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. 351 奸 The Treacherous Minister 奸臣 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zhao Wuyou was the son of a treacherous minister, and everyone at court had to respectfully call him “Little Chancellor.” Father and son controlled the court and toyed with political power, so plenty of people wanted him dead. Mu Baili was the eunuch in charge of the Directorate of Ceremonial and the governor of the Eastern Depot. He seemed respectful, mild-mannered, and kind to everyone, but in truth he was a wolf who devoured people without leaving a bone. What a shame that such a ruthless ma 4.4kReads9.1Score52314d adds
2. 352 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 139.1kReads9.6Score16.9k14d adds

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   The first book features an incredibly capable female protagonist who disguises herself as a man and becomes an 18-year-old top scholar.

3. 353 锦 The Rebellious Consort of the Brocade Palace 锦阙叛妃 Soaring Over the Southern Mountain跃南山Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance, Court Politics + Amnesia + Faked Death + Tortured Romance + Palace and Household Intrigue + Powerful Cast + Ensemble Story + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + First Love + Wife-Chasing Crematorium] [Heroine: Legitimate Daughter of the Minister of Rites - Princess Consort - Empress - Queen of a Vassal State - Protector of the Nation] ◆Reading Guide◆ ◇ Sickly, brilliant strategist heroine + domineering prince of a vassal state as Male Lead One + mysterious, devoted Male Lead T 544Reads9.4Score10014d adds

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   The female lead is intelligent and leads them to seize and stabilize the country.

4. 354 帝 The Imperial Princess's Stratagem: Within and Beyond the Mountains and Rivers 帝姬策之山河表里 Cao Mengyun曹孟云Ancient Romance160k WordsOngoing Su Huanhuan transmigrated. The moment she opened her eyes, the air was thick with danger and crisis lurked everywhere. Thankfully... She wasn't going solo. First things first, she'd find the other five transmigrated companions just like her. In Su Huanhuan's eyes ✪ω✪, the script Lingjing had given her was... From princess to empress: I sweep across the eight corners of the world with modern knowledge. But in her five companions' eyes ಥ_ಥ, the script was cl 19Reads—Score12314d adds

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   Six people are transported to an ancient dynasty; their "golden finger" abilities are merely illusions, and the story begins with numerous deadly traps. A highly strategic tale of interpersonal relationships in this ancient romance, filled with human drama and unexpected twists. [Send heart]

5. 355 娘 The Consort Is All Charm and Cunning, Scheming Her Way to the Top 娘娘又茶又媚，一路宫斗上位 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted Signed for print publication In the third year of the Yifeng era, a concubine-born daughter of the Ningyang Marquis’s household enters the palace. The palace is a vast, treacherous place, where the one thing you must never do is give your heart away. Ning Shuyan is clear-eyed: she wants wealth and prestige, along with the emperor’s favor. For three years, she carefully plots each step, wins the emperor’s attention, and rises from Talented Lady to Noble Consort. Rumor has it that the emperor only 56.6kReads9.5Score7k14d adds

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   These three palace intrigue novels are absolutely fantastic!! I highly recommend them! The three female leads gradually win over the hearts of the emperors from the very beginning, first making them constantly think of them, then instilling guilt, heartache, and longing in their hearts, firmly holding them in their grasp and always having the emperor under their thumb.

6. 356 将 The General’s Princess 将军公主 Xiao Shihuo潇十火Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted An ensemble cast in a classical fantasy setting + court intrigue + war + adventure + two equally strong leads + both heartbreaking and sweet A tragedy seventeen years ago implicated countless people. General Ji Bei was killed in battle, and neither the former crown prince, Chu Mo, nor anyone in the Ji family survived! Years later, the late emperor Chu Junlin passed away, and Crown Prince Chu Yi ascended the throne. He renamed the kingdom Yong'an and granted a general amnesty. Peace reigned throu 156Reads—Score—14d adds

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   You absolutely must check this out! It's a classic political intrigue novel, with no rebirth, no time travel, and no system. The female lead is stunningly beautiful, possessing unparalleled charm, and is not only highly skilled in martial arts and a master strategist, but also brave and resourceful, holding the dual identities of a general and a princess. The male lead is incomparably handsome, a prince who is aloof, cunning, and domineering. Their romance is a major highlight. The plot is the main focus, with romance playing a secondary role. The novel also features numerous war descriptions and adventures, making it as exciting as "The Grave Robbers' Chronicles." It's a unique and captivating story, definitely worth reading!

