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

1. 51 锦 Schemes at the Brocade Banquet 锦筵谋 Sweet Dream Feather甜梦羽Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted From the pinnacle of Michelin cuisine to the hell of household intrigue, all it took was one explosion. Lin Wanyi, an internationally renowned top chef, opens her eyes to find she's become the most wicked third young madam of the Su family in the Qing Dynasty. From the start, she's in a hopeless situation: Her husband despises her, her mother-in-law wants to divorce her, and the servants look down on her. On top of that, her sister-in-law is a “born heroine,” doted on by the entire household, s 343Reads—Score—14d adds

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   👑 True female protagonists never rely on men! "The Scheme of the Imperial Court" shows you how a modern, highly intelligent woman breaks through the encirclement of palace intrigue and power struggles in ancient times!

2. 52 上 The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong 上官昭容诡事录 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Completed] [Strong female lead, no romance, Chinese-style horror, transmigration through history, numerous foreshadowed clues, coherent plot, no System, not a power fantasy] [The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong] [Also known as: Old Tales from the Yellow Springs] [Reader’s guide: The main plot and the individual arcs are interconnected, with plenty of clues and foreshadowing. Almost every character who appears has a role to play, though each arc can also be read as a standalone story.] Th 2.1kReads9.3Score37014d adds

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   The female protagonist, Yan Yulin, is a scheming and powerful empress; the story is exciting, thrilling, and educational.

3. 53 马 Ma Feifei’s Career Ascension 马菲菲职场飞升记 Glass Cliff玻璃悬崖Modern Romance338k WordsCompleted Ma Feifei, the department belle of Bingcheng University of Technology, can’t stand living in a cramped Dongguan urban village with her first love, Xu Hui. After seeing the duplex mansion of Jiang Qingshan, a section chief at a Taiwanese-funded factory, the thought of “saving herself twenty years of hard work” takes root in her mind and grows wild. In the name of love, she gets Xu Hui “transferred” to Foshan, then launches a precise “late-night campaign” to win over Jiang: late-night requests for —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The first book features a scheming female lead, the second book features a scheming male lead.

4. 54 夺 Deadly Insurance Policy 夺命保单 Glass Cliff玻璃悬崖Modern Romance249k WordsOngoing Zhang Yanni thought she was the luckiest woman in the world. Her husband, Luo Jie, was handsome and gentle, showering her with the utmost love and care. He even bought her a massive insurance policy, calling it “protection through love.” Immersed in a bubble of happiness, she remained oblivious to the string of “accidents”: an electric shock in the bathroom, a fall into a deep pool, failing brakes. She merely marveled at how lucky she was to survive and tearfully thanked Luo Jie each time he “sa 4Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 55 恶 The Villainess Runs Wild in a Misogynistic Kingdom 恶女在厌女国杀疯了 This Mountain Is No Mountain此山非山Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted [Rise to power + revenge + political intrigue + rival suitors + ancient fantasy + awakening to her gender] A mind-bending transmigration story that starts with a bang and only gets wilder. The heroine is the strongest, bar none, and gives as good as she gets! An elite lawyer transmigrates to a woman-hating kingdom. This is the story of her journey from a desperate fugitive to a noble, a chancellor, and finally an emperor! “What? My own brother insulted my wet nurse?” Xu Shisan retaliates with a 166Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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   The female leader's power struggle, just watch.

