Any Reborn Historical Romance Novels With a Ruthless Female Lead? Please! 女主心狠手辣的重生古言文？求求啊！

1. 1 小 The Little Palace Maid's Thoughts Were Read 小宫女被读心了 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the palace as a maid, Qin Jianjian works diligently, flatters those above her, and deceives those below her. In the end, she becomes the top-ranked maid serving the Empress Dowager. She has undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of her profession. Money she’s openly entitled to, along with money she shouldn’t have, keeps flowing into Qin Jianjian’s pockets. Delighted, she just has to wait until she’s old enough to leave the palace and retire early. Who could have guessed the 15kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves

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   This female lead kills someone in the very first chapter. She's not a saint; you could even call her vicious, but I love her so much 🐶🐶. There's also a male lead, and he's a villain too. These two are pure, utter evil! [Got it]

2. 2 糊 After the Scatterbrained Mother Was Reborn, Her Hard-Luck Life Turned to Wealth and Glory 糊涂娘重生后，命苦的她富贵荣华 You Lu由鹿Ancient Romance645k WordsCompleted [The heroine’s mother is reborn; devoted to one another in both her past and present lives; one-on-one romance; happy ending] Qi Manyue was so foolish that she didn’t realize until she was on the verge of death that she had raised her enemy’s son, while her own daughter had been abandoned far from home. She clung to life to search for her daughter, and at last found her: nothing but bones in a mass grave. When she saw the remains, she finally breathed her last. But when she opened her eyes again 5.7kReads8.9Score659Shelves

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   [Already recommended][Already recommended] Rebirth and revenge + deep mother-daughter bond + identity reversal + happy ending. [Added to bookshelf][Added to bookshelf] In her past life, Qi Manyue mistakenly raised the son of her enemy, and her biological daughter died tragically. After being reborn, she returned to ten years ago, vowing to make amends to her daughter, Qiao Qi. Qiao Qi suffered from a young age, but unexpectedly gained a wealthy background with her son. Mother and daughter join hands, defying fate, uncovering the truth of their past lives, and embarking on a fulfilling life together.

3. 3 郡 The Commandery Princess Returns to the Capital, So Why Is the Entire Marquis’s Household Dead? 郡主一回京，侯府怎么死光了？ Dancing Sunflower跳舞的向日葵Ancient Romance607k WordsCompleted [Satisfying family-intrigue story + ruthless heroine + face-slapping the villains] Qu Ling was framed by her stepmother and left the Marquis's residence for six years. When she returned to the capital, happiness wasn't waiting for her. Instead, she was driven step by step to the brink of madness. In the end, she went mad and killed everyone in the marquis's household, paying for it with her own life. After coming back to life, Qu Ling took up her knife. She no longer needed to go mad to slaughte 33.3kReads9.2Score4.4kShelves

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   This female protagonist is truly ruthless; she holds funerals every day, wiping out her entire family. In her past life, she went mad and personally killed her family; in this life, she plots and schemes, killing them one by one—it's so satisfying!

4. 4 重 Reborn as the Regent's Treasured Darling 重生后，成了摄政王的掌中宝 Wang Shier王拾二Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted [Alternate world + both leads reborn + sweet romance + mutual salvation + regent prince + household and palace intrigue] She is the cherished legitimate daughter of the Xuan family, raised with every luxury. With skin like ice and jade, breathtaking beauty, and a bright, clever mind, she seems to have it all. A marriage becomes a conspiracy, bringing about the destruction of her entire family! Her closest friend and her cruel husband ultimately take her life. On the third day after her death, th 1.1kReads8.8Score126Shelves
5. 5 丞 The Chancellor’s Foolish Heiress Is Doted on by the Prince 丞相家的傻千金被王爷宠上天了！ Wang Shier王拾二Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted [Household and palace intrigue + punishing villains + soul transmigration + prince and princess consort + sweet romance] On the first night after Su Nianli transmigrates into another body, someone drugs her. At the same time, the dashing and peerless God of War prince of the Great Jing Dynasty, Pei Yan, suffers an outbreak of his poison-induced Gu. By a twist of fate, the two become each other's antidote... She plans to take the generous compensation the prince gives her and live a carefree life 150Reads8.6Score—Shelves
6. 6 南 South Branches Toward Dusk, The Regent Has Been Plotting This for Ages 南枝向晚，摄政王他蓄谋已久 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Ancient Romance726k WordsCompleted [Just received a rating] Complete ◎ [Revenge after being reborn + mastery of medicine and poison + powerful leads who cherish each other + everyone’s a schemer + palace intrigue and political machinations] Important: No stupid villains. Everyone has eight hundred tricks up their sleeve, and the battle of wits is at its peak! In her previous life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s family, was blind to the truth. She used a forbidden technique to save a scumbag man, dr 22.6kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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   [Completed, Rebirth and Revenge + Healing and Poisoning Mastery + Two Strong Individuals Pampered by Each Other + Everyone's Clever and cunning + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggle] Highlight: No villains with low intelligence; everyone is incredibly cunning, a battle of wits at its peak! In her past life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, went blind and used forbidden techniques to drain her life force to save her scumbag husband. In return, she found him secretly having an affair with her scheming cousin, leading to the tragic deaths of her entire loyal family! Reborn, she holds silver needles, returning to the day she used poison to prolong her husband's life. Facing his expectant gaze and her cousin's feigned tears, Shen Nanzhi coldly withdrew her needles: "I won't cure the poison. Since my cousin is so deeply in love, why don't you bleed her and cut her flesh?" In this life, she tears off the disguise, possessing unparalleled healing and poisoning skills, able to bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded! Xiao Duo, the Regent of Dayuan, a powerful and influential ruler, suffers greatly from a rare poison. Shen Nanzhi tossed down the antidote, her voice cold and arrogant: "I will extend Your Highness's life. Lend me your blade to slaughter all the demons and monsters, how about it?" The world believed the Duke's daughter was merely a delicate canary in the palm of a living Yama. Only when powerful officials took center stage, and deadly schemes unfolded one after another, did everyone realize with horror—the seemingly fragile Shen Nanzhi was actually a master strategist, a female Zhuge Liang who held the reins of power and calculated every move! She and he entrusted their lives to each other, slaying gods and demons alike, manipulating the entire court with ease! When the bloody path was cleaved through, the world was at peace. The ruthless regent, who struck fear into the hearts of all under heaven, shed his menacing aura and held her tightly in his arms, his voice low and hoarse with madness: "Zhizhi, the realm is settled. This vast and beautiful land is my dowry; when will you finally give me a title?!" —A ruthless and decisive medical and poison queen × A crazed regent who bows down to her; together, they join forces to slaughter all demons and monsters!

