Any Stories With a Powerful Heroine and Political Intrigue? 有没有权谋类的大女主文

1. 1 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.4kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves

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   A strong female lead, political intrigue!

2. 2 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 257.8kReads9.7Score30.2kShelves

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   Intrigue, power struggles, a strong female lead, a grand vision, a female strategist, the world as a chessboard, sharp intellect, excellent writing, definitely worth checking out!

3. 3 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance606k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.8kReads6.6Score189Shelves

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   Looking for a female-oriented political intrigue novel that's not overly romanticized, has depth, and reflects a sense of national responsibility? Then check out * [Bloodstained Gate] The Twin Sisters Return Amidst Bloodshed*! Set against a backdrop of ancient Chinese society, the novel unfolds a complex web of power struggles involving a forced marriage. The twin sisters, each possessing unique skills, navigate the treacherous political landscape, manipulating the court with their abilities. The characters are incredibly well-developed; the female lead remains clear-headed and focused on her career throughout, and even the romantic subplot doesn't detract from her political brilliance—she's never forced into a romantic relationship. The reading experience is incredibly enjoyable, offering both a grand vision of national affairs and meticulously crafted strategic maneuvering. Currently serialized, it has 4319 readers and is increasingly addictive!

4. 4 小 The Little Five-and-a-Half-Year-Old Bun Makes His Dad's Head Split in Two with Anger 小小包子五岁半，气得老爹头两瓣 Listening to Lotus in the Night Rain夜雨听荷Modern Romance1.3M WordsOngoing The manhua adaptation is now online. Enjoy! [Period setting + coming-of-age + a touch of ensemble cast. This little girl is just an ordinary child, with no superhuman strength or instant cheats. Her personality and background mean she will never let anyone push her around.] Li Tian, an overworked office drone, catches the latest trend and transmigrates into a book! The good news: she becomes a third-generation military family kid, with an impressive background! The bad news: she transmigrates in 321.3kReads8.6Score3.2kShelves
5. 5 长 The Grand Princess Knocked the Transmigrator's Head Clean Off 长公主把穿越女头都打飞了 Camellias and Wine茶花与酒Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted Her younger brother brought home a woman who had transmigrated, and from then on he became a lovesick fool... The transmigrator could recite poetry, knew military strategy, and could make explosives. Her brother loved her to the point of obsession. The younger brother who had always respected her poisoned himself, surrendered his power, and even gave up the throne for that woman. Reborn, she thought, a lovesick fool? No problem. I'll make sure you two are stuck together forever. An ungrateful, i 1.7kReads8.5Score228Shelves

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   Her younger brother brought back a time-traveling woman, and from then on, he became a hopeless romantic... The time-traveling woman knew military strategy, could recite poetry, and even made explosives. Her brother was madly in love with her, even willing to strip himself of his power and poison himself for her sake, and even giving up his position as emperor. After being reborn, hopeless romantic? No problem, I'll just lock you two up. An ungrateful wretch? No problem, I won't raise him anymore. Doesn't want to be emperor? I'll just depose him. As for the time-traveling woman? I'll give her a good beating if I can. Talk about equality? I'll show you what true hierarchy is!

6. 6 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.5kReads9.2Score185Shelves

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   This one! This one! This one! Who doesn't love a female protagonist embroiled in political intrigue? Her strategic brilliance and unparalleled tactics are simply phenomenal! The ensemble cast is also excellent; the villains aren't unintelligent, and the female supporting characters don't engage in cutthroat competition.

7. 7 重 Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾 Shangguan Loves to Drink Water上官爱喝水Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan 241Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   I almost missed this book because of its title. But after reading it, I discovered it's nothing like a typical palace intrigue novel. The author uses a seemingly clichéd premise to create the most unique "rebirth" story I've ever read. The story takes place in a fictional Northern Song Dynasty, with an astonishingly intricate power struggle plot. Poetry and prose serve the narrative, and the writing is calm yet powerful. Most surprisingly, you gradually discover that beneath the court intrigues and harem schemes lies a deeply hidden subplot. Only when the shocking twist arrives later, instantly revealing all the foreshadowing, do you realize the sheer scale of the author's scheme. It has a lasting impact and is worth a second reading. If you're tired of formulaic stories and looking for a truly substantial ancient romance, this niche gem might just offer you a long-awaited sense of wonder.

