A Cool, Powerful Female Lead in an Ancient-Style Setting, Ruthless and Decisive, Controlling Everything 女主冷淡强大，古风，手段狠辣果决，掌控全局

1. 51 穿 I Transmigrated as the Villainous Tycoon's Son, So I Joined Him in His Evil Ways 穿成反派大佬之子，我同流合污 A Prosperous Opening开市大吉Ancient Romance639k WordsCompleted [Complete] [No romance × woman disguised as a man × strong heroine × transmigrate into a book] [Pure antagonist's perspective × no unnecessary romantic entanglements × ruthless and merciless] [No situation where the male lead is stronger than the strong female lead] When Zheng Luoqi wakes up, she discovers that she has transmigrated into a romance novel as the daughter of its main villain. Step by step, Zheng Luoqi watches her father become a great corrupt official. Then the male and female lead 2.7kReads9.0Score311Shelves

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   I've never seen a female lead more ruthless than her! Highly recommend her!!! Don't let the low rating fool you; it's a new book, and I think it will definitely rise in popularity later.

2. 52 无 Infinite Flow: Big Shot, Your Cute Persona Has Crumbled Again 无限流：大佬你软萌人设又崩了 Plain Moon素月Modern Romance700k WordsCompleted [Episodic stories, infinite-flow, one-on-one romance between two strong and devoted leads, livestreaming, and play the pig to eat the tiger] From the start, Shen Qingyan killed an NPC and received a punishment mission: if she didn’t act like a sweet, helpless girl, she would die. So, while tackling terrifying escape missions, her teammates were busy showing their true colors, completing tasks, freaking out, and running for their lives. Meanwhile, Shen Qingyan was busy acting cute and batting her 10.4kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
3. 53 太 The Empress Dowager Reborn: A Phoenix’s Plot for the Empire 太后重生：凤谋天下 Gu Yu孤妤Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + ensemble cast + political intrigue] Reborn, she turns the world into a board and all living beings into pieces. She is the one pulling the strings behind the scenes. Slender, pale hands, an icy gaze She moves her pieces, a faint smile on her lips Why should beauty worry? Reborn, risen from the ashes A phoenix’s schemes hide in her lotus-bloom bones Her name will live on in the annals of history Willow branches in her hometown, the moon a hook She watches generals and princes 1.3kReads9.0Score188Shelves

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   This is a must-read for any ancient Chinese romance novel focusing on political intrigue! The female protagonist is reborn and uses the world as her chessboard, with all living beings as pawns; she is the mastermind behind the game. The male protagonist is a war god prince with a heart for his country and its people, who later reveals his true colors, becoming cunning and ruthless, strategizing and plotting step by step. The two leads are both incredibly strong, possessing high emotional and intellectual intelligence, supporting each other in a captivating way! This book goes beyond palace intrigue and domestic power struggles; it weaves together crime-solving suspense, the struggle for the throne, national sentiment, brotherhood, the battlefield of officialdom, and conspiracies—a grand and intricately plotted novel.

4. 54 无 Infinite Flow: The Magician Becomes a God Through Her Combat Power 无限流：魔术师她靠武力值封神 Aci the Tavernkeeper酒家阿瓷Mystery432k WordsCompleted [Light horror, infinite-flow, 1v1, two powerful leads, sweet romance] Shang Heng, the strongest player in the game, x Shi Miao, a former S-rank instance boss Shi Miao had been a boss in a horror game's instances for many years. She thought she would keep being a diligent wage slave, but after waking up one day, she found herself turned into a new player in the game, with her weapons confiscated and her powers sealed from the start. Shi Miao: ...If the System won't play fair, neither will I. So w 5.7kReads9.4Score863Shelves
5. 55 绝 Peerless Divine Doctor: The All-Round Princess Is a Force to Be Reckoned With 绝世神医：全能公主很嚣张 Peach Branch and Grain Leaf桃枝禾叶Ancient Romance366k WordsCompleted A pampered princess and the most beautiful woman in the land. A masterful ghost doctor afflicted with a fatal poison, she stands on the brink of death. Watch her heal and dazzle the world. She is Yun Qianluo, princess of Nanzhao. She sits upon the dragon throne, drafts imperial edicts, and wields the imperial seal, commanding immense power. He is Jun Heming, Prince of Jin of Beiming. Skilled in both letters and arms, he commands a vast army, wields great power, and holds life and death in his ha 15Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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   The male lead is strong, the female lead is even stronger, and the two join forces. The female lead has her own power and doesn't need any entourage. The male lead is a reborn, pampered princess with superb medical skills, immense wealth, multiple identities, high martial arts prowess, and great influence in the martial arts world. The first three chapters are about swift revenge, and the rest are all new stories.

