Historical Romance with Two Strong Leads: Both Are Cunning and High-Born, with Palace and Household Intrigue, and No Goody-Two-Shoes Heroines 古言双强男女主谋略强，身份高，宫斗宅斗，不圣母

1. 201 破 The Healer Assassin Who Shatters the Realm 破山河之杀手神医 Mo Xian7墨弦7Ancient Romance681k WordsOngoing She was an assassin, but once she took pity on her target and saved their life, the target gave her a life-changing opportunity... The abandoned legitimate daughter of the Xie family, an unknown enemy, a poisoned mother, a brother with an intellectual disability, and a Pingliang in constant turmoil... Even with everything stacked against her from the start, she carefully plots her way forward, winning her family a chance to survive and return to the capital, only to uncover the secrets of her ow 87Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend this book.

2. 202 卿 Where Qingyun Meets 卿云见 Little Breeze, Clear Moon小风霁月Ancient Romance205k WordsCompleted Just after she transmigrates, her husband nearly destroys her body to cover up his crime. After barely escaping with her life, she finds that the one who helped her was her husband's younger brother. Is it a political scheme or a transaction? Each takes what they need and relies on their own abilities. How can she carve out a life of her own in this world? 80Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Novels where everyone has an online IQ

3. 203 南 The Tale of Nan Xin 南心记 Little Breeze, Clear Moon小风霁月Ancient Romance176k WordsCompleted He does everything he can to avoid marrying her, while she plots every which way to wed him. He wants her dead, but she fights to survive in the cracks like a resilient blade of grass. He sees through everything, yet still lets her slowly take root in his heart, where she lingers, impossible to forget and impossible to resist… 78Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 204 不 The Court I Cannot Return To 不归朝 Three-Call Cat三叫猫Ancient Romance409k WordsOngoing [1v2, Not a Pure Couple, Multiple Couples, Traditional Historical Romance, Second Male Lead Takes the Lead, Court and Martial World] The frail Crown Prince has been held hostage for years in an "allied kingdom." The former heir has long since gone mad, blind and crippled, and grown ever more twisted and possessive. Then the emperor dies suddenly! A son born of a concubine takes the throne before the coffin! The Crown Prince is left alone and forgotten! The princess of the allied kingdom, who has 58Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Traditional ancient romance novel, featuring multiple male leads and intrigue between the imperial court and the martial arts world; however, it involves multiple romantic pairings and is not suitable for those seeking a pure love story.

5. 205 栖 The Moon as Her Prison: The Tyrant's Empress Seeks Redemption 栖月为牢：暴君的赎罪皇后 Nectarine Pit油桃籽Ancient Romance136k WordsCompleted [Captivity + Tortured Romance + Forced Love + Two Male Leads + Intense Push and Pull + Historical Court Intrigue] Pei Xiyue, the Ninth Princess of the Zhongshu Kingdom, uses her peerless beauty as bait to gnaw away at the realm of Xiling. With whispered words at her lover's bedside, she pushes for the Moon-Dwelling Terrace, a project that drains the treasury. Through glistening tears, she stokes suspicion between ruler and ministers and turns brothers against each other. But she, too, is falling 72Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In this book, the "Empress" is not a symbol of glory, but a shackle of atonement; not the end of love, but the beginning of imprisonment. This unconventional setting breaks the fixed perception in ancient stories that "Empress = Happiness," allowing readers to see the cruelty and helplessness behind power and love, making it more relevant to reality.

6. 206 权 A Woman in Power 权姝 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance628k WordsCompleted Legitimate daughter | Devoted hidden guard × Long-suffering childhood friend, the prince | Pure romance | Court intrigue | Strong female lead | Nation and family The court of the Great Qi dynasty is in turmoil, with the struggle for the throne brewing beneath the surface. The Molong cavalry bears down on Zhenmen Pass, where starving, freezing soldiers hold the border with their flesh and blood. On the battlefields of a troubled age, it is not only men who march to their deaths. Fu Ziyou brav 558Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Two strong characters, two pure characters, no saintly figures, a group portrait of power struggles.

