Please, a Historical Romance with a Powerful Female Lead! 跪求，古言，女主本身实力强大的！

1. 51 帝 The Emperor’s Devotion: The Evil Empress Is a Total Badass 帝君溺宠：邪后帅爆了 Yi Fan逸凡Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [No angst, no misunderstandings! Get on board early!] From the seed in her heart to tears and earrings, Ye Youhuang never realized that Di Mingyan had been by her side in these very forms. Reborn in a new life, now that they had met again, she was going to love him! Well, if nothing else was going on, she would unleash her strange flame and make the ghosts howl. If nothing else was going on, she would summon divine lightning and blast the world into chaos. If nothing else was going on, she would 233Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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   A Promise with the Phoenix!

2. 52 九 The Nine-Phoenix Hairpin 九凤钗 Apples Don't Like Meatballs苹果不爱吃丸子Ancient Romance778k WordsCompleted Song Zhu was once a lost royal treasure hidden in the forest, but fate sent her by a twist of circumstance into the palace of her enemies. On one side were the hatred and grievances between their countries; on the other, she found herself slowly sinking deeper and deeper into Mo Jingyuan’s love. Mo Jingyuan drank the plum blossom wine Song Zhu had brewed with her own hands. Dark red blood welled from the corner of his lips. “Azhu, let the grudges of the previous generation end with us. Give bir 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Song Zhu was originally a royal jewel lost in the forest, but fate led her by mistake into the palace of her enemy. Torn between national and personal hatred and her own slow, descent into love with Mo Jingyuan, she was caught in a dilemma. Mo Jingyuan drank the plum blossom wine brewed by Song Zhu herself, dark red blood welling from his lips. "Ah Zhu, let's settle the grudges of the previous generation here. Give birth to the child, and hand over my empire to him." Sisters, you won't regret reading this!

3. 53 王 The Prince Offered Himself to Her, and She Took Him Up on It 王爷以身相许，她要了 Seven Inkstones七砚书57k WordsCompleted The Prince Offered Himself to Her, and She Accepted 228Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Super sweet and doting, so incredibly sweet!

4. 54 灯 The Lamp Shines Where Worries Fade 灯照忘忧处 Seven Inkstones七砚书Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted : Ling Xi is the lowest-ranking Spirit Guide in the Immortal Realm. Her duty is to light Spirit Guiding Lamps and lead the souls of those who died unjustly in the mortal world into reincarnation. But she has a secret: her lamp can guide not only ordinary souls, but also souls burdened by unresolved obsessions. And every time she helps a soul let go of its obsession, she forgets a memory connected to it. One day, she encounters the soul of a young man tightly entwi 34Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 55 侯 My Lord, Your Dog Can't Come In! 侯爷，您的狗不能进！ Seven Inkstones七砚书Ancient Romance40k WordsCompleted My Lord, Your Dog Can't Come In! 224Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 56 青 My Childhood Friend Is More Than an Assassin, and My Sweetheart Isn't a Prince 青梅不只是刺客，竹马他不是皇子 Red Poria红茯Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted Shen Wenxi was used as a pawn by her enemies throughout her previous life. She was both the assassin White Owl and the Valley Lord of Cloudmist Valley, who commanded a private army. Reborn, she kept her Valley Lord secret identity carefully hidden as she set out to find her fiancé and take her revenge. Yang Ce disguised himself as the ailing, short-lived Ninth Prince to stay alive, while also serving as the mysterious and highly favored War God, Lord Yannan. As he lay dying, he learned that his 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Powerful and insane, the boy band is completely out of control.

7. 57 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 635Reads8.6Score103Shelves

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   Synopsis: The female lead in this book is really amazing.

8. 58 刑 The Female Vice Minister of Justice Teams Up with the Prince to Build a Career 刑部女侍郎，带着王爷搞事业 Shu Ning疏宁Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete] [Strong Female Lead / Two Strong Leads + Mystery + Career Building] [Scheming Prince Who Plays the Pig to Eat the Tiger X Sharp-Tongued Official with Both Brains and Brawn] As the only surviving prince from the previous succession struggle, Prince Zhao takes it easy and enjoys his retirement, earnestly playing the part of a useless idler. Liang Ying had no idea how she’d managed to offend the man. With every skill mastered, this female deputy director of the Ministry of Jus 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead in this book is amazing.

