Looking for Historical Romance With an Incredibly Intelligent Heroine and Unmatched Cunning 求女主智商超高，智谋无双的古言小说

1. 101 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—Shelves

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   The female lead is cunning, but the male lead is even more cunning.

2. 102 灯 Dancing Shadows 灯影舞 Bamboo-Wind Gentleman风竹君子Ancient Romance156k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue and political scheming + a spy in a chaotic age + love of country] (A beauty consumed by love and revenge is reborn through the merciless torment of a cold-blooded emperor, then becomes a spy for the sake of her country.) When Song Lei was fifteen, she fell for the emperor at first sight and willingly entered the palace as his consort. But her devotion to love earned her nothing but the emperor’s cruel expulsion. Unwilling to accept it, she returned to the palace with an unparal 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is incredibly capable, two-faced, and absolutely amazing! [Admiration]

3. 103 新 Newlywed Unmasked: The Top Tycoon Disguised as a Crown Princess 新婚掉马：顶级大佬伪装太子妃 Three Claws三只爪Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + equally matched powerhouses + disguises + slow burn + wits and courage + mutual healing + palace intrigue] Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind, his internal organs are failing, and he will not live to see winter. The princess sent to marry him is said to be a weakling who does nothing but cry. On their wedding night, assassins sneak in. The princess is so frightened that she drops her teacup, but a shard happens to slice an assassin’s throat. The Crow 2.1kReads—Score312Shelves

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   A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, featuring two strong, slow-burning protagonists, a battle of wits and courage, and mutual redemption. Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind and his internal organs are failing, not surviving past winter; while the princess sent for a political marriage is a weak and useless woman who only knows how to cry. On their wedding night, an assassin sneaks in. The princess, terrified, smashes a teacup, a shard of which accidentally cuts the assassin's throat; the Crown Prince weakly shrinks into the bed, but a silver needle on his fingertip accidentally pierces the assassin's vital point. The entire court awaits the spectacle of this short-lived couple's downfall. Until one dark and stormy night, the world's greatest poison doctor, Yaksha, and the leader of the Assassin's Guild, Yama, fight fiercely for the divine elixir. As they tear off each other's masks, both fall silent. Chu Mochen approached, his voice low and deep: "My beloved consort, your night attire is far more beautiful than your phoenix coronet and wedding robes during the day." Yan Yunqi sneered, brandishing her poisoned needle: "Your Highness, even with your eyes still open and your temper flaring, you're still much more pleasing to the eye than during the day!" When a dramatic princess with a built-in tenfold physical attack reflection armor meets a powerful, sickly tycoon who holds sway over the night, the entire capital is left in tears!

4. 104 步 Splendor at Every Turn, Spring at Every Step 步步惊华步步春 Twenty-Four Flower Mornings廿四花朝Ancient Romance847k WordsOngoing The rating has just come out, so don't pay it any mind... [Pure historical romance] [Plot-driven] [Political intrigue] [Two equally matched leads] [One-on-one romance] [Everyone is clever] [Powerful prince who dominates the court vs. exceptionally intelligent illegitimate daughter] Ruan Zhenzhen is the illegitimate daughter of the Pingyang Marquis's residence. Born of a courtesan's bloodline and raised in a humble country home, she is suddenly forced into the treacherous world of the capital's n 8.4kReads8.7Score838Shelves

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   No more feeling lost when you're looking for something to read! This book is definitely worth checking out; it has a rich plot and engaging storyline. (Female lead...)

5. 105 三 Three Kingdoms: The Female Warlord of a Chaotic Age 三国：乱世女枭雄 Handsome Er You帅气的二油Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing (Also known as: The Female Overlord of a Chaotic Age) [Strong female lead + Three Kingdoms + no System + traditional empire-building + ensemble cast] Liu Yi, a female engineering PhD, transmigrates into the late Han dynasty during the Three Kingdoms era and grows up as a boy. She develops water conservancy, conducts research, and improves life for the people of her region. Just as the various factions are trying to win her over, she reveals herself as a woman and establishes her own power base, 57.6kReads9.3Score8.8kShelves

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   A story of a strong female protagonist vying for supremacy! The female protagonist faces a life-or-death crisis but turns danger into safety with her extraordinary adaptability. She wins over scholars from humble backgrounds, subdues local powerful figures, and gradually strengthens her own power. Rising from the cracks between Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan, she eventually becomes the fourth force in the Three Kingdoms period. The plot is fast-paced and exciting, with no dull moments!