7. 207 扮 The Little Princess Who Plays the Pig to Eat the Tiger 扮猪吃虎小王妃 Little One Who Loves Sweet Potatoes爱吃香薯的小娃娃Ancient Romance255k WordsCompleted After the shock of that intense visual impact wore off, Ye Yiyi finally came to her senses and immediately turned around. “Beiming Yu! Are you crazy? Why did you let me in while you were changing?” “I didn't let you in! I only told you I was in the bedroom.” Beiming Yu stifled a laugh inside, but put on an utterly innocent face as he spoke. “Ye Yiyi, you've seen my body twice. You have to take responsibility for me!” “Hmph, I've seen plenty of people. Do I have to take responsibility for all of 2.4kReads6.7Score247Shelves

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   Two strong leads, not at all saintly or mindless, and incredibly funny – highly recommended!

8. 208 错 A Mistake, A Meeting 错，相逢 Big and Little Orange Cats大小橘猫Ancient Romance573k WordsCompleted That year, I first came into the world, and the balance of power across the realm was suddenly overturned in silence. The new emperor of Xilu ascended the throne, determined to bring about reforms. In Xidan, the young Emperor Yuan Xi also inherited the throne that same year. They all said I smiled at everyone from the time I was little. Yet at the grandest of enthronement banquets, I looked up and saw a handsome young man in imperial robes, with clear, bright features, and burst into tears. He p 35Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   This is a historical romance novel where the female protagonist is an assassin who walks on the edge of a knife.

9. 209 轻 Where Does the Light Boat Go? 轻舟何岸 Plain Colors, Chilly素彩寒Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Are the four princes of Rui Kingdom really going to marry four common women from Chan Kingdom? Could it be because every woman in Chan Kingdom is beautiful and fertile? She has the talent to be a chancellor in a matriarchal kingdom, yet marries the “intellectually disabled” prince of a patriarchal kingdom, entering the marriage as a spy under the pretense of a political union. He is a prince with exceptional intelligence who hides his true self. But even after he regains his true self, is that r 16Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 210 被 After He Cut Ties with Me, He Went Mad and Chased the Poisonous Woman Who Eloped 被一刀两断后，他疯追毒女私奔 Nan Shan Dou南山窦Ancient Romance364k WordsOngoing A proud, devoted prince VS the cool-headed young leader of a poison sect [Traditional historical romance + two strong leads + four fictional kingdoms + revenge and a touch of court intrigue + emotional push and pull + devoted to each other, HE] * He went from a frail hostage prince to a ruthless god of death. After lying low for five years, he finally closed the net, only to uncover a counterfeit pawn. When they first met, she was a prisoner of war and he was the commander. She claimed she only 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is a master of both medicine and poison, but her lover cruelly severs their relationship. She originally wanted to live a secluded life, but he regretted it and became a clingy person. The plot is full of exciting moments and is perfect for watching while eating.

11. 211 吾 My Emperor Is So Adorable 吾皇多娇媚 A Smile Brighter Than a Thousand Suns笑靥千阳Ancient Romance134k WordsOngoing Two powerful leads locked in an ultimate push and pull + laugh-out-loud, sizzling chemistry + political scheming + melodrama + dark scheming + court intrigue + humor + ensemble cast The emperor transmigrates into the body of the wife of a duke’s heir. To uncover the truth, she gets close to her own husband. 516Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    Two powerful, cunning, and scheming individuals [Cool]

12. 212 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—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is a cunning and shrewd strategist who rises to high positions in the court, leaving the princes feeling wistful.

13. 213 疯 The Mad Emperor’s Captive: His Empress Has Run Away Again 疯帝囚宠，朕的皇后又跑了 Soaring Over the Southern Mountain跃南山Ancient Romance800k WordsOngoing [The title couldn't be changed in time. A female-led story: a princess of a fallen kingdom becomes an empress. She never bows to pressure and dares to flip the table, literally! No female suffering, no women fighting each other, but plenty of men fighting over her. They're all handsome, and they compete and vie for her!!!] [Political intrigue and tragic romance + captive pampering + love and hate + taking by force + two strong leads + a broken relationship beyond repair + possessive, cunning mal 719Reads9.4Score134Shelves

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    A female protagonist with a strong brain who doesn't fall in love, endures countless humiliations before gradually rising to the position of regent.