9. 59 夺 You Steal My Fortune to Support Your Cousin? Reborn, I’ll Offer the Whole Clan as Sacrifice 夺我气运养表妹？重生送全族祭天 Tang Zhaozhao棠炤炤Ancient Romance427k WordsCompleted Also known as ‘They Stole My Fortune to Raise Their Cousin, and My Brother-Obsessed Mother Wept at the Wrong Grave.’ Chu Mingyue spent her whole life as a human fortune battery, and died because of her brother-obsessed mother’s schemes. Her lucky-star fortune and status as the Marquis’s legitimate daughter were also stolen and given to her ungrateful cousin from her maternal uncle’s family. Even after death, her soul was imprisoned and sacrificed to Heaven in a soul-crushing ritual, so she could 576Reads7.0Score111Shelves

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   The female protagonist is the legitimate daughter of a marquis's family. In her previous life, she was murdered by her domineering mother who switched her fate with her brother's. Reborn, she is ruthless and decisive, embodying the principle of "no grudge lasts overnight." Those who have a grudge are either killed or castrated—super satisfying!!

10. 60 她 She’s Already Regent, So What’s Wrong With Keeping a Male Lover? 她都摄政王了，养个男宠怎么啦 Cloud Patterns, Cool Ink云纹墨凉Ancient Romance541k WordsOngoing Strong female lead + taming + domineering possession + one-on-one romance A domineering, possessive female regent × a valiant, unruly young general Shen Zhao was the first female regent in the history of Great Xi. Her political rivals couldn’t defeat her, so they spread rumors that she kept male lovers and lived a life of debauchery. Shen Zhao couldn’t care less. “I’m the regent. What’s wrong with keeping a male lover?” But the “lover” she chose, Zhong Xiuyuan, wasn’t very obedient. He was respe 168Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 61 替 A Match Made in Heaven: The Court's Shifting Tides 替嫁良缘之朝堂覆雨翻云录 Gentleman Xiao Yu君子小俞Ancient Romance214k WordsCompleted Historical political intrigue + martial heroes + two couples, all strong and devoted + no rebirth, transmigration, System, or golden fingers + marriage before love + exclusive devotion + satisfying wish fulfillment In the fictional ancient kingdom of Cheng, Duanmu Zimo, the General's daughter, disguises herself as a man and marries the Prime Minister's daughter in her elder brother's place, hoping to keep their family from being implicated after he flees an arranged marriage. Meanwhile, Murong 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He married in place of his sister and she married in place of her brother.

12. 62 尚 The Minister of Revenue Is Hard to Flirt With 尚书大人不好撩 From the Nanmu Forest从林楠木Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted A martial, straightforward little white flower x a stiff, repressed antique of a man who peppers his speech with classical phrases (whose calculating side emerges later) Yun Chan, a beloved beauty of the borderlands and the general's daughter, grew up with her father on the frontier. She is forthright and free-spirited, loves boldly and hates boldly, and takes life as it comes. Xiao Yanche, the refined flower of the capital and heir to the Duke of Rong's household, comes from a prominent family. 821Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is skilled in martial arts, incredibly wealthy, and the male lead is unaware of his love for her, ultimately leading to his downfall.

13. 63 南 The Tale of Nan Xin 南心记 Little Breeze, Clear Moon小风霁月Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted He does everything he can to avoid marrying her, while she plots every which way to wed him. He wants her dead, but she fights to survive in the cracks like a resilient blade of grass. He sees through everything, yet still lets her slowly take root in his heart, where she lingers, impossible to forget and impossible to resist… 78Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage to fall in love - a pure ancient Chinese romance novel.

14. 64 权 Power Over All: Scheming for the World 权倾四方：谋天下 Flying Wangzai Milk Candy会飞的旺仔牛皮糖Ancient Romance259k WordsCompleted Yun Wanqing, from the 21st century, went by the codename Qingyuan. During an explosion at a chemical plant, carefully orchestrated by her enemies, her soul transmigrated to another world. When she opened her eyes again, strange signs appeared and the world changed. People say she isn’t the prime minister’s eldest daughter? No problem. She has a cheat-level artifact! She builds up a faction, recruits followers, takes down scumbags, kills a few people, and starts a side business while she’s at it. 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This fits the bill perfectly; it's an ancient romance novel and the female lead is very powerful.

