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. 301 反 Oppose the Grand Princess's Ascension? Enjoy a Clan-Wiping Game 反对长公主登基？赏你九族消消乐 Jia Mu Seeks the Phoenix嘉木求凤Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted Political intrigue + powerful heroine + a touch of ensemble cast. Warning: the heroine is a total maniac. Huangfu Aushuang, Princess Pingkang, is the late emperor’s eldest legitimate daughter and the young emperor’s eldest sister. She commands tens of thousands of troops, keeping in check the great clans who are all watching the emperor’s youth and waiting for a chance to make their move. Everyone says she is reckless, arrogant, and defiant of convention, preferring beautiful women to handsome m 11Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 302 娇 One Tear from the Sweet, Gentle Widow, and the Ascetic Official Blushes 娇软寡嫂一滴泪，禁欲权臣红温了 Zhen Youqian甄有芊Ancient Romance543k WordsCompleted Also known as: The Capital's Toughest Woman Is Here. Annoy Anyone You Like, Just Don't Mess with Her [A heroine who comes to her senses with one sword strike + a cool, calculating male lead + patriotic themes + a chaotic love triangle + an unconventional rebirth + men fiercely competing for her] (A satisfying read, no male worship, no toxic women, no toxic men, no love at first sight) Don't mind the original title. The author is terrible at naming things. A Miss Chu arrives in the capital, claim 31Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female lead has off-the-charts fighting skills, is incredibly satisfying to slap in the face, and is highly intelligent. It's a non-cliché, non-market rebirth story, a truly excellent read. It's so good you'll get hooked (✿^‿^), and the female lead is a clear-headed woman.

3. 303 炮 Reborn as a Cannon Fodder: The Female Lead Gives Up Fighting Back 炮灰重生：女配放弃挣扎以后 Really, Really Sleepy超想睡觉觉Ancient Romance742k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Shen Qingluo had been a textbook cannon-fodder supporting female character, always serving as a foil to her legitimate older sister. Her older sister was graceful and accomplished, beautiful and talented. Shen Qingluo was quiet, timid, and useless. Her older sister was loved by everyone, while Shen Qingluo was always ignored and overlooked. Her father treated her older sister like the apple of his eye, while even sparing Shen Qingluo a glance seemed like too much trouble. T 4.2kReads8.6Score26514d adds

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   They are all female protagonists involved in power struggles.

4. 304 嫡 The Principal Daughter Becomes Queen 嫡女为凰 Chasing the Night逐夜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Tags: Rebirth, revenge, strong female and male leads The powerful Princess Changle of Wuyang died the day before she was to give up her authority and head to her fiefdom for a carefree life. Her trusted consort, her teacher, and her closest friend conspired to kill her. Even as she died, she never heard a confession from the one she loved. Reborn, she decides to live for herself. She stirs up trouble in both the inner court and the royal court, seeking revenge on those who harmed her in her prev 252Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female protagonist, in her past life, was a cunning and ruthless princess, skilled in strategy and cold indifference. Poisoned and reborn, she assumes the identity of a cunning and ruthless legitimate daughter, stirring up trouble in the inner court and the imperial court, all for revenge. The female protagonist is aloof and career-driven, with intricately interwoven career storylines and a powerful, collaborative romance.

5. 305 书 Trapped in a Book as the Demon Queen: The Sickly Regent Is No Gentleman at Night 书穿妖后：病娇摄政王每晚不当人 Ran Aran冉阿冉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Great Zhou’s most notorious empress, Su Ruo barely has time to enjoy herself before her life is in danger. A patriotic System comes knocking, asking her to support the young emperor and change the fate of the Great Zhou’s fall. ??? She’s the wicked empress everyone wants dead! Never mind that the young emperor is hopelessly incompetent. Picking a fight with the regent, who holds all the power at court, is just asking to die young, isn’t it? Patriotic System: The reg 2.2kReads9.4Score28614d adds
6. 306 为 To Solve a Major Case, I Have to Get Close to My Nemesis 为查重案，我被迫和死对头贴贴 Cold Night, Long Light寒夜长照Ancient Romance227k WordsCompleted [The cold, iron-willed female deputy minister × the smooth-talking male vice minister] [An unwilling partnership decreed by imperial edict | Bickering partners solving cases together] Shen Ciwan, deputy minister of the Court of Judicial Review, and Pei Yan, vice minister of the Ministry of Justice, are the capital’s most famous rivals in government. She thinks he’s a slick-tongued, shameless rogue; he thinks she’s cold-hearted and has no human feeling. They routinely submit memorials accusing 84Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This female lead is incredibly intelligent and emotionally intelligent!

