Stories About a Powerful Minister and a Clear-Headed, Intelligent Legitimate Daughter 😭 权臣(有权)和嫡女(清醒有脑子)的文😭

1. 351 惊 Shocking! The Legitimate Princess Defies Fate Every Day! 惊！嫡公主她每天都在逆天改命！ Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Female-led power fantasy + ruthless, unhinged heroine + an extreme “I’d rather betray others than let them betray me” mentality] Xuan Mingyao was reborn at the age of seven, back before anything had happened. Though she was the empress’s legitimate daughter, a princess treated like royalty, her younger brother, the crown prince, was about to die of illness. Her mother would soon be consumed by worry, grow estranged from the emperor, and eventually be deposed in the witchcraft scandal. Overnight 28kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves

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   Similarities: All three books feature clear-headed characters with well-developed personalities, compelling plots, and excellent interpretations of the historical and social context. The female leads are all intelligent, and the writing is decent. Differences: The first book features a stronger woman than the man – the daughter of a powerful minister and a general. The second book, according to the synopsis, features two strategists (they're quite cunning) and political intrigue (one flaw is the umbilical cord blood plot, which is a bit far-fetched, but the author mentions it in the synopsis and answers readers' questions). The third book has no romantic pairing; it's a pure female-centric story focused on her career and can be considered a growth-oriented story.

2. 352 温 Sixth Miss of the Wen Family 温府六姑娘 Qian Suixi Yue千遂玺月Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Reborn + bold, direct pursuit of husband + sickly powerful official falls for her + household intrigue] Before she was reborn, Wen Jiu failed to see people's true nature and ended up dying a tragic death after jumping from a building, while her entire family was destroyed. Reborn, she lay low for years, then tore off her gentle facade. Her enemies? She smiled as she sent them to hell. To repay a debt of gratitude, she began all sorts of flirtatious campaigns to win her husband over. But the man 3.8kReads7.1Score343Shelves

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   Go check this out!!! It's not the kind of story where you're immediately proven wrong, and the supporting male and female characters are quite intelligent; it's more slice-of-life!!

3. 353 重 Reborn on My Wedding Night, the Sickly Prince Regent Warms My Feet 重生新婚夜，病娇摄政王给我暖脚 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Reborn + sweet romance + obsessive love + mutual devotion + secret identities, one couple] Nan Xi, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, was a fool in her past life. She fell for a treacherous scumbag who was handsome on the outside but full of sinister schemes within, and ended up abandoned by everyone, dying miserably at the hands of him and his mistress. Given a second life, she gets her brains back! Looking at the powerful, handsome regent by her side, she cannot help questioning h 10.8kReads9.1Score3.8kShelves
4. 354 恶 The Beautiful, Sweet-Voiced Villainess Flirts with the Powerful Minister Until He Loses Control 恶女人美声甜她一撩权臣失控沦陷 Me, Twelve十二我Ancient Romance398k WordsCompleted [Revenge after being reborn + married first, love later + the proud brought to heel by love + exchanged destinies + playing the pig to eat the tiger] On their wedding night, the eldest princess, dressed in a fiery red wedding gown, looked both alluring and haughty. “Tonight, you’ll perform whether you want to or not. You don’t get a say!” Meng Changce had no feelings for her and found her utterly annoying. “I’ll never fall in love with you. Give up now.” Xiao Liyuan was once a beloved eldest pri 1.3kReads8.9Score141Shelves

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   The reborn female lead starts relentlessly flirting with the male lead, who finally starts to develop feelings for her, and things begin to get a little angsty.

5. 355 别 Don't Mess with Her: The Princess May Lie Flat, but She'll Still Crush the Scum 别惹她，长公主虽躺平，但狠虐渣 Flying Like Clouds如云飞扬Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Transmigration, past and present lives, woman disguised as a man, political intrigue, sweet and satisfying] Yun Qing was a princess born of the emperor's elder sister. On the day she was born, she was switched, poisoned, and hunted down, ending up in the common world as a discarded daughter of the family who had to disguise herself as a man. Her heartless father, her vicious concubine stepmother, and all manner of monsters and demons wanted her dead. When she opened her eyes again, she had s 1.4kReads9.3Score173Shelves

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   The female lead is the empress's legitimate daughter, living in a remote mountain village. The male lead is the imperial advisor (actually the monarch of another country). The female lead is worldly-wise and only wants to make money and live a carefree life, while the male lead only wants to seduce her. So, he chases, she flees, she kills, he sets traps—the couple is so sweet it'll make you cry.

6. 356 弑 After Killing the Emperor, My Archenemy and I Are Bound Together for Good 弑君后，我和死对头锁死了 Two Times Four Means Prosperity二四得发Ancient Romance438k WordsCompleted [Mutual Purity] [Uncle and Sister-in-Law] [Emotional Push and Pull] [Mind Games and Steamy Romance] [Bickering Couple] [Two Strong Leads] [Happy Ending] The comic is now available. Search Tomato Novel for "After Killing the Emperor, My Archenemy and I Were Bound Together" to read it. -- Empress Su Li had a dream. In it, Emperor Jingchang took her on a trip south of the Yangtze, then poisoned her at an inn and made it look like suicide. After her death, Emperor Jingchang also schemed to have her 20.6kReads9.2Score3kShelves

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   Both are strong. The female lead is also very clear-headed.

