The Female Lead Is Strong from the Start, in a Historical Romance, with Her Own Faction. No Growth Arc 女主刚出场很强，古言，有自己的势力，不要成长型

1. 1 杀 The God of Slaughter Reincarnated: The War Prince’s Consort Is Cold-Hearted and Ruthless 杀神转世，战王妃心冷手黑 Plum Blossoms in Ink, Blooming in Clusters墨梅朵朵Ancient Romance665k WordsCompleted [Transmigration to Ancient Times + Strong Female Lead and Equally Matched Leads + Political Intrigue + Revenge + The Fate of the Nation] [Abstinent, Brooding, Charming Prince VS Ruthless, Greedy Female Assassin] [The Male Lead Can't Beat the Female Lead] Yun Li was the sole heir to a family of ancient martial artists. Other than peerless martial arts and a heart of ice, she had nothing. She had no family, no lover, and no friends. Burdened by her family's curse, she was destined not to live long 571Reads8.8Score190Shelves

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   It's great! The female lead is the leader of the Killing Hall, with superb martial arts skills (the kind that even the male lead can't beat [smirk]). She's also an expert in both medicine and poison, treats her own people very well, is down-to-earth, and shows no mercy to bad guys. It's a refreshing read!

2. 2 醉 Drunk on the Begonia Blossoms of Beijing 醉京棠 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted "A carefree black-lotus beauty and the jealous, unhinged Prince Ning" "Both devoted only to each other + married first, fell in love later + play the pig to eat the tiger + a little pursuit-after-the-breakup drama" Yun Jingtang, the legitimate daughter of a Duke's household, has skin as fair as snow and beauty beyond compare. She is famous for being gentle and delicate, but in truth, she runs the Gold-Gathering Pavilion single-handedly, is shrewd in her dealings, and knows everything happening a 6.2kReads9.0Score702Shelves

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   This is definitely the one! The female lead initially pretends to be weak to outsmart the male lead, but both she and the male lead have their own power and are rivals. [Laughing emoji] It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love—highly recommended!

3. 3 长 The Eldest Princess Is Fierce and Stunning, While Her Scheming Hostage Prince Grows Arrogant on Her Favor 长公主暴戾绝色，绿茶质子恃宠而骄 Seven Parts Wine七分酿酒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Yan Shu was blinded by love and wasted a winning hand! Not only did her kingdom fall, she was also poisoned to death by a scumbag full of schemes! Reborn, she swept her hand through the air! She had the scumbag beaten with a rod, wiped out his entire household, brought down the Noble Consort... She would slay any god or Buddha who stood in her way! The richest man in the world was her disciple, the strongest shadow guard was her senior brother, the fearsome Iron Cavalry gen 1.6kReads9.1Score227Shelves

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   I fell in love with these two books by Juejuezi after reading them.

4. 4 佛 Bloodstained Prayer Beads: The Grand Princess Wields Mercy Like a Blade 佛珠染血：长公主她慈悲为刀 Nan Xi Xing南汐星Ancient Romance705k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was the Grand Princess of Great Yan, unmatched in status and nobility, yet she was betrayed by the Third Princess and her consort working together. The fertility tonic she had drunk for ten years was actually a contraceptive potion they had secretly substituted. She had devoted herself to helping her younger brother ascend the throne, fighting the great clans and stabilizing the court for him. In return, all she got was, “You have done too much, and it makes me uneasy. 4.1kReads8.5Score479Shelves
5. 5 公 The Princess's First Sword Upon Returning to the Palace Strikes the Cold Imperial Preceptor's Robe 公主回宫第一剑先斩清冷国师袍 Yi Chang'an翊长安Ancient Romance692k WordsCompleted [Unhinged princess & abstinent Imperial Preceptor] [Forced love] [Devoted to each other] [Love and hate] [A battle of wills] [Possessive love] Si Chen, the Imperial Preceptor of Great Chu, is as pure as snow atop the nine heavens, an immortal sent down to the mortal world. He has guided the stars and the fate of the nation for four hundred years. A secret divination reveals that the Ninth Princess he raised, Chu Qingyue, is destined to become a black dragon and bring calamity. If she takes the t 4.6kReads9.0Score465Shelves