6. 56 修 A Powerful Cultivator Transmigrates to the Apocalypse and Opens a General Store 修仙大佬她穿到末世开杂货铺 Roses the Next Day次日玫瑰Sci-Fi & Apocalypse317k WordsCompleted [Doomsday Shop | System | Ancient-to-Modern Transmigration | Saving the World | Cool, aloof heroine, a divine seer × Male lead sidekick, an alluring Demon Lord] Baili Xingci was a powerful cultivator in the world of cultivation. She was just one step away from ascending to godhood, yet she remained unable to break through. Then... she was bound to a System. As it happened, she knew a little about divination and deduced that this might be her chance to ascend. So Baili Xingci gave up struggling a 2kReads8.8Score240Shelves
7. 57 天 Peace Under Heaven 天下长安 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Princess Yiyang of Dazhao is breathtakingly beautiful, ruthless, and cruel. While the late emperor still lived, she kept male favorites, amassed private troops, purged the imperial harem, and schemed for an heir. She was more brazen and domineering than the few useless princes. After the emperor died, she seized power, purged the court, killed senior officials, and placed a new emperor on the throne. She ruled as a woman who usurped a man’s role, controlled the court, and held the Son of Heaven 1.3kReads9.0Score147Shelves
8. 58 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Is Poisonous: The Viperous Consort's Lavish Indulgence 嫡女有毒：盛宠蛇蝎妃 Yun Mo云墨Ancient Romance854k WordsCompleted She concealed her edge and bided her time, using the power of her entire clan to achieve greatness. Once she had the world in her hands, her husband spent every night elsewhere, and she endured it. Her title was stripped away, and she was demoted from empress to consort, and she endured that too. She had done everything she could to yield for the sake of their former love, yet her family was wiped out and she was handed a cup of poisoned wine. Fine. Just fine. Bai Qianmo gritted her teeth and dr 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is highly skilled in martial arts, and the plot is also quite good. I'm a veteran bookworm who has spent over 3000 hours reading on Tomato Novels. I especially recommend the first book, which I've read several times.

9. 59 被 Forced to Divorce, Her Five Brothers Go on a Rampage 被迫休夫后，五个哥哥杀疯了 A Lifetime of Splendor一世风华Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shen Ning gave up her beloved spear to cook for the man she loved. She broke with her father, a veteran general of Great Yan, and didn’t speak to him for three years. Her husband, the victorious General Who Guards the Nation, returned in triumph with a woman who was a master of the spear. After three years of hard work, all she got was: “A Ning, I want to marry her.” Shen Ning, who had become the laughingstock of the capital after her husband favored his concubine and cast aside his wife, picked 7.3kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves

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   She had come empty-handed; this was her only dowry: a spear named "Breaking Clouds," a prized possession her father had acquired during his travels in the martial world. The jade pendant on the hilt, a gift from the current emperor. Shen Ning, spear in hand, walked to the training ground of the General's Mansion. Everyone in the mansion was in the Jade Dew Hall; the training ground was deserted. The bright moonlight shone down. She leaped through the air, spear in hand. Her spear technique, honed by the Shen family patriarch, was both powerful and graceful in her hands. Her movements were expansive and powerful, like steel, yet her returns were as supple as silk. A perfect balance of strength and gentleness, deadly yet perfectly timed. A gentle breeze lifted her plain white dress, like a fleeting glimpse of a night-blooming cereus. Blood occasionally splattered from her spear-wielding hand, adding vibrant color to the scene. Her eyes held a resolute and unwavering gaze into the night. Not far away, atop a towering pavilion reaching into the clouds… A dashing man in a flowing red robe leaned against a high windowsill, a jug of wine in hand. His slightly intoxicated eyes, like those of a demon from the jungle, reflected the woman wielding a spear under the moonlight, her every move as celestial as a star in a painting. "Your Highness, you're driving me crazy! Didn't we agree to play chess with the Emperor? It's almost time!" Guard Seventeen, frantic with worry, rushed over. Seeing the prince still leisurely drinking, he nearly cried. "Your Highness has been late three times in a month! Today, the General of the Nation returns in triumph; the Emperor is happy. It wouldn't be good to spoil the mood." The handsome man pondered for a long time, a beautiful smile curving his thin, red lips. He muttered to himself, "The clouds break, a hundred spears crumble. The capital is about to be lively again."

10. 60 病 The Yandere Villain Visits My Dreams Every Night: Sister, You’re Mine 病娇反派夜夜入梦：姐姐你是我的 Song Jiujiu宋玖玖Ancient Romance284k WordsCompleted [Raise a Cub into a Wolf + Feigned Possessiveness] Shen Xia was forced to transmigrate into a book. Apparently, she had to kill the villain and help the male lead rise to success before she could go home. But she turned around and chose to crush the System outright, helping the beautiful, tragic, powerful young villain become the male lead instead. She did whatever she wanted, free of all constraints. But just as she was ready to bow out after accomplishing her mission, the villain she had raise 4.4kReads9.3Score612Shelves

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    The female protagonist in this book is always scheming, eliminating the system right from the start, and her intelligence is consistently high. The supporting characters aren't brainless either; every character is well-developed. This book is truly unbeatable.