7. 357 嫡 The Principal Daughter Becomes Queen 嫡女为凰 Chasing the Night逐夜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Tags: Rebirth, revenge, strong female and male leads The powerful Princess Changle of Wuyang died the day before she was to give up her authority and head to her fiefdom for a carefree life. Her trusted consort, her teacher, and her closest friend conspired to kill her. Even as she died, she never heard a confession from the one she loved. Reborn, she decides to live for herself. She stirs up trouble in both the inner court and the royal court, seeking revenge on those who harmed her in her prev 245Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist, in her past life, was a cunning and ruthless princess, skilled in strategy and cold indifference. Poisoned and reborn, she assumes the identity of a cunning and ruthless legitimate daughter, stirring up trouble in the inner court and the imperial court, all for revenge. The female protagonist is aloof and career-driven, with intricately interwoven career storylines and a powerful, collaborative romance.

8. 358 侯 The Marquess's Wife Wants to Die of Old Age in Peace 侯府主母要寿终正寝 Winter Melon Eats Pears冬瓜吃梨Ancient Romance553k WordsCompleted A history major pulls an all-nighter and dies suddenly, only to become Chen Yuhu, the matriarch of an ancient household, with no golden finger whatsoever. But you have to learn to be content. As a modern, clear-eyed college student, Chen Yuhu wants to tell the original matriarch: don't be such a lovesick fool. Treasure your life of immense wealth and status. She certainly does. She sends her biased mother-in-law away to cultivate in seclusion, keeps the obedient and pretty concubine around to pl 34.1kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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   This is so beautiful, I highly recommend it!

9. 359 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.5kReads9.2Score185Shelves

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   Is it possible for a prince and his legitimate daughter to be together?!

10. 360 榜 Catch a Husband at the Results Board, and My Scheming Groom Is Irresistible 榜下捉婿，腹黑夫君太撩人 Optimistic Sunflower乐天派向日葵Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [Clear-eyed, wealthy beauty VS scheming, devoted top scholar] [Marriage First, Love Later; Sweet Romance] Zhao Wanqing, the legitimate daughter of Prince An of the Great Yue Dynasty, was frail as a child. At the abbot’s guidance at Xiangguo Temple, she learned that she needed to marry someone whose Four Pillars of Destiny were purely yang. Prince An loved his daughter dearly. He followed every lead until he found her destined match, then shamelessly begged the emperor to arrange the marriage, fi 6.5kReads9.1Score822Shelves

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    A shrewd and sophisticated young woman versus a cunning and deeply affectionate top scholar. [A sweet romance story of marriage before marriage]

11. 361 沈 The Grand Secretary Shen’s Beloved Darling 沈首辅的掌上娇 Mu Yun Cheng慕妘娍Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Jiang Jincan, the third young lady of the Yong'an Marquis's household, is said to bring death to her husbands. If she takes a liking to you, tell me, would you panic? Shen Yanqing said, “What’s there to panic about? Heaven may not have dropped a fortune into my lap, but it did drop me a wife. That’s a sure win.” Who in the capital didn’t know that Shen Yanqing, heir to the Duke of Dingguo, would do anything Jiang Jincan asked, since their families had been close for generations? He practically w 2.9kReads9.0Score348Shelves

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    [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

12. 362 皇 The Empress Is a Max-Level Palace Intriguer, Crushing Everyone 皇后满级宫斗，嘎嘎乱杀 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + infidelity + fictional setting + a resourceful, money-loving, beauty-loving, life-loving empress ✖️ emperor] In her previous life, Hua Shu was a lowly palace maid. She schemed her way to the top of the political ladder, only to be condemned by everyone and branded a wicked woman who brought ruin to the nation. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself in the unfamiliar state of Chu, as an unloved empress who’s also being made a scapegoat. As if she’d put up with that! S 14.2kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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    It's a harem novel, but it's really good. You can tell just by looking at the ratings. The female leads are all clear-headed and intelligent. It's a very satisfying read! [Already hooked][Already hooked][Already hooked][Bump][Bump][Please follow][Please follow][Please follow]

