Pure Historical Romance, with a Martial-Arts-Savvy Heroine 纯古言，女主会武功

1. 151 姑 She's Beautiful, but She's a Force to Be Reckoned With 姑娘她美貌却暴力 Studious Young Scholar习栩儒生Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + space + strong female lead + happy ending + both leads are each other’s one and only] Jiang Ning thought that someone like her, with blood on both hands, was destined for hell when she died. But when death came, her soul crossed into another world, where a kind-hearted, handsome scholar took her home. The scholar is good at everything: writing, painting, braiding hair, and sewing clothes. And after she kills someone, he even tells her, “Jiang Ning, you shouldn’t be this kind of 29.6kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves

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   "She's very skilled; she can knock Hu Zi unconscious in the blink of an eye, and she can also appear behind me silently and control me with a knife..." The female lead is an assassin, a cold-blooded female assassin who protects her husband. She transmigrates to another world and is taken home by a handsome scholar. The female lead knows martial arts and has a strong sense of justice. It's a mutual redemption. And let me tell you a secret, there are many delicious foods in the book [admiration].

2. 152 大 Ballad of Changle in the Great Capital 大都长乐谣 Dingdong Jiuj iu叮咚酒酒Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted Until the age of ten, Yuan Wei was the apple of everyone’s eye in the Marquis of Cheng’en’s household in the capital. Her grandparents were kind, and her father often carried her on his shoulders as they played. After she turned ten, her mother died, and Yuan Wei was sent to Putuo Temple to recuperate. By the time she was fifteen, Yuan Wei wore prayer beads and lived freely, doing whatever she pleased. 3.5kReads8.9Score342Shelves

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   These past two days, I've been reading an ancient romance novel where the female lead, Yuan Wei, is a pampered granddaughter of a marquis before the age of ten. Before she turned ten, she was the eldest daughter of a marquis, showered with love and affection by her grandparents and parents. When she was ten, her mother, Lady Liu, passed away. The second wife, under the guise of being shocked, claimed that Yuan Wei's fate clashed with her son's. While running a high fever, she was taken to the distant Putuo Temple in Bingzhou by her grandparents and father for quiet recuperation. After turning ten, she became a carefree and elegant woman, holding Buddhist prayer beads. In another six months, she will be of marriageable age. Suddenly, during the snowstorm in Bingzhou that year, she was shocked and made a face when the marquis's family, which had been indifferent for years, sent people to take her back to their mansion. Their purpose was not entirely pure.

3. 153 要 Help! The Regent's Foolish Princess Can See Ghosts 要命了！摄政王的傻子王妃会捉鬼 Punch Punch Superman拳拳超人Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted They say there is a regent in Donglin. He is ruthless and bloodthirsty, with flowing silver hair and a cool, ethereal air. He always wears a terrifying ghost-face mask. Some say he is hideously ugly; others claim he is as beautiful as an immortal. No one knows the truth. They call him the devil of hell walking among the living. But, for reasons unknown, an accident left the regent paralyzed from the waist down and stripped of his martial prowess. From then on, he was a cripple. Shen Wanguan, eld 1.7kReads9.2Score223Shelves
4. 154 守 After Three Years of Mourning, the Frail Princess Consort Was Wed by Him 守孝三年后，柔弱王妃被他娶进门 Second Uncle二舅爷Ancient Romance505k WordsCompleted Luo Ci despises the gods and Buddhas, because none of them came to the aid of her loyal family. Yet that man always wears a string of prayer beads around his wrist. He kills without mercy, but kneels in devout worship. Luo Ci likes to make clear-cut deals. At first, she and Yan Wen each got what they wanted. During their final transaction, Luo Ci asked him, "My lord, what do you want from me?" The man, usually so calm and self-possessed, finally lost his composure. He cradled the back of her hea 7.2kReads9.4Score893Shelves

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   It's a pure ancient Chinese romance novel, super good! I finished it in three days without going to work. The only downside is that the title doesn't quite live up to its grandeur.

