Any Novels with a Brilliant Female Lead Who Excels at Power Plays and Scheming? 有没有女主权谋布局智力无双的小说

1. 151 一 Before I Knew It, His Majesty Was Helping Me Fight My Household Battles 一不小心，陛下他下场帮我宅斗了 A Touch Of Green On Junshan君山一点青Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted An accident causes Cui Lingyao and the reigning emperor, Pei Jie, to swap souls. On the fifteenth of every month, each must spend a day in the other's body. One side is the chaotic Earl's residence, with a reborn younger cousin, an aunt harboring dark intentions, an uncle shrouded in secrets, and a grandmother who loves to smooth things over. The other is the imperial court, where the empress dowager holds power, Prince Xin is ambitious, the emperor's personal attendant has already defected, an 10.5kReads8.9Score1.5k14d adds

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   It's a very good and exciting show; the female lead is very intelligent and resourceful. It's just that it's not finished updating yet.

2. 152 疯 She's Gone Mad! The Day She Transmigrated, the Sickly Young Lord Vowed to Give Himself to Her! 疯了!穿越当天，病娇世子爷他要以身相许! Han Mianmian韩绵绵Ancient Romance868k WordsCompleted Original title: After the Heir’s Consort Turns Dark, All the Gods Fall at Her Feet [Transmigration + two scheming minds locked in a battle of wits + obsession + political intrigue + bickering couple] Yun Jincheng transmigrates and, the moment she opens her eyes, strips the sickly heir of his clothes and stumbles upon a secret he has kept hidden for years. Rumor has it that the heir of the Prince of Zhennan, who has been frail for years and gasps for breath after just a few steps, isn’t sick at a 2kReads9.3Score52914d adds

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   The female lead transmigrates into a book, and the two become an unlikely couple. In the early stages, the male lead thinks, "She wouldn't have any designs on me, would she? But she'd better know her place." Later, he thinks, "She likes my body, that's great, she has designs on me." (The male lead thinks, "I'll seduce you to death!") ❤️❤️❤️

3. 153 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 15.2kReads9.5Score1.7k14d adds

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   Highly recommended!!! You can check the length of my post; I don't recommend things easily, but when I do, it's always great! [Kissing emoji]

4. 154 流 Exiled? I'll Kick You Out and Claim the Throne Myself! 流放？姑奶奶踹了你自己坐江山！ Huihui Cat茴茴猫Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + playful comedy + wish fulfillment + sweet romance] Xiao Qingcheng, a powerhouse from the apocalypse, returns to life in another body and transmigrates to ancient times, becoming the second young madam of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household. She thinks she can coast through life, but before she’s had her fill of living off her husband, an imperial decree orders the entire household executed. Fortunately, the sentence is changed to exile. Her mother-in-law is cruel, the guards abuse 25.8kReads8.9Score2.5k14d adds
5. 155 重 Reborn Nine Times, the Unhinged Villainess Takes Everyone Down 重生九次，疯批女配创死所有人 Zhen Wuyou祯无忧Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Villainess awakens + reborn for revenge + exposes and punishes scumbags + goes crazy and face-slaps them (literal face-slapping) + romance] Qiao Siyu was ignored and ostracized by her family from childhood. She was thrown out of the house, forced to take the blame, and had a kidney stolen. In the end, her enemies ran her over in revenge, leaving her paralyzed from head to toe. After wringing every last bit of value from her, the Qiao family abandoned her in the hospital to fend for herself. She 9.9kReads9.1Score99614d adds

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   The first book features a princess plotting her way to the throne, while the second is set in modern times and follows a madwoman seeking revenge against everyone. The last two books are both related to the imperial court, where treacherous officials ultimately achieve their goals and gain a good reputation, while the heroine seeks revenge and rises to a high position!

6. 156 小 The Little Princess Saves Her Imperial Father with Her Inner Voice 小公主心声拯救父皇 Research Arbitration研究仲裁Ancient Romance874k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Mind-Reading + Beloved by All + Alternate History + System + Sweet Romance + Adorable Baby + Underdog's Rise + Transmigrate into a Book] (Mind-reading only works when affection for the heroine reaches the required level. The threshold rises as she grows older, and eventually requires maximum affection.) Bei Jingchu transmigrates into a book and gets bound to a governance System. Before she can even start celebrating, she discovers she's been reborn as the princess switched at birth. 14.1kReads9.3Score1.8k14d adds

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   It's really good; the female lead has an extremely high IQ.

