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

1. 401 校 The School Bully Is Forced to Do Practice Problems Every Day 校霸他每天被迫刷题 Nine-Tailed Ya九尾吖Modern Romance413k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + reunion after years apart + mutual devotion + goofy comedy] On the first day at her new school, Jiang Zhi ends up sitting next to the school bully. He looks kind of familiar... During math class The soft, adorable girl slaps Shen Ci'an awake. “Get up and pay attention!” Rubbing the back of his head where she hit him, Shen Ci'an grits his teeth. “Jiang Yaya!” As the whole class waits to see what happens, the girl snaps back in an adorably fierce voice, “What are you glari 7.8kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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   🔥🔥Highly recommended! So good!! 🍁🍁I found this on Douyin, it's seriously amazing! The female lead transfers to her childhood sweetheart's school, [admiration] two top students. On her first day at the new school, during math class, the adorable little girl slaps Shen Ci'an awake from his sleep. "Get up and listen to the lesson!" "What are you glaring at me for? I'll say a few words to you and you're still not convinced?" The whole class is waiting to see what happens, only to see the school bully pull out his math textbook, which he's never opened before, and timidly say, "I give up, I give up, I give up."

2. 402 宣 Commandery Princess Xuanping 宣平郡主 Cat Who Loves Sweet and Sour Pinecone Fish爱吃糖醋松果鱼的猫Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Princess Xuanping and the Crown Prince grew up together. Everyone thought she would become the future Crown Princess. But the Crown Prince fell for the princess's delicate, innocent-looking cousin instead. He forgot his promise that they would spend their lives together, and even risked angering the Emperor so he could marry her cousin. When danger struck, he abandoned the princess without hesitation. After Prince An rescues her, the princess comes to her senses. Some people simply aren't meant 3.8kReads8.8Score367Shelves

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   The female lead is intelligent, and the male lead doesn't hold her back; together they work hard to achieve a peaceful and prosperous world. (≧∇≦)/

3. 403 巅 The Pinnacle of Imperial Power 巅峰皇权 Yin Yang Jing Hong阴阳惊鸿Ancient Romance693k WordsOngoing [Historical GB + both devoted to each other + Villain heroine + heroine disguises herself as a man early on + court and martial world + vying for the throne] Early: A double-personality, unhinged eunuch × a reborn, sweet-on-the-outside, dark-on-the-inside wicked man Later: An all-powerful ruler of the world × a spoiled, lovesick male consort Sima Ying, the crown prince of the previous dynasty. Her mother was killed at her birth, and her father treated her like a puppet. By ten, she had mastered 633Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   This is a historical romance novel featuring a strong female lead and a clean-cut male lead, with the female lead ascending to the throne as Empress. The story spans five major empires in the Central Plains, thirty-six tribes beyond, and numerous martial arts factions. The female lead is cunning, deep, obsessive, hypocritical, and cold-hearted, ambitious, unconventional, and a typical egoist with a strong possessive and controlling nature. She possesses multiple identities and is one of the top martial arts masters, ruling over a sect and a palace, her power resounding throughout the martial world. She has a dual personality: one cold and rational, calculating, low-key, reserved, noble, elegant, and aloof; the other capricious, arrogant, willful, and possessing a cold, alluring, and wicked charm. The male lead is a cunning and manipulative character, ruthless, flexible, and always dressed in red, alluring and stunning. He controls countless poisons and is willing to transform himself into a poison master, a true femme fatale. He is affectionate, clingy, and obedient towards the female lead, often pleading for her affection with tears in his eyes—a clear-headed romantic. He is tough and ruthless towards outsiders, cold-blooded, vicious, insidious, and crazy. He is extremely jealous and narcissistic.

4. 404 权 The Powerful Minister's Black Lotus Princess 权臣的黑莲花公主 No Pine Nuts for the Squirrel不给松鼠吃松子Ancient Romance167k WordsOngoing A dark-hearted princess with formidable martial prowess and a talent for flirtation × a gentle, scheming scholar, the powerful minister’s beloved moonlight, who is all too easy to win over Li Yaojiang was the first true princess of the Great Wei to be sent off for a political marriage, the first princess to marry three Northern Liang khans across two generations of father and son, and the first to return to the capital alive. Unwilling to be at the mercy of fate, Li Yaojiang secretly swore the d 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Li Yao and Jiang perfectly fit the bill! Returning from a political marriage, they wreak havoc, fight against favored concubines, sow discord among princes, and engage in both court intrigue and harem struggles!

5. 405 抄 After the Estate Was Confiscated 抄家以后 Snow Tea Woof Woof雪茶汪汪Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted [A clever, levelheaded noblewoman vs. an honest, straightforward, fiercely loyal guard] [Historical Romance + Revenge + Healing + Political Intrigue + Love That Grows Over Time + Devoted Guard] Cheng Ming'an was the daughter of a general. On the eve of her wedding, the Cheng family was arrested and their assets confiscated for treason. Her father and brothers were executed, her eldest sister took her own life, and her married sisters were put through one hardship after another. Her fiancé change 11.5kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves

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   This story revolves around the female protagonist leading her family of women and children in a battle of wits and courage to survive. Since it's an ancient romance, the female protagonist has to rely on her cunning and resourcefulness, which makes it quite good. The romance aspect is rather subtle.