13. 363 贵 The Imperial Consort Trades on the Emperor’s Favor, Seeking Revenge and Rising to Power 贵妃恃宠而骄，一路复仇上位 Bell Meow铃铛喵Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted (A pure palace-intrigue revenge power fantasy, with sweet romance, scumbags getting what they deserve, and an adorable child later on. The leads are not each other's firsts, so read with caution if that bothers you!!! Not fantasy!!!) She is Yu Zhiyi, daughter of Jiangnan's richest man, and Yu Zhiyan, daughter of the Minister of Rites. On her fifth birthday, because of a Frost Soul Pearl, all 100-odd members of Yu Zhiyi's family were slaughtered. The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley had once 2.5kReads9.1Score263Shelves
14. 364 全 My Whole Family Holds Great Power, So I Get to Run Wild 全家位高权重，我负责横行霸道 Frost Pavilion寒霜榭Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted Transmigration + Beloved by All + Everyday Life in an Ancient Setting + Beloved by All + An Ensemble of Young Characters [Main story complete] Ye Zhenzhen transmigrated. Given a second chance, this time she’s been handed a dream life where she can enjoy herself until she dies. The good news: Her whole family holds power and status. Even better news: She’s the family darling. Her father is a great general who commands a mighty army, the envy of other wives. Her mother is the reigning princess, ch 1.3kReads8.5Score144Shelves

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    No need to say more, they're all absolutely amazing.

15. 365 摄 The Regent’s Sickly Sweetheart Is a Powerful Big Shot 摄政王的病娇娇是大佬 Peachy Dumpling白桃团团Ancient Romance479k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s darling + light fantasy + slightly unhinged, occasionally theatrical + powerhouse] In her previous life, she rode through the martial world, a spirited and valiant female general. Reborn, Ming Qingqing carried the weight of her country’s enemies and her family’s grievances. She moved carefully, determined to avenge them and cut down every schemer hiding in the shadows. Watch as she navigates the imperial court, roams the martial world with her companions, and ventures into a mysterio 1.3kReads9.3Score160Shelves
16. 366 不 Aren't We Mortal Enemies? Why Does Lord Ji Love Me So Much? 不是死敌吗？季大人怎么这么爱 Yi Er一尔Ancient Romance791k WordsCompleted [Mad, power-hungry minister X black-lotus noblewoman, two powerful and equally unhinged leads] Jiang Zhimiao was born with a rebellious streak. Clever and perceptive, she never let an offense go unanswered and cut off every way back, all so she could leave home and toy with the emperor, until she ran into one particularly troublesome bastard. Ji Suian was born to wealth and privilege. Brilliant to the point of seeming demonic, he had a prominent family and a smooth career in government, as if he 7.8kReads8.8Score1.1kShelves

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    A powerful minister and his legitimate daughter, a mad dog and a vicious dog, with a scheming little dog squeezed between them—all three are frantically racing down the path to power.

17. 367 夭 Good Grief! I Woke Up as the Traitorous Official's Wife, Destined to Die Young 夭寿啦！一睁眼穿成奸臣早死原配 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance679k WordsCompleted Shen Heng transmigrates into an alternate history as the secret first wife of Xie Jian, the most notorious corrupt chancellor of all time, and finds herself on the way to elope with someone. She doesn't even know where to begin complaining. This is what the Record of True Chancellors says about Xie Jian: Xie Jian, courtesy name Zixuan, was the last chancellor of the Great Cong Dynasty. Through his own efforts, he brought down the dynasty, which had stood for over six hundred years. His life: He 16.9kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves

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    [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Evil laugh][Evil laugh] The world loves her delicate beauty and pities her frailty and helplessness, but they don't know that gentleness is the most deadly weapon. She uses her beauty as bait and her infatuation as a trap, crushing enemies, pawns, and allies into ladders to heaven. Her white moonlight is dead, so she will make this imperial city pay for its blood debt; love is illusory, so she will forge people's hearts into the sharpest blade.

18. 368 谁 Who Says an Emperor and Empress Can’t Truly Love Each Other? 谁说帝后不能有真情 Jingzhou Chronicles景州记Ancient Romance749k WordsCompleted Pei Shu seems to have been born under a lucky star. Born into a prominent family, she grew up cherished by loving parents and surrounded by every luxury. Her only setback was when her fiancé fell for someone else and broke off their engagement. Before the people of the capital could even laugh at her, an imperial decree arrived at the Pei residence, and Pei Shu became the empress. From then on, everything went smoothly: her son was named crown prince, later became emperor, and Pei Shu naturally 11.9kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
19. 369 权 The Powerful Minister’s Wife 权臣之妻 Steamed Buns in Bloom馒头开花Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Regent Prince Mo Lingjing holds absolute power at court. He’s a ruthless killer, a cruel man who brings misfortune to his wives. Every woman in the capital is smitten with his looks, yet terrified of him. But Lin Jinshe, the legitimate daughter of the Lin family, isn’t afraid. She uses all thirty-six tricks to win him over, determined to marry him. Everyone thinks she’s doomed, but Lin Jinshe charges headlong down the path of clinging to her future husband. When she’s bullied, she sobs, “I’ll on 200Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    🌈The powerful ministers' beloved wives [cool]

