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

1. 351 与 Joy with You 与君欢 Moonset月落Ancient Romance657k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] A young king and queen join hands to bring peace to the realm, brimming with ambition! A sinister, calculating ruler versus a clever, decisive queen: evenly matched, they win the world together! Jiang He, daughter of an envoy from Qi, was forced to enter the palace as a servant after her mother died and her father disappeared. Then, just before the marriage alliance, the princess of Qi died a tragic death, leaving 27kReads9.5Score3.5kShelves
2. 352 天 Emperor Tianqi 天启皇帝 Master Zhuo, Who Loves Whiptail Scorpions喜欢鞭尾蝎的卓阁主Ancient Romance382k WordsCompleted Although the title mentions the Tianqi Emperor, this has nothing to do with the historical Tianqi Emperor. It’s a fictional story about a woman disguised as a man. [Transmigration + Reborn + Pocket Dimension + Shop System + Woman Disguised as a Man + Man Disguised as a Woman] Xie Huairuo had a pocket dimension at her left hand and a shop system at her right. Life was going great, but she had a short life, dying at just twenty. She was born into the Xie family while they were fleeing famine. At f 41Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   A woman disguised as a man + a special space + a shopping mall! The story begins on a deserted road, where, for some reason, she disguises herself as a man. She thought that as long as she worked hard to earn money, she could provide a good life for her family. But no one told her that there was a throne to inherit!

3. 353 三 Third Master, Your Little Girl Has Done It Again 三爷，你家小姑娘又立功了 Hardworking Zhi Zhi努力的吱吱Modern Romance3.7M WordsOngoing [Everyone’s Darling + Devoted to the Nation + High-IQ Genius Girl × Scheming Big Shot] To the big shots, Yu Nian is obedient and sensible, a national treasure. To her brothers, Yu Nian is bloodthirsty and ruthless, killing without batting an eye. To Huo Yan, Yu Nian is his baby. A sweet story of two people saving each other. She is aloof and proud, emotionally stunted, until she meets him, a man who drifts through the world. Is she an angel fallen to earth, or an immortal banished from the heave 56.8kReads9.2Score4.2kShelves

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   The female lead is a politician, and the male lead is a businessman. The female lead is someone who can almost play conspiracy theories with the male lead's grandfather on par with him. Both are strong female leads, but the male lead shows slight weakness in front of her. It's really super good!

4. 354 与 Through Frost and Snow, Together with You 与君共霜雪 Su Zhong夙衷Ancient Romance937k WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man + court intrigue + simmering tension + slow-burn serious drama + duty to country and people] Everyone at court says that the emperor and Cheng Jin are the perfect ruler and minister. No one knows that this pillar of the court is actually a woman. From the throne, a pair of tranquil eyes is always tracing the curve of her nape. He sees her as ever upright and self-controlled, treating him only as her sovereign. He fears that she cares only for her country and its peopl 796Reads8.3Score102Shelves

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   A female protagonist disguised as a man. She wields power in the court, cares deeply for the people, and is occasionally quirky and mischievous, creating many amusing incidents. The author's initial setup is relatively understated, but once the story unfolds, it's a thrilling and unpredictable plot that's definitely worth reading.

5. 355 明 Marry Me Beneath the Bright Moon 明月嫁卿卿 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Song Chuyu thought she and Kang Rui were deeply in love, and that no one could ever come between them. Yet that person had been living by their side all along, pampered under the title of “sister-in-law.” After being reborn, Song Chuyu didn’t spare Kang Rui a glance as he rode through the streets in triumph, and she certainly wouldn’t marry him again. * When Kang Rui woke up to find himself back in the impoverished days of his youth, he struggled to get used to the drafty windows after having li 87.9kReads9.3Score11.3kShelves

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   The characters created by the authors are all very vivid!

6. 356 林 The Sickly Heir of the Lin Family Goes on a Rampage After Enlisting 林家病秧子从军后杀疯了 The Mushroom Hasn't Taken Its Medicine蘑菇没呀没吃药Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Lin Changning, the eldest female disciple of a martial arts school, wakes up to find she has become the wicked cousin in a novel, the foil to a girl blessed with boundless good fortune. In the novel, her younger cousin Lin Fubao is born lucky. She can find pheasants in the mountains and gold and silver right outside the door. Even when she trips, she discovers a thousand-year-old ginseng root. Under Fubao’s good fortune, the whole family prospers. The eldest brother passes the imperial exams and 3.1kReads9.0Score480Shelves
7. 357 她 Her Years as a Big Shot in Q City 她在Q市当大佬那几年 Bai Mianmian白绵绵Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Wealthy-family scheming + beloved by the whole family + satisfying revenge + face-slapping + 90% plot, 10% romance] [The transmigrate-into-a-book heroine takes on the golden-finger heroine of a wish-fulfillment novel] The moment Zhou Wangyou opened her eyes, she realized she had become the tragic supporting female character in a brainless wish-fulfillment novel, abused by the protagonist countless times and locked in a basement, where she was about to be left for dead. Zhou Wangyou: ...I think 6.1kReads9.2Score680Shelves

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   It's absolutely amazing! I swear this is the most insightful and empowering female protagonist novel I've ever read. The plot is so captivating! It's not some old-fashioned alternate-identity or overly strong female lead story. The female lead is exactly as described in the synopsis—not a two-faced character. This book is fantastic; she doesn't rely on men, is clear-headed, doesn't waver in crucial moments, and has impeccable logic. This is truly a chosen female protagonist!

