The Female Lead Is the Big Villain, Masterminding Everything and Playing Everyone in the Palm of Her Hand 女主是大反派，运筹帷幄，把所有人玩弄于鼓掌之中

1. 51 墓 Reborn in the Graveyard, I Go on a Rampage with the “Am I Dead?” System 墓地重生，我靠死了吗系统杀疯了 Wan Hua琬华Mystery890k WordsOngoing [Reborn in a graveyard + Death System + mystery and crime-solving + powerful heroine seeking revenge] [Nonstop thrills + a badass heroine + lots of twists + crushing scumbags every step of the way] ⊗ Orphan Qin Mo is kidnapped and thrown into a mass grave. After crawling out of a coffin, she unexpectedly binds herself to the [Are You Dead Yet] System. ⊗ Fail six missions in a row, and the System will erase you! ⊗ Watch Qin Mo plan each move carefully, turn the tables against all odds, and make h 1.2kReads9.2Score10214d adds

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   Awakening from the coffin, Qin Mo was constantly reminded of the question, "Are you dead?" He knew that if he didn't complete the mission, he would turn into dust. But Qin Mo refused to accept his fate.

2. 52 女 The Disguised Dragon's Scheme: My Rogue Disciple Courts Me in His Dreams 女扮男装潜龙计，逆徒梦里泡为师 Mu Yanfeifei沐妍菲菲Ancient Romance608k WordsOngoing [Historical Intrigue + Female Spy in Disguise + Ensemble Mind Games + Martial Arts Mystery] [Female Martial Arts Master Disguised as a Man × Rebellious Disciple Who Defies His Teacher] The world is the board, and all living things are its pieces. Thirty years ago, a copy of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains turned the tide during a palace coup. From then on, victory made kings and defeat made corpses, and the throne changed hands. Thirty years later, talents emerge across the nine regions, a 318Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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   Try this one. The female lead makes a tough entrance at the beginning, winning the top spot in a thousand-person arena, capturing the heart of a princess with a single move, and successfully joining a top-tier wealthy family. She takes the playboy male lead as her disciple, teaching him martial arts and giving him pep talks during the day, and stealing secret maps and military orders at night. She uses the male lead as a pawn, outwitting and outmaneuvering a group of real men, and step by step, she aims to conquer the world.

3. 53 恶 The Villainess Becomes the Legitimate Daughter: I'm Just Pretending, Don't Get Too Attached 恶女成嫡：我装的，你们别太爱了 Peach Blossoms Reflected in Wine桃花映酒Ancient Romance617k WordsCompleted (Print edition goes on sale at 7 p.m. on September 19 / Several short animated adaptations are now streaming) [Wicked Villainess Transmigrates into a Book + Total Control + “Training Dogs” Romance + Male Rivals in a Shura Field + Exes Begging for Her Back + Face-Slapping and Scumbag Punishment] [The heroine is a true villainess: a stunning, calculating temptress who never hesitates to manipulate others] Jiang Chuji, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, was an ill-fated girl sent to a t 58.7kReads9.4Score7.8k14d adds

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   I'm currently reading these two books. The female lead in the first one is extremely intelligent and cunning. The female lead in the second one is a pure villain, killing anyone who gets in her way. "Who Says She's a Villain? She's Clearly a Beautiful White Moonlight" (by Ji Yue Ru Chu) and "Nonsense, She's Not a Bad Woman at All!" By Shu Yan Ying Yue

