A Powerful Female Lead in a Chaotic Age of Political Intrigue and Conquest 女强权谋乱世争霸

1. 1 父 If Father Doesn't Die, How Can His Daughter Ascend the Throne? 父皇不死女儿怎么登基 Xuxu Jiaqi栩栩佳期Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Villainous Heroine + Dark Younger Brother, a Powerful Team] A scorpion and a venomous snake carve out a path through the treacherous imperial harem. When Li Ruyue was seven, she watched helplessly as the people from the Court of Judicial Review fabricated evidence to frame her mother. Her mother was sent to the Cold Palace, the Qin clan was charged with treason, and all 142 people in Zhaoyang Hall were slaughtered before her eyes. She sat in the blood, watching 3.3kReads9.1Score1.9k14d adds

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   From plotting to kill one person to seizing power and conquering the world, it was nothing more than Princess Ruyue's journey to becoming Empress.

2. 2 乱 A Lone Woman in Troubled Times, Plotting an Age of Prosperity 乱世孤女，谋千古盛世 Lingering Fragrance and Faded Powder旧香残粉Ancient Romance2.2M WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + No CP + Empress + Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + War + Power Struggles in a Chaotic Era + Nation-Building and Farming + No Spatial Storage or System + Slow-Burn Growth + Epic Length] Yun Huaijin suddenly became a "corpse" in a world torn apart by chaos. She crawled out of a pile of bodies, with only a child on the verge of starving to death beside her. In this world, nobles lived in drunken indulgence, powerful clans monopolized knowledge, bandits slaughtered withou 23.3kReads8.9Score2.8k14d adds

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   This book is seriously amazing! The female lead has no background, no power, no influence, not even a spatial system; she truly starts from scratch. Surviving in a chaotic world at the beginning is incredibly difficult. It's very well written. Now she's a city lord. It looks like it's going to be a super long novel.

3. 3 本 I'm a Fake Official, Yet I've Won the Crown Prince's Heart 本官是假货，却哄得太子倾心了 Wen Lang文朤Ancient Romance298k WordsOngoing [Transmigration and nation-building | Woman disguised as a man | Court intrigue | Farming and famine relief | Feel-good rise to power] Li Yanhe takes over another person's identity and becomes magistrate of Pingwu County. Disaster is everywhere, refugees are on the move, and the treasury is empty... At the grand court assembly, officials from every prefecture report disasters, leaving the entire court at its wit's end. One report from the Commissioner of Administration sends shock waves through 5.4kReads6.5Score56014d adds
4. 4 女 Disguised as a Man: From Feudal Lord to Empress 女扮男装：从封地王爷杀到女帝 A Feather in the Clouds一片云翎Ancient Romance265k WordsCompleted (Not recommended: the numbers were poor, so it was dropped) [Doomsday transmigration to ancient times + spatial powers + struggle for supremacy + infrastructure building + strong female lead + empress + adorable child + romance] When Xiao Li wakes up, she is in labor, while her consort is in bed with a spy from another kingdom, plotting to seize power and claim a fief. She sends them both on their way. If they can’t be separated, then they can stay together forever. The city falls, and the Xio 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is a good book. Before the chaos of war, she struggled to survive, leading a child of unknown father to fight bandits and infiltrate an army camp. On her first day, she cleverly used a ruse to infiltrate the enemy's ranks, break the alliance between the two armies, seize supplies, burn grain rations, create chaos, and rescue women from the camp. Even those who doubted her were shocked! Is this still the same useless prince?! She even established a military spirit within the camp—the Hero's Tomb! She helped the people build heated brick beds! She didn't monopolize technology but partnered with merchants to promote it! What? You say another enemy princess was sent to marry the original owner? That suits her perfectly. The original owner also wanted to go to the grasslands and stir things up, since whatever she conquered would be hers, especially since her fiefdom only consisted of two counties. Her emperor father disapproved? No problem! She'd conquer the land herself!

5. 5 三 Three Kingdoms: The Female Warlord of a Chaotic Age 三国：乱世女枭雄 Handsome Er You帅气的二油Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing (Also known as: The Female Overlord of a Chaotic Age) [Strong female lead + Three Kingdoms + no System + traditional empire-building + ensemble cast] Liu Yi, a female engineering PhD, transmigrates into the late Han dynasty during the Three Kingdoms era and grows up as a boy. She develops water conservancy, conducts research, and improves life for the people of her region. Just as the various factions are trying to win her over, she reveals herself as a woman and establishes her own power base, 55.6kReads9.3Score8.2k14d adds