8. 358 山 Spring Comes to the Mountain Woods 山木逢春 The Fly Doesn't Fly乌蝇不飞Ancient Romance263k WordsOngoing [Two formidable leads + court intrigue + kindred spirits + growing together + long live idealism] Censor Zhou Huaiyue is ordered to investigate a fire at the salt warehouse. A token belonging to the Fang family is found in the ashes. Armed with an imperial edict, he turns the Fang family’s estate upside down, determined to find the statue of an evil god rumored to be enshrined in their inner residence. He doesn’t find the statue. Instead, he brings out a young woman who seems detached in both 38Reads—Score135Shelves

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   A traditional writing style, a strong blend of ancient Chinese romance and modern elements. The male protagonist is a voracious reader, the female protagonist a seasoned traveler; their meeting is a match made in heaven. No melodramatic plot twists or overpowered plot devices. Focus on building a solid career and living a fulfilling life.

9. 359 你 We’re All Caught in the Same Game 你我皆是局中人 Nine Jin, Nine Liang九斤九两Ancient Romance594k WordsOngoing [Strong female lead + satisfying revenge + duty to country + court intrigue + clever characters + ruthless payback] Warning: If you don't like this, don't read it. The main cast is tagged [career-focused] and [unhinged]. Especially the heroine, Xiao Qingyao. Everything she does is driven by a clear purpose. Everything! Xiao Qingyao is deeply calculating. She plans ten moves ahead with every step, and a hundred moves ahead overall. Every move is part of a scheme. Gold is never pure, and no one i 68Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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   The first book, a historical romance about power struggles, was really good; the author wrote the national affairs very well, but the romance wasn't handled very well! The second book...

10. 360 穿 A Transmigrated Farm Girl Dazzles the Court of the Great Jing Dynasty With Her English 穿越农女：我靠英语惊艳大靖朝堂 Notes on Observing the Mind观心札记Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted A 22-year-old English whiz dies suddenly after staying up all night and wakes up as the timid eldest daughter of a rural family in the Great Jing dynasty, a girl who can be beaten and berated at will. Her parents favor the boys, her younger siblings leech off her, and everyone says she was born to be a stepping-stone for the family. With a new soul in her body, a clear-eyed modern scholar stands her ground. She refuses to be her family’s scapegoat! Just then, a foreign delegation arrives in the 450Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Transmigrated Farm Girl: I Amazed the Imperial Court with My English" tells the story of an English major who transmigrates into the body of a mistreated farm girl. She has no protagonist's halo, no system, and no powerful figures appearing out of nowhere. Her only advantage is her English skills, which she uses to seize opportunities when foreign powers come to pay tribute. However, the officialdom is fraught with difficulties and setbacks. Without relying on fortuitous encounters, she relies on her intelligence and hard work to achieve a difficult comeback. This is a farming and court politics story, rejecting mindless wish-fulfillment novels.

11. 361 穿 Transmigrated as an Unlucky Villain, I’m Giving Up and Taking It Easy 穿成倒霉反派后，我直接摆烂了 Little Flower Eats Melon小花吃瓜Ancient Romance3.8M WordsOngoing Also known as: After the Villainess Gives Up, She Still Holds Power Over the Court [Content warnings: Ensemble cast! Ensemble cast! Ensemble cast! Goofy humor! Goofy humor! Goofy humor! Lots of unserious everyday moments, slow pacing] Cross-dressing as a man + a little political scheming + lighthearted comedy + ensemble cast + a touch of the supernatural The protagonist has a romance, but it doesn't take up much of the story. She is a true villain, the kind who is destined to fight the original 1.4kReads9.1Score154Shelves

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    These two books are really great!

12. 362 土 The Native Matriarch Makes a Bold Entrance and Takes on Everyone 土著主母霸气侧漏，单挑全场 First-Rate Red Chamber一品红楼Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted [A strong heroine at heart + mature adults building their careers] He Fangting was the quintessential noblewoman, with no flaw beyond being despised by her imperial uncle, the emperor. After marrying, she became a capable lady of the house, using her generous dowry to support her husband's family and finally give them a solid foundation. One day, her husband returned from disaster relief with a female physician who had received the emperor's commendation. He Fangting admired the woman and prepar 19.9kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
13. 363 公 The Princess Is Fierce and Beautiful, and Her Shadow Guard Keeps Crossing the Line 公主暴戾绝色，影卫日日以下犯上 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + Feel-good power fantasy + Yandere + Devoted loyalist] Fate played a cruel trick: the most powerful imperial princess on the Jiuzhou Continent was reborn in the body of a lovesick little princess from Western Qi. The moment she awoke, the world was shaken. A scumbag points at her and curses? She orders coldly, “Drag him out and give him fifty more lashes!” The overlord of the business world is her subordinate, the most revered emperor in Jiuzhou is her older brother, the mighty 16.6kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves

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    Intelligent and good-looking

14. 364 贫 Just a Poor Rogue Cultivator. Why Are You Kneeling, Fellow Daoist? 贫穷散修一枚，道友何故下跪？ Knife, Medicine, Pen刀药笔Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [No romance, ensemble cast] [A goofy trio of wandering cultivators] [Female-led cultivation progression, few scenes involving children, skip if that bothers you] Song Li transmigrates into a cultivation novel as the evil female supporting character. After bullying the heroine, she is thrown by her own brother into the Abandoned Infant Pagoda, where she dies at the hands of countless vengeful infant spirits. Waking inside the pagoda, she looks at the crying spirits and says, “I can be your mother 32.3kReads9.4Score4.4kShelves

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    My sister Song is amazing! She's incredibly intelligent, the brains of our three-person team, always thinking ahead, outwitting and outmaneuvering the villains, and ultimately winning every battle to become an emperor and protect the people.

15. 365 素 The Physician with Healing Hands 素手医妃 Zhang Zhiyan张芷言Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The land is in turmoil, the realm is on the brink of collapse, and the princes vie for the throne. A beauty named Ruyi throws herself into the fray and turns the game on its head. In public, she is a physician who saves lives, a bodhisattva of mercy. In private, she is an unconventional coroner, a living King of Hell who cuts open corpses. A dagger, a journey, a love song born of two souls entwined; a blue robe, a black cloak, and a legend of clearing the names of the wrongfully accused. 530Reads8.9Score106Shelves

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    The female protagonist is exceptionally intelligent.

16. 366 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance857k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 1.9kReads9.3Score271Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese political intrigue, the female protagonist is clear-headed and has a broad perspective.

17. 367 武 Martial Eyes 武瞳眸 Silly Child, Foolish Me騃童笨吾Ancient Romance475k WordsOngoing Empress-led story + child-rearing and coming-of-age story + strong female lead Emperor Wuxin of the Great Zhou had passed thirty, yet still had no children. His ministers urged him to adopt a boy from the imperial clan to secure the court's stability. Just as they were pressuring him, happy news came from the harem: Consorts Yang Rong and Yang Rong were both expecting, and their due dates were near. Emperor Wuxin was overjoyed. He immediately promised, "Whichever of you gives birth to the eldes 25Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    This is a story about raising an empress. The best way a father can show his daughter love is by elevating her to a high position and making her aware of the allure of power. Women should be encouraged to enter politics and business, paving a path for women to thrive.

18. 368 重 Reborn: The Phoenix’s Mistake 重生之凤凰错 Dimpled Smile梨涡浅浅漾Ancient Romance679k WordsOngoing Dual rebirth + soul transmigration + political intrigue In her previous life, she was the false phoenix princess who starved to death in a prison cell. Reborn with the advantage of knowing what was to come, she was certain the Crown Prince of Wei was the murderer. With a trump card after trump card, she plotted flawlessly. But she never realized the true killing game was hidden in her older sister's gentle smile. Twin phoenix princesses were seen as an omen of disaster. She took the calamity upo 291Reads9.4Score101Shelves

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    First down, then up.

19. 369 宫 A Palace Maid’s Daily Struggles 宫女奋斗日常 Phantom Beneath the Moon月下幻影Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ling Huan has skin as smooth as ice and looks like a goddess, yet she has no interest in power and thinks only of leaving the palace. In the end, neither she nor her child meets a good end. Given another chance, her goal is to raise her child well and become Empress Dowager herself. A palace-intrigue story with a strong female lead. The heroine is ruthless and clever. A thoroughly satisfying read. 5.9kReads9.2Score857Shelves

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    The female lead, who is truly a scheming empress dowager, becomes the regent after the emperor's death, assisting her own son in controlling the court. She dislikes the emperor, and after his death, she is bewitched and gives birth to a child with the prince who loves her; therefore, she is not a virgin.

20. 370 侯 Marquis, Heir, Stop Kneeling! The White Moonlight Only Flirts, Never Falls 侯爷世子别跪了，白月光她只钓不爱 A Sweet Fish一尾甜鱼Ancient Romance211k WordsCompleted [Cold and ruthless, obsessive minister vs. seemingly delicate, secretly calculating orphan girl vs. noble, upright, devoted young heir] [Father-and-son rivalry] [Revenge after being reborn, deliberate seduction] Everyone says Marquis Pei Qingyan of Dingbei is cold, stern, and uninterested in women, yet he bent over backward for a lowly herb-gathering girl. When he first met her, she was like a little beast struggling through the snowstorms of the northern frontier, begging him to take pity on he 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you love female protagonists with exceptional intelligence and a calm, calculating mind, then this is the book for you! She's a master strategist, adept at political maneuvering, and understands human nature perfectly, navigating the treacherous waters of life with flawless skill. Watching her orchestrate her plans is a true pleasure!

