Political Intrigue and a Big-Picture Female Lead!!! 权谋，格局大的女主！！！

1. 451 系 System: The Savage Lands Crown Princess Just Wants to Herd Sheep 系统：蛮荒太子妃只想放羊 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as The Ambition Isn't Great: Just You and the World A Qi is clever and innocent. Her eldest brother is honest and just wants enough to eat; her second brother is sharp and wants to see the world. Their aunt is always fierce when chopping wood, their father is a wonderful cook, and their grandfather can recognize twenty characters, though he gets thirteen of them wrong. Their ambitions weren't great, but somehow they ended up winning the world. Content warnings: ... 30.3kReads9.6Score3.8kShelves
2. 452 重 Reborn: The Superpowered Wife Goes Wild 重生之异能狂妻 Jiangli将离Modern Romance2.7M WordsCompleted After being reborn, she went from the top commander of the Eastern Military District in the apocalypse to a timid, useless heiress. The first time they met, she was covered in blood. Calmly striking a deal, she helped him win a street-racing championship with god-tier skills, then walked away without a backward glance. The second time, at a lavish family banquet, she kicked the younger sister who tried to humiliate her straight into the pool, shocking Kyoto's entire elite circle. The third time 16.3kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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   The female lead is truly extraordinary. With her country shattered and her land crumbling, she carves a bloody path through the chaos, protecting the people and safeguarding the world. She is both intelligent and courageous, a master strategist.

3. 453 穿 After Reincarnating as a Wretched Old Woman, I Just Want to Live a Laid-Back Life 穿成极品老妇之后只想当咸鱼 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The old woman was a real piece of work. She drove her eldest daughter-in-law to her death, then doted on her second son, who passed the highest imperial exam and married the daughter of the prime minister. She even encouraged him to favor his concubine and neglect his wife. In the end, the prime minister had the whole family killed. The old woman suddenly came back reborn, only to be scared to death by what she had experienced in her previous life. Manxing, a promising 25-year-old woman, transmi 31.1kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves
4. 454 废 What Evil Could a Deposed Empress Have in Mind? She Just Wants to Rebel 废后能有什么坏心眼，想造反罢了 Apricot Wind, Peach Fish杏风桃鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Dual rebirth + political intrigue + ensemble cast + powerful leads + character growth] In her previous life, Yun Tong died in the snow. Beside her lay the rival she had fought her whole life, and standing before her was the emperor she had protected all her life. The victor becomes king, the loser a criminal. Since she had chosen this path, she accepted its end. But natural disasters and calamities struck, the emperor was incompetent, corrupt officials held power, and the people could barely su 714Reads8.1Score102Shelves
5. 455 继 The Stepmother Takes Charge: The Mad Empress Dowager Is Both Cunning and Chic 继母在上：疯批母后她茶又飒 Summer Never Ends长夏未央Ancient Romance336k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed heroine + playing dumb to outwit her enemies + dark-to-light + an overwhelming sense of fate] [Deeply calculating hero + seemingly innocent but secretly sinister + devoted exclusively to the heroine + grand ambitions] Everyone knows her as a femme fatale, a mad beauty, but no one knows why she became this way. They are laughable; she is tragic! The year she became Beiming’s new empress, the ruler of Beiming wiped out the Jing Kingdom, causing her entire maternal family to be slaugh 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You have to read this one! The beginning might be a bit crazy, but it's all for revenge. The female lead is incredibly clear-headed; I absolutely love it and have to recommend it to you all.

6. 456 失 After I Lost My Memory, My Nemesis Became My Caged Bird 失忆后，死对头成了我的笼中雀 A Wisp of Dandelion一缕蒲公英Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Historical political intrigue + strong female lead, no romance + undercover espionage in enemy territory + love of country and family + two powerful leads matching wits] [No romance, just careers. Marriage is merely a tool to further their ambitions.] Three years ago, the Crown Prince of Fengyan died in the Battle of Yunmengze. To avenge her brother, Nangong Manli disguised herself as a princess of the enemy kingdom and infiltrated the delegation, spending three years undercover in Longlin. Dur 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I highly recommend this high-quality novel featuring a truly strong female protagonist; missing it would be a huge loss.