8. 8 穿 Turning the Tables After Transmigrating into a Book: Starting as a Female Prince Consort 穿书逆袭从女驸马开始 Listening to Music, Enjoying Art聆音悦画Ancient Romance132k WordsOngoing Chen Yiyu, a modern-day powerhouse, died unexpectedly and transmigrated into an unfinished Mary Sue historical romance she had written as a teenager. She became an obscure, ill-fated supporting character in the book: a woman disguised as a man, destined to be a disposable son-in-law to the princess. When she first put pen to paper, all she wanted was to write a passionate love story. The book’s Princess Zhaoyang was bright and pure, surrounded by several admirers of very different charms, and —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Chen Yiyu transmigrated into her own book, becoming a cannon fodder prince consort who wouldn't survive more than three chapters. The original owner, disguised as a man, walked on thin ice. She didn't. Official robes were easier to wear than skirts, and political intrigue was more interesting than palace drama. The princess thought she was scheming, and her rival accused her of being a flatterer. She accepted it all—a wise person knows when to yield, and will rise with the tide. Later, someone knelt before the emperor, writing a blood-written impeachment: Chen Yiyu, disguised as a man, deceived the emperor! She adjusted her crown, lowered her eyes: "I do possess the ability to seize the world, but I have not committed any acts of disloyalty." —Why can't I be the one to sit on that throne?

9. 9 昭 The Chaos of Zhaohua 昭华乱 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Available in print. Search "Zhaohua Rebellion" on any platform to purchase.] [Strong female lead, satisfying revenge, high-IQ palace intrigue, the heroine schemes against the entire harem, a dangerously unhinged antagonist] Song Zhao has always been a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and she has always seen the world more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she learned that Xiao Jingheng had chosen her to enter the palace as a consort, her goal was crystal clear: "I en 87.6kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves

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   Pure palace intrigue, mind-bending and addictive

10. 10 被 Forced to Divorce, Her Five Brothers Go on a Rampage 被迫休夫后，五个哥哥杀疯了 A Lifetime of Splendor一世风华Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shen Ning gave up her beloved spear to cook for the man she loved. She broke with her father, a veteran general of Great Yan, and didn’t speak to him for three years. Her husband, the victorious General Who Guards the Nation, returned in triumph with a woman who was a master of the spear. After three years of hard work, all she got was: “A Ning, I want to marry her.” Shen Ning, who had become the laughingstock of the capital after her husband favored his concubine and cast aside his wife, picked 7.2kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves

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    You should try this book. It's definitely a female-centric novel, featuring a resourceful and courageous woman who is loyal, patriotic, and deeply devoted to her family and country. It also touches on matters of the heart, including betrayal and unwavering love. The story isn't long, and it's quite enjoyable to read in one go.

11. 11 穿 The Book Transmigrator Tears into the Reborn Woman, Even Ripping Out Her Hair Ornaments 穿书女手撕重生女，头花都扯掉了 Camellias and Wine茶花与酒Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted (Don’t worry about the rating. New books have few readers at first, but it will rise.) [A transmigrated woman takes on a reborn woman] [Fictional ancient setting, no need to nitpick] Gu Qingli transmigrated into a satisfying revenge novel about a woman reborn. She wasn’t the heroine, but the wicked supporting character who had killed her, and the first person the heroine would take revenge on after being reborn. Gu Qingli herself had been born into a political family. She was gentle, quiet, an 12.9kReads8.9Score996Shelves

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    If you're into political intrigue, this book is a must-read. The female protagonist orchestrates events behind the scenes, gradually planting her own people in the court, and eventually rises to the highest position. She has great ambitions!

