Looking for a Story With a Brilliant Heroine Who Holds the Pieces and Controls the Entire Game, With a CP 求女主智商超高，能手握棋子把控全局，有cp的文

1. 1 重 Reborn to Marry a Treacherous Minister: Turning a Winning Hand into a Royal Flush 重生嫁奸臣：一手好牌打出王炸 The Red Beans Are Ripe红豆熟了Ancient Romance826k WordsOngoing [Two Powerful Leads + Mutual Devotion + Revenge + Political Intrigue] In her previous life, Shen Li died a terrible death. The reason was simple: she had a winning hand and played it disastrously. With an unbeatable start, she somehow managed to get her entire family executed. Shen Li was a noblewoman from a powerful clan and the greatest beauty of her generation. Her calligraphy and painting were peerless, her work worth a fortune, and her grace and intelligence drew countless young noblemen se 363Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   In the first book, both the female lead and the supporting female character are extremely intelligent, known as the "Twin Beauties of the Capital." The female lead excels in political intrigue, while the supporting female character is skilled in military strategy. They compete with each other but also admire one another. In the second book, the female lead possesses high intelligence but is slightly lacking in emotional intelligence. She has a supportive and compatible assistant boyfriend. Great read! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

2. 2 和 After Appearing on a Variety Show With My Infamous Brother, We Took the Internet by Storm 和黑红弟弟参加综艺后，全网爆火 Sour Jujube and Poria Tea酸枣茯苓茶Modern Romance559k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s favorite + golden finger + face-slapping + entertainment industry + variety shows + livestreaming + irresistible charm] Lu Linwan, who is seriously ill, has a dream and learns that she’s the cannon-fodder female side character in a novel. Her top-tier star younger brother is about to become the target of the entire internet’s hate overnight. After joining a variety show, he’ll be set up as a foil to the heroine, his future ruined and his ending tragic. Lu Linwan is shocked. Lu Linwan 17.2kReads8.8Score2kShelves
3. 3 快 Quick Transmigration: The Unhinged Host Runs Wild 快穿：疯批宿主她野翻了 Bunnies Love Peaches兔兔爱桃桃Ancient Romance829k WordsCompleted Shen Qi is a top-ranked mission-taker in the main world, but she's been dogged by bad luck. Unluckily for her, she's assigned to the small-world Golden Finger Recovery Center, renowned for its high difficulty and high rewards, where she must face the “protagonists” of various worlds, all equipped with cheat abilities. Heroine: I have a System that makes me the most beautiful woman in the world and makes the emperor obey my every word. I'm the most powerful person in the land! Hero: I have a Syst 5.7kReads9.2Score678Shelves

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   The first book, featuring Shen Qi, perfectly fits the questioner's requirements. She possesses exceptionally high intelligence, manages the overall situation, is incredibly cunning, and manages to fall in love with the male lead while perfectly completing her missions. [You can savor it.] The second book features a female lead who is a highly intelligent forensic doctor, but has a cold personality. If she hadn't met the male lead, she might have turned to crime. The third book features a female lead who is a law enforcement officer who travels through worlds to hunt down the male lead. [Bookmark this.]

4. 4 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 266.6kReads9.6Score31.2kShelves

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   I highly recommend these three books if you enjoy stories featuring strong female protagonists.

5. 5 罪 On the Edge of Crime 罪案边缘 VerdureMystery549k WordsCompleted The first time Chen Xi saw Qin Yu, she knew he would belong to her. She was a romantic, so she wanted to preserve him in formaldehyde. That way, Qin Yu could belong to her alone. Someone once described Chen Xi this way: all that stood between her and becoming a criminal was Qin Yu. “I walk toward the sun, unafraid of the long, dark night.” [Obsessive forensic doctor Chen vs. upright police officer Qin] 3.5kReads8.9Score418Shelves
6. 6 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
7. 7 快 Quick Transmigration: I Accidentally Conquered That Yandere Villain 快穿：不小心攻略了那个病娇反派 Xian Lan仙蓝Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted Cold, bloodthirsty, and violent: those are the words that define Li Jiang. She has never failed to capture a single interstellar criminal she’s been assigned to hunt down. Except for Fu Sheng, who was the one exception. That man was solitary, twisted, and arrogantly domineering to the extreme. He loved disguising himself with a gentle smile. A spatial rift that opened by mistake sent them both tumbling into three thousand worlds. A sickly young man who controls life and death in a hospital for s 626Reads9.2Score107Shelves
8. 8 穿 The Transmigrator Was Killed by This Princess 穿越者被本宫反杀了 Tang Bu Tian唐不甜Ancient Romance583k WordsCompleted The breathtaking Princess Sheng'an married a little-known adviser, and everyone in the realm laughed that such a pearl had been hidden in the dust, accusing her of having no taste. Only when Qinglu's iron cavalry had crossed every inch of the land and brought the whole realm under its rule did people realize that Princess Sheng'an was a fox and her adviser a tiger. He had the talent to shape the world, yet willingly bowed his head and let the young lady run wild over him. After a lifetime of bei 322Reads9.0Score103Shelves
9. 9 被 Driven to Death by Her Cultivator Mistress? I Take Up My Sword and Storm the Ninth Heaven 被修仙外室逼死？我提剑杀上九霄 Bian Lu边鹿Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted [Power fantasy, a female lead who begins as a villain and turns righteous, no transmigration, no rebirth] Only when she was dying did Li Fu learn why she could never defeat her husband's mistress, Huayue. It turned out that beyond this world lay a realm of cultivation. Huayue had come from that realm. With Taoist magic at her command, there was no way Li Fu could ever beat her. Tortured, skinned, and dismembered, Li Fu was abandoned by everyone and died after enduring every kind of suffering. Ho 78.6kReads9.6Score10.3kShelves