5. 155 墨 Ink-Dark Skies 墨色倾天 Don't Ask When You Return莫问君归Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted After her family was destroyed ten years ago, she cast off her red wedding robes and disguised herself as a man to defend her home and country. With a white tiger for a companion and a snow eagle as her messenger, she roamed between good and evil in black. Until she met him... He said, “Master of the House, how about we make a bet?” He said, “Master of the House, the moon is lovely tonight. How about a drink?” She rubbed her temples helplessly and sighed at the moon, swirling a jade-green cup in 134Reads8.9Score—Shelves
6. 156 浮 Springtime in Fuliang 浮梁春暖 Guest of the Azure Nether青冥客Ancient Romance128k WordsCompleted Also known as The Grassroots Empress: Winning the Emperor’s Heart [Strong heroine + chivalrous imperial consort + schemes among beauties + from the jianghu to the inner palace] She is the daughter of a salt merchant from humble beginnings, low-born yet unwilling to stay beneath anyone. She helps the county magistrate investigate crimes and hunt down criminals, saves the emperor, is made a county princess, and even becomes a favored consort famed throughout the land... Offering strategies for h 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Also known as "The Untamed Empress: Provoking the Emperor's Heart" and "From the Martial World to the Imperial Harem" [Strong Female Lead + Heroine Empress + Suspense + Beauty's Schemes + Emperor Chasing His Wife] -- Consort Chen: In the mulberry groves and the riverbanks, love between men and women can lead to life-and-death vows, or it can be let go gracefully... Emperor: But I can't let go. I can never let go of you.

7. 157 鬼 The Ghost Doctor’s Poisonous Concubine 鬼医毒妾 Cold Northern Branch北枝寒Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted She was the blind legitimate daughter of the Mu family. When her younger half-sister stole her marriage and poisoned her, she woke up as… herself. At a selection ceremony for the Fourth Prince’s bride that had set the whole imperial capital abuzz, she happened to pass by. A ball embroidered with a wish-fulfilling ring came falling from the sky and landed right in the arms of the blind girl. All his plans were ruined. In full view of everyone, he grabbed her by the throat. “Are you trying to get 3.5kReads8.9Score542Shelves
8. 158 一 A Pass Through Love and Longing 一关风月 The Blue Moon Bids Farewell to Mortal Life青月挽浮生Ancient Romance125k WordsCompleted [Cold and imposing master of Linque Pavilion, unrestrained and ambitious, plotting to seize the throne] × [Clever, aloof, and resilient assassin of the Seven Feather Guards, a lost gem of the royal family] [Love and hatred tangled together + conflicts of love and country + heartbreaking romance + a broken relationship that cannot be mended] [Powerful leads in a tragic romance] [Assassin vs. Pavilion Master] [Dual identities] [Secret identity novel] Note: This is not a fluffy, mindless romance. T 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Yu Kingdom's Crimson Feather Guard, Mu Qiuyue, burdened with an assassination mission, develops feelings for Yu Fengzhi, the master of the Linque Pavilion, during their perilous encounters. However, the conflicts between the two nations, the complex mystery of their past, and the conspiracies of various factions constantly intertwine. They must navigate a perilous situation while making difficult choices between love and hate, loyalty and betrayal. Where will this love, born in the vortex of power struggles, ultimately lead?

9. 159 乱 Beloved in Troubled Times: The Beautiful Princess’s Many Secret Identities 乱世盛宠：绝色王妃马甲多 Mu Qingwan沐清婉Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted She was betrothed to the third prince at birth. To break off the engagement, she began putting on secret identities! Everyone knew the impoverished general's household had a legitimate daughter who was plain-looking and a little crazy. Before her coming-of-age ceremony, the third prince went before the emperor to call off the engagement. She entered the palace, met the emperor, and ended the betrothal. But why had the famed Prince Rui become entangled with her? It all began when people started u 792Reads8.7Score101Shelves

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   The first two books are purely historical romances. One female protagonist knows martial arts because she was raised by a master from a young age. Returning home to celebrate her grandmother's birthday, she accidentally witnesses an assassination attempt, sparking endless trouble and turmoil in the capital and the imperial court.

10. 160 我 I Claimed a Mountain in the Imperial Capital 我在帝都占山头 Manifestation化相Ancient Romance480k WordsCompleted [Righteous Female Bandit vs. Minister of the Court of Judicial Review] [Historical fantasy + mystery-solving + strong female lead + sweet romance + winning her back + personal growth] Ye Wanwan has ended up in the imperial capital. Down on her luck, she blocks the road and robs passersby. As fate would have it, her first target is none other than Gu Qingyan, the sickly, scheming minister of the Court of Judicial Review. Seeing that she's just a simple girl with a big appetite, Gu Qingyan kindly 326Reads9.3Score103Shelves
11. 161 我 My Nemesis and I Share Each Other's Pain 我和冤家共享痛觉 Drunk Thirteen醉十三Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Supernatural elements, no transmigration, solving mysteries, romance, devoted to each other, past and present lives] The only woman general in the Celestial Dynasty, Shen Qingchen, is breathtakingly beautiful, yet she loves nothing more than practicing with swords and sabers. She refuses to be confined to the inner quarters. The handsome man she once frightened away with her “looks” turns out to be the notorious wastrel of the capital, the Seal Keeper of the Blackbird Bureau and the commander 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Purely historical romance, no time travel or reincarnation, female protagonist is the top leader of the imperial court, the only female general, with elements of conflict, plot twists, maps, and detective work.