20. 370 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 81.1kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves
21. 371 权 A Powerful Minister's Rise to Power 权臣强势上位手札 A Little Novice Monk一个小沙弥Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Strong male lead + calculating and devious + possessive pursuit + doting romance] The male lead is not a virgin. Read with caution if that bothers you. Willows sway beside the flowing river, but youth waits for no one. Yang Qingshao never expected to open her eyes and find herself transformed into a beautiful young girl in the bloom of youth. Her parents arranged a match for her with the Zhao family, whose head was a vice minister of the Ministry of Justice. Everyone praised Zhao Lingyun, the l 5.9kReads8.5Score427Shelves
22. 372 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 77.9kReads9.5Score8kShelves
23. 373 听 Tales of Listening to the Waves 听澜录 A Grain of Rice Cat一栗猫Ancient Romance344k WordsCompleted [No transmigration or rebirth. Historical political intrigue and mystery + two powerful leads drawn to each other + an old case from the borderlands] [A wandering woman who enters the game under an assumed name × a cold-faced border general who clawed his way out of a heap of corpses] The day Ye Tinglan arrived in Shuozhou, her contact was killed at the city gate. She had only meant to retrieve an old ledger, but was forced to stay in the general's residence, where she became the female bookkeep 3.7kReads8.7Score769Shelves

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    A general and a female protagonist with a background in martial arts schemes together; both are clear-headed, intelligent, and understand the bigger picture! It's slowly getting sweeter lately!!

24. 374 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance859k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 1.9kReads9.3Score270Shelves

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    Both are strong, the eldest princess and the crown prince are intelligent, clear-headed, and have well-developed personalities.

25. 375 海 Begonia Blossoms: The General's Wife Is Reborn and Goes on a Rampage 海棠笑：将军夫人重生她杀疯了 I Eat Grapes Without Spitting Out the Skins吃葡萄就是不吐皮Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted A cold-faced, devoted general and a clever, gentle legitimate daughter I, Shen Zhiyu, died once. I burned in the flames, the pain searing to the bone. Only as I lay dying did I learn that the woman kneeling and crying over me was the enemy who had abducted me and drained my blood. My true identity was the Duke's Estate's legitimate daughter, switched at birth and kept from her family for fifteen years! When I opened my eyes again, Heaven had given me another chance at life. In this life, weari 754Reads—Score104Shelves

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    This book is amazing, it's my absolute favorite! The main couple is a young general and a clever young lady, with a secondary couple. It also includes a composed emperor and an orphaned empress, the eldest son of a noble family and the late emperor's legitimate daughter, a spoiled young master and a dignified lady. Both the main and supporting characters are intelligent, and the plot and character design are excellent.

26. 376 重 Reborn as the Regent's Treasured Darling 重生后，成了摄政王的掌中宝 Wang Shier王拾二Ancient Romance152k WordsCompleted [Alternate world + both leads reborn + sweet romance + mutual salvation + regent prince + household and palace intrigue] She is the cherished legitimate daughter of the Xuan family, raised with every luxury. With skin like ice and jade, breathtaking beauty, and a bright, clever mind, she seems to have it all. A marriage becomes a conspiracy, bringing about the destruction of her entire family! Her closest friend and her cruel husband ultimately take her life. On the third day after her death, th 1.1kReads8.8Score126Shelves
27. 377 男 Who Needs a Man When Eunuchs Are Better? The Powerful Minister Spoils Her Rotten 男人哪有太监香！权臣大人使劲宠 Clear Skies, Clear Skies晴好晴好Ancient Romance482k WordsCompleted [Both are each other’s one and only] + [Marriage Before Love] + [Both have secret identities] + [A power couple] + [Older man] A powerful, mesmerizingly beautiful eunuch of the highest rank (a fake eunuch) × the bright, clever, wealthy only daughter of a marquis To keep her nightmares from coming true, Helan Mingzhu decides to marry as soon as possible. After kicking to the curb a seemingly easygoing Young Master Zhou, who already has a mistress, she resolutely turns to the all-powerful governor 72.9kReads9.2Score14.4kShelves

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    This book is worth reading. It's not very long, and the author's writing style and logic are excellent. The female protagonist, a fake eunuch but a real powerful minister, is clear-headed, intelligent, and has a very charismatic personality! The entire story follows the main plot without any unnecessary entanglements or side issues; it's a very enjoyable ensemble piece.

28. 378 穿 Reborn as the Cannon-Fodder Original Wife of a Mad Power-Hungry Minister 穿成疯批权臣的炮灰原配 Bright Lantern灯旺旺Ancient Romance707k WordsCompleted [Farming + Transmigrate into a Book + Sweet Romance] Witty, scheming girl vs. lovesick, obsessive powerbroker Xin Yueying transmigrates into a book, landing in an old-fashioned, preachy novel as the wicked wife of the deranged, obsessive second male lead. Shen Qingqi is the novel’s deranged, villainous male character. Born into a family of famed generals, he was imprisoned alongside the Shen family after his father offended powerful nobles. He suffered terribly in prison and was left with crippl 30.1kReads9.3Score10.6kShelves

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    ① Jiang Qingyu was born into wealth and pampered by her family, developing an innocent and spoiled nature. It wasn't until the day her entire family was executed that she realized her utter foolishness! When she opens her eyes again, she is determined to turn the tide! And the only one who can save the Jiang family is the infamous "vengeful ghost" of the Great You Kingdom—the wicked prime minister Xie Chenyuan! Rumor has it that Xie Chenyuan is ruthless in both his personal life and official duties, having wiped out countless noble families and powerful figures. His hands have flowed with blood, he has no weaknesses, and even the emperor must be wary of his words.

