Any Fics with a Female Lead Who Seems Delicate and Weak but Is Actually in Control of Everything? 有没有女主看似文文弱弱，但其实是掌握全局的

1. 51 论 How a Fish Conquers the Sick Villain in an Infinite-Flow World 论一条鱼如何攻略无限流病娇反派 Qi Guang祁光Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Sunny, quirky heroine + yandere villain hero + chasing-wife-to-the-crematorium + infinite worlds] Yu Youyou is pulled into a novel that has gone off the rails. The second male lead, who was supposed to fall in love with the heroine, kills both the male and female leads and destroys the world. Yu Youyou: “So the second male lead is a dragon, and I’m the knight protecting the leads?” System: “No, you’re not a knight. You’re a powerless, foolish cannon-fodder character who causes trouble at every 19.1kReads9.5Score3k14d adds

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   The female lead looks naive and innocent, but she knows almost everything.

2. 52 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 254.1kReads9.7Score29.8k14d adds

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   💥"Young Master Shi'an's fiancée was known for her frail health before, how did she suddenly become someone who can make decisions on important matters?" 🍀The female lead is almost supernaturally intelligent. On the surface, she is the male lead's gentle and weak fiancée, but in reality, she is the unparalleled strategist behind him.🧠 🍀Tomato's most cunning female lead is Shi Buyu❤️‍🔥 🍀She is a master strategist, a strategist, and a mind manipulator, helping the male lead to conquer the world.🍀The male lead is both scholarly and martial, and the two are evenly matched, heading in opposite directions.

3. 53 满 The Whole Sect Is Full of Crazy Villains, Only the Junior Sister Is a Goofball 满门反派疯批，唯有师妹逗比 Wei Xiaoxi未小兮Ancient Romance3.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a book, Ye Linglong becomes the vicious cannon-fodder villainess in a cultivation novel. With terrible aptitude, she even coerces the heroine into taking her into the top sect during the Cultivation Tournament. After joining, she opposes the heroine at every turn and eventually dies a miserable death. To enjoy a long, happy life, Ye Linglong immediately gives up on coercing the heroine and turns around to join the worst sect in the cultivation world. She’s done being th 251.1kReads9.6Score25.1k14d adds

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   🍬This junior sister, despite her young age, already knows how to amuse everyone. Her seemingly innocent smile masks an incredibly powerful inner strength, and she's remarkably cunning. She blinks her big, innocent eyes at the sect members, making them willingly submit. To outsiders, she uses her frail appearance and youth to deceive them, then reaps the rewards.

4. 54 奸 The Treacherous Minister 奸臣 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zhao Wuyou was the son of a treacherous minister, and everyone at court had to respectfully call him “Little Chancellor.” Father and son controlled the court and toyed with political power, so plenty of people wanted him dead. Mu Baili was the eunuch in charge of the Directorate of Ceremonial and the governor of the Eastern Depot. He seemed respectful, mild-mannered, and kind to everyone, but in truth he was a wolf who devoured people without leaving a bone. What a shame that such a ruthless ma 4.4kReads9.1Score52314d adds

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   The female lead is genuinely in poor health, but that doesn't stop her from wielding her own power. She appears gentle and frail on the surface, but is ruthless and calculating behind the scenes, always planning ahead.

5. 55 娘 One Tear from the Empress, and She Acts Her Way to the Emperor's Throne 娘娘一滴泪，演到帝王送凤位 Little Peeled Egg剥壳的小蛋蛋Ancient Romance589k WordsCompleted [Story complete; easy to get around] Shen Qingfu transmigrated into a rebirth novel. The reborn heroine, Chu Can, had grown up with the crown prince, Ning Xuanli, as his childhood sweetheart. Given a second chance at life, she wanted no love, only power and riches. To become the most special person in the crown prince’s heart, she played hard to get. She had schemes, but no feelings. Shen Qingfu was nothing more than the most insignificant cannon fodder in the rebirth novel. Shen Qingfu gave a s 303Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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   The female lead is exceptionally intelligent and strategic, and she has a firm grasp on the overall situation.

