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

1. 101 南 South Branches Toward Dusk, The Regent Has Been Plotting This for Ages 南枝向晚，摄政王他蓄谋已久 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Ancient Romance726k WordsCompleted [Just received a rating] Complete ◎ [Revenge after being reborn + mastery of medicine and poison + powerful leads who cherish each other + everyone’s a schemer + palace intrigue and political machinations] Important: No stupid villains. Everyone has eight hundred tricks up their sleeve, and the battle of wits is at its peak! In her previous life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s family, was blind to the truth. She used a forbidden technique to save a scumbag man, dr 22.4kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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   Be sure to watch until the end!! [Completed, Rebirth & Revenge + Healing & Poisoning Mastery + Two Strong Individuals, Mutual Pampering + Everyone's Clever + Palace Intrigue] Highlight: No villains with low intelligence; everyone's cunning and shrewd, a peak battle of wits! In her past life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo, went blind and used forbidden techniques to save her scumbag husband, exhausting her life force. In return, she found him secretly having an affair with her scheming cousin, causing her entire Shen family to perish! Reborn, she holds silver needles, returning to the day she used poison to prolong her husband's life. Facing her husband's expectation and her cousin's feigned tears, Shen Nanzhi coldly withdrew her needles: "I won't cure the poison. Since my cousin is so deeply in love, why don't you bleed her and cut her flesh?" In this life, she tears off the disguise, possessing unparalleled healing and poisoning skills, able to bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded! Xiao Duo, the Regent of Dayuan, a powerful and influential ruler, suffers greatly from a strange poison. Shen Nanzhi tossed down the antidote, her voice cold and arrogant: "I will extend Your Highness's life. Lend me your blade to slaughter all the demons and monsters, how about it?" The world believed the Duke's daughter was merely a delicate canary in the palm of a living Yama. Only when powerful officials took center stage, and deadly schemes unfolded one after another, did everyone realize with horror—the seemingly fragile Shen Nanzhi was actually a master strategist, a female Zhuge Liang who held the reins of power and calculated every move! She and he entrusted their lives to each other, slaying gods and demons alike, manipulating the entire court with ease! When the bloody path was cleaved through, the world was at peace. The ruthless regent, who struck fear into the hearts of all under heaven, shed his menacing aura and held her tightly in his arms, his voice low and hoarse with madness: "Zhizhi, the realm is settled. This vast and beautiful land is my dowry; when will you give me a title?!" —A ruthless and decisive medical and poison queen × A crazed regent who bows down to her; together, they will slaughter all demons and monsters!

2. 102 重 Reborn, I Turn My Fate Around with the System of Noncontention 重生归来，我凭不争系统扭转死局 Wen Qiheng温栖珩Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing Reborn on the eve of the palace banquet, Su Wanyuan's fingertips brushed against the secret drug hidden in the lining of her gown. In her previous life, she was tricked into making a scene, lost her reputation, and saw her entire family executed. This time, she stayed calm, waiting to tear away her half-sister's gentle facade in front of everyone at the banquet. Before the trouble had even settled, a wooden token etched with a whirlpool pattern led her to a decades-old secret plot involving a 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A female protagonist with a grand vision and a strong sense of political maneuvering.

3. 103 团 The Three-Year-Old Princess, Doted on by All 团宠公主三岁半 March Evening Primrose三月夕颜Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted Gu Hui, heir to a family of renowned acupuncturists, accidentally transmigrated as a tiny princess and discovered that she could read people’s minds. Her father was the emperor, and her mother was a scheming imperial consort. Using her superpower, she became the apple of the emperor’s eye, the crown prince’s darling, and a thorn in the side of countless people. Gu Hui: “I want to rule the world, with no one daring to mess with me. I love seeing them hate me but be powerless to do anything about 13.5kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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   ❤️The first book has a fresh plot and everyone is incredibly intelligent (it made me feel like I wouldn't survive a day in this world). The male and female leads are cunning and prioritize the big picture, always speaking up when necessary and never hiding their grievances. Plus, the female lead is quite wealthy!❤️The second book features a female lead from a powerful family. The family is generally united against outsiders; her father is the prime minister, and her mother is from a noble family. Everyone is intelligent, and the female lead is very independent and good at making money.❤️The third book features a female lead who is reborn and starts from scratch, laying a solid foundation for her future. She has a broad perspective, is sensible, and of noble birth—a princess valued by the emperor—and is skilled in business.❤️The fourth book features a female lead who is reborn into another person's body. She is talented, beautiful, and skilled in both literature and martial arts. Later, the emperor relinquishes power to her, and her own reborn identity is also quite noble, having received a good education from a young age.❤️The fifth book has a misunderstanding between the male and female leads in their previous life (they were married). The male lead is a regent, and the female lead is of noble birth. Their relationship is comfortable and natural, and the female lead has a broad perspective and never focuses on petty matters.

