A Powerful Minister's Daughter: Brilliant, Ruthless, and Cunning 权臣之女，谋略过人，心狠手辣

1. 201 干 After Killing My Husband, I Rule the World 干掉夫君后我权倾天下 Yi Yi咿伊Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted A beginner’s writing exercise from a newcomer to the field. The writing is amateurish, the story is garbage. Read at your own risk; not recommended.… 31Reads6.7Score—Shelves
2. 202 难 So Hard to Please! The Powerful Minister’s Wife Returns After Three Years Apart 难哄！权臣和离三年的正妻回府了 The Mouse Loves the Big Cat老鼠爱大猫呀Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When her father's old illness flared up again, Ming Xiu returned to the capital, thinking that signing a divorce agreement with Jun Wuxian meant they would have nothing more to do with each other. But her father fell into a coma after being poisoned, and the Crown Prince, whom she had known since childhood, refused to tell her the details. Caught in the struggle for the throne and a war between two nations, how could a woman like her stand against them? Her second aunt still dreamed of splitting 467Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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   These books are all excellent. The female protagonist in each one is exceptionally shrewd, mature, and ruthless. Highly recommended!

3. 203 国 The Duke Became the Regent’s Little Darling 国公大人成了摄政王的小娇包 Cat Bean Rice猫豆米Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The spoiled young heir gained the memories of a young general and discovered an obsession in his hands: whenever he saw Young Lord Jing, he wanted to touch him! But Young Lord Jing was aloof and untouchable. If you have no feelings for me, then I’ll let you go! Sheng Changge turned around and headed for the battlefield. Love had gone badly, so she would make a name for herself on the battlefield. Who says a woman can’t live without a man? Later, Young Lord Jing became regent. Sheng Changge retur 1.1kReads9.1Score184Shelves
4. 204 嫡 The Eldest Daughter's Long Hairpin 嫡女簪长缨 Shi Siyan十四晏Ancient Romance4.5M WordsOngoing [Strong heroine + national hatred and family vengeance + reborn male lead] “Report! On the fourteenth day of the eighth month, eighty thousand soldiers of Dongling were trapped on Yin Mountain and completely wiped out!” A bloodstained letter from home. Every one of the eleven Bai family men is dead. That day, Bai Mingwei, eldest daughter of the Bai family, removed her hairpins and jewelry, wiped off her bridal makeup, donned armor, and set out with a coffin on her back. The battlefield ahead off 9.4kReads9.2Score929Shelves
5. 205 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.5kReads9.2Score185Shelves

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   Tomato's work is a rare gem in its blend of political intrigue and romance! It's a feast for the eyes and the palate! Absolutely captivating, with each plot twist seamlessly connected! The female lead's strategic brilliance and unparalleled wisdom are truly remarkable! She's incredibly cool and captivating, absolutely breathtaking! It's so good, you absolutely have to use your brain!

6. 206 重 The Reborn Legitimate Daughter Returns 重生嫡女归来 Ghost Month Specter鬼月幽灵Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Banxia, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Medicine, was murdered by her sister and the Crown Prince she loved. When she awakens, she has been reborn a few days before returning to the capital. With the memories of her past life, she tears away her sister’s beautiful facade and exposes her stepmother’s false piety. The capital says she’s a country bumpkin, but she’s more fashionable than anyone. They call her a village girl, but she’s more graceful than them all. They say she’s illiterate 5.6kReads9.0Score1.7kShelves
7. 207 弃 The Abandoned Daughter Is Fierce: The Scheming Poison Doctor Only Wants to Get Ahead! 弃女好凶：腹黑毒医只求上进！ Bright Blue灿蓝Ancient Romance518k WordsCompleted [No romance + a little System + transmigrate into a book + poison and medicine + genius scholar + female supporting character awakens] Only after Song Yin dies does she learn that she's merely a tool of a supporting character in a book. She has to endure a painful childhood and inhuman experiences, possess extraordinary talent, and be utterly alone and desireless, all so she can become the heroine's all-purpose companion and shine for her. She has to cure the male lead, pave the way for the h 21.6kReads9.4Score2.8kShelves

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   So beautiful! So beautiful! 😆