7. 457 侯 The Marquis's Estate Honors Class 侯府重点班 Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Marquis’s Elite Class is now available [adorable children + parenting + doting in-laws + lighthearted + healing] Xu Wan becomes a widow the moment she marries into the family. All she wants is to keep her head down and enjoy the freedom of being a marquis’s wife. But on the very day she arrives, her stepson, a notorious little menace throughout the capital, gives her two nasty surprises in a row. Xu Wan grabs a knife and charges out, making a name for herself across the 61.1kReads9.6Score8.7kShelves
8. 458 穿 I Became the Crown Prince’s Grandmother, and I’m Helping My Whole Family Build Their Reputations 穿成太子外祖母，我带全家立人设 Fu Tang'er福棠儿Ancient Romance872k WordsCompleted No romance, feel-good story, raising children, transforming the whole family After an accident, Shi Ying transmigrated to the Great Yong Dynasty and became the Old Madam of the Duke of Zhenguo’s residence. Her daughter was the empress, and her grandson was the crown prince. Her late husband had been the emperor’s teacher. It all sounded incredibly grand. But what happened? The crown prince died young, and the empress was deposed. Her younger son was defeated in battle and taken prisoner. Her eld 12.1kReads8.6Score1.4kShelves

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   These two books are absolutely fantastic; I read them both in one sitting. The writing is excellent, and the ratings are very high. [Note]

9. 459 大 The Official Has Been Demoted Again 大人又被贬官了 Li Hua璃华Ancient Romance926k WordsCompleted Originally titled The Official Has Been Demoted Again On the day the Left Chancellor's daughter was to be married, she was dismembered inside her bridal sedan in full view of the crowd. Everyone said the crime had to be beyond human capability. So the most famous Master He in Chang'an was thrown into jail. He Jingxin: ...But I'm not really a master of the occult! I'm just a con artist! He Jingxin couldn't tell fortunes. She'd never read the Book of Changes and didn't know how to read faces. Song 25.7kReads9.5Score4.4kShelves

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   🎈🎈A female-centric ancient detective novel!! 🦋Although the title is related to metaphysics, everything is deduced by the female lead! Because she has seen and heard so much, her mind is incredibly powerful! 👍The early part focuses on detective work, while the later part emphasizes strategy and intrigue, making the reader feel completely immersed. [Thumbs up]

10. 460 一 Part Ways in Peace, General, Let Me Be Beautiful on My Own 一别两宽，将军自重，妾身想独美 Lu Li路鲤Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted 69.6kReads8.9Score14.9kShelves

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    😃Wow! This work is truly exquisite and incredibly interesting! The brushstrokes are delicate and meticulous, depicting every detail from the tips of hair to the hem of clothing. The characters are vivid and lively; their every expression of anger and frustration leaps off the page, as if you could speak to them. The palace intrigue plot is full of twists and turns, the power struggles are logical and measured, and every step is suspenseful yet displays wisdom. How could I not love such a masterpiece? 💕

11. 461 假 The Fake Heiress Stole My Fate, So After I Was Reborn, I Took Her Out 假千金夺我命格，重生后我嘎了她 Mo Mo Is Master Mo墨墨是墨爷Modern Romance504k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + punishing scumbags + satisfying wish fulfillment] Ren Ran had an easy life for her first eighteen years, then spent the next eight plagued by bad luck. Her maternal grandparents, mother, and younger brother died one after another. Her scumbag father took over the company, and she was thrown out of the house to live on the streets. She’d be robbed just walking down the road, and flowerpots would fall from the sky when she approached a building. Whenever she got a job at a company, it w 49.1kReads9.5Score6.5kShelves
12. 462 复 Revenge Rises Again 复仇卷土重来 Rousseau's Forest Cabin卢梭的森林小屋Mystery213k WordsCompleted [Plot-driven + no System + brain-teasing + suspense + two equally formidable leads + immersive atmosphere + ruthless and decisive] Lawyer Caitlin discovers that she has become a pawn in someone else’s game and is now being hunted. Thinking that all she needs to do to escape is uncover the truth, she soon realizes she has stepped into an even deeper trap. A sharp blade points at her throat: Who are you? Who am I? And who is he? Just when she thinks true love has finally arrived, everything begins 1Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    The depth of their political maneuvering and strategic planning is unfathomable.

13. 463 兽 Sweet Beastworld Romance: Find a Mate and Start Farming 兽世甜宠：撩个夫君来种田 Give Your Lord a Meow给爷喵一个Ancient Romance613k WordsCompleted After taking revenge, Luo Yan, the top assassin of the Interstellar Alliance, unexpectedly transmigrated to the Beastman Continent, carrying the hopes of the descendants of Huaxia with her, only to be driven out as an evil spirit. The fields had to be planted, and skills had to be passed down. Luo Yan teamed up with a mother and her two children, who were unwelcome in their tribe, and played the role of a witch doctor while rebuilding the tribe. And that handsome man, supposedly a weak half-beas 1.4kReads9.3Score194Shelves

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    First guide to getting into the genre 🐾 Luo Yan accidentally transmigrates to the Beast World Continent 🦚 and lives a wonderful life 🎠 except that all the big shots gather there 🧸 which is really troublesome 🏋 cold and tyrannical wandering beastmen 🧞 loyal and fluffy white tiger young master 😻 obsessive and rampant demon beast king. Second guide to getting into the genre 🐾 transmigrated into a book 🤯 Qin Qingyao becomes a cannon fodder female supporting character who dies of anger in the bridal sedan chair on her wedding day 🥀 As soon as she opens her eyes 👀 she hears the scumbag roaring and threatening outside the bridal sedan chair 🤬 "Qin Qingyao, this child is my own flesh and blood 🍉 His birth mother died in childbirth because of the grief of your wedding, I must raise him ❗

