The Female Lead Is a Female General!!! 女主是女将军！！！

1. 1 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 88.8kReads9.5Score12.2kShelves

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   The story revolves around a daughter of a military family and the heir of a barbarian king. It's a tale of strong men and even stronger women, with a resilient and intelligent female lead, and the supporting characters are also well-developed. I just finished reading "Seeking a Beloved," and lately I've been drawn to female leads with high martial arts skills. I remember my first introduction to the world of martial arts was through Mo Xibei's novels.

2. 2 将 The General Won’t Settle: Clean-Freak Heir, Get Lost 将军不恨嫁之洁癖世子快滚开 Kaikai Is Writing开开在码字Ancient Romance152k WordsOngoing [Fearless Northern Border General × Fastidious, Effeminate Heir] She was a renowned female general, commanding hundreds of thousands of troops on the frontier, yet an imperial decree summoned her back to the capital. She had feared that some great upheaval was brewing in the capital, but then another imperial decree arrived... “The emperor is arranging a marriage for me?” she asked, looking up in disbelief. And the groom was none other than Xiao Huaiming, her childhood nemesis, with whom she had 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The National Protector General × The Sharp-Tongued Prince

3. 3 女 The Female General Takes Charge, and the Prince Falls Madly in Love 女将军在上，王爷他为爱痴狂沦陷 Rampaging Little Fat Sheep暴走小肥羊Ancient Romance336k WordsCompleted She was the greatest female general in the Southern Kingdom, brave in battle and responsible for countless enemy deaths. Yet beneath her helmet was a face of delicate, captivating beauty. The late emperor decreed that she marry the third prince, Qi Yi. But on the way to the imperial city, she encountered the fourth prince, Qi Li. The two fell for each other, though each had a duty to fulfill. Her martial prowess and passionate heart were devoted entirely to the Southern Kingdom. Since ancient ti 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female general!

4. 4 开 From the Start in the Death Row: A Female Prisoner Fights Her Way to Becoming Prince of Yan 开局死牢：女囚踏血成燕王 Lin Xinyuan林鑫源Martial Arts274k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue] [Woman disguised as a man] [General] [Historical fantasy] In a death prison in the depths of winter, covered in wounds, should I wait to die and accept my fate, or fight with everything I have? I will break the world’s rule that women cannot fight on the battlefield, and use my skill with the spear to bring order to this chaotic age... The court officials all respect me, and enemy troops all fear me, yet no one knows that this iron-blooded famed general is really a woman who 520Reads—Score—Shelves

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5. 5 将 The General Wants to Lay Down His Armor 将军要卸甲 A Mere Mortal in This World1984世间一俗人1984Ancient Romance915k WordsCompleted Before transmigrating, Lin Qi was the owner of a private company. Somehow, she ended up in the Great Qian dynasty, an alternate historical world ravaged by years of war, where the people were suffering and famine had struck. See how she turns her circumstances around and rises to the top… 5.1kReads9.0Score516Shelves

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   You absolutely must read this! The writing is superb. The female lead is a general with a roguish personality, yet she's incredibly intelligent and strong. A female private business owner transmigrates to ancient times and embarks on a legendary journey of revenge in this chaotic world. From suppressing bandits and borrowing troops to persuading tribes to surrender, her wisdom and decisiveness are truly remarkable. She effortlessly resolves the power struggles of the imperial court and the conflicts of the martial world. The plot is fast-paced, with non-stop thrills—you'll want to read it in one go!

6. 6 将 The General’s Princess 将军公主 Xiao Shihuo潇十火Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted An ensemble cast in a classical fantasy setting + court intrigue + war + adventure + two equally strong leads + both heartbreaking and sweet A tragedy seventeen years ago implicated countless people. General Ji Bei was killed in battle, and neither the former crown prince, Chu Mo, nor anyone in the Ji family survived! Years later, the late emperor Chu Junlin passed away, and Crown Prince Chu Yi ascended the throne. He renamed the kingdom Yong'an and granted a general amnesty. Peace reigned throu 162Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is a general, and the male lead is a prince. The characters are perfectly matched. The female lead is stunningly beautiful, highly skilled in martial arts, and both brave and resourceful. The male lead is the kind of charming, arrogant, aloof, and cunning type. He is truly domineering. The plot is full of twists and turns and is definitely worth watching!