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   This book is very good. The female lead's plans are always one step ahead of the enemy's. She is very clever and cunning.

10. 10 卿 My Beloved, Through Every Dawn and Dusk 卿是朝朝暮暮 Sugar-Roasted Little Deer糖炒小鹿Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Shen Yunshu studied archaeology and had been working for just two years. She loved history, and her favorite dynasty was the Rong Dynasty. A few days ago, she had read an unofficial history of the Rong Dynasty's royal family. Little did she expect that after falling asleep, she would wake up in the Rong Dynasty, sent there by the heavens, as Shen Yunshu, the legitimate daughter of the Shen family of Prince Zhenbei's residence. She had transmigrated to her favorite dynasty and become a descendant 24.4kReads9.4Score3kShelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who has a knack for winning people's hearts and controlling the overall situation. She's incredibly strong and cool, and her entire family is intelligent and successful. Highly recommended! I don't remember the second book very well, but I do remember the female protagonist being very strategic.

11. 11 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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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 divine novel—likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Please update more frequently!]

12. 12 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 4.1kReads7.2Score804Shelves
13. 13 救 Help! The Horror NPCs Are Lining Up for Me to Do Their Makeup 救命！惊悚NPC都排队找我化妆 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Mystery519k WordsCompleted [Horror game + NPCs + horror survival + no System] Su Qing, a workaholic makeup artist, was just working overtime. When she opened her eyes again, she had been sucked into a horror game with a 99% death rate! As she watched her teammates panic and wet themselves, the bottom-performing Slit-Mouthed Woman approached her with a pair of scissors. Su Qing despaired. But wait... This woman’s makeup is way too crude! Her professional instincts kicked in, and she blurted out, “Your makeup isn’t working. 871Reads—Score183Shelves
14. 14 黑 The Stern-Faced Miss [GB] 黑脸小姐【GB】 Clouds Speak, Wind Sings云语风歌Modern Romance443k WordsCompleted A highly intelligent but emotionally clueless heroine ✘ a loyal, sunshiney puppy of a man A story set in South Korea. Content warnings: First-person narration from the heroine’s perspective. Some characters have rather questionable morals (in plain terms, there are a lot of crazies), and there are love-triangle conflicts. BG romance, plot-driven. Blurb: Twenty years ago, debt collectors broke into my home. I watched a bottle smash over my father’s head, and blood stain the dinner my mother h 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The highly intelligent female protagonist, Jiang Taifei, is single-mindedly pursuing a path of revenge, infiltrating the enemy camp and meticulously plotting her revenge. She is surrounded by many entanglements: her younger brother whom she wants to protect, a loyal young man who follows her closely, and a top celebrity who constantly causes her trouble. Numerous mysteries await her as she uncovers the answers.

15. 15 废 On the Day the Empress Was Deposed, Eighty Thousand Secret Guards Knelt and Begged Her to Return 废后当天，八万暗卫跪请归位 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + household scheming + deposed empress + satisfying revenge + corruption + madman + power plays + intense push and pull] In her previous life, Li Qingcheng gave up everything for love. She disbanded the world's greatest intelligence network, the Tianji Pavilion, which she had built herself and which was powerful enough to topple the imperial throne. Then, as the Chancellor's legitimate daughter, she married Xiao Yexuan, an overlooked prince. For ten years, she schemed on his beh 2.1kReads6.6Score460Shelves
16. 16 女 The Matriarchal Protagonist Awakens a Conquest System After Being Reborn 女尊原主重生后觉醒了攻略系统 Qian Xu潜序Ancient Romance221k WordsOngoing Two chapters update daily, at noon and 8 p.m. The full 240,000-word manuscript is already complete, so readers can dive in without worry! [Court Intrigue in a Matriarchal World + Unconventional Rebirth] In Yong'an City, after seeing all the splendor the world had to offer, she became the top scholar in the imperial examinations. But when love brought her back home, it led to a terrible end. Su Yinghao, the new top scholar and daughter of an official family, gave up the chance to take up a post i 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A novel that subverts the typical trope of rebirth and political intrigue! The female protagonist in a matriarchal world met a tragic end in her previous life. After being reborn, she is bound to a system. She pretends to complete missions to obtain clues about her destiny while secretly gathering evidence to fight against the Crown Princess behind the scenes.