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   458 Strongly recommended

6. 6 穿 Transmigrating into a Chaotic Age, the Mad Princess Builds a Nation Through Robbery 穿乱世，疯癫公主她靠抢劫建国了 Turning Ink into Ink点墨成墨Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + Struggle for Supremacy + Chaotic Era + Powerful Female Lead + Fleeing Famine + Infrastructure Building + No Romantic Pairing + Portable Space] Original title: Transmigrating Through Chaotic Times, the Mad Princess Builds a Nation by Robbing Others When Jiang Jin awoke, she discovered that she had become a princess of a fallen kingdom and was being sent to Liang City to become a plaything for the barbarian Jiao Liang. She thought about it and decided it would be better for others 147.3kReads9.5Score18.2k14d adds
7. 7 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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   [Completed, Rebirth and Revenge + Healing and Poisoning Mastery + Two Strong Individuals Pampered by Each Other + Everyone's Clever and cunning + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggle] Highlight: No villains with low intelligence; everyone is incredibly cunning, a battle of wits at its peak! In her past life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, went blind and used forbidden techniques to drain her life force to save her scumbag husband. In return, she found him secretly having an affair with her scheming cousin, leading to the tragic deaths of her entire loyal family! Reborn, she holds silver needles, returning to the day she used poison to prolong her husband's life. Facing his expectant gaze and her cousin's feigned tears, Shen Nanzhi coldly withdrew her needles: "I won't cure the poison. Since my cousin is so deeply in love, why don't you bleed her and cut her flesh?" In this life, she tears off the disguise, possessing unparalleled healing and poisoning skills, able to bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded! Xiao Duo, the Regent of Dayuan, a powerful and influential ruler, suffers greatly from a rare poison. Shen Nanzhi tossed down the antidote, her voice cold and arrogant: "I will extend Your Highness's life. Lend me your blade to slaughter all the demons and monsters, how about it?" The world believed the Duke's daughter was merely a delicate canary in the palm of a living Yama. Only when powerful officials took center stage, and deadly schemes unfolded one after another, did everyone realize with horror—the seemingly fragile Shen Nanzhi was actually a master strategist, a female Zhuge Liang who held the reins of power and calculated every move! She and he entrusted their lives to each other, slaying gods and demons alike, manipulating the entire court with ease! When the bloody path was cleaved through, the world was at peace. The ruthless regent, who struck fear into the hearts of all under heaven, shed his menacing aura and held her tightly in his arms, his voice low and hoarse with madness: "Zhizhi, the realm is settled. This vast and beautiful land is my dowry; when will you finally give me a title?!" —A ruthless and decisive medical and poison queen × A crazed regent who bows down to her; together, they join forces to slaughter all demons and monsters!

8. 8 她 She Finds It Tiresome 她对此感到厌烦 Feihe妚鹤Anime Fanfiction315k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + No Romance + Western Fantasy + Female Awakening + Strong Female Lead] At a friend’s recommendation, player 6237486 bought a dating sim called The Goddess Chronicle. But she never expected to transmigrate into the game and become its heroine, Lilith. Even after successfully winning over the male lead, Lilith didn’t return to reality. To escape the game, she had no choice but to complete every route. Round after round, she replayed the game, winning over all the male leads and re 48.1kReads9.7Score7.8k14d adds

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   I highly recommend these books.

9. 9 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 254.1kReads9.7Score29.8k14d adds
10. 10 惧 Afraid of Her 惧她 Sister Corpse尸姐Modern Romance145k WordsCompleted [Villainous heiress × younger loyal puppy × unhinged fiancé] [Modern romance + premium novel + sweet romance + devoted boyfriend + satisfying read + happy ending + strong heroine] If you met Qiu Ji for the first time, you'd never imagine she was a madwoman. She's a demon wearing a saint's face, a ruin built with money, a monster who takes pleasure in tormenting others. Even when she stands smiling brightly in the sunlight, she's like a sinister ghost, using false light to drag you into bottomles 17kReads9.4Score2.4k14d adds
11. 11 乱 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后，我成了开国女帝 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 93.2kReads9.4Score12.8k14d adds

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    In the realm of power struggles and intrigue, this book is indispensable. Its content constantly slaps me in the face, bringing me back to reality. It feels like an authority on the subject! While some aspects of the female-dominated power struggle genre are somewhat contradictory, this book doesn't lack a system; the protagonist isn't a transmigrator but a local. It's not without a romantic pairing. There is a romantic pairing, but it doesn't portray women as hopelessly entangled with men. It's truly captivating, refreshing, and interesting; it feels like this is how women should strive for power. It doesn't require any special advantages, nor does it require detachment from men and love, or cold-heartedness. It's natural, and the struggles are all driven by self-interest; things don't always go well or badly. There are twists and turns, making it surprising and engaging.

