving his blatant affection and special treatmen 473Reads8.9Score10814d adds
- 11 Poison Between the Sheets, Hidden Tides Rising 枕间鸩，暗潮生 The courtesan Wan Niang of Qunyu Terrace doesn't sell nights of passion. She sells lives. The most powerful men in the capital kneel beneath Xie Wan's skirts, while she holds the darkest secrets of the entire imperial court in her hands. The world envies the passion she shares at her bedside, and men vie to become her favored guests. Only Prince Duan, Pei Chengyuan, comes to her door seeking the life of the crown prince. "Your Highness drove the former crown prince mad, exiled the fourth prince, 113Reads—Score12714d adds
- 12 Claiming the Seat of Power 问鼎权路 To struggle against Heaven is a joy without end; to struggle against the earth is a joy without end; to struggle against people is a joy without end. Reborn, he starts from the very bottom, seizing every opportunity that comes his way. See how this ordinary man rides the waves of officialdom and reaches the very pinnacle of power through political struggles! The blurb can't do it justice. Read the story! 4Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 13 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 236Reads8.9Score10814d adds
- 14 Transmigrate to the Tang Dynasty: The Beloved Consort Goes to War 穿越大唐之宠妃出征 Beloved concubine + demoted to commoner + general's wife + envoy + titled lady + Crown Prince's tutor + brilliant woman general + Consort Xi. The protagonist, Yang Yunxi, transmigrates into the Tang dynasty and becomes the emperor's beloved concubine, favored above all others in the harem. She gives birth to the crown prince, but her heart dies toward the emperor, and she asks to leave the palace and marry the guard she adores. The guard has rendered great service defending the frontier, and the 12Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 15 This Sister’s the Real Deal: She Said She’d Rebel, and She Did 这妹妹能处，说造反她真造反 Shang Shaoyan had wanted to be a lazy freeloader ever since she was old enough to know better. So she kept pushing her older brother until he became a domineering CEO. At long last, she achieved her dream, only to transmigrate into the body of a miserable young woman in ancient times. She turned to the older brother who had come here with her. “Big brother, I’m counting on you again this time.” Her brother promptly flopped onto the ground. “I’m done for. This time, I’ll enjoy a peaceful life whi 194Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 16 A Thousand Miles of Bright Moon: Rising Amidst the Chaos 皓月千里之乱世崛起 A noblewoman rises amid the chaos of war [Empress x Great General] [Power struggles] [Two equally strong leads] [Growth] [The court officials curse me as outrageous. I smile and put an arm around his waist: “We keep each other as lovers. Any objections, gentlemen?”] [Every day, I push myself without rest so I can stand proudly by your side and become someone worthy of you. But no one told me that a Great General can't marry a princess!] [How can a woman like you ascend to the halls of government 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 After Confiscation and Exile: Building Infrastructure in the Wilderness 抄家流放后：我在蛮荒之地搞基建 [Spirit Spring Space + Beloved by Everyone + Confiscation and Exile + Building a Settlement in the Wilderness + Fleeing Disaster + Beloved by Everyone (Note: The heroine isn't a saint, has ridiculously high combat abilities, and has eight older brothers)] Feng Jiuyan, daughter of the Duke of Zhen Guo, died in an accident and was bound to a System. She went to three thousand worlds and completed three thousand missions, earning the chance to be reborn. She awakened numerous special abilities and, 4.2kReads9.0Score44914d adds
- 18 The Phoenix's Power (Part One) 凰权（上） The real Xie Yuwei was born into the prestigious Xie family of Jiangzhou. When she was very young, her wet nurse lost her, and she was adopted by a hunter’s family, where she later died. To preserve the Xie family’s power and position, its head, Xie Zhouyu, bought a “fake Xie Yuwei” from the slave market, a girl who looked just like her. Though her elder sister is not yet fifteen, she was raised from childhood by the clan to become the Crown Princess and is now the Crown Prince’s betrothed. Her 111Reads9.3Score2314d adds
