An Unflinching Heroine Stronger Than the Male Lead: Cold, Detached, and Set in Ancient Times 女主超狠，比男主强。无情，无欲无求，古代的。

1. 51 恶 The Villainess Runs Wild in a Misogynistic Kingdom 恶女在厌女国杀疯了 This Mountain Is No Mountain此山非山Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted [Rise to power + revenge + political intrigue + rival suitors + ancient fantasy + awakening to her gender] A mind-bending transmigration story that starts with a bang and only gets wilder. The heroine is the strongest, bar none, and gives as good as she gets! An elite lawyer transmigrates to a woman-hating kingdom. This is the story of her journey from a desperate fugitive to a noble, a chancellor, and finally an emperor! “What? My own brother insulted my wet nurse?” Xu Shisan retaliates with a 157Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   I had no choice but to take out this book

2. 52 别 Don't Mess with Her: The Princess May Lie Flat, but She'll Still Crush the Scum 别惹她，长公主虽躺平，但狠虐渣 Flying Like Clouds如云飞扬Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Transmigration, past and present lives, woman disguised as a man, political intrigue, sweet and satisfying] Yun Qing was a princess born of the emperor's elder sister. On the day she was born, she was switched, poisoned, and hunted down, ending up in the common world as a discarded daughter of the family who had to disguise herself as a man. Her heartless father, her vicious concubine stepmother, and all manner of monsters and demons wanted her dead. When she opened her eyes again, she had s 1.4kReads9.3Score168Shelves

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   A must-read for those suffering from a reading slump! High-quality alternate history with political intrigue, revenge plots with sharp wit, and captivating court politics. The male lead, unable to defeat the female lead, feigns a yandere persona and clings to her coattails.

3. 53 为 To Escape the Mad Crown Prince's Relentless Pursuit, I Became the Marquis's True Daughter 为了躲避疯批太子的强取豪夺，我成了侯府真千金 Chu Yunxiu, Whose Heart Deserves Punishment其心可诛的楚云秀Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted To escape the mad crown prince's coercive pursuit, I became the Marquis's true daughter —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is a true heiress, trained as an assassin by the male lead from a young age. To escape his control, she enters the Marquis's mansion, eliminating all her "inheritance rivals" step by step to gain control of the entire estate. Later, the male lead tries to force himself on her, but she is then eliminated along with his son before ascending the throne as Empress.

4. 54 满 With a Warehouse Full of Weapons, I Built an Invincible Kingdom in Another World 满仓军火物资我在异世建无敌王国 A Speck of Dust一粒微尘Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Spatial Storage + Strong Heroine + Face-Slapping and Punishing Scoundrels + Infrastructure Building + Golden Finger] The animated dramas "My Warehouse Is Full of Supplies, and I Become a Queen in Another World" and "The County Princess Who Defied Fate: My Warehouse Is Full of Supplies, and I Become a Queen in Another World" are now streaming. The special agent Ye Meiling transmigrates into another world and becomes Nangong Wu, a county princess of the Western Yan Kingdom. The o 118.3kReads8.6Score13.3kShelves

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   Absolutely fantastic! Absolutely fantastic! Absolutely fantastic! This is a new book. I can only say it's amazing, incredibly good, absolutely fantastic. Trust me, you won't regret reading it.

5. 55 摄 The Regent's Princess Consort Roars, and the Entire Court Trembles 摄政王妃一声吼，满朝文武抖三抖 Bewitching Rose妖染蔷薇Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted Synopsis: transmigration into a book + pocket dimension + devoted couples + satisfying revenge Li Luo is a divine white tiger, the only one in all six realms. After failing to transform into human form, she is accidentally carried by her pocket dimension into a world full of scumbags, where she becomes a cannon-fodder character who won’t survive even one episode. A father who dotes on his concubine and neglects his wife, a wicked stepmother who acts like an innocent white lotus, a life without e 1.8kReads9.0Score178Shelves

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   The female leads are all incredibly strong! 1. The female lead transmigrates into the body of a cannon fodder legitimate daughter, and from the start, she tears apart her scumbag father and punches her stepmother. Faced with absolute power, all conspiracies are a joke. Her famous quote: "Either stand out, or be eliminated."