21. 371 发 After I Went Mad, the Whole Capital Begged Me to Fix Their Houses 发疯后，全京城求我修房 Blue Waters Reflecting青水相映Ancient Romance554k WordsOngoing She is the most skilled female builder in the capital, and also the craziest troublemaker. She lets her madness run wild and overwhelms everyone with her expertise, tearing the original story to shreds as she goes. Regent Xiao Heng says, “This woman is harder to handle than the imperial court.” Imperial Preceptor Pei Qingxuan says, “She is the one variable I never saw coming.” 4Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 372 梦 Tales of Ten Dream Kingdoms 梦十国记 Lost in the Green Wilderness碧野迷生Ancient Romance721k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Powerful Female Lead + Six Male Leads + Alternate-History Political Intrigue + Conquest + Love-Triangle Drama + Spy Warfare + Forced Love + Imprisonment + Everyone Is Scheming] No System, no golden finger, and the heroine has no memories of the original host. She’ll have to rely on her own wits to get out of every predicament. . The first man to imprison her: “Let’s see whether I’m more impressive, or your romantic fantasies are.” The second man to imprison her: “Normal sex is 404Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    It's incredibly good; it's rare to find a story that combines strategy and romance so well. Especially with multiple male leads—there's simply no substitute.

23. 373 半 A Half-Summer Romance with Medicine 半夏医缘 Walnut Mochi核桃麻薯Ancient Romance200k WordsOngoing [Historical Romance] [Northern Guardian General x Daughter of a Physician] [Two Strong Leads] [Mutual Secret Crush] [They Choose Each Other] [Court Intrigue] - Lin Banxia, a graduate student of traditional Chinese medicine, pushes herself too hard studying late night after late night and collapses from exhaustion at her desk. When she opens her eyes again, her soul has crossed a thousand years and entered the body of Chen Qingdai, the daughter of the Chen family’s medical clinic, who had collaps 1Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 374 凤 Phoenix Perches in the Wutong Tree: The Legitimate Daughter Returns to Turn the World Upside Down 凤栖梧桐：嫡女归来覆乾坤 Blue Waters Reflecting青水相映Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted The legitimate daughter of the General’s household is reborn and returns! She launches a sweeping campaign to clean house, averts an arson crisis, roots out the family’s inside informant, and investigates the truth behind her clan’s destruction. At a flower-viewing banquet, she turns the tables on her enemies; in the battle of public opinion, she rises to fame. After arriving in the capital, she allies with the Crown Prince, and together they make an unstoppable team. He is gentle yet ruthless, —Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 375 如 Ruyi, Ruyi, Grant My Heart's Desire 如意如意，顺吾心意 Clumsy and at Peace拙拙其安Ancient Romance474k WordsCompleted Also titled The Jade Dust Ruyi Steps to Heaven’s Song A fantasy xianxia ensemble story. After Venerable Lingqi returned to chaos, his divine soul split into three to protect the world, while his divine essence split into seven to nurture the primordial qi. His human soul was picked up by the little Daoist fairy Ruyi, who raised him to adulthood. Just as he realized his feelings for her, he lost her. His earthly soul became a Ghost King. He hated her, yet was drawn to her at every turn. He swore 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A classic Xianxia (fantasy martial arts) ensemble piece, incorporating ancient mythology and Taoist culture, with both sweet and heart-wrenching moments. In the mortal realm of Sanqing Mountain, Ruyi plucks a purple-eyed baby named Beiwei from a star tree in a secret realm, only to be constantly outshone by the child. Ruyi initially plans to sell the child after he turns 100,000 and continue her travels with her master, Zhuo'an Sanren, but her master is murdered. Afterwards, Ruyi embarks on a quest to find her enemy, becoming embroiled in a series of events. The rare Ziwei Star Lord of the Heavenly Realm repeatedly helps Ruyi in her times of crisis. Ruyi discovers that this Star Lord looks almost identical to Beiwei, so she boldly asks: "Does Your Majesty have any illegitimate children?" The Star Lord glances at her sideways: "I am unmarried!"

26. 376 盲 The Blind Physician in the Capital: Schemes of the Imperial Court 盲医踏京：帝阙权谋录 Dong Wang Jinglan东往景澜Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted She is a blind physician with clear-sighted purpose, lying low for thirty years, waiting to stir up the treacherous imperial court. He is the supreme ruler, commanding all beneath heaven and mastering every scheme, yet somehow failing to account for his own heart. One fateful red thread binds her bloody vendetta at one end and his vast empire at the other. When her celestial eye sees through his game, it also reveals her own fate. A tragic romance that begins in manipulation and ends in deep 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A blind but sharp-witted vengeful female healer meets a deep and stoic emperor. She spends thirty years in hiding, then enters the capital to seek revenge, using her medical skills to stir up political intrigue. He, ruling over a vast empire, has calculated every move in the world, yet he falls for her alone. A deep-seated hatred on one side, a magnificent land on the other. Their relationship begins with mutual exploitation, but ends in profound love. Torn between love and hate under the weight of imperial power, the sense of destiny is palpable. The political intrigue is intricate, and the romance is both heart-wrenching and captivating. A must-read for anyone looking for something to read!