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   [Female Lead]: A domineering and eccentric princess whose life motto is, "If it can be solved with chains, don't bother with words." Her daily life, but not limited to: forceful flirting, forceful kisses, and forceful locking, covering everything from the floor to the bed. [Male Lead]: A cold and aloof imperial advisor whose lifelong enemy is none other than the eccentric girl he himself trained. His daily routine: being flirted with, kissed, locked up, and forcibly... (Cough)... Until his eyes redden and he says in a hoarse voice, "I hate you" (actual translation: Do it again). The female lead's "revenge" on the male lead is a soft knife—it's when he later, moved by her, asks her in a hoarse voice, "If I were willing to suffer heavenly tribulation, abandon my path and live in seclusion, would you choose the throne or me?" She answers clearly and without hesitation, "The throne." He questions her repeatedly, "You keep saying you love me, but I've never been your first choice." [Warm Reminder]: This is a "heartbreaking sweet and sour pork ribs" dish, sweet and sour with a touch of pain, not pure sugar water, but the ending is guaranteed to satisfy.

6. 6 女 The Female Bandit Goes to the Capital to Become an Official and Wins Over the Aloof Emperor 女土匪进京为官，诱拐了清冷陛下 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + sweet and satisfying + fun and lively + no annoying supporting characters + sensible leads] A super-ferocious, super-rich bandit queen VS a cool, otherworldly beauty of an emperor Jin Sanglu owns thirty mountains of gold and is every inch a bandit queen. After earning military merit, she arrogantly calls out to the court: “If you won’t give me an official post, then make me empress.” The ministers are furious, but they fear 11.9kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves

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   My beloved sister Jin is the strongest! She's a female king, with her own power and, most importantly, military control. She's the epitome of a powerful, empowering female protagonist. Even the court officials are wary of her. From beginning to end, she has a smile on her face, watching me with amusement. [Admiration][Admiration]

7. 7 凤 The Phoenix Rules Over Nine Thousand Years 凤驭九千岁 Na Bao's yiyi娜寶的yiyiAncient Romance403k WordsOngoing [Eldest princess + powerful eunuch + yandere + devoted to each other + two strong leads + wild premise + alternate history] No transmigration, no rebirth, pure historical romance, and a eunuch in name only. One is the legitimate eldest princess, showered with affection. The other is the ruthless, powerful Ninth Thousand-Year Lord, who holds the court in his grasp. One is scheming, the other vicious. The world sighs: The cold-blooded King of Hell bows only to Chaoyang. The princess is noble and d 613Reads—Score101Shelves

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   The eldest princess! Powerful, beautiful, and wealthy! She is showered with love and affection!

8. 8 重 Reborn: I Flirted the Gloomy Regent into a Daze 重生后，阴鸷摄政王被我撩晕了 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted "Print edition available for preorder October 24 at 7 p.m.!" "Black Lotus Beauty of a Princess & the Grim, Ruthless Regent" [Two Powerful Leads + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple + Putting Scumbags in Their Place] Zhixian was the sharpest blade at the side of the Third Prince of Nanzhao, eliminating every obstacle in his bid for the throne. But on the day he was named crown prince, she met her end. "Zhixian, if you want to blame someone, blame yourself for knowing too much." Xuan Yuan Heng wiped t 32.9kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves

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   I didn't notice these two books were written by the same author while I was reading them, but I just realized now. The writing is quite good, the plot doesn't drag, the male and female leads are both very strong, and there's no angst. They're both great reads!

9. 9 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Returns and Shakes the Capital, The Prime Minister's Household Is Out of Its League 嫡女归来动京城，相府高攀不起 Transparent Shell透明的壳Ancient Romance412k WordsCompleted After Shen Shuyue’s mother died, her father and stepmother sent her to the countryside. When she grew up and returned, she was bestowed in marriage to Prince Rui, Zhao Che, a man whose legs were crippled and whose life was said to be nearing its end. In her previous life, she was a PhD in medicine. In this life, after her mother’s death, her stepmother despised her. Unable to kill her, she joined forces with her treacherous father, the chancellor, and sent her away to the countryside. Fortunatel 8.6kReads8.7Score864Shelves

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   "Miss, Miss, wake up! People from the capital have arrived!" The maid Lian'er shook Shen Shuyue, who was sleeping soundly in a spread-eagle position. "Oh dear, Lian'er, let me sleep a little longer." "Oh dear, Miss, the Prime Minister wants you to return to the capital." "Return to the capital?" The drowsy Shen Chengcheng woke up instantly. Since transmigrating into this body, she had been sent to the countryside not long after.

