Any Historical Romance with a Brilliant, Strategic, Strong Female Lead? 有没有高谋略的古言小说，女主很强很聪明

1. 251 乱 A Lone Woman in Troubled Times, Plotting an Age of Prosperity 乱世孤女，谋千古盛世 Lingering Fragrance and Faded Powder旧香残粉Ancient Romance2.2M WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + No CP + Empress + Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + War + Power Struggles in a Chaotic Era + Nation-Building and Farming + No Spatial Storage or System + Slow-Burn Growth + Epic Length] Yun Huaijin suddenly became a "corpse" in a world torn apart by chaos. She crawled out of a pile of bodies, with only a child on the verge of starving to death beside her. In this world, nobles lived in drunken indulgence, powerful clans monopolized knowledge, bandits slaughtered withou 23.3kReads8.9Score2.8k14d adds

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   This book is very well written. The pace is quite tense in the beginning because it starts in a chaotic world. The more humorous and lighthearted ensemble cast and plot only appear after things stabilize. The writing is excellent; the characters are all well-developed, and the female lead has a very charismatic personality.

2. 252 平 A Second Wife Arrives Pregnant? Get Out! I Won't Touch That Filth 平妻孕肚入府？滚！老娘嫌脏 Meow Manman喵曼曼Ancient Romance250k WordsCompleted She cared for her gravely ill mother-in-law for five years, saving her from the brink of death and fulfilling her husband’s filial duties in his place. All she got in return was his accusation that she was a jealous shrew, and his insistence on taking a second wife… Fang He’an even said bluntly, “Qingying is kind by nature and knows nothing of the dirty tricks played in the inner household. She should know her place.” Her mother-in-law told her not to forget that this marriage was bought with he 257Reads7.7Score10814d adds

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   This book is seriously amazing! It's a super satisfying female protagonist story with a strong sense of power and intrigue. It's so good, you can't put it down! Highly recommend it!!!

3. 253 凤 Phoenix Perched in the Wutong Tree: A Bloodstained Empire 凤栖梧桐：血染江山 Yue Rong玥瑢Ancient Romance96k WordsOngoing A realistic story about human nature in a feudal dynasty. When we have the choice to stand against those in power, what will we ultimately choose? I dedicate this book to all the girls out there. I hope you become the leading ladies of your own lives, able to take another road without hesitation when you reach a dead end, and walk away in time when faced with bad people or situations. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Let me share my own story. It might be different from the traditional strong female lead. I wanted to write about how every girl has her own stance and wants to do what she wants, regardless of who she is. My heroine might not have the most glamorous life, but I hope that girls can be like her, doing what they believe is right, and being able to withdraw promptly if they realize something is wrong, without being coerced by anyone.

4. 254 南 What Is the Meaning of Nan Zhuo’s Secluded Longing? 南濯幽意何 Cen Yiran岑一然Ancient Romance113k WordsOngoing Alternate history, two powerful couples (Everyday life in an ancient setting + powerful allies + political intrigue + family bonds + personal growth) Power couple: A seemingly delicate official's daughter who is actually a wandering doctor, both righteous and wicked, and the heir of Jing who is warm on the outside but cool within, a gentle soul hiding behind a blade. Older woman/younger man couple: A seemingly seductive and charming dance-house owner who is actually the Third Hall Master, hiding —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Both protagonists are strong, with high emotional and intellectual intelligence. The first book combines rebirth and time travel, with intricately woven friendship, family, and romance storylines. The intelligent, brave, and highly skilled Shen Jiasui is straightforward and righteous, while the gentle, self-disciplined, and courteous Jiang Xun is a guiding light, a warm glow, and a salvation. The second book combines power struggles, family ties, and personal growth. The seemingly delicate daughter of an official is actually a wandering doctor with a complex personality, a seemingly warm but inwardly cold leader of a martial arts organization, and a prince with a hidden edge. The seemingly charming owner of a dance hall is actually a cunning intelligence chief with a sweet smile, a wandering swordsman who hates constraints, and a prince trapped by family ties. Outside the bamboo forest, there is noise, calculation, greed, and malice, but also genuine feelings, which surge like a raging tide, crashing without restraint.

5. 255 将 The General’s Heir Has Arrived 将门者来 Unknown Huizhou Native不明徽人Ancient Romance249k WordsOngoing [A feel-good novel with a powerful heroine and a formidable hero who’s hopelessly lovestruck, hehe] Because of a “pledge of military service” made between her grandfather and the Sage, an eight-year-old girl accompanied her father on a long journey to a frontier fortress, where yellow sand filled the skies. Eight years later, officials throughout the court and people across the empire learned her name from a stream of urgent letters sent from the border: Li Zhelai. “Undefeated in battle, unconq 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female lead is a genius general [cool]! She can lead troops into battle and also strategize in the court! Strong female lead, strong male lead! Everyone's intelligence is online!

