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. 151 徐 Xu Qinghong, Someone Wants to Kill You 徐青红，有人要杀你 Chouchou畴畴Mystery408k WordsCompleted Xu Qinghong is a female painter who specializes in painting the human world. After painting a picture for a marquis's residence, she is inexplicably hunted down. During her flight, she receives help from many people and becomes sworn sisters with two heroic women, Zhao Yuxiang and Wang Cuihua. She also meets He Jingfeng, who seems carefree and frivolous but is actually a devoted, serious young man. Why is she being hunted? With everyone's help, Xu Qinghong searches for the answer. Among those pu 508Reads8.4Score120Shelves

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   "Ancient Romance Suspense Dark Horse" is a top-notch novel with high-IQ suspense, meticulous logic, and a series of unexpected twists. The plot is tight and smooth, with no dragging at all, and every chapter has its highlights. It's an incredibly enjoyable read and highly recommended!

2. 152 一 An Account Book with No Words 一纸无字账 The Potato Who Slacks Off摸鱼的薯仔Mystery206k WordsOngoing Seven years ago, military provisions went missing in Shuozhou. The garrison ran out of food, and the isolated city fell. Shen Chongyue, who had been in charge of escorting the provisions, was convicted of treason. The entire Shen family was executed. Seven years later, the sole surviving member, Shen Zhaowei, returned to the capital. She had no witnesses and no genuine account books, only five blank sheets of ledger paper. She deliberately spread word that her father had hidden a true ledger —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's a really good book. The female lead is very thoughtful and intelligent, and the subplots are very well done. Everyone should check it out.

3. 153 天 The Regent Dotes on the Lucky Star from Heaven and Makes Her a Princess Who Protects the Nation 天降福星被摄政王捧成护国公主 Li Qian Yang李谦阳Ancient Romance287k WordsOngoing Ancient setting + farming + political intrigue + System + equally matched leads + slow burn Weak romantic chemistry Song Wanwan transmigrates into the body of a poor farming girl during a famine, where she is mistreated by her awful family. A family full of awful people? Just watch how I deal with them! After awakening her farming System, she refuses marriage and splits from her family. She clears wasteland, improves farmland, and farms diligently for abundant harvests, leading the people of Day 338Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 154 救 Help! The Little Farmer Girl Uses Her Space to Become a Top-Tier Star 救命！小农女靠空间，种田成顶流 Tomboy Tea, Old Third汉子茶老三Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing The manhua adaptation is now available, so enjoy! [Portable Space + Leveling Up + Cozy Daily Life + Farming and Business + Devoted Couple] Overnight, Su Xiaonuan transmigrated into an ancient farming family as a young country girl. Her family had nothing but bare walls, and they could barely manage three meals a day. Just when all seemed hopeless, she unexpectedly unlocked a mysterious portable space. A spirit spring that cleanses the body, endless fertile land, and the ability to grow anything 13.3kReads8.5Score1.6kShelves
5. 155 掀 Flip the Table! The Legitimate Daughter Returns to Make Her Mark! 掀桌子！归来嫡女要立威！ Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Feel-Good Story + Sharp Tongues + Ensemble Cast + Nation and Family + Two Strong Leads + Devoted Couple] The legitimate daughter of a general's household, who had been left to fend for herself in the countryside, was maliciously attacked. When she opened her eyes again, she had become Liu Qingyue, China's top special agent. Determined to repay her master's kindness in recognizing her abilities, Liu Qingyue accepted his dying wish, left the Taoist temple, and returned home t 8.5kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves
6. 156 休 After Dumping My Loser Ex, I Raise Kids Across Time and Become Rich 休掉渣男后，我跨古今养崽暴富 A Clove of Garlic from Beishan北山一瓣蒜Ancient Romance368k WordsCompleted [Travel between the past and present + farming and making a fortune + adorable kids + face-slapping the scum + stockpiling supplies for natural disasters + family squabbles] Yu Qiuguo supported her husband’s studies for fourteen years. After he passed the county-level civil service exam, he actually wanted to demote her from wife to concubine! But when his concubine framed her, he threw Yu Qiuguo and her daughter out of the house. The cruel man even beat their son until his head was bleeding. Sn 15Reads—Score126Shelves
7. 157 逃 Fleeing the Famine, I Eat Like a King with My Show-Off System 逃荒，我靠炫富系统吃香喝辣 A Clove of Garlic from Beishan北山一瓣蒜Ancient Romance2.3M WordsOngoing Elite office worker Lin Wanwan works overtime for thirty hours straight. Her vision goes black, and she wakes up as a poor farmer's wife in a famine year. It's hell mode from the start: she's thirty-three, considered past her prime, and her husband, once a promising scholar, has injured his brain and become an idiot. Her father-in-law broke his leg while gathering herbs to save his son. Her mother-in-law is timid and clueless, and four gaunt, hungry little girls cling to her side. Her shrewish e 78.7kReads8.1Score5.2kShelves
8. 158 巫 Heir to a Line of Shaman Doctors! The Good-for-Nothing Legitimate Daughter Defies Fate 巫医传人！穿成废柴嫡女逆天改命 Mao Shiqi猫十柒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + space + strong heroine + business + family intrigue] Jiang Wan, a 22nd-century successor to a tradition of witch doctors, transmigrates into the body of an ugly legitimate daughter in the Northern Jin Kingdom after a car accident. They call her ugly? Her extraordinary medical skills cure the hidden poison that has plagued her for years, and her stunning beauty takes everyone by surprise. She becomes the capital’s number one beauty. They call her stupid? She excels at music, che 12.1kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves
9. 159 穿 After Becoming a Scholar’s Cast-Off Wife, I Eat Meat at My Parents’ Home Every Day 穿成秀才下堂妻，娘家顿顿有肉吃 Han Zhi Yu寒织雨Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The moment Jiang Siyue opened her eyes, she found herself in the body of a notorious woman in an alternate ancient era. In her maiden family, the original owner was lazy and pretentious, disliked by the villagers and her sisters-in-law, and hopelessly obsessed with romance! To marry the scholar Yang Ziyu, she had sex with him before marriage and even gave him twenty taels of silver. Her actions left her maiden family drowning in debt and chaos, and they wanted nothing to do with her! But after m 2.6kReads8.0Score279Shelves
10. 160 女 The Empress's Card Game Is Designed to Blow Assassins' Minds! 女帝的牌局专炸刺客脑！ Moonlight Magic Mirror月光宝镜Ancient Romance178k WordsCompleted [#Empress #Substitute romance #Power struggle between two princes #Two formidable leads flirting #Hilarious, satisfying romance] The thing Chu Zhao regrets most in this life is teaching her substitute emperor, Shen Cangming, how to play Fight the Landlord. By day, she's a treacherous chancellor wielding power over the court. She lays down three gold-foil cards: “Three corrupt officials and a bomb. Young Master Xiao, you're on duty in my bed tonight!” By night, she's an empress in imperial robes, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He played a trump card while warming the bed, and the female prime minister said: "Three princes with the imperial seal, how do we play this game?" 😘

