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. 251 假 The Fake Heiress Is Still Putting on an Act, While I Focus on Science 假千金还在演，我一心搞科研 This Land Is So Enchanting江山如此多娇Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Reborn + Period Setting + Academic Prodigy + Real and Fake Heiresses + Advancing the Nation Through Science] Reborn in the 1980s, Lin Zhiyao looked at the face in the mirror, so similar to the wife of a military district commander, and smiled. In her previous life, she believed in “the bonds of blood.” After rejoining her birth family, she became a stepping stone for the fake heiress, Lin Weiwei, who drained her of everything she was worth before leaving her to die miserab 191.8kReads8.9Score43.1k14d adds

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   The female protagonists are all shrewd strategists, always thinking ten steps ahead for every one they take.

2. 252 女 The Fierce Female Cultivator 女修凶猛 Xian Xian仙鲜Ancient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing While lying in her hospital bed, Xiang Sheng often dreamed the same dream: she was hanging from the waist of some mighty cultivator, absorbing his influence day after day, night after night. At last, she died of her illness. When Xiang Sheng opened her eyes, she found she had transmigrated to the cultivation world and become a powerless mortal girl from a prominent family, weak and easy to bully, at everyone’s mercy. What? A disastrous start, a life as precarious as a duckweed, with no hope of e 29Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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   The first book was all scheming, which was exhausting to read, so I just stopped thinking and followed the female lead's train of thought [facepalm]. The second book has male and female leads who are evenly matched and rivals, and I'm still following it. I searched for the third book for a long time but couldn't find it; all the reviews were gone, and then I realized it had become a vocal novel [awkward laugh]. I can't read it anymore, I can only listen to it.

3. 253 子 Zihan’s Diary 子寒日记 Lord Qingjiu青酒大人Sci-Fi & Apocalypse404k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse (Cross-World Invasion) + System + Strong Female Lead + Base Building + Conquest Crisis. The early part is relatively slow, and the female lead is always a strategist who stays in control.] The System, the apocalypse, missions, conquest arenas, and supernatural abilities all arrived at once. Everyone became a player holding the script in their hands. The world was caught in a massive conspiracy: save itself or be destroyed. The world was in utter chaos. Qingshi: I just became human, s 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female lead has no interest in power, but she's incredibly skilled at scheming; she always stands on high ground, watching her opponents reveal their true colors and go mad.

4. 254 她 After She Ascends the Throne, She Takes a New Husband, Leaving Her Ex to Weep 她登基后换了夫，新夫不见旧夫哭 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Power! It's a woman's second face! She loves it!) (1V2 + advancing the nation through technology + two men competing for her, only to end up regretting it) Lu Jichen: He is an ill-omened man. On the day his elder brother got married, they smeared dog blood all over his face and locked him in a cellar. Later, she brought him out, washed his hands, let him sit at the table, fed him, and paid for his education. Wei Chiyuan: He is the young lord of an aristocratic clan; she is a young widow. One sc 17.1kReads9.3Score2.1k14d adds

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   These three novels featuring strong female protagonists are all very well-written, with both main and supporting characters having their own distinct thoughts and personalities. Highly recommended.

5. 255 千 Qian Jinhuan 千锦欢 Yun Lingge云翎歌Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Completed · [A highly intelligent amnesiac fake princess x a cold, scheming prince] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Both devoted to each other + classic historical romance + no transmigration, rebirth, or System + political intrigue + doting romance + reunion after a long separation + devotion to country and family + exclusive devotion + the one who got away + happy ending] For twenty years, the second prince of Nantang, Chu Jinyuan, has kept his guard up and trusted no one, until Hua Qianmei ar 503Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   This is a pure ancient romance novel about power struggles and romance. The female lead is very smart and skilled at political intrigue, while the male lead is also cunning and highly intelligent, making them a perfect match!

6. 256 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 139.1kReads9.6Score16.9k14d adds

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   Those who have read Xu Yue and Lü Songli know that they share common traits: unparalleled intelligence and cunning, intellectually crushing others. These traits include: 1. The female lead is a master strategist; while others plan three steps ahead, she anticipates 99 steps ahead, leaving no room for error. She anticipates others' predictions, making her one of the very few truly intelligent individuals. She is extremely clear-headed, wise, and calm; when she acts, it is always decisive, delivering a devastating blow. She seems to have everything under her control, like a chess player. Enemies fall into traps without even realizing it, leaving them with countless pitfalls from which they cannot escape. 2. Bound to a system of famous ministers, she travels in disguise as a man to take the imperial examinations. She possesses knowledge, vision, and a refined, aloof demeanor, like the moon in the sky. She navigates step by step to become a renowned minister throughout history. A romantic, unromanced, and beautiful woman, she rides through the streets, achieves top honors in the imperial examinations, and is a dashing young man amidst the turbulent court intrigues. Who understands this kind of story?! 3. The female lead saves her entire family, all of whom are somewhat eccentric. Her father is a beautiful, eccentric, and powerful figure; her mother is the martial arts expert; and her brother is a cold and aloof brother who dotes on his sister. The female lead uses her intelligence to save her family from certain death. She's the family's darling! 4. The female lead is wise beyond her years, a perfect match for the handsome Prince Xuan. Her problem-solving methods are constantly surprising and unpredictable.

