Looking for Historical Romance With a Noble, Powerful Female Lead Like Li Yunqing from The Grand Tutor 求像李允卿（一代帝师）那高贵手握权势的女主古言

1. 1 独 Unrivaled Splendor: The Scheming Legitimate Daughter Rules the World 独步惊华，腹黑嫡女御天下 Gentleman of Fading Warmth薄凉君子Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Unrivaled beneath the heavens, she rises with every step. A master of a thousand faces, she commands the realm through strategy. She learned to read at one, wrote poetry at three, devoured every book under heaven by ten, and at fifteen placed first in the imperial examinations, becoming a revered imperial tutor! Brilliant and politically astute, she held the fate of the realm in her hands. But after trusting a treacherous wolf, she met her end in the cold palace. Fate gives her another chance at 635Reads8.6Score103Shelves

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   This is Li Yunqing.

2. 2 开 From the Start, I Snatched the Embroidered Ball: Will Becoming a Live-in Son-in-Law Stop Her From Taking Power? 开局抢绣球，入赘影响她当权臣吗 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance749k WordsCompleted [Female-Supremacist World + Court Intrigue + Women Stronger Than Men + One-on-One Romance + Sweet Doting] [Refined Scoundrel, Scholarly Imperial Tutor × Lively, Proud Heiress to a Wealthy Merchant House] Before Lou Yushen became a live-in son-in-law, the standard for a good one was simple: don't covet the family's wealth, and don't take anyone's life. Lou Yushen thought, The people who came before me sure made the path easy! One day, while coaxing someone, she said, “Since the world is so lenien 16.8kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves

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   Sister Shen, you don't need to question it.

3. 3 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
4. 4 风 A Beauty That Outshines the Nation 风华倾国 Young Master Tang唐家小主Ancient Romance134k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, she was the last princess of Mengxia. Ten years later, she is the foremost female grand preceptor of the Liuli Kingdom. In enemy territory, she makes careful moves, stirring up turmoil at court behind the scenes with her own hands, all to avenge a hatred that has cut deep! She had planned for everything, but his arrival was the one thing she never expected! He is the famed God of War, admired by women everywhere, yet he falls for her at first sight. Their encounter seems ordained 210Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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   The first book, "Empress," features an ancient woman, not a time traveler. Through repeated injustices, she learns about the world's hostility towards women, transforms herself, and rises to the pinnacle of power. The writing is excellent, and the author is male. The second book is about Li Yunqing, the Imperial Tutor, a peerless figure, whose every step is breathtaking. The fourth book is also highly recommended; it's about a royal advisor who was once a princess of a fallen kingdom, burdened with family hatred, but ultimately ends in a tragic and pitiful end—fate plays cruel tricks. Read the rest yourself! 🌹🌹🌹

5. 5 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 118.2kReads9.6Score11.4kShelves

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   I highly recommend Yueyue! I absolutely love her. What I love most is how the author portrays Yueyue's beauty. Through the author's writing, I truly saw the stunningly beautiful, aloof, and ethereal moon in the sky!

6. 6 团 The Beloved Princess: She's Clearly Powerful, Yet Always Pretends to Be Delicate 团宠公主：明明很强却总爱装娇弱 The Joy of Clouds and Water云水之趣Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + feel-good fiction + sweet romance] Xuanyuan Yunni is the legitimate princess of Taining. She appears graceful, harmless, and deeply devoted, but in truth she is decisive and ruthless, especially when it comes to manipulating people. She has a score to settle, but on the path to revenge, she ends up teasing a cool and aloof prince consort who indulges her in every way. From then on, she grows stronger and pursues her revenge, all while showering him with sweet affection. She 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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

