A Female Lead With a Powerful Background, High Intelligence, and Great Strength, Even Stronger Than the Male Lead 女主背景大，高智商，实力强，比男主还强的那种

1. 151 帝 The Imperial Princess's Stratagem: Within and Beyond the Mountains and Rivers 帝姬策之山河表里 Cao Mengyun曹孟云Ancient Romance160k WordsOngoing Su Huanhuan transmigrated. The moment she opened her eyes, the air was thick with danger and crisis lurked everywhere. Thankfully... She wasn't going solo. First things first, she'd find the other five transmigrated companions just like her. In Su Huanhuan's eyes ✪ω✪, the script Lingjing had given her was... From princess to empress: I sweep across the eight corners of the world with modern knowledge. But in her five companions' eyes ಥ_ಥ, the script was cl 20Reads—Score123Shelves

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   A true god descends, a perfect match! Early game: Princess vs. General [Mountains and Rivers, Inside and Out] Late game: Empress vs. Emperor [The Book of Flipping] The story through Su Huanhuan's eyes: Finding companions, leading a revolution, changing history, rebelling and becoming emperor—I'm so amazing! ✪ω✪

2. 152 重 Reborn, the County Official's Daughter Is Ready to Rise 重生归来，小官家的嫡女要翻身 Brewed Moon酿月Ancient Romance539k WordsOngoing One-sentence summary: In her previous life, her in-laws had her killed. Reborn, she returns with a System, takes charge of her family, tears down the white lotus, and crushes the scumbag man. She rises against all odds and turns the Marquis’s residence upside down! Key highlights: - Packed with satisfying moments: She gets even with her scumbag husband, outsmarts her wicked mother-in-law, and carefully reclaims everything, one step at a time. - System support: The revenge System provides clues, 1Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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   Reborn, she'll make her enemies pay a bloody price! Guided by the revenge system, Lin Wanqing tears apart scheming women, torments her scumbag husband, battles her wicked mother-in-law, reclaims her stolen dowry, helps her younger brother achieve academic success, and builds her business into a commercial empire. When the Marquis's mansion collapses, she's already adorned in phoenix robes, ruling the world alongside her prince husband. This revenge is so satisfying! #RebirthRevenge #DomesticIntrigue #PoliticalIntrigue #System #StrongFemaleLegend #SatisfyingNovel #AncientRomance #StrongPartners

3. 153 左 Has the Left Guardian Skipped Work Today? 左护法今天翘班了吗？ Fang Ziluo方子洛Modern Romance113k WordsOngoing [Rebellious Daughter / Slacking Off / Traveling for Pleasure / Escaping Work / Love Rivals / Everyone's Favorite / Powerful Female Lead] The main story has no CP, the bonus chapters are whatever you like (^з^)-☆ Divider As the Left Protector of the Demon Realm, An Shan should, by all rights, enjoy a status second only to one person and above everyone else, The Outcast. But An Shan's treatment was nothing like that! A boss who loved making empty promises, colleagues who liked slacking off and shi 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is incredibly capable! (The author states that the male lead can be viewed as a friend in the main story, and their romantic relationship only begins in the epilogue.) The female lead's strength far surpasses the male lead's; the male lead is somewhat inexperienced, while the female lead exudes authority.

4. 154 弑 Slaying Demons and Gods: The Enchanting Dragon Maiden 弑妖斩神女姣龙 Female Jiaolong女姣龙Modern Romance365k WordsCompleted An ordinary woman broke through layers of power to become humanity’s savior. She punished the wicked and rewarded the good, hunted demons and drove out evil spirits, and fought the powerful. The team simply couldn’t do without her. A strong heroine pursued by men. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is the absolute controller here. No matter who you are, once you get here, you have to listen to her.

5. 155 杀 Kill! Kill! Kill! I’m Reforming the Court! 杀！杀！杀！朕就要整顿朝纲！ Getting Rich Means Striking It Rich富贵要暴富Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Completed. [Unhinged villainess empress × scheming, devoted general] [Empress + sweet on the outside, ruthless within + powerful female lead + court intrigue + satisfying revenge] A thrill ride from start to finish! The empress is outrageously overpowered in both martial arts and intelligence, rising from wiping out entire clans to uniting the Three Kingdoms! A court-intrigue novel whose blurb alone will make you want to dive in. She acts better than Zhen Huan, puts on a better front than Wei Yi 1.6kReads8.9Score171Shelves

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   I highly recommend this book, it's absolutely amazing, incredibly amazing! It's a female-centric power struggle story, and the opening scene features the empress wiping out her entire family.

6. 156 鸾 Luan Yu 1 鸾羽1 Hua Xiao Jin花小尽Ancient Romance482k WordsOngoing The full text is being revised... (Volume One is complete. Volume Two is ongoing...) [Traditional Fantasy + Strong Female Lead + Ensemble Cast + Rekindled Romance + Political Intrigue + Mystery + Mythology] [Love unreturned, loyalty and love impossible to have both] [Resilient, self-reliant princess of the Featherfolk x gentle, restrained emperor of the merfolk] Volume One: The Nine Provinces Continent is rife with warfare. Yu Xiluan, princess of the Featherfolk, travels far and wide to secure h 10Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   Muxue City deliberately leaked the news of the divine artifact, attracting various forces to rush to it. After the news spread, the female protagonist changed her identity and went to Zhongzhou alone, trying to find out the truth about the divine artifact and ancient secrets in the undercurrents.

