Preferably Historical Romance with Political Intrigue and Two Strong Leads, Modern Romance Is Fine Too 最好是古代 权谋 双强 言情（现言也可以 ）

1. 151 谋 Scheming for a Beauty 谋红颜 Big and Little Orange Cats大小橘猫Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A flood swept away Ru Yu's mother. Everyone said it was a natural disaster, but she alone knew for certain that someone had lowered the iron floodgate with a sneer as the waters surged in. To uncover the mystery behind it, she resolutely descended from Mount Kuocang. Making herself a pawn, she stepped into the treacherous game of power unfolding across the land. 37Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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   Saren cried out in anguish, "Your Majesty, please understand!" She presented the Canaan incense beads to the Empress with both hands. "These were entrusted to me by the Third Prince's new bride to give to Your Majesty. She said she didn't want to see the Third Prince disobey the Empress, and she wanted these black and white beads to be returned to their proper places." The Empress took the beads, and just as her gilded nail guards touched the mother bead, which read "Without Obstacles," the Canaan beads suddenly emitted a fragrant aroma. The sandalwood beads twisted in the sunlight into the shape they had been in twenty years ago—the exact same beads the Emperor had held that night when he was drunk, the words "Wanxi" clearly uttered from his lips. Her fingertips seemed to touch the crack in the soup bowl from that year, and drops of blood dripped down the cracked surface of the teacup, falling towards the top bead engraved with "Unfulfilled Desire."

2. 152 铁 The Iron-Blooded Prince and His Commandery Princess Wife 铁血王爷郡主妻 Rice Fragrance Fills the Autumn City稻香满秋城Ancient Romance171k WordsOngoing [Secret Love Becomes Reality] [Marriage First, Love Later] [High-Stakes Love Triangle] [Great Power Rivalry] Everyone knew that Xiao Yanchen, the Prince of Zhenbei of Great Zhou, was cold and ruthless. But no one knew he carried a packet of wound medicine and ten years of unrequited love, enduring night after night on the battlefield. He forced her into marriage and pressed her at every turn, trapping her between his chest and the bed. "On our wedding night, you called me Uncle?" Shen Yishi t 52Reads—Score—14d adds

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   [Thumbs up][Thumbs up] A grand era of political intrigue, a tale of family, nation, and the world. A love story that transcends time! He secretly loved her for ten years; she was his cousin, and he was her imperial uncle! Yearning for her day and night, unable to express his feelings, he finally broke free from societal constraints, kneeling before his elder brother, the Emperor, to grant him marriage! He was a prince of the Great Zhou, commanding 300,000 iron cavalry, stationed on the border between Zhou and Qi! She was the granddaughter of the Grand Princess, a shrewd businesswoman with businesses spanning ten kingdoms, possessing unparalleled beauty! The State of Qi harassed her businesses! He led 100,000 troops to the border between Zhou and Qi! She went alone to the meeting, her eloquence and political maneuvering shaking the Qi court!

3. 153 嫡 The Noble Daughter Shocks the Capital: Don't Mess With the Carefree Tower Master 嫡女惊华：逍遥楼主不好惹 A Floating Leaf浮叶一株Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing Lin Weier transmigrates as the legitimate daughter of the Lin family, imperial merchants of the Great Yin Dynasty. Knowing the sorrow women face in this era and the enormous risks lurking within her family, Lin Weier resolves to take control of her own life! Disguising herself as a man under the name “Lin Mobai,” she uses the Lin family’s wealth to establish the Xiaoyao House, opening up a much broader path for her family. More than once, she secretly defuses deadly threats against them, giving 53Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female lead is a character who grows and develops, not a naive and innocent type. She knows martial arts, is good at business, and builds her own power. She protects her family through her own efforts and finds love. The male lead is a young master from Miao territory, obsessive, skilled in Gu poison, and extremely possessive. He puts a Gu poison on her on their second meeting. Both leads are virgins, and the supporting characters also have compelling backstories. It's a powerful partnership.

4. 154 月 Dreams Beneath the Moon in Huazhou 月落梦华州 Wu Tinglan梧听澜Ancient Romance374k WordsOngoing Don’t worry about the rating. [Desert Romance + Powerful Leads Who Save Each Other + Ensemble Political Intrigue + Hilarious Love Triangle] After a sudden raid by bandits, Gong Langyue, a princess of the Xiao Kingdom, is taken captive in the desert. Everyone assumes this delicate young woman from the Southern Dynasty won’t survive the winter. But she not only survives, she thrives, and even turns a group of women stranded on the grasslands into her own team. She may not be skilled in combat, 201Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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   The ultimate romance born from the clash of grassland civilizations: I want you to submit, and even more so, I want you to willingly stand shoulder to shoulder with me.

5. 155 顶 After Taking the Heiress's Place, the Capital's Most Eligible Bachelor Sets His Sights on Me 顶替千金后，京城第一公子盯上我 Sleepless Whale不失眠鲸鱼Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted [The Ice-Cold Beauty Goes Wild for Love | Push and Pull to the Limit | Combative Couple | Restraint | Unaware of Their Own Love | One-on-One] A Ling assumes another person’s identity to infiltrate the Duke’s manor. The task assigned to him is to use his prestigious status to marry Shen Heng. At first, the mission goes smoothly. But his cousin at the manor, the capital’s most celebrated young gentleman, may seem charming and carefree, yet he has already uncovered A Ling’s true origins in secret. 18Reads—Score—14d adds

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   If you enjoy stories with espionage and disguise tropes, this one's worth checking out. The female protagonist, originally a swordswoman, is suddenly reborn as a young lady from a prestigious family. Her hands, accustomed to swords, must learn needlework, tea ceremony, and musical instrument playing, constantly hiding her true identity and fearing exposure. Everyone in the Duke's mansion has their own agenda; the old lady and the other sisters are all enigmatic. The male protagonist, seemingly carefree and playful, is actually meticulous and quickly notices the suspicious aspects of the female protagonist. The story is full of strategic maneuvering, and their feelings for each other slowly blossom amidst these tests.

