Looking for Historical Romance Political Intrigue Where the Male and Female Leads Are Highly Intelligent and Join Forces 有没有那种古言权谋的那种男女主是高智商强强联合

1. 51 侯 The Marquis Wants to Run? My Heart's Racing! The Noble Lady Physician and Her Handsome Husband 侯爷想跑？心动！贵女神医俏夫君 Mountain Moon, Leisurely on the Way山月道闲Ancient Romance90k WordsOngoing Main characters: Yu Baoyan and Gu Shinian [Historical fantasy + political intrigue and revenge + devoted couple with a happy ending + intense push and pull + no transmigration or rebirth] Yu Baoyan is the daughter of a county magistrate in a small town. In her spare time, she raises poisonous insects and digs up poisonous herbs, dreaming of traveling across mountains and seas. One day, the powerful Prime Minister's residence unexpectedly sends a proposal of marriage. Everyone says she's hit the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I just came across it; it's a new author's new book, and it's only updated to about ten chapters today. The opening scene shows the female lead saving the male lead, helping him with disaster relief, and punishing corrupt officials. It feels like the male lead is orchestrating a larger scheme for revenge later on.

2. 52 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance857k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 1.9kReads9.3Score271Shelves

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   Ancient Chinese political intrigue, two strong individuals, high intelligence, and thoughtful individuals.

3. 53 抄 Exiled After the Family Home Is Seized? She Empties the Imperial Relatives' Treasuries and Flees 抄家流放？疯批搬空皇亲库房去逃 Clear Radiance Gathers at Night清輝夜凝Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted While everyone else transmigrated into books to scheme for favor in the inner residence, Shen Qinghe opened her eyes to find her entire family condemned and exiled! Her scumbag father, desperate to save himself, planned to hand her over to a perverted old eunuch. He even wanted to sell her two adorable children for cash. No worries! She forced a bowl of aphrodisiac down her scumbag father's throat and physically castrated him, then stepped on her awful relatives' faces and signed a declaration s 4.1kReads—Score480Shelves

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   I can't stop reading this series! It's currently around chapter 100, and the plot is consistently high-energy. After dealing with the scoundrels in the Minister's mansion, the main characters have their sights set on the prince's residence, which is colluding with villains. The female lead is incredibly ambitious, scheming step by step, with villains being taken down one after another. The foreshadowing is very well done, and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys strong female lead stories.

4. 54 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 211Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   This is a pure ancient Chinese romance novel featuring two powerful protagonists vying for power in a chaotic world. Both the male and female leads are rulers of their respective kingdoms. The story unfolds alongside romance, avoiding melodrama and showcasing high intelligence from all characters. Court intrigue begins in chapter 30, and the struggle for supremacy unfolds in chapters 90. The plot and its resolution are incredibly captivating. Both the male and female leads possess exceptional backgrounds, intelligence, and combat prowess. A truly excellent read.

5. 55 长 The Grand Princess’s Revenge Diary 长公主复仇日记 Liu Yanyan柳烟烟Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Political intrigue + reborn heroine + a heroine adored by everyone + one woman and multiple men] [Political intrigue at the core, with both plot and romance] In her previous life, Princess Li Yiran was killed amid the power struggle over the throne. After being reborn, she uncovers the mastermind behind her death, gradually gathers advisers and brings them into her service, and builds her own power and military strength. She ultimately defeats the crown prince in the battle for the throne, beco 1Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 56 替 A Substitute? No Matter, Miss Yin Only Wants to Rise to the Top 替身？无妨，殷姑娘只想荣登高位 Green Mountains in the Distance远看青山Ancient Romance173k WordsOngoing [Charming Noble Daughter (Actually a Ruthless Pavilion Master) X Gentle Prince (Actually a Scheming Alliance Leader)] [The heroine approaches him with a plan; the hero falls for her with his eyes wide open] One-on-one romance, both pure in body and heart, equally matched, both with secret identities. [An Imaginary World] After the new ruler ascended the throne, the Prime Minister's household was sidelined and kept confined within its residence. One day, while discussing the Ministry of Work 115Reads—Score122Shelves

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   Don't let the fact that it's just started fool you, it's really good.

7. 57 被 Forced into Marriage by a Scheme, the Seventh Prince Spoils Her Rotten 被算计强娶，七王爷他超宠的 Fang Qingqing方卿卿Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted [Historical revenge] [Flirtatious, bewitching prince + ruthless, clever beauty + no rebirth + play the pig to eat the tiger + multiple secret identities] Song Yunshu was the eldest daughter of the valiant General’s household. Clever from childhood, she had a photographic memory. But when she was seven, a power struggle at court saw her entire family accused of treason and executed. During her escape, she was unexpectedly rescued by a merchant family from Jiangnan who had come north seeking medic 4.9kReads8.8Score508Shelves

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   Yes, yes, the female lead has multiple identities; she's the one pulling the strings behind the scenes.