8. 208 病 The Brooding Prince's Beloved: His Cool, Aloof Princess Consort Is an Assassin 病娇心头宠，清冷王妃是杀手 Holding a Brush to Tie Up My Hair执笔绾青丝Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Possessive, lovesick prince + aloof top-tier assassin + strong leads + sweet romance + satisfying revenge + mutual salvation] She was the King of the Night in the 21st century, a top-tier assassin who had clawed her way out of a pile of corpses. Her only goal in life was to survive! She understood every kind of emotion in the world, but only so she could get closer to her targets. In the end, even she no longer knew how much of what she felt was real and how much was an act. And no one in thi 868Reads9.1Score100Shelves
9. 209 毒 The Poison Doctor's Mad Consort: She Accidentally Provokes the Black-Bellied Ninth Prince 毒医狂妃：误惹腹黑九王爷 Amid Clouds and Mist云间雾里Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted They say the eldest legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister’s household was disfigured and reduced to a useless wastrel. When everyone saw a woman appear in a black dress, with exquisite features and a bold, arrogant air This was supposed to be disfigurement? Did that mean their own faces were so ugly they should get rid of them? She was an alchemist who advanced several ranks at once, and they called her a wastrel? Then what did that make them, useless people??? One day, a man as handsome as 5.5kReads9.2Score523Shelves
10. 210 阴 After I Drove the Gloomy Heir Crazy, He Knelt and Begged to Be My Dog 阴沉世子被我撩疯后，跪着求当我的狗 Dali Li大离离Ancient Romance439k WordsCompleted Qu Fenghua is dead. A medical and Gu-craft prodigy famed across the continent, she was murdered by her own father and brothers, who wanted her blood and bones as ingredients for their beloved little sister's medicine. When she wakes again, she finds herself sent as a substitute bride to the heir's residence, where she is treated as a bedmate. Rumor has it that the heir to Prince Yongyi is temperamental and bloodthirsty, yet he dotes on his consort to a maddening degree, spending every night in p 497Reads9.0Score104Shelves
11. 211 红 Grievance Beneath the Red Wedding Stars 红鸾怨 Watermelon-Flavored Sparkling Water西瓜味的气泡水Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her past life, Bai Manxue was blind to the truth and foolishly devoted, doing everything in her power to help Gong Shengyu ascend the throne. But after he became emperor, he seemed like a completely different person. He made her empress, yet also elevated Consort Yun to a powerful position to keep her in check. Behind their backs, he fanned the flames and watched them fight to the death. In the end, their child became a sacrifice to secure his throne. Bai Manxue was utterly disillusioned. For 3.5kReads9.2Score505Shelves
12. 212 绝 The Peerless Young Master: You Were Always So Cold 绝世公子:卿本凉薄 Clear Heart清心Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Three lives had made her cold to the core. Just a moment ago, everyone thought her heart was beginning to soften. In the blink of an eye, she walked away without a hint of regret. 518Reads8.5Score101Shelves
13. 213 重 With My Reborn Son's High-Stakes Schemes, Becoming Empress Dowager Is No Dream 重生儿子手段高，晋升太后不是梦 Chiyo千代Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Fictional Imperial Harem Drama + No Romance + Giving Birth and Raising Kids + My Son Must Be Crown Prince + Ambitious + Clear-Eyed] Content warning: The romance isn’t mutually exclusive, she doesn’t love the male lead, and there are painful, heartbreaking parts. The male lead is a scumbag emperor. Song Yuyan was hooked on a palace-harem management game. She never expected to open her eyes and find she had transmigrated to ancient times. After keeping a low profile for three years, she entered t 3.6kReads9.3Score427Shelves

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    The second one isn't quite like that; the female lead is more easygoing. But I really like how clear-headed she is. Or rather, all three female leads are incredibly clear-headed!

14. 214 危 Danger! The Powerful Official I Wronged Has Become My Brother 危！渣过的权臣竟成了兄长 Nan Youyu南又予Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Controlled, unhinged Vice Minister of Justice × calculating, flirtatious, sweet-on-the-outside, sinister-within heroine] (Faux siblings + possessive obsession + flirtatious push and pull + secret midnight watching) Six months ago, Xie Wanyu seduced the local prefect, Pei Lin, to save her own life. But once the crisis passed, she decisively abandoned him and headed to the capital to find her father and take revenge. On the way, she met the Pei family's real daughter. Who could have guessed that 30.9kReads9.1Score5.7kShelves

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    It's so beautiful!