12. 12 女 The Vicious Villainess in a Matriarchal World Raises Her Fish Online 女尊恶獠在线养鱼 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Matriarchal society + sweet romance + one-on-one + devoted to each other] [Calculating and ruthless princess × obedient, loyal guard] The capital's good-for-nothing Second Princess is beaten in the street by another woman for pursuing a man, then crashes into a stone lion. After recovering from her serious injuries, the Second Princess seems like a completely different person: kind to others, uninterested in competing, and always helping her sisters. It isn't until the day this powerful princes 15.1kReads9.5Score1.6kShelves

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    These are my top three female-centric political intrigue novels. They're incredibly good, all the characters are intelligent, the logic is rigorous, and they're highly recommended! 👍👍👍

13. 13 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 107.4kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves
14. 14 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 36.4kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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    This contemporary romance novel has a powerful and lasting impact; there's no substitute. Both the male and female leads are incredibly sophisticated. I absolutely love their intelligent and devoted love; they're so well-matched, it's almost divine. The career development storyline is also worth studying. Reading it will broaden your perspective; it's simply brilliant.

15. 15 锦 The Rebellious Consort of the Brocade Palace 锦阙叛妃 Soaring Over the Southern Mountain跃南山Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance, Court Politics + Amnesia + Faked Death + Tortured Romance + Palace and Household Intrigue + Powerful Cast + Ensemble Story + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + First Love + Wife-Chasing Crematorium] [Heroine: Legitimate Daughter of the Minister of Rites - Princess Consort - Empress - Queen of a Vassal State - Protector of the Nation] ◆Reading Guide◆ ◇ Sickly, brilliant strategist heroine + domineering prince of a vassal state as Male Lead One + mysterious, devoted Male Lead T 562Reads9.4Score100Shelves

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    Palace intrigue, family feuds, and power struggles—every plot point is subtly laid out, so I can't spoil it. It gets better as you watch, with princes, princesses, emperors, empresses, and a deeply affectionate yet mysterious second male lead—it's all incredibly captivating!

16. 16 重 Reborn to Marry the Villain, Backed by the Regent, I Went on a Killing Spree 重生嫁反派，摄政王撑腰，杀疯了 Shi Su Su Ya是酥酥吖Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Past and Present Lives + Medicine] Jiang Shining and Nangong Yu were betrothed as children. They grew up together, a perfect match in looks and talent. At her birthday banquet, she was overjoyed, thinking it would be the formal betrothal ceremony for the two of them. Instead, she learned that her father and brother had died in battle, and Nangong Yu stormed in with troops, accusing the Jiang family of treason. Tortured until she wished she were dead, Jiang Shining watc 380Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sweet and romantic one-on-one rebirth story with revenge against scumbags

17. 17 乱 A Lone Woman in Troubled Times, Plotting an Age of Prosperity 乱世孤女，谋千古盛世 Lingering Fragrance and Faded Powder旧香残粉Ancient Romance2.2M WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + No CP + Empress + Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + War + Power Struggles in a Chaotic Era + Nation-Building and Farming + No Spatial Storage or System + Slow-Burn Growth + Epic Length] Yun Huaijin suddenly became a "corpse" in a world torn apart by chaos. She crawled out of a pile of bodies, with only a child on the verge of starving to death beside her. In this world, nobles lived in drunken indulgence, powerful clans monopolized knowledge, bandits slaughtered withou 24.2kReads8.9Score3kShelves

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    This one is also a self-made manga/anime, and it's quite well written.

18. 18 反 The Villainess Kills with Her Beauty 反派她以美貌杀人 Shattered Starlight夜空碎光Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted (The heroine is a true villain. If you prefer morally upright characters, read with caution.) She was the villain of a book, but she never knew it. But what did that matter? Her beloved was dead. How could those responsible for his death be allowed to live? She toyed with the world in the palm of her hand, laying schemes within schemes and concealing deadly intent at every turn. Her gentle nature and ethereal beauty were both weapons, and no one could stand in the way of her revenge. The person 4.1kReads9.4Score479Shelves

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    These two are really beautiful.

