Looking for a Powerful Female Lead Like Lü Songli: Cunning and in Control of the Grand Scheme 求像吕颂梨这样的大女主！足智多谋 运筹帷幄

1. 151 反 The Villainess Studies Hard at the Aristocratic Academy 反派大小姐在贵族学院狠狠学习 Ji Furan纪扶染Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted [The male lead is Chi. The romance develops slowly, and until anyone confesses, it's just friendship.] He Ying regains her memories in an old-school campus novel and is horrified to realize she's the vicious rich young lady. Instead of inheriting a fortune worth trillions, she's been chasing men and bullying the sweet, innocent heroine. What a ridiculous way to live. After learning that inheriting the family fortune depends on her academic performance, He Ying declares, “If I don't earn this mon 8.2kReads9.4Score98214d adds
2. 152 侯 The Marquis's Estate Forgot Its Gratitude? The Regent Backs Me, and I Won't Forgive Them 侯府忘恩义？摄政王撑腰，不原谅 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Luo Ning took a blade meant for the Empress Dowager and suffered severe injuries, trading her life for her family's noble title. She went south to recuperate for three years, but when she returned, she discovered that her maternal cousin had taken over her courtyard. Her cousin had even replaced her in every aspect. Luo Ning's parents and elder brother adored her, her grandmother favored her, and even Luo Ning's childhood sweetheart secretly admired her, saying that she surpassed Luo Ning in eve 177.6kReads9.4Score27k14d adds

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   It's a very good read with clear logic and strong moral values. The female protagonist is reborn and seeks revenge, so she seeks the regent as her backer. She can control the concubines and defeat the ambitious powerful clans. The only downside is that the serialization isn't long enough.

3. 153 贵 The Noble Consort Is Cool and Aloof, and the Emperor Yearns for Her Night After Night 贵妃清冷，圣上夜夜相思 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance448k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghe was in the bloom of youth when she entered the palace, where she weathered its intrigues for more than a decade. She had hoped to leave with a reward one day, or perhaps spend her whole life peacefully as a palace official. But then an order came down, and one day she unexpectedly became an imperial consort. She watched these women fight day after day, never expecting to become entangled in their schemes herself. Shen Qinghe could only sigh. He was the emperor, and she was a palac 12.8kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds

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   1. [Flying kiss] Originally destined for the palace, she unexpectedly became the emperor's concubine. After ten years of navigating the palace's intrigues and schemes, she truly didn't want to be caught in the middle. Little did she know that the emperor had been eyeing her for many years. 2. [Flying kiss] After achieving great merit, the mountain bandit leader wanted an official position, but the court officials objected. She declared that if she didn't become an official, she would become empress, shocking everyone. The emperor was thus subdued.

4. 154 总 The CEO Won't Let His Wife Practice the Supernatural Arts 总裁不准夫人搞玄学 Xing Hui星茴Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Metaphysics + powerhouse + adored by the whole family + hilarious chaos + ridiculous antics + unleashing ultimate moves nonstop!] Word has it that the Nan family had a mix-up involving a real and a fake heiress. The real heiress was a metaphysics powerhouse who opened the door to a whole new world for the Nan family. One day, the powerhouse was heading out to “take care of business.” Twin Fifth Brother: Little sis, take me with you! Movie Star Fourth Brother: I wanna go, I wanna go! Doctor Thir 24.6kReads9.4Score3.1k14d adds

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   Mr. Lu's writing is decent, and the plot is good too; I'd give it a 7 out of 10. As for Xie Jia and Xie Zhifei's "Three Collections," I can't describe it. I can only say I've read it three times, and every story has tear-jerking moments; it's incredibly poignant and moving.

5. 155 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 11.9kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds
6. 156 大 The Official Has Been Demoted Again 大人又被贬官了 Li Hua璃华Ancient Romance926k WordsCompleted Originally titled The Official Has Been Demoted Again On the day the Left Chancellor's daughter was to be married, she was dismembered inside her bridal sedan in full view of the crowd. Everyone said the crime had to be beyond human capability. So the most famous Master He in Chang'an was thrown into jail. He Jingxin: ...But I'm not really a master of the occult! I'm just a con artist! He Jingxin couldn't tell fortunes. She'd never read the Book of Changes and didn't know how to read faces. Song 26.9kReads9.5Score4.6k14d adds

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   This book is highly recommended for its female protagonist's great wisdom. The plot is intricately linked, and no minor character is superfluous. The female protagonist is incredibly intelligent, and the male protagonist is also very capable. They are a bickering couple, but neither of them holds the other back. It's brilliant and definitely worth reading.

7. 157 献 Offering to the Abyss 献京渊 Qi Yi Zi七一子Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted [Print edition releasing October 25] “He taught me to kill, seize power, and look after myself. I taught him what it means to have a weakness.” [Serious drama + political intrigue + the fate of the nation and its people + I’m terrible at writing blurbs] Jiang Qingyu was born into wealth, and her family’s love had made her naive and pampered. It wasn’t until the day the entire Jiang family was executed that she realized how foolish she had been! When she opened her eyes again, she was determined 24.3kReads9.5Score3.9k14d adds

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   The plot is tight, the logic is clear, and the characters are very distinctive. In the turbulent Great You Dynasty, the "Demon Prime Minister" Xie Chenyuan's sword is stained with blood, but after meeting Jiang Qingyu, he quietly sheathes his blade. This eldest daughter of the Jiang family, whose memories of rebirth are burning her, carries the hatred of her entire family being wiped out in her previous life and enters into a dangerous game set up by powerful ministers.