7. 157 玩 Oops! His Little White Rabbit Turned Dark 玩脱了！他的小白兔黑化了 Nectarine Pit油桃籽Modern Romance241k WordsOngoing [Winning her back + Two formidable opponents + Mild angst + No rivalry between women + Revenge with a soft heart] “Then let’s give ourselves another reason to be involved, even if all that’s left is hurting each other…” “Wanwan, don’t be happy just because I coax you. You deserve to die if you ever look back.” “Ha. Congratulations. You got what you wanted.” “She’s back to take your life this time. Haven’t you noticed?” Three years ago, Jiang Wan was an ordinary clerk at Shen Group when CEO Shen 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The gentleness is all accumulated favoritism. Once the love is exhausted, the docility returns to zero. The once soft and cuddly little rabbit becomes calculating and scheming, specifically to settle all past grievances.

8. 158 冥 The Netherworld Big Shot's Sweet Wife: Have I Taken Action Today? 冥界大佬小娇妻，今日动手了没？ A Dream In This Fleeting Life浮生一梦见Ancient Romance345k WordsCompleted [Divine Power + Marriage Before Love + Adventure + Secret Identity + Ancient and Modern Romance + Sweet and Angsty] Chun Shiniang was offered up by her family as a sacrifice to the God of the Underworld. When she opened her eyes after dying, a gigantic ox head was looming before her, its bell-like eyes wide open in a sight terrifying enough to scare anyone to death. Yet the ox-headed creature spoke like a human: “Welcome, Madam, to your marriage in the Underworld.” She had thought she would have 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Full][Bump][Attention] A different kind of underworld legend, encompassing the ancient, modern, and three realms of the underworld. The male and female leads are the creator gods of the underworld. 1V1, both are pure + action + ensemble cast + plot-driven, no clichés, no melodrama, both are strong!!!

9. 159 公 The Princess Isn't Human! And Neither Is Her Consort 公主殿下不是人！驸马他也不是 Wind Isle Song风屿吟Ancient Romance317k WordsOngoing [Underworld Empress: Cool and Unrivaled x Mad Demon Sovereign: A Bewitching Devoted Lapdog] [A powerful female lead, political intrigue, a romance between gods and demons, identity-reveal satisfaction, and a hilarious ensemble cast] This story defies convention and is well worth savoring! Jun Zhanyue, the Empress of Fengdu, fell in battle after suppressing a million vengeful ghosts. Her soul possessed a princess who had been murdered in nine consecutive lives. Little did she know that this trans 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is a goddess, aloof and invincible, while the male lead is a love-struck, simply demon lord. To pursue the female lead, the male lead devises a series of schemes, causing the two to transmigrate to the human world. The male lead disguises himself as a guard, serving the female lead like a lackey while simultaneously seizing her possessions through cunning and force.

10. 160 来 The Bad Woman from Prison 来自监狱的坏女人 Who Could Be My Match谁与为偶Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Original title: The Chaste Police Commissioner: I've Locked Away Your Heart Workplace romance + suspenseful romance + soul swapping + unhinged villainess forces her love + forbidden cop-and-criminal romance + the queen returns I'm Su Yu. The “Goddess of Finance” admired by everyone in the business world. A meticulously planned car accident sent me tumbling from the clouds into the mud. I became the “suspect” everyone cursed and was personally delivered to a detention center. My best friend betra 839Reads9.2Score114Shelves

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    [High-IQ Female CEO Becomes Suspect vs. Male Economic Crime Investigation Team] My name is Su Yu: Female CEO of a listed company. The police say I'm mentally ill and a suspect in economic crimes. They also say I stole 130 million from the company! Ha, if it really is me, why not pull off a big heist? One hit and it's all over.

11. 161 特 Reborn Agent: The All-Round Powerhouse Has a Thousand Secret Identities 特工重生：全能大佬她有千层马甲 You Yi悠逸Modern Romance385k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + secret identities + everyone’s favorite + face-slapping power fantasy, with romance] In her previous life, she was the most formidable special agent in Daxia. After an accident, she was reborn in the body of a fake heiress. Everyone laughs as the phoenix falls into the mud and becomes a chicken, but she counters with a royal flush. The Wall Street investment tycoon is her. The world’s top hacker and the miracle doctor known as the Ghost Hand are also her. A race car driver, a d 2.6kReads8.8Score387Shelves
12. 162 冷 The Ice-Cold Empress Dowager Shines Like a Star 冷面皇太后她星光璀璨 Xing Xingxing行行星Modern Romance225k WordsOngoing [Ancient-to-Modern Transmigration] [Entertainment Industry] [Fake Heiress] [Golden Finger] [Two Strong Leads] When Xing Yuan, empress dowager of the Great Sheng, opened her eyes again, she had become a C-list actress from the Chu family, despised by everyone in the family and told by the entire internet to get lost. Her birth parents favored their adopted daughter, her older brother was convinced she was crooked, and there was no place for her in the entertainment industry. But now, everything w 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A cold-faced empress dowager transmigrates into the entertainment industry, creating a thrilling story. The real and fake heiresses clash in a chaotic battle, and the empress dowager refuses to forgive. 🤍 The real heiresses return home only to be treated like outsiders by their entire family? The empress dowager's soul arrives and immediately overturns the table, refusing to be swayed by family ties or basking in the emperor's mercy. She uses her acting skills and cunning to carve out a path to justice, leaving her biased parents and scheming adopted daughter filled with regret, showing them no mercy whatsoever.