6. 56 重 Reborn: The Legitimate Daughter's Plot for the Throne 重生之嫡女谋妃 Also Known as Light Boat又名轻舟Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted [Reborn Daughter + Two Strong Leads + Political Intrigue + Family and Nation] Qin Xi, courtesy name Zhaozhao, is the legitimate daughter of Lord Qin, the sitting Minister of War in Shengjing. Everyone has heard of Qin Zhaozhao of the Qin family: a beauty of incomparable grace, dazzlingly brilliant. When the Northern Rong army marched on Shengjing, Qin Xi went to battle alongside her grandfather and turned the tide. After the war, the emperor bestowed on her the title of County Lady Yongjia, and 18Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 57 长 The Grand Princess Was Banished to Her Fief, So I Became Empress 长公主被贬封地，我转身成女帝 Happy Little Crawler幸福的爬爬虫Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Revenge and Regret + Empress + No Romance + War for Supremacy in a Chaotic Era] Chu Ning transmigrates into the Great Chu Dynasty as a princess who has been confined to her fief. Carrying the grudge of her mother’s murder, Chu Ning unexpectedly awakens the strongest Empress System, and begins a fiery journey to become an empress who conquers the realm. With a decisive hand, she takes control of Changle Commandery, her fief, and builds a solid power base. Declaring herself Q 671Reads—Score10214d adds
8. 58 世 Never More Than Three Times 世不过三 Yu Duoyou余多柚Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + reborn + three lifetimes + little poison doctor + no golden finger + political intrigue + satisfying read + sweet romance + reverse raising + romance + ensemble cast + scheming + a little angst] Xia Shi has been reborn three times, and each life has been more exciting than the last! Now in her third life, she’s an invincible little poison master. Who would dare let her suffer even the slightest grievance? In her first life, she lived for herself and married a foolish empero 2.3kReads9.5Score43714d adds

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   This book is really amazing! The female lead is incredibly intelligent throughout.

9. 59 将 The General’s Family Has No Honor. I’m Back, So What Are You Panicking About? 将门无义，我踏马归来，你们慌啥 Writing the World提笔天下Ancient Romance235k WordsCompleted [No System + No transmigration] [Strong heroine + Revenge + Political intrigue + National and familial enmity] She was born into a princely mansion in Jiangnan. Her father was the dynasty's only prince with a different surname, ruling over half the realm. She grew up surrounded by wealth and privilege, but often accompanied her father among the troops, where she mastered extraordinary martial arts. Then her father died in battle, only to be framed as a traitor to the court. Everyone in the princ 681Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This book is very well written. It's full of political intrigue, various power struggles, and the writing style and intelligence are all excellent. You should give it a try! From the daughter of a powerful prince to a girl brought in for a marriage of convenience, she saved the general's life, only to be met with endless persecution. After escaping death, she is reborn, transformed and renewed. This time, she will make those who betrayed her pay with their blood! "The General's Family is Unrighteous, I've Returned on Horseback, What Are You Panicking For?"—Watch how the heroine rises up, exacts revenge, and stirs up a storm!

10. 60 说 We Agreed to Fight for the Throne, So Why Are You Offering Yourself to Me? 说好只夺嫡，怎么还要以身相许 Summer Never Ends长夏未央Ancient Romance153k WordsCompleted [No rebirth or transmigration; venomous beauty vs. frail, fallen prince + revenge-driven career woman + power struggle and rise to the throne + mutual healing + no forgiveness + wolfish younger man] Three years ago, the Imperial Bridge at the Jianghuai Palace collapsed. The Empress ordered the execution of everyone who had built it. The men of the Jiang family, including the Minister of Works, were put to death on the spot, while the women were reduced to servitude. Jiang Wan went from being t 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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11. 61 继 The Stepmother Takes Charge: The Mad Empress Dowager Is Both Cunning and Chic 继母在上：疯批母后她茶又飒 Summer Never Ends长夏未央Ancient Romance336k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed heroine + playing dumb to outwit her enemies + dark-to-light + an overwhelming sense of fate] [Deeply calculating hero + seemingly innocent but secretly sinister + devoted exclusively to the heroine + grand ambitions] Everyone knows her as a femme fatale, a mad beauty, but no one knows why she became this way. They are laughable; she is tragic! The year she became Beiming’s new empress, the ruler of Beiming wiped out the Jing Kingdom, causing her entire maternal family to be slaugh 1Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 62 姐 My Sister Was Wronged in the Marquis’s Manor, So I Remarried with My Child and Took Vicious Revenge 姐姐侯府含冤，我带崽二嫁疯复仇 Hei Feng Bai Xi黑丰白西Ancient Romance124k WordsCompleted Jiang Ruxue was reborn in her elder sister’s body. In her previous life, the Jiang family’s adopted daughter took everything that belonged to her sister when she fell on hard times. She was abandoned at a remote estate and abused until she died a miserable death. Jiang Ruxue carved a bloody path back to life in another’s body and became her sister. The Jiang family wanted her to enter the Marquis’s household as a concubine, bringing her child along, while the adopted daughter became the wife of 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Her elder sister, under the moral blackmail of the Jiang family, was forced to marry into the Marquis's mansion, and later died tragically, abandoned by the Jiang family before her death. Filled with resentment, she summoned Jiang Ruxue, who had only lived a few years in the apocalypse, back to this world, allowing her to be reborn in her sister's body. The Jiang family wanted her to marry into the Marquis's mansion as a concubine, bringing her son with her, while her adopted daughter became the mistress of a powerful family? Ha! Fine! She disfigured her adopted daughter and made her a concubine alongside her! After entering the Marquis's mansion, carrying her sister's grievances, resentment, and hatred, she overturned the entire mansion. She plotted, sought revenge, and rose step by step to power. But after becoming the sole leader of the Marquis's mansion, the Jiang family turned around and befriended her, wanting her to bring her child back to her parents' home often. Befriend them? Return to her parents' home? Ha! You don't deserve that! ... After her rebirth, Jiang Ruxue, seeking revenge, alone, boarded the ship of her brother-in-law. In broad daylight, her brother-in-law used her as a weapon, and she cooperated. In the darkness, she was made to serve as a maidservant at her bedside, and she did so willingly. But when she had grown strong enough to avenge her family, she dropped her pretense, threw down the divorce papers, and turned to leave with Xiao Bao and A Jiu. Her brother-in-law, filled with remorse, chased after her, pleading, "Sister-in-law, with a thousand miles of beautiful flowers and the whole country as your dowry, will you marry me again?" Jiang Ruxue: "No!" ... (Family members, please support me! New book starting!)