10. 10 救 Redemption? No! The Unhinged Heroine Only Wants Credit for Helping the Dragon Throne 救赎？不！疯批女主只要从龙功 Yu Jiudeng虞九灯Ancient Romance707k WordsCompleted Features a narrated audiobook version. [Female Disguise + Career-Focused Heroine + Reborn Romance-Focused Male Lead + Ancient-to-Ancient] The Calamity Emperor tells the story of a young man whose legs are broken, taking him from limitless glory to a life of abuse at everyone’s hands. Through endless hardship, he murders his father and younger brother and unifies a land torn apart by chaos in a tale of revenge. The story was nothing new, but Wen Muci loved it. She loved the proud, bright, gentle 7.4kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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    This book features a female protagonist who transmigrates from ancient times into a novel. She possesses unparalleled combat prowess in that world, ready to fight at the slightest provocation. She is also incredibly intelligent, scheming throughout the story. The rating has just been released, but it will likely increase later.

11. 11 长 The Grand Princess Knocked the Transmigrator's Head Clean Off 长公主把穿越女头都打飞了 Camellias and Wine茶花与酒Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Her younger brother brought home a woman who had transmigrated, and from then on he became a lovesick fool... The transmigrator could recite poetry, knew military strategy, and could make explosives. Her brother loved her to the point of obsession. The younger brother who had always respected her poisoned himself, surrendered his power, and even gave up the throne for that woman. Reborn, she thought, a lovesick fool? No problem. I'll make sure you two are stuck together forever. An ungrateful, i 1.6kReads8.5Score221Shelves

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    Her younger brother brought back a time-traveling woman, and from then on, he became a hopeless romantic... The time-traveling woman knew military strategy, could recite poetry, and even made explosives. Her brother was madly in love with her, even willing to strip himself of his power and poison himself for her sake, and even giving up his position as emperor. After being reborn, hopeless romantic? No problem, I'll just lock you two up. An ungrateful wretch? No problem, I won't raise him anymore. Doesn't want to be emperor? I'll just depose him. As for the time-traveling woman? I'll give her a good beating if I can. Talk about equality? I'll show you what true hierarchy is!

12. 12 咸 The Lazy Princess Returns to the Capital, and the Whole Dynasty Follows Her for the Gossip 咸鱼郡主回京，全皇朝追着吃瓜 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Historical Romance + Fun and Lighthearted + Palace Politics with a Light Touch + Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One + Equally Matched Leads + No Transmigration, Rebirth, System, or Inner Thoughts + Everyone Is Native to This World] A seemingly sweet and gentle daughter of a vassal king vs. a truly delicate and frail eldest imperial grandson For the old emperor’s birthday, vassal kings from across the land are ordered to come to the imperial capital and celebrate 41kReads9.1Score4kShelves

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    The female lead is incredibly powerful, and she gets to do all the work through her own abilities. She's the daughter of a powerful prince, wields military power, and both men and women are afraid of our princess! [Laughs][laughs] It's super fun and exciting!

13. 13 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 340Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart]

14. 14 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! 224Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This super sweet and refreshing story will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.

15. 15 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 200Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 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! 96Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 灯 The Lamp Shines Where Worries Fade 灯照忘忧处 Seven Inkstones七砚书Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted : Ling Xi is the lowest-ranking Spirit Guide in the Immortal Realm. Her duty is to light Spirit Guiding Lamps and lead the souls of those who died unjustly in the mortal world into reincarnation. But she has a secret: her lamp can guide not only ordinary souls, but also souls burdened by unresolved obsessions. And every time she helps a soul let go of its obsession, she forgets a memory connected to it. One day, she encounters the soul of a young man tightly entwi 34Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 18 将 The General's Wife Is a Bit Fierce 将军夫人有点强 Little Sunflower小小向日葵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The legitimate daughter who went missing from the Grand Secretariat’s residence is back! They say she’s weak, useless, and timid as a mouse. She hasn’t even left the house once in the six months since returning to the capital. What! She’s actually the Ghost Doctor, feared by every nation? With a handful of silver needles, she can bring the dead back to life and restore flesh to bare bones. They say she has eyes that see through life and death, and no illness can escape her gaze! And she’s engage 34.8kReads8.7Score4.7kShelves

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    When the missing eldest daughter of the Shen family returned, everyone thought she was just a country bumpkin. But little did they know that she was the mastermind behind the Seven Star Pavilion in the martial arts world, as well as the fearsome Ghost Doctor. Even the young general of the Zhenguo Mansion, who was usually so arrogant in front of the emperor, turned into a puppy in front of her.

