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

1. 251 人 Life Is a Play, and the Empress Is All About Her Acting Skills 人生如戏，娘娘她纯拼演技 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + witty banter + sweet, delicate beauty + calculated mind games] The leads are not each other’s only partners. If that bothers you, don’t read. Be prepared for suspicion in the early chapters, followed by affection later. The pacing is slow, so proceed with caution if you prefer fast-paced wish-fulfillment stories. As a double award-winning actress and a seasoned star of palace intrigue dramas, how could Shi Yan possibly lose her nerve after transmigrating into the imperial hare 4.9kReads9.3Score535Shelves
2. 252 我 I Only Want to Be a Military Doctor, So Why Are You Making Me Empress? 我只想当军医，你们让我当女皇？ I'm Starving我超饿Ancient Romance965k WordsCompleted [Feel-good revenge + transmigration + System + medicine + nation-building + conquering a chaotic age + empress + cheat powers] Medical student Liu Yi transmigrates into a war-torn age. The world is in chaos, the imperial court has fallen, and ordinary people can barely survive. But she brought along her all-purpose doctor System. System: “I can give you medical equipment.” System: “I can give you medical books.” System: “I can give you an entire modern hospital.” System: “Your goal is to becom 6.1kReads9.5Score859Shelves
3. 253 我 My Business Simulation Game 我的模拟经营游戏 Fish from Mermaid Island人鱼岛的鱼Sports889k WordsCompleted No romance, female-led, wish fulfillment, farming, business, infrastructure development, troubled times, natural disasters, and conquest. The golden finger is incredibly powerful: a modern technology and infrastructure System. [Main story complete] [Extra chapters complete] If Fang Lan had known that opening this game would send her to another world, she wouldn't have wanted a game System, no matter what! In this world, there's drought, locust plagues, floods, epidemics, snowstorms, and earthqua 102Reads9.0Score—Shelves
4. 254 帝 The Imperial Terrace's Charm: The Noble Consort Is Beautiful and Well-Behaved 帝台娇：贵妃娘娘她又美又乖 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Harem intrigue + climbing the ranks and crushing the villains + doting romance. The male lead knows his own heart. He'll devote himself to her alone later on.] [The heroine rises through the ranks quickly at first, then more slowly later on.] [The heroine comes from a noble family, is the most beautiful woman in the harem, and already has two adorable children. The Emperor falls for her first and favors her from early on, before devoting himself to her alone in the middle and later parts.] By a 20.9kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves
5. 255 太 The Empress Dowager Reborn: A Phoenix’s Plot for the Empire 太后重生：凤谋天下 Gu Yu孤妤Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + ensemble cast + political intrigue] Reborn, she turns the world into a board and all living beings into pieces. She is the one pulling the strings behind the scenes. Slender, pale hands, an icy gaze She moves her pieces, a faint smile on her lips Why should beauty worry? Reborn, risen from the ashes A phoenix’s schemes hide in her lotus-bloom bones Her name will live on in the annals of history Willow branches in her hometown, the moon a hook She watches generals and princes 1.3kReads9.0Score188Shelves

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   A must-read historical romance novel focusing on power struggles! The female protagonist is incredibly cunning; after her rebirth, she uses the world as her chessboard and all living beings as her pieces—she is the mastermind behind the game. The male protagonist is a gentle and refined prince who dotes on her throughout, offering silent support and protection. This book is more than just palace intrigue and domestic drama; it weaves together crime-solving suspense, the struggle for the throne, national sentiment, brotherhood, political intrigue, and conspiracies—a grand and unpredictable epic.

6. 256 三 The Three Kingdoms’ Heartthrob: I Win the World and Every Hunk 三国万人迷：天下与猛男皆入我怀 The Village Beyond the Mountain山那边的村庄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Just got a rating, so it’ll go up later. A strong female lead + one woman and multiple male rivals competing for her + infrastructure building + no System + no storage space. Historical figures. Keeping everyone chaste is hard. A fitness coach transmigrates to the Three Kingdoms era, wins over famous generals and develops technology, building infrastructure all the way to the Industrial Revolution. Nine male gods protect her for life. She neither becomes emperor nor marries, yet everyone cal 2kReads8.6Score255Shelves

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   "The Three Kingdoms: A Battlefield of Shura: A Fitness Instructor Raises a Group of Jealous Generals in a Chaotic World": When infrastructure development and farming collide with political intrigue in a chaotic era, and when fitness expertise meets the heroism of the Three Kingdoms, this novel is a "hardcore breath of fresh air" in the Three Kingdoms genre. Have you ever seen a female protagonist who "conquered" Dian Wei with a massage gun? Have you ever seen a time traveler who could manipulate Guo Jia's liver and Xiahou Dun's waist with a customized fitness plan? In this book, modern fitness knowledge becomes the female protagonist's "hard currency" in the chaotic Three Kingdoms era. While others rely on poetry, songs, and eloquence to debate with scholars after time-traveling, she establishes herself by "strengthening the bodies" of fierce generals and strategists. She resolves Dian Wei's shoulder injury, Guo Jia's hidden ailment, and Xiahou Dun's old ailment... Becoming a highly sought-after figure in Cao Cao's camp and even the entire Three Kingdoms faction. This story blends time travel, a strong female lead, infrastructure development, and a chaotic battlefield, offering the thrill of survival in a chaotic world, the bittersweet romance of love, and access to a host of "personal health guides" from powerful Three Kingdoms generals. This unique Three Kingdoms story is definitely worth investing in!