6. 56 穿 Transmigrated into a Book to Save the Villainess: She Kills Even Better Than the Villain 穿书拯救反派之她比反派还能杀 Xiao Yunjiu霄云九Ancient Romance182k WordsCompleted (Mindless fun + strong male lead, even stronger female lead + 1v1 + happy ending) Invincible, slightly unhinged heroine vs. gentle, slightly yandere hero. Neither of them is a good person, so leave now if that bothers you. Popular actress Yun Ruru dies from staying up too late and transmigrates into a book. To earn a chance at resurrection, she must complete the System's mission: redeem the male lead, the Demon Lord Jiang Wangchen, who turned completely evil and became a villain after the world 945Reads8.9Score106Shelves
7. 57 女 Matriarchy: I Transmigrated into a Book and Only Want to Be a Tyrant 女尊：穿进书里面我只想当暴君 September Thirty-Fifth九月三十五Ancient Romance153k WordsOngoing Chu Zhiyao was a twenty-something thrill-seeker. She loved a little excitement, and had no hobbies besides chasing it. In her endless pursuit of thrills, she accidentally got herself killed. But when she opened her eyes, she seemed to be alive again. It was just so noisy. Even though she was surrounded by handsome men, they were as loud as hundreds of ducks quacking at once. Annoying! As she slowly came around, she learned that she had transmigrated into a thrilling 1v9 novel. She was the third- 69Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 58 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.5kReads9.2Score178Shelves

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   The female lead is a master of scheming and plotting, full of hidden agendas 😏 Her strategic brilliance and unparalleled wisdom are truly remarkable. She's incredibly talented. Anyone who watches with their brain engaged will praise her as awe-inspiring.

9. 59 将 The General's Wife Only Wants to Farm 将军夫人一心想种田 Rolling Bitter Melon滚动的苦瓜Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted A farming story turned into an educational account of Zhao Kuangyin, founding emperor of the Early Song. This melon is so drunk. Apart from the protagonist's family and relatives, who are fictional, most of the people in the story are real. Even the personalities of minor soldiers, as well as the characters, events, and policies, are all documented in official histories. For sources, see the Song History on Hancheng.net. Historical fact-checkers welcome. A few caveats before you dive in: First, 25.9kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves

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   The female supporting character has this style. (See reviews for more.)

10. 60 她 Beneath Her Lips, My Madness 她唇之下，我之癫狂 The Person in the Book Is Immortal书中人不朽Modern Romance489k WordsCompleted [Female-led revenge and satisfying comeuppance + devoted couple and sweet romance + healing and redemption] Sixteen years ago, Tangxi Li's mother jumped to her death, and seven-year-old Tangxi Li was banished abroad by her family. After sixteen years of keeping a low profile and biding her time, she had grown strong enough to return home for revenge. She swore to drag everyone who had caused her mother's death down to hell, one by one. She never expected someone to show up on her path of vengean 11.5kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    🍊🍊She's a vengeful queen who returns from the ashes, he's a Buddhist monk who fell to earth for her. A ruthless heroine x a crazy but loyal dog, a sweet and satisfying story of two pure lovers! 🍒🍒Tang Xili, seventeen years of exile have honed her ruthlessness to the bone: "I will not let a single one of those who harmed my mother go." 🍏🍏Third Master Yong stands in the rain with an umbrella, his eyes, like those of a Buddhist monk, filled with obsession: "Lili, I'll hand you the knife, I'll accompany you to hell, you just need to keep moving forward." [Almost crying][Almost crying]