13. 163 当 When She Meets Him 当女他遇上男她 The Sound of Ink on Paper落纸声Sports126k WordsOngoing [Full-dive game + exhilarating PvP combat + fast pacing + soft sci-fi + ensemble cast centered on women + multiple POVs] A full-dive game where real-world abilities and in-game stats map onto each other. A merciless trial that selects young rulers and future elites. But just as everyone believes this is all there is to the game, an even greater conspiracy begins to unfold… It all goes back fifteen years. And everything ends fifteen years ago, too. Highlights and features: ① [Ensemble cast —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A holographic game that allows for a two-way mapping between real-world abilities and game attributes has become a battlefield for selecting future elites. While everyone thought it was just an ordinary competition, a conspiracy hidden fifteen years ago is quietly spreading along the game data stream.

14. 164 徒 The Protagonist Disciple Has a System? The Grandmaster Is Here to Break the Plot 徒孙主角有系统？师祖在线崩剧情 Kunwu Moon 3琨珸月3Fantastical Romance288k WordsOngoing [Anti-System + pseudo transmigration into a book + plot-driven + lightly ensemble-cast + redemption + some romance, but not much] I transmigrated into the book centuries early, and the protagonist is my grand-disciple? Only, I seem to have a lot of grand-disciples. Never mind. I’ll mess with all of them! When Rong Wan learned she had transmigrated into a book, she had just fallen from her lofty perch. Her cultivation had regressed, her body had shrunk, and she was caught in a trap set by the de 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is very strong, defies the system, and ruins the plot [laughing].

15. 165 重 Reborn and Doted on by All: The Empire’s Heiress Shocks the World 重生团宠：帝国大小姐惊爆全球 Qi Yi Zi七一子Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads, nonstop feel-good thrills, no angst] Quan Ji is the empire’s sole officially ennobled young lady. Everyone in humanity must address her respectfully as “Young Lady!” In her previous life, she became a sacrificial pawn of the empire, and made the entire empire pay for it! Reborn, she lets her brilliance shine, and the whole world regrets what it did to her! The empire coddles her and expects her to marry for an alliance? She’s already masterminded control of the powerful nati 935Reads9.4Score158Shelves

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    I read this book a long time ago!!! It was incredibly good!!! The female lead is so powerful, she single-handedly carries the whole book!! The male lead is great too!! The revenge on the villains is fast and satisfying!!

16. 166 疯 Insane! Humanity’s Strongest Powerhouse Is Actually a Different Species 疯了！人类最强大佬竟是异种 Truffle Strawberry Bunch松露草莓团Sci-Fi & Apocalypse917k WordsOngoing [Dark, Powerful Female Lead] [No Romance] [Post-Apocalyptic] [Devouring the Weird] A heads-up: things may get frustrating in the early chapters!!! This is not an invincible power fantasy, and there is no System to bail the protagonist out of everything. The protagonist hits low points, faces setbacks, and grows. Thirty years ago, the Weird Tide descended. Humanity branded the Otherborn as monsters, and Shen Yew ei became the one who should never have existed. Shen Yewei has an Otherborn constitu 8.3kReads7.4Score1.3kShelves

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    High intelligence, sharp mind, and strong abilities! [No romantic pairing + apocalyptic + bizarre devouring elements + dark female lead]

17. 167 戚 Young Master Qi’s Country Bumpkin Fiancée Is Actually a True Goddess 戚少的土包子未婚妻竟是真神女 Langli Langge Lang榔梨啷个浪Fantastical Romance171k WordsOngoing [Modern cultivation + strong female lead + fantasy + wealthy families + female master and male disciple romance] An aloof goddess who knows nothing of love × an innocent disciple who is cunning in both his lives, skilled at flirting, and good at playing helpless Treasure hunting + cultivation and demon slaying + adorable pets + one-on-one romance Synopsis Mo Fusang, a goddess whose true form is an ancient divine tree, sacrifices herself to save the world. After unexpectedly coming back to life 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is very strong, while the male lead is practically just a background character. [Laughing]

18. 168 我 Fighting for Every Chance in an Infinite Audition 我在无限选秀里又争又抢 Yi Taiyue亦台月Modern Romance193k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead / No Romance for the Female Lead / Not Showbiz / Dungeon Challenges / An Ordinary Player Braving an Infinite-Flow World] After being sent flying by a wild boar, Tu Si somehow finds herself in a talent competition called The Entry Sequence. It doesn't require singing or dancing, but it can cost you your life. Buying a house, taking exams, choosing a dormitory, a pigpen... Each competition seems ordinary, but every one conceals a deadly trap. For her first stage, Tu Si draws Di —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really good. You can tell the author put a lot of effort into writing it. Five stars! Thank you for your hard work.

