Historical Romance with a Beautiful, Aloof, High-Status, and Brilliant Female Lead 古言，女主特漂亮，特高冷，地位特高的，特聪明的

1. 51 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 120.1kReads9.5Score11.3k14d adds

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   Highly recommend it, it's really amazing!

2. 52 这 This Princess Consort Is a Force to Be Reckoned With, and She Deserves to Be Spoiled! 这个王妃路子野，得宠！ Noble Title for a Meal封侯拜饭Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The Prince Regent says, “My princess consort is of royal blood, a delicate flower who can't lift a finger.” Meanwhile, the Prince Regent's consort, a whip in her left hand and a blade in her right, beats a gang of rebels until they flee in terror. The Prince Regent says again, “My consort only knows how to sew. How would she know anything about the occult?” A century-old ghost, sewn up like a kite by the Prince Regent's consort, weeps as it flies through the sky. The Prince Regent sighs again. “ 7.8kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds

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   Based on this rating alone, Qingyi deserves a spot. She was born the ruler of the underworld; she's fearless, passionate, and decisive. It's truly captivating, without any clichéd plot points—very fresh and original. It's my top book. The second book is *Sheng Sheng*, where our Sheng Sheng is also a Holy Venerable. It's very good. The male lead calls her Little Peanut.

3. 53 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Claims the Pearl 嫡女夺珠 Song Qiansheng宋浅声Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Lu Yangyang dreams that she is the real daughter of a duke's family, her face disfigured and her life stolen by someone else. In the future, her jealousy of the fake heiress will earn her the family's rejection. She will be married off in haste, then abused to death by her husband. The carriage sent to bring her back to the capital is already waiting at the gate. Lu Yangyang was born with superhuman strength. She refuses to believe in that fate, rolls up her sleeves, and heads back to the capita 20.6kReads9.1Score3k14d adds

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   The female lead must be either beautiful, brave, or intelligent.

4. 54 替 The Substitute Bride: The Mad Demon Emperor Is Provoked 替嫁狂妃：误惹病娇魔帝 Cinderella Wants to Become an Immortal灰姑娘要成仙Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation, Farewell to the Immortal Bone, is now streaming] She was poisoned by villains, left mentally impaired, and had her dantian shattered and her contract beast stolen. Then she was forced to take another woman's place in marriage to an old demon. When her memories return, she transforms into a little grandmaster who can conquer the heavens and earth in a flash. The Spirit Palaces of the Heavenly Realm revere her, the rulers of the Underworld fear her as a demon, and the 5.5kReads9.4Score76314d adds
5. 55 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times and Conquering the World 穿越古代闯天下 Halfheartederyi敷衍eryiAncient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The female protagonist was an ordinary low-level employee in the 21st century. Growing up, she was neglected by her parents, and as an adult she had to take care of her leech of a younger brother. All she wanted was to keep struggling on, but then her lover betrayed her and a friend framed her. At the end of that thorny road, she chose to end her life. But when she opened her eyes, she had become a swaddled infant. Everyone coming and going around her wore ancient clothes. After observing them c 344Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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   Just launched, a brand new time-travel novel. No abandoned concubines or legitimate daughters. The female protagonist is highly skilled in martial arts, has her own power, proclaims herself a queen, expands her territory, is not a saint, is not love-struck, is decisive in killing, will take action if necessary, is aloof and unsmiling, and is stunningly beautiful. She often appears in men's clothing.

6. 56 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 265.2kReads9.6Score31k14d adds
7. 57 琢 Carving Autumn Waters 琢秋水 Qian Duo钤朵Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted [Childhood Sweethearts] [Family Revenge] Su Yunyun, the eldest daughter of the Zhongshu Ling household, and Xiao Zheyi, heir to the Rongyang Marquis household, grew up together and were in love. But when Xiao Zheyi drunkenly told her he was going to get married, Su Yunyun realized her connection to the marquis's household had come to an end. Yet, through a twist of fate, their entanglement did not end. Beneath Xiao Zheyi's philandering exterior was a sincere heart, though he loved clumsily. And 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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   In this book, the female lead is a cold and aloof legitimate daughter, and the male lead is the heir of a marquis's family; they are childhood sweethearts. Everyone assumes the female lead is so infatuated with the male lead that she'd die for him, but little do they know she's a master of strategy and cunning, keeping her true feelings hidden.

8. 58 真 The Real Heiress Really Isn't Human 真千金她确实不是人 gebriAncient Romance484k WordsCompleted [Satisfying historical romance + heroine can build a technology tree with her bare hands + no CP] Yaoguang transmigrated. Before she transmigrated, she was the last human alive in the apocalypse, a super-genetic human raised by an artificial intelligence core. After transmigrating, she became an ordinary village girl, living with an elderly woman who depended on her. In this era, people got around on foot, used umbrellas when it rained, and sent messages by letter. Yaoguang calmly hid the aircra 1.6kReads8.6Score20714d adds

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   The female protagonist travels from a post-apocalyptic world to ancient times. Being a robot, she's straightforward, incredibly powerful, and capable of anything—flying machines, all sorts of sci-fi creations—driving the world's progress. Super awesome!