6. 406 诱 Luring the Sweetheart: The Wild Captain Takes Her by Storm 诱捕小乖宝，野痞队长强势攻陷 Zong Xi宗汐Modern Romance319k WordsCompleted A heads-up: the adapted short drama “Waiting for You When the Roses Bloom” is now available~ [Marriage Before Love + Mutual Pining + Long-Running Scheme + Healing + Six-Year Age Gap + Sweet Romance] [Beautiful, sweet-voiced intern reporter x Wild, wolfish captain of the criminal police] Chen Mo married his brother’s younger sister, but no one knew she was the moonlight in his heart, the little moon he had wanted all to himself for so many sleepless nights. The year Song Zhiyi turned twenty-one, 19kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves
7. 407 彼 Flowers of the Other Shore: Her Shadow, Our Everlasting Love 彼岸花：倩人影，续红尘 Second Miss Jiang姜二姑娘Ancient Romance143k WordsOngoing Le Feng, a fallen princess of Nanjiang who dares to love and hate and carries the blood feud of her nation ✘ An Chen, the cold and noble master of the Shadow Pavilion, who kills without batting an eye After surviving a raging fire, Le Feng swore a blood oath: she would clear her entire clan’s name. But then she met two versions of him. One was the terrifying, ruthless, overbearing master of the Shadow Pavilion. The other was the jade-faced, gentle heir of Chenfeng. How was she supposed to choose 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a very good book. The female protagonist, burdened with deep-seated hatred, uncovers the truth in the capital, experiencing the destruction of her family and country, and betrayal by her friends. In this world, there is never any right or wrong, only perspectives and viewpoints.

8. 408 甜 Off-the-Charts Sweetness! The Adorable Little Darling Is Loved to Tears by His Highness 甜度超标！软糯乖宝被殿下宠哭了 A Little Canglan一只小苍蓝Ancient Romance418k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + brainless fun + sweet indulgence + raising a pet + doting on one alone + both are pure] (A soft, cuddly little fox girl × a seemingly gentle and refined regent who is actually a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Not a strong female lead!)] After failing her tribulation, Bai Yaoyao, a good-for-nothing little fox from the Nine-Tailed clan, was cast down to the mortal world. In the snow, the passing regent casually brought her back to his estate. He applied medicine to her wounds, fed her, 4.9kReads9.0Score520Shelves
9. 409 仰 A Kiss from Below 仰吻 The Moon Leads the East月引东来Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A peerless beauty descended upon the world. She was the most alluring tuberose in the X Forbidden Zone. A top assassin, the king of mercenaries, revered as a deity. “Be good, and Big Sister will take care of you, hmm?” Then she met him, and at the sight of his looks, she was instantly smitten. She was all charm and sensuality, as if seduction were in her very nature. “A Wu, stop dreaming of escaping me.” The man’s eyes brimmed with possessiveness, obsession, and a disturbing madness. The heir to 1.5kReads8.7Score184Shelves

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   Although it's a modern story, the female lead is actually the mastermind behind it all, entering the game herself solely to find the male lead, whom she risked her life for. The male lead, in turn, is a courageous and resourceful player in the game.

10. 410 明 Moonlight on Ice and Snow 明月照冰雪 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted A crazy, formidable woman. General Shen Guizhou VS a prince who only wants romance. Prince Chen Muyi Shen Guizhou was once the young general of the Shen Army, which commanded 300,000 troops in the northern frontier. As her reputation grew, her family feared the emperor would discover that she was a woman disguised as a man and bring disaster upon her. After weighing their options, they sacrificed her. For the sake of peace in the north and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Shen Army, 5kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    A great read, a female-centric, empowering novel, highly recommended. The female lead has many identities.

11. 411 去 Keep the Child, Get Rid of the Father: The Blind Matriarch Grows More Ruthless by the Day 去父留子，瞎眼主母越来越凶残 A 1cm, 1kg Skinny Person1cm1kg的瘦子Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After being blind for fourteen years, Duanmu Jingshu, the matriarch of the Xuanping Marquis household, saves a fox spirit at a temple and makes a wish. When she opens her eyes, she realizes that the maid who stayed by her side doesn’t act the way she speaks. After their carriage enters through the north gate, it arrives at a residence in the south of the city, even though the Xuanping Marquis household is in the north... The man who greets her has a voice just like her husband, Wei Jin’an, the M 5kReads8.9Score402Shelves

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    Political intrigue, strong female lead, not a saint, not resentful, high combat skills, crushing enemies and leaving no one alive. (Already completed. [Sad emoji])

12. 412 双 Bound Together Across Two Lifetimes, We’ll Grow Old Together 双世缱绻，与君共白头 Dreamer Dadao爱做梦的大道Ancient Romance727k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads who rise to greatness | Complete souls | Extreme contrast | Love across two lifetimes | Sweet romance and court intrigue] A modern married couple are reborn as babies in the Tianqi Dynasty. He becomes an iron-fisted Crown Prince, commands the Xuanhuo Army, and plots to industrialize the realm. She becomes a queen of commerce, controls trade routes along three borders, and holds the lifeblood of the people in her hands! Toward their enemies, he presides over the execution of t 5.4kReads8.1Score637Shelves

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    This story features a well-rounded blend of romance, intrigue, and modern-day relationships. The protagonist is a UI designer with a complex political landscape (implementing new policies and navigating court intrigue), nuanced emotions (daily interactions and tender moments), and practical modern skills (double-entry bookkeeping and design applications). It offers a balanced and comprehensive narrative encompassing sweet romance, political intrigue, powerful duo leadership, a strong connection to the past, a deeply affectionate relationship, and a profound entanglement of romance and political politics.