14. 214 江 Jiang Yan’s Dream: Flowers Bloom from His Brush 江淹一梦笔生花 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical505k WordsCompleted In the winter of the seventh year of the Daming era (463 AD), Jiang Yan was gathering firewood in the biting wind by the Qingxi River. Suddenly, he spotted a young woman stumbling along the main road, clutching her wounded left arm, with three constables from the Court of Justice in hot pursuit. Jiang Yan pulled her into a reed bed, helping her evade the officials’ deadly grasp. It turned out she was Xie Wei’s daughter. Xie Wei had been implicated in the Fan Ye case because of his poetry and pro 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels, palace intrigue, and poignant love stories.

15. 215 我 My White-Eyed-Wolf Sister and I Were Reborn and Swapped Souls 我和白眼狼妹妹重生后灵魂互换了 Luo Zhi落之Ancient Romance178k WordsOngoing A cunning, ruthless heroine versus a twisted, obsessive hero In her previous life, Su Yu'er enjoyed the emperor's favor without end, until Shen Ningyue and the empress conspired to frame her. Reborn, she and Shen Ningyue switch souls. Now in Shen Ningyue's body, she initially plans to pretend they've made peace and team up with Su Yu'er to get revenge. But that plan falls through, so she lies low at Lady Zhaohua's side and stokes conflict in the harem, sowing suspicion between the empress and L 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The two protagonists are equally matched in the palace intrigue.

16. 216 疯 The Mad Eldest Princess Reborn, Making a Stunning Comeback at Court 疯批长公主，重生后飒爆朝堂 A Candy in Life生活里的一颗糖Ancient Romance593k WordsCompleted Historical rebirth##Unhinged Eldest Princess#Cold, Powerful Minister Pursues His Wife#Court Intrigue: In her previous life, Eldest Princess Jiang Jingshu was madly in love and forced Xiao Tingyan to marry her. He avoided her at every turn and despised her from the bottom of his heart for her erratic ways, arrogance, domineering nature, and brutal methods. He thought she was a madwoman. The court was rife with undercurrents. Noble Consort Rou and the Second Prince’s faction seized control of the 508Reads—Score107Shelves

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    Tags: [The Mad Princess: Rebirth and Revenge - A Scheming Princess Navigates the Court and Harem] In her past life, the eldest princess died tragically on the path of the second prince's struggle for the throne. Reborn, she severs ties with her lovers and plots every step of the way. She makes amends to her four former lovers and family in exchange for court support, helping the crown prince ascend the throne smoothly, fulfilling her husband's wishes, and using his military power to purge the rebels. She navigates the complexities of the court and harem, single-handedly stirring up the political landscape. A cold and aloof minister, impressed by her foresight and strategic vision, abandons his power and waits outside the princess's residence every day, wanting only to start anew with her. Both ancient and modern romance versions are available! #HighIntelligencePowerStruggleFemaleLeader #PalaceIntrigue #RebirthAndCounterattack

17. 217 前 I Was a Psycho in My Past Life. Reborn, I Take the Financial World by Storm 前世我是疯批，重生后飒爆财阀圈 A Candy in Life生活里的一颗糖Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted Mad beauty heroine / Reborn revenge power fantasy / Possessive CEO pursues his wife In her previous life, she was the top-tier star of the wealthy elite, a crazy heiress who was arrogant and unrestrained. Using her money to abduct handsome men and force Fu Heting to marry her, she was so domineering that no one dared cross her. In the end, her own family betrayed her, leaving her destitute and dead with bitter resentment. Reborn, she put her madness aside and focused on her career and revenge. A 135Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 218 无 The Colorless Gate Opens 无色门开 Proud but Hollow空有傲骨Ancient Romance284k WordsOngoing Major revisions in progress. Please don't click. “You must remember their eyes. You must never become weak.” When she opened her eyes, she had become the Northern Frontier's God of Slaughter, whose sword had subdued all the realms. Before she could enjoy the thrill of wielding power over the court, she was plunged into a deadly trap: A hundred years of cultivation gone in a single day, with conclusive evidence of treason laid before the emperor. The entire court waited to see her beheaded, whil —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is logical and well-crafted, with numerous foreshadowing elements. The two sides are evenly matched but not overly favored, resulting in a back-and-forth struggle.