- 19 Empress: Father, It's Time to Abdicate 女帝：父皇，你该退位了 {Strong male and female leads + alternate setting + power struggles + revenge + palace and household intrigue + the aloof one brought down from his pedestal + princess + empress + satisfying wish fulfillment + teacher-student romance + divorce and remarriage + chief minister + 1v1} She is the most honored eldest princess, who played a key role when her father ascended the throne. Her mother is the empress, her brother is the crown prince, and all her uncles are great generals. With a family back 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Ink-Stained White Lapels 墨染素襟 [Alternate Ancient Setting] [Forced into Government Service] [Political Intrigue and Revenge] [Corrupted by the Desire for Power] [Multiple Supporting Character Subplots] [Traditional Slow Burn] One night, disaster strikes. Blood stains the gates of a noble household, and the entire Yang family is brought down. The only son, Yang Su, narrowly escapes death. The pampered young man he once was sheds his innocence overnight, burying an ocean of hatred deep in his heart. He has no interest in fame o 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Day the Frozen Coffin Knocks on the Capital’s Gates, the Reborn Female General Slaughters the Phoenix Clan and Her Kin 寒棺叩京日，重生女将屠凤灭族亲 [Historical intrigue + strong female lead + dark, unhinged characters + handsome men + reborn revenge + redemption] When the new emperor ascended the throne, my mother beat the grievance drum and accused me of murdering my siblings, stealing their achievements, and basking in imperial favor. The new emperor, who had once called me his brother, sentenced me to be sliced to death. My younger sister tore out my tongue, and my stepson severed the tendons in my hands and feet. But even those 3,312 cu 17.9kReads7.9Score2.8k14d adds
- 22 The Imperial Tutor Pursues His Wife: His Beloved Only Wants Revenge 国师追妻，掌中娇她一心只想复仇 Wei Chen was the tyrant’s most ruthless enforcer. Cold and taciturn, distant and aloof, he struck without hesitation, sentencing entire families to execution and staining his hands with blood. But Mu Yaoyao never expected this cruel, vicious man to be so gentle in private. He gave her a rare tenderness and trust, stirring the darkest, most frenzied possessiveness within her. Everyone who had harmed the Mu family had to die. Anyone who dared compete with her for Wei Chen had to die, too! To keep 8Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 23 The Fragrant Scents Stir Chaos 摇香乱 This is not a strong-female-lead story! This is not a strong-female-lead story! This is not a strong-female-lead story! This book is filled with conspiracies and political machinations, court intrigues, the fierce passions of the martial world, the darkness of human nature, devotion to family and country, and the burning passions of young men and women. If that's what you love, read on... From the start, Ou Qingyao becomes the emperor's woman. Ten months pregnant, she is hunted down. Who will sa 56Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 24 Reborn to Marry an Old Widower, Pampered to Madness 重生嫁给老鳏夫，宠疯 [Political intrigue, ensemble cast, sweet romance, palace intrigue, revenge, taking down villains, a reborn princess marries the brother-in-law she had in her previous life and joins him in stirring up the court] In her previous life, Mu Yunlang was the least favored princess of the Great Qian dynasty, yet she married Shen Hongnian, the top-scoring candidate in the palace examinations, whom every noblewoman in the capital wanted to wed. She thought fate had finally smiled upon her. Little did sh 6.1kReads8.6Score80714d adds
- 25 A Rising Star in Government 官道红人 Fresh out of university, Zhao Dagang rises from humble beginnings, taking every step one at a time, with danger lurking at every turn. 7Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 26 System, You Can Nag All You Want, but I'm Not Getting Married 系统你催也没用，我偏不嫁 The day she was bound to the forced-marriage System, everyone waited for Su Yi to accept her fate and give in. The System urged her to marry a powerful man and settle down. She refused. Everyone thought she was a timid concubine-born daughter, forced to flee a marriage. No one knew that she held a damaged old ledger left behind by her maternal grandfather, with a gaze fixed on a series of shocking old cases hidden among grain shipments, canal transport, and collusion between officials and mercha 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 The Heaven-Chosen Evil Phoenix Is Reborn: Ruthless Tactics, Secure Throne! 天命恶凰重生，手段狠，帝位稳！ "A murderous, yandere heroine who cuts down everyone in her path vs. a mad loyal dog of a hero who bows his head to his superior + empress + the heroine puts her own interests above all else" In her previous life, Feng Zhizhuo mastered the art of political scheming. She crushed and killed every rival who stood in her way, becoming a vicious empress dowager whose countless murders and tyrannical rule cowed the realm. Yet the adopted son she had personally raised to the throne rewarded her with a 8kReads8.7Score98714d adds