7. 257 这 This Sister’s the Real Deal: She Said She’d Rebel, and She Did 这妹妹能处，说造反她真造反 Miss A Li阿狸小姐姐Ancient Romance390k WordsCompleted Shang Shaoyan had wanted to be a lazy freeloader ever since she was old enough to know better. So she kept pushing her older brother until he became a domineering CEO. At long last, she achieved her dream, only to transmigrate into the body of a miserable young woman in ancient times. She turned to the older brother who had come here with her. “Big brother, I’m counting on you again this time.” Her brother promptly flopped onto the ground. “I’m done for. This time, I’ll enjoy a peaceful life whi 182Reads8.7Score—Shelves
8. 258 拒 After Refusing to Redeem My Reputation, the Cultivation World Became Obsessed with Me 拒绝洗白后，修真界对我搞崇拜 Hua Mumu椛木木Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [A satisfying takedown of trash men + no misunderstandings or substitute-lover tropes + an incredibly cool heroine later on + a classic coming-of-age story + no System!] In her previous life, she was betrayed by a scumbag, treated unfairly by her master, and hated by her fellow disciples, who called her a fake, a hypocrite. In the end, she was thrown into the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons and barely survived! Reborn into a new life, Su Lengyan decides to cut ties with everyone. She trains hard 17.5kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves
9. 259 能 If You Can Be Emperor, Why Be a Princess? 能做皇帝，谁做公主？ Wei Ziyan魏子焉Ancient Romance154k WordsCompleted [Devoted daughter + saving the nation + political intrigue · Female lead has no romance, but does have admirers] [Max combat power + unconventional mind-reading + browser for the current world] Also known as "Saving the Realm" and "Seizing Power Through Reform!" What? I, Gu Nianyu, protect the realm and defend its borders, and someone still wants to stop me from ascending the throne? You must not know that I’m the one who appointed the crown prince! “I, Gu Nianyu, am the late emperor’s elde 71Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is incredibly charismatic! She's a compassionate ruler towards the common people, but ruthless towards corrupt officials and rivals for the throne. I've never seen a book where the female lead secretly schemes against her own brother! This is true power struggle! In ancient times, power struggles involved even close family ties and open accounting between fathers, sons, and brothers!

10. 260 长 The Grand Princess Is Obsessed with Rebellion, but There Are Six Male Leads 长公主沉迷造反，但有六个男主 Xi Han习含Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + political intrigue + strong female lead + otome + adored by all + romantic rivalry + multiple male leads + all male leads are chaste] Su Fengyi transmigrates into a villainous princess in a male-oriented rebellion novel. She has only a year before the male lead succeeds in his rebellion and has her killed. After looking over the entire novel, Su Fengyi realizes the male lead succeeds thanks to two things: protagonist plot armor and the help of talented supporters. To 10.5kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    A political intrigue story with a strong female lead! The protagonist firmly believes in the principle of "a benevolent ruler breeds loyal subjects," showcasing a grand vision! The female lead is a princess who awakens amidst a male lead's quest for the throne! From then on, she seizes the wealth and power of the original male lead's capable ministers for her own use, making for a satisfying growth arc! There are many romantic opportunities; after returning to her original form, the female lead is carefree and never suffers hardship. The male leads are loyal and devoted, with a clear, unwavering love, avoiding melodrama and focusing on the male lead's well-being rather than the female lead's. The political intrigue aspect features well-developed and intelligent villains and minor characters, with various schemes unfolding in a back-and-forth manner, further highlighting the female lead's resourcefulness and ability to manage people! The female lead maintains a consistent performance throughout, proving she is a born empress, ultimately ascending to the throne through her abilities—a thrilling and satisfying story.

11. 261 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 42.4kReads9.5Score5.1kShelves
12. 262 那 Those Years as Empress 那些年当女帝的日子 Sweetened Fruit Tea果茶加糖Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + court intrigue + mutual devotion + satisfying read] Shen Weiwei transmigrated to the Great Yue Dynasty a thousand years in the past, where she turned out to be the empress. She had planned to be a peaceful ruler and lie flat until old age. But the kingdom she had to govern was impoverished and weak, beset by trouble at home and abroad, and utterly feeble. To enrich the nation, strengthen its military, defend its territory, expand its borders, and create a golden age, Gu Yao 1.9kReads8.7Score285Shelves
13. 263 九 The 1990s: Back to One Month Before My Husband's Tragic Death 九零：回到丈夫惨死前一月 Wealth and Prosperity金银富贵Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Female-led period business drama + raising a child + unruly heroine + gentle, devoted husband + mutual healing] [Short drama now streaming] In her previous life, Su Ai was a gangster. She smoked, played cards, drank, and got into fights, and she didn't give a damn about anything. She even stole a handsome village doctor away to be her husband and had a well-behaved child with him. Her biggest regret was causing trouble and getting her husband killed at home. Even after she later built a busine 22.2kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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    The female leads are all intelligent and clever, but it's true that they are very logical.