6. 56 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 120.1kReads9.5Score11.3k14d adds
7. 57 回 After Returning Home, the Underworld Boss Became Everyone’s Favorite 回国后，黑道大佬成团宠 His Highness Xuan Yin玄音殿下Modern Romance723k WordsCompleted The short drama “No Heirloom Jewelry, But I've Got a Fist the Size of a Cooking Pot” is now streaming. [Beloved by a wealthy family + two powerful leads with secret identities + sweet-tempered yet volatile heroine + devoted hero + influence in both the underworld and the legitimate world] Lin Qingye, head of the most feared assassin organization in the underworld, finally destroys the second-largest assassin organization and obtains clues about her origins. She immediately decides to return home 23.1kReads9.3Score2.7k14d adds

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   🛳In the first book, the female protagonist, a former top assassin, returns to her home country to reunite with her family after learning her true identity. She's doted on by her entire family, and to avoid worrying them, she's a dutiful daughter during the day but reveals her true identity at night.🛳In the second book, by chance, the true daughter of the Zhu family returns. Initially thought to be a pampered heiress, she turns out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing, with an astonishing number of disguises, each one more shocking than the last.😲

8. 58 震 Shocking! The Young Lady Is an All-Round King! 震惊！大小姐竟是全能King！ Persimmons Bring Good Fortune柿如意啊Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted [Glamorous, badass female powerhouse × devoted, secretly passionate young master] (Face-slapping, scumbag takedowns, a heroine with a ton of secret identities, two equally matched leads) By a twist of fate, the long-lost heiress of the Zhu family makes a powerful return. Playing dumb to fool her enemies? Too fragile to fend for herself? Founder of the ME brand? Top-ranked hacker on the Bounty List? An outstanding piano prodigy? Boss of the biggest gang on the border? Mysterious assassin in the u 832Reads8.4Score17014d adds
9. 59 系 The System Sends Me Back to Sixteen 系统让我重返十六岁 Zhang Paopao张泡泡Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A rebirth story, a System story, a patriotic story, and a tale of striving for success. Top scorer in the national college entrance exam, Olympic champion, special forces soldier, diplomat. This isn't a romance. It's a female-led story, and the male lead barely appears until the final chapter. The moment Lu Xiaoxing opens her eyes, she's back at sixteen, in her senior year of high school. She's also bound to a Progress System. Walking or running each day is enough to complete her check-in tasks 16kReads9.5Score2k14d adds
10. 60 甜 Sweet Romance! The Big Shot's Girl Is Reborn 甜宠！大佬的女孩重生了 Nan Yingluoning南婴落宁Modern Romance650k WordsCompleted [Capital's princely heir + sweet romance + utterly devoted husband + devoted one-on-one romance + capital's little princess + mutual devotion] Everyone in Jing City knows that Lu Nanying, eldest daughter of the Lu family, is the one love the Ji family's princely heir, Ji Chengzhou, can never have. Lu Nanying listens to her fake-sweet friends and falls out with her family for a scumbag. Her parents and brothers die, she is imprisoned, her family fortune is stolen, and she is tortured to death. Ji 19.3kReads9.3Score2.1k14d adds
11. 61 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 15.7kReads9.4Score2.1k14d adds
12. 62 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 106.8kReads9.5Score12.4k14d adds

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    A political intrigue novel where the female lead is highly intelligent and doesn't exhibit any intellectual deficiencies.

13. 63 风 Love and Romance Have Nothing to Do with Me 风月不相关 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance606k WordsCompleted What kind of people can you find at Dream Return House? Yin Gezhi wore a gloomy expression. “I hate spineless people more than anything!” But fate had other plans. Guan Fengyue was exactly the sort of spineless person he despised. She had meant to drape a length of red silk around the Crown Prince of Wu, but after eating too much and gaining a couple of pounds, the silk couldn’t hold her. With a loud thump, she fell right into Yin Gezhi’s arms. Many years ago, someone had ridden into battle with 1.7kReads9.1Score25914d adds

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    1️⃣The female lead appears to be the male lead's gentle and weak fiancée, but in reality, she is his unparalleled strategist, skilled in both overt and covert tactics. She orchestrates everything, using her strategic acumen and emotional manipulation to help the male lead conquer the world. 2️⃣The female lead is powerful, beautiful, and tragically strong. Despite her seemingly weak appearance, she was once a female general who fought on the battlefield.