8. 58 疯 The Unhinged Prince Finally Learns to Be a Good Dog 疯批王爷终于学会当狗 Qi Zheng淇争Ancient Romance259k WordsOngoing [One-on-one romance + pure historical setting + strong heroine, obsessive hero + lovesick hero + falling for her through his own assumptions] Sharp-tongued, calculating female official who puts on an act × volatile, arrogant prince with a doglike streak As the emperor-appointed governor of Tongtian Prefecture and the sovereign’s most favored aide, Cheng Yang can get anything she wants. Every day, she chats with the consorts and stays up late talking with them. All she has to do is catch two “a 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead shines in the early stages, while the male lead plays a crucial role later on. The two form a powerful alliance, initially engaging in a love-hate relationship, but later transforming into a spy thriller.

9. 59 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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   This book perfectly meets the requirements; the male and female leads are a powerful duo who relentlessly crush the villains and ultimately sweep away all obstacles.

10. 60 人 How Long Is a Lifetime? 人生几何 Fire Rabbit Lantern火兔灯Ancient Romance143k WordsCompleted A great drought ravaged the land. To keep my parents, younger brother, and younger sisters alive, I sold myself. I became a servant in someone else’s household. To avoid being selected as a palace maid, my master’s family had me take their young lady’s place and enter the palace. In the power struggle within the palace, the empress was at a disadvantage. To ensure her newborn prince could live in safety, I was chosen to take him out of the palace and raise him. To keep the prince safe as he grew 573Reads8.0Score100Shelves

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    A power struggle and palace intrigue. Forced into a corner, the Empress gives birth to a prince and arranges for a palace maid to take him out of the palace to raise him. Seven years later, he is allowed to return to the palace. The Emperor appoints the prince as Crown Prince. However, the Crown Prince is still assassinated.

11. 61 将 The General’s Princess 将军公主 Xiao Shihuo潇十火Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted An ensemble cast in a classical fantasy setting + court intrigue + war + adventure + two equally strong leads + both heartbreaking and sweet A tragedy seventeen years ago implicated countless people. General Ji Bei was killed in battle, and neither the former crown prince, Chu Mo, nor anyone in the Ji family survived! Years later, the late emperor Chu Junlin passed away, and Crown Prince Chu Yi ascended the throne. He renamed the kingdom Yong'an and granted a general amnesty. Peace reigned throu 161Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A classic ensemble piece with superb character designs for the male and female leads. You absolutely must check out this grand-scale historical romance novel about power struggles and conquering the world!

12. 62 陪 On the Night of My Burial, I Brought the God of War Prince Back from the Dead 陪葬夜，我让战神王爷起死回生 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors" Animated adaptation: "A Doctor’s Graceful Colors: The Prince’s Beloved" [Hilarious + Transmigration + Sweet romance + Obsessive love + Devoted pairing + Imperial physician heroine + Palace and household intrigue + Inspirational] I was a military doctor with a PhD when I transmigrated, only to find myself about to be buried alive as a sacrifice for the dead God of War, the Prince? I grabbed the burial offerings and ran, planning to live in luxu 20.6kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves

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    Intelligence-driven political intrigue, palace intrigue, and domestic power struggles: ① A hilarious time-traveling goddess doctor who transmigrates into a coffin to be buried with the prince and discovers he can still be saved – laugh until your stomach hurts! ② A hilarious mind-reading + gossip system – the prince gets so caught up in gossip he gets sick! ③ A silly and hilarious story of a charming and beautiful woman who swaps bodies with the Demon Lord – all sorts of crazy antics! ④ A strong female protagonist who transmigrates, uses a space, and takes down scumbags to build her career – incredibly satisfying! ⑤ A hilarious story of a tyrant with two personalities who are jealous of each other – hilariously funny!