7. 7 假 The Fake Heiress Used Mind Reading to Hurt Me. I Destroyed the System and Became Empress 假千金读心害我，我诛系统称女帝 Zhao Wenxi朝闻溪Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted [False inner thoughts / Reborn heroine outsmarts Systems / Heroine becomes emperor / Love of country and people / Twist in her origins / Lighthearted and funny] After being reborn, Xie Songlan discovers that several Systems have invaded her world. The Systems drain people's fortune and rewrite the history of the Great Yong Dynasty. Xie Songlan is one of those blessed with great fortune. The more she suffers, the more of her fortune is drained away. Her elder sister uses a false-inner-thoughts Sy 3.3kReads8.9Score461Shelves

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   It's a completed novel with a fresh theme. At first, I thought it was a traditional domestic/palace intrigue story, but by the end, I realized it was about national and familial righteousness. The female and male leads battle against a system, and the female lead eventually becomes an empress—so cool! Highly recommended!!

8. 8 纵 So What If You’re Reborn? 纵你重生又如何 Yao Yaoya妖幺芽Ancient Romance169k WordsCompleted [The main story is complete] [Two powerful leads + no point in being reborn as a concubine’s daughter + face-slapping and punishing scoundrels + the male lead has a secret crush] [A cool, composed beauty with overwhelming combat prowess vs. a mysterious, bewitching prince] [One-on-one romance + happy ending + single and chaste] Her mother was the most favored legitimate princess, her uncle was the reigning emperor, her maternal grandmother was empress dowager of the realm, and her older brother 2.4kReads8.9Score309Shelves

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   These books are all super good; anyone who likes historical romance novels should definitely check them out.