13. 63 凤 The Phoenix Returns: A Conspiracy 凤归谋 Tao Zhijiuying桃栀久耀Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [Historical fantasy with a powerful heroine, political intrigue, and satisfying revenge] [No transmigration + no rebirth + no System] Peach blossoms bloom in their splendor, their fiery beauty never fading. The phoenix returns to its home, then takes to the skies once more. Feng Xihe said: From childhood, I studied military texts and histories and trained in horsemanship, archery, and the art of war. Of the four arts, I devoted myself only to calligraphy, because Father said an emperor’s handwr 1.2kReads9.1Score12614d adds

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    A powerful female protagonist, focused on her career! Everyone in the cast is intelligent and doesn't lose their brains.

14. 64 穿 I Reincarnated as the Wicked Eldest Princess, and I'm Not Changing My Ways 穿成恶毒嫡长公主，不洗白 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted [Romance + Sweet Love] Shang Changge transmigrated into a book, becoming the notorious eldest legitimate princess in a male-oriented power fantasy. As a villain, Shang Changge wasn't worried at all. Reforming her image was out of the question. She just wanted to keep doing whatever she pleased. Her evil plans came in three parts. 1 Shang Changge: “Take out the old emperor so my beautiful crown prince brother can ascend the throne without a hitch.” Her beautiful crown prince brother: “...” Why co 3.4kReads9.1Score31714d adds

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15. 65 沙 The Hilarious Heir Apparent Needs More Than Just a Lesson in Decency 沙雕世子她缺的不止是德 Good Fortune Sixfold福六顺Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Cross-Dressing as a Man + Everyone’s Favorite + No Romance + Yandere + Ancient Academy + Political Schemes + Ensemble Cast] The moment Xiang Mu transmigrated into a book, she knew she was doomed. Her father was the most heinous villain in history, and she was the most notorious young wastrel ever. The entire country wanted the villainous father and son dead, and even her own lovely wife was sharpening a knife in the courtyard, ready to kill her with her own hands. To change her fate of being ki 2.5kReads9.0Score39114d adds
16. 66 穿 Transmigrated into an Otome Game Villainess, the Unwanted King Wrecks the Plot 穿越乙游恶女，寡王杀崩剧情 Water-Dipped Rice水点饭Modern Romance692k WordsCompleted Strong heroine + scheming + System + villainous female warlord + chaotic times + conquest + otome game A villainess transmigrates into another villainess. The heroine is a true antagonist. Qi Yi accidentally transmigrates into the villainous supporting character of an otome game, a character who keeps dying. The original’s enemies are too numerous for her to know who’s trying to kill her. The land is in chaos, with warlords carving up the territory and heroes vying for supremacy. Qi Yi had plann 1.4kReads9.0Score21314d adds

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    I absolutely love watching the female lead stir up trouble and build her own power. Plus, the author's writing is excellent, and the updates are consistent. You won't regret starting this series!