13. 63 在 A Few Tales of Being Forced to Take a Husband in a Matriarchal World 在女尊世界被逼娶夫二三事 Qiu Chuchu秋楚楚Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Female-Dominated World + Palace and Household Intrigue + Multiple Male Leads] “If a man ever gave birth to my child, I’d put him on a pedestal!” Xue Sui’an, a modern city woman, never imagined that one offhand complaint about an unfair situation would inexplicably fling her into an ancient world where the roles of men and women were completely reversed. In this world, women held office and supported their families, while men were responsible for household chores and raising children. As the onl 2.8kReads6.9Score236Shelves

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    The first book is very good. The female lead is strong and clear-headed, and the male lead undergoes a personality change, gradually becoming more perfect. It utilizes political intrigue to its fullest extent. The plot is good despite its somewhat clichéd nature, and the writing style is sharp yet retains a scholarly spirit. Both the male and female leads are intelligent. The writing is delicate and vivid, and the values are very positive. After her rebirth, the female lead is a master strategist, stronger than many men, making decisions in an instant. Each character has their own distinct traits and isn't just a two-dimensional character. It's very vivid and realistic. "I only looked into his eyes, and millions cheered. I don't care what they say. At the moment we exchanged feelings, the world around us dimmed, only the light shining from your eyes remained. Love is a hand that wants to touch but then pulls back. I am seduced by the light. The tides of the four seas rise, a thousand armies cannot compare to you alone." 💛💛💛

14. 64 爆 Hilarious Mind Reading: The Prince Eats Gossip Until He Throws Up 爆笑读心术，王爷吃瓜吃到吐 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance452k WordsCompleted Short drama adaptation: The Hilarious Mind-Reading Art: The Prince Laughs at Gossip Until He Chokes Manhua adaptation: The Princess's Inner Thoughts Are Full of Gossip, and the Prince Is Hooked; The Princess's Inner Thoughts Can't Be Hidden [Historical fantasy + mind-reading + gossip System + silly comedy + System space + sweet romance + feel-good revenge + transmigration to an alternate world + palace and household intrigue + devoted and powerful couple + marriage before love + healing a posses 23.7kReads9.1Score2kShelves
15. 65 救 Help! The Demon Lord and I Switched Bodies, and Now He's Carrying My Baby 救命！与魔尊互换后他怀了我的崽 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance525k WordsCompleted [Hilarious transmigration + System space + body swap + sweet romance + yandere + two powerful, devoted leads + everyone’s favorite + ensemble cast + multiple couples] Ye Pianpian accidentally transmigrates into a cultivation world and becomes the most miserable villainess in the Longevity Sect. The System tells her she has to win over the Demon Lord to survive, but she swaps bodies with him the moment she transmigrates. She breezes through the entrance test, becoming a genius girl who draws ever 828Reads7.4Score101Shelves
16. 66 做 Be a Concubine? You're Not Worthy! I'll Find a Better Match, and You'll Beg Me to Stay 做妾？你也配？另谋高嫁你下跪 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted This book is now available as a full-cast audio drama, and it’s hilarious! Give it a listen! [Hilarious Transmigration + Medical Space + Sweet, Satisfying Romance + Power Struggles + Palace and Household Intrigue + Mutual Devotion and Strength] A genius in medicine and poison transmigrates to ancient times with a medical space. She wakes up in a coffin, only to have a bewitching man try to steal it? Her ex-husband favors his concubine, abuses his wife, and shamelessly claims her dowry? Her fathe 5.6kReads8.9Score556Shelves
17. 67 穿 Transmigrated as the Wicked Fake Heiress, I Make the Royal Families of Every Nation Bow 穿成恶毒假千金，各国皇室俯首称臣 Yun Lu云绿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Anti-pampered-by-all + secret identity + strong female lead] Shen Xingwan transmigrated into the body of a fake heiress and cannon-fodder whose life had been arranged from birth right through to her funeral. Under the System’s supervision, she was forced onto the path of no return: taking down the pampered female lead. She just wanted to lie flat and live like a salted fish, but accidentally got entangled with a frail heir who couldn’t take care of himself. “Wanwan, the doctor says I’m deficien 3.9kReads9.0Score354Shelves

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    Transmigrated into the body of a fake heiress, a cannon fodder character whose life was planned from birth to funeral, Shen Xingwan was forced by the system to embark on a path of no return—to eliminate the beloved female lead. She only wanted to live a carefree, easy life, but unexpectedly became entangled with a sickly and helpless prince. "Wanwan, the doctor said I'm deficient in qi and blood and need the best ginseng to replenish it." "Wanwan, I can only wear the finest silk clothes, otherwise I'll have an allergic reaction." "Wanwan, cough cough, everyone outside says I'm a gigolo, you won't mind, will you... I want more..." Shen Xingwan watched her rapidly dwindling savings. What sins had she committed? Not only did she have to fight the female lead and punish the scum, but she also had to earn money to pamper the sickly villain.