7. 357 穿 The Daily Life of a Laid-Back Concubine After Transmigrating 穿越之闲鱼妾室的日常 Tian Nanxing Nan天南星南Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + household and palace intrigue + no golden finger + devoted love later on] Zhang Xinian transmigrated into the body of a concubine in Prince Jing’s household. Above her was the princess consort, backed by powerful connections and ruthless in her methods. Beside her was a brainless side consort with overwhelming fighting prowess. Below her, a reborn woman and a transmigrated woman were locked in fierce competition. Zhang Xinian trembled with fear. She had no golden finger and did 104.7kReads9.4Score12.2k14d adds
8. 358 双 Bound Together Across Two Lifetimes, We’ll Grow Old Together 双世缱绻，与君共白头 Dreamer Dadao爱做梦的大道Ancient Romance727k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads who rise to greatness | Complete souls | Extreme contrast | Love across two lifetimes | Sweet romance and court intrigue] A modern married couple are reborn as babies in the Tianqi Dynasty. He becomes an iron-fisted Crown Prince, commands the Xuanhuo Army, and plots to industrialize the realm. She becomes a queen of commerce, controls trade routes along three borders, and holds the lifeblood of the people in her hands! Toward their enemies, he presides over the execution of t 5.8kReads8.1Score70714d adds

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   A loving couple who have been childhood sweethearts for 55 years + double rebirth + UI designer male lead with a meticulous plot (implementation of new policies, court intrigue) and delicate emotional storyline (daily interactions, pampering details). Modern skills are applied (double-entry bookkeeping, design applications). It is a well-rounded story that combines sweet romance, political intrigue, strong-willed co-governance, past life bonds, high-level romance across time, and deep integration of emotions and court politics.

9. 359 只 With Only Seven Days to Live, She Won’t Take It Anymore 只剩七天寿命她不忍了 Lu Minghuang鹿明凰Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted The short drama based on this novel, “Seven Days Left to Live, and She’s Done Holding Back,” is now available. [Powerful heroine + nation and family + decisive and ruthless + punishing scumbags] She was the dynasty’s female war god, who fought for her country and won countless honors. Yet on her wedding night, her childhood sweetheart of a husband poisoned her? The husband who seemed deeply devoted was, in truth, a hypocritical and cruel villain. He already had a pregnant concubine in his househ 86.9kReads9.1Score3.3k14d adds

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   These books all feature female protagonists with great strategic skills. The first three are historical romances, and the last one is a post-apocalyptic story—both are incredibly good. [Note]

10. 360 栖 Bough of the Phoenix Perch 栖凰枝 Lu Shiqi鹿时七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Short drama now available. Search "A Sigh for Youth". Starring Mi Qi and Wang Kang] Also known as "I'm a Psychology PhD, and I'll Slaughter My Way Through the Palace" Palace intrigue + sweet romance + not both leads' first relationship + heroine focused on her career On her first day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue fell out of favor. Everyone said she was nothing but a pretty face, a vase. On her second day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue regained the emperor 36.9kReads9.4Score4.3k14d adds
11. 361 一 A Game for All Under Heaven 一局苍生 Crab by the Sea海边的螃蟹Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Pure historical romance + powerful heroine + equally matched leads + political intrigue) Let me make this clear: this is a political intrigue novel with a strong female lead, not a harem-intrigue story. Everyone in this novel is intelligent. Even the few fools are pretty entertaining. Heroine Mo Xishui: stunningly beautiful, at the peak of martial prowess, and unrivaled in intelligence. For the sake of the family her mother was meant to protect, she has always been an invincible force. In her e 173Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    Of all the female-centric political intrigue novels I've read, this one easily ranks in my top three. The female lead isn't a saint at all, nor is she the kind of forcefully strong character. Her schemes are logical and well-thought-out, without any lack of intelligence. The characters are also fleshed out and very distinctive. (Excerpt from a book review.) [Facepalm]

12. 362 重EN Too Many Reborn Heroes? Time to Bring in the Government 重生者太密集？我带国家队下场 Bian Lu边鹿Sci-Fi & Apocalypse758k WordsCompleted (A feel-good power fantasy, with a beautiful, badass heroine who confiscates golden fingers) “Sheng is the boss around here. She's ruthless and doesn't waste words. Cross her, and she'll take you down!” In the year 2323 of the Star Era, the apocalypse is about to begin. Some people awaken their powers early, while reborn people are already making their moves… As the head of a new department, Sheng An is responsible for recruiting and leading all the powered and reborn individuals, preparing for 123.7kReads9.7Score17.5k14d adds
13. 363 桑 The Spirits of Sangshan, Beating People Up Everywhere 桑山有灵，到处锤人 Wen Yueyue温越越Ancient Romance410k WordsCompleted [The heroine is immortal, has a special identity and a golden finger, with several romantic interests but only one-sided feelings (though romance is not described much)] An unworthy ruler reigns, warlords divide the land, and flames of war once again engulf the Central Plains. At first, only a young male courtesan died. Few people cared about the dead courtesan, and nobody cared about the person who killed him. Then a nobleman's son died, followed by a general, a princess, and even the emperor. 4.5kReads9.2Score51914d adds

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    🌱🌱🌱At first, only a male prostitute died. Few cared about the dead prostitute, nor about the murderer. Then a nobleman's son, a general, a princess, and even the emperor died. Finally… everyone remembered the death of the male prostitute, and the murderer who killed him. The flames of war spread behind her; terrified, fanatical gazes fell upon her alone. Her pale hands gripped a knife, blood dripped down her cheeks, staining half her face red, leaving only a pair of cold eyes. "My name is Sang Zhao."