11. 161 裙 Even the Men at My Feet Are Hard to Handle 裙下之臣也难为 Kiss You Gently轻轻地亲亲你Ancient Romance319k WordsOngoing [Cool, brilliant, ambitious female lead × Multiple male leads: Childhood friend, a cunning and devoted crown prince + A younger court official she saves + A rival general who loves and hates her] Gentleness is her weapon, chasing fame and fortune is her instinct, and the imperial court is her chessboard. She is the first female official in the Jing Dynasty, a cool, distant moonlight who saves the prime minister’s son from dire straits and willingly lets herself be used. She is the only person th —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is calm, rational, and skilled at manipulating people's hearts. She cultivates strategists in distress, allies with a cunning crown prince, and tests the military power of captains. She reshapes the court step by step, and all the male leads are pure and willing to be her devoted followers.

12. 162 去 The Lanterns Shone Like Day on Last Year's Lantern Festival 去年元夜灯如昼 Xu Wei栩唯Ancient Romance580k WordsOngoing [Amnesiac Grand Princess × Cold-Faced Court Official | Escape from the Imperial Mausoleum | Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming | Mutual Redemption] A great fire turns her from the most honored princess of the Li Song dynasty into a palace maid assigned to guard the Yanyang Imperial Mausoleum, someone everyone avoids. She has forgotten who she is and everything she once had. Her greatest wish each day is to make it out of the mausoleum alive. But its rules are strict, and the first one is nev 23Reads8.5Score200Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance with political intrigue! Highly recommend my first book! "Last January, the Lanterns Were Bright as Day" tells the story of an amnesiac princess in distress and a cold-faced, cunning young master! It features both political intrigue and romance!

13. 163 京 Scheming in the Capital 京华嫡谋 Qiqi 2026柒柒2026Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted At fifteen, Shen Mingyuan, a legitimate daughter from Jiangnan, returned to the capital at her father’s command. It looked as though she had come home to settle down, but in truth she was drawn into the power struggles of the Prime Minister’s household and the schemes of the court. Her father, Shen Yanzhi, treated her as a pawn to curry favor with Prince Jing, while her stepmother and half-sister repeatedly framed her. Meanwhile, clues to the truth behind her mother’s brutal death began to emerg 70.3kReads8.5Score5.8kShelves
14. 164 战 The God of War’s Beloved Is a Special Forces Soldier from Another World 战神的掌心娇竟是异世特种兵 Big Sister Ali阿狸姐姐Ancient Romance961k WordsCompleted The modern era’s top special forces soldier, “Night Phoenix,” dies on a mission. Her soul travels through time and she is reborn as Wei Shi, the infamous “spoiled and unruly princess” of Prince Jing’s manor in the Tianqi Kingdom. The moment she opens her eyes, she inherits the original owner’s painful memories of her past life: her father, Prince Jing, has rendered such great service that the emperor sees him as a threat. The incompetent and suspicious Emperor Jianwu joins forces with corrupt of 10.7kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves

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    Having just transmigrated, she faced a mess left by the original owner and relentlessly pursuing enemies. Instead of panicking, she quickly accepted reality and decided to completely get rid of the original owner's foolish and willful nature. With the mind and ability of a special forces soldier, she rewrote the tragic ending of her family's annihilation.