7. 7 妖 The Enchanting Demon Minister: Your Majesty, Please Behave 妖臣撩人：皇上请您自重 Fu Yu芙鱼Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man] In her previous life, she suffered at the hands of a scumbag, watched her whole family drown in blood, and was literally angered to death. Reborn into this life as the capital's number-one wastrel, she sees all of Chang'an's splendor in a single day. Let the scumbags and shameless women come at her. If she can't make them cry, she loses. Her wicked stepmother and slutty stepsister? They can go find somewhere else to bother people. Fame, fortune, and a crowd of princes 2.5kReads9.0Score312Shelves

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   In the beginning, she disguised herself as a man and became the Crown Prince's tutor, but the Crown Prince also had to be born from her own body, haha ​​[laughs][laughs]

8. 8 穿 Reborn as a Wicked Foster Mother: I Raised the Villainous Tyrant All Wrong 穿成恶毒养母：把反派暴君养歪了 Blue Sky over Mountains and Rivers山水蔚蓝天Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No romance + teaching + adorable kids + farming + building wealth + infrastructure] A warm, slice-of-life story Zhang Ziruo transmigrates into the role of the evil adoptive mother of a tyrannical villain, destined for a tragic end. She plans to win the villain’s favor while he is still young, only to discover that he has been reborn... Taking stock of her new circumstances, she decides to open a school and become a teacher! She’ll raise the villain to be a virtuous, capable, open-minded, and po 15.2kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves

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   The female lead is a time traveler, and her son is a reborn tyrant, for whom she is also his adoptive mother. She runs the Zhixing Academy and a library, educating teachers, children, teenagers, and scholars. It's incredibly good; I'm at a loss for words when it comes to recommendations. Those interested should definitely check it out.

9. 9 本 I Only Wanted to Pass the Civil Service Exams, but They Forced Her to Seize the Throne 本想科举做官，非逼她谋朝篡位 Autumn Farewell and the Lantern's Song秋辞与灯鸣Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (The comic adaptation is now available) [No CP] [Strong Female Lead] [Female Empowerment] [Imperial Exams, No Disguise as a Man] [Political Scheming] [Reincarnated in the Womb] [A Light Ensemble Cast] Yu Zhao transmigrates. In her previous life, she grew up in an orphanage and worked herself to the bone, finally graduating at twenty with a bachelor's, master's, and doctorate. Just as she joined a research institute and was on the verge of a bright future, a sudden pebble struck her dead. When sh 7.6kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves

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   This book, although the rating is a bit low.

10. 10 女 After Faking Her Death in Disguise as a Man, She Starts Playing the Frail, Scheming Green Tea 女扮男装死后，她开始演柔弱绿茶 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of [Playing Coy] is available on all platforms. [The heroine is everyone’s beloved, with maximum “moonlight in the heart” appeal + doted on by all + universally adored + strong female lead] Qin Buwen disguised herself as a man and played the part of a treacherous official for sixteen years. At the height of her infamy, everyone in Chang’an, even the dogs, would go out of their way to avoid her. Then she was betrayed and abandoned by everyone. She leapt from a tall building, onl 36.5kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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    This book is so good! [Heart emoji]

11. 11 团 The Three-Year-Old Princess, Doted on by All 团宠公主三岁半 March Evening Primrose三月夕颜Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted Gu Hui, heir to a family of renowned acupuncturists, accidentally transmigrated as a tiny princess and discovered that she could read people’s minds. Her father was the emperor, and her mother was a scheming imperial consort. Using her superpower, she became the apple of the emperor’s eye, the crown prince’s darling, and a thorn in the side of countless people. Gu Hui: “I want to rule the world, with no one daring to mess with me. I love seeing them hate me but be powerless to do anything about 14.3kReads9.4Score2kShelves

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    This book is amazing! The female lead is incredibly talented, truly stunning, brave and resourceful. Her father really dotes on her. I burst into tears on the day she went to the battlefield and turned 18. And when her father, Shiran, gave her the token that was the last line of defense for the entire country, she was only seven or eight years old! Princess Changning Yongyi, the guardian of the nation, is so amazing! (I've read it several times, more than five times.)

12. 12 乱 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后，我成了开国女帝 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 95.8kReads9.4Score13.2kShelves

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    The warlords vied for supremacy, clashing with other prodigies.