9. 59 侯 The Marquis's Estate Honors Class 侯府重点班 Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Marquis’s Elite Class is now available [adorable children + parenting + doting in-laws + lighthearted + healing] Xu Wan becomes a widow the moment she marries into the family. All she wants is to keep her head down and enjoy the freedom of being a marquis’s wife. But on the very day she arrives, her stepson, a notorious little menace throughout the capital, gives her two nasty surprises in a row. Xu Wan grabs a knife and charges out, making a name for herself across the 58.7kReads9.6Score8.3k14d adds
10. 60 被 Forced to Divorce, Her Five Brothers Go on a Rampage 被迫休夫后，五个哥哥杀疯了 A Lifetime of Splendor一世风华Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shen Ning gave up her beloved spear to cook for the man she loved. She broke with her father, a veteran general of Great Yan, and didn’t speak to him for three years. Her husband, the victorious General Who Guards the Nation, returned in triumph with a woman who was a master of the spear. After three years of hard work, all she got was: “A Ning, I want to marry her.” Shen Ning, who had become the laughingstock of the capital after her husband favored his concubine and cast aside his wife, picked 7.1kReads9.4Score1k14d adds

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    🤩Shen Ning should be a phoenix soaring in the heavens, an eagle on the battlefield, fighting amidst bloodshed and protecting her country. She should never be a wingless canary behind a man. For him, she was willing to cook and clean, enduring three years of hardship, only to hear, "Ah Ning, I want to marry her." Fine 👌🏻, then so be it! Divorce him! Men only slow down the heroine's ability to draw her sword.

11. 61 独 Unrivaled Splendor: The Scheming Legitimate Daughter Rules the World 独步惊华，腹黑嫡女御天下 Gentleman of Fading Warmth薄凉君子Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Unrivaled beneath the heavens, she rises with every step. A master of a thousand faces, she commands the realm through strategy. She learned to read at one, wrote poetry at three, devoured every book under heaven by ten, and at fifteen placed first in the imperial examinations, becoming a revered imperial tutor! Brilliant and politically astute, she held the fate of the realm in her hands. But after trusting a treacherous wolf, she met her end in the cold palace. Fate gives her another chance at 614Reads8.6Score10314d adds

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    It's really, really good. The female lead is a top-ranking imperial tutor, and the male lead is the regent. The female lead is noble and beautiful, and the male lead is also incredibly handsome; they're a perfect match. They both protect the common people, with the female lead always working for the sake of the nation. Later, the male lead also joins her in protecting the country. It also embodies the spirit of patriotism and national duty. [Admiration][Admiration]

12. 62 千 Princess of a Thousand Lifetimes: The Flirtatious Prince’s Beloved 千世王妃，风流王爷的心尖宠 Mu Xiaofan沐筱梵Ancient Romance317k WordsOngoing In the modern world, you tried to steal my husband from me. Now that we’ve come to ancient times, you’re still trying to steal him. No matter how carefully you scheme, no matter how many tricks you use, no matter what you do, my husband is still mine. I wasn’t afraid of you in the modern world, so I have even less reason to fear you now that we’re in the past. If you want a fight, you’ve got one! It’s just my poor husband who can’t get a word in edgewise. He has to wait on me hand and foot, clea 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is stunningly beautiful, courageous, resourceful, and loved by everyone.

13. 63 凌 Above the Summit: Down with the Scheming Yanderes 凌绝顶：腹黑病娇都该死 Club Number 24二四号会所Ancient Romance129k WordsOngoing A taboo, morally fraught relationship between an uncle-in-law and his nephew's wife, with intense emotional push and pull. Almost every female character has a complete story arc, and the protagonist isn't blinded by love. A slow burn. [Chapters 1–17 cover the heroine's tragic childhood. If you want to skip the buildup, jump straight to Chapter 18.] [The political intrigue begins in Chapter 32.] [The “exciting” parts often come with quotation marks.] A slave in my homeland, I watched my mother d —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🌸An ancient romance novel. The female protagonist is exceptionally beautiful, yet she becomes a "femme fatale." She witnesses her mother's death before her eyes, and her own father, the emperor, regards her as a [crying] monster. The female protagonist abandons her husband and children, vowing to reclaim everything that belongs to her.

14. 64 我 Building a Career in Ancient Times with Modern Ideas 我靠现代思想在古代搞事业 Le Yin勒吟Ancient Romance101k WordsOngoing I never thought that a talented woman like me would have such a rocky love life!!! I think I've found true love. Let's get married, let's get married! Sorry, it fell through. I think I've found true love again. Let's get married, let's get married! Sorry, it almost fell through again. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is the daughter of the prime minister, and through her vast knowledge and learning, she becomes the top female official in the court. Why not check it out?