15. 165 佛 The Good-for-Nothing Goes with the Flow: My Lord, Stop Pretending 佛系废柴：王爷别装了 Cozy Little Home馨馨小屋Ancient Romance427k WordsCompleted #Historical Romance #Alternate History #Two Strong Leads #Marriage Before Love #Playing the Fool to Outsmart the Tiger #Satisfying and Sweet #Smart Leads Shen Zhaoning has pretended to be a fool at the marquis's manor for thirteen years. Everyone thinks she's useless. When her half-sister smashes their mother's keepsake in front of everyone, she smiles and says, “It's broken, so it's broken.” When her stepmother arranges for her to be burned to death at a birthday banquet, she cries as she switc 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    1. The Buddhist-like Useless Girl: Your Highness, Stop Pretending! Shen Zhaoning, the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Dingyuan, is a notorious "useless girl" in the capital. She spends her days eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddhist scriptures, taking everything in stride, and doesn't even bother to retaliate when her half-sister publicly ridicules her. No one knows that she has feigned stupidity for thirteen years, just to survive to adulthood in the cannibalistic Marquis's mansion. Wu Yu, the sixth son of the emperor, is a notorious "sickly idle prince." He spends his days in the brothels, indulging in cockfighting and dog racing; court officials say he is a disgrace to the royal family. No one knows that he secretly controls the Tianji Pavilion, and every fallen leaf in Tianqu City cannot escape his eyes. A royal decree binds the two "useless girls" together. The whole capital waits to see them make a fool of themselves. On their wedding night, the Crown Prince sends a "gift"—a cup of poisoned wine. The half-sister plants a spy in the mansion. The stepmother waits for her to run back to her parents' home in tears. Shen Zhaoning picked up her wine cup and smiled, "Let it be." The next day, the Crown Prince's favorite concubine died suddenly, and the scandal of her half-sister's affair spread throughout the land. Her stepmother's secret agents were all eradicated. The sickly prince embraced her, "My lady, shall I also let it be?" The useless eldest daughter smiled slightly, "Your Highness, you're quite convincingly feigning illness." Later, a purge took place in the court, the Crown Prince was deposed, and Prince Yu ascended the throne. On the day of the coronation ceremony, officials knelt to welcome him, and the people cheered. The new Empress, however, ate grapes in the back of the palace, "It has nothing to do with me; I'm just a useless person." The Emperor sighed, "Empress, it's time for court." "Let it be."

16. 166 春 The Long Days of Spring 春昼长长 Arctic Sagebrush冰原鼠尾草Ancient Romance171k WordsCompleted [A Down-and-Out, Laid-Back Beauty vs. A Refined, Peerless Young Gentleman] Li Zhizhou was born into a wealthy family, but when it fell on hard times, she was cruelly jilted. After her parents died of illness, her former fiancé realized she had no one to rely on and coveted her beauty. He even tried to take her by force. With nowhere left to turn, Li Zhizhou had no choice but to flee alone. She escaped to the capital, violating curfew on horseback before seeking refuge in Yan Zhaoye’s residence. 255Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    The poem "Long Spring Days" by Icefield Sage is gentle and tender, like a flowing stream, full of human warmth. Long spring days, gentle years, a house, two people, three meals a day, four seasons—healing and comforting. Slow spring days, enduring love, the most touching affection hidden in the ordinary moments of life.

17. 167 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 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    It's so good! The story of the female lead and her four maids' rise to power is captivating. The four maids descend from the heavens, stunning everyone and displaying terrifying strength. Su Qian tears away her pretense, unleashing her full power, not only leaving the Crown Prince and her half-sister speechless, but also, amidst everyone's astonished gazes, turning around with domineering confidence to announce her marriage to the powerful and fearsome minister, Xiao Yan, second only to the Emperor.

18. 168 王 Your Highness, Drink This Bowl of Meng Po Soup 王爷，干了这碗孟婆汤 Lin Shen Shi Jian Jin林深时见瑾Ancient Romance241k WordsOngoing [Tags] Historical Romance · Xianxia · Political Intrigue · Sweet Romance [Synopsis] What? You want a thousand-year-old Meng Po like me to descend to the mortal realm and serve as a bodyguard for some mortal? It's not like I kicked that blasted immortal lord down to the mortal realm on purpose. Fine, I'll be a bodyguard. But why am I being sent to catch monsters too? That costs extra, you know. I thought this was just a business trip to the mortal realm. Once I'd caught enough monsters, I could g —Reads—Score119Shelves

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    Who would have thought that Meng Po, the goddess of reincarnation, would come to the mortal realm to be a bodyguard for a mortal prince, and also to capture demonic beasts? Meng Qining diligently completed her missions, but developed feelings for Prince Jing'an, only to be met with a divorce decree.

