Looking for Novels with a Naturally Brilliant, Machiavellian Heroine!!! 求女主是天生玩弄权术的高手的那种小说！！！

1. 51 昭 The Chaos of Zhaohua 昭华乱 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Available in print. Search "Zhaohua Rebellion" on any platform to purchase.] [Strong female lead, satisfying revenge, high-IQ palace intrigue, the heroine schemes against the entire harem, a dangerously unhinged antagonist] Song Zhao has always been a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and she has always seen the world more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she learned that Xiao Jingheng had chosen her to enter the palace as a consort, her goal was crystal clear: "I en 87.6kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves

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   I highly recommend this book. "The Chaos of Zhaohua" features a very clear-headed female protagonist who knows exactly what she wants from beginning to end. Every step she takes is meticulously calculated. Moreover, everyone in this book is intelligent; it doesn't just elevate the female protagonist while diminishing the antagonists' intelligence, but rather highlights her status. Each character is well-developed and three-dimensional. It's one of the few palace intrigue novels I've read that is truly nuanced.

2. 52 谈 Explosives Under the Negotiation Table: The Young Lady Storms the Imperial Court 谈判桌下埋火药，大小姐入朝杀疯 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The heroine’s creed: Power and money are what let a woman live freely and boldly!] [Strong heroine + satisfying story + vying for the finest men in the realm] Jiang Yu thought she’d be content with a modestly comfortable life. But when she turned eighteen, one ridiculous twist after another came her way. First, the husband she had supported with her own money for years passed the imperial exams at the top of his class, then demanded a divorce so he could marry a noblewoman. Then the Duke’s mans 37kReads9.2Score5.4kShelves

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   The female lead is the legitimate daughter of a Duke's family. With no heir, the old Duke directly selects her and recommends her to the imperial court. She is powerful and influential in court, yet not a saint. She also experiences the camaraderie and mutual support among noble families. The male lead is a prince who has no power but is deeply loved; he and the female lead are a perfect match in a pure and innocent love story, and he appears later in the story.

3. 53 穿 After Becoming a Cannon-Fodder Female Lead, I Speed-Married an Army Representative 穿成炮灰女配后和军代表闪婚了 Half Wood, Half Fire半木半火Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Completed] [Original Title: Factory Affairs in the Sixties, from State-Owned Factory to...] [Current Title: The Road to Success in the Sixties: She Just Wants to Get Ahead] [No Golden Finger + Serving the Nation and Its People Through Public Service + A Strong Male Lead and an Even Stronger Female Lead] [No Rural Relocation, No Black Market, No Supporting a Man, No Female Lead Suffering, No Doormat Wife] Xia Baozhu, a woman with a secure state-sector job, was reborn in 1963. To get back t 31.5kReads9.3Score4.1kShelves

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   The intricate web of power struggles within the organization kept me completely engrossed; the political maneuvering was exceptionally well-written, and the female protagonist handled everything with ease—she's practically a born politician.

4. 54 快 Quick Transmigration: Every Romance Leaves a Regret 快穿，风月皆憾 Watching the Bright Moon over the River江上望明月Fantastical Romance1.3M WordsCompleted An alternate history. Don't overanalyze it. Not a sweet, doting romance!!! Not a feel-good story!!! Not a female-lead power fantasy!!! Each world has a different style, sometimes melodramatic and over-the-top. The male lead is sexually inexperienced. World One: Emperor Wu of Han, the spirited young emperor × his gentle, composed older cousin World Two: Alternate history, brother succeeds brother. She is a lively, uninhibited young woman in Chang'an, and becomes empress twice in her life. World T 19.9kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves

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   If you enjoy quick transmigration novels, you might want to give this a try. It features a female lead's romantic storyline and a small world with a touch of bittersweet romance. However, the female lead's romantic relationships are entirely fictional; everything she says and does serves her ultimate goal. She might have moments of weakness, but she won't stray from her core objective.

5. 55 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

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   This book isn't available?! It's really good, and the female lead is very clear-headed.