8. 158 福 The Sweet and Beautiful Imperial Concubine: The Abstinent Fourth Prince Dotes on Her 福晋娇又美：禁欲四爷宠上瘾 Wan Bao妧宝Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted [One devoted couple + sweet romance] Tong Jia Ning Chuge, the legitimate daughter of Longkodo, was getting married. But on her wedding day, a princess snatched her groom right off the street. The poor girl fell out of her bridal sedan and died on the spot! The woman protested, “I just got here, and a bunch of people are already laughing at me for being a discarded wife. I can’t stand for this!” Just as she was racking her brains for a way to put them in their place, an imperial edict from Empero 24.1kReads9.4Score2.3k14d adds
9. 159 庶 The Concubine’s Daughter Takes Charge: I Want Wealth and the World 庶女掌财，财富和天下我都要 Ping Yuanqiu Ji凭愿秋寄Ancient Romance461k WordsOngoing A modern fashion designer transmigrates into the body of Liang Wanqing, a concubine-born daughter of the Marquis of Yongning’s household who is bullied by everyone. She had planned to keep a small fabric shop, earn a modest living without drawing attention, and get through life in peace. But her stepmother is vicious, the legitimate daughter is jealous, and rival traders frame her, closing in at every turn with the intention of killing her. Thugs extort her, rumors ruin her reputation, and som 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   [Smirking] This is Tomato's first novel, a time-travel story with political intrigue, two strong leads, and a complicated, ambiguous relationship—it has everything you could want! A newbie seeking advice~~~ I don't know if it will catch your eye

10. 160 莫 Don't Be Fooled by Her Sweet Looks, the Young Lord Marries Into Her Family 莫道娇娇不销魂，世子扶腰倒插门 The Girl Who Walks Sideways姑娘横着走Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Chu Yan is alluring and irresistible. A mere glimpse of her charm is enough to haunt countless men’s dreams at night. Only Li Yin, the second son of Prince Ning, looks down on her. “Chu Yan is so beautiful, and you see her every day. Aren’t you tempted?” Li Yin snorts. “A venomous beauty, shameless and full of schemes. Anyone who falls for her is a dog!” That night, Li Yin corners her by the bed. “First you flirted with my older brother, then you lured a prince, and you even used your charms on 9.9kReads9.2Score1.9k14d adds
11. 161 纨 The Pampered Life of a Spoiled Commandery Princess 纨绔郡主得宠日常 Zhao Pian赵骗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Signed for publication. The print edition is expected to be available by the end of the year. No! This! Is! Not! A! Romance! No CP! No rebirth, no transmigration, a thoroughly evil heroine, a power-struggle story A truly wicked heroine, vying for power over the realm, genuinely unhinged, ruthless, and rotten to the core Questions that come up while reading can only be answered by reading on. The willful, overbearing young princess of the Prince of Zhenbei’s household takes a fancy to Pei Jinnian 49.1kReads9.4Score6.1k14d adds

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    The plot twists are completely unexpected. The female lead is the kind who thinks ten steps ahead for every one she takes. All the foreshadowing at the beginning turns out to be part of her schemes by the end. There are no cliffhangers or a disappointing ending. The characters are all very well-developed by the end; she's a truly powerful female lead, unstoppable by anyone.

12. 162 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 17.2kReads9.4Score2.7k14d adds

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    [Drooling][Drooling] The female leads are all incredibly shrewd and calculating!!! And they're all strong female lead stories, with the female lead focusing on her career!!! [Admiration][Admiration]

13. 163 主 Being the Mistress of the House Is Hard: Reborn, I Bring Ruin to the Marquis’s Entire Family 主母难当，重生让侯府全家遭殃 Yi Fan Shunshun伊帆顺顺Ancient Romance619k WordsCompleted Traditional historical romance + scheming household intrigue + reborn revenge against scum + powerful heroine and hero + secret identities In her previous life, Mu Ziyue was blind and loved the wrong man. Her in-laws deliberately plotted against her: Her husband pretended every day to suffer from an ailment that made him incapable of sharing her bed, yet secretly had two sons with the Marquis’s adopted daughter. Her mother-in-law always spoke kindly, but secretly ordered the servants to strip th 1.3kReads9.1Score18014d adds
14. 164 全 The Whole Sect Are Simps, but the Junior Sister Is a Real Menace 全宗都是舔狗，小师妹是真狗 Holding Hands by the Fire执手烟火Ancient Romance4.2M WordsCompleted [The physical edition of One Thought, Phoenix Rising is available on all platforms] Feng Xi transmigrates into a cultivation novel as a cannon-fodder female side character, and the day she enters the book is the day she is doomed to die. To stay alive, she does everything she can to leave the heroine's sect, the Hunyuan Sect, and join the Xuantian Sect instead. Oh! All five of her senior brothers are the heroine's devoted admirers in the book, and each one dies more miserably than the last. Feng 181.6kReads9.5Score23.4k14d adds

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    I highly recommend Fengxi and Ningruan.

