Pure Historical Romance. A Powerful Female Lead with an Impressive Background and a Detached Personality 纯古言，女主很厉害，身世背景强，性格淡漠

1. 101 大 The Embroidered Guard of Great Xia 大夏锦衣人 Third Young Master Bai白三公子Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System + yandere + love triangle + rivalry for the heroine + power-ups + Embroidered Uniform Guard] You’ll never guess who the real male lead is! “If I, Xu Zhixi, had never been born, the martial world would have been mired in endless darkness, ” When you open your eyes, you’re a wealthy young lady in another world, with a cheat ability and a destiny-defying plot at your fingertips! This world conceals ten secret paths: Martial arts that shatter the firmament, Confucianism that 29Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   🔥🔥 [A super novel and engaging ancient romance novel! High-quality content! Give it a try!] 🌈 The plot is novel, the writing is smooth, and the immersion is excellent. These three points alone put it ahead of most books. Read with confidence, you will definitely be satisfied.

2. 102 权 A Woman in Power 权姝 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance628k WordsCompleted Legitimate daughter | Devoted hidden guard × Long-suffering childhood friend, the prince | Pure romance | Court intrigue | Strong female lead | Nation and family The court of the Great Qi dynasty is in turmoil, with the struggle for the throne brewing beneath the surface. The Molong cavalry bears down on Zhenmen Pass, where starving, freezing soldiers hold the border with their flesh and blood. On the battlefields of a troubled age, it is not only men who march to their deaths. Fu Ziyou brav 534Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This one, the female lead is the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's family. Her father is a shrewd and calculating Right Minister, and her mother is a Lady of the Imperial Decree. She is clear-headed and independent. Highly recommended!

3. 103 一 I Dumped the General as Soon as I Was Reborn 一重生就踹掉将军 Man Bao, Who Loves Rainbows喜欢彩虹的漫宝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Blood-soaked rebirth + historical romance + comeback of a formidable heroine] She served her parents-in-law and used her dowry to support the General's Manor, freeing her husband of all worries. But when he returned victorious from war, he disregarded their marriage and insisted on taking his cousin as his equal wife. He confined her to the rear courtyard and ordered a midwife to make sure she and her baby died together. Reborn with overwhelming hatred, she takes on the faithless man and his mi 3Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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   Strong woman's revenge

4. 104 月 The Moon Locked in the Tower 月锁重楼 Dreaming of a Radiant Smile梦欢颜Ancient Romance466k WordsCompleted No idiotic characters, no wish-fulfillment, no transmigration. A nostalgic romance with an aesthetic sensibility, vivid, cinematic scenes, heartbreaking love, devotion to country and family, plenty of sexual tension, dark and calculating characters, obsessive love, sweetness after hardship, hardship after sweetness, and romance woven through a diverse cast. If that sounds like your thing, come on in. 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Ancient Chinese romance novels: the ultimate in tragic love stories, a veritable hellscape.

5. 105 拒 I Refused to Be a Marquis's Concubine and Married a Prince Instead. The Heir Apparent Regrets It 拒做侯府妾，转身嫁皇子世子悔晕 Xiaoxiang Lady Traveler潇湘女客Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted She is the legitimate daughter of the chancellor, famed throughout the capital and betrothed to her childhood sweetheart, the heir to a marquis’s household. She believes they will be together for life, just the two of them. He is the fourth prince, brilliant and gifted, but so reserved by nature that he keeps his love buried deep in his heart, silently protecting her for years. Then the political winds shift. He is framed and demoted, and her family is dragged down with him, falling into ruin. A 573Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "I, Wang Ruolan, would rather marry a rustic villager than be a concubine." She slapped her fiancé, broke off the engagement, left the capital, and went with her father to Yongzhou.

6. 106 错 A Mistake, A Meeting 错，相逢 Big and Little Orange Cats大小橘猫Ancient Romance573k WordsCompleted That year, I first came into the world, and the balance of power across the realm was suddenly overturned in silence. The new emperor of Xilu ascended the throne, determined to bring about reforms. In Xidan, the young Emperor Yuan Xi also inherited the throne that same year. They all said I smiled at everyone from the time I was little. Yet at the grandest of enthronement banquets, I looked up and saw a handsome young man in imperial robes, with clear, bright features, and burst into tears. He p 35Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   Purely Native Ancient Romance Female Lead: Career First