6. 56 你 You Take a Second Wife, I'll Climb the Wall: Four Young Men Await Me Outside 你娶平妻我爬墙，墙外四个少年郎 Mango Eats Potatoes芒果吃土豆Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Chaste male lead, unchaste female lead | Strong female lead] Her husband wants to take a second wife? First, she refuses to divorce him! First, make the princess kneel and serve tea to the concubine. Second, give her husband a taste of his own medicine. Third, dig a pit and wait for him to bury himself in it. The general's wife sleeps with the grand secretary and flirts with the guards. The commander watches, his teeth aching more and more. Wasn't she after his good looks? So why doesn't she m 5.4kReads8.7Score801Shelves

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   These are all books where the female lead has martial arts skills, and they're all very good. The first book's female lead's martial arts are only temporarily sealed, but it's still incredibly captivating. The second book, a rebirth story, is also excellent. Highly recommended! If you like strong female lead novels, check them out!

7. 57 跟 The Prince Came Back to Life After Being Buried with Ten Concubines 跟十个小妾合葬后，王爷气活了 Mango Eats Potatoes芒果吃土豆Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The rating is low because this novel just came out. It’ll go up later~ [Double rebirth + both were unchaste before rebirth; after rebirth, the heroine is unchaste and the hero is chaste] [Pursuing his wife at the crematorium + multiple male leads] The heroine is sometimes a little scheming, sometimes coy, and loves putting on an act. Read with caution if that bothers you. Only after his death did Xiao Poye learn that his wife had never loved him! She had ten concubines buried with him, making h 17.5kReads7.9Score2.5kShelves
8. 58 王 The Prince’s Schemes and the Princess’s Calculations 王谋妃算 Red Leaves红叶Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads devoted only to each other + aloof, mature heroine vs. jealous wolfish hero + strong heroine and hero + scumbags get their comeuppance] She was the richest person in the Kingdom of Nie, beautiful, wealthy, and blessed with a stunning figure. The line of noble young men hoping to marry her could stretch from the An residence to the city gates. But An Ning thought, what was so great about men? Making money was much more fun! Being the richest person in one kingdom w 364Reads8.0Score—Shelves
9. 59 公 The Princess Holds Sway Over the Court, and Her Harem Is Full 公主权倾朝野，鱼塘挤不下了 Old Yellow Rabbit老黄兔Ancient Romance3.4M WordsCompleted Original title: The Princess Holds Sway Over the Court, and Her Fish Pond Is Full [Historical Romance + Scheming + Everyone’s Darling + Reincarnation Before Birth + Favorite Concubine + Harem Intrigue + Wish Fulfillment + Alluring Heroine + System + Rise to Power] One day, after transmigrating, Liang Yue became the apple of her favorite concubine mother’s eye. The three thousand imperial consorts could not match her mother’s radiance, and the entire Great Xia treasury could not rival her uncle’s 22.1kReads7.4Score6kShelves
10. 60 帝 The Emperor and Empress Fight Every Day to See Who Dies First 帝后每天互殴，看谁先死 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.3M WordsOngoing Feng Xing is the daughter of Chu Xi’s Grand Marshal, who commands an army of four hundred thousand. Shen Feng has been emperor for just two years. Shen Feng is utterly depraved, ruthless, and cruel. To secure his throne, he decides to marry Feng Xing and make her empress. First, he will fake her death to lure her father to the capital for the funeral. Then he will wipe out her entire family and take control of the Chu Xi army. Feng Xing is a fierce, accomplished warrior who takes whatever she wa 35.3kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves
11. 61 综 A Film and TV Crossover: Grant Me Three Thousand Wishes 综影视之许我三千心愿 Pipi Q皮皮QFemale-Channel Fanfiction984k WordsOngoing A different possibility for various film and television worlds, making up for all the regrets of the original stories. No lovesick protagonists, no golden finger, logical storytelling, not canon, parallel worlds based on film and television dramas, intelligent protagonists, political scheming, palace intrigue, strong female leads, the Republic of China era, equally matched couples... 1. Aisin-Gioro Yongqi and Xilin-Jueluo Linlang 2. Lu Mengping and Qin Shuo 3. Xiao Zhenying and Lin Xie 1.7kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Several worlds are set in political intrigue; the latest one is the Three Kingdoms period, and the female lead is Zhou Yu's sister.