14. 464 铁 Iron Armor, Crimson Beauty: A Sacrifice for the Realm 铁甲红颜祭山河 Fragrant Willow Ink柳墨凝香Ancient Romance330k WordsOngoing Also known as: After My Family Was Seized, I Disguised Myself as a Man and Made a Comeback [Strong female lead + transmigration + revenge + woman disguised as a man + comeback + childhood sweethearts + reunion after a long separation + historical court intrigue] Reborn into a new life, she finally leaves behind the days of living by the sword and lets down her guard, opening her heart. She has parents who cherish her like a precious jewel, brothers who dote on and protect her, and a childhood sw 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Female protagonist transmigration novel

15. 465 谁 Whose Favored Concubine Doesn't Get Herself Killed? 谁家宠妾不作死啊 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Pei Shiyuan had always thought that, as a concubine-born daughter, she thrived at her family home because she knew a little tea ceremony and all she had to do was flatter her father, the head of the household. She had been quite pleased with herself about it, right up until she entered the Eighth Prince’s household. The Eighth Prince’s mother, the Noble Consort, was so favored that the Empress had no room to stand. His maternal family wielded so much power that the court officials could barely b 78.9kReads9.5Score8kShelves

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    These are all top-quality items! They look amazing!

16. 466 新 I Was Angered to Death on My Wedding Night! I Married My Scumbag Husband's Brother and Had a Sweet, Baby-Filled Life 新婚被气死！嫁渣男他哥甜爆生崽 Three Two Five三二五Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The Red Fruit short drama is now streaming, Late Stars Sway Down Upon the Sinking Boat, starring Zhi Chunhe and Yi Hang] [Transmigrate into a book + redemption + pocket dimension + devoted couple] [A weepy, handsome fool of a husband × a domineering heroine in a cozy, goofy daily life] After transmigrating into a book as the supporting female character who was enraged to death by a scumbag on her wedding day, she throws off her wedding dress, kicks the scumbag out, and takes a fool as her live- 6.1kReads9.3Score852Shelves
17. 467 浪 The Reborn, Reckless Crown Princess Goes on a Killing Spree 浪荡太女重生后，杀疯了 Yan Xiaoguai颜小乖Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted (The low rating is due to poor exposure, not poor writing.) Female-led society + reborn + court intrigue + satisfying revenge + 1VN A genuinely ruthless beauty × a group of handsome men who fall for her on their own The heroine is a scheming, black-lotus type who grows from pretending to be a wastrel into a true ruler. All the men are completely devoted in body and heart. - Her elder sister murdered the emperor and seized the throne, then had her beheaded in public. Yet the entire court called i 3.5kReads8.6Score406Shelves

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    Female-dominated power struggles

18. 468 快 Raising Kids on Quick Transmigration Missions: The Host Has Been Warned Again 快穿养崽之宿主又被警告了 Sa Na飒那Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + raising kids + strong heroine + power fantasy + healing + romance + positive energy + hilarious] This is a story about transmigrating through three thousand worlds, raising children, and turning them over to the state. What? My rich, beautiful daughter is dead set on becoming a vicious female supporting character? Wouldn't it be better to win so many awards for our country that we can't even carry them all? What? My good son becomes a high-IQ criminal after his alcoholic 10.6kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves
19. 469 谢 No One Knows the Xie Family Has a Talented Daughter 谢家有个才女都不知 Xiao Junzi萧君子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Mutual exclusivity, equally matched leads, playing the pig to eat the tiger, a scheming heroine, pure historical romance. The cold, calculating Third Master VS the scheming, talented beauty The Xie family had many sons but few daughters, so they were willing to take in and adopt children from distant relatives. Feng Zhuohua was one of them, raised in a courtyard alongside several other adopted daughters. The Xie family of Qinghe was a prosperous clan with a history spanning centuries. For genera 7.2kReads9.0Score989Shelves
20. 470 朱 Schemes Behind the Red Palace Walls: The Untold Story of Shangguan Wan'er 朱墙凤谋：上官婉儿别传 Faint as Clouds and Mist渺若云烟Female-Channel Fanfiction518k WordsCompleted [Transmigration, court intrigue, male favorites] She died beneath the blades of the Tang Dynasty. When she opened her eyes, she was already inside someone else's corpse. Deep in the Ming palace, there is a mute girl named A Shi. She cannot speak, and all she has left is a soul steeped in a lifetime of political intrigue. In the Laundry Bureau, she risks her life among blades. In the Palace Attendants Bureau, every step is fraught with danger. With hands raw from lye water, she grips a brush that 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It has to be Wan'er.

