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I want a smart female lead with a high status who knows when to keep a low profile or conceal her abilities 🙈 No scummy fathers and stepmothers, or concubine half-sisters constantly causing petty trouble in the household. No sweet romance, just a pure historical power struggle 🤗

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251 The Courtesy of the King and His Ministers Fat Travels All over the WorldAncient Romance492k WordsCompleted 3.8kReads9.2Score416Shelves
252 Fuzhao Salty by the CloudsAncient Romance104k WordsOngoing —Reads—Score—Shelves
253 Don't You See Me? Miss Bean746k WordsCompleted 736Reads8.7Score108Shelves
254 Silent in Power Neon Clothes and DemonsAncient Romance748k WordsCompleted 31.5kReads9.5Score5.6kShelves
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Very nice! ! Powerful Female Machiavellian
255 A Son-In-Law Is in Power Wolf Kissing the SkyUrban8.4M WordsCompleted 3.1kReads8.1Score503Shelves
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"The Son-in-Law" is so beautiful! Yue Feng counterattacks from his adopted son-in-law. The plot is super exciting and full of emotions. The counterattack and slap in the face are so exciting. It's worth watching!
256 When I Just Came Out of the Mountain, I Met the Assassinated Future Empress. Magical Girl PoliticsHistorical449k WordsOngoing 8Reads—Score—Shelves
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There are no emotional dramas between the male and female protagonists that heat up rapidly. They mainly support each other and exchange ideas when getting along, focusing on the process of building mutual trust. The rhythm is slow and comfortable.
257 The Imperial Master Pursues His Wife, and She Is so Sweet in the Palm of His Hand That She Only Wants Revenge Yu Ye MoAncient Romance171k WordsCompleted 84Reads6.1Score—Shelves
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A Machiavellian revenge story that criticizes the heroine for nothing and blames others for her actions. She seizes power and makes plans, one step at a time.
258 Counter Sutra: Mountain and River Policy Ren Fan Is SilentEastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted 42kReads9.4Score4.4kShelves
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❤️The various sects in the martial arts world have been repeatedly undermined by mysterious plots, and there are many unsolved cases, which are confusing... ❤️❤️Watch a mysterious "Taoist priest" frequently involved in unsolved murders, and the puzzles intertwine the political and political affairs. Who is the murderer? Where is the planner? What is the purpose? ❤️❤️❤️Watch the young heroes bravely fight for the supreme position in the martial arts world, but things go against their expectations and accidents happen repeatedly... ❤️❤️ Let us follow them as they peel off the cocoons, pursue clues in the light of swords, and identify loyalties and traitors in intrigues. Friendship and betrayal are intertwined, truth and lies coexist. When the fog clears, what is waiting for is the dawn, or... ❤️The happy grudges of the martial arts world, the shocking plots of the court, the confusing suspense cases, the hearty excitement of wise and courageous breakthroughs - it's all here! 😎
259 Three Inches of Invulnerability Conquers the World Caribbean Knife BeetleHistorical218k WordsCompleted 2.5kReads5.8Score179Shelves
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One male and two female protagonists, plotting against each other, not bad
260 Appreciating Treasures and Gambling Stones: Love the Country More Than Beauty The Bright Moon Illuminates the LandscapeUrban219k WordsOngoing 8Reads—Score—Shelves
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What you want to see should be this type. In this book, the heroine is flawless, one word, absolutely perfect.
261 Rebirth from the Cold Palace: This Time I Will Sit on the Dragon Throne and Cry Wisps of MoonlightAncient Romance384k WordsOngoing —Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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A great piece of ancient Machiavellian writing! What impressed me most about this book is that the heroine is a growth type. She is not invincible from the beginning. She has also experienced confusion, confusion and frustration, but she will not let herself indulge in the past, and she will be sober and independent. The goal is clear, sassy and heart-wrenching! !
262 Fengyun, Xu Tu YantangsolAncient Romance275k WordsCompleted 1Reads—Score—Shelves
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Then I have to mention it. There aren't many readers for new books right now, and I'm afraid the author will give up on the article [I'm about to cry]. But when I write this kind of book, I feel like the author just wants to write and will persevere.
263 On the Day of Time Travel, the Prince Will Pledge His Body to Me Han MianmianAncient Romance868k WordsCompleted 11kReads5.8Score1.3kShelves
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It's a Machiavellian story, with the male and female protagonists doing business online, evenly matched, falling in love and killing each other, sober and sinking, the story line is very good, not brainless.