12. 62 纨 The Pampered Life of a Spoiled Commandery Princess 纨绔郡主得宠日常 Zhao Pian赵骗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Signed for publication. The print edition is expected to be available by the end of the year. No! This! Is! Not! A! Romance! No CP! No rebirth, no transmigration, a thoroughly evil heroine, a power-struggle story A truly wicked heroine, vying for power over the realm, genuinely unhinged, ruthless, and rotten to the core Questions that come up while reading can only be answered by reading on. The willful, overbearing young princess of the Prince of Zhenbei’s household takes a fancy to Pei Jinnian 49.7kReads9.4Score6.3kShelves

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    If we're talking about those who manipulate power, Qin Jinzhi is the one. A born emperor, she could control power and use others' strengths against her at the age of eight.

13. 63 女 Matriarchy: Seven Handsome Husbands for the Stunning Top Scholar 女尊：科举之绝色夫君有七个 There Are Long Years in the Swallow's Nest燕里有长年Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted [Not One-on-One + Multiple Male Leads + Imperial Exams + Some Original Worldbuilding] (The early chapters focus mainly on the imperial exams and move along quickly. The pocket dimension is secondary and rarely used.) The Sang family had a daughter named Wu. A Daoist priest declared that she would struggle to live past sixteen. If she did survive, she should take the imperial exams, and she would surely rise to great heights. But fate had other plans. On her sixteenth birthday, the youngest daugh 11.6kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    They're all great. The first one is a female-dominated society, and the last one is an ancient male-dominated society. Both feature a strong female protagonist who manipulates power.

14. 64 女 Matriarchy: The Villainous Wife and Lord Will Never Repent 女尊：反派妻主永不悔改 Wine Seller沽酒户Ancient Romance813k WordsOngoing The comic adaptation of The Villainess: The Antagonist Wife Will Never Repent is now available (Virtue-centered society + all men are pure + beloved by all + villainess + a tiny bit of mooching) Jiang Nianzhi had always known that she was a bad person. Her child husband served her from childhood and sold the token proving his lineage so she could attend school, yet she refused to give him a title. To marry her principal husband, she even drove him out of the house. Her principal husband severed 43.2kReads8.8Score6.8kShelves
15. 65 开 From the Start, My Lifespan Hit Zero: The More Handsome Men I Have, the Longer I Live 开局寿命归零，美男越多命越长 Shu Wangxing舒望星Ancient Romance619k WordsCompleted [The animated series is now streaming] [Female-Dominated World + Strong Female Lead + Satisfying Wish Fulfillment + Multiple Male Leads] Ji Han transmigrates into a sickly prince in a female-dominated world. From the start, she’s already at death’s door. The world’s consciousness tells her that she can extend her life by ten years if she marries a husband who has achieved the [Devoted to Her] milestone. Ji Han keeps her cool, rubs her hands together, and gets ready to carefully pick her favorit 28.1kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves
16. 66 女 Matriarchy: She Has an Unspeakable Condition and Transmigrates Into the Female Emperor 女尊：有难言之症的她穿成了女帝 Zhou Xiaoyu y周小雨yAncient Romance894k WordsOngoing [Matriarchy] [Female Dominance] [Rivalry Between Men] [Political Intrigue] [Satisfying Read] [1V10] [All Male Leads Are Chaste] Feng Fuyao had been here for less than an hour when she had an episode. On her wedding night, she was triggered and had another episode. At first, she thought she was just a lonely spirit adrift in another world. But she never imagined the truth would be so cruel! The empress does not favor her. Her birth father died young. The pinnacle of power seems destined 12.4kReads8.7Score753Shelves
17. 67 穿 Transmigrated as Lü Zhi's Youngest Daughter: Fatherly Love, a Landslide of Trouble 穿成吕雉幼女，父爱如山体滑坡 Picking Sichuan Peppercorns Amid the Cicadas知了声中摘花椒Ancient Romance623k WordsOngoing [Content Warning: Not a rigorously researched historical novel] Liu Xu, a medical graduate student, dies suddenly during her residency and transmigrates into Lü Zhi's youngest daughter. The good news: Her mother is Lü Zhi, and she was born with tremendous strength. The bad news: Her father is Liu Bang, and her brother is Liu Ying. Even worse: Her father's favorite concubine, Qi Furen, is currently trampling all over her mother. Liu Xu rolls up her sleeves and gets to work. It is still the early 35.4kReads8.5Score5.2kShelves
18. 68 穿 Reborn as the Empress Dowager, I Just Want to Take It Easy 穿成太后只想咸鱼 Fei Xi妃玺Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted “Pay attention: this is a story with a strong female lead, no male lead, and no romance.” After transmigrating, she became the most exalted woman in Yun Zhao. She thought she could live a carefree life of wealth and luxury, but danger closed in from every side, with pitfalls everywhere. It was not just her reputation at stake, but her life. The emperor dreams of ruling in his own right? Here, take the imperial seal. Go play by yourself, kid! The consorts are fighting for power in the palace? Tos 15.3kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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    This book, all I can say is, amazing! Everything the female lead does is purposeful, even handing out a glass of water. You'd never guess her motives. I truly admire the author's masterful handling of the intricate plot without any romantic subplot. I just want to say, awesome! (From "Forced to Abdicate, She Offered the Imperial Seal, and the Ministers Wept")