17. 17 重 Reborn: Will the Four Maids Help Their Mistress Divorce and Remarry? 重生，四大丫鬟带主母和离改嫁？ Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted [Maid-assistance story + a heroine who wins by lying flat + a low-status marriage turned into a counterattack] Shen Yue, the prime minister’s legitimate daughter, was easygoing and plump, and had no love for using her brain. Back then, she had married down into the declining Marquis Gu household, bringing a lavish dowry. She had only wanted to take it easy and live out her days in peace. But after her husband, Gu Yanzhou, attached himself to the daughter of a powerful family, Su Wanrou, the two 480Reads6.9Score108Shelves
18. 18 神 My Divine Bones Were Stolen? I Emptied the Imperial Treasury for My Dowry 神骨被夺？我搬空国库当嫁妆 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance875k WordsCompleted [Legitimate Daughter + Household and Palace Intrigue + Two Strong Leads + Devoted Love + Political Scheming + Divine Physician + Taking Down Villains + Satisfying Revenge] To save the Crown Prince, the genius physician Shen Jingwan is sacrificed by her family, who cut out her once-in-a-century “Exquisite Bone.” Her family is ennobled in return, while she is abandoned in the countryside to fend for herself. Three years later, she returns with unparalleled medical skills, only to discover that her 303Reads7.4Score—Shelves
19. 19 领 At Our Marriage License Appointment, My Fiancé’s Dead Wife Was Sitting Behind Me 领证时，未婚夫的亡妻坐在我身后 Planting Stars in the Ruins在废墟种星星Modern Romance165k WordsCompleted On the day we went to register our marriage, the woman sitting behind me pressed a brass key wrapped in blue thread onto my marriage registration form. “Don’t sign. Zhou Xu’s wife is still alive.” Her name was Xu Jing, Zhou Xu’s wife, who had been legally declared dead two years ago. She hadn’t come to steal my man. She only asked me, “Before your sister disappeared, did she leave behind a gray filing box?” Four years ago, my sister said she was going out of town to handle a project. She vanishe 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead remains clear-headed throughout, not driven by romantic feelings, and uncovers her fiancé's past while investigating him.

20. 20 绝 After a Terminal Diagnosis, I Stay Alive by Playing the Heiress of Beijing's Elite 绝症后，我靠扮演京圈大小姐续命 Magical Girl Lunanana魔法少女露娜娜Modern Romance160k WordsOngoing [Villainess everyone loves + murder-mystery System + all characters are romantically pure + make money to stay alive + deeply satisfying face-slapping] Terminally ill and on the brink of death, she awakens the “Murder Mystery System.” To survive, she must flawlessly play the role of a rich young lady at the class-stratified aristocratic Saint Sidia Academy. System rule: The moment you break character, you will be killed on the spot! Even more thrilling, she draws an S-rank bond card: [Arranged m 284Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist in this book is so intelligent that she outsmarts everyone, including the domineering CEO.

21. 21 他 He's a Fool, She's Loaded. What's It to You? 他人傻，她钱多，关你什么事 Mianmian Gao绵绵羔Ancient Romance206k WordsOngoing (A sickly but absurdly powerful heroine x a clingy, loyal, green-tea schemer of a hero who goes insane for her; two strong leads, both devoted only to each other, and plenty of sweet romance) Content warning: The story starts slow, then features a lot of political intrigue later on, so proceed with caution! The hero is genuinely an idiot at first, but he gets better. If that's not your thing, don't read. - She gets caught in a last-minute marriage swap, and the concubine still has her eye on the 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book, a classic example of a title that doesn't do it justice, features a female lead who is rich, powerful, and resourceful! A clear-headed, strong-willed heroine with swift and decisive actions—it's incredibly enjoyable to read, with a fast pace.

22. 22 前 My Ex-Husband Gets to Be a Dad? I'll Marry a Rugged Man Who Can't Have Children and Carry Twins 前夫喜当爹？我嫁绝嗣糙汉怀双宝 Ke Xin柯新Modern Romance216k WordsOngoing [Period] [Second Marriage] [Rugged Husband Dotes on His Wife] [Twins] [Brutal Revenge on the Scumbags] [Size Difference] Zhao Qingqing had been married for seven years without a child. Her mother-in-law beat her and drove her out, while her ex-husband rushed to marry a widow carrying another man's baby. Qingqing immediately turned around and married Han Tie Zhu, the ferocious butcher rumored to be unable to have children, whom no one in the commune dared to cross. Han Tie Zhu seemed cold and sho 518Reads—Score106Shelves
23. 23 毒 The Poison Queen Gives Up, but the Mad Dog Emperor Insists on Spoiling Her 毒后摆烂，疯狗暴君偏要宠 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue] [Mutual Exploitation] [Psycho Push and Pull] [Fall from Grace] [Psycho] [Powerful Figures] [Tyrant] [Imperial Court] [High-Level Hunt] [Schemes] [Power Couple] [Wits and Will] Meng Zhiyuan was a notorious poison empress. After Emperor Xiao Qi personally destroyed her family, she was banished to the cold palace, left to await her death. Xiao Qi brought his new favorite before her and flaunted his favor, hoping to see jealousy and pain in her eyes. But Meng Zhiyuan didn't even loo 180Reads—Score112Shelves