17. 67 悲 The Tragic Grand Princess Turns the Tables in an Instant 悲催和亲长公主的脸说翻就翻 Tun Bala豚巴拉Ancient Romance259k WordsCompleted Transmigration into a drama, strong heroine, becoming emperor, feel-good story, a big sister with the swagger of a bandit, a gentle and frail eldest princess, multiple male leads, one woman and many men. The career plot takes center stage. Han Jingshan is a gang leader who makes a living through competitive fighting and collecting protection money. After a car accident, she transmigrates into a tragedy about a princess sent abroad for a political marriage. The good news: because Han Jingshan has 22Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead was originally a powerful leader, but her soul transmigrated into the body of a princess in a political marriage drama. Relying on her martial arts skills and unorthodox methods, she rose from nothing to become an empress, defeating a male guest and gaining the affections of several male leads. The female lead is the strongest, and the storyline primarily focuses on her career.

18. 68 春 Spring Returns, and the Land Smiles 春来江山笑 Bubble Trickster花式冒泡Ancient Romance833k WordsCompleted [A heroine who grows into an empress + multiple male leads, one heroine with many partners + power struggles + a cast of beautiful, strong, tragic characters + love rivals fighting for her + a childhood-friend general, the Minister of Justice, a neighboring prince, a reclusive divine doctor, and a loyal shadow guard: every kind of male lead you could want] Nearly three hundred years have passed since the founding of the Great Qi dynasty, through the reigns of twelve emperors. History has seen tw 1.3kReads—Score—14d adds

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    A story of female empowerment and intrigue. The female lead is a crown princess who rises to become empress, leading five male leads in building their careers while also finding romance. All of them are intelligent, beautiful, strong, and tragically beautiful, with no mindless plot twists and a fast-paced narrative.

19. 69 废 The Deposed Empress Is Reborn and Tears the Harem Apart 废后重生手撕后宫 Shi Xiaoxiao石小小Ancient Romance163k WordsCompleted Xiaomei was a special forces soldier in China's Armed Police Force. She was shot and killed while carrying out a mission, only to transmigrate to an ancient imperial palace... In the harem, Xiaomei initially wanted only to avenge the empress whose body she now inhabited, but to protect herself, she had no choice but to reclaim her place at the top of the imperial harem... 5Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 70 本 I’m Done Being a Try-Hard 本姑娘不卷了 Shi Xiaoxiao石小小Ancient Romance183k WordsCompleted In the modern world, Zhou Xiao was a formidable woman. At first, she worked hard to build a business so she could escape poverty. Later, she simply couldn't let it go... She founded the Tianlai Zhiyin brand from the ground up, turning it into a publicly listed company. She sacrificed all her time to manage the business, until the moment she collapsed. Then she suddenly realized that she had never enjoyed a single moment of happiness in this world... She thought that if she had another life, she 1Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 71 长 The Eldest Daughter’s Dazzling Rise 长女惊华 Get Rich Overnight一夜暴富Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Satisfying revenge + political intrigue + mutual salvation + miracle doctor + two powerful leads] The Ji family was a century-old military clan, revered by everyone in the imperial capital of Yulin. And yet the eldest Ji daughter was known throughout Yulin as a useless coward. Then, in a single night, the Ji family fell, and every man in the family died on the battlefield. It was the supposedly useless eldest daughter who held the entire family together. She divorced a prince! She made an enemy 3.1kReads8.8Score50114d adds

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    These are all so cute! 🤭💕💕 They're all so pretty! ♥(｡￫V￩｡)♥