7. 257 再 She Returns with Prayer Beads on Her Wrist 再归来，表小姐手戴佛珠 All of You, Get Out of My Sight都给朕退下Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Four years ago, she was framed and sent away to a nunnery. Four years later, she returns a far cry from the frail, easily bullied girl she once was. She plans her every move and has none of her former girlish romantic notions left... 1. The male and female leads are both each other's first and only. 2. I aim to update with 4,000 words a day. If you don't like reading an ongoing story, feel free to save it for later. Please don't drop it, really, don't drop it! Otherwise, I won't be able to 1.4kReads6.9Score20514d adds

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   This new book is great! [Thumbs up] The female protagonist is initially wrongly accused and sent to a nunnery. Four years later, she returns, completely different from her former weak and easily bullied self. She is now cunning and calculating, devoid of any of the girlish emotions she once possessed…

8. 258 红 When Red Plum Blossoms Meet Snow, I Meet You 红梅映雪时逢君 Lemon Cola Chicken Wing Rice Wrap柠檬可乐鸡翅包饭Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted A bewitching true heiress × a lovesick fake eunuch. Everyone gets their comeuppance, and no one is forgiven! No suffering in silence, no forgiveness, no reconciliation. Fifteen years ago, her wet nurse switched her at birth, and she ended up in the countryside of Jiangnan. Fifteen years later, she arrived at the Duke of Zhenguo’s residence, sent through the side gate, housed in a rundown courtyard, and fed cold leftovers. The fake heiress who had taken her place was cherished by the entire fami 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Then I have to mention these three books.

9. 259 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 82.1kReads9.5Score9.3k14d adds
10. 260 明 Moonlight on Ice and Snow 明月照冰雪 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted A crazy, formidable woman. General Shen Guizhou VS a prince who only wants romance. Prince Chen Muyi Shen Guizhou was once the young general of the Shen Army, which commanded 300,000 troops in the northern frontier. As her reputation grew, her family feared the emperor would discover that she was a woman disguised as a man and bring disaster upon her. After weighing their options, they sacrificed her. For the sake of peace in the north and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Shen Army, 4.9kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds

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    I. | Double Rebirth + Uncle and Sister-in-Law + High-and-mighty Beauty Descending from the Altar + Emotional Pull-and-Tug + Heart-and-Skin Attack + Both Pure] In her past life, Ning Miao hated Yan Mobai the most, and Yan Mobai also despised Ning Miao the most. The position of Crown Prince was vacant, and the princes were vying for the throne. Both were top strategists, each serving their own master. Ning Miao was a master strategist with a thousand-mile plan, but she was defeated by Yan Mobai and died at his hands in the end. II. This is one of my favorite books, and the only long novel I've ever finished. It's a political intrigue novel, a female version of Nirvana in Fire. The young general of the Shen family army, who once commanded 300,000 troops in the Northern Frontier, disguises herself as a man, dressed in fine clothes and riding a spirited horse. She has multiple identities, but fearing that her disguise will be discovered, she is killed by her family. Unexpectedly, she emerges from a coffin. Originally, she wanted to forget her past life, but she learned that the entire Floating Willow Camp had been framed for treason. In order to clear her name, she was forced to return to the world of martial arts.