9. 9 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
10. 10 摄 The Regent’s Sickly Sweetheart Is a Powerful Big Shot 摄政王的病娇娇是大佬 Peachy Dumpling白桃团团Ancient Romance479k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s darling + light fantasy + slightly unhinged, occasionally theatrical + powerhouse] In her previous life, she rode through the martial world, a spirited and valiant female general. Reborn, Ming Qingqing carried the weight of her country’s enemies and her family’s grievances. She moved carefully, determined to avenge them and cut down every schemer hiding in the shadows. Watch as she navigates the imperial court, roams the martial world with her companions, and ventures into a mysterio 1.3kReads9.3Score160Shelves
11. 11 吾 My Phoenix Returns 吾凰归来 Li Er'er李尔尔Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A classic rebirth story, political intrigue and revenge, with a heroine focused on building her own career] The empress of the Kingdom of Nanyue, a legitimate daughter of a military family. She was the Prince of Yu's consort for two years and a benevolent empress for four, yet when she went into labor one day, the man she loved cut open her belly and killed their child. His reason was that she was a demon empress who would bring ruin to the nation, and that the child she bore would surely kill 2kReads9.1Score242Shelves
12. 12 求 Begging for Love 求娇 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Strong Heroine and Hero] [Love-Hate Relationship] [Defying Fate] [Print edition signed with a publisher] Gu Miaoyin always thought she was the pampered darling her emperor treasured most, until the Great Jin fell and the Northern Hu cavalry smashed through the palace gates. Only then did she realize how tragic her life was. Ten years of the emperor's favor could not withstand a sudden change of heart. In the end, she and her mother were trapped in the imperial city and burned alive. Reborn into 36.3kReads9.5Score4.9kShelves
13. 13 重 Reborn and Remarried: The Scumbag Cries His Eyes Out 重生改嫁：渣男痛哭流涕了 Peach Blossom Lamb桃花小羊Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The husband’s groveling redemption + reborn + punishing scumbags + face-slapping + second male lead takes the crown + both leads are each other’s first and only love + ensemble cast + everyone’s favorite] Everyone envied Cui Yaoning’s life at first. She was the legitimate daughter of the Qinghe Cui clan, spoiled and willful from childhood. Then she married Pei Yu, the top scholar from another prestigious family, and he doted on her to no end. Pei Yu had grown up with her, and they were deepl 35.4kReads8.3Score4.9kShelves
14. 14 又 After the Mad Prince Forced Me Into a Relationship Again, I Gave Up 又被疯批王爷强取豪夺后，我佛了 Lin Wanzi林丸子Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted (A trope-defying, domineering romance; no suffering for the heroine; a reverse hunt; the heroine looks like a benevolent bodhisattva but has a villainess’s heart; the hero acts crude but is secretly a complete lunatic) In her previous life, Lin Shuyue and the unhinged Prince of Qin played out a tragic tale of forced possession: she ran, he chased, and she could never escape. After being reborn, the unhinged Prince of Qin forced himself on her all over again, and Lin Shuyue finally understood. 945Reads8.7Score104Shelves

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    The female protagonist is reborn, a saint in appearance but a ruthless woman in heart. She appears to be forcibly taken by the male protagonist, but in reality, she hunts him down and takes revenge in a very satisfying way. No one would suspect that she is the female protagonist, and they all call her a living saint. In fact, she is the mastermind behind the power grab! The male protagonist appears rude but is actually insane, and his interactions with the female protagonist are also interesting.

15. 15 剑 Reborn Sword Immortal: The Crown Princess Is in a League of Her Own 剑仙重生：太子妃她是天花板 Clown Pig小丑猪Ancient Romance711k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + invincible + reborn + phoenix-proud heroine + dual purity + mastermind behind the scenes + spatial powers + time powers] Before the imperial palace, the moment everyone saw her true face, the idea of the "greatest beauty under heaven" finally took concrete form in their minds. Who knows how many women present had their convictions shattered on the spot. And who knows how many men gained a beloved they would yearn for all their lives, yet could never reach. As the saying goe 300Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book, please support! A powerful, satisfying female lead novel; the female lead is the absolute best in the entire book! The male lead is basically the female lead's sidekick; he's also very strong, invincible in his realm, but he can't even defeat the female lead with one hand. The female lead overwhelmingly crushes all other characters; there are no misunderstandings, no frustrations!!!

16. 16 重 Reborn, the Noble Consort Only Wants to Be the Villain 重生后贵妃她只想当反派 Love Sleeping In爱睡懒觉Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + sweet romance + no angst] After being reborn, Ye Jiujiu takes her brash, don’t-mess-with-me attitude to the extreme: She kicks the meticulously dressed Consort Li into the water; She slips laxatives into the tea of the coquettish Consort Yun; She wreaks havoc at the flower-viewing banquet the Empress painstakingly prepared; The consorts all rush to the emperor to complain: The cool, dignified emperor says, “I established this harem solely to give the Noble Consort something to 3.5kReads9.1Score349Shelves

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    The male lead is the emperor, and the female lead, disliking the empress's meddling, becomes a concubine. Who would have thought that the harem was merely a way to amuse her? Because of her noble status, she faced constant assassination attempts as a child, so her family arranged for someone else to take her place and protect her. Everyone is kind; I'd give it a perfect score. The plot unfolds in a tightly woven manner, making it quite romantic. Hehehe 🥰🥰

17. 17 反 The Villainess Kills with Her Beauty 反派她以美貌杀人 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted (The heroine is a true villain. If you prefer morally upright characters, read with caution.) She was the villain of a book, but she never knew it. But what did that matter? Her beloved was dead. How could those responsible for his death be allowed to live? She toyed with the world in the palm of her hand, laying schemes within schemes and concealing deadly intent at every turn. Her gentle nature and ethereal beauty were both weapons, and no one could stand in the way of her revenge. The person 4.1kReads9.4Score479Shelves

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    It was so good, but the ending wasn't good.

18. 18 踹 I Dumped My Poor, Good-for-Nothing Boyfriend for a Powerful Brocade Guard 踹掉穷渣男，我选权势滔天锦衣卫 Gathering Vetch, Gathering Vetch采薇采薇Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Hilarious] + [Lighthearted] + [Good values]: How do you turn an aloof, celibate man into a clingy puppy? Rong Shu raises her hand: I know this one! She transmigrated into an orphan whose parents had died, struggling to survive while caring for her younger brother. To protect herself, she spread the word everywhere that she was involved with Wei Yan, the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Before long, the men who had been targeting her ran off with their tails between their legs. Rong S 26.5kReads9.2Score3.7kShelves

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    This novel is seriously amazing, you won't regret buying it! 😳😳 The male and female leads are such a perfect couple! Just reading the novel makes me imagine what they look like.

