A Martial-Arts-Skilled, Badass Female Lead and a Scheming, Powerful Male Lead, Set in Ancient Times, Who Dote on Each Other 女主会武功很A，男主腹黑，权臣，古代，互宠

1. 1 我 Opening a Little Restaurant in Shengjing 我在盛京开小馆 Four Bayberries四颗杨梅Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted [Alternate world, slow burn, not a wish-fulfillment novel, food + court intrigue + transmigration. Read with caution if that’s not your thing.] Miss Li’s Changhuan Eatery, tucked away on Qingxing Alley, serves delicious food at affordable prices. The officials who get up early for roll call tug at their increasingly tight uniforms, but still can’t help ordering another bowl of fresh pork wontons. Pei Hongzhi happened to eat there once and discovered that Miss Li didn’t just make excellent breakf 27.9kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves

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   Don't be fooled by the title of the first book; the female lead surprised me—she's a pro! The second book features a female lead who ruthlessly slaughters her way through the ranks; it's very satisfying to read. The third book features a female lead who is both powerful and hilarious; you need to control yourself while reading, or you might be mistaken for a lunatic.

2. 2 素 A Graceful Beauty: The Cold King’s Darling 素手倾华：冷王怀中娇 Wei Cangzhu未苍竹Ancient Romance462k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + strong hero] [Both devoted only to each other] [Sweet romance] [Flirting with each other] He is the Seventh Prince of the Great Yan Dynasty, cold by nature, cruel-tempered, and domineering. She is the disgraced legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's family. Her mother died when she was young, her father is heartless, and her stepmother is cruel. She has spent her days surrounded by poison and her nights alongside slaughter. After a manhunt and an accident, he assumes she i 646Reads8.8Score101Shelves

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   🌴The female lead is very skilled in martial arts, and the male lead is cunning. 🌸(1) Both the male and female leads are highly skilled in martial arts. The female lead has many disguises. The two meet because of poison. Both the male and female leads are intelligent and have positive values. 🌸(2) The male lead is a prince who is resourceful and wise. The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a military family who has fought on the battlefield. The two meet because of a conspiracy. The male lead dotes on the female lead. It's a very good read.

3. 3 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 49.7kReads9.4Score6.3kShelves
4. 4 侯 The Entire Marquis's Residence Hangs Themselves, Begging the Fake Heiress to Come Home for the Feast 侯府全体上吊，求假千金回府吃席 Zi Lu子璐Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Meme humor + Absurdity + Unhinged antics + Lighthearted daily life + Invincible heroine + No official couple, ship whoever you want] Jiang Miao: Stop trying to help people. Just laugh at their fate. But then again, if the money's right, I'll gladly give your fate a couple of extra stabs! After dumping three High Gods, Jiang Miao is exposed and flees to the mortal realm. She takes over the body of the Xuan Yuan Marquis household's fake heiress, who has lost her memory. The marquis household is s 35.8kReads9.2Score4.8kShelves
5. 5 女 The Dashing General and Her Pretty Boy: Playing the Lazybones in Jiangnan 女将俏郎：我在江南装咸鱼 Spicy Seared Salmon辣炝三文鱼Ancient Romance186k WordsOngoing Also known as "All I See Is Dust" [Happy Ending + Strong Female Lead + Male Lead Transmigrates + Light Political Intrigue + Light Comedy] #Cool-Headed, Reserved Yet Warmhearted General vs. Witty, Gentle, Scheming, and Clingy Husband# In the winter of the nineteenth year of Shuncheng, General Lu is framed for treason. His steadfast loyalty is branded as treachery, and blood and bitterness stain the capital. Only a young orphaned girl is left behind. Four years later, the late emperor dies, and t 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Tired of mindless, sweet romance historical novels, I stumbled upon this one. A female general, renowned for her military exploits, is demoted to Jiangnan, where the emperor sends her a son-in-law by imperial decree. However, this son-in-law is actually a modern-day office worker. The story unfolds with both the chaotic daily life of a noble household and the unseen power struggles of the imperial court, interspersed with humor and tension, creating a well-balanced reading experience.