15. 65 陪 On the Night of My Burial, I Brought the God of War Prince Back from the Dead 陪葬夜，我让战神王爷起死回生 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors" Animated adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors: The Prince’s Beloved" [Hilarious + Transmigration + Sweet romance + Obsessive love + Devoted pairing + Imperial physician heroine + Palace and household intrigue + Inspirational] I was a military doctor with a PhD when I transmigrated, only to find myself about to be buried alive as a sacrifice for the dead God of War, the Prince? I grabbed the burial offerings and ran, planning to live in luxu 21.1kReads9.3Score2.4k14d adds

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    A hilarious and sweet ancient romance novel featuring a stunningly beautiful healer, the eldest daughter of a divine physician, renowned for both her medical skills and poison abilities. The female military doctor transmigrates into the body of a foolish concubine to be buried alive with her, only to wake up to find a handsome ancient man in her coffin, leaving her completely bewildered…

16. 66 前 Love's Torments in a Past Life: My Name Is Premature Death 前世虐恋：吾名早夭 It's Never Too Late to Take the Plunge入坑不晚Ancient Romance171k WordsOngoing [Historical Romance + Strong Female Lead + Political Intrigue + Feel-Good Revenge + Female General + Eldest Princess + Enchanting Empress] Just how unhinged is the heroine? When she was a female general, she dosed an enemy city with laxatives. The results were hard to describe. Her name means “short-lived,” and she was never destined to be loved. Though her family ties are shallow, she is a god of war on the frontier. What does it matter that she is a woman? She will save her country and protect 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Purely historical romance. A female war goddess. A powerful princess who wields immense influence, stirring up storms and unrest. The enemy general adores her, while the enemy crown prince is consumed by obsessive love. The female lead is clear-headed and uniquely beautiful. A reckless madwoman.

17. 67 逃 The Refugee Saintess: The Cold Tyrant Can't Stop Plotting Against Her 逃荒圣女，冰冷暴君总想图谋不轨 Dou Momo豆墨墨Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as The Doomsday Powerhouse Slays Her Way Through a Chaotic World [Strong heroine + satisfying read + sweet romance + mutual devotion] Ability-wielding saintess vs. cold tyrant Luo Shengge, an S-rank agent from the apocalypse, transmigrates into a chaotic age and becomes the saintess of the Xiyue tribe, gifted with the power of divination. Her people are hunted by various nations, while this chaotic world is rife with monsters, treacherous hearts, famine, and bandits. Luo Shengge reali 2.3kReads9.1Score29514d adds

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    A special agent transmigrates into the body of a fallen Tideborn Clan saintess, starting with fleeing famine and leveling up all the way—a classic female protagonist story. She's incredibly beautiful, skilled, and intelligent, and has a devoted general who's always throwing himself at her.

18. 68 舞 Dancing South Branch 舞南枝 Sugarheart Qu Qi糖心曲琦Ancient Romance265k WordsOngoing Reborn, strong female lead, love at first sight, teaming up for revenge In her previous life, Jiang Nanzhi became empress, only to be driven to her death. For eighteen years, her wronged soul heard the greatest lie of her life: her husband, who had supposedly died, was still alive. He had risen from the mire to become emperor, yet was unable to do what an emperor should. All Jiang Nanzhi could feel was regret, so deep it made her heart ache. She wanted to trade lifetimes of reincarnation for a s 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The eldest daughter of the Jiang family, with a distinguished status, a noble lady of the capital, the first thing she does after being reborn is to kill the female supporting character, a satisfying story.

19. 69 娇 The Charming Princess Is Coming Home as His Bride! The Great General Spoils Her Rotten 娇媚长公主娶进府！大将军他超宠 Sui Wu岁无Ancient Romance2.8M WordsOngoing Everyone knows that Princess Changji of the Great Yuan dynasty and the Grand General of the Cavalry get along terribly. The princess is always calling the general names behind his back, like “you scoundrel” and “you big bastard.” The onlookers waiting for the princess and general to finally fall out cheer them on: “Come on, fight already!” But they waited and waited, never seeing the two part ways. Instead, they saw General Shen escort the breathtakingly beautiful princess into his residence in 381Reads8.9Score10014d adds

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    In this book, the female protagonist is a princess who is also reborn.

20. 70 惊 Shock! The Peerless Princess and Her Mortal Enemy, the Demon Lord, Kissed! 惊！倾世帝姬与死敌魔尊亲亲了 Wishing You a Flowery Path祝你花道Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance and doting + revenge on villains + passionate action + giant beasts and cute monsters + everyone’s favorite + loyal puppy + yandere] Meng Lanji’s noble bloodline is concealed, and her younger sister plots against her, stealing her spiritual bone and leaving her disabled. She is imprisoned and tortured for a thousand years. Now she has escaped hell and awakened her Blood Wheel Eyes. With heaven-defying cultivation talent, she takes her revenge with fearless power, rallying everyone 7Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist, Princess Di, is very powerful and intelligent.