19. 19 救 Help! I Was Snatched into Marriage by a Mad Commander the Moment I Was Reborn 救命！刚重生就被疯批指挥使抢婚 Yang Huai, Who Only Eats Crunchy Peaches只吃脆桃的杨槐Ancient Romance341k WordsOngoing [Charming, Bold, Flirtatious Female Lead VS Cold, Sweet, Obsessive Male Villain] [Reborn + Redemption + Sweet Older Woman/Younger Man Romance + Female Pursues Male + Nonformulaic] Only after her death did Wei Fuqu learn that she was the vicious supporting woman in a novel. Her half-sister, who stole her child in her previous life, was the sweet and fragile heroine. The heir who played dumb and betrayed her was the devoted male supporting character. Realizing she couldn't beat the almighty plot, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is suitable for a female lead who isn't a saint; she has strong moral principles, and if you infringe upon her interests, she won't hesitate to retaliate. You might want to check it out.

20. 20 重 Reborn to Marry the Villain, Backed by the Regent, I Went on a Killing Spree 重生嫁反派，摄政王撑腰，杀疯了 Shi Su Su Ya是酥酥吖Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Past and Present Lives + Medicine] Jiang Shining and Nangong Yu were betrothed as children. They grew up together, a perfect match in looks and talent. At her birthday banquet, she was overjoyed, thinking it would be the formal betrothal ceremony for the two of them. Instead, she learned that her father and brother had died in battle, and Nangong Yu stormed in with troops, accusing the Jiang family of treason. Tortured until she wished she were dead, Jiang Shining watc 380Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance, rebirth, revenge against villains, sweet one-on-one love story.

21. 21 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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    This book is really good! It features a dual storyline of power struggles and intrigue, where everyone uses their brains. It's not the kind of straightforward, one-shot kills that's satisfying; it's a conscious and calculated revenge story. Both the male and female leads are cunning and manipulative, gradually developing a subtle, ambiguous relationship. The pacing is a little slow at the beginning, but it gets faster and better as it goes on! Highly recommend it!!

22. 22 主 The Matriarch Is Alluring and Charming, Fighting Her Way to the Top 主母又娇又媚，一路宅斗上位 He Xiaopang Running Naked裸奔的何小胖Ancient Romance336k WordsCompleted [Both leads reborn + everyone grovels + romantic rivalry + sweet romance + wish fulfillment] Gu Xiyan disguised herself as a man and helped Qi Heng win great military honors and reclaim his title. She thought her hardships were finally over, but Qi Heng conspired with her own brother to drug her into idiocy, then sent her to the beds of various powerful ministers. Treated worse than a lowly maid, she was humiliated and forced to serve. The child she gave birth to was even smashed to death by Qi 2.2kReads8.5Score169Shelves

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    Good reads. The first one is a rebirth story and is finished. The second one is about a concubine's daughter's rise to power; the female lead regains her senses in the human world, and the male lead dotes on his wife...

23. 23 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
24. 24 太 The Empress Dowager Reborn: A Phoenix’s Plot for the Empire 太后重生：凤谋天下 Gu Yu孤妤Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + ensemble cast + political intrigue] Reborn, she turns the world into a board and all living beings into pieces. She is the one pulling the strings behind the scenes. Slender, pale hands, an icy gaze She moves her pieces, a faint smile on her lips Why should beauty worry? Reborn, risen from the ashes A phoenix’s schemes hide in her lotus-bloom bones Her name will live on in the annals of history Willow branches in her hometown, the moon a hook She watches generals and princes 1.3kReads9.0Score185Shelves

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    This story meets the questioner's requirements. The female protagonist, reborn, uses the world as a chessboard and all living beings as pieces; she is the one who plays the game and sets the stage. The male protagonist is a war god prince with a heart for his country and the world, who later turns out to be cunning and ruthless, strategizing and plotting step by step. The male and female protagonists are both strong and intelligent, supporting each other. The male protagonist silently gives and protects her, spoiling her throughout the story—it's very engaging! This book is not just about palace intrigue and domestic drama; it also incorporates crime-solving suspense, the struggle for the throne, national sentiment, brotherhood, political intrigue, and conspiracies—a grand and complex novel.