6. 106 疯 Has the Regent Gone Mad? He Stole the Bride for the Heir Apparent? 疯了吧！摄政王抢亲竟为了世子？ Ke Xin柯新Two Male Leads382k WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + bickering rivals + two equally formidable leads + BL + GL + political intrigue + devoted lovers + two couples] On their wedding day, two bridal processions meet at a narrow stretch of Zhuque Avenue. A ten-mile procession of red finery, two bridal sedan chairs coming toward each other. Prince Regent Mo Fengming gives a cold laugh. “Elder sister, this road is narrow. How about a fight? Whoever wins goes first.” The princess royal, Mo Qinghuang, stands in blazing red. “B 150Reads7.0Score102Shelves

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   No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Heart]

7. 107 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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   No more getting lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, with each element building upon the last, and the characters are well-developed with no major plot holes. You won't regret jumping in; I highly recommend this gem of a book—you'll want more after finishing it! The plot is tight and fast-paced, packed with exciting moments, and the writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! The characters are likable, the plot is explosive, and there's not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [KISS]

8. 108 神 My Divine Bones Were Stolen? I Emptied the Imperial Treasury for My Dowry 神骨被夺？我搬空国库当嫁妆 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance875k WordsCompleted [Legitimate Daughter + Household and Palace Intrigue + Two Strong Leads + Devoted Love + Political Scheming + Divine Physician + Taking Down Villains + Satisfying Revenge] To save the Crown Prince, the genius physician Shen Jingwan is sacrificed by her family, who cut out her once-in-a-century “Exquisite Bone.” Her family is ennobled in return, while she is abandoned in the countryside to fend for herself. Three years later, she returns with unparalleled medical skills, only to discover that her 303Reads7.4Score—Shelves
9. 109 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.1kReads7.2Score804Shelves
10. 110 重 Reborn: Will the Four Maids Help Their Mistress Divorce and Remarry? 重生，四大丫鬟带主母和离改嫁？ Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted [Maid-assistance story + a heroine who wins by lying flat + a low-status marriage turned into a counterattack] Shen Yue, the prime minister’s legitimate daughter, was easygoing and plump, and had no love for using her brain. Back then, she had married down into the declining Marquis Gu household, bringing a lavish dowry. She had only wanted to take it easy and live out her days in peace. But after her husband, Gu Yanzhou, attached himself to the daughter of a powerful family, Su Wanrou, the two 480Reads6.9Score108Shelves
11. 111 废 On the Day the Empress Was Deposed, Eighty Thousand Secret Guards Knelt and Begged Her to Return 废后当天，八万暗卫跪请归位 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + household scheming + deposed empress + satisfying revenge + corruption + madman + power plays + intense push and pull] In her previous life, Li Qingcheng gave up everything for love. She disbanded the world's greatest intelligence network, the Tianji Pavilion, which she had built herself and which was powerful enough to topple the imperial throne. Then, as the Chancellor's legitimate daughter, she married Xiao Yexuan, an overlooked prince. For ten years, she schemed on his beh 2.1kReads6.6Score460Shelves
12. 112 女 The Disguised Dragon's Scheme: My Rogue Disciple Courts Me in His Dreams 女扮男装潜龙计，逆徒梦里泡为师 Mu Yanfeifei沐妍菲菲Ancient Romance607k WordsOngoing [Historical Intrigue + Female Spy in Disguise + Ensemble Mind Games + Martial Arts Mystery] [Female Martial Arts Master Disguised as a Man × Rebellious Disciple Who Defies His Teacher] The world is the board, and all living things are its pieces. Thirty years ago, a copy of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains turned the tide during a palace coup. From then on, victory made kings and defeat made corpses, and the throne changed hands. Thirty years later, talents emerge across the nine regions, a 294Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is extremely intelligent, skilled in both literature and martial arts, and her true identity is a powerful figure in the martial arts world. She disguises herself as a handsome young man and infiltrates the male lead's family as an undercover agent. She takes the male lead as her disciple, uses him as a pawn, and engages in a battle of wits and courage with a group of powerful figures in the martial arts world and the imperial court. She plans step by step and aims her sword at the imperial court. Everyone in the group is driven by ambition.