6. 6 摄 Your Highness the Regent, Is Your Assassin Missing a Few Marbles? 摄政王殿下，你家杀手缺根筋！ Little Iron Leftover小铁剩Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted After Jiu Yue died, the System told her that once she completed her mission, she could return to the real world with a reward of ten billion. Jiu Yue, who had been grumbling about her identity as an assassin, smiled sweetly. “Who says transmigrating is a bad thing? This is amazing!” However, a time-space delay kept the System from transmigrating with her, and it hadn't had time to explain the mission in full. But Jiu Yue didn't think that mattered. She was an assassin, after all. How hard could 38.2kReads9.4Score4.9kShelves

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   🌻The female lead in this book is super cool and sassy, ​​with off-the-charts combat skills. None of the male lead's bodyguards can beat her! [Thumbs up] In the early stages, she has no memories, which makes her seem a bit innocent and adorable. She speaks very bluntly, which makes the male lead so angry that he becomes withdrawn. [Laughing and crying] The male lead is a regent, very cunning, and knows how to manipulate the female lead's weaknesses. [Laughing]

7. 7 皇 The Little Lady of the Imperial City Goes on a Rampage, and Her Villain Family Is Unfazed 皇城小娇娇杀疯，全家反派心不慌 My Branch Basks in Moonlight吾枝晒月光Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s favorite + a few secret identities + pocket dimension + medical skills + lucky charm] Xie Chuchu transmigrated into a book, becoming the cannon-fodder wife of a villainous power minister. From the start, she was fleeing disaster and facing the prospect of divorce. She gazed at the handsome young man before her, his face as flawless as jade. Xie Chuchu asked, “Husband, you don’t want me anymore?” Yan Jin thought his little wife had been acting strange ever since she woke up after fall 7.8kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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   Highly recommend "The First Day After My Death: I Flirted with the Prime Minister!" The female lead is incredibly skilled in martial arts and super cool, while the male lead is a cunning and ruthless prime minister. It's a high-energy, thrilling, and addictive story about a woman who seduces her husband after his death and turns the tables on him. ✨

8. 8 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 12.4kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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   All three books feature female protagonists with high combat abilities, and all are already completed. I highly recommend the first one.

9. 9 权 The Powerful Prince’s Spoiled Princess: Proud, Wild, and Unruly 权王溺宠：狂傲王妃野又撩 Green Plums and Bamboo Wine青梅竹酒Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Court intrigue + feel-good power fantasy + ruthless decisiveness + an incredibly badass heroine + face-slapping + a heroine with her wits about her] Bai Xuan, commander-in-chief of the Huaxia Special Forces Training Camp, transmigrates to the Great Zhou. She is a peerless beauty with exceptional martial skills. As a woman, she carves her own path through force of arms, establishes herself at court, and wields enormous influence. With a deft hand, she turns the tide of both schemes and open stra 16.4kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
10. 10 被 Exiled After Her Family Is Seized, She Plans to Take Everything the Emperor Owns 被抄家流放，她要搬空皇帝的一切 Anan Buhei安安不黑Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Exile and confiscation + Strong heroine + Punishing scumbags + Pocket dimension + Farming + Superpowers + Satisfying power fantasy + One-on-one romance + Love after marriage] Lu Wanyin is reborn on her wedding night, bringing with her two superpowers: plant control and beast taming. Her husband is a general, with a muscular physique and long legs, and plenty of strength to back it up. Unfortunately, the new emperor is coming to confiscate their property and exile them the very next day. So Lu W 4.1kReads8.9Score461Shelves
11. 11 蝼 An Antlike Monkey as a Scapegoat? Become Empress and Make Them Eat Their Words 蝼蚁吗喽替死鬼？做了皇后掌你嘴 Wen Yitan温一檀Ancient Romance875k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Shi Le'an quickly gained a clear understanding of her situation: she was a scapegoat, a fall guy, and a powerless nobody with a fancy title. Her husband was in prison, and her birth family wouldn't lift a finger to help. In short, anyone could take a shot at her. Shi Le'an: ... Absolutely outrageous. Just because I haven't shown my claws, you think I'm a pushover? Even a nobody has dignity. From now on, anyone who bullies me will have their ashes scattered! First, she had t 9kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    The male protagonist, imprisoned and fearing for his own life, felt he shouldn't let the princess, who hadn't even had a chance to lift her veil, be implicated. He used his last connections to see her one last time. She questioned why he had to present her with the divorce decree in person. He replied, "Zhao... Is incapable. All I can do now is see you, at least let you know the face of the culprit, let you curse him a few times, and quell your resentment." He took a step back, bowed deeply, and said, "Zhao cannot let an innocent woman be denied even the chance to curse the culprit. All of this is Zhao's responsibility; it cannot be done through the hands of others..."

