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. 151 夫 After His Wife Yielded Her Place to the Talented Female Deputy General, the Duke's Estate Went Bankrupt 夫人让贤女副将后，国公府破产了 Okay欧克Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted At the victory banquet, Xu Songhe saw her husband tie her jade pendant around the waist of his female deputy general. His eyes were full of affection. “It's just a trinket. You can have it.” She wanted her mother's keepsake back. All she got in return was his scolding that she was “unworthy of it.” When she discovered that her mother-in-law had thrown her parents' memorial tablets into the pigsty, her heart finally died. She flung down a divorce agreement and decisively reclaimed every bit of he 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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   At the victory banquet, when she saw her husband smilingly tie the jade pendant his mother had left him around the waist of the female deputy general, her heart sank. But she never expected what followed—her mother-in-law threw her parents' memorial tablets into the pigsty. At that moment, she was utterly heartbroken. She threw down a divorce decree, reclaimed all her dowry, and the once-powerful marquis's mansion collapsed instantly. Looking at her panicked ex-husband and the helpless female deputy general, she smiled and said, "Don't panic, this is just the beginning." This kind of satisfying story of a female protagonist's clear-headed counterattack and slapping the scumbags in the face was so engaging, I applauded throughout!

2. 152 去 The Lanterns Shone Like Day on Last Year's Lantern Festival 去年元夜灯如昼 Xu Wei栩唯Ancient Romance580k WordsOngoing [Amnesiac Grand Princess × Cold-Faced Court Official | Escape from the Imperial Mausoleum | Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming | Mutual Redemption] A great fire turns her from the most honored princess of the Li Song dynasty into a palace maid assigned to guard the Yanyang Imperial Mausoleum, someone everyone avoids. She has forgotten who she is and everything she once had. Her greatest wish each day is to make it out of the mausoleum alive. But its rules are strict, and the first one is nev 23Reads8.5Score200Shelves

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   This book has a truly novel and excellent premise. I initially thought it would be another typical historical romance, but the setting is surprisingly fresh. The female lead, Jiang Rong, becomes a palace maid guarding a tomb after losing her memory, which immediately captivated me. The settings of the imperial tombs, the Seven Departments, and the tomb-guarding system are incredibly immersive. The male lead, Yin Zexi, is also very charming—calm and composed without being expressionless. The scenes between the two are particularly enjoyable to watch. Most importantly, the plot moves at a fast pace, with almost no unnecessary dialogue. Each chapter is packed with new information, making it truly addictive.

3. 153 重 Reborn: The Legitimate Daughter Helps You Scatter Your Ashes 重生之嫡女帮你扬骨灰 Guobaorou Bro锅包肉broAncient Romance249k WordsOngoing [Reborn Scheming Legitimate Daughter × Pretend-Rake Prince Plotting for the Throne + Break Their Hearts Before Taking Their Lives + Household and Court Intrigue + Astonishing Behind-the-Scenes Twist] In her past life, Shen Fuming was killed by a scumbag and a wicked woman. Her loved ones died tragic deaths, and she died with her eyes open. Reborn, she became the least remarkable legitimate daughter in the Prime Minister’s household. Her stepmother was a hypocrite, her siblings were vicious, and 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I highly recommend this book! It features two strong, cunning, and ruthless protagonists navigating both domestic power struggles and political intrigue. All the characters are intelligent and adept at both ruthless manipulation and revenge, making it increasingly captivating as you progress!

4. 154 毒 The Vicious Legitimate Daughter: Exiled Three Thousand Miles 毒蝎嫡女：流放三千里 Shui Yue Ci水月辞Ancient Romance934k WordsOngoing A top agent wakes up as a prisoner. The General’s residence is confiscated, her father and brothers are framed, and the whole family is exiled. Her fiancé… Many people believe this group of exiles won’t make it three hundred li. But a month later, they’re still alive. Three months later, they seem to be doing better and better. A year later, people begin receiving secret letters from the place of exile: “Beware the Chen family’s daughter.” Too late. She’s already sharpened her knife. 1.8kReads6.9Score213Shelves

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   A female-oriented novel with both strong fighting skills and high intelligence; I really enjoyed the plot and wanted to share it with everyone.

5. 155 锦 Wealth and Power: The Concubine's Merchant's Scheme 锦绣钱权：庶女商谋录 Little Hejian小禾尖Ancient Romance721k WordsCompleted From five taels in her private stash to wielding control over the empire’s finances, she relied on the simplest principle: Everything in the world can be calculated. Human greed, tangled interests, the rise and fall of dynasties: it is all just a ledger waiting to be tallied. 69Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is intelligent throughout, not love-struck or a saint, and the story is full of domestic intrigue, business battles, and political maneuvering.