4. 104 受 Fed Up With Crazy Men and Women, This Slick One Wants to Be a Breath of Fresh Air 受够癫公癫婆，老六要做一股清流 Sleepy Meow Meow睡不醒的喵喵酱Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [Comedy] [Wild Premise] [Lots of Twists] [A Touch of Mystery] A clear-headed heroine versus a deranged plot and the Way of Heaven Of ten princes, nine seize women by force, while the last one does that and slaughters your whole family. Of ten generals, eight return from campaigns after several years with a concubine in tow, while the other two have lost their memories. Of ten young noble heirs, seven fail to recognize the person who saved their lives, while the other three bring home a female 11.7kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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   🍀Shen Liuwa transmigrates to a world rife with insane plots, 🤣surrounded by clichéd and melodramatic characters. ✨She just wants peace and quiet, but is helplessly swept up in the story, so she angrily smashes the plot, leading to hilarious and constantly surprising plot twists! 🌹Ye Xilai transmigrates to the scene of the raid on the Chengen Marquis's mansion, [eating melon]accidentally activating the system in a moment of crisis, ✨releasing a 400-square-meter mansion. A "heavenly palace" descends, and she is recognized as a goddess from the heavens, beginning her journey as a pampered and delightful character!

5. 105 摄 The Regent's Beloved Reborn 摄政王的掌中娇重生了 Yin Sangsan银桑桑Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Shu Jiu’an was forced to marry the Regent to save her younger brother and her maternal family. Their marriage did not get off to a good start, but the Regent loved and protected her, treasuring her above all else... She wanted to spend her life by his side, growing old together. But in the end, they both became casualties of the struggle for imperial power. From the moment she married him, she became a pawn in the hands of the people she called family, manipulated and used 1.3kReads9.0Score175Shelves
6. 106 我 I Played the Rat Race in Ancient Times and Rose to Marquis and Minister 我在古代搞内卷，一路封侯拜相 Yu Tiantian Ya遇田田呀Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine, no romance, nation-building, career-focused, light political intrigue, few top-quality men] After transmigrating into the backward Great Kang, a place where people slept on the floor and got nothing but soup for meals, Jiang Hui could only describe herself as numb. Completely numb. To make sure she could survive, she joined the army and earned distinction. Then the emperor sent her off to become magistrate of a godforsaken county. Luckily, she held two doctoral degrees. Building 1.4kReads9.2Score171Shelves

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   🍂① She survived like a blade of grass, becoming his slave after a massacre, standing tall in a chaotic world. 🍂② After being reborn, she only wanted revenge and to find justice for the injustices. He silently protected her and offered his full support. 🍂③ Traveling to ancient times, she used her knowledge to create her own little world and paved a path for women.

7. 107 穿 I Landed in the Middle of a Home Confiscation, and My Mansion Fell From the Sky 穿到抄家现场，我的豪宅从天而降 Bu Yu Sen Sen Sen不豫森森森Ancient Romance410k WordsCompleted [Overpowered heroine + doted on by everyone + cannon fodder + Mary Sue adored by all + satisfying story] Ye Xilai transmigrated into a book. She landed right in the middle of the Cheng’en Marquis Manor’s confiscation, with the whole family lined up to hang themselves. Realizing she was about to die again right after being born, Ye Xilai hurriedly called for the System, hoping to find something to protect herself. But with her tiny baby hands, she accidentally pressed the wrong button and brought 724Reads7.4Score102Shelves

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   🍀Shen Liuwa transmigrates to a world rife with insane plots, 🤣surrounded by clichéd and melodramatic characters. ✨She just wants peace and quiet, but is helplessly swept up in the story, so she angrily smashes the plot, leading to hilarious and constantly surprising plot twists! 🌹Ye Xilai transmigrates to the scene of the raid on the Chengen Marquis's mansion, 🍉and in a moment of crisis, she accidentally activates the system, ✨releasing a 400-square-meter mansion. A "heavenly palace" descends, and she is recognized as a goddess from the heavens, beginning her journey as a pampered and delightful character!

8. 108 反 The Villainess Goes on a Rampage Across the Nine Continents! The Protagonists All Kneel 反派女配杀疯九洲！主角们都跪了 Fei Xi妃玺Ancient Romance3.0M WordsCompleted “If the author says there's no romance, then there really isn't.” She became the saintess of one of the Four Great Sacred Lands, with exceptional talent, a prestigious position, and a decent fortune. And yet, with such an impressive setup, she was destined to be a cannon-fodder villain in countless stories about male and female leads. To avoid being won over or defeated, and to stay alive, she had no choice but to strike first. Oh, did I hit too hard? My mistake, my mistake. Go recover, then com 17.7kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves
9. 109 小 The Little Heroine Investigates Strange Cases 小小侠女探诡案 Beware the Brooch小心胸针Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical romance + unconventional historical fantasy + mystery-solving + lighthearted daily comedy + political scheming + ensemble cast. No golden finger, relying entirely on their own abilities. Everyone keeps their wits about them as the story races along, digging one hole after another and filling them in, with each clue linked to the next and the ending forming a perfect loop with the beginning. Readers looking for mindless wish fulfillment, beware.] No transmigration, no rebirth, no Syst 403Reads9.4Score439Shelves

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   A grand vision is essentially about having the world in mind. This is a grand game of chess, and the female protagonist will eventually break through the impasse after experiencing many hardships!