7. 307 雪 Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow 雪烬春灼 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing A historical tale of destruction and renewal, hatred and redemption, political intrigue and true devotion. Watch as yesterday's blazing sun is tempered in the deepest darkness, and at last becomes a bright moon shining over the land. Wang Chunxue went from being the prized jewel of the Langya Wang clan to the daughter of a condemned traitor. The imperial decree accusing her family of treason crushed everything she had: her father and brothers, her glory, and her betrothal to the Crown Prince. Af 85Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female protagonist is very knowledgeable about court affairs.

8. 308 契 The Contractual Trap: Diamonds and Irises 契约迷局：碎钻与鸢尾 The Moon Rests in an Early-Spring Paulownia月栖初春梧Modern Romance138k WordsOngoing “Shen Yunshuang, the way you audit the books looks like you’re trying to seduce me.” “Mo Yuhuai, your fake limp is only worth a third-rate actor’s paycheck.” Cheng Yanzhi angrily throws down his tactical pen. “There are three living people here! Three! Pick your moments to flirt! Sixty million just landed in Cheng Yanzhi’s personal account, with the note: ‘For Cheng Dad’s blood pressure medication!’” A string of sinister events reveals one conspiracy after another, turning a century-old family 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Let me recommend a new book. Don't read it while eating or drinking 😂 You'll spit it out. The main points are: 📍A trio battles a wealthy family's dark secrets, the male and female leads engage in humorous and playful bickering, and the two leads are a jewelry heiress and a mining tycoon, both incredibly strong characters. The hapless assistant provides hilarious and sarcastic commentary throughout. It's packed with exciting moments, laughs, and plot points ✅ The male and female leads are ambitious and driven, but not mindless. The plot is decent, intellectually stimulating, yet with humor to lighten the mood. The main storyline follows a business warfare theme, coinciding with the romantic development of the male and female leads, but without feeling abrupt. There's no overly sentimental or melodramatic angst.

9. 309 望 Longing for the Remaining Snow 望余雪 Ji Xin稷馨Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted Cui Jinzhi was a member of the Time Administration, and she had one final mission. She had to uncover why a small world had fallen into chaos and why its plot had collapsed. After observing it for a long time, she discovered only that the people were suffering because of their ruler's incompetence. So she disguised herself as a man and worked her way up to become the world's prime minister. Using her own efforts, she stabilized the chaot 1.2kReads9.3Score12514d adds

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   Disguised as a man, she begins as the Prime Minister, nurtures a wise ruler, and redeems the male protagonist. As Cui Jinzhi says, "I came into this world to save the common people, to uphold the nation, and for you." "As a subject, one should benefit the ruler, bring peace to the country, and care for the people." "To cure the ills of the people and punish corrupt officials are merely the duties of a subject." The gentle yet powerful Prime Minister Cui herself paves a bright path for the Great Yan Dynasty. Qi You says she is his wife, his teacher, and the Prime Minister of Great Yan, but first and foremost, she is himself. In the end, A Jin is not Qi You's wife, nor the Empress of Great Yan. Just as she hoped, he becomes a wise ruler, and she remains herself—Cui Jinzhi.

10. 310 姝 Radiant Beauty 姝色艳艳 Shen Jiayu沈嘉鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Revenge + satisfying read + mutual healing] In her previous life, Gu Mingyue was the Princess Consort of Prince Chen, an undefeated female general, and the peerless King of Xiangchu. Unfortunately, though ghosts roamed the night, the human heart was the most terrifying thing of all. Prince Chen betrayed her, shot her with his own hands, and wiped out her entire Gu family. Her closest friend climbed over her corpse to ascend the imperial phoenix throne. The boy she'd rescue 2.9kReads9.0Score33714d adds

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    1. Revenge + Thrilling story + Mutual redemption; the female lead is resourceful and courageous. 2. Time travel + Two cunning and scheming characters battling wits and courage + Obsession + Political intrigue.

11. 311 主 The Mistress's Daily Life 主母日常 Zhou Dabai周大白Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [An Aristocratic Lady Tears Apart a Transmigrator + Reborn + An Idyllic, Leisurely Life as the Mistress of an Ancient Estate] Lu Lingjun and her legitimate younger sister, Lu Hanyi, were both reborn. In their previous lives, Lu Lingjun married the second son of a sixth-rank civil official, while her younger sister married the heir to a marquis’s estate. Everyone said her sister had made the better match. But who could have guessed that Lu Lingjun’s husband would become the prime minister and sec 23.3kReads9.0Score3.2k14d adds
12. 312 宿 Host, Collect Emotions, Rise to Power, and Win Handsome Men 宿主收集情绪值，登高位，迎美男 Mu Rong木蓉Ancient Romance227k WordsCompleted [Transmigrating into a book set in a chaotic age | Clear-headed, self-serving heroine | Emotion Shop + a cannon-fodder nobody's rise to empress | Takes control of the protagonist favored by fate] Li Huanyao transmigrates into a novel about refugees fleeing through a chaotic age, becoming a bit-part cannon fodder who dies early in the original story. Li Huanyao: What? I die early? What does the plot have to do with me? To hell with it! At her lowest point, she unlocks the Emotion Shop and uses 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Sober self-interest + female protagonist wielding power, wealth, and wisdom + transmigration into a book + control over fate + power struggle + female protagonist achieving alternative immortality