27. 377 仙 Did the Immortal Lord Slaughter the Spirit Cultivation World Today? 仙君今天杀穿灵修界了吗？ Chen Shideng陈拾灯Ancient Romance179k WordsOngoing She fought in a bloody war for five hundred years to end the chaos between immortals and demons, yet all she gained was a world turned upside down, where everything had changed! A sudden upheaval erupts within the Youlong Dao. The Heavenly Supreme is sealed away, and the Seven Immortal Lords fall apart. The rising Lou Wai Lou seizes the moment, its sect leader Pei Yanqing pointing his sword at Tianshu. The spiritual cultivation world seems poised for a change of rulers. But when Heaven’s order —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🌹The female lead is a heroine with a grand vision! She starts as an invincible, max-level powerhouse, but after a great battle, she faces betrayal and abandonment from everyone. However, in order to save her friends, she chooses to return!

28. 378 月 Bending the Moon Like a Bow to Shoot the Great Eagle 月挽弯弓射大雕 Clumsy and at Peace拙拙其安Ancient Romance125k WordsCompleted An old-school transmigration story. Yili transmigrates to the vast grasslands, where she meets Temujin in his early, humble days. Though she doesn't know the details of what will happen, the heroine firmly stands by the hero and helps him rise to the throne of the Golden Family, ruling the grasslands. 15Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 379 穿 The Tragic Novel's Heroine Has Transmigrated into a Book, and Her Hands Are Getting Itchy 穿书虐文女主，她的手开始痒了 It's Duanduan是短短呀Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted [Female-Led Story + Strong Heroine + No CP, Though Some Have One-Sided Feelings + Women Supporting Women + Read with Caution if This Bothers You] A fake heiress raised in a wealthy family and a professional Muay Thai fighter with bipolar disorder transmigrates into a book and becomes the long-suffering heroine of an angsty romance! It’s a real-and-fake-heiress story, too, and she’s the real heiress cast aside by her wealthy family and used as a pawn in a marriage alliance. Great. When she was th 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recently stumbled upon a novel with a completely anti-angst and transmigration theme, and it's not at all frustrating. The female lead has bipolar disorder and, after saving someone from a fire, transmigrates into the body of the original wife in the book, a character subjected to all sorts of abuse. The system forces her to please the domineering CEO. When she wakes up, her first thought is to end her life with a knife, while the CEO, holding his beloved, kicks down the door and bosses her around. She immediately slaps him and throws him over her shoulder. The system initially thought it could only win over the male lead, but later discovers it's a multi-line romance. Beating up the scumbag actually increases her affection for him. The female lead isn't love-struck at all; she's focused on saving money for her best friend who's helping her with her medical treatment in real life. It's incredibly relaxing to read.

30. 380 手 Armed with a Golden Finger, I Become the Chosen One in the Three Kingdoms 手握金手指，在三国当天命之女 Cynthia158辛西娅158Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A female emperor’s rise in the Three Kingdoms + sign-in power fantasy + a chaotic battlefield of romance] Wang Jing transmigrates to the late Eastern Han Dynasty and starts in hell mode: Dong Zhuo burns the capital and moves the court, while the chaos leaves bones strewn across the land. And she is a noblewoman from the capital, about to be crushed beneath the hooves of the Western Liang army. Ding! Sign-in System activated! “Ding! First day signing in: Reward, miraculous healing hands!” “Ding! 561Reads8.8Score103Shelves

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    A female-oriented, infrastructure-building novel! A female empress domination novel! A powerful, satisfying female protagonist novel! The female protagonist is intelligent and rational, ambitious, shrewd, and full of cunning. Her core is a comeback story, infrastructure building is her hobby, the dragon throne is her true love, and the imperial throne is her destiny. She possesses maximum personal charm! She's incredibly popular, with everyone having a one-sided crush on her, leading to constant battles and dramatic situations. The premise is fantastic!

31. 381 三 The Three-Year-Old Empress Unites the World Amid Chaos 三岁小女帝，她乱世一统天下 Boba Milk Cap波波奶盖Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Animal Communication + Nation-Building + Rebel Empress + Powerful Couple Who Dote on Each Other + Building a Nation in Chaotic Times] The moment Ye Lingxi opens her eyes, she finds herself being sent into exile. She has transmigrated to a dynasty plagued by bandits, ruled by a tyrant, and filled with starving people. Her family is so poor that their pots clang empty. No matter. Master math, physics, and chemistry, and there’s nothing to fear when you transmigrate. She improves looms, fires bric 1.9kReads9.3Score307Shelves

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    🌻🌻Ning Zhiwei's entire family of loyal martyrs was slaughtered. Reborn, she seeks revenge, changes her fate, crushes the scumbag, and ascends the throne! Ye Lingxi transmigrates to a chaotic world, reforms and creates, and protects the people. A story of political intrigue and strategic maneuvering, featuring a high-minded female protagonist—a non-stop thrill ride that will keep you hooked!