14. 264 穿 Transmigrated as the Prince's Only Daughter: One Punch Sends the Capital's Elite Flying 穿成王爷独女，一拳暴打京城权贵 Shen Yuan椹渊Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [A little funny? + Alternate setting + A heroine who's occasionally unhinged and will grow up + Little dumpling + No romance] Jiang An transmigrated. She transmigrated into the body of a three-year-old little dumpling who couldn't lift or carry anything, let alone beat anyone up herself... They say the Zhen Guo Prince's household has a legitimate daughter, raised in the borderlands and doted on, who spends all day teasing cats and dogs and picking fights with everyone. They also say this young l 5.2kReads9.3Score611Shelves
15. 265 将 The General Is a Mad Beauty 将军是个疯批美人 Piggy Piggy Piggy Piggy Piggy Li猪猪猪猪猪丽Ancient Romance465k WordsCompleted After being reborn, Qin Huaining went mad and "killed" herself. She took her late brother's identity and enlisted in the army, becoming a famous young general. She inherited her brother's identity, and it seemed she inherited his past life as a man too, indulging in wine, women, and wealth. Her residence was filled with beauties of all kinds, men and women alike. In the eyes of outsiders, she was a useless wastrel, drunk on wine, women, and money. But everyone at court knew better than to provok 345Reads8.9Score106Shelves

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    The female protagonist is reborn, suppresses her true feelings to cultivate her power, and directly seeks revenge by storming the palace.

16. 266 人 In the Great Ming Dynasty, I Rose to Power Through Immortality 人在大明，从长生开始权倾天下 Scorned by All千夫所指Ancient Romance2.1M WordsOngoing [Court intrigue, everyone’s favorite, princess, immortal, no romance, world conquest] Ye Lingxi accidentally transmigrates to Mount Wudang in the twenty-fifth year of Zhizheng, where the immortal Zhang Sanfeng takes her in as his disciple. She obtains an elixir of immortality. Without a second thought, Ye Lingxi takes it herself. From then on, her appearance is frozen at eighteen, her Ren and Du meridians are unblocked, and she begins her path of cultivation. In the chaotic final years of the Yu 2.7kReads7.5Score139Shelves

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    Ancient political intrigue, the female protagonist rises from commoner to duke to princess to wield immense power.

17. 267 暴 The Tyrant Can Read Minds, but the Little One’s Secret Identity Is Safe 暴君他有读心术，奶团马甲藏不住 A Morning Glory一朵牵牛花Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Before the age of three, Jiang Yu was just an ordinary, unloved princess. Her father was a tyrant, her mother was a slacker, and after the imperial consort backed her into a corner, she had no choice but to seek help from her scumbag father. But her father, who had swept across the six realms and looked down on the world, was known by all as a tyrant. No one knew that the tyrant could read minds. Tyrant: “She approaches me. She must have ulterior motives.” Jiang Yu lazily rolled over. “Father, t 14.3kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
18. 268 流 A Hooligan Becomes Empress, Then Leads Her Consorts in Rebellion 流氓直升女帝，她带着妃子造反 Buy Some Things买点东西Ancient Romance203k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + Turbulent Times + Farming + Development + Conquest + Rebellion + No System] Chu Lan was a beggar, but one day she was suddenly thrust onto the throne as the new ruler. The previous emperor died, leaving behind a complete mess. Ministers, maternal relatives of the imperial family, and regional princes schemed against one another, each hoping to seize imperial power. The court was in turmoil, rebellions were spreading, foreign enemies surrounded the realm, and the treasury w 5Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 269 综 A Film and TV Crossover: Grant Me Three Thousand Wishes 综影视之许我三千心愿 Pipi Q皮皮QFemale-Channel Fanfiction983k WordsOngoing A different possibility for various film and television worlds, making up for all the regrets of the original stories. No lovesick protagonists, no golden finger, logical storytelling, not canon, parallel worlds based on film and television dramas, intelligent protagonists, political scheming, palace intrigue, strong female leads, the Republic of China era, equally matched couples... 1. Aisin-Gioro Yongqi and Xilin-Jueluo Linlang 2. Lu Mengping and Qin Shuo 3. Xiao Zhenying and Lin Xie 1.7kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The story spans multiple worlds and includes political intrigue; the latest world is the Three Kingdoms period. The female protagonist is Zhou Yu's younger sister, possessing keen insight, wisdom, courage, and decisiveness.

20. 270 宜 Yixiu Reborn: Seeking Wealth, Not True Love 宜修重生：只求富贵，不求真情 YH Young FishYH稚鱼Female-Channel Fanfiction244k WordsCompleted [Empresses in the Palace + reborn + alternate universe + no CP + strong heroine + tormenting Zhen Huan] Yi Xiu had two wishes: first, that the emperor, whose power stood above all others, would make room for her in his heart and his eyes; second, that her child would come back to life. But when she closed her eyes, only one sentence circled through her mind: “In life and death, we shall never meet again.” If she had known sooner how heartless the emperor was, perhaps she wouldn't have been so ob 735Reads8.4Score111Shelves

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    Reborn with a clear mind and a grand vision, she has the world in her heart!! Her newly completed book is absolutely amazing!! Yi Xiu is reborn as a clear-headed and powerful female lead; it's sweet, satisfying, and incredibly good—go for it!!