22. 72 凤 The Phoenix Arrives: Who Will Claim the Falling Flowers? 凤来临，花落谁家 Dreaming of a White Horse以白马为梦Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Two girls are born at the same time: one is the only young miss of the declining Grand Preceptor’s household, and the other is the legitimate daughter of the all-powerful Chancellor. The Phoenix Star has descended. Whoever wins this girl will win the realm. Everyone fawns over the Chancellor’s daughter, while avoiding the young miss of the Grand Preceptor’s household. They all say she brings misfortune and caused her birth mother’s death. Then, by a chance encounter, he takes her completely, but 1kReads8.0Score11614d adds
23. 73 鬼 The Ghost Reaper's Princess: The Black-Bellied Prince, Be Gentle 鬼差王妃：腹黑王爷轻点虐 Yun Shijin云时锦Ancient Romance991k WordsCompleted Hardy as she was, she became a reaper of souls in the human world through a twist of fate. Her daily work was to collect souls and guide them on their way. An accident during one of her assignments made her think, to her delight, that she could report to the Underworld and begin a new life in the cycle of reincarnation. But when she awoke, the familiar mark was still on her palm. Furious, she yelled, “Ma Mian, get out here! I promise I won’t beat you to death!” Little did she know that this time 7Reads6.3Score—14d adds
24. 74 倾 Dancing in Splendor: I Was Born to Be Queen 倾舞风华之我本为凰 A Handful of Catnip一捧猫薄荷Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Born into this life + no saintly heroine + strong female lead + no angst + power struggles] Luo Qingwu was a standout soldier in her previous life. After an accident, she transmigrated into the body of the third young lady of the General’s Residence of Zhennan in the Kingdom of Nanqi. Since the day she was born, she had gotten whatever she wanted, and her family treasured her like their own lives. Given a second chance, she had hoped to follow her heart, live like a lazy freeloader, and enjoy a 81Reads7.0Score—14d adds
25. 75 闹 Turning the Capital Upside Down and Wrecking the Scum! The Xie Family's Youngest Daughter Is Ruthless 闹翻京城狠虐渣！谢家小女超毒辣 The Castle of Empty Sugar空糖的城堡Ancient Romance410k WordsCompleted [Satisfying revenge + Peerless skill in medicine and poison + Legitimate daughter + Palace and household intrigue + Punishing villains and revenge + Two equally strong leads + Happy ending] Xie Weiyao was the youngest daughter of a general's household, but she grew up in Yaowang Valley. Master of both medicine and poison, she could pluck pears and steal melons alike. Before she was even born, the Imperial Astronomical Bureau declared her a demoness who would bring ruin to the nation, a star of c 1.5kReads8.6Score19014d adds
26. 76 折 Willow-Folded Waist: The Ascetic Regent Drops His Act 折柳腰：禁欲摄政王他不装了 Wandering the Xin River鑫河漫游Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Marquis's household had spent three years giving up on everything. Now Jiang Yuning had returned in a blaze of glory, determined to restore the Jiang family's standing as its legitimate daughter. But the women of her family were easy targets in the capital, and everyone wanted to take a swipe at them. “Miss, your cousin from the Marquis of Wuhou's household killed someone and burned the body, and plans to frame you.” Jiang Yuning said, “It’s time that the military funds the marquis embezzled —Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 77 报 Report, Your Highness: The Princess Consort Has Run Away 1,001 Times 报告王爷，王妃出逃1001次 Yi Yu伊玉Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Ye Zhiyun was supposed to become the Crown Prince’s consort, but the God of War of Great Yue snatched her away right there and then! Rumor had it that the God of War was cruel and had no interest in women! Cruel? No interest in women? “Your Highness, the Princess Consort threw your military tally into the lake!” Without even looking up, the prince said, “Have them make a few more so she can have fun throwing them.” “Your Highness, the Princess Consort is going to burn down 2.5kReads9.1Score62014d adds
28. 78 盛 Glorious Reign of the Mad Consort: The Foolish Girl Stuns the World 盛世狂妃：傻女惊华 An Lan安懒Ancient Romance5.2M WordsCompleted At ten years old, Han Moqing had to pretend to be crazy and foolish to stay alive. In public, she was the foolish legitimate daughter of the Han Chancellor’s household. In private, she was a highly skilled martial artist and the master of Yulin Court. In public, she babbled like a fool. In private, she was ruthless and decisive, taking revenge on anyone who wronged her. Four years later, her loving grandfather was poisoned and bedridden. Han Moqing unexpectedly came down with a “high fever” and 741Reads8.9Score19914d adds
29. 79 帝 The Emperor Awaits the Phoenix's Return 帝盼鸾归 Eastern Hedge东篱Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Shen Mingluan commands an army of 300,000 and is the Northern Pacification General, a figure whose very name strikes terror into enemy forces. Handsome and elegant, he has the young noblewomen of the capital swooning over him. They fought tooth and nail for the chance to marry into the General's household, but none of them could compete with the aloof, powerful emperor! “Reporting to the general: His Majesty wishes to marry you. Will you accept?” 807Reads7.8Score10614d adds
30. 80 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 3.8kReads8.8Score36514d adds
31. 81 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.2kReads7.2Score80414d adds