19. 169 三 Third Prince, Your Entire Family Is Dead! 三皇子，你全家死绝了！ Mu Yi Jin Jin木易巾巾Ancient Romance94k WordsOngoing [Empowering Female Lead + Palace Intrigue + Heroine Topples an Entire Dynasty + Kind in Her Past Life, Villainess in This One + Ensemble Male Cast] Xie Fan died at the hands of the person she loved most. Her entire clan was wiped out, and she died without even a proper burial! Then Xie Fan lived again, reborn a year earlier, when her lover had yet to grow powerful and still had use for her. She decisively rejected the marriage, drew a clear line between them, and began plotting her revenge. Qi B 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Having died once, she understands that nothing is more poisonous than the human heart. Xie Fan is reborn before the tragedy unfolds. She refuses marriage, plots, and seeks revenge, step by step, with meticulous planning. A scumbag prince, a devoted crown prince, a mysterious leader… enemies from her past life become entangled in this life, and various suitors flock to her. She will repay blood with blood and personally tear this cannibalistic dynasty apart!!

20. 170 这 This Empire Was Won in Battle by My Husband and Me 这江山，是我和夫君杀出来的 A Lampwick Wrapped in Fog雾裹灯芯Ancient Romance170k WordsCompleted A marriage contract turned me, Shen Yuan, into a pawn my family was willing to discard, marrying me off to a sickly prince said to die before turning twenty, to bring him good fortune. On our wedding night, my father handed me a packet of deadly poison. “Make him die of his illness. That is your only duty!” I poisoned him through my tears, thinking I would be a widow from then on. But my frail husband downed it in one gulp and flashed me a wicked smile. “My dear, this poison tastes pretty good.” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She uses her perfumery skills to create exclusive codes, concealing deadly intent within elegant incense. He uses the royal palace as a chessboard, the capital city as a game of strategy. From the intrigues and power struggles within the inner quarters to the clashes in the imperial court, the two stand side by side, vying for control of this vast empire.

21. 171 后 The Harem Has Limited Places, Earn Your Spot with Achievements 后宫席位有限，要拿政绩来换 Li Qingzhaoming李清照明Ancient Romance137k WordsOngoing [Harem Rivalry + Strong Female Lead Fighting for the Throne + Political Intrigue] [An Account of the Chaos on Princess Ning'an Xiao Qinglan's Wedding Night: Where Will the Princess Sleep Tonight?] [The Devoted Romantic] General Shen Ce of the Northern Frontier (grinning foolishly): "I'm getting married today! Hehe, my wife is so pretty. I like her, I like her! To avoid offending her, I'll sleep in the side hall tonight!" The other three: Are you really this dumb, or are you pretending?! Xiao Qin 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I can't stop laughing! The four male leads can't stand each other, but they're all sworn to be loyal to the princess. A pure-hearted general, a crazy imperial astronomer, a sharp-tongued scholar, and a scheming eunuch—the characters are all so vivid, and the chaotic scenes are incredibly entertaining.

22. 172 朕 I Want to Slack Off, but My Ministers Won’t Let Me 朕想摆烂，但大臣不许 Passive Income Keeps Pouring In睡后收入源源不断Historical195k WordsOngoing When Wang Jianguo, a 996 office drone, had his soul transmigrate into the body of the Hongzhi Emperor, Zhu Youtang, he planned to lie flat and do nothing. Instead, he unexpectedly unlocked a golden finger of modern knowledge. He overturned court sessions with PowerPoint, reformed the bureaucracy with KPIs, ended famine with potatoes and sweet potatoes, and blasted open the world’s gates with mighty ships and cannons. He had only wanted to coast along until the end, but under his ministers’ “pres —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is amazing! Fast-paced and the plot doesn't drag! Super good! 🍉

23. 173 青 The Phoenix Girl with Azure Markings Shines Over Rivers and Mountains 青斑凤女照江河 The White-Faced One of the Elixir Pavilion丹阁白面者Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted Also known as: The Martial World’s Most Remarkable Woman Is the Empress’s Abandoned Daughter! A strong female lead, transmigration, sweet romance, devoted couples, two equally powerful leads, a deranged male rival, and a comeback. (The author's new book, Was the Campus Belle's Diploma Torn Up? The Devoted Officer Won't Let It Go, also known as Young Master Xiao, Alone for Years, is just as exciting. Follow it for updates!) Born a phoenix girl and a princess, Zhao Fei'er was abandoned by the empr 68Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    A mix of contemporary and historical romance. This is the first book in the series, and it's a novel where readers actively pair up the male and female leads with actors. Some comments mention it, others say it directly in the book reviews! ----1* Alternative title: The Major Alone in His Empty Room… 2. Alternative title: The Most Extraordinary Woman in the Martial World, Actually the Abandoned Daughter of the Empress! Two female-oriented novels, yet male readers are actually following them, why…?