15. 165 我 I Build Infrastructure in Ancient Times 我在古代搞基建 Chi Mitang池米唐Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man + Infrastructure Building + Career-Focused + Fiercely Protective + Clear-Eyed Heroine] Original title: Building Infrastructure in Ancient Times Tang Yixuan, a brilliant engineer, transmigrates into the body of a woman who has taken her brother’s place as the new magistrate of Qingchuan County. To stay alive, she racks her brains and exhausts every resource at her disposal. She builds waterworks, raises tall buildings, paves roads with concrete, and constructs a city. Be 4.4kReads9.1Score57114d adds

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    My three favorite books right now all feature female protagonists who are incredibly shrewd and resourceful, making them very enjoyable to read.

16. 166 罪 The Minister's Daughter Is Ready to Make a Comeback 罪臣之女要翻身 Bei Mu Nan Qiao北木南乔Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted A modern female programmer focused solely on her career had just been promoted and bought a house when she suddenly died at her desk. When she opened her eyes again, she had become a supporting female character in a novel, someone destined to be a stepping stone for the heroine. She had planned to spend this life as a carefree young lady who ate, drank, and waited for death, but this villainess was the daughter of a condemned official, exiled to Lingnan and in danger of losing her life. To survi 1.2kReads9.0Score14714d adds

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    I recently finished reading Lü Songli's novel, and I think the female lead in this one, which I read a year ago, was also quite good.

17. 167 穿 Transmigrated as the Prince's Only Daughter: One Punch Sends the Capital's Elite Flying 穿成王爷独女，一拳暴打京城权贵 Shen Yuan椹渊Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [A little funny? + Alternate setting + A heroine who's occasionally unhinged and will grow up + Little dumpling + No romance] Jiang An transmigrated. She transmigrated into the body of a three-year-old little dumpling who couldn't lift or carry anything, let alone beat anyone up herself... They say the Zhen Guo Prince's household has a legitimate daughter, raised in the borderlands and doted on, who spends all day teasing cats and dogs and picking fights with everyone. They also say this young l 5.4kReads9.3Score61514d adds
18. 168 你 You Call That a Healer? She Bludgeons Everyone to Death 你管这叫奶妈？她把人头都锤爆了 Mu Huichun暮回春Ancient Romance3.6M WordsOngoing The print edition of I Can Pluck the Stars is available on all platforms. Genius + rich woman from the start. The day Ning Ruan left her village, a menace appeared on the Nine Provinces Continent. A mage? A sword cultivator? No, she just wanted to be a healer! All the continent’s geniuses: Shut up, you poisonous healer! Later: “Help! I never knew healers could heal people to death until I met Ning Ruan!” “But isn’t she a metal-element spiritual adept?” “Isn’t she wood-element?” “She’s clearl 212.2kReads9.5Score17.7k14d adds
19. 169 穿 After Transmigration, Her Whole Family Are Villains 穿越之我全家都是反派 Song Xiangbai宋象白Ancient Romance832k WordsCompleted Content warning: Lots of crude bathroom humor. Don't read while eating. Version One: Jiang Mianmian transmigrates. Her father is a scheming scholar with the face of a kindly man. Her mother has the face of a bodhisattva and the heart of a ruthless killer. Her eldest brother looks simple-minded but is cunning at heart. Her second sister is selfish and sharp-tongued. They were born destined to be villains. To highlight the protagonist's justice, kindness, and greatness, they work hard to do all so 139.1kReads9.6Score16.9k14d adds

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    Judging from the ratings of 9.7, 9.7, 9.6, And 9.2, You can tell: 1. The female lead saves her entire family, all of whom are somewhat eccentric. Her father is a beautiful but eccentric tycoon, her mother is the martial arts expert, and her brother is a cold and aloof brother who dotes on his sister. The female lead uses her intelligence to save her family from death. She is the family's beloved little angel! 2. With a cool and aloof temperament, she becomes a renowned minister through careful planning. A romantic, unromanced, and beautiful protagonist. She rides through the streets, achieves top honors in the imperial examinations, and is a handsome and charismatic young man. It's a political intrigue story. The protagonist, Xu Yue, is a transmigrator bound to a system of renowned ministers. She travels in disguise to take the imperial examinations. She is knowledgeable, insightful, and has a grand vision. Who understands this? 3. The female lead is wise beyond her years and is a perfect match for the handsome Prince Xuan. Her problem-solving methods are unpredictable and full of surprises. 4! The female protagonist possesses extraordinary intelligence, resourcefulness, and decisive execution. Since her transmigration, her entire family has faced the emperor's veiled criticism and humiliation, putting them all in grave danger! Through meticulous investigation and her own deductions, she decisively leads her family to relocate from the capital. Protecting the women and children, she later grows and expands her family and their influence.

20. 170 大 The Female Emperor of Great Zhao 大昭女帝 Young Cry稚唳Ancient Romance538k WordsCompleted She transmigrates from another world and becomes a figure who stirs up the entire realm. “They can sit on the throne as ruler of all under heaven. Why can't I?” “I want you to become my sword.” 1.3kReads9.1Score12714d adds

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    The first nine books are a must-read for those interested in political intrigue: Xu Yue, Lin Zhihuang, Lü Songli, Xiao Wangshu, Cheng Qing, Du Wanfeng, Ling Xuanwei...