14. 64 来 The Bad Woman from Prison 来自监狱的坏女人 Who Could Be My Match谁与为偶Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Original title: The Chaste Police Commissioner: I've Locked Away Your Heart Workplace romance + suspenseful romance + soul swapping + unhinged villainess forces her love + forbidden cop-and-criminal romance + the queen returns I'm Su Yu. The “Goddess of Finance” admired by everyone in the business world. A meticulously planned car accident sent me tumbling from the clouds into the mud. I became the “suspect” everyone cursed and was personally delivered to a detention center. My best friend betra 830Reads9.2Score11414d adds

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    The female protagonist appears to be imprisoned in a detention center, but she is in control of the entire situation, plotting to escape, seek revenge, and reclaim everything.

15. 65 镇 At the Zhenwu Bureau, My Brother Is the Protagonist, While I'm a Cross-Dressing Master 镇武司：哥哥是主角，我女装大佬 Begonia in Its Prime时年海棠Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing [Single protagonist + behind-the-scenes schemer + lottery-based upgrades + playing it safe + semi-invincible] The most cautious cross-dressing master in history has arrived! While others vie for supremacy in the martial world, she dresses as a woman and wins favor at the Martial Suppression Bureau. While others fight over opportunities, she quietly draws lottery rewards and levels up with ease. [Congratulations, you have obtained a divine expert!] [Congratulations, you have obtained a cultivatio 10.4kReads8.5Score1.2k14d adds

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    He's an absolute powerhouse; nobody knows it. Everyone thinks the protagonist is a noob, but he's actually incredibly strong.

16. 66 惊 Jing Yu Xun Jin 惊予浔槿 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later | Older man | Sweet romance | 1v1, both leads are each other's only partner | Slow burn] [The rating just came out, but it'll go up later] In Beijing's elite circles, everyone said the eldest daughter of the Luo family was cold and indifferent. Luo Jin thought so too, and figured she was perfectly suited to being a pawn in a marriage alliance. So when the “smiling King of Hell” proposed to her in front of everyone at a banquet, she asked only six words: “When are we r 11.8kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds

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    This one!!!

17. 67 风 A Storm Rises, and the Beauty Takes a Stand 风起云涌红颜怒 Ten Miles of Spring Breeze, Pleasing Myself春风十里取悦自己Ancient Romance447k WordsCompleted The male lead is not chaste. Please avoid this if that bothers you. Since I've transmigrated, why not make the country strong and conquer the world? Even if I'm forced into a relationship, I'll still make money and build my career. After transmigrating into the body of a stunningly beautiful female doctor, she remains devoted to the man she loves. She and her fiancé are in love with each other and have sworn to stay together for life, growing old side by side. Yet the iron-blooded “God of Slaug 1.7kReads—Score13614d adds

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    Superbly good, with a lasting impact, you won't regret watching it, it's incredibly addictive, with strong logic, a strong and beautiful female lead who, after transmigrating, uses her modern knowledge and skills to focus on research and development, solely to make a fortune to continue her research while simultaneously building her own power. Ambitious, patient, and clear-headed. The male lead is powerful, highly skilled in martial arts, warlike and bloodthirsty! He expands his territory, conquers all sides, and sweeps across the world! His initial attraction to her beauty eventually blossoms into deep love. No spatial abilities or systems, no palace intrigue or domestic drama, but a strong sense of national responsibility and a balance of sweet and heart-wrenching moments! They grow together, a powerful alliance.

18. 68 噬 Tears of the Gu 噬蛊泪 Jiang Chan, Who Loves Thai Lions喜欢泰狮的江蝉Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, a brain surgeon saves a sickly, sweet-on-the-outside, dark-on-the-inside patient, only to get herself caught up in the mess too. The male lead is ill from the start, but he’s no pushover. The female lead soon cures him, and then he takes on the whole world. The Ci’en Clinic has been practicing medicine for generations. To inherit the family business and investigate the deaths of her father and brother, Lin Yun has long disguised herself as a man while treating patients. O 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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    An unconventional political intrigue novel; the female lead is extremely clear-headed and calm, while the male lead is a seemingly innocent but actually cunning and manipulative character. Various love triangles and power struggles abound.