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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 novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and no dull moments. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Cool]

24. 24 锦 The Lucky Carp Maid Is No Easy Mark, and the Mad Crown Prince Begs for a Hug with Red-Rimmed Eyes! 锦鲤丫鬟难惹，疯太子红眼求抱！ Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance325k WordsCompleted [Palace and Household Intrigue + Sweet Romance + Mutual Healing + Historical Romance + Face-Slapping Wish Fulfillment + Protective Hero + Lucky Charm + Both Pure + One-on-One Romance + Intense Push and Pull + Strong Female Lead] Rumor has it that Crown Prince Xiao Hanjin of the Great Yuan Dynasty is a bloodthirsty madman who recognizes no family. Anyone who comes within three feet of him is as good as dead. Until one day, the palace attendants nervously open the study door and catch the notoriou 50Reads—Score107Shelves
25. 25 就 Even as a Fake Heiress, I’ll Still Daringly Embrace Doing Nothing 就算是假千金也要勇敢摆烂 Ji Furan纪扶染Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Print edition launching across all platforms on August 9, 2025] When Shen Yue was twelve, she accidentally fell into a pond while feeding the fish. That was when she learned the truth: her parents weren’t her real parents, and her five older brothers weren’t really her brothers. She was the Mu family’s fake heiress! Faced with a future where she was destined to lose everything, Shen Yue decided to get ahead… by lying down. If she was going to lose it all anyway, she might as well lie back and 117.8kReads9.6Score13.7kShelves

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    The female lead here has an extremely high IQ. [Thumbs up]

26. 26 重EN Too Many Reborn Heroes? Time to Bring in the Government 重生者太密集？我带国家队下场 Bian Lu边鹿Sci-Fi & Apocalypse758k WordsCompleted (A feel-good power fantasy, with a beautiful, badass heroine who confiscates golden fingers) “Sheng is the boss around here. She's ruthless and doesn't waste words. Cross her, and she'll take you down!” In the year 2323 of the Star Era, the apocalypse is about to begin. Some people awaken their powers early, while reborn people are already making their moves… As the head of a new department, Sheng An is responsible for recruiting and leading all the powered and reborn individuals, preparing for 123.7kReads9.7Score17.5kShelves

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    First book! I haven't found a substitute yet! The female lead is decisive and ruthless, with extremely high intelligence! She won't hesitate to do anything to achieve her goals, but she will care for and cherish those who are good to her, and she's definitely not a saint! Highly recommended!!! Second book 🔥 Highly recommended! The writing is superb! The female lead is unbeatable in terms of psychology, skills, and wisdom! Decisive and ruthless! At first, I thought it was a comedy, but the more I read, the bigger the scope became! 🥰 It's not a traditional post-apocalyptic novel. After reading this, I think everyone will have a concrete understanding (in terms of ideas) of "what to do if the apocalypse comes." This book got me very excited while reading it, so just read it and you won't be able to stop talking.

27. 27 重 Reborn: His Highness Prince Rui Has a Secret Crush on Me 重生之瑞王殿下暗恋我 Yan Qing宴晴Ancient Romance320k WordsOngoing [An aloof, fallen noblewoman + an ambitious man madly in love] [Devoted to each other + simmering romantic tension + equally matched leads + court intrigue + happy ending + a powerful man humbles himself for love] Xu Lingyi is the eldest daughter of the Ningyuan Earl’s household, raised in the countryside. In her previous life, after her mother supposedly took her own life, she clung to the Earl’s household as her last hope of survival. But on the road back to the capital, she was ambushed and —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is completely in line with

28. 28 谈 Explosives Under the Negotiation Table: The Young Lady Storms the Imperial Court 谈判桌下埋火药，大小姐入朝杀疯 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The heroine’s creed: Power and money are what let a woman live freely and boldly!] [Strong heroine + satisfying story + vying for the finest men in the realm] Jiang Yu thought she’d be content with a modestly comfortable life. But when she turned eighteen, one ridiculous twist after another came her way. First, the husband she had supported with her own money for years passed the imperial exams at the top of his class, then demanded a divorce so he could marry a noblewoman. Then the Duke’s mans 37kReads9.2Score5.4kShelves

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    A political intrigue novel that doesn't treat readers like fools. The female protagonist is a time-traveler, ruthless and decisive, navigating the power struggles of officialdom to achieve her ambition of national prosperity and strength.