13. 113 谋 Scheming for the Phoenix: The Empire as a Game, You as My Pawn 谋凰：江山为局，卿为子 Mo Bai Long Miao墨白陇喵Ancient Romance281k WordsOngoing [Reborn + political intrigue + palace and household drama + the hero's desperate pursuit of his ex + strong female lead] In her previous life, Shen Yu, an illegitimate daughter in the household of the Vice Minister of Personnel, suffered a cruel fate and watched her closest family die. She helped the Third Prince, Xiao Jue, ascend the throne, only for him to end her life with a bowl of lethal poison. Reborn with all her bitterness intact, she returns to three years earlier, when her adoptive mot 3Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    A female protagonist's palace intrigue and domestic power struggles [you can savor it] In her past life, she died tragically from poisoning in the cold palace. In this life, she clutches the totem seal left by her birth mother! She forges maps of the previous dynasty to stir up trouble in the Shen family, uses a prescription to send secret letters and offer grain supplies as part of a series of schemes to eradicate the Crown Prince's faction's power in Jiangnan. However, Xiao Jue breaks into the mansion late at night and says: "The power you want, I'll give you the position of Salt Commissioner in exchange."

14. 114 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Reunited with the General in the Modern World 穿越后，我和将军在现代重逢 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Eight hundred years ago, she was Princess Lingxi of the Bai Kingdom, and he was Sha Chi, the general charged with defending its city. On the day the city fell, they drank poison and promised to find each other in their next lives. Eight hundred years later, she was Li Ruoxin, a graduate student in archaeology, and he was Mo Haoqian, an investigator with the national security agency. A golden hairpin unearthed from Heishui City awakened their memories across the cycle of reincarnation. In those m 909Reads8.7Score19.9kShelves

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    These books are all very good!

15. 115 落 Falling Cherry Blossoms Welcome Spring 落樱缤纷满迎春 Chu Tian727楚天727Modern Romance224k WordsOngoing While interning at a hospital, Jiang Hongyu, who has been single for 22 years, has a chance encounter with Lu Mingchuan, who is hospitalized after getting injured playing soccer. Drawn to Jiang Hongyu's kindness and thoughtfulness, Lu Mingchuan begins pursuing them. But as the campus heartthrob, Lu Mingchuan has far too many admirers, leaving Jiang Hongyu, who has started to like him, too intimidated to make a move. Can Lu Mingchuan win the girl of his dreams? What kind of ending will Jiang Hong 2Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 116 无 Endless Love 无尽地爱 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓Female-Channel Fanfiction156k WordsCompleted A fanfiction spin-off of the Korean drama Love at the Broadcasting Station Written purely for fun, so enjoy the ride! Synopsis At last, just as everyone had hoped, two people in love join hands and walk into marriage. They think their sweet life will continue smoothly from then on. But the arrival of a new rival and an old love rival leads to one misunderstanding after another. The well-meaning efforts of family and friends only make their misunderstandings worse. Their love runs so deep that th 9Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 117 七 Seven Years of Waiting, Paid Back with a Slap 七年等待，换来一记耳光 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓19k WordsCompleted Seven Years of Waiting, Repaid with a Slap 4Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 118 高 The High-Speed Train Back to 1945: Seven Days of Desperation at Stanley Internment Camp 高铁穿回1945：赤柱集中营的七日绝境 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓Modern Romance22k WordsCompleted A High-Speed Train Back to 1945: Seven Days of Desperation at Stanley Internment Camp 3Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 119 郡 The Princess's Code Has Me Tangled Up: Boss, Spare Me Your Sword! 郡主代码缠上我，老板剑下请留人 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓32k WordsCompleted The Princess's Code Has Latched Onto Me. Boss, Spare Me Your Sword! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 120 续 Four Years Without Sharing a Bed with His Second Wife, Then His Late Wife Returns and He Loves Her Again? 续弦四年不同房，亡妻复活你又爱了？ Young Master Qingcheng公子倾城Ancient Romance473k WordsCompleted [Clear-eyed heroine + second male lead takes the win] Shen Yan had been her husband’s second wife for four years when her late elder sister, the principal wife, came back from the dead. Her husband said, “You only married into this family in your sister’s place. You should know your place and ask to become a concubine!” Her mother-in-law said, “You’re just a daughter born to a concubine. You should be grateful you can be my son’s concubine.” The child she had cared for over the past four years s 14.7kReads8.2Score957Shelves

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    This book... A story of a concubine's daughter's rise to power... A power struggle within a wealthy family... No rebirth, no time travel, but a gradual ascent to the pinnacle of power, the male lead having planned this for a long time...