13. 413 一 A New Emperor, a New Court 一朝天子一朝臣 Problem Cabbage问题卷心菜Ancient Romance265k WordsOngoing The land is a painting of breathtaking beauty, yet countless heroes have all vanished into the torrents of history. Princess Liu Jue has been at the heart of power since childhood. She has witnessed three emperors come and go, while the empire and its people teeter on the brink of collapse. Then she meets the young A Man, and at first sight, she thinks: Perhaps he can help her, help this broken nation rise again and shine. But she underestimates the ambitions of this warlord born of troubled tim 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    On a high-rise building, amidst the night rain, she drank seven or eight cups of wine in the evening breeze, pondering her two or three close friends. Princess Liu Jue of the Han Dynasty had only one thing in her heart: to protect this crumbling dynasty and turn the tide to save the collapsing edifice...

14. 414 将 Will the General Return or Not? 将军归不归 Ci Yuan辞远Ancient Romance461k WordsOngoing [Powerful female chancellor × sunny, devoted young general] [She has no romantic experience, but he does + childhood friends] Romance: Yu Luoqing couldn't understand how the male courtesan she'd slept with had turned out to be her childhood friend. She'd thought their friendship of more than a decade was about to fall apart. Who could have guessed that the young General Huan would tug pitifully at her sleeve? “I don't ask Yingying to give me a title. I only ask that you don't hate me. If you li 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Ambition is never a derogatory term." The ambitious female prime minister is gentle yet resolute, resourceful, and compassionate. She has the world in her heart, cares deeply for the people, and is adept at both overt and covert strategies. She works diligently for the benefit of the people.

15. 415 笑 Unbelievable! My Fortune-Telling Is So Accurate, Even the Protagonists Avoid Me 笑死！算命太准，主角躲着我走 Big-Faced Monster's Big Pocket大脸怪的大口袋Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Fang Zhongmiao, the Daoist sect’s greatest prodigy, transmigrates into a world made up of four melodramatic novels and becomes a wicked supporting character who spends over a hundred chapters courting death. Book One: The Amnesiac Marquis and His Lovely Princess Book Two: The True and False Commandery Princesses Book Three: Reborn, I Watch the Chaos with a Smile Book Four: The Divine Physiognomist’s Reversal of Fate The bad news is that she has never read any of the four original novel 9.3kReads8.8Score1kShelves

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    This book is about intrigue, structure, and the female protagonist.

16. 416 大 Has the Eldest Prince Been Slacking Off Today? [Infrastructure] 大皇子今天咸鱼了吗【基建】 The Cat King Is Here猫猫大王在此Ancient Romance719k WordsOngoing The main story is complete; bonus chapters are being updated! [Political intrigue] + [Court politics] + [Woman disguised as a man] + [Empress takes the throne] The whole story is lighthearted and funny, with solid logic! What’s it like to have an emperor father who is determined to raise you to the throne? If An Hongcha ever gets the chance to post on Zhihu, she could probably write a ten-thousand-word essay about it. Thanks for asking. When your own father has your back, it’s absolutely fantast 83Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    The plot is fast-paced and engaging! Highly recommended! A political intrigue thriller! A historical romance with a time-travel element, the female lead is the emperor's only son, disguised as a man! She's clear-headed, has a stable position, and acts decisively and methodically. She gradually gains power through trial and error. Highly recommended!

17. 417 公 After the Princess Takes the Throne, the General Fights for Her Affection and Is Driven Mad with Jealousy 公主登基后，将军又争又抢醋疯了 Young Master An安小爷Ancient Romance464k WordsCompleted She was the legitimate daughter of the prince's household, yet she was never granted the title of princess. Meanwhile, when her half-sister was only a few years old, their father had already petitioned for her to receive the title. Her three legitimate elder brothers doted on their stepsister as if she were the most precious person in the world. She could only lower herself and beg her father and brothers to spare her a glance! In the end, however, her father and brothers were still beguiled by 1.6kReads8.3Score212Shelves

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    [Already hooked] The female protagonist is reborn after having traveled to a post-apocalyptic world, bringing with her a large amount of weapons and supplies. She returns to ancient times and ruthlessly punishes those who harmed her, ultimately ascending the throne as empress. [Admiration]

18. 418 混 I Became the Homeroom Teacher of Queen Seondeok of Silla, and She’s Gorgeous and Badass 混成新罗善德王班主任她又美又飒 Durian Who Loves the Passing Years留恋流年的榴莲Female-Channel Fanfiction685k WordsOngoing Mu Zixi never imagined that, as an older, unmarried Yue opera actress, she would transmigrate into the story of Queen Seondeok on one extraordinary day. Let's see how she brings her own version of Queen Seondeok to life! From actress to teacher, then to Queen Seondeok, one of Asia's most renowned figures, she travels through time. The rise and fall of an ancient dynasty begin and end because of her. She is a woman unlike any other. A strong female lead, though not the strongest, and there's a lo 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These three are my favorites. The first one is even one I wrote, a tribute to my homeroom teacher. She was truly the queen-like type [smirk]. But please, don't let my homeroom teacher know, okay? [Admiring] What if it's not well-written?