12. 12 上 Spring Poems from the Capital 上京春赋 Shi Munan十木南Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication under the title Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Pure historical romance, not reborn + a long-planned scheme + a touch of coercive seduction + devoted pampering and flirting + emotional push and pull] [Completed; the original title was Spring Rhapsody in the Capital] [Sweet romance, both mutually inexperienced: brave and gentle young princess x sinister, fanatical powerful minister] A conspiracy landed Mo Yuan’s father and brother in prison, their lives at the mercy 71.5kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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    As a bookworm of over ten years, this is my first book, although the female lead isn't the strongest in martial arts, it's still a masterpiece I read without skipping a single chapter! My second book features the female lead with the most powerful martial arts—highly recommended!

13. 13 嫡 The Noblewoman's First Taste of Love: A High-Stakes Push and Pull with the Heir 嫡女初碰情，与世子极限拉扯哎！ Er San Yi Yi贰叁伊伊Ancient Romance151k WordsOngoing {Mutual devotion + Political intrigue + Decisive and ruthless + One-on-one romance + Strong heroine and hero + Legitimate daughter + Heir apparent + Cunning + Madly obsessive + Happy ending} She transmigrates into the body of the Prime Minister's legitimate daughter! First, she saves an upright martial arts instructor! “I... will make sure to protect you!” Then she encounters the arrogant, free-spirited leader of the Baili Sect! “Then I shall be the first. I offer the Shadow of Fire as the match —Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is a prince, and the female lead is the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's family! They each have their own influence in the martial arts world! They both know martial arts!

14. 14 奸 The Treacherous Minister Wants to Kill Me Every Day 奸臣每天都想弄死我 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Su Huai is a powerful court official, and everyone fears him. He only likes playing power games and scheming against others. He has no interest in women. Then one day, a young woman shows up at his door, claiming to be his fiancée. Su Huai: Want to date me? Lu Yao: What kind of date? Su Huai: The kind that could cost you your life. Lu Yao: ... Later, Lu Yao bitterly regrets her impulsive decision to show up and claim him as her fiancé. When she tries to call it quits, everyone urges her to recon 13.5kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves
15. 15 夫 My Lady, Stop Pretending to Be Delicate. I Saw You Hit Someone 夫人别装柔弱，为夫看见你打人了 Yun Xi Wei Xi云溪未晞Ancient Romance599k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance in a Fictional Setting | Reborn Heroine | Mutual First Love] [A scheming young lady who holds grudges and knows how to put on an act VS a hot-tempered, easily rattled young lord with a hopeless romantic streak] In her previous life, a forged piece of evidence led to the entire household of the General Who Guards the North being wiped out, and Zhong Lingyue met a gruesome end. After being reborn, Zhong Lingyue decided to steal the forged evidence before anything else. But just 11.3kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves

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    The female lead is skilled in martial arts; she almost killed the prince during their first meeting, and nearly turned him into a eunuch. [Facepalm][Facepalm]

16. 16 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.6kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves
17. 17 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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    After finishing this book, I can't read any other historical romance novels anymore. [Smirk][Smirk][Smirk]

18. 18 红EN Red Finery 红妆 Spare Me the Sugar刀下留糖Martial Arts224k WordsCompleted Red robes, red robes. She was like the blazing sun that never set over the deserts of southern Xinjiang, carrying a fire within her and leaving desolation wherever she went. Her senior sister was her only weakness, and the reason she had come to the Central Plains for revenge. Meeting Ji Hanchu was beyond anything she had expected. That precious, pure-hearted young man was like the moon in the sky, lighting up the wasteland inside her. But they were never meant to be the same. Her vengeance coul 965Reads9.4Score145Shelves
19. 19 幺 The Youngest Daughter, Changle 幺女长乐 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Miss Zhu Si’s rough fighting skills have always made her the laughingstock of the capital’s noble families. In everyone else’s eyes, that’s the sort of work meant for household guards. Zhu Changle, who considers herself invincible, isn’t ashamed of it. She’s proud. Not everyone can protect their own home, but she can! And then some! She’d even turn the whole capital upside down to protect it! Don’t believe her? Try her! 18.7kReads9.5Score3.1kShelves
20. 20 藏 Hidden Edge, Radiant Glory 藏锋昭华 Yun Zhaolan云昭岚Ancient Romance208k WordsOngoing [Fallen Princess vs. Prince with a Different Surname] [Multiple Identities] [Intense Push and Pull] [Groveling for Her Back] [Mutual Firsts] [Happy Ending] The Violet-Robed Reaper of the Shadow Pavilion disguises herself as a frail advisor and goes undercover at Prince Jing'an's side. Only when she accepts the impossible mission of assassinating him does she discover that the prince who dotes on her is actually the master of the pavilion who forced her into this trap! On the night they part ways 64Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I think this book is quite good. The female lead knows martial arts but pretends to be weak; she has multiple identities. The male lead is a prince of the opposite sex.