21. 121 霸 Taking Her by Force! The Flirtatious Princess Is Out of Control 霸王硬上弓！钓系长公主撩疯了 Spring and Summer Together春夏两相Ancient Romance552k WordsOngoing [Flirtatious, alluring older woman VS calculating young wolf] [Married first, fall in love later + devoted love + one-on-one, both untouched + older woman/younger man romance] Nangong Qing, the eldest legitimate princess of Great Qi, was entrusted with the young emperor and the regency by the dying former emperor. All of the capital laughed at her for being twenty and still unmarried, calling her an old maid left on the shelf. When the young emperor took the reins of power, the ministers pressur 1.3kReads—Score124Shelves

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    The male and female leads are truly daring – one dares to act, and the other dares to accompany her. Upon learning that the male lead prefers the gentle type, the princess immediately switches to her delicate mode, playfully begging for a hand-holding while climbing a mountain, only to be rejected. She then proceeds to act out a scene where she trips and falls over her skirt, so clumsy that even the maids behind her cover their faces in disbelief. Despite his verbal criticism and disdain, the male lead's actions betray his true feelings; he sees through her act but still reaches out and grabs her, holding on tightly and never letting go. You won't be able to stop watching from beginning to end.

22. 122 做 Ten Years as a Ghost, Unknown to All; One Crime Made Me Famous Nationwide 做鬼十年无人知，一朝犯法天下闻 Crows Have Hunks鸦有猛男Ancient Romance689k WordsOngoing [Reborn + devoted to one another + strong female lead + sweet romance + mouse-speak + solving cases + mistaken identity] I bet none of you have ever died, right? Zhong Nian has. She spent ten years as a ghost in the same place, then, huh? She came back to life! And gained the ability to play at being a spirit medium. Right after she was reborn, she heard two mice running for their lives and shouting, “Brains are flying everywhere!” Zhong Nian: Is the killer coming for me next? To avoid dying a s 2.4kReads8.9Score317Shelves

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    Having died unjustly in a past life, he unexpectedly returns to the night of his death. No longer will he sit idly by and await his fate, he recruits a knowing rat as an accomplice, fights back against the murderer head-on, and even proactively reports the case to the authorities to investigate the murder. The opening is fast-paced and full of tension.

23. 123 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.4kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves

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    Having died unjustly in a past life, he unexpectedly returns to the night of his death. No longer will he sit idly by and await his fate, he recruits a knowing rat as an accomplice, fights back against the murderer, and even proactively reports the case to the authorities for investigation. The opening is fast-paced and full of tension.

24. 124 娇 The Beloved Legitimate Daughter Captivates the God of War: Strangers in Public, Madly in Love in Private 娇骨嫡女勾战神，人前不熟人后疯 He Yi You You禾以悠悠Ancient Romance245k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Pocket Space + Feel-Good Story + Playing the Fool to Fool the Clever + Medicine + Taming Her Husband] When genius doctor Mu Yunchu transmigrated, she found herself saddled with the role of a doomed, spendthrift cannon-fodder character. The author expected her to grovel before the villainous male lead. The moment she opened her eyes, the villainous male lead nearly ravaged her. An arranged marriage? Forget it! She turned around and ended up in bed with the King of Hell, a man wh 87Reads—Score123Shelves

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    This book is good.

25. 125 浮 A Thousand Years of Mortal Life 浮生千秋录 Spring and Autumn, Dreams Change春秋易梦Historical1.1M WordsOngoing Let the history-makers who seem so rigid in our memories sit down and talk with you like elders or friends, recounting the mistakes they made in life. Conviction runs through every part of the stories, both historical and present-day. Compassion is one of the rarest lights in human nature. But behind the light lies shadow. History has no what-ifs, and it never follows a straight line. 3Reads—Score145Shelves
26. 126 女 The Matriarchal Protagonist Awakens a Conquest System After Being Reborn 女尊原主重生后觉醒了攻略系统 Qian Xu潜序Ancient Romance221k WordsOngoing Two chapters update daily, at noon and 8 p.m. The full 240,000-word manuscript is already complete, so readers can dive in without worry! [Court Intrigue in a Matriarchal World + Unconventional Rebirth] In Yong'an City, after seeing all the splendor the world had to offer, she became the top scholar in the imperial examinations. But when love brought her back home, it led to a terrible end. Su Yinghao, the new top scholar and daughter of an official family, gave up the chance to take up a post i 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A novel about a female protagonist who defies tropes and is reborn! In her previous life, the heroine's path to becoming a top scholar was ruined by villains, and she died with resentment. Reborn, she sees through the villain's disguise, uses the system as a tool, and while dealing with strategic missions, she gradually settles old scores.