15. 65 凤 Phoenix Reborn: The Evil Prince's Astonishingly Fierce Consort 凤涅槃：邪王的惊世狂妃 As You Please with the Wind倾风如许Ancient Romance993k WordsCompleted She was a peerless genius, famed for her formidable strength, breathtaking beauty, and unparalleled musical talent. But jealousy from others in her sect led to a vicious attack, and she had no choice but to use a forbidden technique to escape by blowing herself up. Reborn, the former prodigy awakens as the bullied eldest daughter of a general’s household, a good-for-nothing... A good-for-nothing? She gives a cold laugh, conceals her once-in-a-century dual-element constitution and astonishing gif 6Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Completed~~ The female lead is strong, the male lead is strong 👍, super good!

16. 66 废 The Useless One Defies Heaven: The Peerless, Unruly Queen Is Too Daring 废材逆天：绝世狂妃太嚣张 Jing Xiaojing晶小晶Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted Yun Xige, a top genius assassin and ghost doctor of the 21st century, transmigrated into the weak, useless daughter of a general’s household in the Tianxia Empire. A weak and useless failure? With the ancient divine sword Dawn in her left hand, she can slice up so-called divine weapons like scrap metal! In her right hand, she holds a spirit pill worth a fortune and revered by thousands! On her shoulder sits the number-one divine beast of the underworld, while an ancient primordial golden dragon 226Reads8.6Score—Shelves
17. 67 鬼 The Ghost Doctor and Poison Princess: Marrying a Handsome Young Prince 鬼医毒妃：嫁个绝色小相公 Tuoba Yanqing拓拔言倾Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zi Qian Ge, a top medical genius in Huaxia, is reborn in the Holy Heaven Continent. Physician, poison master, alchemist, weapon refiner, formation master: she thrives in every profession, and with her delicate hands, stirs the entire continent into turmoil, rising step by step to a position admired by all. But one time, she got carried away and couldn't resist teasing him: “The condition for saving you is that you give yourself to me and become my little husband. How about it?” She thought he wa 6.2kReads9.2Score612Shelves
18. 68 青 The Green Lotus Lantern, 青莲灯， The Sly Cat厚黑的猫猫Ancient Romance178k WordsCompleted Two cores of the Green Lotus: one slays gods, the other saves the world In the ancient calamity, Nuwa died mending the heavens, the gods withdrew, and the Celestial Court was left empty! Seizing the chance to wreak havoc, the demon king Niewei was sealed away by Yuanshi Tianzun, who forged twelve lotus lamps. Joined together, they became the Green Lotus Lamp. By a twist of fate, the two cores within the lamp transformed into two women with identical faces Qingyi, aloof and noble, with the peo 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Twin Lotus Cores: One slays a god, the other endures the ancient calamity of heaven. Nuwa, who mended the heavens, perished, the gods retreated, and the Heavenly Court was left empty! The Demon King Niewei seized the opportunity to wreak havoc, but the Primordial Heavenly Lord forged twelve lotus lamps to seal him, merging them into one, named the Azure Lotus Lamp. Then, by a twist of fate, the two cores within the lamp manifested as two women with identical appearances—Qingyi, aloof and cold, with a heart for all living beings, recognized as a righteous fairy of the Three Realms; Lianyi, mischievous and playful, always causing trouble and lazy, considered the Heavenly Court's "troublemaker." The two share the same origin and appearance, yet their good and evil are opposed, and they dislike each other! A thousand years later, the Demon King's seal loosens, his remnant soul wreaks havoc in the shadows, and another calamity befalls the Three Realms. When the long-buried ancient secrets surface, will they, as the key to resolving the crisis, be willing to merge once more and sacrifice themselves for the Three Realms? Green Robe: "If I don't bear this hardship, who will?" Lotus Robe: "My destiny is ordained, I break free from its cage!"

19. 69 团 The Beloved Princess: She's Clearly Powerful, Yet Always Pretends to Be Delicate 团宠公主：明明很强却总爱装娇弱 The Joy of Clouds and Water云水之趣Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + feel-good fiction + sweet romance] Xuanyuan Yunni is the legitimate princess of Taining. She appears graceful, harmless, and deeply devoted, but in truth she is decisive and ruthless, especially when it comes to manipulating people. She has a score to settle, but on the path to revenge, she ends up teasing a cool and aloof prince consort who indulges her in every way. From then on, she grows stronger and pursues her revenge, all while showering him with sweet affection. She 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel features a princess born of the principal wife, who is both favored and powerful, possessing military power, wealth, popular support, and prestige. Her intelligence, martial arts skills, and acting abilities are all top-notch. She has a versatile personality, skilled in scheming and manipulating situations. The male lead comes from a prestigious family, is aloof and refined, and also possesses high intelligence, martial arts skills, and medical expertise (though his martial arts skills are not as high as the female lead's). He grew up listening to stories about the female lead and has unknowingly developed feelings for her. The main plot revolves around revenge, while the subplots offer sweet moments. It features both palace intrigue and strategic maneuvering, with mutual affection and romance. One character silently loves the other, while the other fiercely protects her husband. However, the pacing is slow in the early stages, and some plot threads are left unresolved, requiring a gradual reading experience.