21. 21 谁 Who Says I’m a Sickly Weakling? 谁说我是个病秧子 Author Zhong Xiaoqi作者钟小七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Mutually faithful + scheming + fast-paced + no needless angst + feel-good story + no torturous romance] The two overlooked, pitiful youngest members of the Xie and Lu families marry each other in place of their unreliable older siblings. Lu Xuan thinks, “I have to marry someone, so if it’s Xie Miao, that could be interesting.” Xie Miao thinks, “I have to marry someone, so if it’s Lu Xuan, that could be a relief.” You can have any kind of brain you like, but absolutely do not develop a love-stru 14.4kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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    Don't be fooled by the title, it's truly a fantastic book! The writing is humorous and witty, and every supporting character shines in this ensemble cast. The female lead is incredibly skilled in combat, and the male lead is a shrewd and strategic mastermind. It's a must-read! [A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][I also highly recommend it]

22. 22 我 My Martial Arts Rank Second to Last in the World 我的武功天下倒数第二 The World's Mightiest Little Fox宇宙无敌小狐狸Eastern Fantasy132k WordsCompleted He is a swordsman known throughout the martial world as Gu Longfei, half man and half ghost, the greatest of sword masters. His swordsmanship is so fast that it’s impossible to see. Wherever he appears, corrupt officials and crooked villains all lose their heads. Never provoke him. Push him too far, and he can split into hundreds of clones to attack his enemies all at once. He is a terrifying swordsman, and his sword style is called the Yuqi Heavenly Sword, also known as the Living Dead Sword. I 61Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Is he very skilled in martial arts?

23. 23 先 Love After Marriage: The Crown Princess Keeps Pretending to Be Good Again and Again 先婚后爱，太子妃又又又又在装乖 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] Song Yao, who was born into this world, got married to Nangong Yi, the notoriously violent crown prince. After their wedding, they acted like a proper couple, treating each other with courtesy and respect. Gradually, Song Yao discovered that the crown prince was nothing like the violent man of the rumors. He was gentle, considerate, and easy to get along with. So she let her true nature out and started doing as she pleased. - At first, when facing the crown prince: Song Yao: gent 21.7kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves

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    You can doubt the assassin's martial arts skills, but our female lead is a delicate and fragile girl [shy], and the male lead's feelings for her have been premeditated for a long time. The female lead falls in love with the male lead after being pampered during their marriage.

24. 24 嫡 Schemes of the Legitimate Daughter: Han Ya Holds the Capital in Her Grip 嫡女谋：寒鸦权倾京华 Cai Qi采芑Ancient Romance2.2M WordsOngoing Under the Yong'an reign of the Great Sheng, dark currents stirred in the capital. The foolish legitimate daughter Wei Ciyuan's soul was suddenly replaced, and she became the unseen hand moving the pieces. With a brothel as her cover and women as her blades, the Eclipse Moon Tower rose. As the cold crows called, the court's powerful were all in her palm. The brutal regent Xiao Jinyan held power over the entire court, yet somehow fell for a mysterious cold crow. An imperial decree of marriage brou 41.2kReads8.5Score2.2kShelves

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    💡A masterful tug-of-war of "playing dumb to fool the enemy," this sweet and unconventional romance is simply irresistible! 🍬Who would have thought that the seemingly delicate and harmless "little white rabbit" is actually a cunning "big bad wolf" hiding behind a facade of weakness? 🐺The female lead feigns vulnerability while secretly plotting and manipulating those who look down on her. Her intelligence and cunning are incredibly captivating! 😎

25. 25 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 14.7kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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    The female lead has the highest martial arts skills, is super cool, free-spirited, and very charming. The male lead is cunning and powerful, but he might mess with the female lead. He looks up to the sky and roars, hahaha. It's worth watching.