21. 271 千 Qian Jinhuan 千锦欢 Yun Lingge云翎歌Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Completed · [A highly intelligent amnesiac fake princess x a cold, scheming prince] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Both devoted to each other + classic historical romance + no transmigration, rebirth, or System + political intrigue + doting romance + reunion after a long separation + devotion to country and family + exclusive devotion + the one who got away + happy ending] For twenty years, the second prince of Nantang, Chu Jinyuan, has kept his guard up and trusted no one, until Hua Qianmei ar 472Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Low rating but incredibly good! A historical romance with political intrigue, grand scale, excellent writing, and every plot point defies clichés!

22. 272 下 After Descending to Earth, the Lucky Baby Girl Becomes the Darling of the Entire Imperial Clan 下凡后，锦鲤奶包被整个皇族团宠 Meow Jinjin喵金金Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s darling + sweet romance + alternate-world setting + mutual devotion + lighthearted style] The emperor of Yunxi has ten sons in a row, and he longs for a daughter more than anything. When the empress goes into labor, Yunxi welcomes its first little princess in a hundred years. The emperor of Yunxi issues an order: “Dote on her! All of you, dote on her!” Whatever the little princess wants, even if it’s a star in the sky, they must pluck it down for her. As they spoil her, Yunxi grows r 11.1kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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    The female lead has a broad perspective from childhood to adulthood.

23. 273 救 Help! The Demon Lord and I Switched Bodies, and Now He's Carrying My Baby 救命！与魔尊互换后他怀了我的崽 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance525k WordsCompleted [Hilarious transmigration + System space + body swap + sweet romance + yandere + two powerful, devoted leads + everyone’s favorite + ensemble cast + multiple couples] Ye Pianpian accidentally transmigrates into a cultivation world and becomes the most miserable villainess in the Longevity Sect. The System tells her she has to win over the Demon Lord to survive, but she swaps bodies with him the moment she transmigrates. She breezes through the entrance test, becoming a genius girl who draws ever 828Reads7.4Score101Shelves

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    Political intrigue and comedic time-travel stories: ① A hilarious time-travel story where a goddess-like doctor is buried in a coffin and discovers the prince can still be saved – you won't be able to stop laughing! ② A hilarious time-travel story with mind-reading and gossip – the prince gets so caught up in gossip he's practically dead! ③ A silly and hilarious story where the charming and beautiful male and female leads swap bodies with the Demon Lord – all sorts of crazy antics! ④ A strong female lead story with a time-travel space where she takes down scumbags and builds her career – incredibly satisfying! ⑤ A hilarious story with mind-reading and a tyrant whose two personalities are constantly jealous of each other – hilariously funny!

24. 274 有 With the Tyrant’s Mind-Reading Ability, I’m Slaying My Way Through the Imperial Palace 有了暴君读心术，我在皇宫杀疯了 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance384k WordsCompleted [Hilarious Transmigration + Historical Romance + Mind Reading + Pocket Space with a Spirit Spring + Healing a Yandere + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggles + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Medical Skills] Modern miracle doctor Ye Li dies suddenly and transmigrates, becoming the neglected consort of a deranged tyrant. The tyrant is a madman, a complete lunatic, and every night he goes on a killing spree. The original heroine is blinded by love and gullibly trusts Prince Jin's vows. She helps him kill t 272Reads6.5Score—Shelves
25. 275 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Claims the Pearl 嫡女夺珠 Song Qiansheng宋浅声Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Lu Yangyang dreams that she is the real daughter of a duke's family, her face disfigured and her life stolen by someone else. In the future, her jealousy of the fake heiress will earn her the family's rejection. She will be married off in haste, then abused to death by her husband. The carriage sent to bring her back to the capital is already waiting at the gate. Lu Yangyang was born with superhuman strength. She refuses to believe in that fate, rolls up her sleeves, and heads back to the capita 20.2kReads9.1Score2.8kShelves

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    A story featuring a growing female protagonist, with an ensemble cast. The characters are vividly portrayed and well-developed, willing to sacrifice their own love and lives for the greater good of their country. This book gave me the feeling that while the world is broken and dilapidated, there are still people trying to mend it.

26. 276 我 After Reaching Max Level in the Wasteland, I Transmigrated to a Famine Year and Became Empress 我在废土满级后，穿越荒年当女帝 Zhuye竹野Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted A satisfying infrastructure-building power fantasy, not a matriarchal-world story. Ruan Xiang, ruler of the largest base in the wasteland, transmigrated into one of the refugees fleeing famine in ancient times. Finding water, irrigating fields, building filtration ponds, making bricks and building kilns, teaching people to read, pressing oil… To survive better, Ruan Xiang gathered every worker she could. Until she discovered that the imperial court was growing weak, the ministers were afraid 9.6kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    Only the first book is finished; the other two are "lifetime series," but both are very good.

