Looking for High-Quality Political Intrigue with a Powerful Female Lead 求高质量权谋大女主文

1. 151 男 Keep All That Male Beauty Away! I Only Want the Throne! 男色通通闪开，本宫只想要登基！ Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance436k WordsCompleted [Reborn + strong female lead + true and false princesses + woman ascends the throne + political intrigue] Would being the founding emperor’s only daughter, surrounded by handsome men, be amazing? Lan Zhaoyu says it’s not amazing at all! All she wants is to be a sovereign with no spouse, in the literal sense: an unmarried empress! Her father handpicked legitimate sons from distinguished noble families, all accomplished in both civil and military arts, and adopted them as his sons. They all fawned 2.3kReads9.1Score365Shelves

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   This is a female-centric political intrigue novel. The female lead is capable, resourceful, intelligent, and cunning. The story is highly engaging and extremely enjoyable.

2. 152 重 Reborn, I Join Forces with My Archrival for Revenge 重生后我和死对头联手复仇 Shui Yinan水翊楠Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + career-focused, with a lighter romantic element] Once you have tasted the sweetness of power, you can never forget it. Even after being given another life, you still long to return to the halls of power, stand atop the mountains, and reach beneath the heavens. In her previous life, Pei Jiaoran had an easy rise to success. She entered the Phoenix Pavilion and donned the purple robe, living a life of great comfort. But one wrong step, and both she and her political legacy we 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is not a cross-dressing story; both the male and female leads are reborn. The female lead is the best at verbal sparring, and she and the male lead are evenly matched. This is not a romance disguised as a political intrigue story; the female lead prioritizes official duties over personal feelings. Synopsis: In her previous life, the female lead was the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Reborn, she returns to her early days as a county magistrate, resolving the crisis of her past life and changing her predicament. She returns to Chang'an with outstanding political achievements, ultimately defeating her enemies step by step, exposing the mastermind, and regaining the pinnacle of power. During this time, the female lead's feelings for the male lead evolve from distrust to trust, and finally, love. Character traits: The female lead is outwardly warm but inwardly cold, not easily trusting anyone; the male lead is calm, calculating, and cunning. Relationship: Initially, the female lead unilaterally uses the male lead, while the male lead initially has a one-sided crush on her. Later, their feelings develop into mutual attraction. PS: This story is heavily researched; the background and officialdom are largely based on the political struggles of the mid-to-late Tang Dynasty. There are many instances of pedantry.

3. 153 我 I Build Infrastructure in Ancient Times 我在古代搞基建 Chi Mitang池米唐Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man + Infrastructure Building + Career-Focused + Fiercely Protective + Clear-Eyed Heroine] Original title: Building Infrastructure in Ancient Times Tang Yixuan, a brilliant engineer, transmigrates into the body of a woman who has taken her brother’s place as the new magistrate of Qingchuan County. To stay alive, she racks her brains and exhausts every resource at her disposal. She builds waterworks, raises tall buildings, paves roads with concrete, and constructs a city. Be 4.3kReads9.1Score575Shelves

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   I've seen them all, they're good.

4. 154 黑 The Crown of the Dark Moon 黑月光冠冕 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [The first print volume is now available] [Sweet Romance in a Wealthy Family] + [A Forbidden Love Falls from Its Pedestal] + [Characters Awaken] + [A Chaotic Love Rival Showdown] “You are a cannon-fodder character in this world. Your character tags are: beautiful, vicious, and stupid. When you were eight, you were adopted by the Shen family, the most powerful family in Whale Harbor. The head of the family treasured you like a gem, but you joined forces with your villainous mother to scheme agai 310.8kReads9.5Score42.4kShelves

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   I can't believe there's anyone who hasn't read this book yet. It's a portrait of a group of girls, and their mutual help and support is so beautiful.

5. 155 将 The Pride of a Military Family: Reborn with My Wacky Ancestors 将门天骄：带着逗比老祖宗们重生 Spicy Rabbit辣子兔Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Historical setting + lighthearted comedy + strong heroine + coming-of-age female lead + ensemble cast + political intrigue + defending the homeland] Chu Tianjiao was the eldest legitimate daughter of a military family. In her previous life, she devoted herself to fighting for her country, but after her death, her soul was imprisoned in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, unable to pass on. She spent her days chatting, joking, and shooting the breeze with a group of imperial ancestors, enjoying what 9.1kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves

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   The first book features a female protagonist who wields power and influences politics, building infrastructure and eventually becoming empress. The others also feature intelligent female protagonists.