6. 156 佔 Possessing Jiang Xi 佔有姜西 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Sweet Romance + Two Strong Leads + PDA-Filled Romance + Mutual Devotion] A job interview at a bar leads two people with nothing in common to meet for the first time. One is a private tutor, the other a cold-faced King of Hell. One does the flirting, the other does the pampering. Later, no one could have guessed that the elegant, aloof Qin Zhan would turn into a clingy burr. Their everyday life after getting together is even too much to watch... “Wifey...” “Hmm?” “Could you comfort me 47.7kReads9.5Score4.8k14d adds

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   They're all great! I've read several of them two or three times already.

7. 157 逢 The Lantern-Bearing Chronicles 逢灯纪 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance982k WordsCompleted (Signed for publication, with screen adaptation rights sold) You're the daughter of a marquis. You want to take your mother's dowry and remains with you? Done. I'll take the dowry and remains, and bring you your mother's divorce papers as well as your own severance papers cutting ties with your family. You were declared dead and became an invisible person behind your brothers. You want to live like a normal person again? Done. I'll restore your name and identity, and make sure you receive the en 86.7kReads9.3Score12.7k14d adds
8. 158 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 49.1kReads9.4Score6.1k14d adds
9. 159 我 My Childhood Friend Is a Royal Consort. What Can the Princess Do About Me? 我的竹马是驸马，公主奈我何？ Bridge of the Islet屿之桥Ancient Romance469k WordsOngoing [Pure historical romance | Reunited after years apart | Devoted, sweet romance with mutual fidelity | Ensemble coming-of-age] After their entire village was massacred, six young friends were scattered to the ends of the earth. Years later, Yun Sheng, now going by Qin Sheng, had made a life for herself in the capital. Xiao Hechen, the childhood friend she had never stopped thinking about, returned to the capital too, but fate had other plans. For the sake of his scheme, he had no choice but to m 181Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Highly recommended! A must-read if you're looking for something to read! This childhood sweetheart romance is so satisfying. It's a pure ancient romance with two strong characters seeking revenge. There are no melodramatic misunderstandings, and both the male and female leads are talkative and explain things on the spot, never keeping things to themselves or guessing what they're thinking.

10. 160 北 Return North: The Ashen Flame's Journey Home 北归：烬火归途 Liu Niu六妞Ancient Romance159k WordsCompleted A fire engulfed the imperial retreat, killing the emperor and the eldest prince. Prince Li Xiao of Funan enthroned the young emperor, seized power, and took sole control of the court. No one knew that the eldest prince, Luan Cheng (Li Cheng), had been saved at the cost of their lives by loyal retainers of the late emperor. He spent ten years in hiding on the northern frontier, operating an escort agency under an assumed name while secretly investigating the truth behind the fire. Princess Yue Xi 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ancient sayings, political intrigue, two strong men, or even three strong men!

11. 161 和 Divorce Denied? Team Up with the Deposed Prince and Become Empress 和离失败？联手废皇子做皇后 Heart of Mountains and Rivers山川心Ancient Romance125k WordsCompleted [A supremely talented heroine + stand-in + men competing for her + groveling after losing her + second male lead takes the crown + both leads are each other’s first] Three years after marrying into the Marquis’s household, Xie Qingci has never known the warmth of a husband’s embrace. After one night together, she thinks her husband has finally understood her feelings, but little does she know... In order to produce an heir, her mother-in-law gets her drunk and sends a disabled hostage prince wit —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The talented woman and the deposed prince join forces to reshuffle the political landscape of the capital.

12. 162 锦 Schemes at the Brocade Banquet 锦筵谋 Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted From the pinnacle of Michelin cuisine to the hell of household intrigue, all it took was one explosion. Lin Wanyi, an internationally renowned top chef, opens her eyes to find she's become the most wicked third young madam of the Su family in the Qing Dynasty. From the start, she's in a hopeless situation: Her husband despises her, her mother-in-law wants to divorce her, and the servants look down on her. On top of that, her sister-in-law is a “born heroine,” doted on by the entire household, s 343Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend this ancient romance novel featuring two strong protagonists navigating political intrigue! The modern-day heroine, aloof and highly intelligent, navigates the treacherous waters of the palace with meticulous cunning, eventually forming a formidable alliance with the equally scheming hero. Both are intellectually sharp and evenly matched, offering no mere romantic entanglements, only the thrill of political maneuvering and the tension of being evenly matched. It perfectly embodies the satisfying combination of "two strong protagonists + political intrigue + romance," making it utterly addictive.

13. 163 重 Reborn: The Phoenix Sings Its Way Home 重生之凤鸣归巢 Ni Weizhen妮薇甄Ancient Romance427k WordsCompleted [Reborn, Revenge on the Wicked] + [Two Powerful Leads] + [Political Intrigue] + [Happy Ending] She died once. This time, she will overturn a world that devours its own. Su Jianwei, orphaned daughter of a loyal martyr and Princess of Anping, was abandoned in a woodshed on her wedding night and left to die. For seven days, her spirit drifted, and she witnessed it all: her hypocritical husband stealing power while carrying on with her cousin, her heartless relatives dividing up her family’s estate. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A story of ancient political intrigue and romance between two strong protagonists, written with mature prose, nuanced and insightful observations, and a vividly crafted, intricately plotted story that leaves a lasting impression. Highly recommended.

