Great Reads for a Reading Slump 书荒精品

2 明 The Five Virtues of a Ming Dynasty Family 明朝五好家庭 Sweeping Snow and Brewing Wine扫雪煮酒Ancient Romance836k WordsCompleted A young couple transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty to enjoy a good life. They farm, do a little reading, and have a few children. Life is blissful as a celestial, free and carefree. 0Votes176.2kRecs20kFans

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The young couple traveled back in time to the Ming Dynasty and lived a good life. Farming, reading, having a few more children—living like an immortal, carefree and at ease.

3 随 Drifting with the Tide: A Great Military Strategist 随波逐流之一代军师 Going with the Flow随波逐流Historical1.6M WordsCompleted I have long since hidden away the gold at my waist; such matters are nothing unusual. If the world wishes to know the guest of the humble garden, he is merely a scholar from Jiangnan. Jiang Zhe, courtesy name Suiyun, was born poor. After ten years of arduous study, he finally passed the imperial examinations and entered the Hanlin Academy. But by chance, he was drawn into the struggle over the crown prince of the Great Yong dynasty. Faced with schemes and machinations, he had to match wits and p 2Votes5.8MRecs360.3kFans

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He has retired from public life, his gold belt now hidden away; news of his past is commonplace. If the world wishes to know the recluse of this humble garden, he is merely a scholar from Jiangnan. Jiang Zhe, courtesy name Suiyun, came from a poor family. After ten years of diligent study, he finally passed the imperial examination and entered the Hanlin Academy. However, he unwittingly became embroiled in the struggle for the crown prince position in the Great Yong Dynasty. Faced with conspiracies and intrigues, and the battles of wits and power among various factions, he wanted to escape this vortex that swept through the entire court. But the situation forced him to act, leaving him no choice but to go with the flow, throwing himself into the court struggles, using his wisdom to secure a peaceful living space for himself and those around him in this treacherous world.

4 琅 Nirvana in Fire 琅琊榜 Hai Yan海宴Ancient Romance746k WordsCompleted The Langya List, a tale of changing fortunes, gathers the realm’s extraordinary talents. It tells the story of Mei Changsu, the “Qilin Genius,” whose unmatched brilliance allows him, despite his frail health, to unravel layer upon layer of mystery and outwit treacherous villains. He seeks revenge to clear the name of those wrongfully condemned years ago and help a new ruler ascend the throne. From a resolutely masculine perspective, it reflects the profound loyalty and enduring bonds between men 1Votes1.5MRecs745.3kFans

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The Langya List, a scroll of historical tales, encompasses all the extraordinary talents of the world. It tells the story of Mei Changsu, the brilliant strategist known as the "Kirin Scholar," who, despite his frail health, unravels a web of intrigue and outwits treacherous officials to clear his name of a long-standing injustice and support a new emperor. The story reflects the unwavering loyalty and camaraderie among men from a masculine perspective, and sings a song of transformation for passionate men. The TV series Nirvana in Fire, co-directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue, and starring Hu Ge, Wang Kai, Liu Tao, and others, premiered on September 19, 2015.

5 凡 A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality 凡人修仙传 Wang Yu忘语Xianxia7.7M WordsCompleted An ordinary country boy accidentally joins a small local martial sect and becomes a nominal disciple. With that status, how can he establish himself in the sect? How can he, despite his mediocre talent, enter the ranks of the cultivators and make a name for himself across the Three Realms? Fellow cultivators, the new edition of the print book is now available. Feel free to purchase a copy if you’re interested. Thank you for your support! 979Votes16.2MRecs8.5MFans

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An ordinary village boy accidentally enters a small local martial arts sect and becomes a disciple. How will he, with such a background, establish himself within the sect? How will he, with mediocre talent, enter the ranks of cultivators and ultimately reign supreme in the Three Realms? Fellow Daoists, the new physical edition of the book is now available. Those who are interested can purchase it themselves. Thank you for your support!

6 慕 Mu Nanzhi (Original Novel of The Story of Jianan) 慕南枝（《嘉南传》原著） Zhizhi吱吱Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted In his previous life, Li Qian spent his whole life yearning for Empress Dowager Jiang Xian. In this life, Li Qian decides that having a beautiful woman in his arms beats longing for her from a thousand miles away. He’ll just abduct Princess Jianan, Jiang Xian, first... P.S. An important point bears repeating three times: this is a story about the female lead being reborn, this is a story about the female lead being reborn, this is a story about the female lead being reborn. 7Votes5MRecs1.3MFans

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In his past life, Li Qian had longed for Empress Dowager Jiang Xian his entire life. In this life, Li Qian felt that nothing beats having a beautiful woman in his arms, so he decided to snatch Princess Jiang Xian of Jianan first... P. S.: I'll say it three times because it's important. This is a female protagonist rebirth novel. This is a female protagonist rebirth novel. This is a female protagonist rebirth novel.

7 九 Ninefold Purple 九重紫 Zhizhi吱吱Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Dou Zhao thinks she may not have much longer to live. Lately, she keeps dreaming that she’s back in her childhood, sitting beneath a wisteria-covered trellis and swinging her chubby little legs while her plump, white nursemaid, round as a steamed bun, feeds her... But if she really returned to her childhood, how different would her life be? Ninefold Purple is a story of being reborn! ※ Unless something unexpected comes up, updat 5Votes1.5MRecs658.9kFans

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[Starring Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui, currently streaming on Tencent Video.] Dou Zhao felt that he might not live much longer. These days she keeps dreaming that she has returned to her childhood, sitting under a wisteria trellis, swinging her two chubby little legs, and her plump wet nurse, who looks like a steamed bun, is feeding her... But when she really returns to her childhood, how different will her life be? "Ninefold Purple" tells a story of rebirth! ※ Unless there are special circumstances, updates will be posted around 8 PM every night! Completed works include "Peace is Precious", "Good Things Take Time", "The Strategy of a Concubine's Daughter", and "Flowers Bloom in Embroidery". I guarantee that I will not leave any gaps in my work. New and old readers are welcome to read, click, collect, and subscribe. O(∩_∩)O~ ※

8 一 A Hard Road to Immortality 一仙难求 Yun Ji云芨Xianxia Romance2.2M WordsCompleted As a female cultivator, there are countless obstacles to overcome on the path to immortality. Talent, cultivation methods, pills, and magical treasures: you can't do without any of them. Love, weakness, mercy, and greed: you can't afford too much of any of them. Without the former, cultivation is too slow. With too much of the latter, you're doomed too soon. On top of that, your looks must be just right, and your wisdom neither too much nor too little. The new book, Destiny's Chosen Phoen 1Votes814kRecs244.9kFans

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As a female cultivator, there are too many difficulties to overcome on the path to immortality. Qualifications, cultivation techniques, elixirs, and magical treasures—none of them can be missing. Emotion, weakness, kindness, greed—none of these can be excessive. Without the former, cultivation is too slow; with too much of the latter, it cools down too quickly. Even more importantly, one's appearance should be neither too good nor too bad, and one's intelligence should be neither too much nor too little. My new book, *Destined to Be a Phoenix*, can be found at http://www.qdmm.com/MMWeb/1003310469.aspx Please show your support!