7. 107 谋 Scheming for a Beauty 谋红颜 Big and Little Orange Cats大小橘猫Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A flood swept away Ru Yu's mother. Everyone said it was a natural disaster, but she alone knew for certain that someone had lowered the iron floodgate with a sneer as the waters surged in. To uncover the mystery behind it, she resolutely descended from Mount Kuocang. Making herself a pawn, she stepped into the treacherous game of power unfolding across the land. 41Reads8.8Score—Shelves
8. 108 靖 Prince Jing'an 靖安王 Yi Qin屹钦Fantastical Romance136k WordsOngoing Three years ago, Xiao Jingyao was the Prince of Jing'an, wielded both water and wood elements, and single-handedly slaughtered half a lair of monsters. Over the next three years, a transmigrator took over her body, others coveted her throne, her engagement was trampled on, and her mother was poisoned to death. Everyone thought the fearsome Prince of Jing'an had been broken. Three years later, the transmigrator's System was extracted, and Xiao Jingyao awoke. She tore up the engagement contract, r 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The characters are well-developed and grounded. The female lead enters the situation with a modern mindset without being reckless, while Prince Jing'an is cold on the outside but has principles on the inside. High-energy plot twists are interspersed with everyday interactions, making the story engaging and not tedious.

9. 109 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 559Reads7.0Score111Shelves

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   The female protagonist is the legitimate daughter of a marquis's family. She was killed by her brother-obsessed mother who changed the fate of her maternal family. She was reborn and went on a killing spree. She didn't let her grudges linger overnight. Some died, some were castrated. It was incredibly satisfying!!

10. 110 独 The Lone Beauty of the World 独艳乾坤 A Boat Returning from the Clouds云端归舟Ancient Romance220k WordsOngoing Xiao Xiyao once thought her life would remain forever in that carefree midsummer when she was twelve, adored by all and with a peerless young man hidden in her heart. Then news of his death arrived, and her world fell apart in an instant. The dream shattered in a flash. She fell from the clouds and finally saw the currents and blades beneath the sweet facade. And so the pearl cherished by both the Chancellor’s residence and the imperial palace put away her innocence and learned to wield power an 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead comes from a prominent family, has a noble status, and is intelligent and quick-witted.

11. 111 想 I Want to Lie Flat, but My Strength Won't Let Me 想躺平，怎奈实力不允许啊 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Ancient Romance637k WordsCompleted If you like stories that jump straight into fighting and killing, with life-or-death stakes, this one may not be for you. The heroine isn't naturally inclined to seek power or kill. For a long time at the beginning, she enjoys peaceful days filled with family life and everyday trivialities. They are the easiest, most carefree years of her life, and a crucial period for gathering supplies and building the reputation she will need when she later rises up. When natural disasters and human calamitie 703Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A hilarious and refreshing novel. The female lead is straightforward, doesn't fawn over people, is funny, strong, stable, has sound values, doesn't fight internally, and isn't a saint. The male lead is both fierce and gentle.

12. 112 悟 Wutong 悟桐 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted A refined, dignified young man from a distinguished family and his wild little niece (no blood relation). When Shen Tong was little, a big yellow dog carried her to Old Master Shen. Before he died, Old Master Shen entrusted her to the Tang family. Third Master Tang is aloof, cold, and indifferent to women, yet he finds himself drawn to her again and again. Tang San: The girl in my family is young. Don't scare her! Bang! Shen Tong kicked her romantic rival to the ground. Tang San: Good girl. It's 42Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 113 与 Coexisting with a Big Shot, I Became Unstoppable 与大佬共生，我强到飞起 Chen Jiu辰九Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted One day, I woke up with a man in my head. It wasn't a hallucination or a split personality. He was the real deal, a top-tier boss: Lu Yunzhou. The ruthless business tycoon who ruled the corporate world was now nothing more than a ghost trapped in my mind. And so, things started looking like this: When someone gives me a hard time, he scoffs in my head: [Third file from the bottom left. Throw it in his face.] When someone frames me, he directs me remotely: [The recorder's in the right-hand drawe 140Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story of two strong characters mutually doting on each other.