18. 68 有 With the Tyrant’s Mind-Reading Ability, I’m Slaying My Way Through the Imperial Palace 有了暴君读心术，我在皇宫杀疯了 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted [Hilarious Transmigration + Historical Romance + Mind Reading + Pocket Space with a Spirit Spring + Healing a Yandere + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggles + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Medical Skills] Modern miracle doctor Ye Li dies suddenly and transmigrates, becoming the neglected consort of a deranged tyrant. The tyrant is a madman, a complete lunatic, and every night he goes on a killing spree. The original heroine is blinded by love and gullibly trusts Prince Jin's vows. She helps him kill t 272Reads6.5Score—Shelves
19. 69 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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    Strong female lead, strong male lead, and high intelligence; worth watching.

20. 70 入 Three Years in the Imperial Music Bureau, Then I Enter the Palace as Empress 入教坊三年，我入宫做皇后 Shi Shu M时舒MAncient Romance165k WordsOngoing [No Rebirth, No Transmigration, No Golden Finger, Pure Historical Romance, Alluring and Obedient-Looking Heroine vs. Cunning, Stubborn Hero, Slow-Burn Romance, Palace Intrigue and Political Schemes, Mutual Redemption] Xiao Chuci, the daughter of a disgraced minister, struggled for three years in the Music Bureau before finally obtaining an imperial decree. Her father was reinstated, while she became the demon consort who brought ruin to the tyrant's harem. Yu Sheng ascended the throne as a boy 42Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 71 后 In the End, I Traded the Bright Moon for the Rivers and Mountains 后来，我把明月换河山 Qing Jiu er清玖erAncient Romance109k WordsOngoing Her name is Shu Juan, the daughter of a general and the child of the Grand Princess. Her father guards the northern frontier, leaving her in the capital. In name, it is a family reunion; in truth, she is a hostage. The political situation is turbulent, the young new Emperor sits on the throne, and Regent Xie Yanzhu has only just taken power. She has just one task: keep watch on that hostage prince from Nansu. Jiang Che. A pawn sent by a defeated nation, and, according to rumor, the only prince o —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Can you please take a look at my heart? ❤️❤️❤️🧐

22. 72 与 Rediscovering Our Glory Together 与君重拾芳华 Carrying Dust携尘Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Alternate world + reborn with no memories + mutual devotion + martial arts] Su Yue opens her eyes to find herself in a strange world, with no memories and nothing to her name. It turns out that the owner of this body is the daughter of the current chancellor, a famously beautiful airhead in the capital. After several days of fearful unease, she gradually realizes that this family and this identity are not as simple as they seem. Slowly, she settles in, trying to hold on to this hard-won peace. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The pacing is excellent, not dragging at all. The female lead gradually integrates into this world. The story is very interesting. I hope the author can balance all the elements well; I'm looking forward to it!

23. 73 糟 Oh No, I Bought a Crown Prince to Have My Baby 糟糕，买了个太子来生娃 Luo Chunshui洛春水Ancient Romance379k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted Comedy + Wits and Willpower + Theatrical Couple] [Candid, capable big-sister merchant heroine x Pure-hearted, passionate wolf-dog Crown Prince] Meng Weiyu wanted a child. As soon as her mourning period ended, she went to her live-in son-in-law’s room to consummate their marriage, only to find him fooling around with a maid. Sure enough, taking in a son-in-law was worse than having a child and keeping the father out of the picture. She divorced him on the spot and went straight to t 57.8kReads8.8Score12.3kShelves

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    Highly recommended! It's currently only short on text, but the quality is very high, and the plot doesn't drag.

24. 74 公 The Princess Is Above, but Her Consort Is So Cunning 公主在上驸马太阴险 Mao Yuqi猫于七Ancient Romance85k WordsOngoing Gu Ruo × Xu Shishang The eldest princess, Gu Ruo, is cool and composed. As she audits the palace accounts, she sees through the undercurrents at court. Xu Shishang, from a powerful ministerial family, is ruthless and decisive. With thunderous force, he brings the corrupt Su Clan to account. Though they each have their own designs at court, they meet again and again amid the turmoil. He protects her, and she understands his difficulties. From testing each other to quietly supporting one another —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a new book, but the author updates it very quickly.

25. 75 世 Never More Than Three Times 世不过三 Yu Duoyou余多柚Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + reborn + three lifetimes + little poison doctor + no golden finger + political intrigue + satisfying read + sweet romance + reverse raising + romance + ensemble cast + scheming + a little angst] Xia Shi has been reborn three times, and each life has been more exciting than the last! Now in her third life, she’s an invincible little poison master. Who would dare let her suffer even the slightest grievance? In her first life, she lived for herself and married a foolish empero 2.3kReads9.5Score451Shelves

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    This ancient Chinese romance novel is incredibly intricate, featuring highly intelligent male and female leads. It's a power struggle aimed at unifying the Nine Provinces, with the female lead assisting a hostage prince from an enemy state in building a powerful empire.