19. 69 却 Yet You Betrayed the Spring's Grace 却负春恩 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available. Search for Ascending to the Clouds on any platform to buy] [Original titles: Ascending to the Clouds / Loathing the Vermilion Walls] [High-IQ Palace Intrigue + Pure-Hatred Heroine + No Disposable Characters] [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger] [The blurb doesn’t do it justice. Please go read the story] How do you become an emperor’s favorite concubine? A prestigious family? A good education? A gentle, respectful, modest, and accommodating nature? Unfor 25.3kReads9.2Score3.2kShelves
20. 70 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
21. 71 另 Seeking a Better Match: I Won’t Be the Madam of This Marquis’s Manor! 另谋高嫁：这侯府夫人我不做了！ Egret Under Clear Skies晴天白鹭Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Original title: Finding a Better Match: I’m Done Being the Marquess’s Wife! Regarding plagiarism, don’t make baseless accusations. The publication dates are there for all to see. [Traditional historical romance and household intrigue + strong heroine and hero + mutual devotion + a prince who cherishes his wife] A merchant’s daughter marries into a marquess’s household, becoming the laughingstock of the capital. For six years, Jiang Shu lives alone and supports the entire household without compla 23.9kReads9.2Score4.8kShelves
22. 72 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Bewitching, and the Emperor Gives In to Pleasure 娘娘撩人魅惑，帝王纵情堕落 You Gongyu尤宫羽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The Tomato short drama Kun Yi is now streaming~ [Transmigrate into a book, male lead is not a virgin but female lead is, palace intrigue, psychological games, happy ending] The Crown Prince, Jun Zechen, has seen his fair share of calculating women, and loves only those who are pure and kind. While campaigning beyond the frontier, he meets Ling Yue and is captivated by her free-spirited kindness. He promises to spend his life with her alone. But two years pass, and the Crown Princess has yet to c 118kReads9.5Score11.2kShelves
23. 73 金 Ms. Jin Took In a Weepy College Boy 金女士养了个哭包男大 Blessings for All Beings福寿众生Modern Romance241k WordsCompleted Pretty, scheming, weepy, clingy college boy × powerful, influential, possessive, haughty female student council president Yandere flirt × Control freak [BG | 1v1 | Wish Fulfillment | Strong Female Lead | Dog-Training Romance | Sweet] One-line summary: If you want Ms. Jin's favor, you have to know how to act innocent. . Song Quechuan fell in love with President Jin at first sight. That very night, he found a way to get the key card to Ms. Jin's hotel suite. The good news: she likes handsome men. 1.7kReads8.2Score234Shelves

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    Jin Yang Chen Yao Lang Hua has no obligation to keep a low profile!