19. 169 悲 The Tragic Grand Princess Turns the Tables in an Instant 悲催和亲长公主的脸说翻就翻 Tun Bala豚巴拉Ancient Romance259k WordsCompleted Transmigration into a drama, strong heroine, becoming emperor, feel-good story, a big sister with the swagger of a bandit, a gentle and frail eldest princess, multiple male leads, one woman and many men. The career plot takes center stage. Han Jingshan is a gang leader who makes a living through competitive fighting and collecting protection money. After a car accident, she transmigrates into a tragedy about a princess sent abroad for a political marriage. The good news: because Han Jingshan has 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead was originally a powerful gang leader who transmigrated into the body of a princess in a political marriage drama. Relying on her martial arts skills and unorthodox methods, she rose from nothing to become empress, defeating a male guest and gaining the affections of several male leads. The female lead is the strongest in martial arts, and the storyline primarily focuses on her career.

20. 170 女 Her Majesty the Queen's Crazy Male Favorite 女王陛下的疯批男宠 Lin Bingbihan林冰碧寒Fantastical Romance124k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the body of the Demon Realm’s queen, I thought I’d get to choose from a harem of handsome men. Instead, I found a starving man collapsed in a corner. I gave him a name, and he refused to leave. Everyone avoids him, saying that anyone he gets close to will come to a bad end. But when I approached him, nothing happened. The most untouchable man in the entire Demon Realm used every trick he could think of to get into my bed. When he lowered his eyes and called me “Your M 77Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Everyone said that getting close to him would bring disaster, but the female lead didn't care and saved him from his misfortune, unaware that she was bringing back a possessive and tyrannical demon king.

21. 171 7 Cultivating Immortality at 749: The Empress Ascends to Godhood with Acne 749修仙：女帝从青春痘封神 Scattered Heart Dust散落心尘Fantastical Romance213k WordsOngoing Empresses can be young and beautiful! So can acne! Rich, handsome guys can protect the land and its people too! My name is Ye Xiaoyu. I died at seventeen, in the summer I was protecting humanity. His name was Lu Hao, a chubby rich kid who transferred to our school the year I died. We thought it was just an ordinary start to a new term at the police academy, until we saw them inside the "Ghost Gate"... They were eating "people"... Baxun has awakened, and the rules-based horror of Yin City has 3Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Read this book slowly and patiently; you'll be amazed time and time again, just like me.

22. 172 阿 A Lan Defies Fate to Become Empress 阿岚逆命当女皇 Saga LonglongSaga隆隆Ancient Romance536k WordsCompleted [Main story complete + sweet and bittersweet romance + strong female lead + a touch of ensemble cast] The bonus chapters are even better! Highly recommend the bonus story, "The Phoenix Cries Across the Starry River in Search of an Old Friend." She is the princess with the purest divine bloodline, but no one knows she is also a tool the Divine Emperor intends to use in his pursuit of eternal life. At the Celestial Academy, she assumes the name Qingshan to escape her fate. Instead, she unexpectedl 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead has a noble and powerful background, rising from princess to empress, from having her life manipulated to taking control of her own destiny. She's also extremely protective of her male lead, not allowing anyone to bully him – a classic strong female lead story! [Shy]

23. 173 栖 The Moon as Her Prison: The Tyrant's Empress Seeks Redemption 栖月为牢：暴君的赎罪皇后 Nectarine Pit油桃籽Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted [Captivity + Tortured Romance + Forced Love + Two Male Leads + Intense Push and Pull + Historical Court Intrigue] Pei Xiyue, the Ninth Princess of the Zhongshu Kingdom, uses her peerless beauty as bait to gnaw away at the realm of Xiling. With whispered words at her lover's bedside, she pushes for the Moon-Dwelling Terrace, a project that drains the treasury. Through glistening tears, she stokes suspicion between ruler and ministers and turns brothers against each other. But she, too, is falling 72Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Want to experience the thrill of extreme tug-of-war? This book will definitely satisfy you! The interactions between Pei Xiyue and Xie Heng are like dancing on a knife's edge with every confrontation: she feigns compliance, yet her heart races when he shields her from harm; he obsessively imprisons her, yet is helpless when she weeps. The line, "Take away the life you've tied to me, and smooth over the land you've ravaged," blends hatred and love into a single emotion. Xie Leng's presence further intensifies the tension—he sees through everything yet chooses silence, his whispered words, "You can live for yourself," shaking Pei Xiyue's resolve. The fates of these three intertwine in a vortex of power struggles, each twist catching you off guard. It's so captivating!