13. 13 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter’s Stunning Return 嫡女惊华 Lin Jiuxu林九絮Ancient Romance2.5M WordsOngoing In her past life, Feng Jinghua trusted the wrong man and a vile woman, leading to the slaughter of her entire maternal family. As she was giving birth, her limbs were severed, and she was tortured to death! Dying with hatred in her heart, she is reborn in a bath of blood. A vengeful ghost crawling out of the underworld, she will drag everyone who wronged her in her past life straight to hell! She takes down treacherous men and torments wicked women, sheds her former self, and fights back from th 190Reads8.6Score111Shelves

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    These are all great!! The first one is excellent in its clear distinction between love and hate, and its satisfying portrayal of gratitude and retribution. The second book, this "rebirth" is not that "rebirth".

14. 14 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter's Thousand Years 嫡女千岁 Dream Memories忆梦Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted She was the legitimate daughter of the Lü family and the granddaughter of Gu Taigong, a great general of Wu and Yue. She should have been cherished by everyone, yet she lived worse than a servant, her life worth less than an ant’s. The flames engulfed her, but fate refused to let her die. Eight years later, she returned as a demon from hell, willing to ruin her own face for the sake of one word: revenge. She lay low for years and bided her time, all so those who owed her would be ruined and regr 328Reads6.4Score—Shelves
15. 15 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter's Elegance: The Emperor's Mysterious Favorite 嫡女风华：皇的神秘宠妃 Ning Mo宁墨Ancient Romance974k WordsCompleted Her identity is a mystery, yet he goes to great lengths to keep his harem empty. For him, one woman in this lifetime is enough. A powerful hero and heroine, one-on-one romance. In her previous life, she worked hard at a high-risk job. This time, all she wants is to make money and enjoy a drink, but a cold-faced, black-hearted man ruins her plans. He barges in, sees her naked, then turns around and blames her. “So the young lady has been coveting me for ages. I was simply too slow to realize it.” 7Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    These are all of them!! The first one is about a strong female lead and a strong male lead who support each other; it's very beautiful. The second book, "Jade Beauty," is just so damn cute.

16. 16 帝 The Emperor’s Beloved: The Stunning Phoenix Consort 帝宠之惊世凰妃 Little Lemon朵朵柠檬Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted She braved the dragon’s lair and tiger’s den, but one misstep cost her life. She was the most honored legitimate daughter of a general’s household: arrogant, unruly, and incorrigible. After a fall from her horse left her foolish, she suffered endless bullying and misery. Reborn, she opens clear, bright eyes, her beauty and brilliance undiminished. She is no longer who she used to be. In this life, she lives only for herself! Someone provokes her? They’re asking to die. Her fiancé wants to marry 9Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 公 The Princess Is Fierce and Beautiful, and Her Shadow Guard Keeps Crossing the Line 公主暴戾绝色，影卫日日以下犯上 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + Feel-good power fantasy + Yandere + Devoted loyalist] Fate played a cruel trick: the most powerful imperial princess on the Jiuzhou Continent was reborn in the body of a lovesick little princess from Western Qi. The moment she awoke, the world was shaken. A scumbag points at her and curses? She orders coldly, “Drag him out and give him fifty more lashes!” The overlord of the business world is her subordinate, the most revered emperor in Jiuzhou is her older brother, the mighty 16.8kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves

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    The female protagonist is reborn and raises a sickly male protagonist, who then takes revenge and rises to the pinnacle of power. She has loving parents and doting brothers.

18. 18 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves

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    This book is written in a witty and humorous style, with both laughs and tears, making it well worth reading.