20. 70 浪 The Reborn, Reckless Crown Princess Goes on a Killing Spree 浪荡太女重生后，杀疯了 Yan Xiaoguai颜小乖Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted (The low rating is due to poor exposure, not poor writing.) Female-led society + reborn + court intrigue + satisfying revenge + 1VN A genuinely ruthless beauty × a group of handsome men who fall for her on their own The heroine is a scheming, black-lotus type who grows from pretending to be a wastrel into a true ruler. All the men are completely devoted in body and heart. - Her elder sister murdered the emperor and seized the throne, then had her beheaded in public. Yet the entire court called i 3.5kReads8.6Score410Shelves

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    Super beautiful and absolutely amazing

21. 71 将 The General’s White Moonlight Is Both Alluring and Bewitching 将军的白月光她又媚又盅 Silent Sea无声海域Ancient Romance100k WordsCompleted [Bond with a God + Revenge + The Powerful Brought to Their Knees + Femme Fatale Who Brings a Nation to Ruin] To avenge the slaughter of the entire Bai family, she is willing to sacrifice the rest of her life and forge a life-or-death pact with a god corrupted by forbidden forces. From then on, she becomes the sacred maiden of the Xuanyuan Kingdom, Ye Feiyan. Making her moves one by one in the palace’s web of political intrigue, she eventually becomes the unforgettable moonlight in the emperor’s 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, no time travel, no political intrigue.

22. 72 随 Portable Space: The Princess Consort Blows Up the Imperial City with Her Arsenal 随身空间，王妃带军火库炸翻皇城 Mo Zi Mo墨子墨Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Completed [Transmigration] [Medicine] [Feel-Good Story] [Secret Identities] [Everyone's Darling] [No Angst] When a cruise ship met with disaster, a 21st-century genius and all-around expert transmigrated into the body of the eldest legitimate daughter of a reclusive family in the Great Tian Dynasty. And so began her life with the odds stacked in her favor... One secret identity after another, and everyone doting on her without limits... She was absolutely the heroine of her own story... She want 980Reads9.1Score110Shelves

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    The female lead has many identities and is incredibly powerful.

23. 73 庶 The Poisonous Concubine: The Regent's Precious Darling 庶女毒妃，摄政王的心尖宠 Sheng Sheng Man Er笙笙蔓儿Ancient Romance262k WordsCompleted [Mutual First Love + Sweet and Angsty Romance + Political Intrigue + Marriage First, Love Later + Unexpected Devotion + Interwoven Plot] She was a worthless girl born to a brothel harlot, the Seventh Young Lady of the Cheng’en Earl’s residence, trampled by everyone, and the leader of the Xuanji Pavilion, which controlled intelligence from every corner. Her legitimate elder sister dreamed of rising to become a phoenix and tried at every turn to grind her into the dirt, only to be outmaneuvered ag 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is a capable and strong woman. It's a pure ancient romance novel, already completed. Highly recommended!

24. 74 公 The Princess Seizes the Throne and Claims Her Sickly Imperial Uncle 公主夺了皇位还霸占病娇皇叔 Milk Dumpling奶团子Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads + punishing scum + doting romance] The System sends her back to her original world, with her golden finger and portable space intact. She immediately transforms into a gorgeous, lethal, versatile, and wildly audacious princess. She’ll build her career and fall in love at the same time. The dog emperor is such a nuisance, so why not take his throne? Her lovesick imperial uncle is so handsome, so why not flirt with him? He was once a prince and the God of War. After being poiso 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In this ancient Chinese romance novel, the female lead is both strong and pretentious. She uses her brain when she can and fights when she can, managing to balance love and career.