24. 174 凶 Fierce Beasts Are on the Loose, and the Dao Ancestor Is My Ration 凶兽出没，道祖她是我的口粮 Ten Silver十银Fantastical Romance886k WordsCompleted [Cultivation, Strong Female Lead, Female Dotes on Male, Adorable Pet Male Lead, Hami Has the Male Lead in One Paw, Cute Pets, Super Sweet, Everyone's Darling, Protective, Ensemble Cast, Protective, Serious Plot, 1v1, Both Pure, The Ultimate Power Couple of the Human and Demon Realms] The first time Niangao met the Dao Ancestor Xuanyuan, she was surrounded by a group of children who were badmouthing him. Her father had said that as ferocious beasts, they should stay away from cultivators, but or 3.3kReads8.8Score379Shelves

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    Genre: Strong female lead, cute pets, doting husband, female lead doting on male lead, nurturing male lead, group favorite, sweet romance. Genre: Cultivation, Fantasy, Mini-ensemble cast, 1v1. Identity: The female lead is a reclusive powerhouse and founder of a cultivation sect; the male lead is the youngest son of the Demon King.

25. 175 妄 Longing, Bright Moon 妄，明月 A Fleeting, Stunning Beauty一抹惊鸿意Fantastical Romance746k WordsOngoing [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + master-disciple romance, female master and male disciple + aloof beauty + possessive, clingy male lead + female lead is his white moonlight + long-planned scheme + happy ending] As the sole disciple of the head of Qianyuan Sect, Xie Hanyun could ascend to godhood if she took one more step, or inherit leadership of the foremost sect if she took one step back. The only divine artifact in the world, the Nine Heavens Divine Wood Bow, had chosen her as its master 2.7kReads—Score283Shelves

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    The male lead is obsessed with love, while the female lead isn't; she's quick-witted.

26. 176 春 Spring Returns, and the Land Smiles 春来江山笑 Bubble Trickster花式冒泡Ancient Romance833k WordsCompleted [A heroine who grows into an empress + multiple male leads, one heroine with many partners + power struggles + a cast of beautiful, strong, tragic characters + love rivals fighting for her + a childhood-friend general, the Minister of Justice, a neighboring prince, a reclusive divine doctor, and a loyal shadow guard: every kind of male lead you could want] Nearly three hundred years have passed since the founding of the Great Qi dynasty, through the reigns of twelve emperors. History has seen tw 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a story about a strong female protagonist who rises from crown prince to empress. She is single-mindedly focused on climbing the social ladder, and she leads five male protagonists in pursuing their careers while also engaging in romance. The male protagonists are essentially tools for her to achieve her goals. They are all intelligent, beautiful, strong, and tragically beautiful. There are no mindless plots, and the pacing is fast and engaging.

27. 177 双 Twin Phoenixes Entwine the Dragon, Breaking His Back 双凤缠龙，龙断腰 Meng Ai Yuqi梦爱宇琦Ancient Romance938k WordsCompleted [Mad power games] + [forced love] + [love and hatred] + [captor and captive, fighting back] + [sisters strike back] The Imperial Astronomical Bureau foretells: Twin phoenixes devour the dragon. The two daughters of the Feng family, one in the open and one in the shadows, are both married to the crown prince. They try to escape, only to be seized by two mad beasts. One wants the living as a sacrifice; the other insists they’ll share a grave, even in death. The twin phoenixes devour the dragon, b 9.1kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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    She fled, he chased, did she sprout wings and fly away? No, she turned the tables and nailed him to the dragon throne, turning him into a puppet.

28. 178 烬 The Wild Rose Doted on by Master Jin 烬爷独宠的野玫瑰 Si Xiaonian司小廿Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [Unhinged heroine VS powerful hero] [Five-year age gap] [The powerful one bows his head] [She has a past, he doesn't; read at your own discretion] [Intense push and pull, sizzling tension] Everyone in the capital knows that Meng Yuntang, the second daughter of the Meng family, has a bad reputation! She was raised wild in the countryside from childhood. Her parents brought her back to the capital to attend high school at fifteen. Compared with all the young masters and ladies of the capital's eli 6.5kReads9.3Score667Shelves

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    "So good, so good, so good!" "Master Jin, that second young lady of the Meng family is no pushover. I've heard she's a ruthless businesswoman who'll stop at nothing for business. All the young masters in Beijing's elite circles have fallen victim to her schemes. You're protecting her so much, could it be that she saved your life?" "Yes, she saved my life."

29. 179 我 My Years as the CEO's Daughter 我当总裁千金的这些年 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted CEO romance + face-slapping + satisfying revenge + youth + love + the worlds of politics, business, and the military + fierce battles A poor girl rises to become a wealthy beauty, taking on the worlds of politics and business in turn! The plot is thrilling: her secret crush confesses his feelings! A domineering CEO pursues her relentlessly! The political world treats her like a treasure! The business world holds her in awe! The heroine is clever, intelligent, emotionally savvy, and financiall 50Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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30. 180 枯 The Dying Lamp Rekindled: The Prison Rose Returns 枯灯复燃，狱中玫瑰归来 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance616k WordsCompleted Five years ago, she was the eldest daughter of the Qian family, admired by everyone. But she was framed over her family's reputation and charged with murder, falling from the clouds into the mire and ending up behind bars. Behind those high walls, she met Zhao Yi, a woman imprisoned for financial crimes who nevertheless wielded absolute power inside. In their sunless days, they became each other's light, enduring more than two thousand nights together. Five years later, Qian Xin walks out of p 31Reads8.2Score—Shelves
31. 181 真 The Real Heiress Is Reborn and Leaves the Fake Heiress Completely Shaken 真千金重生后，让假千金彻底破防 Ye Zixi叶子兮Modern Romance274k WordsCompleted [Both leads are faithful to each other + reborn for revenge + strong male and female leads] Before she turned eighteen, Xu Susu endured every hardship life could throw at her in the orphanage. At eighteen, she finally found her birth parents and thought her fate was about to change, only to discover that her suffering was far from over. When she returned to the Xu family, she learned that the fake heiress, Xu Suya, had already taken over her home. Xu Suya appeared frail and innocent, but was cal 1Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Strong female lead, strong male lead 🍀 The female lead is framed, and the real heiress's past life ends tragically. Reborn, she holds the script in her hand, exposing the ugly face of the fake heiress to the public, punching the hypocrite and kicking the framer, winning the admiration of thousands, and taking revenge with pleasure.