4. 54 京 The Capital's Most Notorious Beauty 京城第一祸水 Stars Fill My Eyes满眼星宸Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Currently being published [rival suitors in a dramatic love triangle + top-tier schemer + supporting villainess fights back + everyone comes around] [Historical romance + told entirely from the wicked supporting female character’s perspective] ❣️Blurb One Qiao Wanyan learned from a storybook that she was nothing but a wicked supporting character who abandoned her childhood sweetheart and chased after wealth and status. She sowed discord, poisoned her elder sister, and committed every imaginable 58.2kReads9.3Score7.7k14d adds
5. 55 开 The Endgame from the Start: Transmigrating into a Book as the Villain, a Stepping Stone for Three Children of Fortune 开局即终局穿书成反派，是三个气运之子的垫脚石 Wen Xixi文晞晞9k WordsCompleted From the start, the story reaches its end: I transmigrate into a book as a villain, a stepping stone for three children of destiny. —Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 56 白 After the White Moonlight Was Reborn as Her Own Stand-In, the Capital Was Turned Upside Down 白月光重生当自己替身后，京城翻天了 Can't Gain Weight吃不瘦Ancient Romance147k WordsCompleted In her past life, Luo Mingzhu was the daughter of a princess, raised in luxury and able to throw her weight around throughout the capital. But she made the mistake of helping three ungrateful wretches, and ended up dying a miserable death, pierced by countless arrows. When she opened her eyes again, she had been reborn five years later as the Ning family’s legitimate daughter, someone everyone could bully. But Luo Mingzhu was no pushover. A selfish, biased father? A vicious stepmother? Arrogant 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   After being reborn, the female protagonist discovers that she was actually the unrequited love of three scumbag men! To seek revenge, she impersonates them, making her a truly captivating and ruthless character!

7. 57 他 He Said He Was the Chosen One, and I Laughed 他说他是天命之子，我笑了 Crimson Immortal绛仙Ancient Romance22k WordsCompleted He said he was the chosen one. I laughed. 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A must-eat list for female protagonists 😎 Strategic planning and decisive action. A stranger came to the village, standing at the entrance with his hands on his hips, shouting that he was the chosen one, destined for multiple wives and concubines, and would be promoted to high office. He immediately took a liking to me, saying I best matched his ideal wife. Little did he know, three years ago, a man had said something similar to me. Now, that man's bones could be used to make drums.

8. 58 仨 With Three Villainous Dads, How Could I Be Any Good? 仨爹是反派，我又能是什么好东西 Taro and Shiitake芋头东菇Ancient Romance455k WordsCompleted [Feel-Good Power Fantasy | Beloved by All | Strong Female Lead | No Romance | Ensemble Cast | All Villains] Ling Shuang is reborn, with one goal in mind: to become the greatest villain under heaven. After lying low for seven years, just as she starts to get the hang of it, three top-tier villain dads suddenly drop into her life. One is a disillusioned, world-weary crippled prince; one is a sinister, scheming master poison doctor; and one is a peerlessly beautiful man whose every word can turn th 42Reads—Score514d adds

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9. 59 陷 Fallen Rose: The Dark Moon and Her Counterattack 陷落玫瑰：黑月光与她的反杀局 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance508k WordsCompleted [Revenge Against Scum] [Forced Possession] [Awakening to Her True Identity] [Rivalry for Her Affections] [One Woman, Four Men] [Sweet on the Outside, Dark and Scheming on the Inside, a Seductive Strategist × Her Possessive Adoptive Brother / Abstinent CEO / Gentle Young Nobleman / Capitalist Predator] ▲ Her true identity awakens, and a bloody revenge begins Abandoned at an orphanage as a child, she was later molded by the Song family into a tool for a marriage alliance. She bides her time, turni 318Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Absolutely the biggest dark horse of the year! At first glance, it seems like an ordinary workplace story, but digging deeper reveals it to be a game theory of love and capital, using the most rational touch to write about the most emotional moments.