19. 419 成 Becoming Empress Catherine 成为叶卡捷琳娜女皇 Li Xiaoming李潇茗Historical411k WordsCompleted [Transformation, everyday life, political intrigue, farming] Mu Fan once dreamed that someday he would experience Russian history firsthand. But he never imagined he would become part of that history, becoming that empress. 574Reads8.8Score—Shelves
20. 420 被 Framed and Stripped of Everything? The Emperor's Days Are Numbered 被害抄家？天凉了，该换个陛下了 Guest of the Empty Valley空谷客Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted to each other + satisfying revenge + face-slapping + both reborn + revenge against scumbags] In her previous life, Ning Wuyou was the most pampered legitimate daughter of a marquis’s family in the imperial capital. But the suspicious king brought the Ning’an Marquis household to ruin overnight. Her parents and elder brothers were all exiled, while she fell into the hands of a scumbag and became a plaything for corrupt officials. After suffering endless torment, she was 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance + revenge + both leads are virgins + both are reborn. The female lead was murdered in her past life, becoming a plaything, and her parents and brothers were stripped of their property and exiled. Reborn at the time of the property's destruction, she begins her path of revenge and retribution. The male lead is also reborn. Super sweet! Read it for yourself!

21. 421 暮 Chang'an Reflected in the Evening Drumbeat 暮鼓声里映长安 Mist Between the Eaves檐间雾Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue + sweet yet painful romance + mutual exploitation] She was the eldest princess's legitimate daughter, the daughter of a prime minister whose power eclipsed the court's. The beloved Princess of Chang'an had been showered with affection since childhood. Having grown up in the palace, she knew that power brought endless wealth and glory. Only by holding power and self-interest in her own hands could she change her fate. “Whatever you want, Marquis, I can give you. But 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I think the female lead is very intelligent. She is the daughter of a princess and holds a high position of power.

22. 422 快 Quick Transmigration Livestream: The Empress Is Fierce and Fabulous 快穿直播：女帝强又飒 Whale in the Plate盘中鲸Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted #Female Emperor, Female Pursuer, Doting on Men: Sweet Romance, Thrills, and a Break from the Usual Tropes# System Ningmeng lived by the principle that “old tropes always win hearts.” Armed with a “Trope Livestream Room,” it sought out Tianzhuo. Instead, it ended up crying itself dry... Ningmeng: Host, you’re now the heroine of “The Prince’s Divorced and Cast-Off Wife.” You should... What the hell, how did you become the female emperor?! Ningmeng: Host, you’re now the heroine of “The Overbearing 2.2kReads9.4Score326Shelves

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    First book I highly recommend!! The female lead has an incredibly broad vision! When the Hua family suffers a calamity, she single-handedly supports the entire family. She makes money through business to build schools for her children, and it's widely rumored that she can turn stones into gold with her hands. The male lead is the emperor's nephew, and the emperor wants to use her to build a canal to enhance his own reputation. Together, the female lead and the male lead overthrow the emperor and support the prince, making her the only female tutor in history [thumbs up][thumbs up]. She also establishes a girls' school, and her existence shows women that they too can be self-reliant. The political intrigue is quite captivating. I burst into tears during the scene where the female lead, dressed in her wedding gown, saw the male lead off to war. [Crying][crying][crying] Note: This book is a slow burn, suitable for patient readers. The female lead disguises herself as a man to take the imperial examination and become an official. Over 95% of the story revolves around political intrigue; the female lead is incredibly cunning. What I love about this book is the author's excellent writing style. Not only are the main characters well-developed, but many supporting characters are also well-developed, creating a sense of the diverse characters in ancient times. The character I felt most heartbroken about was the older cousin [almost crying]. I cried uncontrollably when the female lead avenged her cousin later. [Crying] Note: This book has no romantic pairing; the female lead is beautiful on her own without a male lead. You can ship whoever you want (the male supporting characters are quite scheming). The third book 📚 features a female protagonist bound to a live-streaming system, who travels through various worlds to seduce male leads. Originally, the system provided a romance script like "The Prince's Divorced Wife" or "The Domineering CEO Falls in Love with Me," but unexpectedly, the female protagonist rebels, overthrows the emperor, ascends the throne herself, and captures the male lead, subjecting him to physical and emotional torment—truly a "Divorced Empress's Husband" story! It's incredibly satisfying, highly recommended! The fourth book 📚 features a female protagonist who isn't particularly assertive compared to the previous three, but she has a very strong personality. What I love most about this book is its portrayal of diverse characters; no character is purely good or bad. Everyone possesses complex and twisted human nature. As the female and male leads grow, the other characters also grow alongside them. The final scene where everyone unites to overcome an invading enemy made me burst into tears again [almost crying] (I just love crying, haha). I hope you find a book you like! [Please follow][Please follow][Please follow][Please follow][Please follow]

23. 423 权 The Power of the Imperial Favorite 权宠天下 June六月Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted Live-action short-form drama: The Power and Privilege 4: Ruling the World is now streaming on Hongguo. A brilliant medical PhD transmigrates into the body of the Chu Prince’s discarded consort. As soon as she arrives, she encounters a critically injured patient. Guided by her medical ethics, she treats him, only to nearly be thrown into prison on false charges. When the Retired Emperor falls gravely ill, she finds a way to treat him, but that hateful Poison King misunderstands and berates her. I 10.3kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves

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    I recommend what I think is good

24. 424 稳 It's All Good: I've Been Reborn as the Crown Prince's Beloved 稳了，我重生成了太子白月光 Ran Fengqing染风晴Ancient Romance156k WordsCompleted [Bright and Lively × Sickly and Weary of Life, Redemption + Mutual Firsts + Sweet and Satisfying] (Abandoned project, read with caution) In her previous life, A Chen married the wrong man. Her husband, the prime minister, framed her for treason, and her entire family was executed. Given another chance at life, she breaks off the engagement, only to find herself relentlessly pursued. Her former fiancé, newly crowned top scholar, pressures her: “A Chen, we've been intimate. Who else would want you —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It has the vision, the ideas, and the perspective.

25. 425 她 She Finds It Tiresome 她对此感到厌烦 Feihe妚鹤Anime Fanfiction315k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + No Romance + Western Fantasy + Female Awakening + Strong Female Lead] At a friend’s recommendation, player 6237486 bought a dating sim called The Goddess Chronicle. But she never expected to transmigrate into the game and become its heroine, Lilith. Even after successfully winning over the male lead, Lilith didn’t return to reality. To escape the game, she had no choice but to complete every route. Round after round, she replayed the game, winning over all the male leads and re 46.8kReads9.7Score7.6kShelves

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    These are several different types of empowering female protagonist novels, all fast-paced and engaging: 1. The female protagonist transmigrates and is reborn as a princess of a destroyed kingdom. She tears apart the escorting soldiers and scumbags, leading the elderly, weak, and disabled on a revenge journey to become a powerful ruler. 2. The female protagonist transmigrates to a game world and awakens to the path of resistance.

26. 426 谢 Empress of the Xie Family 谢家皇后 Song of the Yue People越人歌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her first year in the palace, she is a Talented Lady. In her fifth, she is a Jieyu. In her tenth, she wants to become empress. As empress, she can hold on to everything she treasures and keep it from being taken away. She can protect herself and her child, and she can... stay by his side. This is a road with only one direction: take a single step back, and all will be lost. The bright yellow ceremonial parasol moves forward, and the emperor's procession slowly enters the city gate. A yellow p 9.1kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
27. 427 我 My Fierce Dog, My Horse: I Do Whatever I Want 我的恶犬我的马，我想咋耍就咋耍 Jiu Chuang九创Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, powerful heroine, reborn female general, woman disguised as a man, duty to family and country, serious alternate-history drama, ensemble cast in chaotic times. If you mind a weak romance, don't read.] She died in the very year she was ennobled and made a general, crowned with glory. It turned out that even someone with no lingering resentment could be reborn after reaching the top. In her previous life, because of something her mother said, she took on the burden of her fami 11.4kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves
28. 428 被 After Being Kicked Out of the Residence, I Changed the Dynasty by Writing Novels 被赶出府后，我靠写小说改变朝代 Zhong Zhui Xue钟坠雪Ancient Romance642k WordsCompleted Ye Yuwu transmigrates into an alternate dynasty and gains a golden finger that lets her “search” for things. Unfortunately, just after arriving, her identity as a fake heiress is exposed, and she’s thrown out of the family estate. Luckily, her birth parents, who have since passed away, left her a bookstore and some money. But the bookstore is in such poor shape that nobody buys books, and it’s on the verge of bankruptcy. With no other choice, she returns to her old trade and starts writing s 6.5kReads8.6Score756Shelves

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    Just look at the ratings, it's really good! You won't regret reading it. If you're looking for something to read, give it a try! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

29. 429 东 Secrets of the Late Eastern Han 东汉末年秘闻录 Wisteria Courtyard紫藤别院Historical245k WordsCompleted The late Eastern Han dynasty shines in dazzling splendor, like a sky full of stars. There are too many people and stories to portray and expand upon: sweeping historical events and vivid figures, great mountains and rivers and a brilliant culture, reclusive families and opportunistic merchants. There are scholars, rulers, chancellors, and ministers; schemes and wars; heroism and baseness; romance and integrity; and countless sweeping twists and turns. This book focuses more on its ensemble cast, 11Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    I predict this book will be a huge hit in the future, especially since the current book review section is full of five-star reviews. It's a Three Kingdoms-themed book with an alternate history setting, featuring a battle for supremacy among heroes, a protagonist with high intelligence, and a perfect character design.

30. 430 江 A Smile for a Kingdom in Ruins 江山折笑 Never See the Green Mountains q不见青山qAncient Romance530k WordsOngoing [Cool, aloof beauty × peerless greatness × alternating political intrigue and romance × fictional setting] A strong female lead who starts out underestimated and rises to greatness. Be patient, dear readers. In this life, Jiang Yanqi met many people. Some traded a smile for an empire, while others gave up smiles for an empire. At first, everyone said Jiang Yanqi was a woman who brought ruin to her country, no match for Fu Qingyue, the capital’s foremost beauty. Yet somehow, she sparked conflic —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is outstanding—aloof, knowledgeable, and with a heart for the world. The author's writing is also excellent, without being intellectually unintelligent.