32. 382 庶 The Concubine-Born Daughter Holds Power 庶女权相 A Pot of Joys and Sorrows一壶悲欢Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted (Scheming concubine-born daughter x loyal guard) After being forced to bear a child for her sister and having the baby cut from her body, she dies full of hatred and is reborn. She takes one careful step after another, becoming a prince’s strategist. When her evil father and poisonous mother are executed, she plays celebratory music at the execution ground. When someone tries to poison her, she has them tortured with four thousand cuts. Everyone calls her a vicious demoness, yet she alone cannot 179Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Yu Wan is highly intelligent and focused on her career, despite the romantic subplot. Her writing is excellent, the storyline is clear and interconnected, culminating in a grand conspiracy.

33. 383 主 The Matriarch Is Alluring and Charming, Fighting Her Way to the Top 主母又娇又媚，一路宅斗上位 He Xiaopang Running Naked裸奔的何小胖Ancient Romance336k WordsCompleted [Both leads reborn + everyone grovels + romantic rivalry + sweet romance + wish fulfillment] Gu Xiyan disguised herself as a man and helped Qi Heng win great military honors and reclaim his title. She thought her hardships were finally over, but Qi Heng conspired with her own brother to drug her into idiocy, then sent her to the beds of various powerful ministers. Treated worse than a lowly maid, she was humiliated and forced to serve. The child she gave birth to was even smashed to death by Qi 2.2kReads8.5Score163Shelves

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    Good read. The first book is finished. The second one is about a concubine's daughter's rise to power. The female lead is clear-headed, and the male lead dotes on his wife... It's all about palace intrigue...

34. 384 风 The Waning Storm 风云残 Frost Ends霜止Ancient Romance200k WordsOngoing Nation and home + political intrigue + palace intrigue + romance + dual female leads Dayi welcomed a new empress. She had never shared the emperor's bed or attended the morning court, so everyone in the palace assumed she was a pitiful woman sent over in a diplomatic marriage between two dynasties Who could have guessed that the empress would solve the Lincheng murders, open the famous seafood restaurant Hai Shang Lao, and establish Mingyue staff positions below while protecting the consorts abo —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist possesses avant-garde ideas while also being extremely sensitive. Each character has their own thoughts and inner world, the plot is full of twists and turns, the writing is polished, it avoids clichés, there are no scheming girls, no scheming girls, and it's not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. The clash of ideas between two female protagonists against a transmigrated woman is captivating.

35. 385 续 Four Years Without Sharing a Bed with His Second Wife, Then His Late Wife Returns and He Loves Her Again? 续弦四年不同房，亡妻复活你又爱了？ Young Master Qingcheng公子倾城Ancient Romance473k WordsCompleted [Clear-eyed heroine + second male lead takes the win] Shen Yan had been her husband’s second wife for four years when her late elder sister, the principal wife, came back from the dead. Her husband said, “You only married into this family in your sister’s place. You should know your place and ask to become a concubine!” Her mother-in-law said, “You’re just a daughter born to a concubine. You should be grateful you can be my son’s concubine.” The child she had cared for over the past four years s 14.5kReads8.2Score956Shelves
36. 386 女 The Queen 女王爷 Barefaced1982素颜1982Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted Hurting your wife feels great for a while, then comes the long road to winning her back. Zhou Shiyan had never heard the saying, but he learned firsthand how hard that road could be. Other men's wives who ran away merely went back to their parents' homes. His wife, however, had gone to the war-torn borderlands. Looking at the devastated battlefield and the corpses scattered across it, Zhou Shiyan wanted to shout, “Honey! Come home!” 190Reads7.2Score—Shelves
37. 387 魂 The Strongest Empress Reborn in Another World 魂穿异世最强女帝 Crispy Taro芙蓉薄脆Ancient Romance329k WordsOngoing Who says women can't understand schemes and power plays? Who says women don't understand politics? How will she unravel every unsolvable open scheme and every vicious plot? Chapter 89: The Red-Eyed Civet ...Qi Ruochu crouched down to look at the cat. Just as she was about to reach out and pet it, the runes on the Demon-Breaking Sword in her hand flashed, and she felt a sharp sting... Chapter 100: The Underground Palace ...Qi Ruochu noticed something unusual about the moon in the mural. She walke 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Political maneuvering, infrastructure development—step by step, she grows stronger and more powerful. A true female protagonist.

38. 388 皇 The Empress Dies Tragically and Is Reborn, Then Marries Her Mortal Enemy from Her Past Life 皇后惨死重生，嫁给前生的死对头 Love Freedom钟爱自由Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + revenge + strong heroine + marriage first, love later + devoted romance] Anyone who kills my family, no matter how powerful, will be destroyed! Her life has just one purpose: revenge! If she had to name a second, it would be making money! She was the legitimate daughter of the second branch of the Feng family. Before her cousin, the Empress, died, she begged the Emperor to make Feng Yi the next Empress, so her only son could keep his position as Crown Prince. Feng Yi entered the palac 932Reads9.0Score110Shelves

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    The first book is a political intrigue thriller where the female protagonist always focuses on the future. She and the male antagonist, one in the north and one in the south, constantly vie for dominance; two tigers cannot share one mountain, nor can two different people, male and female. The second book features a female protagonist who diligently served as empress in her past life, supporting her maternal family, only to die tragically. Reborn, she takes matters into her own hands – this is the ultimate guarantee of success. The third book features a princess who discovers her seemingly doting father is unreliable. She supports her former rival to the throne, but her brothers are incompetent. Well, becoming empress isn't out of the question either.

