Are There Really No Better Female Leads Than Lü Songli, Xu Yue, and the Others? 难道没有比吕颂梨，许玥等人更好的女主文了吗？

1. 201 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

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   [Heart] These four books are those I think can rival the female protagonists of authors like Lü Songli, Xu Yue, and Yin Nian. They all feature strong female leads and have no romantic pairings.

2. 202 望 Longing for the Remaining Snow 望余雪 Ji Xin稷馨Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted Cui Jinzhi was a member of the Time Administration, and she had one final mission. She had to uncover why a small world had fallen into chaos and why its plot had collapsed. After observing it for a long time, she discovered only that the people were suffering because of their ruler's incompetence. So she disguised herself as a man and worked her way up to become the world's prime minister. Using her own efforts, she stabilized the chaot 1.2kReads9.3Score12514d adds
3. 203 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times: Three Women, Countless Dramas 穿越古代：三个女人N台戏 A Lamp in the Twilight一灯阑珊Ancient Romance6.1M WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast + group transmigration + farming and commerce + military service and medicine + self-reliance and perseverance, an uplifting and satisfying story, slow burn, everyday slice of life] A car accident sends three women transmigrating to the unfamiliar Great Wu Dynasty, where they land in a bandit’s den from the start. Zhu Mingyue: “Watch me make a fortune with two deadweights in tow.” Duan Xiaotang: “Watch me bring stability to every corner of the realm with two teammates.” Lin Wanwan 27.9kReads9.4Score2k14d adds

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   Aside from "Ming Yue Lang," this is currently my favorite ensemble piece. Does anyone know where to find this book?

4. 204 主 So What If You're the Protagonist? The Senior Sister Takes You Down With One Sword 主角了不起？大师姐一剑一个 Joy at Every Step步步见喜Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted Only after Yao Wan dies does she realize she was living in a harem novel about a domineering male lead. The good news: she isn't part of his harem. The bad news: she's dead from the start. In the book, she exists as a corpse for the male lead to use and as the junior sisters' beloved. The four junior sisters are tricked by the male lead into giving up their money and virtue to bring her back, and none of them meets a happy end. On the seventh day after her death, Yao Wan rises from the grave. Fr 4.7kReads9.4Score70514d adds

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   I prefer no romantic pairings and enjoy the female lead's journey of overcoming obstacles to reach the top. Liu Yun, starting as a cannon fodder villain, fights her way to the protagonist. Guihua, even with a terrible start, she can create miracles. The story of Yao Wan, the eldest senior sister who died young in the novel *Dragon Pride*, is reborn to help her sect change its fate. There are romantic pairings.

5. 205 假 The Fake Princess Stumbles into the Imperial Family, Leaving the Entire Dynasty Enchanted 假皇女误闯天家，全皇朝惊艳沦陷 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Ancient Romance996k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue and a Powerful Heroine]+ [The Perfect Imposture]+ [An Ensemble of Young Characters]+ [A Sage’s Selfish Desires] Ten years ago, foreign rebels stormed into Sheng’an. The empress sacrificed herself for her country and named Princess Wei Baoning crown princess, heir to the throne. That same year, lightning struck the imperial mausoleum, and the young princess was buried in a sea of flames. No body was ever found. The following month, a new emperor ascended the throne. Over the n 47.5kReads9.4Score5.2k14d adds

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   Both are political intrigue novels, very good. The only downside to the first one is that it's still being serialized; nobody understands how I feel about following it [crying emoji]. Guess why I'm recommending it here? Because I was looking for a substitute for something else, so I just casually recommended it. The second one is currently unavailable; its authoritative status speaks for itself.

6. 206 废 The Wasteland Era 废土纪元 Lord of the Great White大白之主Urban2.6M WordsOngoing Sixty years ago, a natural disaster changed the human world forever. Species evolved at a breakneck pace, and humanity retreated behind the walls, struggling to survive. Three years ago, his father disappeared and was branded a traitor to humanity. His younger sister became a blood-drinking infected, hunted by everyone. Two young souls struggled to survive in a slum rife with violence and crime. A lockdown put his sister at risk of being exposed. Gu Chen had no choice but to get blood on his han 5.7kReads9.0Score79314d adds

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   Not mindless at all. The plots and themes are completely different, but what they have in common is that they are all grand in scale, rich in content, and far-reaching. I don't lie to Chinese people; I'm trustworthy. Highly recommended! Highly recommended! Highly recommended! I'm saying it three times because it's important.