19. 219 君 You Must Not Be Mistaken 君不容错 Lanterns Fall on the Star Bridge灯火落星桥Ancient Romance579k WordsCompleted New book! The low rating will go up! Qi Huan is the decisive, ruthless emperor of Great Jin. He has seen more than enough faces eager to curry favor, yet he has fallen for the cool and aloof wife of the Heir of Anping Marquis. It isn't a passing impulse, nor shallow desire for her beauty. The way he treats her is with respect held close to his heart, tenderness hidden in his eyes, and a devotion that runs deep in his bones. If he takes one step closer, he fears he will offend her and scare away 10Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    The writing is superb, and the scene descriptions are exquisite. When reading, you feel as if you are in the deep palace with its red walls and green tiles. The sense of immersion is amazing!

20. 220 重 Reborn, I Turn My Fate Around with the System of Noncontention 重生归来，我凭不争系统扭转死局 Wen Qiheng温栖珩Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing Reborn on the eve of the palace banquet, Su Wanyuan's fingertips brushed against the secret drug hidden in the lining of her gown. In her previous life, she was tricked into making a scene, lost her reputation, and saw her entire family executed. This time, she stayed calm, waiting to tear away her half-sister's gentle facade in front of everyone at the banquet. Before the trouble had even settled, a wooden token etched with a whirlpool pattern led her to a decades-old secret plot involving a 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novels feature two strong characters, with the male and female leads having slightly stronger autonomy.

21. 221 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Reunited with the General in the Modern World 穿越后，我和将军在现代重逢 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Eight hundred years ago, she was Princess Lingxi of the Bai Kingdom, and he was Sha Chi, the general charged with defending its city. On the day the city fell, they drank poison and promised to find each other in their next lives. Eight hundred years later, she was Li Ruoxin, a graduate student in archaeology, and he was Mo Haoqian, an investigator with the national security agency. A golden hairpin unearthed from Heishui City awakened their memories across the cycle of reincarnation. In those m 909Reads8.7Score19.9kShelves

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    [The Dual Male Leads Are Absolutely Amazing] One is a white moonlight emperor, the other a dark moonlight war god. One is a gentle brother imprisoned for months, clutching a broken lamp, waiting for his sister to rescue him; the other is a valiant general who died defending the city, carving the words "Let's meet again in the next life." The brother risked his life to protect the throne, the general risked his life to protect her. These two storylines intertwine, it's so moving! #AncientRomance #ImmortalCharacters #WhiteMoonlight #CinnabarMoment

22. 222 静 On the Ridge of Jingling 静岭上 Mo Tianyan, Who Loves Shrimp and Loofah爱吃虾仁丝瓜的莫天焱Ancient Romance306k WordsOngoing Jingning has a dream in which she sees another life she once lived. To escape the predicament in her dream, she writes a book warning of natural disasters, saving an entire county. She also hints at the fate of a famed general, never realizing that he had long since put life and death out of his mind. But this makes the emperor wary. An imperial edict decreeing their marriage binds her to the crown prince from then on... —Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this one. It's an ancient Chinese romance with no reincarnation or time travel; the female lead just had a precognitive dream.

23. 223 表 The Cousin Miss Only Wants to Survive 表小姐只想活下去 Dark Willow乌柳Mystery407k WordsCompleted [Childhood Friends, Past and Present Lives, Mutual Secret Crushes, Imaginative Fantasy, Both Chaste, Happy Ending] Yan Xuan, a young lady who grew up in the Duke of Song's household, was afflicted by an evil spirit. Frail and sickly, she had little time left to live. Her eldest cousin, whom she hadn't seen in years, returned from the battlefield with glorious military achievements. His return brought honor to the family, and his powerful masculine aura made evil spirits flee wherever he went. To 8kReads9.2Score736Shelves

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    🍅🍅🍅A captivating palace intrigue and domestic power struggle story. [Thinking] Yan Xuan, a young lady raised in the Song State Duke's family since childhood, is a sickly woman with a short lifespan, possessed by evil spirits. [What?] Her cousin, whom she hadn't seen for many years, returns from the battlefield with glorious military achievements, bringing glory to the family and exuding a powerful masculine aura [Admiration], causing evil spirits to flee wherever he goes. 🌸To survive, Yan Xuan has no choice but to cling to her cousin, Song Qingyang.🌾 She goes to great lengths to get close to him. But unexpectedly, on the day she succeeds, Song Qingyang whispers in her ear, "Do you know how long I've wanted this day?" [Awkward laugh][Awkward laugh]