7. 157 明 Marry Me Beneath the Bright Moon 明月嫁卿卿 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Song Chuyu thought she and Kang Rui were deeply in love, and that no one could ever come between them. Yet that person had been living by their side all along, pampered under the title of “sister-in-law.” After being reborn, Song Chuyu didn’t spare Kang Rui a glance as he rode through the streets in triumph, and she certainly wouldn’t marry him again. * When Kang Rui woke up to find himself back in the impoverished days of his youth, he struggled to get used to the drafty windows after having li 82.6kReads9.3Score10.5k14d adds

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   Both the female and male leads are amazing.

8. 158 杀 Kill Every Conqueror 杀死每一个攻略者 yyy Longan and Lotus Seed Soupyyy桂圆莲子羹Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted “If the chosen woman cannot be killed, then kill every otherworldly soul that takes over her body.” On the night Wei Shulan died, she saw the truth of the world. She had lived for twenty-eight years, from being the apple of the Prince of Jing’an’s eye to becoming the only female prince of the Mingyao Dynasty. She held power over the court, yet it turned out she was merely a villain in a storybook who should have been written out long ago. The story’s heroine was called Luo Daien, an seem 258Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female supporting character is reborn and awakens, slaying the soul conquerors from another world.

9. 159 权 The Chancellor’s Graceful Beauty 权臣窈窕 Zhen Lin振林Ancient Romance677k WordsCompleted In the third month of the twenty-first year of Yuanhe under the Northern Zhou, the Sui residence was destroyed. By a twist of fate, Sui Yang regained her life. After climbing out of her grave, she became Xiao Yunyang’s thirteenth son, a marquis of Anyang in Yaojing. From that day on, the Sui family’s second young lady, Sui Yang, ceased to exist. There was only the Xiao family’s thirteenth son, Xiao Wenzhen. She returned from hell, bearing a blood feud, and entered officialdom to clear the Sui fa 20Reads8.1Score—14d adds
10. 160 凤 The Phoenix Returns: A Conspiracy 凤归谋 Tao Zhijiuying桃栀久耀Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Historical fantasy with a powerful heroine, political intrigue, and satisfying revenge] [No transmigration + no rebirth + no System] Peach blossoms bloom in their splendor, their fiery beauty never fading. The phoenix returns to its home, then takes to the skies once more. Feng Xihe said: From childhood, I studied military texts and histories and trained in horsemanship, archery, and the art of war. Of the four arts, I devoted myself only to calligraphy, because Father said an emperor’s handwr 1.2kReads9.1Score12614d adds

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    I must recommend this book; it's a masterpiece of ancient Chinese political intrigue, featuring high-IQ schemes and a team that's got everyone's brains working!

11. 161 与 Rediscovering Our Glory Together 与君重拾芳华 Carrying Dust携尘Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Alternate world + reborn with no memories + mutual devotion + martial arts] Su Yue opens her eyes to find herself in a strange world, with no memories and nothing to her name. It turns out that the owner of this body is the daughter of the current chancellor, a famously beautiful airhead in the capital. After several days of fearful unease, she gradually realizes that this family and this identity are not as simple as they seem. Slowly, she settles in, trying to hold on to this hard-won peace. 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist, Su Yue, wakes up to find herself transmigrated into the body of a good-for-nothing beauty in the Prime Minister's mansion. She has no memory and is left with a mess. She thought she was going to have a peaceful life, but she discovers that there is a vortex hidden behind her identity... The story unfolds along two parallel lines: political intrigue and identity mystery. The female protagonist goes from panic to clarity and breaks through the predicament. The character is engaging and not frustrating!

12. 162 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 32.5kReads9.3Score3.3k14d adds

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    A master of the overall situation! Very logical!

13. 163 糟 Oh No! The Prince Consort My Princess Raised Is Actually the Powerful Eunuch 糟糕！公主养的面首竟是九千岁 Yi Xiao忆潇Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Fake Eunuch + Devoted to Each Other] In her previous life, Shang Li spent four whole years alone in an empty bed, only to discover that he had a wife and a son. Given a second chance at life, she immediately took a handsome, peerless male companion as her kept man. After a year of bliss, she learned that the scoundrel was returning to the capital. Generously, Shang Li bought her beautiful companion's freedom and left him th 1.7kReads9.0Score31914d adds

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    Reborn and proceeding step by step