7. 7 将 The General Crosses the Jade Gate 将军度玉关 A Zhao'er阿昭儿Ancient Romance130k WordsCompleted In the twenty-first year of the Tianxing era, Qi Mingyue had been at Yumen Pass for nine years. Yumen Pass was the Great Yu dynasty’s first line of defense against the Xiongnu. Nine years ago, her parents died in battle there. Ten-year-old Qi Mingyue came alone from the capital and, as a woman, held Yumen Pass. 56Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   I love this one!

8. 8 与 With Jin Chang’an (Based on the Screen Adaptation Starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei) 与晋长安（宋轶、丞磊主演影视原著） Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted The hit drama starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei is now airing! A beloved historical romance by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang! Female general vs. puppy-like boy. The child she casually picked up turns out to have two sides? A cold little gentleman by day, a loyal black knight by night. Is he a puppy turning into a wolf, and which side is the real him? A tale of love and hate between a female general and the heir of an enemy state! Li Shuang, the adopted daughter of a great general, guards the borders of the Grea 5.9kReads9.6Score957Shelves

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   It's incredibly good, the content is so original, I absolutely love Jin'an!

9. 9 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical724k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.6kReads8.8Score183Shelves

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   The female lead in this book is

10. 10 女 The Female General in Armor Steals the Enemy Kingdom’s Young General 女将戎装，拐走敌国小将军 Dongyue Muchao冬月慕朝Ancient Romance170k WordsOngoing She is the daughter of the Great Qin Empire’s only king from a different surname, and her family has guarded the empire’s borders for generations. He is the young general feared throughout the capital of Great Yue, having made enormous contributions to its rise. Everyone envies their status and prestige in their respective countries, yet nobody knows that behind all the glory and favor lie the emperors’ endless suspicion and schemes... 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are all novels about female generals. I haven't read many of these, but I think these are pretty good (the first one doesn't count because it's my own work, so I won't comment on it).

11. 11 将 The General Is a Mad Beauty 将军是个疯批美人 Piggy Piggy Piggy Piggy Piggy Li猪猪猪猪猪丽Ancient Romance465k WordsCompleted After being reborn, Qin Huaining went mad and "killed" herself. She took her late brother's identity and enlisted in the army, becoming a famous young general. She inherited her brother's identity, and it seemed she inherited his past life as a man too, indulging in wine, women, and wealth. Her residence was filled with beauties of all kinds, men and women alike. In the eyes of outsiders, she was a useless wastrel, drunk on wine, women, and money. But everyone at court knew better than to provok 319Reads8.9Score106Shelves
12. 12 女 The Reborn Female General Opens Her Eyes, and the Enemy Nation Trembles in Fear 女将重生一睁眼，敌国闻风又丧胆 LTS Blue ElevenLTS蓝十一Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing [Reborn + punishing scumbags + strong female lead + nation and family + longing to the depths of the heart + unwavering devotion + mutual salvation] Everyone knew that King Qi was a brave and brilliant commander. With just five thousand light cavalry, he could defeat an enemy force of thirty thousand, and a single demon mask was enough to strike terror into the enemy! But no one knew that the person beneath the mask wasn't King Qi at all. It was the eldest daughter of the Anyuan Marquis's househ 219Reads9.1Score—Shelves
13. 13 拒 After Rejecting the Young Marquis, I Caught the Heir’s Eye 拒婚小侯爷后，我被世子盯上了 Qiguan Wangshu亓官望舒Ancient Romance611k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Leveling Up + Sweet Romance + Strong Female Lead] The daughter of a military family is inexplicably cast out by her husband's family, then her entire family is executed. She has nowhere to seek justice for her grievances! When she wakes up one day, she has returned to the time before it all began. An Miao resolves to change everything in this life, find the people behind her family's destruction, and support her father and brothers. She will never again be the sheltered noble daughter 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book fits all the criteria: the female protagonist is reborn as a general, the male protagonist inherits the throne as a prince, and the two later receive an imperial decree for marriage.

14. 14 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 25kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves

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    So touching! The author's writing is truly excellent; the war scenes are depicted as if they were happening right before my eyes. I cried buckets! There are no unrealistic or fantastical elements, nor is it just petty squabbles and domestic squabbles. In short, I sincerely recommend this book.