24. 74 想 I Want to Be a Dog 想当狗 Blessings for All Beings福寿众生Modern Romance190k WordsCompleted A flirtatious con-artist novelist (a proud little tyrant of Hong Kong's elite circle) x a tsundere, devoted CEO Open flirting x secretly passionate [Beijing and Hong Kong elite circles + equally powerful leads + devoted to each other + love at first sight + play the pig to eat the tiger + HE] . She ran into a handsome man in a suit, accidentally slept with him, then found out he was the crown prince of Beijing's elite circle. Even after being warned, she refused to learn her lesson and wrote him 487Reads8.5Score136Shelves
25. 75 红 The Red Rose and Adonis 红玫瑰与阿多尼斯 Blessings for All Beings福寿众生Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted Deadly, flirtatious queen of hearts x devoted, secretly-in-love puppy-like romantic Angel investor x CEO [Older Woman/Younger Man Romance + Revenge Wish-Fulfillment + Wild Woman Turns Over a New Leaf + Wealthy Families + HE] . Lang Hua's motto in life is to enjoy the moment. So after inheriting a fortune and becoming a rising star in the investment world, all she wanted was to settle an old score first. Before she could even get started, her ex, her ex before that, her blind date, and her flirta 73Reads6.7Score—Shelves
26. 76 快 Quick Transmigration: Everyone Knows I'm a Good Person 快穿：所有人都知道我是好人 Sweet Peach Peach Peach甜桃桃桃Modern Romance4.1M WordsOngoing Across three thousand small worlds, there are countless wicked women. Shu Jiao’s task is to make things right for the people whose lives were ruined by all kinds of wicked women. From then on... [World One: I’m a spendthrift? The nation will support me.] She’s kind, generous, patriotic, and beautiful. So what if she likes spending a little money? Let her have it! [World Two: The marquis’s daughter who lies all the time.] Lies? What lies? She’s so gentle and kind. How could she possibly lie? [Wor 129.7kReads9.4Score5.7kShelves

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    This one is also quite impressive.

27. 77 神 A Tycoon Transmigrates into a Book: She Dominates the Ultimate Game of Power 神豪穿书：她在顶级权力游戏通吃 Three Peppercorns三两花椒Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A non-formulaic tycoon story + power struggles + strong female lead + multiple male leads + sex-focused relationships + BG] Question: What’s it like to get bound to a tycoon System that rewards you for spending money on love, only to be focused on gaining power? Thanks for asking. I just got off the plane, and the System is clinging to my leg, crying and begging me to stop. I transmigrated into a world stitched together from several melodramatic novels. In this chaotic script, where pr 12.6kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    This book tells the story of a man who goes from being a nominal heir to building his own family into one of the most prestigious clans.

28. 78 某 One Day, I Became the Fourth Miss of the Xiao Family 某天成为肖家四小姐 Ai Zhu Ai Bao艾珠艾宝Ancient Romance867k WordsOngoing Born wicked + play the pig to eat the tiger + growing through inner-household battles + aristocratic historical romance + spoiled and arrogant + raising Song Pengye is the daughter of Duanzhou's top courtesan and one of Fifth Master Xiao's illegitimate children. When she was six, her mother died of illness. After she swallowed the blood cup that proved she carried the Xiao family bloodline, Xiao Lin, the head of the Xiao clan, brought her back to be raised by the family. Her background makes 49kReads9.0Score7.2kShelves

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    I highly recommend this one; it's definitely the one that suits my taste the best. You can never guess what the protagonist is up to (it's only been reading 2000+ words, not very long, but I hope it's convincing enough). [Crying][crying][crying]

29. 79 乱 A Lone Woman in Troubled Times, Plotting an Age of Prosperity 乱世孤女，谋千古盛世 Lingering Fragrance and Faded Powder旧香残粉Ancient Romance2.2M WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + No CP + Empress + Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + War + Power Struggles in a Chaotic Era + Nation-Building and Farming + No Spatial Storage or System + Slow-Burn Growth + Epic Length] Yun Huaijin suddenly became a "corpse" in a world torn apart by chaos. She crawled out of a pile of bodies, with only a child on the verge of starving to death beside her. In this world, nobles lived in drunken indulgence, powerful clans monopolized knowledge, bandits slaughtered withou 24.2kReads8.9Score3kShelves

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    This book features a very clever female protagonist.

30. 80 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, packed with exciting moments, and the writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! A hidden gem of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and no dull moments—don't miss it if you like this genre!