10. 110 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.5kReads9.2Score178Shelves

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    This novel departs from the traditional "naive and sweet" trope of ancient romance novels. The female protagonist is cunning and ruthless yet principled, while the male protagonist is strategic, deeply devoted, and loyal. In the dual struggles of court politics and domestic life, they are not only evenly matched rivals but also each other's only support. The plot is tightly woven with constant twists and turns, seamlessly intertwining political intrigue with romance. It showcases the wisdom and resilience of ancient women in dire straits while also depicting a love story between two equally matched individuals, making for a thrilling and satisfying read. It is a masterpiece of ancient romance novels featuring powerful protagonists and political intrigue.

11. 111 将 The General's Wife Only Wants to Farm 将军夫人一心想种田 Rolling Bitter Melon滚动的苦瓜Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted A farming story turned into an educational account of Zhao Kuangyin, founding emperor of the Early Song. This melon is so drunk. Apart from the protagonist's family and relatives, who are fictional, most of the people in the story are real. Even the personalities of minor soldiers, as well as the characters, events, and policies, are all documented in official histories. For sources, see the Song History on Hancheng.net. Historical fact-checkers welcome. A few caveats before you dive in: First, 25.9kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves

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    It's not limited to romantic love stories; it has a far-reaching perspective. (See reviews before purchasing.)

12. 112 疯 The Mad Princess Marries a Powerful Eunuch 疯批公主她嫁了个高权宦官 Yin Yu尹玉Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted {Devoted couple, two strong leads, historical setting, political intrigue, revenge, switched marriages, marriage before love} One is a spoiled and willful princess; the other, a ruthless and bloodthirsty minister. An unexpected marriage swap brings Feng Yuan and Jiang Yu together. Just as everyone waits to laugh at them after the wedding, they realize things are taking a strange turn. Feng Yuan knows full well that she must wear the false mask the world expects of her to hide herself even deeper 7kReads9.3Score956Shelves

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    The female lead is a master strategist! I just finished reading it today! Everyone in the cast has great acting skills; everything is meticulously planned and executed.

13. 113 权 The Dragon Empress Dowager's Favorite 权宠龙太后 June六月Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The comic drama of the same name, Empress Dowager of Unparalleled Beauty, is now streaming on the Hongguo Short Drama app. She transmigrates and is immediately expected to marry an emperor who is on the brink of death? Who knew that by the next day, Long Zhanyan would be promoted to empress dowager, with her scumbag father and wretched mother kneeling to pay their respects, and the emperor bowing to greet her. There's only one word for it: satisfying! But why is the regent looking at her so stra 5.1kReads8.4Score508Shelves

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    1: I especially love the character design of the powerful minister's family. The female lead and her father are intelligent, courageous, and resourceful, making this a must-watch. Episodes 2 and 3 are also very good, with a captivating and intriguing plot. Overall, it's excellent and very well-made.

14. 114 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 25kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves

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    This novel is truly influenced by its title. The female protagonist grew up in a military camp, possessing a fervent patriotism and a strong sense of national duty. She fights bravely on the battlefield, demonstrating a deep love for her country and a spirit of selfless dedication. It's a female-centric novel.

15. 115 骨 Her Bones Are Yet Cold, Her Vengeance Unfulfilled: The Wicked Woman Returns from Hell 骨未寒，仇未报，恶女她从地狱来 Jiyue Ying霁月萤Ancient Romance128k WordsOngoing [Revenge after being reborn + the whole family gets what they deserve, no forgiveness + satisfying inner-courtyard drama] In her previous life, Gu Han Yin was framed by her fiancé and adopted daughter. On the eve of her wedding, everyone caught her in bed with another man. That same day, the adopted daughter stole her identity, became the most favored young lady in the marquis's residence, rose to prominence, and married into the heir's household. They ruined her reputation, trampled over her 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend this book!! A wicked woman is reborn to seek revenge, with incredibly satisfying scenes of slapping faces and crushing scumbags. The political intrigue and palace drama are also satisfying. Chapter 1: Reborn and rampaging through the land; Chapter 3: Slapping everyone in the face; Chapter 5: Catching the scumbag and the bitch in bed together; Chapter 6: The traitorous maid is beaten to death.