29. 379 天 The Heaven-Chosen Evil Phoenix Is Reborn: Ruthless Tactics, Secure Throne! 天命恶凰重生，手段狠，帝位稳！ Listening to the Wind in the Wilderness旷野听风Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted "A murderous, yandere heroine who cuts down everyone in her path vs. a mad loyal dog of a hero who bows his head to his superior + empress + the heroine puts her own interests above all else" In her previous life, Feng Zhizhuo mastered the art of political scheming. She crushed and killed every rival who stood in her way, becoming a vicious empress dowager whose countless murders and tyrannical rule cowed the realm. Yet the adopted son she had personally raised to the throne rewarded her with a 8.4kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves

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    Although I haven't finished reading this book yet, I really want to recommend it. Having read so many rebirth novels, this is the first time I've seen one where the protagonist wipes out most of his enemies within two or three days of being reborn, and the way he uses his mother's burial date as foreshadowing to narrate his revenge is particularly good. If it were made into a TV series, it would definitely be a huge hit! [Admiration]

30. 380 一 The Poisonous Consort 一品毒妃 Mo Qianchang墨千裳Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted Su Ziyu is a poison-medicine doctoral expert from the twenty-second century, undefeated in the art of poison and unmatched among poison doctors. But fate had other plans. In an instant, she transmigrated thousands of years into the past, to the Eastern Zhou dynasty, becoming Su Ziyu, the cowardly, weak-willed, foolish concubine-born daughter of the prime minister’s household. Imprisoned, with her birth mother dead, her stepmother persecuting her, and her sisters poisoning her, she faces a brutal 4.8kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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    Both are strong, and it's super good-looking.

31. 381 医 The Poisoned Doctor Consort: Crown Prince, Don’t Be Afraid of Me 医妃有毒,禁欲太子别害怕 Mo Qianchang墨千裳Ancient Romance2.3M WordsCompleted Yan Weichi, a forensic doctor who possessed a rare treasure, accidentally transmigrated. With a knife in her left hand, she could speak up for the dead; with a needle in her right, she could treat the living. She could do business with both the living and the dead! Yan Weichi: With my skills, won't I thrive in ancient times? Men? What's a man? Men only slow down how fast I can draw my blade. Oh, handsome men are the exception! Shangguan Xi, the most handsome man in the land and the Crown Prince 31.5kReads9.3Score4.2kShelves
32. 382 无 A Mistake Behind Crimson Walls 无奈朱墙错 Miss Xiumei绣梅小姐Ancient Romance147k WordsOngoing After the entire Su family is wiped out, Su Qing becomes a pawn in the imperial palace. The Empress Dowager orders her to approach the powerful Regent while posing as his beloved’s double. But as Su Qing draws closer, she discovers that the Su family’s tragedy has played out again and again through countless cycles, and that its destruction is a fated loop brought about by everyone working together. This time, can she break the cycle and lift the curse? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The current plot subtly suggests that different characters have been reborn, with varying points in time and times of rebirth. The author has a large backlog of chapters and isn't worried about abandoning the story, so I recommend following!

33. 383 春 The Allure of Spring 春华引 Sticky Ash粘粘灰Ancient Romance2.3M WordsCompleted As a princess, Shen Minghua spent her previous life taking “doing whatever she wanted” to the extreme. If anyone crossed her, she would use her power to crush them. Yet she was favored by the emperor, so even those who resented her had to flatter and appease her. With so many sycophants around her, she gradually lost sight of who she truly was. In her previous life, she trusted the wrong person, and one cup of poisoned wine cost someone their life. When she opens her eyes again, she is back in J 460Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is of noble birth; this is an ancient romance novel about rebirth and revenge.