32. 182 不 Keep Transmigrating Until the Female Lead Is Maxed Out at Changing Her Fate 不停穿穿穿，直到改命满级女主 Daring to Stand Among the Stars敢于星辰之间Modern Romance269k WordsCompleted [The rating looks low because the novel has only just started receiving ratings. Feel free to give it a try~] Zhao Chu Yi unexpectedly gains the ability to transmigrate to the future, where she sees just how badly her future self’s life turns out. On her first trip, she earns only three thousand yuan a month, has achieved nothing, and did terribly on the college entrance exam. On her second trip, she marries a gambling husband who beats her. Her family is swindled out of everything they own, she 176Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!

33. 183 末 After the Apocalypse’s Machine Calamity, I Took a Laboratory Building to Ancient Times 末世机祸后，我带着实验楼到古代 A Grain of Sand in the Dust尘埃的一粒沙Ancient Romance334k WordsOngoing Song Shijia, who lived in the year 4024, never imagined that she would be attacked by a mutant clone on her way to work overtime. A vehicular accident followed, destroying the vehicle and killing her, and she transmigrated to the ancient world three thousand years in the past. After seeing the miserable lives of women who were treated as unimportant, Song Shijia decided to make a fortune and save them from their plight. She knew all too well that if women wanted respect, they first had to stand —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend a historical romance novel I've been reading recently! It features a future female lead and a modern male lead who both time-travel. The female lead has access to a future experimental building and can travel to 4024. She's not obsessed with romance; she only focuses on saving her sisters and building her career. It's a strong-willed story with no angst, packed with satisfying moments, and you'll get more and more hooked as you read!

34. 184 重 Reborn as a Top-Tier Star Heiress: The Rich Fight Over Me 重生商界顶流千金：豪门疯抢 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance581k WordsCompleted [Revenge against scumbags + forced possession + reborn heroine + romantic rivals competing] [Sweet-faced, scheming seductress × unhinged heir / abstinent CEO / rugged military king / refined but depraved bureau chief / financial predator] [In her past life, she was abandoned by her own family, betrayed by the one she loved, and bullied and framed, until she lost her reputation and died with bitterness in her heart!] [Reborn in the year 2000, Li Muan returns from the ashes with memories steeped i 585Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's definitely the biggest dark horse of the year! At first glance, it seems like a typical sweet romance, but digging deeper reveals a top-tier business war and romantic game, telling the most thrilling showdown in the gentlest way.

35. 185 陷 Fallen Rose: The Dark Moon and Her Counterattack 陷落玫瑰：黑月光与她的反杀局 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance508k WordsCompleted [Revenge Against Scum] [Forced Possession] [Awakening to Her True Identity] [Rivalry for Her Affections] [One Woman, Four Men] [Sweet on the Outside, Dark and Scheming on the Inside, a Seductive Strategist × Her Possessive Adoptive Brother / Abstinent CEO / Gentle Young Nobleman / Capitalist Predator] ▲ Her true identity awakens, and a bloody revenge begins Abandoned at an orphanage as a child, she was later molded by the Song family into a tool for a marriage alliance. She bides her time, turni 318Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 186 将 The General’s Princess 将军公主 Xiao Shihuo潇十火Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted An ensemble cast in a classical fantasy setting + court intrigue + war + adventure + two equally strong leads + both heartbreaking and sweet A tragedy seventeen years ago implicated countless people. General Ji Bei was killed in battle, and neither the former crown prince, Chu Mo, nor anyone in the Ji family survived! Years later, the late emperor Chu Junlin passed away, and Crown Prince Chu Yi ascended the throne. He renamed the kingdom Yong'an and granted a general amnesty. Peace reigned throu 162Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You absolutely must check out this one! It's a high-IQ political intrigue novel where the female lead rises to the rank of general through her own abilities. Although she's portrayed as a beautiful, strong, and tragic character, she truly is powerful. She possesses unparalleled beauty, captivating charm, and exceptional martial arts skills. She's courageous, resourceful, and has other hidden identities. The male lead is aloof, cunning, and domineering. Their romance is intricate and captivating. The plot is the main focus, with romance playing a secondary role. The novel also features numerous war descriptions and adventures, making it a thrilling and unique storyline definitely worth reading!