24. 174 校 The Campus Belle’s Diploma Is Torn Up? Her Devoted Officer Won’t Back Down 校花毕业证被撕？痴情军官死死磕 The White-Faced One of the Elixir Pavilion丹阁白面者Modern Romance791k WordsOngoing "Young Master Xiao, Who Has Kept to Himself for Years..." Era, modern romance, sweet romance; school life, campus belle, business and entrepreneurship, urban life, military, equally matched leads, technology and research. Thank you, readers, for your reviews. The book has received a rating. It may not have shot straight to the top, but every review you leave helps raise its overall score. Thank you for your support. I also hope new readers will give it a few chapters. You won't regret investing 579Reads8.2Score101Shelves
25. 175 权 The Powerful Grand Tutor's Beloved, Childhood Friend, Stop Chasing Me 权倾太傅心尖宠，竹马别再追啦 Nan Ye Naizi南野柰子Ancient Romance920k WordsCompleted Everyone in the Jinghe Dynasty knows that Grand Tutor Yi Jun is aloof, desireless, and keeps his distance from women. Yet he treats Yu Miao'er, who lives under someone else's roof, quite differently. He quietly protects her, giving her all his tenderness and favor. But there's another man by her side: a gentle childhood friend who's been with her since they were young and whose heart and eyes hold only her. One draws closer step by step, unable to hide his devotion; the other silently stands by 2Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 176 冒 After Passing Myself Off as the Heiress, My Powerful Brother Lost Control 冒认千金后，权臣兄长失控了 Lu Xiwan鹿溪晚Ancient Romance116k WordsOngoing [Fake heiress + not-quite-siblings + aloof powerful minister + historical political intrigue + ensemble cast + mystery of an old case + heroine's growth + love that develops over time + mutual devotion + happy ending + one-on-one, both leads' first love + slow burn + restrained romance + politics at the forefront] Fifteen years after the southward exodus, A Yuan, an orphaned girl who had lived among refugees, was brought into the Pei household to impersonate Pei Lingyi, the legitimate daughter w 301Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you enjoy ensemble dramas and family power struggles, give this a try; it explores family interests, court rules, and personal choices.

27. 177 罪 The Condemned Lady Takes Office: Two Powerhouses and Me Rule the Court 罪女为官：双强与我权倾朝野 Levantine Breeze黎凡特风Ancient Romance278k WordsOngoing Wen Qiong Yu rose from a condemned girl in the entertainment quarters to a position at the emperor’s side, all to find the true culprit who wiped out her entire family. Lan Ye spent half a year pretending to be useless in the cold palace, wanting nothing more than to escape the capital and live a carefree life. One was climbing her way up. The other was trying to get out. They seemed destined for different paths, yet their investigations led to the same enemy. The powerful maternal relatives had —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this one! It features a female protagonist who is a slave to a criminal, and a male protagonist who rises from humble beginnings to achieve great success – both are ruthless characters. The romance develops slowly, and while it leans towards a serious drama, updates are consistent. Both the protagonist and the antagonist are intelligent. There's no reincarnation or cheat codes. It's purely a historical romance.

28. 178 入 The Man Behind the Curtain 入幕之兵 Su Mian Says苏眠说Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted [The mature, scheming noble empress Qin Shu VS the cold, loyal general Qin Ci] [Historical romance + premium novel + childhood sweethearts + empress + political intrigue + mutual salvation + palace intrigue + one-on-one romance + SC + explicit content + court politics] In the Yellow Sand Prison, Qin Shu chose him, gave him a name and an identity, sent him to study and train in martial arts, and helped him build a distinguished career. She did it so that, once she entered the palace, she would ha 211Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    Here are some great historical romance novels I recommend. They're all high-quality works by authors with excellent writing skills. Highly recommended! ❤️

29. 179 春 A Long Spring Night 春夜阑珊 Fluffy Winter Hibernation绒绒冬眠期Ancient Romance654k WordsCompleted They had been classmates since childhood, sharing poetry and wine while they were young. The four families joined forces and eventually put the Fourth Prince, a gentle and long-suffering man hidden away in the academy, on the throne. The new emperor ascended, and power was divided among the four families. Those who once traveled arm in arm became adversaries facing off before the throne. There were no old friends left on the chessboard, only a fierce struggle of interests and ambition. Chen Yuan 161.3kReads9.3Score28.9kShelves

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    In the autumn rains of the second year of Jinghe, turmoil began to rise in the palace. Li Tan and Yu Han joined forces to stir up the political situation and put pressure on Chen Yuanzhi step by step. She calmly left the scene, and Li Mujin returned with his troops to quell all the turmoil.

30. 180 唐 Tang Bubbles 唐沫 Baby Bok Choy Stewed with Green Beans娃娃菜炖豆角Ancient Romance1.9M WordsOngoing Fang Siqing, a female engineering master's graduate born in the 1960s, transmigrates to the eighth year of Wude in the Tang dynasty and finds herself in the body of Han Mo'er, an overlooked illegitimate daughter of the Han family and a nineteen-year-old woman considered past marriageable age. From then on, two sets of thoughts inhabit one body, and this contradiction must find its place in the Tang dynasty. Forced into a marriage arranged to strengthen family ties, she marries into a powerful cl 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Enough said, once you get into it, you'll understand how wonderful it is.

