
The Empress Dies a Horrible Death: The Mad Princess Plots to Claim the Empire
皇后惨死:疯批公主谋江山夺天下
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- Completed
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- 1.0M Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 7mo ago
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It's much more interesting than most books. The female protagonist seems straightforward and arrogant, but she uses her open schemes well, which are no less effective than her scheming ones. The only downside is that it's not finished yet, so I can't get enough of it!
This book is really good! The plot is intricately woven, every step a trap and a scheme. The princess, reborn, is incredibly powerful, no longer the humble royal she once was; she embodies arrogance and domineering nature to the extreme, allowing her to meticulously plot her revenge. Looking forward to more updates from the author.
I just realized there's no romantic pairing 😢 What did the author say? A firm stance against any romantic pairings, no male consorts, and no male concubines, right? (Actually, I quite hope there are some, but since I didn't read carefully before reading, I can't say much. Anything is fine [Please update more frequently])
It's so beautiful. I've read many articles about princesses, but this princess is the coolest, the most princess-like, and the most satisfying.
The female lead is decisive and ruthless; there are no flirtatious women or romantic entanglements—it's a truly satisfying read! 🥰 Love it! 😘
This book is a decent example of a lighthearted, entertaining online novel. If readers are looking for a relaxing, stress-relieving story with a strong female protagonist seeking revenge and no romance, this book will be very appealing. However, if you're looking for a serious, detailed, and meticulously crafted traditional historical novel about political intrigue, this book might lack a bit of…
Arrogance and domineering are the princess's true nature; she is unruly and fearless of anyone! She is of royal blood, second only to the emperor! The theme is unique and captivating, and the language is sharp yet flows smoothly!
The female protagonist is intelligent and strong, dedicating her life to protecting her country. Unfortunately, her family is sacrificed to allow her to become empress. Although the author doesn't have a male lead to accompany her, the story is full of twists and turns, and the female protagonist is still incredibly captivating even without a male lead.
Well written! At least the princess is portrayed as a princess in a proper way.
This is the best of all the female-centric novels I've read; it's exceptionally good.