14. 164 分 After We Broke Up, He Rose to Power and Begged Me to Take Him Back 分手后他权倾天下，求我复合 Hui Hui荟卉Ancient Romance104k WordsOngoing I found an amnesiac handsome man in a mountain valley. He couldn’t remember a thing, except that his name was A Qi. I treated his illness, and he chopped wood and carried water for me. After three years together, he said, “Once I regain my memories, I’ll marry you with a grand bridal procession.” Then he got his memories back. Then he ran off. Then he became the regent, powerful enough to rule the land. Me: ??? Where’s the grand bridal procession you promised? Fine. Men are dependable when pigs —Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 165 禾 Autumn Passes Over Jing Mountain 禾过璟山秋 Apricot At Ease杏闲闲Ancient Romance242k WordsOngoing [Modern siblings transmigrate together + two equally matched political players + nation-building + imaginative historical romance + devoted couples with happy endings] After a car accident, modern siblings Rui He and Rui Zheng both transmigrate into a political intrigue novel, only to find themselves bound to a doomed, unfinished story set in a chaotic age. In the original, Emperor Murong Jing is isolated and outmatched, hemmed in by powerful aristocratic families and ministers, as well as the a 70Reads—Score53814d adds

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    I think I recommend this one; it's a very good book.

16. 166 权 The Powerful Minister's Black Lotus Princess 权臣的黑莲花公主 No Pine Nuts for the Squirrel不给松鼠吃松子Ancient Romance167k WordsOngoing A dark-hearted princess with formidable martial prowess and a talent for flirtation × a gentle, scheming scholar, the powerful minister’s beloved moonlight, who is all too easy to win over Li Yaojiang was the first true princess of the Great Wei to be sent off for a political marriage, the first princess to marry three Northern Liang khans across two generations of father and son, and the first to return to the capital alive. Unwilling to be at the mercy of fate, Li Yaojiang secretly swore the d 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Once you see it, you'll understand: strong women are shrewd and resourceful; they absolutely don't rely on men to solve problems.

17. 167 回 The Real Heiress Returns to the Marquis's Estate, and She's Causing Trouble Again 回归侯府的真千金，她又闹了 Sister Yicai衣彩姐Ancient Romance550k WordsCompleted Jiang Yuyan transmigrates into a book! She becomes the marquis's biological daughter, who was abandoned in the countryside. What? Just because I'm ugly, I have to marry my much older, philandering brother-in-law as his second wife and raise his thirteen unruly children? No way! Whoever came up with this can do it themselves! I'm not doing it, no matter what. (Palace intrigue + household drama + ancient farming + fake and true heiresses + strong, ugly heroine + space with an immunity-from-death t 443Reads6.7Score10214d adds

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    A romance novel set in ancient times, featuring both powerful figures vying for power and intrigue; it's quite captivating!

18. 168 错 A Mistake, A Meeting 错，相逢 Big and Little Orange Cats大小橘猫Ancient Romance573k WordsCompleted That year, I first came into the world, and the balance of power across the realm was suddenly overturned in silence. The new emperor of Xilu ascended the throne, determined to bring about reforms. In Xidan, the young Emperor Yuan Xi also inherited the throne that same year. They all said I smiled at everyone from the time I was little. Yet at the grandest of enthronement banquets, I looked up and saw a handsome young man in imperial robes, with clear, bright features, and burst into tears. He p 36Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    Ancient Chinese romance novel, the male and female protagonists hold military power.

19. 169 公 The Princess Isn't Human! And Neither Is Her Consort 公主殿下不是人！驸马他也不是 Wind Isle Song风屿吟Ancient Romance317k WordsOngoing [Underworld Empress: Cool and Unrivaled x Mad Demon Sovereign: A Bewitching Devoted Lapdog] [A powerful female lead, political intrigue, a romance between gods and demons, identity-reveal satisfaction, and a hilarious ensemble cast] This story defies convention and is well worth savoring! Jun Zhanyue, the Empress of Fengdu, fell in battle after suppressing a million vengeful ghosts. Her soul possessed a princess who had been murdered in nine consecutive lives. Little did she know that this trans 50Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Empress of Fengdu x Mad Demon Lord] The female lead is invincible and aloof, while the loyal demon lord is warm-hearted but ruthless! A story of two powerful figures revealing their true identities, pursuing each other, protecting each other, domestic intrigue, power struggles, and fighting against demons! The Empress of Fengdu transmigrates into the body of Princess Donglin, who has suffered nine lifetimes of misfortune, embarking on a path to cleanse the mortal realm. The male lead, the Demon Lord, tries every means to win her back. The two are exposed, crushing their enemies, seizing power in the court, engaging in escalating domestic intrigue, punishing scum and protecting their beloved, and ultimately unifying the mortal world!