37. 187 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    The male and female leads team up: a pure battle of wits where misunderstandings are avoided, only tacit understandings of mutual exploitation prevail. The female lead's cheat ability is captivating: her medical space grants her modern-day superpowers, allowing her to heal and save lives while simultaneously committing murder and robbery. [Shy]

38. 188 南 Nan Jingchun 南景春 A Melon in the Bowl碗里一只瓜Ancient Romance347k WordsOngoing A princess who commands armies and wields great power X a poor-born statesman who claws his way to the top Lu Nanjing is the Great Xi’s Goddess of War, a princess who rides through the imperial city with a mighty army at her back and the world beneath her feet. Du Ruolan is a statesman from a humble family, ruthless and cunning, who fights his way into the heart of power with sheer courage and ingenuity. One spring day on the street, she casually tossed him a fortune and rescued him from the mud 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Great! It's rare to find something readable; this one is really good.

39. 189 毒 The Poisonous Beauty Hides Her Secret Identity in the Seventies 毒女娇娇在七零捂马甲 Xiao Jinli Man小锦梨漫Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + 1970s + powerful leads + mastery of medicine and poison + sweet military romance + food + feel-good cultivation fantasy + playing dumb while hiding her strength] She is Dr. Chen, known throughout the county as the “Needle Saint.” She grows spiritual vegetables, brews jade liquor, and has such miraculous acupuncture skills that she can communicate with ghosts and reverse death! Once a heaven-blessed beauty with unmatched medical and poison skills, she transmigrates into Chen Q 934Reads7.4Score106Shelves

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    A fantastic new book! A refreshing read featuring a strong female protagonist who is skilled in both medicine and poison, transmigrates into the body of a sent-down youth in the 1970s to cultivate immortality. Her martial arts prowess is off the charts, and the whole village helps her make money. The writing is excellent, and it gets better with every read.

40. 190 惹 Mess With Her? You Must Be Crazy! The Madam Is Putting the Capital’s Elite in Their Place Again 惹她？疯了！夫人又在整顿京圈了 The Evening Breeze Is Like Fire晚风似火Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted The short drama She Is Loved by the Whole World (Come to Me) is now available. [Sweet Romance + Empowering Revenge] The notorious daughter of the Si family has returned from the countryside. When people hear the news, they all sneer at her! A useless rich girl, a coarse country bumpkin, a vicious demon... Until one day The renowned savior and master healer? That's her. The mysterious ace forensic pathologist? That's her. The world-famous hacker everyone's searching for? That's her too. As t 40.4kReads9.5Score4.4kShelves

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    I've discovered a masterpiece with a Hollywood-esque plot! The political intrigue is as meticulous as a textbook, the dramatic flair is as hilarious as a comedy, and most importantly, the female lead always puts her own interests before her acting skills.

41. 191 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Walks the Yin Path, and the Tyrant Begs for Her Affection in His Dreams Every Night 嫡女走阴，暴君每晚入梦求宠 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + household and palace intrigue + legitimate daughter + spirit walker + political schemes + punishing scoundrels + powerful leads + satisfying read + metaphysics + reborn + face-slapping + fiercely protective + feng shui + supernatural] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! The entire household of the loyal and valiant General of the Nation is framed for treason by her fiancé, Prince Qi, and her wicked stepsister, then executed. Chu Luoyuan, the general's le —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead appears to be a foolish and useless legitimate daughter, but is actually a ruthless and cunning post-apocalyptic special agent. The story begins with a humiliating annulment of her engagement, drawing intense hatred, but her four maids' intervention instantly reverses the situation, delivering a satisfyingly exhilarating experience. The male and female leads engage in a pure battle of wits, with no misunderstandings 💕 [add one to your bookshelf], only a tacit understanding of mutual exploitation. The female lead's medical space grants her modern-day superiority, allowing her to heal the sick and save lives while simultaneously committing murder and robbery.

42. 192 救 Help! The Horror NPCs Are Lining Up for Me to Do Their Makeup 救命！惊悚NPC都排队找我化妆 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Mystery519k WordsCompleted [Horror game + NPCs + horror survival + no System] Su Qing, a workaholic makeup artist, was just working overtime. When she opened her eyes again, she had been sucked into a horror game with a 99% death rate! As she watched her teammates panic and wet themselves, the bottom-performing Slit-Mouthed Woman approached her with a pair of scissors. Su Qing despaired. But wait... This woman’s makeup is way too crude! Her professional instincts kicked in, and she blurted out, “Your makeup isn’t working. 871Reads—Score183Shelves

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

43. 193 绑 Bound to an Ancestor, I Make a Fortune in the Modern World 绑定老祖宗，我在现代疯狂暴富 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted [Rewriting history from the moral high ground + cause and effect + unwavering devotion] She loved Gu Sinan for five thousand years. But her ancestor, Gu Mingze, erased all her memories! Fate took an unexpected turn. In a new world, she fell in love all over again with the cool, calculating Gu Sinan... Though Gu Shengwan was born unlucky and ill-fated in this new world, with little affection from her family and misfortune at every turn, she spent half her life struggling under a cloud of despa 25Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    [A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][Admirable][I also highly recommend][Admirable][I also highly recommend][I also highly recommend][Admirable][I also highly recommend]