13. 313 就 Even as a Fake Heiress, I’ll Still Daringly Embrace Doing Nothing 就算是假千金也要勇敢摆烂 Ji Furan纪扶染Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Print edition launching across all platforms on August 9, 2025] When Shen Yue was twelve, she accidentally fell into a pond while feeding the fish. That was when she learned the truth: her parents weren’t her real parents, and her five older brothers weren’t really her brothers. She was the Mu family’s fake heiress! Faced with a future where she was destined to lose everything, Shen Yue decided to get ahead… by lying down. If she was going to lose it all anyway, she might as well lie back and 117kReads9.6Score13.7k14d adds
14. 314 渣 The Scumbag's Whole Family Is a Menace, So I Became Empress and Reduced Them to Ashes 渣男全家是祸害，我封女帝扬其灰 Fu Luan伏鸾Ancient Romance450k WordsCompleted [No brainless plot, no transmigration, no System, no rebirth] With the Duke’s estate on the brink of collapse, Lu Fengzhou enters the palace as a male favorite to serve the empress, willingly becoming a caged songbird for others’ amusement. He does it to preserve his family’s power and glory and keep his younger sister Qingyu safe. Qingyu had only wanted to honor their mother’s dying wish: support each other as siblings, become a wife and mother, and be content with that life. But people are dri 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    My darlings 🎯 The family has fallen into ruin, and to make matters worse, her fiancé is bringing his beloved back to disgust her 😤 The female lead resolutely refuses ⚔️ and embarks on a path of revenge 🔥 The plot twists one after another ✨ #FemaleLead #AncientRomance #DomesticIntrigue #PalaceIntrigue #FemaleFiction #GirlsOriented #JadeFeatherCarriesFragranceCrossesTheMagnificentCourt

15. 315 娇 The Delicate Phoenix 娇鸾 Super Awesome Xiaoxiao超牛掰的笑笑吖Ancient Romance199k WordsCompleted Lin Huayue, a seemingly sweet but secretly sharp-tongued little princess, the hidden darling of everyone, vs. Chen Yanli, a pretentious commander well versed in the art of power She kept her sharp edges hidden for seventeen years, only to see her country fall and her family perish. If this path is blocked, she’ll take another: A single dagger claims countless souls; a captivating song stirs the heart. She has fought across three thousand miles, and one sword can hold back a million soldiers. Th 670Reads8.1Score10214d adds

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    This book features a princess from a fallen kingdom as the female lead, possessing maximum martial arts skills and exceptional intelligence! There's no forced princess identity, and the plot is completely free of melodramatic tropes like former officials seeking refuge, mutual support from old ministers, and ultimately, a meteoric rise to power and revenge. The protagonist succeeds entirely through her own hard work. Both the male and female leads have incredibly strong moral values! The story prioritizes national duty over romance, with a relatively long period of ambiguity—not the kind where you fall head over heels in love at first sight. …I don't understand why no one reads such a good book; it's truly baffling. I highly recommend it! I've read it twice, especially the epilogues where I realized many descriptions were foreshadowing!

16. 316 穿 The Transmigrated Woman Was Humiliated, Then the Real Princess Returned to Tear Her Husband Apart 穿越女受辱，真公主归来手撕驸马 Fu Xin赋新Ancient Romance117k WordsOngoing [Female-Lead Focus + Multiple Male Leads, All Inexperienced + Episodic Investigations + Female Lead’s Growth] Ambitious Princess * The Feared Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard A year ago, an accident left Jiang Qiwuwu’s body occupied by a transmigrator. Though she was a princess, the woman insisted on preaching equality for all and even wanted to serve her husband by cooking for him. In the end, the household servants bullied her, and her husband walked all over her. When her husban —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist's body is possessed by a time-traveling woman. After returning, she imprisons the prince consort and becomes embroiled in various cases. Eventually, she solves these cases, gathers talented individuals, and seizes power.