11. 61 缅 Back from Northern Myanmar, the Madam Seizes Power Without a Gun 缅北归来，夫人她夺权不用枪 R744Modern Romance641k WordsCompleted [Female Lead's Growth + Ruthless and Decisive + Multiple Male Leads, Not 1v1, Not Pure] After being abducted, Ruan Qinghe became Yong Ge's pawn in order to survive. Fortunately, Ruan Qinghe met Xu Yu, the man she loved. Unfortunately, Xu Yu was the person Yong Ge wanted to deal with. Even worse, Xu Yu was only interested in her face. Xu Yu used every means at his disposal to keep Ruan Qinghe by his side, and she thought he was a man worth entrusting her life to. It wasn't until she was in a car 793Reads9.3Score111Shelves
12. 62 龖 The Thunderous Roar of the Dragon 龖之赫霆之砉 Golden Lord金公Ancient Romance674k WordsCompleted The dragon's fierce clash: Twin dragons coil and fight, their claws tearing and scales flying, blood splattering everywhere. Their battle makes thunder roar across the nine heavens, bringing down punishment. [Defiant, Rebellious Heroine + Men Take a Back Seat + Crushing Scumbags + Strategy + Cultivating the Mind and Forging a Path] Lin Wan'er, the legitimate second daughter of the Minister of War's household, is neither strikingly beautiful nor warm in temperament. She was born with few 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Book 1 (additional fan request)

13. 63 我 I Heard Senior Brother Riding a Green Crane 我闻师兄驾青鹤 Golden Lord金公Ancient Romance373k WordsOngoing [A dual-female-lead coming-of-age adventure, a journey north through the cultivation world] The unluckiest transmigrator in history: Lin Chunya! No money, no power, no looks, no connections, and not even a golden finger! That makes her the most short-tempered and petty transmigrator in history, too. Though she has a fiery temper and is always bouncing around, at least she cherishes her life and doesn't charge blindly into danger. Though she doesn't charge blindly into danger, she still can't sta 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Book 1 (additional fan recruitment)

14. 64 我 The Secret I Can't Tell You About Me and His Brother 我和他兄弟不得不说的秘密 Golden Lord金公Modern Romance184k WordsOngoing When she wakes up, her whole body aches and her memories are a blur. She has no idea what happened, but realizes that the deep, all-consuming feelings she once had for Zhou Shiyu have completely vanished. Before she can piece together what caused it, one of Zhou Shiyu's butterfly-like friends flutters over to her, fixing her with a pair of captivating fox eyes. "Meng Qian, have you really lost your memory? You're not faking it, are you?" "Ha! You'd better not fall for me. I'm scared." Meng Qian 9Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 65 攫 Seizing the Red Cherry 攫取红樱 Golden Lord金公Modern Romance468k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she thought he was her father's illegitimate son. She humiliated, oppressed, and fought him at every turn, and in the end her family was destroyed. In this life, even the biggest fool wouldn't make the same mistake twice. Though deep down, she is still afraid of him. She has nevertheless resolved to treat him like her own younger brother from now on, making amends for the sins of her past life. In his previous life, that woman used every means at 12Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 66 终 At Last, Together Day and Night 终与卿暮暮朝朝 Golden Lord金公8k WordsCompleted At Last, Morning and Evening with You 7Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 67 栖 Princess Qixia 栖霞公主 Golden Lord金公Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Princess Qixia 2Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 68 青 Childhood Sweethearts Part Ways 青梅竹马两相尽 Golden Lord金公Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Childhood Sweethearts, Now Worlds Apart 4Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 69 一 I Transmigrated and Became the Beloved Bride of a Crippled Marquis 一朝穿越，替嫁残侯成团宠 Chen Jiu辰九Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Historical transmigration + medical skills + marriage before love + two strong leads who dote on each other + suspense and court intrigue] Shen Qingci, a top surgeon, transmigrates into the body of a bride forced into a marriage swap. She becomes the new bride meant to bring good fortune to Xiao Yan, the blind and crippled Marquis of Dingbei. On their wedding night, she takes his pulse and immediately sees through it: “My lord, you’ve been poisoned. Someone wants to keep you in darkness forever 112Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 70 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    The female lead, a master of slapping faces, starts by announcing her engagement and humiliating her, drawing massive hatred from the start. Her four maids come to the rescue, instantly turning the tide and delivering an incredibly satisfying experience. On the surface, she appears to be a foolish and useless legitimate daughter, but in reality, she's a cunning and ruthless post-apocalyptic special agent and leader. [Shy]