21. 471 奸 The Treacherous Minister 奸臣 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zhao Wuyou was the son of a treacherous minister, and everyone at court had to respectfully call him “Little Chancellor.” Father and son controlled the court and toyed with political power, so plenty of people wanted him dead. Mu Baili was the eunuch in charge of the Directorate of Ceremonial and the governor of the Eastern Depot. He seemed respectful, mild-mannered, and kind to everyone, but in truth he was a wolf who devoured people without leaving a bone. What a shame that such a ruthless ma 4.4kReads9.1Score506Shelves
22. 472 嫁 Marrying the Tyrant Male Lead to Become a Laid-Back Empress 嫁给暴君男主当咸鱼皇后 Dudu读读Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Dongli Hua has a little mishap and ends up in a novel for male readers, as an ugly woman with a birthmark on her face. But because of her good deeds, an imperial decree names her empress. The emperor ascended the throne at twenty, and is now thirty-two. He once had a beloved first empress who has since died; now he has two favored consorts, Shu and Li, as well as several powerful consorts with large families who have borne him princes and princesses. And soon, another large group of beauties wil 6kReads9.0Score504Shelves

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    Look at it, trust me, it has a grand vision!

23. 473 穿 I Transmigrated, So I Might as Well Become an Empress 穿越了，搞个女帝当当 Shu Bao殊宝Ancient Romance457k WordsCompleted (The rating was just released, and it will rise later) [No romance. The heroine has every admirable quality, including a fiery temper, a long memory for grudges, exceptional intelligence, and a photographic memory.] Song Qiao thought she had died, but she came back to life, and in a very fantastical turn of events, transmigrated. Transmigration, huh? Song Qiao had never transmigrated before, but for an ordinary genius like Dr. Song, this was small potatoes. So why not start with a modest goal: b 1.9kReads8.6Score245Shelves

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    Political intrigue + female-centric power struggles + strong female lead + infrastructure development + chaotic world – these are some of the most representative works. The quality of Lin Zhihuang and Jiang Jin's works goes without saying.

24. 474 明 Empress Mingzhao 明昭帝姬 Smooth Sailing and Fragrance一路顺芬Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Jiang Minghua was reborn at the age of six. After her rebirth, she could only wake at night; by day, she remained a living corpse. Gradually, she came to understand that in her first life, the person she had believed saved her had sealed her five senses and shut off her six perceptions, all to use Jiang Minghua’s fortune to sustain their daughter, who had lost her soul. But when Jiang Minghua turned sixteen, she regained consciousness and showed signs of breaking free. A madwoman in red shot her 590Reads9.4Score105Shelves

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    She was originally the pampered daughter of the Jiang family, but her senses were sealed by someone with ulterior motives... He was originally a promising young man of the Yang family, but he was forced to wander like a cat or dog from childhood... The legitimate daughter of the Jiang family, her identity shrouded in mystery, let's see how she sets things right today! Grand Commander of the Yang family, I feel like I've seen you in a dream!

25. 475 和 Divorce Denied? Team Up with the Deposed Prince and Become Empress 和离失败？联手废皇子做皇后 Heart of Mountains and Rivers山川心Ancient Romance125k WordsCompleted [A supremely talented heroine + stand-in + men competing for her + groveling after losing her + second male lead takes the crown + both leads are each other’s first] Three years after marrying into the Marquis’s household, Xie Qingci has never known the warmth of a husband’s embrace. After one night together, she thinks her husband has finally understood her feelings, but little does she know... In order to produce an heir, her mother-in-law gets her drunk and sends a disabled hostage prince wit —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After her divorce, the talented woman joined forces with the deposed prince to gradually ascend to the position of Empress.

26. 476 搞 Funny: A Hundred Thousand Cavalrymen, and I’m Supposed to Play Support 搞笑，十万骑兵，让我打辅助 To Be Honest有一说一的话Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Strong female lead + no romance + incredible luck + lighthearted comedy Xia Lanfeng: I have an army of a hundred thousand elite cavalry. Wudou: We’re an auxiliary System. Auxiliary, got it? We help the chosen ones fulfill their wishes. We’re not a strong-female-lead System that lets you recruit followers everywhere. Xia Lanfeng: What’s wrong with recruiting followers? Just tell me, did I fulfill the chosen one’s wish or not? Wudou: You cheated! That’s not how this is supposed to work. Xia Lanfen 238Reads6.4Score—Shelves
27. 477 重 Reborn: The Legend of the Female Emperor 重生之女帝传奇 Kindhearted Little Rabbit仁者小兔Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was a princess who loved armor more than finery and made a name for herself in battle. For her lover, she left the battlefield and donned fine clothes, only to be confined to the inner quarters and conspired against and killed by her lover and her younger brother, who had become emperor. He was a brave and battle-hardened young general, unmatched in courage. After returning victorious, he should have been rewarded with promotion, but a treacherous minister falsely accus 25Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    I've been following this new book every day lately, and finally found one that isn't just about romance. The female protagonist is reborn, intelligent, and highly skilled in martial arts. The opening scene shows her leading five hundred guards, crossing mountains, storming the enemy camp, and assassinating the Tuhun King…