34. 384 佛 The Good-for-Nothing Goes with the Flow: My Lord, Stop Pretending 佛系废柴：王爷别装了 Cozy Little Home馨馨小屋Ancient Romance427k WordsCompleted #Historical Romance #Alternate History #Two Strong Leads #Marriage Before Love #Playing the Fool to Outsmart the Tiger #Satisfying and Sweet #Smart Leads Shen Zhaoning has pretended to be a fool at the marquis's manor for thirteen years. Everyone thinks she's useless. When her half-sister smashes their mother's keepsake in front of everyone, she smiles and says, “It's broken, so it's broken.” When her stepmother arranges for her to be burned to death at a birthday banquet, she cries as she switc 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    1. The Buddhist-like Useless Girl: Your Highness, Stop Pretending! Shen Zhaoning, the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Dingyuan, is a notorious "useless girl" in the capital. She spends her days eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddhist scriptures, taking everything in stride, and doesn't even bother to retaliate when her half-sister publicly ridicules her. No one knows that she has feigned stupidity for thirteen years, just to survive to adulthood in the cannibalistic Marquis's mansion. Wu Yu, the sixth son of the emperor, is a notorious "sickly idle prince." He spends his days in the brothels, indulging in cockfighting and dog racing; court officials say he is a disgrace to the royal family. No one knows that he secretly controls the Tianji Pavilion, and every fallen leaf in Tianqu City cannot escape his eyes. A royal decree binds the two "useless girls" together. The whole capital waits to see them make a fool of themselves. On their wedding night, the Crown Prince sends a "gift"—a cup of poisoned wine. The half-sister plants a spy in the mansion. The stepmother waits for her to run back to her parents' home in tears. Shen Zhaoning picked up her wine cup and smiled, "Let it be." The next day, the Crown Prince's favorite concubine died suddenly, and the scandal of her half-sister's affair spread throughout the land. Her stepmother's spies were all eradicated. The sickly prince embraced her, "My lady, shall I also let it be?" The useless eldest daughter smiled slightly, "Your Highness, you're quite convincingly feigning illness." Later, a purge of the court took place, the Crown Prince was deposed, and Prince Yu ascended the throne. On the day of the coronation ceremony, officials knelt to welcome him, and the people cheered. The new Empress, however, ate grapes in the back of the palace, "It has nothing to do with me; I'm just a useless piece of trash." The Emperor sighed, "Empress, it's time for court." "Let it be." [Cool]

35. 385 雪 Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow 雪烬春灼 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing A historical tale of destruction and renewal, hatred and redemption, political intrigue and true devotion. Watch as yesterday's blazing sun is tempered in the deepest darkness, and at last becomes a bright moon shining over the land. Wang Chunxue went from being the prized jewel of the Langya Wang clan to the daughter of a condemned traitor. The imperial decree accusing her family of treason crushed everything she had: her father and brothers, her glory, and her betrothal to the Crown Prince. Af 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The prince and the prime minister's daughter

36. 386 重 Reborn in Northern Wei: The Condemned Slave Empress Dowager Rules the Realm 重生北魏，罪奴太后权倾天下 Xue Sheng Zhiwei雪笙知微Ancient Romance245k WordsCompleted She rises from condemned servant in the palace to empress dowager, executes powerful ministers, and restores order to the court, all to protect the person who died for her in her previous life. At the height of her power, she chooses to let go. “I promised her I'd raise him to be a good emperor. Now it's time to let him find his own way.” She hands power to her adopted son and freedom to the one who saved her. Then she retreats alone to the inner palace, watching the peach blossoms bloom and 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    💥A refreshing rebirth story! A reborn convict rises to become an empress dowager, clear-headed in her career, not driven by romance! In her past life, she was burned alive by her adopted son—her aunt committed suicide to take the blame for her, her sisters died in her place, and he took three arrows for her. Reborn, she doesn't want love, only three things: ✅Protect those she should protect ✅Pay off her debts ✅Make the ungrateful pay the price. But her biggest opponent is the sister she personally sent to her wedding… 📖 "Human Awakening"|Feng Mei × Yan Heng|Rebirth|Political Intrigue|Heartbreaking|Refreshing Story💯 The female lead is clear-headed to the core, the male lead silently protects her, and the sisters have a love-hate relationship! #BookRecommendation #AncientRomance #Rebirth #StrongFemaleLeader #MustReadForANecessaryBooks

37. 387 表 After the Young Lady Chose a Match, the Unhinged Heir Went Red-Eyed and Claimed Her by Force 表姑娘选亲后，疯批世子红眼强夺 Half a Song半歌儿Ancient Romance345k WordsOngoing [Cool-Headed, Rational Cousin Lady × Possessive, Yandere Heir] Intense possessiveness, drawn-out push and pull, both leads' first love, sweet romance, happy ending. She entered the Duke's mansion at the age of five. Patient and discreet, she was always cautious in everything she did. Yet her striking beauty and refined, otherworldly scholarly bearing made others jealous and resentful. The Duchess feared she would attract her precious son's attention. She secretly set a trap at the girl's coming- 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is very clear-headed and emotionally stable, while the male lead is a puppy-like type who climbs the social ladder step by step for her sake.

38. 388 守 After Three Years of Mourning, the Frail Princess Consort Was Wed by Him 守孝三年后，柔弱王妃被他娶进门 Second Uncle二舅爷Ancient Romance505k WordsCompleted Luo Ci despises the gods and Buddhas, because none of them came to the aid of her loyal family. Yet that man always wears a string of prayer beads around his wrist. He kills without mercy, but kneels in devout worship. Luo Ci likes to make clear-cut deals. At first, she and Yan Wen each got what they wanted. During their final transaction, Luo Ci asked him, "My lord, what do you want from me?" The man, usually so calm and self-possessed, finally lost his composure. He cradled the back of her hea 7.1kReads9.4Score878Shelves

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    Read this book, it's really good. It's different from "Year After Year of Spring Joy." The female protagonist, Banban, suffers greatly for revenge, strategizing and planning. On her way to death, she meets someone who makes her not want to die, and they redeem each other. Banban is truly wonderful.