21. 171 大 Great Ming: From Fallen Princess to Legendary Empress 大明：从亡国公主到传奇女帝 Jiang Jiucheng江九程Ancient Romance549k WordsOngoing (No CP + transmigration + no System + strong female lead + power struggle + nation-building + daily life + she eventually ascends the throne as emperor. Read with caution if this bothers you.) Zhu Meichuo's story begins on the night her kingdom falls. Chongzhen arrives with a sword in hand. The whole city is ablaze with war. As someone who has transmigrated, what choice will she make? How can she save the Ming Dynasty from its impending collapse? In this dark age on the horizon, watch as this se 11.7kReads9.2Score40914d adds

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    A novel about the female emperor of the Ming Dynasty!

22. 172 忠 A Loyal Official Is Maimed and Exiled, So I Bring My Spatial Realm to the Rescue 忠良残，被流放，我带空间来救场 Fireworks Fade Away烟花易逝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Signed for print publication (not a wish-fulfillment novel) When the wars ended, the good bows were put away. The Marquis Boyang’s household was accused of treason, stripped of everything, and wiped out. All the men were executed, leaving only the crippled Fourth Young Master, while the frail women of the family were sent into exile. Years of disasters had left the land strewn with the dead. The whole family, old, young, weak, and injured, was on the verge of dying in the wilderness. But Sang Ni 28.5kReads9.0Score4.1k14d adds

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    This one is also super good; it's about political intrigue with a bit of a cheat code. It's the only one I've finished reading so far, and Lü will be finishing it soon too.

23. 173 女 The Lady of the House 女家主 Nine Rivers Above the Clouds云上九川Ancient Romance500k WordsOngoing (No romance, not a wish-fulfillment story) Lin Zhiyi was born into this life thirteen years ago and spent all thirteen years in a foolish stupor. (Note: She was reborn with her memories, became foolish after birth, and has been the same person all along.) Then one day, she comes to her senses, facing the deaths of her father and uncle in battle, the emergence of hidden enemies, and an emperor who dislikes her from the start. Lin Zhiyi thinks it over and decides: retreat. So, after making thoroug 784Reads9.1Score13414d adds
24. 174 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 123.7kReads9.7Score17.5k14d adds

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    This is a post-apocalyptic novel. The female protagonist has an extremely powerful spiritual core. Her name is Sheng An, meaning "prosperous era" and "peaceful and prosperous country." Her name is Qiu Yu, meaning "autumn for thousands of years" and "rain for favorable weather." She showed me a different kind of apocalypse and shaped my worldview. Anyway, without further ado, I highly recommend it!

25. 175 科 I Came First in the Imperial Exams and Became a Just Official in Ancient Times 科举成状元，我在古代当青天 The Crown Prince Who Loves Radish Meatballs爱吃萝卜肉圆的王储Historical1.2M WordsCompleted An ordinary female college student is reborn in an imaginary ancient dynasty, where she becomes a man. As he struggles to adapt to this era, he sees the hardships of the common people, the extravagance of the powerful elite, the integrity of scholars, and the opportunism of politicians. This is a society ruled by a brutal class system. Unluckily for him, he has been reborn here, and all he wants is to live with dignity. Study, take the imperial examinations, become an official. At first, he only 1.1kReads8.5Score10114d adds
26. 176 当 When an Evil Cultivator Becomes a Cannon-Fodder Fake Heiress 当邪修穿成炮灰假千金 Gu Jiuru故久如Mystery500k WordsCompleted [Female-led story, with a male lead. If that's not your thing, don't read. Half supernatural, half cultivation, with little romance.] A genius heretic cultivator failed to overcome her tribulation and transmigrated to the modern world, where spiritual energy was scarce, charlatans ran rampant, and sinister forces were everywhere. Rong Yi: “Isn't this the perfect place for me to practice cultivation?” To absorb baleful energy and restore her cultivation, she casually took care of one supernatural 15.2kReads9.5Score1.9k14d adds

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    Yuan Xuan! Li Fu! Rong Yi! Absolutely fantastic! I can't miss a single one! The first book, Yuan Xuan, I was born to be the emperor of the Great Zhou, the Son of Heaven to continue the prosperity of the Great Zhou! The second book, Li Fu, why is justice only on the side of cultivators? I want the nine heavens to fall, and immortals and mortals to be indistinguishable! The third book, Rong Yi, so what if I'm an evil cultivator? My merit shines brighter than the righteous path!