11. 261 凤 The Phoenix Comes to Court: My Imperial Consorts Can Conquer the World 凤临朝：本宫的面首能夺天下 Lemon Cola Chicken Wing Rice Wrap柠檬可乐鸡翅包饭Ancient Romance634k WordsCompleted She was the eldest princess of Great Zhou. In her previous life, she gave her heart to one man, only to be run through the chest with a sword. Three thousand loyal souls died for her, and as she lay in a pool of blood, she watched her enemy climb over her corpse to claim the throne. Reborn three years earlier, on the night of her wedding, she cast aside her innocence and infatuation. The woman who had clawed her way out of a pool of blood now had only two goals: protect those who had died for h 14Reads—Score314d adds
12. 262 重 Empress Fucha Reborn: The Splendor of a Noble Daughter 重生富察皇后：嫡女风华 Lemon Cola Chicken Wing Rice Wrap柠檬可乐鸡翅包饭Female-Channel Fanfiction494k WordsCompleted Fucha Langhua dies by drowning, full of resentment, but when she opens her eyes, she has returned to the day Prince Bao’s household holds its selection. In her previous life, she was secretly manipulated by Jinyuyan and relentlessly pressured by Ruyi. Only at the moment of her death did she realize she had been nothing more than a discarded pawn. Reborn, she will no longer endure and give way. From the prince’s residence to the imperial harem, she moves first to win Hailan over, saves Consort Zh 93Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 263 我 I Saved the Entire Sect by Giving Up 我靠摆烂拯救了全宗门 The Princess Isn't Going Home公主不回家Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted (The second physical volume is out) Ye Qiao woke up one day to find she had become the second senior sister, a tool character in a novel about a girl adored by everyone. In the novel, whenever the junior sister was in trouble, the second senior sister stepped in. If the junior sister wanted a divine artifact, the second senior sister fetched it. If the junior sister lacked a spiritual root, hers had to be dug out. Ye Qiao was at her breaking point. She fled the mountain in the middle of the nigh 217.1kReads9.6Score24.3k14d adds

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    No romantic pairing, highly recommended.

14. 264 种 What’s Wrong with Being the Supporting Lady in a Farming Novel? Respect Fate 种田文女配怎么了？要尊重命运 Green Lotus Catches the Eye青荷入眼Ancient Romance771k WordsCompleted [Farming Fiction + Reborn + Transmigrate into a Book in the Apocalypse + Foil Character] Who says a reborn supporting villainess has to turn over a new leaf? After transmigrating into the story, Lou Tanyue decides to respect fate and become a wicked supporting villainess, a steadfast stumbling block on the heroine’s path to growth. 4kReads7.0Score24314d adds

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    It features a reborn female protagonist who transmigrates into a book. The main character is a vicious female supporting character who dies of old age. She successfully transmigrates into the book, changes her identity, and is even granted the title of county princess.

15. 265 王 The Princess Consort Kills in Plain Sight 王妃在线杀人 Born in September九月生Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted September new release: The Reborn Young Lady: I Don’t Need a Knife to Kill. Come take a look~~ [Feel-good face-slapping and putting scumbags in their place + an absolutely badass heroine + two equally strong, devoted leads + endless affection] The greatest master under heaven returns to Shengjing. See how the princess consort takes on everyone single-handedly!! 1.2kReads9.0Score17614d adds

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    The female protagonist possesses unparalleled martial arts skills, is ruthless and merciless, and has everything under control as she seeks revenge.

16. 266 重 With My Reborn Son's High-Stakes Schemes, Becoming Empress Dowager Is No Dream 重生儿子手段高，晋升太后不是梦 Chiyo千代Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Fictional Imperial Harem Drama + No Romance + Giving Birth and Raising Kids + My Son Must Be Crown Prince + Ambitious + Clear-Eyed] Content warning: The romance isn’t mutually exclusive, she doesn’t love the male lead, and there are painful, heartbreaking parts. The male lead is a scumbag emperor. Song Yuyan was hooked on a palace-harem management game. She never expected to open her eyes and find she had transmigrated to ancient times. After keeping a low profile for three years, she entered t 3.6kReads9.3Score41814d adds

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    This book!!! I highly recommend it! The female lead is single-mindedly focused on becoming Empress Dowager, has no feelings for the Emperor (a scumbag), and while she doesn't particularly like the Empress Dowager, both of them admire and praise her. She slowly climbs the ranks from concubine to Empress, and her first child is twins—a boy and a girl, the son being a reincarnated being! The bond between mother and child is unbreakable! It's truly, truly, truly a wonderful book!

17. 267 驯 The Beast Tamer's Identity Is Exposed, and All Eight Madmen Lose Their Minds 驯兽女掉马后，八个疯批都急疯了 Chicken Tea, Small Simmer鸡茶小煮Ancient Romance174k WordsOngoing This book has no palace or household intrigue! The System added those tags automatically! They can't be changed for 30 days! [Battlefield intrigue + an undisputed female lead + strong heroine + 1v8 love polygon + ensemble cast + semi-historical setting + not pure wish fulfillment + no rivalry between women, only men competing for her + plot-driven] Hua Zhao, a highly overworked modern office worker, transmigrates into the body of an animal trainer and becomes the strongest fighter in Great Qi. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Strong female lead + top-tier combat power + intrigue throughout the battlefield