12. 12 穿 Transmigrate to Ancient Times and Become a Heroine! 穿越古代做女侠！ Invincible Lazybones 2000无敌大懒虫2000Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted I only wanted to lie flat and be a queen, but you forced me to become an empress! In the chess game of a chaotic age, there are never any true winners. She is Li Tingting, a modern special forces champion, who unexpectedly transmigrates into the legitimate daughter of a military family. Just after arriving in this world, she is betrayed by an arranged marriage with a powerful clan, so she cuts all ties with the secular world. Guarding the remote frontier alone, she turns back a massive army, cla 176Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Strong female lead, no romantic pairing, action-packed, villains are not brainless, and the plot is not mindless.

13. 13 大 Great Tang: A Million Private Soldiers, Li Er, Do You Regret It? 大唐：私兵百万，李二你后悔了吗 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Historical4.2M WordsOngoing [Feudal Prince] [System] [Comedy] [Conquest] After transmigrating to the Tang dynasty as Li Ke, the third son of Li Shimin, he is framed by Zhangsun Wuji and forced to take up his fief in Yizhou ahead of schedule. His status is awkward, he has no one to rely on, and he is nearly at the end of his rope. At the crucial moment, Li Ke awakens a System that uses fortune to summon civil officials and military generals to fight for him. Faced with the arrogance of the Crown Prince's faction, Li Ke summ 22.8kReads8.5Score1.5k14d adds

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    This book is very suitable

14. 14 别 Don't Mess with Her: The Princess May Lie Flat, but She'll Still Crush the Scum 别惹她，长公主虽躺平，但狠虐渣 Flying Like Clouds如云飞扬Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Transmigration, past and present lives, woman disguised as a man, political intrigue, sweet and satisfying] Yun Qing was a princess born of the emperor's elder sister. On the day she was born, she was switched, poisoned, and hunted down, ending up in the common world as a discarded daughter of the family who had to disguise herself as a man. Her heartless father, her vicious concubine stepmother, and all manner of monsters and demons wanted her dead. When she opened her eyes again, she had s 1.5kReads9.3Score18314d adds

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    The female lead is intelligent and shrewd, scheming to conquer the world. The male lead is cunning and domineering, but he can't outmaneuver the female lead. He's not getting hurt because of her; the way she gets hurt is incredibly sweet and satisfying.

15. 15 巅 The Pinnacle of Imperial Power 巅峰皇权 Yin Yang Jing Hong阴阳惊鸿Ancient Romance694k WordsOngoing [Historical GB + both devoted to each other + Villain heroine + heroine disguises herself as a man early on + court and martial world + vying for the throne] Early: A double-personality, unhinged eunuch × a reborn, sweet-on-the-outside, dark-on-the-inside wicked man Later: An all-powerful ruler of the world × a spoiled, lovesick male consort Sima Ying, the crown prince of the previous dynasty. Her mother was killed at her birth, and her father treated her like a puppet. By ten, she had mastered 624Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    Ancient Chinese Romance + Court and Jianghu + Contending for Power: Sima Ying, the former crown prince. Born with her mother murdered, and treated as a puppet by her father. At ten, she mastered classics and history, and was knowledgeable in military strategy, earning her the reputation of a child prodigy. Cold and aloof, on the day her kingdom fell, her father fled, and she went into hiding in the enemy country, rising from a eunuch to the highest official, wielding immense power and influence. Within her reside two irreconcilable selves, yet sharing the same boundless ambition. Sima Ying—clad in white, elegant and ethereal, aloof and unconventional, she is unfathomable in the Jianghu, seen as a hermit. Yan Fu—clad in fiery red, arrogant and unrestrained, acting erratically, abusing her power in the court, framing loyal officials, amassing wealth, feared throughout the court and regarded as a treacherous and monstrous figure. The female protagonist initially disguises herself as a man, but quickly reverts to women's clothing.

16. 16 开 Can a Cannon-Fodder Nobody Cultivate Immortality and Pilot a Mecha from the Start? 开局炮灰也能修仙开机甲吗？ Shui Yu Xueqing水玉雪青Ancient Romance215k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + Instanced Dungeons + No Catfighting + Everyone's Favorite + Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + Not Reborn] On the eve of a chaotic age, Huai Zhen was stabbed to death and left with the infamy of being “a songstress who knew nothing of her country's impending doom.” She had hoped to be reborn in style, but a “Storybook Spirit” tried to tempt her: You're a cannon-fodder character in a tale. Want revenge? I can help you steal Su Ruyan's male lead! Huai Zhen: What kind of f —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend this book. The female protagonist is a songstress who died on the eve of a chaotic era. She doesn't believe in the concept of being cannon fodder and uses the cheat-like ability of an interstellar system to travel to a modern-day instance to acquire knowledge. She then returns to the mortal realm to embark on a path to seize power. The supporting characters are also all strong women with exceptional intelligence, and the plot is quite original.