15. 215 嫡 The Talented Daughter of the Principal Wife 嫡女天骄 A Gentle Smile莞迩一笑Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Living her life again, she vows to reclaim everything that was once taken from her. No matter how many schemes it takes, she'll protect her mother, her brother, and her maternal family! 79Reads6.7Score—Shelves
16. 216 共 Let Us Revel Together 共尽欢 Misty Forest迷雾森森Ancient Romance856k WordsCompleted As the only consort ever banished to the Cold Palace, Chu Yueheng feels terribly lonely. So when she looks at the handsome young assassin she casually brought back with her, a wicked idea suddenly comes to mind... “...Your Highness was lonely in the Cold Palace, so you chained me to the bed and planned to...?” Once he comes to his senses, he stares at the black iron chain around his wrist and asks Chu Yueheng the question that cuts straight to the heart of the matter. Flustered by his question, 68Reads7.2Score—Shelves
17. 217 恶 The Wicked Supporting Lady Is Doomed to Live as a Widow? Brother-in-Law, I’m Scared 恶毒女配守活寡？夫兄，人家好怕 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted [Elder Brother Steals Younger Brother’s Wife + Deliberate Seduction] (Black-hearted scheming villainess ✖️ abstinent, cold-hearted junior tutor) In her previous life, Pei Jingxu remained a widow for three years for her husband, Rong Xuanzhou, who had died in battle. But then he returned to the capital with Bai Shutong, the widow of his comrade-in-arms, and her two children. The Rong family elders said nothing, only urging Pei to be virtuous and magnanimous. The widow was peerlessly beautiful. No 110.5kReads9.3Score19kShelves
18. 218 重 Reborn, the Cannon Fodder Goes on a Killing Spree Across the Capital! 重生归来，炮灰她满京城杀疯了！ Durian Little Jinxili榴莲小锦梨Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted (Rebirth + revenge + wild imagination + transmigration + growing stronger + some angst + lighthearted + farming) On her wedding day, Jiang Wanqing is locked in the bridal chamber and left calling out all night. Just on the other side of the wall, her husband and her half-sister spend the night together. It turns out to be a plot. The man she has loved for six years killed her maternal family and even beheaded her elder sister, a female general of the Eastern Chu Kingdom. Her sister dies with eye 512Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    [Rebirth + Comedy + Completed] [Thoughts]: I absolutely love stories like this where the female protagonist is strong and independent. Because she was blind in her past life and harmed her entire family, she's reborn and takes revenge step by step. It's very satisfying to read, and there are plenty of funny moments. Highly recommended! [Content]: The author writes very well; check it out yourself!

19. 219 嫁 Marrying My Ex's Master 嫁给前任他师尊 Half Cool半凉Ancient Romance5.9M WordsCompleted In her previous life, her husband was a disciple of the renowned Xuanji Master. He was handsome, graceful, and the talk of the town, the envy of everyone. But no one knew that he married her to seize her dowry. He treated her with respect only so he could make her work like a beast of burden and cover his losses. In the end, he and her half-sister joined forces to kill her! Heaven took pity on her and granted her a second chance, so this time she would repay every grievance and settle every scor 237Reads7.9Score—Shelves
20. 220 死 Five Years After Her Death, the Sickly Heir Still Wants to Marry Her 死后五年！病娇世子仍要以身相许 Cat Bean Rice猫豆米Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + devoted couple + revenge on scoundrels + sweet romance; less romance in the early chapters] She was well-read, strategic, and beautiful. She could ride in white with a red horse, spear in hand, and take on enemy generals. She could also command from behind the scenes and secure victory from a thousand miles away. After being reborn, all she wanted was revenge, then to live a peaceful, prosperous life with her family. But no one had warned her what to do when a talkative man kep 227Reads9.1Score—Shelves
21. 221 穿 Reborn as the Crown Prince of a Fallen Kingdom, I Throw Myself into the Enemy’s Arms 穿成亡国太子我直接投入敌军怀抱 Hu Yan.胡言.Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted Completed. Search “Fanqie Listen” for the full-cast audiobook. [Manic, unhinged, vicious beauty vs. proper, restrained, aloof Buddha-like lord] [Two male leads + equally matched + mutual secret crush + both virgins] From the start, he was on an ancient battlefield, surrounded by soldiers and generals splattered with blood. He was the crown prince of a fallen kingdom. With a sworn enemy ahead, pursuers behind, and the burden of restoring his country on his shoulders, who could stay sane? While he 13.9kReads9.6Score2.2kShelves

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    Well, the first book is a bonus [awkward laugh]. It's about a female protagonist who scheming for power, seeking revenge, ruthless and vicious. The plot moves quickly, and both the male and female leads have mouths.