31. 181 许 I Pledge You the Azure Clouds and Moon, You Owe Me Blood for My Beauty 许君苍云月，还君红颜血 Silver Sun银色太阳Ancient Romance416k WordsCompleted For a hundred years, the land has been divided between north and south, and the fires of war have raged for a thousand miles. The Cangyun River cuts across the Central Plains. Southern Chu holds the fertile lands south of the river, defending itself behind natural barriers; Northern Qi commands the iron cavalry of the north and eyes the whole realm. Humanity has slaughtered its own for a hundred years, leaving rivers of blood, unaware that an even greater catastrophe is brewing in the shadows. I 14Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    North and South are divided, war rages, Southern Chu and Northern Qi vie for supremacy. The monstrous forces sharpen their claws, threatening future chaos. Who can wield the sword to defy fate? Come and witness the turbulent times!

32. 182 妩 A Shadow Without a Trace 妩影妩踪 Mumu Writes at Leisure木木等闲写Ancient Romance168k WordsOngoing [Transmigration, soul transmigration, substitute romance, two first loves, a general who takes what he wants, obsessive male lead, two men vying for one woman, tragic historical romance, court intrigue, household power struggles, a heroine who saves herself, legitimate daughter, playing the fool to fool the tiger, careful planning at every turn] One night as husband and wife, half a lifetime of old dreams. Deep in Shen Lingwu's heart was Xie Zhilan, the gentle and refined young man she once lov 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you're looking for a story with a male protagonist who's obsessed with women and insists on taking them all, don't miss "The Shadow of Beauty"! Prince Jing, Yan Zheng, has been lonely for half his life. When he meets Shen Lingwu, who resembles his white moonlight, he refuses to let go. The female protagonist resists with a clear head, and the two men compete for her affections. The story unfolds along two parallel lines: power struggles and domestic intrigue.

33. 183 明 Moonlit Flower 明月花 Immortal Xueming雪茗上仙Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted She once held back a thousand troops with a single sword. Her white robes stained with blood, she was breathtakingly beautiful, more stirring than the setting sun on the city wall. When the battle report reached the Northern Yan camp, the Yan Emperor dropped the wine cup in his hand. “How could a woman like this be hidden in my realm?” I vaguely remember: [They first met on a snowy night. With just a few words, she sent a band of thugs running and saved the escort convoy he was leading. The you 138Reads8.4Score—Shelves
34. 184 镇 The Northern Guardian General: I’ll Bring Peace to the Realm for the Grand Princess 镇北女将军：我为长公主平天下 Ah Qi Eh阿七欸Two Female Leads301k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Dayin dynasty, warlords carved up the land and corrupt ministers held power within, while the northern Di cavalry watched hungrily from beyond the borders. Xiao Han, a lone daughter of a military family and the general guarding the north, joined the army at fifteen and fought her way up from the ranks. After seven straight victories, she guarded the northern frontier for ten years, becoming the only female God of War in Dayin. Taciturn and decisive in battle, she had ju 128Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The War Goddess of Zhenbei x The Uncrowned Princess: Ten years of companionship, she guards the nation's gates and she secures the country's future. Three hundred letters home, though unspoken, are filled with longing and concern. A story of bittersweet romance!

35. 185 一 Before I Knew It, His Majesty Was Helping Me Fight My Household Battles 一不小心，陛下他下场帮我宅斗了 A Touch Of Green On Junshan君山一点青Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted An accident causes Cui Lingyao and the reigning emperor, Pei Jie, to swap souls. On the fifteenth of every month, each must spend a day in the other's body. One side is the chaotic Earl's residence, with a reborn younger cousin, an aunt harboring dark intentions, an uncle shrouded in secrets, and a grandmother who loves to smooth things over. The other is the imperial court, where the empress dowager holds power, Prince Xin is ambitious, the emperor's personal attendant has already defected, an 11.2kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves

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    Overall, this one is pretty good. It features precognitive dreams, rebirth, and soul swapping, a powerful alliance, and the villains also have their own storylines, with twists and turns after twists.

36. 186 楚 The King of Chu's Beloved Concubine 楚王的宠妃 Cold Notes on a Rainy Night雨夜寒音Ancient Romance481k WordsCompleted [An INTP mastermind strategist helps an ENTJ short-lived tyrant defy fate. A meticulously researched, serious Spring and Autumn-era political drama, with no melodrama or harem intrigue, only the deep devotion of kindred spirits.] After a car accident, Ji Ruoxue transmigrates to the state of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period. She intends to rely on King Zhuang of Chu and live out her days in peace, but King Xiong Lü is deeply suspicious, and from their first meeting he marks her as a “poten 93Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    🔥 So touching! The two watched the sunset side by side in Yunmengze, and King Zhuang of Chu said, "Having you by my side for a moment is enough!" #Atmosphere #MutualLove #BookRecommendationForTrueReader