27. 127 大 The Great Yong's Merchant Queen: Making Money, Seizing Power, and Winning a Good Husband 大雍女商，搞钱掌权揽良人 Hoping to Be Rescued求被捞Ancient Romance120k WordsOngoing [One woman, multiple male leads + business + character growth] A farm girl transmigrates and shakes up the class system, reshaping the dynasty through her business empire. Using modern knowledge, she rises from the bottom of the social ladder and transforms the word “merchant” into a badge of honor. Men of the highest caliber from all walks of life, from princes and young masters to chief ministers and scholars, are won over by her talent and vision, and willingly become her allies and partners. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After transmigrating to another world, the female protagonist faces a debt crisis and earns her first pot of gold by weaving new rattan baskets using locally sourced materials. She then partners with others to set up a small workshop, where orders pour in. She further develops affordable and effective soaps, taking steady steps to carve out a niche for herself in ancient times.

28. 128 对 Sorry, She Wants to Be the Heavenly Emperor Too Much 对不起，她太想做天帝了 Armor and Fish铠甲和鱼Ancient Romance2.0M WordsOngoing [No rivalry between women + punishing scumbags + satisfying revenge + unconventional heroine undergoing tribulations + ensemble cast + strong female lead] Content warning: The heroine is not a qualified heir to the Celestial Court from the start. She faces trials and setbacks, yet steadily strives for the highest position. This is not a mindless power fantasy. Also, she is not the kind of character who gives her whole heart to one person. She may have lovers, but none will ever have her complete 1.5kReads8.7Score—Shelves

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    A story of a strong female protagonist, starting with a disastrous beginning and being discarded like trash. She overturns her fate twice, transforming from a neglected wife into an empress who rules the world. Her love tribulations are turned into a career story.

29. 129 别 Don't Mess with Her: The Princess May Lie Flat, but She'll Still Crush the Scum 别惹她，长公主虽躺平，但狠虐渣 Flying Like Clouds如云飞扬Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Transmigration, past and present lives, woman disguised as a man, political intrigue, sweet and satisfying] Yun Qing was a princess born of the emperor's elder sister. On the day she was born, she was switched, poisoned, and hunted down, ending up in the common world as a discarded daughter of the family who had to disguise herself as a man. Her heartless father, her vicious concubine stepmother, and all manner of monsters and demons wanted her dead. When she opened her eyes again, she had s 1.4kReads9.3Score173Shelves

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    The female protagonist in this book is at the pinnacle of intelligence, wealth, looks, and martial arts skills. She's ruthless and merciless in her revenge against villains, making it a must-read.

30. 130 养 My Adoptive Father Gave Me to My Birth Father as His Bride 养父将我送给亲爹做新娘 A Jug of Wine in the Woods林间一壶酒Two Female Leads1.4M WordsOngoing My new story is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Give this a try!

31. 131 破 The Healer Assassin Who Shatters the Realm 破山河之杀手神医 Mo Xian7墨弦7Ancient Romance681k WordsOngoing She was an assassin, but once she took pity on her target and saved their life, the target gave her a life-changing opportunity... The abandoned legitimate daughter of the Xie family, an unknown enemy, a poisoned mother, a brother with an intellectual disability, and a Pingliang in constant turmoil... Even with everything stacked against her from the start, she carefully plots her way forward, winning her family a chance to survive and return to the capital, only to uncover the secrets of her ow 87Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 132 天 The Dragon and Phoenix of Destiny 天命龙凤 Let's Eat Hot Pot吃火锅呀Ancient Romance475k WordsCompleted [Serious drama + ensemble cast + court and martial world + love of country and family + female lead with a golden finger] The author is terrible at writing blurbs, sorry! If you enjoy this kind of story, feel free to give it a try. To save her life, Lu Wan does everything she can to send Yao Qian to the northern frontier. Sixteen years later, Emperor Li Yunshan summons the Third Prince, Li Tian, who has lived in the northern frontier, back to the capital. Rumors spread throughout the city that H 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A political intrigue saga, primarily told from the female protagonist's perspective. She possesses exceptional martial arts skills, is quick to anger and quick to act, and has an extremely fast recovery rate.