17. 317 步 Splendor at Every Turn, Spring at Every Step 步步惊华步步春 Twenty-Four Flower Mornings廿四花朝Ancient Romance850k WordsOngoing [Pure Historical Romance] [Plot-Driven] [Court Intrigue] [Two Strong Leads] [One-on-One Romance] [Everyone Is Clever] [Powerful Prince Who Holds the Court in His Hand vs. Brilliant Commoner Daughter] Ruan Zhenzhen, the illegitimate daughter of the Pingyang Marquis's household, was born of a courtesan's bloodline and raised in a humble home in the countryside. Then, one day, she was forced to enter the treacherous world of the capital's noble houses. Her relatives put on a false show of welcome, 8.7kReads8.7Score85714d adds

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    It has to be this female lead! She's so smart, and the story gets even more exciting later on.

18. 318 献 Offering to the Abyss 献京渊 Qi Yi Zi七一子Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Print edition releasing October 25] “He taught me to kill, seize power, and look after myself. I taught him what it means to have a weakness.” [Serious drama + political intrigue + the fate of the nation and its people + I’m terrible at writing blurbs] Jiang Qingyu was born into wealth, and her family’s love had made her naive and pampered. It wasn’t until the day the entire Jiang family was executed that she realized how foolish she had been! When she opened her eyes again, she was determined 24.3kReads9.5Score3.9k14d adds

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    The female protagonist rises step by step to the pinnacle of power through her own efforts. Initially, she comes into contact with power to save her family; later, she reaches the top of power to save her country.

19. 319 恶 The Villainess Awakens and Slaughters Her Way Through the World, Defying Heaven 恶人女主觉醒杀疯天下毁天道 It's Yangyang是羊羊呦Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted Content warning: The heroine is a madwoman who holds grudges and is ruthless. (The story is entirely fictional. Don’t take it seriously, and it doesn’t represent the author’s values.) Only after being reborn for the third time did Ye Sangning learn that she was merely an NPC in a game, doomed to die the same miserable death in every life. Her loving parents, devoted older brother, and infatuated fiancé were all targeted by the woman chosen by the System. After that woman appeared, everyone who h 13.5kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds

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    These two are a must-read! One features a female protagonist who uses her intelligence to bring down the entire world; the second features a female protagonist who uses her beauty to deceive many people (she's not very good at speaking, you can check it out yourself). There's an extra chapter showcasing the female protagonist's wisdom.

20. 320 女 The Empress's Merchant and the Eldest Princess 女皇商与长公主 Nine That One Nine九那个九Two Female Leads3.2M WordsCompleted She transmigrated! Han Shuangjin never imagined that something she had only read about in books would happen to her. She woke up to find herself transmigrated as the legitimate daughter of the declining Han family, once a prominent imperial merchant clan, in an unknown dynasty. The once-prosperous family was steadily falling into decline. With troubles both within and without, the household was rife with intrigue. Standing firm as a woman, she met the Grand Princess, who was also a woman. Tang 1.2kReads8.8Score19214d adds
21. 321 凤 Phoenix Roars Across the Nine Heavens: The Regent's Beloved 凤哗九霄：摄政王爷掌心娇 Crescent Moon Bends the Sheng, Original Version弦月折笙原创版Ancient Romance144k WordsOngoing Su Chenya, the legitimate daughter of a military family, spent seven years pouring her heart and soul into helping Zhao Yan, a man from a collateral branch, ascend the throne. She cleared away his political enemies and secured his rule, then became empress, the mother of the realm. She thought their devotion to one another would be rewarded with a loving marriage. Instead, to consolidate his power and indulge his favorite concubine, he turned around and framed the entire Su family for treason! H 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend!

22. 322 家 Who Gets It, Guys? The First Emperor Snatched My System 家人们谁懂啊，系统被始皇截胡了 Endless Journey迢迢不休Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Main story has no romance, and is set in an alternate Great Qin. Not everything is historical: a mix of history and comedy] "The final bonus chapter is for readers' satisfaction and has a hint of romance. If that bothers you, feel free to skip it" Good news: Li Jiang transmigrates to the Qin dynasty and gets to see her idol in person. At last, she lays eyes on the legendary ancestor, nearly two meters tall, with thick brows and big eyes. She gets to watch the First Emperor unify the Six Kingdom 27.3kReads9.4Score4k14d adds

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    The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a lowly cleaner in the Qin Dynasty palace, only to find herself witnessing the First Emperor's unification of the six kingdoms. Even more astonishingly, the First Emperor can hear her thoughts, agonizing daily over whether to kill her or not, ultimately sparing her life to change the fate of the Qin Dynasty. One of the female protagonist's questions shocks the First Emperor: "There are so many countries beyond the sea? For the sake of Qin and China, must we conquer the entire world?"