12. 162 重 Reborn, the Mad Demon Lord Becomes My Devoted Servant 重生后，疯批魔尊成了我的裙下臣 The Untamed Mustang野马无疆Ancient Romance655k WordsCompleted [Unparalleled Young Lady], [Supreme Demon Emperor] As the leader of an assassination organization and the number-one name on the bounty list, the prodigy Ling Zhaolan was killed by a weapon she had made herself. As she was engulfed in flames, the birthmark on her wrist drew her into a world she had never seen before. The eldest young lady of the Ling family is reborn. A strange omen appears in the sky, and all the beasts cry out in unison. This time, no one will dare bully me again. The only bod 407Reads9.2Score103Shelves
13. 163 江 A Hero's Heart in the Martial World 江湖侠心 Seven Yue Snow七岄雪Ancient Romance204k WordsOngoing [Two powerful leads + childhood sweethearts + identity reversal + Love-Devouring Gu + regretful pursuit + exposing a hypocrite + fated redemption + upheaval in the martial world] Long Tianchen: the shining light of the righteous martial world. Mu Chen: the demon despised by all. Long Tianchen hates her because she “killed” the junior sister he cherished. But he doesn’t know that the so-called leader of the righteous path is nothing but a devil who makes medicine from the blood of brides. And the 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure ancient Chinese romance novel, in the martial arts style. The female lead is a top-tier martial arts expert, a demonic witch with a contrasting backstory, and engages in a fierce battle with the male lead.

14. 164 纨 The Pampered Life of a Spoiled Commandery Princess 纨绔郡主得宠日常 Zhao Pian赵骗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Signed for publication. The print edition is expected to be available by the end of the year. No! This! Is! Not! A! Romance! No CP! No rebirth, no transmigration, a thoroughly evil heroine, a power-struggle story A truly wicked heroine, vying for power over the realm, genuinely unhinged, ruthless, and rotten to the core Questions that come up while reading can only be answered by reading on. The willful, overbearing young princess of the Prince of Zhenbei’s household takes a fancy to Pei Jinnian 51.1kReads9.4Score6.4kShelves

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    Not brainless, the female lead is skilled in martial arts, intelligent, and cunning!

15. 165 垂 I’m Coveting My Short-Lived Husband’s Inheritance, but What If He Won’t Die? 垂涎短命夫君遗产，可他不死咋办 Three Two Five三二五Ancient Romance547k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + mutually devoted one-on-one couple] The first time Jiang Yunshao laid eyes on the handsome, sickly man who looked destined to die young, her eyes lit up. A short life? Perfect! Flirt with him! Marry him! Then inherit his estate when he dies and spend it however she likes! Later, her supposedly short-lived husband dotes on her as if she were the most precious thing in the world. When morning sickness strikes, she drops her act as a delicate little rabbit and declares with fierce 127.2kReads9.0Score13.6kShelves

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    Pure ancient romance, no time travel, no rebirth, the female lead knows martial arts.

16. 166 侯 The Marquis's Widow Raised a Household of Geniuses 侯夫人守寡，却养出满门天骄 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Tang Shuyi transmigrated into the Great Qian dynasty, becoming the wife of the Marquis of Yongning. She was rich, powerful, and high-status, with no parents-in-law and a dead husband: she had it better than almost anyone else who had transmigrated. Just as she was about to enjoy a comfortable life as a wealthy noblewoman, she discovered that she had transmigrated into a book, and was its biggest villain. She wasn’t just rich, powerful, and high-status. She also had three unruly children. The eld 70.5kReads9.4Score10.4kShelves

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    🍀🍀2. Tang Shuyi transmigrated into the body of the Lady of Yongning Marquis. She initially thought she was at the pinnacle of success, but discovered she had transmigrated into a book and was the main antagonist. She has three unruly children, is facing death from illness, her marquisate will be stripped, and her children will suffer a tragic end. She takes a deep breath and begins to discipline her children, striving to live a wealthy and leisurely life in ancient times. The book has a romantic pairing, but the male lead appears very late and is essentially a background character. 🌾🌾

17. 167 夫 My Lady Is Defiant and Puts Every Arrogant Man in His Place 夫人一身反骨专治各种不服 Little Qiqi Baby123小七七崽崽123Ancient Romance757k WordsCompleted [Beloved by everyone + wild imagination + powerful male and female leads + devoted husband] There's suddenly a baby in her belly!!! Long Xi is completely baffled!!! Feng Jinglan is even more baffled!!! Nuannuan: "Hehe..." 156Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient Chinese romance novel. The female lead is a golden dragon with an extremely powerful background.