7. 207 枭 After My Tyrant Scumbag Father Remarried, I Took My Mother and Fled the Famine 枭雄渣爹再娶后，我带亲娘去逃荒 Beibei, Go for It!北北冲鸭Ancient Romance513k WordsOngoing [Kingdom-building + chaotic times + conquest + pocket dimension + woman disguised as a man + no romance] From the start, all Xie Yunzhen had was a kitchen knife. Caught up in a crowd of refugees, she could only cry out in despair! Luckily, her mother had transmigrated with her. The world was in turmoil. Her biological father had divorced his first wife and married another to carve out a realm for himself. Their clan had deliberately abandoned mother and daughter while fleeing for their lives. Wi 597Reads9.3Score10114d adds

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   1. Set in a fictional Wei-Jin period, amidst chaos and warlordism, the female protagonist Xie Yun and her mother are transported to this era. Watch as they vie for supremacy. 2. An ensemble piece depicting a chaotic world where heroes vie for power. Each character possesses unique qualities. The protagonist, Huang Huang, a woman, gathers talented generals and advisors, ushering in a golden age and restoring peace and tranquility.

8. 208 受 Fed Up With Crazy Men and Women, This Slick One Wants to Be a Breath of Fresh Air 受够癫公癫婆，老六要做一股清流 Sleepy Meow Meow睡不醒的喵喵酱Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [Comedy] [Wild Premise] [Lots of Twists] [A Touch of Mystery] A clear-headed heroine versus a deranged plot and the Way of Heaven Of ten princes, nine seize women by force, while the last one does that and slaughters your whole family. Of ten generals, eight return from campaigns after several years with a concubine in tow, while the other two have lost their memories. Of ten young noble heirs, seven fail to recognize the person who saved their lives, while the other three bring home a female 12.6kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds

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   It's really good! It's the first time I've seen a story where the female lead is so clear-headed and manages to return to the modern world. After being brainwashed by all those melodramatic plots, this is a real eye-opener. I love this kind of strong-willed girl; it's quite remarkable that she wasn't assimilated by the world she was transported to.

9. 209 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, My Best Friend and I Were Forced to Put on a Show in the Cultivation World 穿书后我和闺蜜被迫在修仙界飙戏 Why Am I Always Dieting?怎么总是在减肥啊Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted Bad news: My best friend and I transmigrated into a book! I’m a straitlaced office worker who became a seductress of the Joyous Union Sect! She’s a flirt who became the icy eldest senior sister of the righteous sects! Worse news: The moment either of us acts out of character, 9,999 bolts of heavenly lightning will strike us down! To stay alive, I’m forced to cultivate seductive arts, while she has to uphold the law without mercy. Every day, we’re pushing our luck at the edge of a lightning strik 52Reads8.1Score—14d adds
10. 210 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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    This story features a female protagonist who thrives in an era where only she sacrifices herself (as depicted in online novels).

11. 211 手 With Pinduoduo in Hand, I Run a Supermarket on the Long March! 手握拼夕夕，我在长征有超市！ Chen Aru陈阿汝Modern Romance605k WordsCompleted [Long March + patriotism + Pinduoduo System + ensemble cast + no CP] A five-star chef transmigrates into the middle of the Long March and becomes a member of the cooking squad! With a supermarket worth billions at his fingertips, he brings billions' worth of supplies to serve his country! The soldiers are starving, chewing tree bark and grass roots. It breaks his heart! As an excellent army cook, he must make sure the soldiers eat their fill and eat well! [The soldiers haven't had meat in ages? 6.3kReads8.7Score72514d adds
12. 212 长 Teacher Chang Mao 长矛老师 Beyond the Mountains山外Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted Originally titled “You Sell Swords, I Go Crazy: Together, We Set the Entertainment Industry Straight” [Rebellious CEO × Defiant Top-Tier Star] [Entertainment industry + absurd comedy + dating show + nonsense + memes + shameless antics] Jiang Qiyu transmigrated into a book. She became a brainless cannon-fodder character in a novel about a fake heiress in the entertainment industry. After taking a phone call, she realized the plot was already more than halfway through. Her family had abandoned he 105.6kReads9.7Score12.2k14d adds

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    I personally love reading light novels. Life is already tough enough, so I guess I should read more enjoyable reads. The first one is a slow start followed by a crazy fast one; the first few dozen chapters are a rebirth and revenge story, but the later chapters (◍>◡<◍) have a really grand world-building, so ladies, go for it! The second one starts with the protagonist fleeing, a story of a warlord in a chaotic world disguised as a time-travel tale. I only found out halfway through that Lin Zhihuang (the protagonist) wasn't a time traveler, but a talented local girl who inherited the memories of a time traveler by being stuffed with a supernatural poison. The third one features Teacher Changmao, all talk and no action! Teacher Changmao, though he swears, his mouth is never dirty. The fourth one is a cultivation novel, featuring the protagonist Liu Yun. She's intelligent, powerful, decisive, and acts on impulse—it's really satisfying to read.