6. 256 嫡 The Return of the Legitimate Daughter: A Stunning Rebirth 嫡女归：惊风华 Little Bone Setter小驳骨Ancient Romance227k WordsOngoing [Household intrigue + revenge + two equally formidable leads + no mindless wish fulfillment] At the age of eight, Su Wanxi, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, was framed and sent to the countryside, where she was forgotten by everyone. Ten years later, to secure a legitimate return to the prime minister’s residence, she had someone break the leg of her younger half-sister’s fiancé, Xie Yunqi. With careful planning and martial skills, she methodically brings down everyone who framed h 448Reads—Score10914d adds

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   Highly recommend this book!! The female lead is skilled in martial arts! She's incredibly intelligent!! She starts plotting from before she even returns home, meticulously planning to defeat her enemies step by step. She cleverly defuses her stepmother's schemes in the early stages, and then takes the initiative to make her enemies fight amongst themselves!! Both the male and female leads are strong! There are plenty of satisfying moments!

7. 257 美 A Beauty Like Wine, Sweet Yet Poisonous 美人似酒亦似毒 Yu Jiudeng虞九灯Ancient Romance444k WordsCompleted Everyone knows that Prince Ding of Beiming, a man who avoids women, fell for a delicate beauty and spoiled her beyond measure, granting her every wish. The beauty was like both wine and poison. On the eve of their wedding, she dropped her disguise, stole the battle formation plans of the Xiao family army, and made a clean getaway. All of Xiao Ciyuan’s heartfelt devotion became a joke. . Wen Yuyan, daughter of the great general who protects Xichu, burst onto the scene. Brilliant and gifted, with 1.3kReads9.3Score15314d adds

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   I recommend these three ancient romance novels featuring strong, intelligent, and strategic female protagonists. The female leads in these three novels each have a distinct personality: a free-spirited beauty, a courageous and resourceful woman, and a refined lady from a prominent family—each with their own unique charm! Which one do you prefer?

8. 258 重 Reborn in My Archrival's Home, I Go on a Rampage 重生在死对头家，她嘎嘎乱杀 Shuang Zhiyin双枝银Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [Reborn + revenge + political intrigue + two equally powerful leads + one-on-one romance + older woman/younger man] In her previous life, Yao Sinan was sent by her own parents into the cage of power. After she devoted herself to supporting her husband, the Third Prince, he wiped out her and her entire family the moment he achieved his goals... Reborn into a new life, she awakens as He Junyao, the second legitimate daughter of her sworn enemy’s family. Muscle memory nearly makes her kill them on 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female lead is skilled in political maneuvering and decisive in killing.

9. 259 穿 Transmigrate, Sister; Reborn, Sister: Slaughter Through the Marquis's Household and Claim the Empress's Throne 穿越姐，重生妹，杀穿侯府登后位 Lady of the Clouds云端女公子Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Miao Miaomiao transmigrated into a book, becoming a supporting character with the same name. Miao Qiqi was reborn, returning to the time before she was married. In their previous lives, both met tragic ends. The Miao family, rich enough to rival a kingdom, was framed by the marquis's household and stripped of its wealth, until the entire family was sentenced to death. One transmigrated from another world; the other returned reborn. The twin blossoms of the richest family join forces to take reve 16Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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   The female protagonist is clear-headed, courageous, and resourceful; she's neither dim-witted nor driven by romance. The author's writing is superb; this is no ordinary female protagonist story.

10. 260 重 Reborn: Phoenix’s Vengeance 重生：凰杀 Lady of the Clouds云端女公子Ancient Romance235k WordsCompleted Who says women don’t understand power games or deserve to rule? In her previous life, Wu Anle gave her heart to the wrong man and married the unloved, powerless Third Prince. He used the Wu family’s influence to seize the throne. After years of plotting, the once-glorious Wu clan, which had flourished for over seven centuries, came crashing down. More than seven hundred Wu family heads were piled into a monument meant to intimidate the great clans. Her grandmother, nearly a hundred years old, wa 3Reads7.0Score—14d adds
11. 261 重 Reborn as a Concubine’s Daughter 重生之外室小娘子 Yan Yu研钰Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted (Rebirth, revenge, political intrigue, and sweet romance) They say that from ancient times, positions of power have been built on mountains of bones. But even though I’m a lowly, destitute refugee, I won’t let you butcher me at will! Given another life, I’ll kill my enemies with my own hands. I won’t show mercy! Even if the royal family’s dignity is untouchable, I’ll turn their world upside down! As for the one who was buried in my previous life, this time, I’ll protect you for the rest of your 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A cunning and revenge-driven novel featuring a female protagonist! She's currently still quite intelligent [I understand], and will try to stay so! Discussions about the new book are welcome.