44. 194 何 Who Will Walk Beside Me Through the Night? 何人伴我夜间行 Raindrops Falling on the Eaves水滴落在屋檐上Ancient Romance880k WordsOngoing [Courtly schemes + wits and courage + fictional late Qing setting] Would you call her a ruthless, calculating schemer, or a refined young lady, educated and well-mannered? The unforgettable steward Jiao swears brotherhood with twelve heroes and establishes a stronghold. Hardship breeds hardship, but a chance encounter with spring can transform a fish into a dragon. Why did “Ji Liuniang” cast aside the “Liu” in her name, and what carried her to success? A shrewd and far-sighted minister of the co 7Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    Niche gems of ancient Chinese romance! In a world on the verge of collapse, everyone chases after fame and fortune, but only the siblings rely on each other for survival, living peacefully by the light of the lamp year after year!

45. 195 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.1kReads7.2Score804Shelves
46. 196 绝 After a Terminal Diagnosis, I Stay Alive by Playing the Heiress of Beijing's Elite 绝症后，我靠扮演京圈大小姐续命 Magical Girl Lunanana魔法少女露娜娜Modern Romance160k WordsOngoing [Villainess everyone loves + murder-mystery System + all characters are romantically pure + make money to stay alive + deeply satisfying face-slapping] Terminally ill and on the brink of death, she awakens the “Murder Mystery System.” To survive, she must flawlessly play the role of a rich young lady at the class-stratified aristocratic Saint Sidia Academy. System rule: The moment you break character, you will be killed on the spot! Even more thrilling, she draws an S-rank bond card: [Arranged m 284Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In this book, the female protagonist is so powerful that everyone is completely outsmarted by her.

47. 197 十 He’s Only Ten, Yet He Can Suppress a Quasar? 十岁的他，压制类星体？ You Really Don't Know你真不知道Urban342k WordsOngoing [Strong male and female leads + System + secret identities + nearly invincible male lead + definitely sci-fi + definitely urban + one heroine + pledging allegiance to the country + memes + comedy + boyish male lead + girlish female lead + thrilling action + play the pig to eat the tiger + face-slapping + rhythm games + too many elements] [Also known as Ten-Year-Old Him, Quashing Quasars] Chu Yuan disappeared at the age of five. In truth, he had bonded with the "Universe Administrator System." At 193Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sigh, the female protagonist of this book comes from a level 3.96 civilization. The intellectual ceiling of Earth is lower than bacteria in her words. Her strength can easily destroy the universe. Although she is not as strong as the male protagonist, there is indeed a female character who is stronger than the male protagonist, namely the male protagonist's sister!

48. 198 重EN Too Many Reborn Heroes? Time to Bring in the Government 重生者太密集？我带国家队下场 Bian Lu边鹿Sci-Fi & Apocalypse758k WordsCompleted (A feel-good power fantasy, with a beautiful, badass heroine who confiscates golden fingers) “Sheng is the boss around here. She's ruthless and doesn't waste words. Cross her, and she'll take you down!” In the year 2323 of the Star Era, the apocalypse is about to begin. Some people awaken their powers early, while reborn people are already making their moves… As the head of a new department, Sheng An is responsible for recruiting and leading all the powered and reborn individuals, preparing for 123.7kReads9.7Score17.5kShelves

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    "🏆🏆🏆Sheng An, this yet-to-awaken-her-powerful woman, with the support of the nation, cleverly subdued various superhumans, making ample preparations for the apocalypse. Her wisdom and courage are breathtaking, and the gripping plot keeps you hooked!📚" "❤️❤️❤️When a super handsome male lead and a beautiful and strong female lead join hands, the sweet romance and inspirational story set against the backdrop of the apocalypse weaves together a moving tapestry, completely immersing the viewer and leaving them unable to tear themselves away!🔥"

49. 199 全 The City Is Overrun by the Supernatural, and She Treats Gods as Food 全城诡异，她把神明当口粮 Black Moon Cat乌月猫Mystery146k WordsOngoing [No CP + strong heroine + ruthless and decisive + post-apocalyptic survival] “Shh, don’t make a sound. That eyeless lump of flesh outside the door kills by sound.” She woke to a world where the uncanny had arrived, and cities had become hunting grounds for monstrous creatures. Everyone trembled beneath the monsters’ claws. But Luo Ran, an overbearing corporate executive, would do anything to survive. She swallowed an uncanny core whole and began transforming into something inhuman! Superhuman he —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a pretty good novel, with a plot that keeps you going and well-developed characters.

50. 200 权 The Queen of Ambition 权欲女王 A Passing Guest in the Flow of Time往事流年稍作客Ancient Romance121k WordsOngoing #BlackLotus #Regent #Empress #Reborn #Revenge On the day Shen Shaxue, the legitimate daughter of the General's household, was forced to drink poisoned wine, the Crown Prince burned her wedding dress in front of the newly ennobled court. Amid the flames, she heard her bones snap and heard him say, “You venomous woman, you don't deserve it.” When she opened her eyes again, she was fifteen, at a banquet to discuss marriage. The Crown Prince arrived with a marriage contract, gentle and refined, ju —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Making a face]

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