13. 213 凤 The Phoenix Comes to Court 凤临朝 Zhuang the Great Blade庄大刀Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Princess Zhaode, who surrounded the Xue residence at night and whipped her consort, is getting married again! Her new husband is Pei Sanlang, a notorious rake in Yingjing who has been jilted by two former fiancées. At twenty-four, he’s still a bachelor. People laugh behind their backs: a discarded wife and a bachelor, a perfect match! They say Princess Zhaode is weak, reserved, and gentle, but Pei Yan sees her take action with swift, decisive ruthlessness. They say Pei Sanlang is an idle wastrel 1.2kReads9.0Score17714d adds
14. 214 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 47.7kReads9.5Score6.1k14d adds

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    The female leads in these books are all very beautiful. The first book has very little text, no unnecessary words, a classic period drama. The fifth book has a plot twist; the female lead pretends to be weak while actually being strong. The seventh book is a cross-dressing imperial examination novel; she has a minor cheat ability—it just helps her hide her female characteristics—and no romantic partner.

15. 215 疯 A Madwoman Transmigrates Into a Powerful Figure, and the Empire Goes Off the Rails 疯批穿成大佬后，江山开始癫了 The Snail Who Types码字的蜗牛Ancient Romance510k WordsCompleted Su Tang transmigrated into a book, becoming a minor female character who dies in chapter three of a rebirth novel. But she soon discovered that the original owner had powerful connections and was a remarkably skilled fighter. This start actually seemed pretty good. Her awful relatives like making trouble? No problem. A few beatings will teach them to behave. The female lead wants to foist her gay fiancé on her? Sounds good. She has to get married anyway, and at least the guy’s good-looking. The 3.7kReads9.0Score36914d adds

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    The female lead is the original owner of this body; in her previous life, she overthrew the imperial court without even having a script. In this life, she possesses prophetic abilities and is even more formidable.

16. 216 不 If the Male Lead Is Out of Reach, the Villain Is a Better Deal 不是男主要不起，反派更有性价比 Taishi Ying太史婴Modern Romance2.7M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of Quick Transmigration: Spoiled and Cherished is now available on Fanqie, the comic is out, and a print edition is in the works. Please show your support. [Sweet romance + yandere, one-on-one] To stay alive, Sheng Nuan must transmigrate into different worlds, play doomed cannon fodder, and save the darkest villains. They're cold-blooded, obsessive, and ruthless, capable of leaving a million corpses in their wake with a laugh and destroying the world with a wave of the 67.4kReads9.5Score6.2k14d adds
17. 217 开 She Drove a Tank into the Imperial Palace: The Divine Doctor Consort Conquered Four Kingdoms 开着坦克进皇宫，医妃她平了四国 Flowers Bloom in the Western Sea西海生花Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later + both leads are devoted only to each other + equally strong leads + sweet romance + a magical space + transmigration. Yue Rushuang, a top military doctor from the twenty-fourth century with doctorates in both medicine and toxicology, transmigrates and marries the Crown Prince, who has been gravely wounded. On the first day of their marriage, she stitches up his wounds. On the second, she performs surgery on him. On the third, she pushes the disabled Crown Prince into 17.4kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds

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    It's quite good. 1. The little maid Xing'er shows you the pinnacle of maids. 2. A man can dress up as a woman to win back his wife.

18. 218 大 Ballad of Changle in the Great Capital 大都长乐谣 Dingdong Jiuj iu叮咚酒酒Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted Until the age of ten, Yuan Wei was the apple of everyone’s eye in the Marquis of Cheng’en’s household in the capital. Her grandparents were kind, and her father often carried her on his shoulders as they played. After she turned ten, her mother died, and Yuan Wei was sent to Putuo Temple to recuperate. By the time she was fifteen, Yuan Wei wore prayer beads and lived freely, doing whatever she pleased. 3.4kReads8.9Score34114d adds

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    I noticed this book isn't getting many recommendations, so I'll give it a brief one. The female protagonist initially doesn't seem interested in competing for power, but her journey begins after the important people around her leave one by one. I think it's quite good and worth reading.