27. 277 宁 Ning Yan: When Women Rule the Roost 宁兖，牝鸡司晨 Books Bring True Wealth有书真富贵Historical167k WordsOngoing [Ensemble political intrigue + entrusted heir + factional strife + expansion of the realm + redressing an old injustice] [Wronged powerful minister male lead x emperor female lead disguised as a man] Also known as "After I Blundered into the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Was the Imperial Family" On a winter night in the seventh year of Chengxu, Emperor Zhao Ning Fu suddenly went mad. Wearing the robes of his favorite consort, Yan, he climbed the bell tower and rang the funeral bell before fall 173Reads—Score104Shelves

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    A group portrait of political intrigue, featuring the entrustment of a young heir, factional struggles, territorial expansion, the redress of old grievances, and counter-espionage. No time travel, no characters with illogical plots. Also known as "After Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Am the Imperial Family."

28. 278 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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    At the heart of the power struggle within the imperial court, the female protagonist survives not through any special halo but through her intellect. She meticulously nurtures the orphaned son of a disgraced official, engages in a two-way test and cooperation with the Crown Prince, secretly battles against powerful ministers, and witnesses the deep and humble devotion of those who submit to her. Yet, the female protagonist remains clear-headed and self-possessed, with the tragic romance and political intrigue intertwined perfectly.

29. 279 穿 The Book Transmigrator Tears into the Reborn Woman, Even Ripping Out Her Hair Ornaments 穿书女手撕重生女，头花都扯掉了 Camellias and Wine茶花与酒Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted (Don’t worry about the rating. New books have few readers at first, but it will rise.) [A transmigrated woman takes on a reborn woman] [Fictional ancient setting, no need to nitpick] Gu Qingli transmigrated into a satisfying revenge novel about a woman reborn. She wasn’t the heroine, but the wicked supporting character who had killed her, and the first person the heroine would take revenge on after being reborn. Gu Qingli herself had been born into a political family. She was gentle, quiet, an 12.7kReads8.9Score965Shelves

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    😆😆😆 Gu Qingli transmigrated into a revenge-themed novel. She wasn't the female lead, but the vicious supporting character who killed her, and the first target of the reborn female lead's revenge. Originally born into a political family, she was quiet, gentle, dignified, and generous, yet also… capable of killing without shedding blood. After waking up, the reborn woman was determined to make the scoundrels who killed her in her past life pay with their blood! But why did everyone around her side with the vicious eldest daughter? Yes, the vicious eldest daughter was adept at disguise; she would expose her hypocritical mask! Gu Qingli smiled gently: "My father once said that sometimes it's better to completely defeat the enemy than to seek peace with them, so that the initiative is in your own hands…" And what Gu Qingli wanted was far more than just survival. She also wanted this immense wealth and power.

30. 280 手 With Imperial Power and the Emperor's Favor in Hand, I Allow You to Overstep Your Place 手握皇权帝宠，本宫允你以下犯上 I Am Yaoyao吾乃夭夭Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + both leads untouched + gentle, loyal male lead + face-slapping + fiercely protective] She was the late emperor’s most cherished daughter. Her imperial brother made her Grand Princess Regent. The court officials objected, calling her a wicked woman who would bring ruin to the country? She had the dissenting officials dragged away and beaten to death on the spot. Anyone who dared to object would have their entire family wiped out by her iron-fisted rule. Those ministers who w 378Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    #StrongFemaleLegend#Princess# The first book's female protagonist was originally the daughter of a god, but her soul was shattered due to an accident. The male protagonist spent a thousand years nourishing her soul so that she could be reborn. After her rebirth, the female protagonist lacked emotional energy, so she relied on the original body to nourish it. The female protagonist is strategic and decisive, and I highly recommend it. The second book's female protagonist's domineering aura at the beginning was very attractive to me. I love female protagonists with high combat power. She is very powerful. The third book is a transmigration novel. The female protagonist has the ability to remember everything she sees and can communicate with animals. After the dean discovers this secret, he wants to destroy her, which leads to her being reborn in another world. She uses the knowledge she absorbed in her previous life and her ability to communicate with animals to create another world in this other world.

31. 281 小 Little Menace! She Makes the Cold and Aloof Young Heir Climb Her Wall Every Day 小祖宗好疯！惹清冷世子日日爬墙 Holding a Brush to Tie Up My Hair执笔绾青丝Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted (Completed. Transmigrate into a book + win over the husband + face-slapping and punishing scumbags + sweet romance + doted on by everyone + an austere, upright heir to the throne and a righteous-yet-evil, unhinged young lady) Everyone knew that Fu Wenyan, daughter of the Grand General’s household, was hopelessly in love with the Second Prince and would do anything for him without complaint. But after she fell off a cliff, someone else took over Miss Fu’s body. To the Second Prince, whom she h 14kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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    Fu Wenyan leaned against Wen Rangci's chest and asked, "Wen Heng, did I ever say I came for you?" "No, but I know." From their first meeting at the Hanlin Academy, through that door, the possessiveness in Fu Wenyan's eyes had never diminished. From that very first encounter, he knew the young lady of the Fu family harbored ill intentions towards him.