14. 364 海 The Begonias Bloom for You Again 海棠今又为君开 Yi Shuang宜霜Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + National and Family Feuds] In her previous life, Xiuyi trusted a scumbag and agreed to marry him, only to be pushed into a pond by a scheming white lotus and drown! Reborn, she opened a clinic, saved her father and brothers, kicked the scumbag to the curb, and schemed to have the white lotus die a gruesome death in prison. The cold-faced marquis, whose power held sway over the realm, drew her into his arms: “Don't worry! With me here, everything will be your 41.7kReads9.3Score4.5k14d adds

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    Come and read this one; the female protagonist is intelligent and resourceful.

15. 365 贵 The Noblewoman Was Trampled to Death by a Horse, Then Reborn and Went on a Rampage 贵女惨死马蹄重生后杀疯了 Dawn at Midnight凌晨曦Ancient Romance183k WordsOngoing Revenge + face-slapping and trash-taking-down + strong male and female leads + decisive and ruthless + past and present lives + love, hate, and tangled feelings So many twists! In short, this is a brainless wish-fulfillment story, so bear with it. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book will not disappoint you; the characters inside are not one-dimensional.

16. 366 不 Aren't We Mortal Enemies? Why Does Lord Ji Love Me So Much? 不是死敌吗？季大人怎么这么爱 Yi Er一尔Ancient Romance791k WordsCompleted [Mad, power-hungry minister X black-lotus noblewoman, two powerful and equally unhinged leads] Jiang Zhimiao was born with a rebellious streak. Clever and perceptive, she never let an offense go unanswered and cut off every way back, all so she could leave home and toy with the emperor, until she ran into one particularly troublesome bastard. Ji Suian was born to wealth and privilege. Brilliant to the point of seeming demonic, he had a prominent family and a smooth career in government, as if he 7.6kReads8.8Score1k14d adds

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    Check out this book 🙋🏻‍♀️ A seemingly innocent but actually cunning noblewoman ✘ A seemingly reserved but actually eccentric imperial guard ✘ A seemingly scheming but actually manipulative civil official. The female lead is brave and resourceful, a good actress, and can argue back. She settles her scores on the spot and never lets them linger overnight~(¯▽¯~) The author updates regularly, so it's a worthwhile read.

17. 367 凤 The Phoenix's Lament 凤泣凰 Mu Lan Ru Xue慕兰如雪Ancient Romance579k WordsOngoing [Alternate history + xianxia fantasy + political intrigue + historical romance + heroes vying for power + country and people] A mutual journey of devotion and salvation between a general's orphaned daughter and an illegitimate son Set against a chaotic age, the male and female leads grow together. She was born into a general's family, but her father was killed on the border between two countries by a spy sent by the enemy kingdom to infiltrate their ranks. The spy fled into the depths of the for 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story is initially weak, merely concealing its true strength. [Alternate History + Fantasy Xianxia + Political Intrigue + Ancient Romance + Heroes Competing for Power + Family and Country] Set against a chaotic world, the story follows the mutual journey and redemption of an orphaned daughter of a military family and a son born out of wedlock. The male and female protagonists grow together. She was born into a military family, but her father was killed by a spy sent by an enemy state to infiltrate their territory, dying on the border between two nations. The spy fled to the deep forests of Zijin Mountain, becoming a mountain bandit leader. To avenge his father, her brother took her to live in seclusion in Peach Blossom Village at the foot of Zijin Mountain. Her brother died protecting her, and she was trapped in a bandit's den, seeking revenge for her father and brother's deaths. He was the most favored son of the emperor, but because of his status as a son born out of wedlock, he was destined to be ineligible for the throne. When he searched for the emperor in place of his father, he encountered her, who had avenged her father but was being hunted by spies. Before she could even ask for his help, two arrows were released, and with a whoosh, the bandit leader fell to the ground. Their eyes met, and feelings began to blossom. For him, she willingly became a maid, just to stay by his side. He, too, risked his life countless times for her. Years passed, seasons changed. He could no longer live without her. She, in turn, clung to him. However, he was unaware of the many secrets she harbored. As the fog gradually dissipates and their eyes meet again, how will they face each other? (Female-oriented fantasy romance, ancient romance, mutual devotion)

18. 368 大 The Great Yong's Merchant Queen: Making Money, Seizing Power, and Winning a Good Husband 大雍女商，搞钱掌权揽良人 Hoping to Be Rescued求被捞Ancient Romance120k WordsOngoing [One woman, multiple male leads + business + character growth] A farm girl transmigrates and shakes up the class system, reshaping the dynasty through her business empire. Using modern knowledge, she rises from the bottom of the social ladder and transforms the word “merchant” into a badge of honor. Men of the highest caliber from all walks of life, from princes and young masters to chief ministers and scholars, are won over by her talent and vision, and willingly become her allies and partners. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A working-class woman, known as "Rolling King," is transported to ancient times and embarks on a money-making adventure! Starting by selling herself to pay off debts, the female protagonist turns her life around with her handmade rattan baskets, forging a partnership with a shrewd shopkeeper to expand her small business. Her newly made soaps are highly sought after, attracting unwanted attention, but fortunately, she encounters a benefactor who protects her.