19. 19 小 The Little Palace Maid's Thoughts Were Read 小宫女被读心了 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the palace as a maid, Qin Jianjian works diligently, flatters those above her, and deceives those below her. In the end, she becomes the top-ranked maid serving the Empress Dowager. She has undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of her profession. Money she’s openly entitled to, along with money she shouldn’t have, keeps flowing into Qin Jianjian’s pockets. Delighted, she just has to wait until she’s old enough to leave the palace and retire early. Who could have guessed the 15kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves
20. 20 将 The General’s Heir Has Arrived 将门者来 Unknown Huizhou Native不明徽人Ancient Romance249k WordsOngoing [A feel-good novel with a powerful heroine and a formidable hero who’s hopelessly lovestruck, hehe] Because of a “pledge of military service” made between her grandfather and the Sage, an eight-year-old girl accompanied her father on a long journey to a frontier fortress, where yellow sand filled the skies. Eight years later, officials throughout the court and people across the empire learned her name from a stream of urgent letters sent from the border: Li Zhelai. “Undefeated in battle, unconq 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Self-recommendation! Strong female lead! A powerful woman! From a military family, there's palace intrigue [Got it!]. Supporting characters are intelligent! Each serves their own master, each seeks their own path [Learned it!]. There's no absolute good or bad~

21. 21 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 916Reads9.0Score111Shelves

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    This novel is a female-centric story.

22. 22 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance859k 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 1.9kReads9.3Score270Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance, political intrigue, two strong characters, female lead is clear-headed and thoughtful.

23. 23 隐 The Hidden Phoenix Tree 隐凤梧 White Peach Soda 86白桃味苏打水86Ancient Romance329k WordsCompleted Born mute and forced to leave the palace, she made a life for herself in a border town as General Shen, a woman no one dared cross. She lived freely and on her own terms, until a war thrust her into the spotlight. She donned her armor, defeated the enemy, and returned in triumph to receive an honor, setting the capital's political currents swirling. She had no desire to get caught up in the turmoil, but the world would not leave her in peace. Saving a princess, capturing spies, defending the sou 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story about a powerful female protagonist scheming for power; now complete, I support it!

24. 24 锦 Wealth and Power: The Concubine's Merchant's Scheme 锦绣钱权：庶女商谋录 Little Hejian小禾尖Ancient Romance721k WordsCompleted From five taels in her private stash to wielding control over the empire’s finances, she relied on the simplest principle: Everything in the world can be calculated. Human greed, tangled interests, the rise and fall of dynasties: it is all just a ledger waiting to be tallied. 69Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wielding calculation as her blade and wealth as her path, the illegitimate daughter navigates each step with meticulous planning, seizing power and wealth amidst a complex web of political intrigue and business warfare.

25. 25 南 South Branches Toward Dusk, The Regent Has Been Plotting This for Ages 南枝向晚，摄政王他蓄谋已久 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Ancient Romance726k WordsCompleted [Just received a rating] Complete ◎ [Revenge after being reborn + mastery of medicine and poison + powerful leads who cherish each other + everyone’s a schemer + palace intrigue and political machinations] Important: No stupid villains. Everyone has eight hundred tricks up their sleeve, and the battle of wits is at its peak! In her previous life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s family, was blind to the truth. She used a forbidden technique to save a scumbag man, dr 22.6kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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    [Completed, Rebirth and Revenge + Healing and Poisoning Mastery + Two Strong Individuals Pampered by Each Other + Everyone's Clever and cunning + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggle] Highlight: No villains with low intelligence; everyone is incredibly cunning, a battle of wits at its peak! In her past life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, went blind and used forbidden techniques to drain her life force to save her scumbag husband. In return, she found him secretly having an affair with her scheming cousin, leading to the tragic deaths of her entire loyal family! Reborn, she holds silver needles, returning to the day she used poison to prolong her husband's life. Facing his expectant gaze and her cousin's feigned tears, Shen Nanzhi coldly withdrew her needles: "I won't cure the poison. Since my cousin is so deeply in love, why don't you bleed her and cut her flesh?" In this life, she tears off the disguise, possessing unparalleled healing and poisoning skills, able to bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded! Xiao Duo, the Regent of Dayuan, a powerful and influential ruler, suffers greatly from a rare poison. Shen Nanzhi tossed down the antidote, her voice cold and arrogant: "I will extend Your Highness's life. Lend me your blade to slaughter all the demons and monsters, how about it?" The world believed the Duke's daughter was merely a delicate canary in the palm of a living Yama. Only when powerful officials took center stage, and deadly schemes unfolded one after another, did everyone realize with horror—the seemingly fragile Shen Nanzhi was actually a master strategist, a female Zhuge Liang who held the reins of power and calculated every move! She and he entrusted their lives to each other back-to-back, slaying gods and demons alike, manipulating the entire court with ease! When the bloody path was pierced and the world was at peace, the iron-blooded regent, who struck fear into the hearts of the nine provinces, shed his ferocity, holding her tightly in his arms, his voice low and hoarse with madness: "Zhizhi, the empire is now established. This vast and beautiful land is my dowry; when will you finally grant me a title?!" — A ruthless and decisive medical and poison queen × A mad regent who is completely devoted to her; together, they will slaughter all evil spirits!