21. 71 揉 Crushing the Roses 揉碎玫瑰 Yan Tang燕棠Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Mature romance, top-tier tension, mutual seduction, intense push and pull, 1v1] Everyone says Ming Zhu is Jiangcheng's number-one wicked woman. She's gorgeous and alluring, and comes from an exceptionally distinguished family. All she has to do to seduce a man is crook a finger, and he'll be on his knees beneath her red dress. Everyone is jealous. Ming Zhu enjoys making people jealous, and she doesn't mind being called wicked. So one day, in a good mood, she sets her sights on W 8kReads9.3Score95114d adds

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    Highly recommend a few novels featuring alluring female protagonists! - *Don't Say a Charming Girl Isn't Alluring, the Prince Will Marry Her Down*: The female protagonist, Chu Yan, is charming and seductive. A single glance from her can make men dream of her. 😈 The second son of the Prince of Ning, Li Yin, initially looked down on her, but in the end, he was completely captivated by Chu Yan and eagerly begged to marry into her family. This unexpected charm is irresistible! - *Wild Rose's Alluring Charm*: Ming Zhu, a wicked woman from Jiangcheng, comes from a noble family and is incredibly charming. Seducing men is a piece of cake for her; a mere flick of her finger and men will fall at her feet. 👗 Her relationship with Wei Lu Rao is extremely entangled, brimming with ambiguity. - *Her Disguise Hasn't Finished Revealing Yet, the Entire Beijing Circle Has Knelt Down*: The female protagonist appears to be an ordinary woman, but in reality, she has many disguises. Every time one is revealed, it's jaw-dropping. She possesses both intelligence and beauty, exuding a confident and sophisticated aura. Her actions are incredibly cool, captivating everyone in the capital's elite circles. 🙌 - *The Empress's Alluring Charm, the Emperor's Fall*: Su Jingyao transmigrates to ancient times, possessing a graceful figure and breathtaking beauty. In the deep palace, she uses her wisdom and charm to bewitch the emperor, manipulating the power struggles of the harem with ease, step by step ascending to the pinnacle of power. 👑 - *A Beauty Hard to Tame, the Prince's High Branch Unwanted*: The female lead has a free-spirited personality and stunning looks. Faced with the prince's pursuit, she doesn't play by the rules, flirting and then running away. The prince is completely captivated by her, pursuing her relentlessly. Their interactions are both sweet and hilarious. 🥰 These novels all feature incredibly charming female leads; you won't regret reading them!

22. 72 美 The Beauty Is Hard to Tame: I Won't Cling to the Heir's Favor 美人难驯：世子的高枝不想攀 Fish Song, Bird Trill鱼音袅鸟Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted A scheming woman who clings to the powerful * A deep, cunning heir Coercive love + intense tension + an irresistible push and pull Her perspective: She seduced all the young masters in the capital, but never once thought to seduce him. She would marry anyone, just not him. He looked down on her and repeatedly thwarted her chances of marriage. His perspective: She seduced his brothers and friends, but acted as if he didn’t exist. He disliked her shameless flirting, hated her scheming and vanity, 23.2kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds
23. 73 权 The Powerful Prince’s Spoiled Princess: Proud, Wild, and Unruly 权王溺宠：狂傲王妃野又撩 Green Plums and Bamboo Wine青梅竹酒Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + feel-good power fantasy + ruthless decisiveness + an incredibly badass heroine + face-slapping + a heroine with her wits about her] Bai Xuan, commander-in-chief of the Huaxia Special Forces Training Camp, transmigrates to the Great Zhou. She is a peerless beauty with exceptional martial skills. As a woman, she carves her own path through force of arms, establishes herself at court, and wields enormous influence. With a deft hand, she turns the tide of both schemes and open stra 16.5kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds
24. 74 娇 The Sweet Young Lady Returns to the Countryside, and Her Lovesick Admirer Is Shocking 娇娇小姐回乡村，痴汉手段太惊人 Yi Shuilan易水岚Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted [Both leads’ first love + a domineering CEO from the southwest goes rural + intense romantic push and pull + quiet devotion gets a response + realistic, sweet romance] A gentle, abstinent old flame × a stunning, pure and alluring little white rabbit City girl Chen Man returns to the countryside to care for her grandmother and discovers that her neighbor is an incredibly handsome, domineering CEO. In outsiders’ eyes, Chen Man is refined and elegant. But no one has ever seen her other side. In 127.7kReads9.5Score17.2k14d adds
25. 75 王 The Prince’s Cherished Treasure 王府心尖宠 Tea Scatters荼散Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted Sixteen years ago, because of a remark by an old Daoist, Su Niannian and her twin sister were raised apart. For sixteen years, her sister grew up with their parents and siblings, while Su Niannian was raised by their grandmother. Sixteen years later, her sister returned to the capital with their parents, only to discover that Su Niannian, left behind in the capital, had become the apple of Prince Su's household's eye. "We don't care about them! Our prince's estate is bigger and prettier than the 24.1kReads8.8Score2.5k14d adds

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    It's a really good show. The female lead isn't a naive and easily manipulated character, and the male lead dotes on her. While only her grandmother truly loves her, she also has many other people who care for her.

26. 76 细EN A Slender Waist, a Hidden Beauty 细腰藏娇 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + children later on + both leads speak their minds] Su Luoqian was the daughter of the richest family in the Great Jin Dynasty, cherished by her parents from the day she was born. She was lively and clever, bright and openhearted. But after a natural disaster exposed the Su family’s wealth, their prominence attracted envy and greed. Surrounded by wolves, Su Luoqian gritted her teeth and accepted the emperor’s arranged 26.8kReads9.3Score3.1k14d adds

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    Beautiful! Clever!