28. 478 首 The Chief Minister's Poisonous Favorite 首辅的掌心毒妃 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance552k WordsCompleted A Modern Master of Medicine and Poison Reborn as a Good-for-Nothing in a Marquis’s Household? The Powerful, Scheming Chief Cabinet Secretary Insists on Spoiling Her! Shen Qingci uses her silver needles to break deadly schemes and her miraculous healing skills to save the people. Sharp-tongued and steely, she takes down her rotten relatives. Xie Jingyuan governs the court and brings order to the realm, protecting his beloved’s vulnerable side with deep devotion. His ruthlessness is reserved for e —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Long, medium, and short stories are all available, featuring various strong female protagonist settings.

29. 479 逆 Defying Heaven's Cute Beast: The Peerless Demoness Rules the World 逆天萌兽：绝世妖女倾天下 First Day, Seeing the Moon初一见月Ancient Romance6.2M WordsCompleted [Print Edition of One Thought, Ashes Return to the Mountain: Preorders Open September 27 at 7 p.m.] Her own sister ripped out her phoenix bone, stole her talent, and tossed her into the Demon Rift like a dog! But against all odds, she survived and became the little demon girl cherished in the palms of the monsters living in the Demon Rift! The monsters of the Demon Rift: “Anyone who lays a hand on Niannian declares war on our entire demon clan!” She returns to the Five Continents, cuts down her 148.2kReads9.6Score19.2kShelves

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    It's a great read. Both the male and female leads are intelligent, have clear logic, and the writing is excellent.

30. 480 震 Shocking! My Junior Sister's Teammates Are All Picked Up Along the Way 震惊，小师妹的队友全靠捡 I Refuse to Flop, Starting with Myself拒绝扑街从我做起Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Four-Person Team] [Xianxia-Inspired] [Ensemble Cast] [Sect Life] [Light Humor] [Redemption] [Unity] [No CP, No Romance Allowed in This Cultivation Story!] A somewhat unorthodox account of orthodox Daoist cultivators on their path to immortality. In the early part, they cultivate merit in the mortal world through several short stories. Later, they enter a secret realm for a chaotic free-for-all, with multiple sects joining in. The four youngsters save one another and grow together. There is too 9.2kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves

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    1. Half of it is still on Jinjiang: I can't illuminate this suffering world, I can only try to brush away the snow for all living beings. 2. Shen Ao sniffed, pretending to be relaxed, and said, "Master, do you know why we were able to return so early this time when we went to the mortal realm to exorcise evil spirits?" Speaking of this, Shen Huaijin became nervous again. At that time, evil spirits were overflowing from the inner layer of Xuantian Treasure Realm, and the situation was urgent. Guiyuan Sword Sect had to send 80% of its disciples to the mortal realm to suppress the evil spirits as much as possible... "Because I encountered demons who came to help, and mortals who helped evacuate people and provide information." Shen Ao recalled everything he saw at the foot of the mountain, his voice was very soft but every word was clear, "I told Master before, the women of Qihuang Village... They and the old woman of Nanfeng Town used Yizhi's money to set up three schools. In order to repay the kindness of Guiyuan Sword Sect, they taught how to identify evil spirits and how to cooperate with the disciples of the immortal sect to exorcise evil spirits..." "And Qu Liang, the newly enthroned king learned that Guiyuan Sword Sect was exorcising evil spirits and cooperated in evacuating and pacifying the people, providing sufficient supplies..." "Yi Zhi has done a great job, and we should not and cannot give up on her so easily."

31. 481 双 Twin Sisters' Ordeal: A New Battle in This Life 双生劫：朱门姐妹再战今生 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted The Sisterly Trial: A New Battle for Two Noble Daughters arrives in a major new release! Two heroines are reborn, growing from scheming against each other to finding their own paths. The younger sister marries into a powerful family, and her husband goes from cold and distant to hopelessly devoted. The older sister seizes a marriage match, only to fall into endless misery. With domestic power struggles intertwined with political schemes, watch them break free and begin anew, finding their destin 10Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 482 将 A General Is No Boy 将军非少年 Jinhu瑾狐Ancient Romance706k WordsCompleted If “I love you” is good fortune, then for her, “You’re free” is salvation. “Si Youjin, you can protect these splendid rivers and mountains, you can protect these beautiful years, but can you protect yourself?” She sat atop the city wall and gave no answer… 3.3kReads9.3Score403Shelves

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    Every single one features a strong female protagonist and a grand scale, especially the first and fourth books where the female lead takes control of the entire story.