19. 369 有 With the Tyrant’s Mind-Reading Ability, I’m Slaying My Way Through the Imperial Palace 有了暴君读心术，我在皇宫杀疯了 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted [Hilarious Transmigration + Historical Romance + Mind Reading + Pocket Space with a Spirit Spring + Healing a Yandere + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggles + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Medical Skills] Modern miracle doctor Ye Li dies suddenly and transmigrates, becoming the neglected consort of a deranged tyrant. The tyrant is a madman, a complete lunatic, and every night he goes on a killing spree. The original heroine is blinded by love and gullibly trusts Prince Jin's vows. She helps him kill t 278Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    Strong female lead, satisfying readiness, high IQ: ① Hilarious mind-reading + gossip-eating system, the prince is so gossipy he'll get sick of it. ② Hilarious mind-reading tyrant's two personalities are jealous of each other, laugh-out-loud funny. ③ Goddess doctor transmigrates into a coffin to be buried with the prince, forcibly kisses him to revive the war god prince, sweet and funny. ④ Strong female lead transmigrates with a space, crushing scum and building her career, incredibly satisfying.

20. 370 嫡 After the Legitimate Daughter Was Reborn, the Duke's Mansion Became the Laughingstock of the Capital 嫡女重生后，国公府成了京中笑话 Clear Grain Knows Autumn清禾知秋Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted Su Ruoxi was the legitimate daughter of the Duke of An's household and the most celebrated talent in the capital, Shengjing. Blind to people's true nature, she trusted her fiance and her cousin from the second branch, only to be betrayed by her father. She, her mother, and her elder brother were falsely accused of treason and died in a frozen wasteland... When she opened her eyes again, she was back on the day she had been bitten by a poisonous insect a year earlier. She tore up the marriage 3kReads8.2Score28614d adds

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    The female lead in this book is quite strong.

21. 371 重 Only After Being Reborn Did I Learn I Was the Cool and Aloof Minister's White Moonlight 重生才知，我竟是清冷权臣白月光 October Orange十月橙Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [Revenge on scumbags + sweet romance + switched marriages + reborn heroine vs. transmigrated heroine + a seemingly aloof, secretly twisted beauty] In her previous life, Chu Mingyuan learned only as she lay dying that the younger sister who had secretly been sleeping with her husband was not born to her late mother. She was actually a concubine-born daughter who had been switched at birth by a concubine. Chu Mingyuan died with regrets. Thankfully, Heaven took pity on her, and after her death she 8.4kReads8.9Score85714d adds

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    I've already read it three times! This rebirth historical romance novel is absolutely amazing! The quality is incredibly high, the writing is superb, the plot is incredibly exciting and intricately woven, making it completely addictive! [Cool][Cool][Cool]

22. 372 和 Stealing the Male Lead from a Transmigrated Woman 和穿越女抢男主 Double Espresso, Writing Till Dawn双倍浓缩肝到凌晨Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted [Completed. A growing heroine in a political intrigue story. Bold enough to speak, flirt, and make a move. One heroine, multiple male leads. Every male lead has his own agenda, with plenty of foreshadowing early on. Not a wish-fulfillment story from the start.] After transmigrating into a book, she encounters another transmigrator. Friend or foe? The devoted general she thought she could trust with her heart is actually a fox spirit who came prepared. The assassin she thought was loyal, but who 295Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    This book is really great! It features the female lead's transformation from a sheltered young lady to a powerful minister. The female lead is ruthless and has multiple male leads. She is definitely not a love-obsessed girl; she's purely career-driven.

23. 373 救 Help! The Yandere Prince Wants to Kill Me 救命！病娇王爷要杀人 Midnight Phantom Moon子夜幽月Ancient Romance324k WordsCompleted As soon as Ning Qingshi arrives in Shangjing, she falls for the kindhearted and handsome Ji Jingshi. She puts her money where her mouth is and bets that he’ll fall in love with her! Who knew Ji Jingshi was playing the fool to catch his prey? He was the oriole waiting behind the mantis all along. He is none other than the emperor’s own elder brother, the exalted Prince Jingyang. He approached Ning Qingshi in the first place to investigate a case. One is Ning Qingshi, the legitimate daughter of th 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A highly intelligent female lead and a cold, aloof male lead. Both are strong, and their relationship is a mix of love and conflict!

24. 374 错 A Mistaken Marriage, a Love That Takes Root 错嫁沉欢 Qingqing Xiaowu清清萧梧Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A daughter married off far from home is destined for a bitter life. Lu Zhiyuan never imagined she would face the same fate. When she bid farewell to the family who cherished her and the childhood friend who loved her, and married off to a foreign land, she was already prepared to plunge into an abyss. But somehow, things seemed different. The man she married doted on her to an almost unbelievable degree. Far from making her suffer, he would worry for ages just because she furrowed her brow. How 251Reads8.7Score10014d adds

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    The female lead is both gentle and strong, rising from a concubine to the empress.

25. 375 凤 Phoenixes Sing at Dawn: A Modern Empress's Teacher Transmigrates 凤鸣朝歌：现代女帝师穿越手札 I'm on Their Level一个级别的我Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted Lin Wanzhou, a history PhD from a modern top-tier 985 university, accidentally transmigrates into the least favored concubine-born daughter of the Jing’an Marquis’s household. The author’s notes are all bonus surprises! Hope you’ll enjoy them, dears. 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Trust me! The female lead is incredibly intelligent and rises in status step by step—it's so good!