18. 168 侯 A Legitimate Marquis's Wife's Daily Life as Mistress of the Household 侯府嫡夫人管家日常 Wan Yu婉雨Ancient Romance120k WordsCompleted The Marchioness of Dingyuan had her eye on a young woman from the Jiang family from the very beginning. Unfortunately, the Jiang family lived far away in Qingzhou, and the distance stood in the way. In the sixth year of Magistrate Jiang’s tenure in Qingzhou, the eldest Jiang son passed the imperial examination with top honors. At last, the emperor promoted the family, appointing him Grand Master of Splendid Happiness, a second-rank official, and the entire family moved to the capital. At once, t 2.2kReads5.3Score212Shelves
19. 169 明 When Will the Bright Moon Shine on the Twin Stars? 明月何时照双星 The Stars Love Rabbits星星爱兔子Fantastical Romance495k WordsOngoing [Killing ghosts galore + mildly terrifying episodic stories + an ensemble cast full of passion] [Bright, sunny girl vs. cold-faced, “adorably” insecure guy = love at first sight] [Mutual devotion: a powerful team-up] “Man is man, and ghost is ghost. When one is both, that’s a xiao ghost.” “Xiao crave blood and flesh, yet share the same origins as humans.” Nie Yangmei never believed in demons and ghosts. Until one night, she opened her eyes and saw a giant monster frantically devouring flesh an 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is skilled in martial arts and medicine; she's an all-around ray of sunshine and the backbone of the team [Got it].

20. 170 月 Mu Qing Beneath the Moon 月下木青 Forest Moon Night森月夜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The human-faced Yong, the talking Shangao, the four-horned Tulao, the flying fish... Strange and rare beasts appear throughout the mountains and seas, and mysterious, perilous tales unfold. But look closely at the mountains and seas, and you'll find that beasts are only half as terrifying as the human heart. To learn the rest, listen on. Mu Qing was found by her master and raised on Mount Sheng. On her first trip down the mountain to hunt beasts, she brought home a gifted junior apprentice brot 1Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 171 侯 The Marquis’s Fake Heiress 侯府假千金 Brown Sugar Sesame黑糖芝麻Ancient Romance564k WordsCompleted The latest gossip in the capital: the legitimate daughter of the Le’an Marquis’s household is a fake, and the real heiress is someone else. Now that the real daughter has returned, everything the fake heiress had belongs to her, including the engagement to the Duke of Zhenguo’s household. The fake heiress is wicked and can’t stand the real daughter. She tries to kill her, so she’s driven out of the marquis’s household and sent back to the countryside. Xie Yuanshu, who came from the apocalypse an 5.3kReads8.9Score444Shelves
22. 172 巅 The Pinnacle of Imperial Power 巅峰皇权 Yin Yang Jing Hong阴阳惊鸿Ancient Romance693k WordsOngoing [Historical GB + both devoted to each other + Villain heroine + heroine disguises herself as a man early on + court and martial world + vying for the throne] Early: A double-personality, unhinged eunuch × a reborn, sweet-on-the-outside, dark-on-the-inside wicked man Later: An all-powerful ruler of the world × a spoiled, lovesick male consort Sima Ying, the crown prince of the previous dynasty. Her mother was killed at her birth, and her father treated her like a puppet. By ten, she had mastered 633Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    The story is set in ancient China and features two protagonists who are both virtuous and strong. The female protagonist is the leader of the number one sect in the world, with tens of thousands of disciples, while she is the leader of the number one assassin organization in the world. She is powerful, cold, profit-driven, unconventional, and self-centered.

23. 173 鲤 The Way of the Carp Hero 鲤侠道 Moonshadow Youlan月影悠澜Eastern Fantasy585k WordsOngoing [Ancient Martial Arts + Court Politics + One Female Lead + Ensemble Cast + Tang Dynasty] Stir up the Purple Star Enclosure! Li Xingyuan travels through a chaotic age with his sword, only to find people everywhere suffering and starving. He gathers talented people from every corner, determined to bring lasting peace to the world. In an era when rites and music have collapsed, regimes change one after another, and the ruling class schemes against itself, how will he survive? 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The requirement is so simple. The female lead's hidden weapon martial arts skills are top-notch.

24. 174 被 After My Scumbag Father Set Me Up, I Turned My Life Around by Falling Off a Cliff 被渣爹算计后，我靠堕崖逆袭了 Feng Xiaohun风小魂Ancient Romance173k WordsCompleted [The story of a tragic heroine with no one to rely on who grows into a great general.] The heroine is weak and helpless at first, abused by her scumbag father and scumbag male lead. Later, with the help of a benefactor, she focuses on building her career, meets like-minded friends, and rises to the top. The male lead is love-struck at first, a pathetic simp for a scheming, two-faced woman. Only later does he see through her true colors and realize how good the heroine was to him. He regrets ever —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is very good at martial arts.