22. 222 为 He Slaughtered My Blood Feud for Me; Reborn, He Plays Innocent and Pitiable 为我屠尽血仇，重生后他装乖卖惨 Honey-Filled Pastry酥饼有蜜糖Ancient Romance212k WordsOngoing Rebirth + Household Intrigue + Double Rebirth + Taking Down Scumbags A general's legitimate daughter who feigns weakness and stops at nothing × a prince who pretends to be kind but is actually a madman In her previous life, she married the emperor and became empress. She returned from leading her troops into battle, only to be threatened with the lives of the Su family. Prince Chen rebelled and stormed the palace to avenge her. His eyes burned with passion, as if they had known each other before —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male and female leads are both reborn. The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a general, and she starts by beating up the villains. Later, she enjoys subtly plotting and eliminating everyone. Everyone in the cast is intelligent, and the female lead can be both strong and innocent. Initially, the female supporting character is somewhat arrogant and spoiled, but later the story shows her growth and cunning, though the female lead uses a complex scheme against her. The female lead is very assertive and sometimes ruthless after her rebirth. She is skilled in martial arts, medicine, and music. She appears cold on the outside but is actually quite warm-hearted. Even when she's attracted to the male lead, she remains composed, though she enjoys flirting with him. The male lead secretly loves her and is somewhat yandere (obsessive and possessive). After his rebirth, he pretends to be a gentle and refined gentleman for her sake. The various side couples, such as the prime minister and the princess, are also very enjoyable to watch!

23. 223 权 The Alluring Powerful Minister 权臣妖娆 Minced Meat and Fried Egg肉沫跑蛋Ancient Romance960k WordsCompleted Also known as The Female Top Scorer and The Female Imperial Tutor. He was a celebrated, charmingly elegant top scorer, showered with every favor under the heavens. Only after the Du family was destroyed and he hanged himself in prison did the world learn that “he” was a woman! After her father's death, the family's good name was ruined. Dozens of loyal servants starved to death. The beautiful women of the household were either made into servants or reduced to playthings for officials. Reborn, Du 3.3kReads9.1Score435Shelves

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    This one, this one, this one—it meets all your criteria. The female lead is disguised as a man; there's no romantic relationship or ambiguous romantic subplots between her and any of the supporting characters. She's intelligent, resourceful, and the supporting characters aren't artificially dim-witted; they all have a broad perspective and proper demeanor. It's a bit long, so please be patient and read it all, thank you! Du Wanfeng is the son of the Grand Secretary Du Hanqiu. He was the third-ranked scholar in the ninth year of the Cheng'an era, rose to the position of Minister of Personnel, and was also the Emperor's tutor, passing away at the age of ninety-eight. He was exceptionally resourceful and talented, one of the most brilliant figures in the centuries-long history of the Great Min Dynasty. It could be considered a rebirth story, or even a dream; these terms are rarely mentioned in the text, and the transitions in character development are very natural and not abrupt. In her previous life, she was also intelligent, but she trusted the Emperor too much, believing he would help her family, and died before she could do anything. Because the female lead's father was the emperor's tutor, and she grew up with the emperor, who would always call her "Brother Wanfeng," believe me, she wasn't stupid; she simply saw the emperor as family and was genuinely unguarded. However, she possessed a strong sense of the bigger picture; national interests always came before her. Until her death, no one knew she was a woman, and she ultimately became an imperial tutor like her father. I'm truly proud of her, yet also heartbroken for her.

24. 224 两 Two Lives of Joy: The Duke's Legitimate Daughter Is Truly Unrestrained 两世欢：公府嫡女她是真的狂 Dancing Sunflower跳舞的向日葵Ancient Romance667k WordsCompleted (Rebirth power fantasy + married across two lifetimes + palace and household intrigue + political machinations) Ye Liujin once thought she was the happiest young lady in Shengjing. Her aunt was just one step away from becoming empress. Her elder brother was the illustrious Duke of Shanguo, commanding an army of two hundred thousand, while her elder sister was a brave and battle-hardened warrior admired by all, both in court and beyond. She herself had been betrothed in infancy to the Third Princ 18kReads9.0Score4.7kShelves
25. 225 倾 Dancing in Splendor: I Was Born to Be Queen 倾舞风华之我本为凰 A Handful of Catnip一捧猫薄荷Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Born into this life + no saintly heroine + strong female lead + no angst + power struggles] Luo Qingwu was a standout soldier in her previous life. After an accident, she transmigrated into the body of the third young lady of the General’s Residence of Zhennan in the Kingdom of Nanqi. Since the day she was born, she had gotten whatever she wanted, and her family treasured her like their own lives. Given a second chance, she had hoped to follow her heart, live like a lazy freeloader, and enjoy a 82Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    Exceptional strategist, ruthless

