Looking for Stories with a Female Lead Who Calls the Shots, Stays Razor-Sharp, and Is Always Scheming 求女主掌握全局，极致清醒，无时无刻不在设局文

1. 501 说 Weren’t You Supposed to Be Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic? Why Are You So Delicate? 说好的美强惨呢，怎么这么娇？ Qing Rong青容Ancient Romance432k WordsCompleted [Female-led romance + female lead dotes on male lead + System quick transmigration + melodramatic and comedic + devious, swoon-worthy growth-oriented heroine + strong, beautiful, tragic, hopelessly lovestruck male leads] No splitting the male lead into multiple versions. One male lead per world. Tang Ning was unlucky enough to be bound to a Cannon Fodder Self-Rescue System and transmigrate into all kinds of novels as a brainless supporting character devoted to courting death and making trouble 1.4kReads9.1Score151Shelves

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   Hmm, believe me.

2. 502 无 Infinite Horror: The Top-Tier Maniac Is Beautiful and Brutal 无限惊悚：顶级疯批她又美又凶 The Sun Shines on the Stars and Moon星月有日Mystery2.0M WordsOngoing [Infinite-game adventure + mystery and deduction + no romance + ruthless heroine + plot-focused + strong female lead + fictional setting] Her father didn’t care about her, her mother didn’t love her, her brother was gone, and she’d been sent to a strange psychologist for treatment for fourteen years. Just as Mo Changsheng was planning to deal with the whole mess, she was suddenly transported into a horror game. Mo Changsheng: “Well, this is interesting.” In a perilous hunting game, she wiped out 232Reads7.8Score—Shelves
3. 503 穿 Transmigrated as a Billionaire's Daughter: What's the Big Deal About Raising a Young Prince? 穿成首富千金，养个太子爷怎么了 Xiao Xi Ran小汐冉Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted A down-on-his-luck screenwriter whose scripts are rejected time and again gets transported into his own story. From then on, the villainous heiress Lin Jia’er turns the world of wealthy families upside down. A luxurious penthouse in the city center? Bought! She lounges on the terrace at night, overlooking a sea of lights. A lavish custom-built yacht? Bought! A crowd of handsome men and beautiful women party around Lin Jia’er. After becoming rich, the first thing Lin Jia’er does is forget where s 1Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 504 归 The One Who Returned Wasn’t Her 归来的不是她 Seven and a Half on Sunday星期七点五Modern Romance232k WordsOngoing [Revenge] + [Strong female lead] + [Ensemble cast] + [A touch of business warfare] In bustling Jiangcheng, the Shen, Ye, Xu, and Song families have enjoyed every advantage for decades, monopolizing the country’s medical equipment resources. The heads of the four families choose to form an alliance, but behind each polished facade lurk filthy secrets. Three years ago, The eldest daughter of the Shen family was suddenly sent abroad and died that very night. Three years later, Her twin sister, Jian 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist carefully plans and searches for clues to avenge her sister.

5. 505 陛 Your Majesty, I’ll Conquer the World to Take Care of You 陛下，我打个天下养你啊 Bi Mai避麦Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted An alternate-world setting inspired by the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern dynasties. A serious period romance, with two formidable leads, political intrigue, and love. [A sickly marquis plots to conquer the realm, while a ruthless emperor bows to love] The story of a demon who kills people in the human world to atone for his sins. Driven by selfish desire and consumed by inner demons, her father kills his wife and daughter. Shen Yanqi is raised as a boy from childhood. An edict seeking tale 358Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The title suggests she's fighting for the male protagonist, but in reality, she uses his name to end the chaos and bring peace to the people. The female protagonist, the daughter of a merchant, enters officialdom, initially acting as the emperor's henchman to eliminate powerful clans attempting to usurp imperial power. She secretly cultivates influence within the court for the male protagonist, and after assisting him in ascending the throne, she begins plotting to conquer the world. Even when seriously ill, she still contributes many national policies to usher in a golden age.

6. 506 快 Quick Transmigration: After the Tragic-Novel Heroine Gets a Unhinged Script 快穿：当虐文女主拿了疯批剧本后 Ou Cong偶葱Modern Romance504k WordsCompleted In every tragic romance, the heroine is tormented by the hero until her heart is torn apart, and her heart, kidneys, and brain are cut out. Yet the heroine loves the hero without fail, devoting herself wholeheartedly to her career as his doormat. Now Jingsha has become the heroine of a tragic romance. She's obsessive, unstable, scummy, and downright crazy. She torments the male lead, then the male supporting character, then the female supporting character. In the end, they all love her but can n 8.9kReads9.3Score1.5kShelves

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   The first female protagonist has a clear goal; she's planning from the very beginning. She doesn't let a single bad guy escape, nor does she harm a single good guy. Each world she enters is incredibly exciting. The second female protagonist has off-the-charts combat power and will attack everyone who has wronged her without equal retaliation.