14. 164 皇 The Empress Is a Max-Level Palace Intriguer, Crushing Everyone 皇后满级宫斗，嘎嘎乱杀 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + infidelity + fictional setting + a resourceful, money-loving, beauty-loving, life-loving empress ✖️ emperor] In her previous life, Hua Shu was a lowly palace maid. She schemed her way to the top of the political ladder, only to be condemned by everyone and branded a wicked woman who brought ruin to the nation. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself in the unfamiliar state of Chu, as an unloved empress who’s also being made a scapegoat. As if she’d put up with that! S 13.8kReads9.4Score1.8k14d adds

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    He's here! [Frustrated][Frustrated][Frustrated]

15. 165 贬 Demoting His Wife to a Concubine? The Marquis Regrets It Bitterly After His Principal Wife Divorces Him 贬妻为妾？主母和离后侯爷悔断肠 Xuanji Bright Moon璇玑明月Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted Rumor had it that General Lu had been in love with the Mu family's legitimate daughter for years. The emperor issued an edict arranging for Mu Qingning, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Zhongyong, to marry Lu Changyan. The man went off to war before the wedding, and his younger brother escorted the bride into the general's residence in his place. After three years of managing the household, the man returned victorious and was made Marquis of Ding'an. He claimed he'd married the wrong wo 2.9kReads8.2Score29414d adds

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    A powerful female protagonist wields power and schemes to seize the throne, showing no mercy to those who wrong her.

16. 166 带 With Ten Billion in Supplies, the Heiress Marries and Joins the Army 带十忆物资，资本大小姐闪婚随军 Xuanji Bright Moon璇玑明月Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Tech genius transmigrates and marries a military commander + military marriage and following him to his post + spiritual spring space + hoards goods and brings ten billion worth of supplies when she transmigrates + true heiress + blind date and whirlwind marriage + childbirth + 1970s + scientific research + devoted one-on-one romance + beloved by her family and the nation + two powerful, strong-willed military figures who act decisively] [Cool-headed scientist heroine who always gets revenge, s 15.2kReads8.9Score1.6k14d adds
17. 167 谁 Can You Believe It? The Empress Wrote a Hundred Palace Rules 谁懂啊，娘娘写了一百条宫规 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Ancient-Era Heroine + Reborn Supporting Female Character + Transmigrated Supporting Female Character + Everyone Is Clever + Clear-Eyed Heroine] From ordinary palace candidate to empress. Everyone believes the emperor is devoted to Ning Wanyin. Only Ning Wanyin knows how treacherous and perilous the journey has been. She has survived every step through sheer caution. Lady Tang, reborn: “She killed me in my last life. This time, of course I’ll… make her my friend! Do I really th 41.2kReads9.6Score5.9k14d adds

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    He's here! 😫😫😫

18. 168 长EN After the Grand Princess Is Reborn, the Chief Grand Secretary Can No Longer Sit Still 长公主重生后，首辅大人坐不住了 Dong Chichi董迟迟Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Political Intrigue + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Plenty of Foreshadowing + Serious Ensemble Cast] [Charming, Alluring, Sweet-Natured Yet Cunning Eldest Princess + Autocratic, Possessive Chief Grand Secretary] [Important: This is NOT a wish-fulfillment novel!!!] As a princess, Zhao Huiluan lived in luxury and honor, yet died in the prime of her life. Reborn, she finally realized that all the countless honors and favors she had once been proud of were nothing but illusions. Power is saf 5.5kReads9.2Score75614d adds

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    Borrowing from a book review: The characters are all vividly portrayed, ranging from protagonists who transcend petty romances and have the world at heart, to minor characters who only seek personal gain and glory. The world depicted here is not the world of emperors, but the world of all people. In this world, there will always be those who work diligently, those who plead for the people, and those who sacrifice themselves for the law. Perhaps since ancient times, loyal and virtuous people have rarely met a good end; the world is bright and clear, yet it cannot accommodate such unyielding integrity. Despite deep affection and loyalty, their destinies are ultimately unfulfilled; this sense of unease is the norm in human life.

19. 169 给 Put a Mask on the Prince and Goof Around with Him 给王爷戴上口罩，和他一起沙雕 Mountain Demon山魅Ancient Romance274k WordsCompleted [Goofy heroine × unhinged hero, a hilarious fantasy ride. All aboard!] The Regent of Great Li had a twisted personality, and was seriously unwell. Ye Piaoling received a task from her ridiculous System: collect the Regent’s Four Treasures, meaning four items he kept close to him! His mask, his belt, and… Ye Piaoling: “What do I get if I complete such a dangerous task?” Ridiculous System: “You can ascend on the spot!” Ye Piaoling was delighted to hear that. From then on, she ignored her tasks and 8.4kReads9.4Score1k14d adds
20. 170 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds

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    All of these are truly masterpieces, highly recommended! They're all high-scoring books. The characters in each book are exquisitely portrayed. The female lead in the first book is incredibly intelligent and resourceful. The fourth book, especially the section about the young marquis, had me crying buckets. The content is superb, with some truly heart-wrenching moments, but it's still a sweet romance. The author's writing is superb, highly recommended!! The entire book follows the female lead's growth, her relentless efforts to save her family, transforming her from an innocent and naive girl into a strong and rational female lead with a strong work ethic and a romantic streak. The male lead is a great actor, even criticizing his own performances. He uses self-inflicted suffering to attract the female lead's attention, is jealous of himself, secretly passionate, and has been plotting for a long time. His friends say he has a ghostly aura, and he guides his lover. The third book is an ancient romance without time travel, with a broad scope that incorporates national and familial themes. The author's writing is delicate, the characters are well-developed, and the characters' missions are closely intertwined with the plot. The war descriptions are excellent. The romance between the male and female leads is complex, bittersweet, and has a happy ending.

21. 171 疼 Ouch! My Wife, Go Easy! The Fox Is Crying Again 疼！妻主轻点打，狐狸又哭了 Luo Yunshuang洛云霜Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Matriarchal Society + Metaphysics + Cultivation + Political Intrigue + Sweet Romance] [Diviner Wife and Mistress VS Fox Who’s a God of Death] [Occult Arts Series: Immortal Path] At first. “Your Highness, please kill me…” “Be good. I won’t kill you.” Later. “Who am I to you?” “My wife and mistress. You are my wife, and you are my master.” “Then, as my husband, what should you do?” “Serve my wife and mistress, and obey her orders.” Not for readers who are extremely focused on the heroine. This 7.8kReads9.2Score74814d adds

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    Super good! Some are female-dominated, some have female leads, all are incredibly good! [Admiration][Admiration]

22. 172 继 The Second Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 79.6kReads9.5Score8.9k14d adds

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    01. My absolute favorite, a goddess forever! The female lead disguises herself as a man to serve in the imperial court, possessing a meticulous mind and lofty ambitions, ultimately becoming the chief minister (no romantic pairing!). 02. The female lead can be both empress and the emperor's heart. 03. Preventing the Three Kingdoms' conflict begins with protecting the Eastern Han Dynasty (the female lead is a strategist who controls the world). 04. Changing her past life's destiny begins with palace intrigue.

23. 173 将 The General’s Princess 将军公主 Xiao Shihuo潇十火Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted An ensemble cast in a classical fantasy setting + court intrigue + war + adventure + two equally strong leads + both heartbreaking and sweet A tragedy seventeen years ago implicated countless people. General Ji Bei was killed in battle, and neither the former crown prince, Chu Mo, nor anyone in the Ji family survived! Years later, the late emperor Chu Junlin passed away, and Crown Prince Chu Yi ascended the throne. He renamed the kingdom Yong'an and granted a general amnesty. Peace reigned throu 156Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is a classic ensemble piece featuring a strong female protagonist and a powerful female lead. The female lead is stunningly beautiful and possesses exceptional intelligence and abilities. Not only is the plot coherent and engaging, but all the characters are equally intelligent. The most captivating aspect is the complex and winding relationship between the male and female leads. It's truly remarkable that they were able to end up together. This book is definitely worth reading!

24. 174 陛 Your Majesty, I’ll Conquer the World to Take Care of You 陛下，我打个天下养你啊 Bi Mai避麦Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted An alternate-world setting inspired by the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern dynasties. A serious period romance, with two formidable leads, political intrigue, and love. [A sickly marquis plots to conquer the realm, while a ruthless emperor bows to love] The story of a demon who kills people in the human world to atone for his sins. Driven by selfish desire and consumed by inner demons, her father kills his wife and daughter. Shen Yanqi is raised as a boy from childhood. An edict seeking tale 391Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Set against the backdrop of the chaotic Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, the story follows a woman who enters the court as the daughter of a merchant. Initially serving as a retainer to the Crown Prince, she deliberately arrives late to a banquet to win over the male lead. Aristocratic young men attempt to humiliate her by killing a prostitute to force her to drink, but she feigns remorse by performing a sword dance. In reality, she knows the emperor intends to eliminate powerful clans, and she has essentially handed him the weapon. The emperor, aware of her intentions, still uses the pretext that insulting her is an insult to the Crown Prince to kill the group. In this battle of wits, where power struggles are ultimately about winning hearts and minds, the female lead, acting from an altruistic perspective, triumphs step by step.