19. 19 大 The Young Lady Returns, and the Entire Continent Is in My Corner 大小姐归来，整个大陆都有我靠山 Where Are the Storms焉有风云Ancient Romance518k WordsCompleted Main Story: Zhu Qing'an x Chu Yanheng The heroine is a money-loving, gentle master of both medicine and poison who can fight. The hero is a gentle, black-hearted man with a taste for tea. Two powerful leads, both devoted to each other, no misunderstandings, and both willing to speak their minds. The heroine is at her peak from the start: beautiful, wealthy, and accomplished in both letters and martial arts. She readily accepts the hero's kindness, with none of that coy back-and-forth. The blurb 792Reads8.4Score107Shelves

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    A money-loving, gentle, and skilled female protagonist who is also a master of medicine and poisons and martial arts; and a gentle, cunning, and slightly scheming male protagonist. Both are strong and both are virgins. The female protagonist starts at her peak and is a pure ancient person, without any time travel or reincarnation elements.

20. 20 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 49.1kReads9.4Score6.1kShelves

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    No exaggeration, absolutely no exaggeration, I highly recommend this. I can't even imagine how smart the author must be to write such a clever female lead.

21. 21 你 You Asked the Emperor to Grant Your Second Wife a Noble Title, but I Got an Imperial Decree to Divorce You. Why Are You Crying? 你给平妻请封诰命，我奉旨和离你哭啥？ Hua Feifei花匪匪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Reborn + household intrigue + immensely satisfying revenge against scumbags + the male lead is head over heels for her + faithful to each other] In her previous life, Lu Zhir ran herself ragged serving her parents-in-law and drained her dowry to support everyone in the Marquis's household. Yet her husband brought home a second wife and used all his military honors to secure her a noble title. Chu Yi'an: “Shuning is a brilliant physician. She rendered great service in the campaign at Xiping and 5.2kReads8.2Score577Shelves

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    - 1️⃣: The Princess of Zhenbei wreaks havoc in the ancient Chinese political intrigue world from her very first appearance. Her arrogance is boundless within the antique-style power struggles, and watching her swagger through the political arena is incredibly satisfying. - 2️⃣: A refreshing story of virginity in palace and domestic intrigue! When her husband dares to request an imperial decree for his concubine, the heroine directly agrees to a divorce, exuding confidence throughout. After reading, all you can say is, "Sister, you're so cool!" 3️⃣: The princess's return to the capital is a "disaster day" for the Marquis's mansion. Her masterful moves in palace and domestic intrigue will keep you completely immersed in the thrill. 4️⃣: A reborn matriarch leads a group of (playboys) into the palace intrigue arena, relentlessly pursuing an imperial decree. Her masterful moves within the antique-style domestic intrigue are increasingly captivating. 5️⃣: A princess of a fallen kingdom returns to the court after being exiled. In this exquisite story interwoven with emotion and political intrigue, her path to revenge and rise to power is thrilling. 5️⃣: The legitimate daughter wields the "Jin Sha" and goes on a killing spree in the palace and domestic intrigue! In the antique-style plot, the heroine is invincible throughout. It is a completed novel with millions of readers and the plot is so exciting that you can't put it down.

22. 22 郡 The Commandery Princess Returns to the Capital, So Why Is the Entire Marquis’s Household Dead? 郡主一回京，侯府怎么死光了？ Dancing Sunflower跳舞的向日葵Ancient Romance607k WordsCompleted [Satisfying family-intrigue story + ruthless heroine + face-slapping the villains] Qu Ling was framed by her stepmother and left the Marquis's residence for six years. When she returned to the capital, happiness wasn't waiting for her. Instead, she was driven step by step to the brink of madness. In the end, she went mad and killed everyone in the marquis's household, paying for it with her own life. After coming back to life, Qu Ling took up her knife. She no longer needed to go mad to slaughte 33.5kReads9.2Score4.4kShelves
23. 23 纨 The Playboy Won Me a Noble Title, and the Reborn Matriarch Went on a Killing Spree 纨绔为我夺诰命，重生主母杀疯了 Folded in the Mist折雾里Ancient Romance905k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Clear-headed, independent true heiress x play-the-pig-to-eat-the-tiger fake wastrel] [Female-oriented fiction + heroine reborn + hero transmigrates + political intrigue] After more than ten years as the wife of the Ningyuan Marquis's heir, managing the household and dutifully serving her parents-in-law, Shen Tangning believed she had done nothing wrong. Not until the usually distant heir began an affair with her half sister, now married to his younger brother, and they 57.6kReads9.2Score7.6kShelves
24. 24 侯 The Marquis's Estate Forgot Its Gratitude? The Regent Backs Me, and I Won't Forgive Them 侯府忘恩义？摄政王撑腰，不原谅 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Luo Ning took a blade meant for the Empress Dowager and suffered severe injuries, trading her life for her family's noble title. She went south to recuperate for three years, but when she returned, she discovered that her maternal cousin had taken over her courtyard. Her cousin had even replaced her in every aspect. Luo Ning's parents and elder brother adored her, her grandmother favored her, and even Luo Ning's childhood sweetheart secretly admired her, saying that she surpassed Luo Ning in eve 177.6kReads9.4Score27kShelves
25. 25 女 The Female General Returns to Dote on Her Frail Young Master 女将归来，娇养病弱公子 Xia Shiwan夏拾晚Ancient Romance387k WordsCompleted Female-led power fantasy, female strength, doting on her husband, a delicate younger husband, political intrigue and revenge A domineering, poker-faced, older female general who pampers her husband versus a sweet, seemingly innocent younger man with a loyal-dog streak and a mischievous side After five years of fighting through bloodshed, she rose from a lonely orphan to a marquess commanding a mighty army. She captured Prince Rui alive, took down a general with a single arrow, toppled the chance 3.9kReads8.5Score405Shelves

