Looking for Stories with a Powerful Female Lead Who Wields Power and Controls the Tide of Events 我想看那种女性角色弄权，翻手为云，覆手为雨的种

1. 301 满 The Entire Court Longs for the Empress to Attend Court and Rule 满朝文武盼着皇后娘娘上朝理政 Lantern Festival Dumplings元夕圆宵Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (The live-action series is out!) After her elder sister dies in palace infighting, Shen Shixi enters the palace by imperial decree to be selected as a consort. Within the palace are the powerful and virtuous Empress, born to the imperial in-laws; Consort De, born to an aristocratic family and exceptionally prolific; Consort Rong, the Emperor's favorite, with a strong artistic streak; Consort Qiong, whose superb cooking has won the Emperor's heart; and Consort Xiurong, known as a learned woman an 50.9kReads9.1Score5.5kShelves
2. 302 女 The Empress's Imperial Exams: A Marquis's Live-In Son-in-Law Takes All Six Top Honors 女尊科举：侯门赘妻，六元及第 Ling Ling Yao Yao Dong Dong Qi零零幺幺洞洞拐Ancient Romance274k WordsOngoing Misunderstanding-fueled power fantasy | Straight-laced female lead in the imperial exams | A true prime minister in the making | Men competing in a harem-style battle for her favor | A harem, because the more male consorts, the grander it is Northern Song era with genders reversed into the Great Zhou Dynasty | Political scheming at the heart of the story | The male lead and male supporting cast are all faithful | Traditional folk ghost stories appear at random After transmigrating into th 5kReads6.3Score484Shelves

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   That must be a female-dominated story.

3. 303 如 These Rules Are Like the Laws of Immortals 如此规则，如听仙律 Collecting Tenderness收藏温柔Ancient Romance106k WordsOngoing [No Romance, Female-Led Story] Shen Buyan is the illegitimate daughter of a marquis’s household. After a serious illness, the world around her shed its splendor, leaving only cold, inexorable rules and logic. Domestic power struggles? She uses airtight reasoning to render her stepmother’s rules nothing but empty words. Court intrigue? Her uncompromising rationality makes the idle officials break out in a cold sweat. No transmigration, no System, no romance! Watch a heroine born and raised in 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a female-centric novel with no romantic pairing. The female protagonist has no special abilities, no system, and no time travel. She is a local, clear-headed, rational, and pragmatic woman who works her way out of her small courtyard, her family business, and even the imperial court. She convinces people with her own reasoning.

4. 304 寒 The Day the Frozen Coffin Knocks on the Capital’s Gates, the Reborn Female General Slaughters the Phoenix Clan and Her Kin 寒棺叩京日，重生女将屠凤灭族亲 Hua Yue Ming花月冥Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Historical intrigue + strong female lead + dark, unhinged characters + handsome men + reborn revenge + redemption] When the new emperor ascended the throne, my mother beat the grievance drum and accused me of murdering my siblings, stealing their achievements, and basking in imperial favor. The new emperor, who had once called me his brother, sentenced me to be sliced to death. My younger sister tore out my tongue, and my stepson severed the tendons in my hands and feet. But even those 3,312 cu 18.9kReads7.9Score3kShelves

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   Breaking away from the traditional strong female lead, pseudo-female lead, and saintly heart of the past, this is a political intrigue novel comparable to those in male-oriented fiction!

5. 305 黑 The Crown of the Dark Moon 黑月光冠冕 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [The first print volume is now available] [Sweet Romance in a Wealthy Family] + [A Forbidden Love Falls from Its Pedestal] + [Characters Awaken] + [A Chaotic Love Rival Showdown] “You are a cannon-fodder character in this world. Your character tags are: beautiful, vicious, and stupid. When you were eight, you were adopted by the Shen family, the most powerful family in Whale Harbor. The head of the family treasured you like a gem, but you joined forces with your villainous mother to scheme agai 310.8kReads9.5Score42.4kShelves
6. 306 苏 Su Fangqi’s Road to the Top in the 17th Century 苏方琪的17世纪登顶之路 Little Cat on the Road路上小猫Ancient Romance145k WordsOngoing [Another world + coming of age + transmigration + slice of life + political intrigue + farming + a new world order] [The protagonist has a CP, strong female lead, coming-of-age arc, campus life in the early story and government in the later story, slow-burn pacing, career-focused, the protagonist eventually reaches the top, ensemble cast] [The setting is half-real and half-imaginary. The protagonist is a transmigrator, but she arrives in a country founded by a group of transmigrators.] Su Fangqi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist is a woman from a noble family who transmigrates to an alternate history (she has a romantic partner; the male protagonist is also from a noble family, but his family background, abilities, and achievements are slightly inferior to the female protagonist's). She devotes herself to politics and makes great strides in the alternate 17th century, paving a path to the top of politics for herself while working for the benefit of the country.