21. 71 我 I’m a Sickly, Wicked Woman, and You Expect Me to Put Up with This? 我病娇恶女，你让我忍气吞声？ Qin Bao琴宝Ancient Romance163k WordsOngoing Chen Jinghong wanted to seize Lan Qingling's dowry and marry her half-sister, Lan Rou. On their wedding night, he framed Lan Qingling for having an affair with the stable hand. He and Lan Rou brazenly brought the stable hand into the bridal chamber. Looking down at Lan Qingling, he said, “After this, you can ask to be divorced and let Rou'er take your place as my wife.” He wrapped an arm around Lan Rou, who was dressed in her wedding finery, and said smugly to Lan Qingling, “Since you were the o 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you're looking for something to read, check this out. It's a strong female lead story.

22. 72 系 System, You Can Nag All You Want, but I'm Not Getting Married 系统你催也没用，我偏不嫁 Planting Beans at Donggao东皋种豆Ancient Romance107k WordsCompleted The day she was bound to the forced-marriage System, everyone waited for Su Yi to accept her fate and give in. The System urged her to marry a powerful man and settle down. She refused. Everyone thought she was a timid concubine-born daughter, forced to flee a marriage. No one knew that she held a damaged old ledger left behind by her maternal grandfather, with a gaze fixed on a series of shocking old cases hidden among grain shipments, canal transport, and collusion between officials and mercha 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Does this count as [eating melon seeds]?

23. 73 穆 Mr. Mu’s Mysterious Wife 穆总的神秘妻 Mu Xuanye穆玄夜Modern Romance741k WordsOngoing A new work is out! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Everyone, come and see! This book is really good!! You didn't misrepresent it!! 😉😉

24. 74 我 I Was Reborn, and This Time I'm Going on a Rampage 我重生了，这一世我嘎嘎乱杀 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In my past life, I was schemed against and killed by Bai Lianhua and Liu Ruyan! This time, I'll send every one of the people who hurt me straight to hell! Seeing them hate me to the bone yet be powerless to do anything about it is so satisfying! This time, let me weave the path that sends you all to hell! I'm the head of the Wen family business. Watch me put men aside and focus on my career. I'm the leading lady of my own story! I just love building my business! When I try to put men aside, they 1.7kReads9.4Score178Shelves

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    A love between equals, characterized by mutual respect, mutual support, mutual commitment, and understanding and companionship.

25. 75 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.9kReads9.3Score457Shelves
26. 76 别 Don't Be Weak, Don't Provoke Her: An Angry Palace Maid Can Restore a Fallen Kingdom 别太弱，别招惹，宫女发怒能复国 Ethereal Fairy霓裳妖妖Ancient Romance748k WordsCompleted [Unusual premise + assassin’s rise + strong heroine + political intrigue + cold and heartless + mildly yandere + cool-headed lunatic + male lead rises from the nth place] * Su Mian was just a palace maid serving a princess. On the day the Southern Yan Kingdom fell, she watched everyone die before her without a flicker of emotion. The princess gave her an even more perilous mission. Until it was done, she had to stay alive. But in a world thrown into chaos, she was sold as a slave and forced to e 25.6kReads9.5Score4.1kShelves

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    The first book features a male protagonist who rises to power, while the second has no romantic pairing. Both are excellent; I've already reread the first one twice! [Sending heart]

27. 77 末 The Apocalypse's Bane of Ghosts Retires in the Prince's Manor 末世鬼见愁，在王府后院养老了 Ye Xue Luo叶雪洛Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The strongest female warrior of the apocalypse, Lin Zhuo, wakes up in the body of the Princess Consort of the Prince of Beiliang, a woman neglected by her husband, bullied by his concubines, and undermined by the servants until she was so furious she threw herself down a well. Facing Prince He Jin, who is busy taking a concubine, and all the men and women waiting to see her make a fool of herself, Lin Zhuo says: Since the original owner died because of this wedding, surely it’s not too much to g 1kReads6.5Score105Shelves

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    A post-apocalyptic transmigration story featuring a ruthless female protagonist. It's a refreshing read with both main characters being virgins. She transforms from a cold and aloof woman in the apocalypse into a creator of her nation and the world.