6. 156 怪 The Mighty Little Farmer Girl: Making Money, Farming, and Loving It 怪力小农女：经商种田爱搞钱 A Ton of Mandarins一吨砂糖橘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Superhuman Strength + Plant Search System + Cultivation Space + Farming and Commerce + Some Infrastructure] In the apocalypse, she was cold and ruthless, having never known the love of family. After dying alongside a zombie, she transmigrated to ancient times, into a poor household, and began living an ordinary life. When faced with greedy, cruel, and unrighteous clan members, she decisively moved away to avoid trouble and got along well with her new neighbors. A home with nothing but bare wall 245Reads7.5Score113Shelves
7. 157 穿 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, Five Little Villains Doted on Me 穿书后，我被五个小反派娇宠了 Awakening in Another Dimension异次元觉醒Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama adapted from this book, The Princess Is Born Stubborn, Raising Children and Wielding Imperial Power, Is No Problem, is now streaming <(*￣▽￣*)/ [Everyday life raising children in ancient times + a wealthy, powerful princess who can do as she pleases + a wickedly handsome male lead with overwhelming martial prowess + devoted 1v1 romance] Qin Yaoguang transmigrates into a book as the wicked stepmother of five little villains. Ten years later, they will carve her into a human swine 4.2kReads9.2Score692Shelves
8. 158 吧 One Little Kiss, and the Rugged Man Goes Wild, Sweet-Talking Me into Coming Home 吧唧亲一口，糙汉疯了诱哄我回家 Little Bun小面包Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A story about poverty alleviation, perfect for readers interested in civil service exams and public-sector jobs! [Energetic sweet girl & rugged man who’s crazy about sugar] [Transmigration + Farming + Substitute Marriage + Making a Fortune + Pocket Space + Rural Revitalization] She spends her very first day in another world getting married, and her rugged husband is studying an illustrated manual right in front of her?! What a wild start. Lin Baochu says, “I can’t take this. I really can’t!” A s 4.2kReads8.5Score408Shelves
9. 159 浮 The Tale of Floating and Sinking 浮沉传 Miss Liangzi凉子姑娘Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Household and palace intrigue + play the pig to eat the tiger + revenge and a comeback] A heroine in the vein of The Story of Minglan, this acclaimed historical domestic-intrigue novel has racked up over ten million plays as an audio drama. For a story that understands reason and human nature, read The Tale of Fushen! Her father shows her no affection, her mother dies a tragic death, her stepmother spoils her rotten, and her half-sister schemes against her. In this treacherous household, watch 6.9kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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   [Top Post] What is a strong female lead? First, she must protect herself; second, she must protect others; she must fulfill herself first, then help others. [Note] These books are impeccable in both detail and writing style; you can buy them with confidence. The first one, in particular, is comparable to a second "The Story of Minglan." Undeniably, Minglan and the actress who portrays her are both vivid examples of strong female leads. [Please Follow] Follow me to read great books together.