12. 262 撕 Tear Apart the Harem! Win Favor! She's a Lunatic, Who Dares Cross Her? 撕后宫！得恩宠！她是疯批谁敢惹 Cats Are Extra Sweet猫猫特别甜Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue Only + Concubine-born Daughter + Reborn + Revenge + Everyone Is Evil + Wish-Fulfillment] [The story begins before the heroine enters the palace] [The emperor favors no one at first, and the heroine doesn’t fall in love] Jiang Shiying had died once. She died in childbirth, after her own elder sister had her killed to keep the baby. Reborn, she had made up her mind: she would enter the palace and get revenge, but she wouldn’t suffer! Not her stepmother or her elder sister, not eve 7.5kReads9.3Score95214d adds

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    All completed novels featuring strong, empowering female leads with no mindless romance plots; the heroines are all incredibly strong!!!

13. 263 云 The Legend of Yun Qiao 云翘传 Jade Mat and Dawn Breeze玉簟晓风Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted [Transmigration]+ [Revenge]+ [Medical Skills] [A guide to what this story does not have: no space, no supernatural abilities, no martial arts, and no golden finger. The heroine has only her superb medical skills to rely on!] Yun Qiao, a genius doctor from the twenty-first century, was transported to a dynasty she had never heard of after a plane crash. For five years, she relived in her dreams the short life of a five-year-old girl named Lin Qiao, who shared her name. In her dreams, she watched 4.3kReads9.0Score56014d adds

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    Take a look at this book

14. 264 这 The Villain Has Become a Ghost 这个反派他成了阿飘 Fallen Platycodon零落桔梗Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted [Transmigrates into a Book + Villain + Ensemble Cast + Historical Romance + System + Palace Intrigue + Wild Imagination + Devoted Couple + Entirely Fictional Setting, Entirely Fictional Setting, Entirely Fictional Setting] A clear-eyed woman × a treacherous man Yue Liuyun transmigrates into a book. She transmigrates into the body of an emperor. But this emperor is a man through and through, a 24-karat man. And he’s the ruthless Villain from the book, a man who kills without batting an eye. The V 1.6kReads9.3Score24914d adds

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    This is amazing! The female lead is incredibly intelligent!

15. 265 重 After Being Reborn, My Five Brothers Beg Me in Tears to Return Home 重生后，五个哥哥哭着求我回府 Mu Mianmian慕绵绵Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Currently being published] [She chases him after the breakup + sweet romance + satisfying read] In her previous life, Jiang You'an was a cannon-fodder side character in a novel where the whole family doted on the heroine. Her entire family favored her younger sister, and she was beaten to death with clubs. After being reborn, she refuses to repeat her past mistakes, only to discover that her family regrets everything and begs for her forgiveness. Everyone wants to make amends? Hah, I’m not int 7.7kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds
16. 266 死 My Archrival Treats Me Like His One True Love 死对头拿我当心头肉 BB Is ThreeBB三岁了Ancient Romance267k WordsCompleted [A formidable female spy VS a refined, depraved grand minister] [Ancient romance + pseudo-taboo + espionage + spies + political intrigue and martial world, the heroine plays the pig to eat the tiger] Shen Ji is a powerful minister at court. Though he seems as pure as moonlight and a gentle breeze, he is ruthless, willing to trample even his own kin's lives to climb higher. Ning Xun is a spy who will stop at nothing to obtain intelligence, and her actions make Shen Ji pursue her relentlessly. Dur 120Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [A two-faced female spy VS a refined but wicked powerful minister] [Ancient romance + pseudo-taboo + political intrigue, the female lead pretends to be weak while actually being strong] Shen Ji, Lord Shen, and Ning Xun.

17. 267 凤 The Phoenix Reigns Over the World 凤临天下 A Lifetime of Glamour一世风流Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted "She is an invincible, stone-cold mercenary leader, but after transmigrating, she becomes a thirteen-year-old princess consort. He is the Empire's breathtakingly handsome prince, ruthless and cold, a figure whose name inspires awe throughout the land. Their wedding is followed by a pact on Nether Island: half a month together. But it also drags them into a shocking conspiracy. What kind of perilous, mind-bending trap awaits them?" 11.6kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds

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    The female lead is intelligent and skilled in palace intrigue and domestic power struggles, capable of crushing scum and defeating monsters.

18. 268 继 The Second Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 79.6kReads9.5Score8.9k14d adds

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    Check out this super palace intrigue novel by the Empress.