14. 114 快 Quick Transmigration: The Second Personality 快穿第二人格 Chen Jiu辰九Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted Female lead + dual personality + no saintly martyrdom + takes down scumbags regardless of gender or age + lighthearted and funny Synopsis: Jiang Yan, a female cultivator, was bored when she happened upon a System. She transmigrates through three thousand worlds, disguising herself as the original host's second personality to help them change their personalities and escape their tragic fates. She takes down scumbags, delivers face-slapping comeuppances, completes missions, and explores the myster 41Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 115 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 the sick and save lives while simultaneously committing murder and robbery. [Original novel reader] 🥰

16. 116 东 The Eastern Palace’s Caged Sparrow: Changning’s Mistake 东宫囚雀：长宁误 Rika Under the Moon月下绘里香Ancient Romance395k WordsOngoing [Love and hate entwined | Discipline | Revenge | Political scheming] I am the fallen dynasty's princess, the most docile canary in the Eastern Palace. The Crown Prince killed my father, destroyed my homeland, and used rules to cage me into the most obedient plaything in his palm. He told me to learn political strategy, so I did. He told me to smile, so I smiled. After lying low for five years, I finally got the chance I'd been waiting for: the day he was trapped in a desperate situation. I broug 184Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet incident shook the Empress's authority in the harem in one fell swoop, achieving its goal without fierce conflict, demonstrating brilliant wisdom in the battle of wits.

17. 117 我 I Was Reborn, and This Time I'm Going on a Rampage 我重生了，这一世我嘎嘎乱杀 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In my past life, I was schemed against and killed by Bai Lianhua and Liu Ruyan! This time, I'll send every one of the people who hurt me straight to hell! Seeing them hate me to the bone yet be powerless to do anything about it is so satisfying! This time, let me weave the path that sends you all to hell! I'm the head of the Wen family business. Watch me put men aside and focus on my career. I'm the leading lady of my own story! I just love building my business! When I try to put men aside, they 1.7kReads9.4Score178Shelves

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    Both books feature female protagonists who are traditional, ancient people. The supporting characters or antagonists are time-travelers. There are all sorts of entanglements! The first book is finished! It gets really exciting later on, with many unexpected twists. Unfortunately, many people might give up after reading a bit; the beginning is a bit slow, and the plot is somewhat clichéd. The second book is ongoing, and so far, it's been pretty good. It should get even more action-packed later on! 😆

18. 118 宁 Ning Jinge 宁烬歌 Calm as Ever冷静如斯Ancient Romance697k WordsOngoing [Female commander × top-tier spy and assassin | Two equally matched leads | Court intrigue and the martial world | Standing together in troubled times | Devoted 1v1 romance] The sweeping scale of a male-oriented story, with the emotional depth of a female-oriented one. Fast-paced and tightly plotted, with no filler or dragging. The political intrigue is logical, and long-laid clues are brought back into play. A serious world with lighthearted, hilarious everyday moments, and an incredibly sweet 379Reads8.5Score103Shelves

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    The female lead is a true general who's skilled in combat, but she's not indifferent; she's bold, decisive, and charismatic, with a touch of cuteness. A top-tier female lead! And the male lead, surprisingly, isn't crushed; he's dangerous, mysterious, deeply affectionate, and devoted—a powerful and swoon-worthy character with a strong sense of destiny. It's so sweet and captivating!

19. 119 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 344Reads—Score152Shelves

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    This is a completely handwritten novel. The female protagonist disguises herself as a man, working in the government and navigating the complexities of officialdom. It features martial arts detective work, suspense, political intrigue, and female-centric cooperation. The female protagonist possesses exceptional martial arts skills and is not obsessed with romance. It is now complete. 🎊