18. 268 抄 After the Estate Was Confiscated 抄家以后 Snow Tea Woof Woof雪茶汪汪Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted [A clever, levelheaded noblewoman vs. an honest, straightforward, fiercely loyal guard] [Historical Romance + Revenge + Healing + Political Intrigue + Love That Grows Over Time + Devoted Guard] Cheng Ming'an was the daughter of a general. On the eve of her wedding, the Cheng family was arrested and their assets confiscated for treason. Her father and brothers were executed, her eldest sister took her own life, and her married sisters were put through one hardship after another. Her fiancé change 11.8kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds

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    The plot about the female protagonist finding a way out is really good. Her family was persecuted by the emperor, and she had to lead the women and children to survive. She shouldered all the burdens by herself. The romance is very subtle and not much. In the end, she developed a romantic relationship with the guard who had always been with her!

19. 269 京 The Capital's Most Notorious Beauty 京城第一祸水 Stars Fill My Eyes满眼星宸Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Currently being published [rival suitors in a dramatic love triangle + top-tier schemer + supporting villainess fights back + everyone comes around] [Historical romance + told entirely from the wicked supporting female character’s perspective] ❣️Blurb One Qiao Wanyan learned from a storybook that she was nothing but a wicked supporting character who abandoned her childhood sweetheart and chased after wealth and status. She sowed discord, poisoned her elder sister, and committed every imaginable 58.2kReads9.3Score7.7k14d adds
20. 270 公 After the Princess Refused a Political Marriage, She Conquered the Empire 公主拒绝和亲后，称霸了江山 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance395k WordsCompleted [No rebirth or transmigration + powerful female lead + nation and family + court politics and ambition + light, stress-relieving power fantasy] Princess Chaohuang, daughter of the late crown prince, is deeply beloved by the emperor and the most exalted princess in the Kingdom of Xining. But the great clans consider her a thorn in their side and are constantly trying to drive her out. The daily question: Has Princess Chaohuang been kicked out of the Eastern Palace yet? Envoys from enemy states: W 309Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend this one! It's a female-centric novel with political intrigue and everyone focused on their careers. The female lead is the daughter of a deceased crown prince, the most beloved and noble princess. The entire royal family is incredibly united, avoiding internal strife and working together against external threats. There's a male lead, but they only meet at the very end. Throughout the story, they're separated by distance, one in the south and one in the north, working together to build their careers. They have amazing chemistry and are incredibly compatible—a truly evenly matched love story. They're both incredibly cunning and shrewd; it's so captivating! Note that everyone is focused on their careers; there are no idiotic characters or malicious female supporting characters. The female supporting characters are actually very morally upright and sensible. I've already finished it, so don't be fooled by the rating—it's really good! [Shy]

21. 271 背 The Little Girl Who Carried Firewood Has Off-the-Charts Combat Power 背柴山的小丫头她武力值爆表 This and That这啊那Ancient Romance243k WordsOngoing [Ancient Romance Fantasy + Political Intrigue + Female Warlord + A World in Chaos + Nation-Building and Raising an Army] Li Xiaoluo crawled out of a pile of corpses. She didn’t cry or feel afraid. She just searched the dead for something called an “energy block.” For a single steamed bun, she dragged an entire mountain of firewood back to camp. So she could eat her fill, she took up her spear and went to battle. The enemy commander laughed at her for being a refugee. She thought about it: refuge 34Reads—Score10414d adds

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    It has to be this one. My initial confusion stemmed solely from the fact that she was a robot.

22. 272 神 Divine Oracle 神谕 Watching Three Thousand Worlds of Vanity from Afar淡看浮华三千Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted She said, “My heart is impure, and I can’t see things clearly. What’s mine is mine. I’d rather let it rot than give it to anyone else.” He said, “Our paths are different. I was wrong to lead you into this worldly life, but I’ve decided I won’t change my ways, even knowing I’m wrong.” This is an age of raw and rampant desire and ambition. Priests chanting sacrificial prayers dance like demons in a frenzy. Kings who wield power are brutal killers. Humble slaves, offer up your lowly heads. Elegant 47Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I don't know how to put it, but it's really good. I like stories that are intellectually stimulating, and this one is also very well written.