11. 61 极 The Poisonous Beauty Consort Defies Heaven 极品毒妃要逆天 Shen Yiyi沈依依Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted On the eve of her wedding, she is framed. When she wakes, a peerlessly handsome man is sleeping beside her, and her entire clan just happens to arrive to “catch her in the act.” They want her dead? Too bad. The body is now ruled by a top female assassin from the 21st century. What’s a clan, anyway? Can you eat it? She’ll burn them all to ashes! Everyone who tries to harm her will die! What? There’s also a cold, wickedly charming prince who is her fiancé, belittling and humiliating her to force h 46Reads8.2Score—Shelves
12. 62 权 Power and Favor for the World: This Marquis Is Taking a Husband! 权宠天下：本候要纳夫！ Cold Shadow Reappears冷影在现Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The Zhongyuan Marquis household welcomed twin daughters, but had no sons. To preserve the family’s century-old glory, Mu Qianyi, the younger twin, became the household’s only “legitimate son.” After transmigrating, she finds that she was once the top assassin in a killers’ organization. Passing herself off as a man is no challenge at all. But how can she be content with meekly playing the part of a marquis? She has never hidden her ambition. But what is she to do after accidentally provoking Pri 1.5kReads8.9Score184Shelves
13. 63 系 The System Told Me to Conquer the World, So I Took the Throne 系统让我攻略天下，我直接登基了 Plankton the Lab Rat做实验的痞老板Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted The System Told Me to Conquer the World, So I Went Straight to the Throne 127Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's well-written, I recommend it.

14. 64 凌 Above All: She Reigns Supreme 凌驾：她为尊 Red Leaves红叶Ancient Romance748k WordsCompleted Xiao Chan was a powerful underworld boss and the head of an ancient martial arts family. She held all the money and power in her hands, and everyone on both sides of the law bowed before her and treated her with the utmost respect. She stood above all others, and barring any surprises, she would spend her life admired by everyone, enjoying a lavish, carefree existence. But a surprise did come. After a lifetime of ruthless deeds, she simply went to sleep and transmigrated. Now she had to rebuild 1.3kReads7.3Score131Shelves

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    I just started reading it; it's not finished yet. It's probably a harem novel. The female lead never talks big; when the emperor sends a hundred secret guards to kill her, she beheads them and sends the heads to the emperor.

15. 65 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 1.4kReads9.3Score168Shelves

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    A truly intelligent and satisfying female-oriented novel. The female lead is a princess and a saint, possessing unparalleled martial arts, intelligence, and wealth. She enjoys a privileged status, is unmatched in political maneuvering, and most importantly, never suffers mistreatment. She takes revenge on the spot and mercilessly punishes scumbags. The main theme is: pure satisfaction!

16. 66 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 262.1kReads9.7Score30.8kShelves

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    "The Golden Branch" is a historical romance novel featuring a strong female protagonist and a powerful strategist, telling the epic story of Shi Buyu. She uses her wisdom to stir up political intrigue, fighting alongside the male lead through numerous hardships and challenges, ultimately exposing palace conspiracies and uniting to rule the world. "The Golden Branch" is a gripping tale of political intrigue and wit, showcasing Shi Buyu's extraordinary intelligence as a woman dancing with the emperor. The novel intertwines national sentiment with personal growth, delivering sincere and moving emotions that will leave readers breathless and unable to put it down!

17. 67 冷 The Cold King’s Heaven-Defying Physician 冷王的逆天医妃 Ling Chen凌尘Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted When the birds are gone, the bow is put away; when the hare is dead, the hunting dogs are cooked. She devoted three years to plotting for him, but when his reign was secure, he wiped out her mother’s clan, destroyed her Fengxi Pavilion, harmed her friends and family, slaughtered everyone in the Ye family, and used a poison she herself had made to force her to betray the person she respected most! Her thirst for vengeance unquenched, she was reborn in a suspended coffin. Since Heaven had spared h 30Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    This book features a female lead who is aloof and indifferent, with an exceptional aura. Her true identity is the Palace Master of Su Ye Palace and an assassin. This isn't a wish-fulfillment story; the author's writing is very nice. I also recommend Zi Hui Liu Nian's *Night Song*. This one is no longer available, but it features my favorite historical romance female lead. She's also aloof and always dressed in white. She's an elder of the Demonic Sect, possessing unparalleled wisdom and strategy, but I really feel sorry for her [almost crying]. I absolutely adore the author's writing style [heart emoji].

18. 68 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 25kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
19. 69 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 36.4kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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    *⁂((✪⥎✪))⁂* Black Lotus Assassin VS White-Cut Black Prime Minister|Daily Life of Two Madmen Pampering Each Other. The 22nd-century madwoman assassin, September, is blown into the Great Qi Dynasty, happily receiving a ruthless "marriage of convenience" package. The veil is lifted, and her sickly husband, coughing up blood, laughs: "My lady, have you ever killed anyone?" #On the Self-Cultivation of a Mad Couple# "She Kills" x "He Buries the Corpse"

20. 70 九 Ninth Highness, Your Princess Consort Is Bold and Fierce 九殿下，王妃又飒又狠 Jie Mo芥沫Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted She was the eldest daughter of a general’s household, yet everyone mocked her as a country bumpkin. Qin Wanyan couldn’t be bothered with them, but her underlings weren’t having it! Martial Arts Alliance Leader: “Nonsense! She’s the junior sister I cherish most.” Chamber of Commerce Elder: “How dare you! She’s our tycoon, rich enough to rival a nation!” Eleventh Imperial Uncle: “Ridiculous! She’s Mu Yunye, the divine physician I admire.” Neighboring Emperor: “Insolence! She’s the all-powerful cha 1.2kReads8.9Score182Shelves