31. 431 千 The Heiress Returns: My Vision Is as Grand as My Motherland 千金归来：我的格局是祖国 Lu Zhaoran路昭然Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted [Completed, Cool-Tempered Heroine + True Heiress of a Wealthy Family (The Family’s Real Darling) + The Main Story Is About Soldiers and Family Bonds + No Male Lead] Liao Xu, the long-lost heiress of the Su Group, one of the capital’s top wealthy families, returns after fourteen years. The upper crust is thrown into an uproar. Everyone assumes a prestigious family must care about appearances. This true heiress, they think, has nothing going for her but her stunning looks. How could she compare to 12kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves
32. 432 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 41.3kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves

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    These books are all pretty good.

33. 433 侯 The Marquis's Illegitimate Son Turns the Tables in the Imperial Exams 侯府庶子科举逆袭 Tang Qinghan唐轻寒Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted Wen Rugui is a concubine in the Ningyuan Marquis's household. Seeing that the household's ship is about to go down, she spends all day trying to use connections to secure her position, terrified that if the child she's carrying is a girl, she'll be traded away too. She watches the women in the household live shackled by rules, their lives worth no more than grass. When she gets a chance to go out, she runs away with the baby she is carrying. And Xun Huan is that baby... 598Reads7.3Score121Shelves
34. 434 暴 The Tyrant Kept Me Captive and Doted on Me Every Day, So I Sent Him Straight to the Crematorium 暴君囚我日日宠我反手送入火葬场 Dearest Meow卿卿我喵Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted There’s a psycho in here, multiple male supporting characters, and matters of state [possessive pursuit + a battlefield of romantic rivals + power struggles + scheming, patient hero + outwardly gentle but inwardly tough heroine] The crown prince is a lunatic, and the male lead is a patient kind of lunatic. The heroine looks delicate and easy to push around. In the battlefield of romantic rivals, they hold hands. Whoever leaves first is a dog. Modern perfumer Song Qinghe is transported into an ol 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is very smart and too beautiful, so she was forcibly taken away. After being reborn, in order to leave the palace, she actively gets involved in the struggle for the throne. There are many love triangles, but no romantic rivals. There are political enemies, and everyone is unilaterally in love with her.

35. 435 战 The God of War’s Beloved Is a Special Forces Soldier from Another World 战神的掌心娇竟是异世特种兵 Big Sister Ali阿狸姐姐Ancient Romance961k WordsCompleted The modern era’s top special forces soldier, “Night Phoenix,” dies on a mission. Her soul travels through time and she is reborn as Wei Shi, the infamous “spoiled and unruly princess” of Prince Jing’s manor in the Tianqi Kingdom. The moment she opens her eyes, she inherits the original owner’s painful memories of her past life: her father, Prince Jing, has rendered such great service that the emperor sees him as a threat. The incompetent and suspicious Emperor Jianwu joins forces with corrupt of 10.7kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves

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    On the battlefield, she repeatedly shattered prejudices with her modern military talent. From quickly treating wounded soldiers and improving weaponry to enhance combat effectiveness, to leading surprise attacks on enemy camps and breaking through enemy encirclements, every time she turned the tide of battle, she made everyone in the camp look at her with new respect.

36. 436 帝 The Princess Is Ambitious: I Beg My Imperial Father to Die! 帝姬野心勃勃，恳请父皇殡天！ Treading on Green Branches踏青枝Ancient Romance127k WordsOngoing [Ambitious heroine above all + no CP + political scheming + unifying the kingdoms] She had seen the snow and wind on the frontier, battlefields strewn with bones, a court rife with deceit, and bloodless struggles for power. Reborn into a new life, Yu Hanzhao no longer wanted to be at the mercy of others, helpless as a fish on a chopping block. She would be the one to wield the blade. She would turn every minister under heaven into her weapon, and make them fight for her with unstoppable force. A —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Ambitious female protagonist + no romance + political intrigue + unification of the kingdoms] Seizing the throne and killing her father! She has witnessed the snowstorms of the frontier, battlefields strewn with corpses, the treacherous court, and bloodless struggles. Reborn, Yu Hanzhao no longer wants to live a life of being a fish on the chopping block. She will become the one wielding the blade, making all the ministers of the world her sharpest weapons, unmatched by her. Struggle for imperial power? Emperor of Southern Wei: "You are the chess piece, I am the one who holds the pieces." Yu Hanzhao: "The world is the chess piece, I am the mastermind. Father, may you rest in peace." Struggle for the throne? A certain prince: "Treason? Our very existence is treason! You are no exception!" Yu Hanzhao: "Sitting on the throne, I am the rightful heir. How can this be treason?" A battle for the throne? "The outcome is still uncertain," said another. Yu Hanzhao replied, "Southern Wei is the forest, other countries are the deer!" Yu Hanzhao's lifelong wish was to be free from control and to ascend the throne, to be a virtuous and powerful woman, even if it meant being defiled by a hen, and for her ministers to die in remonstrance. She looked down upon the world and laughed, "If that's the case, then let them die. It wouldn't hurt to replace them with someone else." Witness how a princess schemes her way to the throne, witness the rise of a woman under feudal ethics.