20. 120 穿 Transmigrated as a Trouble-Making Mother-in-Law, I Lead the Whole Family to Flee the Famine 穿成搅家精婆婆，统领全家逃荒 Yu Qiaoqiao语乔乔Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Famine + building from nothing + raising children + no male lead] The moment Shen Qing opened her eyes, she found a mud-and-thatch hut, clothes patched over and over, cornmeal gruel, and not a trace of meat or oil. Shen Qing: This is just too miserable! The eldest son, raised by the original owner to favor one child over another, was uselessly devoted to his filial duties and wanted to abandon his sick daughter. The second son was an old workhorse, shouldering all the hardest and most exhaustin 12.6kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves
21. 121 佛 The Good-for-Nothing Goes with the Flow: My Lord, Stop Pretending 佛系废柴：王爷别装了 Cozy Little Home馨馨小屋Ancient Romance427k WordsCompleted #Historical Romance #Alternate History #Two Strong Leads #Marriage Before Love #Playing the Fool to Outsmart the Tiger #Satisfying and Sweet #Smart Leads Shen Zhaoning has pretended to be a fool at the marquis's manor for thirteen years. Everyone thinks she's useless. When her half-sister smashes their mother's keepsake in front of everyone, she smiles and says, “It's broken, so it's broken.” When her stepmother arranges for her to be burned to death at a birthday banquet, she cries as she switc 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Buddhist-like Useless Girl: Your Highness, Stop Pretending! Shen Zhaoning, the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Dingyuan, is a notorious "useless girl" in the capital. She spends her days eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddhist scriptures, taking everything in stride, and doesn't even bother to retaliate when her half-sister publicly ridicules her. No one knows that she has feigned stupidity for thirteen years, just to survive to adulthood in the cannibalistic Marquis's mansion. Wu Yu, the sixth son of the emperor, is a notorious "sickly idle prince." He spends his days in brothels, indulging in cockfighting and dog racing; court officials say he is a disgrace to the royal family. No one knows that he secretly controls the Tianji Pavilion, and every fallen leaf in Tianqu City cannot escape his eyes. An imperial edict binds the two "useless girls" together. The whole capital waits to see them make a fool of themselves. On their wedding night, the Crown Prince sends a "gift"—a cup of poisoned wine. The half-sister plants a spy in the mansion. The stepmother waits for her to run back to her parents' home in tears. Shen Zhaoning picked up her wine cup and smiled, "Let it be." The next day, the Crown Prince's favorite concubine died suddenly, and the scandal of her half-sister's affair spread throughout the land. Her stepmother's secret agents were all eradicated. The sickly prince embraced her, "My lady, shall I also let it be?" The useless eldest daughter smiled slightly, "Your Highness, you're quite convincingly feigning illness." Later, a purge took place in the court, the Crown Prince was deposed, and Prince Yu ascended the throne. On the day of the coronation ceremony, officials knelt to welcome him, and the people cheered. The new Empress, however, ate grapes in the back of the palace, "It has nothing to do with me; I'm just a useless person." The Emperor sighed, "Empress, it's time for court." "Let it be."

22. 122 盲 The Blind Physician in the Capital: Schemes of the Imperial Court 盲医踏京：帝阙权谋录 Dong Wang Jinglan东往景澜Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted She is a blind physician with clear-sighted purpose, lying low for thirty years, waiting to stir up the treacherous imperial court. He is the supreme ruler, commanding all beneath heaven and mastering every scheme, yet somehow failing to account for his own heart. One fateful red thread binds her bloody vendetta at one end and his vast empire at the other. When her celestial eye sees through his game, it also reveals her own fate. A tragic romance that begins in manipulation and ends in deep 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Having read too many formulaic historical romance novels, this blind doctor's political intrigue really resonated with me. A blind but insightful female doctor seeking revenge encounters an emperor who, despite his cunning, is ultimately swayed by love. From mutual manipulation and exploitation to a tug-of-war of love and hate, they find solace and redemption in each other's wounds. There's no mindless romance; the court intrigue and palace intrigue unfold layer by layer, creating a palpable sense of destiny.

23. 123 夫 After His Wife Yielded Her Place to the Talented Female Deputy General, the Duke's Estate Went Bankrupt 夫人让贤女副将后，国公府破产了 Okay欧克Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted At the victory banquet, Xu Songhe saw her husband tie her jade pendant around the waist of his female deputy general. His eyes were full of affection. “It's just a trinket. You can have it.” She wanted her mother's keepsake back. All she got in return was his scolding that she was “unworthy of it.” When she discovered that her mother-in-law had thrown her parents' memorial tablets into the pigsty, her heart finally died. She flung down a divorce agreement and decisively reclaimed every bit of he 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    On the surface, Lu Mingzhu is a "cool and capable female general," but in reality, she's a "workplace green tea" (a manipulative and manipulative woman). She uses her military achievements and ambiguous relationships to climb the ranks, while also subtly provoking the wife. This revelation of her disguise allows readers to see the "scheming among working women," making it more realistic than simple domestic power struggles.

24. 124 我 I Died on the Battlefield, but Live in Your Arms 我死在战场，活在你怀里 East Wind, Rain on the West Wall东雨打西墙Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted [Transmigration into an Ancient Setting + Obsessive, Powerful Male Lead + Sweet and Angsty Romance + Famous Historical General + Taking by Force, Fate, Troubled Times, Two Strong Leads] She could calculate every battle across the land, finding the best strategy for each one. There was only one outcome she had known from the very beginning: Only he would be allowed to walk away alive. But Xin Qiji refused. He would rather accept a smaller victory and lose more men than trade her life for a bet 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They're the kind of couple that, after watching, you'd say, "They really deserve each other."