6. 156 王 Wang Mingzhen Reborn in 1997 王明贞重生一九九七 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just come out and will rise, so please ignore it.) The heroine is reborn and resolves to become the person she wants to be. Who knew an unexpected turn would bring her face-to-face with the big shot from her previous life? He’s volatile, clingy, and always on the verge of tears. She has no choice but to take him along as she rises to the top. When Wang Mingzhen learns she can’t have children, she wants to break up. She tells Gu Xizhou, “Gu Xizhou, I want you to be happy. Do 190Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist comes from a family that favors sons over daughters, stays away from awful people, excels in both her studies and career, has sound values, and remains intelligent; she always stays grounded and clear-headed.

7. 157 许 I Pledge You the Azure Clouds and Moon, You Owe Me Blood for My Beauty 许君苍云月，还君红颜血 Silver Sun银色太阳Ancient Romance416k WordsCompleted For a hundred years, the land has been divided between north and south, and the fires of war have raged for a thousand miles. The Cangyun River cuts across the Central Plains. Southern Chu holds the fertile lands south of the river, defending itself behind natural barriers; Northern Qi commands the iron cavalry of the north and eyes the whole realm. Humanity has slaughtered its own for a hundred years, leaving rivers of blood, unaware that an even greater catastrophe is brewing in the shadows. I 15Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   If you're looking for something to read, check this out! Humanity has been fighting amongst itself for a century, facing the dual threats of extraterrestrial evil spirits and corrupt court strategists. An ancient conspiracy fueled by the blood of millions unfolds, a thrilling battle against fate on the battlefield – the plot is full of tension.

8. 158 断 We Cut Ties, Yet You Still Dare to Show Off in Front of Me, the Fool? You're Asking to Die 断亲了还在傻子我面前蹦跶，找死 Little Junjun小小君君Ancient Romance107k WordsOngoing [On-Screen Comments and Tips + Alternate Setting + Family Squabbles + Dealing with Terrible Relatives + Stockpiling Grain + Everyday Life] She is Yang Xiu, a distinguished special forces soldier. One moment she's here, the next she's transmigrated into the body of a poor, stupid farm girl. She's also part of the disadvantaged second branch of the family, with a mother about to give birth, two younger siblings who can't fight back, and a scholar father who's a complete scumbag. And just like that 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   🔥So intriguing and exhilarating! "Bloodstained Gate" is absolutely cunning and strategically intricate! Twin sisters return with iron will, their marriage a scheme within a scheme. There's no mindless beatings, only thunderous reaping. The protagonist is incredibly intelligent, using unconventional thinking to break through seemingly insurmountable obstacles and manipulating his enemies with ease. Experience the thrill of decisive and ruthless action leading to unparalleled brilliance – a non-stop high-energy read with no dull moments! The ancient Chinese political intrigue is written with exceptional flair; a must-read for anyone looking for something to read!

9. 159 重 Reborn, I Turn My Fate Around with the System of Noncontention 重生归来，我凭不争系统扭转死局 Wen Qiheng温栖珩Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing Reborn on the eve of the palace banquet, Su Wanyuan's fingertips brushed against the secret drug hidden in the lining of her gown. In her previous life, she was tricked into making a scene, lost her reputation, and saw her entire family executed. This time, she stayed calm, waiting to tear away her half-sister's gentle facade in front of everyone at the banquet. Before the trouble had even settled, a wooden token etched with a whirlpool pattern led her to a decades-old secret plot involving a 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Everyone's IQ is online

10. 160 与 Walking with Cherished Memories 与惜行 Clear Breeze Yearns for the Bright Moon清风思明月Ancient Romance3.4M WordsOngoing [Historical Fantasy, Adorable Family Favorite, Beast Speech, Pocket Dimension, Getting Revenge on Scum, Growing Stronger, Patriotism] Entirely written by hand, an original work with not a single AI-generated character. Any similarities are purely coincidental. A short drama adaptation is out now, so go check it out! The unlucky and penniless Li family finally has its only baby girl in a hundred years. From then on, their bad luck ends, and Grandpa is made a noble. The moment little Xibao is born 9.3kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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    This is a historical romance novel. The female protagonist has an extremely high IQ and unparalleled wisdom. She is reborn in ancient times as an adorable little girl, the darling of the family, a cute baby, a mythical beast, has a spatial ability, understands animal language, and often slaps people in the face and punishes the scumbags. She is simply too cute to handle, both adorable and intelligent.