29. 29 公 The Princess Is Fierce and Beautiful, and Her Shadow Guard Keeps Crossing the Line 公主暴戾绝色，影卫日日以下犯上 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + Feel-good power fantasy + Yandere + Devoted loyalist] Fate played a cruel trick: the most powerful imperial princess on the Jiuzhou Continent was reborn in the body of a lovesick little princess from Western Qi. The moment she awoke, the world was shaken. A scumbag points at her and curses? She orders coldly, “Drag him out and give him fifty more lashes!” The overlord of the business world is her subordinate, the most revered emperor in Jiuzhou is her older brother, the mighty 17.2kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves

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    The female lead has an extremely high IQ! [Admiration][Admiration]!! She basically reaches the pinnacle of power in the end!!! In the first book, the female lead ends up as a princess protecting the country, but the retired emperor gives her an empty imperial edict before abdicating!! In the second book, the female lead becomes an empress!! [Sending hearts]

30. 30 骨 Her Bones Are Yet Cold, Her Vengeance Unfulfilled: The Wicked Woman Returns from Hell 骨未寒，仇未报，恶女她从地狱来 Jiyue Ying霁月萤Ancient Romance128k WordsOngoing [Revenge after being reborn + the whole family gets what they deserve, no forgiveness + satisfying inner-courtyard drama] In her previous life, Gu Han Yin was framed by her fiancé and adopted daughter. On the eve of her wedding, everyone caught her in bed with another man. That same day, the adopted daughter stole her identity, became the most favored young lady in the marquis's residence, rose to prominence, and married into the heir's household. They ruined her reputation, trampled over her 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommend this new book! A wicked woman is reborn for revenge, slaughtering indiscriminately! No unnecessary words, no frustrating moments, no saintly sentimentality, and no idiocy! The face-slapping and scum-reaping scenes are incredibly satisfying and addictive! Reborn, she wreaks havoc, catching the scumbag and the bitch in bed together, and beating the traitorous maid to death…

31. 31 她 Her Years as a Big Shot in Q City 她在Q市当大佬那几年 Bai Mianmian白绵绵Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Wealthy-family scheming + beloved by the whole family + satisfying revenge + face-slapping + 90% plot, 10% romance] [The transmigrate-into-a-book heroine takes on the golden-finger heroine of a wish-fulfillment novel] The moment Zhou Wangyou opened her eyes, she realized she had become the tragic supporting female character in a brainless wish-fulfillment novel, abused by the protagonist countless times and locked in a basement, where she was about to be left for dead. Zhou Wangyou: ...I think 5.9kReads9.2Score673Shelves

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    This book is amazing! The female lead's meticulous planning throughout is definitely worth reading, the ending is unexpected, and there's a romantic pairing.

32. 32 死 The Dead Concubine Becomes the Duke’s Mansion’s Cousin Miss 死去的外室她成了国公府的表小姐 Heavy Snow in May五月下大雪Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing Original title: Passing as a Noblewoman [Historical ensemble cast] [Power struggles] [Not reborn] [Plot-driven] [Romance] [Male lead is sexually inexperienced] [Ensemble cast, multiple protagonists, multiple perspectives] [Pei Yuehuan and Chen Man are both heroines. The protagonist field cannot be changed after the contract is signed, so it lists the main pairing of this story.] The imperial capital holds many secrets, and much resentment. There are merchants falsely accused and thrown into pris 42.4kReads9.4Score4.6kShelves

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    This is a very high-quality book; I highly recommend it. Both the protagonists and antagonists are intelligent and logical. The author's other books are also excellent. Highly recommended!

33. 33 日 Drunk on the Road Home at Dusk 日暮醉归途 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The cool, intelligent beauty Shui Qiaoyou, a general of the former dynasty, and the pure-hearted, reserved prince Chu Moli, a prince of the current dynasty Historical romance, no transmigration, no palace intrigue, no household drama, one-on-one romance, strong female lead. Shui Qiaoyou felt as though she’d merely fallen asleep. When she opened her eyes again, a hundred years had passed. Her homeland, family, and friends were like smoke, long since vanished into the river of time. Fate had left 13.4kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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    Both books feature strong leads. The first one has a calm and intelligent female protagonist who even lies with a straight face, possessing a touch of dry humor; unfortunately, it's unfinished. The second book isn't a typical rebirth novel; both the male and female leads are intelligent and work together to overcome the crisis of their clan's annihilation.

34. 34 第 The Top Genius Has a Sickness: Everyone Else Wants to Win, but She Wants to Lose 第一天骄她有病，别人求赢她求输 The Poem Says诗云Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Superpowers + ensemble cast + team tournament + chuunibyou + feel-good power fantasy] “Doctor, there’s something wrong with me.” “What’s wrong?” “I’m so exceptional that it’s making me miserable!” Jiang Chao was sunk in sorrow, gazing up at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle. “From childhood to now, every competition I’ve entered and every exam I’ve taken, I’ve come in first…” “I’ve asked myself more than once: how can I be this exceptional?” “Ah, it’s so painful! Doctor, can you understand m 14.5kReads8.9Score2kShelves

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    True control of the overall situation