25. 125 死 Breaking the Deadlock: The Shen Family Heiress's Revenge 死局破：苏家嫡女的复仇棋局 Lightly Scented轻闻Ancient Romance282k WordsCompleted A sudden upheaval rocks the business world of Golden City! Su Muxia, the Su family's legitimate daughter, is called upon in a time of crisis. Her father has been framed and imprisoned, the family is beset by troubles within and enemies without, and powerful foes are closing in! Her cousin betrays the country and seizes power. The scheming Xiao Yunluo works against her from the shadows, while her sworn enemy Xiao Yunteng arrives bearing a blood feud, steadily devouring the Su family's business em 1Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Who hasn't been captivated by this ancient-style business war novel yet! The protagonist is entrusted with a critical mission, using his business acumen to stabilize his family business, expose the corruption between officials and merchants, and rise to become the helmsman of the Golden City. Highly recommended!

26. 126 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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    Fallen for her! A gentle and insightful female protagonist who doesn't covet power or wealth, single-handedly protects her younger brother, stabilizes her family business, and upholds her integrity!

27. 127 国 A Fallen Kingdom, a Peach Blossom Misstep 国破山河•桃花错 Raindrops Falling on the Eaves水滴落在屋檐上Modern Romance22k WordsCompleted A Fallen Kingdom, a Shattered Landscape, and a Peach Blossom Mistake 8Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 128 三 Three Years of Marriage, One Letter of Divorce Ends It All in the Capital 三年婚姻，一纸休书断京华 Raindrops Falling on the Eaves水滴落在屋檐上Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Three Years of Marriage, One Divorce Decree Shatters the Capital 464Reads—Score103Shelves
29. 129 江 Jiang Yan’s Dream: Flowers Bloom from His Brush 江淹一梦笔生花 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical505k WordsCompleted In the winter of the seventh year of the Daming era (463 AD), Jiang Yan was gathering firewood in the biting wind by the Qingxi River. Suddenly, he spotted a young woman stumbling along the main road, clutching her wounded left arm, with three constables from the Court of Justice in hot pursuit. Jiang Yan pulled her into a reed bed, helping her evade the officials’ deadly grasp. It turned out she was Xie Wei’s daughter. Xie Wei had been implicated in the Fan Ye case because of his poetry and pro 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, female protagonist is a noble lady, palace intrigue.

30. 130 裙 He Has Someone Else Kneeling at His Feet 裙下之臣他另有其人 Miss Lin Watches Movies观影林姑娘Ancient Romance231k WordsOngoing To uncover the truth behind her father and brother’s deaths in battle, she abandoned her life of finery and fine horses and spent five years plotting. She pointed her sword at his throat. “You were the only one I never doubted.” He smiled, running his fingers along the blade. “The road to kingship is paved with bones.” In that moment, she finally saw clearly: beyond the mist lay no truth, only the torture he had prepared for her with his own hands. The vast realm ran red as blood, but it could n 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A conspiracy shattered her youthful arrogance; her father and brothers died tragically, and her fiancé vanished without a trace. Su Qingyan, having discarded her bow and wielded the abacus, secretly gathers strength. Decisive and ruthless, she clashes with cunning and ruthless schemers; entangled in a battle against a host of villains, she will settle every debt of fate owed to her!

31. 131 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 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wow, I haven't read such a good book lately, it's great!

32. 132 别 Don't Call Me Big Brother, Call Me by My Name 别叫哥哥，叫本君名字 Luo Pipi箩痞痞Fantastical Romance497k WordsCompleted She calls him brother, but the young lord has long shaped her into someone who can belong to him alone. She thinks their closeness is just a habit from growing up together, but he crossed the line between siblings long ago. She is the little fox deity hidden away in the young lord's manor for ten years, his little sister Wanyan, whom he raised with his own hands. That night, the golden cage shatters, and blood stains the immortal mountains. The young lord comes through the blood and gathers her 60Reads6.3Score100Shelves

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    I enjoy this type of story. This book has an unconventional plot and is very well-written. It's a good read.

33. 133 落 You Can't Bring Back a Runaway Bride 落跑娘子追不回 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted I make my own fate, not heaven. She is no innocent little flower, no frail girl everyone can bully and trample on. If someone takes a swing at her or sets her up, she'll pay them back twice over. Su Wan, a merchant's daughter full of schemes, defies fate, plots her escape, and seeks refuge with one of the capital's most powerful families. Using their influence, she secures a good marriage prospect and gives her whole heart to her fiancé's family. But things don't go as planned. A spiteful woman 1.5kReads8.6Score101Shelves

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    Losing his beloved, he turned white-haired overnight. "In this life, I was the one who met her first, we were the one who fell in love first, how could I have lost her?" Bai Jingxuan hated himself, pounding his head in frustration. Thinking of the loving moments they shared in their past and present lives, the longing and pain of both lifetimes intertwined, flowing like a river. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming grief, he wept uncontrollably, his sobs echoing through the courtyard. The once dignified and refined young master Bai, unable to bear the blow of losing his beloved, turned white-haired overnight. He trudged through the snow-covered courtyard towards the gate, his robes fluttering, his silver hair flying, the snow swirling around him, as if he had become one with the icy landscape, indistinguishable from it. After leaving the mansion, he headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following not far away.