26. 26 又 After the Mad Prince Forced Me Into a Relationship Again, I Gave Up 又被疯批王爷强取豪夺后，我佛了 Lin Wanzi林丸子Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted (A trope-defying, domineering romance; no suffering for the heroine; a reverse hunt; the heroine looks like a benevolent bodhisattva but has a villainess’s heart; the hero acts crude but is secretly a complete lunatic) In her previous life, Lin Shuyue and the unhinged Prince of Qin played out a tragic tale of forced possession: she ran, he chased, and she could never escape. After being reborn, the unhinged Prince of Qin forced himself on her all over again, and Lin Shuyue finally understood. 945Reads8.7Score104Shelves

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    The female lead is ruthless and cunning, but because of her ethereal beauty and bodhisattva-like face, she's known as a living bodhisattva. She kills her enemies without ever arousing suspicion, making her the perfect mastermind. Her scenes with the male lead are also interesting. This is a different kind of forceful love story; sincerity is the key to victory!

27. 27 无 The Path of the King of the Infernal Realm 无间王途 Mi Li Ka Mang米理卡忙Ancient Romance214k WordsOngoing [Transmigrated into a Book + Everyone Is Clever + Devoted to Each Other + Political Intrigue + Feel-Good Power Fantasy] Song Li transmigrates into a book as a cannon-fodder spy. She only wants to survive, and thinks she accidentally changed the plot, but discovers that other transmigrators are behind the changes. The gears of fate push her forward, one step at a time. She wins people over, makes a fortune, and develops explosives... In the end, unable to win love, she has no choice but to sei —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead has a strange mix of big and small proportions 😂, perfect for someone like me who can just lie down and watch.

28. 28 截 I Hijack the Male Lead's Path to the Throne, Kick Fate Aside, and Become Empress 截胡男主登基路，踹翻天命当女帝 Jiang Yao江药Ancient Romance733k WordsCompleted [An unapologetic female-led power fantasy. The heroine is a ruthless, ambition-driven fanatic who says little and will do anything for power. She loves no one but the throne. No equally matched power couple, and no stronger male lead: the woman is strong, and the man is weak!] Li Yuanzhao is the most revered Grand Princess of Great Qi, charged with protecting the nation. Born of imperial blood and devoted to political power, she is so formidable that no court official dares meet her gaze. But on 7.9kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    Check out my new book, I guarantee you won't regret buying it! 💕

29. 29 千 Qian Jinhuan 千锦欢 Yun Lingge云翎歌Ancient Romance229k WordsCompleted Completed · [A highly intelligent amnesiac fake princess x a cold, scheming prince] [Not a mindless power fantasy] [Both devoted to each other + classic historical romance + no transmigration, rebirth, or System + political intrigue + doting romance + reunion after a long separation + devotion to country and family + exclusive devotion + the one who got away + happy ending] For twenty years, the second prince of Nantang, Chu Jinyuan, has kept his guard up and trusted no one, until Hua Qianmei ar 501Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    It's already finished and incredibly good! A pure historical romance with political intrigue; the male and female leads are both intelligent and skilled in martial arts, constantly battling wits and courage, their relationship a mix of love and hate.