23. 323 小 My Concubine's Dowry Is Five Million 小妾嫁妆五百万 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [A Concubine Who Doesn't Want to Be Empress Is No Good Lord] [Still no interest in strong women and even stronger men] [Overpowered heroine], [Content warnings] [Neither lead is chaste] [Neither lead has a heart] [Both put on an act] [They use each other] [Their moral compass comes and goes] At the beginning of the story: Ni You kneels on the ground, begging Shi Jing to protect her. Later on: Ni You sits in a position of power, waiting for Shi Jing to repay her, one by one, for every kowtow she 769Reads9.1Score14314d adds

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    Don't be fooled by the title! The female lead is an absolute powerhouse, even stronger than the male lead (later on)! This is a story of a strong, independent woman's rise from concubine to empress, a grand and ambitious tale of female dominance!

24. 324 养 My Adoptive Father Gave Me to My Birth Father as His Bride 养父将我送给亲爹做新娘 A Jug of Wine in the Woods林间一壶酒Two Female Leads1.4M WordsOngoing My new story is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 21Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You could try this one; the female lead is intelligent and decisive.

25. 325 锦 Schemes at the Brocade Banquet 锦筵谋 Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted From the pinnacle of Michelin cuisine to the hell of household intrigue, all it took was one explosion. Lin Wanyi, an internationally renowned top chef, opens her eyes to find she's become the most wicked third young madam of the Su family in the Qing Dynasty. From the start, she's in a hopeless situation: Her husband despises her, her mother-in-law wants to divorce her, and the servants look down on her. On top of that, her sister-in-law is a “born heroine,” doted on by the entire household, s 343Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead in "The Scheming Banquet" is incredibly intelligent! The political intrigue and scheming are high-energy throughout, and after watching it, all I can say is, "This woman is amazing!"

26. 326 重 Reborn for Two Seconds, Then Dead: You Outsourced My Revenge? 重生2秒就嘎，复仇你都外包？ Zhou Fa宙发Ancient Romance412k WordsOngoing [Childhood sweethearts + quirky, free-spirited beauty + capybara, one-bar-of-battery, cool-faced little prince + bickering lovers in everyday life + devoted only to each other + happy ending] In her previous life, Chai Shanjia was tricked by her stepmother into marrying far away. After witnessing her husband throwing a grand gay party, she was pushed into a well and died. Reborn just before her coming-of-age ceremony, she came down with a high fever and died again. A thousand years later, Chai Y 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A great book! The writing is humorous, witty, and skillful—a must-read. I've been following it for two days straight, and it's captivating from beginning to end. I'm so afraid the author will abandon it! Highly recommended!

27. 327 邪 Evil Cannot Overcome the Emperor 邪不压朕 Passerby by the Road道旁过者Ancient Romance441k WordsOngoing Many years later, whenever Li Hongjing looked down at the assembled ministers during court, she would remember the afternoon the late emperor summoned her to his bedside to entrust her with his final wishes. She still remembered the last words the late emperor had said to her, looking at her with tears in his eyes and deep emotion in his voice: “Today, I don't care if you're a woman or even a eunuch, you're ascending the throne!” Ah, Li Hongjing was moved to tears. He'd dumped a complete mess in 8Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    The third book seems to have a rather timid female lead, but she's actually incredibly capable. Around the last few chapters, she develops her own power base and is very intelligent.

28. 328 皇 The Emperor’s Beloved Only Wants to Retire in Seclusion 皇上的心上人一心要归隐 Heng Jiujiu恒久九Ancient Romance437k WordsCompleted Bai Qingyue served as chancellor of the Southern Chu Kingdom for three years. Upon returning to the Western Islet Kingdom, she began carrying out her real plan. Everyone said Bai Qingyue, younger sister of the Western Islet Kingdom’s Chancellor Bai, was a gentle, understanding woman and a true lady of a noble family. But no one knew that hatred lurked beneath that gentle mask. Her return would set an entire dynasty on a new course. When the music ended and everyone parted, she faked her death to 110Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    These two books are in two volumes. "The Prime Minister is a Bit Wild" is the first volume, and it's especially good; I've read it several times. It's about a woman disguised as a man becoming prime minister, and the plot is excellent. There are no misunderstandings between the male and female leads; it's a strong-male-strong-female-strong story. I highly recommend it! Rating: Full stars!

29. 329 穿 Transmigrate, Sister; Reborn, Sister: Slaughter Through the Marquis's Household and Claim the Empress's Throne 穿越姐，重生妹，杀穿侯府登后位 Lady of the Clouds云端女公子Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Miao Miaomiao transmigrated into a book, becoming a supporting character with the same name. Miao Qiqi was reborn, returning to the time before she was married. In their previous lives, both met tragic ends. The Miao family, rich enough to rival a kingdom, was framed by the marquis's household and stripped of its wealth, until the entire family was sentenced to death. One transmigrated from another world; the other returned reborn. The twin blossoms of the richest family join forces to take reve 16Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    It's a pity it ended too early. The female protagonist was clear-headed, courageous, resourceful, and neither intellectually deficient nor love-struck.