39. 389 锦 The Brocade-Clad Killer 锦衣杀 A Bamboo Knows Cool一竹知酷Ancient Romance388k WordsCompleted He is the sharpest blade in the emperor’s hand, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. By imperial order, he marries the only daughter of the Marquis Who Guards the Nation, who has been left behind in the capital. A marriage contract is both a reward and a shackle... She is a hostage used by the emperor to control the generals stationed at the border. He is the jailer ordered to keep watch over her. He struggles between loyalty and the growing desire he cannot suppress, while she naviga 2.2kReads7.1Score263Shelves

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    This book fits all the bill: political intrigue, romance, and imperial power.

40. 390 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance606k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.8kReads6.6Score189Shelves

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    "[Bloodstained Family] Twin Sisters Return Amidst Bloodshed" tells the story of a once-powerful family that was unjustly destroyed, its prosperity reduced to bloody ruins overnight. Twin sisters, having narrowly escaped the carnage, embark on a long and arduous path of revenge. The most poignant element of the book is the bond between the twins: one strong, the other gentle, one honing her skills while the other bides her time, relying on their mutual support to overcome adversity. The plot unfolds layer by layer, with twists and turns including a forced marriage, court intrigue, and betrayal by enemies. The revenge is fast-paced and efficient, without unnecessary padding. It possesses the poignant weight of a heroine rebuilding after her family's destruction, as seen in "Cherishing Flowers," and the tension of power struggles and love-hate relationships found in "Spring Banquet." The interwoven storylines of the martial arts world and the court, along with the delicate and heart-wrenching emotions of the characters, and the sisters' unwavering support in dire straits, will easily captivate readers who enjoy historical revenge novels with strong female protagonists.

41. 391 晴 Clear Skies Stretch Far, and Fragrant Grass Grows Lush 晴川历历芳草萋 Xu Tinglan叙亭兰Fantastical Romance475k WordsCompleted [One True Pairing + Growing-Together Romance + A Powerful Partnership + Ensemble of Women] Main couple: A powerful prince of a different surname vs. the legitimate daughter of a military family, a young commandery princess Red robes against white snow. A woman’s body fell from a cliff as a red-eyed man shouted, “Qiqi, no!” Qiqi looked at the tall man walking toward her, as if he had crossed the endless passage of time and the vast changes of the world to reach her. She was calm and restrained, w 87Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Two powerful figures: a prince from a different surname versus a legitimate daughter of a noble family.

42. 392 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Reunited with the General in the Modern World 穿越后，我和将军在现代重逢 Li Jiabeibei黎家蓓蓓Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Eight hundred years ago, she was Princess Lingxi of the Bai Kingdom, and he was Sha Chi, the general charged with defending its city. On the day the city fell, they drank poison and promised to find each other in their next lives. Eight hundred years later, she was Li Ruoxin, a graduate student in archaeology, and he was Mo Haoqian, an investigator with the national security agency. A golden hairpin unearthed from Heishui City awakened their memories across the cycle of reincarnation. In those m 909Reads8.7Score19.9kShelves

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    Then this book is definitely the top recommendation!

43. 393 疯 The Mad Chancellor’s Beloved Has Given Up on Him 疯批权臣的白月光不认他咯 Study Hard, Xi好好学晞Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted [Obsessive Minister Pursues His Wife + Delicious Food + Sweet Romance] They were childhood sweethearts, but years apart passed before they met again. Xiao Xingyuan had become a bloodthirsty minister feared throughout the capital, pining for his old love day and night. When Wei Yunyao returned, wary of his ruthless reputation, she had no choice but to pretend she'd lost her memory and didn't recognize him. He didn't get angry or pressure her. He looked for chances to get close to her every day, h 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A cunning and ruthless powerful minister meets a quirky and cheerful childhood friend. The female lead feigns amnesia with a high fever, deliberately distancing herself from the ruthless Xiao Xingyuan, who hides his hostility and relentlessly pursues her. Unable to bear seeing others, he demands her hand in marriage, fueled by jealousy and a desire to forcefully win her over. The story is filled with heartwarming moments, lighthearted humor, and delicious food. The entire story is complete, featuring unwavering devotion.