26. 76 女 Disguised as a Man: I Became a Tutor at the Imperial Academy 女扮男装：我在太学做夫子 A Shushu阿述述Ancient Romance278k WordsOngoing [A female tutor’s rise through the ranks + strong heroine + male lead travels from the modern era to the past] The new emperor abolishes women’s rights, and the entire Jiang clan is thrown into prison. For the sake of her family and her ideals, the Empress Dowager selects top-ranked candidate Jiang Yu. Faking her death, Jiang Yu escapes, disguises herself as a man, and enters an academy, ready to devote her life to the emperor and restore equality. But during her struggle, a man who dreams of li 104Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    💞Frequency breeds affection as the female lead grows closer to the male lead, but she can't fathom his feelings. (Identity Suspense + Pulling and Ambiguity + Ancient Romance + Bickering Couple) The female lead disguises herself as a man for many years. Faced with the male lead's frequent advances, she suspects he's seen through her disguise or has a preference for men. #SweetRomanceAncientRomance #PullingAndAmbiguity #Crossdressing #AncientStyleNovel

27. 77 靠 Making Money My Way to Becoming the Empress's Chief Financial Officer 靠搞钱当上女皇首席财政官 Naughty Old Qi顽皮的老柒Ancient Romance98k WordsOngoing Ye Zhenzhen, a modern-day office worker, dies suddenly after working overtime all night. When she opens her eyes, she finds herself lying in a morgue in the Wu Zhou dynasty. After transmigrating, she has no household registration, no money, nowhere to stay, and a body covered in injuries from its former owner, along with a pile of inexplicable troubles. To survive, she puts her modern business sense to use, setting up stalls and shops, trading goods from north and south, making scented balms, an —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Money can move gods and ghosts; even power struggles rely on money.

28. 78 清 The Legend of Qingyi: The Peerless Grace of the Legitimate Daughter 清漪传：嫡女风华绝代 Startrail An星轨安Ancient Romance898k WordsOngoing [Household Intrigue] [Historical Romance] [Mutual Firsts] [Heroine Focused on Her Career] [Husband Chases Wife to the Crematorium] [Real and Fake Heiresses] The general's household arranged marriages for two daughters at once. Prince Rui arrived in an eight-palanquin sedan to marry the fake heiress, while the real heiress, Qing Yi, became the laughingstock of the entire city. Her father doesn't love her, her mother doesn't care for her, and her fake sister, a scheming little white lotus, plots a 4.2kReads8.4Score287Shelves

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    Who burned the plum blossom birthmark on her left shoulder? Gu Qingyi returned to the manor to claim her family, but the fake heiress publicly produced a "blood-written letter" to verify her identity! Everyone was waiting to see her make a fool of herself, unaware that—the burn scar covering her body was the irrefutable proof of her identity! The truth of her destruction in infancy, the conspiracy of swapping lives for fifteen years, and a sum of 300,000 taels of silver that affects the imperial court... ⚠️ It is recommended to follow the updates to avoid getting too hooked!

29. 79 女 Disguised as a Man, I Raised the Foolish Emperor as My Empress 女扮男装后，我把昏君当皇后养了 Misty Pine Soot氤氲松烟Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Shen Qingci transmigrates from the start into the body of an undocumented, underfed boy. As she clings to life, she binds to a Dynasty-Saving System! Her only mission: pass the imperial examinations and enter government service within twelve years, changing her fate and saving the dynasty. To seize power, she forms factions, monopolizes trade routes, keeps a private army of assassins, and builds a private arsenal... At court, she takes on the officials and stirs up trouble. Beyond the palace hal 5.5kReads8.8Score1.1kShelves

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    😘😘😘

30. 80 命 A Fated Ordeal of Love: There's No Escape, Even with Wings 命定情劫，即使插翅也难飞 Dusk Snow over Qingcheng青城暮雪Ancient Romance617k WordsOngoing A cataclysm brings the Demon-Suppressing Pavilion to ruin in a single day. The survivor, Su Jing, takes his junior sister Xiaoyue and raises the pavilion's banner once more. Together, they travel far and wide to vanquish demons and embark on a long road of revenge. Knowing that Xiaoyue has long harbored feelings for him, Su Jing fears the dangers of the path ahead and the harm it may bring her. He deliberately keeps his distance, not daring to accept her love. Through every storm, they travel si 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There are two couples in the story. If you're looking for strong, independent couples, you should check out the pairing of Mu Xue and Ye Chen; it's a powerful alliance. The male lead falls for the female lead because of her strength, ambition, and calm demeanor, not her looks. Mu Xue's rise to power and Ye Chen's struggle for the throne are both very compelling.