26. 226 攻 Conquest Failed: Livestreaming the Prosperous Present to the Ancients 攻略失败：给古人直播当今盛世 Emperor皇帝Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead, No Romance + Awakening of Women in Ancient Times + Passionate Sense of Justice + No Female Rivalry] After failing to win over the emperor, the System punishes me by making me livestream modern life to people of the past. The man I personally helped ascend the throne sees me in a sleeveless crop top and miniskirt, dancing at a lavish party full of lights and drink. He flies into a rage and scolds me for being unchaste. I smile calmly, point the camera at a modern street, and 8.9kReads8.8Score808Shelves
27. 227 汉 The Heroine of the Late Han Dynasty 汉末女枭雄 Wind Blows Fiercely, Rain Pours Heavily风凄凄雨沥沥Ancient Romance145k WordsOngoing A lone girl whose family was wiped out while she was on the run unexpectedly becomes an emperor. At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, powerful clans were everywhere and warfare raged without end. On top of that, the Little Ice Age brought climate change and widespread desolation, leaving the people in dire straits. Liu Qin transmigrates as Liu Yu's daughter. After a chance encounter with Zhao Yun, she activates the System's storage space, avenges her father, recruits mighty generals and talent 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first novel is truly a masterpiece of the Three Kingdoms period. It's incredibly captivating and historically accurate. The author's writing is superb, and it adheres to historical facts. Everyone should give it their support! The protagonist is a lord, ambitious, resourceful, and far-sighted. The story is original, logically sound, and the writing is profound.

28. 228 弃 The Reckless Abandoned Daughter: The Poisonous Consort Strikes Hard 弃女轻狂：毒妃狠嚣张 Seven Sunflowers七葵Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted A 21st-century all-around agent transmigrates and nearly falls victim to her own mother’s murderous hand. They call her a good-for-nothing who can’t cultivate, worse than a beggar? Bai Huang gives a cold laugh. With a rare treasure in hand, all five of her elemental talents are unleashed. Even the War God has to step aside if he wants to take her as a disciple. She adopts adorable spirit pets, and all beasts bow to her as a crowd of underlings eagerly awaits her favor. A master of both medicine 18.6kReads9.5Score3.6kShelves
29. 229 变 Transformed into a Southern Song Princess, I Become an Empress for the Ages 变身南宋公主，朕为千古女帝 Bright Moon, Dreaming of Beauty明月梦婵娟Historical739k WordsCompleted [Gender Swap] [Single] [Southern Song Empress] [Reclaiming Lost Territory] [Building the Great Song Empire] A history enthusiast transmigrates to the Southern Song Dynasty and becomes Princess Qi, who was originally destined to die at six months old. She is given the name Zhao Lingsheng. After living a peaceful life as a princess for fourteen years, she recommends to Emperor Ningzong that Zhao Lingsheng be named Crown Princess when his adopted son, the Crown Prince of Great Song, Zhao Xun, falls 2.1kReads8.7Score172Shelves
30. 230 胎 Born into the Marquis's Household as a Young Lady 胎穿候府小郡主 Heart's Wish for Eternal Joy心予长乐Ancient Romance187k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Nan Zhu was a mercenary in Huaguo. After an accidental death, she was reborn in the Yong Dynasty as the young county princess of the Marquis's household. Someone insulted her? She gave him a lash of her whip. An old friend betrayed her? One kick sent him to his grave. Someone plotted against her? She had their entire family executed. "A fierce young county princess with plenty to say + her loyal, unhinged childhood sweetheart" 268Reads5.6Score—Shelves

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    This book is really good, you see. The everyday life depicted is so beautiful and comfortable. And the female lead, who was originally supposed to marry Milk One, is really a pure and innocent girl. I highly recommend you all to read it. It's really good. The female lead is very amazing, you know? Very beautiful and amazing.