33. 483 逃 The Famine-Fleeing Grandmother: From Exile to Empress 逃荒祖母，从流放到女帝 Great Prajna大般若Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Synopsis: [No romance + golden finger + carving out territory in a chaotic age] Mu Wanqing, who was useless and only knew how to eat, transmigrates into the body of an elderly woman in exile. Not only does a golden finger bind itself to her like a bandit, it also ties itself to her lifespan, making it hard even to die. She takes on disciples and earns points, but inflation in the points shop is downright outrageous. All she wants is to keep her head down until she dies of old age, but the wicked 1.1kReads9.3Score103Shelves

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    [Got it] Let's try something different: transmigrate into an old lady, and still be able to sweep across six kingdoms, unify the world, and bring about a prosperous and peaceful reign.

34. 484 女 The Villainess Only Wants to Build Things 女配她只想搞建设 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云309k WordsCompleted Modern engineer Shen Qingxu is born into another life as the concubine-born younger sister accompanying a princess sent abroad for a political marriage. When she awakens, she is bound to the Nation-Building System. She turns away from schemes within the household and chooses instead to aid Xie Heng, a fallen prince held hostage in an enemy kingdom. Using scientific knowledge and the System’s support, she starts with infrastructure and agriculture, helping him return home and claim the throne, re 2Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 485 裙 The Empress and Her Powerful Consorts: Beautiful and Daring 裙下权臣，女帝她又美又飒 Jiu Qi玖柒Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Reborn + political intrigue + one-on-one romance + empress] In her previous life, she was forced to give up her armor. Amid the treacherous and ever-shifting court, she chose to leave politics behind and live a peaceful life with the one she loved. But the result was that her younger brother lost the throne, and her entire family was slaughtered. Reborn, she swears to rise to the pinnacle of power, protect her family, and kill her enemies with her own hands! Her first step is to win over Shen Y 124Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Shen Yan tightened his grip on Yi Shu's hand. "Today, Dong Xiaojie, and many soldiers from the Princess's residence, also want to protect the people, but their ranks are too low." "That's why they hope someone of higher status will stand up for them. It's precisely because the Princess once stood up for them that they entrust their lives to her." "There are too many people who hold positions without doing their jobs. What Your Highness is seeing now is just the tip of the iceberg." "Your Highness, the injustices of this world will always require someone to stand up and act, and someone will always have to bear the sacrifice. This is unavoidable. Your Highness, remember this saying: 'If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening!'"

36. 486 综 Film and TV Crossover: The Workaholic Empress Relies on Her Beauty to Get Her Way 综影视：卷王娘娘她恃美行凶 Yogurt with Grapes酸奶配葡萄Female-Channel Fanfiction746k WordsOngoing [Original historical settings + TV dramas, slow transmigration with a fast pace. The female lead is a villainess and a yandere, not a saintly do-gooder who saves everyone. It’s a power-struggle story, but you won’t need to rack your brains; explanations will be provided as the story goes on.] [TV dramas whose plots have been heavily altered to fit their respective historical dynasties will use those dynasties’ historical backgrounds for their settings and details. If that’s not your thing, feel 93Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    A female protagonist with a strong sense of power struggles, she becomes an empress in film, television, and historical novels. She has developed an obsession with climbing to the very top. She gains experience as an empress in her first world, and in each subsequent world, she rises to power through a series of unexpected events. She becomes increasingly decisive and healthy, competing against other participants and no longer confined to the inner palace. The female protagonist's sole purpose is to become empress.

37. 487 凤 The Phoenix Comes to Court 凤临朝 Zhuang the Great Blade庄大刀Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Princess Zhaode, who surrounded the Xue residence at night and whipped her consort, is getting married again! Her new husband is Pei Sanlang, a notorious rake in Yingjing who has been jilted by two former fiancées. At twenty-four, he’s still a bachelor. People laugh behind their backs: a discarded wife and a bachelor, a perfect match! They say Princess Zhaode is weak, reserved, and gentle, but Pei Yan sees her take action with swift, decisive ruthlessness. They say Pei Sanlang is an idle wastrel 1.2kReads9.0Score181Shelves
38. 488 万 The Charismatic Villainess Has Turned Over a New Leaf 万人迷反派她从良了 Green Sea Cong Ning绿海从凝Ancient Romance574k WordsOngoing Gu Wange is a villain: vindictive, attracted to both men and women, and responsible for hurting countless people. Even Heaven seems to favor her, giving her chance after chance to start over no matter how recklessly she brings trouble upon herself. Fine! If Heaven is determined to make her a good person, what choice does she have? She'll turn over a new leaf! ╰(⇀‸↼)╯ 2.4kReads9.2Score213Shelves

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    I highly recommend both of these!!! Both are political intrigue novels with strong female protagonists who aspire to great things. The authors have put a lot of effort into writing them, and the content is fresh and unique. The first one is about rebirth, with the woman disguised as a man. The second one is about a modern woman who travels to ancient times and is very resourceful.