44. 394 国 The Duchess Only Wants to Be a Widow 国公夫人她一心只想当寡妇 Out of Focus焦外Ancient Romance376k WordsCompleted Mad, scheming minister + Cunning wife + Romance after marriage + Political intrigue Su Jun, the marquis’s abandoned daughter, was married off to a duke who was on the verge of death. Without a second thought, she packed up her dowry and married him. Become a widow? That would be wonderful. A wealthy, powerful widow had a much easier life than a young girl. Every day, she hoped Ye Jingzheng would die soon, and even planned out how she’d live as a widow. But Ye Jingzheng not only survived, he also 6.5kReads7.2Score541Shelves
45. 395 重 Reborn in the Seventh Year of Zhenguan: The Crown Prince's Rebellious Son Advises the Emperor 重生贞观七年，太子逆子劝帝王 Baize Freedom白泽自由Historical93k WordsOngoing Li Chengqian died in exile in Qianzhou, alone on a dimly lit bed, haunted to the end by a knot in his heart. He resented his father, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin, for being harsh and unkind, for favoring Li Tai, and for driving his eldest legitimate son down the road to rebellion. One day, he opened his eyes, and his consciousness had returned to the seventh year of the Zhenguan era. His leg ailment had yet to worsen, his position as heir was secure, and his mother was still alive. None of the trag 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The deposed Crown Prince Li Chengqian died in exile, but his lingering spirit returned to the seventh year of the Zhenguan era. Reborn, the bitter rebellion and disgrace of his previous life flashed before his eyes. He no longer wanted to be the cautious, father-craving prince, so he became a rebellious son, constantly storming the imperial study and speaking scathingly to the emperor, targeting Li Shimin's sore spots. "Why feign concern, Father? Prince Wei, Qingque, is Your Majesty's most beloved son." "I request to commit suicide, so that Your Majesty's beloved son can have the throne." He refused to call him "Father" again, defying him at every turn, wanting only to vent all the pent-up resentment and bitterness of his life. Li Chengqian firmly believed that Li Shimin's heart would always favor Li Tai, and that he could never earn equal fatherly love. But the longer he acted, the more he realized something was amiss. In his memory, his father, who should have doted on Prince Wei, repeatedly lost his composure, compromised, and secretly agonized over him. Undercurrents surged in the court; Hou Junji was eyeing him covetously; remnants of the previous dynasty lurked in the shadows; Li Tai's ambition was gradually exposed, and one conspiracy after another unfolded. He had intended to escape his tragic fate in a fit of pique, but instead stumbled headlong into an even deeper palace intrigue. Father and son, separated by a blood-red chasm, hurt and distrusted each other. The emperor couldn't see through the sudden change in his eldest son, and the crown prince couldn't untangle the knots of their past lives. Entangled in love and hate, scarred and wounded, amidst the storms of the Zhenguan era, could they break free from their predetermined historical destiny and mend that eternally unfulfilled regret?

46. 396 和 I Entered the Wrong Bridal Chamber with My Sister, and the Cold, Powerful Official Became a Loyal Puppy 和嫡姐进错婚房，清冷权臣变忠犬 Jing Fu景抚Ancient Romance375k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just been released and will rise) [Sisters switch marriages + marriage before love + devoted to each other + husband’s regret and pursuit + a touch of household intrigue + aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal] [Adorable, airheaded beauty vs. cool, calculating powerful official] Pei Muyin, the second daughter of the Marquis of Yongning’s household, is promised to Xie Linheng, the eldest son of the Duke of Ying’s household. The former is dignified and virtuous; the latt 20.1kReads7.9Score8.5kShelves

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    Highly recommended, super good read, the author's writing is excellent, 9.0 Or higher.

47. 397 渣 My Scumbag Fiancé Ran Away from Our Wedding, So I Married Someone Else on the Spot 渣男逃婚，我当场改嫁了 Mu Yun Cheng慕妘娍Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted On her wedding day, Meng Jinyao’s intended groom, Gu Xiuming, eloped with another woman, turning her into a laughingstock. She hardened her heart and changed grooms on the spot, marrying Gu Xiuming’s adoptive father, Gu Jingxi. After the wedding, Gu Xiuming sneered at her. “Meng Jinyao, have you no shame? You couldn’t become my bride, so now you want to become my mother?” Meng Jinyao looked at the man standing in the doorway and complained, “Husband, your son is being disrespectful and insulting 4.2kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
48. 398 授 Hand Him the Reins 授他以柄 Zhou Fuyao周扶妖Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted With the city about to fall and the kingdom on the brink of ruin, Pei Qing wrote a letter asking that man for help. For seven whole days, there was no reply. But just when all hope seemed lost, he arrived. His peerlessly handsome face was full of disdain and contempt. Xiao Yuan walked into the imperial bedchamber with blood dripping from his blade and lazily called out, “Elder Brother.” Having earned merit by rushing to the emperor’s defense, he naturally expected a reward. “I have plenty of gol 24.9kReads9.5Score2.8kShelves
49. 399 清 A Farewell to Quiet Joy 清欢辞 Wu Tong梧桐Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted Xiao Qinghuan, daughter of the Marquis of Wuyang, was praised by everyone in Bianjing as a fine young lady from a distinguished scholarly family. She was beautiful, gentle, and charming. Before she had even come of age, countless young men from prominent families had come to ask for her hand, but she had not taken a liking to a single one. The man she loved was a peerless hero. “The young ladies in the capital are all pretty much the same, dull as dishwater. Especially the ones from scholarly fa 20.2kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves
50. 400 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 203.8kReads9.7Score25.2kShelves

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