25. 175 初 I Got Set Up Left and Right as Soon as I Entered the Jianghu 初入江湖就被各种下套 Little Forest Whale森森小鲸鱼Ancient Romance244k WordsCompleted BE. Read at your own risk. [Historical setting + devoted love + tragedy + mutual healing + wuxia + medicine] A possessive young swordswoman VS a gentle swordsman Mu Ruoxia has lost all four of her parents and suffers from a severe chill illness. Just as she sets out into the martial world, she finds herself trapped in a predicament. She was only there for the excitement. How did she end up accused of murder? She takes the initiative to follow the victim's last disciple and track down the real k —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient romance, the female lead knows martial arts! No time travel, no rebirth! Not a sweet romance, the first book mainly focuses on the female lead's growth, the male lead is super gentle! The slow and steady relationship is so heartwarming! I personally really like the female lead's character in the second book! A gold-digging, looks-obsessed female assassin [Note] (I finished reading the first book on another platform before, became a fan of the author, and really like pure martial arts novels)

26. 176 我 I'm an Assassin, Reborn as the Marquis's True Heiress 我一个杀手，穿成侯府真千金 Little Hedgehog小刺猬Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted I’m an assassin. After a mission went wrong and an arrow pierced my heart, I woke up as Shen Qinghe, the real daughter of the marquis’s household who had been switched at birth. My soul has crossed into another body, and now I’m being accused of theft over a golden hairpin. The marquis roars, “You wicked girl! Get down on your knees!” The fake daughter beside me pretends to plead on my behalf. “If you like it, Sister, I could have given it to you. Why steal it?” I kick her! “Then why did you rep 1Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 177 摄 Your Highness the Regent, Is Your Assassin Missing a Few Marbles? 摄政王殿下，你家杀手缺根筋！ Little Iron Leftover小铁剩Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted After Jiu Yue died, the System told her that once she completed her mission, she could return to the real world with a reward of ten billion. Jiu Yue, who had been grumbling about her identity as an assassin, smiled sweetly. “Who says transmigrating is a bad thing? This is amazing!” However, a time-space delay kept the System from transmigrating with her, and it hadn't had time to explain the mission in full. But Jiu Yue didn't think that mattered. She was an assassin, after all. How hard could 38.2kReads9.4Score4.9kShelves

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    The female lead is an assassin with the strongest fighting skills! She's also a total goofball, super funny [laughing emoji]

28. 178 脱 After Leaving the Marquis's Estate, the True Heiress of Mysticism Bullies the Villains 脱离侯府后，玄学真千金虐哭极品 Pale Moonlight月影清浅Sci-Fi & Apocalypse779k WordsCompleted [Transmigration and rebirth + Metaphysics + Late-Stage Scumbag Payback + Everyone Gets Their Comeuppance] (If you're only here for nonstop face-slapping and wish fulfillment, this isn't for you. Writing isn't easy. If you don't like it, you can just close the page, but please be kind.) Shen Yan was forced by her senior brothers to take on the task of finding their master. The moment she landed, she discovered she had been reborn in her previous life. In her previous life, Shen Yan was the real h 916Reads8.9Score117Shelves
29. 179 这 This Assassin Is a Hopeless Romantic 这个杀手，恋爱脑 Little Forest Whale森森小鲸鱼Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Secret identity + Marriage first, love later + Second chance at love + The husband’s arduous pursuit + Fleeing while pregnant No palace intrigue + Mystery and deduction Money-loving, looks-obsessed assassin vs. aloof, scheming, jealous king Tao Shiyi would do anything for money. She married a useless prince for two bags of gold leaves. Seduced by his good looks, she boarded the wrong ship and nearly lost her life several times. She had no idea he saw her as nothing more than a disposable pawn. 11Reads8.4Score—Shelves
30. 180 侯 The Marquis’s Legitimate Eldest Daughter 侯府嫡长女 Leaves Swaying叶子潇潇Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ji Mingxin transmigrated into the body of the legitimate eldest daughter of a marquis’s household, abandoned at her maternal grandparents’ home for more than a decade and forgotten by everyone. She simply shrugged it off. She learned medicine, trained in martial arts, and built a thriving business. The Ji family’s legitimate daughter was granted a marriage, and her match was a dissolute young lord known throughout the capital for drinking, gambling, and womanizing. When her younger stepsister th 9.8kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
31. 181 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 192Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is highly skilled in martial arts, possesses great power, and has multiple layers of disguise.