28. 78 奸 The Villainous Chancellor's Fierce Concubine 奸相的通房悍妻 Ye Xue Luo叶雪洛Ancient Romance689k WordsCompleted [No System, No Pocket Dimension, No Golden Finger, Class Difference, Age Gap, Pure Historical Romance, Focused on Humor and a Slow-Burning Romance] Synopsis: Ye Luoxue grew up in Cloudmist Manor with only her master and brother for company. She has a carefree, easygoing nature. One day, her master goes missing, so she and her brother leave the mountain to search for him. But as soon as she reaches the foot of the mountain, she is sold to the Yun family. Yun Yi is the prime minister. He cares on 1.3kReads7.0Score115Shelves
29. 79 疯 Has the Regent Gone Mad? He Stole the Bride for the Heir Apparent? 疯了吧！摄政王抢亲竟为了世子？ Ke Xin柯新Two Male Leads382k WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + bickering rivals + two equally formidable leads + BL + GL + political intrigue + devoted lovers + two couples] On their wedding day, two bridal processions meet at a narrow stretch of Zhuque Avenue. A ten-mile procession of red finery, two bridal sedan chairs coming toward each other. Prince Regent Mo Fengming gives a cold laugh. “Elder sister, this road is narrow. How about a fight? Whoever wins goes first.” The princess royal, Mo Qinghuang, stands in blazing red. “B 150Reads7.0Score102Shelves

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    The male and female leads team up: a pure battle of wits where misunderstandings are eliminated, replaced by a tacit understanding of mutual exploitation. The female lead's cheat ability is captivating: her medical space grants her modern-day superpowers, allowing her to heal and save lives while simultaneously committing murder and robbery. 💕

30. 80 沉 The Sinking Carp Startles the Cattails 沉鲤惊蒲 Seven Inkstones七砚书Mystery442k WordsOngoing He calculated that today was “a day to avoid people in red.” Chi Jingpu immediately pulled out his red undershirt. “You’ve been standing there in a red undershirt this whole time, and now you’re telling me to avoid people in red?” Scientific-minded constable × Feng Shui master × little princess lost in the human world Hilarious mystery romance, one-on-one pairing, both leads pure and devoted, incredibly sweet 335Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 81 王 The Prince Offered Himself to Her, and She Took Him Up on It 王爷以身相许，她要了 Seven Inkstones七砚书57k WordsCompleted The Prince Offered Himself to Her, and She Accepted 228Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 82 下 I Came Down from Heaven and Gave the Wrong Medicine, and the Matchmaker God Exploded 下凡喂错药，月老炸了 Seven Inkstones七砚书Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted I went down to the mortal world and gave someone the wrong medicine. The Matchmaker God is furious! 103Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 83 侯 My Lord, Your Dog Can't Come In! 侯爷，您的狗不能进！ Seven Inkstones七砚书Ancient Romance40k WordsCompleted My Lord, Your Dog Can't Come In! 229Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 84 悲 The Tragic Grand Princess Turns the Tables in an Instant 悲催和亲长公主的脸说翻就翻 Tun Bala豚巴拉Ancient Romance259k WordsCompleted Transmigration into a drama, strong heroine, becoming emperor, feel-good story, a big sister with the swagger of a bandit, a gentle and frail eldest princess, multiple male leads, one woman and many men. The career plot takes center stage. Han Jingshan is a gang leader who makes a living through competitive fighting and collecting protection money. After a car accident, she transmigrates into a tragedy about a princess sent abroad for a political marriage. The good news: because Han Jingshan has 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead was originally a powerful leader, but her soul transmigrated into the body of a princess in a political marriage drama. Relying on her martial arts skills and unorthodox methods, she rose from nothing to become empress, defeating a male guest and gaining the affections of several male leads. The female lead is incredibly strong and domineering, but not heartless. A satisfying and empowering female lead story. [Eating melon emoji]