35. 35 女 The Female Bandit Goes to the Capital to Become an Official and Wins Over the Aloof Emperor 女土匪进京为官，诱拐了清冷陛下 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + sweet and satisfying + fun and lively + no annoying supporting characters + sensible leads] A super-ferocious, super-rich bandit queen VS a cool, otherworldly beauty of an emperor Jin Sanglu owns thirty mountains of gold and is every inch a bandit queen. After earning military merit, she arrogantly calls out to the court: “If you won’t give me an official post, then make me empress.” The ministers are furious, but they fear 12.4kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    The female lead is incredibly smart and powerful, possessing the strongest martial arts skills. All the court officials are terrified of her, trembling in fear every time they see her. It's hilarious! [Admiring] Highly recommended. The plot leans towards court intrigue, with most of the main characters being witty and cunning ministers. The female supporting characters are few in number, but they are all intelligent and refined ladies. It's truly a wonderful read.

36. 36 病 The Yandere Villain Visits My Dreams Every Night: Sister, You’re Mine 病娇反派夜夜入梦：姐姐你是我的 Song Jiujiu宋玖玖Ancient Romance284k WordsCompleted [Raise a Cub into a Wolf + Feigned Possessiveness] Shen Xia was forced to transmigrate into a book. Apparently, she had to kill the villain and help the male lead rise to success before she could go home. But she turned around and chose to crush the System outright, helping the beautiful, tragic, powerful young villain become the male lead instead. She did whatever she wanted, free of all constraints. But just as she was ready to bow out after accomplishing her mission, the villain she had raise 4.4kReads9.3Score615Shelves

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    Don't get me wrong, this isn't a yandere/capturing novel. The female protagonist transmigrates into a novel, starts by killing the system, then supports another person to become the male lead. She's a master strategist, meticulously planning every move; a slight misstep will lead to disaster. Every villain is cleverly designed and cleverly crafted, but the female protagonist is still a cut above the rest. Overall, it's incredibly good, a high-IQ, mind-bending novel that I love. Let me say it again, this book's rating is far more than 8.1.

37. 37 三 Three Souls as the Betrothal Gift, Seven Spirits as the Wedding Present 三魂为聘，七魄为礼 All Out肆意满Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Everyone has three hun and seven po souls. Yin Wenjiu has only one hun and one po: an unidentified resentful soul and an unidentified life soul. Both exist to keep her body alive. But she only cares about enjoying the moment. She tells fortunes with perfect accuracy and charges the highest price! She won’t go out of her way to stay alive, nor will she actively seek death. She waited at Yunmeng Marsh for five years. If someone came to save her, she would go with them; if no one did, she would dig 24.4kReads9.3Score3.5kShelves

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    The female lead is incredibly intelligent, it's unbelievable how her brain works, and the events are extremely thrilling.

38. 38 快 Quick Transmigration: My Scumbag Ex Cries as He Eats My Ashes 快穿修罗场：渣男哭着吃我骨灰 Meat Sauce Eater吃肉酱Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation is out! [Conquest + Shura Fields + No CP + Abusing Scum + Everyone's Favorite] Yu Ai is the best task-taker across all of time and space, a beauty blessed with both talent and looks. Hearing that men are always looking for trouble, she teams up with System 001 to teach them a lesson. She's the original green tea, a master of acting, and she's ready to fight back online. * The scheming CEO pins a woman beneath him. "Woman, behave. You're only allowed to be my caged bird." The 10.2kReads9.4Score1kShelves

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    The first one is a quick transmigration novel, it's alright, it's about controlling the overall situation. The second one is a crime-solving, psychological novel, the female lead is quite intelligent. The third one is a modern entrepreneurial novel (a bit earlier than the real world, but not as advanced), the female lead is very strategic and builds a business empire single-handedly. The fourth one is very good, very enjoyable, but it doesn't mainly focus on controlling the overall situation, although the female lead is also quite intelligent, but the genre is different and doesn't quite fit your requirements, you can give it a try, it's really a good novel. The fifth one is more in line with your requirements, the male and female leads secretly control the overall situation, guiding them to follow their own plans, the kind where they are sold out but still count the money, it's the most suitable of the ones I recommended. The sixth one is a modern transmigration to ancient times, the intelligence is okay, but it mainly shows the female lead's ruthlessness, her methods are decent, she's quite ruthless. The seventh one is a brain-burning novel, the characters are all intelligent, but not the kind with scheming methods, not holding a chessboard, just simply intelligent, logical, with novel ideas and perspectives, not mindless. Finally, this is the first book that came to mind when I saw this requirement, my ideal Namber. One of the most brilliant political intrigue stories ever! The entire book is intelligent and engaging, with even the supporting characters possessing high IQs. The emperor has over a dozen sons, each with their own unique abilities, making the struggle for the throne incredibly intense. Both the male and female leads are strong, and their strategic brilliance is phenomenal. I'm recommending this book specifically for its wish fulfillment. It's not yet available on Tomato, but you can search for "My Flowers Bloom, All Flowers Kill" on Baidu. The female lead is Shen Xihe, and the male lead is the Crown Prince. The female lead is rather aloof, doesn't understand love, and doesn't believe in it, so it's always a case of the man pursuing the woman, which is quite difficult. The male lead is very good at pretending, even playing the role of a "green tea" (a manipulative woman), but he's definitely not weak. The first third of the book focuses on marriage, and the middle third on winning hearts.