19. 269 侯 The Marquis's Estate Honors Class 侯府重点班 Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Marquis’s Elite Class is now available [adorable children + parenting + doting in-laws + lighthearted + healing] Xu Wan becomes a widow the moment she marries into the family. All she wants is to keep her head down and enjoy the freedom of being a marquis’s wife. But on the very day she arrives, her stepson, a notorious little menace throughout the capital, gives her two nasty surprises in a row. Xu Wan grabs a knife and charges out, making a name for herself across the 58.7kReads9.6Score8.3k14d adds
20. 270 女 The Female Bandit Goes to the Capital to Become an Official and Wins Over the Aloof Emperor 女土匪进京为官，诱拐了清冷陛下 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + sweet and satisfying + fun and lively + no annoying supporting characters + sensible leads] A super-ferocious, super-rich bandit queen VS a cool, otherworldly beauty of an emperor Jin Sanglu owns thirty mountains of gold and is every inch a bandit queen. After earning military merit, she arrogantly calls out to the court: “If you won’t give me an official post, then make me empress.” The ministers are furious, but they fear 11.9kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds

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    Both the male and female leads are native to ancient times. The female lead is dashing, clear-headed, and highly skilled in martial arts, while the male lead is a gentle, aloof nobleman. Both are unique. The storyline is complete, the plot flows smoothly without dragging, and there are no weak villains or misunderstandings. This book goes beyond romance, also exploring themes of national sentiment (any more and I'll spoil it!). It's definitely worth reading!

21. 271 互 After We Switched Places, the Heir Could No Longer Hide His Secret Identity 互换后，世子的马甲藏不住了 It's Zhixing, You Know是稚星呀Ancient Romance808k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine]+ [Political schemes]+ [Love of country and family]+ [Hilarious, sweet romance]+ [Dual storylines with an ensemble cast] After a body swap, the young noblewoman loses her memory, is kidnapped, and ends up in enemy territory. The general’s legitimate daughter disguises herself as a man in the marquis’s residence, unraveling layer upon layer of mystery… 12Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    Check out this book! It's a grand game of strategy and intrigue, with a humorous opening, a thick fog of mystery, and twists and turns at every turn.

22. 272 权 Power and Favor in the Capital 权宠京华 June六月Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of the novel of the same name, The Glory of Power in the Capital: The Glory of Power 3: The Glory of Power in the Capital, is now open for reservations on the Hongguo app. It premieres on April 30. Everyone says Yuwen Xiao, heir to Prince Su, is a cold-faced military commander with ruthless methods, and that he was born under a lonely star, destined never to find love. Everyone in the prince's residence was left dumbfounded. Wasn't he supposed to have no romantic ent 9.4kReads9.3Score1k14d adds

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    ① It encompasses both national affairs and personal relationships. The main and supporting characters are vividly portrayed, and the ending is both unexpected and logical. ② The male lead in this book is truly amazing! ③ The love between the male and female leads flows like a gentle stream; the author's writing is delicate and nuanced, telling the story in a captivating way.

23. 273 穿 Reborn as the Empress Dowager, I Just Want to Take It Easy 穿成太后只想咸鱼 Fei Xi妃玺Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted “Pay attention: this is a story with a strong female lead, no male lead, and no romance.” After transmigrating, she became the most exalted woman in Yun Zhao. She thought she could live a carefree life of wealth and luxury, but danger closed in from every side, with pitfalls everywhere. It was not just her reputation at stake, but her life. The emperor dreams of ruling in his own right? Here, take the imperial seal. Go play by yourself, kid! The consorts are fighting for power in the palace? Tos 15.3kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds
24. 274 玉 Jade Halls and Golden Boudoirs 玉堂金闺 Idly Listening to Falling Flowers闲听落花Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Li Tian has a clear goal in life: money, leisure, and no worries. She wants to find a kind-hearted husband with no skills and no temper, grow flowers and plants, raise cats and dogs, enjoy a little wine, compose a few sentimental poems, and live in blissful seclusion among the hills... Money isn't a problem, and leisure isn't a problem. But why is that kind-hearted husband with no skills and no temper always so far away among those hills? 82Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    Speaking of strategy, these two books come to mind. The first one is about an emperor who goes to great lengths to ensure his beloved woman's son ascends the throne. However, it's a bit convoluted and requires careful reading. The second one involves the male and female protagonists swapping souls, and the female lead meticulously plans to survive. This book is also quite entertaining, featuring not only a group of imaginative and resourceful bodyguards but also a wealthy landowner's foolish son. [Smirk] Foolish and rich… I'm speechless. [Laughing]