37. 437 王 After the Prince Was Poisoned, He Clung to Me, a Forensic Doctor 王爷中毒后，赖上我这小法医 He Sheng鹤笙Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted [Published novel + forensic pathologist + revenge + two strong, devoted leads + satisfying revenge + powerful characters + redemption] She is Qu Zhen, the top female forensic pathologist at the National Security Bureau in the 21st century. Her jade-like hands have dissected the dead and saved the living. With a simple flip of her hand, she can turn the clouds and bring on the rain. But after a mission goes wrong, her soul transmigrates to another world. When she opens her eyes again, she is the 6.8kReads9.1Score960Shelves

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    First, a soul transmigrates into a medical or martial arts world; second, rebirth and revenge; third, rebirth and revenge.

38. 438 夫 Husband, I Have Quite a Few Disciples 夫君，本宫徒儿有点多 Big Crane He大鹤HeAncient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Shen Yao transmigrated into the body of a princess who had nothing but her beauty. She promoted education and founded academies, stirring up a whole pond of spring water. One day, Shen Yao’s students wanted to visit Chang’an and see the world. When they arrived, they discovered Why did it take so long to solve these arithmetic problems? You don’t even know how to use an abacus? You can’t even tell that two stones dropped at the same time will hit the ground together? They returned to the academy 1.7kReads9.1Score153Shelves
39. 439 成 Why Help Others Get What They Want? I’ll Choose Myself 成全别人？不如成全自己 Yue Cangyun Nali月藏云那里Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted In the book, Xu Jing'an spent her whole life helping others and putting them first, yet in the end, no one even said a kind word about her. This time, she's going to look after herself first and do what's best for her. 152.5kReads9.5Score12.3kShelves

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    I read every single chapter without missing a single one. A few of them are still ongoing, covering various genres, but none of them are mindless novels; they're all incredibly enjoyable.

40. 440 惊 Jinglan: The Realm as My Dowry 惊澜：江山为聘 Northern Night北夜Fantastical Romance5.6M WordsCompleted [Film and TV Rights in Development] [Revenge + Historical Romance + Strong Female Lead] She was the greatest assassin of the 21st century. After transmigrating, she became the useless, foolish eldest daughter of the Feng family, and was sold to a brothel… Enough is enough! When her starry eyes flash and her edge is revealed, she will rule the entire world! But even a woman as formidable as her meets a monstrous man! At times, he is aloof and domineering; at others, bewitchingly seductive! “My de 5.7kReads9.2Score510Shelves
41. 441 归 Return of the Phoenix 归凰 Sweet Tangerine Feifei蜜橘飞飞Ancient Romance720k WordsOngoing [Mad Beauty's Rebellion, an Empress's Rise, One Woman and Many Men] If you fall, get back up where you fell. Her parents were murdered? Avenge them! The throne was taken? Seize it back! Her consort causes trouble? Tear out his tendons and skin him alive! Li Hua never believed in fate. She would rather be the one moving the pieces than a pawn in someone else's hands. So what if she lost for a time? As long as she was alive, she had the means to fight heaven and humanity. She was determined to bec 1Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    This is a female-centric historical romance! A tale of power struggles! My absolute favorite! The heroine was originally the crown princess, but after falling victim to a usurper's scheme, she vowed to bring down the hypocritical emperor. She's resourceful, skilled in both literature and martial arts, patient, and ruthless when necessary. She knows exactly what she wants, is adept at manipulating people's hearts, and skillfully orchestrates events. Anyone can be a pawn in her game; in the face of her grand revenge, emotions take a backseat. She experiences a very painful relationship, but she's acutely aware of what she should and shouldn't have. She's forced to marry a terrible husband, but she knows when to put on an act to ensnare him and achieve her goals.