7. 507 男 My Boyfriend Is Insecure and Cries Easily. How Could He Be the Villain? 男友自卑又爱哭，怎么可能是反派 Little Duckling小鸭鸭Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Devoted and equally powerful couple + mildly scary infinite worlds + indulgent wish fulfillment] [They seem perfectly normal on the outside, but both are crazy inside. The heroine trains her man like a dog, while the hero is insecure and pitiful.] Yu Li and her boyfriend had known each other for four years and been together for three. They were deeply in love. Her boyfriend was gentle and considerate. Aside from being a little clingy and insecure sometimes, and always wanting her to watch horro 30.5kReads9.5Score5kShelves

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   Infinite flow, the female lead is super powerful [she's learned it], everything is under her control, both the male and female leads are crazy and have low morals, enter at your own risk.

8. 508 暴 The Tyrannical Crown Prince Meows in My Arms 暴戾太子在我怀里喵喵喵 Whale in the Plate盘中鲸Ancient Romance158k WordsCompleted Ming Yao, princess of the underworld, became the crown princess of Yan. Rumor had it that the crown prince was cruel and vicious, and had buried his bride alive on their wedding night! She cursed that damn prince, rolled up her sleeves, and went to beat him. But she didn’t find a single dog hair. Instead, she picked up a big orange cat? She stroked the cat. “Just wait, I’ll skin that damn prince and stew him for you!” The orange cat in her arms stiffened. She gently reassured it, “Don’t be scare 1.5kReads9.2Score257Shelves
9. 509 重 Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾 Shangguan Loves to Drink Water上官爱喝水Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan 228Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   Don't be fooled by the title; this is no ordinary domestic drama. Your worldview will be completely overturned by the final volume. The author uses nearly 300,000 words to weave a scheme, culminating in a shocking twist that imbues all the preceding events with a cruel yet profound meaning. It deals with trauma, obsession, and letting go—its impact is immense. I've read it twice; every foreshadowing is spot-on. Readers with sharp intellect and a penchant for critical thinking will regret missing it.

10. 510 奔 Run, Super High School Level Despair! 奔跑吧，超高校级的绝望 The Bewildered Recluse惘然居士Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted A game of chess spanning time, set in motion only because of a young girl's last hope. A scheme that stretches across two worlds: when the dust finally settles, will despair or hope emerge victorious? The joy of chess lies in savoring the feeling of controlling the outcome while victory and defeat are still undecided. After these two games she detested, what will she choose to do when faced with a new, completely unfamiliar world? 393Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Well, despite the slightly off-putting name, Xie definitely meets the requirements. Especially in Volume 3.

11. 511 反 The Villainess Goes on a Rampage Across the Nine Continents! The Protagonists All Kneel 反派女配杀疯九洲！主角们都跪了 Fei Xi妃玺Ancient Romance3.0M WordsCompleted “If the author says there's no romance, then there really isn't.” She became the saintess of one of the Four Great Sacred Lands, with exceptional talent, a prestigious position, and a decent fortune. And yet, with such an impressive setup, she was destined to be a cannon-fodder villain in countless stories about male and female leads. To avoid being won over or defeated, and to stay alive, she had no choice but to strike first. Oh, did I hit too hard? My mistake, my mistake. Go recover, then com 17.7kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves

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    Highly recommended! The female lead's ability to plan three steps ahead is truly chilling, but I loved reading it! ✨ The female lead becomes the Holy Maiden of one of the Four Holy Lands, possessing high talent, a respectable status, and a decent family background. However, despite such a high level of ability, she's the eternal cannon fodder villain in countless male-female protagonist stories. To avoid being conquered, defeated, and to survive, she has no choice but to strike first. Ah, did she go too far? Oops, I'll go back and recover before trying again. What? This treasure is yours? Would it dare answer if you called out to it? An opportunity? It belongs to the protagonist? Oh, but she's the villain, she's stealing from the protagonist. ⸝⸝⸝ ╸▵╺⸝⸝⸝

12. 512 他 [GB] He Was Forced to Dote on by His Crazy Host 【GB】他被疯批宿主强制宠爱 Qin Yi秦颐Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Female-led romance, no role reversal] + [obsessive, corrupted love interest] + [both leads are virgins] + [one-on-one romance] + [strong female lead] + [redemption] Mu Qing worked diligently as a mission-taker, all in the hope of regaining her memories. She played an insignificant passerby, a cannon-fodder character who was hastily written out, and a supporting character with a tragic fate… Her endless life meant endlessly traveling between worlds, drifting from place to place and covered in wo 3kReads9.2Score202Shelves
13. 513 最 The Ultimate Heiress to Wealth and Fortune 最佳富贵千金 Li Jinji理谨记Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted [Just got a rating! It'll go up later! Thanks to everyone who left comments and helped this little-known book get its first rating! I'm grateful to you all!] Lu Chenzhou is a wealthy young heir, charming and carefree. He thinks he's a master of seduction. He enjoys her innocence and dependence, never realizing that he's already a moth caught in her web. Zhou Mushen is a cool-headed, shrewd rising star in the business world. She captivates him at first sight, and when they work together, he mista 653Reads8.3Score106Shelves

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    In this book, the female protagonist has a clear goal. She meticulously plans her moves, ultimately taking over her husband's family company and eliminating both male leads.