25. 175 外 The Illegitimate Daughter 外室女 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance808k WordsCompleted Before she transmigrated, Shen Yi had lived through one hardship after another. Then she was reborn as a baby into a happy family. What could be more carefree? She never imagined it was all a lie. Her father’s love for her mother was fake, and so was the marriage contract he gave her. He had merely come to the Duke’s household to experience life, while Shen Yi, her brother, and her mother were just byproducts of that experience. That would have been bad enough, but her scumbag father also had a 7.8kReads9.3Score89314d adds
26. 176 王 The Princess Consort Pretends to Be Sickly and Weak, Then Unleashes Her Wildest Scheme! 王妃扮最弱的病，掀最狂的局！ BiBiAncient Romance2.2M WordsOngoing A double-award-winning romance between the “Queen of Intelligence” and the “Master of the Night.” “Max-level expert” + “two powerful leads exposing each other's secret identities” + “marriage first, love later” + the world as their game board Shen Mo Yue, the international top spy known as “Ghost,” transmigrates and becomes the laughingstock of the capital after trying to kill herself over the crown prince. Her family sends her overnight to an estate on the frontier to “recuperate.” “Pathetic 7.6kReads8.8Score96914d adds

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27. 177 皇 The Empress Dies a Horrible Death: The Mad Princess Plots to Claim the Empire 皇后惨死：疯批公主谋江山夺天下 Mint-Flavored Lemon Candy薄荷味的柠檬糖Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Political intrigue + strong female lead + no romance Born into privilege, Mo Xiuqi was the emperor’s legitimate daughter by the empress, and the sunniest, most carefree girl in the capital. She began her studies at three, wrote poetry at five, and excelled at both scholarship and martial arts, never losing to the men around her. The heir she was betrothed to had been her childhood sweetheart. She thought she would be happy forever. On her wedding day, she drank the nuptial wine and lost consciou 25.3kReads8.0Score1.1k14d adds

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    Both of these are captivating political intrigue dramas, neither featuring a male lead; both are female-centric stories with powerful figures and intrigue.

28. 178 太 The Empress Dowager Reborn: A Phoenix’s Plot for the Empire 太后重生：凤谋天下 Gu Yu孤妤Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + ensemble cast + political intrigue] Reborn, she turns the world into a board and all living beings into pieces. She is the one pulling the strings behind the scenes. Slender, pale hands, an icy gaze She moves her pieces, a faint smile on her lips Why should beauty worry? Reborn, risen from the ashes A phoenix’s schemes hide in her lotus-bloom bones Her name will live on in the annals of history Willow branches in her hometown, the moon a hook She watches generals and princes 1.2kReads9.0Score18514d adds

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    A must-read historical romance novel focusing on power struggles! The female protagonist is incredibly cunning; after her rebirth, she uses the world as her chessboard and all living beings as her pieces—she is the mastermind behind the game. The male protagonist is a gentle and refined prince who dotes on her throughout, offering silent support and protection. This book is more than just palace intrigue and domestic drama; it weaves together crime-solving suspense, the struggle for the throne, national sentiment, brotherhood, political intrigue, and conspiracies—a grand and unpredictable epic.

29. 179 男 A Man’s Ambition, A Woman’s Fate 男儿行，女儿薄 Yue Xi Zhi月兮之Ancient Romance639k WordsCompleted [Disguised as a Man, Scheming in the Early Stages, Invincible Later, No Annoying Supporting Characters, Romance Later On (the Romance Leans Toward a Bad Ending, the Ending Is Open-Ended)] In her previous life, she gave her heart to the wrong man. The man she married wanted to rob and kill her, so as she lay dying, she took him down with her. Heaven took pity on her. On the extraordinary day of the Nine Stars Aligning, she transmigrated into an ancient world, bringing her memories with her. Unf 105Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    A woman disguised as a man, scheming and plotting to conquer the world, possessing unparalleled intelligence—she perfectly fits the poster's requirements.