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    A sweet ancient Chinese romance novel! [Admiration][Admiration] The female lead is strong, cool, proud, and very cold, with many disguises. She appears and saves the male lead, who then becomes attached to her. The encounter of these two icy individuals begins their sweet story. It's super sweet, so come and read it! [Thinking][Thinking][Kiss][Kiss][Kiss][Kiss][Kiss]

21. 71 幸 Lucky to Have Met Your Peach-Blossom Face 幸得识卿桃花面 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Wei Qing transmigrated. Her principle was simple: if you can settle it with your fists, don't waste your breath. 6.7kReads9.2Score779Shelves

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    Strong female lead and strong male lead, each character has a distinct personality. This was the first book I read on Tomato's website, and I reread it when I was looking for something to read. It's definitely worth a second reading.

22. 72 替 The Substitute Bride: The Mad Demon Emperor Is Provoked 替嫁狂妃：误惹病娇魔帝 Cinderella Wants to Become an Immortal灰姑娘要成仙Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation, Farewell to the Immortal Bone, is now streaming] She was poisoned by villains, left mentally impaired, and had her dantian shattered and her contract beast stolen. Then she was forced to take another woman's place in marriage to an old demon. When her memories return, she transforms into a little grandmaster who can conquer the heavens and earth in a flash. The Spirit Palaces of the Heavenly Realm revere her, the rulers of the Underworld fear her as a demon, and the 5.5kReads9.4Score782Shelves

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    The first one is my top recommendation. It's about a young woman and her boyfriend, both are strong characters. The female lead is very cool, and the male lead is very protective of her. He only listens to her, and he's a bit of a yandere and a bit of a chuunibyou (delusional) [facepalm], but that doesn't stop him from spoiling her. I'm not good at describing it clearly [almost crying]. The second one is also good; the female lead is very strong. The third one is about fleeing famine; the female lead is strong, and the male lead is someone she picked up and raised by wolves.

23. 73 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 22.4kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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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!

24. 74 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
25. 75 进 I Came to the Capital to Find My Family, and My Brother’s Archrival Spoiled Me Rotten 进京寻亲，被哥哥死对头宠翻天 A Magnolia Blossom一朵辛夷花Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted [Pure historical setting + one-on-one romance, both leads are each other’s only partners + lighthearted and sweet + direct communication, no misunderstandings + no transmigration or rebirth] [Airheaded, gentle heroine versus arrogant, ruthless minister] Jiang Yihuan’s older brother was an official in the capital, while she dug wild greens in the countryside and often went hungry. One day, her brother’s sworn enemy, Wei Zhao, captured her. “Your brother has been exiled. From now on, you’re coming 12.4kReads9.0Score2.2kShelves

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    Who understands?! I really love this female lead. She's a wolf in sheep's clothing, able to charm both men and women with just her words, overcoming all obstacles. She's incredibly intelligent, shrewd, and clever. She's also incredibly strong, capable, and broad-minded—no less than a true hero, and perhaps even more outstanding than a man!!! Plus, Fu Guang is bold and straightforward with the person she likes. Xi Guang also dotes on Fu Guang, fulfilling her every wish. It's so sweet!!!

26. 76 逃 Fleeing Famine: She Picks Up a Wolfish Husband and Settles Down to Farm and Raise a Child 逃荒路上：捡个狼夫君种田生崽 Ink-Dyed Green Wound Tears墨染圊殇泪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Raising a child + slow burn + sweet romance + feel-good power fantasy In her previous life, Kan Tingnan was an all-capable queen in another world, yearning for a family but never finding one. When she opened her eyes again, her soul had entered the body of a girl with the same name in a famine-ravaged era. As she faced being eaten alive, she saw her parents and younger brother desperately protecting her. Her frozen heart felt a warmth she hadn't known in years, and she decided to help them survi 2.1kReads9.2Score295Shelves
27. 77 绝 Unrivaled Adoration: The Heiress Spy Takes Over the Scene 绝世宠溺：特工嫡女A爆全场 Mai Qiuqiu麦球球Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted Secret agent transmigrates + strong male and female leads + super sweet romance + both leads are cunning After transmigrating, Ji Jianchu went from secret agent to the general’s second daughter. Everyone called her an airhead, never suspecting the brilliance hidden beneath the surface. She takes down scumbags, establishes a base, ventures into Yuncang, and shows off her talents. There’s just one thing: could her famously brilliant fiancé stop hovering around her all the time? Xie Jingze, hei 463Reads8.8Score103Shelves

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    The first book features a super cool female lead who can handle everything on her own. The male lead is cunning yet doting; together they're incredibly shrewd and funny. It's a very enjoyable and hilarious read. The second book has a tight plot and features two strong female leads. The third book also has a strong female lead and is incredibly satisfying! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