17. 17 可 Damn! Why Is the Crown Princess Surrounded by Suitors Everywhere? 可恶！怎么到处都是长公主的鱼！ What Did I Do Today今天我干嘛了Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Short drama of the same name] [The Princess's World of Flowers] Now streaming [Content warning: The female lead is not exclusive, but all the men are, so read with caution] [Schrodinger's playgirl × a whole lot of men] [Lighthearted, not a serious historical drama] [Original title]: Too Many Men Are Such a Hassle. Who Should I Spoil? Wen Yu transmigrates into the Great Sheng Dynasty as its beautiful, useless, brainless eldest princess. After learning that the original owner drowned by accident 47.6kReads9.5Score6.4k14d adds

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    [Top-Tier Sea Queen Transmigrates into a Useless Princess! A Hilarious 9.5-Point Narrative Romance] Wen Yu suddenly finds herself transmigrated into the body of a notoriously incompetent princess, and she laughs. The original owner drowned while fighting over men? She immediately activates her "collecting of handsome men" mode! While the entire court proclaims the princess's madness, she's busy skillfully balancing her relationships with a cold-blooded general and a cunning minister. Originally titled "Too Many Men, Too Many Troubles!" Watch how a modern-day sea queen uses her wits to turn the tables and thrive in a world of handsome men! Lighthearted and hilarious, not a serious historical romance, proceed with caution!

18. 18 上 The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong 上官昭容诡事录 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Completed] [Strong female lead, no romance, Chinese-style horror, transmigration through history, numerous foreshadowed clues, coherent plot, no System, not a power fantasy] [The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong] [Also known as: Old Tales from the Yellow Springs] [Reader’s guide: The main plot and the individual arcs are interconnected, with plenty of clues and foreshadowing. Almost every character who appears has a role to play, though each arc can also be read as a standalone story.] Th 2.1kReads9.3Score37014d adds

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    The female protagonist, Yan Yulin, is reincarnated and travels to the Tang Dynasty, orchestrating the Taishan Fujun Festival and plotting her way to becoming Empress. She uncovers a suspenseful tale from the underworld involving Empress Wu and Meng Po.

19. 19 都 Kill Them All. There's No Need to Act Normal 都杀了，做人没必要太正常 The Round-Headed, Round-Brained, Round-Bellied Tangerine圆头圆脑圆肚皮的橘子Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Now being published; a motion comic is out. The heroine is invincible, no romance, no nation-building, plot-focused, with male characters who may die.] Guan Zhiwei is forced to transmigrate. Countless Systems bind themselves to her, promising to send her home once she completes their missions. They all turn out to be liars. Our unlucky heroine decides to take down this world. Starting with killing the male lead. As she takes out one romantic male lead after another, she leads her neighbors 57.5kReads9.6Score10k14d adds
20. 20 穿 I Transmigrated, So I Might as Well Become an Empress 穿越了，搞个女帝当当 Shu Bao殊宝Ancient Romance457k WordsCompleted (The rating was just released, and it will rise later) [No romance. The heroine has every admirable quality, including a fiery temper, a long memory for grudges, exceptional intelligence, and a photographic memory.] Song Qiao thought she had died, but she came back to life, and in a very fantastical turn of events, transmigrated. Transmigration, huh? Song Qiao had never transmigrated before, but for an ordinary genius like Dr. Song, this was small potatoes. So why not start with a modest goal: b 2.1kReads8.6Score27814d adds
21. 21 大 Great Ming: From Fallen Princess to Legendary Empress 大明：从亡国公主到传奇女帝 Jiang Jiucheng江九程Ancient Romance549k WordsOngoing (No CP + transmigration + no System + strong female lead + power struggle + nation-building + daily life + she eventually ascends the throne as emperor. Read with caution if this bothers you.) Zhu Meichuo's story begins on the night her kingdom falls. Chongzhen arrives with a sword in hand. The whole city is ablaze with war. As someone who has transmigrated, what choice will she make? How can she save the Ming Dynasty from its impending collapse? In this dark age on the horizon, watch as this se 11.7kReads9.2Score40914d adds
22. 22 掌 You Command a Hundred Thousand Soldiers, Yet Say Women Can't Hold Office? 掌十万兵马，你说女子不能做官？ Moon Facing the Sky月对空Ancient Romance431k WordsOngoing No romance. The heroine is invincible. A story of farming and nation-building, followed by unifying the realm. I command all the armies in the realm and am just one step away from putting on the imperial robes, and you’re telling me the emperor pardoned me for deceiving him? After grinding away for a full thirty days, Bai Heng rose from a lowly county magistrate to become the prime minister. She commanded an unlimited supply of provisions and supplies, as well as an army of a hundred thousand ab 3.4kReads8.9Score54114d adds
23. 23 大 The Ming Dynasty's Princess Who Guarded the Nation 大明镇国公主 Li Hou黎侯Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [No Word Changes + Not a Power Fantasy + Slow-Burn + Aiming to Stay Close to History + Empress + Single Female Lead] [The above is a warning. As of October 30, 2026, the author earns 25 yuan per thousand characters from this book and has barely made any money. There is no reason to put up with unsolicited nitpicking from people who haven't paid for it. The author isn't your mother, after all.] [The person on the cover is Huanhuan, from artwork generously commissioned by a reader. Artist ID: Xi S 10.8kReads9.2Score1.8k14d adds
24. 24 最 The Mightiest Bandit Queen: She Toppled the Yuan Emperor and Founded a New Dynasty 最强女匪，气死元皇建新朝 Sunny Day晴天Ancient Romance459k WordsCompleted (Stick with the first chapter and you'll love it! Strong heroine + history + no romance or ambiguous relationships + conquest and empire-building, not a brainless protagonist) In the tenth year of the Dade era, the Yellow River changed course, and corpses littered the land. Zhao Yu woke up in a bandit den so poor they couldn't even afford a meal. She had become the frail biological daughter of the late chieftain, and a contest to choose the new leader was underway. As she stood amid the storm, M 309Reads8.4Score—14d adds
25. 25 穿 Reborn as a Six-Year-Old Little Strategist, My Tyrant Dad Begs Me to Carry Him 穿成六岁小军师，暴君老爹求带飞 I Want to Make Money爷要赚钱Ancient Romance172k WordsOngoing [War for supremacy in a chaotic age + no romance + political intrigue] The realm falls into chaos, six provinces are carved up, and the roads are strewn with starving corpses. Xue Chujiu, a Daoist physician at the peak of her powers, shrinks into a six-year-old beggar on the verge of starving to death. Just when she thinks she’ll die before she can make a difference, a beggar stuffs the last half of his black steamed bun into her mouth. “Little girl, eat up. You’ll need it for the road!” Xue Chu 408Reads—Score10014d adds