30. 180 穿 I Transmigrated as the Villainous Tycoon's Son, So I Joined Him in His Evil Ways 穿成反派大佬之子，我同流合污 A Prosperous Opening开市大吉Ancient Romance639k WordsCompleted [Complete] [No romance × woman disguised as a man × strong heroine × transmigrate into a book] [Pure antagonist's perspective × no unnecessary romantic entanglements × ruthless and merciless] [No situation where the male lead is stronger than the strong female lead] When Zheng Luoqi wakes up, she discovers that she has transmigrated into a romance novel as the daughter of its main villain. Step by step, Zheng Luoqi watches her father become a great corrupt official. Then the male and female lead 2.7kReads9.0Score28414d adds
31. 181 南 South Branches Toward Dusk, The Regent Has Been Plotting This for Ages 南枝向晚，摄政王他蓄谋已久 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Ancient Romance726k WordsCompleted [Just received a rating] Complete ◎ [Revenge after being reborn + mastery of medicine and poison + powerful leads who cherish each other + everyone’s a schemer + palace intrigue and political machinations] Important: No stupid villains. Everyone has eight hundred tricks up their sleeve, and the battle of wits is at its peak! In her previous life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s family, was blind to the truth. She used a forbidden technique to save a scumbag man, dr 22.9kReads8.8Score2.6k14d adds

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    Highly recommended!

32. 182 炸 Blowing Up the Stars! The Gorgeous Powerhouse Ahead Is Winning Fans 炸翻星际！前方美艳卷王强势吸粉 Bu Le卟嘞Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Explosive Action! Military Academy, Mechs, Livestreaming, Chasing Dreams] Commander Luo Cun transmigrates into the campus beauty of the Alliance’s top military university. In a free-for-all, she wins the competition with just six people on her side! In the Sector League, she rises to prominence and leads Danzhe to the championship! Two years later, she successfully becomes Danzhe’s governor: “Young people need to take things one step at a time. For example, start with a small goal: become the g 8.9kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds

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    1. The female lead is truly exceptionally intelligent, planning every move meticulously. She schemed for three years to enter the palace as a concubine, determined not to entrust her fate to men. She wanted to directly challenge those in power! Victory or defeat was entirely her own choice! The emperor in the story is also an exceptionally intelligent ruler. 🌿 2. The female lead went from a marginal student at military academy to the governor of a star system in just two years, then developed her star system to secede from the Federation and become a nation! She grew stronger in the cracks between the Alliance and the Empire, ultimately becoming an entity no one dared to provoke! 🌿

33. 183 竹 On Bamboo, I Think of You 竹上以念卿 Yan Qianyu言千羽Two Female Leads661k WordsCompleted [Two female leads + transmigration + reborn + System + past and present lives + woman disguises herself as a man + mild angst + 1v1 at first, multiple couples later + beware, this story has some problematic elements!] Yan Sheng is the sole heir to a modern martial arts family. Not only is she highly skilled, she also possesses a secret, a teleportation formation. Each use costs her several years of life and takes a terrible toll on her body. In her previous life, using the formation too many tim 223Reads6.7Score10014d adds
34. 184 权 Power and Favor for the World: This Marquis Is Taking a Husband! 权宠天下：本候要纳夫！ Cold Shadow Reappears冷影在现Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The Zhongyuan Marquis household welcomed twin daughters, but had no sons. To preserve the family’s century-old glory, Mu Qianyi, the younger twin, became the household’s only “legitimate son.” After transmigrating, she finds that she was once the top assassin in a killers’ organization. Passing herself off as a man is no challenge at all. But how can she be content with meekly playing the part of a marquis? She has never hidden her ambition. But what is she to do after accidentally provoking Pri 1.5kReads8.9Score18414d adds
35. 185 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40kReads9.7Score6.1k14d adds

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    It looks good, you can try it.

36. 186 锦 The Zither's Unending Mystery 锦瑟无端 Cha Xiao Qi茶小七Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, rational heroine × Devoted, possessive second male lead; SC; HE] [Power couple | Play the pig to eat the tiger | Marriage first, love later | Everyone gets their comeuppance] [The heroine is no angel, and she's good at striking back and stirring up trouble] [He enjoys mistreating his wife at first, then runs himself ragged chasing her later] My name is Jin Se. By imperial decree, I married the capital's most famous lovesick second male lead. He was devastatingly handsome and brill 1.6kReads9.0Score16814d adds

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    The female lead is courageous, resourceful, and powerful, making her an equal to the male lead. It's truly a fantastic watch!

37. 187 公 The Princess Holds Sway Over the Court, and Her Harem Is Full 公主权倾朝野，鱼塘挤不下了 Old Yellow Rabbit老黄兔Ancient Romance3.4M WordsCompleted Original title: The Princess Holds Sway Over the Court, and Her Fish Pond Is Full [Historical Romance + Scheming + Everyone’s Darling + Reincarnation Before Birth + Favorite Concubine + Harem Intrigue + Wish Fulfillment + Alluring Heroine + System + Rise to Power] One day, after transmigrating, Liang Yue became the apple of her favorite concubine mother’s eye. The three thousand imperial consorts could not match her mother’s radiance, and the entire Great Xia treasury could not rival her uncle’s 21.6kReads7.4Score6.1k14d adds

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    The first book is about time travel, a system, and an empress. The second book is about time travel, two female protagonists, and business.