28. 78 得 When He Learned I’d Run Away, the Mad Prince Regent Turned Dark 得知我逃跑后，疯批摄政王黑化了 Fallen Begonia Reflected on Snow落棠映雪Ancient Romance420k WordsCompleted [Cool and aloof sect leader Nan Ruoxi vs. scheming, dark regent Qi Ze] [One-on-one romance + two strong leads + light fantasy + mild coercion + happy ending + no misunderstandings] At their first meeting, they clashed and each wanted the other dead. At their second meeting, she kept disguising herself to conceal her identity, while he gradually became attracted to her as he noticed the clues. Day after day, Nan Ruoxi found herself sinking deeper into their relationship, but she had responsibilit 405Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient Chinese romance novel, with no time travel or system. The female lead has influence and a prestigious status in the martial arts world. It's a story of two strong, highly skilled martial artists, both are virgins, and their relationship is free of misunderstandings, though each has their own responsibilities. The female lead is absolutely beautiful and strong, but not tragically so. In fact, she becomes slightly stronger than the male lead later on. The male lead is a little cunning and slightly forceful.

29. 79 女 After Faking Her Death in Disguise as a Man, She Starts Playing the Frail, Scheming Green Tea 女扮男装死后，她开始演柔弱绿茶 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of [Playing Coy] is available on all platforms. [The heroine is everyone’s beloved, with maximum “moonlight in the heart” appeal + doted on by all + universally adored + strong female lead] Qin Buwen disguised herself as a man and played the part of a treacherous official for sixteen years. At the height of her infamy, everyone in Chang’an, even the dogs, would go out of their way to avoid her. Then she was betrayed and abandoned by everyone. She leapt from a tall building, onl 37kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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    This book is really good, and the female lead is especially heartbreaking. I cried while reading it late at night.

30. 80 前 I Died Tragically in My Past Life, Then Was Jilted Again After Being Reborn 前世惨死，重生后又被退婚 Ye Chenhuo叶尘火Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Complete] 1. This story focuses mainly on palace and household intrigue, with very little romance and not much screen time for the male lead. The leads support each other and join forces against their enemies, with no misunderstandings or love rivals. One man and one woman, both pure; a strong heroine and an even stronger hero. The male lead spoils the heroine. 2. This is a fictional setting with no connection to real history. Synopsis: Everyone in the capital knows that the eldest daughter of 9.3kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves
31. 81 世 The Crown Prince's Consort Turns Dark After Being Reborn 世子妃重生后黑化了 A Drunken Glance at the Glazed Moon一醉琉月Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Fake and real heiresses] Chu Miao was born the eldest legitimate daughter of the Chancellor's residence, but her life was switched at birth with a village woman's daughter. When her family finds her, she becomes a pawn of her parents and the imperial family. She is deceived into marrying Xiao Rongjin, the legitimate son of the Prince of Pingnan. Her father-in-law is a war god who has never known 7.5kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
32. 82 就 Now This Is Palace Intrigue! Thirty Heroines Topple the Harem 就这个宫斗爽！30个大女主掀翻后宫 Read a Little Editorial Team读点编辑部Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Palace and Household Intrigue + Anthology Stories + Strong Female Leads + Feel-Good Revenge + Face-Slapping] She waited three years for the general to return from war, only for her husband to come home with a pregnant woman and announce he was taking her as a second wife?! Dream on! I’m the daughter of the richest man in the land. From now on, I’m getting a divorce and building my own career! She was the exalted crown princess, yet on the very day she gave birth, the crown prince and her mother 330Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Ahhh, I've watched this so many times! [Shy][shy][shy] This is such an amazing historical romance with a strong female lead!!! The daughter of a billionaire, betrayed by her general husband, simply declares, "I'm done!" And divorces him to focus on her career—so domineering! The Crown Princess, facing pressure from the Crown Prince and her mother, coldly laughs, "You've walked right into my trap," and then swiftly delivers a crushing blow! Ahhh, I really love female leads with strong hearts and sharp minds!!! They tear apart scheming villains and utterly defeat corrupt emperors—it's so satisfying to watch! 👏

33. 83 穿 Transmigrate into a Book as the Eldest Princess: Bold and Badass 穿书长公主，又飒又A Bewitching Rose妖染蔷薇Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted (Transmigrate into a book + pocket dimension + devoted couple + satisfying revenge against scoundrels) Ye Qingyu, the foremother of the alchemical arts, was a master of medicine, poisons, and pill refinement. She died when her furnace exploded while she was refining a batch of life-extending pills for an old friend. When she woke again, she had become the doomed eldest princess in a book, a cannon-fodder character who wouldn't survive more than one episode. Her elder brother is the current emper 3kReads8.9Score247Shelves

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    The emperor, due to his own shortcomings, became complacent, leading to widespread corruption in the court. The female protagonist, upon arriving, kept the emperor asleep, allowing her to control the court and eliminate those who dared to speak out.