15. 15 幺 The Youngest Daughter, Changle 幺女长乐 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Miss Zhu Si’s rough fighting skills have always made her the laughingstock of the capital’s noble families. In everyone else’s eyes, that’s the sort of work meant for household guards. Zhu Changle, who considers herself invincible, isn’t ashamed of it. She’s proud. Not everyone can protect their own home, but she can! And then some! She’d even turn the whole capital upside down to protect it! Don’t believe her? Try her! 18.7kReads9.5Score3.1kShelves

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    It's really beautiful!

16. 16 女 The Female General and Her Male Soldiers 女将男兵 Nalan Young Master纳兰小哥Ancient Romance979k WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger. Don’t read this during a meeting, it might suddenly make you laugh for a while.] Bu Fu grew up wandering from place to place and never backed down from a fight, so she got the name “Bu Fu.” She thought she was a boy until she was eight, when her brother told her she was a girl. She thought her brother was her real brother until she was ten, when he told her they weren’t related by blood. She thought that even if he wasn’t her real brother, he was 2.7kReads8.2Score523Shelves

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    It's really good, I recommend it.

17. 17 少 Hey, Kids, No Fighting! Let’s Talk It Out! 少年人别动粗要讲理！ He Yuemingxi何月明夕Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted "Historical romance in an alternate setting + two equally formidable leads + ensemble cast + love of country and home + youthful passion + groveling for forgiveness + heartbreaking flashbacks" [A Sickly Girl’s Comeback Journal] [The Reckless General’s Everyday Heart-Flutters] [A Female Official’s Road to Growth] [Raising a Chief Councillor] [The Spear-Wielding Young Lady Is a Heroine] [A Spoiled Young Master Comes of Age] [A Boy and His Homeland] The sage once said: “When a great river must be c 123Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    "You've grown up," the Pei family head seemed to recall something, his eyes tinged with sadness. "I often think back to how you all were when you first appeared." Five little kids, barely taller than the roof beam combined, stood in a row, volunteering to fight for Kuaiji, to reclaim their lost lands. "And you?" "Are you trapped in memories?" In those memories, a young man in a jade robe, amidst golden spears and iron horses, swords dancing on the yellow sand. Spring breezes never reach, the moon shines over Yumen Pass, the wind howls, the Yi River is cold, the hero departs, never to return. Qinghe, will you be trapped in memories? "I've grown up; the past can't hold an adult."

18. 18 女 The Female General Asked for an Imperial Marriage and Married a Gentle Prince 女将军请旨赐婚，嫁了个温柔王爷 Half at Leisure半清闲Ancient Romance426k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance with no angst + both leads are each other's first and only + strong heroine and hero + putting scumbags in their place] “Miss Su, why did you choose me?” Jiang Yubai looked at Su Wancheng. “Because you're handsome.” “What else?” “Because you always look so stern. You're less likely to attract admirers.” “But I'm not in good health.” “That doesn't matter. I know a little medicine and can take care of you.” “My life may be dangerous.” “I'm pretty good at martial arts. I can protect 789Reads8.9Score102Shelves

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    🌺1⃣A female general chooses a handsome husband and embarks on a one-way journey of doting on him. 2⃣A beautiful and valiant female general. Protecting her country. 3⃣The love-hate relationship between a domineering female general and the crown prince of an enemy country.

19. 19 巾 A Woman in Armor, Her Iron Hooves Trample Across Four Kingdoms! 巾帼戎装，女将军铁蹄踏遍四国！ Nine Thoughts九思Ancient Romance144k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, bold, and supremely capable female general x straightforward, pure-hearted Sixth Prince who leads the vanguard] On the eve of her wedding, her fiancé, the Crown Prince, demands that she share one husband with the princess of their enemy nation. Ren Xuan gives a cold laugh. The Crown Prince has never had the right to choose the Ren family. Only someone chosen by the Ren family is worthy of being Crown Prince. On the day he tries to force the marriage, she jokes to the vanguard at her 64Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves

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    The female lead is a female general who later becomes a princess. The male lead is a prince, and the story only begins to focus on the male lead (who secretly loves her) after the female lead goes to the battlefield. The male lead's brother (the emperor) uses the pretext of a marriage arrangement to strip the male lead of his military power (his brother gave him two choices). It's a story about family, country, and power struggles, with some domestic drama. It's really good! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