38. 188 重 Reborn as a Man: Feng Qiansui Rules the Court 重生女扮男装：凤千岁权倾朝野 A Duo Guli阿朵古丽Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Completed. Villainess + woman disguising herself as a man + reborn + strong heroine + no romance The heroine is a true villain: greedy, ruthless, highly skilled in martial arts, and sharp-tongued! Scene One: Asking the Emperor for money Emperor: “I appoint you imperial inspector for the south. Investigate the affairs in Xuzhou thoroughly. If you find anyone committing crimes and undermining the state, and verify the evidence, punish them according to the law! I grant you this golden badge. Whoev 986Reads9.2Score13214d adds
39. 189 恰 When Snow Fell on Shengjing 恰逢盛京落雪时 Chunri Qing春日卿Ancient Romance288k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue + chaotic times + two strong leads + struggle for supremacy] A political-intrigue novel with a strong female lead, centered on power struggles, with romance as a secondary storyline. No golden finger, no System, and not a feel-good power fantasy. I’m a new author. Thank you for being patient with me. ---------------- Divider --------------------- The Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun are lost, the Yuma Pass is defeated, and the aristocratic clans’ regimes are thrown into turmo 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Want to see intrigue and scheming under the shadow of power? Want to witness the treacherous intrigues of the imperial court? Want to see a vengeful, intelligent, and power-hungry female protagonist? Then look no further than her!!!

40. 190 观 Watching the Game, Plotting a Move 观棋折谋 Boss Huo Who Loves Counting Money爱数钱的霍老板Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted Strong leads | Marriage before love | Fake couple Clear-headed, insightful master physician versus a cunning, obsessive prince bent on revenge. They go from testing one another to fighting side by side. A marriage decree, issued by two sides with their own agendas, sends the daughter of a political enemy to the bedside of a cold-blooded prince. Shen Qingyue, the eldest daughter of the Taifu household, appears in public to be a mediocre, useless young lady summoned back from the countryside. Prin 5.9kReads8.8Score87914d adds
41. 191 死 Five Years After Her Death, the Sickly Heir Still Wants to Marry Her 死后五年！病娇世子仍要以身相许 Cat Bean Rice猫豆米Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + devoted couple + revenge on scoundrels + sweet romance; less romance in the early chapters] She was well-read, strategic, and beautiful. She could ride in white with a red horse, spear in hand, and take on enemy generals. She could also command from behind the scenes and secure victory from a thousand miles away. After being reborn, all she wanted was revenge, then to live a peaceful, prosperous life with her family. But no one had warned her what to do when a talkative man kep 227Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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    The second book features a female protagonist who disguises herself as a man and possesses unparalleled political acumen and intelligence.

42. 192 快 Quick Transmigration: The System Wants Redemption? Ask My Blade First 快穿：系统让救赎，先问过我的刀 Elva Purple CatElva紫猫Ancient Romance713k WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration]+ [Multiple Worlds]+ [Courage and Cunning]+ [Badass Heroine]+ [No Fixed CP]⚠️Not a brainless wish-fulfillment story! Ye Zhaoning killed her scumbag father, stepmother, and their whole family. To save her own life, she bound herself to a System and began earning survival points. System: “I told you to redeem them! Redeem them!” Ye Zhaoning: “What's redemption?” System: “Give the original host a fulfilling life!” Ye Zhaoning: “Got it. So basically, make her life awesome!” Sy 1.2kReads9.1Score13514d adds

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    This is a good new book, I'm following it closely.

43. 193 王 The Prince Is Both Man and Woman 王爷她可男可女 Yan Qianyu言千羽Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted 136Reads9.0Score—14d adds
44. 194 重 Reborn, the Eldest Senior Sister Gets Rich Beyond Measure 重生后，大师姐她凭亿近人 A Clear Song by the Pool一曲潭清Ancient Romance666k WordsCompleted Originally titled Reborn, the Senior Sister Is Worth Billions Su Chanyi never claimed to be a good person, but neither was she a vicious villain. Yet in the end, her entire family was wiped out, and her bones were ground to dust. Reborn, she cultivates both spiritual and demonic arts, masters both swordsmanship and formations, and proves the Dao through the Taiji. Her family is powerful, her status exalted, and her talent defies the heavens. With a phoenix and a Bai Ze at her side, she is the on 6.9kReads9.4Score88814d adds

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    The first book features a female protagonist who transmigrates into a novel where her entire family are villains. She constantly plots and schemes to conquer the world, and the battles between her and the villains are incredibly exciting [admiration]. The second book features a female protagonist who is herself a major villain. To avenge her lover, she constantly sets up schemes and plots, uncovering and seizing even the slightest clues. This is the first time I've seen such a perfect portrayal of how even after reincarnation, a transmigrated protagonist can't defeat a villainous female lead [kissing emojis].