25. 25 弃 Reborn to Win Back My Wife: Dump the Deadbeat, Climb to the Top 弃妻重生攻略：弃渣夫扶高枝 The Jianghu Is Like a Dream江湖似梦Ancient Romance887k WordsOngoing A discarded wife is reborn and plots her revenge + the aloof beauty descends from her pedestal for love + a newly appointed prefect from a noble family + a hidden benefactor's ruthless enforcer + a love-triangle showdown In her previous life, Mu Yanshu cooked for Shen Mobai, cared for his mother-in-law, raised his stepson and stepdaughter, and managed the Marquis of Anning's household. She spent her whole life serving Shen Mobai. Only as she lay dying did she discover that her children were the 2.6kReads9.5Score344Shelves

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    A high-class beauty bends for love + forceful acquisition + super-good ancient romance novel, recommended by veteran bookworms.

26. 26 闺 My Best Friend Is Trying to Inherit Everything I Own? I'll Become Her Stepmother and Wipe Out Her Entire Family! 闺蜜吃我绝户？我当她后娘灭她满门！ Deep Winter, Silent Snow雪寂冬深Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Shen Yuan was set up by her close friend Gu Rongrong and her fiancé, Crown Prince Sheng Xingru. After their engagement was broken off, she was forced to marry Gu Lengfeng, the man who had killed her father, bringing a vast fortune with her. After enduring endless hardship in the Gu household, she became a wicked stepmother, her reputation in tatters. In the end, she was buried alive as a sacrificial companion so the family could seize her wealth! Reborn, she first magnanimo 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After being reborn twice, the villainous couple redeems each other. The female lead is ruthless, and the male lead is equally vicious. Crucially, when facing the female lead, this dark master transforms into a sweet and charming man! The story revolves around the contrast! The female lead is incredibly cruel to her enemies!!!

27. 27 就 Now This Is Palace Intrigue! Thirty Heroines Topple the Harem 就这个宫斗爽！30个大女主掀翻后宫 Read a Little Editorial Team读点编辑部Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Palace and Household Intrigue + Anthology Stories + Strong Female Leads + Feel-Good Revenge + Face-Slapping] She waited three years for the general to return from war, only for her husband to come home with a pregnant woman and announce he was taking her as a second wife?! Dream on! I’m the daughter of the richest man in the land. From now on, I’m getting a divorce and building my own career! She was the exalted crown princess, yet on the very day she gave birth, the crown prince and her mother 330Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    🥰My darlings, I highly recommend this novel! The female lead is beautiful, strong, and cool. After being bullied, she fights back fiercely🥳, taking revenge on the villains in the palace intrigues and family power struggles. 30 top-notch stories unfold like a thrilling drama, watching the heroine rampage through the harem and overthrow the powerful. If you're looking for a satisfying read, this is the one. Bookmark it now!🎉

28. 28 前 In My Past Life, You Slaughtered My Entire Family. Reborn, I'll Take Your Kingdom 前世你灭我满门，重生我覆你江山 He Huoban禾火半Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted The short drama "Scheming Phoenix, Beloved Substitute Eunuch" is now streaming. Thanks so much for your support, guys. Love you all! [Both leads reborn + devoted to each other + family and country + power struggles] A heroine who always gets revenge + a patient, deeply devoted hero with a secret identity In her previous life, Li Shuangwan used the meritorious service of the entire General’s House of Zhenguo to help the helpless Ling Heng ascend the throne. She believed that after ten years of ma 9.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    This book is absolutely amazing! The plot is incredibly fast-paced and you won't be able to put it down. Plus, the male lead is a substitute for a scumbag on his wedding night, and he's even been drugged. It's super, super good!

29. 29 重 Reborn? I Fight My Way Out 重生？我杀出重围 It's Manman, You Know是慢慢仔呀Ancient Romance485k WordsCompleted Well, well! You open your eyes and find yourself a child. Do you want to give up, lie flat, or get caught up in the rat race??? When you're ready to die and know your time is nearly up, a new sense of relief sets in. Relief means an early trip to paradise. Su Wu opened her eyes, not in the underworld but among the living. She wanted to die. Heavens, are you messing with me or what? Opening and closing her eyes, she was numb to it all. Su Wu remembered everything from her previous life. She didn' 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead's schemes and plots are all interconnected.

30. 30 姐 My Sister Was Wronged in the Marquis’s Manor, So I Remarried with My Child and Took Vicious Revenge 姐姐侯府含冤，我带崽二嫁疯复仇 Hei Feng Bai Xi黑丰白西Ancient Romance124k WordsCompleted Jiang Ruxue was reborn in her elder sister’s body. In her previous life, the Jiang family’s adopted daughter took everything that belonged to her sister when she fell on hard times. She was abandoned at a remote estate and abused until she died a miserable death. Jiang Ruxue carved a bloody path back to life in another’s body and became her sister. The Jiang family wanted her to enter the Marquis’s household as a concubine, bringing her child along, while the adopted daughter became the wife of 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist, seeking revenge for her sister, remarries as a concubine, taking her child with her. She stirs up a bloody storm in the Marquis's mansion, choosing to collude with the powerful for revenge, even enlisting the help of her brother-in-law. Every step is a calculated scheme, a masterclass in manipulation. She single-handedly ventures into perilous situations to achieve her own ends, her pursuit of her brother-in-law's heart paving the way for her own advancement. She never claims to be a good person. But whether good or evil, she has never harmed the innocent, nor has she made empty promises to those with affection! All she wants is justice, the truth. Yet, everyone says that someone as lowly as her is unworthy of power and influence. Everyone says that a lowly life is destined to end in lowliness! No, she refuses to accept this fate! Her destiny is in her own hands, not in the hands of heaven! (Please follow and comment, new book starting soon!)