20. 170 佛 The Good-for-Nothing Goes with the Flow: My Lord, Stop Pretending 佛系废柴：王爷别装了 Cozy Little Home馨馨小屋Ancient Romance427k WordsCompleted #Historical Romance #Alternate History #Two Strong Leads #Marriage Before Love #Playing the Fool to Outsmart the Tiger #Satisfying and Sweet #Smart Leads Shen Zhaoning has pretended to be a fool at the marquis's manor for thirteen years. Everyone thinks she's useless. When her half-sister smashes their mother's keepsake in front of everyone, she smiles and says, “It's broken, so it's broken.” When her stepmother arranges for her to be burned to death at a birthday banquet, she cries as she switc 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The Buddhist-like Useless Girl: Your Highness, Stop Pretending! Shen Zhaoning, the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Dingyuan, is a notorious "useless girl" in the capital. She spends her days eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddhist scriptures, taking everything in stride, and doesn't even bother to retaliate when her half-sister publicly ridicules her. No one knows that she has feigned stupidity for thirteen years, just to survive to adulthood in the cannibalistic Marquis's mansion. Wu Yu, the sixth son of the emperor, is a notorious "sickly idle prince." He spends his days in brothels, indulging in cockfighting and dog racing; court officials say he is a disgrace to the royal family. No one knows that he secretly controls the Tianji Pavilion, and every fallen leaf in Tianqu City cannot escape his eyes. An imperial edict binds the two "useless girls" together. The whole capital waits to see them make a fool of themselves. On their wedding night, the Crown Prince sends a "gift"—a cup of poisoned wine. The half-sister plants a spy in the mansion. The stepmother waits for her to run back to her parents' home in tears. Shen Zhaoning picked up her wine cup and smiled, "Let it be." The next day, the Crown Prince's favorite concubine died suddenly, and the scandal of her half-sister's affair spread throughout the land. Her stepmother's spies were all eradicated. The sickly prince embraced her, "My lady, shall I also let it be?" The useless eldest daughter smiled slightly, "Your Highness, you're quite convincingly feigning illness." Later, a purge took place in the court, the Crown Prince was deposed, and Prince Yu ascended the throne. On the day of the coronation ceremony, officials knelt to welcome him, and the people cheered. The new Empress, however, ate grapes in the back of the palace, "It has nothing to do with me; I'm just a useless piece of trash." The Emperor sighed, "Empress, it's time for court." "Let it be." [Laughs]

21. 171 野 The Untamed Power Broker 野生权臣 Mr. Meow Meow Cat米斯特里喵喵猫Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted [New book, the score is just starting out and will go up!! Don't leave!!] [Two powerful leads + sweet romance + queen trains her dog + ambitious cast + historical court intrigue] [One-on-one + characters who speak their minds + alternate world + mutual flirting between two powerful leads + intense push and pull] [Rational, scheming female minister × rebellious, unrestrained hound] A modern office worker with brain cancer transmigrates into a frail orphan in Nanli. Her father is dead, s 14Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    This one! The female lead focuses on her career, while the male lead is a supporting character who doesn't hold her back... Both are strong!

22. 172 我 My Bandit Wife 我的土匪娘子 No Ordinary Fish非池物Ancient Romance246k WordsCompleted [Rough-and-tumble bandit magistrate × shamelessly tenacious, eccentric, crooked lawyer] Hua Xiaodao, the boss of Blackwind Stronghold, is ruthless and never wastes words. Halfway through a robbery, the county magistrate drops dead. To keep her brothers from having to beg for food, she grabs the official seal and stuffs it into her arms. “I’ll take the job!” But the waters of officialdom run deeper than she imagined. The art of governance? What the hell would a female bandit know about that? She 53Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A rough-and-tumble bandit impersonates a county magistrate and pulls a corrupt local lawyer onto his treacherous path. The female lead is ruthless and taciturn, while the male lead is a very interesting character—a bit eccentric and cheeky, but ultimately reliable in crucial moments. This kind of "cheeky-strong" male lead is rare. The story begins with a confrontational relationship, but later the male lead helps the female lead rise through the ranks, aiding her on her path to success.

23. 173 葵 The Sunflower Princess’s Book of Delights 葵花郡主欢乐宝典 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing Xiao Kuihua has a name as common as they come for a noble young lady, but her parents are both highborn and utterly unreliable. They raised her into a “green melon,” someone who speaks without thinking and invites gossip, and whose hopeless conduct makes marriage difficult. Yet, by a twist of fate, she wins herself a young husband, and so begins her delightful life of stirring up the capital and teasing young dandies before marriage, then making mischief with her in-laws and battling her mother- 1.9kReads9.6Score30214d adds
24. 174 你 You and I, Heart to Heart 你侬我侬 Smiling Eyes Amid Peach Blossoms桃花深处眉眼弯弯Ancient Romance322k WordsCompleted A hazy dream left Qiaoqiao unable to see things clearly, but one thing was certain: Mo Henghuan was a massive scumbag! So why wait? She should dump him! But why did trouble follow right on his heels, and why was it so hard to deal with? Well, having an ally was important, and the heir of the Bai family seemed like a good choice. But I’m only joining forces with you, not marrying you. How about we renegotiate the terms? The Bai heir: “Qiaoqiao, whether we’re cooperating or plotting together, you 2kReads9.5Score24814d adds
25. 175 玫 The Rose Scheme 玫心计 Mo Feng Ruyin末凤如音Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Household and palace intrigue + two powerful schemers + strong female lead + unconventional happy ending] In her previous life, she drifted through life in a daze. Her entire family was wiped out, and she met a miserable end herself. When she opened her eyes again, Murong Shuanglian surveyed the room full of schemes and smiled. Since Heaven had given her another chance at life, this time she would love wealth, power, other people, and herself most of all! In this life, she plans every step and 2Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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    [Got it][Got it] This is a female-centric historical romance novel that I'll stay up all night to watch! It features palace intrigue, power struggles, and a complex web of political maneuvering that's incredibly captivating and addictive!