- 28 Dark City 暗黑城市 Detective fiction + suspense + mystery + officialdom + crime Inspired by true events. A massacre that wiped out an entire family. A vast criminal organization. A wrongfully accused detective who goes on the run to prove his innocence. An ordinary man caught between the underworld and the law, fighting a life-or-death struggle just to survive. A reflection of cold reality, an exposé of the good and evil in human nature, a deep analysis of society, a meditation on the value of life, and a call to 303Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 29 How Many Autumns Have Passed Over These Rivers and Mountains 山河几度秋 In the first half of Zhao Lanxi's life, three men mattered most to her. One was her master, who had raised her; another was Yan Mo, the Vice Minister of Justice, who had recognized her talent; and the third was her full-blooded older brother, Zhao Jin, Duke of Zhenguo. Later, her master died, and Yan Mo died too. Zhao Jin, however, did not die. Not only was he alive, he also brought her a fourth man. One more thing: why does the heroine of a historical romance have to be a girl of fourteen or fi 53Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 30 The Bladeless Edge 无锋利刃 In the hidden currents of the world, everyone is both a player moving the pieces and a piece on the board. Reality wears down the sharp edges of our ideals, and principles give way to self-interest, one step at a time. Behind every choice that looks so bright and promising lies a compromise that cannot be spoken aloud. When the scales tip between survival and conscience, we eventually understand: adulthood is nothing more than dancing in chains. There is often no absolute good or evil in this wo 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The Dead Concubine Becomes the Duke’s Mansion’s Cousin Miss 死去的外室她成了国公府的表小姐 Original title: Passing as a Noblewoman [Historical ensemble cast] [Power struggles] [Not reborn] [Plot-driven] [Romance] [Male lead is sexually inexperienced] [Ensemble cast, multiple protagonists, multiple perspectives] [Pei Yuehuan and Chen Man are both heroines. The protagonist field cannot be changed after the contract is signed, so it lists the main pairing of this story.] The imperial capital holds many secrets, and much resentment. There are merchants falsely accused and thrown into pris 42.5kReads9.4Score4.6k14d adds
- 32 Wealth and Power: The Concubine's Merchant's Scheme 锦绣钱权：庶女商谋录 From five taels in her private stash to wielding control over the empire’s finances, she relied on the simplest principle: Everything in the world can be calculated. Human greed, tangled interests, the rise and fall of dynasties: it is all just a ledger waiting to be tallied. 69Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 A Long Spring Night 春夜阑珊 They had been classmates since childhood, sharing poetry and wine while they were young. The four families joined forces and eventually put the Fourth Prince, a gentle and long-suffering man hidden away in the academy, on the throne. The new emperor ascended, and power was divided among the four families. Those who once traveled arm in arm became adversaries facing off before the throne. There were no old friends left on the chessboard, only a fierce struggle of interests and ambition. Chen Yuan 150.9kReads9.3Score27k14d adds
- 34 The Noblewoman of a Great House Rules Above All 世家贵女她权力至上 [Strong female lead + no CP, because that stuff can go die + fun + no System + no transmigration + no pocket dimension + no being reborn] (A practice piece, please be kind) Once you enter the palace gates, you find yourself in a sea of intrigue. Power comes with bloodshed, and sincerity is nothing but the biggest joke. In this scheming imperial harem, who isn’t putting on an act? “I have no wish to compete with the world. Eagles and falcons, do not suspect me.” “Scions of the great clans all str 278Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 35 This World Is on the Brink of Ruin 这个天下，危在旦夕 [Political Intrigue + No Romance + Strong Female Lead + Disguised as a Man, Later Reclaims Her Identity] Original title: This Realm Is on the Brink of Ruin One-line summary: Transmigrate, become emperor, and figure out how to be a useful emperor. Full summary: “The deer has fled Yan, and all the realm pursues it.”, The Hunt for the Deer She transmigrated into a book and became emperor overnight. It should have been a joyous occasion. But this Great Yan dynasty was beset by natural disasters. The 541Reads9.3Score10414d adds