35. 85 南 South Branches Toward Dusk, The Regent Has Been Plotting This for Ages 南枝向晚，摄政王他蓄谋已久 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Ancient Romance726k WordsCompleted [Just received a rating] Complete ◎ [Revenge after being reborn + mastery of medicine and poison + powerful leads who cherish each other + everyone’s a schemer + palace intrigue and political machinations] Important: No stupid villains. Everyone has eight hundred tricks up their sleeve, and the battle of wits is at its peak! In her previous life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s family, was blind to the truth. She used a forbidden technique to save a scumbag man, dr 22.4kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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    A female-centric power struggle novel, everyone is cunning and scheming, a top-tier battle of wits ◔.̮◔✧. Completed, Rebirth and Revenge + Healing and Poisoning Mastery + Two Strong Couples Mutual Pampering + Everyone is Cunning + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggle] Highlight: No villains with low intelligence, everyone is cunning and scheming, a peak battle of wits! In her past life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, was blinded and used forbidden techniques to save her scumbag husband, exhausting her life force. In return, she found him secretly having an affair with her scheming cousin, causing her entire Shen family to perish! Reborn, she holds silver needles, returning to the day she used poison to prolong her husband's life. Facing her husband's expectation and her cousin's feigned tears, Shen Nanzhi coldly withdrew her needles: "I won't cure the poison. Since my cousin is so deeply in love, why don't you bleed her flesh?" In this life, she tears off the disguise, possessing unparalleled healing and poisoning skills, able to bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded! Xiao Duo, the Regent of Dayuan, a powerful and invincible ruler, was suffering from a rare poison. Shen Nanzhi threw down the antidote, her voice cold and arrogant: "I will extend Your Highness's life. Lend me your blade to slaughter all the demons and monsters, how about it?" The world believed that the Duke's daughter was merely a delicate canary in the palm of the living devil's hand. Only when powerful officials took center stage, and deadly schemes unfolded one after another, did everyone realize with horror—the seemingly fragile Shen Nanzhi was actually a master strategist, a woman of unparalleled wisdom and skill! She entrusted her life to him back-to-back, slaying gods and demons alike, manipulating the entire court with ease! When the bloody path was cleaved through, the world was at peace. The ruthless regent, who struck fear into the hearts of all under heaven, shed his menacing aura and held her tightly in his arms, his voice low and hoarse with madness: "Zhizhi, the realm is settled. This vast and beautiful land is my dowry; when will you finally give me a title?!" —A ruthless and decisive medical and poison queen × A crazed regent who bows down to her; together, they join forces to slaughter all demons and monsters!

36. 86 女 The Disguised Dragon's Scheme: My Rogue Disciple Courts Me in His Dreams 女扮男装潜龙计，逆徒梦里泡为师 Mu Yanfeifei沐妍菲菲Ancient Romance607k WordsOngoing [Historical Intrigue + Female Spy in Disguise + Ensemble Mind Games + Martial Arts Mystery] [Female Martial Arts Master Disguised as a Man × Rebellious Disciple Who Defies His Teacher] The world is the board, and all living things are its pieces. Thirty years ago, a copy of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains turned the tide during a palace coup. From then on, victory made kings and defeat made corpses, and the throne changed hands. Thirty years later, talents emerge across the nine regions, a 287Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is incredibly ruthless; she infiltrates the male lead's family as an undercover agent, surpassing him in strength. She is his mentor, aloof and cold-blooded, rational and abstinent, ostensibly teaching but secretly plotting against him, constantly deceiving and manipulating her disciple. The male lead, trained by the female lead, transforms from a spoiled brat into a ruthless general. The master and disciple embark on adventures and investigations, navigating the complexities of the martial arts world and the imperial court.

37. 87 女 In a Matriarchal World, My Husband Is a Beauty, and I'll Take on the World for Him 女尊夫郎美如画我为夫郎扛天下 Fifty-Five Billion五百五十五亿Ancient Romance571k WordsCompleted Hey, everyone! 🍅 has posted an extra chapter 👈 If you’re interested, check it out. Happy reading! This book features a villainous female lead, multiple male leads, a pocket dimension, male leads who are all virgins, and an invincible, powerful heroine. A friendly reminder: This book was not written to cater to any reader’s preferred settings. I don’t accept works being morally condemned or held hostage by accusations of emotional manipulation. You’re free not to read it or click on it. No one is 2kReads8.9Score187Shelves

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    The listening and reading experience was good and suited the subject matter.