33. 133 惊 Dust Without Sorrow: Imprisoned in Two Lifetimes 惊尘无忧，两世囚宠 Du Zhiwu渡知芜Ancient Romance136k WordsOngoing Dual Rebirth · Past and Present Lives · The Crown Prince’s Relentless Pursuit of His Wife · The Legitimate Daughter’s Revenge · Historical Political Intrigue · Angst Before Romance · Obsessive Devotion · Domestic Scheming and Putting Villains in Their Place · Love Across Two Lifetimes · One-on-One, Exclusive Devotion In her previous life, Gongsun Wuyou passed false information to the Third Prince, personally pushing Crown Prince Shen Jingchen, who loved her deeply, into the abyss. On the night t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one's worth checking out, it's pretty good. The male and female leads are both reborn, and it's a political intrigue story.

34. 134 暴 The Tyrant’s White Moonlight Is a Black-Hearted Lotus 暴君的白月光是朵黑心莲 Li Qingzhao李青照Ancient Romance653k WordsOngoing The ratings have only just come in, and they’ll go up! The original title was Snow Seeping into the Bones of a Beauty. Updates are very slow. [A young emperor who is cruel, suspicious, and full of schemes × a bewitching, calculating villainess who ensnares his heart and plots to seize the throne | He has other women; she is faithful] “I am a demon who devours flesh and bone; you are a prisoner who drinks poison to quench your thirst.” The daughter of a powerful minister wears a beauty’s face as 18Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Sui Cheng thought, this Jiang Yun, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis's family, failed to kill the emperor, but she could still hide her true feelings in the deep palace, and later use her intelligence to deal with the tyrant's scrutiny and tests.

35. 135 女 The Businesswoman Su Zixuan 女商苏紫轩 Holding Ink Through the Long Night长夜执墨Female-Channel Fanfiction132k WordsOngoing Still craving more after watching the power plays in The Great Businessman? Come read Female Merchant Su Zixuan! See how this formidable heroine uses business as her armor and ledgers as her blades, carving out her own rules on a battlefield dominated by men. More than business warfare and political intrigue, it’s also a tale of vengeance and a nation burdened by history! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book meets your requirements.

36. 136 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus heroine + not both virgins + high-IQ palace intrigue rising to political power struggles + tragic romance + alternate history + love rivals The palace is the main battleground: beneath its dazzling, extravagant facade are witty, charming daily moments and a brutal core of deadly conflict. Palace secrets are portrayed in meticulous detail. Some content may be upsetting. A bad ending. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review. Ling Longxiu was born to a 684Reads—Score102Shelves

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    The female protagonist suffers repeated persecution but escapes entirely through her wit and resourcefulness. The plot is unconventional and logically sound. It's a palace intrigue story featuring a complex and often tragic love story. A classic palace drama, it's intellectually stimulating and heart-wrenching, with the female protagonist cleverly using schemes to achieve multiple goals at once in her quest for revenge. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue story where both men and women are involved in the struggle? This story depicts the tragedy of ancient feudalism, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature. Each character is well-developed, with their own goals and principles. It's not a story of two virgins; the female protagonist's relationship with the male lead and the second male lead is a tumultuous and painful one.

37. 137 扮 The Little Princess Who Plays the Pig to Eat the Tiger 扮猪吃虎小王妃 Little One Who Loves Sweet Potatoes爱吃香薯的小娃娃Ancient Romance255k WordsCompleted After the shock of that intense visual impact wore off, Ye Yiyi finally came to her senses and immediately turned around. “Beiming Yu! Are you crazy? Why did you let me in while you were changing?” “I didn't let you in! I only told you I was in the bedroom.” Beiming Yu stifled a laugh inside, but put on an utterly innocent face as he spoke. “Ye Yiyi, you've seen my body twice. You have to take responsibility for me!” “Hmph, I've seen plenty of people. Do I have to take responsibility for all of 2.4kReads6.7Score247Shelves

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    The female protagonist in this book is highly intelligent, a bit of a jerk and a bit of a schemer, and her antics are hilarious and entertaining.

38. 138 双 Twin Sisters' Ordeal: A New Battle in This Life 双生劫：朱门姐妹再战今生 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted The Sisterly Trial: A New Battle for Two Noble Daughters arrives in a major new release! Two heroines are reborn, growing from scheming against each other to finding their own paths. The younger sister marries into a powerful family, and her husband goes from cold and distant to hopelessly devoted. The older sister seizes a marriage match, only to fall into endless misery. With domestic power struggles intertwined with political schemes, watch them break free and begin anew, finding their destin 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead with super combat power