14. 514 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 115.9kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves

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    The female protagonist disguises herself as a man and becomes the top scholar in the imperial examination, deeply favored by the emperor. She is extremely aloof, strategic, and not naive; she has logical thinking and is incredibly captivating!!! [Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf] 💕💕💕 Go check it out!!!

15. 515 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 149.6kReads9.5Score18.7kShelves

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    Do you know how good this book is?! The female lead is brave and resourceful, and most importantly, the author has incredibly positive values! The plot is also fantastic, full of twists and turns, and most importantly, every character is so well-developed. It's so addictive, and the writing is incredibly detailed with a perfectly logical and complete plot. There are no flaws, like not finishing off an enemy after they've been killed. Wow, it's so good! [Licking screen][licking screen][licking screen][licking screen]

16. 516 快 Quick Transmigration: The Host Is the Real Big Shot 快穿：宿主才是真大佬 It's An'an是安安咯Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance and Feel-Good Wish Fulfillment] [Beautiful, Bold Heroine] [Nonstop Hilarious Plot] Breaking news! Qing Man, who always stirred up trouble, has been thrown into three thousand worlds by the bigwigs for reform! The entire demon realm is celebrating. What? Before she left, Qing Man stole the reborn soul fragment of the Supreme God? Contact the Systems of all three thousand worlds right now! Help Qing Man complete her missions and bring her back immediately! Go back? Is having fun and 121Reads8.6Score—Shelves
17. 517 虫 Insectoid: Who Says I’m a Scumbag? 虫族：谁说的，我可不是渣虫 Xi Baiya Qingguo西白亚轻果Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Insect-kin setting + transmigrate into a book + reborn + System + growth + wish fulfillment] One-on-one romance An unconventional gender-bender novel [It really gets sweet later on!] An unholy, laid-back female Alpha in a position of power × a reborn, sweet-on-the-outside, dark-on-the-inside male consort How do you save a sick society you’ve been dragged into? If you don’t do something, you might actually get killed. [Host mission: Maintain the stability of insect-kin society] Ling Chen: ...Do 111Reads7.7Score—Shelves
18. 518 惑 Ensnaring the Eastern Palace: Tying the Mad Crown Prince to My Skirts 惑东宫，把疯批太子拴在裙带上 Ninefold Thousand Towers九方千阙Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted Originally titled Eastern Palace Erotic Picture. A madman and a madwoman, both clear-eyed about the world. [A delicate beauty with a ruthless streak × a deranged crown prince who takes what he wants, 1v1, both leads pure and Alpha] From the age of fourteen, when Ruan Qing arrived in the capital, she was hailed as the most beautiful woman in the city. Three years later, the unruly Sixth Prince had become the Crown Prince, while Ruan Qing had become a widow burdened with a monument to her chastity 33kReads9.3Score4.8kShelves

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    The female lead is independent and clear-headed, making me feel that she is even better than a typical female lead.

19. 519 谢 The Xie Family's Short-Lived Son Has Lived to a Hundred 谢家的短命鬼长命百岁了 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] The lid of a dead person's coffin won't lie flat because they had an unresolved longing in life. Given time, that longing turns into a demonic obsession, and unless it is resolved, their descendants will suffer. Yan Sanhe's job is to release the dead from their obsessions. One day, she gets hounded by Third Master Xie, who claims to have one. Yan Sanhe says she doesn't deal with the living. Third Master Xie replies, “Everyone says I won't live long. Just think of 127.1kReads9.6Score17.2kShelves

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    These three books! The female protagonists are all incredibly capable; every step is perfectly planned, and they're all highly intelligent! They have a comprehensive grasp of the situation and are extremely clear-headed! If you like stories with strong female leads, I highly recommend them! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