19. 219 惊 Horror Survival Game: This Little Old Lady Is Seriously Wicked 惊悚国运，小老太太坏的很 Jin San'er瑾三儿Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [No Romance + Livestream + National Fortune + Horror Games + Farming. Nonsensical, lighthearted comedy, with unserious horror and unserious national fortune.] Dong Shuzhen was a little old lady of sixty-five. At last retired, she switched into travel mode. Who knew that she’d fall asleep on a plane and wake up having transmigrated? She’d become a little old lady of the same name and age. The history of this world’s nations was much like that of her original world. The main difference was that in 13.1kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds
20. 220 满 Spring Over the City 满城春 A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [New Bonus Chapters] The Liu family of the capital is an illustrious noble house, so powerful that even the imperial clan treats them with deference. Liu Yan, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Liu family's second branch, is gifted and blessed with both wisdom and good fortune. When her stepmother joins the family as she turns five, Liu Yan expects a fierce battle. But her stepmother turns out to be quite unlike anyone expected. With her older brother looking out for her and her childhood s 15.2kReads9.4Score1.7k14d adds

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    Here are a few books I recently finished reading: 1. It's really good. The female lead is brave and resourceful, there are many plot twists, and the theme is very fresh. The author's writing skills are quite good. It was only recently completed. 2. It has a very ancient Chinese style, the plot is good, and I wanted more. The female lead is intelligent and capable, comparable to Xu Yue, and even more witty. It's an ensemble piece about the female lead from childhood to adulthood. 3. The female lead is ruthless and doesn't talk much. The writing style is slow and deliberate. If you like revenge stories, you should check this out.

21. 221 下 The Cast-Off Princess Consort Is Exiled While Pregnant, and the Prince Panics 下堂王妃揣孕肚流放，王爷急疯了 Mr. Zixu Wuyou子虚乌有君Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Exile and famine + natural and man-made disasters + stocking up with a pocket space + satisfying infrastructure building + prince regent chases his wife to win her back] (Main story complete) In her previous life, Zhou Yunshu’s birth family was framed for treason by a foolish emperor and treacherous ministers. All the men in the family were executed, while the women and children were exiled to the southern wilderness and died along the way. Though Zhou Yunshu was spared exile as the Prince of W 18.6kReads9.1Score2.6k14d adds
22. 222 别 While Others Cultivate Immortality, I Cultivate My Fate. Even the Heroine Can't Outlast Me 别人修仙我修命，女主也没我命硬 Knife, Medicine, Pen刀药笔Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration into a book, cultivation, strong female lead, System, fire spiritual root, no romance] Chu Luo transmigrates into a cultivation world and binds herself to a Destiny System, starting off with her luck reduced by 9,999 points. It turns out that she and her twin sister share the fate of twin flowers on a single stem. All of Chu Luo's luck has been drained by her elder sister, the heroine of the original novel. Worse, her own family wants to kill her outright so the heroine can becom 7.6kReads9.3Score94114d adds

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    To be honest, the second and third books are the best. The political intrigue is written very logically and realistically, and besides the female lead, there are other memorable and compelling characters. The psychology of many supporting characters is also handled very well. It's really, really good! [Heart emojis]

23. 223 外 The Illegitimate Daughter 外室女 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance808k WordsCompleted Before she transmigrated, Shen Yi had lived through one hardship after another. Then she was reborn as a baby into a happy family. What could be more carefree? She never imagined it was all a lie. Her father’s love for her mother was fake, and so was the marriage contract he gave her. He had merely come to the Duke’s household to experience life, while Shen Yi, her brother, and her mother were just byproducts of that experience. That would have been bad enough, but her scumbag father also had a 7.8kReads9.3Score89314d adds
24. 224 反 The Villainess Goes on a Rampage Across the Nine Continents! The Protagonists All Kneel 反派女配杀疯九洲！主角们都跪了 Fei Xi妃玺Ancient Romance3.0M WordsCompleted “If the author says there's no romance, then there really isn't.” She became the saintess of one of the Four Great Sacred Lands, with exceptional talent, a prestigious position, and a decent fortune. And yet, with such an impressive setup, she was destined to be a cannon-fodder villain in countless stories about male and female leads. To avoid being won over or defeated, and to stay alive, she had no choice but to strike first. Oh, did I hit too hard? My mistake, my mistake. Go recover, then com 16.6kReads9.2Score1.7k14d adds
25. 225 三 After Completing the Three Kingdoms' Notable Figures Collection, I Ascended the Throne 三国名士全图鉴后，我登基了 Grilled Green Mushrooms炙烤见手青Ancient Romance452k WordsOngoing Also known as: How Can a Tiny Little Girl Conquer the Three Kingdoms? By Bending Without Breaking! [A heroine adored by all + An Eastern Han-era enchantress focused on her ambitions + A female ruler who makes no secret of being a woman + A true goddess with a built-in golden finger] Handcrafted with traditional techniques. If you don't like AI-written stories, come on in. Blurb: Bad news: Liu Ying died. Good news: Liu Ying came back to life inside a strategy game set in the Three Kingdoms era. B 202Reads8.9Score10614d adds