39. 39 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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    My goodness, I've never seen such a clever female lead! She's not in court, yet she can influence its trends and skillfully manipulate people's hearts—she's simply amazing! And the writing is excellent, the plot is incredibly tight, every chapter is intricately connected, and there's not a single wasted word!

40. 40 去 The Lanterns Shone Like Day on Last Year's Lantern Festival 去年元夜灯如昼 Xu Wei栩唯Ancient Romance580k WordsOngoing [Amnesiac Grand Princess × Cold-Faced Court Official | Escape from the Imperial Mausoleum | Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming | Mutual Redemption] A great fire turns her from the most honored princess of the Li Song dynasty into a palace maid assigned to guard the Yanyang Imperial Mausoleum, someone everyone avoids. She has forgotten who she is and everything she once had. Her greatest wish each day is to make it out of the mausoleum alive. But its rules are strict, and the first one is nev 23Reads8.5Score200Shelves

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    "Last Year's Lantern Festival: Lanterns Like Daylight" tells the story of a once-glorious prince who has fallen from grace... After ten years of silence... He appears calm on the surface, but harbors ruthless methods beneath. The oppressive atmosphere is palpable. A ensemble cast with standout characters!

41. 41 豪 Cast-Off Rich Wife? Sorry, She's a Beautiful Madwoman 豪门弃妇？抱歉，她是疯批美人 One Paycheck, One Hundred Trillion一薪一亿亿Modern Romance945k WordsOngoing [Pursuit of his wife + unhinged heroine + satisfying face-slapping + male rivals competing for her + revenge] This book is also known as Mr. Fu, Your Wife Is Acting Up Again. Three years into their marriage, Mo Lansheng suddenly discovered that her husband was keeping another woman on the side. An ex-girlfriend he still had a thing with, a first love he couldn't let go of, and a whole crowd of admirers. And she was nothing but a discarded rich man's wife in everyone else's eyes. But she wasn't d 23.3kReads8.4Score1.7kShelves

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    The story revolves around a wife-chasing frenzy, a madwoman who is cunning, ruthless, highly intelligent, and relentlessly competitive—a true battleground of rivals.

42. 42 京 Scheming in the Capital 京华嫡谋 Qiqi 2026柒柒2026Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted At fifteen, Shen Mingyuan, a legitimate daughter from Jiangnan, returned to the capital at her father’s command. It looked as though she had come home to settle down, but in truth she was drawn into the power struggles of the Prime Minister’s household and the schemes of the court. Her father, Shen Yanzhi, treated her as a pawn to curry favor with Prince Jing, while her stepmother and half-sister repeatedly framed her. Meanwhile, clues to the truth behind her mother’s brutal death began to emerg 67.4kReads8.5Score5.5kShelves
43. 43 翡 Lotus in an Emerald Cage 翡翠笼中莲 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance49k WordsCompleted The Lotus in the Jade Cage 722Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female author's most prized pure ancient romance novels‼️ Each one is top-tier, already completed, so please enjoy! 🔥 Several truly powerful female protagonists who are charming, clear-headed, rational, and not overly saintly. They are highly intelligent, skilled in political maneuvering, and ultimately achieve both fame and fortune, wielding immense power✌️❤️ 1: Domestic intrigue + Palace intrigue🩷 A bit tear-jerking, reminiscent of the poignant feeling of an unfulfilled love😭 My beloved, unforgettable female supporting character! The daughter of a jade merchant meets a fallen prince who has been living among commoners, but there's no spark of romance until they fight assassins in a dilapidated temple. She falls in love with him, but he falls in love with another extremely delicate woman. By chance, he is placed on the throne by a powerful minister. 👑🍅 He doesn't love her, but respects her and needs her wisdom to help him navigate between powerful ministers and imperial power. She also lives peacefully with his lover. She loved him, so she loved him in a way that the male lead liked. 😍🍅 In the end, it was that seemingly weak woman who protected the female lead with her own life until the very end. 😊 After reading it, one feels a sense of loss. It's a rare story where the male and female leads don't fall in love, but rather need to use each other. There's no competition between them, and the story has a strong aftertaste. 2: Palace Intrigue and Power ❤️ The seemingly ruthless female lead was born a slave, but she had the appearance of a phoenix. The head mistress not only didn't kill her, but also spent a lot of money to cultivate her and build her up, successfully sending her into the palace. The young emperor, the male lead, truly fell in love with her at first sight 💘 and immediately made her empress 👑 To protect the secret of her background and her power, she was constantly plotting to use external forces to overthrow her enemies. She almost wiped out the harem, but the emperor, who loved her to the bone, couldn't bring himself to punish her, and couldn't even ignore her. 😍 The most divine part is the final, deathbed confession. The emperor already knew the female lead was originally a slave, and he knew she was ruthless and a bloodthirsty killer, but he was only grateful that he was the emperor and could help her. He also longed to be protected by her without hesitation just once 😭 Super tear-jerking! 3: Ancient Chinese romance novel with a strong female lead 🌹 A noble princess from a powerful family is forced into a political marriage with a prince, but the prince's heart belongs to another, and he plans to use her and her family as tools for future use. After collapsing in the rain, the female lead awakens and immediately leads her family to ally with the prince who is her husband's enemy, protecting her family and killing the male lead, her enemy 👍 In the process, she meets the mysterious spy male lead, and the two are drawn into each other's struggles and falls in love while still lucid. Super addictive and sweet! ✌️ A well-written novel with a smooth logic and a fresh plot 😍🍅