42. 442 游EN Game Invasion: Addicted to Snatching the Male and Female Leads' Destinies 游戏入侵：抢男女主机缘会上瘾诶 The Cat Isn't Bald猫不秃Sports3.1M WordsCompleted [Game Invasion + No Romance + Leveling + Lone Wolf + Gaming] (Also known as: Game Invasion) After being reborn, the first thing Yu Xunge did was go home and make her younger brother down a bottle of liquor, causing him to miss the first game beta test. In her previous life, she didn't learn until she was dying that he had been scheming against her from the shadows all along. She was merely the villainess in a wish-fulfillment novel about a live-in son-in-law... Every bit of malice she suffered w 969.1kReads9.5Score83.2kShelves
43. 443 新 Jilted on My Wedding Night, I Bond with the Grand Agricultural Official System 新婚夜被鸽后我绑定了大司农系统 Zucchini Is on the Pumpkin Team西葫芦是南瓜派Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Women in government + farming and infrastructure + satisfying revenge with light comedy + career-focused with a little romance + male lead in a supporting role + beloved by everyone + romance after an arranged marriage] Lin Ran transmigrates to a fictional dynasty and gains a grandmother obsessed with chanting sutras, a father who brings bad luck to his wives, a bookish second younger brother, a wastrel third younger brother, an influential family by marriage, and a misfit System that hounds he 9.7kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
44. 444 闺 Murder in the Inner Quarters 闺中煞 Jian Ye简也Ancient Romance843k WordsCompleted The Jiang family's third branch had a daughter, radiant and resplendent. With a single essay on the strategies of statecraft, she stunned the entire land of Qibei. In her early years, she was forced to marry a widower, and her mother wept herself to an early grave. Later, she fell into the hands of a eunuch. Her father went to the capital again and again for her, only to meet a horrific end, torn apart by five horses. What does it mean for a family to be ruined? What does it mean for everyone t 391Reads8.7Score103Shelves
45. 445 二 Transmigrating a Second Time, the Crown Princess Seeks Revenge, Not Romance 二次穿越，太子妃不谈恋爱只复仇 Air Fryer, Fry Me空气炸锅炸我Ancient Romance358k WordsCompleted [Two Strong Leads] [Marriage Before Love + Palace Intrigue + War + Political Scheming + Angsty Romance] For readers who like a gentle hero with a strong, steady core! Not a mindless story! Not a story about trivial romance! The relationship develops gradually. They don’t fall madly in love right away! The heroine isn’t love-struck! Lin Yunying, a modern female scientist, transmigrates to the Jiuzhou Continent and becomes a woman general guarding the borders of the Great Qi Dynasty. It was suppos 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is the book I'm talking about! The female lead is incredibly smart; she's a scientist! [Strong Couple] [Arranged Marriage + Palace Intrigue + War + Power Struggle + Torture] For those who like gentle, strong, and stable male leads and female leads with a grand vision who aren't love-struck! Modern female scientist Lin Yunying transmigrates to the Nine Provinces Continent, becoming a female general guarding the borders of the Great Qi Dynasty. Originally a transmigration experiment, she develops an unbreakable bond with her family in this world, and also forms a life-or-death friendship with Crown Prince Yin Yi. However, Lin Yunying tragically dies in the war to defend the country, ending the experiment. But it's not over yet. Her entire family is about to be beheaded, and Lin Yunying violates the experiment's rules to transmigrate again. But it's too late; her parents and brothers have already been framed and beheaded. What Lin Yunying can't accept is that her second transmigration was random, and she ends up as the daughter of the villain—Liu Qingyan. Hatred burns in her heart, and the villain still believes she's his precious daughter. For revenge, she actively seeks out her former life-or-death friend. "Your Highness, I am your best choice!" "Very well, I will soon welcome Miss Liu into the Eastern Palace!" The moon on the sea is the moon in the sky, the person before me is the person in my heart. Yin Yi, do you know who I truly am?

46. 446 纨 The Spoiled Couple’s Mutual Admiration 纨绔夫妻互捧日常 Aconite on the Snow雪上一枝蒿Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Su Yu'an is forced to marry Jiang Qiyun, the eldest son of the Marquis of Rongyang and the leader of Kyoto's four notorious young lords. Everyone in Kyoto waits for the two of them to make fools of themselves, but instead, they see a couple constantly praising each other. Jiang Qiyun: My wife is clever and brilliant. She brings good fortune to her husband and keeps our home safe! Su Yu'an: My husband is as handsome as a jade tree, shielding me from wind and rain! Kyoto's nobles: Are you talking 18.7kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves
47. 447 解 The Spirit Medium Who Eases Worries 解忧通灵师 Gu Xiaoshi顾小施Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted [Metaphysics · reborn · sweet romance · mutual salvation] When people die, they leave behind thoughts and resentment. If fate grants them the chance, they can become ghosts and monsters. Ghosts and monsters cannot enter the underworld or be reincarnated. Gu Yousheng inherited a bloodline legacy and was born a spirit medium. Before she turned six, she cried and tried every way she could to get rid of her gift. After she turned six, she worked diligently to resolve grievances and troubles, becomin 25.6kReads9.5Score5.9kShelves
48. 448 古 From Ancient Times to the Modern Day: The Demon Empress Dazzles the World 古穿今：妖后她艳杀全球 Dreaming Together与子同梦Modern Romance442k WordsOngoing [Two ancient-era characters transmigrate to the modern world + two powerful leads who dote on each other + plot-focused + the author is a bit of a chuuni, so you can treat this as a battle anime in text form] The future mistress of the top-tier Xie family has finally been officially announced, and to everyone’s surprise, she’s just an ordinary high school teacher. Being an abandoned baby would be bad enough, but apparently she’s also ugly, ill-tempered, and looks down on everyone. The whole city 3Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This story features two characters from ancient times traveling to the present. The female protagonist possesses high martial arts skills and begins developing her own network of connections (involving dark themes) and mentoring students "Teacher Li" and "Mr. Xie." The female protagonist has a grand vision.

49. 449 小 Miss! Your Harem Is on Fire! 小姐！您的后院起火了 Clouds of Sugar糖云朵朵Ancient Romance606k WordsCompleted [Matriarchal society + light political intrigue + household drama + multiple male leads + love rivalry] This is the story of Shen Ziyu, the eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister's household, as she rises from a noble young lady to a powerful official of her era. Shen Ziyu faces setback after setback and the treacherous world of officialdom, while meeting male leads with all kinds of distinct personalities. In the end, she enters the heart of power and becomes a good official who works 430Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A power-hungry female protagonist novel with a strong female lead and an overpowered aura. She juggles both love and politics, aiming to conquer all men. It leans towards a growth storyline for both the male and female leads. Features include political intrigue, a female-dominated society, multiple male leads vying for power, and male characters experiencing physical abuse.

50. 450 内 The First Lady of the Cabinet 内阁第一夫人 Mo Tangtang墨汤汤Ancient Romance618k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she married into the imperial family in a high-status match, only to meet a tragic end. Her family was destroyed, and she lost everyone. In this life, all she wants is revenge, yet she becomes the wife of a Grand Secretary, the spouse of a powerful chancellor... 1.3kReads8.7Score121Shelves

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