32. 182 嫁 Marrying the Right One 嫁良缘 Purple Firefly紫光流萤Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Can Yang Shu, who is determined to live an ordinary life, keep doing so when a young escort pursues her, her childhood friend makes his feelings known, and someone who resembles her first love draws near? She is a young widow who has just arrived in Yangzhou with her young child. He is a young escort from a poor family who has a younger brother to support. Could two people who might have lived an ordinary life together truly be meant for each other? Neither the male nor female lead is a good per 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is purely a historical romance novel, with no reincarnation or time travel elements. The female lead is an extremely skilled assassin. The male lead is a court official who captured her. The two are evenly matched, neither gaining the upper hand.

33. 183 冷 The Coldhearted Legitimate Daughter Is a Martial Arts Expert: The Prince Loves Her Madly 冷情嫡女武艺高强：王爷爱如狂 Spring Ends in a Thousand Mountains千山春尽Ancient Romance334k WordsOngoing {Super-strong heroine + face-slapping + both leads are each other’s first + political intrigue and family power struggles} Cool, face-slapping heroine VS aloof, calculating hero Everyone thought she was dead. How could Li Su let them have their way? If fate was unfair, she would change it and rewrite her destiny. In the sixth year of Beizhao, in the maple woods outside the capital, six-year-old Li Su watched her seven-month-pregnant mother die a tragic death. Her prematurely born younger brothe 132Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🔥🔥Highly Recommended🔥🔥 {Female lead has super strong combat skills + face-slapping + dual virginity + political intrigue and domestic power struggles} [Please follow]

34. 184 真 The True and False Heiresses of the Marquis's House 真假侯府千金 Qingcheng Bai Susu青城白苏苏Ancient Romance16k WordsCompleted The Real and Fake Daughters of the Marquis’s Household 3Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 185 雪 Snow Falls on Plum Blossoms in Full Bloom 雪落梅花似锦 Mu Zhiyuzhen沐之语珍Ancient Romance394k WordsCompleted [Scheming Court Judge of the Court of Judicial Review × cool, aloof female assassin, pure historical romance, both leads are faithful to each other + carefully plotted schemes + intense push and pull + sweet romance] The story begins with an assassination attempt on the crown prince. A powerful force from the martial world is slowly encroaching upon the court and threatening the peace everywhere, while the person behind it remains shrouded in mystery... Jiang Yixing believes that clear water has 331Reads8.0Score—Shelves
36. 186 浅 A Gentle Foray into the Oak Grove 浅入桉林 Hua Ying桦樱Ancient Romance159k WordsOngoing [Two Powerful Leads, Devoted to Each Other + Mutual Devotion + Fighting Side by Side + Healing Each Other] She was the most naturally gifted martial artist in the world, until one day her entire sect was wiped out. He was once a young general with a glorious military record, until one day he was framed. They met, came to understand each other, and grew close, eventually reaching an agreement. She became his deputy general, and together they guarded Yuanli City. He helped her recover her inner po 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is the best in the world, incredibly powerful, but she's betrayed by her senior sister at the beginning. Seeking revenge, she encounters the male lead, who later becomes a super cool general. A strong core story, a female-centric novel.

37. 187 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement! The Sickly Emperor Abducted Me into His Harem 退亲后！病娇皇帝掳我入后宫 Wan Bao妧宝Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted Meng Shu, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Ying’s household, is a great beauty renowned throughout the capital, with countless admirers. Unfortunately, she is already spoken for: since childhood, she has been engaged to Wei Qingyun, heir to the Duke of Cheng’s household, a match between equals, and they are only waiting for the wedding. Meng Shu has always believed Wei Qingyun is deeply in love with her. But on their wedding day, he betrays her. She takes a group of people to catch him in the 7.7kReads9.1Score984Shelves

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    The name can be ignored. The female lead fights enemies and practices martial arts, while the male lead is an emperor. She has a free-spirited and thoughtful personality. The male lead is a man with a tragic fate, but fortunately, he meets her, who possesses medical skills.

38. 188 异 The Cross-Eyed Princess Becomes a Sharp-Tongued Goddess of War 异瞳郡主化身毒舌女战神 Chi Feiwan迟非晩Ancient Romance125k WordsOngoing [Funny power fantasy + palace intrigue + conspiracy + revenge + two equally strong leads + strong female lead] Yan Rongruo, a girl with different-colored eyes, was once branded an ill-fated girl because of her unusual gaze. But luck was on her side: she happened upon the heir to the throne, who had been living among commoners, and saved him with her keen mind and quick wit. After being made a county princess, she rose from humble beginnings to become a noblewoman. She thought she'd been dealt a —Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 189 万 The Perennial Second Female Lead Transmigrates into a Book: The Princess Consort Is a Master of Tea 万年女二穿书：王妃竟是茶艺大师 Jiji Keni吉吉可妮Ancient Romance350k WordsOngoing [Female lead transmigrates into a book + male lead is reborn + sweet romance, devoted to each other + clever political maneuvering + punishing scumbags and face-slapping] Lin Wanchi transmigrated into a book. She was a twenty-first-century actress who'd spent ages playing the green tea, and she accidentally became the cannon-fodder female supporting character in The First-Rank Lady. In the story, the original Lin Wanchi was set up by the heroine, Lin Zhishuang, and married off to the abusive Pri 5Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 190 且 Try the World 且试天下 Qing Lingyue倾泠月Ancient Romance578k WordsCompleted Feng Lanxi and Feng Xiyun were born into noble houses. In their youth, they traveled the martial world under the assumed names Feng Xi and Feng Xi, earning quite a reputation. Matched in beauty and talent and exceptional in martial arts, they nevertheless acted in very different ways, now enemies, now friends. The martial world thus came to call them “Black Breath and White Wind.” But as the dynasty neared its end, the realm crumbled and the world fell into turmoil. In the end, the two left behi 1.1kReads8.7Score153Shelves