19. 69 表 Cousin, I'm Here to Take Over Your Life 表姐，我来接管你的人生了 Better to Long for You不如相思Ancient Romance574k WordsCompleted 5.5kReads8.6Score61714d adds

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    The female protagonist is framed by her sister and brother-in-law, embarking on a path of revenge. She appears gentle and weak in public, but is shrewd and cunning in private. "Sister, you ruined my life; you'll pay for it!"

20. 70 疯 After Being Reborn, the Mad Beauty Crushes the Powerful and Claims the Throne 疯批美人重生后，脚踩资本成王 Rainbow Bunny Paper彩兔纸Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [A subtle entertainment-industry backdrop + spy games and mind games] [Reborn | Unhinged beauty | Strong heroine | Love triangle | Revenge | Extreme push and pull | Polite scoundrel | Top-tier star actor | Love triangle | Possessive] In her previous life, the polished scoundrel of an actor treated her like a doll, personally raising her to the heights of fame before brutally casting her down. He used her, drained her dry, and finally sent her to her death with his own hands. Reborn, she return 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Stop reading those action-packed, feel-good novels! Read something that will truly "grow your skills"! I highly recommend this one. Don't be put off by the title; it's practically a modern-day "Empresses in the Palace" in the workplace combined with "The Art of War for Interpersonal Relationships"! The female protagonist is a walking "anti-PUA textbook." See how she deals with the mental pressure from her boss/senior, remaining calm and collected while using their logic to silence them; see how she manages her emotions when isolated and slandered by colleagues, turning every crisis into a personal showcase, making every hardship a stepping stone; see how she uses self-deprecation to defuse a media storm, turning malicious online bullying into a fan-attracting frenzy! This isn't just a novel; it contains countless communication skills and strategic thinking lessons that ordinary people can learn in real life. It's not a mindless, wish-fulfillment story where the protagonist's halo never ends; every step of the protagonist's growth is traceable, and every counterattack is well-reasoned and justified. If you're looking for a story that's not a fabricated fairy tale, but rather a tale of a real, powerful, and clear-headed soul battling the world and ultimately emerging victorious, then this book will definitely teach you something and provide you with a satisfying read!

21. 71 掠 Capturing the Capital’s Jade Beauty 掠养京枝 Shi Yuqi施鱼柒Modern Romance334k WordsCompleted [Mature man and woman, rekindled romance, reunion after years apart, flirtatious passion, coercive love, stealing someone else's partner, sweet and angsty, happy ending] (Heiress to a prominent Beijing family × powerful tycoon at the helm of a top conglomerate) Duan Jixiao was the ex who had gotten Wen Su the most hopelessly hooked. The day they broke up, he gave her plenty of reasons. The one she remembered most was: “You’re suited for marriage, but not for me.” Six years later, they unexpected 3kReads6.7Score23114d adds

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    It looks great! [Smirk]

22. 72 千 Qian Jinhuan 千锦欢 Yun Lingge云翎歌Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Completed · [A highly intelligent amnesiac fake princess x a cold, scheming prince] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Both devoted to each other + classic historical romance + no transmigration, rebirth, or System + political intrigue + doting romance + reunion after a long separation + devotion to country and family + exclusive devotion + the one who got away + happy ending] For twenty years, the second prince of Nantang, Chu Jinyuan, has kept his guard up and trusted no one, until Hua Qianmei ar 503Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    The female lead appears to be a frail, fake princess sent for a political marriage, suffering from amnesia and powerless, but is actually a noble figure skilled in both literature and martial arts. Both the male and female leads possess exceptionally high intelligence, engaging in a battle of wits and courage. There's no revenge against villains, no manipulative characters, just pure historical intrigue, high-IQ characters, and a strong sense of national responsibility.

23. 73 步 Splendor at Every Turn, Spring at Every Step 步步惊华步步春 Twenty-Four Flower Mornings廿四花朝Ancient Romance850k WordsOngoing [Pure Historical Romance] [Plot-Driven] [Court Intrigue] [Two Strong Leads] [One-on-One Romance] [Everyone Is Clever] [Powerful Prince Who Holds the Court in His Hand vs. Brilliant Commoner Daughter] Ruan Zhenzhen, the illegitimate daughter of the Pingyang Marquis's household, was born of a courtesan's bloodline and raised in a humble home in the countryside. Then, one day, she was forced to enter the treacherous world of the capital's noble houses. Her relatives put on a false show of welcome, 8.7kReads8.7Score85714d adds

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    It has to be this book!