- 36 The Dragon and Phoenix of Destiny 天命龙凤 [Serious drama + ensemble cast + court and martial world + love of country and family + female lead with a golden finger] The author is terrible at writing blurbs, sorry! If you enjoy this kind of story, feel free to give it a try. To save her life, Lu Wan does everything she can to send Yao Qian to the northern frontier. Sixteen years later, Emperor Li Yunshan summons the Third Prince, Li Tian, who has lived in the northern frontier, back to the capital. Rumors spread throughout the city that H 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 From Fresh Graduate to Power Broker 从毕业新生到官道大佬 Chen Yang, a graduate of a prestigious university, should have been on the path to success, but his boss undermined and framed him. A twist of fate set him on the road to an extraordinary life. Colorful characters make their entrances, and one thrilling battle of wits follows another. With exceptional courage and intelligence, he navigates the turbulent political world, overcoming every obstacle until he finally reaches the pinnacle of power! 514Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 38 I Transmigrated to the Great Ming: Commanding Troops from a Humble Background, I Shape the Realm with Schemes 穿越大明：寒门掌兵，权谋定江山 A modern history and military enthusiast unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a poor family’s son, whose father is a disgraced official in the final years of the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty. His family has fallen into ruin, he is bullied, powerful local clans surround him, bandits lay siege to the city, and the officials abandon it and flee. The people within are on the brink of disaster. In this desperate moment, he is called upon to take command of the troops. Though the son of a co 134Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 My Drunkard Dad 我的酒鬼老爹 I really didn’t get the Burning Technique… A drunkard for a father and a scheming mother gave birth to a clueless boy. Mystery + political intrigue + deduction + crime-solving + martial arts world No System, no golden finger, and no reloading a save to start over. No invincibility, no brainlessness, no harem, and no saintly hero. Life is full of ups and downs, and people come in all sorts. With a broken sword in hand, the young man roams the world, gradually unraveling the mystery of his birth! 8Reads—Score114d adds
- 40 Tales of Ten Dream Kingdoms 梦十国记 [Transmigration + Powerful Female Lead + Six Male Leads + Alternate-History Political Intrigue + Conquest + Love-Triangle Drama + Spy Warfare + Forced Love + Imprisonment + Everyone Is Scheming] No System, no golden finger, and the heroine has no memories of the original host. She’ll have to rely on her own wits to get out of every predicament. . The first man to imprison her: “Let’s see whether I’m more impressive, or your romantic fantasies are.” The second man to imprison her: “Normal sex is 354Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 41 After the Princess Refused a Political Marriage, She Conquered the Empire 公主拒绝和亲后，称霸了江山 [No rebirth or transmigration + powerful female lead + nation and family + court politics and ambition + light, stress-relieving power fantasy] Princess Chaohuang, daughter of the late crown prince, is deeply beloved by the emperor and the most exalted princess in the Kingdom of Xining. But the great clans consider her a thorn in their side and are constantly trying to drive her out. The daily question: Has Princess Chaohuang been kicked out of the Eastern Palace yet? Envoys from enemy states: W 309Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 42 An Lushan, Rebel Minister of the Tang Dynasty 唐朝叛臣安禄山 He was an obscure Hu tribesman from Yingzhou, born into lowly circumstances and tossed about by the chaos of the age from childhood. With patience, ruthless resolve, and fluency in six languages, he clawed his way up from the bottom, surviving as a trader at the frontier markets. Amid the blood and steel of the northern borderlands, he fought his way onto the road to power. People saw only his belly hanging down past his knees and his affable, foolish air, how he fawned over everyone he met and 1.7kReads8.8Score10114d adds