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    The female protagonist is initially granted the title of Marquis through her military achievements. On one hand, she is a general commanding an army of 500,000, and on the other hand, she is a martial arts master from the number one sect in the martial arts world. This is a sweet and refreshing novel about a strong female lead who dotes on her husband. She slaps down the scumbags and punishes them while spoiling her adorable husband.

26. 26 长 The Grand Princess Returns to Court, Slays the Evil Empress, and Bathes the Palace in Blood 长公主归朝，剑斩妖后，血染朝堂 The Lazy Cat Young Master慵懒的猫公子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Overpowered heroine + light ensemble cast + no romance + unshakably righteous, to a fault + unifies the realm] “The Eldest Princess has returned to court! Stand aside at once!” Yuchao, spring of the third year of the Gen era. Three years after the new emperor's ascension, war raged along the borders, drought struck the north, and plague ravaged the south. Empress Zhaozhao ruled from behind the curtain, promoting her cronies and framing loyal officials. The court was mired in corruption, and nei 2.7kReads8.4Score307Shelves

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    "The eldest princess has returned to court. You all must quickly yield to me, the mother of the emperor. If you harm me, the world will be thrown into chaos, and you, you will be condemned by all. Can you bear that?" Jun Huang's eyes were indifferent as she drew her Fengming sword. Amidst the astonished gazes of many, heads rolled to the ground. "Sister, do you regret it?" The young man stood behind her, his gentle gaze filled with infatuation and tenderness for Jun Huang. "I have no regrets in this life."

27. 27 嫡 After the Legitimate Daughter Came Down from the Mountain, the Crown Prince Doted on Her 嫡女下山后被太子殿下宠上天 Soft Moonlight溶溶月Ancient Romance328k WordsCompleted Shen Qingyin, the only legitimate daughter of Chancellor Shen, whose power held sway over the imperial court, was the apple of his eye. Her status was second only to that of the princesses of the imperial family. She should have been raised in luxury in a palace of jade and fragrant orchids. But when she was little, a fortune-teller declared that her destiny was unusual and that she must stay away from her parents and family until she turned sixteen if she was to grow up safely. She learned peer 4.8kReads9.0Score474Shelves

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    ①The only legitimate daughter of the powerful and influential Prime Minister Shen, a precious gem of the court, her status second only to the imperial princess. Yet, from a young age, a fortune teller predicted her unusual destiny: she must live far from her parents and relatives until the age of sixteen to grow up safely. Having acquired unparalleled skills on Mount Biyun, she ventures into the far reaches of the martial world and the highest court. When she descends the mountain, let's see how she stirs up a storm!

28. 28 穿 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, I Married the Villain and Was Spoiled Into a Couch Potato 穿书后，嫁给反派被宠成咸鱼 Mao Fugui毛富贵儿Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + marriage first, love later + lighthearted and a little goofy + sweet romance, both leads are each other’s first and only] After more than twenty years of struggling to grow up, Qin Fei transmigrated into a book and wanted nothing more than to lie low. But her original character was destined to be cannon fodder, so to save herself and change her fate, she gritted her teeth and married the ruthless, vicious villain of the story. The book said that Cen Hejue was a notori 2kReads9.0Score264Shelves
29. 29 妄 Daring to Break Off a Charming Branch 妄折一枝妩 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine] [No making the hero even stronger than the heroine] [Heroine serves as the hero's bodyguard] [Historical setting] [Female physician] [A top-tier powerhouse from her very first appearance] [The heroine has unmatched combat skills] [Both leads are faithful in body and heart; the author knows exactly what that means, so keep reading.] [Older woman-younger man romance] She was imprisoned in the Earth Store Palace for ten years. It was hell. To survive, she killed without mercy. At t 15.8kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves

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    Strong! [OK][OK][OK][OK][OK]

30. 30 野 Wild and Free Little Orchid: The Coldhearted Prince Falls for Her First 野浪小兰花，冷情王爷他先动心了 The Madam Smiled夫人笑了Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof hero who falls hard and falls first; both leads are virgins; transmigration; pocket dimension; no strong female lead, no palace intrigue] The doomsday war goddess Lu Jiuwan died on the first day the light returned... 1 The quiet, graceful, seductive Princess Consort who killed without blinking woke up one day with a completely different personality. Princess Consort: Want to do it? Cold-hearted Prince: Insolence! A moment later, the cold-hearted Prince was in disarray... 2 With her 38.2kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves

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    This is so good! The male and female leads are both amazing!

31. 31 搬 Emptying Her Enemy's Storehouse, the Pregnant Doctor Heads to Exile 搬空仇人库房，医妃挺孕肚去流放 Moon-Tinted Crimson Face月染绯颜Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Exile + Pocket Dimension + Medicine and Poison + Strong Female Lead + Crushing Scumbags + Infrastructure Building] Ye Chutang, a powerful survivor from the apocalyptic 23rd century, transmigrates into the body of the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Revenue. She was sent to the countryside at a young age and spent fifteen years enduring abuse. From the start, the stewardess drugs her and sends her to be her son's plaything? One kick, and he'll never have children. Two kicks, and his whole 6.8kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    The female protagonist comes from an ancient martial arts family and kills the culprit who killed the original owner of the body upon her first appearance. She doesn't need to cultivate her strength, as she possesses supernatural abilities that allow her to single-handedly defeat an entire army. She is decisive, clear about right and wrong, and her strength surpasses that of the male protagonist.

32. 32 疯 The Mad Princess Marries a Powerful Eunuch 疯批公主她嫁了个高权宦官 Yin Yu尹玉Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted {Devoted couple, two strong leads, historical setting, political intrigue, revenge, switched marriages, marriage before love} One is a spoiled and willful princess; the other, a ruthless and bloodthirsty minister. An unexpected marriage swap brings Feng Yuan and Jiang Yu together. Just as everyone waits to laugh at them after the wedding, they realize things are taking a strange turn. Feng Yuan knows full well that she must wear the false mask the world expects of her to hide herself even deeper 7.1kReads9.3Score998Shelves

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    {Double purity, strong personalities, ancient Chinese setting, political intrigue, revenge, arranged marriage, love after marriage} A spoiled and arrogant princess, a cold-blooded and ruthless minister—an unexpected arranged marriage brings Feng Yuan and Jiang Yu together. Just when everyone expects to see their post-marital mishaps, things begin to go wrong. Feng Yuan knows very well that only by wearing a mask in the eyes of the world can she hide her true intentions. And that arranged marriage was her long-planned scheme. Jiang Yu harbors a secret love, someone he knows is impossible but still wants to get close to, and beneath his cold exterior lies absolute loyalty to Feng Yuan. A seemingly unreliable but actually incredibly reliable female lead versus a seemingly cold but actually loyal male lead—it's a really good story, highly recommended. Both leads are exceptionally talented, especially the female lead.

33. 33 太 Your Highness, the Crown Prince, You’re Under Arrest 太子殿下你被逮捕了 Ink-Stained Summer墨染一夏Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Everyone praises Fourth Miss Wen Wanning of the Ning'an Marquis’s Estate as gentle, graceful, clever, proper, and well-read, calling her the finest young lady in the capital. Only the Crown Prince knows what she’s really like. All he can say is, “That girl gets jealous, gets jealous, gets jealous,” before spoiling her rotten. 2kReads9.0Score189Shelves

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    She was the most perfect noblewoman in the entire capital, gentle, courteous, and impeccable. He was the high-ranking Crown Prince, wielding power and possessing composure and self-control.