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a fantasy novel with likable characters, an explosive plot, and no dull moments. If you like this genre, don't miss it! 😎

32. 82 凤 Phoenix Feathers and Frosted Splendor 凤羽霜华 Fu Kuchen扶枯尘Ancient Romance215k WordsCompleted [Black Lotus Revenge-Seeking Heroine × Mad Calamity Star | Fated to Destroy Each Other | Beauty Amid White Bones] That night, at eleven, Fusang huddled amid the sea of corpses and blood in the Duke of Zhenguo’s residence, watching the emperor’s guards nail her grandfather’s head to the walls of Wushan City. “Colluding with the enemy? What a fine accusation!” She swallowed the phoenix blood jade in her throat. Seven years later, a cold, striking beauty carrying poison emerged from Wushan, the mo 62Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Female protagonist seeking revenge, political intrigue

33. 83 两 Breaking the Deadlock Across Two Lifetimes: I Storm the Imperial Stronghold in Ancient Times 两世破局：我在古代捅皇家老巢 Unconcerned with Mountains and Rivers不争山水Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Comedic transmigration, smart protagonists, equally matched and devoted leads, political intrigue and murder investigations] Forensic pathologist Xia Nanfeng opens her eyes to find a corpse lying beside her! Wait! Why am I poor and crippled? Did I transmigrate? In the blink of an eye, she gets herself into serious trouble and nearly kills the head of the Seventh Palace Bureau. He is cold and suspicious, closing in on her step by step. “Tell me! Who are you really?” “...” She’s just as baffled 335Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    A politically charged, comedic, female-centric story.

34. 84 和 The Political Bride Slaughters Her Way Through the Realm 和亲公主嘎嘎乱杀 Mist and Camellias雾与山茶Ancient Romance324k WordsCompleted [Fictional setting + System + Revenge to the extreme + Asura Princess + Decisive and ruthless + Strong female lead + Female emperor] Chu Nian'an was a low-ranking princess. When the imperial decree ordering her to marry into Beishuo arrived, everyone in the palace waited to see her make a fool of herself. Beishuo was her birth mother's homeland, the place that dazzling woman had spent half her life trying and failing to return to. At a banquet in Beishuo's royal court, a powerful minister's daug 72Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm recommending a super-powerful female protagonist novel where she rises from an abandoned daughter to an empress! The journey is filled with political intrigue, revenge, ruthlessness, and glory—everyone who reads it will say it's incredibly satisfying! If you love strong female protagonists, this is a must-read!

35. 85 大 The Great Female Protagonist: Wielding Power over the Great Song Dynasty 大女主之权御大宋 Yan Zhi言滞Ancient Romance232k WordsOngoing Zhao Ling, a university student in political science and law who becomes a village official, transmigrates on the very day she takes up her post to the imperial garden of the Great Song dynasty. Thus begins her grand journey as a heroine. Who says women are inferior to men? I, Zhao Ling, will ride out and charge through every obstacle. In an age when men rule and women are kept beneath them, she wields wisdom as her blade and talent as her sword. At court, she promotes new learning, bringing the —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Zhao Ling, a female village official from a university specializing in political science and law, is transported to the Song Dynasty. After going through a series of formalities, she unexpectedly becomes the first cabinet minister of the Song Dynasty as a woman, experiencing ups and downs in the political arena and leading the Song Dynasty onto the path of national prosperity and military strength.