27. 77 废 A Good-for-Nothing Beauty of a Wife 废柴美娇妻 Weilan Tian蔚兰天Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted Everyone thought the Chancellor’s legitimate daughter was a useless, obnoxious failure. Her disappearance tore apart the false calm. There were bitter power struggles in the inner household, political scheming at court, and the unfathomable Prince of Jin drawing closer with every step. Once a noblewoman at everyone’s mercy, she would eventually turn the tables against all odds and take control of her own fate... 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a historical romance novel. The female lead is exceptionally beautiful and proud, yet not cold. Born into a prestigious family, she's initially a bit dim-witted, but gradually she matures and becomes incredibly capable!

28. 78 亡 The Fallen Kingdom's Princess Opened Her Eyes, and the Enemy Emperor Regretted Everything 亡国公主一睁眼，敌国皇上后悔了 Mu Qingyue木清悦Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted [Medical skills] + [sweet, satisfying revenge] + [general who dotes on his wife] + [both leads are strong and devoted] + [scheming] Chu Yue transmigrates into the Jing’an Marquis’s household. After spending decades in an enemy country, she racks her brains to earn merit and obtain an imperial pardon that will spare her family’s lives. She opens a clinic in the enemy country, offers a cure for the plague, introduces anesthetic powder and beauty cream, joins forces with pirates, and grows medicina —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is exceptionally aloof and skilled in both medicine and poison. Both the male and female leads are intelligent and logically sound. Every supporting character has their own memorable moments. It's a very enjoyable book.

29. 79 重 Reborn: The Prince’s Manor’s Legitimate Daughter Goes on a Rampage 重生王府嫡女杀疯了 Cloth Bag Qimu布袋七木Ancient Romance156k WordsOngoing [Daughter of a military family + reborn, strong heroine + palace and household intrigue + face-slapping wish fulfillment + punishing scoundrels] Qi Xiaoxiao is the legitimate daughter of a military family. Her father, the Prince of Nanyang, is the only non-imperial prince in the Eastern Lin Kingdom, and her mother is Commandery Princess Yun'an, who was raised by the Empress Dowager from childhood. Qi Xiaoxiao should have married a good man and lived a peaceful, happy life. But on her wedding d 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one is definitely worth going for! The female lead is beautiful, and she's the legitimate daughter of a prince. Most importantly, she's intelligent and clear-headed, and knows what she wants!

30. 80 宠 Dote on the Wife, Crush the Concubines: The Mad Emperor Personally Teaches Me Palace Intrigue 宠妻灭妾！疯批皇帝亲自教我宫斗 Moonlit Waters水月流光Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet and angsty + stunning heroine + the first male lead is an emperor + the second male lead and heroine both transmigrate, having been reborn in this world from birth + the first male lead's long road to winning back his wife] Not long after her divorce, Zhao Jingshu was reborn in ancient times as a member of a princely house with a different surname. Her father, Zhao Rui, held command over two hundred thousand troops and ruled as a prince in Luoyang. The emperor wanted to form an alliance 480Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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    This is a super captivating novel. The female lead is the daughter of a prince, stunningly beautiful and incredibly insightful. The male lead is the emperor, extremely intelligent, and deeply in love with her, though he's a bit too feudal and conservative. It's a sweet and angsty story, highly recommended! [Admiration]

31. 81 将 The General’s Green-Tea Heiress Keeps Fainting Again 将军府的绿茶大小姐又晕倒了 Zhu Zhi茱枳Ancient Romance342k WordsOngoing [No System, no transmigration, no rebirth] (A pure historical harem romance) Su Leyan, a tea-loving schemer from a military family, was raised in the capital by her grandmother. She completely upended everyone’s idea of what a young lady from a general’s household should be. She was delicate and disliked exertion, gentle and sweet, yet loved scheming against people. She was the woman the capital’s noble young masters most wanted to marry, and the ideal daughter-in-law in the eyes of the ladies o 16Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    The female lead in this book is exceptionally beautiful, intelligent, and resourceful.

32. 82 出 The Runaway Princess: From Fugitive to Empress 出逃王妃：摇身一变当女帝 Peach Branch and Grain Leaf桃枝禾叶Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead Who Builds Her Career] [Possessive Love] [He Chases Her After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back] The two nations go to war, and Shangyuan suffers a crushing defeat. Shen Mingwei, the daughter of a general, falls from a life adored by all into the dust. She volunteers to marry for peace and is sent far away to Youdu. The regent is brilliant and extraordinary. At first, Li Yuan treats her wonderfully, lavishing her with affection and attending to her every need. But how coul —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    She was married off as a substitute for the general's daughter, to a man she had known since childhood. The relationship was initially sweet as she focused on her career, but later turned sour due to forced love, and she continued to pursue her career until the mystery of her true identity was revealed – she was a real princess who became an empress.