10. 160 她 She Played at Being a Divine Being in the Late Eastern Han Dynasty 她在东汉末年装神弄鬼 First-Rate Red Chamber一品红楼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Career-minded heroine + domineering, dashing hero] [Please note: This is a novel, not an academic paper. It has flaws and mistakes. If that bothers you, don't read it.] [The heroine is fifteen when she first transmigrates.] She thought transmigrating would let her live an easy, wonderful life. Instead, Heaven hit her with a harsh reality: she had landed in the late Eastern Han dynasty, with chaos about to engulf the land. To stay alive and protect her family, she has no choice but to embark on 9.8kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves
11. 161 娘 The Empress Is on a Rampage: 15 Top-Tier Palace Intrigue Stories 娘娘她杀疯了：15个顶级宫斗故事 Read a Little Editorial Team读点编辑部Ancient Romance294k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + strong female lead + reborn + palace intrigue + court politics + tragic romance] She was Consort Hua, who lost the palace struggle and died by banging her head against a wall in the Cold Palace. After dying with regrets, she was reborn before her clan's downfall. Now that she knows how all the palace intrigues will end, can she defeat Zhen Huan and have the last laugh…? She was Yang Guifei, the woman blamed for bringing ruin to the country. Everyone knows she lived in luxur 3.1kReads9.1Score105Shelves
12. 162 身 Terminally Ill, I Become the Leading Lady of the Apocalypse 身患绝症的我，要在末世当大女主 Happy Fried Egg快乐荷包蛋Sci-Fi & Apocalypse354k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + Chosen One + Apocalypse + No Romance + Power Fantasy] “At first, everyone thought it was just a game.” In 2030, a game called New World burst onto the scene, driving players across the globe wild with excitement. The heroine, Su Ke, was lucky enough to get access to the game’s beta test, but at the final moment, her teammates betrayed her, sending her crashing from the heights of glory overnight. Just as she was losing all hope, she suddenly realized that everything was onl 4Reads7.2Score—Shelves
13. 163 抄 Fleeing a Raid and Famine, I Stockpiled Supplies Until the Whole Village Was Drooling! 抄家逃荒，我囤满物资馋哭全村！ Fruit Tea with Pearls果茶加珍珠Ancient Romance529k WordsCompleted (Completed) [A satisfying revenge story with a strong heroine + mystic spring space + weapons arsenal + doted-on heroine who isn't a pushover] A beautiful princess consort who's both sweet and spirited VS a handsome, powerful prince who dotes on his wife Yun Xiao, a genius military doctor trained in both Chinese and Western medicine, foresaw that she would transmigrate and frantically stocked supplies in her dimensional space. She transmigrated with a fully stocked space into the body of a shelt 3.3kReads9.2Score440Shelves
14. 164 穿 I Transmigrated Into a Book as the Villainous Senior Sister, So Why Did the Heroine Turn Dark First? 穿书成反派师姐，女主咋先黑化了 Forest and Sea of Trees森林树海Two Female Leads1.0M WordsCompleted (Main story complete) [Two Female Leads + Happy Ending + Slow-Burn Start, Takes Off Later in Every Sense + Lots of Foreshadowing, Every Loose End Is Tied Up by the End for a Complete Story] When Mu Wuyi wakes up, she discovers that she has transmigrated into a book. Even worse, she's become the second female lead, the heroine's senior apprentice, and the final boss who is ultimately killed by the heroine, Su Yunyao. Just as Mu Wuyi is lamenting how pitiful, weak, and helpless she is, her cheat a 4.9kReads9.3Score614Shelves
15. 165 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 211Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A pure political intrigue novel. The female lead is decisive, wise, and resourceful. While the romance between the male and female leads runs throughout, the story devotes considerable space to political maneuvering and the fate of the nation. Those who enjoy political intrigue should definitely check it out! [Thumbs up][Send a heart] In a chaotic world, Queen Yan Xi of Yan, to protect her state, proactively seeks an alliance with King Jin Mian of Jin. She comes for the alliance, but he demands her as a dowry. His casual remark, "Since the marriage is not yet finalized, the engagement can be voided," forces her to abandon her childhood sweetheart's engagement, guaranteeing the alliance's perpetuity through a marriage between the two kings. When Yan collapses due to internal strife, the alliance becomes a worthless piece of paper. She forges a new Zhao Kingdom with blood and fire, severing the shackles of marriage and vowing never to be a vassal again. From wife and wife to strangers, from allies testing each other to rivals playing chess. Playing chess with the king, relying on the king, until the day their iron cavalry tramples the Central Plains, the world realizes—the sharpest sword is never the only one sharp.

16. 166 皇 The Empress Has a Space: Get Lost, Don't Disturb My Farming! 皇后有空间：滚，别打扰我种田！ Thirteen Clan十三氏Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [End-of-the-world transmigration to ancient times + fake and true heiresses + exile to the frontier + spatial spring + farming and business + land reclamation and development] The fake heiress successfully reunited with her birth family. What should the real heiress do? Easy. You can claim a daughter, and I'll find a new father. From now on, let's both keep our mouths shut! Tang Zhao, the true legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's household in the Lu Kingdom, the Crown Prince's betrothed, 4.5kReads8.9Score524Shelves
17. 167 满 Her Entire Family Was Executed, and She Became the Most Ruthless Woman in the Capital 满门抄斩，她成了京城最狠女东家 Madame Bovary包法莉夫人Ancient Romance293k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead Seeks Revenge] [Rival Suitors in a Shura Field] [Secret Identities Exposed] [Court Intrigue] She is Su Tang, owner of the Shuyu Pavilion, and also Xiao Lanyue, the sole survivor of the Xiao family, which was executed ten years ago for treason. She runs her shop by day and swings her blade by night, all to clear the Xiao family's name. Good heavens! Can someone tell her what all these men on her path to revenge are about? She never planned to get married in this life! [Su Tang 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Look at this!! Go watch it!! Everyone has a brain! Not just the female lead! It's just that the female lead has an even bigger brain!