20. 520 你 You and I Were Never Meant to Be, But the Prince Is Willing to Spend 你我本无缘，全靠王爷肯花钱 Ye Lian Yi叶怜衣Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + irresistible, teasing beauty × a man whose mouth says no but whose actions say yes + sweet wife × tough guy + size difference] Shen Qingqing was having a bit of bad luck. She’d transmigrated into the body of a courtesan who was about to leave the brothel. She’d heard the madam planned to sell her as a concubine to a lecher in his fifties. So Shen Qingqing had to find another way out and get herself “married” within a month... She paid a hefty sum to a matchmaker for a list of el 2.7kReads9.3Score454Shelves

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    🍁① The female lead transmigrates into the body of a courtesan, and in order to leave the brothel, she seduce all the young masters in the capital, except for the male lead. The male lead, jealous, even asks the guard, "Didn't you say my name was on the list? Why hasn't she come to find me yet…?" 💗💗② To find a good marriage, the female lead seduces all the young masters in the capital, but never considers seduce the male lead, who repeatedly ruins her plans…

21. 521 她 Beneath Her Lips, My Madness 她唇之下，我之癫狂 The Person in the Book Is Immortal书中人不朽Modern Romance489k WordsCompleted [Female-led revenge and satisfying comeuppance + devoted couple and sweet romance + healing and redemption] Sixteen years ago, Tangxi Li's mother jumped to her death, and seven-year-old Tangxi Li was banished abroad by her family. After sixteen years of keeping a low profile and biding her time, she had grown strong enough to return home for revenge. She swore to drag everyone who had caused her mother's death down to hell, one by one. She never expected someone to show up on her path of vengean 11.5kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    Revenge-themed novels with both protagonists being virgins are really good!! 💕

22. 522 回 Back in the Capital, the Brilliant Miss Is Famous Across the Land 回京后，神算大小姐名满天下 Bright Blue灿蓝Ancient Romance741k WordsCompleted [No romance + metaphysics + fortune-telling + satisfying read + secret identity + ghost-catching + lighthearted, no angst~] Yun Zhuo of the Xiao family was abandoned as a child. When her relatives come looking for her, she decisively returns to the capital to become a thorn in their side. Her birth mother says she’s uncouth and illiterate? But in the blink of an eye, she’s welcomed into the capital’s circle of master scholars, discussing poetry and prose and interpreting the fate of the world. T 156.7kReads9.6Score20.6kShelves
23. 523 美 The Beauty Is Hard to Tame: I Won't Cling to the Heir's Favor 美人难驯：世子的高枝不想攀 Fish Song, Bird Trill鱼音袅鸟Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted A scheming woman who clings to the powerful * A deep, cunning heir Coercive love + intense tension + an irresistible push and pull Her perspective: She seduced all the young masters in the capital, but never once thought to seduce him. She would marry anyone, just not him. He looked down on her and repeatedly thwarted her chances of marriage. His perspective: She seduced his brothers and friends, but acted as if he didn’t exist. He disliked her shameless flirting, hated her scheming and vanity, 22.7kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves
24. 524 皇 The Empress Is a Max-Level Palace Intriguer, Crushing Everyone 皇后满级宫斗，嘎嘎乱杀 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + infidelity + fictional setting + a resourceful, money-loving, beauty-loving, life-loving empress ✖️ emperor] In her previous life, Hua Shu was a lowly palace maid. She schemed her way to the top of the political ladder, only to be condemned by everyone and branded a wicked woman who brought ruin to the nation. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself in the unfamiliar state of Chu, as an unloved empress who’s also being made a scapegoat. As if she’d put up with that! S 14.4kReads9.4Score2kShelves

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    The female leads are all very strategic and have a good grasp of the overall situation; they are like black sesame dumplings.

25. 525 快 Quick Transmigration: The Universally Disliked Fight to Become the No. 1 Fan Favorite 快穿：万人嫌争做人气角色No1 Han yuu寒yuuAncient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After Shi Wuqing died, someone claiming to be a System found her. If she collected enough “popularity points,” she could come back to life. Shi Wuqing agreed. Then she was sent into various novels, where she became the cannon-fodder character readers hated most. Her mission was to become the character readers loved most, with the highest popularity, by the end of each novel! World One: Shi Wuqing became the scheming younger sister who took the heroine's place and married the prince. At the begi 42.8kReads9.5Score5.1kShelves

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    The first book is a quick transmigration story. Because it has a script and the mission is to boost popularity, the female lead will arrange an unforgettable ending for herself (an extremely sweet story, proceed with caution [thumbs up]). The second book has a female lead with a youthful spirit who is always thinking, giving people a sense of clarity and aloofness. I feel sorry for her [almost crying]. The third book, those who know it might think it's a pure romance novel, but those who don't know it's definitely a tragic story (my explanation isn't very good, please read the details yourself).