27. 177 让 I Faked My Death and Gave Way to His White Moonlight, Now My Scumbag Husband Weeps at the Imperial City 让位假死白月光，渣夫跪在皇城哭 Jing Yiqing景一晴Ancient Romance134k WordsCompleted Shen Aozhi is reborn at the very moment before Chu Ling jumps into a well. In her previous life, Chu Ling wagered her life and became the moonlight in Liu Qing'an's heart. Meanwhile, Shen Aozhi, his lawfully wedded wife, was branded the villain who tore the lovers apart and drove a devoted woman to her death. While her husband and another woman pursued a love that ended in heartbreak, Shen Aozhi was made into a human pig, and all 247 members of her clan were slaughtered. Only then did she learn 339Reads8.0Score10314d adds

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    After staying up all night to finish this novel, all I can say is: It's so incredibly satisfying! This is absolutely the most exhilarating rebirth novel I've read recently, bar none. The female lead is incredibly resourceful. From exposing her third sister's fake death at the beginning and watching her cause trouble, to her later masterful manipulation, the female lead's every step is calculated. Moreover, her revenge isn't just simple violence; it's a precise understanding of everyone's desires. She uses the career advancement that the scumbag husband values ​​most to lure him into keeping her third sister, and uses the position of a secondary wife to flatter and destroy the third sister's vanity. Every step is like playing a grand game of chess, with the former perpetrators becoming pawns in her hands. This kind of intellectual crushing satisfaction is far more sophisticated than simple physical revenge. While other rebirth novel heroines are still struggling with what to do when their husbands change their minds, this female lead has already taken the initiative to arrange a wedding for her scumbag husband and his mistress, thinking about how to kill them both, and then go on to conquer the world! The female protagonist doesn't have any special advantages; her comeback stems from her precise insight into human nature, her grasp of the political situation, and most importantly—completely severing her illusions about the scumbag. Finally, I really love the female protagonist's line: "The connections between people are such that they come together and separate." While women may not take the imperial examinations, they should still read, cultivating their minds and perspectives, nurturing their composure and integrity. The world is ever-changing, but only a broad and profound understanding is the foundation for success. Read it! It's truly a great read!

28. 178 逆 Defying Heaven's Cute Beast: The Peerless Demoness Rules the World 逆天萌兽：绝世妖女倾天下 First Day, Seeing the Moon初一见月Ancient Romance6.2M WordsCompleted [Print Edition of One Thought, Ashes Return to the Mountain: Preorders Open September 27 at 7 p.m.] Her own sister ripped out her phoenix bone, stole her talent, and tossed her into the Demon Rift like a dog! But against all odds, she survived and became the little demon girl cherished in the palms of the monsters living in the Demon Rift! The monsters of the Demon Rift: “Anyone who lays a hand on Niannian declares war on our entire demon clan!” She returns to the Five Continents, cuts down her 146.8kReads9.6Score18.9k14d adds

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    1. While the early parts give you a glimpse into the later plot, the mid-to-late stages are completely unexpected. The author's writing is superb; the female lead is a master strategist, meticulously planning and incredibly intelligent. She can judge a person's character and the truth of their words simply by observing their eyes, actions, and even unconscious expressions. 2. The female lead's family, comprised of treacherous officials, is surprisingly united in their struggle for the throne. It's a female-centric novel where the female lead doesn't rely on a male lead.

29. 179 成 Why Help Others Get What They Want? I’ll Choose Myself 成全别人？不如成全自己 Yue Cangyun Nali月藏云那里Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted In the book, Xu Jing'an spent her whole life helping others and putting them first, yet in the end, no one even said a kind word about her. This time, she's going to look after herself first and do what's best for her. 137.1kReads9.5Score11.2k14d adds

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    The Xu family, with an average of 800 cunning schemers each, including neighbors, classmates, and colleagues, engage in a chaotic battle of wits that is quite exciting.

30. 180 谁 Can You Believe It? The Empress Wrote a Hundred Palace Rules 谁懂啊，娘娘写了一百条宫规 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Ancient-Era Heroine + Reborn Supporting Female Character + Transmigrated Supporting Female Character + Everyone Is Clever + Clear-Eyed Heroine] From ordinary palace candidate to empress. Everyone believes the emperor is devoted to Ning Wanyin. Only Ning Wanyin knows how treacherous and perilous the journey has been. She has survived every step through sheer caution. Lady Tang, reborn: “She killed me in my last life. This time, of course I’ll… make her my friend! Do I really th 41.2kReads9.6Score5.9k14d adds

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    [High-scoring, high-IQ novels] ① Political intrigue novel: The female lead is wise, intelligent, and has a broad vision, assisting the male lead in strategizing for the world (the male lead is also very strong). ② Palace intrigue novel: The female lead is meticulous and cunning, climbing step by step to a high position in the harem. ③ Political intrigue novel: The protagonist starts off weak but changes her fate through the script; later, it's a true battle of wits, with everyone displaying high intelligence, and the world as a chessboard—very entertaining!

31. 181 身 Body Swap: The God of War Prince Takes Over My Household Battles 身体互换：战神王爷替我宅斗 Clear Breeze Begonia清风海棠Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [1v1, Fun Romantic Comedy, HE, Wise and Cool-Headed Young Lady vs. Adorable God of War Prince, Both Chaste, Happy Ending] The people of the Jiang household notice that their young lady has been acting strangely lately. The young lady used to be quiet and gentle. Now she’s still quiet, but there’s a murderous aura about her. In the garden, her sweet-talking younger sister affectionately reaches to link arms with her. Ye Zhan dodges at once, her voice full of disdain. “If you want to talk, then ta 10.9kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds

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    🌷A powerful female protagonist! Resourceful and shrewd! 🌷She is a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, yet she lives with a clarity of mind surpassing anyone else's. From the moment she learned that she had been chosen by Xiao Jingheng to enter the palace as Empress, her objective was clear: "I enter the palace to become Empress, otherwise what am I supposed to do? Cook for others?" So, upon entering the palace, she used her beauty and wisdom to meticulously plan her moves, winning the emperor's heart and manipulating the six palaces at will.