31. 231 狂 The Wild Consort Reigns Supreme: The Bewitching Imperial Preceptor Becomes a Father 狂妃在上：妖孽国师喜当爹 Ruan Lingyi阮令宜Ancient Romance636k WordsCompleted The moment she transmigrates, her sister tries to murder her, the Crown Prince breaks off their engagement, and her grandmother brings people to force her to prove her innocence. But she is no longer the useless Jiang Wantang she used to be! She is Huaguo's greatest female special forces soldier, and she always repays a grudge! Anyone who tries to violate her will pay! Anyone who tries to kill her deserves to die! When her soul gathers and her two spirits unite, she awakens her talent and become 64Reads8.7Score—Shelves
32. 232 夫 My Husband Keeps a Mistress? So What? He Can Keep Me Too 夫君养外室？不怕！他养我也养 Qin Nanshu秦南姝Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [A super-strong, steel-spined woman vs. a sickly, scheming, sweet-faced power broker] [Satisfying read + devoted couple + everyone dotes on the heroine + he coaxes her into a pout] Question: What should a married woman do after sleeping with the most powerful minister in the court? Princess Yong'an Wei Fu's answer: Run! Run for your life! Pull up your pants and run like hell! If it had been any other man, Wei Fu wouldn't be so panicked. But the man she slept with was Cui Heng, heir to the Prince 22kReads8.5Score121.5kShelves

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    It's a good read. The female lead is Princess Yong'an, a woman of exceptional strategy who takes revenge on the spot.

33. 233 穿 Reborn as the Empress Dowager, I Just Want to Take It Easy 穿成太后只想咸鱼 Fei Xi妃玺Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted “Pay attention: this is a story with a strong female lead, no male lead, and no romance.” After transmigrating, she became the most exalted woman in Yun Zhao. She thought she could live a carefree life of wealth and luxury, but danger closed in from every side, with pitfalls everywhere. It was not just her reputation at stake, but her life. The emperor dreams of ruling in his own right? Here, take the imperial seal. Go play by yourself, kid! The consorts are fighting for power in the palace? Tos 15.3kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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    A female-centric power struggle novel, this is the first one that best suits your needs.

34. 234 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 7.2kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves

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    These two books are top-notch. The first one is incredibly arrogant; her father likes her because she's very similar to him. The second one pioneers divorce, and she reclaims her throne with a silver spear.

35. 235 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 142kReads9.7Score108kShelves
36. 236 父 If Father Doesn't Die, How Can His Daughter Ascend the Throne? 父皇不死女儿怎么登基 Xuxu Jiaqi栩栩佳期Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Villainous Heroine + Dark Younger Brother, a Powerful Team] A scorpion and a venomous snake carve out a path through the treacherous imperial harem. When Li Ruyue was seven, she watched helplessly as the people from the Court of Judicial Review fabricated evidence to frame her mother. Her mother was sent to the Cold Palace, the Qin clan was charged with treason, and all 142 people in Zhaoyang Hall were slaughtered before her eyes. She sat in the blood, watching 3.4kReads9.1Score2kShelves

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    The unloved princess starts her story with revenge and grand schemes, embodying ruthlessness and the ability to exploit anyone she can. She is not a romantic, saintly, or blindly obedient princess.

37. 237 日 Do One Good Deed a Day System: My Host Only Wants to Make Money 日行一善系统，我的宿主只想搞钱 Deer Who Wants to Turn Invisible想隐身的鹿Modern Romance489k WordsCompleted New book this way: The Tycoon System Says I Have to Do Homework Before I Can Spend Money?! [System + transmigration + heroine dotes on hero + childhood sweethearts + feel-good power fantasy + one-on-one romance, both leads’ first love] [Heroine Lu Tianyue (overpowered strength) × hero Chu Xing (soft and adorable)] System’s daily reminder: Master, you must do one good deed every day to purify your heart... Lu Tianyue: No. I don’t want to. I just want to make money and be an ordinary little ri 21Reads8.5Score—Shelves
38. 238 逢 The Lantern-Bearing Chronicles 逢灯纪 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance982k WordsCompleted (Signed for publication, with screen adaptation rights sold) You're the daughter of a marquis. You want to take your mother's dowry and remains with you? Done. I'll take the dowry and remains, and bring you your mother's divorce papers as well as your own severance papers cutting ties with your family. You were declared dead and became an invisible person behind your brothers. You want to live like a normal person again? Done. I'll restore your name and identity, and make sure you receive the en 87kReads9.3Score12.7kShelves
39. 239 替 After Our Marriage by Proxy, the Ailing Young Lord Is So Furious He’s Bouncing with Energy 替嫁后病弱世子被气得活蹦乱跳 A Ladleful from the Weakwater River弱水一瓢Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted After transmigrating overnight, she woke up shoved into a bridal sedan, being sent to bring good fortune to a sickly man who had been poisoned with a rare toxin and was not expected to live long. Su Tang just wanted to make the best of her situation, but with so many people looking for trouble, she had no choice but to roll up her sleeves and protect her husband. Cure poison, crush scumbags, and take on the bizarre troublemakers! Her legitimate younger sister wanted to rekindle an old romance an 4.1kReads9.3Score786Shelves