26. 376 回 The Spring Renewal Pharmacy 回春药铺 The Coldest Days Are Coming小寒将至Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + no rebirth or transmigration + revenge + political intrigue] Every thrilling tale begins in a little apothecary. After a chance encounter, a master and apprentice who have both suffered the slaughter of their families and endured countless hardships find themselves facing powerful enemies. They have no choice but to assume secret identities and disappear into the bustling streets of the capital, plotting carefully and advancing step by step as they seek revenge, stirri 19kReads9.4Score2.5k14d adds

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    That perfectly matches the title; you'll see once you read it.

27. 377 不 Never Grow Old Like a Pair of Lovebirds 不学鸳鸯老 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance425k WordsCompleted Yin Huayue was a dog the Zhuang family had sent to watch over him and keep him under their thumb. She was cold-blooded and hypocritical, always wearing a smile so false it hurt to look at. She dressed him, combed his hair, stood guard at his door, and lit his lamps. For ten out of every twelve hours, Li Jingyun thought about how to make her leave. But later... She really did leave. And he panicked. Morning and evening, I long to be with you; the wind has no pity for the hardy grass. I would rat 809Reads8.9Score15714d adds
28. 378 都 I’ve Transmigrated, So Who’d Still Want to Be a Maid?! 都穿越了谁还要当丫鬟！ Hot Summer热夏夏Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted Transmigration + pocket dimension + business + gourmet food + opening up wasteland and farming + devoted couple Su Ye has barely transmigrated to another world when she is sold. What? To be a maid? She figures that since she's here, she might as well make the best of it. She plans to tough it out and keep a low profile. But maids have no rights at all, and Su Ye realizes that a comfortable life is like a frog slowly boiling in warm water. If she doesn't jump out soon, it'll be too late. If she's 2kReads7.4Score13414d adds

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    The female lead is super smart

29. 379 大 The Official Has Been Demoted Again 大人又被贬官了 Li Hua璃华Ancient Romance926k WordsCompleted Originally titled The Official Has Been Demoted Again On the day the Left Chancellor's daughter was to be married, she was dismembered inside her bridal sedan in full view of the crowd. Everyone said the crime had to be beyond human capability. So the most famous Master He in Chang'an was thrown into jail. He Jingxin: ...But I'm not really a master of the occult! I'm just a con artist! He Jingxin couldn't tell fortunes. She'd never read the Book of Changes and didn't know how to read faces. Song 26.9kReads9.5Score4.6k14d adds

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    The female lead is incredibly smart, and the male lead is also adorable and quite adept at winning her over, without overshadowing her! From street fortune teller to censor, watch as the female lead solves case after case.

30. 380 一 A String of Suicidal Stunts, and the Reborn Heroine Doesn't Want to Live 一路作死，重生女主不想活 Watching the Falling Flowers with a Smile笑看落花Ancient Romance972k WordsOngoing Open your eyes, close them, and a day has passed! Close your eyes and never open them again, and a lifetime has passed! Close your eyes, open them again... and you're reborn! After a lifetime of deceit and rivalry, having repaid her debts, avenged her wrongs, and settled her affairs, Wang Yun happily went to her death... But when she opened her eyes, she was reborn! Wang Yingzhang came back to life furious. So you won't let me live in peace? Fine. Then don't blame me for being ruthless. In her p 2.3kReads9.1Score23114d adds

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    The plot is intricately linked, constantly setting traps for the enemy! The female lead is incredibly intelligent and her methods are brilliant.

31. 381 缚 Soulbinding Order 缚魂令 Jin Shaoren今绍人Ancient Romance517k WordsCompleted Also known as: Soulbinding Order The first time Fang Zhixia met the young lord Lin, every move was a killing blow, and she cut off his breath. The next time she saw him, she had prepared a golden-thread nanmu coffin for him, made of premium wood and carved with dragons and phoenixes. And now this man has arrived with sixty-six ships of betrothal gifts, banging gongs and beating drums, saying he wants to marry her? Fang Zhixia: “Are you insane?” Lin Buzhou: “A little. It’s been three years, and 4.1kReads9.2Score56614d adds

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    Amazing! The male and female leads are both incredibly intelligent, engaging in a battle of wits and courage. The plot is bizarre, intricate, and captivating! 💗… When Fang Zhixia first met Prince Lin, she used deadly moves to kill him. Upon seeing him again, she prepared a golden nanmu coffin for him, its upper layer carved with dragons and phoenixes. And this man, carrying sixty-six boatloads of betrothal gifts, beat drums and gongs, declaring his intention to marry her? Fang Zhixia: "Are you crazy?" Lin Buzhou: "Somewhat. Three years have passed, and I've missed you terribly."

32. 382 骂 Call Me a Country Bumpkin? I'll Keep the Arrogant Prince Awake All Night 骂我村姑？我让傲娇皇子夜不能寐 Miss Single-Thread单线程小姐Ancient Romance137k WordsCompleted Don’t look! Don’t look! It’s not well written. Greedy, lustful village girl x cold, proud prince [Sweet romance + hero head over heels + hiding one’s real abilities + a long road to winning her back + face-slapping and taking down scoundrels] “When the Twin Stars unite, the realm will flourish.” But no one knew that the destined phoenix star, meant to become the mother of the realm, had been abandoned in the mountains for eighteen years. Li Fujiao, the destined phoenix star, an orphan who emerg 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one, this one, is amazing!