26. 526 她 She Turned Life Into a Game of Climbing to the Top 她把生活玩成了上位游戏 Sausage with Bell Peppers彩椒炒香肠Modern Romance878k WordsCompleted [Ambitious woman rises to the top · no romance pairing · personal growth] [Volume One focuses on relationships · Volume Two focuses on career] [Note: Volume Two has a romance subplot, but there’s no pairing in the ending. The heroine stands on her own. If you can’t accept any romance at all, please think twice before reading. Let’s all be happy!] In this world of glitter and excess, Jing Lan had only two cards to play when she left her mountain village. One was her natural beauty. The other was 1.6kReads9.2Score238Shelves

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    The female lead is extremely clear-headed, and every interaction with the male leads is meticulously calculated or strategically guided, turning passivity into initiative. Although she is clearly the weaker party, she manages to control the overall situation and firmly maintains the dominant position in their interactions.

27. 527 重 The Empress Is Reborn, and She's on a Killing Spree 重生皇后，她杀疯了 Young Master Mao毛家大少Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted (A satisfying revenge story with a strong female lead, no romance, and a heroine focused on military power and becoming Empress Dowager Regent) In her previous life, Ye Qingcheng helped Qian Kun ascend the throne as emperor, earning the enmity of the entire court for the Ye family. But once Qian Kun became emperor, he first plotted against the Ye family, condemning them all to execution! Then Qian Kun’s childhood sweetheart, Liu Ruyan, personally brought Ye Qingcheng poisoned wine and forced her 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No romantic pairings, a world of political intrigue and scheming.

28. 528 幺 The Youngest Daughter, Changle 幺女长乐 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Miss Zhu Si’s rough fighting skills have always made her the laughingstock of the capital’s noble families. In everyone else’s eyes, that’s the sort of work meant for household guards. Zhu Changle, who considers herself invincible, isn’t ashamed of it. She’s proud. Not everyone can protect their own home, but she can! And then some! She’d even turn the whole capital upside down to protect it! Don’t believe her? Try her! 18.6kReads9.5Score3kShelves

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    These are essential books for female protagonists; the heroines are resourceful and courageous, making you feel like your brain isn't up to the task.

29. 529 快 Quick Transmigration: The Demon King Wrecks the Plot 快穿之大魔王崩坏剧情 Mist Rising Through the Long Forest雾起长林Modern Romance428k WordsCompleted (No romance, brainless wish-fulfillment.) The heroine is an overbearing, chuuni, unhinged supervillain. She isn't human! She has no human morality and is rotten to the core. Anyone seeking justice or a saintly heroine should stay away. She takes the scumbag's path and leaves scumbags nowhere to go. If she can solve something with violence, she won't waste a word. She's a master of every kind of scheming green tea and black lotus trick: if you can imagine it, she can do it. A mama's boy ends up w 29.3kReads9.5Score2.9kShelves

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    A truly satisfying read, no dragging things out, full of outrageous antics—that's what a real satisfying read is all about! The female lead is so wicked, it's almost unbelievable! [Kissing emojis]

30. 530 快 Quick Transmigration: I Don’t Want to Be This Bad Either 快穿：我也不想这么坏啊 Ou Cong偶葱Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration] + [No Romance] In her previous life, Pei Ling passed the civil service exams and worked diligently her way up from the grassroots to a senior provincial position, sweeping out organized crime and cracking down on every kind of illegal activity. She was upright to the core. Then she entered a Quick Transmigration world and was handed the script of a villainess: a born bad seed who did every evil under the sun, so terrifyingly powerful that the protagonists could only scrape 32.9kReads9.0Score3.7kShelves

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    The female lead has a firm grasp of the overall situation and is very clear-headed.

31. 531 风 The Wind Rises, the Evening Boat Sails Toward the Morning Light 风起晚舟向晨光 Misty Twilight暮景凝烟Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted The first volume leans toward career-focused drama, with research, business rivalries, and revenge on an ex-boyfriend. If you prefer sweet romances, you can start at the end of Volume One or with Volume Two. Before she was reborn, she was the most docile canary at Gu Yanzhi’s side. He gave her the cold shoulder for three years, yet she stole research data from a rival company for him. Then, with his new lover in his arms, he told her, “Women like you are only good as stepping stones.” She smiled 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A modern romance novel featuring a female protagonist who is a scientific research goddess.

32. 532 犟 Stubborn Bones 犟骨 One Big Fish Head一条大鱼头Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted [Reunion After Years Apart + The Chase to Win Her Back + Two Cool, Distant Personalities + Eight-Year Age Gap] (Not a pure one-to-one romance. Please read the blurb before starting!!!! If it’s not your cup of tea, don’t read!!!! Malicious ratings will lower your luck!) “Arrogant and refined, stern and composed, a CEO from the elite” Zhou Congjin vs. “Cool and stubborn, worldly-wise, an ordinary-class beauty from a scholarly family” Shen Yi Shen Yi had always known that someone like Zhou Congjin 65.7kReads9.0Score18.6kShelves

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    It would be great to make into a TV series.