7. 307 入 Entering the Imperial Harem 入春宫 Kun Yuan坤垣Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + villainess with a career-driven mind + fluffy mind-reading + men competing for her] Su Fuqu was the legitimate youngest daughter of the Grand Preceptor. She and the Crown Prince, Qin Zhaolin, grew up together and were deeply in love. But after she came of age, Qin Zhaolin abandoned her, chose her cousin as his wife, and asked Su Fuqu to become his concubine. She turned around and schemed her way into the emperor's bed, sowing discord between father and son and throwing the pal 64.6kReads8.9Score8kShelves
8. 308 穿 After Switching Bodies, I Took Control of My Seventeen-Year-Old Self 穿错身体后我拿捏十七岁的自己 Huang Shumiao黄树苗Modern Romance784k WordsOngoing [School-life identity swap + elite school + top-tier wealthy families + mutual healing + male lead has a secret crush + a touch of narcissism] Outspoken, radiant actress ⇆ all-controlling heiress ▷ In her previous life, Jiang Zhi fell in love with a man for his talent. Just when she thought she had a happy family, he wrung every last bit of value out of her and sold her off, along with their child. She crawled out of hell and dragged them all into the flames with her. But the man she loved ha 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Initially, it was a story of rebirth and revenge, but later, a larger worldview emerged, resembling a Lolita Island setting, shifting the focus from the individual to a story about more women. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

9. 309 黑 The Black Heiress 黑千金 Song Xiangbai宋象白Modern Romance682k WordsCompleted Zhou Zhizhi was born a wealthy heiress, but she was abandoned in a remote county and taken in by a man who had just been released from prison after serving time for a serious crime. At just five years old, she was already able to save her father. Later, she also brought home an old scholar and former examination candidate, and the three of them began building a life together. The hardened criminal turned into a coal magnate, while the abandoned girl became a true heiress of the underworld. How w 32.8kReads9.3Score4.4kShelves
10. 310 女 The Disguised Dragon's Scheme: My Rogue Disciple Courts Me in His Dreams 女扮男装潜龙计，逆徒梦里泡为师 Mu Yanfeifei沐妍菲菲Ancient Romance607k WordsOngoing [Historical Intrigue + Female Spy in Disguise + Ensemble Mind Games + Martial Arts Mystery] [Female Martial Arts Master Disguised as a Man × Rebellious Disciple Who Defies His Teacher] The world is the board, and all living things are its pieces. Thirty years ago, a copy of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains turned the tide during a palace coup. From then on, victory made kings and defeat made corpses, and the throne changed hands. Thirty years later, talents emerge across the nine regions, a 294Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A female-centric infiltration and political intrigue novel. The heroine navigates the complexities of the court and the martial arts world with meticulous planning, investigating cases and facing numerous challenges. The writing, plot, and logic are impeccable, featuring a cast of highly intelligent characters that becomes increasingly mind-bending as the story progresses!

11. 311 重 After Being Reborn, My First Love Keeps Trying to Get a Happy Ending with Me 重生后白月光总想和我he Fu Jitang扶霁棠Modern Romance135k WordsOngoing (A world where men and women are equal. The heroine works outside the home, while the hero manages the household. All the men are chaste, and around twenty years old.) Lu Zhou was reborn. The stupidest thing he did in his previous life wasn't diving into the river in the middle of the night to save a blood-soaked girl. It was insisting on marrying into the Jiang family, despite his entire clan's objections, after she became A City's youngest person in power. Everyone in the city mocked him for b 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a soap opera set in a wealthy family, but it has a worldview of gender equality.

12. 312 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus heroine + not both virgins + high-IQ palace intrigue rising to political power struggles + tragic romance + alternate history + love rivals The palace is the main battleground: beneath its dazzling, extravagant facade are witty, charming daily moments and a brutal core of deadly conflict. Palace secrets are portrayed in meticulous detail. Some content may be upsetting. A bad ending. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review. Ling Longxiu was born to a 684Reads—Score102Shelves

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    This story depicts the tragedy of ancient feudalism, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature. It's not a "double virginity" story; the male and female leads experience a tumultuous and heart-wrenching romance. The female lead is intelligent, and the story is a classic example of tragic romance aesthetics, interspersed with humorous glimpses of daily life within the palace, making it incredibly emotionally engaging!