11. 161 娇 After the Delicate Beauty Faked Her Death and Disappeared, the Big Shots Went Mad 娇软美人死遁后，大佬们全疯了 Summer Mist夏日雾Ancient Romance308k WordsCompleted [Ultimate rivalry for the heroine + adored by everyone + powerful men groveling for their beloved + sweet, scheming beauty + heroine is not a virgin, male leads are + fourth male lead wins] Nan Shu transmigrates into a book as the most beautiful woman in the capital, but she’s a tragic foil destined to be toyed with and abandoned by three powerful men before meeting a miserable end. The System informs her coldly: [Reach 90% affection from all three targets and you can return to the modern world 2.9kReads8.6Score465Shelves

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    This book has received rave reviews, I don't know why it's not more popular, it's really good [Note] 😢

12. 162 透 X-Ray Gambling: I Strike It Rich by Finding Hidden Gems 透视赌石：我靠捡漏财色双收 The Great Gourmet大美食家Urban1.9M WordsOngoing [Underdog’s rise + X-ray vision + treasure appraisal + jade gambling + satisfying read + finding hidden gems] Also known as "X-Ray Vision: Boundless Wealth". A stone cutter at a jade shop accidentally awakens his Heavenly Eye, gaining the third eye of Erlang Shen and the power to see through things. From then on, his life is on easy mode and good fortune never stops coming. He saves the goddess Su Wanqiu in an accident and meets the goddess Lin Wanyu. As they spend more and more time together, s 198.6kReads8.4Score9.1kShelves

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    [A Bloodstained Family | Twin Sisters Return Amidst Bloodshed] A once-powerful military family collapsed overnight; their father and brothers were unjustly accused and executed. Their mother sacrificed herself, taking her eight-year-old sister with her as they jumped off a cliff, forever separating them. The elder sister lived in hiding, concealing her identity as Lin; the younger sister was forced into exile within the palace, navigating the complexities of court politics, influencing the emperor, empress dowager, and powerful ministers. Zheng Mingwei's eyes held a calculating power unseen by others; in the court, Zhang Huaiyuan held absolute power. There was no easy revenge, no straightforward sincerity; everyone wore masks in their interactions. It was a blood feud, a palace intrigue, as the twin sisters each carried their burdens in the darkness, awaiting a chance to clear their names. A historical romance novel of political intrigue and revenge, with a powerful and lasting impact.

13. 163 穿 Through the Black Hole: Searching for a Partner, I Stumble Upon a Second Earth 穿越黑洞：寻伴偶遇第二地球 Xia Pinghu峡平湖Sci-Fi & Apocalypse326k WordsCompleted ✨ Core Tags: Sci-Fi Apocalypse + Interstellar Transmigration + Ancient-Era Court Intrigue + Two Souls in One Body + Quantum Symbiosis + Everyone’s Favorite + Prince + Romance + Strong Female Lead + Strong Male Lead + Aristocratic Feuds + Vast Cosmic Setting 🔥 [Book Description] [Fresh Premise · Modern-to-Ancient Transmigration + Sci-Fi Apocalypse] She returns from a black hole, only to fall into a hopeful world that resembles the Song dynasty, but isn’t quite the same. With her home planet 5Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 164 定 The Solitary Sword That Locks the Sea 定海锁孤剑行 A River of Clear Splendor一川霁华Mystery473k WordsCompleted Seventeen members of the Liu household were wiped out overnight. There were no wounds or blood, and they looked as if they were asleep. The authorities blamed a vengeful ghost. Su Wan didn't believe them. The Sea-Calming Lock around her neck had grown hot in front of the Liu residence. This wasn't a ghost. It was a person. A single dusky-blue poison needle led her to the massacre at Luoxing Village ten years ago. She used the lock to identify the culprit and her sword to investigate the case. Th —Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    This book is worth reading.

15. 165 天 Sky Screen: I, the Princess of Ten Thousand Years, Rebuild the Han Dynasty Three Times! 天幕：我，万年公主，三造大汉！ Year After Year Tong年年童Ancient Romance422k WordsCompleted [Historical Court Intrigue + Nation-Building and Farming + Three Kingdoms Ensemble Cast + Empress + Strong Female Lead + Livestreaming + Satisfying Female-Power Story] Liu Yue, a modern engineering PhD, was born into the body of Princess Wannian in the final years of the Han dynasty. The history books spare her only a few words: Dong Zhuo abused her, and she died after her “passage was torn apart.” In t 97Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    🎉🎉🎉 [Highly recommend this novel about a female empress with high intelligence] 🪁The opening plot is truly original and refreshing, the writing is smooth and delicate, and most importantly, there are no flaws! Highly recommended!