25. 75 殿 Your Highness, Your Assassin Has Saved Someone Again! 殿下，你家杀手又救人了！ Yao Qianling妖千灵Ancient Romance826k WordsOngoing The manhua adaptation is out [Gap Moe Assassin] [Useless Poor Prince] [Ensemble Cast of Total Goofballs] [Ridiculous Sweet Romance] [Court Intrigue and the Martial World] I'm Junlin, the poorest prince in the whole capital. She's Yinyin, the dumbest assassin in the whole martial world. She planned to kill me for the bounty, but I talked her into becoming my personal bodyguard instead. From then on, my life was safe, but my blood pressure and debt levels were both out of control. "Your Highness, 4.9kReads9.4Score445Shelves

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    She's incredibly powerful and skilled in martial arts, but unfortunately, she's also a goofy, funny, and sweet character. Consider this!

26. 76 夫 My Wife Is a Fairy, and Everything She Says Is Right 夫人是仙女她说的都对 Sweet Potato's薯地瓜的Ancient Romance486k WordsOngoing (The dazzling, carefree, flirtatious eldest daughter of a Duke's household ✖️ a humble, restrained, handsome young man who refuses to take the bait and has a remarkable background) He had been surrounded by bloodshed since childhood, a man who had clawed his way out of the mud. Covered in filth, how could he ever presume to dream of the bright moon hanging high in the sky? Even reaching out to touch its reflection in the water felt like sacrilege. She had always been a free-spirited breeze, soar 12Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is beautiful and cool, with high emotional and intellectual intelligence. A daughter of a military family, she's free-spirited and unrestrained. The story unfolds with subtle power struggles and a gradual, steady romance. Every chapter after the male and female leads meet is incredibly sweet, guaranteed to make you smile like a doting aunt! No rebirth, no time travel, no system or cheat codes. A story of slow-burning romance with subtle power struggles, and the love of a loyal and devoted male lead. Miss, please accept this! [Flying kiss]

27. 77 掀 Flip the Table! The Legitimate Daughter Returns to Make Her Mark! 掀桌子！归来嫡女要立威！ Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Feel-Good Story + Sharp Tongues + Ensemble Cast + Nation and Family + Two Strong Leads + Devoted Couple] The legitimate daughter of a general's household, who had been left to fend for herself in the countryside, was maliciously attacked. When she opened her eyes again, she had become Liu Qingyue, China's top special agent. Determined to repay her master's kindness in recognizing her abilities, Liu Qingyue accepted his dying wish, left the Taoist temple, and returned home t 8.8kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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    The female lead is incredibly powerful! It's a great watch!

28. 78 羞 Humiliation? The Face-Slapping Began with the Imperial Betrothal! 羞辱？从赐婚开始便是打脸！ Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Feel-good, two powerful leads, devoted couple, space, medicine, martial arts prowess, face-slapping) A top mercenary in the twenty-first century suddenly transmigrates to an alternate ancient world while on a mission, becoming an unloved illegitimate daughter of a general's household. A marriage contract and a deal transform the heroine into the wife of the “crippled prince”... With the two “princes” joining forces, the world is theirs! The Crown Prince stands in their way? Bring him down! Prin 4.8kReads9.3Score720Shelves
29. 79 十 Ignored for Eighteen Years, the Legitimate Daughter Returns to Deliver a Face-Slapping 十八年不闻不问，嫡女打脸回归！ Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Satisfying read + political intrigue + the fate of the nation + a pocket dimension + the martial world + medicine and poison + suspense] After accidentally transmigrating from a world polluted by nuclear fallout to an alternate realm, the heroine becomes an unwanted daughter of an official’s family. One day after transmigrating, she beats up a wicked servant and sells him off. From then on, the estate is her turf! Seven days after transmigrating, she becomes the leader of the martial world’s mo 4.3kReads9.1Score568Shelves
30. 80 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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    This is so beautiful! It's really great!!! I'll watch it again! [Thumbs up]

31. 81 果 A Book by Guoshaer 果莎尔的一本书 Guo Shaer果莎尔Ancient Romance845k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate Into a Book + Live-in Son-in-Law Story + Fat Wife + Heroine Who Strikes It Rich + Male Lead Is Handsome, Strong, and Tragic at First, Then Handsome, Strong, and Dashing] Dong Qingge never imagined that one day she would transmigrate into a book and become a cannon-fodder supporting woman in a live-in son-in-law story. Not only is she fat and ugly, she’s also stupid and lecherous. From the start, she tries to force herself on a handsome man, then beats him half to death when she fai 2Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend these four books, haha! The female lead characters are amazing, they're a must-have for any bookshelf!