13. 313 乱 Rising Amid Chaos: Restoring the Tang Dynasty 乱世崛起：我在大唐重整江山 Moonlight in the Hidden Mountains山隐月明Ancient Romance892k WordsOngoing [Late Tang turmoil + strong heroine + nation-building + political strategy and power struggles + ensemble cast + built-in stats] In August of the first year of Guangqi, all of Great Tang mourned its former glory. Emerging from a tunnel through the river of time, Xiao Buwei looked back and saw a hellscape of mountains of corpses and rivers of blood. As the poem goes: “How tragic the events of the past fifty years; the common folk have suffered grievously.” Xiao Buwei had just finished adjusting 761Reads6.6Score108Shelves

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    Please watch, please watch, please watch

14. 314 穿 Transmigrate into a Book: Ignore Palace Intrigue and Romance, Pursue Power Instead 穿书宫斗，无心情爱只想权柄 Bamboo Scenery and Refined Pleasures竹景雅趣Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted Transmigrated into a Book's Palace Intrigue, I Have No Interest in Romance, Only Power 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is super cool

15. 315 宁 Ning Yan: When Women Rule the Roost 宁兖，牝鸡司晨 Books Bring True Wealth有书真富贵Historical168k WordsOngoing [Ensemble political intrigue + entrusted heir + factional strife + expansion of the realm + redressing an old injustice] [Wronged powerful minister male lead x emperor female lead disguised as a man] Also known as "After I Blundered into the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Was the Imperial Family" On a winter night in the seventh year of Chengxu, Emperor Zhao Ning Fu suddenly went mad. Wearing the robes of his favorite consort, Yan, he climbed the bell tower and rang the funeral bell before fall 189Reads—Score104Shelves

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    A ensemble drama of power struggles, including the entrustment of a young heir, factional infighting, territorial expansion, the redress of old grievances, and counter-espionage. No time travel, no idiotic supporting characters. Also known as "After Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family, I Discovered I Am the Imperial Family."

16. 316 公 The Princess Isn't Human! And Neither Is Her Consort 公主殿下不是人！驸马他也不是 Wind Isle Song风屿吟Ancient Romance317k WordsOngoing [Underworld Empress: Cool and Unrivaled x Mad Demon Sovereign: A Bewitching Devoted Lapdog] [A powerful female lead, political intrigue, a romance between gods and demons, identity-reveal satisfaction, and a hilarious ensemble cast] This story defies convention and is well worth savoring! Jun Zhanyue, the Empress of Fengdu, fell in battle after suppressing a million vengeful ghosts. Her soul possessed a princess who had been murdered in nine consecutive lives. Little did she know that this trans 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A female-centric novel featuring a dual transmigration between a god and a demon. The female lead is the cold and powerful Empress of Fengdu, while the male lead is a devoted and obsequious demon lord. It blends elements of fantasy, political intrigue, domestic power struggles, and martial arts, with a meticulously crafted and detailed plot. The male lead is incredibly clingy!

17. 317 盛 Twin Jewels of a Golden Age: Female Generals and Ministers 盛世双璧：巾帼将相 Dreaming Pleasure-Seeker贪欢梦客Two Female Leads1.3M WordsCompleted [The untouchable flower of the high peaks, divine compassion, female chancellor vs. the valiant, upright and guileless female general] [A pair of formidable women in both letters and arms + ensemble of women + plot-focused, romance as a secondary element + coming-of-age adventure + social realism + war and political intrigue] The Great Hua dynasty flourishes under the rule of an empress. On the day Xun Yao’er, a female court lady serving before the throne, is to be married, the young female gene 64Reads—Score—Shelves

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    How about checking this out? [I'm full] It's an ancient world where women could study and become officials. [Flying kiss]

18. 318 裙 He Has Someone Else Kneeling at His Feet 裙下之臣他另有其人 Miss Lin Watches Movies观影林姑娘Ancient Romance231k WordsOngoing To uncover the truth behind her father and brother’s deaths in battle, she abandoned her life of finery and fine horses and spent five years plotting. She pointed her sword at his throat. “You were the only one I never doubted.” He smiled, running his fingers along the blade. “The road to kingship is paved with bones.” In that moment, she finally saw clearly: beyond the mist lay no truth, only the torture he had prepared for her with his own hands. The vast realm ran red as blood, but it could n 48Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A conspiracy destroyed her family, her fiancé vanished without a trace, and only the prince remained to protect her. But falling in love was a trap; he married another for power. She used business as a tool, stirring up a storm, but the broken relationship could not be mended, and the truth was the most painful form of torture.