33. 383 大 The Splendor of Great Zhou 大周风华录 Is Wasabi Spicy?芥末辣不辣Ancient Romance4.3M WordsCompleted After three years of drought, the land was strewn with the dead. Her parents sold Qin Fengyao as a “two-legged sheep.” Faced with certain death, she sold herself into servitude and escaped with the human traffickers. Sold to the Chang family, she accompanied their eldest daughter through confiscation of their property and desperate flight, then their restoration to favor. She helped the young lady establish herself in her husband’s household, became embroiled in the struggle for the throne, and, 21.3kReads9.2Score2.8k14d adds

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    I highly recommend this one, just watch.

34. 384 羞 Humiliation? The Face-Slapping Began with the Imperial Betrothal! 羞辱？从赐婚开始便是打脸！ Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Feel-good, two powerful leads, devoted couple, space, medicine, martial arts prowess, face-slapping) A top mercenary in the twenty-first century suddenly transmigrates to an alternate ancient world while on a mission, becoming an unloved illegitimate daughter of a general's household. A marriage contract and a deal transform the heroine into the wife of the “crippled prince”... With the two “princes” joining forces, the world is theirs! The Crown Prince stands in their way? Bring him down! Prin 4.8kReads9.3Score71414d adds

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    These books are great! You won't regret reading them.

35. 385 锦 Schemes at the Brocade Banquet 锦筵谋 Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted From the pinnacle of Michelin cuisine to the hell of household intrigue, all it took was one explosion. Lin Wanyi, an internationally renowned top chef, opens her eyes to find she's become the most wicked third young madam of the Su family in the Qing Dynasty. From the start, she's in a hopeless situation: Her husband despises her, her mother-in-law wants to divorce her, and the servants look down on her. On top of that, her sister-in-law is a “born heroine,” doted on by the entire household, s 343Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend "The Scheme of the Brocade Banquet"! It's the pinnacle of high-IQ political intrigue in ancient Chinese romance novels. The female protagonist travels from the modern era to the ancient one, and the intrigue and palace battles are all meticulously planned. The plot is tight and concise, with no filler or romance. The entire story revolves around her career. If you're looking for something to read, just give it a shot!

36. 386 十 Ignored for Eighteen Years, the Legitimate Daughter Returns to Deliver a Face-Slapping 十八年不闻不问，嫡女打脸回归！ Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Satisfying read + political intrigue + the fate of the nation + a pocket dimension + the martial world + medicine and poison + suspense] After accidentally transmigrating from a world polluted by nuclear fallout to an alternate realm, the heroine becomes an unwanted daughter of an official’s family. One day after transmigrating, she beats up a wicked servant and sells him off. From then on, the estate is her turf! Seven days after transmigrating, she becomes the leader of the martial world’s mo 4.3kReads9.1Score56814d adds
37. 387 恰 When Snow Fell on Shengjing 恰逢盛京落雪时 Chunri Qing春日卿Ancient Romance288k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue + chaotic times + two strong leads + struggle for supremacy] A political-intrigue novel with a strong female lead, centered on power struggles, with romance as a secondary storyline. No golden finger, no System, and not a feel-good power fantasy. I’m a new author. Thank you for being patient with me. ---------------- Divider --------------------- The Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun are lost, the Yuma Pass is defeated, and the aristocratic clans’ regimes are thrown into turmo 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Want to see the intrigues and machinations within the realm of power? Want to witness the treacherous intrigues of the imperial court? Then look for this book! The female protagonist is vengeful and intelligent, rising through the ranks to rise to the top!

38. 388 妻 The Lady of the Household Flips the Table: No Taking On His Mess, Just Spoiling Her Husband and Making a Comeback 妻主掀桌拒接盘，宠夫逆袭两手抓 Fragrant White Apricot香白杏Ancient Romance700k WordsCompleted [Female-Dominant World + Underdog Reversal + Secret Identities + Devoted Love + One-on-One, Both Pure] [Ruthless, taciturn, career-minded transmigrator × aloof, two-faced superstar] After waking up, she discovers she’s transmigrated into the role of the heroine’s designated cuckold in a cliché female-dominant romance novel. She’s spent twenty years cleaning up after the heroine, only to end up with the full “crematorium” treatment. Gu Liang falls into an unsettling silence. The novel’s tags clea 3.3kReads9.2Score30514d adds

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    You can always trust the female lead's intelligence. [Shy]

39. 389 都 Now That I’ve Transmigrated into a Book, Why Be the Heroine’s Blood Bag? 都穿书了，谁还给女主当血包 Twelve Gates of Cold Light冷光十二门Ancient Romance152k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue] [Historical romance] [Book Transmigration] [Real-and-fake-heiress setup] Shen Zhaoning transmigrates into a novel about a real and fake heiress. The moment she opens her eyes, she walks straight into a deadly trap set by the real heiress. A cruel servant breaks into her room at night, intent on ruining her reputation. Blood sprays across the scene, but he’s the one who falls. There were originally two people in this world who knew the future. One was the real heiress, Qi Yun 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended! A very intelligent female lead; not a palace intrigue or political drama. Ancient Chinese romance, strong female lead and strong male lead, male pursuing female lead.