19. 19 暴 The Feisty Little Princess: Her Imperial Uncle Dotes on Her! 暴力小萌妃：皇叔宠上天！ Round Turtle圆龟Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing Tang Zhen stole some of the Prince Gong’s wine. The alcohol gave the timid courage, and she decided to go all the way and... take the Prince Gong too. The noble young ladies of the capital pitied Tang Zhen while secretly waiting to see how horribly this bold seductress would suffer. Later, they wished they could gouge out their own eyes! The Prince Gong, rumored to be immensely powerful and as hard-hearted as iron, had actually lost his head for a moment and... spoiled her rotten! Wasn’t he supp 18Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    This is probably the book you're looking for; the cheerful parts will make you laugh out loud.

20. 20 穿 After Becoming a Female Chieftain, I Led the Frontier Out of Poverty 穿成女土司后，我带边疆脱贫致富 Likes the Trombone喜欢乐器长号Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted Lu Mingyu, an agricultural science student, transmigrates into the legitimate daughter of a chieftain's estate in Dayan. Her father died young, and her mother took over his duties and holds all the power. But the next day, she discovers that the estate lies in a remote border region, cut off from news, impoverished, and underdeveloped. So she gets to work, visiting the locals and conducting surveys herself, determined to help everyone escape poverty and prosper. But just as this young chieftain' 51Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 21 夫 Husband, I Have Quite a Few Disciples 夫君，本宫徒儿有点多 Big Crane He大鹤HeAncient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Shen Yao transmigrated into the body of a princess who had nothing but her beauty. She promoted education and founded academies, stirring up a whole pond of spring water. One day, Shen Yao’s students wanted to visit Chang’an and see the world. When they arrived, they discovered Why did it take so long to solve these arithmetic problems? You don’t even know how to use an abacus? You can’t even tell that two stones dropped at the same time will hit the ground together? They returned to the academy 1.6kReads9.1Score159Shelves

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22. 22 团 The Beloved Favorite: The Divine Doctor Princess Shakes the Capital Again 团宠：神医王妃又轰动京城了 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Miss Jiang, who had spent more than a decade living in the mountains, was finally brought back to the capital by the Marquis of Anding's household. Everyone thought she was just a country bumpkin, but who could have guessed that Miss Jiang was no ordinary girl? The entire household dotes on her. Her five older brothers and one little darling follow her around every day, and even the most influential figures in the capital adore her. On her first day back in the capital, someone accused her of we 1.1kReads9.2Score194Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. The older brothers are so doting on me, and I'm always smiling while reading it.

23. 23 和 The Peace-Bride Princess: Forced to Bear the Child of the Impostor Imperial Uncle 和亲公主：被迫怀了掉包皇叔的崽 No Dream in Nanke南柯无一梦Ancient Romance133k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the Great Princess Chaoyang of the Sui’an Dynasty, I was killed twice by the same person. The new emperor wants to send me off to marry for an alliance, Prince Xiang sends assassins to take my life, and when I learn the secret of my Third Imperial Uncle, he runs me through with a single strike. When my life, dignity, honor, and future are all in other people’s hands, the Great Princess returns from the dead and proceeds with caution, reading human nature and calculating —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead discovers the Third Prince's secret and is stabbed through the heart. She asked: Who killed me? Is it A-Chen or... Chu Muchen?

24. 24 死 Five Years After Her Death, the Sickly Heir Still Wants to Marry Her 死后五年！病娇世子仍要以身相许 Cat Bean Rice猫豆米Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + devoted couple + revenge on scoundrels + sweet romance; less romance in the early chapters] She was well-read, strategic, and beautiful. She could ride in white with a red horse, spear in hand, and take on enemy generals. She could also command from behind the scenes and secure victory from a thousand miles away. After being reborn, all she wanted was revenge, then to live a peaceful, prosperous life with her family. But no one had warned her what to do when a talkative man kep 227Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Completely compatible.