32. 282 摄 The Regent’s Sickly Sweetheart Is a Powerful Big Shot 摄政王的病娇娇是大佬 Peachy Dumpling白桃团团Ancient Romance479k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s darling + light fantasy + slightly unhinged, occasionally theatrical + powerhouse] In her previous life, she rode through the martial world, a spirited and valiant female general. Reborn, Ming Qingqing carried the weight of her country’s enemies and her family’s grievances. She moved carefully, determined to avenge them and cut down every schemer hiding in the shadows. Watch as she navigates the imperial court, roams the martial world with her companions, and ventures into a mysterio 1.3kReads9.3Score157Shelves
33. 283 听 Tales of Listening to the Waves 听澜录 A Grain of Rice Cat一栗猫Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted [No transmigration or rebirth. Historical political intrigue and mystery + two powerful leads drawn to each other + an old case from the borderlands] [A wandering woman who enters the game under an assumed name × a cold-faced border general who clawed his way out of a heap of corpses] The day Ye Tinglan arrived in Shuozhou, her contact was killed at the city gate. She had only meant to retrieve an old ledger, but was forced to stay in the general's residence, where she became the female bookkeep 3.8kReads8.7Score780Shelves

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    I've been reading this book recently. The female lead is very intelligent, and the male lead is a supportive and restrained character. It's so exciting!

34. 284 一 A String of Suicidal Stunts, and the Reborn Heroine Doesn't Want to Live 一路作死，重生女主不想活 Watching the Falling Flowers with a Smile笑看落花Ancient Romance972k WordsOngoing Open your eyes, close them, and a day has passed! Close your eyes and never open them again, and a lifetime has passed! Close your eyes, open them again... and you're reborn! After a lifetime of deceit and rivalry, having repaid her debts, avenged her wrongs, and settled her affairs, Wang Yun happily went to her death... But when she opened her eyes, she was reborn! Wang Yingzhang came back to life furious. So you won't let me live in peace? Fine. Then don't blame me for being ruthless. In her p 2.3kReads9.1Score248Shelves

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    This is a new book I've started reading and have already caught up to the latest update. The female lead is truly unparalleled in intelligence and strategy. The story revolves around her rebirth, confronting her grandfather, scheming, outwitting the Wang family, cultivating and recruiting talent, and displaying a complete range of cunning and manipulative skills. As for the rating, it's currently 7.9, I don't know why it's so low, but the writing is absolutely superb.

35. 285 要 You Want Me to Be a Tribute Maiden? I Choose to Rule as Empress 要我当贡女？我选女帝当政 Opaque Glaze琉璃不透明Ancient Romance293k WordsCompleted [Power! It's the best tonic for women! She can't do without it!] [A native heroine + a transmigrated woman who willingly submits to her + a rivalry between men + no romance] Three years ago, Emperor Zhaoping of the Great Yong personally bestowed the title of Commandery Princess upon Wu Zhao. She was forced to lead twenty thousand respectable women north as tribute to Beihuang, to relieve the siege at the gates of Bianjing. After leaving the capital, Wu Zhao led her private army of women in a fie 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A grand vision, encompassing family, nation, and the world, wielding power 😎😎😎😎

36. 286 孤 An Orphan Reborn as a Princess, Gorging on Gossip Every Day 孤女胎穿长公主，每天都在吃瓜 Opaque Glaze琉璃不透明Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The only Grand Princess of Great Xia awakens a System for overhearing gossip. From then on, the three-month-old baby has her hands full. What? The Fifth Prince's biological father is a “woman”? Consort Wu likes picking her feet, then doesn't wash her hands before making food for the emperor? Emperor Mingde... The empress watched as the ridiculously handsome emperor was betrayed by his own mother, younger brother, and trusted aides. She realized that not only did he love being cheated on, he also 275Reads6.6Score113Shelves
37. 287 身 Body Swap: The God of War Prince Takes Over My Household Battles 身体互换：战神王爷替我宅斗 Clear Breeze Begonia清风海棠Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [1v1, Fun Romantic Comedy, HE, Wise and Cool-Headed Young Lady vs. Adorable God of War Prince, Both Chaste, Happy Ending] The people of the Jiang household notice that their young lady has been acting strangely lately. The young lady used to be quiet and gentle. Now she’s still quiet, but there’s a murderous aura about her. In the garden, her sweet-talking younger sister affectionately reaches to link arms with her. Ye Zhan dodges at once, her voice full of disdain. “If you want to talk, then ta 11.5kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    From the female lead's perspective, she is highly intelligent, while the male lead is exceptionally strong in combat. They complement each other perfectly. Due to their souls being swapped, the female lead is constantly strategizing in the male lead's guise. The story isn't too heavy, with occasional lighthearted moments to liven things up.

