A list with characters who are fond of plotting against their enemies, are uncovering great schemes and/or of characters who are caught in the schemes of their enemies. ... more>>

Stories with big schemes that will make your mind blow and your head dizzy.

Top 17 are some of the most scheming protagonists imo, only the first three are ranked according to whom I belive are the most schemming of all, the other ones were hard to decide qwq, though they are more or less ranked too. Those guys are really cunning...

The ones more at the bottom are, either not soooo schemming or not really schemming at all, they were caught in other people's schemes and conspiracies, don't know if it would be convinient to point them out to differenciate. <<less

some that i've read! 
as the title suggests, they are xianxia/wuxia/historical/cultivation setting; aka one of my fav themes in novels :)

Novels with fun plots, badass characters, heartwarming relationships and palace scheming!!

 set in the Imperial Court. Some of these have the "regretful ML" storyline where the couple gets a second chance at love. Others are love stories involving royalty and court officials.... more>>

Power struggle; reincarnation/transmigration; politics; smart couple; power couple; second chances

This is mostly a TBR list. <<less

The list is the place where I put my every favourite fantasy novel. Since they are novels I have read myself, they are sorted according to my evaluation (๑•̀ㅁ•́ฅ✧... more>>

Some novels exclude romance but some include it. Still, I can guarantee that the romance parts are not excessive, some are elaborated modestly while some are just the so-called harem (though the MC doesn't seek for it). So if they're not to your liking, just skip them.

All the novels here have good to excellent plot with decent translation, so, though it's a pity, many novels with good plot but crappy translation couldn't be included in this list.

I hope you enjoy it  (*´﹀`*) <<less

My Favorite Chinese Historical Novels Ever✨

For my future self.MY RECORD.To reread.It has all the novels whether i lived them or not but i droped some(are in my dropped-readlist). No particular order(*too... more>> lazy*).Random Genre.Order-FAVOURITE-NICE-GOOD-NOT MY CUP OF TEA .  ۝ ♡Contains RAINBOW CULTURE(i.e. all sexualities).(If there is someone out there whose taste matches mine then please recommend some more novels). <<less

Novels I'd definitely recommend to people some are good good, some just so so but still highly enjoyable. No harem. Some or A LOT of Romance. In order of my most recommended with Personal Ratings of 10 to 8.5... more>>

(Notice how most of these have themes on Transmigration, Rebirth, Reincarnation, Schemes)

P.S. I constantly update my descriptions so don't mind them www <<less

Includes harem fights, scheming concubines, power-grabs, betrayal, and more. BG, Completed

Historical Chinese novels that I love. Some are great, some are not so good, some are kind of tragic. They all should have a Doting... more>> Male lead, and sometimes (my favorite) Doting Family. There’s some kind of struggle for the throne, but mostly sweetness. <<less

This is not in order...

List of my fave Historical bl novel... more>>

not in order <<less

get out if you still want your soul to be save.

These are the list of Chinese novels I love to read for the past 2 years of discovering Novel Updates. Some of them are completed and fully translated but some of them aren't. All of the ratings are above 4 stars. ... more>>

p.s. I don't rank them and there's no BL here.  <<less

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There's a mixed bunch in here (the completed novels will be listed first but overall, no particular order) --my main criteria is wholesome couple dynamics... more>> (if the ML was some crazy psycho, then he made this list because he turned over a new leaf). Most of the novels are of the historical, xuanhuan/xianxia category. A lot of these stories are already completed or very close to being fully translated. There are minor spoilers in the comments! <<less

Mostly Wuxia/Xianxia/Xuanhuan/Supernatural

Korean Novels male protagonists who enter dungeons, level up, fight monsters or have game like leveling systems that help them level up on Earth or in Modern Societies. ... more>>

*work in progress* <<less

People who love politics, kingdom building, worldbuilding and same-gender relationships with happy endings? This is your treat.

A curated list of some the top tier good sh*t romance transmigration/time travel/fiction novels I’ve enjoyed in the name of escapism. You can even check my detailed reviews for some of the novels in their pages. I'd gladly be isekaid as the MC to any of these novels because that's how good they are!... more>>

P.S. I stan strong female leads ;) <<less

I love to read stories with good plots, strong setting, realistic characters and smart, calm protagonists. Readers with same preference should be able to enjoy... more>> my list <<less

Novels that I'm reading and waiting for updates. 

A list of 1st rate palace drama novel recommendations. These novels are a good entry for reading palace drama/ ancient chinese imperial romance.

Fighting against their families, society, and rulers. Uncovering massive conspiracies and decades old schemes. Changing the fates of dynasties, countries, and worlds. ... more>>

These protagonists, whether of their own volition or through the will of others, are caught up in plots both petty and paramount, and use their wits to turn tables, take revenge, and survive. 

Any kind of world, and any gender and sexuality, as long as it involves scheming. Updated as I read, and please feel free to recommend additions in the comments.  <<less

Historical novels that would maybe...
...make your blood boil;
...make you vomit blood.... more>>

These novels BLAZE... they are good.

*Sorted by completion/translations "from newest to oldest" <<less