39. 489 长 Teacher Chang Mao 长矛老师 Beyond the Mountains山外Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted Originally titled “You Sell Swords, I Go Crazy: Together, We Set the Entertainment Industry Straight” [Rebellious CEO × Defiant Top-Tier Star] [Entertainment industry + absurd comedy + dating show + nonsense + memes + shameless antics] Jiang Qiyu transmigrated into a book. She became a brainless cannon-fodder character in a novel about a fake heiress in the entertainment industry. After taking a phone call, she realized the plot was already more than halfway through. Her family had abandoned he 106.7kReads9.7Score12.4kShelves
40. 490 庶 The Concubine's Daughter Carved Her Flesh to Be Reborn, Killed Her Father, and Wiped Out His Entire Clan to Rule the World 庶女剜肉谋重生，弑父灭门掌乾坤 Noodles, Dumplings, and Rice面条饺子大米饭Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted [Court intrigue and household rivalries + a lightly ensemble cast + wicked woman reborn to train a dog + male lead has been plotting for years + devoted to each other, mutual flirtation + sweet romance] Cold strategist VS ruthless minister Song Lingyi used her unparalleled intelligence to help her father rise to the highest ranks. She never imagined that becoming too powerful would plant the seeds of disaster. When the emperor fell gravely ill, the crown prince sought a woman whose birth charact 1.1kReads8.6Score121Shelves

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    This is a good book. The female protagonist was very smart before her rebirth and even left herself a way out. After being reborn, she started to plan. The male protagonist is also the best partner. In the early stages, the female protagonist had information but no one to use it, so the male protagonist helped her.

41. 491 锦 The Brocade Guard 锦卫 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted He is the princess’s shadow guard, concealing his sharpness beneath his sleeve and protecting her for a lifetime. She is the reborn legitimate daughter of the Great Jing, holding the pieces in her hands as she seeks vengeance and retribution. From palace scheming to the smoke and fire of the battlefield, he clears the thorns from her path, while she clears his family’s name and avenges their wrongful conviction. Two formidable leads stand side by side, where political intrigue intertwines with d —Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 492 穿 After Becoming a Princess Consort, I'm Crazier Than Anyone 穿成王妃后，我比谁都癫 Little Donkey11小毛驴11Ancient Romance521k WordsCompleted No golden finger + no pocket dimension + face-slapping + faithful couples + comedy + power fantasy Office drone Chen Jingxi transmigrates and becomes the timid, cowardly Princess Consort of Prince Su, who has spent three years as a widow in all but name. A chaste widow, a princess consort? Isn't that the ideal life: rich, with no husband around? Before she can even celebrate, she's told that Prince Su has returned from the battlefield. On the very day he comes back, Chen Jingxi gets berated and 289Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is at the center of power struggles, trying to find a way to survive.

43. 493 上 The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong 上官昭容诡事录 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Completed] [Strong female lead, no romance, Chinese-style horror, transmigration through history, numerous foreshadowed clues, coherent plot, no System, not a power fantasy] [The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong] [Also known as: Old Tales from the Yellow Springs] [Reader’s guide: The main plot and the individual arcs are interconnected, with plenty of clues and foreshadowing. Almost every character who appears has a role to play, though each arc can also be read as a standalone story.] Th 2.1kReads9.3Score347Shelves

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    Two female protagonists are reincarnated and travel to the Tang Dynasty, collecting national treasures and scholar's marks, setting up an array for the Mount Tai Lord's Sacrifice, all in an attempt to become empresses. Unveiling a suspenseful tale from the underworld [angry]

44. 494 锦 A Match Made in Splendor, Her Beauty Rules the World 锦绣良缘之男颜倾天下 Su Ang苏盎Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted Shen Heng was an unremarkable young lady among the official families of Shangjing. Aside from her somewhat striking looks, the one thing that made people take notice was her “remarkable achievement” of being jilted by the Prime Minister’s legitimate son. 3.7kReads9.7Score586Shelves
45. 495 废 The Good-for-Nothing Daughter: The God of War’s Princess Consort Shakes the Whole Court 废柴嫡女：战神王妃飒爆全朝 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云27k WordsCompleted The Good-for-Nothing Legitimate Daughter: The God of War's Princess Consort Stuns the Entire Court —Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 496 换 After Our Families Switched Brides, I Married the Most Notorious Censor in the Empire 换亲后，我嫁给当朝第一大奸臣 Crayfish小龙虾Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Rebirth, marriage swap, household intrigue, a steady and clear-headed matriarch from a prestigious family; a disgraced heroine and a doting hero with multiple secret identities.) Su Qingwan is reborn. When she opens her eyes, she finds herself entangled with the man who was her younger half-sister’s husband in her previous life, and caught in bed with him. Her reputation is ruined, and her marriage prospects change from becoming the heir of a marquis’s wife to becoming the wife of a notorious t 5.5kReads8.8Score710Shelves