16. 116 纨 The Pampered Life of a Spoiled Commandery Princess 纨绔郡主得宠日常 Zhao Pian赵骗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Signed for publication. The print edition is expected to be available by the end of the year. No! This! Is! Not! A! Romance! No CP! No rebirth, no transmigration, a thoroughly evil heroine, a power-struggle story A truly wicked heroine, vying for power over the realm, genuinely unhinged, ruthless, and rotten to the core Questions that come up while reading can only be answered by reading on. The willful, overbearing young princess of the Prince of Zhenbei’s household takes a fancy to Pei Jinnian 51.1kReads9.4Score6.4kShelves

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    ① Native girl with no cheat codes, raised by the emperor who teaches her the art of rulership, she navigates various power struggles to purge the court, no romantic pairing... ② Transmigrated into the body of a treacherous minister's legitimate daughter, she knows the plot and alters it, plotting to build her own business empire... ③ Transmigrated into a rebellion and infrastructure project, the female lead is intelligent, loved and supported by her parents, rising step by step to power... ④ Reborn to change fate and punish scum

17. 117 魅 The Enchantress Who Bewitched the World 魅姬惑天下 Black-Hearted Cat黑心的猫Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Chu Xiao, regent of the Yan Dynasty. Yu Ge, a peerless dancer. He used her as a pawn to win over the powerful, climb to the heights of power, and marry the treacherous chancellor's daughter. They took her body, killed her child, and murdered her mother. She swore to make these hypocrites pay for their blood debt. Then, in a single day, her astonishing true identity was revealed. Three thousand bewitching women, five hundred poison masters, and over ten thousand elite soldiers knelt throughout th 859Reads8.8Score183Shelves
18. 118 侯 The Marquis’s Wife Is Dead, and I’m a Mad Revenge System 侯夫人已死，我是疯批复仇系统 Exploding Pop Rocks爆炸跳跳糖Ancient Romance118k WordsOngoing [A feel-good revenge story: if you don't enjoy it, you don't pay!] Dou Mingzhu died an unjust death! She was the legitimate eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's household, yet was embroiled in the disgraceful scandal of drugging and seducing a man. Though she married into the Yingchuan Marquis's household as its mistress, she became a thorn in her husband's and mother-in-law's sides! Barely a month after entering the household, she died in silence amid everyone's accusations and contempt! The 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance + strong female lead + satisfying read, revenge system, slapping down villains and scheming women, vengeance is absolute, supporting characters are intelligent, the writing is solid, the supporting characters are a plus, and there are many elements to choose from. Five-star recommendation!!

19. 119 互 After a Soul Swap, the Mad Crown Prince Slaughtered His Way Through the Inner Court 互换灵魂后，疯批太子杀穿了后宅 Sunny Bright SunshineSunny艳阳高照Ancient Romance65k WordsOngoing [After a Mad Prince and a Young Lady Swap Bodies, They Both Ascend the Throne] Ye Shanshan transmigrated into the hapless legitimate eldest daughter who had been pushed into the water by her half-sister and drowned. To save her own life, she promptly shoved her half-sister into the water, then stole and ate the spiritual fruit her aunt had prepared to give her younger half-brother ten years of cultivation. After passing out, she woke up as Nangong Yan, the crown prince who led troops into battle —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist in this book has a grand vision. Her initial goal is to unify the world, because once unified, she can return to the modern era.

20. 120 男 A Woman-Supreme Village in a Man-Supreme World: I’ll Conquer the Land and Reign as Queen 男尊世界女尊村，逐鹿天下我称王 Bai Bai, Take Your Medicine白白吃药啦Ancient Romance749k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + younger men desperately trying to win her back + a touch of power struggle + daughter inherits the throne] Li Yuman is the notorious hell-raiser of Lijia Village. One day, following her family's tradition, she picks up a man by the roadside to be her husband. Her husband is like the pure white snow on a mountain peak, noble and unstained, exactly Li Yuman's favorite type. Having seen her mother's attempt to pick up a man end badly, Li Yuman keeps this snow-like beauty under 581Reads8.7Score103Shelves

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    In this village, women are revered. The three sisters from the same clan all have husbands with impressive backgrounds. 🌿🍁 The heroine's husband is a fallen prince whom she picked up and forced herself on without giving him a proper title. The second sister picked up a son of a concubine, who became her legal husband. 🌿😂 The youngest sister's husband is an amnesiac child who was bought as a child. One day, all three of them escaped, bringing disaster to the village. 😂✨ Fortunately, the heroine has the world in her heart and made arrangements beforehand after taking over the clan!

21. 121 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 50.6kReads9.7Score7.4kShelves

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    20 ancient romance novels, covering all genres and styles, all incredibly good! The plots are coherent, the writing is excellent, and the twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat.