45. 195 长 The Grand Princess Is Obsessed with Rebellion, but There Are Six Male Leads 长公主沉迷造反，但有六个男主 Xi Han习含Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + political intrigue + strong female lead + otome + adored by all + romantic rivalry + multiple male leads + all male leads are chaste] Su Fengyi transmigrates into a villainous princess in a male-oriented rebellion novel. She has only a year before the male lead succeeds in his rebellion and has her killed. After looking over the entire novel, Su Fengyi realizes the male lead succeeds thanks to two things: protagonist plot armor and the help of talented supporters. To 10.6kReads9.3Score2k14d adds

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    Political intrigue, strong female lead

46. 196 让 She Tortures the Madman, Slays Her Way Through the Story, and Becomes Empress 让疯批受虐，她杀穿全文当女帝 Mirror Beyond the Clouds云外镜Ancient Romance676k WordsCompleted [No romance + strong female lead + career-focused story + frail, villainous woman + cold-blooded lunatic + woman disguises herself as a man + a touch of political intrigue + not a brainless power fantasy] After going on a killing spree in the cultivation world in her previous life, Xie Nanzui is sentenced by the Heavenly Dao to become the heroine of an ancient-style novel full of physical and emotional torment. In the original story, the heroine is used by the male lead's first love. The other w 352Reads8.6Score—14d adds
47. 197 文 A Humanities Student Must Still Do Homework at an Elite Academy 文科生穿进贵族学院也要做题 King Xixi嘻西大王Modern Romance261k WordsCompleted The rating just came in! A big-budget live-action dating game, powerful heroine and hero, the heroine is a bit of a heartthrob but has no grand ambitions, just an ordinary person. A is a great fit, but B suits them better. As a liberal arts student, Shi Ning spends her days going head-to-head with all kinds of multiple-choice questions. Politics teacher: “Weigh the options. If you don’t get it, take some time to work it out for yourself.” History teacher: “I immediately thought of A. You can onl 1.8kReads8.9Score36114d adds
48. 198 去 Keep the Child, Get Rid of the Father: The Blind Matriarch Grows More Ruthless by the Day 去父留子，瞎眼主母越来越凶残 A 1cm, 1kg Skinny Person1cm1kg的瘦子Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After being blind for fourteen years, Duanmu Jingshu, the matriarch of the Xuanping Marquis household, saves a fox spirit at a temple and makes a wish. When she opens her eyes, she realizes that the maid who stayed by her side doesn’t act the way she speaks. After their carriage enters through the north gate, it arrives at a residence in the south of the city, even though the Xuanping Marquis household is in the north... The man who greets her has a voice just like her husband, Wei Jin’an, the M 5kReads8.9Score40314d adds

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    The female lead is cunning, not a saint, not resentful, possesses high combat skills, and crushes her enemies without leaving a trace. It's already finished. [What?]

49. 199 女 After Disguising Herself as a Man, She Races Down the Road to Power 女扮男装后，在权臣道路上狂奔 Worn Down by Advanced Math被高数摧残Two Female Leads269k WordsOngoing A no-brains, powerhouse female lead story. There is a CP, but the heroine's canon partner dies in the first volume and remains in her memories throughout. In the second volume, the heroine's canon partner comes back to life midway through or at the end. You can also read this as having no CP, since the canon partner mainly serves to drive the plot. A little court intrigue. There are some fantasy elements in the middle, and the second volume may feature more of them later on. The heroine is a nat 2Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 200 奸 The Treacherous Minister 奸臣 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zhao Wuyou was the son of a treacherous minister, and everyone at court had to respectfully call him “Little Chancellor.” Father and son controlled the court and toyed with political power, so plenty of people wanted him dead. Mu Baili was the eunuch in charge of the Directorate of Ceremonial and the governor of the Eastern Depot. He seemed respectful, mild-mannered, and kind to everyone, but in truth he was a wolf who devoured people without leaving a bone. What a shame that such a ruthless ma 4.4kReads9.1Score52314d adds

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