26. 176 阮 Ruan Clan's Return from the Dead 阮氏归煞 Ding Ding Dang Dang叮叮铛铛呀Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (reborn + marquis's residence + revenge + light political intrigue + empress + clear-headed heroine focused on her ambitions + loyal, devoted hero) This story has a slower pace. Ruan Mingzhen entered the marquis's household with a dowry worth a million, only to die forgotten in a lonely corner. She exhausted herself to save her crumbling family, then followed her mother-in-law and husband's wishes by adopting the child of her late brother-in-law. But she overheard her husband tell his younger s 14.4kReads8.2Score1.5k14d adds

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    After the female protagonist is reborn and avenges herself, she begins plotting for the throne. Her initial attraction to the male protagonist is more about using him than loving him. However, when she confesses this to him, he falls even more in love with her. [Staring emoji]

27. 177 与 Coexisting with a Big Shot, I Became Unstoppable 与大佬共生，我强到飞起 Chen Jiu辰九Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted One day, I woke up with a man in my head. It wasn't a hallucination or a split personality. He was the real deal, a top-tier boss: Lu Yunzhou. The ruthless business tycoon who ruled the corporate world was now nothing more than a ghost trapped in my mind. And so, things started looking like this: When someone gives me a hard time, he scoffs in my head: [Third file from the bottom left. Throw it in his face.] When someone frames me, he directs me remotely: [The recorder's in the right-hand drawe 140Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend this book.

28. 178 快 Quick Transmigration: The Second Personality 快穿第二人格 Chen Jiu辰九Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted Female lead + dual personality + no saintly martyrdom + takes down scumbags regardless of gender or age + lighthearted and funny Synopsis: Jiang Yan, a female cultivator, was bored when she happened upon a System. She transmigrates through three thousand worlds, disguising herself as the original host's second personality to help them change their personalities and escape their tragic fates. She takes down scumbags, delivers face-slapping comeuppances, completes missions, and explores the myster 41Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 179 侯 The Marquis Wants to Run? My Heart's Racing! The Noble Lady Physician and Her Handsome Husband 侯爷想跑？心动！贵女神医俏夫君 Mountain Moon, Leisurely on the Way山月道闲Ancient Romance90k WordsOngoing Main characters: Yu Baoyan and Gu Shinian [Historical fantasy + political intrigue and revenge + devoted couple with a happy ending + intense push and pull + no transmigration or rebirth] Yu Baoyan is the daughter of a county magistrate in a small town. In her spare time, she raises poisonous insects and digs up poisonous herbs, dreaming of traveling across mountains and seas. One day, the powerful Prime Minister's residence unexpectedly sends a proposal of marriage. Everyone says she's hit the 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Both the plot and the romance are engaging. The male and female leads each have their own goals, both are strong, and both are intelligent. I especially like the female lead because she is very clear-headed. Rather than fighting like a trapped beast, she chooses to be the one making the moves. The emotional tug-of-war between the two is also very interesting.

30. 180 战 The War King’s Captive: The Fallen Princess Serves Him Every Night 战王的囚宠：亡国公主夜夜侍寝 Yin Qilei, Who Likes Tao Yun喜欢陶陨的殷其雷Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted The day the city fell, the palace walls crumbled and blood soaked the vermilion steps. I, a princess of a fallen kingdom, knelt beside my parents’ corpses and watched the God of War, Qiangcang, approach with a bloodstained spear. His boots ground over shattered tiles carved with dragons as he pressed the cold spearpoint against my throat. “Jinghong?” His voice was low and gravelly. His rough fingers gripped my chin, forcing me to look up into his possessive gaze. “From now on, you’re my prisoner 786Reads—Score10214d adds

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    This novel is beautifully written, with very vivid descriptions of the characters; it's one of those novels that stands out from the crowd in its genre.

31. 181 战 The God of War’s Beloved Is a Special Forces Soldier from Another World 战神的掌心娇竟是异世特种兵 Big Sister Ali阿狸姐姐Ancient Romance961k WordsCompleted The modern era’s top special forces soldier, “Night Phoenix,” dies on a mission. Her soul travels through time and she is reborn as Wei Shi, the infamous “spoiled and unruly princess” of Prince Jing’s manor in the Tianqi Kingdom. The moment she opens her eyes, she inherits the original owner’s painful memories of her past life: her father, Prince Jing, has rendered such great service that the emperor sees him as a threat. The incompetent and suspicious Emperor Jianwu joins forces with corrupt of 10.2kReads8.5Score1.4k14d adds

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    The flower-viewing banquet was fraught with danger. The imperial edict was laced with a sleeping potion, but she saw through the conspiracy at a glance. She then pretended to be drunk and acted out of control, publicly exposing the palace maid who had hidden the poison and revealing the Empress's scheme, leaving her with no way to express her grievances.

32. 182 青 Qingdong Journey: Fates Intertwined 青苳旅：命运的交织 Sister Wang Tiantian王甜甜姐Mystery222k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance, Mystery and Investigation, Mutual Healing, Political Intrigue] A sweet romance with both hearts in it, and sparks and suspicion beneath hidden identities! The mystery of the lost souls in Xihai Village, the Lotus Tower murder, and one suspenseful adventure after another! A deadly poison plot involving red camellia tea uncovers a shocking secret buried for more than a decade in Fangu City! They were childhood sweethearts, a match made in heaven. But when they meet again, the 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead's true identity is revealed, and he abandons the throne to pursue the female lead. It's so sweet it'll make your teeth hurt! You have to watch it!