25. 25 天 The Brilliant Princess Consort Rui 天才睿王妃 Yan Hai Yikong言海逸空Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The ace policewoman from the special police academy suddenly transmigrated into the body of the good-for-nothing eldest daughter of the Pingxi Marquis's household. To rescue the original owner's father, she went alone to the western frontier, where she met a wickedly charming God of War. He turned out to be the original owner's fiancé, Xuan Yue Danfeng. As they investigated the Pingxi Marquis case, sparks flew between them, and Xuan Yue Danfeng doted on her with all his heart. Back in the imperi 42Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    These four books 1. I traveled a thousand years just to meet you. 2. The renowned ghost doctor of the martial arts world 3. Even the villain got a good ending; it was the most perfect ending. 4. Acts swiftly and decisively, without hesitation or wishful thinking; avoids overly sentimental or Mary Sue-like behavior.

26. 26 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Is Bold, Dashing, and Sweet 嫡女狂妃飒且甜 Your Words Rule the World君语天下Ancient Romance2.2M WordsOngoing A powerhouse duo, slaughtering chickens and dogs! He is a domineering, aloof prince regent who fell in love without knowing when it began. She is the general's unyielding legitimate daughter, who loves him with all her heart. A thrilling struggle for the throne, turbulent political intrigue, and subordinate nations harboring rebellious ambitions... He: “Whatever she wants, I will give her. Even if all she asks for is my life!” She: “Whoever dares lay a hand on my man, I'll grind their bones to d 18Reads8.8Score—Shelves
27. 27 第 The First War Consort 第一战妃 Shui Anran水安然Ancient Romance763k WordsCompleted The century-old marshal's residence was destroyed, and the legitimate daughter who should have lived in luxury was reduced to dust. After her mother died, Ning Luoli finally revealed her sharp edge, soaring across the sky and breaking free from the household. A jade-like beauty arrived with the radiance of the stars and moon, welcoming her as his consort. War fires rose and the realm fell into turmoil. She cast off her finery, donned armor, guarded the desolate frontier, and set out for the gold 305Reads8.9Score—Shelves
28. 28 名 The Noble Daughter Is Not to Be Trifled With 名门嫡女不好惹 Fussy Young Master矫情公子Ancient Romance675k WordsCompleted What? The emperor seduces her, then abandons her, strips her of her position as empress, and still isn't satisfied: he has her force-fed poisoned wine, leaving her to die in agony after being humiliated? She's innocent! Her grievances are so great that even the King of Hell can't bear to claim her, granting her a chance to be reborn with a cheat! She returns for revenge! Carefully planning every step, she takes on her rival, torments her stepmother, tears apart her wicked father and scoundrel of —Reads6.4Score—Shelves
29. 29 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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    I highly recommend Cheng Qing's writing; it's really good (Yu San is slightly redeemed, but it's a no-romance story, so it's not important).

30. 30 神 The Divine Doctor and the Demon Empress 神医魔后 Yang Shiliu杨十六Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted A descendant of the Xuanmai lineage in the 21st century transmigrates one day into the body of Ye Wenyan, the fourth daughter of a first-rank general's household in the Northern Qi Kingdom. Her father died unjustly, her mother was cast aside, and the old madam turned ruthless and kicked her when she was down. Her second uncle and aunt used every trick in the book to murder her and silence her. Her third sister stole her fiancé and humiliated her by making her a concubine. The infamous witch of t 8.9kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    Book 1: The Demon Queen's servant wore purple clothes. Book 2: I felt there were so many funny moments and so many tearful moments.

31. 31 家 The Young Princess in My Household 家有王妃初长成 Mo Zibai墨子白Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted Prince Chu is feeling rather aggrieved. Other men marry beautiful young brides, but he’s been saddled with a little girl. Worse still, he has won countless battles and made his fearsome name known throughout the Nine Provinces. The people call him the God of Slaughter, and even the emperor gives him a wide berth. Yet his own princess consort dares to slap the table and yell at him: “If you don’t behave, I’ll beat you!” 2.6kReads8.9Score253Shelves
32. 32 帝 The Imperial Princess Is Both Doting and Flirtatious 帝姬她又宠又撩 He Jiujiu何啾啾Ancient Romance729k WordsCompleted Su Mi is the imperial princess of the Spirit Realm on the Xuantian Continent. At the age of twenty thousand, she still hasn’t married, much to her parents’ dismay. They use a formation to send her to another continent, hoping someone who hasn’t heard of her “notorious” reputation will marry the menace. Su Mi lands on the Xuantian Continent and gains a whole crowd of devoted admirers. More importantly, she finally gets married. Now she’s the one supporting the household by earning money, but what 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one!! Highly recommended! It's unlike any other cultivation novel I've read before.