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    This is a female-oriented Three Kingdoms novel, focusing less on romance and more on the battles of wits and courage between the female protagonist and the powerful figures of the Three Kingdoms. The author is a full-time writer, but the book's ratings are truly dismal... Yet her writing is exceptionally good! I used to run away at the first sign of a "goddess" story, worried it would be another mindless, superstitious tale of a protagonist blindly worshipping gods. But this one is completely different! It's not a typical goddess story; the protagonist's struggles and growth are depicted with remarkable realism. It's a smart and satisfying read; the protagonist uses her intelligence and strategy to overcome challenges, and it feels so good to have her intelligence respected! The beginning is incredibly difficult for the protagonist, with one crisis after another, but the sense of accomplishment when she finally overcomes them is immense. The pacing is a bit slow at first, but it builds up quickly, becoming increasingly engaging after a dozen chapters! The characters are vivid and relatable, and even the supporting characters are well-developed, making it increasingly captivating! I really don't want to see such a good book canceled due to poor ratings! Sisters who enjoy high-quality female-oriented historical fiction, please support the author; she deserves it!

26. 226 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 36.1kReads9.2Score5.2k14d adds

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    This one has to be it! A definite female lead who inherits the title of Duke, bypassing her father.

27. 227 报 Report to the Prince Regent: The Boss Specializes in Treating Infertility 报告摄政王：大佬她专治不孕不育 Cloud Brocade Magpie云锦鹊Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The heir to the Xuanling family unexpectedly becomes the most beloved legitimate daughter of the Chancellor’s household from a thousand years ago. Mu Youyue has mastered the art of Xuanling to perfection. She can command ghosts, revive the dead, and restore flesh to bones. She clearly has the pampered, laid-back life of a beloved darling all laid out, yet people keep showing up to get themselves killed. Very well, with time on her hands, she might as well... Sharpen her blade with one hand and c 6.2kReads9.4Score89814d adds
28. 228 侯 The Marquis's Estate Honors Class 侯府重点班 Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Marquis’s Elite Class is now available [adorable children + parenting + doting in-laws + lighthearted + healing] Xu Wan becomes a widow the moment she marries into the family. All she wants is to keep her head down and enjoy the freedom of being a marquis’s wife. But on the very day she arrives, her stepson, a notorious little menace throughout the capital, gives her two nasty surprises in a row. Xu Wan grabs a knife and charges out, making a name for herself across the 58.7kReads9.6Score8.3k14d adds
29. 229 穿 Transmigrated as the Wicked Fake Heiress, I Make the Royal Families of Every Nation Bow 穿成恶毒假千金，各国皇室俯首称臣 Yun Lu云绿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Anti-pampered-by-all + secret identity + strong female lead] Shen Xingwan transmigrated into the body of a fake heiress and cannon-fodder whose life had been arranged from birth right through to her funeral. Under the System’s supervision, she was forced onto the path of no return: taking down the pampered female lead. She just wanted to lie flat and live like a salted fish, but accidentally got entangled with a frail heir who couldn’t take care of himself. “Wanwan, the doctor says I’m deficien 3.6kReads9.0Score34614d adds

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    The first book was amazing, the second was full of scheming and backstabbing, and the third was about a woman disguised as a man, with all sorts of plots and intrigues. I read the first book three times, the second twice, and the third twice.

30. 230 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 143.6kReads9.4Score20.6k14d adds

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    The female lead, Xu Qingyi, is insightful, clear-headed, and intelligent. I absolutely adore her; I can't stop reading! I'm completely captivated by her personal charm! [Top Post] The male lead is a super handsome general.

31. 231 女 The Vicious Villainess in a Matriarchal World Raises Her Fish Online 女尊恶獠在线养鱼 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Matriarchal society + sweet romance + one-on-one + devoted to each other] [Calculating and ruthless princess × obedient, loyal guard] The capital's good-for-nothing Second Princess is beaten in the street by another woman for pursuing a man, then crashes into a stone lion. After recovering from her serious injuries, the Second Princess seems like a completely different person: kind to others, uninterested in competing, and always helping her sisters. It isn't until the day this powerful princes 15.2kReads9.5Score1.7k14d adds

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    Two ancient romance novels by the same author, but with different settings: one female-dominated, one male-dominated, both featuring political intrigue. They're really exciting to read, keeping your brain constantly racing.