25. 275 宫 Palace Beauty 宫姝 Clear Summer Xixi清夏兮兮Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted She dared not love too deeply, afraid it would all turn out to be nothing but a dream. She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, scheming every day to win the emperor's favor; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts, with invisible blood staining her hands; She thought that once she entered the imperial palace, she would be like the other consorts. In the end, it was only what she had imagined. 8.3kReads9.2Score95314d adds
26. 276 身 Body Swap: The God of War Prince Takes Over My Household Battles 身体互换：战神王爷替我宅斗 Clear Breeze Begonia清风海棠Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [1v1, Fun Romantic Comedy, HE, Wise and Cool-Headed Young Lady vs. Adorable God of War Prince, Both Chaste, Happy Ending] The people of the Jiang household notice that their young lady has been acting strangely lately. The young lady used to be quiet and gentle. Now she’s still quiet, but there’s a murderous aura about her. In the garden, her sweet-talking younger sister affectionately reaches to link arms with her. Ye Zhan dodges at once, her voice full of disdain. “If you want to talk, then ta 10.9kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds
27. 277 穿 After Becoming the Duke's Dowager, I Kicked Out Every Ungrateful Child and Grandchild 穿成国公老夫人后我把不孝儿孙全踢了 Li Sanye李三爷Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Qin Yun transmigrates into a book, and from the start, her whole family is being stripped of their possessions and exiled? Looking at this roomful of unfilial descendants, Qin Yun thinks the whole family has brought this on themselves. The eldest son's family is corrupt and lawless, and their servants commit acts of violence, bringing disaster upon the household. The second son's family is weak and hidebound, yet they pride themselves on being upright scholars. They presume to criticize the crow 1.7kReads9.1Score36114d adds
28. 278 谢 Empress of the Xie Family 谢家皇后 Song of the Yue People越人歌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her first year in the palace, she is a Talented Lady. In her fifth, she is a Jieyu. In her tenth, she wants to become empress. As empress, she can hold on to everything she treasures and keep it from being taken away. She can protect herself and her child, and she can... stay by his side. This is a road with only one direction: take a single step back, and all will be lost. The bright yellow ceremonial parasol moves forward, and the emperor's procession slowly enters the city gate. A yellow p 8.8kReads9.2Score1.1k14d adds
29. 279 被 Forced to Divorce, Her Five Brothers Go on a Rampage 被迫休夫后，五个哥哥杀疯了 A Lifetime of Splendor一世风华Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shen Ning gave up her beloved spear to cook for the man she loved. She broke with her father, a veteran general of Great Yan, and didn’t speak to him for three years. Her husband, the victorious General Who Guards the Nation, returned in triumph with a woman who was a master of the spear. After three years of hard work, all she got was: “A Ning, I want to marry her.” Shen Ning, who had become the laughingstock of the capital after her husband favored his concubine and cast aside his wife, picked 7.1kReads9.4Score1k14d adds

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30. 280 伊 Snow of the Yi 伊雪 Long-Haired Girl长发姑娘Ancient Romance345k WordsOngoing As the Protector Princess of the Xuanyuan Kingdom, Xuanyuan Yixue has only two wishes in life: first, peace for the nation; second, safety for her family. Only then would she deserve the title “Protector.” Xuanyuan Yixue devotes her entire life to making those wishes come true. There are always obstacles along the way, and Jun Beichen is the biggest one. They frequently disagree and clash at every turn. Everyone at court knows they're utterly at odds. Later, during a palace banquet, a maid accid 77Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Pure ancient romance, historical political intrigue novel, both male and female leads are strong, cunning, and their relationship is a love-hate one. Perfect for those who admire strength. It gets really good after the first few chapters, go for it! ❤️💚

31. 281 反 The Villainess Goes on a Rampage Across the Nine Continents! The Protagonists All Kneel 反派女配杀疯九洲！主角们都跪了 Fei Xi妃玺Ancient Romance3.0M WordsCompleted “If the author says there's no romance, then there really isn't.” She became the saintess of one of the Four Great Sacred Lands, with exceptional talent, a prestigious position, and a decent fortune. And yet, with such an impressive setup, she was destined to be a cannon-fodder villain in countless stories about male and female leads. To avoid being won over or defeated, and to stay alive, she had no choice but to strike first. Oh, did I hit too hard? My mistake, my mistake. Go recover, then com 16.6kReads9.2Score1.7k14d adds