31. 81 穿 Transmigrated to 1950s Hong Kong: My Rise as a Singer 穿越50港岛：从歌伶开始逆袭 Zhuoer Little Girl卓尔小女孩Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing This novel has earned a unanimous verdict from readers: "A great book let down by its title." [Ensemble cast of strong female characters, realistic but not harsh on women, no chastity-obsessed heroine, not set in the entertainment industry, the female lead focuses on her career, and the childbirth System is used to have daughters without harm.] ---Synopsis--- "A Yue, your younger brother owes a huge debt from smoking opium. Your parents can only sell you to pay it off..." Lan Yueru: "My brother? 8.7kReads8.8Score938Shelves

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    The female lead is truly a master. When faced with difficulties, the typical storyline would fall into the trap of ordinary romance, but she manages to find a different path, demonstrating her remarkable personal charm.

32. 82 穿 I Became the Crown Prince’s Grandmother, and I’m Helping My Whole Family Build Their Reputations 穿成太子外祖母，我带全家立人设 Fu Tang'er福棠儿Ancient Romance872k WordsCompleted No romance, feel-good story, raising children, transforming the whole family After an accident, Shi Ying transmigrated to the Great Yong Dynasty and became the Old Madam of the Duke of Zhenguo’s residence. Her daughter was the empress, and her grandson was the crown prince. Her late husband had been the emperor’s teacher. It all sounded incredibly grand. But what happened? The crown prince died young, and the empress was deposed. Her younger son was defeated in battle and taken prisoner. Her eld 11.5kReads8.6Score1.3kShelves

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    You could try these books; they have high ratings and are reliable. The authors' writing is excellent, and the female lead has a very charming personality. You won't regret reading them! [Heart emoji]

33. 83 退 After My Sickly, Possessive Ninth-Rank Lord Forced Me to Marry Him, I Got Pregnant 退婚强嫁病娇九千岁后，怀崽了 Setting Hearts Ablaze纵火芳心Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Villain + raising kids + doted on by everyone: silly beauty X ruthless fake eunuch, sweet 1v1 romance] A former top scientist transmigrated into a book and became a stand-in for the male lead's one true love. The moment she opened her eyes, she was at the scene of her broken engagement. To make matters worse, she was a doomed supporting character, a lovesick fool bent on her own destruction, and her entire family was made up of villains. Yu Nian: Have I walked straight into a wolf's den? Worst 11.6kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves
34. 84 糟 Oh No! The Villain Found Out I Was Pretending to Be the Woman He Loves 糟糕！被反派发现我假冒他心上人 Northern Walnut北方核桃Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted [Complete, Villain x Wicked Woman] [Transmigrating into a Book + Household Scheming + Devoted Love + Pure Romance + Suitors Competing] Song Feiwan, the eldest daughter of a family of physicians, transmigrated into a book. She became a cannon-fodder supporting character with the same name as herself. When she opened her eyes, she was right in the middle of her stepsister and the Crown Prince conspiring to ruin her reputation and get her killed! Before a crowd of onlookers, the Crown Prince said s 1.3kReads8.9Score144Shelves
35. 85 游EN Game Invasion: Addicted to Snatching the Male and Female Leads' Destinies 游戏入侵：抢男女主机缘会上瘾诶 The Cat Isn't Bald猫不秃Sports3.1M WordsCompleted [Game Invasion + No Romance + Leveling + Lone Wolf + Gaming] (Also known as: Game Invasion) After being reborn, the first thing Yu Xunge did was go home and make her younger brother down a bottle of liquor, causing him to miss the first game beta test. In her previous life, she didn't learn until she was dying that he had been scheming against her from the shadows all along. She was merely the villainess in a wish-fulfillment novel about a live-in son-in-law... Every bit of malice she suffered w 988.6kReads9.5Score85.7kShelves