33. 183 重 Reborn: I Dumped the Scumbag and Won Over the Cold, Cunning Prince 重生后踹渣男，撩翻冷面腹黑王爷 My Heart Soars On and On悠悠我心飞扬Ancient Romance975k WordsOngoing This novel has been adapted into a manhua-drama and is now streaming on Hongguo, where it's a hit! Reborn to pursue her true love + revenge on the scum + ascetic minister + two cunning, powerful leads + devoted, doting husband In her previous life, she trusted Shen Mubai and died with her unborn child, taking her regrets to the grave. Reborn, Su Jin tears up her betrothal contract to become the heir apparent's wife and vows never to go near that faithless man again. Everyone says she's gone mad, 5.4kReads8.9Score57914d adds

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    Reborn to seduce a cold, aloof king, reborn to seek revenge without being a saint, vengeful and vengeful. Palace intrigue, power struggles, the heroine's counterattack, tearing apart scumbags and bitches, the male lead's fierce protection of his wife—clearing obstacles along the way, a two-way journey, all meticulously planned!

34. 184 魔 The Demoness Flirts with the Prince of the Spirit Realm 魔女到灵界撩殿下 Sea Salt Crispy海盐酥酥Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted A bewitching demoness × an ascetic second prince, a clash between two formidable forces, and one twist after another in a battle of political wits! Duan Ziying, the demon world's greatest enchantress, is a master of medicine and poison with overwhelming combat prowess. But after a vicious trick leaves her plummeting into the spirit realm, where even the breath of demons is forbidden, she loses her life-bound demon pearl and crashes straight into the hands of Xiahou Yuan, the spirit world's famou 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It perfectly matches your requirements. The female lead is stunningly beautiful in the demon realm and incredibly intelligent, while the male lead is a guardian of the spirit realm with exceptional spiritual power. They are both powerful figures in both the demon and spirit realms.

35. 185 裙 He Has Someone Else Kneeling at His Feet 裙下之臣他另有其人 Miss Lin Watches Movies观影林姑娘Ancient Romance231k WordsOngoing To uncover the truth behind her father and brother’s deaths in battle, she abandoned her life of finery and fine horses and spent five years plotting. She pointed her sword at his throat. “You were the only one I never doubted.” He smiled, running his fingers along the blade. “The road to kingship is paved with bones.” In that moment, she finally saw clearly: beyond the mist lay no truth, only the torture he had prepared for her with his own hands. The vast realm ran red as blood, but it could n 48Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story begins with the female lead becoming a widow, followed by the downfall of her father and brothers. Watch how she turns the tide! No romance-obsessed characters; the female lead is decisive and ruthless, while the male lead is cunning and manipulative! The early chapters are satisfying with face-slapping moments, but the later chapters are incredibly heart-wrenching! A love-hate relationship that's sure to captivate you!

36. 186 重 Reborn as a Substitute Bride, the Prince Dotes on Me Without Restraint 重生替嫁，王爷他娇宠无度 A Lampwick Wrapped in Fog雾裹灯芯Ancient Romance148k WordsCompleted She was sent as a substitute bride to a man rumored to bring death to his wives and leave no heirs. The entire capital wagered she wouldn’t survive her wedding night. But with memories of her past life, Su Wanning helped Gu Yanci avoid traps, root out spies, and defeat political rivals, transforming from a discarded daughter forced into marriage into the sole mistress of the Prince Regent’s household. He held power over the court, never took another concubine, and devoted himself to her alone. O —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist is reborn back to the day of her arranged marriage, knowing she will be framed by her family and forced into a marriage of convenience, resulting in a tragic death. In this life, she is no longer weak, and calmly accepts the marriage and enters the royal palace. She disciplines unruly servants and intimidates others, while tearing apart vicious relatives. The prince silently protects and favors her, and their love and revenge unfold simultaneously.

37. 187 重 Reborn, I Turn My Fate Around with the System of Noncontention 重生归来，我凭不争系统扭转死局 Wen Qiheng温栖珩Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing Reborn on the eve of the palace banquet, Su Wanyuan's fingertips brushed against the secret drug hidden in the lining of her gown. In her previous life, she was tricked into making a scene, lost her reputation, and saw her entire family executed. This time, she stayed calm, waiting to tear away her half-sister's gentle facade in front of everyone at the banquet. Before the trouble had even settled, a wooden token etched with a whirlpool pattern led her to a decades-old secret plot involving a 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ancient times with both political and strategic skills

38. 188 悔 I Broke Off Our Engagement When He Was Poor, but Now He's a Powerful Official Who Keeps Me as His Darling 悔婚穷书生他成权臣囚我做掌中娇 Yan Jingzhen盐景珍Ancient Romance881k WordsOngoing Historical fiction History seen through a young couple’s love and heartbreak The Xining and Yuanfeng Reforms of the Northern Song Dynasty, the fall of the Northern Song + the history of Zhejiang celadon (Yue kiln to Longquan kiln) 1. The New Policies among the people (the Song-Jiao war) 2. The Yun case in Dengzhou 3. Infighting among supporters of the New Policies (the Zhang Ruoji case in Xiuzhou) 4. The Chen Shiru case (the Yuanfeng reforms) 5. Su Shi’s poetry case at the Crow Terrace 6. Longqu 30Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Ancient Chinese political intrigue, set in ancient times, no time travel or cheat codes.