39. 389 临 Ruling from the Court: Your Majesty, Let Me Hold Power Over the Realm 临朝听政：陛下许我权倾朝野 Only I Come to Pluck the Stars独独来摘星星Ancient Romance639k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead and equally matched leads, political intrigue, duty to country and people, fictional historical drama, ensemble cast in troubled times, devoted to each other, with a focus on the career plot] [Decisive female general × restoration emperor who obeys only the heroine] Song Wanyue was born into a military family. When she returned victorious to the capital, she was met not with honors, but with an imperial decree ordering her entire family executed. She had trusted the wrong fam 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A female-centric novel about political intrigue and power struggles. Both the male and female leads are generals; the female lead is skilled in leading troops into battle, manipulating the court, and strategizing. Ultimately, she and the male lead overthrow the dynasty, become empress, and she is crowned empress.

40. 390 小 Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Tower 小楼一夜听春雨 Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance876k WordsCompleted A critically acclaimed historical romance ensemble that topped the annual charts! A calculating, lovesick beauty versus a dark, scheming top scholar! A historical take on Pride and Prejudice: life in the inner household isn't all scheming and rivalry, but also deep sisterly affection. The clever and capable Second Madam Lou takes the greatest pride in her life in having three beautiful daughters. To marry her three marriageable girls into “good” families, she travels a great distance to the capi 35.1kReads9.6Score5.7kShelves
41. 391 凝 Record of Blood Condensation 凝血录 Jiang Xue江雪Ancient Romance254k WordsOngoing After transmigrating, she finds herself the orphaned daughter of a general! Those closest to her hope she'll keep her identity hidden and live out her days in peace. But she refuses to accept that fate. She'll punish corrupt officials and slay demons and evildoers, swearing to clear her father's name and restore justice to the world! She'll scheme from behind the scenes and spill blood on the battlefield! Never underestimate a woman: she can shape the fate of the realm! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try it out and see if you like this kind of story: a female protagonist's revenge and triumphant rise to power. Beat up villains, outwit treacherous officials, fight on the battlefield, and battle for the imperial city. Not a mindless story; the logic is sound and the plot is fast-paced. Character traits: some are aloof and arrogant, some are witty and humorous, some are cunning and treacherous, and some are insightful and perceptive. Of course, there are also a few adorable idiots, hehehe. Highly recommended! Highly recommended! Highly recommended! Currently being serialized! [Smirking][What][Admiration][Evil grin][Kiss][Thinking][Awkward laugh][Shocked][Licking screen][Staring]

42. 392 你 You Transmigrate, I’m Reborn! I’ll Hang a Lantern for You at Your Graves 你穿越，我重生！坟前给你们挂盏 Si Xiaohua姒小花Ancient Romance711k WordsCompleted Original title: Reborn Princess Opens Her Eyes and Brings People to Catch Them in the Act! Full title: You Transmigrated, I Was Reborn, and I'll Hang a Lantern at Your Graves [Rebirth + palace intrigue + feel-good revenge + a heroine who's crazy and a great actress + throne struggle + one-on-one romance (little romance)] In her past life, Li Ningle, a princess, married into a down-and-out marquis's household and gave everything she had to pave the way for her husband to become an official. In th 2.3kReads9.1Score301Shelves
43. 393 前 Love's Torments in a Past Life: My Name Is Premature Death 前世虐恋：吾名早夭 It's Never Too Late to Take the Plunge入坑不晚Ancient Romance163k WordsOngoing [Historical Romance + Strong Female Lead + Political Intrigue + Feel-Good Revenge + Female General + Eldest Princess + Enchanting Empress] Just how unhinged is the heroine? When she was a female general, she dosed an enemy city with laxatives. The results were hard to describe. Her name means “short-lived,” and she was never destined to be loved. Though her family ties are shallow, she is a god of war on the frontier. What does it matter that she is a woman? She will save her country and protect 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    For the sake of the country, a cold-blooded scheme, a mad critique of the female lead. A woman who refuses to be confined, who always treats men as a form of adjustment. "I'm moved by you, but I'll also kill you."

44. 394 吾 My Three Wishes 吾有三愿 Mechanical Wang机械汪Ancient Romance778k WordsOngoing [Mad Queen x Reclusive Power Behind the Throne] [Past and Present Lives] [Sweetness and Angst] [Fated Redemption] [Alternate World] (This story focuses on [Two Powerful Leads Growing Together] and [Profound Devotion]. Sweetness and angst intertwine. This is not a mindless power fantasy, so read with care if that's not your thing!) In their previous life, in the modern world, the two parted forever on a snowy night! He sat in a wheelchair dusted with snow, and his three wishes ended in regret as 55Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    1️⃣ The first book has multiple male leads, and the female lead is a princess who will later become empress, with a heart set on her country and its people. 2️⃣ The second book also features a female lead; she's a strong, beautiful, and tragically beautiful woman with exceptional intelligence and a strong sense of political intrigue. 3️⃣ The third book features a princess; it's a tragic ending where she falls in love with the male lead but cannot be with him because of her country.