34. 34 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 23.3kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    The female lead, a top-tier character, starts by humiliating herself with a broken engagement, instantly drawing hatred. Her four maids come to the rescue, turning the tide in a blaze of glory – a truly exhilarating 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. [Thumbs up]

35. 35 吃 Trying to Seize My Inheritance? The Cruel Prince Has My Back, and I'll Use My Pocket Dimension to Destroy the Scum 吃绝户？戾王撑腰，我带空间灭渣 Love Freedom钟爱自由Ancient Romance433k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue + reborn + personal space + revenge + winning his wife back + exclusive devotion + satisfying revenge + strong female lead] The more miserable her past life, the harsher she is in this one! A beautiful, unhinged woman is reborn to take revenge and kill her enemies with her own hands. A cold-blooded prince secretly lends his aid, and together they wipe out their foes. Meng Ningshu, eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke Who Protects the Nation's household, loses her 1.8kReads7.0Score222Shelves

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    The female lead is strong from the start; it's an ancient romance novel with a spatial ability.

36. 36 长 Let Big Sister Steal Her Groom! I Have a Space That Connects Past and Present 长姐夺亲，由她！我有空间通古今 Love Freedom钟爱自由Ancient Romance864k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + love after marriage + bride swap + transmigration + revenge against scoundrels + doting romance] Gao Ying'er, a special forces soldier, transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the neglected third daughter of the Duke of Wei's household. After being reborn, her elder sister, Gao Feng'er, wants to swap their intended marriages. In her previous life, Gao Feng'er's fiancé was poisoned, and she became a widow just one month after marrying him. Meanwhile, the man Gao Ying'er m 6.4kReads8.7Score729Shelves
37. 37 谋 Treason? The Legitimate Daughter and Divine Doctor Empties the Imperial Palace to Start a Rebellion 谋反？嫡女神医，搬空皇宫去造反 Love Freedom钟爱自由Ancient Romance546k WordsCompleted [Medical skills + face-slapping + invincible + pocket dimension + devoted husband + two strong leads] She came from the future and transmigrated once again. This time, things weren't looking good for her. She was being hunted by people from another planet and poisoned by those around her. On the day the Marquis's Second Daughter, Meng Wan'er, was due to set a wedding date with the Crown Prince, someone poisoned her, and she died naked in bed. But she came back to life. This Meng Wan'er was no lo 5.1kReads9.0Score566Shelves
38. 38 姣 Jiaojiao's Joyful Years 姣姣岁欢 Little Yuanbao元宝儿Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Jiang Suihuan marries Qin Huaijing, a royal relative whose family has fallen on hard times, bringing a generous dowry with her. On their wedding night, before they can consummate the marriage, he leaves her to fend for herself in the manor. Two years later, Qin Huaijing is selected by the court to become the Crown Prince of Great Jin. Jiang Suihuan thinks that her husband’s rise will make her Crown Princess. Instead, her husband returns victorious from the battlefield and tells her that a lowbor 9.2kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves

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    The female protagonist was originally the daughter of a prime minister. Due to the malice of a villain, she was thrown into a mass grave in the dead of winter. She was taken back by her adoptive parents and by chance became a disciple of the master of Tianji Pavilion. The master of Tianji Pavilion said that she should go back to recognize her relatives and walk the path she should walk.

39. 39 明 I Could Easily Rely on My Martial Skills, but My Wife Insists on Using Her Brain 明明可以靠武力，娘子非要靠脑子 Kimchi Jar泡菜坛子Ancient Romance634k WordsCompleted [Modern woman in ancient times + transmigration with her body + love after marriage + sweet and satisfying] [A male lead who never stops rescuing his wife + a mindless heroine who kills at the slightest provocation] Jiu Yue, the greatest assassin of the twenty-second century, is blown off a cliff while carrying out a mission. With a splat, she lands in the backward Great Qi Dynasty. The wicked step-grandmother finds Ji Yiqing a wild girl she picked up and makes her his bride, hoping the marriage 35.9kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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    This story features a female lead who is strong from the very beginning, an incredibly powerful heroine who is skilled in both medicine and martial arts.

40. 40 盛 Beloved Above All in a Golden Age, With the Land as Dowry 盛世独宠，山河为聘 Wilderness Siren荒野塞壬Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Male emperor and female monarch, political intrigue, devoted to each other, sweet romance, both leads are natives of a traditional historical setting] One was an emperor’s chosen star who brimmed with murderous rage; the other was a brilliant woman destined for a tragic fate. Yun Zhenzhen chose Chu Yu to protect her family and save her own life. To her, it was nothing more than a mutually willing bargain. But the bold, unrestrained man held her close and shielded her from every open attack and 1.1kReads9.1Score124Shelves

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    Look, the male lead is really doting, and the female lead is very smart. Personally, I feel the male lead isn't as smart as the female lead. What do you all think? Leave a comment below! [Thinking]