22. 122 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.2kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
23. 123 卿 My Beloved, Through Every Dawn and Dusk 卿是朝朝暮暮 Sugar-Roasted Little Deer糖炒小鹿Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Shen Yunshu studied archaeology and had been working for just two years. She loved history, and her favorite dynasty was the Rong Dynasty. A few days ago, she had read an unofficial history of the Rong Dynasty's royal family. Little did she expect that after falling asleep, she would wake up in the Rong Dynasty, sent there by the heavens, as Shen Yunshu, the legitimate daughter of the Shen family of Prince Zhenbei's residence. She had transmigrated to her favorite dynasty and become a descendant 24.4kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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    ① In the first book, she is the daughter of a military general, and he is the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. Following clues and proceeding cautiously, they join hands to break through the impasse, bringing peace and tranquility to the world. ✨🌙 ② In the third book, her family is exiled to a remote region. She strives tirelessly to bring her family back and is fortunate enough to meet him, facing hardships together—you are the source of both strength and intelligence, and I possess the wisdom to break through impasses. My only wish is for peace and happiness year after year, day after day. ✨🌙

24. 124 清 A Farewell to Quiet Joy 清欢辞 Wu Tong梧桐Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted Xiao Qinghuan, daughter of the Marquis of Wuyang, was praised by everyone in Bianjing as a fine young lady from a distinguished scholarly family. She was beautiful, gentle, and charming. Before she had even come of age, countless young men from prominent families had come to ask for her hand, but she had not taken a liking to a single one. The man she loved was a peerless hero. “The young ladies in the capital are all pretty much the same, dull as dishwater. Especially the ones from scholarly fa 20.2kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves
25. 125 女 The Matriarchal Protagonist Awakens a Conquest System After Being Reborn 女尊原主重生后觉醒了攻略系统 Qian Xu潜序Ancient Romance221k WordsOngoing Two chapters update daily, at noon and 8 p.m. The full 240,000-word manuscript is already complete, so readers can dive in without worry! [Court Intrigue in a Matriarchal World + Unconventional Rebirth] In Yong'an City, after seeing all the splendor the world had to offer, she became the top scholar in the imperial examinations. But when love brought her back home, it led to a terrible end. Su Yinghao, the new top scholar and daughter of an official family, gave up the chance to take up a post i 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In her past life, the female protagonist was controlled by a strange force, mistakenly trusted evil people, and met a tragic end. Reborn, she awakens a system and joins forces with her childhood sweetheart, who has returned after the destruction of his family, to settle old scores and strive to realize her ideal of governing the country.

26. 126 禾 Autumn Passes Over Jing Mountain 禾过璟山秋 Apricot At Ease杏闲闲Ancient Romance242k WordsOngoing [Modern siblings transmigrate together + two equally matched political players + nation-building + imaginative historical romance + devoted couples with happy endings] After a car accident, modern siblings Rui He and Rui Zheng both transmigrate into a political intrigue novel, only to find themselves bound to a doomed, unfinished story set in a chaotic age. In the original, Emperor Murong Jing is isolated and outmatched, hemmed in by powerful aristocratic families and ministers, as well as the a 92Reads—Score538Shelves

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    The female lead chooses the male lead simply because she follows her heart; it feels like the author is trying to convey that whoever the female lead chooses will win.

27. 127 长 Changli Walks Beneath the Moon 长离伴月行 The Moon Knows the White月知白Ancient Romance407k WordsOngoing [Fantasy alternate Warring States setting + strong female lead + political intrigue + revenge + ensemble cast] There is a romantic pairing: a ruthless, scheming female emperor × a proud, pure-hearted young general who grows into his role. [White moonlight + reunion after a long separation + two beautiful, powerful, tragic souls saving each other + soulmates; he’s strong, but she’s even stronger] Reborn in the womb into a chaotic Warring States era where life is worthless, her family is as follow 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Don't be fooled by the romance in the first ten chapters. The male lead is just a stepping stone for the female lead to infiltrate and seize military power. The female lead is shrewd, skilled in both literature and martial arts, and her ultimate goal is to unify the world.