40. 390 快 Quick Transmigration: The Big Shot Is Always Raising Villains 快穿之大佬她总在养反派 Shan Xiaozhu山小竹Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (No male lead, no romance, no love story, and not a brainless power fantasy.) In novels, villains always fall for the protagonist and end up seeing their grand ambitions go up in smoke. Yan Bai says: Why should villains bother with romance? Isn't building a career much better? Step aside, let me handle it! She transmigrates as the vicious mentor, stepmother, and teacher of various villains... A powerful mentor guides you every step of the way, showing you 108 ways to overthrow the regime and how 1.3kReads9.2Score15314d adds

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    These guys are really smart, and the author's writing is superb. Add them to your favorites if you like them!

41. 391 南 A Lovely Lady in the South 南有嘉人 Fragrance Deep in the Bones骨中香彻Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + revenge + satisfying wish-fulfillment + face-slapping and punishing villains] [Sweet on the surface but dark underneath, fallen heiress VS beautiful, powerful, tragic God of War prince] My mother was bought from a villain for one tael of silver by my gambling-addict father, and bore him four daughters. When I was thirteen, Mother finally gave birth to a son for him, but he abused her to death. Only after Mother died did I learn from the letters she left behind that she was 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The best strategy is to attack the enemy's plans; the next best is to disrupt their alliances; and the next best is to attack their army.

42. 392 春 Spring Crabapple and Willow 春棠柳 Jingzhe Sheng惊蛰笙Ancient Romance253k WordsCompleted [1v11 System Conquest + Clever Female Lead + Ensemble Cast in an Ancient Setting + Palace and Household Intrigue + Political Schemes] What? I have to win over so many of them?! This is a story about young men and women supporting and redeeming one another, growing together, and joining forces to serve their country. Among these men are the loyal and devoted, the one who rules the world, the gentle and refined, the ones who care for the nation and its people, the bewitching and passionate, the cu 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is intelligent, and the supporting characters aren't stupid either.

43. 393 玄 The Mystic Maiden Begins Her World-Hopping Journey at Lotus Tower 玄女从莲花楼开启综穿 Little Snowgrass雪草儿Ancient Romance588k WordsCompleted The Celestial Maiden Xuannü had her opportunity stolen by Chang’e. To protect its own reputation, the Heavenly Dao initially planned to let things stand and simply banish Xuannü to the mortal realm. But a trace of Nuwa’s soul power was hidden within Xuannü’s spirit, and Nuwa sensed it. Naturally, she demanded an explanation. The heavenly realm dared not neglect her, so after conferring among themselves, they decided to make Xuannü a woman undergoing trials to appease Nuwa. They said that once sh 160Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The legitimate princess, with her maternal clan, seeks revenge and plots to seize the world. A mysterious woman defies fate, altering the destinies of Hong Qigong and Ouyang Feng, and is punished by having her soul split and reincarnated in two lives. In the tenth and eleventh lives, she is a powerful couple, both strong in their own right. The reborn princess fails to achieve revenge in either life, and due to deep-seated resentment, she is forbidden from reincarnation for a thousand years. Finally, the mysterious woman arrives, and without a system or any special abilities, she bravely confronts the palace intrigue and court power struggles. She battles the empress, the court, and uses the world as a chessboard to scheme for power. In her twelfth life, she is reborn on her wedding night. In her thirteenth life, she hates the male lead in her previous life, only realizing at death that everything she had was a scheme by someone else to rise to power. She is reborn just as she is about to stab the person who loves her most. In her fourteenth life, after decades of widowhood, she returns to her wedding night, determined to destroy this corrupt noble family! The second book is filled with stories of unresolved romantic entanglements from various TV dramas.

44. 394 女 The Matriarchal Protagonist Awakens a Conquest System After Being Reborn 女尊原主重生后觉醒了攻略系统 Qian Xu潜序Ancient Romance221k WordsOngoing Two chapters update daily, at noon and 8 p.m. The full 240,000-word manuscript is already complete, so readers can dive in without worry! [Court Intrigue in a Matriarchal World + Unconventional Rebirth] In Yong'an City, after seeing all the splendor the world had to offer, she became the top scholar in the imperial examinations. But when love brought her back home, it led to a terrible end. Su Yinghao, the new top scholar and daughter of an official family, gave up the chance to take up a post i 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You could try this female-dominated political intrigue novel! The female protagonist dies tragically and is reborn, only to be forced by a system to win over her weak childhood sweetheart. Little did she know that he had also returned with memories of his past life. The two test each other, confront each other, and form a revenge alliance to stir up the political storm in the court.

45. 395 夫 My Wife Marries Another, and I Meet You When the Flowers Fall 夫人另嫁，落花时节恰逢君 Peanuts of Every Flavor百味花生Ancient Romance314k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + Wits and Willpower + Political Scheming] She was a business tycoon with underworld connections. Betrayed by her lover, she died beneath his cold gun. By a twist of fate, she was reborn in the body of the timid and incompetent Second Miss Su, and was forced to marry the paralyzed young master of the Marquis's household in place of her legitimate younger sister. All she wanted was to survive, yet the entire marquis's family wanted her dead! After fighting so hard to come back 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In this book, the female lead is intelligent, not a saint, and not a cunning villain.

