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3 锦 The Embroidered Uniform Guard 锦医卫 Cat Hop猫跳Historical3.7M WordsCompleted A forensic doctor returns to the Ming Dynasty, takes charge of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, solves cases and hunts criminals, and judges the living and the dead. With a single hand, he supports the realm of four hundred prefectures and sets sail across ten thousand li of ocean... His eyes shine like lightning, seeing through the underworld. His treasured sword flashes as he slays every demon and fiend! 0Votes255.5kRecs242.2kFans

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A forensic doctor returns to the Ming Dynasty, takes charge of the Imperial Guard, solves cases, apprehends criminals, judges the living and the dead, single-handedly protects the land of four hundred states, and sails across ten thousand miles of sea... With eyes as sharp as lightning, piercing through the netherworld and hell, and with a sword that gleams, vanquishing all demons and monsters!

4 明 The Hypocrite of the Ming Dynasty 明朝伪君子 Shifty-Eyed Rat贼眉鼠眼Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Emperor Xiaozong revived the Ming dynasty, while the wayward young Zhengde lived a life of reckless indulgence. Scholars spoke passionately about governing the realm, and the imperial secret police prowled like tigers and wolves. In an age where opportunity and danger went hand in hand, amid the bustle of the Ming dynasty at its height, a young man named Qin Kan sent ripples across the waters. When he began doing as he pleased with elegant, refined grace, the Ming dynasty's civil officials, gene 0Votes413.3kRecs329.8kFans

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Emperor Xiaozong revitalized the Ming Dynasty, while Emperor Zhengde was a dissolute and irresponsible young man. Scholars were passionate but empty talk about the country, while the secret police and imperial guards were like tigers and wolves. In an era where opportunities and crises coexisted, amidst the bustling prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, a young man named Qin Kan stirred up a pool of spring water. When he committed evil deeds with an elegant and refined demeanor, the definition of "gentleman" in the hearts of the civil officials, military generals, and eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty was finally completely overturned.

5 香 The Fragrance of the City 香色倾城 Chang Shuxin常书欣Urban1.3M WordsCompleted We eat and drink to live, and to live well, we must first eat and drink well. Put more elegantly, that means satisfying every aspect: appearance, aroma, taste, texture, meaning, and nourishment. But though we eat and drink to live, we shouldn't live just to eat and drink. Fun and pleasure matter, too. Even the sages said, “Food and sex are human nature.” In plain language, that means that after enjoying good food and drink, we shouldn't forget to find a pretty girl to keep us company. That way, 0Votes274.8kRecs54.7kFans

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Eating and drinking are for living. To live, one must first eat and drink well. To put it more formally, color, aroma, taste, shape, meaning, and nutrition are all indispensable. While eating and drinking are for survival, life shouldn't be just about eating and drinking; fun and entertainment are also essential. As the sages said, "Food and sex are human nature." In simpler terms, this teaches us that while enjoying good food and drink, we shouldn't forget to find a beautiful woman to accompany us, so we can eat happily, play comfortably, and live a carefree life. In short, "Fragrance of the City" is about this kind of tasteful eating, drinking and having fun. To sum it up elegantly: this is life!

6 重 Reborn, I Sneak into Dreams 重生潜入梦 The Tenth Name第十个名字Urban3.7M WordsCompleted Our personalities are all rounded, New life is nurtured beneath the red flag, A new generation grows up in a new era. The protagonist has once again set out on a path in life he has never traveled before. If this day were to come, if time could flow backward, there would be so many paths to choose from in this age of change that the choices would dazzle the eye. A path thick with brambles may not be hard to walk, and a path that looks smooth may not lead anywhere. You have to walk it to know. Co 0Votes422.5kRecs471.4kFans

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Our personalities are all round. New life is being nurtured under the red flag. The new generation that has grown up in the new era. The protagonist once again embarks on a path he has never walked before. If this day comes, if time could be reversed, in this era of change, there are simply too many paths to choose from, dazzling the eyes. What looks like a path covered in thorns isn't necessarily difficult to traverse, and what looks like a flat road isn't necessarily a smooth one. You only know the way by walking it. Let's follow the protagonist on his journey and see how far he can go. Book club: 8779961

7 黑 The Scapegoat 黑锅 Chang Shuxin常书欣Realistic Fiction3.0M WordsCompleted Steam, stir-fry, pan-fry, deep-fry, stew: toss it all into one pot for a delicious feast. Bitterness, worry, joy, delight, sorrow: live a vivid life from beginning to end. Life is like a pot. And we're all ingredients in it. 3Votes443kRecs584kFans

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Steaming, stir-frying, pan-frying, deep-frying, stewing—all these methods combine to create a delicious and flavorful dish. Suffering, sorrow, joy, happiness, grief—live a wonderful life. Life is like a pot. We are all food in the pot.

8 锦 Brocade-Clad by Night 锦衣夜行 Yue Guan月关Historical3.8M WordsCompleted I was everywhere during the Jingnan Campaign, the reduction of the vassal princes, the capital’s relocation, the compilation of the great encyclopedia, the campaigns against the Mongols, and the expeditions to the South Seas, yet no one knew I was there. The whole world fit in my sleeve. I walked unseen in brocade, keeping a low profile. A low profile was the way to go. A convoluted line of inheritance and a fate passed down through generations, one over which he had no control, set the stage fo 5Votes3.1MRecs890kFans

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I was everywhere – from suppressing the feudal lords during the Jingnan Campaign, to moving the capital and revising the classics, to conquering the Mongols and going to Southeast Asia – yet no one knew I was there. Keep a low profile! Keeping a low profile is the key to success. His tortuous lifeline and the continuation of a passive fate led to his rise and counterattack. The seemingly powerless imposter reversed its passive situation and created a new landscape for the entire related environment! The turbulent struggle for the throne, the step-by-step reforms to weaken the power of the princes, the glorious moment of the Yongle Encyclopedia, the manipulation of the world by changing the capital, the pacification of the internal and external affairs, all the events, big and small, cannot erase his shadow or cover up his footprints in all the glory! The early Ming Dynasty was a period of constant turmoil. It was an era of receding instability, yet a group of heroes and ruthless figures stirred history, propelling the Ming Dynasty's rule to its first peak! In such a historical context, how did an ordinary person from modern times manage to manipulate events, intervene in such turbulent times, and achieve his own quiet brilliance?