24. 74 妖 Golden Threads of Bewitching Beauty 妖韶金缕 Peach Unknowing桃不知Ancient Romance174k WordsOngoing [Push and pull - devoted guard's possessive love - conspiracy - strong female lead's growth] Yun Ying, a dancing girl from the Zhaoyao Pavilion, offends the celebrated courtesan Xiaoyue Shenshen. Xiaoyue Shenshen's patron, Luo Rushi, pays a fortune to buy her and take her to the military camp as a reward for the generals, then takes her innocence to vent his spite. After being reborn, Bo Yunying's soul inhabits Lin Zhifou, the prime minister's legitimate daughter. She is then told she must marry —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist grows up amidst a trap.

25. 75 宝 Be Good, Baby, I'll Give In. Proud Lord Sheng Falls for Me 宝贝乖我服软，傲娇盛爷沦陷了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The print edition of Delayed Heartbeats is now available. You can buy it at the Little Tomato Books flagship store!] Rumor has it that Sheng Shi is hot-tempered and ruthless. His elders hope marriage will change him and make him more mild-mannered. When Sheng Shi first met Yu Weiyi, he laid down three rules: “Don't follow me. Don't tell anyone about our relationship. Don't interfere in my personal affairs.” Later, Sheng Shi introduced her to everyone he met: “This is Yu Weiyi, my wife.” Later s 30.1kReads9.5Score4.2k14d adds

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    🌸Dreams wander through books, lingering in my ears~ 🐾①Yu Weiyi is a sickly beauty🌹. Because her uncle wants to marry her off to a cripple, she goes on blind dates everywhere, telling everyone🕊️ that she can leave early when not needed. 🌱One day, she accidentally enters a private room and meets the male lead, who is also forced into blind dates. The two successfully get married💐, and the male lead gradually falls in love after the marriage❤️

26. 76 改 She Remarried the Mad Prince, and Her Cheongsam Beauty Set the Capital Ablaze 改嫁疯批太子爷，旗袍美人艳翻京圈 Zhang Jiujiu张九酒Modern Romance672k WordsCompleted [Cool, stunning beauty in a qipao with a fragile constitution VS scheming, unhinged young master of Beijing’s elite] [Mad dog turns into a loyal hound] [One-on-one, both virgins] Song Qingyou was born with the bones of a beauty. Her dazzling looks made her famous throughout the capital, yet she had been sickly since childhood, as delicate and fragile as a precious porcelain doll. When she divorced, everyone assumed that without Fu Tingshen’s protection, this frail beauty would never find a footh 4.4kReads9.2Score47514d adds
27. 77 反 Villain, Stop Making Trouble: The Royal Family Is on My Side 反派别折腾了，皇家都是我的人 Orange First Rises橘初上Ancient Romance357k WordsOngoing [Reincarnated in the womb + adored by everyone + decisive female lead + affectionate, obedient puppy-like male lead + two powerful leads + court intrigue + mutual devotion + loyal love + happy ending] After living out her natural lifespan, modern woman Zhao Rui never expected to be blessed with good fortune and reborn in the womb as Shangguan Zhaorui, Princess of Yun'an in the Great Jing Empire. The young princess was exceptionally clever from childhood, far surpassing children her age. So her m 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead isn't weak or timid; she just doesn't know martial arts. However, she's in control of the situation and has a loyal male lead by her side, which is pretty good.

28. 78 重 Returning to a Glorious Realm 重赴山河盛 Rock Sugar and Goldthread冰糖黄连Ancient Romance123k WordsOngoing [Historical Romance | Alternate World | Reborn | Political Intrigue | Romance | Two Strong Leads | Not a Power Fantasy] At the execution platform, her head severed from her body, Lu Duanning returns to the age of thirteen! In her previous life, 300,000 soldiers were ambushed on campaign. She and the survivors were branded traitors and died with grievances unavenged. In this life, she becomes a demon of vengeance! She studies under a renowned master, trains in extraordinary skills, and masters th —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I really like this female lead; she grows step by step...