28. 128 可 Damn! Why Is the Crown Princess Surrounded by Suitors Everywhere? 可恶！怎么到处都是长公主的鱼！ What Did I Do Today今天我干嘛了Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Short drama of the same name] [The Princess's World of Flowers] Now streaming [Content warning: The female lead is not exclusive, but all the men are, so read with caution] [Schrodinger's playgirl × a whole lot of men] [Lighthearted, not a serious historical drama] [Original title]: Too Many Men Are Such a Hassle. Who Should I Spoil? Wen Yu transmigrates into the Great Sheng Dynasty as its beautiful, useless, brainless eldest princess. After learning that the original owner drowned by accident 49kReads9.5Score6.7kShelves
29. 129 青 Qingwu Alliance 青梧盟 Hua Sihai花四海Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted [No CP] Han Tong is conducting an experiment when she and two androids accidentally transmigrate to ancient times. Her maternal family is arrested and imprisoned on charges of treason, while her husband’s family plans to divorce her to curry favor with the powerful. Her reborn rival, desperate to climb the social ladder, hires assassins to kill her. Facing a hellish start, Han Tong is unafraid and fights back head-on. She feeds her rival poison, leaving her wishing she were dead. Her husba 14Reads6.3Score—Shelves
30. 130 公 The Princess Has No Heart 公主无情 Mu Xi木溪Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted As the most beloved eldest princess of a defeated kingdom, I was sent to the enemy capital as a gift to secure peace. At the victory banquet, a drunken general over fifty went mad and ordered me to perform a dance on the spot. I turned to Prince Fu Yan, seated at the head of the table, and looked at him pleadingly. I hoped he would save me, for the sake of our childhood bond. But he only smiled coldly. "Your Highness, why not dance for us?" I hold a grudge. Not long afterward, I put on the coron —Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 131 我 I Really Don't Want to Be an Official 我真不想当官啊 Longevity Breeze长生风Two Female Leads573k WordsOngoing [Wuxia] [Three Female Leads] (The three female leads drive the main plot) [Two Female Leads] (The main romance) [Love Grows Over Time] [Light Fantasy] [Heavy Political Intrigue] [Light Harem Intrigue] Er Wuwen lost her memory in an accident. Afterward, all she wanted was to lie flat and live as a carefree slacker. But another accident pulled her into a struggle, setting her off on a journey to solve a case... She never expected to become a powerful enforcer for the imperial court. What should sh 332Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hello everyone, I'd like to recommend this book. If you're interested in Tang Dynasty and martial arts novels, you might want to check it out. It features two female leads with minimal romance at the beginning; the focus is on solving cases. There are multiple couples, and it leans towards an ensemble cast, including a pairing of Wu Zetian and Li Zhi. The two main female leads are a traumatized, icy protagonist and a persistently pursuing, sunny one.

32. 132 鹅 The Down Pillow: Original Novel of Down Snow, Starring Hao Fushen and Hu Yiyao 鹅绒锁（郝富申、胡亦瑶主演《鹅绒雪》原著） Spring-Sleep Potion春眠药水Modern Romance193k WordsCompleted Jiang Yingxian is the most promising heir to the Jiang Group in Jingzhou. Fu Cheng is a former special forces soldier who returned to Jingzhou and became a bodyguard. The two meet for the first time at a cocktail party. One day, Jiang Yingxian’s younger brother gets into a car accident while street racing with his troublemaking friends. The driver at fault is his spoiled rich-kid friend, and the injured are taken to the hospital. Jiang Yingxian rushes over to clean up after her useless brother, 437Reads9.5Score151Shelves
33. 133 天 The Sky Screen Reveals My Loyal Bones, and the Court Begs Me to Return to Life 天幕揭我忠烈骨，满朝跪求我复活 YingYing YingYingYing滢Ancient Romance513k WordsOngoing I, Qin Yun, have been dead for ten years. The grass on my grave is already three meters tall. Who would have thought a sky screen would suddenly appear and expose everything about me? The whole country watched me disguise myself as a man and enlist in my brother's place. The emperor and every official at court were left speechless. The old ministers who once cursed me as a "demon empress who brought ruin to the country" now cling to my memorial tablet and sob like two-hundred-pound children. And 314Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Political intrigue novel, female protagonist with a grand vision.

34. 134 贵 Your Shop Is Really Busy 贵铺真忙 Sleeves Perfumed With Secret Fragrance暗香盈袖Ancient Romance190k WordsCompleted In a moment of greed, Jiang Ruyi took in Ji Shisan, a mysterious injured man, and agreed to pretend to be his wife until he recovered. She thought of it as hiring a free temp for her cosmetics shop. Who could have guessed he’d get into character so quickly, turning into a doting husband who showered her with praise every day and made a show of their affection at every turn? “My wife can make rouge and powder, and she’s an unparalleled makeup artist, too. I’m so proud of her!” “My wife is wond 378Reads9.2Score—Shelves
35. 135 夭 Good Grief! I Woke Up as the Traitorous Official's Wife, Destined to Die Young 夭寿啦！一睁眼穿成奸臣早死原配 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance679k WordsCompleted Shen Heng transmigrates into an alternate history as the secret first wife of Xie Jian, the most notorious corrupt chancellor of all time, and finds herself on the way to elope with someone. She doesn't even know where to begin complaining. This is what the Record of True Chancellors says about Xie Jian: Xie Jian, courtesy name Zixuan, was the last chancellor of the Great Cong Dynasty. Through his own efforts, he brought down the dynasty, which had stood for over six hundred years. His life: He 17.2kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves
36. 136 摄 The Regent's Uncle's Little One Is Begging for Affection Again 摄政王皇叔家的崽崽又撒娇了 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] In her previous life, Murujin devoted herself to the crown prince, only to have her position as empress taken away, her military seal confiscated, and a cup of poisoned wine sent to kill her in the Cold Palace. Three years later, Murujin is reborn. She swears to overthrow the emperor and plunge the kingdom into chaos! Word has it that the usually aloof Prince Regent Qi Junxian now has a willful little girl by his side, one who sweetly calls him "Uncle Emperor." "Your Highness! The you 18kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves

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    I highly recommend these! Every single one of them is a very insightful book. If you like books that are intellectually stimulating without being mindless, go check them out! Plus, each one features a small ensemble cast. Forget about me, I just really love ensemble fiction.