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    A modern-day Taoist doctor transmigrates into the body of a pitiful six-year-old girl. Her mother is poisoned by her grandmother, and her father, a top scholar, abandons his wife and daughter—a hellish start. The female protagonist remains calm and composed throughout, relying on her medical skills and physiognomy to turn the tide. She takes in a fallen general as her father and has a tough-talking but soft-hearted, rough-around-the-edges follower. Survival and revenge unfold simultaneously in a chaotic world, making it increasingly addictive. I stayed up all night reading over forty chapters and couldn't stop!

26. 26 靖 Prince Jing'an 靖安王 Yi Qin屹钦Fantastical Romance136k WordsOngoing Three years ago, Xiao Jingyao was the Prince of Jing'an, wielded both water and wood elements, and single-handedly slaughtered half a lair of monsters. Over the next three years, a transmigrator took over her body, others coveted her throne, her engagement was trampled on, and her mother was poisoned to death. Everyone thought the fearsome Prince of Jing'an had been broken. Three years later, the transmigrator's System was extracted, and Xiao Jingyao awoke. She tore up the engagement contract, r 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist goes from being a despised and abandoned princess to becoming the awe-inspiring Prince Jing'an. The process of her identity reversal is realistic and fulfilling.

27. 27 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 17kReads8.2Score1k14d adds

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both reading and listening. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! [Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf]

28. 28 悲 The Tragic Grand Princess Turns the Tables in an Instant 悲催和亲长公主的脸说翻就翻 Tun Bala豚巴拉Ancient Romance259k WordsCompleted Transmigration into a drama, strong heroine, becoming emperor, feel-good story, a big sister with the swagger of a bandit, a gentle and frail eldest princess, multiple male leads, one woman and many men. The career plot takes center stage. Han Jingshan is a gang leader who makes a living through competitive fighting and collecting protection money. After a car accident, she transmigrates into a tragedy about a princess sent abroad for a political marriage. The good news: because Han Jingshan has 22Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead was originally a powerful leader, but her soul transmigrated into the body of a princess in a political marriage drama. Relying on her martial arts skills and unorthodox methods, she rose from nothing to become empress, killing one male guest and gaining the affections of several male leads. She then led these male leads to conquer the world. A strong female lead, satisfying story! [Eating melon emoji]

29. 29 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Conquered the World with a Nation-Building System 穿越后，我靠基建系统称霸天下 Escaped Salted Fish from Hell地狱在逃咸鱼Ancient Romance366k WordsOngoing [Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Transmigration + System + Nation-Building + Empress + Warring States + Cheats + No CP] Zhong Yun transmigrates into a starving refugee in a land torn by war, with a nation-building System thrown in as a bonus. Determined to live well, Zhong Yun gets to work on the path to power and unifying the realm. She crushes bandits, takes cities, controls prefectures, fights for the realm, and wins the people's hearts. Before long, the entire war-torn world is left baffled by Zho 840Reads8.0Score10814d adds

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    I highly recommend this book about infrastructure development in chaotic times. It features a strong female lead, no romantic pairing, and many female characters. The protagonist rises from humble beginnings to the top, possessing some kind of special ability, but it feels very well-developed. However, there's relatively little political intrigue.