41. 41 报 Report, Your Highness! The Princess Consort Is Hunting You Across the Martial World 报！王爷！王妃在全江湖追杀您 Yu Jiudeng虞九灯Ancient Romance71k WordsOngoing [Woman disguised as a man + powerful leads + combative married couple + 1v1] Yu Wushuang had roamed the martial world since childhood, forgetting her identity as An Shangyu, daughter of the prime minister. Dressed as a man, she traveled the land, ventured into the mountains to kill her enemies, and lived a life both glorious and perilous. The martial world meant freedom: a flask of fine wine, a swift horse, a sharp sword. She could make two or three close friends, and plenty of enemies, too. Bei 139Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Investing right after the story starts is a sure win! The homepage has 1600 hours of reads. The female lead is extremely famous in the martial arts world for disguising herself as a man. The male lead likes her from the beginning, and there will be a storyline to explain that. There are scenes of her returning to the capital and her family, but the dramatic scenes of her being bullied by her family are quickly glossed over. The female lead, upon returning to the capital, has connections with a powerful family and is beautiful, dignified, and has someone backing her up. Some of her family members are selfish, while others like her, but the characters and their actions are all normal and logical. The female lead is incredibly powerful throughout the book, skilled in both martial arts and medicine. The male lead, a prince, marries a female version of the female lead but secretly loves a male version, thinking he's a slut. Just look at the cover and the main characters' names to know that the author has high aesthetic sense. The writing is smooth and not awkward. The early plot is fast-paced, with a little bit of the male lead's unrequited love.

42. 42 女 The Vicious Villainess in a Matriarchal World Raises Her Fish Online 女尊恶獠在线养鱼 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Matriarchal society + sweet romance + one-on-one + devoted to each other] [Calculating and ruthless princess × obedient, loyal guard] The capital's good-for-nothing Second Princess is beaten in the street by another woman for pursuing a man, then crashes into a stone lion. After recovering from her serious injuries, the Second Princess seems like a completely different person: kind to others, uninterested in competing, and always helping her sisters. It isn't until the day this powerful princes 15.2kReads9.5Score1.7kShelves
43. 43 王 The Princess Consort Always Has the Regent Prince Flat on His Back 王妃总把摄政王按在地上摩擦 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance341k WordsCompleted [A truly strong female lead] [No male lead who's even stronger] [No fighting between women for men] Born into a family of ancient martial artists, Jiang Yinzhi foresees that she will transmigrate into a novel as a cannon-fodder supporting character. She just wants to laze around and, while she's at it, master peerless martial arts. She originally planned to take out the holier-than-thou, fake-sweet heroine. What? You transmigrated here too? We're all sisters, so let's put men aside for now. [Bon 2kReads9.1Score229Shelves
44. 44 穿 I Transmigrated to the Zhou Dynasty, Helped Wu Zetian Summon Great Figures, and Built a Golden Age 穿越到武周朝代，我帮武则天召唤大佬们创盛世 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉8k WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the Wu Zhou dynasty and helped Wu Zetian summon great talents to create a golden age. 517Reads—Score—Shelves

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45. 45 我 I Saved the Grand Princess, and Now She Wants to Marry Me [Dual Female Leads] 我救了长公主，她要和我成亲【双女主】 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉8k WordsCompleted I saved the Grand Princess, and now she wants to marry me [Two female leads] 309Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 女 The Female General Forces the Empress to Marry Her [Two Female Leads] 女将军逼迫女皇娶她【双女主】 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉6k WordsCompleted The Female General Forces the Empress to Marry Her [Two Female Leads] 689Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 47 美 The Beautiful, Aloof Master Dotes on Her Little Disciple [Two Female Leads] 美丽清冷师尊宠爱小徒弟【双女主】 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉8k WordsCompleted A Beautiful, Aloof Master Dotes on Her Little Disciple [Two Female Leads] 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 姐 Sister, You Smell So Good? [Two Female Leads] 姐姐，你好香啊？【双女主】 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉9k WordsCompleted Sis, you smell so good? [Two Female Leads] 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 爱 Falling for My Blind Date's Beautiful Younger Sister [Two Female Leads] 爱上相亲对象的漂亮妹妹【双女主】 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉6k WordsCompleted Falling for the Beautiful Younger Sister of My Blind Date [Two Female Leads] 476Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 漂 The Beautiful Older Woman Chases Me Until She Wants Me Back [Two Female Leads] 漂亮姐姐对我追妻火葬场【双女主】 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉9k WordsCompleted The beautiful older sister is chasing me like crazy after I dumped her [Two Female Leads] 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves

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