37. 137 取 Why Bother Naming It? It’s Doomed to Flop Anyway 取什么名字，反正扑街 Ten Silver十银Ancient Romance243k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine, historical romance, transmigrate, requires a sharp mind, twists, political intrigue, fiercely protective, face-slapping, plot-driven, becomes emperor, not 1v1, multiple male leads or no romance] Weng Changye wakes up to discover that she has become the doomed crown princess of a doomed kingdom in a historical harem novel? And she’s hopelessly in love with her imperial younger sister’s consort? After years of dominating the business world and dealing with every kind of sycophant, 23Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    I think readers who enjoy strong female protagonists and political intrigue novels will love this one. It has everything you're looking for, and the plot is very engaging. Don't miss it!

38. 138 娘 The Consort Is All Charm and Cunning, Scheming Her Way to the Top 娘娘又茶又媚，一路宫斗上位 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted Signed for print publication In the third year of the Yifeng era, a concubine-born daughter of the Ningyang Marquis’s household enters the palace. The palace is a vast, treacherous place, where the one thing you must never do is give your heart away. Ning Shuyan is clear-eyed: she wants wealth and prestige, along with the emperor’s favor. For three years, she carefully plots each step, wins the emperor’s attention, and rises from Talented Lady to Noble Consort. Rumor has it that the emperor only 57.2kReads9.5Score7.1kShelves
39. 139 论 A Hundred and Eight Ways for a Villain to Slack Off 论反派摆烂的一百零八种方式 Li Jiu理久Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [The comic is now available on Tomato Novel. Search for "The 108 Ways a Villain Can Give Up" to read it] [This is a slow-burn story with a couple. The male lead, Yu He, arrives late. The female lead is incredibly powerful, but she just gives up! This is not a conventional power fantasy, so fans of power fantasies should steer clear! Note: This story has lots of original worldbuilding. Please don't compare it to other works!] [A solemn announcement: Actually, never mind. Just make do with it! If 12.5kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves
40. 140 幸 Lucky to Have Met Your Peach-Blossom Face 幸得识卿桃花面 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Wei Qing transmigrated. Her principle was simple: if you can settle it with your fists, don't waste your breath. 6.7kReads9.2Score779Shelves

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    This is my collection of historical romance novels. The heroines I like are all women with a broad perspective and strong moral values! Just look at the ratings to see if my recommendations are worthwhile!!!

41. 141 风 The Rise of Lingbiao: Su Sanniang with the Big Feet 风起岭表之大脚苏三娘 Dust Watching from East Mountain东山望之尘Historical116k WordsOngoing Su Sanniang, a woman whose name is steeped in blood and fire! Jianghu rumors say her blade is fiercer than any man's, and her beauty more womanly than any woman's... Her first love, Feng Shao, was killed by a bandit chief. Sanniang sent out her flying knives and slew twelve bandits, then poured a jar of wine in tribute to her first love: "My darling, have a good time down there. Eat well, keep warm, and remember to find yourself a beautiful wife. I'm off to seek my fortune..." Su San was lured t 159Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They slaughtered everyone in their path...

42. 142 灼 Radiant Youth: The Reborn Legitimate Daughter Marries a Playboy 灼灼韶华：嫡女重生嫁纨绔 Su Ranran苏然然Ancient Romance56k WordsOngoing [Rebirth in an ancient romance + legitimate daughter of a marquis's household + crushing scum and exposing the fake sweethearts + powerful hero and heroine] (This story does not involve household infighting. The early chapters focus on the heroine's growth and building her power, while the later plot centers on political intrigue.) In her previous life, Huo Wanqing, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis's household, loved Nangong Yan. Little did she know that he would use the family's influenc 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Rebirth in ancient times + legitimate daughter + strong male and female leads + punishing scumbags and slaying scheming women, it's so good it's unbelievable, hahaha you guys have to read it, I've already ascended to immortality!