30. 30 别 Don't Mess with Her: The Princess May Lie Flat, but She'll Still Crush the Scum 别惹她，长公主虽躺平，但狠虐渣 Flying Like Clouds如云飞扬Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Transmigration, past and present lives, woman disguised as a man, political intrigue, sweet and satisfying] Yun Qing was a princess born of the emperor's elder sister. On the day she was born, she was switched, poisoned, and hunted down, ending up in the common world as a discarded daughter of the family who had to disguise herself as a man. Her heartless father, her vicious concubine stepmother, and all manner of monsters and demons wanted her dead. When she opened her eyes again, she had s 1.4kReads9.3Score173Shelves

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    A female protagonist with a strong sense of justice and cunning, who doesn't lower her intelligence. The heroine has many identities: the eldest princess, the saintess, the ghost doctor, the number one female assassin on the assassin list, the gentle and refined scholar—all of them are her! Watch as she stirs up trouble, slaughters all sides, and uses the world as a chess piece, with her as the one holding the chessboard.

31. 31 皓 A Thousand Miles of Bright Moon: Rising Amidst the Chaos 皓月千里之乱世崛起 Lovely Rhymes on Brocade Paper绮笺佳韵Ancient Romance497k WordsCompleted A noblewoman rises amid the chaos of war [Empress x Great General] [Power struggles] [Two equally strong leads] [Growth] [The court officials curse me as outrageous. I smile and put an arm around his waist: “We keep each other as lovers. Any objections, gentlemen?”] [Every day, I push myself without rest so I can stand proudly by your side and become someone worthy of you. But no one told me that a Great General can't marry a princess!] [How can a woman like you ascend to the halls of government 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Yes, I'm not love-struck at all 🤭

32. 32 皇 After Being Reborn, the Crown Princess Never Falls for Love Again 皇太女重生后，再不当恋爱脑 Yue Feifei月非绯Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted [A crown princess who only cares about her ambitions + a cold, devoted prince of another surname, a peaceful and prosperous couple] [This is not a matriarchal setting or a matriarchal novel. Women can simply rule, serve as officials, and lead armies too.] Li Yan is reborn ten years in the past, back to the first time she met her consort. In her previous life: On the day the empress died of illness, her consort, Shen Ji, led a rebel army into the palace and stabbed Crown Princess Li Yan through t 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Historical romance with political intrigue, a strong female lead, logical and well-developed plot.

33. 33 公 The Princess Returns: I Grant You the World 公主归来：许你天下 Jade Mat and Dawn Breeze玉簟晓风Ancient Romance734k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue, revenge, rebellion + both leads are each other's only partners and equally powerful] [The heroine is a formidable martial artist, peerless in both medicine and poison. The hero bears humiliation and bides his time, but is ruthless and decisive.] After ten years of studying martial arts on the mountain, Su Yuli, eldest daughter of the Marquis of Ningyuan's household, suddenly received a letter from home. Her brother had killed a princess sent to marry for peace, and to protec 264Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    How about this?

34. 34 春 The Allure of Spring 春华引 Sticky Ash粘粘灰Ancient Romance2.3M WordsCompleted As a princess, Shen Minghua spent her previous life taking “doing whatever she wanted” to the extreme. If anyone crossed her, she would use her power to crush them. Yet she was favored by the emperor, so even those who resented her had to flatter and appease her. With so many sycophants around her, she gradually lost sight of who she truly was. In her previous life, she trusted the wrong person, and one cup of poisoned wine cost someone their life. When she opens her eyes again, she is back in J 460Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    Ancient sayings reborn.

35. 35 乱 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后，我成了开国女帝 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 95.8kReads9.4Score13.2kShelves

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    The first book, Yun Huaijin, features a character who is skilled in fighting and scheming, not a saint, and who is capable of killing when necessary. It also dedicates a significant portion to infrastructure development and farming, and is written in a heartwarming style. The second book, Lin Zhihuang, features a shrewd female protagonist whose father is a comedic relief, and the overall writing style is not too heavy. The third book, Lü Songli, also features a shrewd female protagonist, but there is a male protagonist, and the ending is somewhat controversial.