23. 273 桃 Peach Blossoms Topple the River and Mountains 桃花折江山 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance712k WordsCompleted The TV drama Peach Blossoms Reflecting on the Mountains and Rivers, starring Liu Xueyi and Meng Ziyi. Zhao has a beauty named Taohua. Her fate is full of hardship, and she is married off to Wei far away. All she wants is to stay alive and climb her way up. Wei has a handsome chancellor who is ruthless and sharp-tongued, sweet on the surface but treacherous within. He cares nothing for anyone's life, so long as he gets what he wants. Taohua thinks everyone loves beautiful things. Surely he can't 395Reads9.0Score11414d adds
24. 274 女 A Woman Doctor in the Southern Dynasty: From Orphan Girl to Power Behind the Throne 女博士在南朝从孤女到权倾朝野 Murmur Who Loves Ginger Lilies喜欢黄姜花的喃喃道Ancient Romance397k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead] [Transmigration] [Turbulent Times] [Political Intrigue] [Multiple Male Leads] [Official Career] [Historical Romance] [Original] I am a history PhD who loves the sciences, transmigrated into the fallen, orphaned daughter of a powerful family in the Southern Dynasty. System? Golden finger? No such thing. But I have a knowledge base spanning five thousand years of Chinese history. My family wants to use me as a pawn in a political marriage? They tell me to make a good impressio 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I think this one is pretty good. The female lead is very cunning and scheming; you should check it out.

25. 275 风 Love and Romance Have Nothing to Do with Me 风月不相关 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance606k WordsCompleted What kind of people can you find at Dream Return House? Yin Gezhi wore a gloomy expression. “I hate spineless people more than anything!” But fate had other plans. Guan Fengyue was exactly the sort of spineless person he despised. She had meant to drape a length of red silk around the Crown Prince of Wu, but after eating too much and gaining a couple of pounds, the silk couldn’t hold her. With a loud thump, she fell right into Yin Gezhi’s arms. Many years ago, someone had ridden into battle with 1.7kReads9.1Score25914d adds
26. 276 重 Reborn: The Legitimate Daughter's Plot for the Throne 重生之嫡女谋妃 Also Known as Light Boat又名轻舟Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted [Reborn Daughter + Two Strong Leads + Political Intrigue + Family and Nation] Qin Xi, courtesy name Zhaozhao, is the legitimate daughter of Lord Qin, the sitting Minister of War in Shengjing. Everyone has heard of Qin Zhaozhao of the Qin family: a beauty of incomparable grace, dazzlingly brilliant. When the Northern Rong army marched on Shengjing, Qin Xi went to battle alongside her grandfather and turned the tide. After the war, the emperor bestowed on her the title of County Lady Yongjia, and 18Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 277 侯 The Marquis's Estate Forgot Its Gratitude? The Regent Backs Me, and I Won't Forgive Them 侯府忘恩义？摄政王撑腰，不原谅 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Luo Ning took a blade meant for the Empress Dowager and suffered severe injuries, trading her life for her family's noble title. She went south to recuperate for three years, but when she returned, she discovered that her maternal cousin had taken over her courtyard. Her cousin had even replaced her in every aspect. Luo Ning's parents and elder brother adored her, her grandmother favored her, and even Luo Ning's childhood sweetheart secretly admired her, saying that she surpassed Luo Ning in eve 177.6kReads9.4Score27k14d adds
28. 278 开 From the Start, All I Had Was a Cage: A Lone Star Shining Over the Wildfire 开局一口笼孤星照野火 The East Has Turned White 003东方既白003Modern Romance120k WordsOngoing [Hardcore survival in Republican-era China: From the start, she’s in a bamboo cage, a white lotus on the surface and a bulldozer at heart!] Top materials scientist Shen Xinglan opens her eyes to find herself trapped in a bamboo cage, about to be drowned in a pond! Her crimes: being an ill-fated star and committing adultery. On the surface, she’s a weak, helpless, teary-eyed drama queen. Inside, she’s a cool-headed, ruthless modern mind with overwhelming intelligence. After escaping the beginner 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is incredibly talented; she time-travels to the Republican era, possessing a scientific mind and a natural talent for drama, sparking countless moments along the way.

29. 279 末 Apocalypse Rebirth: The Zombie Queen Stockpiles a Trillion Supplies and Reigns Supreme 末世重生：尸王她囤千亿物资君临 Toast to the Sea of Stars酌星海Sci-Fi & Apocalypse203k WordsCompleted Also known as "After the Apocalypse, the Young Lady Kills 90 Percent of Humanity" + Selfish and Self-Serving + Evil Heroine with a Twisted Moral Compass + Mass Murder of Innocents The heroine takes her mother's surname. The reason she is the sole heir to the family fortune is her mother. In this book, women alone inherit their family fortunes, not just the heroine but also the secondary heroines and female extras, each the sole heir to her own family's estate. (Any uncles, brothers, and other s 163Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    A purely career-driven (including her past life!) Female protagonist uses the world as a chessboard, with all people and zombies as pieces, calculating every move to seize power and dominate the world. (Completed)