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    Finally, here they are—my absolute favorites! These are the books I love most after reading Tomato's works for so long, and there's no other. 1. The first one, "Seeking Songs with Wine," is about a true emperor of the starry sea, constantly growing stronger. He uses his intelligence to analyze situations and amplify his advantages, turning the tide even when surrounded by powerful enemies. He breaks traditional gameplay with his intellect, reaching the pinnacle of annoying opponents. Every successful escape and comeback is a satisfying highlight. Each supporting character is well-developed and memorable. After reading "The God's Game," it truly deserves to be called a masterpiece. What really resonates with me are the moments where intelligence leads to victory. 2. The second one, "Xin Zhixia," is the pinnacle of the intelligence-driven genre. Her strength is far inferior to those seasoned players, but she uses her intelligence to manipulate her enemies. In the first game, she even fooled the reader! The moment she turns the tables with her intelligence is simply amazing. There are also moments of worthy opponents, sometimes she and the male lead are mutually sabotaging each other, sometimes they cooperate. There's not much romance. In short, it's an absolute intelligence-driven story, constantly full of twists and turns. 3. The third book, *Lingqu*, features characters with exceptional combat skills and analytical abilities. Even when outmatched overall, they can turn the tide with their intelligence, displaying a cool and maddening side. This is my dream commander, undeniably incredibly cool—the coolest of all the female leads in these books. I haven't felt this characteristic from the other female leads. 4. The fourth and fifth books are by the same author. I feel like I'm almost repeating myself—no, I'm running out of words! This is the first time I've written such a long list, but they're both incredibly enjoyable and satisfying. The fourth book is a story of intelligence and late-game power spikes, while the fifth is a story of intelligence and constant comebacks. All the plot holes are filled, and both have significant twists and turns. They're also small ensemble pieces with minimal romance. 4. The sixth book features Jiang Li and Ling Zhi, a cat-and-mouse game of wits and sharp wit. Jiang Li's absolute strength and intelligence are incredibly satisfying. In short, these six books are some of the most captivating books I've read on Tomato Female Channel over the years, my absolute favorites, and definitely my top recommendations.

36. 86 无 Infinite: People Can Die, but You Must Never Lose the Game 无限：人可以死游戏绝不能输 Ran Tu染途Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted (Completed) [Infinite Flow + Logical Deduction + Death Games + Brain-Burning + Slightly Unhinged Female Lead + Strong Leads] (Content warnings at the end of Chapter 1) After her parents died, Xin Zhixia witnessed the ugly faces of her relatives during a dispute over the inheritance and grew disgusted with the world. She devoted herself to the games she loved and drifted through life in a daze. Finding life pointless, she decided to jump off a building and kill herself. A man appeared beside her. 12.7kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves
37. 87 被 Driven to Death by Her Cultivator Mistress? I Take Up My Sword and Storm the Ninth Heaven 被修仙外室逼死？我提剑杀上九霄 Bian Lu边鹿Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted [Power fantasy, a female lead who begins as a villain and turns righteous, no transmigration, no rebirth] Only when she was dying did Li Fu learn why she could never defeat her husband's mistress, Huayue. It turned out that beyond this world lay a realm of cultivation. Huayue had come from that realm. With Taoist magic at her command, there was no way Li Fu could ever beat her. Tortured, skinned, and dismembered, Li Fu was abandoned by everyone and died after enduring every kind of suffering. Ho 78.6kReads9.6Score10.3kShelves
38. 88 全 Watched by the Whole Internet: The Frail Junior Student Outwits a Top Criminal Investigator 全网围观，病弱学妹戏耍刑侦王牌 Still Feeling Cold依然觉得寒冷Mystery589k WordsCompleted Award-winning work in the Fifth Tomato Web Literature Competition Finals, Selected Mystery Case Award “I only ever kill people who deserve to die!” [High-Octane Dark Fantasy | Elite Mind Games | A Life-or-Death Battle Between Good and Evil | A Strong Heroine and an Even Stronger Heroine] [Shocking Twists | No Romance | Two Powerful, Unhinged Rivals Face Off] From the day Ling Zhi became a criminal police officer, he believed in only two things: evidence and procedural justice. Criminals were cri 83kReads9.5Score16.2kShelves
39. 89 开 From the Start, I Had a Three of Diamonds. This Hand Is in the Bag 开局一张方块3，这把稳了 Looks Like a Scholar酷似书生Mystery742k WordsCompleted [Mystery and Imagination + Twists + Strong Female Lead + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Plot-Driven + No Golden Finger + A Ruthless Heroine] Chuan Liu has always believed: “Chaos isn’t a pit. Chaos is a ladder.” So the magician Chuan Liu chose the isolated prison island for criminals: “Paradise Island.” On this island, teeming with criminals and ranked by the value of your playing card, how can you survive from the start with nothing but a Three of Diamonds? Find the Joker and she’ll set y 2.3kReads9.1Score429Shelves

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    The first book has a very rough start for the female lead, but her masterful manipulation of power is absolutely amazing!!! The writing is superb!!! It's already been published!!!