10. 60 重 Reborn in the 1980s: My Wife Is a Little Spicy 重生八零：媳妇有点辣 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Modern Romance5.0M WordsCompleted Her parents died young, her family was poor, and she was plain-looking. Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a terrible hand, but after nearly twenty years of hard work, she became an executive at a multinational corporation and finally put her life back on track... Then she wakes up to find herself reborn in the 1980s, as another Xia Xiaolan, this time with a face capable of bringing a kingdom to ruin. The original Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a winning hand, but chose to take her own life under the pressu 44.4kReads9.5Score5k14d adds
11. 61 何 Who Will Walk Beside Me Through the Night? 何人伴我夜间行 Raindrops Falling on the Eaves水滴落在屋檐上Ancient Romance880k WordsOngoing [Courtly schemes + wits and courage + fictional late Qing setting] Would you call her a ruthless, calculating schemer, or a refined young lady, educated and well-mannered? The unforgettable steward Jiao swears brotherhood with twelve heroes and establishes a stronghold. Hardship breeds hardship, but a chance encounter with spring can transform a fish into a dragon. Why did “Ji Liuniang” cast aside the “Liu” in her name, and what carried her to success? A shrewd and far-sighted minister of the co 9Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    A must-read for anyone looking for a good book! No mindless clichés! A noble sibling couple grows stronger through adversity, their martial arts skills amaze the audience, and the undercurrents of power struggles keep them on the edge of their seats!

12. 62 落 You Can't Bring Back a Runaway Bride 落跑娘子追不回 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted I make my own fate, not heaven. She is no innocent little flower, no frail girl everyone can bully and trample on. If someone takes a swing at her or sets her up, she'll pay them back twice over. Su Wan, a merchant's daughter full of schemes, defies fate, plots her escape, and seeks refuge with one of the capital's most powerful families. Using their influence, she secures a good marriage prospect and gives her whole heart to her fiancé's family. But things don't go as planned. A spiteful woman 1.6kReads8.6Score10114d adds

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    Losing his beloved from both past and present lives, he turned white-haired overnight. "In this life, I clearly met her first, we clearly fell in love first, how could I have lost her?" Bai Jingxuan hated himself, pounding his head in frustration. Thinking of the loving moments they shared in both lives, the longing and pain of those two lifetimes intertwined, converging into a river. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming grief, he wept uncontrollably, his sobs echoing through the courtyard. The once dignified and refined young master Bai, unable to bear the blow of losing his beloved, turned white-haired overnight. He trudged through the snow-covered courtyard towards the gate, his robes fluttering, his silver hair flying, the snow swirling around him, he seemed to merge with the icy landscape, indistinguishable from it all. After leaving the mansion, he headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following him from a short distance.

13. 63 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.3kReads8.6Score20414d adds
14. 64 引 The Star Takes the Stage [Tycoon] 引星登场【神豪】 Three Pearls三明珠Modern Romance114k WordsCompleted [Content warning: the protagonist is an evil woman, no saint, and will stop at nothing] [A friendly reminder: This is not a typical nouveau riche novel] [A friendly reminder: The world in this book is fictional] According to legend, “Menggetala” is a villain created by the gods. That evil running bone-deep, that dark heart piercing through the skin, and that unpredictable nature... In the dazzling yet violent old era, she once unleashed a storm of bloodshed. 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Who hasn't read this novel about a goddess and a tycoon yet! In the old era of Montagna, a bloody storm raged; in the modern era, her life as a tycoon is reborn.

15. 65 吾 My Three Wishes 吾有三愿 Mechanical Wang机械汪Ancient Romance787k WordsOngoing [Mad Queen x Reclusive Power Behind the Throne] [Past and Present Lives] [Sweetness and Angst] [Fated Redemption] [Alternate World] (This story focuses on [Two Powerful Leads Growing Together] and [Profound Devotion]. Sweetness and angst intertwine. This is not a mindless power fantasy, so read with care if that's not your thing!) In their previous life, in the modern world, the two parted forever on a snowy night! He sat in a wheelchair dusted with snow, and his three wishes ended in regret as 59Reads7.7Score—14d adds

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    Ruthless political maneuvering, thrilling palace intrigue, and sweet martial arts romance—the female lead proclaims, "I am the head of the Dark Pavilion. Martial arts will subdue anyone. Dissatisfied? I'll chop you down!"