44. 44 坏 Oh No! I Transmigrated into the Sister of the Heroine in an Angsty Romance 坏了！我穿成虐文女主的姐姐 Xu Xun蓿寻Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ye Zhi had only wanted to find a brainless sweet romance to relax with, but she never expected to be duped by an angst-ridden story disguised as a sweet romance! In this novel, the male lead drives the female lead's family into bankruptcy, gets her whole family killed, and then locks her up, subjecting her to every kind of physical and emotional abuse. Yet after a series of melodramatic events, the male lead apologizes and gives in, and the female lead has already forgotten the deep blood feud b 6.1kReads9.3Score613Shelves
45. 45 锁 Locked Glaze 锁琉璃 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance36k WordsCompleted Locked Glaze 396Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 重 Reborn, I Turn My Fate Around with the System of Noncontention 重生归来，我凭不争系统扭转死局 Wen Qiheng温栖珩Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing Reborn on the eve of the palace banquet, Su Wanyuan's fingertips brushed against the secret drug hidden in the lining of her gown. In her previous life, she was tricked into making a scene, lost her reputation, and saw her entire family executed. This time, she stayed calm, waiting to tear away her half-sister's gentle facade in front of everyone at the banquet. Before the trouble had even settled, a wooden token etched with a whirlpool pattern led her to a decades-old secret plot involving a 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead has an extremely high IQ

47. 47 雪 Spring Brewed in Snow 雪酿春 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰C44k WordsCompleted Snow-Brewed Spring 288Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 重 Reborn, I Chose a Playboy to Be My Father! Somehow, I Raised an Emperor 重生选纨绔当爹！结果养成皇帝了 Happy StellaLou快乐星黛露Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Satisfying revenge + a touch of ensemble cast + regret and redemption + turning a wastrel dad into a lovestruck fool] Song Shihuan was reborn. In her previous life, she was the Crown Prince’s legitimate daughter, but spent ten years living away from home. After being brought back, she tried to please everyone, groveling for the tiniest scraps of family affection. But what did she get in return? The Crown Prince and Crown Princess were ashamed of her, her three legitimate brothers treated her wi 21.1kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves

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    🍀 [After Rebirth, I Personally Raised an Emperor as My Father!]——A cunning and ruthless heroine teaches you how to transform a spoiled brat father into a true emperor🔥In her past life, she died tragically as a sycophant; in this life, she starts by choosing her mortal enemy as her father! While everyone in the Eastern Palace waits to see the legitimate daughter, now living among commoners, beg for shelter, Song Shihuan grabs the jade belt of the spoiled Prince Qin: "Father, they think I'm vulgar. Will you raise me?" ✨A story of mutual nurturing between the Crown Prince's legitimate daughter and a spoiled prince. Others laugh at her for choosing a blind father—but little do they know that this number one spoiled brat in the capital: ★Can achieve second place in the imperial examinations and reform the Eastern Palace★Can conquer the country on the battlefield and tear apart the white lotus★The attributes of a doting father are maxed out: My daughter loves to see faces slapped? Father will just tear down the roof beams of the Eastern Palace! #Black Lotus Female Lead#Reverse Fostering Father Literature#Everyone's Cremation Scene#My Father Who Personally Placed Me on the Dragon Throne Of Course Spoils Me the Most#On How to Trick a Playboy into an Emperor of All Time▼Click to Witness the Emperor's Metamorphosis of a Lazy Father▼This Father-Daughter Double Battle is So Satisfying!

49. 49 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
50. 50 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 92kReads9.6Score12.3kShelves

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    I've recently become obsessed with classical Chinese literature, and I highly recommend this one. The author is no novice; the writing flows smoothly, and the plot isn't predictable. The character development is excellent, with no extreme good or evil distinctions. It's not a mindless story; it's "girls help girls" (you absolutely must read on, although the second female lead's behavior might seem a bit off at first, but it's a complete reversal later). There are no plot holes; all the mysteries are resolved, leaving you eagerly anticipating what comes next. And the younger brother's love is truly touching! [Crying emojis]

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