33. 533 女 Don’t Cry, Heroine. I’ll Give Your Men Back When I’m Done 女主别哭，玩完就把男主们还你 A Green Gem一颗绿宝石Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration] [System] [Female Lead Is a Skilled Actress and a Bad Woman, Both Sweet and Dominant] [Everyone's Favorite] [Changing Destinies] [Power Fantasy] (Male leads are devoted and romantically obsessed; fast-paced) Partially immersive, with lots of fresh settings to explore. #She is a peerlessly wicked woman whom people both love and hate# When she transmigrates into the characters who were originally destined to be exploited and drained by the original female leads, things star 34.8kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves
34. 534 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves
35. 535 快 Quick Transmigration: Every Romance Leaves a Regret 快穿，风月皆憾 Watching the Bright Moon over the River江上望明月Fantastical Romance1.3M WordsCompleted An alternate history. Don't overanalyze it. Not a sweet, doting romance!!! Not a feel-good story!!! Not a female-lead power fantasy!!! Each world has a different style, sometimes melodramatic and over-the-top. The male lead is sexually inexperienced. World One: Emperor Wu of Han, the spirited young emperor × his gentle, composed older cousin World Two: Alternate history, brother succeeds brother. She is a lively, uninhibited young woman in Chang'an, and becomes empress twice in her life. World T 19.4kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves

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    The female lead remained perfectly lucid throughout. [Thumbs up]

36. 536 真 The Real Heiress's Secret Identity Is Exposed, and All of the Capital's Elite Kneel! 真千金马甲被爆，全京圈都跪了！ Ye Shiyi夜十一Modern Romance3.9M WordsCompleted Also known as The Fake Heiress Became the Capital's Crown Prince's Beloved After Her Engagement Was Broken Qin Wan never knew that she was not the Ye family's biological daughter, until her childhood sweetheart grew tired of her, outsiders cursed her, and the Ye family, disgusted with her, drove her out and told her to return to the mountain ravines to find her biological parents... Qin Wan merely smiled, preparing to reveal her secret identity and stun everyone. Unexpectedly, the mountain ravin 76.7kReads9.3Score9kShelves

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    This book is truly amazing. The female lead isn't one of those naive and innocent characters; she's the kind of person who has her country in her heart, and I absolutely love that kind of female lead. I remember a scene where she said that even if the male lead betrayed her, she wouldn't advise him to find another fiancé. I really adore this kind of female lead. She prioritizes her career and doesn't get entangled in romantic relationships [kissing emoji], and she's incredibly protective of her friends. Anyway, this book is really good, highly recommended! [Kissing emoji][kissing emoji]

37. 537 六 The Sixties: Newlywed from the Start 六十年代：开局就是新婚 Zhi Yu 1014栀虞1014Modern Romance610k WordsCompleted [Period novel + everyday family life + devoted hero and heroine enjoying a peaceful life together + low-conflict + daily spectatorship + no saintly heroine] As a Chinese teacher at a technical secondary school, Wen Nuan enjoyed a happy routine, working from eight in the morning to five in the evening, with the occasional evening class. She didn’t have to worry about grades or deal with any teaching pressure. Sure, the students were a little unruly and getting all their homework collected was a b 21.6kReads8.8Score931Shelves

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    A slice-of-life story set in a certain era. The female lead works for a supply and marketing cooperative, while the male lead occasionally earns money on the black market. They have twins, live separately from their in-laws, and there are no difficult characters; it's a very heartwarming story. [Admiring][Kissing][Admiring][Kissing]

38. 538 怪 Urban Legends Invade: She Goes on a Rampage by Exploiting Hidden Rules 怪谈入侵：她靠隐藏规则杀疯了 Gorgeous Girl绚丽儿Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing [Dad is Dad. He’s holding a knife. Mom is Mom. She takes the knife from Dad. Grandma has just reached the doorway, her eyes filled with confusion and worry. The younger sister has only her older sister by her side, the older sister she loves most… And then? What happened? You’ve forgotten…] [Chosen One of the Dragon Kingdom: Welcome to the first rules-based horror scenario.] [Stage cleared! The Chosen One receives a supernatural value reward, while their bound nation receives national fortune an 18.6kReads9.1Score2kShelves

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    It's really, really good! The female lead is super intelligent and the story is amazing!