38. 288 我 I Find the Top Scholar So Charming 我见探花多娇媚 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Jing Bao has three wishes: First, protect the family estate of the main branch; second, enter the Imperial College, place third in the palace examinations, and bring honor to the family; third, keep living as a man in disguise until the end. Lord Gu has three wishes too: First, help someone protect their family estate; second, help that someone place third in the palace examinations; third, bring the disguised top scorer home and make her the mistress of the household. 4.1kReads9.4Score756Shelves

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    Book 1: To prevent her family fortune from falling into other hands, the female protagonist disguises herself as a boy from a young age, enters the Imperial Academy, and becomes a third-ranked scholar. The male protagonist is a powerful minister who assists a prince in seizing the throne. The female protagonist is brave and resourceful, and at the Imperial Academy, she makes many sworn brothers who join her in a rebellion! (Same author as "The Short-Lived Ghost of the Xie Family Lived to Be a Hundred Years Old"). Book 2: The female protagonist is a female PhD who transmigrates into a novel about the imperial examinations. Her identity is the male protagonist's innocent cousin, but she is bound to a system of famous ministers. The system tells her grandfather in a dream that she is the reincarnation of the God of Literature. The female protagonist disguises herself as a boy, becomes the top scholar, enters the Grand Secretariat, and focuses on her career without a romantic partner.

39. 289 嫁 Marrying the Imperial Tutor 嫁帝师 Changshanli长山里Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [When a Scheming Black-Bellied Type Meets a Sweet-on-the-Outside, Dark-on-the-Inside Type + Love and Hate + Soul Swap + Revenge, Traditional Historical Romance in an Imaginary Setting] Jiang Wanzhi first met Song Qingshi when she was fourteen. At sixteen, she became Mrs. Song. Everyone said she was lucky: a merchant’s daughter had married a top-scoring scholar. That is, until she died under mysterious circumstances on the very night Song Qingshi asked her for a divorce. When she awoke again, she 27.6kReads9.3Score4.3kShelves

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    Ancient political intrigue, courageous and capable; the author's writing style is truly superb.

40. 290 献 Offering to the Abyss 献京渊 Qi Yi Zi七一子Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Print edition releasing October 25] “He taught me to kill, seize power, and look after myself. I taught him what it means to have a weakness.” [Serious drama + political intrigue + the fate of the nation and its people + I’m terrible at writing blurbs] Jiang Qingyu was born into wealth, and her family’s love had made her naive and pampered. It wasn’t until the day the entire Jiang family was executed that she realized how foolish she had been! When she opened her eyes again, she was determined 25.2kReads9.5Score4kShelves
41. 291 听 Heard the Succession Struggle Is Fierce? She Was Thrust Into It 听说夺嫡很激烈？她是被强推上的 Teriyaki Nine照烧九Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Cross-dressing as a man + palace intrigue + farming + sweet romance] Researcher Yuan Jing from an agricultural science institute transmigrates into the Great Wei dynasty as the Sixth Prince, a woman disguised as a man. Her brothers are locked in a fierce struggle for the throne, but all she wants is to focus on boosting production and putting her knowledge to good use. Unfortunately, she has a father who sees her through rose-colored glasses, and a Grand Chancellor determined to help her claim 4.2kReads8.9Score741Shelves

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    Having read for over a decade, these books are truly amazing, highly recommended, and so captivating they'll keep you up all night! ① Empress Lin Zhihuang: A world in chaos begins, she flees for survival, scheming and plotting, determined to save the world, educate the people, and restore peace and tranquility. I am Lin Zhihuang: I know how to be an emperor! ② Empress Lü Songli of the Ming Dynasty: Building high walls, stockpiling grain, delaying her claim to the throne, she ultimately pacifies the four directions, establishing the Ming Dynasty, unifying the world, and bringing peace to the four seas. Wherever the sun and moon shine, it is Ming land! ③ Empress Xuan Mingyao of Zhaowu: Life is like a chessboard, a game against heaven, and she wins by a hair's breadth. Beneath her flowing skirts, radiant light shines forth. The sun and moon shine together, destiny is hers! ④ Empress Ning Zhiwei of the Iron Blood: Alone, she strikes the drum of petition, crying out her family's grievances, seeking justice for her family, and defying fate. Auspicious omens descend, an empress shall rise, in accordance with the will of heaven, the world will be blessed! ⑤ Empress Yuan Jing: She transmigrated into the body of a princess, disguised herself as a man, and originally wanted to live a carefree life, but she won the crown prince position and finally ascended the throne as a woman!

42. 292 千 Record of a Thousand Lanterns 千灯录 A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mystery solving + palace intrigue and household scheming + face-slapping and revenge + powerful families + court and kingdom] Fifteen prospective husbands are locked in a fight to the death in my family’s back courtyard, while all I want is to become a nun. Schemes and deceit, suspicion at every turn, bloodshed and tragedy piling up, a deadly battle in the back courtyard with no survivors allowed. [The high-born judge of the Court of Judicial Review, who loves wiping out entire households] x [T 22.7kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves
43. 293 穿 I Transmigrated and Lost My Memories. What Do I Do Without a Golden Finger? 穿越后失忆，没有金手指怎么办 Garlic Vermicelli Steamed Oysters蒜蓉粉丝蒸生蚝Ancient Romance937k WordsOngoing [It hardly feels like I transmigrated at all + Female lead grows over time + Farming + Immersive daily life in ancient China + No System + No pocket dimension + Not a strong female lead + Childhood sweethearts + One-on-one romance] Dong Zhi transmigrates from modern times to the middle of the Eastern Han dynasty. Her memories of modern life are hazy; she only remembers that she transmigrated and doesn’t belong in this world. Then she figures it out: she must have been an immortal in her past lif 8.1kReads9.3Score835Shelves