21. 21 将 The General's Three Marriages 将军三嫁 Many Blessings福多多Ancient Romance633k WordsCompleted A woman he had rejected had somehow become a highly sought-after prize. Song Jinyu could only think that these people really did like picking up what he had left behind. But then an imperial edict arrived, and the woman he'd gone to such lengths to get rid of became his wife again. What the hell, were they trying to make his life impossible? The Emperor had made up his mind. There was no going back. Song Jinyu played dead, convinced Heaven was out to get him. Murong Jin was troubled too. She'd h 249Reads8.9Score107Shelves

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    The stories aren't very long, but the characters are all fleshed out and have strong emotions. They have sound values and no convoluted relationships.

22. 22 阿 Mai Goes to War (Costume Drama Starring Zhang Tian'ai) 阿麦从军（张天爱主演古装影视原著） Fresh Orange鲜橙Ancient Romance551k WordsCompleted The original novel behind the period drama of the same name starring Zhang Tianai! A prequel to The Legend of the Crowned Princess! After the Duke of Jingguo of Nanxia is murdered, his daughter Maisui is struck by a sudden upheaval. She conceals her identity, takes the name Amai, trades her rouge and fine clothes for armor, and joins the army. There she encounters a flamboyant general and crosses paths with a fearsome battlefield killer, growing from a lowly soldier into a legendary God of War. 1.4kReads9.6Score239Shelves
23. 23 铁 Iron Steeds, Crimson Finery 铁马红妆 Wuhua梧桦Ancient Romance270k WordsCompleted In the twenty-fifth year of the Yongling era, as fierce battles raged at the border, the loyal veteran General Cang died on the battlefield, and his corpse was desecrated. The young general Cang was struck by an arrow and left on the brink of death. Cang Xueyao, the youngest daughter of the Cang family, shed her finery, donned armor, disfigured herself, and took her brother’s name. She slaughtered thirty thousand enemy troops and became known as the God of Slaughter. 186Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    A valiant female general~~

24. 24 天 The Heaven’s Chosen Decree: The General’s Daughter Rules the World 天骄令：将门娇娥独步天下 Fruit Is Scarce in the Northwest西北水果少Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue]+ [Strong female lead]+ [Sweet romance]+ [Mutual devotion] The heroine’s story: In her previous life, Pei Zhao trusted the wrong person and died a miserable death. Reborn, she finds that even Heaven is playing a joke on her. Her father is killed in battle, her elder brother is gravely wounded, and the Duke of Dingguo’s residence, a family of loyal heroes who have served Northern Liang for a hundred years, is plunged into turmoil overnight. Pei Zhao braves the storm and fights 2.4kReads9.2Score377Shelves
25. 25 明 Moonlight on Ice and Snow 明月照冰雪 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted A crazy, formidable woman. General Shen Guizhou VS a prince who only wants romance. Prince Chen Muyi Shen Guizhou was once the young general of the Shen Army, which commanded 300,000 troops in the northern frontier. As her reputation grew, her family feared the emperor would discover that she was a woman disguised as a man and bring disaster upon her. After weighing their options, they sacrificed her. For the sake of peace in the north and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Shen Army, 4.9kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
26. 26 发 Sent to the Borderlands with a Dry Well, I Farmed Crayfish and Raised a War God 发配边关枯井，小龙虾开荒养战神 Lai You Shi赖有诗Ancient Romance89k WordsCompleted A modern woman transmigrates to ancient times, where she is convicted and exiled to the frontier as a criminal's wife, then thrown into a dangerous dry well. By chance, she discovers that the well connects the past and present, allowing goods to be stored and transported both ways. With nowhere else to turn, she relies on crayfish to reclaim the land and start farming, transforming the poisoned well and barren ground. She continually breeds and evolves her crayfish, building an invincible army o 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A modern woman transmigrates to the present day and becomes a banished convict's wife. A dry well connects her to the modern world, and she relies on a large army of crayfish to reclaim wasteland and establish a business, guarding the entire border defense line.