30. 280 交 A Game of Deals: He Falls First 交易游戏，他先沉沦 A Piece of Young Ginger一颗仔姜Modern Romance532k WordsCompleted [Brothers competing for her + possessive pursuit + layered secret identities + love and hate + revenge] [Seemingly sweet but secretly ruthless × playboy Crown Prince who only pretends not to care] 1. What does it feel like to watch the person you have a crush on fall for someone else? Years ago, Meng Jiuyi confessed her feelings to Xu Yanzhi. He politely turned her down, and later word got out that he had a girlfriend. Meng Jiuyi quietly wished him well and made up her mind to move on. Years 9.9kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds

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    This is something else! It's not about a pampered heiress from a wealthy family; the female lead is driven by revenge...

31. 281 权 The Scheming Phoenix: The Princess Moves the Pieces and Rules the Realm 权谋娇凰：公主执棋控天下 Yu Yuanyuan彧渊渊Ancient Romance689k WordsOngoing The imperial palace of Dongheng is dazzling beneath the sun, its glazed tiles gleaming and its carved beams and painted rafters exuding luxury. Xiao Qian Ning, the eldest princess, was granted her exalted title at birth. Born into wealth and honor, she is the apple of everyone's eye. She is Dongheng's brightest jewel, and every move she makes draws attention. But when she was ten, the empress suddenly died, and Xiao Qian Ning's world collapsed with her. From then on, her temperament changed comp 48Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is the eldest princess who wields great power.

32. 282 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 227Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    This is a novel featuring two powerful characters vying for power, all with high intelligence. The plot is engaging and the writing is excellent. The female protagonist is courageous, ruthless, and decisive in her struggle for supremacy in a chaotic world.

33. 283 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter's Poisonous Schemes 嫡女毒妃 Robes White as Snow麻衣如雪Ancient Romance5.1M WordsCompleted The genius of both Chinese and Western medicine, Yin Suhua, transmigrates into the body of an unloved legitimate daughter. On her wedding day, she is even deliberately stopped and humiliated outside the prince's residence. “If you want to enter the residence, cut ties with the Chancellor's household.” “Gladly. But if the heir wants to marry me, he must never take a concubine.” She enters alone, marries alone, and enters the bridal chamber alone. Yin Suhua thinks: What kind of wonderful deal is t 14.3kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds

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    The plot of this drama, "The Ultimate Schemer," features a scene where someone tries to kill the female lead's brother, but she outsmarts him and ends up killing her own son. The line, "Father, don't you want Tiger anymore?" Is quite poignant. There are many other compelling storylines, and it's a comprehensive and engaging drama.

34. 284 后 Tales of a Harem Struggle 后宫奋斗记 Spring Has Filled the Blossoming Branches华枝春已满Ancient Romance674k WordsCompleted Sweet romance + palace intrigue + a slow, steady love story + adorable children + devoted love later on In the sixth year of Zhengli, Qu Su, daughter of the Imperial Medical Academy's director, was ordered to enter the palace. Many years later, Qu Su had risen from Junior Lady to Noble Consort. Her children surrounded her, and her Yuyan cosmetics shops had spread throughout the land. Looking back, she saw that the man had always been protecting her from behind. Qu Su: I love you, and I love myse 17.9kReads9.1Score1.9k14d adds
35. 285 重 Only After Being Reborn Did I Learn I Was the Cool and Aloof Minister's White Moonlight 重生才知，我竟是清冷权臣白月光 October Orange十月橙Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [Revenge on scumbags + sweet romance + switched marriages + reborn heroine vs. transmigrated heroine + a seemingly aloof, secretly twisted beauty] In her previous life, Chu Mingyuan learned only as she lay dying that the younger sister who had secretly been sleeping with her husband was not born to her late mother. She was actually a concubine-born daughter who had been switched at birth by a concubine. Chu Mingyuan died with regrets. Thankfully, Heaven took pity on her, and after her death she 8.4kReads8.9Score85714d adds

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    This female lead is amazing! This book is seriously, seriously, seriously good! Extremely high quality, superb writing, incredibly exciting plot, all the twists and turns make it so addictive!

36. 286 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 15kReads9.5Score5.5k14d adds

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    The female lead is so smart, rational, and clear-headed!!! She knows what she wants and slowly plots to achieve her goals. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

37. 287 穿 Transmigrating as the Princess’s Frail Female Consort 穿越之公主的柔弱女驸马 Darling Is Shining Again Today达令今天又发光了Two Female Leads662k WordsCompleted Two female leads! The author is terrible at coming up with names, so any similarities are purely coincidental. The setting is a fictional dynasty. Don’t nitpick the background details; read the blurb before deciding whether to click. Modern-day assassin Su Tang transmigrates one day into the body of a “young master,” a female-dressed-as-male Minister of Justice who shares her exact name. By a twist of fate, she also becomes one of the three thousand male favorites of Princess Qi Yuning of Dongqi 3.3kReads9.2Score38914d adds

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    Are there any completed novels featuring two female protagonists vying for power? Waiting for updates is so painful!