32. 232 锦 A Splendid Phoenix’s Path: The Poison Doctor Crown Prince’s Consort 锦绣凰途：毒医太子妃 True Love Never Grows Cold真爱小未凉Ancient Romance2.9M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she disguised herself as a man, fought blood-soaked battles, and helped him claim the throne, all so they could spend their lives together. He was indifferent to fame and fortune, concealing his ambition. To seize the throne, he used love to lure her in. She was a beautiful serpent, vicious and hypocritical. Once the outcome was decided, she was no longer useful, and they joined forces to kill her! On the day of their wedding, she made a blood oath as she lay in a pool of b 516Reads8.6Score12614d adds
33. 233 快 Quick Transmigration: The Tough-as-Nails Housekeeper Sets Overbearing CEOs Straight 快穿：硬核管家，专治霸总癫公 Give Me Some Golden Light给点金光Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + satisfying power fantasy, with a heroine who is the strongest in every world] After clearing an endless series of dungeons, Zhu Yin changed jobs. The Quick Transmigration Department gained a sweet and harmless-looking new employee. The protagonists of every world were about to meet their toughest assistant and go-to helper, whose main goal was to make her boss’s wishes come true. CEO world. The domineering CEO roared, “Find her! Turn City A upside down if you have to, but 69.1kReads9.5Score9.9k14d adds

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    🌟Finally, a novel where the protagonist isn't the main character or a villain after transmigrating! Zhuyin—an absolute powerhouse, Barbara—an absolutely adorable system. One person conquers various worlds through quick transmigration, where the protagonists are met with seemingly insignificant passersby who become the strongest support. Zhuyin—makes domineering CEOs less domineering, and turns crying girls into queens… Every world is worth reading! Highly recommended!

34. 234 贫 Just a Poor Rogue Cultivator. Why Are You Kneeling, Fellow Daoist? 贫穷散修一枚，道友何故下跪？ Knife, Medicine, Pen刀药笔Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [No romance, ensemble cast] [A goofy trio of wandering cultivators] [Female-led cultivation progression, few scenes involving children, skip if that bothers you] Song Li transmigrates into a cultivation novel as the evil female supporting character. After bullying the heroine, she is thrown by her own brother into the Abandoned Infant Pagoda, where she dies at the hands of countless vengeful infant spirits. Waking inside the pagoda, she looks at the crying spirits and says, “I can be your mother 31.3kReads9.4Score4.2k14d adds

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    Song Li, oh my god, I, Song Li, must have a place in this!!!

35. 235 体 Weight Exchange System: The Fat Man's Comeback Plan 体重兑换系统：胖子逆袭计划 Li Duping李渡平Modern Romance2.7M WordsOngoing [An entertainment-industry story about the protagonist's struggle to make it in show business.] [No slacking off, no meltdowns, no dating shows, no livestreaming. She acts earnestly, works hard on set, and becomes a top-tier star through her skill and body of work.] In her previous life, Shang Ye was an out-and-out comic foil. She stumbled into the entertainment industry, but a congenital illness left her overweight, so all she could do was play chubby nobodies in low-budget comedies. After 15.8kReads8.7Score1.3k14d adds

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    This is true female empowerment; she doesn't rely on the male lead, and she's smarter than him. What I love most is that every woman in the story is flesh and blood, full of strategy and her own desires.

36. 236 将 The General Is a Mad Beauty 将军是个疯批美人 Piggy Piggy Piggy Piggy Piggy Li猪猪猪猪猪丽Ancient Romance465k WordsCompleted After being reborn, Qin Huaining went mad and "killed" herself. She took her late brother's identity and enlisted in the army, becoming a famous young general. She inherited her brother's identity, and it seemed she inherited his past life as a man too, indulging in wine, women, and wealth. Her residence was filled with beauties of all kinds, men and women alike. In the eyes of outsiders, she was a useless wastrel, drunk on wine, women, and money. But everyone at court knew better than to provok 318Reads8.9Score10614d adds

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    Xu Yue and Qin Huaining highly recommend this!

37. 237 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 42.5kReads9.4Score4.6k14d adds
38. 238 邪 Evil Cannot Overcome the Emperor 邪不压朕 Passerby by the Road道旁过者Ancient Romance441k WordsOngoing Many years later, whenever Li Hongjing looked down at the assembled ministers during court, she would remember the afternoon the late emperor summoned her to his bedside to entrust her with his final wishes. She still remembered the last words the late emperor had said to her, looking at her with tears in his eyes and deep emotion in his voice: “Today, I don't care if you're a woman or even a eunuch, you're ascending the throne!” Ah, Li Hongjing was moved to tears. He'd dumped a complete mess in 8Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    This book is amazing!!! A career-driven female lead!! You think she's on the first level, but she's actually in the atmosphere!! She's planned everything from the very beginning!!