- 43 The Phoenix Returns: A Conspiracy 凤归谋 [Historical fantasy with a powerful heroine, political intrigue, and satisfying revenge] [No transmigration + no rebirth + no System] Peach blossoms bloom in their splendor, their fiery beauty never fading. The phoenix returns to its home, then takes to the skies once more. Feng Xihe said: From childhood, I studied military texts and histories and trained in horsemanship, archery, and the art of war. Of the four arts, I devoted myself only to calligraphy, because Father said an emperor’s handwr 1.2kReads9.1Score12614d adds
- 44 New Year Begins 新正引 [Strong female lead + black lotus + political intrigue + tragic love] One night, Shen Ciqiu and Du Jinheng went together to the military camp where the Marquis of Zhenbei had been stationed for years and stole the Tiger Wing Token, the military tally that could command 100,000 Northwestern troops. As a result, the entire Xie clan was sentenced to death. Out of consideration for past ties, the emperor spared the heir's life. At the same time, Shen Ciqiu discovered that the Tiger Wing Token wa 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 The Life of a Genius Wife 鬼才夫人生活录 When it comes to transmigration, Wang Jing has this to say: Even fake artsy types have rights! But there’s no stopping Heaven when it closes its eyes and goes on a rampage! If we’re both transmigrating, why does everyone else land in the peaceful reigns of Emperors Wen and Jing or Emperor Wu, while she ends up in a dynasty on the brink of collapse? Why does everyone else get to scheme and plot in the palace and inner quarters with all kinds of women, while putting on shows of intrigue and strate 153Reads8.0Score10414d adds
- 46 After I Was Given to the Prince, the Mad Emperor Regretted It Too Late 将我送给王爷后疯批皇帝追悔莫及 With beauty enough to topple cities, she was cursed by the world as a demoness who would bring ruin to the nation. The emperor's favor turned out to be nothing but a means of revenge. Behind the glittering splendor, the truth slowly emerges. The one responsible for the hatred between their country and their families is none other than him... A peerless beauty made heroes across the land fall at her feet, yet he wanted nothing more than to see her dead. After going to great lengths to trick the i 471Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 47 The Treacherous Minister 佞臣 [Amnesiac, Highly Skilled Detective X Cold-on-the-Outside, Warm-Hearted Eunuch in Power] [Historical fantasy + Mystery-solving + Two Beautiful, Powerful, Tragic Leads + Taking Another's Place + Marriage Before Love + Amnesia] After Zhao Yuqing is gravely wounded and loses her memory, she wanders to Jianzhou, where she is rescued by the kindhearted young lady of the Jia family. To repay her, Zhao Yuqing, gifted with both martial prowess and intelligence, solves the Jia family's murder case, only 794Reads9.1Score12214d adds
- 48 The Mighty Phoenix Ode: Li Shimin 威凤赋之李世民 In the waning years of the Sui dynasty, warlords contended for supremacy, matching wits and fighting with everything they had. Emperor Taizong and Empress Zhangsun were young newlyweds who supported each other and brought peace and prosperity to the people. Adapted from history, this is not an alternate-history novel. It features political maneuvering, warfare, and noble ideals. It vividly recreates the four major battles of Li Shimin's career and shows how, before the Xuanwu Gate Incident, this 39Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Sun and Moon Beneath One Sky: Princess Taiping 日月当空：太平公主 Princess Taiping was one of the most controversial and legendary female political figures in Chinese history, a thorny yet dazzling rose in the splendor of the High Tang. The most beloved daughter of Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi and Empress Wu Zetian, she married Xue Shao at sixteen in a wedding procession stretching ten miles, hoping for a peaceful life. But she was implicated in Xue Yi's treason case and watched her husband starve to death in prison, shattering her dreams. She put away her innocence 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 I Broke Off Our Engagement When He Was Poor, but Now He's a Powerful Official Who Keeps Me as His Darling 悔婚穷书生他成权臣囚我做掌中娇 Historical fiction History seen through a young couple’s love and heartbreak The Xining and Yuanfeng Reforms of the Northern Song Dynasty, the fall of the Northern Song + the history of Zhejiang celadon (Yue kiln to Longquan kiln) 1. The New Policies among the people (the Song-Jiao war) 2. The Yun case in Dengzhou 3. Infighting among supporters of the New Policies (the Zhang Ruoji case in Xiuzhou) 4. The Chen Shiru case (the Yuanfeng reforms) 5. Su Shi’s poetry case at the Crow Terrace 6. Longqu 30Reads—Score—14d adds