31. 31 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 first book almost buried the male lead alive at the beginning, and the second book tears people apart right from the start; both are strong female protagonist stories. Completed.

32. 32 为 She Cut Ties for Her Adopted Daughter. The Legitimate Daughter Reopens the Clan Register and Goes on a Rampage 为养女断亲，嫡女重开族谱杀疯了 Qin Bao琴宝Ancient Romance561k WordsCompleted Just three months after returning home to reunite with her family, Zhao Qingyan was thrown out. Her father said she was immoral, her mother called her shameless, her eldest brother said she was wicked, and her second brother looked down on her as a country girl unfit for polite society. They all thought she, the legitimate daughter of the Zhao family, was inferior to their adopted daughter. For that girl’s sake, they cut ties with her, removed her from the family register, and cast her out. But 1.9kReads7.8Score223Shelves
33. 33 青 The Fate of the Green Hairpin 青簪缘 Qing Man Wu Sha轻嫚武纱Ancient Romance782k WordsCompleted [Unhinged Male Lead + Forced Love + Fleeing Heroine] Shi Muqing was originally just a modern woman who had transmigrated into another world. Because of the Shi family’s standing at court, she was inexplicably noticed by the Third Prince, Murong Yuan, and drawn into the struggle for the throne among the three princes of Great Qi. She had once sincerely fallen for his tenderness, but she refused to become just one of his many women. When she first entered the palace, she kept making mistakes, hopi 914Reads9.3Score105Shelves

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    Abandoning a scumbag husband for a better one, a high-and-mighty beauty bends for love – a great, satisfying novel with a rebirth theme. Here's a reading list for seasoned bookworms! 😂

34. 34 穿 Transmigrated as the Villainess, I Reborn the Obsessive Male Lead as a Hostage 穿成恶毒女配，重生偏执男主为质 Qing Man Wu Sha轻嫚武纱Ancient Romance581k WordsCompleted A possessive, brooding hostage prince with a yandere streak + a spoiled, arrogant, willful Grand Princess + a cold, aloof young chancellor + transmigration into a book + System + raising a villainous male lead + defying fate College student Zhang Susu transmigrated into a book as Su Yingxue, the vicious female antagonist and Grand Princess. In the original novel, Su Yingxue met a tragic end. She abused and tormented Chu Xingchen for years, turning the male lead into a cold-blooded, cruel, and si 1.8kReads9.3Score198Shelves
35. 35 科 Imperial Exam Triumph: The Strongest Female Grand Secretary 科举逆袭：最强女首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted After finally becoming the first female heir in her family, she opens her eyes and finds herself back before the revolution. Her father is dead from the start, leaving her with a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. She is the only son who can carry on the Cheng family line... Cheng Qing looks down at her slightly developed chest, wondering what on earth went wrong. Surrounded by scheming wolves, Cheng Qing, now with a new soul in her body, sets herself two small goals: First, keep pr 8.5kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves

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    The first book is a rebirth novel with no male lead. The characters are all very well-developed, some good, some bad, with personal feelings and a strong sense of national responsibility… It's not an exaggeration to say it's mind-bending; I felt like several of them could be the male lead… The second book was a bit difficult for me; I didn't understand much and needed to consult the comments section. I think it can be divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the family, revolving around the issues of confinement and feudalism; the second part explores themes of love, national responsibility, and patriotism. Some characters in this book are very relatable and realistic, with vivid portrayals of ordinary people. There's also a modern person who transmigrates as a female supporting character, initially naive and innocent, but later redeemed. I only realized after finishing both books that they were by the same author. Just for entertainment and my personal opinion.

36. 36 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 92kReads9.6Score12.3kShelves
37. 37 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 noble family, but was murdered by her domineering mother who switched her fate. Reborn, she goes on a killing spree! She doesn't hold grudges overnight; the dead are killed, the castrated—it's incredibly satisfying! 🥰[OK]

38. 38 冷 The Cold and Proud Pavilion Master’s Beloved 冷傲阁主的心尖宠 Master of the Green Mountain Snow Pavilion青山雪阁主Ancient Romance684k WordsCompleted "Brother Chenfeng, take care of yourself. Wait for Muxue to come back." The gentle words by his ear made Li Chenfeng's heart skip a beat. "Miss, a life as an assassin is full of danger. Li Chenfeng... Li Chenfeng dares not promise." Muxue lifted her gaze to the tall bodyguard before her. "You can do it." As soon as she finished speaking, she drifted away and vanished from sight. Li Chenfeng stood there in a daze for a long time. Miss, what was she trying to tell me? She was going to Kunlun, 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is aloof, decisive, and reborn. Both characters are virgins. The female lead is consistently strong and not a saint. Although the male lead is a lowly bodyguard, he also loves the female lead very much.