264 Peach Blossoms and Peach Blossoms Egrets in PairsAncient Romance712k WordsCompleted 440Reads5.8Score114Shelves
265 Chunshan Chaos: Only for the Treacherous Ministers to Resolve Their Amorous Feelings There Are Fish in NanchengAncient Romance463k WordsCompleted 15.8kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves
266 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure You GongyuAncient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted 288.1kReads9.5Score39.4kShelves
267 Road to the Throne Teacher JiangUrban274k WordsOngoing 7Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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Modern Machiavellian writing
268 The Empress Is Tea-Loving and Charming, and She Fights All the Way to the Top Cha XiaomoAncient Romance835k WordsCompleted 80.7kReads9.5Score10kShelves
269 Forgive Me for Living in This Mortal World Qingshan Biting LampAncient Romance138k WordsOngoing —Reads—Score—Shelves
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As a self-recommendation, it is a multi-line development, the main line of exploring the truth + the princess's revenge line + the family secret line + the previous generation story line, and even the battle between sects.
270 Biography of Jiangshan Brother NingHistorical532k WordsCompleted 60Reads—Score—Shelves
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No system, overhead, conspiracy, struggle for hegemony
271 Regain Youth with You Carrying DustAncient Romance528k WordsCompleted 3Reads—Score—Shelves
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The prime minister's daughter is both cowardly and stubborn. She is fighting for her life in the palace. A more intense power struggle is coming. She will surely become braver as she fights.
272 Dajing: Dominate with One Gun Blue in WhiteHistorical1.4M WordsCompleted 4.5kReads8.4Score345Shelves
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Worth a look! !
273 Hongmen Banquet of Chu and Han Dynasties Can't CryHistorical334k WordsOngoing 14Reads—Score—Shelves
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It's absolutely beautiful to watch, with machinations in temples, battles on the battlefield, and smooth writing with vivid characters. It's definitely one of the best.
274 Late Jin Dynasty: Sima Yi Was Reborn as a Beggar Army Dr. Zhou TianHistorical839k WordsOngoing 3Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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Who knows more about tactics than Master Sima?
275 Dream of Wasteland Flowers Flower Girl HeartsModern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted 8Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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It is a plot novel with delicate writing, suspenseful investigation and game fighting. It is rich in content and exciting in plot.
276 Prelude to the Elegy of Troubled Times Melancholy Black WolfHistorical609k WordsOngoing 19Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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Baozi who likes "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and Machiavellian Film and Television should check it out! This time-travel novel at the end of the Han Dynasty is so exciting - a modern social animal traveled through time and became an orphan of a loyal minister. He survived in troubled times with the advantage of historical knowledge, and competed with heroes from all walks of life. From turning against the wind to taking control of his destiny, it is passionate and inspiring! The plot is fast-paced and has strong conflicts. There is no complicated research threshold, and it is easy to get the power and intrigue. It can be read by students and newcomers in the workplace~
277 The Daily Life of the Dandy Princess Being Pampered Zhao LiangAncient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted 142.1kReads9.4Score21.5kShelves
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No cp, big heroine, Jin Zhi is really super smart, the author's writing is super good, and the plot is also very powerful
278 Lock Cage Ren HuanyouAncient Romance500k WordsCompleted 3.3kReads9.2Score737Shelves
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Highly recommend Lu Songli! The other books are also great! The writing is so good that it's worth it! ! [Lick the screen][lick the screen]
279 Yao Shao Golden Thread I Don't KnowAncient Romance174k WordsOngoing 1Reads—Score—Shelves
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Machiavellianism, writing online
280 If You Are Asked to Raise Pigs, Will You Become the Founding Empress? Get up in the Morning and Go Out at NightAncient Romance181k WordsOngoing —Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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They are all excellent, and I strongly recommend the second book. The only drawback is that it's still being updated, and it's really hard to wait for the update [crying][crying][crying]
281 Six Doors: Confronting the Devil NiudunMystery1.5M WordsCompleted 2.5kReads8.8Score217Shelves
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Suspenseful reasoning, brain-burning cases, disputes in the court, grievances, love and hatred, the righteousness of family and country, the struggles of small people, the helplessness of big people, in the whirlpool of conspiracy, who can say the outcome?
282 The War Between the Huangming Natives and the Traveling People Do You Dare to Agree?Historical3.7M WordsOngoing 97Reads8.2Score—Shelves
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They grew up little by little, stumbling around, deceiving each other, and taking advantage of each other.