46. 396 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Returns, and the Prince Dotes on Her 嫡女归来，王爷乖乖宠 Little Classmate Liu小柳同学呀Ancient Romance168k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple + mutual salvation + a clever young lady skilled in both martial arts and strategy + a ruthless prince who says little] When they first met, she was exhausted and had been ambushed. He dealt with all the trouble behind her and gave her a few pieces of hibiscus pastry. From then on, she seemed to have fallen in love with hibiscus pastries. Or perhaps she was longing for the man who had saved her when she was at her lowest. When they met again, she asked tentatively, “Do you reco 138Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead has a high status in the martial arts world, and the comedic plot is not cliché.

47. 397 快 Quick Transmigration: The Knockout, An Xiang's Golden Years 快穿狂飙之安响晚年 Little Snowgrass雪草儿Female-Channel Fanfiction704k WordsCompleted After two lifetimes in The Knockout, I finally learned that my true identity was the Ninth Palace Lord of the Celestial Realm. I was punished and sent down to the mortal world to undergo trials for secretly releasing the Demon Venerable. There are worlds with no CP, worlds with one CP, and worlds with multiple male leads in 1vMany pairings! I begin transmigrating through various screen worlds, enforcing justice in worlds full of regrets. I'm a heartthrob and someone's unattainable first love, —Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 398 新 Newlywed Unmasked: The Top Tycoon Disguised as a Crown Princess 新婚掉马：顶级大佬伪装太子妃 Three Claws三只爪Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + equally matched powerhouses + disguises + slow burn + wits and courage + mutual healing + palace intrigue] Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind, his internal organs are failing, and he will not live to see winter. The princess sent to marry him is said to be a weakling who does nothing but cry. On their wedding night, assassins sneak in. The princess is so frightened that she drops her teacup, but a shard happens to slice an assassin’s throat. The Crow 2.2kReads—Score32814d adds

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, featuring two strong, slow-burning protagonists, a battle of wits and courage, and mutual redemption. Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind and his internal organs are failing, not surviving past winter; while the princess sent for a political marriage is a weak and useless woman who only knows how to cry. On their wedding night, an assassin sneaks in. The princess, terrified, smashes a teacup, a shard of which accidentally cuts the assassin's throat; the Crown Prince weakly shrinks into the bed, but a silver needle on his fingertip accidentally pierces the assassin's vital point. The entire court awaits the spectacle of this short-lived couple's downfall. Until one dark and stormy night, the world's greatest poison doctor, Yaksha, and the leader of the Assassin's Guild, Yama, fight fiercely for the divine elixir. As they tear off each other's masks, both fall silent. Chu Mochen approached, his voice low and deep: "My beloved consort, your night attire is far more beautiful than your phoenix coronet and wedding robes during the day." Yan Yunqi sneered, brandishing her poisoned needle: "Your Highness, even with your eyes still open and your temper flaring, you're still much more pleasing to the eye than during the day!" When a dramatic princess with a built-in armor that reflects physical attacks tenfold meets a powerful, sickly tycoon, the entire capital is left in tears!

49. 399 灼 A Brilliant and Graceful Life [Original Novel of the TV Series Starring Feng Shaofeng and Jing Tian] 灼灼风流【冯绍峰、景甜主演同名电视剧原著】 At Ease with the Universe随宇而安Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted The original novel for the TV series Blossoms in Adversity, starring Jing Tian and Feng Shaofeng, premiering on Tencent Video on August 19. A tale of remarkable heroes and exhilarating wish fulfillment. A sharp-witted female official meets a devoted prince: from a chaotic first encounter to a lifetime together. Mu Zhuohua learned one thing from a young age: once a woman gets married, her life is as good as over. Studying and taking the imperial exams are a woman's only way forward. Staying unmar 9.1kReads9.6Score1.5k14d adds

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    Surprisingly, no one pushed him.

50. 400 权 The Powerful Prince’s Spoiled Princess: Proud, Wild, and Unruly 权王溺宠：狂傲王妃野又撩 Green Plums and Bamboo Wine青梅竹酒Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + feel-good power fantasy + ruthless decisiveness + an incredibly badass heroine + face-slapping + a heroine with her wits about her] Bai Xuan, commander-in-chief of the Huaxia Special Forces Training Camp, transmigrates to the Great Zhou. She is a peerless beauty with exceptional martial skills. As a woman, she carves her own path through force of arms, establishes herself at court, and wields enormous influence. With a deft hand, she turns the tide of both schemes and open stra 16.5kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds

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    ① The female lead is incredibly cool and capable, transforming from a special forces soldier into a legitimate daughter of an ancient noble family. She possesses exceptional skills and unparalleled wisdom, fighting against powerful figures and eliminating treacherous officials, providing a consistently satisfying experience. The romance is super sweet, with plenty of interactions between her and the cunning and ruthless prince, from initial testing to a heartfelt confession – the sweetness level is off the charts.

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