36. 36 三 The Three-Part Tea Game 三分茶局 Dreaming of Tea's Fragrance茶韵梦栖Ancient Romance792k WordsOngoing A pot of clear tea, a few remnants of scripture. She only wanted to survive in a turbulent age, but amid the crashing waves of political intrigue, she took tea as her boat, ferrying herself and others across. In Jiankang's elite circles, who hasn't heard of “Master Hua”? That cup of clear tea earned her the respect of the literati, and made her the most dazzling “outsider.” With a few words and a laugh, she could make even stubborn stones nod, or turn the tides of the realm. But Jiankang was f 107Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A must-read novel featuring a strong female protagonist navigating political intrigue without sacrificing intelligence! The writing is fluid and vivid, with the female lead holding the reins and controlling the entire situation from beginning to end. The romantic pairing is one of mutual respect between powerful individuals, and all the main and supporting characters are incredibly intelligent.

37. 37 考 She Died Pursuing the Imperial Exams for Her Husband: Life Is Hard in a Man-Dominated World 考科举因夫掉命，男尊女贵挺难活 It's Never Too Late to Take the Plunge入坑不晚Ancient Romance564k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead] + [political scheming] + [one woman, multiple husbands] + [comedy] You somehow end up in a world where men are revered and women are prized. There are many men and few women. One woman marries three husbands, and women stay home to serve their husbands and raise children. But you’re rebellious to the core and insist on disguising yourself as a man to take the imperial exams. After years of hard study, you finally become the top scholar! You work hard to build a career, but e 823Reads9.0Score104Shelves

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    Political intrigue. Strong female lead. Woman disguised as a man. Female prime minister. Polyandry.

38. 38 独 Unrivaled Splendor: The Scheming Legitimate Daughter Rules the World 独步惊华，腹黑嫡女御天下 Gentleman of Fading Warmth薄凉君子Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Unrivaled beneath the heavens, she rises with every step. A master of a thousand faces, she commands the realm through strategy. She learned to read at one, wrote poetry at three, devoured every book under heaven by ten, and at fifteen placed first in the imperial examinations, becoming a revered imperial tutor! Brilliant and politically astute, she held the fate of the realm in her hands. But after trusting a treacherous wolf, she met her end in the cold palace. Fate gives her another chance at 635Reads8.6Score103Shelves
39. 39 女 The Disguised Dragon's Scheme: My Rogue Disciple Courts Me in His Dreams 女扮男装潜龙计，逆徒梦里泡为师 Mu Yanfeifei沐妍菲菲Ancient Romance607k WordsOngoing [Historical Intrigue + Female Spy in Disguise + Ensemble Mind Games + Martial Arts Mystery] [Female Martial Arts Master Disguised as a Man × Rebellious Disciple Who Defies His Teacher] The world is the board, and all living things are its pieces. Thirty years ago, a copy of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains turned the tide during a palace coup. From then on, victory made kings and defeat made corpses, and the throne changed hands. Thirty years later, talents emerge across the nine regions, a 294Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this underrated masterpiece. Female protagonist infiltrating and politically intriguing stories The imperial court and the martial arts world Group game Writing style Plot Their logic is superb. Everyone's IQ is online. A hardcore androgynous style, suitable for both men and women!

40. 40 锦 Splendid Colors of the Embroidered Robe 锦衣卿色 The Lazy Cat Who Plants Trees种树的懒猫Ancient Romance707k WordsOngoing A composed young female commander VS a cold-tongued Eastern Depot Vice Commissioner She is the first woman to become a Commander of the Embroidered Guard. Still young, she enters the imperial court and faces endless doubts. On her first day back in the capital after taking up her post, she crushes a rebellion jointly plotted by the capital’s secret police and the Embroidered Guard, leaving the entire court red-faced. But the clues that emerge from the case send a chill down her spine: Corrupt of 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A female protagonist with powerful political intrigue, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard is unparalleled in both cunning and martial arts, and her battles with the villains are captivating from beginning to end!

41. 41 大 Lin Chuan’an of the Dali Temple 大理寺的林初安 Wind-Borne Lotus风信莲华Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Historical romance + transmigration + Crime Solving + political intrigue + strong female lead + woman disguised as a man + martial world + everyday life + lighthearted tone + butterfly effect. Lin Chuan'an, a modern police detective, transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a low-ranking clerk with a secret. Drawing on her modern values and experience, she gradually plunges into the whirlpool of the capital, solves one strange case after another, secures her place at court, wields power across 140Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    It's a time-travel novel that starts with crime-solving, but the small cases are connected to larger ones, and none of them are simple.