39. 189 摄 The Regent's Little Ancestor Is Beautiful and Dashing 摄政王的小祖宗又美又飒 Olive Honey橄榄蜂蜜Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Secret Identity + Fake and Real Heiresses + Face-Slapping + Satisfying Story + Soul Transmigration + Medical Consort + Palace Intrigue + Devoted Couple + Sweet Romance + Putting Scumbags in Their Place] Su Ruojin was the eldest daughter of Lin, the prefect of Yanyang. She grew up in the residence under the care of Old Madam Lin, with a father who didn’t care for her and a mother who didn’t love her. When Prefect Lin finally found his biological daughter, he threw Su Ruojin 12.8kReads9.0Score1.9k14d adds

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    Sweet Romance with a Strong Female Lead

40. 190 错 The Wrong Golden Flower Pendant: The Cold, Powerful Minister's Soft and Useless Darling 错金花坠：清冷权臣的娇软废物 Shu Guimei舒归妹Ancient Romance266k WordsCompleted [She Makes the First Move] [The Aloof Detective Falls from His Pedestal] [Taking by Force] [The Long Road to Winning Her Back] [Sweet Romance and Redemption] [One-on-One] [Happy Ending] Sun Bingzhen’s greatest hobby in life was playing dumb. The dumber she acted, the longer she lived. To protect the Sun family’s immense fortune in a chaotic age, she set her sights on the Lanling Bai clan. The Lanling Bai clan had plenty of young men. She could latch onto any one of them and live without a care i 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Female seduction of male + aloof beauty under the detective's thumb + forceful acquisition + wife-chasing drama + sweet romance and redemption + 1v1 + HE] [Sending hearts][Cool][Sending hearts] Sun Bingzhen's greatest hobby in life is playing dumb. The dumber she plays, the longer she lives. In order to protect the Sun family's vast wealth in the chaotic world, she set her sights on the Lanling Bai clan. The Lanling Bai clan has many sons, and she can easily marry one and live a worry-free life. After much deliberation, she finally set her sights on the famously aloof and arrogant eldest grandson of the Lanling Bai clan. At the spring gathering in Tingsongwu, Bai You, the eldest grandson of the Lanling Bai clan, was entangled by a greedy, cowardly, and foolish merchant girl. Everyone sighed, the aloof beauty had finally fallen for money. She thought this was a sure-fire investment, and as long as she obediently played the role of a "beautiful but useless" woman, she could live a peaceful life. But despite all her calculations, she hadn't anticipated that the seemingly untouched man was actually a madman even more insane than herself. Bai You coldly watched this little fox in sheep's clothing clumsily perform her act of feigning weakness to deceive him. He calmly handed her a scabbard, letting her bare her fangs and claws, even indulging her step by step in trampling on his heart. Only when she shattered his ruthless decisiveness and fled in panic did he finally tear off his cold mask, pulling her tightly into his arms, his voice hoarse: "Anu, you schemed against me, and you think you can just walk away like this?"

41. 191 噬 Tears of the Gu 噬蛊泪 Jiang Chan, Who Loves Thai Lions喜欢泰狮的江蝉Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, a brain surgeon saves a sickly, sweet-on-the-outside, dark-on-the-inside patient, only to get herself caught up in the mess too. The male lead is ill from the start, but he’s no pushover. The female lead soon cures him, and then he takes on the whole world. The Ci’en Clinic has been practicing medicine for generations. To inherit the family business and investigate the deaths of her father and brother, Lin Yun has long disguised herself as a man while treating patients. O 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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    An unconventional political intrigue and court struggle novel: I use my medical skills to save the court.

42. 192 花 The Courtesan's Abandoned Concubine: Her Second Marriage to a Duke 花魁弃妾，二嫁国公 Nan Shu Sang Luo南书桑落Ancient Romance436k WordsCompleted A true celestial beauty pretending to be a delicate courtesan VS a fake playboy who is actually a powerful duke She is a breathtaking courtesan whom everyone pities, as fragile as a willow in the wind. But that delicate act is all carefully staged! Born under the stigma of having caused her mother’s death, she suffers under her stepmother’s cruelty and is sold into a brothel at the age of ten. At fifteen, she is bought out for a fortune by Marquis Cheng’en Mu Shiyong, who keeps her in a gilded c 114Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Not only are the two main characters strong, but even the supporting characters are incredibly intelligent! The realism and sense of realism are off the charts!

43. 193 疯 The Mad Emperor’s Captive: His Empress Has Run Away Again 疯帝囚宠，朕的皇后又跑了 Soaring Over the Southern Mountain跃南山Ancient Romance802k WordsOngoing [The title couldn't be changed in time. A female-led story: a princess of a fallen kingdom becomes an empress. She never bows to pressure and dares to flip the table, literally! No female suffering, no women fighting each other, but plenty of men fighting over her. They're all handsome, and they compete and vie for her!!!] [Political intrigue and tragic romance + captive pampering + love and hate + taking by force + two strong leads + a broken relationship beyond repair + possessive, cunning mal 751Reads9.4Score14614d adds

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    Their wedding was abruptly ended when the emperor seized the opportunity to abduct them from their homeland. The two lovers, both virgins, were torn apart by a bitter love-hate relationship that was ultimately irreparable.

44. 194 圣 The Empress of the Shengming Central Empire 圣明中央帝国女帝 Mu Yun Jiu Xiao暮云九霄Ancient Romance722k WordsOngoing [Coming-of-Age Inspiration + The Ex-Chases-His-Wife-to-the-Crematorium + Tyrannical Prince + Coercive Possession + Ancient Court Intrigue + Mutual Devotion] Pan Yu, the fallen princess and the most beautiful woman in Bohai, is coveted and fought over by many. Her former fiancé forcibly takes her for himself, while the wicked crown prince even declares, “Any woman I set my sights on will submit, whether she wants to or not.” A mysterious, carefree young gentleman who understands and admires her a 47Reads9.5Score514d adds

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    This book is excellent. It features two strong protagonists, and all the characters are very distinctive and intelligent. It's a female-centric novel with some classic quotes!