43. 143 弃 The Reckless Abandoned Daughter: The Poisonous Consort Strikes Hard 弃女轻狂：毒妃狠嚣张 Seven Sunflowers七葵Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted A 21st-century all-around agent transmigrates and nearly falls victim to her own mother’s murderous hand. They call her a good-for-nothing who can’t cultivate, worse than a beggar? Bai Huang gives a cold laugh. With a rare treasure in hand, all five of her elemental talents are unleashed. Even the War God has to step aside if he wants to take her as a disciple. She adopts adorable spirit pets, and all beasts bow to her as a crowd of underlings eagerly awaits her favor. A master of both medicine 18.6kReads9.5Score3.6kShelves
44. 144 快 Quick Transmigration: My Scumbag Ex Cries as He Eats My Ashes 快穿修罗场：渣男哭着吃我骨灰 Meat Sauce Eater吃肉酱Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation is out! [Conquest + Shura Fields + No CP + Abusing Scum + Everyone's Favorite] Yu Ai is the best task-taker across all of time and space, a beauty blessed with both talent and looks. Hearing that men are always looking for trouble, she teams up with System 001 to teach them a lesson. She's the original green tea, a master of acting, and she's ready to fight back online. * The scheming CEO pins a woman beneath him. "Woman, behave. You're only allowed to be my caged bird." The 10.3kReads9.4Score1kShelves
45. 145 娘 The Empress Is Sweet and Alluring, Winning Favor and Rising to Power 娘娘娇软妩媚，一路争宠上位 Bell Meow铃铛喵Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (A pure palace-intrigue story, not a one-on-one romance, and not a mutually faithful pairing. Proceed with caution!) Bai Ruotang is the legitimate daughter of the second branch of the Right Chancellor’s household. At fifteen, just after coming of age, she is sent into the palace to bear a child for her legitimate elder sister and help her secure the emperor’s favor. Unwilling to be reduced to someone else’s pawn, from the moment she steps through the palace gates, she decides she will carve out 10.4kReads8.9Score1kShelves
46. 146 卿 Writing for You: I Transmigrated as an Empress with a Divine Brush 卿卿执笔：拿着神笔穿越成女帝 Lanling Juejuezi兰陵绝绝子Ancient Romance151k WordsCompleted After staying up for three nights in a row to write, Xu Wan accidentally collapsed onto her desk. When she woke up, Xu Wan had become the heroine of her own novel: Liu Rumei, a concubine-born daughter of the Chancellor of Chu. She also found a pen in her hand. The pen could draw anything Xu Wan could imagine. With this magical drawing pen, Liu Rumei became a fabulously wealthy businesswoman in this wondrous world and rose to become a prominent figure in the Chancellor's household. Just as Liu Ru —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is a writer who accidentally travels into her own book, bringing with her an A4 pencil. After discovering that the things drawn with this pencil can materialize, she starts from a business perspective and gradually conquers the world.

47. 147 外 The Concubine 外室 Fishing Around Again Today今天也摸鱼Ancient Romance349k WordsCompleted A sweet romance, devoted couple, one-on-one, no family or palace intrigue, simple and straightforward, no golden finger!!! Chun Xiao had all the food and comforts she could want in the modern world. She never expected to end up as a kept woman in ancient times, and her life was hellish from the start. Feeling the empty pockets that were cleaner than her face, she could only sigh and keep her head down for now! Once she saved enough money... then... 14kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
48. 148 栖 Bough of the Phoenix Perch 栖凰枝 Lu Shiqi鹿时七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Short drama now available. Search "A Sigh for Youth". Starring Mi Qi and Wang Kang] Also known as "I'm a Psychology PhD, and I'll Slaughter My Way Through the Palace" Palace intrigue + sweet romance + not both leads' first relationship + heroine focused on her career On her first day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue fell out of favor. Everyone said she was nothing but a pretty face, a vase. On her second day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue regained the emperor 36.8kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves
49. 149 珉 The Tale of Min Rong 珉瑢传 A Marquis for Generations祖上封侯Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrated princess + empress’s secret identity + peerless beauty adored by all + doted on by the emperor’s inner circle + angst first, sweetness later + palace and household intrigue + battles of wit and political scheming] Rich in Wei-Jin-era charm, with plenty of foreshadowing and detailed descriptions. The writing calls for readers with some literary appreciation. There are many changes in the characters’ identities. She goes from princess of her own country, to hostage in a neighboring 9Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    As a princess, she helps her elder brother, the crown prince, seize the throne. She assists the young emperor of a neighboring kingdom. She gains true power from the empress dowager. As empress, she collaborates with the rulers of three kingdoms to unify the world. Be sure to watch until the end.

50. 150 魂 Reborn in the Body of a Fallen Kingdom's Princess, She Unites the World! 魂穿亡国公主，她一统天下了！ An Qingshi安青时Ancient Romance120k WordsOngoing [Female-Led Story] [Ancient Political Intrigue] [Nation and Family] [Satisfying Read] [Epic Scope] [Empress] Fair warning: This is not palace or household intrigue! There is no palace or household intrigue! A woman with the world in her heart won’t be confined to some little palace or household! The palace and household intrigue tags were added automatically by the System! A bullet aimed between her brows transports Luo Ying to a dynasty that never appeared in history books, where she becomes t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Judging from the title, this should be a political intrigue novel! Originally a princess sent for a political marriage, she tragically died in a foreign land. Her soul was possessed by a modern-day special agent, who escaped the marriage, fought for power, and, with military power in hand, routed the enemy nation!

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