16. 166 设 The Mute's Trap 设哑局 Sui Zhuo穗烵Ancient Romance179k WordsOngoing [Historical Romance, Power Struggles] [Transmigration] [No System] [Survival Against All Odds] [Everyone's Favorite] [Rivals in Love] [Mutually Devoted] She transmigrates into the body of a noblewoman, only to open her eyes in a prison. Her family has been wiped out, and Sang Mian is left a mute criminal. From the start, she is lashed ten times with a vicious whip by Prince Liang, the most powerful man at court. Everyone says Prince Liang Xun Xuan holds all the power in the realm and is ruthless —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Great Xin Dynasty holds countless opportunities, but Sang Tu found herself in dire straits as soon as she transmigrated. She was imprisoned and made mute, and was whipped ten times. A branch of the Sang clan was captured, but she insisted on seizing the opportunity, clinging to the coattails of various powerful figures, and fighting against the Liang King to the very end!

17. 167 穿 Reborn as a Concubine's Daughter, I Made the Cold, Aloof Prince of War See Red 穿成庶女，惹得清冷战王红了眼 Wawa Sleeps and Sleeps哇崽睡睡Ancient Romance513k WordsOngoing The modern pharmaceutical CEO Bai Jingxin accidentally falls from a building, only to wake up in the Beichen Dynasty as a useless concubine-born daughter bullied by everyone! From the start, she’s forced into a marriage with the supposedly bloodthirsty “Living Yama,” Prince of War Mo Chiyan, then publicly rejected by him and made a laughingstock across the capital? Bai Jingxin sneers. “Good riddance! I’d rather make money!” With peerless medical skills in one hand, she brings the dying back to l —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Ancient Romance, Power Struggles, Strong Female Lead, Pampered by the Group] The female lead is not limited to the struggles in the inner courtyard of the mansion. She has a long-term vision and looks towards the capital and the imperial court, even stirring up the situation of the world. She has a very grand vision!

18. 168 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 99Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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    🧠His intelligence is consistently high throughout, without relying on cheat codes or special abilities; it's all about using modern cognitive abilities to achieve overwhelming power. This story combines "Cognitive Crush," "Strategic Confrontation," and "Step-by-Step Planning." While ancient people cling to outdated ideas, the protagonist, with his advanced vision and strategic planning, slowly stirs up the undercurrents of the court and accumulates power. #HighIQMaleProtagonist #StrategicRefreshingNovel #OverwhelmingPower

19. 169 重 Reborn: The Phoenix Sings Its Way Home 重生之凤鸣归巢 Ni Weizhen妮薇甄Ancient Romance427k WordsCompleted [Reborn, Revenge on the Wicked] + [Two Powerful Leads] + [Political Intrigue] + [Happy Ending] She died once. This time, she will overturn a world that devours its own. Su Jianwei, orphaned daughter of a loyal martyr and Princess of Anping, was abandoned in a woodshed on her wedding night and left to die. For seven days, her spirit drifted, and she witnessed it all: her hypocritical husband stealing power while carrying on with her cousin, her heartless relatives dividing up her family’s estate. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not only is the female lead amazing, but the male lead is amazing too. It's a powerful duo with political intrigue. I highly recommend it!

20. 170 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty: My 108 Male Consorts 穿越明朝，我的108位男宠 When Will the Snow Fall几时雪Ancient Romance38k WordsOngoing Along the Qinhuai River, ten miles of finery clad in armor. Tell me, can a golden hairpin carry on the legacy of Wu Zetian? Xu Jin, a lucky-charm girl, finds her soul transported into the body of Xu Miaojin, the Ming Dynasty’s most extraordinary woman. She rejects the marriage proposals of the Jianwen Emperor Zhu Yunwen and the Yongle Emperor Zhu Di, then turns around and builds a power base of her own. And so the Southern Dynasty begins... My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomat —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Xu Miaojin, the first woman of the Qi dynasty who transmigrated to the Ming dynasty, repeatedly rejected the emperor's marriage proposals, traveled to the south of the Yangtze River, stationed herself in Kinmen, and established a base on Taiwan Island!

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