19. 319 闺 After My Best Friend Entrusted Me with Her Child, I Ascended the Throne! 闺蜜托孤后，我登基为帝！ Lots of Cats, Lots of Hair猫多毛多Ancient Romance183k WordsOngoing Strong female lead, no CP, transmigrate into a book, raising a child, campaigns and battles, God of War, standout supporting heroine. (Female characters will gradually appear, and there will be more women than men.) After transmigrating three years earlier, Xia Mingzhu had met, come to know, and become close friends with Yang Qingyue. The two women were stationed in Qingzhou. When their army was defeated one day, Yang Qingyue entrusted her daughter to Xia Mingzhu and revealed the girl’s name, Li 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A female protagonist who transmigrates into a book without a romantic partner, conquers battlefields, becomes an invincible war goddess, has a child-raising system, and ascends to the throne as empress. (Book map attached, click to view)

20. 320 弑 Slaying Demons and Gods: The Enchanting Dragon Maiden 弑妖斩神女姣龙 Female Jiaolong女姣龙Modern Romance365k WordsCompleted An ordinary woman broke through layers of power to become humanity’s savior. She punished the wicked and rewarded the good, hunted demons and drove out evil spirits, and fought the powerful. The team simply couldn’t do without her. A strong heroine pursued by men. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is an ordinary person who goes undercover in the Golden Triangle, kills a small-time drug lord, establishes a new regime, makes contact with major drug lords, and then works with domestic police to take them all down. She is intelligent and possesses considerable fighting skills.

21. 321 狂 The Arrogant Farm Girl Will Turn the Tables 狂妄农女要翻天 Yang Tianchou杨天臭Ancient Romance534k WordsCompleted Farming with a pocket dimension, cultivating immortality amid chaos. The heroine rises from a farmer’s daughter to become the empress of the world. She’s wild, truly wild. Known as the Little Tyrant of Qianlan, she never lets a corpse grow cold. Because her pocket dimension likes its corpses fresh. After arriving in ancient times, she accidentally activates a pocket dimension, but it needs corpses to level up. Anyone who betrays her becomes fertilizer for the pocket dimension. The same goes for 436Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    She rose from peasant girl to empress.

22. 322 废 Records of Sacrificial Burials 废殉录 Luo Zui洛醉Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted Luo Ningzhu wakes up reborn and discovers she has two identities: a beauty offered in tribute from Shu, and a dead woman on the list of people destined to be buried alive with the emperor three years from now! "Your Highness, according to ancestral custom, you must be buried with the emperor in three years." "Ancestral custom? Then we'll change it." The Yingzong Emperor is captured, and the women of the imperial harem weep and wail. Amid hardship, she teaches them to read and write, practice me 2Reads6.9Score—Shelves
23. 323 伏 The Marquis's Daughter Is No Brother-Obsessed Sister-in-Law. Who Says He's Her Brother? 伏弟魔世子妃，谁说那是她弟 Turned Into a Latte成了拿铁Ancient Romance943k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. The growth story of an emperor. [Evil Female Lead / Male Rivals Competing for Her / Clan Domination / Political Intrigue] Thanks to a life-saving favor owed by her ancestors, Jiang Wan marries well. On her wedding night, her groom is nowhere to be seen. Is it good fortune or disaster? She has to decide at once. A timid husband? Trick him! A shrewish mother-in-law? Stick her with a needle! A wicked younger brother? Kill him! But a living person can't just vanish 237Reads8.1Score—Shelves
24. 324 风 The Rise of Lingbiao: Su Sanniang with the Big Feet 风起岭表之大脚苏三娘 Dust Watching from East Mountain东山望之尘Historical116k WordsOngoing Su Sanniang, a woman whose name is steeped in blood and fire! Jianghu rumors say her blade is fiercer than any man's, and her beauty more womanly than any woman's... Her first love, Feng Shao, was killed by a bandit chief. Sanniang sent out her flying knives and slew twelve bandits, then poured a jar of wine in tribute to her first love: "My darling, have a good time down there. Eat well, keep warm, and remember to find yourself a beautiful wife. I'm off to seek my fortune..." Su San was lured t 150Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A devastating victory!

25. 325 我 I Use the Harem System to Become Empress 我用万人迷系统当女帝 Kai Kai Kai Aos凯凯凯奥斯Ancient Romance150k WordsOngoing [Strong female lead + political intrigue + one woman, multiple male leads + empress + everyone falls for her + taming men] When the Harem System bound itself to her, it promised confidently, “Host, as long as you use the items I give you, there's no man you can't win over!” Fang Yiwan looked at the items in her inventory: [Seduction Balm] [Pearl-Tear Eye Drops] [Love-Drenched Sachet]... She immediately rubbed the balm onto the mad prince's horse. The horse went into heat on the spot and threw hi 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist starts from the inner palace and gradually becomes the empress.