38. 288 和 After Transmigrating with Her Best Friend, She Wields Power over the Court 和闺蜜一起穿越后，权倾朝野 Moon on the Western Mountain西山上的月Two Female Leads746k WordsCompleted Set in an imagined ancient world, with no real dynasty as reference. History buffs, let's meet another time. Good news: I transmigrated with my best friend. Bad news: We both became maids in a wealthy household. On our first day on duty, we just looked at each other and couldn't stop grinning. We were rewarded with a beating, and both our backsides were left blooming with bruises. To avoid getting killed off in the very first episode of our transmigration, we seized the chance to fake our deaths 299Reads8.7Score—14d adds
39. 289 末 A Doomsday Powerhouse Travels to Ancient Times and Crowns Himself Emperor 末世大佬穿古，自己称帝 Dao Haoyang of South Island南小岛的道昊阳Ancient Romance427k WordsCompleted She quickly picked the handcuffs open, pulled a Glock from her storage space and tucked it behind her waist, then took out a black combat uniform and changed. Crates of firearms were neatly stacked inside, with mountains of ration bars and canned food, while gold bars and jewelry were scattered in a corner. These were the supplies she had spent ten years gathering in the apocalypse, and they had all come with her. The sound of hooves approached the ruined temple. A dozen men in black dismounted, 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Strategist, a clear-headed female lead

40. 290 成 Why Help Others Get What They Want? I’ll Choose Myself 成全别人？不如成全自己 Yue Cangyun Nali月藏云那里Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted In the book, Xu Jing'an spent her whole life helping others and putting them first, yet in the end, no one even said a kind word about her. This time, she's going to look after herself first and do what's best for her. 137.1kReads9.5Score11.2k14d adds
41. 291 怡 Returning to Yixin 怡心归 Jiuli Huaizhi九黎槐知Two Female Leads112k WordsCompleted Also known as "What Matters Isn’t the High God, It’s That I Love You" Two female leads. The heroine is a little neurotic. The plot doesn’t require much thought, so read with caution. When we first met, I knew nothing of fate. When we met again, we stood beside the Execution Platform for Gods. Only later did Di Langui learn that Mo Ruoyi, who had jumped from the Execution Platform for Gods, was an impostor. And so began the long road to winning his wife back… —Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 292 穿 Transmigrated as the Villainess? I'll Win Over the Heroine! 穿成恶毒女配？我攻略女主！ Ji Zhou季粥Two Female Leads252k WordsCompleted [HE, 1v1 ‖ Two Female Leads + Transmigrate Into a Book + Mind-Reading + Mutual Flirting + Slightly Unhinged + Sweet Romance] Possessive, world-weary beauty top × soft, sweet, spoiled heiress bottom She transmigrated into a book as the vicious female supporting character, doomed to repeatedly harm the heroine out of unrequited love for the male lead, then lose her whole family? Tang Yuan's eyes rolled back when she heard the news. Tang Yuan trembled as she 7kReads9.5Score95414d adds
43. 293 月 Dreams Beneath the Moon in Huazhou 月落梦华州 Wu Tinglan梧听澜Ancient Romance374k WordsOngoing Don’t worry about the rating. [Desert Romance + Powerful Leads Who Save Each Other + Ensemble Political Intrigue + Hilarious Love Triangle] After a sudden raid by bandits, Gong Langyue, a princess of the Xiao Kingdom, is taken captive in the desert. Everyone assumes this delicate young woman from the Southern Dynasty won’t survive the winter. But she not only survives, she thrives, and even turns a group of women stranded on the grasslands into her own team. She may not be skilled in combat, 201Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    When the emperor put down his bow and crossbow to comb her hair, he said, "Look carefully, this is the only weapon that can kill me."

44. 294 别 Don't Be Weak, Don't Provoke Her: An Angry Palace Maid Can Restore a Fallen Kingdom 别太弱，别招惹，宫女发怒能复国 Ethereal Fairy霓裳妖妖Ancient Romance748k WordsCompleted [Unusual premise + assassin’s rise + strong heroine + political intrigue + cold and heartless + mildly yandere + cool-headed lunatic + male lead rises from the nth place] * Su Mian was just a palace maid serving a princess. On the day the Southern Yan Kingdom fell, she watched everyone die before her without a flicker of emotion. The princess gave her an even more perilous mission. Until it was done, she had to stay alive. But in a world thrown into chaos, she was sold as a slave and forced to e 25.6kReads9.5Score4.2k14d adds

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    This book is amazing! It's full of subtle foreshadowing, filling in many loose ends, and the ending made me cry so much.