34. 134 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.3kReads8.6Score204Shelves
35. 135 错 I Wound Up in the Prince's Bed. Should We Make the Mistake Count? 错上王爷床，要不然将错就错？ Chubby Little Cloud胖嘟嘟的云朵Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted Chu Ci was badly injured on her wedding day, but the man in her bed was not her new husband. A large hand roams over her bare skin. Embarrassed, she looks at the man above her and hurriedly tries to stop him from going any further. The man's heavy breathing brushes against Chu Ci's neck. Impatiently, he tugs at his collar, his body growing hotter by the moment. In her previous life, Chu Ci was set up by her husband and younger sister, who sent her to Prince Rui's bed. On her wedding night, sh 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is reborn. Because her previous life was so painful, in this life she only wants revenge and to live happily. Her secrets are gradually revealed, all for the sake of revenge. This is her deepest obsession. The male protagonist dotes on her, cherishing her above all else. However, everything reverses when his beloved returns to the capital. But when she is about to marry her senior brother, the Emperor and Empress arrive and reveal the truth. The female protagonist chooses to go through with the marriage. In the final bow, the senior brother doesn't bow, saying, "My dear, I'm sorry, I also have something I've been hiding from you..."

36. 136 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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    Empress of Fengdu x Mad Demon Lord – The female lead is invincible and aloof, the male lead is warm-hearted but cunning, and his green tea skills are off the charts! A story of two powerful figures revealing their true identities + pursuing his wife and protecting his lover + domestic intrigue + political maneuvering. Jun Zhanyue, as the eldest princess of the Donglin Empire, has never escaped the fate of being tortured and killed by her closest relatives in nine lifetimes! In her last life, she was cautious and placed a forbidden spell in her coffin, summoning a vengeful ghost from the underworld to form a pact with her! But what she summoned wasn't a vengeful ghost at all, but rather a god who rules the underworld… Possessed by the supreme empress of Fengdu, she tramples on her enemies, seizes power in the court, engages in escalating domestic intrigue, and punishes scumbags while protecting her lover – feeling great.

37. 137 命 A Fated Ordeal of Love: There's No Escape, Even with Wings 命定情劫，即使插翅也难飞 Dusk Snow over Qingcheng青城暮雪Ancient Romance617k WordsOngoing A cataclysm brings the Demon-Suppressing Pavilion to ruin in a single day. The survivor, Su Jing, takes his junior sister Xiaoyue and raises the pavilion's banner once more. Together, they travel far and wide to vanquish demons and embark on a long road of revenge. Knowing that Xiaoyue has long harbored feelings for him, Su Jing fears the dangers of the path ahead and the harm it may bring her. He deliberately keeps his distance, not daring to accept her love. Through every storm, they travel si 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You'll need to skip around and read the parts about Mu Xue. Start reading from Chapter 3 after Chapter 140; that mainly focuses on Mu Xue's political intrigue. Mu Xue was originally a despised and impoverished noblewoman who entered the Three Delusions City alone. Facing the difficulties posed by various lords, she persevered, building an intelligence network and secretly plotting to stir up trouble across the three realms. She has her own obsessions, assisting Ye Chen in his bid for the throne, with love and power intertwined. Her romantic relationship with Ye Chen is also interwoven with the political intrigue. 😎 If you're interested, feel free to check out this character, Mu Xue [sending heart]. Thank you! (Note: The first 100 chapters focus on a different storyline, Su Jing's revenge.)

38. 138 她 She Rode Out of a Book: Sold Off, She Returned to Become a General 她自书中策马来：被卖后归来封将 Lucky Treasure 20瑞宝20Ancient Romance583k WordsOngoing The day my mother died, I finally learned the truth. She had once been a famed general on the battlefield, but for a man who didn’t love her, she laid down her armor and was imprisoned in the inner court of his household. Bullied by a concubine and scorned by her husband, she couldn’t even protect her own daughter. All she left me was a spear and these words: “A woman should have something of her own in this life, something no one can take away.” After Mother was gone, I was sold to a brothel an 10Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    [Recently released new book! A super high-quality ancient female protagonist novel] [Got it][Got it] The plot is really exciting, full of small details, fast-paced, and not old-fashioned at all. You can read it with confidence.