38. 88 打 Banished to the Cold Palace, I Build Technology, and Qianlong Comes Chasing After Me 打入冷宫我造科技，乾隆回头狂追 Passionate Yeah浓烈的YeahHistorical259k WordsCompleted (This is purely a fantasy story with historical inspiration. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.) When Ruyi, a professor who teaches survival skills in the apocalyptic world of fantasy, wakes up to find she has transmigrated into the empress banished to the Cold Palace, her first thought is: surviving here is harder than surviving the apocalypse! Faced with a crumbling palace and despairing eunuchs and maids, Ruyi from the fantasy world rolls up her sleeves and gets —Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 89 苍 Grieving Ghosts of Cangcheng: Chasing the Killer Through Lifetimes 苍城怨魂诡异追凶生生世世 Passionate Yeah浓烈的Yeah10k WordsCompleted The vengeful ghosts of Cangcheng pursue their prey through bizarre cases, lifetime after lifetime. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 90 落 You Can't Bring Back a Runaway Bride 落跑娘子追不回 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted I make my own fate, not heaven. She is no innocent little flower, no frail girl everyone can bully and trample on. If someone takes a swing at her or sets her up, she'll pay them back twice over. Su Wan, a merchant's daughter full of schemes, defies fate, plots her escape, and seeks refuge with one of the capital's most powerful families. Using their influence, she secures a good marriage prospect and gives her whole heart to her fiancé's family. But things don't go as planned. A spiteful woman 1.5kReads8.6Score101Shelves

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    Losing his beloved from a past life, he turned white-haired overnight. "In this life, I clearly met her first, we clearly fell in love first, how could I have lost her?" Bai Jingxuan hated himself, pounding his head in frustration. Thinking of the loving moments they shared in both lives, the longing and pain of those two lifetimes intertwined, flowing like a river. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming grief, he wept uncontrollably, his sobs echoing through the courtyard. The once dignified and refined young master Bai, unable to bear the blow of losing his beloved, turned white-haired overnight. He trudged through the snow-covered courtyard towards the gate, his robes fluttering, his silver hair flying, the snow swirling around him, as if he had become one with the icy landscape, indistinguishable from it. After leaving the mansion, he headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following not far away.

41. 91 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.3kReads8.6Score204Shelves
42. 92 何 Who Will Walk Beside Me Through the Night? 何人伴我夜间行 Raindrops Falling on the Eaves水滴落在屋檐上Ancient Romance880k WordsOngoing [Courtly schemes + wits and courage + fictional late Qing setting] Would you call her a ruthless, calculating schemer, or a refined young lady, educated and well-mannered? The unforgettable steward Jiao swears brotherhood with twelve heroes and establishes a stronghold. Hardship breeds hardship, but a chance encounter with spring can transform a fish into a dragon. Why did “Ji Liuniang” cast aside the “Liu” in her name, and what carried her to success? A shrewd and far-sighted minister of the co 7Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    I reject heroines who are obsessed with romance; prioritize family over romantic relationships.

43. 93 翡 Lotus in an Emerald Cage 翡翠笼中莲 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance49k WordsCompleted The Lotus in the Jade Cage 838Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is incredibly ruthless and cold-blooded, stronger than the male lead, and ultimately achieves both fame and fortune, wielding immense power. It's a mix of domestic and palace intrigue, a bit tear-jerking, with a sense of melancholy like a story ending without resolution. Oh, my beloved, unrequited love for the female supporting character! A jade merchant's daughter meets a fallen prince living among commoners, but there's no spark between them until they fight assassins in a dilapidated temple. She falls in love with him, but he falls for another extremely delicate woman. By chance, he's placed on the throne by a powerful minister. He doesn't love her, but respects her, needing her wisdom to help him navigate the power struggles between ministers and the emperor. She also lives peacefully with his lover. She loves him, and loves him in a way that the male lead prefers. In the end, it's that delicate woman who protects the female lead with her own life. 😊 After reading it, you'll feel a sense of loss. It's a rare story where the male and female protagonists don't fall in love, but they need to use each other. They don't compete with each other, and the story has a lot of lingering impact.