18. 168 将 The General's Wife Goes All Out, Leaving the Enemy in Tears 将军夫人操作太飙，敌军全部泪飘 Chaotic Jade乱玉Ancient Romance580k WordsCompleted [A radiant, spirited woman army medic × a rugged, steady general] [Married first, love later + sweet romance + medical skills + adorable baby] Li Qingshu had been single her entire life, and at an age when most people had settled down, she transmigrated and immediately found herself with a man. He was handsome, fit, responsible, and a general to boot. Since she’d never even held a man’s hand in her modern life, Li Qingshu decided to give this marriage-first, love-later arrangement a try. If they 8.5kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
19. 169 金 The Golden Palace Locks Away the Spring Breeze 金阙锁春风 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance757k WordsCompleted Her entire family perished, she was left dependent on others, the dynasty fell, and she married and divorced. In just eighteen years, Yu Zheng has endured things most people never face in a lifetime. A noblewoman of the former dynasty, all she wants now is to stay alive. She plans to enter the palace as a maid, then use her literacy to earn a post as a court official and support herself. She never imagined that the new emperor would send her to the Fourth Prince’s residence as a gesture of goodw 21.1kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves

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    This ancient romance novel, "The Peerless Child," is unconventional, avoids clichés and melodrama, and is quite realistic. It's not a story of two virgins [fear emoji]. Her entire family perished, she became a dependent, witnessed dynastic change, and experienced marriage and divorce. In just eighteen years, Yu Zheng experienced things most people never encounter in a lifetime. This former noblewoman of the previous dynasty only wanted to survive, enter the palace as a maid, and, with her literacy, eventually become a female official to support herself. Unexpectedly, the new emperor of the new dynasty decided to bestow favors upon former officials, sending her to the Fourth Prince's harem. Ha! She divorced her ex-husband because she didn't want to be demoted to a concubine; now, forget about divorce. The Fourth Prince's harem is small, but full of cunning. Outside, there's dynastic change and everything needs rebuilding; inside, there's intrigue and relentless pressure. Her life has hit rock bottom; there's no chance of falling any further. Since that's the case, she can only rise higher from here on out. Heaven wants her to fight, how could she possibly let Heaven down? [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

20. 170 北 A Phoenix Rises in the Northern Frontier 北疆有凰 Mo Feng Ruyin末凤如音Ancient Romance96k WordsOngoing [A powerful female lead and political intrigue + fixed male-female pairing + seizing power + unconventional happy ending + grounded story + no shipping male characters] [⚠️ Important content clarification: This is not a no-romance story centered on the heroine, a harem story, a story about a flirt who dates many people, or a story about a live-in son-in-law. Readers looking for any of those, please leave.] When the Hua family was massacred, seventeen-year-old Hua Qing crawled out of a mountain o 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Learned] This is a must-read for anyone looking for a historical romance novel with political intrigue! It's fast-paced and doesn't feel padded. The female lead is in the northern frontier but has the court in her heart. She unravels the traps of imperial power step by step. The romance between the main characters is delicate and restrained. The balance between political intrigue and romance is just right.

21. 171 快 Quick Transmigration: The Babies Are Cute and Sweet, and I'm Obsessed with Raising Them! 快穿：崽崽萌又香，我为养娃狂！ Ate Three Fish吃了三条鱼Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [No CP + strong female lead + raising children + slow transmigration + heartwarming] The complete story is finished! Finished! No men, just adorable kids everywhere! A powerful woman who spoils children rotten! Sweet, heartwarming, adorable! Shi Xing is incredibly powerful. All she wants is to raise children, punish scumbags, and build a career. Men? Why would she need men? Aren’t adorable, cuddly little ones more than enough? All kinds of cute kids, all kinds of stories. There’s bound to be s 1.3kReads9.3Score101Shelves

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    My current favorite is the quick transmigration novel, no romance, just a natural god with a sword. The plot is fantastic. The most touching book is a heartwarming quick transmigration novel about children, focusing on their psychological development. These are my first and second favorites.

22. 172 千 Qian Jinhuan 千锦欢 Yun Lingge云翎歌Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Completed · [A highly intelligent amnesiac fake princess x a cold, scheming prince] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Both devoted to each other + classic historical romance + no transmigration, rebirth, or System + political intrigue + doting romance + reunion after a long separation + devotion to country and family + exclusive devotion + the one who got away + happy ending] For twenty years, the second prince of Nantang, Chu Jinyuan, has kept his guard up and trusted no one, until Hua Qianmei ar 501Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Low rating but incredibly good! High-quality political intrigue, strong male and female leads, every plot twist is unconventional!