32. 82 神 The Divine Doctor’s Mother Is Cheating Again 神医娘亲她又开挂了 QingyuanL清媛LAncient Romance706k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to ancient times, Gu Yuanyuan finds herself in the body of a widow branded as a jinx who supposedly killed her husband. Her mother-in-law nearly beats her to death. Then she is driven out of the house with three children who aren't even hers, left to fend for themselves. She thinks a widow's life will be hard, and that they'll be lucky not to starve. But who could have guessed that her life would just keep getting better, making everyone around her green with envy? Her son's 2Reads6.7Score—Shelves
33. 83 重 Reborn to Farm and Spoil the Dashing War Prince 重生后我种田娇养骚包战王 Rainbow Messenger彩虹信使Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted Lan Lili was a strength-type ability user who could only scrape by at the bottom of the apocalypse. After dying, she transmigrates into the legitimate eldest son of a marquis’s household, who died from the pain of his first period in full view of everyone. The feeling is exactly the same as getting stomachaches from being hungry every day. From then on, not only does she enjoy a life of full meals and warm clothes, practically heaven compared to before, she also gains the farming space she once 1Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 84 毒 The Poison Doctor Princess Rules the World 毒医狂妃权宠天下 Qianqian Xixi茜茜曦兮Ancient Romance591k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s favorite + Miracle healer + Anti-cliché] “Your Highness, the Princess Consort wants a divorce again?” “Which pretty young man has she hooked up with this time?” “Your Highness, your other secret identity…” “What! Did I have another breakdown last night?!” A seductive, irresistibly charismatic ice-cold prince with dissociative identity disorder. He enjoys tormenting his wife for a while, then has to chase her all the way to the crematorium. Seated on the throne of the leader of the Da —Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 85 她 She’s a Tyrant. Why Mess With Her? 她就是个暴君，惹她干啥 Lu Xixi路希希Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted She's a tyrant. Why provoke her? 1Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 86 不 Don’t Mess With Us: A Theatrical Couple’s Daily Takedown of Trash Men 不好惹，戏精小夫妻的撕渣日常 Gu Qinghan顧清寒Ancient Romance203k WordsCompleted [Two strong leads saving each other + both speak their minds + marriage first, love later + hardship gives way to happiness] [One theatrical schemer meets another, and the two put on a spectacular show amid the dark and treacherous night] “You might as well marry me instead of her...” He just couldn’t understand it. His reputation was terrible: he spent all his time frequenting pleasure quarters, and he was neither scholarly nor skilled in martial arts. So why was anyone still rushing to marry h 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No matter who fights Cheng Wanyue, the male lead can only manage a draw.

37. 87 花 The Courtesan's Blade, the Prince's Waist 花魁的刀，王爷的腰 Totally Bewitched可迷可迷了Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted [A short drama and comic adaptation with the same title are now available] [Secret Identities / Devoted to Each Other / Happy Ending / Scheming Prince x Cold, Elegant Pavilion Master] Sworn enemies become spouses, uncovering each other's secret identities and flirting their way into a sweet romance! The Prince of Lingyuan x the Azure Bone Sect: a carefully orchestrated descent into madness. She is the mysterious master of the Pig Bone Pavilion, as well as the most famous courtesan in the capita 9.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    She was a fearsome assassin who infiltrated the royal palace to seek revenge, but under the gentle advances of the cold-faced prince, her frozen heart quietly melted, and her path of revenge was no longer lonely.

38. 88 登 Ascending the Pavilion 登亭台 Gu Huai, Who Loves Lettuce with Sauce爱吃酱汁生菜的郭淮Ancient Romance210k WordsCompleted A Down-on-His-Luck Musician × The Eldest Princess [Double Powerhouses + Revenge + Mutual Firsts + Destined Couple + Political Intrigue + Secret Identities] Princess Xianyue often frequented all sorts of establishments. At a brothel for male courtesans, she encountered a musician, handsome and refined, with graceful manners. As usual, she closed her eyes and pretended to doze. Then she heard him play a wrong note. Her lovely eyes opened slightly, and she raised an eyebrow. “You just played a wron 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is definitely a strong person. As the legitimate princess of the dynasty, she has her own power and connections, and she takes revenge for her mother step by step.