26. 326 不 Isn’t This Detective Conan? Why Are the Roads Full of Chinese Flags? 不是在名柯吗？怎么路上全是华旗 San Shenme Zhi三什么芷Anime Fanfiction517k WordsCompleted Detective Conan + female-led story + Chinese patriotism + golden finger + wish fulfillment + Gin pairing Revenge is the main focus. The novel's iconic scenes: Planting the Chinese flag on Sakura Mountain Scattering spirit money inside the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department A bolt of heavenly lightning chasing someone down Installing bird-themed wallpapers at the National Police Agency Playing celebratory music at a state funeral Hitting the Emperor on the head with a small stool Vengeful spiri 1.2kReads8.9Score121Shelves
27. 327 像 My Pixel Game Became Reality, but I’m Number One on the Most Wanted List 像素游戏成真了，但我是通缉榜一 Thoughts in the Mirror Night镜夜思Sports1.6M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast] [Game Invasion] [Group Transmigration] [No CP] Yang Yixie has recently become obsessed with a pixel game called Wasteland Era. As a mechanic, he lives by one creed: If an RPG can't solve the problem, add another round of machine-gun fire. And so he became hooked on using the art of explosions to write his personal manifesto across the pixelated wasteland, having the time of his life without a care in the world. At the same time, the news reported tearful accounts from other playe 37.1kReads9.1Score4.8kShelves
28. 328 快 Quick Transmigration: Let All the Impure Men Die 快穿之不洁男都去噶 The Moon Has No Eyebrows月亮没有眉毛Ancient Romance223k WordsOngoing [Female-led romance with a woman in the dominant role + strong female lead + taming men + torturing men + bad ending + men competing for her + male side characters for sex only + no fixed pairing] System mission: Transmigrate into a book and complete the mission to save unchaste men. Requirement: Turn an unchaste man into a suitable male lead for a women-oriented novel. Mission-taker Lu Zhan accepts the mission. Step one: While fulfilling the original host's goal, break the male lead's heart and 104Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You could check out this one. It's a strong female lead who focuses on her career. The male lead is a mission-oriented character, but he's also her loyal follower.

29. 329 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 142kReads9.7Score108kShelves

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    All three are good, feel free to check them out.

30. 330 我 I Really Don't Want to Be an Official 我真不想当官啊 Longevity Breeze长生风Two Female Leads575k WordsOngoing [Wuxia] [Three Female Leads] (The three female leads drive the main plot) [Two Female Leads] (The main romance) [Love Grows Over Time] [Light Fantasy] [Heavy Political Intrigue] [Light Harem Intrigue] Er Wuwen lost her memory in an accident. Afterward, all she wanted was to lie flat and live as a carefree slacker. But another accident pulled her into a struggle, setting her off on a journey to solve a case... She never expected to become a powerful enforcer for the imperial court. What should sh 329Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hi everyone, I'm recommending this to anyone interested in Tang Dynasty and martial arts stories. It features two female leads with minimal romance at the beginning; the focus is on solving cases. There are multiple couples, and it's an ensemble piece, including a pairing of Wu Zetian and Li Zhi. The two main female leads are a traumatized, icy protagonist and a persistently pursuing, sunny one.

31. 331 吾 My Three Wishes 吾有三愿 Mechanical Wang机械汪Ancient Romance778k WordsOngoing [Mad Queen x Reclusive Power Behind the Throne] [Past and Present Lives] [Sweetness and Angst] [Fated Redemption] [Alternate World] (This story focuses on [Two Powerful Leads Growing Together] and [Profound Devotion]. Sweetness and angst intertwine. This is not a mindless power fantasy, so read with care if that's not your thing!) In their previous life, in the modern world, the two parted forever on a snowy night! He sat in a wheelchair dusted with snow, and his three wishes ended in regret as 55Reads7.7Score—Shelves
32. 332 棺 The Little Bride in the Coffin 棺材里的小新娘 Zhao Changle赵长乐Ancient Romance655k WordsOngoing The author is being twisted... (A little horror + a little scheming + a little mystery + N male supporting characters + revenge. Some chapters may cause physical discomfort, so read with caution!) She is trapped in an endless cycle. Every time she wakes up, she is someone unfamiliar, surrounded by unfamiliar people. Without exception, none of her deaths have been peaceful. This time, she wakes up locked inside a coffin. And she is just a child under ten years old... 50Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    At five, disgusted by the old beggar's stench, she kicked him into the lake to drown. At ten, she collected a corpse infested with poison and used it to kill the scholar who coveted her. At fifteen, she recognized her enemy as her father, seduced a holy monk, all in an attempt to exterminate her enemy's entire family...