37. 187 铁 The Iron-Blooded Prince and His Commandery Princess Wife 铁血王爷郡主妻 Rice Fragrance Fills the Autumn City稻香满秋城Ancient Romance171k WordsOngoing [Secret Love Becomes Reality] [Marriage First, Love Later] [High-Stakes Love Triangle] [Great Power Rivalry] Everyone knew that Xiao Yanchen, the Prince of Zhenbei of Great Zhou, was cold and ruthless. But no one knew he carried a packet of wound medicine and ten years of unrequited love, enduring night after night on the battlefield. He forced her into marriage and pressed her at every turn, trapping her between his chest and the bed. "On our wedding night, you called me Uncle?" Shen Yishi t 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Already recommended][Already recommended][Already recommended] A grand era of political intrigue, a tale of family, nation, and the world. An epic love story! He secretly loved her for ten years; she was his cousin, and he was her imperial uncle! Yearning for her day and night, unable to express his feelings, he finally broke free from societal constraints, kneeling before his imperial brother to grant her marriage! He was a prince of the Great Zhou, commanding 300,000 iron cavalry, stationed on the border between Zhou and Qi! She was the granddaughter of the Grand Princess, a shrewd businesswoman with businesses spanning ten kingdoms, possessing unparalleled beauty! The Qi Kingdom harassed her businesses! He led 100,000 troops to the border between Zhou and Qi! She went alone to the meeting, her eloquence and political maneuvering shaking the Qi court!

38. 188 于 I Send This Heart on the Wind 于风寄此心 Bai Shi柏示Ancient Romance222k WordsOngoing Wei Fengyun, the regent who holds the court in the palm of his hand, is cold-hearted, ruthless, and cruel. The only person he indulges and favors without restraint is the orphan Yu Yu. As they spend time together, Yu Yu gradually develops feelings for this regent who stands alone at the summit of power... 8Reads—Score106Shelves

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    Those who enjoy stories of restrained emotions should definitely read this. He holds a high position, and his every word and action influences the political landscape; he cannot easily reveal his feelings, and can only protect her in secret. The tension between wanting to get closer yet restraining himself is perfectly captured, without any forced simplification, and the characters are all very well-developed.

39. 189 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 344Reads—Score152Shelves

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    Completed, a completely handwritten novel. The female protagonist disguises herself as a man, works in the government, and navigates the political arena. It features martial arts detective work, suspense, political intrigue, and female mutual assistance. The female protagonist has exceptional combat skills and is not romantically inclined.

40. 190 复 The Revenge-Seeking Physician Is a Workaholic! She Becomes a Commandery Princess, Princess, and Empress 复仇医女太卷！郡主公主皇后都当 Bright and Radiant Pomelo昭昭其柚Ancient Romance151k WordsOngoing [A powerful heroine and an equally powerful hero, joining forces for revenge, loving and fighting each other] A little romance along the way to revenge: Both virgins? ✓ Insane? ✓ Setting traps for each other? ✓ Flirting with each other? ✓ Hilarious, chaotic daily life? ✓ Palace and household intrigue? ✕ (They don't scheme against each other, but they do join forces to take down the tyrannical emperor!) They're still an opposites-attract couple: she'll sabotage you without a second thought, but s —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This ancient Chinese political intrigue is so satisfying! Evenly matched, a back-and-forth struggle, all members of the imperial family—what's the point of distinguishing between kings and nobles?!

41. 191 暄 A Gentle Breeze Disperses the Thick Clouds 暄风散浓云 Yue Tong Is Little Gao钺橦是小高Ancient Romance194k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + devoted couple + sweet at first, then heartbreak + household intrigue + political machinations + infidelity + twists + reconciliation] [An adaptable, sweet-and-salty heroine + a pitiful, unfaithful man] Twist warning: read it a second time and you'll realize it's a different story. She is a pampered princess who cares for the people; he is a battle-hardened general, tough on the outside but earnest at heart. Time may pass them by, but fate will bring them together. She sear 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story of a young war god and a princess. A fleeting glimpse upstairs, a source of hangover cure at a palace banquet—this is the prologue to the tale. Those who once vowed to grow old together end up facing each other with weapons; the entanglement of love and hate is truly captivating, with both the male and female leads possessing high emotional and intellectual intelligence!

42. 192 大 The Embroidered Guard of Great Xia 大夏锦衣人 Third Young Master Bai白三公子Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System + yandere + love triangle + rivalry for the heroine + power-ups + Embroidered Uniform Guard] You’ll never guess who the real male lead is! “If I, Xu Zhixi, had never been born, the martial world would have been mired in endless darkness, ” When you open your eyes, you’re a wealthy young lady in another world, with a cheat ability and a destiny-defying plot at your fingertips! This world conceals ten secret paths: Martial arts that shatter the firmament, Confucianism that 29Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    💕This historical romance novel about political intrigue is incredibly captivating. The immersive experience and well-developed plot are both excellent. 🌈The pacing is brisk, there are no major flaws, and the foreshadowing and plot twists are constant. I highly recommend this book.