29. 79 燕 When the Swallows Return 燕子迴时 Meng Ri Wan梦日万Ancient Romance798k WordsCompleted The eldest Yan daughter left home at the age of two to live under her grandparents’ care. Fourteen years later, she returned to the capital. People in the capital imagined Miss Yan as country-bumpkinish, vulgar, and small-minded, someone who couldn’t hold her own in polite society. In truth, Miss Yan spoke softly but acted decisively. She would set the Yan household, where all the rules had been turned upside down, back in order. She would spare neither the old nor the young, not even the dead. 25.9kReads8.9Score3.8k14d adds

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    The eldest daughter of the Yan family left home at the age of two to live with her grandparents, returning to the capital fourteen years later. The people of the capital perceived her as unsophisticated, vulgar, and petty—unrefined and uncouth. In reality, however, the eldest daughter spoke softly but acted with unwavering resolve. She was determined to restore order to the Yan household, which had become so disorderly; she would spare neither the old nor the young, and even the dead. [Smirk]

30. 80 谁 Can You Believe It? The Empress Wrote a Hundred Palace Rules 谁懂啊，娘娘写了一百条宫规 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Ancient-Era Heroine + Reborn Supporting Female Character + Transmigrated Supporting Female Character + Everyone Is Clever + Clear-Eyed Heroine] From ordinary palace candidate to empress. Everyone believes the emperor is devoted to Ning Wanyin. Only Ning Wanyin knows how treacherous and perilous the journey has been. She has survived every step through sheer caution. Lady Tang, reborn: “She killed me in my last life. This time, of course I’ll… make her my friend! Do I really th 41.2kReads9.6Score5.9k14d adds

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    ❤❤The female lead may appear gentle and weak on the surface, but she's actually incredibly strong and powerful inside! She's a pure ancient woman, and even reborn or transmigrated women cling to her coattails because she's just too amazing!

31. 81 错 A Mistake, A Meeting 错，相逢 Big and Little Orange Cats大小橘猫Ancient Romance573k WordsCompleted That year, I first came into the world, and the balance of power across the realm was suddenly overturned in silence. The new emperor of Xilu ascended the throne, determined to bring about reforms. In Xidan, the young Emperor Yuan Xi also inherited the throne that same year. They all said I smiled at everyone from the time I was little. Yet at the grandest of enthronement banquets, I looked up and saw a handsome young man in imperial robes, with clear, bright features, and burst into tears. He p 36Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    Beneath the exterior of a Buddhist-like girl lies the heart of an assassin.

32. 82 谋 Scheming for a Beauty 谋红颜 Big and Little Orange Cats大小橘猫Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A flood swept away Ru Yu's mother. Everyone said it was a natural disaster, but she alone knew for certain that someone had lowered the iron floodgate with a sneer as the waters surged in. To uncover the mystery behind it, she resolutely descended from Mount Kuocang. Making herself a pawn, she stepped into the treacherous game of power unfolding across the land. 37Reads8.8Score—14d adds
33. 83 伊 The Legend of Iliana 伊莉安娜传 Yilianna伊莉安娜Urban249k WordsCompleted The mysterious young girl Iliana arrives with her magic on the continent of Huanzhou, an unsettled land in a chaotic age. There is no modern civilization on this continent, only a host of factions endlessly at war with one another. It is much like an imaginary, lawless version of ancient China, but with magic. People often use swords, bows, and magic to “make their case.” Warriors are the undisputed answer in the eyes of Huanzhou's people, with wanderers (the Chinese-style kind, not archers!) an 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    She appears quiet, offering no explanations or arguments. She's unassuming, uninitiated, and doesn't display her judgment. But the situation slowly shifts after her arrival, and the characters change direction after she speaks. The place she stands is the fulcrum of the entire situation. Suitable for readers who enjoy the "quiet yet all-encompassing" female protagonist type.

34. 84 重 Reborn in the 1970s as a Strong, Spirited Educated Youth 重生七零大力女知青 Three Pentads of the Summer Solstice夏至三候Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Lu Qiqi was plotted against, endured a hard life, and died with her eyes wide open. Reborn, she takes down the scumbag with a single punch, shatters his dream of rising to success, and leaves him with nothing. When a vicious woman tries to scheme her into marrying a fool, Lu Qiqi turns the tables and gets the fool a wife for free. In her previous life, only after Lu Qiqi died did she learn that the father she thought had been dead for over thirty years was actually alive. H 665Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    I absolutely love the female lead's character design.