32. 182 小 With My Hands Behind My Back, I Transmigrated to the 1970s, Where I Can Make Trouble and Money with Ease 小手一背穿七零，搞事赚钱样样行 Heavy Clouds云沉沉Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as "Transmigrating into a Book Set in the Seventies: I Collect Eighty-Eight Paychecks Every Month" Su He woke up one day and transmigrated into a period novel, becoming a fake heiress who had been sent back to her village. In the book, the ungrateful real heiress was practically blessed by cheat codes, with schemes and tricks appearing one after another. The Su family ended up destroyed, while the original owner wished she were dead. Looking at her impoverished home and family members 102.5kReads9.6Score10.2k14d adds

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    This book is seriously amazing!! Unlike other period dramas, this one is so good! Highly recommended, highly recommended!! Three exclamation marks can't even express my excitement! The female lead has a natural talent for comedy, and this book is just so wonderful, so wonderful... Seriously, I stayed up all night reading it, it's so good! I even rolled around on the bed a few times when I got really excited. The characters are so vivid. The grandmothers are especially hilarious. Everyone has their own unique traits. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up] As for the rest, go read it yourself, don't miss it!

33. 183 长EN After the Grand Princess Is Reborn, the Chief Grand Secretary Can No Longer Sit Still 长公主重生后，首辅大人坐不住了 Dong Chichi董迟迟Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Political Intrigue + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Plenty of Foreshadowing + Serious Ensemble Cast] [Charming, Alluring, Sweet-Natured Yet Cunning Eldest Princess + Autocratic, Possessive Chief Grand Secretary] [Important: This is NOT a wish-fulfillment novel!!!] As a princess, Zhao Huiluan lived in luxury and honor, yet died in the prime of her life. Reborn, she finally realized that all the countless honors and favors she had once been proud of were nothing but illusions. Power is saf 5.5kReads9.2Score75614d adds

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    The Eldest Princess versus the Grand Secretary—seemingly mortal enemies to outsiders, but secretly they work together seamlessly. In their past lives, they loved each other without realizing it, each believing their feelings were unrequited. In this life, their first meeting at the Imperial Banquet sees the female lead openly declaring her love for the top scholar, declaring no one can take him away. The political intrigue and romance are evenly matched, featuring intellectual power struggles and a focus on the ever-changing court. The romance includes a main and a secondary couple, creating an ensemble cast!

34. 184 修 She Rules the Cultivation World, While Her Disciple Turns into a Puppy 修仙界她横着走，徒弟养成哈巴狗 My Orange Cat Weighs Twelve Jin我家橘猫十二斤Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted As his master lay dying, he stroked Gu Gugu's head. “My life's ambition was to mend relations between humanity and the demon race.” “Legend has it that in ancient times, humanity lowered its flags to half-mast in mourning for a member of the demon race, the highest honor they could bestow.” “Gugu, I want you to become someone humanity will lower its flags to half-mast for.” After her master died, Gu Gugu charged alone into the human race's prodigy trial grounds and slaughtered 468 human prodigie 12.3kReads9.3Score1.7k14d adds

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    The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of the main villain in a popular romance novel. Without hesitation, she blinds one of the male leads, slaughters the second male lead's entire village, and gives birth to the female protagonist's older brother (a dragon). A super enjoyable and satisfying read!

35. 185 我 I Am a Female Physiognomist 我是女相师 Xiao Xu小叙Mystery893k WordsCompleted I was born in the twelfth lunar month of 1991, and came into the world with six fingers. The saying that people born in the Year of the Sheep have bad luck somehow became attached to me. Before I could even speak, my family sent me to live with my grandaunt, who ran a shop selling paper offerings and burial clothes. My grandaunt said I had a star spirit in my fate, and the Vermilion Bird would come to my aid. What did it matter if my destiny was cursed? As the saying goes: The Azure Dragon and W 13.1kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds

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    With keen insight into the secrets of heaven and a keen understanding of human nature, he uses physiognomy as a weapon to break through and turn the tide, calculating all matters under heaven and controlling his own destiny and that of all living beings.

36. 186 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 1.6kReads9.2Score19814d adds

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    A super captivating political intrigue novel with a strong female lead, rated 9 points or higher!! It's a very enjoyable read. The writing has a wonderful sense of suspense and dramatic tension, and the plot is very logical, definitely a thrilling read. There are many foreshadowing elements, but so far, they've all been resolved. There are many unexpected plot twists. The logic feels incredibly tight! A great read! I love both the main and supporting characters! Qi Fei is also a top contender!! Hahaha

37. 187 小 Little Menace! She Makes the Cold and Aloof Young Heir Climb Her Wall Every Day 小祖宗好疯！惹清冷世子日日爬墙 Holding a Brush to Tie Up My Hair执笔绾青丝Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted (Completed. Transmigrate into a book + win over the husband + face-slapping and punishing scumbags + sweet romance + doted on by everyone + an austere, upright heir to the throne and a righteous-yet-evil, unhinged young lady) Everyone knew that Fu Wenyan, daughter of the Grand General’s household, was hopelessly in love with the Second Prince and would do anything for him without complaint. But after she fell off a cliff, someone else took over Miss Fu’s body. To the Second Prince, whom she h 13.7kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds

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    I'm currently watching this series. How can I not love such a strong female lead who dares to love and hate, has both good looks and martial arts skills, and is also very intelligent? The handsome and refined Prince Wen ultimately couldn't withstand her fierce offensive. [Learned][Learned] The lovers finally got together.