23. 173 快 Quick Transmigration: The Host Is a Big Shot 快穿：宿主她是个大佬 A Clear, Fleeting Dream一梦清浮Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + satisfying read + no romance] The little System thought it had bound itself to an utterly ordinary heiress left orphaned by a wealthy family. It had no idea it had bound the mysterious powerhouse Mo Miao instead. The original heroine who was framed? The cultivation heroine's medicinal primer? The powerhouse whose golden finger was stolen? The top beauty who was jilted? The scum in each quick transmigration world eagerly followed the original plot, never realizing that the p 18.1kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves
24. 174 天 Damn It! Who Sent Jiang Yuyan Into Empresses in the Palace? 天杀的！谁把江玉燕送来甄嬛传了 There’s a Good Young Man Here这里有个好青年Female-Channel Fanfiction416k WordsCompleted Strong female lead + career-focused + no romance Martial arts master Jiang Yuyan stumbles into a palace-intrigue story with a good-for-nothing System in tow. Looking at the madwomen about to fight each other to the death over some old man, she thinks: Good, good. They can all keep building their strength in secret. They'll be stepping stones for her later. And with just one glance, she picks out the emperor The dragon throne he's sitting on. In this life, she's not interested in love. She's afte 134Reads8.0Score103Shelves

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    Martial arts master Jiang Yuyan accidentally enters a palace intrigue drama and is bound to a useless system. While others are busy vying for men, she only covets the throne. She doesn't concern herself with love but focuses solely on her career, stirring up trouble in the harem and ultimately unifying the world!

25. 175 浪 The Reborn, Reckless Crown Princess Goes on a Killing Spree 浪荡太女重生后，杀疯了 Yan Xiaoguai颜小乖Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted (The low rating is due to poor exposure, not poor writing.) Female-led society + reborn + court intrigue + satisfying revenge + 1VN A genuinely ruthless beauty × a group of handsome men who fall for her on their own The heroine is a scheming, black-lotus type who grows from pretending to be a wastrel into a true ruler. All the men are completely devoted in body and heart. - Her elder sister murdered the emperor and seized the throne, then had her beheaded in public. Yet the entire court called i 3.5kReads8.6Score410Shelves

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    Female-dominated, power-scheming, male-centric stories—always good!

26. 176 快 Quick Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder's Wish System 快穿：炮灰心愿系统 One Sweet Potato一吱红薯Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration, no romance] After Ye Yu dies unexpectedly, she binds with a little white cat. She must travel to various small worlds and fulfill the wishes of the cannon-fodder characters who met tragic deaths, dispel their resentment, and earn enough points to come back to life. And so Ye Yu and the little white cat, the embodiment of the Wish-Fulfilling Cannon Fodder System, set off on their journey. Princess Ye Yu, whose kingdom has fallen, stands at the front of the classroom, ruler 61Reads9.0Score—Shelves
27. 177 科 Imperial Exam Triumph: The Strongest Female Grand Secretary 科举逆袭：最强女首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted After finally becoming the first female heir in her family, she opens her eyes and finds herself back before the revolution. Her father is dead from the start, leaving her with a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. She is the only son who can carry on the Cheng family line... Cheng Qing looks down at her slightly developed chest, wondering what on earth went wrong. Surrounded by scheming wolves, Cheng Qing, now with a new soul in her body, sets herself two small goals: First, keep pr 8.5kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves

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    Strong female lead! [Heart][heart][heart] First book! [Heart] Haha, this one is really super good! The female lead feels like she's living in the Warring States period, with all sorts of power struggles, annexations, and negotiations. It's also exceptionally well-written; the writing style is really excellent! Second book! [Heart] The female lead first disguises herself as a man, then shines brightly in the court, rising through the ranks until she becomes the chief minister, after which she changes back into women's clothing. [Admiration]

28. 178 太 Crown Princess, Hurry and Save This Lonely Dog's Life 太子妃，快来救孤狗命 Ten Miles of Wind十里风Ancient Romance390k WordsCompleted [Dual transmigration, no golden finger + the fate of the nation + leads who are both intelligent and capable + devoted to each other + political intrigue + light ensemble cast + plot-focused + parallel storylines + careers come first] A catlike prince who acts cute and begs for affection × a composed, levelheaded, and brilliant fiancée Wait, who transmigrates and becomes crown prince for only three days? Gu Qingyao was driven from her home, her family executed, and she slept in the wilderness. O 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is intelligent and skilled in both martial arts; together they seek to clear the name of the wrongfully convicted and expand their territory.