33. 83 重 Reborn as a Physician Consort, I Opened My Eyes to the Whole Capital Lining Up to Fight for My Hand 重生医妃一睁眼，全京城排队抢亲 Honeysuckle Vine忍冬藤Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Revenge Against Scumbags + Sweet Romance] In her previous life, she was blind and foolish, helping her husband rise to power. But once he had achieved success, he discarded her like a used tool. Her grandfather’s entire family and her upright father, the Minister of Rites, were branded with infamy and executed. She herself died with child, unable to rest in peace. At last, Heaven takes pity on her, and she is reborn. In this life, she will protect her family and crush the scumbag man 26.7kReads9.4Score4.4k14d adds

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    Both books are rebirth novels. In the first one, the female protagonist is reborn and tears apart scumbags. She is proficient in medicine, poison, music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and is also exceptionally beautiful. Her background is incredibly powerful; she is granted the title of princess, and the male protagonist is a prince with exceptional martial arts skills. In the second book, the female protagonist is a transmigrator who dies tragically in her first life. She is reborn and marries the male protagonist she fears most. She kills everyone who harmed her family in her previous life, especially the male protagonist, who is a regent and even personally handed over the emperor to someone else. He is also exceptionally skilled in martial arts. Midway through the story, the female protagonist and the male protagonist return to the modern world and bring her parents, brothers, and all her property back to the ancient world.

34. 84 偏 The Possessive Prince's Beloved Physician Consort 偏执王爷的团宠医妃 Si Jin司锦Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The scoundrel broke off their engagement and joined forces with her ungrateful cousin to bully her. Her straightforward eldest brother said, “Shu'er, don't cry. I'll throw them out!” Her scheming second brother said, “I'll spread their filthy deeds across all four kingdoms. The ministers and commoners will drown them in spit...” Her shrewd third brother said, “We'll make them pay back everything they've swallowed over the years, with interest!” Her fabulously wealthy father said, “My darling dau 3.2kReads9.2Score67714d adds
35. 85 相 The Prime Minister’s Legitimate Daughter Is Jilted, So the Heiress Will Become Empress 相府嫡女被退婚，大小姐要当女帝 Black Tea and Mandarin Jelly红茶橘子冻Ancient Romance148k WordsOngoing [Satisfying political intrigue + power couple + sweet romance + putting scumbags in their place + adored by all] Ye Feiyin, legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister’s household. Her father is the prime minister, and her mother is the richest person in Yuanguo. Her master is the Daoist Immortal Xiaoyao, and she was betrothed to the Prince of Liang from childhood. She excels in both the civil and martial arts, and is peerlessly beautiful. Yet after she beat up her fiancé’s spoiled younger brothe 2Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's family! A stunning beauty! Intelligent and highly skilled, excelling in both literature and martial arts! No melodramatic or angsty moments. All supporting characters are intelligent. The pacing is brisk.

36. 86 和 After the Divorce, the Mad Crown Prince Only Flirts with Me 和离后，疯批太子只撩我 Feng Jiuge凤九歌Ancient Romance441k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + Redemption + Both leads are devoted to each other] Su Xia's moment of kindness saves an ancient man who is being hunted. It costs her memory and forces her to stay in a dynasty she doesn't know. She becomes a woman in a feudal dynasty, and not just any woman, but a divorced one. So she sets out to punish the scumbag man and the vile woman. Only after getting her revenge does she remember why she came to the ancient world. Then she sets about correcting history. But what's with t 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Both books feature female protagonists who are stronger than male protagonists. The female protagonists are both incredibly beautiful and frighteningly powerful.

37. 87 师 The Master Won’t Fall in Love, but His Mad Disciples Keep Fighting Over Him 师父不入爱河，疯批徒弟又争又抢 Crazy Phoenix疯狂的凤Ancient Romance154k WordsCompleted Cool, aloof master VS obsessive, unhinged disciple Li Nian gave in to a moment of softness and took on a male disciple, Han Zhao. He was exceptionally gifted, but harbored a desire he should never have had. He pressed her at every turn, while she retreated step by step. In the end, the aloof master was dragged down from her lofty pedestal. Her unhinged disciple went from revering her, to imprisoning her, to cherishing her. “Your disciple can respect you, fear you, and follow you… but the one thi 3Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 88 京 The Capital's Most Notorious Beauty 京城第一祸水 Stars Fill My Eyes满眼星宸Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Currently being published [rival suitors in a dramatic love triangle + top-tier schemer + supporting villainess fights back + everyone comes around] [Historical romance + told entirely from the wicked supporting female character’s perspective] ❣️Blurb One Qiao Wanyan learned from a storybook that she was nothing but a wicked supporting character who abandoned her childhood sweetheart and chased after wealth and status. She sowed discord, poisoned her elder sister, and committed every imaginable 58.2kReads9.3Score7.7k14d adds

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    The female lead is absolutely gorgeous, a delicate and beautiful woman, and also very intelligent.