30. 330 被 After People Read Her Mind, the Princess Is Always Trying to Kill Someone 被读心后公主总想刀人 Juanjuan隽隽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No Romance] [Transmigrate Into a Book] [Live Broadcast on a Sky Screen] [No Body Snatching] [Self-Interested] [Ambitious] After Zheng Xun finally lived to see order restored in the apocalypse and became the head of a survivor base, she suddenly transmigrated into a tragic novel about a real and a fake princess. She was also bound to a gossip System. In the book, the Great Yong dynasty would fall in ten years. When she arrived, it was beset by troubles at home and abroad, and long-standing probl 4.6kReads8.7Score56514d adds

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    Female empress novels, the female protagonist is brave and resourceful, some have male companions, leaning towards a satisfying read 😘

31. 331 这 This Chancellor Is a Little Wild 这个丞相有点野 Heng Jiujiu恒久九Ancient Romance352k WordsCompleted Bai Ning is the young master of a renowned healer's estate. Disguised as a man and hiding her identity, she traveled alone to the kingdom of Nan Chu with a letter in hand. Entrusted with a great responsibility by the late emperor, she became the youngest chancellor in Nan Chu's history at the age of thirteen. From then on, she carefully laid her plans, executed corrupt officials, purged the court, and helped the new emperor take the throne. Though they were wary of each other at first, they even 594Reads8.7Score10914d adds
32. 332 出 On the Day of My Funeral, I Smashed the Coffin and Married the Regent 出殡日！砸棺椁！转身嫁摄政王 Three Days of Cold寒三日Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Beloved by everyone + powerful heroine] In her previous life, she trusted the wrong people. A conspiracy turned her from the pampered eldest daughter of the Bai family, envied by all, into someone everyone despised as disloyal and unfilial. Her six brothers, who loved her dearly, lost their heads because of her. Her maternal grandfather, who cherished her like a precious jewel, was framed because of her, and his lifelong reputation was ruined! She seethed with hatred! Reborn on the day of her g 3.3kReads9.2Score54114d adds

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    First book: The female protagonist is reborn, engaging in political intrigue, plotting against her enemies, seeking revenge, and eliminating her children! Second book: The female protagonist's entire family is murdered by the emperor, and she is also poisoned. However, she encounters a male protagonist who favors her, and the two of them seek revenge together. It's a true political intrigue novel where the male and female protagonists manipulate others.

33. 333 我 I Only Want to Be a Military Doctor, So Why Are You Making Me Empress? 我只想当军医，你们让我当女皇？ I'm Starving我超饿Ancient Romance965k WordsCompleted [Feel-good revenge + transmigration + System + medicine + nation-building + conquering a chaotic age + empress + cheat powers] Medical student Liu Yi transmigrates into a war-torn age. The world is in chaos, the imperial court has fallen, and ordinary people can barely survive. But she brought along her all-purpose doctor System. System: “I can give you medical equipment.” System: “I can give you medical books.” System: “I can give you an entire modern hospital.” System: “Your goal is to becom 10kReads9.5Score2.3k14d adds
34. 334 守 After Three Years of Mourning, the Frail Princess Consort Was Wed by Him 守孝三年后，柔弱王妃被他娶进门 Second Uncle二舅爷Ancient Romance505k WordsCompleted Luo Ci despises the gods and Buddhas, because none of them came to the aid of her loyal family. Yet that man always wears a string of prayer beads around his wrist. He kills without mercy, but kneels in devout worship. Luo Ci likes to make clear-cut deals. At first, she and Yan Wen each got what they wanted. During their final transaction, Luo Ci asked him, "My lord, what do you want from me?" The man, usually so calm and self-possessed, finally lost his composure. He cradled the back of her hea 7.2kReads9.4Score87014d adds
35. 335 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 705.5kReads9.6Score103.9k14d adds

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    A blend of Chinese supernatural tales and folk customs, the plot is full of twists and turns with rigorous logic, the protagonist is intelligent throughout, and the meticulous research makes for a very enjoyable read.

