The Princess Returns to Rule the Realm with a Treacherous Minister

Preferably Historical Romance with Political Intrigue and Two Strong Leads, Modern Romance Is Fine Too

Both leads should put their own interests first. Ideally, their factions start out somewhat hostile, and they're both rather cold-hearted. The female lead should be one person in public and another in private, with a ruthless streak and plenty of different sides to her. I want a romance between evenly matched rivals who refuse to back down and keep flirting with each other. 😃😍

Please, I Need Political Intrigue Novels. No Idiot Protagonists

Are there any good political intrigue novels left? I'm begging you. I don't care if there's a System, as long as the protagonist isn't an idiot.

A Powerful Female Lead Playing the World as Her Game Board and Its People as Her Pieces, or an Assassin With a Secret Identity

A Woman's Quest for Power

Looking for a female-led political intrigue novel like "The Chaotic Era’s Female Warlord", where she vies for supremacy amid the chaos.

Pure Historical Romance with a Long-Prepared Scheme! Fast-Paced! No Angst

Looking for Ancient-Era Political Intrigue with a Female Lead. I Just Read One and I'm Hooked

For a female audience. Family and country themes or patient revenge are both fine. Happy or tragic endings are okay.

Looking for a Smart Historical Fantasy with a Male Lead Who’s a Powerful Court Official

The male lead can be a chancellor, eunuch, or something similar. I don’t mind whether there’s a romance plot, as long as the political intrigue makes sense and the characters are smart.