39. 139 团 After Becoming the Family’s Darling, I Exposed the Villain’s Secret Identity! 团宠后我把反派大佬的马甲扒了！ Wan Duoduo万朵朵Ancient Romance944k WordsOngoing Transmigration + two formidable leads + secret identities exposed + everyone’s favorite + romantic push and pull Ruthless hostage prince x princess skilled in medicine and poison (Three Kingdoms intrigue, battles of wits, sweetness intertwined with heartbreak) Mo Qingqing: Transmigrated as the most doted-on seventh princess of Beilin, she breaks off her engagement from the start and is coveted by various factions for her status and beauty. Dugu Yunche / Xiao Yun: A hostage prince from Xiqi, cold 19.5kReads8.9Score5.3kShelves

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    He traced the side of her neck with his fingertips: "Seventh Princess, your heart is pounding." She turned and pressed the dagger against his chest: "Prince, does your heart... Still hurt?"

40. 140 报 Reporting to the Heir: The Heir's Wife Has Men on Both Arms 报告世子爷：世子妃她左拥右抱 Yun Qingxi云清溪Ancient Romance254k WordsOngoing (Transmigration + everyone falls for her + a battlefield of competing men + scheming + food) After her plane explodes, genius apothecary Mo Jiangli transmigrates into the body of a famous courtesan in the state of Nan Chu. From the start, she spends a passionate night with the drugged heir to the Prince of Jin, only to be kicked out of bed. Then she runs into the bastard whose actions indirectly got her killed in her previous life, and has to help him evade assassins. She thinks this is how her 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead doesn't have a particularly strong family background, but she's very capable, aloof, and relies entirely on self-interest in her relationships! The plot is fun and original!

41. 141 都 Everyone’s Waiting for Me to Go Bankrupt, but I Just Keep Getting Richer 都在等我破产，我却越来越富 He Jinchuan鹤金川Ancient Romance172k WordsOngoing [The whole city’s powerful men go crazy over me, but I only want to be the richest|Strong female lead|Self-interest] [Calculating, irresistible female lead|Career-focused growth|Building wealth] Jilted, cast out by her family, and penniless? The whole capital is waiting for her to starve in the streets, but she’s bound to a rebate System. What’s more, she never expected that her half-sister had transmigrated into a book and claimed she was destined to die as a vicious supporting character. What’ —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A strong, scheming woman who gets rich. The female lead is single-mindedly focused on making money, building her career, revitalizing her family business, and avenging her mother. Occasionally, she'll also have affairs with men along the way!

42. 142 颜 A Beauty Stains the Realm 颜染江山 Like June Rain似六月雨Ancient Romance135k WordsCompleted She died with hatred in her heart on the execution ground in her previous life. Now Gu Qingyan is reborn at sixteen, armed with a poison-tipped hairpin from a frigid pool and hiding her sharp edge behind a frail appearance. After awakening the jade pendant's power to foresee the future, she discovers that Xiao Jingheng, heir to the Prince of Zhenbei, also carries fragments of memories from his previous life. At court, the Third Prince conspires with the northern tribes, coveting her bloodline. W —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My new novel, a female-centric political intrigue story, is super good!

43. 143 异 The Physician Princess with Supernatural Powers 异能医妃 Foodie Fish吃货鱼Ancient Romance151k WordsCompleted Ouyang Yun is a gifted physician skilled in both Chinese and Western medicine. She died of exhaustion while fighting zombies in the apocalypse. When she awoke, she had transmigrated into the body of the legitimate daughter of a minister. Her health had been frail ever since her mother died when she was two, and her family wanted nothing to do with her. They sent her to a mountain temple and left her to fend for herself. Fourteen years later, now highly capable, Ouyang Yun descends the mountain t 128Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    It's good, and the female lead is very strong! [Thumbs up]

44. 144 破 The Healer Assassin Who Shatters the Realm 破山河之杀手神医 Mo Xian7墨弦7Ancient Romance681k WordsOngoing She was an assassin, but once she took pity on her target and saved their life, the target gave her a life-changing opportunity... The abandoned legitimate daughter of the Xie family, an unknown enemy, a poisoned mother, a brother with an intellectual disability, and a Pingliang in constant turmoil... Even with everything stacked against her from the start, she carefully plots her way forward, winning her family a chance to survive and return to the capital, only to uncover the secrets of her ow 87Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 145 安 Peaceful and Unending 安乐永逸 A Tree Makes Shade一木成荫Ancient Romance531k WordsOngoing She had been given a rare second chance at life and planned to spend it carefree, like a wandering cloud or wild crane among the mountains and rivers. But fate had other plans: her adoptive father was imprisoned while seeking vengeance for her family's murder and his own country's humiliation. To save him, she had to disguise herself as a man and enter the imperial court, where she was forced to work for the cold-faced royal prince, Luo Yunyi. She never expected to find herself working for a hea 141Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A woman of unparalleled beauty and wisdom, disguised as a man, rises to power in the imperial court, dominating the world, roaming freely in the martial arts world, amidst the clash of swords and the tender emotions of love—read this stunning historical romance novel of political intrigue…