35. 85 重 Reborn as a Top-Tier Star Heiress: The Rich Fight Over Me 重生商界顶流千金：豪门疯抢 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance581k WordsCompleted [Revenge against scumbags + forced possession + reborn heroine + romantic rivals competing] [Sweet-faced, scheming seductress × unhinged heir / abstinent CEO / rugged military king / refined but depraved bureau chief / financial predator] [In her past life, she was abandoned by her own family, betrayed by the one she loved, and bullied and framed, until she lost her reputation and died with bitterness in her heart!] [Reborn in the year 2000, Li Muan returns from the ashes with memories steeped i 661Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The biggest surprise recently! The female lead is ambitious and determined in her career, while the domineering CEO is protective and doting. Their love is the ultimate romance.

36. 86 陷 Fallen Rose: The Dark Moon and Her Counterattack 陷落玫瑰：黑月光与她的反杀局 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance508k WordsCompleted [Revenge Against Scum] [Forced Possession] [Awakening to Her True Identity] [Rivalry for Her Affections] [One Woman, Four Men] [Sweet on the Outside, Dark and Scheming on the Inside, a Seductive Strategist × Her Possessive Adoptive Brother / Abstinent CEO / Gentle Young Nobleman / Capitalist Predator] ▲ Her true identity awakens, and a bloody revenge begins Abandoned at an orphanage as a child, she was later molded by the Song family into a tool for a marriage alliance. She bides her time, turni 337Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 87 重 Reborn in the 1980s: My Wife Is a Little Spicy 重生八零：媳妇有点辣 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Modern Romance5.0M WordsCompleted Her parents died young, her family was poor, and she was plain-looking. Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a terrible hand, but after nearly twenty years of hard work, she became an executive at a multinational corporation and finally put her life back on track... Then she wakes up to find herself reborn in the 1980s, as another Xia Xiaolan, this time with a face capable of bringing a kingdom to ruin. The original Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a winning hand, but chose to take her own life under the pressu 44.4kReads9.5Score5k14d adds
38. 88 平 A Life of Trouble 平生事不宁 Three-Step Poem三步诗Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted [A different kind of martial-world story: a genius poison master joins forces with a genius swordsman. Fast-paced and clever, with every character acting logically!] A Ning attends the Alliance Leader’s funeral on behalf of her father and discovers something amiss thanks to her keen instincts. Xiao Chen, the Alliance Leader’s second son, descends the mountain to investigate the real culprit, only to become the target of the entire Central Plains. As a corner of the mystery surrounding the death 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A rare genre! A martial arts road trip, a pure ancient romance with two strong leads, the female lead is smart, clear-headed, capable, has positive values, and is goal-oriented, and everyone is logically sound!

39. 89 穿 The Transmigrated City Lord 穿越女城主 Tianheng Palace天珩宫Ancient Romance647k WordsOngoing [Love triangle, slow burn, taking things one step at a time! The emotional entanglements of adults: the first male lead is passionate and fixated, while the second is clever and in control. The second male lead wins her heart.] [A beauty skilled in political intrigue! She pursues an official career, rises to a high position, and remains calm and self-possessed, leaving a prince heartbroken.] She has always believed that staying independent and relying on no one is the safest way to survive. But 27Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A beautiful woman with political acumen, possessing strategic acumen, holding a high position, and remaining calm and rational, she leaves the prince heartbroken.

40. 90 撩 I Flirted Too Hard! The Broken Puppy Is Actually a Psycho Villain 撩过头！破碎小狗竟是疯批反派 Know the Mist, Don't Feel Like Talking知雾不想言Modern Romance387k WordsCompleted Top-tier flirtatious beauty x mad, sinister power player [Two strong leads flirting with each other | Yandere obsession | Rivals-to-lovers disguises | Forced relationship | Secret identities exposed | Devoted 1v1] ● My target is a madman, yet he's playing the fragile one with me. Shen Xi is an investigator for a covert organization. Her mission: “eliminate.” Wearing a gentle facade, she approaches her target, Lu Sichen, ready to strike a fatal blow at any moment. Lu Sichen goes along with her 128Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    I recently read a really good book; the intense, ambiguous tug-of-war between two strong characters was really well done! The two high-IQ villains were also incredibly well-developed. [Got it]

41. 91 安 Peaceful and Unending 安乐永逸 A Tree Makes Shade一木成荫Ancient Romance531k WordsOngoing She had been given a rare second chance at life and planned to spend it carefree, like a wandering cloud or wild crane among the mountains and rivers. But fate had other plans: her adoptive father was imprisoned while seeking vengeance for her family's murder and his own country's humiliation. To save him, she had to disguise herself as a man and enter the imperial court, where she was forced to work for the cold-faced royal prince, Luo Yunyi. She never expected to find herself working for a hea 130Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A captivating historical romance novel about political intrigue, where the protagonist enters the game with their own body and outwits the enemy.