30. 30 魂 After My Soul Transmigrated to a Chaotic Age, I Slaughtered Every Noble in My Path 魂穿乱世后，杀神屠尽诸卿公 Xun Ye璕也Ancient Romance170k WordsOngoing [Epic historical ensemble + transmigration + court intrigue + powerful heroine + no romance + ruthless] In her previous life, Shen Xu was a butcher of the battlefield, leaving rivers and mountains soaked in blood. She flooded cities and left a million corpses in her wake. Though she spent her life fighting and killing, her achievements eventually made the emperor fear her power. In the end, he granted her a sword, and she took her own life. When she opened her eyes again, her soul had fallen int 38Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The soul transmigrates to a declining dynasty whose power has waned. The original owner was bullied to the point of despair and committed suicide. After the female war goddess takes over the body, she unleashes her full power, first eliminating the wolves around her, then plotting against the forces in the mountains and wilderness. She uses her wisdom to deal with the warlords and her force to intimidate the heroes, carving out her own territory for survival in the chaotic world.

31. 31 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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    Extremely strong, intelligent, and adept at scheming against people

32. 32 开 A Bowl from the Start: She Conquers the World with a Begging System 开局一个碗，她靠乞讨系统争天下 Su Hehe苏合合Ancient Romance140k WordsCompleted Other people start out as royal princesses or noble daughters from prestigious families, while I transmigrated into the body of a beggar who was nearly forced into something awful; Other people have a System supporting them every step of the way, while my begging System needs me to support it; Other people meet benefactors when they go out, while I get stabbed. Wait! The Five Barbarians have already plunged China into chaos? Damn it, why am I so unlucky! Watch as the heroine, Jiang Linyue, rises 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book fits the bill; the plot is original and full of exciting moments. Highly recommended!

33. 33 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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    This... This... I've been following this for so long. It's great!

34. 34 三 After Completing the Three Kingdoms' Notable Figures Collection, I Ascended the Throne 三国名士全图鉴后，我登基了 Grilled Green Mushrooms炙烤见手青Ancient Romance452k WordsOngoing Also known as: How Can a Tiny Little Girl Conquer the Three Kingdoms? By Bending Without Breaking! [A heroine adored by all + An Eastern Han-era enchantress focused on her ambitions + A female ruler who makes no secret of being a woman + A true goddess with a built-in golden finger] Handcrafted with traditional techniques. If you don't like AI-written stories, come on in. Blurb: Bad news: Liu Ying died. Good news: Liu Ying came back to life inside a strategy game set in the Three Kingdoms era. B 202Reads8.9Score10614d adds

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    This is a female-oriented Three Kingdoms novel where the female protagonist is inexplicably pulled into a game-like Three Kingdoms world. Like a game, the characters have skills. And because of the game-like setting, every character is visually appealing and easy on the eyes. It's just that it's not very popular and the data isn't great, but don't worry, it's really good!! The female protagonist uses her brains and strategies to overcome challenges, outwitting and outmaneuvering the heroes of the Three Kingdoms – it's quite exciting! The female protagonist's ideal is to ensure everyone in the world has enough to eat; it feels like the idea of ​​having enough to eat is ingrained in the DNA of the Chinese people. I've read many historical infrastructure novels, and the first thing they all mention is having enough to eat and building roads, haha. The pacing at the beginning is a bit slow, and it's a little cheesy, but once you start reading, you can't put it down!! If you like historical infrastructure novels, hurry up and read it!!

35. 35 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."

36. 36 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 162.8kReads9.6Score22.7k14d adds

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    At first, it seemed like a girl was trying to marry into a wealthy family, but later it turned out that this girl was indeed a "high branch" (a phrase from the song "Climbing High Branches").