46. 146 新 Taking a Secondary Wife on Her Wedding Night? The Highborn Matriarch Slaughters Her Enemies 新婚夜纳平妻？高门主母杀疯虐渣 Young Master of the Zhang Family张家少年郎Ancient Romance215k WordsOngoing All-original cast + powerful family matriarch + groveling redemption arc + inner-courtyard scheming + a male love rival fighting for her * Jiang Yunzhi, the legitimate daughter of a military family, is ordered by the Empress Dowager to marry Pei Shizi, heir to the Duke of Anguo, who already loves someone else. On their wedding night, she is humiliated. If there is no love, then she’ll fight for power. Jiang Yunzhi takes charge of the household and brings the inner courtyard firmly to heel. When 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a purely historical romance novel. The female lead is intelligent, incredibly skilled in combat, and is the legitimate daughter of a military family. It's a great read.

47. 147 定 The Solitary Sword That Locks the Sea 定海锁孤剑行 A River of Clear Splendor一川霁华Mystery473k WordsCompleted Seventeen members of the Liu household were wiped out overnight. There were no wounds or blood, and they looked as if they were asleep. The authorities blamed a vengeful ghost. Su Wan didn't believe them. The Sea-Calming Lock around her neck had grown hot in front of the Liu residence. This wasn't a ghost. It was a person. A single dusky-blue poison needle led her to the massacre at Luoxing Village ten years ago. She used the lock to identify the culprit and her sword to investigate the case. Th —Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese martial arts novel, featuring a female protagonist with superb martial arts skills who solves cases in the martial arts world.

48. 148 废 The Deposed Empress Returns with Her Four Maids: The Emperor Gets on His Knees 废后携四大丫鬟归来：陛下他跪了 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance212k WordsCompleted [Household Intrigue + Palace Intrigue + Scumbag Ex-Husband + Imperial Court Power Struggles + Strong Female Lead + Legitimate Daughter + Revenge and Comeback + Ex-Husband's Redemption + One Twist After Another + Four Maids + No System + Smart Protagonist + Career-Driven + Fiercely Protective + Reborn + Two Strong Leads + Cunning + Black-Hearted Schemer] 99% of readers give this rave reviews! Read with confidence! She transmigrates into the body of the Marquis Anyuan's wife, and from the start, h 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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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 fantasy novel with likable characters, an explosive plot, and no dull moments. If you like this genre, don't miss it! 🥰

49. 149 废 The Deposed Empress Reborn: A Peerless Physician and Martial Artist Ascends to the Throne 废后重生：医武双绝女帝要登天 Seven Inkstones七砚书Ancient Romance269k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Reborn for Revenge + Master of Medicine and Martial Arts + Power Couple + Empress] She was once a virtuous empress who helped him ascend the throne. In return, her entire family was executed, and she was forced to drink poison in the cold palace. Reborn at fifteen, she is a master of both medicine and martial arts, and seeks only revenge. The scumbag crown prince wants to marry her? She rejects him in public and exposes his impotence. Her scheming 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is highly skilled in martial arts, a master of both medicine and poison, ruthless and taciturn. The male lead dotes on her unconditionally, and everyone around her is a helper.

50. 150 废 The Fallen Empress Reborn: Protecting My Family as I Slaughter My Way Through 废后重生：护住满门杀疯了 Lily YaLily娅Ancient Romance194k WordsOngoing Shen Qingyuan helped the Seventh Prince ascend the throne, only to see her entire family executed and be given poisoned wine in the Cold Palace. At the final moment, as the poison slid down her throat, Prince Jing, Xie Yanci, a man with whom she had never crossed paths, charged into the Cold Palace with his sword. But all he could do was catch her as she fell. Reborn at fifteen, she carefully planned every move: laying down rules, seizing control of the household, exposing the slow poison, and 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is reborn for revenge without being a saint, and the male lead is reserved and deeply affectionate without being greasy. Regrets from the past life are fulfilled in this one. The more you read, the more addictive it becomes.

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