29. 179 直 Infinite Livestream: The Stand-In Has the Male Lead’s Script 直播无限：替身她手拿男主剧本 Phoenix's Wild Song凤狂歌Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Female protagonist as the dominant partner, no romance, casual flings] By a twist of fate, Lu Wuxue binds herself to two Systems and begins her journey to become powerful across the myriad worlds, livestreaming her adventures. She has fought the nine-headed snake cypress and entered the Bronze Gate, witnessing the Ultimate with her own eyes. She has also lived as a tenant in a haunted apartment building, endured the eyes lurking behind cat’s eyes, and become the blood-stained moon spoken of b 66Reads9.4Score—Shelves
30. 180 系 The System's a Clown, I Make Things Worse: Rebellious to the Core 系统沙雕我添堵，一身反骨离大谱 Ou Cong偶葱Modern Romance9.1M WordsCompleted They came from distinguished families and were beautiful, talented, and exceptional. But whenever they crossed paths with the male and female leads, they became brainless cannon fodder, burning themselves up to make the leads’ romance flourish until their dying breath. And now Gu Mo has become all those women from countless novels. System: Boss, you can face-slap the villains and break up those couples! Go get ’em! Gu Mo: I’m awesome! I can do this! Much later, the System stares in bewilderment 37.5kReads9.1Score3kShelves
31. 181 锦 Ingenious Plans for the Brocade Hall: Scheming to Rule the Household 锦堂妙计：宅谋天下 Drizzle on a Cloudy Day阴天微雨Ancient Romance137k WordsCompleted Lu Heng is the posthumous son of the late emperor. Feared by his father, he was adopted into Prince An’s household. He appears to wield great power, but is surrounded by danger at every turn. Yan Qingci is an only daughter in ancient times. Her father was a brilliant scholar and the first top scorer of the imperial examinations, while her mother was descended from a wealthy merchant family in Jiangnan. Yet she carries the burden of her parents’ blood feud. The two come to understand each other a 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The political intrigue after chapter 25 was so exciting!

32. 182 穿 Transmigration Is No Picnic: Learning to Beg in Ancient Times 穿越不易，我在古代学做乞丐 Dear Hua Hua亲爱的画婳Ancient Romance324k WordsCompleted [Pure Fantasy Setting + Empress + Multiple Male Leads + Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + Power Struggles + A Mountain of Original Worldbuilding] At first, Guan Ning is just a village girl on the verge of freezing to death. Only after killing, fleeing, begging, and marrying a fool does she finally carve out a place for herself in Yongxing City. But by then, she has finally realized what kind of era she lives in. She is numb, she is furious, and she wants to seize more power. As it happens, th 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    So far, it's quite interesting; the female lead starts as a beggar and climbs her way up step by step. I originally wanted to recommend "Step Aside! Let Me Do It," but it's not on Taobao; that one has a more novel world-building and a bigger female lead!

33. 183 你 We’re All Caught in the Same Game 你我皆是局中人 Nine Jin, Nine Liang九斤九两Ancient Romance594k WordsOngoing [Strong female lead + satisfying revenge + duty to country + court intrigue + clever characters + ruthless payback] Warning: If you don't like this, don't read it. The main cast is tagged [career-focused] and [unhinged]. Especially the heroine, Xiao Qingyao. Everything she does is driven by a clear purpose. Everything! Xiao Qingyao is deeply calculating. She plans ten moves ahead with every step, and a hundred moves ahead overall. Every move is part of a scheme. Gold is never pure, and no one i 67Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    This book fulfilled my imagination of the relationships between aristocratic families, officials, and the power struggles within the imperial court in ancient times. I highly recommend it. The female protagonist is courageous and resourceful, not a traditionally good person. She possesses memories of two lifetimes, and is a princess who was reincarnated with modern memories. Born into an ancient society in ruins, she embodies modern patriotism and plans for the future of the ancient people.

34. 184 谋 Scheming for the Phoenix: The Empire as a Game, You as My Pawn 谋凰：江山为局，卿为子 Mo Bai Long Miao墨白陇喵Ancient Romance281k WordsOngoing [Reborn + political intrigue + palace and household drama + the hero's desperate pursuit of his ex + strong female lead] In her previous life, Shen Yu, an illegitimate daughter in the household of the Vice Minister of Personnel, suffered a cruel fate and watched her closest family die. She helped the Third Prince, Xiao Jue, ascend the throne, only for him to end her life with a bowl of lethal poison. Reborn with all her bitterness intact, she returns to three years earlier, when her adoptive mot 3Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    A powerful female protagonist's intrigue + palace intrigue + rebirth [kissing emoji] In her past life, she devoted herself to helping a scumbag prince ascend the throne, only to be silenced with a bowl of poisoned wine! Reborn three years earlier, the illegitimate daughter Shen Yu shatters all illusions of love and, armed with her memories of her past life, plots her revenge step by step. Using a fake map of the northern border, she lures the scumbag prince and her elder sister into a trap, then cleverly uses a million bushels of grain to ally herself with the third prince, stirring up the political storm. From the intrigues of the inner palace to the power struggles of the court, her path to revenge is packed with thrills and twists of fate, making it increasingly addictive!