37. 37 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
38. 38 女 Matriarchy: Resigning from the Golden Palace 女尊：辞金阙 Xie Yang谢央Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted He asked, “Does the Imperial Princess only make use of me? Is there not a trace of genuine feeling in her heart?” He said, “Your Highness, rest easy. Even if it costs me my life, I will bring Youzhou City back for you!” He said, “My wife, don’t frown. It’s only money. The He family will pay for it and help you unify the Nine Provinces.” He said, “Jiang Li, I already lost you once. This time, even if I die, I won’t let go of your hand.” They all asked her the same question: “Does Your Highness ha 8.5kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds
39. 39 山 Beauty and Strategy in a Land of Rivers and Mountains 山河美人谋 Moonset月落Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Proud young lady who always gets even vs. frail, scheming Ninth Prince] Her fiancé was a total jerk, and he was planning to kill her to keep her quiet. Ye Jiao decided to strike first and find a scapegoat while she was at it. She thought the scapegoat would be a transparent, sickly “living corpse,” but rumors were misleading. He was clearly a two-faced, deeply cunning Ninth Prince. After Ye Jiao used the Ninth Prince’s name to punish her scumbag fiancé, Li Ce, the real Ninth Prince: “Miss, I be 18.3kReads9.5Score2.6k14d adds
40. 40 与 Joy with You 与君欢 Moonset月落Ancient Romance657k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] A young king and queen join hands to bring peace to the realm, brimming with ambition! A sinister, calculating ruler versus a clever, decisive queen: evenly matched, they win the world together! Jiang He, daughter of an envoy from Qi, was forced to enter the palace as a servant after her mother died and her father disappeared. Then, just before the marriage alliance, the princess of Qi died a tragic death, leaving 26.3kReads9.5Score3.4k14d adds
41. 41 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
42. 42 汉 Chronicles of the Han Dynasty’s Last Empress 汉末女帝纪事录 A Reed Knows White一苇知白Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Content warning: If you don’t accept a female lead in a one-on-one romance who has children, please don’t click. [Strong female lead + political intrigue + contest for supremacy + nation-building + one-on-one romance] At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the land is in turmoil. A flash flood sends the soul of Liu Zhen, a modern teacher, a thousand years into the past, where she possesses the frail, sickly Liu Zhen, the Han Emperor Ling’s second daughter, who died young. At the brink of death, 1.3kReads8.2Score21614d adds

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    This book is worth reading. The female protagonist transmigrates to the late Han Dynasty and becomes the daughter of Emperor Ling of Han. She then uses her cunning to gradually seize power and compete for supremacy with various warlords in the chaotic world.

43. 43 女 The Disguised Dragon's Scheme: My Rogue Disciple Courts Me in His Dreams 女扮男装潜龙计，逆徒梦里泡为师 Mu Yanfeifei沐妍菲菲Ancient Romance608k WordsOngoing [Historical Intrigue + Female Spy in Disguise + Ensemble Mind Games + Martial Arts Mystery] [Female Martial Arts Master Disguised as a Man × Rebellious Disciple Who Defies His Teacher] The world is the board, and all living things are its pieces. Thirty years ago, a copy of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains turned the tide during a palace coup. From then on, victory made kings and defeat made corpses, and the throne changed hands. Thirty years later, talents emerge across the nine regions, a 318Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    A historical romance novel featuring political intrigue and a strong female undercover agent, exploring themes of the imperial court, the martial arts world, and the fate of the nation. The protagonist possesses strong moral principles, supporting characters shine, and even the antagonists are intelligent. The story boasts a grand structure, layered foreshadowing and plot twists, and is well-written, logically sound, and requires critical thinking to enjoy.

44. 44 暗 The Shadow War Between the Eastern Jin and the Sixteen Kingdoms 暗战之东晋与十六国 The Serpent's Ritual in the Americas美洲的祭礼之蛇Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing The title may not sound very much like a Tomato Novel, but the story is great. A descendant of the reborn Zhuge Liang marries a future female agent, a descendant of Sima Yi who has transmigrated into a woman with the same name? One of them goes undercover in Former Qin, while the other hunts spies in the Eastern Jin? And they have a female partner who transmigrated along with her body and disguises herself as a man to get things done? A villainess even brainwashes Xie Daoyun, the talented woman 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A novel featuring two female protagonists who travel back to the Eastern Jin Dynasty, a story of espionage and political intrigue.

45. 45 女 Empress's Phoenix Bones: The Spy Prince Weds Me in Splendor 女帝凤骨：细作王爷十里红妆嫁我 A Floating Life Is Like a Dream浮一生如一梦Ancient Romance363k WordsCompleted She is an empress ruling in her own right, with all the world in her grasp. Yet amid the treacherous currents of the inner palace, she falls in love at first sight with an enemy prince living under an assumed name. He is a spy entrusted with a secret mission, carefully plotting every move to bring down her empire. But as they spend their days together, he develops feelings he never should have. Their first meeting is a game of political intrigue; falling in love is beyond their control. The day 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Strong women deserve it

46. 46 嫡 The Imperial Princess Lost Her Memory and Married into Goryeo as a Princess Consort 嫡公主失忆后，嫁去高丽当王妃 A Floating Life Is Like a Dream浮一生如一梦Ancient Romance348k WordsCompleted The legitimate princess of the Great Yin dynasty loses her memory overnight, falls into the mortal world, and, in a daze, marries off to Goryeo. Amid the warmth of daily life, sweet rice wine, and moonlit nights spent side by side, two hearts quietly pledge themselves to each other. Her past is sealed away, her identity a mystery, and both family and country shrouded in fog. The first part tells of love taking root, with clues hidden deep. A bloodline passed down for a thousand years awaits the 3Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 47 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance609k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.8kReads6.6Score18214d adds