36. 336 开 Natural Disasters from the Start: I Hoard a Hundred Billion in Supplies and Win by Doing Nothing 开局天灾，我靠囤百亿物资躺赢 Cheng Jiajia程加加Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.3M WordsCompleted [Post-Apocalyptic World + Reborn + Spatial Storage + Stockpiling + Pets + Slice of Life] (Available in print; the short drama and motion comic are now streaming) In a post-apocalyptic world of natural disasters, only the fittest survive. Typhoons, floods, extreme cold and heat, earthquakes, tsunamis, insect plagues, acid rain… After struggling to survive for three years in the apocalypse, Jiang Ning met a miserable death. Reborn three days before the end of the world, she seizes the advantage, r 59.5kReads9.3Score5.3k14d adds

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    The first book is a strong recommendation! It has almost no romance and features a strong female lead, but it's incredibly good. The second book has a very rational and ruthless female lead. The third book has both a female lead and a male lead with extremely high intelligence.

37. 337 民 The Folk Feng Shui Master 民间风水之王 Miao Qimiao苗棋淼Mystery3.0M WordsCompleted The Nine Cauldrons Dragon Palace, the Secret Files of the Yellow Springs, the Snow Mountain Corpse Demon, the Yin-Yang Inn... Ever since I borrowed a life from the underworld, I have known no peace. Every time I borrow a life, it becomes a deadly game. After each desperate struggle and narrow escape, I wait for the next secret order from the underworld so I can keep living. Just when I thought I'd escaped the clutches of fate, I discovered that Heaven had prepared a coffin for me too! 52.3kReads9.4Score5.9k14d adds
38. 338 无 Infinite Escape: The Museum Curator Rules the Livestream 无限逃生：馆主飒爆直播间 Ling Yu令鱼Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + mostly imaginative horror + romance + ensemble cast] Lu Yu is a little-known actress who has spent three years in the entertainment industry. TV director: “What is this garbage acting? Get out of my production!” Variety show director: “You have no sense of variety-show humor. How could someone as mediocre as you think you can make it in entertainment?” Agent: “You’re good for nothing but your face.” But after Lu Yu becomes the owner of a game arcade and enters an escape game... 10.2kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds
39. 339 妖 The Enchanting Demon Minister: Your Majesty, Please Behave 妖臣撩人：皇上请您自重 Fu Yu芙鱼Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man] In her previous life, she suffered at the hands of a scumbag, watched her whole family drown in blood, and was literally angered to death. Reborn into this life as the capital's number-one wastrel, she sees all of Chang'an's splendor in a single day. Let the scumbags and shameless women come at her. If she can't make them cry, she loses. Her wicked stepmother and slutty stepsister? They can go find somewhere else to bother people. Fame, fortune, and a crowd of princes 2.5kReads9.0Score31314d adds

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    This is a novel where the female protagonist, disguised as a man, is incredibly resourceful and intelligent, possessing a charming and charismatic aura. However, the main attraction is her resourcefulness, not her appearance. Both the romance and political intrigue are well-written and presented without any awkwardness.

40. 340 夫 The Madam Takes Charge: No More Lounging, Get Up and Get to Work! 夫人当家：都别躺，给我起来卷！ Give It a Persimmon Try柿柿就试试Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration to an alternate world + wish fulfillment + sweet romance + one-on-one + two strong leads] Xia Shuyan is a noblewoman of the capital, blessed with beauty, intelligence, and an illustrious family. To protect her family from the impending struggle for the throne, she arranges to marry General Xiao Yunchi, a man rumored to bring death to his wives. Xiao Yunchi is the second legitimate son of the Grand Princess and the old Marquis of Zhenbei, as well as the emperor’s nephew. He has sp 14.8kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds

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    Very exciting, the female lead is very smart.

41. 341 聊 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: I Asked You to Repay Your Debt, Not Paint Skins and Ghosts 聊斋：让你还债，没让你画皮画鬼 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Eastern Fantasy125k WordsOngoing [Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio + Bizarre Cultivation + No System + Subverting Expectations + Folk Supernatural Tales + Becoming a God Through Painting + Dark Tone + Lovecraftian Horror + Clever Protagonist + Decisive and Ruthless + Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment] Transmigrating into Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, I find myself trapped in the deadly predicament of The Painted Skin from the start, and saddled with an unpayable debt to the dead? Don't panic. I have a White Bone Brush tha 849Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 342 皓 A Thousand Miles of Bright Moon: Rising Amidst the Chaos 皓月千里之乱世崛起 Lovely Rhymes on Brocade Paper绮笺佳韵Ancient Romance497k WordsCompleted A noblewoman rises amid the chaos of war [Empress x Great General] [Power struggles] [Two equally strong leads] [Growth] [The court officials curse me as outrageous. I smile and put an arm around his waist: “We keep each other as lovers. Any objections, gentlemen?”] [Every day, I push myself without rest so I can stand proudly by your side and become someone worthy of you. But no one told me that a Great General can't marry a princess!] [How can a woman like you ascend to the halls of government 35Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Actually, my female lead is quite lazy. At first, she didn't understand any strategy and just rushed in to do whatever she wanted. After enjoying herself, she regretted it. But she learned from her mistakes. When people are forced into a corner, they will try to save themselves. She wanted to avenge her mother, find the real culprit who murdered her older brother, and protect her older sister and younger brother. In the end, she could only fight her second brother. The two of them held knives to each other's necks. Whoever was cowardly would lose.