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    So beautiful, so beautiful, so beautiful! White wind and black hues, black wind and white hues, Feng Lanxi of Yongzhou, Feng Xiyun of Qingzhou, the young master of Yongzhou, the princess of Qingzhou, the lord of Yongzhou, the lord of Qingzhou—a powerful couple, hand in hand venturing into the vast world. My love for you, my best friend for you, is only you. [Admiration][Learned]

41. 191 反 The Villainous Power Minister Was Ruined by His Love-Brained Ways 反派权臣被恋爱脑害惨了 Choosing an Empty Branch择空枝Ancient Romance244k WordsCompleted Zhao Tingyu, raised as a boy from childhood, is the heir to the Prince of Yunyang's estate and the regent of the Yan Dynasty. She holds immense power and is cool and noble. In public, she can lead armies into battle; at home, she can root out corruption and restore order to the court. Brave, clever, and responsible, she's the perfect noble heroine, a dazzling flower beyond anyone's reach. She was taught from childhood to stand up to the strong and protect the weak, defend the people and the rea 266Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure historical romance, featuring a strong female lead with maximum combat skills. She uses reason to overcome obstacles, and the two engage in a battle of wits. (Click to read the synopsis for a clearer understanding!)

42. 192 打 Face-Slapping Brings Good Fortune? The Village Girl's Rural Face-Slapping Spree 打脸涨气运？村姑在乡下疯狂打脸 Bai Shui Chi Xin Mu白水池心木Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted Su He used to be a punching bag on movie sets. After transmigrating into the body of a fallen farm girl, she's sold by her unscrupulous grandmother as a concubine to an old man on death's doorstep. The original owner died and left all her love and hate behind, but Su He has to clean up the mess with a body too weak to stand steady. Her father is dead, her mother is no help, and she has a little brother to care for. The matchmaker has a deed of sale? Tear it up!! Her uncle is a gambling addict? K 36Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    In this ancient Chinese romance, the female protagonist transmigrates back to the time when she was sold into servitude. She tears up her contract and leaves home with her younger brother. Knowing martial arts and possessing great strength, she easily defeats any scoundrels she encounters, while simultaneously increasing her luck in the process.

43. 193 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 161Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a female-centric political intrigue novel, a pure ancient romance. The female lead is stunningly beautiful, brave, and resourceful. The story blends various elements, including palace intrigue, war, political maneuvering, and adventure. The plot is the main focus, with romance as a secondary element. There are multiple couples, multiple main characters, and multiple dimensions. Besides the male and female leads, every character in the story has their own significance. I'll say it three times: this book is complete, so you can enjoy it without worry!

44. 194 神 The Divine Doctor Assassin and Her Green-Tea Scholar 神医杀手和她的绿茶书生 Little Mouse Loves Strawberry Jam鼠鼠爱吃草莓酱Ancient Romance125k WordsOngoing [Green-tea male lead + assassin-doctor heroine + secret identities exposed + play the pig to eat the tiger + hilarious mystery + bickering couple] I’m the greatest assassin in the martial world, yet I got saddled with a sickly man while on a mission. At a black-market auction, he outbid me and snatched my target. I pretended to cry in public: “I’m carrying your child!” From behind the curtain, he feigned weakness. “Cough, cough… Miss, we’ve never even met.” Then he calmly bid, “One hundred taels 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A mind-bending and hilarious tale of a seemingly hopeless, wooden female lead and a seemingly weak, cunning male lead. The male lead appears to be a scholar but is actually the head of the intelligence organization "Star Gazing Pavilion," while the female lead is ostensibly a traveling healer but is actually a top assassin for a mysterious organization. As they solve a series of unsolved cases, the outline of the mastermind behind everything gradually emerges...