24. 224 演 I Played the Emperor My Whole Life, and After Being Reborn, He Still Wants the Crown Prince 演了皇上一辈子，重生他还要太子 One Little Sweet Fish一口小甜鱼Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Original title: Only After His Death Did He Learn That the Empress Did Not Want to Be Buried With Him [The heroine transmigrates, the hero is reborn] As he lay dying, Emperor Tianhe looked back on his eventful life. He had risen from humble beginnings to become the founding emperor, and the world praised his achievements. In his fading consciousness, he saw his virtuous empress, his beautiful consorts, and his weeping children. He felt that his life had been complete. But after he died, his soul 31.7kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves
25. 225 嫁 After Marrying a Disabled Man, I Became the Chief Minister's Wife 嫁给残废后我成了首辅夫人 Tomato-Stewed Chestnuts番茄炖栗子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Chu Ruoyan, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Chu’s household, is engaged to a man whose entire family has fallen in battle. Her fiancé survived, but was left disabled. Everyone assumes the engagement is doomed, but the Chu family’s daughter marries as planned, saying only two words: “I’ll marry him.” * No one knows that Chu Ruoyan had a nightmare. In the dream, she breaks off her engagement to Yan Zheng. Three years later, she meets the heir of the Marquis of Pingjing, only for rebels to l 21.7kReads9.1Score3.1kShelves
26. 226 侯 The Marquis's Estate Honors Class 侯府重点班 Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Marquis’s Elite Class is now available [adorable children + parenting + doting in-laws + lighthearted + healing] Xu Wan becomes a widow the moment she marries into the family. All she wants is to keep her head down and enjoy the freedom of being a marquis’s wife. But on the very day she arrives, her stepson, a notorious little menace throughout the capital, gives her two nasty surprises in a row. Xu Wan grabs a knife and charges out, making a name for herself across the 60.3kReads9.6Score8.5kShelves
27. 227 出 The Night I Left the Palace, the Mad Emperor Took Me by Force 出宫当晚，被疯批帝王强取豪夺 Clashing Gold and Flying Jade铿金霏玉Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, delicate palace maid vs. cold, ruthless, obsessive emperor] [Palace intrigue, neither lead is chaste + powerful male lead, weak female lead, and he’s completely unhinged + possessive love + a long road to winning her back] Yue Ling was a vain little palace maid. Hoping to enjoy a life of luxury and wealth, she seduced the emperor and worked tirelessly to win his favor, but still met a tragic end. After being reborn, Yue Ling saw things clearly. Rather than tread on thin ice in the de 25.8kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves
28. 228 为 The Professional Ethics of a Concubine 为妾的职业操守 Lin Wanzi林丸子Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete] Ye Qingzhi, an overworked office drone, transmigrates into the body of a concubine in the Jiangyang Marquis’s household. Since she’s here, she might as well go crazy. Being a concubine is just changing workplaces. She doesn’t need to get emotionally involved. She can simply treat herself like a tool. Ye Qingzhi’s career goal: convince both the marquis and the principal wife to take responsibility for her and protect her. Ye Qingzhi’s workplace motto: Life is short. We’re al 31.6kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves
29. 229 技 The Concubine with Maxed-Out Skills Is Turning Herself into an Empress? 技能拉满的侍妾，卷成皇后了？ White Peppercorn白藤椒Ancient Romance620k WordsCompleted Empress Wenzhao was a famously bewitching consort and the most talented empress. The way she has been judged and defined throughout her life has changed many times, but that has never diminished her status or the value of studying her. [System + Raising Kids + Relentless Competition] Thanks to being well fed at home, Qi Jiao was plump and rosy-cheeked. After a flood, she was sold into the palace as a maid, and when she got a little older, she was assigned to the empress’s palace. A few years lat 12.6kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
30. 230 野 Wild and Free Little Orchid: The Coldhearted Prince Falls for Her First 野浪小兰花，冷情王爷他先动心了 The Madam Smiled夫人笑了Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof hero who falls hard and falls first; both leads are virgins; transmigration; pocket dimension; no strong female lead, no palace intrigue] The doomsday war goddess Lu Jiuwan died on the first day the light returned... 1 The quiet, graceful, seductive Princess Consort who killed without blinking woke up one day with a completely different personality. Princess Consort: Want to do it? Cold-hearted Prince: Insolence! A moment later, the cold-hearted Prince was in disarray... 2 With her 37.8kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves
31. 231 重 The Reborn Crown Prince's Little Palace Maid in the Apocalypse 重生太子爷的末世小宫女 Two Three Two二三二Ancient Romance734k WordsOngoing (Sweet romance, no angst, the trap is already dug, so jump right in.) Yun Duo starved to death in the apocalypse, only to transmigrate into the palace as Yun Ba, a low-ranking maid in the Eastern Palace of the Jingtian Dynasty. She had already decided to cling to the Crown Prince and spend her days eating well, keeping her head down, and living a long life. Yun Ba had only meant to hang on to his coattails for a free meal. When did the Crown Prince start carrying her back to his chambers and pam 522Reads9.0Score—Shelves
32. 232 将 General, Don't Lose Your Mind Yet, Your Wife Has Caused Trouble Again 将军先别疯，夫人又闯祸了 Lin Yanchu林砚初Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both devoted to each other] Shen Luoyao transmigrates into the role of a villainess. She schemes to marry the male lead, commits every kind of misdeed, and eventually dies with arrows piercing her heart, her corpse left exposed in the wilderness. When Shen Luoyao wakes up, she discovers that the plot is controlling her. The things she says and does aren’t what she wants at all. Then she discovers that as long as she gets close to the villain, Lu Jingyu, she can speak her m 2.9kReads8.5Score326Shelves
33. 233 大 The Great Yu's Master Strategist 大渝筹算师 Little Darling Lost in the Way迷途的小心肝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + revenge on scumbags + lighthearted + pure romance + playing the fool to catch the tiger + happy ending] Good news: Her betrothed came first in the provincial exams and earned the title of Jieyuan. Bad news: Her betrothed, now a Jieyuan, wanted to break off the engagement without losing face, so he schemed against his fiancée, who came from a merchant family. Fine. If you want to break things off with dignity by scheming against someone, then neither of us is going to have a 19kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
34. 234 明 I Could Easily Rely on My Martial Skills, but My Wife Insists on Using Her Brain 明明可以靠武力，娘子非要靠脑子 Kimchi Jar泡菜坛子Ancient Romance634k WordsCompleted [Modern woman in ancient times + transmigration with her body + love after marriage + sweet and satisfying] [A male lead who never stops rescuing his wife + a mindless heroine who kills at the slightest provocation] Jiu Yue, the greatest assassin of the twenty-second century, is blown off a cliff while carrying out a mission. With a splat, she lands in the backward Great Qi Dynasty. The wicked step-grandmother finds Ji Yiqing a wild girl she picked up and makes her his bride, hoping the marriage 36.3kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves
35. 235 咸 The Lazy Princess Returns to the Capital, and the Whole Dynasty Follows Her for the Gossip 咸鱼郡主回京，全皇朝追着吃瓜 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Historical Romance + Fun and Lighthearted + Palace Politics with a Light Touch + Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One + Equally Matched Leads + No Transmigration, Rebirth, System, or Inner Thoughts + Everyone Is Native to This World] A seemingly sweet and gentle daughter of a vassal king vs. a truly delicate and frail eldest imperial grandson For the old emperor’s birthday, vassal kings from across the land are ordered to come to the imperial capital and celebrate 38.4kReads9.1Score3.9kShelves
36. 236 逆 Vowing Never to Part from You, Even Through Calamity 逆劫之誓不与君绝 Daughter of Min Xian民贤之女Ancient Romance277k WordsOngoing She came to destroy the world, while he made it his duty to protect all under heaven. For the sake of his smile, she defied fate. Now he must choose between the world and the woman he loves. What ending awaits them? As long as the mountains stand tall and heaven and earth endure, I swear I will never part from you. 30Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Original ancient Chinese fantasy novel, a pure deity story, no rebirth, no time travel, no system, no cultivation. The female lead is the most powerful goddess in the universe, capable of destroying heaven and earth, wise and decisive. The male lead is a paragon among gods. The two live and die together, protecting heaven and earth. Single female lead, no harem.