39. 239 和 After the Divorce, the Villainous Stepmother Brings Blessings to the World! 和离后，反派后娘福载天下！ Mo Yi Mo Jia莫乙莫甲Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted Su Xin peered into the secrets of fate and discovered that her terrible luck in this life was because someone had stolen her fortune and the merit she'd accumulated over a hundred lifetimes in her previous one! As she was pondering how to fix it, a bolt of lightning sent her back to her previous life. From the start, her stepfather had already packed her off to become someone else's stepmother. A wild System suddenly bound itself to her, too. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven troublesome k 37.1kReads9.6Score5.9k14d adds

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    Lü Songli, there's no one more amazing than her; she's just as amazing. The writing, plot, and values are all top-notch.

40. 240 继 The Second Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 79.6kReads9.5Score8.9k14d adds
41. 241 救 Redemption? No! The Unhinged Heroine Only Wants Credit for Helping the Dragon Throne 救赎？不！疯批女主只要从龙功 Yu Jiudeng虞九灯Ancient Romance707k WordsCompleted Features a narrated audiobook version. [Female Disguise + Career-Focused Heroine + Reborn Romance-Focused Male Lead + Ancient-to-Ancient] The Calamity Emperor tells the story of a young man whose legs are broken, taking him from limitless glory to a life of abuse at everyone’s hands. Through endless hardship, he murders his father and younger brother and unifies a land torn apart by chaos in a tale of revenge. The story was nothing new, but Wen Muci loved it. She loved the proud, bright, gentle 7.4kReads9.3Score1k14d adds

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    Yes! You absolutely must read this! "No one in this world dares to ruin your destiny!" An incredibly satisfying read! The female lead is invincible! Everything is explained clearly, and the ending is a perfect, satisfying conclusion! You absolutely have to read it; you'll regret it if you don't! Seriously, it's been so long since I've read such a good book.

42. 242 刚 Just Arrived in Republican-Era China, I Have Nothing but Money 刚到民国，除了钱，一无所有 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Su Ning transmigrated into a series of novels set in the Republic of China era. The good news: she had a System. Better yet, the System's reward pool held a full ten billion. Once she spent it all, Su Ning could return to the modern era and live happily as a billionaire. The bad news: the System was called "The Rich Are Heartless"... In the turbulent Republic of China, she had to play a villain who was rotten to the core. Determined to stay alive, Su Ning racked her brains to become relatives wi 94.8kReads8.7Score10.1k14d adds

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    To put it simply, it was written by the author Xu Yue.

43. 243 谁 Whose Favored Concubine Doesn't Get Herself Killed? 谁家宠妾不作死啊 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Pei Shiyuan had always thought that, as a concubine-born daughter, she thrived at her family home because she knew a little tea ceremony and all she had to do was flatter her father, the head of the household. She had been quite pleased with herself about it, right up until she entered the Eighth Prince’s household. The Eighth Prince’s mother, the Noble Consort, was so favored that the Empress had no room to stand. His maternal family wielded so much power that the court officials could barely b 77.1kReads9.5Score7.9k14d adds

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    Those who have seen it know how good she is; beneath the surface of palace intrigue lies a heart that loves her daughter.

44. 244 女 After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Saved the Mad Crown Prince 女扮男装后，我救赎了疯批太子 Yu Qian语浅Ancient Romance543k WordsCompleted Original title: After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Saved the Tormented Crown Prince A seemingly sweet but secretly calculating crown prince vs. the forceful second son of a general’s household, a woman disguised as a man who protects her husband Shang Zhengyu is the general’s daughter. She has been raised as a boy since childhood, and one day she’s suddenly told that she has transmigrated into a book and been bound to a System that requires her to save the obsessive villain. By then, she has ju 19.6kReads9.1Score2.5k14d adds

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    The female lead disguises herself as a man, and it's not a typical redemption story. She's initially clueless, and the male lead even tries to be the one to give her heart. [Heart emoji] The only downside is that it's a new story, only a few chapters have been written. [Sad emoji]

45. 245 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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    Besides the books I've repeatedly recommended before, these three are some of the best female-centric novels I've recently enjoyed. The first is a political intrigue novel where the female lead is righteous in a wicked way and extremely intelligent—a must-read for fans of political intrigue. The second is a cultivation novel where the female lead is incredibly powerful, capable of easily defeating enemies across realms, and she even corrupts the original male lead and supporting characters to the point of ruthlessness. The third is also a cultivation novel where the female lead is righteous in a wicked way; she appears to be a benevolent person to the world, but she is actually quite wicked. None of these three are saintly; they're all excellent.