39. 89 侯 The Marquis's Coldhearted Mother 侯母薄情 Huanghuang慌慌Ancient Romance113k WordsOngoing [Traditional historical romance and household intrigue] [Reborn, with a love-struck heroine waking up] [Her ex-husband chases her after losing her] [The second male lead wins her heart] [A long-laid plan] In her previous life, Nie Fuwan spent her days as a vicious fake heiress and a cruel mistress of the household. To win favor, she fought the true heiress and the Marquis's concubines. They fought until they were all but dead, and she ended up dying horribly. Even on her deathbed, she never won —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These two books, [Sending Hearts], are written by a very good author. The first one has a stunning beginning; I loved it at first sight! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] The second one is hilarious; I laughed until my stomach hurt in the middle of the night! [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing] Highly recommended! [Sending Hearts][Sending Hearts][Sending Hearts]

40. 90 替 After Marrying the Paralyzed Prince in Her Sister’s Place, She Became the Royal Family’s Darling 替嫁瘫痪王爷后，她成了皇家团宠 Qing Buluo卿不落Ancient Romance470k WordsCompleted [Love after an arranged marriage + substitute bride + miracle-working doctor + space + two strong leads + funny, sweet romance + both leads are faithful] Medical genius Chu Yingluo is forced to marry a good-for-nothing prince from the start. She wakes up on her wedding night! The prince has a broken pipa bone and is paralyzed in bed? Don't panic! Chu Yingluo has a spiritual spring space with her, and even transmigrates with an operating room. She can cure every disease and is a miracle worker wh 880Reads8.9Score13814d adds
41. 91 新 On Our Wedding Night, My Disabled Prince Husband Was So Angry He Stood Up 新婚夜：残疾王爷被气得站起来了 Shiyi时意Ancient Romance849k WordsCompleted Yu Zhizhi was hit and killed, then transmigrated into the body of Yu Zhizhi, a concubine-born daughter of the Chancellor’s household who shared her name. As soon as she arrived, she was sent to the bridal sedan to marry the blind Prince Liang in place of her legitimate elder sister. She had planned to sneak away, but although Prince Liang was blind, he was exactly her type. So she decided not to leave just yet, and to stay and have the romance she’d never had with him. While she was at it, she w 15Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    Female lead ceiling character design

42. 92 夫 When His Wife Stopped Being Love-Struck, the General Panicked 夫人不恋爱脑后，将军他慌了 Ting Aiyu婷爱羽Ancient Romance124k WordsCompleted The hero chases his wife and works to win her back, with no angst. Everyone in the capital knows that Gong Xueying, the chancellor's daughter, went to great lengths to marry the Protector General. Once her wish came true and she became the general's wife, she put him first in everything and loved him with all her heart. But the general had always treated her with indifference. One day, the madam accidentally fell into the water. After she was rescued and revived, she changed. At first, the ge 31Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is strong and initially loves herself.

43. 93 强 Forced Love! The Regent Princess Consort Schemes to Claim the Male Lead 强制爱！摄政皇太女她巧取豪夺男主后 Nan Su南溯Ancient Romance269k WordsCompleted She was the most audacious crown princess in the Sheng Kingdom, wanton and ruthless, feared by all. Then one day, strange words suddenly drifted across her vision. [Holy crap! This unhinged villainess is still flirting with the male lead? Once he gets his identity back, he’ll destroy your kingdom first!] [Run, Crown Princess! If you don’t stop now, they’ll turn you into a human swine!] Lin Zhixu: ??? It turned out she was the vicious villainess in a novel, and the Shadow Guard commander she had 48Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is great! [Laughing][Thumbs up] The female lead, Lin Zhixu, is the arrogant crown princess of Sheng Kingdom, so ruthless that everyone fears her. One day, she suddenly sees bizarre comments—it turns out she's the villain in the book! The Shadow Guard commander she's using a folding fan to lift her chin is actually Fu Xingjian, the future crown prince of the enemy kingdom who will slaughter Sheng Kingdom! The comments are frantically spoiling her tragic end, but Lin Zhixu laughs: Destroy a kingdom? Become a human pig? Then I'll strike first! She grabs Fu Xingjian's chin and declares: "From this day forward, you are no longer a shadow guard, but my…dog." What seemed like a tragic beginning turns into a self-conquest by Fu Xingjian! From a gloomy crown prince to kneeling and begging to "share the throne and become the emperor's consort," the comments section went crazy: "Where's the promised angst? This reverse forced love is amazing!" A crazy crown princess + a reserved and ruthless crown prince, forced love mixed with the satisfying feeling of revenge, the comments section is full of spoilers from God's perspective, every chapter has a twist!

44. 94 表 After the Young Lady Chose a Match, the Unhinged Heir Went Red-Eyed and Claimed Her by Force 表姑娘选亲后，疯批世子红眼强夺 Half a Song半歌儿Ancient Romance345k WordsOngoing [Cool-Headed, Rational Cousin] x [Obsessive, Unhinged Heir] Pathological possessiveness, intense push and pull, two strong and devoted leads, strategic mind games and power struggles, sweet romance, happy ending At five, she was sent to live with her maternal grandmother at the Duke's manor. She hid her sharp edge, kept her feelings in check, and acted cautiously and patiently at every turn. Yet her striking beauty and cool, bookish elegance inevitably stirred jealousy throughout the household. 1.6kReads—Score10314d adds

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    The female lead is strong, very clear-headed and insightful.