283 From Clerk to Official Tycoon Grass Grows into a ForestUrban998k WordsCompleted 594Reads7.4Score105Shelves
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This one is more real
284 Your Majesty, Your Maid Seems to Be Scolding You Again Six YuanAncient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted 23.9kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves
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She is not a great heroine, she is Machiavellian and has an imperial mind.
285 Rigoletto Su Mian SaidAncient Romance83k WordsCompleted 2.8kReads9.2Score277Shelves
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"Rigoletto" female queen + court intrigues + mutual redemption~ **Empress Dowager→Down-and-out concubine**: She fell from the pinnacle of power in the world to a concubine that no one cares about, forming a contrast between "the strong and the ordinary". The protagonist's mentality of "not wanting to fight" contrasts with his Machiavellian career in his previous life.
286 The Mad Emperor Imprisoned His Pet, My Queen Ran Away Again Yuenan MountainAncient Romance638k WordsOngoing 620Reads9.3Score101Shelves
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Many forces compete for imperial power, and the princess is at the center, struggling to move forward in love and hate.
287 Daughter Huang Jin Nine Phoenix PurpleAncient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted 365Reads7.1Score—Shelves
288 Records of the Thousand Years of Prosperity Blue Stream WaterHistorical577k WordsCompleted 9Reads—Score—Shelves
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Push your own, fictional history + group portraits + drama + poetry and songs
289 Imperial Industry The Dream SpeakerAncient Romance367k WordsCompleted 1.7kReads9.5Score299Shelves
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Well written Machiavellian essay
290 I Just Want to Be a Soldier, but My Strength Doesn't Allow It Fish Fruit OrangeAncient Romance224k WordsOngoing —Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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Han Su betrayed six different regimes by himself. With each betrayal, he was not only safe and sound, but also more powerful. Those betrayed by him eventually failed. Only this "traitor" always retained power and wealth like a roly-poly.
291 A Woman Wears a Man's Clothes, the Concubine's Counterattack Liu JilianAncient Romance982k WordsOngoing 49.7kReads8.3Score6kShelves
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This one is also good
292 White-Clothed Prime Minister Liu Sanbian Have a DrinkEastern Fantasy197k WordsOngoing 3Reads—Score—Shelves
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The Song Dynasty, from brothels to temples
293 Traitor Lan Jia SanshaoAncient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted 5.6kReads9.1Score666Shelves
294 Officialdom: Do You Blame Me for Always Making Special Promotions? A Dozen or Two PaintingsUrban1.1M WordsCompleted 6.9kReads9.0Score478Shelves
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In the officialdom of intrigue, the male protagonist starts as a secretary, starts at the grassroots level and reaches the top. The Discipline Inspection Commission's anti-corruption campaign, crackdowns on gangs and evil, documented cases, close to the reality of officialdom, online IQ, fast-paced, and a lot more fun. Recommend!
295 How Many Autumns Do Mountains and Rivers Have? Jiang XiaoyuAncient Romance572k WordsCompleted 123Reads6.0Score—Shelves
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As the old saying goes, power seeks direction, and the IQ of all employees is online.
296 The Two Bosses, the Emperor and the Queen, Engage in Industry but Not Love. User-FriendlyAncient Romance415k WordsOngoing 8Reads—Score—Shelves
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Then you should look for this book again
297 Empty Mountain Banquet The Past Is OverAncient Romance951k WordsCompleted 1.2kReads—Score235Shelves
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Please take a look ~ Suitable for older readers
298 The Geese Return in the Drizzle Aqi 7Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted 1.2kReads8.1Score104Shelves
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The male and female protagonists are both business-minded online, with high martial arts skills and understanding of tactics. Can set up situations and break them. The big picture is not limited to house fights and palace fights.
299 Liu Bowen's Ups and Downs as an Official The Gurgling SpringHistorical565k WordsCompleted 239Reads—Score—Shelves
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Powerful and witty, brilliant writing
300 Use Power to Seek the King You Sui212k WordsCompleted 1.6kReads9.3Score192Shelves
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The writing is good. ① The male protagonist is a prince who enters the palace and pretends to be a eunuch for revenge. He fights for power in the palace and is ruthless. ②Two male protagonists, His Majesty played a big game of chess in order to be with the one he loves. This kind of love mixed with intrigue is really highly recommended. The cunning disputes in the court and the emperor's strategy are all very well written.