45. 295 臣 I, the Drowning One 臣溺 Jiujiu Brand Cold Remedy久久牌感冒灵Two Female Leads325k WordsCompleted Absolute submission, lost forever in its depths. Both leads are reborn + two female leads + yandere + forced possession This is Song Lian's third year living in the princess's residence. Everyone in the capital knows the princess dotes on her and places everything she wants right before her. But Song Lian alone hates her to the core. When she opens her eyes again, she's back six years in the past. She wants to escape the fate of her previous life and sever every possible connection between them. 141Reads9.1Score—14d adds
46. 296 恶 The Villainess Runs Wild in a Misogynistic Kingdom 恶女在厌女国杀疯了 This Mountain Is No Mountain此山非山Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted [Rise to power + revenge + political intrigue + rival suitors + ancient fantasy + awakening to her gender] A mind-bending transmigration story that starts with a bang and only gets wilder. The heroine is the strongest, bar none, and gives as good as she gets! An elite lawyer transmigrates to a woman-hating kingdom. This is the story of her journey from a desperate fugitive to a noble, a chancellor, and finally an emperor! “What? My own brother insulted my wet nurse?” Xu Shisan retaliates with a 166Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    A powerful woman's scheme to seize power!

47. 297 攻 Conquering Empresses in the Palace: Why Are the Empresses Fighting? 攻略甄嬛传：娘娘们怎么打起来了 Pure and Clear清明净Two Female Leads309k WordsOngoing A heartless yet affectionate, universally adored Yixiu × a dark, timid, unscrupulous An Lingrong No synopsis. [Not related by blood: they are only called aunt and sister-in-law as a figure of speech] [Friendship and romance collide. Ship whoever you want. Happy ending. Pure author indulgence] 474Reads9.5Score13614d adds
48. 298 长 The Grand Princess Knocked the Transmigrator's Head Clean Off 长公主把穿越女头都打飞了 Camellias and Wine茶花与酒Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Her younger brother brought home a woman who had transmigrated, and from then on he became a lovesick fool... The transmigrator could recite poetry, knew military strategy, and could make explosives. Her brother loved her to the point of obsession. The younger brother who had always respected her poisoned himself, surrendered his power, and even gave up the throne for that woman. Reborn, she thought, a lovesick fool? No problem. I'll make sure you two are stuck together forever. An ungrateful, i 1.6kReads8.5Score22114d adds

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    These are all like this. In the first one, the female protagonist directly turns the tables and sings her own praises. In the second one, the female protagonist, for the sake of a promise, doesn't hesitate to use everyone as pawns, including herself, just to fulfill a promise made to an elder who was kind to her in her youth, even after realizing she was being used as a tool. The last one is simply unbelievable; the logic is absolutely brilliant.

49. 299 摆 Dumping My Scumbag Ex, I Snatched the 1980s' Most Promising Stock 摆脱渣男，我叼走八零最强潜力股 Lin Juejue林觉觉Modern Romance555k WordsCompleted Xia Meng: Founder of the country’s largest food service company and a formidable businesswoman renowned throughout the business world. Her journey has been nothing short of legendary. No one knows what she went through or how she rose from the ashes and weathered the tides of the times. People love to talk about her career, and her love life draws even more attention. Everyone knows that Zhao Ling and President Xia supported each other throughout their careers. Years later, one became the founde 2kReads9.0Score17714d adds

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    This is a business and finance novel about a female protagonist who is reborn and builds a business empire. It's very realistic; if a female entrepreneur wrote a novel, it might be something like this.

50. 300 重 Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾 Shangguan Loves to Drink Water上官爱喝水Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan 261Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    At first, I thought it was a typical revenge-driven, feel-good story, but the author tricked me. The core of this rebirth story is completely different. The political intrigue is incredibly well-written, using Song Dynasty history as a foundation to create a seamless fictional world where everyone is intelligent, making it incredibly satisfying to watch the protagonist navigate the complexities. The original poetry flows effortlessly, and the writing style is the biggest surprise. The later plot twists are absolutely mind-blowing, completely overturning the reading experience of the first few hundred thousand words, leaving you breathless. It has a powerful aftertaste, belonging to a niche gem that requires critical thinking and quiet contemplation. Those who get hooked will likely want to reread it immediately.

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