39. 539 从 From the Old Nine Gates to Grave Robbers’ Chronicles 从老九门装到盗笔 Yu Sanyuan余三元Mystery806k WordsCompleted Someone whose certainty that something will happen to another person makes it come true for him, forcing him to embark on the path of showing off. He thought it was a sure thing, but after coughing up a mouthful of blood, Xiang Liu couldn't help reflecting: Just what kind of person do you all think I am, anyway?! 10.9kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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    Although this book is a fanfiction of *The Grave Robbers' Chronicles*, it's okay if you haven't read it. The female lead is also unaware of the original story, so it won't feel particularly awkward. Of course, the author is familiar with *The Grave Robbers' Chronicles*, but the process of the female lead deducing things about the original story isn't awkward either. There's no romance in the main story, but there is in the side stories. The female lead is a transmigrator from Section C of Arkham Asylum in Gotham City. She's a clear-headed and calm person. At first glance, you might think she's a bit silly or crazy, but she's actually very aloof. Be sure to read the comments!

40. 540 宰 The Chancellor Is Hard to Flirt With: Cold in Public, Wild with Desire in Private 宰辅不经撩，人前清冷人后欲又野 Clear Grain Knows Autumn清禾知秋Ancient Romance589k WordsCompleted [For all the aunties out there, come on in] [Once the older, powerful minister discovers the pleasures of the bedroom, he spoils his wife without restraint] Ling Wanqiu was the laughingstock of the capital’s elite. Everyone said she was a complete idiot. At a flower-viewing banquet, her half-sister and fiancé led the crowd in humiliating her, and she was literally laughed to death. When she opened her eyes again, someone else had taken over her body: a modern socialite academy owner and queen of 68.8kReads7.3Score8.2kShelves

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    This book is a must-read; it's captivating, and the female lead is clear-headed and self-possessed.

41. 541 快 Quick Transmigration: The Villainess Takes the Lead, and Every Male Lead Loves Her Like His Life Depends on It 快穿之恶女上位，男主都爱她如命 Su Yu Qiqi酥予柒柒Ancient Romance142k WordsOngoing [The quick-transmigration heroine is a scheming green tea. Her main strategy is to steal the spotlight. This is not a story about a strong female lead, there is no fixed male lead, and the original couples will be broken up.] Su Qian was dissatisfied with being ordinary, yet she remained ordinary. By a twist of fate, she became bound to a System. In one alternate world after another, she went on to live very different lives. As the saying goes, a soldier who doesn't want to be a general isn't a 296Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    ✨✨New book, first story, super good! The male lead actually has a crush on someone else, and they agree to marry the female lead and then divorce. The female lead pretends to have feelings for him too. After the marriage, because the male lead is drugged, he forces himself on her, causing her to get pregnant!

42. 542 快 Quick Transmigration: The White Moonlight Dies After Maxing Out Affection 快穿：白月光她刷满好感就死遁 Holding Frost at Dusk暮夜执霜Ancient Romance752k WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + outwardly warm, inwardly cold heroine + no fixed pairing + not fragments of one soul + redemption-focused + every small world ends in tragedy] How do you max out both your targets' love and heartbreak values? Yue Yuyi's answer is to choose the best possible target, become the moonlight in his heart, then fake her death when he loves her most. She edits each conquest into a polished video and earns points from the viewers. She enjoys every minute of it. System: Master, you 12.2kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves

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    The female lead tailors a story specifically for the male lead, altering his original plot to redeem him, and ultimately dies when she loves him most.

43. 543 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 93kReads9.6Score12.4kShelves
44. 544 穿 I Transmigrated to Ancient Times and Opened a Tavern, with a Powerful Minister as My Backer 穿到古代开酒楼，我有权臣做靠山 Shanshan Is Qiqi山山就是七七Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted [The rating has just been posted and will go up later, so don’t let it put you off!] A powerful, talented cook of a female shopkeeper X a refined, brilliant, clingy minister After transmigrating to ancient times and binding to a System, she follows its guidance into a brothel district, where she rescues a handsome man covered in wounds whose radiance is impossible to conceal. With a bowl of warm porridge and a few simple dishes, she lights the first spark of ordinary human warmth for him during 11.2kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    A career-driven female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times and gains the support of a system. With her top-notch culinary skills and formidable martial arts prowess, she rises from a street vendor to the founder of the "Food is Heaven" restaurant. A fallen powerful official she rescues schemes for her, clears her name, seizes power, and protects her as she cooks for a lifetime.

45. 545 后 The Villainess in the Harem Starts with Empresses in the Palace 后宫恶女从甄嬛传开始 Chang Rong常容Female-Channel Fanfiction3.5M WordsCompleted [Complete] [A new book is underway, still starting with An Lingrong] Self-interest + villainess + Qing palace + palace intrigue + reborn + wish fulfillment + going mad + wild imagination + plot analysis + crossing between TV worlds Supporting characters, cannon fodder, empresses, maids, eunuchs, and palace maids from Empresses in the Palace are reborn or transmigrate into TV dramas Content warning: [This story portrays Zhen Huan negatively. She is almost always a villain here, so proceed with ca 10.5kReads8.2Score470Shelves

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    The flowers in the book are dazzling... "The Imperial Concubine" is about scheming to rise to power at lightning speed, with maximum combat power; Xiao Cao and Xiao An, you know what I mean... "The White Demon King" is a little shocking. The last book needs no further explanation, it's about scheming to rule the world.