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    The first book features a father who becomes the top scholar in the imperial examination, abandoning his wife and daughter to marry the sister of a great general, causing his mother and maternal grandfather to die of grief! The female protagonist doesn't reincarnate or have any special abilities, but she deals with them swiftly and decisively, maintaining high energy throughout without sacrificing intelligence.

40. 240 听 They Say Everyone Rumored to Be Involved with This Maid Gets Promoted 听说和这丫鬟有绯闻的都升官了 Tears in the Heart of the Tree树心有泪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigrated Maid + Ensemble Cast + Political Schemes and Twists + Hilarious Chaos] One-sentence summary: A maid and two minor officials are brought together by a wastrel marquis to resolve crises and crack bizarre cases. Zhuxin transmigrated into the body of a maid in a Duke's manor. She thought her future would involve either household intrigue or farming, but then the manor was confiscated and she landed in the Imperial Prison. Zhuxin felt like she was doomed. They were all picking on her j 16.6kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
41. 241 恶 The Wicked Woman Returns to the Manor, Driven Mad After Being Tortured to Death 恶女回府，被虐死后她彻底疯狂 Gu Fragrance蛊香Ancient Romance754k WordsCompleted The heroine is invincible and takes on the world. [No-Brain Wish Fulfillment + Super-Duper Wish Fulfillment + Revenge + Face-Slapping + Unhinged Heroine] In her previous life, Song Changxi took the place of her half-sister and married a hot-tempered young heir. After they wed, her husband abused and tormented her, slashing her face and breaking her leg. She fled back to her family to beg for help. Her grandmother said, “The young heir marrying you is a blessing you could only earn over several l 12.3kReads8.5Score947Shelves
42. 242 一 Top-Rank Poison Consort: Reborn and Married to the Ailing Prince 一品毒妃：重生后嫁给病秧子王爷 Heart-Stealing Tomato偷心的西红柿Ancient Romance7.3M WordsOngoing [Fantasy historical romance + palace and household intrigue + rebirth and transmigration + angst before sweetness] Yang Susu is the third daughter born to a concubine in the General’s mansion. Rumor has it that her beauty could topple kingdoms, and that one smile over her shoulder could leave thousands lovestruck. Yet beauty is short-lived: she died at fifteen! Before her death, she suffered from a strange illness. Her face was disfigured, her limbs withered, and blood flowed from all seven ori 18.1kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves
43. 243 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Big Shot’s Lazy Pillow 穿书后成了大佬的咸鱼抱枕 Xi Yin奚音Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted Outside, a raging storm howled and battle cries filled the air. Inside, Ning Xihua suddenly jolted awake on the bed. Propping herself up halfway, she looked confused. “What’s going on?” The man held a book in one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other. “Nothing. Go back to sleep.” “Oh.” Ning Xihua lay back down and promptly fell asleep. If the big shot was this calm, then even if knives were raining down outside, it had nothing to do with her. After transmigrating into a book, Ning Xi 49.3kReads9.4Score5.5kShelves

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    They're all powerful ministers, and they're all very interesting to watch!

44. 244 福 The Sweet and Beautiful Imperial Concubine: The Abstinent Fourth Prince Dotes on Her 福晋娇又美：禁欲四爷宠上瘾 Wan Bao妧宝Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted [One devoted couple + sweet romance] Tong Jia Ning Chuge, the legitimate daughter of Longkodo, was getting married. But on her wedding day, a princess snatched her groom right off the street. The poor girl fell out of her bridal sedan and died on the spot! The woman protested, “I just got here, and a bunch of people are already laughing at me for being a discarded wife. I can’t stand for this!” Just as she was racking her brains for a way to put them in their place, an imperial edict from Empero 24.4kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves
45. 245 女 Reborn in a Matriarchal World: The Cold Prince Consort Is a Mad Villain 女尊重生：清冷君后竟是疯批反派 Fireworks Marshland烟花沼泽Ancient Romance394k WordsCompleted [Tyrannical, authoritarian empress ✖️ aloof and gentle/crazy villainous consort] [1v1 | fictional dynasty + reborn + women rule, men are subordinate] In her previous life, Feng Zhishang first met Xie Qingyu at the birthday banquet of Chancellor Xie. To put it poetically, it was love at first sight. To be more realistic, it was lust at first sight. The banquet hadn't begun yet. After putting on a show of affection between ruler and subject, she had nothing to do, so she left the main hall and wan 10.8kReads9.2Score1kShelves