46. 246 逼 You’re Forcing Me to the Countryside? This Scientist’s Wife Will Empty Your Whole House 逼我下乡？科研军嫂搬空你全家 Huihui Cat茴茴猫Modern Romance7.6M WordsOngoing [Military Marriage + Period Setting + Powerful Lead + Face-Slapping + One-on-One Romance] Xia Li, a powerful wielder of both thunder and space abilities, had just come through the apocalypse. She became the founding general entrusted with the New World's Omniscient Eye System, ready to enjoy a quiet retirement. She only took a short nap, but transmigrated instead. After transmigrating, she faced two choices: Either marry a self-important mama's boy who expected her to put up with his mistress af 125kReads9.4Score10.2k14d adds

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    You should check out these two books, especially the first one. It features a roguish female lead, a strong female protagonist story, and the key is that both her sharp wit and fighting skills are on one person, which makes it quite interesting. Highly recommended!

47. 247 被 Kicked Out of My Family, I Married an Officer in a Fury and Helped My Country Thrive 被打出家门，我怒嫁军官带飞祖国 Qiong Sang Huohuo穷桑火火Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Alternate-era setting + military marriage + top scientific researcher + space + punishing scumbags + devotion to the nation] Gu Nanzhi, a top scientist, refuses to put up with her fate after transmigrating into the ex-wife character destined to be cannon fodder in a period novel! Her abusive adoptive parents, the scumbag’s sister who steals her man, the younger brother who climbs into her bed... Stay as far away from her as possible, or die! She ran away from her wedding, was sold into the moun 10.7kReads9.2Score1.5k14d adds
48. 248 科 Imperial Exam Triumph: The Strongest Female Grand Secretary 科举逆袭：最强女首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted After finally becoming the first female heir in her family, she opens her eyes and finds herself back before the revolution. Her father is dead from the start, leaving her with a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. She is the only son who can carry on the Cheng family line... Cheng Qing looks down at her slightly developed chest, wondering what on earth went wrong. Surrounded by scheming wolves, Cheng Qing, now with a new soul in her body, sets herself two small goals: First, keep pr 8.2kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds

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    One of them, like Xu Yue's, is a novel about the imperial examination system, and it's quite good. The second one... Well, it's also very good.

49. 249 攀 Ascending to the Dragon's Heights 攀龍 Kaji Yellow Peach咔叽黄桃Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A flirtatious widow with a child ✖️ a reserved warlord who becomes the founding emperor [Complete] Lou Mizhi was born a woman who never learned to accept her lot in life. If she wanted something, she took it by her own merit, even if she had to snatch it away. Her first husband was short-lived and ill-fated, and his family wanted to burn her and her child to ashes? Bah! As if I’d let you! She hid her savings and took her child away from her late husband’s family. With no one to protect them in t 40.6kReads9.4Score5.8k14d adds
50. 250 暮 Dusk Among the Wutong Branches 暮栖梧桐枝 Anonymous A Chai: Still a Salty Fish After Turning Things Around佚名阿柴翻身还是咸鱼Ancient Romance776k WordsCompleted Yin Changnian, a modern-day college student, transmigrates into a book, a male-oriented novel, and finds herself inhabiting the body of a noble family's daughter who is about to be sacrificed to the heavens. She is both shocked and delighted: she's read this book! But her delight turns to dismay: she never actually read it properly! Yin Xingyi of Yingchuan notices that his legitimate younger sister, who used to bully him, has suddenly become well-behaved and seems to be trying to win him over. D 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "Evening Rests on the Wutong Branch." The writing is excellent, the theme is compelling, and while striving for historical accuracy, it doesn't lack exciting moments. Moreover, it encompasses a grand scope, encompassing the nation and the world. The female lead has a strong personal charm that will appeal to both the reader and the reader. I feel the author truly designed a storyline for a female empress of that dynasty, avoiding outlandish settings and carefully considering the productivity and culture of that era. Those who enjoy historical fiction and historical accuracy should appreciate it. (↓Key points) I also checked and found that this is an excellent work submitted by iQiyi Literature; the original platform is iQiyi Literature. I'm curious why it hasn't made much of a splash despite being over 700,000 words long...

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