45. 195 被 After He Cut Ties with Me, He Went Mad and Chased the Poisonous Woman Who Eloped 被一刀两断后，他疯追毒女私奔 Nan Shan Dou南山窦Ancient Romance364k WordsOngoing A proud, devoted prince VS the cool-headed young leader of a poison sect [Traditional historical romance + two strong leads + four fictional kingdoms + revenge and a touch of court intrigue + emotional push and pull + devoted to each other, HE] * He went from a frail hostage prince to a ruthless god of death. After lying low for five years, he finally closed the net, only to uncover a counterfeit pawn. When they first met, she was a prisoner of war and he was the commander. She claimed she only 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    From the power struggles of the capital to a life on the run in the martial world, a shocking secret is hidden amidst the tug-of-war of love and hate, with each chapter packed with high-energy action.

46. 196 云 Cloud Terrace Stratagem 云台策 Wind and Blossoms by the Yangliu River杨柳河的风椛Ancient Romance374k WordsOngoing [Slow-paced + classical historical romance + court intrigue and power struggles + three generations of heroines] The flames of war illuminate red robes, while an abacus determines the fate of the realm: an epic tale of three generations of remarkable women. [Runaway heiress × stone-faced general] × [Genius female chancellor × young marshal forged on the battlefield] When the beloved daughter of Jiangnan’s wealthiest merchant meets a battle-hardened general who rose from humble beginnings, they m 6Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    She is a headstrong heiress who ran away from her arranged marriage; he is a cold-blooded and ruthless general. Caught in a vortex of power struggles, they fall in love and hate each other in the gripping story of "The Strategy of Yuntai."

47. 197 霸 Taking Her by Force! The Flirtatious Princess Is Out of Control 霸王硬上弓！钓系长公主撩疯了 Spring and Summer Together春夏两相Ancient Romance552k WordsOngoing [Flirtatious, alluring older woman VS calculating young wolf] [Married first, fall in love later + devoted love + one-on-one, both untouched + older woman/younger man romance] Nangong Qing, the eldest legitimate princess of Great Qi, was entrusted with the young emperor and the regency by the dying former emperor. All of the capital laughed at her for being twenty and still unmarried, calling her an old maid left on the shelf. When the young emperor took the reins of power, the ministers pressur 1.3kReads—Score12714d adds

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    A rare surprise in this historical romance! The male lead is incredibly cunning. He verbally distances himself, but in reality, he's precisely targeting the princess with wine. On their way into the mountains, he declares beforehand that he won't be responsible if the old man isn't there, yet he instinctively reaches out to help her when they get out of the carriage. Upon entering the courtyard, he bickers with his young junior brother over wine, neither willing to give in. However, upon learning she's his sister-in-law, the junior brother immediately brings out the wedding wine left by their master and gives it all to Nangong Qing. His stubbornness and soft heart are perfectly balanced, making this a truly rare and excellent story.

48. 198 暗 The Shadow War Between the Eastern Jin and the Sixteen Kingdoms 暗战之东晋与十六国 The Serpent's Ritual in the Americas美洲的祭礼之蛇Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing The title may not sound very much like a Tomato Novel, but the story is great. A descendant of the reborn Zhuge Liang marries a future female agent, a descendant of Sima Yi who has transmigrated into a woman with the same name? One of them goes undercover in Former Qin, while the other hunts spies in the Eastern Jin? And they have a female partner who transmigrated along with her body and disguises herself as a man to get things done? A villainess even brainwashes Xie Daoyun, the talented woman 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A novel featuring two female agents who travel back to the Eastern Jin Dynasty, a story of political intrigue and espionage.

49. 199 三 Three Kingdoms: The Female Warlord of a Chaotic Age 三国：乱世女枭雄 Handsome Er You帅气的二油Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing (Also known as: The Female Overlord of a Chaotic Age) [Strong female lead + Three Kingdoms + no System + traditional empire-building + ensemble cast] Liu Yi, a female engineering PhD, transmigrates into the late Han dynasty during the Three Kingdoms era and grows up as a boy. She develops water conservancy, conducts research, and improves life for the people of her region. Just as the various factions are trying to win her over, she reveals herself as a woman and establishes her own power base, 55.6kReads9.3Score8.2k14d adds

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    The female lead is not a naive and innocent girl, nor is she love-struck. Instead, she is a clear-headed and independent warlord in a chaotic world. She is calm, capable, and exudes a powerful aura. She recruits famous generals by knowing how to use people effectively and expands her territory by having foresight and wisdom. Even historical figures are given new charm, making the story highly readable.

50. 200 骨 Her Bones Are Yet Cold, Her Vengeance Unfulfilled: The Wicked Woman Returns from Hell 骨未寒，仇未报，恶女她从地狱来 Jiyue Ying霁月萤Ancient Romance128k WordsOngoing [Revenge after being reborn + the whole family gets what they deserve, no forgiveness + satisfying inner-courtyard drama] In her previous life, Gu Han Yin was framed by her fiancé and adopted daughter. On the eve of her wedding, everyone caught her in bed with another man. That same day, the adopted daughter stole her identity, became the most favored young lady in the marquis's residence, rose to prominence, and married into the heir's household. They ruined her reputation, trampled over her 49Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend this book!! A wicked woman is reborn to seek revenge. Chapter 1: Reborn and rampages. Chapter 3: Slaps everyone in the face. Chapter 5: Caught in bed with the scumbag and the bitch. Chapter 6: The traitorous maid is beaten to death.

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