27. 27 我 Me! A Little Orphan! I Rose Up and Crowned Myself Emperor! 我！小小孤女！起义称帝！ Gui Yaoyao圭垚垚Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted [No CP romance + orphan girl fleeing famine + mind-reading + political intrigue + empress] (The heroine is ruthless. She kills someone in the very first chapter, so don’t read if that bothers you.) The heroine, Yun Sheng, flees famine in the early part of the story, launches a rebellion in the middle, and becomes emperor in the end. A severe drought strikes Dingzhou, leaving the people homeless and destitute. What should have been an ordinary drought becomes the spark that tears the Great Shuo D 122Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist possesses both exceptional martial arts skills and outstanding strategic acumen, gradually ascending to the position of empress.

28. 28 闲 The Idle Prince's Beloved Consort 闲王宠妃 Song of the Flourishing Age盛世陵歌Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Jump right in] Her illegitimate elder sister suddenly challenged her, and the position of Empress went to her enemy’s family. The proud legitimate daughter boldly defied the imperial decree, turned down the title of Noble Consort, and, clutching her family’s heirloom white jade ring, charged straight to the Idle Prince’s residence to force him into marriage. She even blithely claimed she was already a month pregnant, leaving the prince no choice but to admit against his will, “I can —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sigh ╯╰ I'm out of books to read, this is all I have left.

29. 29 月 A Book by Yue Xia Feng Hua 月下风花的一本书 Wind and Flowers Beneath the Moon月下风花Ancient Romance3.8M WordsCompleted She was a superpowered warrior queen from the apocalypse, skilled in medicine and poisons, versed in military strategy, and a master of disguise. In the eyes of the world, she was a peerless genius. Then, with a single transmigration, she became the legitimate daughter of a general’s household. But her mother had been murdered, her maternal family slaughtered, and the truth concealed. The legitimate daughter was treated like an illegitimate son, while her stepmother and younger siblings took tur 60Reads7.2Score—Shelves
30. 30 十 Ten Miles of Blossoms Fall Beneath the Stars 十里花信落星辰 Shi Shu莳樹Ancient Romance238k WordsOngoing A war between Nandai and Dongshu led to the marriage alliance between the female general Hua Luoning and Mu Hanchen, the third prince of Dongshu. Upon arriving in Dongshu, Hua Luoning discovers that its government is rife with intrigue and deceit. How will this battle-hardened female general face the challenges that keep coming her way? As Mu Hanchen and Hua Luoning spend their days together, their subtle feelings begin to grow. But with the two of them standing on opposing sides, how will the 11Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is a female general from Nandai, and the male lead is the third prince of Dongshu. They are brought together by a war. As a female subject of Nandai, she is sent to Dongshu for a political marriage, but Nandai does not protect her, and Dongshu does not trust her. Their journey is one of growth and development.

31. 31 风 The Rise of Lingbiao: Su Sanniang with the Big Feet 风起岭表之大脚苏三娘 Dust Watching from East Mountain东山望之尘Historical116k WordsOngoing Su Sanniang, a woman whose name is steeped in blood and fire! Jianghu rumors say her blade is fiercer than any man's, and her beauty more womanly than any woman's... Her first love, Feng Shao, was killed by a bandit chief. Sanniang sent out her flying knives and slew twelve bandits, then poured a jar of wine in tribute to her first love: "My darling, have a good time down there. Eat well, keep warm, and remember to find yourself a beautiful wife. I'm off to seek my fortune..." Su San was lured t 150Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Stunning...

32. 32 绝 The Unparalleled Little Scapegoat 绝世小冤种 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Also known as: I Pay, You Risk Your Life, and We Both Go Crazy; The Ultimate Scapegoat; Power Over All, Sword to the Heavens Someone has set a trap to make everyone turn against me. "It's fine. I have a System..." Luo Yinyou comforted herself. "Even if the System is a total troll!" The world order had changed drastically, and the flow of destiny had been redistributed. Countless geniuses emerged, but the most dazzling of them all was the young lord Ye Ci of Dragon Island, hailed as the greatest 32kReads9.6Score4.4kShelves

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    Cultivation, strong female lead and strong male lead, also very funny, time travel, and the protagonist is a general.