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    Story Synopsis: Liu Yun's hand trembled: "Don't call me 'Empress Dowager'! Kindness doesn't lead to military command, righteousness doesn't cultivate wealth, benevolence doesn't make one an official, affection doesn't establish affairs, and benevolence doesn't govern. What is kindness? Can it make my life comfortable?" Character Characteristics: A highly intelligent strategist, skilled in debating with courtiers, controlling everything with a smile; a top-tier figure. Current identity is unclear. Genre: No romance, time-travel fantasy, two-plus-one story, with a system (but requires spending money, energy is too low, often idle). Watch as the Empress Dowager makes you question your existence! This is a master of words who just wants to be a couch potato but is forced to manipulate events! Striving to shoulder the burden of a nation! The author wanted to raise an emperor so he could be a lazy bum, but the emperor turned out to be a complete idiot (he brought it on himself and no one could stop him). (This emperor is a complicated character). Fine, if you're going to disobey and are in a hurry to be reincarnated, then I'll just have to leave and raise the next generation (the poor kid inherited the throne before he was even a year old). Ladies, if you can get through the first hundred chapters, you'll discover a new world (the author's writing gets better and better, but the beginning is a bit frustrating). Recommendation rating: five stars, but you need to be able to persevere and read through the beginning. If you really can't, just skip to the next chapter! Because the beginning was a bit frustrating, the late emperor was too much of a jerk. Synopsis: The Holy Maiden is a pitiful little thing; her master doesn't care for her, her sect doesn't love her, and she tries hard to be strong, but ends up being a villainous supporting character. She's forced to break off her engagement right from the start. Watch how Liu Yun tricks the scumbag into bankruptcy (it's a marriage alliance between holy lands where no one asked her opinion). That's all, I won't say more, just read it yourself. Character traits: Surviving wealth and power, everything is decided by strength and intellect. Recommendation rating: Five stars. The writing here is getting better and better! The second book is also good; it was serialized when I read it, and I'm still reading it now. I've forgotten a bit of the plot, but it's still incredibly exciting. Watch how Liu Yun becomes the Holy Maiden of the five holy lands and tricks them terribly.

32. 282 本 This King's Sleeve Is Thoroughly Severed 本王这袖，断的彻底 Born Under a Lucky Star八字过硬Two Male Leads562k WordsCompleted [Preorders for The World Cannot Keep What It Loves Most open at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15. For the first 15 minutes, signed copies are available with no quantity limit; from 16 to 30 minutes, copies personally signed by the author are available with no quantity limit!] [Two male leads + The prince has a bit of a sense of humor] Everyone knew Prince Pu was gay. Even the man on the imperial throne turned a blind eye. Prince Pu had loved many people in his life. A horseman from the frontier 34.7kReads9.6Score5k14d adds
33. 283 家 The Family's Young Scoundrel Is Growing Up 家有奸臣初长成 Chubby Little Freak胖胖的小怪瘦儿Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Originally titled: The Treacherous Minister’s Son Is Finally Growing Up Dou Miao'er finally managed to work herself to death before turning thirty. But she didn’t quite die. In the blink of an eye, she transmigrated to ancient times and became the child bride of a little boy. She thought the little boy was a poor, helpless thing. Who would have guessed he was reborn? He had a sharp tongue, a black heart, and a petty streak, with more schemes than she could count. But a sapling won’t grow stra 17.8kReads8.9Score2.5k14d adds

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    I think these four books are good! The first one is comparable to the previously viewed "Prosperous Countryside". Secondly, loving someone means silently dedicating yourself to them. Thirdly, the tender affection between the legitimate and illegitimate sisters is truly moving. Fourth, family is family; they will give you everything without reservation.

34. 284 绝 The Poisonous Beauty 绝色毒妃 Mo Qianchang墨千裳Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Yun Zhixu, a PhD in toxicology and medicine, inexplicably transmigrates to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, three thousand years in the past, as the legitimate daughter of a military family. Her father died on the battlefield, her mother struck her head against a coffin and took her own life, her young brother has vanished, and she has fallen into a notorious assassins' organization. A rough start, huh? Yun Zhixu sneers. “Anyone can win with a good hand. Winning with a bad hand, now that's impressive!” 11.1kReads9.1Score1k14d adds

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    This book is alright; both the male and female leads are very intelligent. The only thing I didn't like was the male lead's constant flirting.

35. 285 谁 Can You Believe It? The Empress Wrote a Hundred Palace Rules 谁懂啊，娘娘写了一百条宫规 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Ancient-Era Heroine + Reborn Supporting Female Character + Transmigrated Supporting Female Character + Everyone Is Clever + Clear-Eyed Heroine] From ordinary palace candidate to empress. Everyone believes the emperor is devoted to Ning Wanyin. Only Ning Wanyin knows how treacherous and perilous the journey has been. She has survived every step through sheer caution. Lady Tang, reborn: “She killed me in my last life. This time, of course I’ll… make her my friend! Do I really th 41.2kReads9.6Score5.9k14d adds

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    Both the male and female leads are strong, and the female lead is very cautious. She is extremely meticulous in her work; if someone like her doesn't succeed, who will?