42. 92 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 23.3kReads8.1Score3.8k14d adds

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    The female protagonist, humiliated and rejected at the start, is filled with hatred, but her four maids come to the rescue, instantly turning the tide and delivering a satisfying experience. On the surface, she appears to be a foolish and useless legitimate daughter, but in reality, she is a cunning and ruthless post-apocalyptic special agent and leader. [Thumbs up]

43. 93 疯 Has the Regent Gone Mad? He Stole the Bride for the Heir Apparent? 疯了吧！摄政王抢亲竟为了世子？ Ke Xin柯新Two Male Leads382k WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + bickering rivals + two equally formidable leads + BL + GL + political intrigue + devoted lovers + two couples] On their wedding day, two bridal processions meet at a narrow stretch of Zhuque Avenue. A ten-mile procession of red finery, two bridal sedan chairs coming toward each other. Prince Regent Mo Fengming gives a cold laugh. “Elder sister, this road is narrow. How about a fight? Whoever wins goes first.” The princess royal, Mo Qinghuang, stands in blazing red. “B 168Reads7.0Score10214d adds
44. 94 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.2kReads7.2Score80414d adds
45. 95 万 The Long Road Home: Through Fire and Flames with You 万里归途：与君共烽火 Imitating the Phoenix拟凤Ancient Romance687k WordsCompleted Highlights: Marriage first, love later; mutual salvation; a powerful partnership; crushing all opposition; face-slapping her birth family; turning the tables against the odds. The cool, earnest young general Yan Anshi × Fu Zhaoyuan, an illegitimate daughter of the Marquis's household who plays the pig to eat the tiger Synopsis: Yan Anshi disappears in Mobei, his fate unknown. Forced into a “wedding to bring good fortune,” Fu Zhaoyuan marries into the General's Mansion. On their wedding day, she 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This ancient romance novel has surprisingly low readership, almost like it was manipulated by investors. While seemingly cliché, it's actually quite original. The author's writing is superb, prioritizing the plot and paying close attention to detail, showing no signs of naivety. It's full of foreshadowing, with a captivating and suspenseful plot, seamlessly weaving in the subtle emotional shifts between the male and female leads. From initial suspicion to a reluctant entrustment, and finally to unspoken trust, the female lead is like a commander, never hiding her true self. Both leads are highly intelligent and composed throughout. I hope more people will discover this book! [Sending heart]

46. 96 重 Reborn: His Highness Prince Rui Has a Secret Crush on Me 重生之瑞王殿下暗恋我 Yan Qing宴晴Ancient Romance320k WordsOngoing [An aloof, fallen noblewoman + an ambitious man madly in love] [Devoted to each other + simmering romantic tension + equally matched leads + court intrigue + happy ending + a powerful man humbles himself for love] Xu Lingyi is the eldest daughter of the Ningyuan Earl’s household, raised in the countryside. In her previous life, after her mother supposedly took her own life, she clung to the Earl’s household as her last hope of survival. But on the road back to the capital, she was ambushed and —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is the kind of person who seems gentle and harmless, but actually stabs you in the back while smiling. Chapter 8: Reality

47. 97 未 She’s Never Met Her Fiancé, Yet He Spoils Her Like a Queen 未婚夫素未谋面，依旧把她宠上天 I Don't Eat Carrots, Okay?不吃胡萝北啊Modern Romance143k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A dark world heir versus a fiancée from a powerful family with a hidden identity. [Strong, doting, and flirtatious] The male lead wants to seize the female lead's family business, while the female lead, hiding her identity, uses the male lead's influence to target her rival sister's company. The male lead, unaware of the female lead's identity, is already smitten—it's incredibly sweet and indulgent!

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