31. 81 枕 Poison Between the Sheets, Hidden Tides Rising 枕间鸩，暗潮生 Zero Six One零六壹Ancient Romance143k WordsOngoing The courtesan Wan Niang of Qunyu Terrace doesn't sell nights of passion. She sells lives. The most powerful men in the capital kneel beneath Xie Wan's skirts, while she holds the darkest secrets of the entire imperial court in her hands. The world envies the passion she shares at her bedside, and men vie to become her favored guests. Only Prince Duan, Pei Chengyuan, comes to her door seeking the life of the crown prince. "Your Highness drove the former crown prince mad, exiled the fourth prince, 143Reads—Score127Shelves

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    The wicked courtesan is the head of the capital's underground network, and she conspires with the villainous prince to kill the crown prince. The entire cast is evil, and every word is calculated. 👍

32. 82 江 A Lone Jianghu Girl Pursues a Killer! Where Can the Xie Family’s Hound Run? 江湖孤女追凶！谢氏狗贼哪里逃 July Is Not Yet Half Over七月不过半Ancient Romance162k WordsOngoing [Lone Jianghu Girl vs. Crown Prince Who Pulls the Strings | Court Intrigue | Mystery and Investigations] In the end, who lowered their head? Who asked? And who knew! “Xie Junyi.” “Mm.” “Nothing else to say?” “I do. I can’t say it.” “Then don’t.” “…I’ll leave that window open.” “What for?” “So when the wind returns, it’ll have somewhere to rest.” On a snowy night in the mourning hall, she offered him a cup of tea that had not been tested. He drank it, swallowing his murderous intent with it. He w 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance, political intrigue, yyds

33. 83 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 113.3kReads9.3Score19.4kShelves
34. 84 我 I Turned the Tables on Household Warfare by Taking the Civil Service Exam 我靠考公掀翻宅斗桌 Zhuge Scallion诸葛大葱Ancient Romance211k WordsOngoing Wen Hening, a dual PhD in law and psychology, transmigrates into a household-intrigue novel as a cannon-fodder concubine-born daughter. When the sinister crown prince comes looking for trouble, she uses microexpression psychology to expose his childhood trauma on the spot. The crown prince is rattled, the emperor is delighted, and an imperial decree sends her straight to the Eastern Palace: “Crown Prince, this is your new tutor.” The entire court bets she won’t survive three days. Instead, the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The imperial examination cheating case is a complete closed loop, from the examiners' grading records from twenty years ago to the blood-written evidence from survivors, with each clue linked together and the logic flawless.

35. 85 被 After the Mad Emperor Slaughtered Her Family, the Empress Dowager Took the Throne 被疯批皇帝灭门，太后她称帝了 Tang Sanyu唐三聿Ancient Romance116k WordsOngoing [Mad Emperor × Scheming Empress Dowager | Two formidable leads vying for power | Coercive possession | Female protagonist ascends the throne] A power-struggle story with a strong female lead On the night she assassinated the emperor, the young prince pressed a knife to her throat. She did not flinch. Instead, she took half a step forward and said, word by word: “I want to rule from behind the curtain.” He stared at her for a long time, then suddenly laughed. “Half of this vast realm belongs to 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Empress Dowager and the Emperor plotted for power, their relationship marked by both love and conflict; the Empress Dowager, however, ultimately prioritized her career over personal relationships.

36. 86 快 Quick Transmigration: Conquering Male Leads, the Older Supporting Character Keeps Getting Pregnant 快穿攻略男主，大龄女配好孕连连 Wen Tianjiu温甜酒Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Scheming seduction + age gap + seducing her way to the top + torturing scumbags and face-slapping + fertile beauty] Shen Yan is the legendary femme fatale said to have brought a kingdom to ruin. But when she is suddenly bound to a Female Supporting Character System, she has to transmigrate into a series of older, disposable female characters. The concubine-in-waiting sold off in a doting-romance novel, the contract-romance heroine’s tool of an aunt, the stern female secretary in a domineering 7.2kReads8.8Score364Shelves

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    "The Ceiling of Ancient Romance" boasts an unparalleled plot, full of tension, excitement, and suspense. [High IQ + Quick Transmigration + System + Scumbag Abuse] The description of "Love" is superb. This novel is sure to be famous. While reading, you will be both laughing and crying, sometimes bursting into laughter, sometimes frowning. This grasp of human emotions is so subtle that it resonates deep within the soul, leaving a lasting impression. After finishing the book, you will only feel a sense of awe.