36. 286 幸 Lucky to Have Met Your Peach-Blossom Face 幸得识卿桃花面 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Wei Qing transmigrated. Her principle was simple: if you can settle it with your fists, don't waste your breath. 6.9kReads9.2Score84114d adds
37. 287 再 The Joy of Remarrying 再醮之喜 Morning Dew晨曦雨露Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Reborn + Sweet Romance + Second Marriage + Rugged Hero Song Jinniang’s husband, Xiao Jingran, caught the eye of the Prince of Jin’s daughter. Song Jinniang, his officially wedded wife, was reduced to the status of a mistress, and even her son became a despised illegitimate child. In the end, mother and son both died. Given another life, Song Jinniang returned to the day before she was supposed to enter the capital. This time, she had no hope left for that heartless beast. She took her son, chang 11.5kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds
38. 288 簪 The Flower-Pinned Young Man 簪花少年郎 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted When they first met, Qiao Yanan mistook the young man's sex, taking the breathtakingly beautiful youth for a girl. Thinking they were both fellow sufferers in this world, she treated “her” with great warmth, stirring the young man's heart. Once his identity was revealed, Qiao Yanan asked him to pose as her fake fiancé for her own safety. Having fallen for a beautiful young woman, the boy's heart beat faster and faster. He gladly accepted his new fiancée and did everything he could to turn their 10.4kReads9.6Score1.6k14d adds

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    All of them feature very intelligent female leads, and each one is a masterpiece. I only read novels with a rating of 9.6 Or higher. The 9.5 "Imperial Examination" novel also caught my eye, and the 9.7 "Detective" novel features a male lead who is my type, and a very intelligent female lead with both high IQ and EQ.

39. 289 青 After Losing Her Memory, the Childhood Sweetheart Became the Young General's Cherished Love 青梅失忆后成了少年将军掌中娇 Kelisiting克莉斯汀Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Clever, Cunning Foxlike Heroine VS Steady, Stern, Humble Hero] [One-on-One Romance, Sweet Pampering, Adorable Child, Childhood Sweethearts] [The Hero Suffers] The night before, Shen Zuihuan was still preparing for her engagement ceremony. The next morning, she woke up in shock to discover she had been married for five years already! Her fiancé was nowhere to be found, and her current husband was the childhood friend she had hated most of all. He was even holding a child who looked exactly like 26.1kReads9.3Score2.4k14d adds
40. 290 外 The Outer Wife 外室之妻 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Gu Zheng was at her wit’s end with the way her stepmother kept causing trouble. Even though the man looked down on her, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and marry him. She thought she was destined to be a supporting female character in this world, so she lived by the rules and knew her place. Then, in the blink of an eye, her husband turned out to be the Duke’s illegitimate son! He was about to be acknowledged by the family and become the young duke, but the ducal household looked down on 1.1kReads9.0Score36114d adds
41. 291 簪 The Record of Hairpins (Complete in 4 Volumes) 簪中录（全4册） A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Mystery992k WordsCompleted The little red fish Agashnie, which feeds on human blood; the mysterious talisman that had followed Li Shubai for years; Empress Wang, the peerless beauty of the Daming Palace; three clusters of doodles written by the late emperor himself before his death; a marriage contract made with Wang Yun in their youth... Every mystery returns to its point of origin. Every choice remains beyond anyone’s control, as impossible to resist or escape as fate itself. Yang Chonggu has returned to the palace and 17.3kReads9.7Score2.8k14d adds
42. 292 通 The Maid Who Spells Ruin 通房祸水 Salt Pork盐巴猪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Two Strong Leads + Feel-Good Story + Farming] His perspective: Everyone says the Young Lord Jun’s maid is deeply devoted to him and never leaves his side, even following him into exile. Only Jun Cheng knows that in public, she’s always fussing over him, calling him “Young Master” and acting sweet and caring. In private, she steals his food, pinches him, and hits him, while he has to swallow his anger and play along. That’s because he’s been reborn, and he’s genuinely curious abo 5.6kReads9.2Score61514d adds

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    These female protagonists are all very intelligent, and the author's writing is superb—it's my favorite. I wonder if any of you have read it yet [smirk]. If you like it, please add it to your favorites!

43. 293 上 Heaven Above 上邪 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted Fu Jiuqing is hiding a huge secret: he secretly picked up his own wife... Everyone knows that the Fu family of Hengzhou is richer than the emperor, yet its heirs are a sorry lot. The eldest legitimate son died young, the second is a wastrel, the third is obsessed with food and women, and the fourth is an idiot. The youngest, Fu Jiuqing, is a concubine's son and a sickly child by nature. Everyone says the Fu family must have done something wicked in a past life to deserve this. Jin Yue didn't wan 3kReads9.0Score39614d adds

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    These three are classics among classics; almost everyone knows them. [Laughs][laughs]