36. 86 都 Now That I'm Empress, Who Says I Can't Have a Sweetheart? 都做女帝了，谁还没个小娇夫 Salted Egg Yolk Shrimp咸蛋黄虾仁Ancient Romance241k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads + strong, strategic heroine + handsome and capable hero who doesn't suffer + women's rise as a group + marriage before love + devoted one-on-one romance, a sweet little story] Heroine: Is he trying to seduce me with his looks? Hero: I just love how fierce Your Majesty is. Note: The heroine has an intense sense of mission and is determined to overthrow feudal patriarchy. The hero admires and loves her, and is willing to grow and compromise for her sake. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Dual strength + strong and strategic female lead + handsome and strong male lead who is not tragic + rise of the female group + marriage first, love later + sweet 1V1 mutual pursuit] If this is not a strong female lead, then there is no way to tell. Reminder: The female lead has a very strong sense of mission to overthrow feudal patriarchy; the male lead admires and loves the female lead and is willing to grow and compromise for her.

37. 87 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.8kReads9.3Score43414d adds

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    The female lead has become adept at political maneuvering.

38. 88 开 Eight Giant Serpents from the Start: The Imperial Princess Returns to Court and Drives the Gu Wild 开局八条大蛇，帝姬回朝蛊疯了 Mo Wen莫問Ancient Romance336k WordsCompleted [Ruthless, unhinged imperial princess / fierce, cunning wolf-dog chancellor; political schemes; love and hate; Miaojiang sorcery; giant snake, cat, and bird; strong male lead, even stronger female lead; both leads sexually pure] Tingyun clawed her way back from a hell of slaughter to avenge her mother and make peace with her past self. She painstakingly raised venomous creatures and snakes, outmaneuvered everyone to seize power in Nanjiang, then swept through Daxie with the bloodthirsty fury of 75Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    That's great! ^ω^

39. 89 当 After I Fed the Emperor Plain Rice Porridge, He Said He'd Get Even 当我给皇帝喂白粥后，他说要报复 The Little Rabbit Who Can Fly会飞的小兔Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted [This book is so much fun! Transmigration to ancient times + turbulent-era power struggles + comedy + sweet romance + everyone dotes on the heroine + ensemble cast!!!] Synopsis A: She was a gifted doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, but unexpectedly transmigrated into Ye Nanxue, Princess Changle of the Northern Rong Kingdom. To escape the Crown Princess's schemes, she went to Jingyue City, which her mother had left to her. She planned to keep to herself, enjoy some peace and quiet, and find 9Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    Sweet romance + beloved by the group + ensemble cast + time travel + strong female lead + satisfying story. Richly set against the backdrop of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, martial arts world, and frontier soldiers, the female lead's career is showcased through her experiences running a clinic and engaging in business. It blends elements of political intrigue, medicine, war, and the martial arts world.

40. 90 惜 Cherishing Flowers 惜花芷 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The original novel behind the TV adaptation starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi] After keeping her talents hidden for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could spend her life as a proper aristocratic young lady, living in peace. But when the Hua family’s fortunes collapse, she has no choice but to reveal her sharp edge and hold the storm-tossed household together. Being out in public becomes the norm, and so does galloping through the streets. When all else fails, she even carries a coffin on he 18.2kReads9.6Score4.2k14d adds
41. 91 厂 The Factory’s Handsome Heartthrob: Seize the Day and Win His Heart 厂草堪折直须折 meidyAncient Romance2.0M WordsOngoing (1v1 + Both Pure and Strong + Mutual Devotion + Sweet Romance + Clever Heroine Playing the Fool + Smart Characters) A crooked tribulation lightning strike sent Jiang Li, a junior disciple of the Beast Taming Sect, transmigrating into the body of a frail junior consort banished to the Cold Palace in the Great Chu Dynasty. Fortunately, the genius disciple of the Beast Taming Sect still had her talent! To survive in the Cold Palace, Jiang Li had to find herself a “side job.” From then on, by day sh 318Reads9.2Score10914d adds

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    This is an unconventional female protagonist story. A disciple of the Beast Taming Sect transmigrates into the body of a minor noblewoman in the cold palace. She avoids palace intrigue and domestic power struggles, instead choosing the path of vying for the throne. The story is a captivating blend of political intrigue and fantasy.