44. 94 女 In a Matriarchal World, the Perfect Female Lord and Her Flower-Adorned Husband 女尊之极品妻主簪花郎 Fifty-Five Billion五百五十五亿Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted This book: Please ignore the low rating; it has just started receiving ratings. Complete. Strong, invincible heroine, multiple male leads, all devoted to her, a spatial realm, soul transmigration, natural disasters. Audio with dialogue voiced by multiple characters is now available. Come give it a try! A friendly reminder: Please don’t read if you’re here to stir up trouble or smear the book. I write purely as a personal hobby. If you only like couples who are faithful to each other, feel free t 3kReads6.8Score297Shelves

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    The female protagonist is ruthless and shows no mercy to anyone. She transmigrates into a matriarchal society and is inherently evil and invincible. There are multiple male leads, including male virgins. The story follows her journey from a peasant girl fleeing famine to a prefectural prince. It involves farming, infrastructure development, and she has a spatial ability. The multi-character audiobook is now available.

45. 95 国 A Fallen Kingdom, a Peach Blossom Misstep 国破山河•桃花错 Raindrops Falling on the Eaves水滴落在屋檐上Modern Romance22k WordsCompleted A Fallen Kingdom, a Shattered Landscape, and a Peach Blossom Mistake 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend it! It's passionate without being over-the-top, politically astute without being obscure, and family-oriented without being sentimental. "Who Will Accompany Me Through the Night" is truly addictive!

46. 96 三 Three Years of Marriage, One Letter of Divorce Ends It All in the Capital 三年婚姻，一纸休书断京华 Raindrops Falling on the Eaves水滴落在屋檐上Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Three Years of Marriage, One Divorce Decree Shatters the Capital 464Reads—Score103Shelves
47. 97 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance604k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.9kReads6.6Score209Shelves

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    ✨"A blood-soaked gate conceals old grudges; twin sisters tread through blood to slay their enemies." I've recently been reading * [A Blood-Soaked Gate] The Twin Sisters Return in Blood*, and I was truly moved by the deep affection and ruthlessness of these twin sisters. They are not merely avengers, but each other's only salvation in this cruel world. Set against the backdrop of ancient Chinese society, the plot of a forced marriage is full of twists and turns, and every desperate counterattack is breathtaking. This is an epic about bloodlines, betrayal, and rebirth, highly recommended for readers who enjoy grand ensemble casts and nuanced emotions! 📖

48. 98 龙 Dragon King’s Command 龙王令 Han Sanqian韩三千Urban9.2M WordsOngoing 140kReads9.1Score6.8kShelves
49. 99 一 Zhang Qing Slaughters Her Way Through Water Margin, Reshaping the Heavenly and Earthly Stars 一丈青杀穿水浒，重定天罡地煞 Raven in Flight渡鸦在飞Female-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted Hu Sanniang first slays Liangshan's false heroes, then crushes the Song and Jin dynasties and unifies the realm. [No System] [Female Protagonist Conquers the Realm] [No Male Lead] [Wuxia, War] Because she was promised in marriage as a child, people have been calling her someone's wife since she was young. That year, she gained two friends who would risk their lives for her: the Sun-and-Moon Twin Sabers. “What fiancé? I'll use his head to christen my blades!” She kills, leaves home, steps out of 2.1kReads8.6Score358Shelves

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    The female protagonist kills her fiancé at the beginning and embarks on the path of a female commander.

50. 100 十 Ten Realms: I Was Ordinary 十界：我本平庸 Sanqi Confused Fish三七糊涂鱼Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing (We are all ordinary people. Some say they don’t understand what I’m writing! The truth is, I simply want to tell the story of an ordinary person who keeps growing, improving, and learning. He feels lost and helpless, never knowing what to do. His life is full of stumbles, but through repeated setbacks and lessons, he slowly grows! Some people are born in Rome, while he is stuck in the mud. In Rome, it’s easy to cross the finish line. But there’s something all the more inspiring about perseverin 6.5kReads9.1Score529Shelves

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    His appearance should be nominated for a Guinness World Record.

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