34. 84 小 Little Menace! She Makes the Cold and Aloof Young Heir Climb Her Wall Every Day 小祖宗好疯！惹清冷世子日日爬墙 Holding a Brush to Tie Up My Hair执笔绾青丝Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted (Completed. Transmigrate into a book + win over the husband + face-slapping and punishing scumbags + sweet romance + doted on by everyone + an austere, upright heir to the throne and a righteous-yet-evil, unhinged young lady) Everyone knew that Fu Wenyan, daughter of the Grand General’s household, was hopelessly in love with the Second Prince and would do anything for him without complaint. But after she fell off a cliff, someone else took over Miss Fu’s body. To the Second Prince, whom she h 14kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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    I'm here! (｡>∀<｡) This is a wish-fulfillment story. The female lead is incredibly skilled in martial arts and acts decisively, avoiding any misunderstandings. The male lead is also super gentle, unconditionally standing by her side no matter what she does. It's so satisfying!

35. 85 斩 Cutting Spring 斩春 Chinese Loropetalum in the South南有檵木Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted ༆ Original title: "Slaying Spring", courtesy title: "Three Thousand Miles of Floating Light", also known as "A Little Bookshop in Chang'an" . "The audiobook is now available. Give it a listen!" . [Historical fantasy, farming, ancient romance, healing, opening a bookshop, romance, with a strong focus on the love story.] · [Heroine: Xu Jiang ★ Hero: Lou Yunchun] · [Other characters: Hu Xu ★ Song Li, Zeng Zhui ★ Lin Hongchu, Lin Qinnian ★ Madam Lin, Lou Jing ★ Madam Lou. Du Hui, Yuan Zuzu, Wu Zhi, 20kReads9.5Score3kShelves

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    I highly recommend this book. The author's writing is truly beautiful; I haven't found anything better on Tomato Books yet. It's a pity it's not finished yet, so I'll take my time reading and appreciating it.

36. 86 小 The Little Taoist Nun Has a Rebellious Streak 小道姑一身反骨 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted “As a hired assassin, killing is my specialty. I make sure my clients go peacefully.” “Be good. You don't need to cover your head. I'd never ruin that pretty face of yours. That would make it harder to carry your head to the Judicial Office and collect the reward.” The moon slanted over the river as night settled in. Mist hung thick in the air, dreamlike and hazy. Only the dim oil lamp hanging from a covered boat on the Qiantang River cast a faint, wavering glow. A small gray-robed Taoist, impos 25.1kReads9.5Score3.9kShelves

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    This novel is perfect for fans of historical fiction, crime-solving, and revenge stories! The female protagonist's forte is murder; she's incredibly skilled at sending people to their deaths painlessly! The plot is very coherent, with numerous foreshadowing elements and interconnected storylines that will keep you hooked and wanting to keep reading! Of course, the characters appearing in the story...

37. 87 疯 The Mad Demoness Returns: Everyone Faces Their Reckoning 疯批女魔头归来，全员火葬场 Spring Peach春日桃Ancient Romance515k WordsCompleted [Max-Level Protagonist + Satisfying Revenge + Political Scheming + Fantasy + Everyone Is Drawn to Her] After the number-one great demon of Jiuzhou was hunted down, he was reborn in the body of Yan Huang, the useless eldest legitimate daughter of the Yan family in Langdu. The Yan family's eldest daughter had a noble status, but was born useless. On her coming-of-age day, her fiancé broke off their engagement. Her mother, unable to bear the humiliation, died from a strange poison. Her rebellious y 2.2kReads9.3Score241Shelves

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    The first one I recently read. It wasn't particularly long, but the female lead was incredibly capable; she'd rather take action than talk. The second one... Well, I won't say much about it, haha.

38. 88 凤 The Phoenix Reigns Over the World 凤临天下 A Lifetime of Glamour一世风流Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted "She is an invincible, stone-cold mercenary leader, but after transmigrating, she becomes a thirteen-year-old princess consort. He is the Empire's breathtakingly handsome prince, ruthless and cold, a figure whose name inspires awe throughout the land. Their wedding is followed by a pact on Nether Island: half a month together. But it also drags them into a shocking conspiracy. What kind of perilous, mind-bending trap awaits them?" 11.4kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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    The female lead possesses exceptional combat skills and a high IQ, allowing her to control the overall situation. The entire story is sweet and romantic without sacrificing intelligence, making it a very enjoyable read.

39. 89 和 Walking the Road to Romance with the Crown Prince 和太子一起走花路 Curly Milk Hair卷奶毛Ancient Romance185k WordsCompleted A peerlessly handsome and gentle crown prince + a stunningly beautiful bodyguard skilled in martial arts (Devoted couple + two strong leads) (Both leads are top-tier geniuses and hopeless romantics) The Mo family is a unique presence in the Sheng'an Dynasty: mysterious and beyond anyone's reach. It is a force belonging solely to the emperor. The top martial artist of the Mo family for the past three years is none other than Mo Yihuan, the most beautiful daughter of the family's head. Once the cr —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a must-read. A political intrigue novel featuring the most brilliant mind.