39. 139 锦 The Brocade Guard 锦卫 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted He is the princess’s shadow guard, concealing his sharpness beneath his sleeve and protecting her for a lifetime. She is the reborn legitimate daughter of the Great Jing, holding the pieces in her hands as she seeks vengeance and retribution. From palace scheming to the smoke and fire of the battlefield, he clears the thorns from her path, while she clears his family’s name and avenges their wrongful conviction. Two formidable leads stand side by side, where political intrigue intertwines with d —Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 140 首 The Chief Minister's Poisonous Favorite 首辅的掌心毒妃 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance552k WordsCompleted A Modern Master of Medicine and Poison Reborn as a Good-for-Nothing in a Marquis’s Household? The Powerful, Scheming Chief Cabinet Secretary Insists on Spoiling Her! Shen Qingci uses her silver needles to break deadly schemes and her miraculous healing skills to save the people. Sharp-tongued and steely, she takes down her rotten relatives. Xie Jingyuan governs the court and brings order to the realm, protecting his beloved’s vulnerable side with deep devotion. His ruthlessness is reserved for e —Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 141 重 Reborn to Marry an Old Widower, Pampered to Madness 重生嫁给老鳏夫，宠疯 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue, ensemble cast, sweet romance, palace intrigue, revenge, taking down villains, a reborn princess marries the brother-in-law she had in her previous life and joins him in stirring up the court] In her previous life, Mu Yunlang was the least favored princess of the Great Qian dynasty, yet she married Shen Hongnian, the top-scoring candidate in the palace examinations, whom every noblewoman in the capital wanted to wed. She thought fate had finally smiled upon her. Little did sh 6.2kReads8.6Score814Shelves

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    A reborn princess marries her brother-in-law from her past life, stirring up a storm in the imperial court.

42. 142 攀 Ascending to the Dragon's Heights 攀龍 Kaji Yellow Peach咔叽黄桃Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A flirtatious widow with a child ✖️ a reserved warlord who becomes the founding emperor [Complete] Lou Mizhi was born a woman who never learned to accept her lot in life. If she wanted something, she took it by her own merit, even if she had to snatch it away. Her first husband was short-lived and ill-fated, and his family wanted to burn her and her child to ashes? Bah! As if I’d let you! She hid her savings and took her child away from her late husband’s family. With no one to protect them in t 40.1kReads9.4Score5.7kShelves

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    It's so incredibly good!! I've read over fifty chapters and there's absolutely no bad part!!! The female lead is beautiful, intelligent, and resourceful; she's calm, rational, and loves herself!! She uses her cunning perfectly!! I absolutely adore her effortless and composed demeanor. And again, I'll say it if you can accept the possibility of both characters being morally ambiguous. For me, the novel has no major flaws, the author writes very well, and the characters are incredibly captivating. The author keeps mentioning the ex-husband, which has me incredibly curious, and she even said that Heng-ge'er is very similar to him, the gentle type—it's so alluring! Heng-ge'er is so cute! I want to beg the author to update soon! [Smirk]

43. 143 亡 The Fallen Kingdom's Princess: A Tale of Revenge 亡国公主之复仇记 Feifei Fox腓腓狐Ancient Romance723k WordsCompleted [Brothers-in-Arms Love Rivalry, All Male Leads Are Chaste] A seductive, wicked fox of a woman × a domineering, cold-blooded tyrant × a handsome, gentle official of the Dali Temple × a dashing general. She was never waiting for a good man, only for a chance to kill. On the day Yan fell, thirteen-year-old Princess Shangguan Jing swore amid mountains of corpses and rivers of blood: she would survive, get close to the man who destroyed her country and family, and take his head with her own hands. Th 417Reads8.8Score111Shelves

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    A princess of a fallen kingdom transforms into a peerless courtesan, navigating the complex relationships between a cold-blooded emperor, a gentle and refined minister of the Court of Judicial Review, and a ruthless general. Using her beauty as a shield and hatred as a blade, she meticulously plots her revenge on the imperial bedchamber, determined to exact the bloody and fiery retribution of three years prior.