37. 237 废 The Deposed Empress Reborn: A Peerless Physician and Martial Artist Ascends to the Throne 废后重生：医武双绝女帝要登天 Seven Inkstones七砚书Ancient Romance269k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Reborn for Revenge + Master of Medicine and Martial Arts + Power Couple + Empress] She was once a virtuous empress who helped him ascend the throne. In return, her entire family was executed, and she was forced to drink poison in the cold palace. Reborn at fifteen, she is a master of both medicine and martial arts, and seeks only revenge. The scumbag crown prince wants to marry her? She rejects him in public and exposes his impotence. Her scheming 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads are strong and intelligent, and their bodyguards are effective and not just there for show.

38. 238 安 Peaceful and Unending 安乐永逸 A Tree Makes Shade一木成荫Ancient Romance531k WordsOngoing She had been given a rare second chance at life and planned to spend it carefree, like a wandering cloud or wild crane among the mountains and rivers. But fate had other plans: her adoptive father was imprisoned while seeking vengeance for her family's murder and his own country's humiliation. To save him, she had to disguise herself as a man and enter the imperial court, where she was forced to work for the cold-faced royal prince, Luo Yunyi. She never expected to find herself working for a hea 138Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Life is too short to be heartbroken over love. I am a woman of unparalleled beauty; I would never ruin my life for a moment of infatuation.

39. 239 末 Love in the Apocalypse 末世儿女情 Mu Yun Jiu Xiao暮云九霄Ancient Romance462k WordsCompleted [Traditional Wuxia + Traditional History and Culture + Political Intrigue + Love of Country and Family + Talented Scholars and Beautiful Women + Mutual Redemption + Quiet Endurance and Comeback + Overwhelming Martial Prowess] This book has only just received its first rating, so it's normal for the score to be low. She is the reincarnation of the Lord of a Hundred Flowers, a phoenix destined for greatness, yet she has fallen to the station of a maid. Unaware that she possesses the Sacred Hundred 6Reads8.8Score—Shelves
40. 240 团 After Becoming the Family’s Darling, I Exposed the Villain’s Secret Identity! 团宠后我把反派大佬的马甲扒了！ Wan Duoduo万朵朵Ancient Romance946k WordsOngoing Transmigration + two formidable leads + secret identities exposed + everyone’s favorite + romantic push and pull Ruthless hostage prince x princess skilled in medicine and poison (Three Kingdoms intrigue, battles of wits, sweetness intertwined with heartbreak) Mo Qingqing: Transmigrated as the most doted-on seventh princess of Beilin, she breaks off her engagement from the start and is coveted by various factions for her status and beauty. Dugu Yunche / Xiao Yun: A hostage prince from Xiqi, cold 20.2kReads8.9Score5.8kShelves

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    The beloved princess accidentally falls into the trap of a seemingly innocent but actually cunning prince, leading to a love-hate relationship that will last until death.

41. 241 死 The Death Train 死亡列车 Tu Su屠苏Sci-Fi & Apocalypse4.2M WordsCompleted This is a world where civilization has collapsed and evil runs rampant! This is a blood-soaked, frenzied realm where morality has fallen apart! This is a struggle to survive! 4.2kReads8.5Score491Shelves

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    The coolest thing in the apocalypse isn't huddling together for warmth, it's driving a beat-up train around the map scavenging for scraps! No teammates to hold you back, no factions to fight amongst themselves, just a wrench to modify the carriages, snatching tires from abandoned stations, and scavenging compressed biscuits from hordes of zombies. Using sheet metal to block windows in torrential rain, burning seats to cook instant noodles on snowy nights—every survival moment exudes raw, untamed energy. Watch solo players transform a rickety train into a mobile safe house, crushing loneliness in the desolate wilderness, living the wildest lone wolf in the apocalypse!