38. 188 公 The Princess Holds Sway Over the Court, and Her Harem Is Full 公主权倾朝野，鱼塘挤不下了 Old Yellow Rabbit老黄兔Ancient Romance3.4M WordsCompleted Original title: The Princess Holds Sway Over the Court, and Her Fish Pond Is Full [Historical Romance + Scheming + Everyone’s Darling + Reincarnation Before Birth + Favorite Concubine + Harem Intrigue + Wish Fulfillment + Alluring Heroine + System + Rise to Power] One day, after transmigrating, Liang Yue became the apple of her favorite concubine mother’s eye. The three thousand imperial consorts could not match her mother’s radiance, and the entire Great Xia treasury could not rival her uncle’s 21.6kReads7.4Score6.1k14d adds

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    A true female protagonist, Chongyue has practically become a goddess.

39. 189 伯 The Earl’s Household Turns Its Fortune Around 伯府翻身记事 Cai Yun采云Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted Lin Yunzhu lands in a novel written for male readers as the second-born illegitimate daughter of the villainous Yongning Earl’s household. Her legitimate elder sister is a snobbish woman who broke off her engagement when the male lead was down on his luck. The original character is a scheming woman who seduces the female lead’s fiancé. Her younger half-sister is a little white lotus. Her eldest brother is bad at business, and the family is so poor they’re about to run out of food. Her second bro 30.7kReads9.2Score4k14d adds

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    A completed and excellent novel! The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of a family of villains who become cannon fodder. While she's not the smartest, everyone in her family is intelligent, and her opponents aren't stupid either. It's a very enjoyable read. Highly recommended! [Kissing emojis]

40. 190 我 I'm a Master? How Come I Didn't Know? 我是高手我怎么不知道 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Ancient Romance705k WordsCompleted "Feel-good power fantasy"[Words Become Law]+ [Overactive Imaginations]+ [Ensemble Cast] Original title: I’m a Master, So Why Don’t I Know It? Xiao Ranshu suspects this world has gone mad! The dog she picked up is the fearsome Wolf King, renowned for his incredible combat prowess? The servant she hired while out shopping is a great sea monster from the merfolk? That silly rabbit is a Taotie that feeds on dragons... Xiao Ranshu slams the table in fury. “Bullshit! My pets are sweet, cute, and obedi 45.5kReads9.4Score4.8k14d adds

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    I highly recommend three books featuring strong female protagonists. Reading them in a row, I was completely captivated by each one! [Kiss emoji][Kiss emoji] The books truly reflect the author's grand worldview, which is absolutely amazing! The first book: The female protagonist breaks through gender restrictions, is exiled, and eventually rises to become Empress. The storyline is thrilling, showcasing her sweet romance and powerful political intrigue. The second book: I've never seen a female protagonist with such a strong power in fantasy novels! This one is the female protagonist who embodies the "Way of Heaven"! The female protagonist, Xiao Ranshu, is a Great Heavenly Witch who carries the will of the world's operation. The world's appearances are solely due to her needs! [Words become law emoji] The romance is also quite sweet. 🥰 The female protagonist's twelve spirit officials, also known as the twelve zodiac animals, are so cute and adorable! This setting is absolutely brilliant! The third book: Li Fu's journey from an oppressed mortal to... She climbed the Heavenly Ladder after emerging from the River of Oblivion, seeking truth but was scorned by the gods. Finally, she realized the truth was in her own hands, becoming the Lord of Ghosts, repairing the compass, and reversing the order of the Three Realms to rule the "Human Realm." The smaller episodes within are incredibly moving and tear-jerking 😭 "Ten thousand vengeful ghosts clear the way, one sword pierces the Six Paths" 👏

41. 191 恶 The Devil Reversed 恶魔逆位 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery737k WordsCompleted “If I wanted to kill him, I wouldn’t use a method this laughably clumsy.” After the black-haired girl in black finished speaking in the interrogation room, she didn’t say another word. The way she calmly studied the photograph made it seem more like she was admiring the victim’s gruesome death. In the photo was a cold, white bathtub filled with shocking amounts of blood. A man lay slumped inside, his deathly pale body visible only from the shoulders up. The deceased was Zhou Haixiong. He had 39kReads9.5Score6k14d adds

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    No romance, no couple, good read, daring writing.

42. 192 末EN Surviving the Apocalypse: Stock Up on Food and Weapons 末世降临不要慌，先囤粮食后囤枪 Black-and-White Octopus黑白色章鱼Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.1M WordsCompleted [Apocalypse rebirth + stockpiling supplies + space + no romance + infrastructure building + ruthless heroine] Jiang You never dreamed that she would evade the zombies’ claws only to be betrayed by the very family she had protected. Years later, she destroyed the research center where she’d been imprisoned. Everyone who betrayed her? Dead! The base that turned against her? Wiped out! Who waits until the next life to get revenge?! With her revenge complete, Jiang You ran out of her supernatu 59kReads9.2Score6.2k14d adds

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    It's really super beautiful.