45. 395 重 Reborn as a Mad Princess: The Moon Shines Over the Western Tower 重生狂妃之明月罩西楼 Mei Guo梅果Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Jiang Mingyue, daughter of a great general, took blows and shed blood for the Great Yin dynasty. She lived a passionate life and died a passionate death. So when she got another chance at life, she decided to stop making waves. She chose the rich, titled Zhao Xilou, a veteran slacker, as her husband, intending to while away her days with Lord Zhao, eating and waiting to die. But after becoming a Zhao, Jiang Mingyue discovered that her slacker husband might have no ambition 11.6kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves
46. 396 双 Two Wild Geese Return in the Drizzle 双雁归来细雨中 A Qi7阿柒7Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (The rating is low because it was just released and the platform gave it a default score! It has nothing to do with the quality of the story!!) (Please give this story a chance!) She is the only daughter of a distinguished general's household. Thinking ahead, she gives up the luxurious life in the capital and goes away to study the arts, all to leave her family a way out in case it ever falls into decline. He is The Outcast, the crown prince, second only to the emperor and above all others. He w 274Reads8.1Score103Shelves

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    The female lead comes from a prestigious family, the legitimate daughter of a high-ranking noble family. She possesses exceptional skills, wields considerable influence in the martial arts world, and boasts both high martial arts prowess and intelligence. Together with the male lead, the crown prince, she breaks the deadlock. She has a grand vision, not confined to domestic or palace intrigue, and disdains scoundrels, essentially employing a strategy of overwhelming superiority.

47. 397 废 The Good-for-Nothing Princess Awakens: Her Time-Traveling Best Friend Helps Her Become Empress 废柴公主觉醒：跨时空闺蜜带称帝 Who Wants Peanuts谁要吃花生Ancient Romance791k WordsOngoing [Multiple Male Leads / Romantic Tension / Love Rivals / Political Intrigue / Growth] The princess incurs numerous romantic debts while pursuing her ambitions. The imperial physician, her secret guard, a mysterious merchant, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review... one after another, they all fall for her. [The Male Leads' Lines] Wen Yu (the aloof imperial physician): "It's not that I don't want to. I think of you every moment, cherish you every instant, savor the memories every day, and 21.3kReads8.2Score1.2kShelves
48. 398 黑 The Crown of the Dark Moon 黑月光冠冕 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [The first print volume is now available] [Sweet Romance in a Wealthy Family] + [A Forbidden Love Falls from Its Pedestal] + [Characters Awaken] + [A Chaotic Love Rival Showdown] “You are a cannon-fodder character in this world. Your character tags are: beautiful, vicious, and stupid. When you were eight, you were adopted by the Shen family, the most powerful family in Whale Harbor. The head of the family treasured you like a gem, but you joined forces with your villainous mother to scheme agai 319.2kReads9.5Score43.7kShelves
49. 399 暴 The Tyrant Tormented Me? I'll Turn Around, Seduce the Powerful Eunuch, and Seize His Empire 暴君虐我？转身勾搭权宦夺他江山 Green Mountain Has Its Say青山有辞Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted For eight years in the palace, Xiangjun fought to get ahead and tried to please everyone, yet the palace’s noble masters still ground her down, used her, humiliated her, and cast her aside... Those nobles basked in all the wealth of the realm atop heaps of corpses and bones, yet mocked her for trying her hardest and not knowing her place. In the end, the child Xiangjun risked her life to bear called her enemy “Mother,” while Xiangjun was cut open alive so the baby could be taken from her. She di 116.2kReads9.6Score16.7kShelves

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    The female protagonist is clear-headed, ambitious, intelligent, and shrewd. She's bold and decisive, risking her life in every scheme. She skillfully leverages external forces, using every advantage or disadvantage to her advantage. She knows perfectly well that she wants to seize imperial power, so no matter how tempting the emperor's offers, she remains unmoved. Because what others give is just that—what you have in your own hands is truly yours.

50. 400 穿 The Transmigrated Woman Was Humiliated, Then the Real Princess Returned to Tear Her Husband Apart 穿越女受辱，真公主归来手撕驸马 Fu Xin赋新Ancient Romance117k WordsOngoing [Female-Lead Focus + Multiple Male Leads, All Inexperienced + Episodic Investigations + Female Lead’s Growth] Ambitious Princess * The Feared Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard A year ago, an accident left Jiang Qiwuwu’s body occupied by a transmigrator. Though she was a princess, the woman insisted on preaching equality for all and even wanted to serve her husband by cooking for him. In the end, the household servants bullied her, and her husband walked all over her. When her husban —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Solve the case, win people's hearts, and finally seize power.

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