16. 66 他 He's a Fool, She's Loaded. What's It to You? 他人傻，她钱多，关你什么事 Mianmian Gao绵绵羔Ancient Romance206k WordsOngoing (A sickly but absurdly powerful heroine x a clingy, loyal, green-tea schemer of a hero who goes insane for her; two strong leads, both devoted only to each other, and plenty of sweet romance) Content warning: The story starts slow, then features a lot of political intrigue later on, so proceed with caution! The hero is genuinely an idiot at first, but he gets better. If that's not your thing, don't read. - She gets caught in a last-minute marriage swap, and the concubine still has her eye on the 113Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a really great watch! The female lead is a shrewd strategist, wealthy and powerful, a clear-headed and strong woman! The pacing is very fast!

17. 67 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 23.3kReads8.1Score3.8k14d adds

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, packed with exciting moments, and the writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! A hidden gem of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and no dull moments—don't miss it if you like this genre!

18. 68 毒 The Poison Queen Gives Up, but the Mad Dog Emperor Insists on Spoiling Her 毒后摆烂，疯狗暴君偏要宠 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue] [Mutual Exploitation] [Psycho Push and Pull] [Fall from Grace] [Psycho] [Powerful Figures] [Tyrant] [Imperial Court] [High-Level Hunt] [Schemes] [Power Couple] [Wits and Will] Meng Zhiyuan was a notorious poison empress. After Emperor Xiao Qi personally destroyed her family, she was banished to the cold palace, left to await her death. Xiao Qi brought his new favorite before her and flaunted his favor, hoping to see jealousy and pain in her eyes. But Meng Zhiyuan didn't even loo 215Reads—Score11214d adds
19. 69 锦 The Lucky Carp Maid Is No Easy Mark, and the Mad Crown Prince Begs for a Hug with Red-Rimmed Eyes! 锦鲤丫鬟难惹，疯太子红眼求抱！ Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance325k WordsCompleted [Palace and Household Intrigue + Sweet Romance + Mutual Healing + Historical Romance + Face-Slapping Wish Fulfillment + Protective Hero + Lucky Charm + Both Pure + One-on-One Romance + Intense Push and Pull + Strong Female Lead] Rumor has it that Crown Prince Xiao Hanjin of the Great Yuan Dynasty is a bloodthirsty madman who recognizes no family. Anyone who comes within three feet of him is as good as dead. Until one day, the palace attendants nervously open the study door and catch the notoriou 49Reads—Score10714d adds
20. 70 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.1kReads7.2Score80414d adds
21. 71 救 Help! The Horror NPCs Are Lining Up for Me to Do Their Makeup 救命！惊悚NPC都排队找我化妆 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Mystery519k WordsCompleted [Horror game + NPCs + horror survival + no System] Su Qing, a workaholic makeup artist, was just working overtime. When she opened her eyes again, she had been sucked into a horror game with a 99% death rate! As she watched her teammates panic and wet themselves, the bottom-performing Slit-Mouthed Woman approached her with a pair of scissors. Su Qing despaired. But wait... This woman’s makeup is way too crude! Her professional instincts kicked in, and she blurted out, “Your makeup isn’t working. 880Reads—Score17714d adds
22. 72 废 On the Day the Empress Was Deposed, Eighty Thousand Secret Guards Knelt and Begged Her to Return 废后当天，八万暗卫跪请归位 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + household scheming + deposed empress + satisfying revenge + corruption + madman + power plays + intense push and pull] In her previous life, Li Qingcheng gave up everything for love. She disbanded the world's greatest intelligence network, the Tianji Pavilion, which she had built herself and which was powerful enough to topple the imperial throne. Then, as the Chancellor's legitimate daughter, she married Xiao Yexuan, an overlooked prince. For ten years, she schemed on his beh 2.1kReads6.6Score47814d adds
23. 73 重 Reborn: Will the Four Maids Help Their Mistress Divorce and Remarry? 重生，四大丫鬟带主母和离改嫁？ Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted [Maid-assistance story + a heroine who wins by lying flat + a low-status marriage turned into a counterattack] Shen Yue, the prime minister’s legitimate daughter, was easygoing and plump, and had no love for using her brain. Back then, she had married down into the declining Marquis Gu household, bringing a lavish dowry. She had only wanted to take it easy and live out her days in peace. But after her husband, Gu Yanzhou, attached himself to the daughter of a powerful family, Su Wanrou, the two 492Reads6.9Score11414d adds
24. 74 神 My Divine Bones Were Stolen? I Emptied the Imperial Treasury for My Dowry 神骨被夺？我搬空国库当嫁妆 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance875k WordsCompleted [Legitimate Daughter + Household and Palace Intrigue + Two Strong Leads + Devoted Love + Political Scheming + Divine Physician + Taking Down Villains + Satisfying Revenge] To save the Crown Prince, the genius physician Shen Jingwan is sacrificed by her family, who cut out her once-in-a-century “Exquisite Bone.” Her family is ennobled in return, while she is abandoned in the countryside to fend for herself. Three years later, she returns with unparalleled medical skills, only to discover that her 328Reads7.4Score—14d adds
25. 75 最 The Perfect One True Love 最佳白月光 A Little White Poplar一颗小白杨Modern Romance389k WordsCompleted Song Qingruan was the dream girl of every wealthy young man in Haicheng. Everyone in the city knew that Shang Jingyu, heir to the Shang family, was madly in love with her. The aloof, untouchable golden boy showed her all his tenderness and affection. On the eve of their wedding, Shang Jingyu was drugged by the powerful eldest daughter of the Su family, who had been secretly in love with him for years. Song Qingruan was forced to terminate her pregnancy and leave the country. - Four years later, 19.2kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds

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    A hidden gem so obscure that even algorithms overlooked it! The male and female leads treat the business negotiation table as a battlefield for love, and every confrontation is a precise explosion of hormones.

26. 76 恶 Villainess Heiress: Even Konoha Can't Master My Bullying 恶役千金：木叶都学不会我的霸凌 The Panda at the Village Entrance村口的熊猫Modern Romance193k WordsOngoing After I transmigrated into a book, I became the love-struck villainess whose whole family is wiped out at the end. According to the original plot, I’m supposed to obsess over the male lead, torment the heroine relentlessly, and end up disgraced and ruined. Fortunately, I awakened a Domination Will that goes beyond the rules of the story. Even the villagers of Konoha, who love bullying people, would have to come and learn from me. After watching, they’d shake their heads and admit they could neve 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is too villainous.

27. 77 夺 Five Years After Taking Her Body, the Crown Princess Returns to Slaughter Everyone 夺舍五年后，皇太女回来嘎嘎乱杀 There Are Melons in Xixia西夏有瓜Ancient Romance97k WordsOngoing [Clear-headed and cathartic] + [Black-hearted] + [Playing the fool to catch the tiger] + [Political intrigue] + [Refined egoism] On the eve of her wedding, Crown Princess Feng Xuanji was possessed. Locked inside a pitch-black little box, she watched as “she” did everything to fulfill the Chancellor’s illegitimate son’s wish to become emperor: deceiving her parents, the emperor and empress, forging an edict of abdication, tricking her younger siblings, framing loyal ministers and generals, lettin —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is perfect! Absolute self-trust, not guided by conscience, but solely by need to attract talent! I love it!

28. 78 云 Above the Clouds, the Villainess Reigns 云霞之上，恶女为王 Xuanhuang Lord Who Likes Huang Xin喜欢黄馨的玄黄主Ancient Romance138k WordsOngoing [True madwoman + scheming villainess + no romance + career-driven] Everyone in Daliang knows that Lu Yunxia, the young lady of the Prince of Zhenbei's household, has gone mad. One moment, she can do your makeup and arrange your hair, all tender and sweet; the next, she'll smile as she brings a cup of poisoned wine to your lips and ask if it's sweet. When she "loves" Xu Wenkai, she is willing to die for him. When she "doesn't love" him, she can personally send his entire family to the execution —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Look at this baby book! 😆

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