43. 193 最 The Best Lyricist 最佳词作 Kong Liu空留Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] One is a heroine, the other a pampered youngest son who’s always smiling. They work together seamlessly to resolve an unexpected crisis the first time they meet. The second time, she warns her younger cousin not to fall for someone like him. Then comes the Nth meeting, and with it, a lifetime together. 24.3kReads9.6Score3.2k14d adds

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    The book that remains is as good as ever—the writing, the characters, the male and female protagonists, it's not just about romance, but also about national righteousness, the greater good, and the personal lives of families.

44. 194 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 998kReads9.5Score85.8k14d adds

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    Avoid this story! Lu Songli isn't the main female lead; instead, the eldest daughter-in-law becomes empress, making the male lead a co-emperor with her. Even a low-budget male-oriented novel wouldn't do this. Making the original wife the first wife is already showing her kindness, and letting the daughter take the male lead's surname—why not just call yourself empress? What's the difference? A woman should have strength, ability, and ambition, okay?

45. 195 重 Reborn as the Beloved of Everyone: The Movie Emperor's Wife Is Poor and Fierce Again 重生团宠：影帝夫人又穷又凶 Not Dim-Witted After Waking Up睡醒不呆Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [Print edition signed for publication] [Insanely outrageous wish-fulfillment + a few secret identities + savage online roasts + devoted romance with both leads’ first love + dazzling the world] In her previous life, she died with regrets. Now she has been reborn in the middle of a massive online hate campaign! If they’re going to hate on her anyway, she might as well stop pretending! Her scumbag fiancé gets shoved into a cold pool, then coughs and blames her? Sheng Wenyin: “What, caught a cold? 137kReads9.6Score14.4k14d adds

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    This female lead is both hilarious and incredibly talented.

46. 196 暗 Secret Longing, Unspeakable; Night Brings Sorrow Beneath the Moon and Smoke 暗相思，无处说，夜来惆怅烟月 Mr. Zhuozhou涿州先生Ancient Romance465k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue and household battles]+ [1v1, both virgins, exclusive devotion]+ [Angsty romance]+ [Crown Princess]+ [Mutual devotion]+ [Love at first sight] She was the designated Crown Princess, while he was a carefree, unambitious prince. That year, she accompanied her mother to the palace to pay her respects to the empress. When they met by chance in the plum garden, he fell in love with her at first sight. But when he later learned she would become his elder brother's Crown Princess, he ca 159Reads8.0Score—14d adds
47. 197 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 1.5kReads9.3Score18314d adds

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    A true "feel-good" novel for female readers. The female protagonist is at the pinnacle of martial arts, intelligence, and wealth, unparalleled in political maneuvering, and most importantly, she is vengeful and never tolerates any injustice. The main theme is: pure enjoyment!

48. 198 虎 The Tiger Wife 虎妻 Lotus Flower藕花Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The Great Qi Dynasty’s foremost God of War, the ruthless, hideous common-born general Yuchi Gui, was granted a marriage by the emperor to the capital’s greatest beauty, Princess Xu Xiyan. Then his high-born fiancée looked down on him, and the wedding was called off. Three years later, after suppressing a rebellion, the handsome and dashing general returned to the capital, becoming the hero every noblewoman in Great Qi wanted to marry. Then his former fiancée clung to him and forced him into marr 8.1kReads9.3Score1k14d adds

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    [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Upvote][Upvote] See? Everyone's silent.

49. 199 我 I Saved the Entire Sect by Giving Up 我靠摆烂拯救了全宗门 The Princess Isn't Going Home公主不回家Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted (The second physical volume is out) Ye Qiao woke up one day to find she had become the second senior sister, a tool character in a novel about a girl adored by everyone. In the novel, whenever the junior sister was in trouble, the second senior sister stepped in. If the junior sister wanted a divine artifact, the second senior sister fetched it. If the junior sister lacked a spiritual root, hers had to be dug out. Ye Qiao was at her breaking point. She fled the mountain in the middle of the nigh 217.1kReads9.6Score24.3k14d adds

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    They all have positive values, involve business battles and political intrigue, and the female leads are all intelligent.

50. 200 稀 A Rare, Super-Able Old Female Can Bear Children, So What If I Collect Them All? 稀有老雌超A能生，集邮怎么了？ Miss Little Screw螺丝小小姐Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Fantasy beast world + many males, few females + poor, miserable heroine turns her life around + collecting handsome partners + raising fluffy cubs + leveling up] Su Tang transmigrates, but as an avid novel reader, she doesn’t panic at all. She waits calmly for the transmigration deity to grant her an overpowered golden finger. Unfortunately, she ends up waiting for more than a hundred years... The golden finger never comes. Instead, when she’s already halfway into her grave, her adopted sons an 5.6kReads8.8Score76914d adds

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    It's a time-travel and rebirth story, not a typical female-centric novel. The female lead has a unique personality, forming a distinctive charm. She is exceptionally intelligent and resourceful.

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