39. 89 醋 The Jealous Prince’s Playful Divine Doctor Princess 醋坛王爷的神医俏皮小王妃 Qu Liyao曲梨瑶Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Faithful couples + sweet romance + adored by everyone + spatial ring + strong leads] A modern master of both Chinese and Western medicine from a family of ancient martial artists has an accident, and her soul transmigrates with her martial arts skills and spatial ring into the body of an ugly, lovestruck woman in the Dongjun Dynasty. When she wakes, she is already in a bridal sedan, having been used as a pawn by the emperor and her so-called father, who have married her off as the principal wif 8kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves

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    It's good, good, good! It's a time-travel novel, but it's not finished yet.

40. 90 摄 The Regent's Favorite Fragrance: Poisonous and Alluring 摄政王的心尖香，毒又撩 Wawa Sleeps and Sleeps哇崽睡睡Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted She is an unconventional young lady among the noblewomen of the capital, the Princess Consort of the Regent mocked as a “madwoman,” but in truth, a prodigy of incense. With a single rare fragrance, she can identify poison and unravel a plot; with a bewitching incense, she can quell a plague and foil a palace coup! Gu Zhaozhao tries to poison her? She turns the tables and makes her foe humiliate herself in public. Helian Fengling rebels? She wields incense as a weapon, helping He Linyuan race a t 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She was the regent's wife, ridiculed as a "madwoman," yet she possessed the secret of a prodigy in the art of incense. Others considered her insane, but she could use a wisp of exotic fragrance to detect poison and break through defenses, use a bewitching incense to quell a plague, and turn the tide in a palace coup. When Gu Zhaozhao tried to harm her, she retaliated by publicly humiliating her; when Helian Fengling rebelled, she used incense as her weapon, helping He Linyuan rescue the emperor from afar. She didn't rely on her family for support, nor did she depend on any man; relying solely on her incense formulas, she navigated the treacherous court, cutting through intrigue step by step. Her fragrance commanded the land—how incredibly cool!

41. 91 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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    No rebirth, no time travel, no system, pure ancient romance. The female protagonist is stunningly beautiful, a beauty that could topple kingdoms, and the epitome of beauty, strength, and tragedy. Her power is so great that she can shake the foundations of a nation. It's a story of female dominance and intrigue, with exciting adventures and war descriptions. Don't miss it!

42. 92 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 353Reads—Score152Shelves

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    This is a completely handwritten novel. The female protagonist disguises herself as a man, working in the government and navigating the complexities of officialdom. It features martial arts detective work, suspense, political intrigue, and female-centric cooperation. The female protagonist possesses exceptional martial arts skills and is completely devoid of romantic ambition. 🎊

43. 93 大 The Powerful Mother Takes Her Kids by Storm and Conquers the Imperial Court 大佬娘亲她带崽飒爆全皇朝 Qing Xiaomang青小芒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Yandere supernatural vampire queen + adorable children + male and female leads with multiple secret identities + brutal, obsessive imperial uncle] The vampire queen, who had lived for ten thousand years in the modern world, transmigrated! She found herself in the body of an ugly, useless heir who was a woman disguised as a man. Five years later, the mighty queen returned to the dynasty with a pair of adorable children. On her very first day back in the capital, a scum of a man and a shameless w 58Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    I personally think it looks great.

44. 94 云 Cloud Terrace Stratagem 云台策 Wind and Blossoms by the Yangliu River杨柳河的风椛Ancient Romance374k WordsOngoing [Slow-paced + classical historical romance + court intrigue and power struggles + three generations of heroines] The flames of war illuminate red robes, while an abacus determines the fate of the realm: an epic tale of three generations of remarkable women. [Runaway heiress × stone-faced general] × [Genius female chancellor × young marshal forged on the battlefield] When the beloved daughter of Jiangnan’s wealthiest merchant meets a battle-hardened general who rose from humble beginnings, they m 8Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book; it's the pinnacle of ancient Chinese romance novels, featuring a runaway heiress and a strong, ambitious woman.

45. 95 重 Reborn: The Poor Scholar's Doctor Wife Is Forced to Start a Rat Race in the Capital 重生后寒门医妃被迫在京城搞内卷 Qin Bao琴宝Ancient Romance645k WordsCompleted She was the legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household and should have grown up cherished. But at birth, a servant switched her with another baby, and she was left to grow up in the countryside. Her adoptive parents treated her like a beast of burden, then abused her to death once they had drained her of every last bit of value. Reborn with a pocket dimension, she dumps the scumbag, trounces the fake white lotus, and cuts ties with her adoptive parents. Those who abused her will pay for it for 3.6kReads9.2Score314Shelves

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    The female lead is the apprentice of a legendary healer and the leader of the most powerful gang in the martial arts world. This is a top-tier female-centric story of revenge and catharsis; she's not love-struck. Upon first meeting the male lead, she wasn't attracted to his looks or swooned over him. In fact, she nearly buried him and his two guards alive, displaying incredible dominance. The female lead is highly skilled in martial arts, medicine, and business.