42. 242 覆 Turning the Tide to Support the Dragon: Moonlight Above the Throne 覆手扶龙：御座之上的月光 A Lotus Seed from the Qin Dynasty秦朝的一颗莲籽Ancient Romance117k WordsOngoing Everyone knew that a pretty fool sat upon the dragon throne. Emperor Gu Shouyun spent his days picking fights and acting foolishly, and the powerful ministers were happy to indulge his absurdity. Yun Xi was the only neutral figure at court. When he was being given a hard time, she once handed him a cup of warm tea; when he tore up a memorial, she silently rewrote it for him... That night at the palace banquet... Afterward, she tried to draw a clear line between them, but he cornered her in a sha —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Gu Shouyun was absurd and unruly, but only Yun Xi stayed by his side, teaching him how to be a person and how to do things. Unbeknownst to anyone, that (a spoiled and dissolute young emperor) had already quietly grown into someone who could support the world.

43. 243 偷 Eavesdropping on Fuzzy Friends, the Little Lucky Carp Goes Wild at the Prince's Estate 偷听毛茸茸，小锦鲤带王府杀疯了 Yu Xiaoqi羽小柒Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted The rating has only just opened, so it will go up later. Thank you to all the lovely readers supporting An An. [Adorable little one + everyone’s darling + understands fluffy animals + cold-faced prince + handsome white wolf king + heterochromatic Imperial Preceptor + palace intrigue] From a “jinx” everyone wanted to see driven out to the cherished darling of a powerful military household, all An An needs is a doting father who is a God of War. The cold-faced Prince Jing took her in, and from the 10Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    This book has become a legend in my heart! The plot, the atmosphere, and the author's writing skills are all superb. If you don't like it, feel free to criticize me!

44. 244 新 On Our Wedding Night, My Substitute Bride Doctor Pulled a Bomb from Her Bodice 新婚夜，替嫁医妃从怀里掏出一枚炸弹 Feng Yi枫怡Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Murong Wan, a top physician of the twenty-first century, transmigrates and finds herself with a father who doesn't care for her and a stepmother who doesn't love her. The emperor thinks she's stupid and ugly, so he grants her a blind prince instead, calling them “a match made in heaven”! But with a mysterious pocket dimension at her disposal, the world is hers! He thinks she's stupid? No matter. One day, she'll have him wrapped around her little finger. He thinks she's ugly? No worries. One day, 1.6kReads9.0Score178Shelves

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    It's very well written, the plot development is logical and reasonable, and the ensemble characters are all very well portrayed. The author is truly talented.

45. 245 穿 Reborn as a Concubine's Daughter, I Made the Cold, Aloof Prince of War See Red 穿成庶女，惹得清冷战王红了眼 Wawa Sleeps and Sleeps哇崽睡睡Ancient Romance513k WordsOngoing The modern pharmaceutical CEO Bai Jingxin accidentally falls from a building, only to wake up in the Beichen Dynasty as a useless concubine-born daughter bullied by everyone! From the start, she’s forced into a marriage with the supposedly bloodthirsty “Living Yama,” Prince of War Mo Chiyan, then publicly rejected by him and made a laughingstock across the capital? Bai Jingxin sneers. “Good riddance! I’d rather make money!” With peerless medical skills in one hand, she brings the dying back to l —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Amidst the treacherous power struggles of the imperial court, the two join forces to overcome obstacles, revealing the most delicate and touching sweet love hidden within the clash of swords and intrigues!

46. 246 娘 Reborn, the Empress Decides to Rule as Emperor 娘娘重生后决定当女帝 Liao Chu辽楚Ancient Romance202k WordsCompleted [Heroine × hero: Both reborn + palace intrigue and political scheming + devoted love Heroine × second male lead: A tragic love tangled in hatred + his groveling + coercion] In her previous life, Consort Fu was blind to the truth. She laid her heart at the feet of Fourth Prince Xiao Jingyan, only to receive a cup of poisoned wine, an accusation of witchcraft, and the sight of him taking the throne beside her own dear cousin. Reborn, she woke on the day before the spouses were to be chosen. Eve —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The eldest daughter of the Duke of Dingguo, reborn from the ashes, tears apart her scheming cousin with one hand and captures the cunning sixth prince with the other, navigating the treacherous waters of the palace with meticulous care. Her goal is not merely revenge, but to reclaim all the debts owed in her past life, with interest.

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