37. 87 废 The Good-for-Nothing Princess Awakens: Her Time-Traveling Best Friend Helps Her Become Empress 废柴公主觉醒：跨时空闺蜜带称帝 Who Wants Peanuts谁要吃花生Ancient Romance791k WordsOngoing [Multiple Male Leads / Romantic Tension / Love Rivals / Political Intrigue / Growth] The princess incurs numerous romantic debts while pursuing her ambitions. The imperial physician, her secret guard, a mysterious merchant, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review... one after another, they all fall for her. [The Male Leads' Lines] Wen Yu (the aloof imperial physician): "It's not that I don't want to. I think of you every moment, cherish you every instant, savor the memories every day, and 21.3kReads8.2Score1.2kShelves

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    A historical romance with political intrigue and multiple male leads; the plot is fresh and original, neither a time-travel nor a reincarnation story. Although it's a revenge novel, it's mostly not angsty and quite funny.

38. 88 昭 Zhaozhao Waits for Your Return 昭昭待君归 Su Asu苏阿苏Ancient Romance292k WordsOngoing [Ensemble character growth x historical political intrigue x love of country and family x sibling bonds x childhood friends x steadfast friendship x teacher and student turned enemies x everyone focused on their careers x no rivalry between women] [Reader’s guide] 1. A gentle, slow-brewing story with understated romance: sweet at first, then heartbreaking. 2. A richly drawn ensemble cast, each following their own path and bearing their own burdens. After the Seven Kingdoms War, the State of Zh 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Slow pace x Sweet at first, then bittersweet x Ensemble growth x Historical political intrigue x Everyone focused on their careers x Patriotism x Unexpected twists of fate x Mutual redemption x Sibling affection x Childhood sweethearts x Teacher-student conflict x No female rivalry] Beneath the surface of court intrigue and power struggles, the core of this book remains "love" and "growth." There are no truly evil characters; everyone is pushed forward, and no one's fate is justified. It's not a traditional "feel-good" novel, because every "win" comes at the cost of "loss." Those who are lost will not return, but those who remain can still move forward. Dedicated to those of us who are unafraid of loss and bravely forge our own paths. [Progress] Volume 2 of the main storyline is complete, with stable updates.

39. 89 权 Lord Chancellor, Only I Can Cure Your Illness 权臣大人，你的病只有我能治 The Moon Washes Away Worldly Dust月洗俗Ancient Romance241k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, cool and calculating physician versus proud, patient minister + strong female lead + political intrigue + revenge + slow-burn romance] Ten years ago, the Shen family was wiped out overnight. Only one daughter survived, living under an assumed name and making her living as a physician. Shen Louxue stood in the snow in the capital. When she carried her medicine chest into the residence of the powerful minister Liu Jichuan, she had no idea that the silver needles she used to —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The political intrigue plot is concise and excellent.

40. 90 重 Reborn to Marry an Old Widower, Pampered to Madness 重生嫁给老鳏夫，宠疯 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue, ensemble cast, sweet romance, palace intrigue, revenge, taking down villains, a reborn princess marries the brother-in-law she had in her previous life and joins him in stirring up the court] In her previous life, Mu Yunlang was the least favored princess of the Great Qian dynasty, yet she married Shen Hongnian, the top-scoring candidate in the palace examinations, whom every noblewoman in the capital wanted to wed. She thought fate had finally smiled upon her. Little did sh 6.3kReads8.6Score824Shelves

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    Sovereignty intrigue, a group portrait, a reborn princess marries her brother-in-law from her past life, together stirring up political turmoil.

41. 91 皇 Your Majesty, Who Is More Beautiful, My Wife or Your Empress? 皇上，臣妻与你的皇后谁美？ The Ink Cicada Falls Silent墨蝉不鸣Ancient Romance16k WordsCompleted Your Majesty, who's more beautiful, my wife or your empress? 6.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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    That has to be this one, the emperor and the heroine's prime minister husband, a battle of wits. This woman completely outmaneuveres the cunning.

42. 92 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 472Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This book is amazing!