33. 33 娇 Spoiled Across the Land 娇宠天下 Qiu Ci秋慈Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Qin Wanyue was a pampered young lady born with a silver spoon in her mouth. At the old master’s command, her whole family set aside their swords and spears and took turns teaching her the arts, determined to make the Qin family, a clan of military men for three generations, produce a refined young lady. But then... “Oh no! The eldest young lady ran over the county magistrate’s big yellow dog!” “Oh no! The eldest young lady hit the Ministry of Rites’ young master!” “Oh no! The eldest young lady s 679Reads6.1Score101Shelves

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    I think these two books are good! The first one, the time travel, gave me a kind of naive and innocent feeling. The second story is about a seemingly useless girl's brilliant rise to stardom.

34. 34 天 The Greatest Consort Under Heaven 天下第一妃 Xiao Ge萧歌Ancient Romance4.7M WordsCompleted She was a top agent in the Seventh Military Intelligence Bureau of 21st-century Z Nation. In an instant, she transmigrated into the body of the weak and useless third young miss of the Xiao family! Her fiancé joined forces with her genius elder sister to beat her bloody, sever the tendons in her hands and feet, and nearly tear her limb from limb? How dare they! They're asking for death! Anyone else who dares to provoke her will regret it when she shows no mercy! They call her useless? Say she ha 2.5kReads8.5Score355Shelves
35. 35 凤 The Phoenix Reigns Over the World 凤临天下 A Lifetime of Glamour一世风流Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted "She is an invincible, stone-cold mercenary leader, but after transmigrating, she becomes a thirteen-year-old princess consort. He is the Empire's breathtakingly handsome prince, ruthless and cold, a figure whose name inspires awe throughout the land. Their wedding is followed by a pact on Nether Island: half a month together. But it also drags them into a shocking conspiracy. What kind of perilous, mind-bending trap awaits them?" 11.4kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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    It's so good!!!

36. 36 凤 The Phoenix Rules the Ninefold Heavens 凤倾九重 Crayon Immortal蜡笔仙人Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Chi Jingshu was dutiful and kept to herself, yet still suffered endless torment and ultimately earned the title of “the disastrous seductress who brought down a kingdom.” When her country fell and she was strangled to death against the towering red-lacquered walls of the imperial city, she thought, If I get another life, I'll live up to the name “calamity who ruins kingdoms and brings disaster to the people”! Reborn one day at the age when girls wear their first hairpin, Ch 3.1kReads8.8Score621Shelves

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    These are all ones I've seen before and thought were pretty good. ① Unlike typical wish-fulfillment novels and rebirth novels ② Bai Xingyan, the father of the Bai family, recklessly betrayed his family and missed out on a promising life.

37. 37 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
38. 38 瑾 Madam Jinning 瑾宁夫人 Qi Ran Liuli七媣琉璃Ancient Romance2.9M WordsCompleted Meng Jinning wasn't exactly the laid-back type, but she understood the principle of not bothering others unless they bothered her first. She also knew that being a stepmother was no easy task. She figured the children's maternal relatives and their own father could take care of them, and the most she could do was turn a blind eye. She never expected that, even though she had no intention of meddling, someone else would insist on dragging her into their business. 301Reads7.7Score105Shelves

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    These are all pretty good. [1] The inner thoughts of the orphaned girl living under someone else's roof are described very well. [2] When you detach yourself from the initial state, you feel humble, lovable, and obsessive. [3] The matter of Empress Dowager Long's grandson and granddaughter-in-law