44. 144 穿 Transmigrated Heiress: I Build My Way to Ruling Daheng 穿越嫡女：我靠建造称霸大珩 Only After a Thousand Crossings Do You Find the Fragrant Heng千渡之后方见蘅香Ancient Romance373k WordsCompleted A top modern architect is reborn as the legitimate daughter of a Minister of State, bullied by her stepmother and half-sister and trapped in a seemingly hopeless situation. Chi Zhiyu turns her fate around with her extraordinary talent for construction! She joins the Ministry of Works to reform building methods and restore schools, delivering face-slapping justice to her sneering detractors. She travels to the frontier to build sturdy fortresses and prevent flooding, then heads south to tame the 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Family! Who would have thought that Chi Zhiyu's moment of glory concealed such a huge secret?! At the outing in the western suburbs, she became famous overnight with her innovative furniture, and "Zhiyu Zhuyin" became a sensation in Yecheng. But Jiang An's words directly reversed the plot! Her mother's poison was arranged by Wang Yuyao before she was even born, with a mysterious figure in the capital backing her up! How many unknown secrets are hidden in this decade-long scheme? Who is the powerful figure in the capital that Wang Mama mentioned? Will Chi Zhiyu focus on her career first, or will she seek revenge first? Beneath her moon-white jacket, she is no longer the naive little girl she once was; beneath her gentle exterior lies a determined and strategic mind. Share your thoughts on what Chi Zhiyu should do next in the comments section, and then find the answer in Chapter 45, "Wood Fragrance Flower (Part 1)," of Tomato Novels' novel, [Transmigrated Eldest Daughter: I Dominate Daheng Through Construction]. The plot is even more exciting than you imagine!

45. 145 我 In the End, We Almost Made It 我们终究差一点 Only After a Thousand Crossings Do You Find the Fragrant Heng千渡之后方见蘅香Modern Romance115k WordsCompleted At thirteen, Ling Yue wore her red yarn in braids and watched over the braised meat stall at the mouth of the alley. There she met Qing Hao, a slender boy who came by to eat all the time. Their feelings showed in their eyes, and their concern for each other found its way into letters. She thought this was the start of a lifelong love, but one parting severed all their ties. In the decades that followed, she settled in Nancheng, found a kind man in Song Ci, raised their daughter Song Nian, and t 2Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 146 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance606k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.8kReads6.6Score189Shelves

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    Highly recommend the high-quality historical romance novel, *Bloodstained Family*! A frame-up led to the downfall of a powerful family overnight, leaving the entire clan stained with blood. Twin sisters miraculously survived, concealing their brilliance and returning under assumed identities. Within the treacherous palace walls, intrigues surged in the court, and danger lurked in the martial world. They used themselves as pawns, stirring up the political landscape, evading their enemies while gathering evidence to bring all those who had wronged their family to justice. Every move was meticulously planned, with deeply woven foreshadowing and vividly portrayed characters. Witness the twin sisters' blood-soaked return, tearing apart their foes for ultimate revenge—a truly exhilarating experience. The writing is delicate and profound; a must-read for fans of historical romance!

47. 147 恶 The Wicked Sister Turns Over a New Leaf, Finds Treasure in the Mountains, and Fills Her Granary with Grain! 恶姐洗白，上山捡钱暴富粮满仓！ Nian Yangyan念洋嫣Ancient Romance663k WordsCompleted The animated series is now available, and the audiobook has been released. [Farm life, mountain foraging, mostly everyday life, growth-oriented System, no romance, satisfying power fantasy.] After Su Yun dies, she transmigrates to the Kingdom of Ling. The moment she opens her eyes, she’s become the village deadbeat who never pays his debts. The poor folk only came to ask for the money they were owed, but the original owner had cursed them out instead. Her father is dead, her mother is ill, 9.3kReads8.4Score368Shelves
48. 148 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 and works in the government. It features martial arts detective work, suspenseful political intrigue, and female mutual assistance. The female protagonist has superhuman fighting skills and is not a romantic at all.

49. 149 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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    ദ്ദി˶ｰ̀֊ｰ́ )✧ [Perfectly Matched] No need to ask about the ending; just looking at the title tells you it's a magnificent and epic martial arts dream. "She Came Riding from the Book," a sincere work in the ancient-style romance genre, is worth reading slowly.

50. 150 这 This Empire Was Won in Battle by My Husband and Me 这江山，是我和夫君杀出来的 A Lampwick Wrapped in Fog雾裹灯芯Ancient Romance170k WordsCompleted A marriage contract turned me, Shen Yuan, into a pawn my family was willing to discard, marrying me off to a sickly prince said to die before turning twenty, to bring him good fortune. On our wedding night, my father handed me a packet of deadly poison. “Make him die of his illness. That is your only duty!” I poisoned him through my tears, thinking I would be a widow from then on. But my frail husband downed it in one gulp and flashed me a wicked smile. “My dear, this poison tastes pretty good.” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The ailing king, stripped of his disguise, is a ruthless and decisive figure. He shields her from a fatal arrow. Behind the map of the northern border defenses lies a massive conspiracy by the crown prince to seize military power. Together, the two carve a path to survival in the treacherous capital.

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