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    That has to be Lu Songli! In my opinion, this is a must-watch! The female protagonist, a political intrigue heroine, transmigrates to the original book and discovers the male lead is unreliable and a scheming, seemingly innocent woman has been arranged to marry a naive man. She's shrewd and has a father who's a high-ranking official in the Censorate. It's hilarious and entertaining how she gradually transforms her father into a favored minister. She has several subtle clashes with the original male lead, culminating in the exile of a young general after the arranged marriage. During the journey, she encounters the original male lead again, separated by distance. She slowly wields power, making her father a local official. Later, the heroine and the male lead plot to conquer the world! I honestly get confused sometimes if I don't watch it closely.

47. 497 我 I'm Not a Player. I Just Want to Give Handsome Guys a Home 我不是渣，我只是想给帅哥一个家 Mo Cheng Moyu墨城墨语Modern Romance666k WordsCompleted Women like us deserve to read feel-good stories with heroines like this. [No romance pairing + genuine female-oriented wish fulfillment + men competing for her + everyone’s favorite] Inspired by A Miao, the most introverted person in Fujian, and Shunv, the most outgoing person in Fujian, two wonderfully witty authors. If you like their work, babies, give them a follow. A genuine battle of men for the heroine. The heroine is a player early on because she still carries a deceased ideal love in her 4kReads9.3Score760Shelves

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    The female lead has a very broad perspective [Learned][Learned]: "You don't actually think I like you, do you? How can you, a nightclub girl, compare to those respectable men? How many women have touched your hands, how many women have seen your Adam's apple? Am I, a grown woman, only fit to pick up your worn-out shoes?" The second book features a villainous woman with great acting skills. [Warning: The female lead is not a good person. If you mind, please do not read. Men are just playthings to her, and she completely controls them even when she is in a vulnerable position. But it's not a strong female lead story. If you're looking for a strong female lead story, please do not read.] The author has already warned about this; you can read it first and only read if you can accept it.

48. 498 不 No More Slacking: The Prince’s Favorite Concubine’s Daily Grind 不当咸鱼，王府宠妾的内卷日常 Four Crescent Moons四弯月Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + cutthroat household competition + no slacking off + ambitious heroine] Shen Wei, a die-hard rat-race fanatic, transmigrated into the lowest-ranking maid in a prince’s manor. Prince Yan held a position of great prestige, but all his wives and concubines had given up trying. The princess consort, born to a prestigious family, was as aloof as a chrysanthemum. The secondary consort wanted lifelong monogamy. The reborn woman had lost all hope in Prince Yan and was content to lie fla 67.4kReads9.4Score8.7kShelves

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    [Transmigration + Royal Intrigue + Not a Lazy Bum + Ambitious Heroine] Shen Wei, a woman obsessed with intense competition, transmigrates into the body of a lowly maid in a royal palace. The Prince of Yan holds a prestigious position, but his wives and concubines are all lazy and indifferent. The princess, born into a noble family, is as serene as a chrysanthemum; the concubine yearns for a lifelong monogamous relationship; the reborn woman is utterly disappointed in the [cool][shy] Prince of Yan and is also lazy and indifferent; and there's a group of timid concubines who dare not stand out… Shen Wei, the queen of intense competition, declares: Don't stop me! I'm going to crush these spineless lazy bums! The Prince of Yan is used to the stagnant state of his household, but then a concubine emerges who is exceptionally skilled at vying for his favor. This concubine is beautiful, talented in literature and dance, and diligent and ambitious, always bringing him endless novelty. The Prince of Yan can't help but glance at her a few more times, and that glance lasts a lifetime. Years later, Shen Wei becomes the most favored imperial concubine in the harem, blessed with both a son and a daughter.

49. 499 锦 The Brocade Blade Cuts Through Dawn 锦刃裁明 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Female-Channel Fanfiction13k WordsCompleted A Brocade Blade Cuts Through the Light —Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 500 女 Don’t Cry, Heroine. I’ll Give Your Men Back When I’m Done 女主别哭，玩完就把男主们还你 A Green Gem一颗绿宝石Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration] [System] [Female Lead Is a Skilled Actress and a Bad Woman, Both Sweet and Dominant] [Everyone's Favorite] [Changing Destinies] [Power Fantasy] (Male leads are devoted and romantically obsessed; fast-paced) Partially immersive, with lots of fresh settings to explore. #She is a peerlessly wicked woman whom people both love and hate# When she transmigrates into the characters who were originally destined to be exploited and drained by the original female leads, things star 34.8kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves

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