39. 39 做 Be a Concubine? You're Not Worthy! I'll Find a Better Match, and You'll Beg Me to Stay 做妾？你也配？另谋高嫁你下跪 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted This book is now available as a full-cast audio drama, and it’s hilarious! Give it a listen! [Hilarious Transmigration + Medical Space + Sweet, Satisfying Romance + Power Struggles + Palace and Household Intrigue + Mutual Devotion and Strength] A genius in medicine and poison transmigrates to ancient times with a medical space. She wakes up in a coffin, only to have a bewitching man try to steal it? Her ex-husband favors his concubine, abuses his wife, and shamelessly claims her dowry? Her fathe 5.6kReads8.9Score554Shelves

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    The female protagonist is a master of both medicine and poison, as well as literature and martial arts. She is ruthless and vicious, and her journey of taking revenge on scum and building her career is incredibly satisfying.

40. 40 重 Reborn: General Tantai Has Rebelled 重生：澹台小将军他反了 Puffed-Up Tangyuan膨胀汤圆Historical323k WordsCompleted In her previous life, the Tantai army was framed as a rebel force after treacherous officials set them up and the emperor grew wary of them. The Tantai general’s manor was destroyed, and its people were killed. Reborn, the eldest legitimate son of the Tantai family, whose legs were crippled after he fell off a cliff during a fierce battle, resolves to stand again and protect his family… The court is rife with power struggles, treacherous officials harbor sinister ambitions, the emperor is incomp 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🌈He, a reborn general, seeks revenge, protects his family, and schemes for power;🌈🍀She, a disguised divine doctor, saves lives...🍀🌈He, offers the empire as his dowry, promising her a grand wedding procession;🌈🌹She, offers the land as her gift, vowing a lifetime of love...🌹✨A happy ending: one love, one life, and peace throughout the land.✨💥A grand-scale, multi-talented, dual-strong, and dual-pure ancient fantasy novel with rebirth and revenge!💥Although there's no rating yet due to it being a new book, investing in it is a sure win! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

41. 41 重 Reborn: I Dumped the Scumbag and Won Over the Cold, Cunning Prince 重生后踹渣男，撩翻冷面腹黑王爷 My Heart Soars On and On悠悠我心飞扬Ancient Romance975k WordsOngoing This novel has been adapted into a manhua-drama and is now streaming on Hongguo, where it's a hit! Reborn to pursue her true love + revenge on the scum + ascetic minister + two cunning, powerful leads + devoted, doting husband In her previous life, she trusted Shen Mubai and died with her unborn child, taking her regrets to the grave. Reborn, Su Jin tears up her betrothal contract to become the heir apparent's wife and vows never to go near that faithless man again. Everyone says she's gone mad, 5.5kReads8.9Score595Shelves

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    After being reborn, the female protagonist tears apart the scumbag, crushes the scheming woman, kills her stepmother, and is ruthless and merciless towards her enemies!

42. 42 神 The Divine Doctor and Poison Princess 神医毒妃 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted A descendant of a family of poison doctors in the 21st century, she possesses extraordinary gifts and excels equally at medicine and poison. One day, she transmigrates and becomes Bai He ran, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Wen’s household in the Eastern Qin Dynasty. Her birth mother is dead, her father refuses to acknowledge her, her stepmother holds power, and her sisters are false-hearted. Her fighting spirit blazes to life. In this life, she will live by her own rules. Those who bully 14.6kReads9.3Score3.9kShelves

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    A light novel I read a few years ago

43. 43 神 The Divine Doctor's Daughter 神医嫡女 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance4.0M WordsCompleted Feng Yuheng, a renowned physician skilled in both Chinese and Western medicine in the 21st century and a senior military doctor in the ground forces, transmigrates with a bang into the body of the Feng family's legitimate daughter in the Great Shun Dynasty. Unfortunately, her father doesn't care for her, her grandmother doesn't love her, her mother is timid, her younger brother is still a child, and her sisters are each more vicious than the last. Reborn in a new life, she absolutely refuses to 27kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves
44. 44 娘 The Empress Is on a Rampage: 15 Top-Tier Palace Intrigue Stories 娘娘她杀疯了：15个顶级宫斗故事 Read a Little Editorial Team读点编辑部Ancient Romance294k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + strong female lead + reborn + palace intrigue + court politics + tragic romance] She was Consort Hua, who lost the palace struggle and died by banging her head against a wall in the Cold Palace. After dying with regrets, she was reborn before her clan's downfall. Now that she knows how all the palace intrigues will end, can she defeat Zhen Huan and have the last laugh…? She was Yang Guifei, the woman blamed for bringing ruin to the country. Everyone knows she lived in luxur 3.1kReads9.1Score105Shelves

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    🥳Hail, fans of ancient Chinese romance novels! There's a novel that's absolutely addictive🧐. The abandoned queen of Miao territory, Hua Fei, Yang Guifei, and Dong Shi are reborn and embark on a path of becoming powerful women, displaying their talents in the court, scheming in the deep palace, and even adding a touch of heartbreak. The plot is incredibly dramatic and full of twists and turns. You'll regret not reading it!