45. 95 重 The Night I Was Reborn, I Kicked the Coldhearted Emperor Out of Bed 重生当晚，娇娇美人踹冷戾帝下榻 Zhuchuan Xue竹川雪Ancient Romance541k WordsCompleted [Rebirth, Palace Intrigue, The Emperor’s Groveling Pursuit, A Beautiful and Cunning Heroine Who Seduces the Ascetic Emperor Until He Falls for Her] Lin Xiyu was born with an alluring nature and was forced on the emperor as a gift. In her previous life, she loved him. Even after a palace coup left him a prisoner, she willingly stayed by his side and endured hardship with him. Later, he reclaimed the throne, but someone close to him tortured her to death. She died with twins in her womb. Reborn a 486Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    In her past life, the female protagonist was merely a part of the emperor's relationship with his "white moonlight" (his ideal woman). Even when the emperor was at his lowest point, she was the one by his side, yet he showed no affection for her, treating her as nothing more than a substitute for his "white moonlight." Reborn, she uses her beauty and unwavering love to expose the emperor's other side of his "white moonlight"—a vicious and jealous nature. Step by step, she replaces his "white moonlight" in his heart; the female protagonist is extremely cunning.

46. 96 我 I Behold Zhaozhao 我见昭昭 Yi Yi宜矣Ancient Romance210k WordsOngoing [Rebirth + devoted to each other + both leads highly skilled in martial arts + clear-headed heroine + equally matched leads] Lively, radiant princess ✕ aloof, distant Lord He In her previous life, Xiao Qin was her father’s only daughter, yet she was deceived by a smiling, treacherous scumbag. It seemed someone was pulling the strings behind the scenes, while that scoundrel plotted rebellion with her ruthless and cunning imperial uncle, trampling over her dead body. In this life, Xiao Qin has pl 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you enjoy rebirth romance novels, you might like this new one. The female lead is intelligent and clear-headed, a bright and beautiful princess, while the male lead is the aloof and noble Lord He! The second male lead is a spirited crown prince. As the three of them uncover the villains, they gradually understand what it means to be in a high position. The writing is smooth, blending romance with political intrigue! It gets increasingly intense as you read on!

47. 97 重 Reborn, I Turned Around and Married the Emperor's Uncle, Then Tore the Scumbag to Pieces 重生后转身嫁皇叔手撕渣男 Mo Ting莫葶Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Handsome, Tragic, Scheming Prince + Bright, Resilient, Delicate Heroine + Married First, Love Later + One-on-One, Both Leads Are Each Other’s One and Only] A sweet romance, not a strong-female-lead story. The leads had no connection in their previous lives; after the heroine is reborn, they marry first and fall in love later. Su Lingyue grew up without a mother, unloved by her father and disliked by her stepmother. After marrying, she was tricked by the Crown Prince and her own younger sister, 54Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Having lost her mother at a young age, unloved by her father and stepmother, Su Lingyue was killed after her marriage by the Crown Prince who ripped out her heart. Reborn, she sets her sights on the Crown Prince's uncle, a sickly man on the verge of death. However, on their wedding night, the sickly uncle also tries to kill her, but fails. He gradually falls for her, wanting only to keep her imprisoned in his arms day after day.

48. 98 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Stirred the Heart of the Aloof Prince 穿越后，高冷王爷被我撩动了凡心 Peng That Peng彭那个芃Ancient Romance266k WordsCompleted She is cunning and beautiful, with extraordinary martial skills. He is aloof and handsome, quiet yet shrewd. When she transmigrates, she becomes the Princess Consort of Prince Cheng in the Eastern Hao Kingdom, and Heaven even gives her a powerful golden finger. With a pocket dimension at her command and peerless martial arts at her disposal, she takes down a scumbag man and then a vile woman. She thinks that after their divorce, she'll finally be free to live as she pleases. Little does she know 300Reads8.9Score10314d adds

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    The female protagonist in this book is incredibly powerful, possessing both beauty and intelligence. She can lead troops into battle and has a spatial ability and supernatural powers. The male protagonist is utterly in love with her.

49. 99 嫡 The Ruthless Legitimate Daughter: Your Move, Prince 嫡女狠辣：王爷请接招 Fan Qing梵卿Ancient Romance660k WordsCompleted She is the mistress of the Asura Palace in the Netherworld. In her eyes, he is nothing but an ordinary mortal. He is the beloved Ninth Prince of the Great Xia Emperor, but he is disabled and burdened by hatred. She thought that after living for a hundred thousand years, she had long since lost her heart. He thought that someone like him no longer deserved love. But in the end, who can say whether he gave her a heart, or she gave him love? 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I have many books on my bookshelf, but I can't find them all.

50. 100 我 I Became the Beloved Little Ancestor of a Wife-Doting Madman 我成了宠妻狂魔的小祖宗 Fragrance of Wine for Ten Miles十里酒香Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The once iron-willed female emperor Jun Wan transmigrated into the body of a sweet little pushover everyone could walk all over. The sweet little pushover's personality changed overnight, and everyone thought she'd gone crazy. Not enough money? She'd walk right out! "A rich family with an empty wallet can't hold on to my noble soul!" The man who had tormented her countless times in the past showed up. "You're so ugly you make my heart race, but you think that means I'm falling for you?" They wan 836Reads9.4Score10514d adds

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