26. 26 替 The Substitute Bride: The Mad Demon Emperor Is Provoked 替嫁狂妃：误惹病娇魔帝 Cinderella Wants to Become an Immortal灰姑娘要成仙Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation, Farewell to the Immortal Bone, is now streaming] She was poisoned by villains, left mentally impaired, and had her dantian shattered and her contract beast stolen. Then she was forced to take another woman's place in marriage to an old demon. When her memories return, she transforms into a little grandmaster who can conquer the heavens and earth in a flash. The Spirit Palaces of the Heavenly Realm revere her, the rulers of the Underworld fear her as a demon, and the 5.5kReads9.4Score784Shelves

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    These three books are my must-reads, I reread them countless times, and I highly recommend them. The second and third books are excellent. The first is a palace intrigue and power struggle; the female lead is incredibly powerful and domineering, and the male lead is quite cunning in his schemes against her. The second book features a female lead who is a powerful being from a previous life who transmigrates into another body. She dares to call the male lead a brat from the start, which is hilarious. The male lead is quite crazy, but gradually he becomes like a tamed tiger, only behaving obediently and showing his belly to the female lead. The third book features a truly strong female lead—a martial arts genius. Her previous life was incredibly difficult, with only the male lead offering her warmth. After being reborn, she slowly wins over the cunning male lead with a bag of chestnuts. There's also the heartwarming humanity she experiences after joining her sect. Highly recommended!

27. 27 不 What Kind of Powerful Official Can't Keep His Wife in Check? 不骄纵妻子当什么权臣 The Plane Flew Past灰机灰过去了Ancient Romance208k WordsOngoing [Straightforward, innocent ray of sunshine X possessive, scheming, black-hearted power minister] One-on-one, both pure, happy ending Ji Jinghong, the young lady of the Ningyuan Marquis household, was born with incredible strength and was unbeatable in a fight throughout the capital. She also loved sneaking into the palace to compete with the emperor for food. So her imperial brother-in-law, the emperor, arranged a marriage for her. Pei Ji, Commander of the Imperial City Guard, was rumored to be 93Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead possesses superhuman strength and is a cheerful, straightforward girl. The male lead is a cunning and powerful minister, decisive and shrewd in public, but becomes a manipulative and manipulative manipulator around her. He has secretly loved her for years. Because of her superhuman strength, she is feared by the late emperor and imprisoned in a royal Taoist temple. To marry her, the male lead plots to kill the old emperor, cripple the former crown prince, and install the female lead's brother-in-law as emperor, thus granting them a marriage decree.

28. 28 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 266.6kReads9.6Score31.2kShelves

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    The male and female leads have sound values; the male lead is upright and dedicated to serving the people, while the female lead comes from a good family, is well-mannered, passionate, straightforward, and highly skilled in martial arts.

29. 29 我 My Husband Is Too Frail to Take Care of Himself 我那夫君柔弱不能自理 Qieqie Rong'an惬惬容安Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted A Yan died. She had just turned fourteen that year. But five years after her death, she came back to life. Picking at her toes, she thought for a moment and remembered there was one thing she still hadn’t done. So she hurried through the night to Tianyuan, the foremost of the four great sects in the cultivation world, to find a sickly young man named Wen Qingci. Wen Qingci looked at A Yan, who had broken into Tianyuan Sect in the dead of night, beaten a whole group of disciples, and was now spr 11.9kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
30. 30 日 Drunk on the Road Home at Dusk 日暮醉归途 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The cool, intelligent beauty Shui Qiaoyou, a general of the former dynasty, and the pure-hearted, reserved prince Chu Moli, a prince of the current dynasty Historical romance, no transmigration, no palace intrigue, no household drama, one-on-one romance, strong female lead. Shui Qiaoyou felt as though she’d merely fallen asleep. When she opened her eyes again, a hundred years had passed. Her homeland, family, and friends were like smoke, long since vanished into the river of time. Fate had left 13.4kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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    This book!!! I'm going to take it with me to every corner of the book recommendation community. A wise, aloof beauty & a pure, indifferent prince—I can't find a substitute!

31. 31 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 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is great! The female lead is sickly but incredibly strong; the male lead is strong, and the female lead is even stronger. You won't regret reading it!

32. 32 嫁 I Married a Lazy Mountain Man, So How Did He Become the Crown Prince? 嫁个山里懒汉子，他咋就成了太子 Mu Yihua Ting木易华庭Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + playing the fool to catch the tiger] [Modern special agent + down-and-out crown prince] [Sweet, sassy, or angsty] [Medicine + career + face-slapping + punishing scumbags] The heroine, Yu Shanshan, wakes up after arriving in ancient times to find herself sold to a young man three years her junior. He's seventeen, she's twenty. What kind of sparks will fly between them? Just when Yu Shanshan thinks she'll live a quiet, ordinary life, a stranger suddenly tu 11.8kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    New book recommendation: A female special agent transmigrates to ancient times and marries a seventeen-year-old boy. She intends to repay a debt of gratitude and leave, but unexpectedly becomes pregnant with the boy's child. Before she can even say she's leaving, the boy passes away first. Years later, she learns that the boy was actually the Crown Prince. To prove herself, she becomes the leader of the Feather Fiend Sect and the owner of the Yu Ji Trading Company.