45. 195 长 Frost on the Long Sword 长剑凝霜 Painted Colors Startle the Flight画彩飞惊Ancient Romance338k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + Saving the Male Lead + Devoted Male Lead + Sweet and Angsty] Xiaoxiao has barely entered the martial world when a powerful man sets his sights on her. He’s stunningly handsome, but trouble seems to follow him everywhere. Xiaoxiao is a rookie whose only concern is staying alive, so she comes up with a plan: provoke him at every turn. But the man is stubbornly devoted. He never hits back or talks back, and he’s content as long as she gives him a little food. Later, with help 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Later in the story, the female lead fiercely protects her husband. If anyone dares to speak ill of him, she'll unleash a sword that shatters the table and freezes it shut. Even though she hates her husband to the core, no one else can. She has a "white moonlight" (a term for a man who is unattainable love), the kind of man who rushes into a battleground to embrace her and declares his love. This "white moonlight" only has eyes for her, yet they are constantly tormented and miss each other.

46. 196 在 Giving Legal Lessons in a Psychopath Romance Novel, I Reject All Brainwashing 在病娇文里普法，谢绝一切CPU Guest in the Clouds客云间Ancient Romance529k WordsCompleted [Gentle, upright, all-around good young man x heroic, dashing, sweet-and-cool female general] [Male lead transmigrates into a book, 1v1 with both leads inexperienced, lighthearted sweet romance and scum-bashing] [Important: This is a romance written for female readers. If you don’t enjoy female-oriented fiction, male-oriented fiction readers, please don’t click in. Thanks!] Qi Yan transmigrated into a book. He became a cannon-fodder male supporting character in an old-school tragic romance, hope 2.7kReads9.1Score305Shelves

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    The male protagonist transmigrates into a book, while the female protagonist is a pure ancient person, a general with immense strength, and possesses extremely upright values.

47. 197 寒 The Cold Moon Constable 寒月捕快 Hidden Dragon Emerges from the Abyss zzh潜龙出渊zzhAncient Romance796k WordsCompleted Cool and Cunning Female Demon vs. Cunning, Scheming Chief of the Bureau Yue Chenyuan never imagined that one day she, the mighty female demon, would fall into the hands of that ice-cold man from the Zhenyu Bureau. Falling for him was one thing, but she was also forced to work for the bureau. Working for them was one thing, but then she was discovered to be the long-lost Eldest Princess. And so, the female demon of the martial world began solving strange cases, purging corruption at court, and de 123Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels feature female protagonists with high martial arts skills; sweet and fluffy with no angst.

48. 198 凤 The Phoenix Reigns Over the World 凤临天下 A Lifetime of Glamour一世风流Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted "She is an invincible, stone-cold mercenary leader, but after transmigrating, she becomes a thirteen-year-old princess consort. He is the Empire's breathtakingly handsome prince, ruthless and cold, a figure whose name inspires awe throughout the land. Their wedding is followed by a pact on Nether Island: half a month together. But it also drags them into a shocking conspiracy. What kind of perilous, mind-bending trap awaits them?" 11.4kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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    It's fantastic! The romance between the male and female leads is enviable, the second male lead's relationship is heartbreaking, and the friendship between the third and fourth male leads is enviable. My personal favorite is the second male lead, Dugu Ye.

49. 199 刺 The Assassin Big Sister Is Back, and the Capital Is in for a Shake-Up 刺客姐姐回来了，京城要变天 Lotus Seeds and Longan莲子桂圆Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + satisfying revenge + political intrigue + wuxia style + humor + very little romance + memorable male supporting characters] From the moment she was born, Lü Shangen, the second branch’s young lady in the Hanlin Academy residence, was regarded by her grandmother as an ill omen. When she was just over a year old, she was sent far away. The servants responsible for raising her were greedy to the core. They pocketed the money meant for her upkeep, let their own daughter take Lü 7.8kReads8.9Score913Shelves

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    Give this book a try. It's not highly rated, but it's a decent, albeit somewhat rough, read. It's an assassin-themed novel with a smart and capable female lead. It's a fast-paced, enjoyable read, half court and half martial arts world. There's no time travel, no reincarnation, no cheat codes, and no simplistic plot points. The story is tight and doesn't drag, everyone is intelligent, and it's humorous and engaging. It gets better as you read on; you won't want to skip any chapters and will want to read until the very end.

50. 200 菱 The Diamond Mirror: The General's Physician Daughter 菱花镜之将门医女 Eight Thousand Pomelos八千枚柚Ancient Romance185k WordsCompleted [Daughter of a Military Family + Unfavored Prince + Jianghu Assassin + HE] A carefree prince: listening to stories, drinking tea, and wandering about. A daughter of a military family: frail and worried about finding a husband, she opens a medical clinic and travels far and wide. A chance encounter, truth and lies intertwined; a conspiracy, with every step carefully planned. 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Descendants of a military family.

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