43. 193 凤 Farewell to the Phoenix Coffin: One Palace, Two Kingdoms 凤棺辞：一宫风月，两方山河 A Big Tingting一只大婷婷Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted The phoenix crown is a splendid ornament for a coffin, and the empress's throne is a foreordained death trap. The position of empress, shunned by every consort in the palace, falls to Wen Xiwan, a low-born concubine. One day she's tending a little vegetable garden in the palace laundry, and the next she's seated upon the phoenix throne. Everyone is certain she's only waiting to be buried in the imperial mausoleum. Pei Yuan, the chief minister who put her on the throne, did so only to find an exp 150Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's great, exciting. I've been having a reading slump lately, and this book has amazed me. The world-building is fantastic, the setting is excellent, it's thought-provoking throughout, and the plot is tight.

44. 194 玫 The Rose Scheme 玫心计 Mo Feng Ruyin末凤如音Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Household and palace intrigue + two powerful schemers + strong female lead + unconventional happy ending] In her previous life, she drifted through life in a daze. Her entire family was wiped out, and she met a miserable end herself. When she opened her eyes again, Murong Shuanglian surveyed the room full of schemes and smiled. Since Heaven had given her another chance at life, this time she would love wealth, power, other people, and herself most of all! In this life, she plans every step and 2Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    🔥🔥🔥The pinnacle of ancient Chinese political intrigue novels, the heroine tears apart her enemies and reclaims her glory, the pace is fast and not dragging, you'll want to stay up all night to finish it!

45. 195 她 She Rode Out of a Book: Sold Off, She Returned to Become a General 她自书中策马来：被卖后归来封将 Lucky Treasure 20瑞宝20Ancient Romance583k WordsOngoing The day my mother died, I finally learned the truth. She had once been a famed general on the battlefield, but for a man who didn’t love her, she laid down her armor and was imprisoned in the inner court of his household. Bullied by a concubine and scorned by her husband, she couldn’t even protect her own daughter. All she left me was a spear and these words: “A woman should have something of her own in this life, something no one can take away.” After Mother was gone, I was sold to a brothel an 10Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    ⭐⭐⭐ [Highly Recommended] This ancient romance novel about political intrigue is truly excellent, trust me! [I also highly recommend it] The author's writing is incredibly vivid, each character is portrayed so realistically, the imagery practically overflows from the screen. I highly recommend this book.

46. 196 锦 Wealth and Power: The Concubine's Merchant's Scheme 锦绣钱权：庶女商谋录 Little Hejian小禾尖Ancient Romance721k WordsCompleted From five taels in her private stash to wielding control over the empire’s finances, she relied on the simplest principle: Everything in the world can be calculated. Human greed, tangled interests, the rise and fall of dynasties: it is all just a ledger waiting to be tallied. 69Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is intelligent throughout, neither love-struck nor a saint. The story is packed with both domestic power struggles, business battles, and political intrigue, offering a constant stream of exciting moments.

47. 197 凤 The Phoenix Reigns Over the World 凤临天下 A Lifetime of Glamour一世风流Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted "She is an invincible, stone-cold mercenary leader, but after transmigrating, she becomes a thirteen-year-old princess consort. He is the Empire's breathtakingly handsome prince, ruthless and cold, a figure whose name inspires awe throughout the land. Their wedding is followed by a pact on Nether Island: half a month together. But it also drags them into a shocking conspiracy. What kind of perilous, mind-bending trap awaits them?" 11.4kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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    I highly recommend the fifth book! 😍

48. 198 妖 A Bewitching Beauty Who Captivates the World 妖颜倾世 Gu Yue Qimo古月七陌Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Her name is Xin Cangqu. Born with a bewitching beauty and destined to be the star who brings down a nation, she has been raised as a boy since childhood. At ten, she is blamed for her mother's death, forsaken by heaven and earth. At fourteen, she is granted a royal title and a name by the ruler of Tianxin. She takes her brother's place as a hostage and is sent to a foreign land. Accept my fate? Fine, I'll accept it! Why shouldn't I? Since you all see me as the star destined to bring down a natio 493Reads9.0Score109Shelves
49. 199 亡 After Her Kingdom Fell, the Princess Staged a Comeback with Her Cool, Secretive Bodyguard 亡国后公主带清冷暗卫逆袭了 Moon Tara月亮度母Two Female Leads321k WordsOngoing [Two Heroines] [Plot-Focused] [Powerful Women United] [Pure Love and Redemption] [Rise in a Chaotic World] [Revenge and Face-Slapping] [Ensemble Cast of Women] [Happy Ending] * Sweet-on-the-surface, ruthless-underneath fallen princess as the pursuer × beautiful, powerful, tragic female bodyguard as the pursued. These labels describe their personalities, not their roles in bed. * A rousing, feel-good story about a cast of women, with a steady progression of power. * An alternate-world fantasy tha 15Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 200 且 Try the World 且试天下 Qing Lingyue倾泠月Ancient Romance578k WordsCompleted Feng Lanxi and Feng Xiyun were born into noble houses. In their youth, they traveled the martial world under the assumed names Feng Xi and Feng Xi, earning quite a reputation. Matched in beauty and talent and exceptional in martial arts, they nevertheless acted in very different ways, now enemies, now friends. The martial world thus came to call them “Black Breath and White Wind.” But as the dynasty neared its end, the realm crumbled and the world fell into turmoil. In the end, the two left behi 1.1kReads8.7Score153Shelves

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