33. 33 军 A Military Camp Comeback: The First Female General 军营逆袭：第一女将军 Chou Qi丑七Ancient Romance517k WordsOngoing After spending fourteen years disguised as a man, she receives a military conscription notice and joins the army. Clad in armor, she goes to war, never expecting she’d wear women’s clothes again. She’d already made peace with spending her whole life single in another world, and had planned to roam the jianghu freely and see the vast world. She rides off, the wind blowing past, when she hears someone shout, “I’m willing to marry into your family!” Which woman could be so lucky? 72Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    🤔Heroic Female General🤔Ella Ella🤔 (1) Shen Zijun, a modern workplace character, transmigrates to an ancient farming family. It is a typical village that favors sons over daughters. Her parents have four daughters, and the female lead is the third daughter. She has been dressed as a boy since childhood. Later, she meets a soldier and slowly embarks on the path of military service. It is very inspiring👍 🤔 (2) The female lead, Yao Sifeng, transmigrates. She originally wanted to become a landlord in ancient times, but unexpectedly, her family was destitute. She accidentally became a female general😏😏 🤔 (3) The female general, Wen Banmeng, is reborn. In her previous life, she misjudged people and everyone called her Pan Chen a scoundrel. In this life, she lives a life of vengeance👍👍👍

34. 34 女 The Heroine: A Female General from the Countryside 女飒：农门女将军 Half-Tael Zen Heart半两禅心Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted She transmigrates to find her father dead, her mother remarried, a little sister and younger brother to care for, and a wicked grandmother and treacherous uncle to contend with. How will she survive? Her home is bare, with too little clothing and food. How will she survive? She catches fish to improve their lot and happens to save a handsome man. She hopes to get a reward, but the handsome stranger has lost his memory. No money, and now he's clinging to her. Oh well, what's one more bowl of rice 360Reads8.9Score103Shelves
35. 35 重 Reborn, the Female General Takes the World by Storm! 重生后，女将军她飒翻天了！ Little Hopping Rabbit兔小跳Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted Wen Banmeng rose to fame at a young age. Hailed by the people as a peerless God of War, she later misjudged the people around her and helped a new emperor seize the throne, only to be branded a traitor and have her bones brutally stripped from her body as she died. When she awoke again, she was eighteen years old. Since Heaven has shown her favor, she will not fail the world! If the emperor turns against her, she will seize control of the court and claim the throne. If the world betrays her, she 9Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 36 南 Nan Jingchun 南景春 A Melon in the Bowl碗里一只瓜Ancient Romance347k WordsOngoing A princess who commands armies and wields great power X a poor-born statesman who claws his way to the top Lu Nanjing is the Great Xi’s Goddess of War, a princess who rides through the imperial city with a mighty army at her back and the world beneath her feet. Du Ruolan is a statesman from a humble family, ruthless and cunning, who fights his way into the heart of power with sheer courage and ingenuity. One spring day on the street, she casually tossed him a fortune and rescued him from the mud 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's very well written, showing good cultural knowledge. Every detail is perfect and clearly explained.

37. 37 误 Mistakenly Fallen into the Dust 误尘鸾 Murmuring Like the Wind喃喃如风Ancient Romance950k WordsCompleted He is a savage steppe invader; she is a renowned defender of the city. A wall stands between them, and they are enemies for life. He breaks her leg; she kicks in his ribs. She pushes him off a cliff; he tries to drag her down with him. They clash at every turn, and neither will rest until the other is dead. Back then, he was a low-ranking firefighter impeached and demoted, while she was a lame tofu seller. Then one day, a mutiny turned everything upside down. In the end, she became the wildest, 529Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    🌷① The female lead is the adopted daughter of a great general. One day, she finds a little boy who is a child by day and an adult by night. The female general's blood has a special connection with him, and she recognizes him as her master. 🌸② The general's family, loyal to the country, has seen three generations die on the battlefield, leaving only the female lead and her younger brother. The female lead is skilled in medicine and warfare. "I heard that you people on the grasslands just snatch whoever you want?" 🌷③ In her past life, the female general was deceived by a scumbag. After fighting valiantly and conquering the world, she relinquished her military power and met a tragic end. Reborn, she cuts off his left and right arms. 🌸④ The female lead, disguised as a man, is tricked and forced to live a life of hardship for many years. She becomes a widow, a mentally unstable female lead, and a strong woman.