46. 546 鬼 Ghost Emperor! Your Wild Consort Is So Incredible, Even the Demons Kneel 鬼帝！你家狂妃太绝，妖孽全跪了 Qi Yi Zi七一子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + power fantasy] During the upheaval at the Heavenly Puppet Palace, Shi Xi’s eyes were gouged out and her life-bound puppet was stolen. She was tossed into a forbidden zone like a stray dog! At death’s door, she awakened spirit eyes that could see countless souls, drawing the attention of the Ghost Emperor, Gui Li. “Little girl, help me restore my body, and I’ll help you get revenge.” From then on, a peerless prodigy was born in the forbidden zone! You gouged out her eyes, se 15.5kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves

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    These are all stories featuring beautiful and cunning female protagonists who are skilled in political maneuvering, meticulously planning and always in control of the situation. However, these female protagonists also have different personalities.

47. 547 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 32.4kReads8.9Score2.4kShelves

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    I've been reading this book recently. The male lead is a general who becomes emperor in a chaotic world. After his death, he learns that the female lead doesn't want to be buried with him. He is then reborn back to the time when they first married. At first, the male lead feels that the female lead is deceiving him and is very cold towards her. Later, he gradually begins to see and fall in love with her again, thanks to her performance and his own self-control. However, he doesn't know that this is another character the female lead is playing (the female lead is a modern-day movie star who transmigrated to this world and started over from infancy. Her mother had a difficult childbirth, and her father didn't love her. In order to survive in this era, she tried her best to adapt to everything, conform to the ancient rules, but still had a very strong sense of independence. Throughout her interactions with the male lead, she maintained a clear mind, was very intelligent, could guess his thoughts, and manipulate him. She always knew how to cherish herself and constantly learned various skills).

48. 548 香 Pearl of Hong Kong: The Fu Family's Cousin Is a Money-Making Machine 香江明珠：傅家的表小姐太能赚了 Today's Big Tangerine今日大橘Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Alternate-History Rebirth | Ambitious Heroine x Territorial-Minded Hero | Plot-Driven | No Saintly Characters | Flexible Morals | Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment | Realistic Leaning | Slow Burn] Synopsis: After waking up, Lin Jiao found herself holding the script of a disposable supporting character. From the start, she swiped a million in cash from her scumbag father and headed for Hong Kong. Hong Kong in 1960 was just lighting up with neon. Gold lay everywhere, but so did traps. Luckily, she r 44.1kReads8.9Score5.5kShelves
49. 549 重 Reborn: Cao Qinmo Battles Her Way Through Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 重生之曹琴默斗穿如懿传 The Spinning Mad Bellflower悬转的疯铃草Female-Channel Fanfiction383k WordsCompleted 622Reads8.9Score100Shelves
50. 550 恶 The Villainess Becomes the Legitimate Daughter: I'm Just Pretending, Don't Get Too Attached 恶女成嫡：我装的，你们别太爱了 Peach Blossoms Reflected in Wine桃花映酒Ancient Romance617k WordsCompleted (Print edition goes on sale at 7 p.m. on September 19 / Several short animated adaptations are now streaming) [Wicked Villainess Transmigrates into a Book + Total Control + “Training Dogs” Romance + Male Rivals in a Shura Field + Exes Begging for Her Back + Face-Slapping and Scumbag Punishment] [The heroine is a true villainess: a stunning, calculating temptress who never hesitates to manipulate others] Jiang Chuji, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, was an ill-fated girl sent to a t 61.9kReads9.4Score8.4kShelves

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    A villainous woman transmigrates into a book! She's in complete control! Extremely clear-headed! The female lead is stunningly beautiful, a master of disguise and acting; a single tear can break someone's heart. She's incredibly charming, charming everyone around her, seducing every male lead until they're practically drooling over her. Moreover, she's clear-headed and capable, deeply understanding men's nature, and she treats them like dogs – so satisfying! There are many male leads, each one incredibly wonderful. There's the Duke of Shu, who knows her true colors yet remains lustful, stubbornly claiming he's not jealous but turning into a lemon in his own eyes; he's incredibly restrained when kissing her and even teaches her how to protect herself; the Ninth Prince, who sees her as the only white moonlight in his bleak life, striving to provide for her, knowing her inner turmoil yet still devotedly protecting her; and the aloof and distant Crown Prince, who bows down only for her… It's all so irresistible!

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