42. 42 小 A Little Land of Mountains and Rivers 小山河 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery937k WordsCompleted When Chi Xia first joins the special investigations team, Luo Xun strongly recommends transferring her elsewhere. The intern is so thin-limbed and wooden, like she can barely keep her eyes open. What makes her suitable for this team? She’d be much better off in Publicity! The thin-limbed intern says nothing, responding to everything with, “Captain Luo, solving the case comes first.” Luo Xun is so frustrated he can barely contain himself. The team is doomed, he thinks. Before long, Captain Luo ge 69.2kReads9.5Score12.3kShelves

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    These books! Definitely strong female protagonists! I just started reading the last two, and so far they're okay. The first three are just amazing! The first two are already finished, so don't worry, you won't regret reading them!

43. 43 侯 The Marquis's Widow Raised a Household of Geniuses 侯夫人守寡，却养出满门天骄 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Tang Shuyi transmigrated into the Great Qian dynasty, becoming the wife of the Marquis of Yongning. She was rich, powerful, and high-status, with no parents-in-law and a dead husband: she had it better than almost anyone else who had transmigrated. Just as she was about to enjoy a comfortable life as a wealthy noblewoman, she discovered that she had transmigrated into a book, and was its biggest villain. She wasn’t just rich, powerful, and high-status. She also had three unruly children. The eld 70.6kReads9.4Score10.4kShelves
44. 44 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 118.2kReads9.6Score11.4kShelves
45. 45 女 She Transmigrated as a Man: Now She Must Fight for the Throne as a Prince 女穿男：穿成皇子要夺嫡 Wen Fu温芙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Chen Muqi, a daughter of the Chen family of Huaguo, died in a family power struggle. In a twist of fate, she was reborn as Helian Qin, the Fifth Prince of Xilin. With a mother who was a noble consort, powerful maternal relatives, and brothers eyeing him covetously, Helian Qin had no choice but to set out on the path to claim the throne. He recruited strategists and worthy officials, campaigned north and south, weathered one crisis after another, and escaped repeated assassination attempts, ultim 2.1kReads8.6Score194Shelves
46. 46 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 211Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A novel featuring two powerful figures vying for power; the plot is captivating and the author's writing is excellent. Highly recommended.

47. 47 魂 I Took Over Princess Shanyin's Body: Outwit the Plot and Stay Alive 魂穿山阴公主，破局保命 Frost-Mirror Wanderer霜鉴客Ancient Romance362k WordsCompleted Betrayed and ambushed by her business partner, she died in an explosion, her soul extinguished. When she opened her eyes again, she had transmigrated to the most chaotic period in Chinese history, the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and become Liu Chuyu, the Princess Shanyin infamous in history and destined for a tragic death. As a modern woman with no survival skills suited to ancient times, all she wanted was to keep her head down, stay alive, and seize a chance to escape. But on the road to 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Political intrigue, female protagonist, empress

48. 48 养 My Adoptive Father Gave Me to My Birth Father as His Bride 养父将我送给亲爹做新娘 A Jug of Wine in the Woods林间一壶酒Two Female Leads1.4M WordsOngoing My new story is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one, I highly recommend!

49. 49 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 988.6kReads9.5Score85.7kShelves

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    In female-centric novels, whether good or bad, the female characters are all very well-developed, and power is something more alluring than love. You absolutely must follow the latest chapter; it's seriously super, super good!

50. 50 云 The Legend of Yun Qiao 云翘传 Jade Mat and Dawn Breeze玉簟晓风Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted [Transmigration]+ [Revenge]+ [Medical Skills] [A guide to what this story does not have: no space, no supernatural abilities, no martial arts, and no golden finger. The heroine has only her superb medical skills to rely on!] Yun Qiao, a genius doctor from the twenty-first century, was transported to a dynasty she had never heard of after a plane crash. For five years, she relived in her dreams the short life of a five-year-old girl named Lin Qiao, who shared her name. In her dreams, she watched 4.4kReads9.0Score547Shelves

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