38. 38 将 Daughter of a Military Clan: I'd Rather Be a General Than a Consort 将门嫡谋：宁为将军不为妃 Splendor Fades繁华落尽Ancient Romance837k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was deceived by a scoundrel. She donned armor, bled on the battlefield for him, and fought in court on his behalf. Once the realm was at peace, she surrendered her military power and put on a bridal gown, only to hear him sneer, “You freak, neither man nor woman!” Her entire family was slaughtered, and her loyal subordinates were killed one by one. They stripped off her face, cut out her tongue, severed her limbs, and tortured her to death. Now she has returned, consume 90Reads8.6Score—Shelves
39. 39 她 She Rode Out of a Book: Sold Off, She Returned to Become a General 她自书中策马来：被卖后归来封将 Lucky Treasure 20瑞宝20Ancient Romance583k WordsOngoing The day my mother died, I finally learned the truth. She had once been a famed general on the battlefield, but for a man who didn’t love her, she laid down her armor and was imprisoned in the inner court of his household. Bullied by a concubine and scorned by her husband, she couldn’t even protect her own daughter. All she left me was a spear and these words: “A woman should have something of her own in this life, something no one can take away.” After Mother was gone, I was sold to a brothel an 11Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    [Bookmark this][Bookmark this] I'm only recommending this one! It perfectly captures the essence of a female general! Super addictive and captivating. I can't guarantee everyone will like it, but it will definitely appeal to most people. The plot is incredibly novel, the setting is absolutely brilliant, so read with confidence.

40. 40 宁 Ning Jinge 宁烬歌 Calm as Ever冷静如斯Ancient Romance697k WordsOngoing [Female commander × top-tier spy and assassin | Two equally matched leads | Court intrigue and the martial world | Standing together in troubled times | Devoted 1v1 romance] The sweeping scale of a male-oriented story, with the emotional depth of a female-oriented one. Fast-paced and tightly plotted, with no filler or dragging. The political intrigue is logical, and long-laid clues are brought back into play. A serious world with lighthearted, hilarious everyday moments, and an incredibly sweet 374Reads8.5Score103Shelves

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    Frontier warfare, imperial intrigue, and martial arts murders—all in one book!

41. 41 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.9kReads9.3Score443Shelves

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    The female lead was frustrated in the beginning, but she rose up later on 😳😘

42. 42 穿 After Becoming a Female Chieftain, I Led the Frontier Out of Poverty 穿成女土司后，我带边疆脱贫致富 Likes the Trombone喜欢乐器长号Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted Lu Mingyu, an agricultural science student, transmigrates into the legitimate daughter of a chieftain's estate in Dayan. Her father died young, and her mother took over his duties and holds all the power. But the next day, she discovers that the estate lies in a remote border region, cut off from news, impoverished, and underdeveloped. So she gets to work, visiting the locals and conducting surveys herself, determined to help everyone escape poverty and prosper. But just as this young chieftain' 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Agricultural student Lu Mingyu transmigrated into the body of the legitimate daughter of the Dayan chieftain's family. Her father had died early, and her mother assumed her husband's position, wielding considerable power. However, the next day, she discovered that the area was a remote and impoverished frontier. So, she set out to investigate and help the people escape poverty. But before she could even lead the people in farming, the able-bodied men were already fighting and gambling, showing no interest in working properly. Furthermore, enemy forces were eyeing the area, seeing that the new chieftain was just a young girl, and wanted to seize the opportunity to annex this valuable territory. Faced with this situation, Lu Mingyu had no choice but to take up arms, internally to maintain discipline, and externally to resist the enemy. Surprisingly, as she did so, the people looked at her with increasing respect. Meanwhile, far away in the capital, the emperor also took notice of this young female chieftain…

43. 43 离 The Phoenix's Departure 离凰 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted She stayed by his side without a name or status, becoming the shameless woman everyone talked about. In return, a fire burned all the love and hatred they had once shared to ashes. When they first met, he was a prince high above the world, hiding his true intentions to survive the struggle for the throne. That night's fire would strip away his weakness, flesh and bone alike. Buddhists say that life turns full circle every seven years. When they met again seven years later, his eyes were red. Th 5.4kReads9.0Score705Shelves

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    Book 1: From the highest heavens to the deepest hells, my only wish is to have you by my side in this life. Book 2: Unlike the Empress Dowager in the "Favored Consorts" series Book 3: The very last part evoked too many tears.