42. 92 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds

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    "The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong," also known as "The Old Tales of the Underworld," tells the story of the female protagonist Yan Yulin and Zhu Nanyin who travel through the Tang Dynasty to collect national treasures and scholar's marks, set up a formation to worship the Lord of Taishan for a thousand years, and become a scheming empress.

43. 93 花 Flower Demon 花妖 Cotton Flower棉花花Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted [Past and Present Lives + One True Love + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggles] A thousand years of longing will not go unanswered; a lifetime of devotion will never bring regret! A brilliant, resilient surgeon versus a suspicious, ruthless God of War general! Meeting him was the bond of fate from her past life, and the tribulation of this one. A tearjerking tale of a white plum blossom in the immortal realm of Qilian, a true dragon, and a snowflake reincarnated to endure a trial. The white plum 6.4kReads9.5Score97014d adds
44. 94 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4k14d adds
45. 95 皇 The Emperor Favors His Concubine and Neglects His Empress? She Takes the Throne 皇帝宠妾灭妻？皇后直接登基 Lotus Weeping with Dew芙蓉生泣露Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Xu Ying helped her husband fight his way through a chaotic age and claim the throne. She, too, was made empress. As he conquered the realm, her husband had to take a few captured princesses, noblewomen from prominent families, and talented young women from distinguished families as concubines to win people over. Xu Ying was magnanimous and never took them seriously. Until one careless move left her betrayed by the women in the harem. She was banished to the cold palace, her 64Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    You can tell from the title.

46. 96 被 The Princess Is Reborn Before Her Consort Can Imprison and Torture Her 被驸马囚禁凌迟之前，公主重生了 Wen Ziqing问子青Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The female lead takes revenge without mercy: she ruins the scumbag's manhood, kills her father-in-law, drives her mother-in-law mad, and cripples her sister-in-law. [Strong heroine seeks revenge and schemes for power] + [Cunning, loyal hostage prince] + [Palace and household intrigue, punishing scumbags] In her past life, her consort had an affair with her cousin, a commandery princess, then married her as a secondary wife. He poisoned the princess and had her tortured day after day, disembowele 1.6kReads7.6Score16114d adds

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    The female protagonist, a princess, is reborn, seeking revenge and scheming for power; she's incredibly intelligent.

47. 97 踹 After Kicking Over the Dragon Throne, the Entire Court Begged Her to Take the Crown 踹翻龙椅后，满朝文武跪求她登基 Fei Xi妃玺Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted (The heroine focuses on her career, with no romantic pairing. She becomes somewhat cold-hearted and ruthless later on.) Born into the world as a princess, Yu Hui thinks that at last, an incredible fortune has fallen into her lap. She has a palace to live in, money to spend, and status to protect her, so she can enjoy a peaceful, happy life. But peace is out of the question. Calamities keep dropping out of the sky, and they’re heavy ones. Happiness? Not really. Someone is always ending up dead, s 8.4kReads8.8Score71814d adds

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    No romantic pairing for female protagonist novels

48. 98 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, She Became an Investor Everyone Wanted to Win Over 退婚后，她成了万人追捧的投资人 Ten Thousand Blades千万刃Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Medical skills + transmigrated supporting villainess + political intrigue + strong heroine + secret identities + satisfying read] Bai Jiu'er, a doctor, transmigrates into the body of a vicious supporting character with a truly tragic ending. In her previous life, she was the male lead's wife, only to end up as a miserable prostitute. After transmigrating, she has nothing but money. At least she isn't married yet. First step, obviously, is to break off the engagement! What? The male lead went cr 50.6kReads9.2Score7.5k14d adds
49. 99 缚 Bound by Spring 缚春情 Ren Huanyou任欢游Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [The print edition is available on the homepage; film and television rights have been sold] The Jiang and Song families have been close for generations, and Song Wan was betrothed to Jiang Xingjian before she was even born. They grew up together, but she was confined to the inner quarters, where everything she learned was meant to prepare her to become a Jiang family wife. The young man was dashing and ambitious. Before he had even turned twenty, he went off to the frontier to make his name. Bef 90.9kReads9.6Score12.1k14d adds

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    It's a political intrigue novel. The female lead is intelligent, wise, and clear-headed; her IQ is always high. You might want to give it a try.

50. 100 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds

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