43. 343 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.7kReads9.6Score22.6k14d adds
44. 344 重 Reborn as an Empress in a Turbulent Age 重生之乱世巾帼女帝 Whispers of Fate命运的密语Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Dark, strong heroine, reborn, no golden finger. This is a fantasy novel set against the backdrop of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties. Come on in if you’re interested. In her previous life, she was born into a time of chaos and disguised herself as a man to survive. She won glory and built a legacy to save the common people from misery. All she wanted was to be free once peace returned to the land. But just as the realm was pacified and she returned in triumph, she met her death. 12Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    This book is definitely worth reading.

45. 345 刨 The Wood Shavings Maiden 刨花娘子 One Peach at a Time一口一个桃儿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + serious drama + heroine-focused career] Jiang Qiao of Yangliu Village wants to become the best carpenter in Yangliu Village. Jiang Qiao in the capital wants to become the best carpenter in the capital. Jiang Qiao of the Great Sheng dynasty wants to become the best carpenter in all of Great Sheng. In short, Jiang Qiao has only one dream: To become the best carpenter!!! Jiang Qiao thinks all it takes to become the best carpenter is to keep doing carpentry! Keep doing carpentry!! Ke 937Reads9.1Score18114d adds

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    Don't look at the rating! It's really good!!! Genre: I liked the first book more for its focus on interpersonal skills, but the second one is more captivating and gets more interesting over time! Recommendation rating: [heart][heart][heart][heart] (I have high standards, but so far it's really quite good)

46. 346 恶 The Devil Reversed 恶魔逆位 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery737k WordsCompleted “If I wanted to kill him, I wouldn’t use a method this laughably clumsy.” After the black-haired girl in black finished speaking in the interrogation room, she didn’t say another word. The way she calmly studied the photograph made it seem more like she was admiring the victim’s gruesome death. In the photo was a cold, white bathtub filled with shocking amounts of blood. A man lay slumped inside, his deathly pale body visible only from the shoulders up. The deceased was Zhou Haixiong. He had 39kReads9.5Score6k14d adds

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    Female sovereignty scheme.

47. 347 昭 The Chaos of Zhaohua 昭华乱 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Available in print. Search "Zhaohua Rebellion" on any platform to purchase.] [Strong female lead, satisfying revenge, high-IQ palace intrigue, the heroine schemes against the entire harem, a dangerously unhinged antagonist] Song Zhao has always been a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and she has always seen the world more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she learned that Xiao Jingheng had chosen her to enter the palace as a consort, her goal was crystal clear: "I en 87.1kReads9.5Score9.7k14d adds

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    Highly recommended, you must watch it!

48. 348 公 The Princess in the Mortal World 公主在人间 Colorful Porridge五彩缤纷的粥Ancient Romance114k WordsCompleted I recommend starting from Chapter 4. My new story is here, so please come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it! Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is cunning, stunningly beautiful, and intelligent; she has a comedic style.

49. 349 幸 Lucky to Have Met Your Peach-Blossom Face 幸得识卿桃花面 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Wei Qing transmigrated. Her principle was simple: if you can settle it with your fists, don't waste your breath. 6.9kReads9.2Score84114d adds

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    I highly recommend this book; I've been reading it for ten years.

50. 350 弑 The Day I Killed My Husband, I Fled to the Ends of the Earth with My Devoted Companion 弑夫当天，我带忠犬亡命天涯 Four Drops of Water Make a Flame肆点水是燚Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted [Unhinged heroine + devoted shadow guard + intense push and pull + political intrigue] On her wedding night, Xie Zhiying kills her beast of a husband, becoming the unhinged black-lotus beauty wanted across the city. During her escape, she picks up Song Lan, a down-and-out shadow guard who is loyal to the death and does exactly as he's told. She warns him coldly, “Don't fall for me. I'll only use you and scheme against you.” He clings to her humbly. “I'll be your blade. I do it willingly.” Wh 24Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend this book! The female lead is incredibly clear-headed, aloof yet incredibly ambitious. She doesn't rely on anyone; she meticulously plans everything, outmaneuvering her business rivals and even uncovering a long-suppressed corruption case! Every step she takes is perfectly calculated. Watching her tear apart the villains and reveal the truth was so satisfying!

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