44. 44 倾 The Empress Dowager Who Ruled the Nation 倾国太后 Song of June's Parting六月离歌Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted She transmigrated straight into a marriage with an emperor on his deathbed? Who could have guessed that by the next day, Long Zhanyan would be elevated to empress dowager, forcing her scumbag father and wicked mother to kneel and bow while the emperor himself bent down to greet her? There was only one word for it: glorious! But the Regent looked at her strangely... “How many men have you had before?” “Half of one. He died afterward.” “Good! If he hadn’t died, I’d make sure he met an even worse 91Reads8.8Score—Shelves
45. 45 凰 The Phoenix Empress Returns 凰后归来 Ye Lian Ning夜恋凝Ancient Romance838k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Xiao Xiwei died at the hands of her husband and younger stepsister. Only just before her death did she learn that her life had been a falsehood, painstakingly fabricated by someone else. Reborn through fire, she proceeds cautiously at every turn, learns to read people’s hearts, and sees through their schemes. Together with the Seventh Prince, who has pursued her from her past life, she builds a splendid life. 19Reads9.0Score—Shelves
46. 46 渣 The Scumbag's Whole Family Is a Menace, So I Became Empress and Reduced Them to Ashes 渣男全家是祸害，我封女帝扬其灰 Fu Luan伏鸾Ancient Romance450k WordsCompleted [No brainless plot, no transmigration, no System, no rebirth] With the Duke’s estate on the brink of collapse, Lu Fengzhou enters the palace as a male favorite to serve the empress, willingly becoming a caged songbird for others’ amusement. He does it to preserve his family’s power and glory and keep his younger sister Qingyu safe. Qingyu had only wanted to honor their mother’s dying wish: support each other as siblings, become a wife and mother, and be content with that life. But people are dri 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Absolutely amazing! , The protagonist's battle of wits against the villain is incredibly exciting! The delicate emotional descriptions are deeply moving. Hurry up! 👊💖

47. 47 黑 The Black Phoenix Queen 黑凰后 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted She is a goddess sent from heaven, the eldest princess of the Shen Kingdom. But someone stole her divine fortune, and she was abandoned in the Sacred River. They say she won't live to see her fifteenth birthday. She says, “My fate is mine to decide, not Heaven's. Give me back the fortune you stole, and repay the life you owe me.” She has been a bandit and an empress, and in the end, she ascends to the throne. He says, “In my heart, you matter more than Buddha. All the gods and Buddhas in heaven 3.9kReads8.7Score651Shelves

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    Book 1: Warmth is more precious in difficult times. Book 2: A girl who lives freely, has a sense of responsibility, and is accountable. Book 3: A kind person is often bullied, and a good horse is often ridden.

48. 48 权 The Beloved and Fearless Wife 权宠悍妻 June六月Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted The AI live-action comic drama The General’s Brother, Whom I Married After Being Reborn, is now streaming on the Hongguo App. The short drama based on the novel of the same name, Beloved Fierce Wife, is also streaming on Hongguo! The legitimate daughter of a duke’s mansion marries a general and helps him become a celebrated commander, only to be despised by her husband and mother-in-law. While she is pregnant, he dotes on his concubine, claims she is a bringer of bad luck, cuts open her belly to 7kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves
49. 49 将 The General's Wife Is Sweet and Sassy 将军夫人娇又飒 Autumn Grows Deep秋意重Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted Years after Jiang Mingjiao, a beautiful but foolish woman in her past life, died, she was reborn on the very day she was granted a marriage by imperial decree. Married off to a cripple? What cripple? He was the great general who had loved her all his life, spent his days alone for her, and asked only to be buried beside her after death. A wicked younger sister stands in her way? Kill her! A rotten man comes chasing after her? Get lost! A scheming aunt tries to harm her? Destroy her! This time, s 123Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    I recommend these two books 1. Possesses patriotism, love for family, and a spirit of universal love. 2. I've cried many times when I was sad.

50. 50 千 Through the Ages, I Am the Phoenix 千秋我为凰 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted Shen Xian transmigrates into the body of a fool, gets driven out of her home, has her face disfigured, and is even carrying a baby! On the day her husband marries his new love, she shows up to offer her congratulations, then repeatedly face-slaps the new concubine and leaves the guests stunned. But the new concubine keeps trying to out-act her. “You weakling, you think you’re good enough to steal the spotlight?” 2.9kReads9.0Score467Shelves

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