33. 33 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.3kReads8.6Score204Shelves

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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, forming a river of grief. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming sorrow, he wept uncontrollably, his anguished 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. He left the mansion and headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following not far away.

34. 34 落 You Can't Bring Back a Runaway Bride 落跑娘子追不回 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted I make my own fate, not heaven. She is no innocent little flower, no frail girl everyone can bully and trample on. If someone takes a swing at her or sets her up, she'll pay them back twice over. Su Wan, a merchant's daughter full of schemes, defies fate, plots her escape, and seeks refuge with one of the capital's most powerful families. Using their influence, she secures a good marriage prospect and gives her whole heart to her fiancé's family. But things don't go as planned. A spiteful woman 1.5kReads8.6Score101Shelves
35. 35 农 The Tough Farm Wife: The Playboy Heir Is Sweet and Flirtatious 农门悍妻：纨绔世子甜又撩 Salt Pork盐巴猪Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The short drama The Tough Farmhouse Wife: The Heir Apparent Is Sweet and Flirtatious is now streaming on Hongguo and Tomato!] [Secret identity + taking down villains + sweet romance + comedy] Su Tong transmigrates into a book as a military prostitute who has been sold for ten years and has a tarnished reputation. A fake heir apparent personally proposes to her, figuring that her bad reputation means no one will stand up for her if she dies. Su Tong also thinks that an idle, useless male support 5.6kReads9.3Score722Shelves

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    In the first four books, the female protagonists possess incredible martial arts skills and have experience in battlefield combat. In the third book, the female protagonist's martial arts skills surpass those of the male protagonist; she is the master of the Ksitigarbha Palace, the largest assassin organization in the martial arts world.

36. 36 纨 The Arrogant Regent Forcefully Steals the Bride 纨绔摄政王强势抢亲 Thinking of Bamboo and Flute念竹思笛Ancient Romance247k WordsCompleted [The seemingly spoiled, lovesick Prince Regent ✘ the foodie young princess of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, who’d rather throw a punch than say a word] [A sweet romance with just a touch of silliness. The author’s values follow the looks; if that bothers you, don’t read.] The first rule of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household: Men do not take concubines, and women do not become concubines. Ling Mo, the Prince Regent, has been doted on since childhood. He has always had someone he can’t stop thinki 4.6kReads9.2Score428Shelves

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    [A seemingly spoiled, love-struck regent X A food-loving little princess from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion who'd rather take action than talk] [Sweet story with a touch of silliness. The author's values ​​are influenced by appearances, so please don't read if you mind.] The first rule of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion: Men don't take concubines, and women don't become concubines. Regent Ling Mo, who has been pampered since childhood, has always harbored a deep affection for someone—the second young lady of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, Yunyan. However, little Yunyan is still young and hasn't reached marriageable age, so Ling Mo has always kept the girl secretly in his heart. But unexpectedly, after she comes of age, she's almost betrothed to the current crown prince. How could Ling Mo watch his beloved marry someone else? He immediately sets out to forcefully snatch her away…

37. 37 前 You Doted on Me in My Past Life, So Why Make Me Your Concubine in This One? 前世宠我入骨今生纳我为妾？ Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted Several hundred years later, she is reborn as a human. After more than a decade spent in a fog of madness, she returns to her own body with memories of her past life and searches among the masses for the lover she once cherished above all. But he wears a mask, consumed by a deep hatred and forced to bide his time as he seeks revenge. The lovers meet for the first time in this life, and one look spans a thousand years. She recognizes him, but he treats her as a pawn in a beauty trap. With the ene 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 帝 The Emperor Has No Heir, Yet Stumbles Upon a Miniature Version of Himself 帝王绝嗣，却意外撞见缩小版自己 A Ten-Year Promise十年之约Ancient Romance671k WordsCompleted On the day of the Xiang household’s full-month celebration, the master of the Jiuli Temple declared that the twin flowers were a calamity for the family. One of the two girls was destined to be an empress, destined to rule the realm as its mother; the other was born under an ill-starred fate and would bring disaster upon her family. Qingli was born with the Heavenly Eye, allowing her to see all things in the world. For that reason, people believed she was ill-starred. When she was just a month o 8.1kReads8.9Score1.5kShelves

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    The female lead is cool and clear-headed, with formidable martial arts skills. The male lead dotes on her. The story incorporates elements of metaphysics, time travel, and rebirth. It's suitable for fans of cute children, and features numerous storylines and plot twists. The female lead is from the modern era who travels to the ancient era. Upon first meeting the male lead, she sexually assaults him, seemingly intending to abandon his father and keep his child.