40. 90 月 Yue Muyun 月慕云 Flowers Fall, Three Thousand y花落三千yAncient Romance372k WordsCompleted Su Ziyun was an ordinary university student who accidentally transmigrated to the Fengyi Continent and became a baby. As the daughter of the Red Feather Kingdom’s great general, she relied on her advantages as a transmigrator to grow stronger, build up her power, and stir up the world. Xuanyuan Linyue was the Red Feather Kingdom’s Ninth Prince and the master of the Dark Night Pavilion. He wore a smiling mask in public, but was a ruthless demon in private. With one move, a deadly trap was set. Ev 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's it, it's it, it's the one! The female lead is reborn as the legitimate daughter of a general in the Crimson Feather Kingdom. From a young age, she cultivates her own power, possessing strong medical skills and high martial arts prowess. She likes to play dumb to outsmart others, and is aloof and arrogant. The male lead is the ninth prince of the Crimson Feather Kingdom, with many disguises. He is decisive, ruthless, and cold-blooded, until he meets the female lead and repeatedly makes exceptions for her. The intense tug-of-war between them is so captivating! [Admiration][Smirk]

41. 91 重 Reborn: Stopping the Mad Top Scholar's Wife 重生之拦下疯批榜眼妻 He Ya Gui禾牙鬼Ancient Romance52k WordsOngoing [Female Disguise as a Man] [Two Strong Leads] [One-on-One Romance] [Love Grows Over Time] [Revenge] [Reborn] [Both Pure, Keep Them Pure in Both Their Past and Present Lives] In the twenty-third year of Yong'an, the spring imperial examination results are announced. Wei Shuo, the new second-place graduate, is from a poor family in Shu and has lost both parents. The world praises the poor for producing an outstanding child, unaware that from Wei Shutong to Wei Shuo, from a young lady confined 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both books feature female protagonists with cool and strong personalities, each with their own distinct style, but they aren't exactly cold-blooded. Both involve women disguised as men, and both female leads possess considerable martial arts skills and are intelligent. The first book's female lead carries a deep-seated blood feud, serving as an official in the imperial court to seek revenge. A novel aspect of this book is the male lead's rebirth, and the female lead is both clever and bold. The second book also features a female lead with a blood feud, adopted by her foster father. She is also very decisive and efficient, and the author has created many mysteries that you'll gradually unravel as you read. Personally, I think both books are excellent. Although both female leads are somewhat cold, I believe their personalities are distinct.

42. 92 无 Boundless 无疆 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted As the Eastern Depot’s second-in-command, Su Mu has crawled out of a mountain of corpses. She’s brimming with bloodlust, sees nothing but the dead, is ruthless in her methods, and has never lost. Until she meets her sworn enemy, Shen Dongzhan, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. They fight over account books, storm bandit dens, hunt for tribute goods, and quell rebellions. Neither is willing to yield. A broken silver hairpin brings to light a miscarriage of justice from more than twe 960Reads9.0Score121Shelves

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    The female protagonists in Lan Jia San Shao's novels are all incredibly cunning and have brilliant minds! 🍒 ❶ The plots involving treacherous officials and eunuchs, political intrigue, and the backstabbing and scheming in the court are very exciting. It's just that Lord Zhao was a bit weak in the early stages; without the male lead, she would have died eight hundred times over. The butterfly poison setting later on is excellent! The author gave all the good fortune to the male and female leads; Su Xi and Lu Guoan are truly my biggest regrets!

43. 93 京 The Capital's Kindest Lady? No, the Wickedest 京城第一善女？不，是恶女 Lie Flat Biscuit躺平小饼干Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted [Villainess + Revenge + Dog-Training Fiction + Male Rivals Battling It Out + Everyone’s Favorite] Everyone in the capital says that Shen Jinghong, the young madam of the Marquis of Zhongyong’s household, is a celestial being fallen from the heavens. She is breathtakingly beautiful and gentle in temperament. She treats her servants generously, is warm toward friends and family, and smiles at everyone she meets, her words as gentle as a spring breeze through willow branches. She sets up soup kitch 2.7kReads8.2Score433Shelves

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    The female protagonist is forced from being a universally praised kind woman into a vengeful and wicked one. There's no mindless power-up; she relies on careful planning and repeated rewinds to uncover conspiracies and eliminate internal traitors. The domestic intrigue is incredibly engaging.

44. 94 妄 Daring to Break Off a Charming Branch 妄折一枝妩 Ashes Mixed with Toilet Paper烟灰拌卷筒纸Ancient Romance513k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine] [No making the hero even stronger than the heroine] [Heroine serves as the hero's bodyguard] [Historical setting] [Female physician] [A top-tier powerhouse from her very first appearance] [The heroine has unmatched combat skills] [Both leads are faithful in body and heart; the author knows exactly what that means, so keep reading.] [Older woman-younger man romance] She was imprisoned in the Earth Store Palace for ten years. It was hell. To survive, she killed without mercy. At t 14.3kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves

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    You won't regret watching it.

