Two Wild Geese Return in the Drizzle

Looking for Ancient-Style Political Intrigue with a Smart Protagonist Who Plots on a Grand Scale

The protagonist should have their own faction. No System!!!

Power Plays, Scheming, and Brainy Strategists

Become my pawn once again. I will win this game, even if the gods themselves stand in my way. I will beat them by half a move.

Looking for an Elegant Historical Chinese Romance Without Outlandish, Over-the-Top, or Brain-Dead Tropes

I want something with elegant, delicate writing. Not the kind that opens with someone getting disfigured or having their heart cut out. That's too melodramatic and clumsy. And no side characters like concubine-born daughters or female antagonists publicly attacking the heroine at banquets. People like that wouldn't survive three hours in ancient times unless they were faking their deaths. It's so unrealistic.

Any Grand-scale Historical Political Intrigue Novels?

The male and female leads should be smart, not foolish and naive.

Looking for Well-Written Political Intrigue Novels

I want a smart female lead with a high status who knows when to keep a low profile or conceal her abilities 🙈 No scummy fathers and stepmothers, or concubine half-sisters constantly causing petty trouble in the household. No sweet romance, just a pure historical power struggle 🤗

Political Intrigue, Political Intrigue! Any Stories That Test Your Wits? Come and Put Me Through the Wringer ･᷄Ὢ･᷅

I've been a little arrogant lately and need someone to humble me. Come on, make me jealous!!!･᷅ὢ･᷄ Throw your IQ at me as hard as you can!!!(;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`)

Power Struggles ♛ Masterminds Behind the Board ♞ Schemes to Rule the World ♝

Looking for novels with a protagonist who’s almost supernaturally clever and skilled at political maneuvering. A System or not is fine, and a female lead or not is fine, but I don’t like protagonists who think with their pants. I’m begging you, great masters!!!

Political Intrigue, Historical Setting

Are there any grand-scale political intrigue novels like "Scheming for Love" and "The Prosperous Age's Strategist", with court politics and a turbulent martial world, but no domestic infighting?

Any Political Intrigue Stories with Grand Strategies and Highly Intelligent Scheming?

Truly Stunning Historical Romance

Political Intrigue and a Big-Picture Female Lead!!!

I want a female-led story with a grand scope. A male lead is fine, too. Please, I’ve run out of books to read. It needs to be well written!

Clear-Headed, Independent Female Lead Who Doesn't Let Romance Rule Her Life

Looking for books like "Disguised Seduction". The female lead should be clear-headed and independent, not lovesick, and know what she wants instead of blindly following others. The writing shouldn't feel too juvenile. If there's a couple, the romance shouldn't be too sappy. The leads should grow together and be understanding of each other.

A Levelheaded Heroine Who Won't Give Up on Herself for a Man, and Is Actually Smart!

Guys, I’m seriously in need of stories with a clear-headed female lead. Please recommend some!

Strong, Clear-Headed Heroines

The heroine and hero don't fall for each other at first, but their feelings grow over time. Even though she loves him, she still has self-respect and self-worth, and keeps a clear head.

A True Heiress From an Aristocratic Family: Proper, Polished, Scheming, and Not a Doormat

The Female Lead Is Incredibly Strong, and No One Can Hold Her Back

The heroine is incredibly strong and capable, while the male lead can be either wolfish or sweet.

Any Historical Romance with a Brilliant, Strategic, Strong Female Lead?

A little funny, but definitely well-written, like novels such as Imperial Exams and the Strongest Female Chief Councillor, or Blossoms in Adversity.

Looking for a Story With a Brilliant Heroine Who Holds the Pieces and Controls the Entire Game, With a CP

Looking for books similar to "Tearing Apart the Comparison Group! The Villainous Couple Goes on a Rampage".

Noble Daughters of Great Clans, Born to High Status

Fewer scheming green tea types and white lotuses. It’s fine if side characters are reborn or transmigrate, but I’d prefer the female lead to be a native of that world.

Pure Historical Romance: A Gentle, Composed, and Cunning Female Lead, and a Male Lead Who Isn’t Cold or Expressionless

The male lead shouldn't be the emperor, and the female lead shouldn't transmigrate or be reborn.

A Female Lead Who Excels at Political Scheming: A Powerful Woman and a Satisfying Story

A tightly woven plot, with a female lead who's pulling the strings. Basically, she should be capable and clear-headed, or help the male lead wage war.

The World's Strongest Heroine, Hiding Her True Strength

Are there any stories where the female lead is the strongest person in the world but keeps hiding her power? 🌚🌚

The Female Lead Has Nobility, Poise, and Cultivation Embedded in Her Very Bones

Looking for a Female Lead with a Smiling-Tiger Facade, a Cunning Mind, and Exceptional Strategic Skills

The female lead should be a smiling schemer: always grinning, popular with everyone around her, and able to get along with anyone. She's excellent at managing relationships and sees right through people and situations. She'll do whatever it takes to achieve her goals, is calculating and strategic, and knows how to weigh the pros and cons.