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    I really loved the first one. The female lead isn't fully grown up yet, but it's very realistic and super enjoyable. It's completely different from the title; it's not a crazy, eccentric story. The second book, already completed, features a strong female lead. The female lead is a strategist who uses the male lead to seize the throne, but it's not a case of the female lead being stronger than the male lead. The downside is that the female lead's emotional illness feels a bit out of place, and the male lead's underlying personality (I won't go into specific scenarios) is sometimes a little strange, but there's very little related content. I've written a review of the third book before, but it's not on my bookshelf. I'll look through my notes and add it to the comments. It's a strong female lead who does business with a little political intrigue. The male lead is a rare type, both modern and ancient, who is shy, pure-hearted, meticulous, has maximum fighting power, and participates in the main plot very little.

44. 294 醉 Drunk on the Begonia Blossoms of Beijing 醉京棠 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted "A carefree black-lotus beauty and the jealous, unhinged Prince Ning" "Both devoted only to each other + married first, fell in love later + play the pig to eat the tiger + a little pursuit-after-the-breakup drama" Yun Jingtang, the legitimate daughter of a Duke's household, has skin as fair as snow and beauty beyond compare. She is famous for being gentle and delicate, but in truth, she runs the Gold-Gathering Pavilion single-handedly, is shrewd in her dealings, and knows everything happening a 6.2kReads9.0Score691Shelves
45. 295 长 The Eldest Daughter’s Dazzling Rise 长女惊华 Get Rich Overnight一夜暴富Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Satisfying revenge + political intrigue + mutual salvation + miracle doctor + two powerful leads] The Ji family was a century-old military clan, revered by everyone in the imperial capital of Yulin. And yet the eldest Ji daughter was known throughout Yulin as a useless coward. Then, in a single night, the Ji family fell, and every man in the family died on the battlefield. It was the supposedly useless eldest daughter who held the entire family together. She divorced a prince! She made an enemy 3.1kReads8.8Score517Shelves

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    The notoriously spineless coward has become anything but cowardly? 🤔 Daring to divorce the prince? Daring to be an enemy of the Grand Tutor? Daring to challenge the Emperor? Daring to contend with this unjust world? Oh, it turns out he's changed his "core," his body now contains the soul of a 21st-century special forces medic.

46. 296 沈 The Shen Family’s Fifth Young Lady 沈家五姑娘 Boiled Radish Slices水煮萝卜片Ancient Romance763k WordsCompleted Reborn as the Shen family's Fifth Miss, she no longer envies the wealthy and powerful, yearns for a harmonious household with a husband and concubines, or hopes to win her in-laws' approval. All she wants is to meet a good man and live in peace and happiness. Of course, she'll repay those who harmed her in her past life with vengeance, and those who helped her with gratitude. But what's going on? What is going on with that man? So it was him, after all. 23.6kReads9.1Score2.7kShelves

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    The female protagonist rises step by step, and the author's writing is excellent!

47. 297 望 Longing for the Remaining Snow 望余雪 Ji Xin稷馨Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted Cui Jinzhi was a member of the Time Administration, and she had one final mission. She had to uncover why a small world had fallen into chaos and why its plot had collapsed. After observing it for a long time, she discovered only that the people were suffering because of their ruler's incompetence. So she disguised herself as a man and worked her way up to become the world's prime minister. Using her own efforts, she stabilized the chaot 1.2kReads9.3Score127Shelves
48. 298 快 Quick Transmigration! The Villainess Is Back to Following the Plot 快穿！恶毒女配又在走剧情 Shi Daodao释倒倒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Follows the plot] [Doesn't steal anyone's man] [No romance] [Not overpowered] [Not a wish-fulfillment story] [Political scheming] [A realistic feel] Transmigrating isn't a dinner party. Every step is fraught with danger. After Lin Qingrou died and transmigrated into a book, she discovered that all the roles she inherited were high-risk ones: a female agent in the Special Higher Police Section, a serial killer, a professional assassin, and so on. Beauty alone wouldn't keep these characters alive 4.7kReads8.5Score606Shelves

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    I highly recommend the chapters about the ruthless female boss of the Special Higher Police in a spy novel and the serial killer in a crime novel. They're incredibly good! [Admiration]

49. 299 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 165.6kReads9.6Score23.2kShelves
50. 300 不 After I Stopped Letting People Walk All Over Me, the Cold-Hearted Powerful Man Doted on Me 不当受气包后，被清冷权贵娇宠了 Confused Jingjing迷糊的静静Ancient Romance515k WordsCompleted Transmigration + Alternate World + Imperial Examinations... Shen Xiaoqing transmigrates to a village in an unknown era. It's poor, but that's no problem: she'll make money. This era is unlike any dynasty. Women can take the imperial examinations, too. First she encounters her awful grandparents, then her fourth uncle, who refuses to live an ordinary life and wants to take the crooked path. Deal with the scoundrels, and set those who stray back on the right track! Whatever happens, she can't let 55Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    It's a pretty good novel about female protagonists scheming and plotting in the imperial examinations. (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡

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