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    🔥All villains, begone! Twin sisters join forces for a powerful cause, this revenge is absolutely exhilarating! 🔥 A blood-soaked family, vengeful spirits lingering? Then they'll return in bloodshed, making their enemies pay a hundredfold! The younger sister enters the family as a substitute bride, navigating the treacherous waters with cunning and ruthlessness; the older sister patiently bides her time, ruthlessly orchestrating events from behind the scenes. One is skilled in literature, the other in martial arts; one in the open, the other in the shadows, they manipulate those hypocritical scoundrels with ease. The ancient Chinese setting combined with the substitution marriage premise is a perfect match, the plot is high-energy and full of twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats! Fans of strong female protagonists, political intrigue, and chaotic world power struggles should not miss "A Blood-Soaked Family"—add it to your bookshelf and start reading now!

48. 48 穿 The Transmigrated City Lord 穿越女城主 Tianheng Palace天珩宫Ancient Romance647k WordsOngoing [Love triangle, slow burn, taking things one step at a time! The emotional entanglements of adults: the first male lead is passionate and fixated, while the second is clever and in control. The second male lead wins her heart.] [A beauty skilled in political intrigue! She pursues an official career, rises to a high position, and remains calm and self-possessed, leaving a prince heartbroken.] She has always believed that staying independent and relying on no one is the safest way to survive. But 27Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A beautiful woman with political acumen, holding a high position, possessing strategic wisdom, deep foresight, and calm rationality, she leaves the prince heartbroken.

49. 49 全 Everyone Begged the Female General to Return, but She Crowned Herself Queen 全员跪求女将回朝，她却自立为王 Clear Water, Clear Tone 1, A Long Lingering Note水清音1清音悠长Ancient Romance316k WordsOngoing In her previous life, Shen Ciyao, the loyal daughter of a family of women generals who defended the empire, was repaid with a cup of poisoned wine from the treacherous emperor. Reborn at fifteen, she smashed a jade pendant in front of everyone at the palace banquet and called off their engagement: “I’m not worthy of the empress’s throne!” Since her devotion had been betrayed, she would cut off his sources of wealth and take his empire. She founded the Phoenix Pavilion, gathering extraordinary wo —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Rebirth and Revenge | Female General | Rise to Power | Business and Infrastructure | Women's Mutual Aid | Fading Romance In her past life, Shen Ciyao devoted her entire clan to supporting Xiao Jingzhi's ascension to the throne, only to have her entire family executed and end her life with a cup of poison. Reborn and returning to the imperial wedding banquet, she publicly smashed the phoenix hairpin bestowed upon her, vowing never to be made empress. She founded the Cifeng Pavilion to amass wealth and built the Cifeng Guard to cultivate power. When the Great Qi Dynasty was on the verge of collapse and the scumbag emperor's scandals were exposed, the court officials and former subordinates who had once suspected and betrayed her all came to her door begging her to save the country. Shen Ciyao coldly refused: The Shen family protects the common people, not the Xiao family's empire! She led her army straight to the capital, overthrowing the corrupt old dynasty, ascending the throne, and creating a golden age for women. ✨Important Notes: The male lead is merely an ally, there is no entanglement or "wife-chasing" scenario, the female lead never forgives the scumbag emperor, and focuses entirely on her career, revenge, and domination. A powerful female lead with a strong aura! #RebirthFemaleLeadAncientRomanceRecommendation

50. 50 我 I Really Don't Want to Be an Official 我真不想当官啊 Longevity Breeze长生风Two Female Leads577k WordsOngoing [Wuxia] [Three Female Leads] (The three female leads drive the main plot) [Two Female Leads] (The main romance) [Love Grows Over Time] [Light Fantasy] [Heavy Political Intrigue] [Light Harem Intrigue] Er Wuwen lost her memory in an accident. Afterward, all she wanted was to lie flat and live as a carefree slacker. But another accident pulled her into a struggle, setting her off on a journey to solve a case... She never expected to become a powerful enforcer for the imperial court. What should sh 335Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Hello everyone, I'd like to recommend this book. If you're interested in Tang Dynasty and martial arts novels, you might want to check it out. It features two female leads with minimal romance at the beginning; the focus is on solving cases. There are multiple couples, and it leans towards an ensemble cast, including a pairing of Wu Zetian and Li Zhi. The two main female leads are a traumatized, icy protagonist and a persistently pursuing, sunny one.

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