35. 185 疯 The Unhinged Actress Everyone Loves to Hate 疯批影后讨人嫌 Dreaming Through a Sleepless Rainy Night梦夜雨未眠Modern Romance551k WordsOngoing [A sharp-tongued, scheming, unhinged award-winning actress, also nicknamed the “fake widow” x five famous male movie stars known worldwide for their hypocritical facades and willingness to do anything to achieve their goals] Lian Ge thinks he's the most miserable, unlucky, and helpless agent in the entire entertainment industry. Every star under his management is a handful. With no other choice, he signs an actress from the mysterious East named Ci Yan. He thinks it's their first meeting, but 746Reads8.8Score189Shelves

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    The female protagonist only cares about her own interests and has no interest in romantic relationships. Her only love is for her country. She is a female protagonist who undergoes personal growth.

36. 186 贵 The Noble Consort Rejects Romance: While Others Fight for Favor, I Seize Power 贵妃不入爱河，别人争宠我夺权 Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted [Female-Lead Wish Fulfillment + Unfeeling Persona + Ruthless Revenge and Face-Slapping] Years later, the history books would describe Ming Tang as a master strategist with an iron fist, the ultimate winner of the harem struggles and the vast empire. Only Ming Tang knew she had never wanted to be that winner in the first place. From a young girl to the ruler of the realm, all she had wanted at first was to avenge her elder sister. The harem was full of danger. On one side was Consort Jin, who had 7.6kReads9.4Score901Shelves
37. 187 绾 Winding the Wind into Splendor 绾风华 Light Ink Wash水墨浅浅Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted Cui Wanwan died, killed by a woman from another world. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself back at twelve years old, three years before the transmigrated woman arrived. Cui Wanwan, the second young lady of the Cui family, had been born a favorite of heaven, the apple of her family’s eye. With her family’s favor and prestige, she was destined to become a prince’s consort and enjoy a life of wealth and glory. She had thought her life would be carefree, but an odd woman who claimed to 3.3kReads8.9Score348Shelves
38. 188 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 41.5kReads9.6Score5.9kShelves

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    The tweet is here! A completely female-centric story! The female lead is always scheming! Everything she does is for power! It's so satisfying!

39. 189 南 The Tale of Nan Xin 南心记 Little Breeze, Clear Moon小风霁月Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted He does everything he can to avoid marrying her, while she plots every which way to wed him. He wants her dead, but she fights to survive in the cracks like a resilient blade of grass. He sees through everything, yet still lets her slowly take root in his heart, where she lingers, impossible to forget and impossible to resist… 78Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not much political maneuvering, but plenty of intelligence

40. 190 穿 Beast World Transmigration: She Founded a New Tribe! 穿越兽世：她生了一个新部落！ Hot and Sour Fish Ball Noodles酸辣鱼丸粉Ancient Romance739k WordsCompleted *When she opens her eyes again, Yun Caicai has transmigrated to the Beastman Continent. (Hello, Host Yun Caicai. I’m the childbirth System, Shiliu.) Yun Caicai frowns. “A childbirth System?” (That’s right, Host. Your mission is to bear offspring for the beast world, whose descendants are dwindling. The more children you have, and the better their quality, the more points you’ll earn and the better your rewards.) Having struggled to survive in the apocalypse for thirteen years, Yun Caicai accepts 5.7kReads9.1Score740Shelves
41. 191 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 18.7kReads7.8Score1.7kShelves

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    🔥🔥If you like high-IQ stories with political intrigue, you might want to check this out! 1️⃣🌠😄The protagonist starts out weak and easily bullied, but as he grows stronger, 🧸the story becomes increasingly profound. 🦄The harem isn't just filled with pretty faces; there are characters with both literary and martial skills, and strategic acumen. 👍

42. 192 我 My 25-Year-Old Domineering CEO 我的25岁女霸总 Rainy Alley in the South冰雨南巷Urban578k WordsOngoing Female lead's daily life + domineering female CEO + campus beauty pursues him + traditional urban setting + no System + no brainless antics (also known as My 25-Year-Old Female CEO) People often say that behind every successful man is a successful woman. Well, I have Dabo, too! Wait, what? I get dumped right from the start, and my ex-girlfriend's campus-beauty sister is happy about it? Why? Lin Yuxi: "Brother-in-law, even if everyone in the world stops believing in you, please remember that Xiao 15Reads5.5Score—Shelves
43. 193 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 8kReads8.2Score698Shelves
44. 194 恶 The Vicious Supporting Lady Is Causing Trouble Again? The Powerful Minister Bows and Offers the Phoenix Blade 恶毒女配又作妖？权臣俯首献凤刀 Ye Yi Le叶一乐Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted (The main story is complete) [Female-led story] [Tearing down scoundrels and face-slapping] [Feel-good read] [Nation and family] [Business] [Political intrigue] [Female-centered] Her battle-hardened fiance returns in triumph, but brings a mistress home with him. At the victory banquet, Zhaoyang awakens to the script of a villainous supporting character and foresees the miserable future awaiting her. Xiao Qi publicly asks to marry his mistress and flaunts himself before her, turning seven years o 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book features a princess as the female lead, whose noble status is not suppressed. It's a satisfying story of her taking revenge on scumbag men. The female lead is intelligent, cute, and shrewd in business. Those who admire strong personalities will absolutely love it!