44. 294 绝 The Untouchable Princess’s Feast 绝妃膳类 Yi Luo一落Ancient Romance780k WordsCompleted No zuo no die: The Gu family's Fourth Miss finally got herself killed after making trouble at every turn, but in doing so, she drastically changed Gu Huaqing's tragic fate! As the daughter of a wealthy official, she absolutely couldn't let Heaven down. Her motto was to live freely and happily, and her top rule was to stay out of conflict! So why were there always so many admirers around her? Heaven above, earth below, please make these rotten peach blossoms go away!!! 580Reads8.9Score10014d adds
45. 295 登 Ascending the Pavilion 登亭台 Gu Huai, Who Loves Lettuce with Sauce爱吃酱汁生菜的郭淮Ancient Romance210k WordsCompleted A Down-on-His-Luck Musician × The Eldest Princess [Double Powerhouses + Revenge + Mutual Firsts + Destined Couple + Political Intrigue + Secret Identities] Princess Xianyue often frequented all sorts of establishments. At a brothel for male courtesans, she encountered a musician, handsome and refined, with graceful manners. As usual, she closed her eyes and pretended to doze. Then she heard him play a wrong note. Her lovely eyes opened slightly, and she raised an eyebrow. “You just played a wron 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Eldest Princess x Down-on-his-luck Musician [Strong Couple + Revenge + Clean Couple + Political Intrigue] Pure Ancient Romance, the female lead is not a saint, but focuses on her career.

46. 296 权 The Alluring Powerful Minister 权臣妖娆 Minced Meat and Fried Egg肉沫跑蛋Ancient Romance960k WordsCompleted Also known as The Female Top Scorer and The Female Imperial Tutor. He was a celebrated, charmingly elegant top scorer, showered with every favor under the heavens. Only after the Du family was destroyed and he hanged himself in prison did the world learn that “he” was a woman! After her father's death, the family's good name was ruined. Dozens of loyal servants starved to death. The beautiful women of the household were either made into servants or reduced to playthings for officials. Reborn, Du 3.3kReads9.1Score43514d adds
47. 297 谁 Who Says I’m a Sickly Weakling? 谁说我是个病秧子 Author Zhong Xiaoqi作者钟小七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Mutually faithful + scheming + fast-paced + no needless angst + feel-good story + no torturous romance] The two overlooked, pitiful youngest members of the Xie and Lu families marry each other in place of their unreliable older siblings. Lu Xuan thinks, “I have to marry someone, so if it’s Xie Miao, that could be interesting.” Xie Miao thinks, “I have to marry someone, so if it’s Lu Xuan, that could be a relief.” You can have any kind of brain you like, but absolutely do not develop a love-stru 14.2kReads9.0Score1.6k14d adds

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    The female lead is truly powerful; she takes revenge on the spot and is both intelligent and resourceful.

48. 298 天 The Spirit Consort of Tianlan: A Tale of Strange Dreams 天澜灵妃之异梦传奇 Ultraman Kaman奥特卡曼Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Historical palace intrigue | Strong heroine | Quick transmigration | Three golden fingers | Agent transmigrates | Rise to godhood] Top agent Murong Lingxi transmigrates into the body of a disgraced consort banished to the Cold Palace and unexpectedly unlocks three top-tier golden fingers: mind reading to see through every act of hypocrisy and every scheme, an endless supply of pills and weapons from her portable space, and a life simulator that predicts every mortal crisis. The villains are cr 9Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 299 这 This Empire Was Won in Battle by My Husband and Me 这江山，是我和夫君杀出来的 A Lampwick Wrapped in Fog雾裹灯芯Ancient Romance170k WordsCompleted A marriage contract turned me, Shen Yuan, into a pawn my family was willing to discard, marrying me off to a sickly prince said to die before turning twenty, to bring him good fortune. On our wedding night, my father handed me a packet of deadly poison. “Make him die of his illness. That is your only duty!” I poisoned him through my tears, thinking I would be a widow from then on. But my frail husband downed it in one gulp and flashed me a wicked smile. “My dear, this poison tastes pretty good.” —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The historical romance is brilliantly blended with political intrigue! The female lead is sent by her father to poison the male lead, but amidst the power struggles in the royal palace, she sees through his true colors and the coldness of her family. Using her perfumery skills, she creates her own secret code and forms an alliance with the male lead. From the backyard schemes to the power struggles in the court, the whole story is high-energy!

50. 300 反 The Villain Turns Good: Winning Favor in the Immortal Realm 反派转正记：我在仙界刷好感 I'm Chang'an我是长安呀Ancient Romance32k WordsOngoing [The protagonists’ names have been changed: female lead Gu Yinli, male lead Qi Xiujin] What sparks will fly when two lawyers transmigrate at the same time? What happens when bitter rivals and former partners are forced to become husband and wife? —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Princess, please read this! The female lead is a transmigrated lawyer, the male lead is a celestial imperial advisor! [Quick Transmigration + System + Ancient Crime-Solving Suspense] Good news: I transmigrated into the body of an empress, above all others! Bad news: The empress has been deposed... And the reason everyone in this celestial realm sees me as a thorn in their side is... The previous empress was too cruel... What does this have to do with me?! I might as well just give up. Tear up the engagement, abdicate, and be free forever!! But is it really that simple? As a female lawyer, the embodiment of justice in the 21st century, how can I tolerate these injustices happening in another world (provided I'm alive!) Stay tuned: The Villain's Rise to Power of a Female Demon

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