39. 39 祸 The Calamity Consort 祸妃天下 Jiang Youyou姜右右Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted She was a scheming, calculating spirit. He was a ruthless, sinister prince lying low in a corner of the empire. Born for revenge, she laid a vast web of traps and plotted to overthrow the dynasty. He was the most obedient piece on the board, yet he bound her heart with love, advancing step by step until she could never leave his side. Xuan Yuan Mo wrapped his arms around the woman from behind. “I know you’ve always been using me, but I like being useful to you…” Ye Qingwan’s lashes fluttered, bu 502Reads8.6Score101Shelves
40. 40 倾 The Empress Dowager Who Ruled the Nation 倾国太后 Song of June's Parting六月离歌Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted She transmigrated straight into a marriage with an emperor on his deathbed? Who could have guessed that by the next day, Long Zhanyan would be elevated to empress dowager, forcing her scumbag father and wicked mother to kneel and bow while the emperor himself bent down to greet her? There was only one word for it: glorious! But the Regent looked at her strangely... “How many men have you had before?” “Half of one. He died afterward.” “Good! If he hadn’t died, I’d make sure he met an even worse 91Reads8.8Score—Shelves
41. 41 这 This Princess Consort Is a Force to Be Reckoned With, and She Deserves to Be Spoiled! 这个王妃路子野，得宠！ Noble Title for a Meal封侯拜饭Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The Prince Regent says, “My princess consort is of royal blood, a delicate flower who can't lift a finger.” Meanwhile, the Prince Regent's consort, a whip in her left hand and a blade in her right, beats a gang of rebels until they flee in terror. The Prince Regent says again, “My consort only knows how to sew. How would she know anything about the occult?” A century-old ghost, sewn up like a kite by the Prince Regent's consort, weeps as it flies through the sky. The Prince Regent sighs again. “ 7.8kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    These are all!! The first one is the best romance novel I've ever read. The second book tells the story of how all the good people around me found good endings. The third book has a slightly comedic element to the relationship between the young man and Leyan.

42. 42 毒 The Poisonously Pampered Little Schemer 毒宠小谋妃 Nanbian A Zi南边阿籽Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted She helped him win the succession struggle, only for him to frame her and bring disaster upon her family. Reborn twenty years later, she finds that everything has changed beyond recognition. Her enemy has taken the throne, wields immense power, and is riding high, while she has been reduced to an orphan with no parents, suffering at every turn. Watching coldly as people scheme and plot in front of her, Ji Yanning smiles faintly. “You have no idea what true power is!” 1.8kReads8.8Score217Shelves
43. 43 一 The First-Rank Legitimate Daughter 一品嫡女 Bai Su白苏Ancient Romance3.7M WordsCompleted She is the eldest daughter of the prime minister. To help her husband claim the throne, she sacrifices her beauty and endures humiliation. But the scoundrel has long been secretly involved with her scheming half-sister. He uses an excuse to banish her to the Cold Palace, then joins forces with the half-sister to force her to undergo a Caesarean section. He drives her only younger brother to become a beggar, murders her entire family, and has her turned into a human swine. Imprisoned in a stable, 4.3kReads8.7Score823Shelves
44. 44 皇 My Royal Uncle Flirts with Me Every Day 皇叔每天都撩我 Drizzling Night Rain夜雨潇潇Ancient Romance361k WordsCompleted A renowned doctor is reborn as the legitimate daughter of a general’s household, a girl everyone can bully. She opens her eyes to find she’s expected to be buried alive with the dead. And she’s a useless fool, too? No matter! Her medical skills are peerless, and she’s a master of martial arts. Let every scheming villain come at her! Only... “Your Highness, I merely saved your life. You really don’t have to marry me in return.” “The prince’s manor is yours, the title of princess consort is yours, —Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    The male and female leads had too little screen time, and the ending felt rushed and superficial. If the later parts had been more detailed, with more focus on their romance, the story would have been much richer. Also, the title doesn't match the content! 🙄

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