43. 93 嫁 I Married My Enemy’s Doomed Son, and the Marquis’s Household Dotes on Me 嫁给仇家短命鬼，我被宠冠侯府 Bookish Cat Under the Lamp灯下文猫Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn Twice + Swapped Marriages + Fake and Real Heiresses + Marriage Before Love + Saving Each Other] In her previous life, her entire family schemed to make Jiang Tang marry the poor scholar Ji Chongli in her elder sister's place, while her legitimate elder sister married into the Marquis's household in grand style. Who could have guessed that the scholar would rise to become the chief minister, while her elder sister would suffer a fate worse than death in the marquis's household? Jiang Tang 8.4kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves
44. 94 长 The Princess Royal’s Live-in Son-in-Law 长公主的赘婿 Zhongqing525钟情525Ancient Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Zhou Qingxiao was taken into Prince Xian’s residence at the age of ten. An illegitimate daughter kept hidden from the world, she endured endless bullying. Gu Zhaoyun became the regent at eighteen, wielding power over the court. A prodigy from a young age, he was decisive and ruthless. She played the coward and pitied herself, biding her time in silence. Everyone thought she was a pushover anyone could manipulate. Until one night, she saved the regent, who had been poisoned. She laid down her ter 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical romance with political intrigue that's completely overshadowed by its title! The male and female leads are like a honeycomb briquette and a cunning strategist—both are highly intelligent and complementary, perfectly balancing each other. Twists and turns galore, the plot is engaging, the writing is exquisite, and you won't know who the real villain is until the very end!

45. 95 登 I Was Given a Fearsome Marshal on My Coronation, and I Built an Immortal Dynasty by Summoning 登基就送不良帅，我靠召唤建仙朝 Bingtang Hulu冰棠胡卢Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing [System + Summoning + Emperor + Invincible + Authoritarian + Ruthless] After transmigrating into a fantasy world, Li Taicang becomes the son of the emperor and the former empress. Because of his sensitive status, he has no choice but to keep a low profile and stay out of sight. Yet before his death, his father passes the Imperial Jade Seal to him. In an instant, Empress Ye, his brothers, and the aristocratic clans and sects all turn their attention to him. His best possible fate is to be impriso 67.5kReads7.2Score8kShelves

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    It's good, worth watching.

46. 96 月 The Moon as Venom, the Heart as Bait: Prince, Take This Challenge 月为蛊，心为引：王爷请接招 Bei Jincheng北锦澄Ancient Romance410k WordsCompleted A sensual heroine × a taciturn, scheming hero [Transmigration] [Everyone's favorite] [Domineering prince] [Superpowers] [golden finger] [Both leads are each other's only one] Su Yueming, a modern marketing expert, transmigrates into the body of a famous courtesan in the Great Xia Dynasty. On the night she's about to be sold, the young prince Xiao Jingyan intervenes and keeps her as his mistress for a shamelessly indulgent year. She wants him for his looks and money, while he thinks she's 286Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads are very strong.

47. 97 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Wins Big with an Abacus 嫡女靠算盘，赢麻了 Pineapple Sprite Under the Big Tree大树下的菠萝精Ancient Romance93k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead in ancient times | farming and business | political intrigue and face-slapping | mutual devotion] The Shen family’s legitimate eldest daughter, forgotten for seventeen years, has returned home with a rosewood abacus in her arms. Everyone on the estate is waiting to see her make a fool of herself. What can a country girl who grew up in the countryside, with shoes so worn they’re falling apart, possibly do? They don’t know that the abacus in her hands is no mere decoration. It —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend these books! The first one is a new book, but I didn't expect it to be so good!!! The second one needs no introduction, I loved it!!

48. 98 公 The Princess Won’t Marry, She’ll Take the Throne 公主不上嫁，只登基 Dusty Fate, Long Wind尘缘长风Ancient Romance54k WordsOngoing The day the sixth princess of Anqing was born, snow fell for three days and three nights. Everyone called her an ill omen. She was supposed to follow the script of “a father who doesn’t care for her, a mother who doesn’t love her, and siblings who look down on her,” ending up alone until the day she died. But in truth, her mother’s clan was so powerful that even the emperor feared them. He had no choice but to show them respect and treat the mother and her children well. When the sixth princess —Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 99 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—Score143Shelves

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    A time-travel fantasy story, high-quality, grand in scope, far-reaching in its plot, hardcore political intrigue, high-IQ showdown, a battle of wits between two powerful figures, featuring both forceful marriage and deep affection, two career-driven individuals who go from antagonism to alliance, plotting to conquer the world and dominate the four seas!

50. 100 入 Caught in My Web of Longing 入我相思局 Pan, Shepherd God of the Heavenly Lord's Residence天君府的牧神潘Ancient Romance182k WordsOngoing [Detached, Obsessive Court Musician x Scheming, Unhinged Prince] Historical political intrigue | Devoted couple, 1v1 | Happy ending | A touch of ensemble cast Lin Xiwan always thought she was lucky. Her mother died when she was born, and her father, like everyone else, thought she was a bringer of bad luck and left her to be raised at a country estate. Still, with her grandmother's protection, she made it safely to the age of ten. When she was eleven, her grandmother died. Lin Xiwan was allowed 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese political intrigue: everyone is clever.

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