45. 95 疯 She's Gone Mad! The Day She Transmigrated, the Sickly Young Lord Vowed to Give Himself to Her! 疯了!穿越当天，病娇世子爷他要以身相许! Han Mianmian韩绵绵Ancient Romance868k WordsCompleted Original title: After the Heir’s Consort Turns Dark, All the Gods Fall at Her Feet [Transmigration + two scheming minds locked in a battle of wits + obsession + political intrigue + bickering couple] Yun Jincheng transmigrates and, the moment she opens her eyes, strips the sickly heir of his clothes and stumbles upon a secret he has kept hidden for years. Rumor has it that the heir of the Prince of Zhennan, who has been frail for years and gasps for breath after just a few steps, isn’t sick at a 2kReads9.3Score529Shelves

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    This is a high-IQ novel where the male and female leads are affectionate in public but constantly bickering in private. It's a story of two powerful figures scheming against each other. They're so careful with their words, afraid of poisoning themselves, that their banter is incredibly sharp. The female lead is also very powerful; she's willing to kill for her own benefit. Then, the male lead falls in love with her, leading to a dramatic "wife-chasing" scenario.

46. 96 她 She Kills, He Hands Her the Knife: The Princess Consort Is a Master of Medicine and Poison 她杀人，他递刀，王妃她医毒双绝 The Moon Chasing Stars追星的月Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Ye Ningyou was a genius doctor in the 21st century. Her grandfather was a veteran practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, and he made her study for years so she could carry on his legacy. As a result, her greatest wish in life was to slack off and lie flat. After an accident, she transmigrated into the body of the second daughter of an ancient chancellor's household and was betrothed to Prince Jing, Mu Nanjing. After the wedding, she finally got the laid-back life she had always wanted. Bu 5.9kReads8.5Score757Shelves

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    A transmigrated female doctor who only wanted to live a carefree life had to come to an abrupt end when her husband fell into trouble. She's now busy fighting with the King of Hell to win him back and outsmarting everyone to protect the royal palace. The female lead is both cool and straightforward; she's quick to act, even carrying off enemies without hesitation. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

47. 97 休 After Divorcing Her Prince Consort, the Imperial Princess Dazzles the Central Province 休掉驸马后，帝姬她惊艳中州 Cold Desert Smoke漠烟寒Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted Female-dominant world, powerful men, possessive and unhinged. Synopsis: A rich young woman from Shanghai is betrayed, then becomes the tragic female supporting character who loves handsome men more than power and dies after suffering one humiliation after another. When she awakens, the decisive Great Princess cuts off all ties and feelings. With one hand, she ruthlessly crushes the wicked supporting characters; with the other, she turns the tides and punishes the corrupt. She becomes an uninhibi 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is strong, not a Mary Sue, not a saint, has clear likes and dislikes, and is ruthless in striking first against her enemies.

48. 98 救 Help! The Prime Minister's Legitimate Daughter Smiles as She Wipes Out an Entire Household 救命，相府嫡女眉眼含笑灭人满门 Holding a Brush to Tie Up My Hair执笔绾青丝Ancient Romance293k WordsCompleted (Complete. Clear-headed, unhinged black-moonlight heroine + lovesick, possessive villainous male lead + household and political intrigue + mutual salvation + happy ending) You deliberately seduced me, and I willingly walked into your trap. On the first day after being reborn, Ji Yang opened her eyes and came face-to-face with the man who had opposed her at every turn in her previous life. So she lured him into prison and forced him to do whatever she asked. In this life, she wouldn't just make h 2.1kReads9.2Score291Shelves

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    Just finished reading it, it's super good! Strong male and female leads, the female lead is cunning, strategic, and skilled in combat—a true power fantasy heroine! The last five chapters will make you cry. The male lead is strong too. It's just so good! [Already hooked][A masterpiece by Que Shi]

49. 99 太 The Empress Dowager's Retirement Life 太后的退休生活 Zhou Xinhan周信含Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + female lead is the mastermind behind the scenes + no romance + plot-driven + ensemble cast] After transmigrating to the Great Jing dynasty, Su Minqing entered the palace as the empress. She worked tirelessly at palace intrigue for over a decade and finally fought her way to becoming the Empress Dowager. The only catch was that there was another Empress Dowager in the palace besides her. As the emperor’s adoptive mother, she was named the Empress Dowager of the Two Palaces. The 6.1kReads8.4Score352Shelves

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    The Emperor Teaches the Female Ruler the Art of Ruling

50. 100 大 A Powerful Soul in a Village Girl’s Body: Her Lightning Powers Strike Down the Whole Family 大佬魂穿村姑雷系异能劈死全家 Cats Love Dogs猫猫爱狗狗Ancient Romance213k WordsCompleted Revenge and taking down scumbags + a somewhat laid-back heroine with formidable fighting skills + a domineering, take-what-you-want kind of love + a male lead who grows on you + lightning and ice abilities + a weak male lead early on who becomes a powerful equal later + a little sweetness + the imperial examinations In the brutal apocalypse, Du Ruohuan has endured betrayal. Not only is she a force to be reckoned with, she is also hard-hearted and utterly ruthless. In the final moments before th 1.9kReads8.9Score272Shelves

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    This is one of my favorite novels. It's set in ancient China, and the female protagonist is very strong in both ability and background.

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