33. 333 有 With the Comments Revealing the Future, Wang Baochuan Becomes the Regent Dowager 有了弹幕后，王宝钏要当摄政太后 Gentle Chill in the Flowing Water流水轻寒12k WordsCompleted Now that she can read the comments, Wang Baochuan is going to become the Empress Dowager Regent. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Upon seeing the comments, Wang Baochuan, ambitious and cunning, meticulously plotted her way to the throne of Regent Empress Dowager. She wielded immense power, controlling vast territories and paving a path to power for women! [What love and romance? I'm striving for my path to the top! Why should men rise to high positions while women are relegated to marriage alliances, consolidating their fathers' and brothers' power, and perpetuating their family's glory? I don't want to be confined to the inner palace; I want to achieve great things and experience power like Her Majesty the Empress!]

34. 334 重 Empress Fucha Reborn: The Splendor of a Noble Daughter 重生富察皇后：嫡女风华 Lemon Cola Chicken Wing Rice Wrap柠檬可乐鸡翅包饭Female-Channel Fanfiction494k WordsCompleted Fucha Langhua dies by drowning, full of resentment, but when she opens her eyes, she has returned to the day Prince Bao’s household holds its selection. In her previous life, she was secretly manipulated by Jinyuyan and relentlessly pressured by Ruyi. Only at the moment of her death did she realize she had been nothing more than a discarded pawn. Reborn, she will no longer endure and give way. From the prince’s residence to the imperial harem, she moves first to win Hailan over, saves Consort Zh 95Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two are the only ones that matter.

35. 335 凤 The Phoenix Comes to Court: My Imperial Consorts Can Conquer the World 凤临朝：本宫的面首能夺天下 Lemon Cola Chicken Wing Rice Wrap柠檬可乐鸡翅包饭Ancient Romance634k WordsCompleted She was the eldest princess of Great Zhou. In her previous life, she gave her heart to one man, only to be run through the chest with a sword. Three thousand loyal souls died for her, and as she lay in a pool of blood, she watched her enemy climb over her corpse to claim the throne. Reborn three years earlier, on the night of her wedding, she cast aside her innocence and infatuation. The woman who had clawed her way out of a pool of blood now had only two goals: protect those who had died for h 11Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 336 落 Fallen Leaves Adrift 落叶浮沉 Leng LianL冷怜LModern Romance300k WordsCompleted Strong Female Lead + Villain Protagonist + Female Criminal + No Golden Finger + No Stupid Characters + Large Ensemble Cast I had the worst possible start, born in a village that “eats people.” Where I come from, good people don't live long. Only the wicked survive. The day I fled to the city, I had no education, no connections, and no way back. But I had brains. I climbed on whoever could be useful, and took out whoever stood in my way. Everyone was a stepping stone. Some say I climbed over a mo 119Reads—Score—Shelves

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    That depends on the middle period; she came from a humble background.

37. 337 物 Survival of the Fittest: Women Choose 物竞女择 Jin Yan菳言Urban515k WordsCompleted Han Jiarui, a girl precisely calculated through numbers, biology, technology, and human-body engineering. Her body-driving chip fell into ruin years ago, and no one knows her true identity... The truth comes to light: a girl who is half human, half machine, and half biological being must survive public scrutiny and the extreme challenges of the apocalypse. “For you, I’m willing to make the whole world my enemy!” A love that spans worlds. This is a story about the human rights of mechanical li 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Every passage reflects the author's dedication, showcasing exquisite and moving writing. The story is original and engaging, with a clear logical structure and particularly outstanding character development. The female lead is multifaceted and realistic, while the male lead is upright, courageous, and responsible. Overall, the book is of high quality.

38. 338 为 I Gave My Family's Lives for Him. Reborn, I Turned Around and Supported... 为他倾尽家族性命，重生我反手扶 Dudu Wants to Slacken Off嘟崽想摸鱼Ancient Romance161k WordsOngoing In her previous life, Shen Qingyuan was the most pampered legitimate daughter of a marquis's household in the capital. She fell in love with the Seventh Prince, Xiao Jingyuan, and to help him claim the throne, she gave away the family fortune and handed over her father and brothers' military power. Every member of the Shen family paved the way for his grand ambitions. But once he had seized power and ascended the throne, the Shen family received no honors or rewards. Instead, they were branded —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! The female protagonist is reborn and seeks revenge step by step, manipulating events and turning the world upside down. [Cool] The blood debt you owed me in my past life, I will make you pay it back a thousand times over in this life!