46. 96 大 The Boss Puts on a Secret Identity and Takes the Court by Storm 大佬她披上马甲A爆朝堂 Sleepy Cat猫沉沉Ancient Romance810k WordsCompleted To avenge her elder brother, she disguises herself as a man and enters the government as an official. The officials soon notice that Lord Yuchi, once as gentle as jade, has become bold and dazzlingly cool. The cute, soft-spoken young woman is sweet on the outside but ruthless within: clever, calculating, wealthy, and armed with plenty of secret identities. She doesn't even blink as she takes down her powerful political rival. As she keeps tormenting him, the feared minister falls for her... Qin, 605Reads9.1Score124Shelves

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    Returning to normal means you'll be quite wealthy 🤔

47. 97 误 Lost in the Exquisite Bedchamber 误入玲珑帐 A Cat, A Dog, and a Glass of Wine一猫一狗一杯酒Ancient Romance678k WordsCompleted The print edition is available on major platforms. [Pure historical romance + devoted couple + strong female lead + marriage before love + political intrigue + household rivalry] [Long-suffering princess of a fallen kingdom] X [scheming, rough-hewn prince] [Original title: The Enigma of Linglong] “A historical-romance version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith: outwardly united, secretly plotting against each other.” To seize power, Linglong spent sixteen years disguised as a young master named Ling, studyin 8.7kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    This book!! The female lead is a clear-headed and ambitious heroine who marries into the royal family in place of someone else. She wins over the prince through their interactions, and she's also very capable. She's intelligent and skilled in palace intrigue as well. It's really good!

48. 98 我 My Bandit Wife 我的土匪娘子 No Ordinary Fish非池物Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted [Rough-and-tumble bandit magistrate × shamelessly tenacious, eccentric, crooked lawyer] Hua Xiaodao, the boss of Blackwind Stronghold, is ruthless and never wastes words. Halfway through a robbery, the county magistrate drops dead. To keep her brothers from having to beg for food, she grabs the official seal and stuffs it into her arms. “I’ll take the job!” But the waters of officialdom run deeper than she imagined. The art of governance? What the hell would a female bandit know about that? She 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is definitely a female-centric story; she has the male lead completely under her thumb, unable to escape her grasp. The female lead was originally a female bandit who accidentally impersonates a county magistrate, but is utterly unfamiliar with the rules of officialdom. Ruthless and taciturn, she targets the county's unscrupulous lawyer, using evil to fight evil, turning him into her advisor and laborer. But after a love-hate relationship, her adversary becomes a loyal follower, helping her rise through the ranks and amass wealth!

49. 99 前 After a Brutal Death in Her Past Life, She Went on a Rampage in the Capital 前世被虐惨死后她在京城杀疯了 Qin Xiaomi秦小米Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted Reborn + revenge against scumbags + household intrigue + political schemes + no saintly heroine + scumbag ex faces a road to redemption Li Yunshu is exceptionally talented and breathtakingly beautiful, renowned throughout the capital. Betrothed from childhood to the heir of the Duke’s mansion, she thought they were childhood sweethearts, never imagining her fiancé would fall for her half-sister. After marrying into the Duke’s household, she endured endless hardships. Her maternal family was fram 287Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The beating was so beautiful, I won't accept any arguments against it.

50. 100 被 After Being Sold to a Blind Scholar, She Took the World by Storm 被卖给瞎眼秀才后她大杀四方了 Song Sanniang宋三娘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted She can’t even step outside without having an accident, and after transmigrating, she’s broke as can be. Song Ran looks up at the sky in exasperation. Is anyone more unlucky than her? As it turns out, there’s no such thing as the unluckiest person. There’s only someone even unluckier! It’s bad enough that her buyer is poor, but he’s stingy too! And if being stingy weren’t enough, he’s blind as well! What the hell! She gets up before dawn and works until dark to earn silver, running around and de 9.4kReads9.2Score934Shelves

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