45. 195 再 She Returns with Prayer Beads on Her Wrist 再归来，表小姐手戴佛珠 All of You, Get Out of My Sight都给朕退下Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Four years ago, she was framed and sent away to a nunnery. Four years later, she returns a far cry from the frail, easily bullied girl she once was. She plans her every move and has none of her former girlish romantic notions left... 1. The male and female leads are both each other's first and only. 2. I aim to update with 4,000 words a day. If you don't like reading an ongoing story, feel free to save it for later. Please don't drop it, really, don't drop it! Otherwise, I won't be able to 1.5kReads6.9Score204Shelves

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    In this new book, the female protagonist is initially framed and sent to a nunnery. Four years later, she returns, completely transformed from her former weak and easily bullied self. She is now cunning and calculating, devoid of any trace of the romantic feelings she once possessed…

46. 196 最 The Wildest Legitimate Daughter: All of the Capital Must Kneel and Beg for Mercy 最狂嫡女，全京城都要下跪求饶 Please Let Me Get Rich让我暴富好吗Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was the daughter of the prime minister, but was switched at birth and grew up in the countryside. The fake heiress became the apple of the prime minister's eye, while the real heiress was hated by everyone and died a tragic death. Reborn in a new life, she swears to take revenge. Then everyone discovers that the timid, weak, dull-witted Second Miss has suddenly become XXXX. She outwits princes and changes who rules the empire, while taking down the scum in the prime min 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🍀🍀As the daughter of a high-ranking official🌷, she was raised in the countryside by a peasant woman. In her previous life, she was betrayed and killed by a fake heiress who usurped her place. Reborn, she plots her revenge step by step.🍄🍭🍀🍀

47. 197 世 The Prince Took a Concubine and I Climbed the Wall, and the Whole Family Regretted Chasing His Wife 世子纳妾我爬墙，全家追妻悔断肠 Talent From All Directions八方来才Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Original novel for the short drama "The Broken Mirror Cannot Be Mended: The Princess Divorces Her Husband, but Never Separates from Him" [Dotting a concubine and neglecting the wife + a husband’s desperate pursuit after the breakup + a broken mirror that cannot be mended + secret love + satisfying revenge] In her previous life, Sheng Zhiwan married beneath her station for love, poured her own wealth into the household, wrote military treatises to help him repel the enemy, and penned policy ess 733Reads8.7Score485Shelves
48. 198 大 The Female Emperor of Great Zhao 大昭女帝 Young Cry稚唳Ancient Romance538k WordsCompleted She transmigrates from another world and becomes a figure who stirs up the entire realm. “They can sit on the throne as ruler of all under heaven. Why can't I?” “I want you to become my sword.” 1.4kReads9.1Score128Shelves

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    Time travel! Political intrigue! Aloof and cold empress! A powerful female protagonist novel! The female lead is intelligent, has a grand vision, is ambitious, capable, and resourceful. She's aloof, beautiful, and charismatic, with maximum charm. The male lead is deeply devoted, incredibly obedient, possesses impeccable male virtues, and will always submit. A cold and aloof empress scheming for the world versus a loyal and devoted general who obeys her every command—I'm totally shipping them! Many of the female characters are very well-developed, kudos!

49. 199 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 25kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves

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    Super good-looking historical romance novel with political intrigue

50. 200 重 Reborn Empress and Consort 重生帝妃 Orange-Flavored Brûlée香橙味布蕾Ancient Romance239k WordsOngoing Reborn Shen Wan has drunk poisoned wine, witnessed her entire family executed, and seen an emperor go mad with grief for her, bathing the palace in blood. In this life, the Empress Dowager still takes her for a docile pawn, while the consorts in the harem see her as a lamb led to slaughter. No one knows she has already seen through every scheme, including the truth behind her own death. She should have married far away to save her life, but instead she chooses to walk into the tiger's den and —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In her past life, she drank poison, witnessed the execution of her entire family, and saw an emperor driven mad by her rage, massacring the palace. In this life, the Empress Dowager still treats her as a docile pawn, and the concubines see her as a lamb to the slaughter. No one knows that she has seen through all the conspiracies—including the truth behind her own death. She should have married far away to save her life, but instead chose to step into the lion's den, approaching the emperor she had avoided in her past life. But he doesn't know that each of her "coincidences" hides an unspeakable secret. When love and suspicion descend simultaneously, how will she, on the edge of a knife, rewrite their tragic fate?

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