39. 339 疯 After Being Reborn, the Mad Beauty Crushes the Powerful and Claims the Throne 疯批美人重生后，脚踩资本成王 Rainbow Bunny Paper彩兔纸Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [A subtle entertainment-industry backdrop + spy games and mind games] [Reborn | Unhinged beauty | Strong heroine | Love triangle | Revenge | Extreme push and pull | Polite scoundrel | Top-tier star actor | Love triangle | Possessive] In her previous life, the polished scoundrel of an actor treated her like a doll, personally raising her to the heights of fame before brutally casting her down. He used her, drained her dry, and finally sent her to her death with his own hands. Reborn, she return 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Welcome to the ultimate card game where everyone's a villain!] There are no innocents here, only villains in better disguises. Player ① - Mad Beauty: "I returned from hell, not to pray to God, but to become a new god." Player ② - Refined Scoundrel: "Shh... Don't resist, enjoy the thrill of being completely controlled by me." Player ③ - Unruly Wild Dog: "This filthy world doesn't deserve her tears. So, I'll join her in burning it down." [Game Warnings] Those seeking pure, innocent love will be discouraged by Chapter 1. Those unable to accept betrayal and darkness will be eliminated in the mid-game. Those who can enjoy this chaotic, bloody, and intellectually stimulating feast... Congratulations, we're kindred spirits.

40. 340 加 Step One to Joining the Organization: Find a Mom! 加入组织第一步：认妈！ Give Me Your Passion予我热烈Mystery126k WordsOngoing [Supernatural Showdowns + Power Plays + Mastermind Boss + Deceptively Evil Female Lead] A mysterious organization called Great Benevolence is making headlines, with media outlets scrambling to interview its high-profile members. Reporters ask its spokesperson, Yuan Xiguang: “Is Great Benevolence a gang?” “Wrong.” “Is it a club for people with supernatural abilities?” “Wrong.” “Is it a political lobbying group?” “Wrong.” Yuan Xiguang gives them the answer: “We’re a loving family.” “Our Huazu peop 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a female-centric story set in a world where women are far more likely to awaken supernatural abilities than men. Women firmly control the best resources across all social strata, engaging in power struggles, factional conflicts, and protecting their homes. All major powers are led by women. The main plot revolves around the female protagonist building her own power base, gradually expanding it, and ultimately becoming the supreme ruler.

41. 341 金 After I Handed My Golden Finger Over to the State, I Got a Government Job 金手指上交国家之后我有编制了 Add Three Lines to the Door门加三行Modern Romance773k WordsCompleted The rating just came in, but it'll go up later. A story about strengthening the nation, with a heroine who's basically a tool. After a car accident, Luo Ying was not only unharmed, but suddenly gained a golden finger that let her travel between different planes. Only after actually traveling to another plane did she confirm it was real. The first thing she did was contact her country. The things she brought back from different planes helped her country soar to new heights. 743Reads6.4Score102Shelves

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    I'm so happy!

42. 342 游 Why Does the Daughter in the Game Just Want to Lie Flat?? 游戏里的女儿为何只想躺平？？ The Golden Kiwi Is So Sweet黄心猕猴桃好甜甜Modern Romance243k WordsOngoing (In short: Western fantasy + magic + comedy + strong heroine. An unconventional heroine, a wildly imaginative plot, and plenty of originality!) This is a hugely popular game these days, a raising sim in which players take on the role of a young girl's father and raise her from age eight to eighteen. When she turns nineteen, she gets her own ending. Hou Youxian is a devoted supporter of the princess ending, but its stat requirements are sky-high. Lately, she's been grinding and spending money lik 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book fits the bill: female support, a shining female character, a Western fantasy magical comedy with a strong female lead, humorous yet profound, the main plot is an adventure in a magical world, the female lead has a lot of quirky and unpredictable moves, and you can never guess what will happen next.

43. 343 春 Dawn on a Spring Day 春日破晓 When the Heart Is Still, the Sail Does Not Move心静则帆不动Modern Romance200k WordsOngoing A story about women’s awakening and growth, and a parable about human nature. When the night of illusion breaks at dawn and the truth emerges, everyone is already caught up in it. The first volume follows two timelines. The “Flowers in the Mirror” chapters trace the heroine Zhou Ruoning’s growth as the Zhou Group goes from its peak to bankruptcy, while the “Moon in the Water” chapters tell the story of the naive young Zhou Ruoning during the Zhou family’s prosperous years. The second volume foll 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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44. 344 嫡 Secret Schemes 嫡谋 Yun Shiye云弑夜Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted She was the Yun family’s eldest legitimate daughter, yet held in low regard by her family. Even the servants bullied her, and her mother couldn’t save her. When she woke once more, she was cold and cunning, her smile captivating all, her fury chilling the seas. Behind a kindly facade, she was the world’s greatest assassin, commanding the winds and clouds and ruling with power that reached the heavens! Now that the useless legitimate daughter has been reborn, everyone who hurt or tormented her wi 11.7kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves

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    The female protagonist is lucid and keeps moving upwards.