39. 39 读 After Reading His Mind, the Mad Tyrant Decides to Turn Over a New Leaf 读心后，疯批暴君决定洗白 Picking Flowers in the Wind风中折花Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration into a book + woman disguised as a man + mind reading + wish fulfillment + two powerful leads + both leads are devoted to each other] Song Yunchu transmigrates into the tragic villainous chancellor from a melodramatic novel, who dies horribly. According to the original story, she will first be dismissed from office and imprisoned by the villainous emperor, then shot through the heart with a rain of arrows by the male lead, Prince Yi, whom she loves. After weighing her options, So 29.6kReads9.3Score4.2kShelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a treacherous minister in a novel, disguising herself as a man to become the most powerful minister. Later, she is even granted the title of the only non-royal prince, "Prince Ning." Throughout the entire story, her martial arts prowess is the strongest, and she never experiences any hardship. There is no competition between women; all the beautiful women live in harmony. The revelation of her true identity as a man is quite satisfying. Even after her identity is exposed, she maintains her position as "Prince Ning" despite being a woman. The male protagonist protects her, overcoming opposition and working with her to gradually introduce more capable women into the court. He also considers issues from her perspective and devises solutions, never forcing her into marriage. The ending doesn't see her as the male protagonist's empress, but rather as a ruler who governs the country alongside him.

40. 40 睁 Awakening in the 1980s: I Have a Child with the Infamous Village Tyrant 睁眼八零：和凶名在外村霸有崽了 Sunflower Ah Hua向日葵啊花Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted When Hu Yao woke up, she found a mischievous yet well-behaved son and a scoundrel of a man beside her. Shocked and bewildered, she heard from the neighbors she knew that four years earlier, she'd hit her head so hard she was left simple-minded, and her mother had sold her. Over those four years, she had not only gained a husband but also a mischievous child who fiercely protected her. The bastard of a man was always putting his hands on her, and he was exceptionally fierce and unreasonable. Terr 38.3kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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    This book is hilarious, the kind that will make you laugh until you die 🤣. When the female lead is a little simple-minded, she and her son are always running around and causing trouble, which always drives the male lead crazy. The male lead always wants to beat them up, earning him the nickname "Beat-Up Bro".

41. 41 将 The General’s Daughter: Her Frail Husband Can’t Hide His Schemes 将门娇：病弱郎君他心机藏不住 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance489k WordsCompleted Wei Zhaoming & Shen Congjun Wolfish heroine & puppy-like hero, younger man, both chaste, happy ending Pure historical romance, with tender love and matters of state * When the new emperor ascended the throne, he issued an imperial decree arranging a marriage for his beloved general, the Cloud Banner General. Though the Cloud Banner General was a woman, she could easily knock a two-hundred-jin man flat. Seeing the frail young man who looked as if a breeze could knock him over, everyone wondered h 3.5kReads9.0Score412Shelves

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    The roles are reversed; the female lead is a general, and the male lead is a civil official. It's a typical female-dominated, male-dominated household type.

42. 42 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 88.8kReads9.5Score12.2kShelves

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    Both books are excellent, with similar character designs: the male lead is a prince, and the female lead is a general who is both highly skilled in combat and intelligent. The difference is that the first book focuses on romance before marriage, while the second book has a male lead who has harbored a secret crush on the female lead for many years, and the female lead only marries him after their divorce. Both are very enjoyable.