45. 45 骨 Her Bones Are Yet Cold, Her Vengeance Unfulfilled: The Wicked Woman Returns from Hell 骨未寒，仇未报，恶女她从地狱来 Jiyue Ying霁月萤Ancient Romance128k WordsOngoing [Revenge after being reborn + the whole family gets what they deserve, no forgiveness + satisfying inner-courtyard drama] In her previous life, Gu Han Yin was framed by her fiancé and adopted daughter. On the eve of her wedding, everyone caught her in bed with another man. That same day, the adopted daughter stole her identity, became the most favored young lady in the marquis's residence, rose to prominence, and married into the heir's household. They ruined her reputation, trampled over her 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book! The female lead isn't a saint or resentful; she's ruthless and merciless, killing indiscriminately! It's incredibly satisfying!

46. 46 当 When the Wicked Empress Starts Building a Career 当恶毒皇后开始搞事业 Starxing Is Good星xing好Ancient Romance391k WordsOngoing According to ancient legend, “Oneness” is the highest creative force in heaven and earth, and the final destination of all realms. Shen Qingling unexpectedly awakens her bloodline and becomes the wielder of the “Core of Order,” the heart of the Oneness Decree, only to discover that she is merely a pawn in an ancient trial. The road to the Ruins opens, and prodigies from countless realms compete. Only the victor can glimpse the truth of “Oneness.” Her nemesis turns out to be the bearer of another 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist begins to take revenge on the scum as soon as she is reborn, and keeps trying to kill the emperor.

47. 47 燕 Yan Yun Locks Away the Bright Pearl 燕云锁明珠 Xu Xixi徐希希Ancient Romance427k WordsCompleted [Fantasy Dynasty + Reborn + Flirtatious Green Tea + Palace and Household Intrigue + Revenge on Scoundrels + Scheming Emperor] [The leads are not each other's first. If that bothers you, please skip this book.] In her previous life, Xiao Mingzhu died a horrible death. When she opened her eyes again, she discovered she had been reborn, and that it was three days before her wedding to Zhao Yichen, heir to the Marquis of Jingwu. As she planned how to change her fate this time around, her half-sister 42Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Bitao gritted her teeth and steeled her heart, thinking, "Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny? This Ruan woman was nothing more than a concubine before. I'm going all out today!" "Anyway, we'll definitely be mortal enemies from now on, fighting to the death! I'll do the young lady a favor today, hoping to find a way out for myself in the future!"

48. 48 剔 After Being Reborn, Having Had My Bones Stripped and Heart Carved Out, My Whole Family Got a Trip to the Crematorium 剔骨剜心重生后，全家喜提火葬场 Gu Tao顾桃Ancient Romance118k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Shen Zhiyi was framed by her half-sister and lost her innocence. Her half-sister secretly became pregnant by Shen Zhiyi's scumbag fiancé. When Shen Zhiyi was on the verge of death, they had her bones cut and her heart carved out, killing her. . In this life Shen Zhiyi returned from hell. She would reclaim everything they had taken from her in her previous life! She would punish her vicious half-sister, face-slap her scumbag fiancé, and deal with the concubine who wore a Bud 116Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Dog training literature 💕

49. 49 嫡 The Principal Daughter Becomes Queen 嫡女为凰 Chasing the Night逐夜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Tags: Rebirth, revenge, strong female and male leads The powerful Princess Changle of Wuyang died the day before she was to give up her authority and head to her fiefdom for a carefree life. Her trusted consort, her teacher, and her closest friend conspired to kill her. Even as she died, she never heard a confession from the one she loved. Reborn, she decides to live for herself. She stirs up trouble in both the inner court and the royal court, seeking revenge on those who harmed her in her prev 245Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 表 The Cousin’s Pregnant Bride Fled, and the Cold Young Lord Went Mad 表姑娘挺孕肚逃走，清冷世子气疯 Xi Rou习柔Ancient Romance464k WordsCompleted [Reborn + seduction and climbing the social ladder + the male lead falls first and clears every obstacle for the heroine] Jiang Fu was the stepdaughter brought into the family by the Third Madam of the Duke of Wei's household. She was born alluring and soft, with skin as pale as ice and bones as graceful as jade, captivating every young man in the duke's household. In her previous life, her mother tried to secure a marriage for her stepsister by sending Jiang Fu to an old man over fifty. When th 6.7kReads8.9Score814Shelves

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