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    The tyrannical monarch said, "I hate betrayal and deception the most, and unfortunately, you have both." [Cool][Cool][Cool]

46. 246 妹 Little Sister, You Can’t Handle This Crazy Man. Let Me Take Over 妹妹，这疯批你驾驭不了，换我来 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance648k WordsCompleted Now published under the title Through the Years Like Jade, available on all platforms. The moment she opened her eyes, Jiang Fei had transmigrated into the book as a scheming but hopelessly incompetent minor villainess. In the original story, the entire Jiang family was brutally killed. Even the old watchdog at the gate was spared nothing. And it was all thanks to Pei Jing, the power-mad, unhinged prince who held sway over the court. The System's task for her was simple: follow the original 50.8kReads9.1Score7kShelves

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    🌟The daughter of a powerful minister, possessing exceptional strategic acumen and ruthless cruelty, she is the legitimate daughter of a marquis's family. In her past life, she suffered a tragic fate because her cousin usurped her position. Now, she has risen from the ashes and returned, seeking revenge in this life. Meanwhile, the regent has also fallen for her. 🍀🍀

47. 247 九 The Ninth Prince's Consort Is Bold and Dashing 九王妃她又飒又狂 Xu Chaobai许超白Ancient Romance395k WordsCompleted In the 21st century, a shadow assassin was betrayed by her partner and stabbed in the chest. She transmigrated into Gu An, the foolish legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household. Her vicious cousin and ruthless aunt plotted against her, forcing her to take her cousin’s place and marry the Ninth Prince, who could die at any moment. A fool and an invalid were a perfect match. The people of Junjing munched on seeds and watched the show. When the legitimate daughter of the Gu family was born, the 2.8kReads9.1Score347Shelves
48. 248 我 I Conquer the Entire Dynasty by Pretending to Be a Goddess 我靠伪装神女攻略整个皇朝 Yu Xiao虞笑Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted [System + No Secret Identity Reveals + Divine Goddess Persona + No Romance] After Jiang Wu is bound to the System, money clouds her judgment. The System takes her to some obscure dynasty in the middle of nowhere to complete a mission. Only then does she learn that she is an ordinary commoner, while her targets include the emperor, empress, crown prince, princess, general, marquis, heir to a noble title... Great. Her targets include fathers and sons, husbands and wives, and brothers and sisters. 20.1kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves

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    Go go go me me me me me me

49. 249 嫡 Cast Aside, the Legitimate Daughter Enters the Prince's Manor and Takes Command of the Army 嫡女被弃：入王府掌兵权倾朝野 Mao Zhi猫知Ancient Romance632k WordsCompleted “Weighing the pros and cons + the heroine hides a huge secret + a long-laid plan.” “If it were revealed from the start, how could it be the biggest secret of all?” Twins: one child fell, the other was born. The ten-mile stretch of Cui Forest was bitterly cold, cold to the bone. A woman lay in the forest, her face disfigured beyond recognition and her eyes damaged. Someone stood beside her in silence, head bowed as she looked down at the woman, the corners of her mouth seeming to curl in a smile. 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two books are both good, the female lead is brave and resourceful, not a helpless little rabbit, but the darling of the family.

50. 250 无 Infinite Escape: I Earn Rent Money in Horror Games 无限逃生：我在惊悚游戏里挣房费 Mo Sibei陌肆白Mystery800k WordsCompleted [Infinite flow + horror, suspense, and mystery-solving + strong female lead + team + plot-focused] [Ding~ Welcome, player, to the Survival Inn! Please do your best to clear the instances and earn your room fees~ We offer dormitory rooms, guesthouse rooms, hotel rooms, and more, as well as a top-tier luxury VIP club waiting for you to unlock~] A gloomy, blood-soaked compound A school crawling with death A cursed painting that brings death to anyone who looks at it An old village teeming with stra 20.5kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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