45. 345 藏 Hidden Jade 藏玉 Ye Chu夜初Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted Everyone said the Seventh Young Lady of the Chancellor’s household was a fool, beautiful but empty-headed. She didn’t learn to walk until she was three, didn’t speak until she was five, and still couldn’t tell men from women when she came of age. She played this part for fifteen years, all to survive in that man-eating household. Until a foxlike man tore away her disguise and ensnared her in a web of tenderness, luring her into his game. On their wedding night, she plunged a knife into his chest —Reads8.3Score—Shelves
46. 346 与 Plotting with You 与君谋 Yiran亦然Ancient Romance547k WordsCompleted In her past life, she loved him with all her heart and never looked at another man. She never imagined he would have her entire Rong family executed, poison their own son, and slaughter everyone else. Reborn, she uses cunning to make him divorce her, then turns ruthless and cold, destroying his empire step by step. She never expected the scumbag to regret everything and try to marry her again. No chance! But this time, before she even has to act, someone at her side has already stepped in to dea 12.1kReads9.3Score981Shelves
47. 347 云 Cloud Brocade, Heavenly Craft 云锦天工 Mei Wei美慰Ancient Romance209k WordsOngoing [Revenge + business + yandere and scheming] Shen Yunzhi, affectionately called Zhizhi, was born into a wealthy merchant family. Her mother was a young lady of the Rongguo Mansion, while her father made his fortune with curtains before moving into carpentry, lamp shops, and jewelry and silk businesses. Their trading houses were everywhere! But her mother had been frail since childhood. She survived a difficult labor when Zhizhi was born, but it left her with a chronic illness, and she died just a 1Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 348 锦 The Kingdom of Jin 锦国 Shen Yilin沈颐麟Ancient Romance245k WordsOngoing [Tags] #Matriarchy #PowerStrugglesForTheThrone #LoveAndHate #AstrologyAndMysticism #GenderPowerConflict #PowerfulLeadsInATensePushAndPull In the Jin Empire, women rule and men are subordinate. For women, it is truly a prosperous age. Princess Feng Wuwan is determined to claim the throne, sweep away her political rivals, and rule the realm. At the New Year's Eve banquet, she catches sight of a guqin player in white and quietly falls for him. When she is unexpectedly kidnapped, he comes to her re 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A true god descends upon the Jinzhong Empire, a matriarchal society where men are inferior to women, a truly prosperous and glorious era for women. Princess Feng Wuwan is determined to become the crown prince, seeking to eliminate all political enemies and rule the world.

49. 349 穿 After Becoming a Background Character, I Live to Stir Up Trouble 穿成路人后我唯爱搅局 Ji Jin纪今Ancient Romance484k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate Into a Book] [System] [No Romance] [Women-Loving] [Ensemble Cast] [Strong Female Lead] [Empress] [No Women Being Mistreated] [Slow Burn] Xiang Ziyou transmigrated into an old-school novel about a strong woman and got bound to a System. At first, she was thrilled. But the more she thought about it, the more something felt off. Hadn't she just been kidnapped? Fortunately, the System didn't make her pursue any black-hearted or pure-hearted love interests. It only asked her to distingu 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is a bit niche, but it meets the requirements. It's a transmigration story with a weak system; the female protagonist is from humble beginnings and relies entirely on herself, only borrowing help from female characters. The female characters are also happy to support her.

50. 350 何 Who Will Walk Beside Me Through the Night? 何人伴我夜间行 Raindrops Falling on the Eaves水滴落在屋檐上Ancient Romance880k WordsOngoing [Courtly schemes + wits and courage + fictional late Qing setting] Would you call her a ruthless, calculating schemer, or a refined young lady, educated and well-mannered? The unforgettable steward Jiao swears brotherhood with twelve heroes and establishes a stronghold. Hardship breeds hardship, but a chance encounter with spring can transform a fish into a dragon. Why did “Ji Liuniang” cast aside the “Liu” in her name, and what carried her to success? A shrewd and far-sighted minister of the co 7Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    Let's have a civil official's legitimate daughter, decisive and ruthless.

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