43. 43 丞 The Prime Minister's Legitimate Daughter Is No Longer a Fool 丞相府嫡女不傻了 Foodie Fish吃货鱼Ancient Romance104k WordsCompleted Lin Yu’er, a miracle doctor from the twenty-first century, woke up in ancient times in the body of a noblewoman with the same name, the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister’s household. Taking the attitude that she should make the best of wherever she found herself, Lin Yu’er thrived in the ancient world. She gained not only family and friendship, but also love. (This is my first novel, and I’ve chosen to write a sweet, indulgent romance. I hope life is sweet for everyone. Please feel free 912Reads8.1Score108Shelves

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    Getting into this is totally worth it! [Added to bookshelf][Already hooked][Kissing emoji]

44. 44 天 The World’s Number One Blundering Assassin 天下第一乌龙刺客 The World's Mightiest Little Fox宇宙无敌小狐狸Historical7k WordsCompleted The World’s Greatest Accidental Assassin 162Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He has very high martial arts skills.

45. 45 侯 Reborn as a Young Noblewoman, She Exposes Her Family's Conspiracy 侯门少妇重生戳穿了一家阴谋 Helian Rongrong赫连融融Ancient Romance156k WordsCompleted Mu Jinhe is the youngest daughter of Mu She, Duke Jingguo. From childhood, she was raised as a boy and often accompanied her father on border garrison duty. She returned to the Duke Jingguo residence in the capital at fifteen, where she learned embroidery and etiquette. At seventeen, she married Pan Mo, son of the Marquis of Changning. The Pan father and son were ordered to war, but their eagerness for quick success left them trapped behind enemy lines. When Mu Jinhe heard the news, she was fran 12Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves

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    The male lead in the first book is a prince, and the male lead in the second book is the emperor's younger brother. Both books feature male and female leads who are skilled in martial arts and find salvation in each other. The male lead in one book is incredibly charming! [Shy]

47. 47 异 The Physician Princess with Supernatural Powers 异能医妃 Foodie Fish吃货鱼Ancient Romance151k WordsCompleted Ouyang Yun is a gifted physician skilled in both Chinese and Western medicine. She died of exhaustion while fighting zombies in the apocalypse. When she awoke, she had transmigrated into the body of the legitimate daughter of a minister. Her health had been frail ever since her mother died when she was two, and her family wanted nothing to do with her. They sent her to a mountain temple and left her to fend for herself. Fourteen years later, now highly capable, Ouyang Yun descends the mountain t 122Reads6.7Score—Shelves
48. 48 穿 I Reincarnated as the Wicked Eldest Princess, and I'm Not Changing My Ways 穿成恶毒嫡长公主，不洗白 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted [Romance + Sweet Love] Shang Changge transmigrated into a book, becoming the notorious eldest legitimate princess in a male-oriented power fantasy. As a villain, Shang Changge wasn't worried at all. Reforming her image was out of the question. She just wanted to keep doing whatever she pleased. Her evil plans came in three parts. 1 Shang Changge: “Take out the old emperor so my beautiful crown prince brother can ascend the throne without a hitch.” Her beautiful crown prince brother: “...” Why co 3.5kReads9.1Score311Shelves

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    This is a story of two pure and strong female leads. The female lead transmigrates into the body of a princess, doesn't try to whitewash herself, defeats the original male lead, and helps her handsome younger brother ascend the throne. She's ruthless and incredibly powerful. The male lead doesn't hold her back either. I love it! [Admiration][Heart][Heart]

49. 49 穿 Transmigrate Into a Kung Fu Princess 穿越之功夫王妃 Foodie Fish吃货鱼Ancient Romance90k WordsCompleted Mi Le never expected to transmigrate to a fictional ancient era just to keep up with the times, let alone be betrothed to the Regent Prince. But why does this man look so much like the person she had a crush on in her previous life? Oh, well. Since fate brought them together, she might as well claim him, no matter what it takes. (This story is purely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.) 56Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 花 After My Bridal Sedan Left the Manor, I Was Forced to Marry the Disabled Prince Next Door 花轿出府后，我被逼改嫁隔壁残王 Xia Wushang夏无殇Ancient Romance643k WordsCompleted (Complete) [Transmigration + Strong Female Lead + Devoted Couple + Yandere + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Mutual Redemption] A bold, badass mercenary assassin vs. a sweet-on-the-outside, dark-within yandere war god prince Xiao Chengli has two faces. In public, he is a bloodthirsty war god who commands hundreds of thousands of soldiers, the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Reach Pavilion, revered by everyone in the martial world. He cares nothing for even the emperor. If a neighboring kingdom invade 4.3kReads9.2Score666Shelves

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    This book is incredibly good! Both the female and male leads are strong, the male lead is a crazy, obsessive-compulsive type, and the female lead is simply "spoiled"!!! The female lead has martial arts skills and a spatial ability, it's seriously amazing!

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