40. 90 我 I Have a Joker Card 我有一张小丑牌 Azure Company蔚蓝公司Urban2.2M WordsCompleted They say that on the day some people turn eighteen, the gods grant them a playing card with a supernatural ability. There are 52 playing cards and 52 different abilities. Those who receive a supernatural playing card are allowed to attend the best ability-user school. The campus belle: “I have the Queen of Spades. I can conjure all kinds of weapons!” The rich kid: “My dad has the Jack of Diamonds. He can get unlimited money!” Meanwhile, somewhere, a boy took his own playing card and used all 52 157.4kReads8.9Score24.5kShelves
41. 91 开 From the Start, I Snatched the Embroidered Ball: Will Becoming a Live-in Son-in-Law Stop Her From Taking Power? 开局抢绣球，入赘影响她当权臣吗 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance749k WordsCompleted [Female-Supremacist World + Court Intrigue + Women Stronger Than Men + One-on-One Romance + Sweet Doting] [Refined Scoundrel, Scholarly Imperial Tutor × Lively, Proud Heiress to a Wealthy Merchant House] Before Lou Yushen became a live-in son-in-law, the standard for a good one was simple: don't covet the family's wealth, and don't take anyone's life. Lou Yushen thought, The people who came before me sure made the path easy! One day, while coaxing someone, she said, “Since the world is so lenien 16.8kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves

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    He started planning something big when he was 7 years old.

42. 92 如 If You Don't Understand Redemption, I Know a Thing or Two About Going Mad 如果你不懂救赎发疯我也略知一二 Spicy Mud辣乌泥Ancient Romance913k WordsCompleted Cultivation, no CP, ensemble cast, everyone loves the protagonist, and a woman disguises herself as a man. She presents as male in the early stages and female later, and will reveal her secret identity. The heroine's descent into darkness: an innocent young man as pure as the breeze and bright as the moon -> a brash, arrogant heaven-blessed prodigy -> a beautiful, unhinged figure who is neither wholly good nor evil -> an unattainable, heartbreakingly perfect beloved who is stronger than everyon 2.2kReads9.1Score243Shelves

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    Absolutely amazing! There's nothing offensive about it. They're all brilliantly written, logical, and beautifully composed—truly exceptional pieces.

43. 93 吃 Trying to Inherit My Family's Wealth? I Disguised Myself as a Man and Took the Imperial Exams, Winning All Six Honors 吃绝户？我女扮男装科举六元及第 Jiang Suiwan江岁晚Ancient Romance605k WordsOngoing [Imperial Examinations + No CP + A Woman Disguised as a Man (She Reveals Her Identity Once She Holds Great Power) + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast] Reborn into an ancient farming family as its only “son,” she is so despised by her entire clan that they wish she would die soon so they can seize the Lu family's estate. Lu Ming: That's no problem. So what if they try to trip her up and stop her from taking a master? She'll walk the road to success no matter what! After observing mourning for t 1.2kReads8.6Score230Shelves
44. 94 开 My Ancestors’ Graves Started Smoking from the Start: Disguised as a Man, I Take the Imperial Exams 开局祖坟冒青烟，女扮男装科举忙 Jiang Suiwan江岁晚Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Xie Yuheng transmigrates from the Apocalypse to a farming household, where a tyrant rules the land. With no other choice, she disguises herself as a boy. As she grows older, everyone in the surrounding villages comes to know that the Xie family's prodigy has an exceptionally clever mind. Too bad he's a sickly weakling who can't lift a finger or carry a load. Bystander: “You're so noble, so impressive! Your sickly family member just kicked someone through a wall!” The Xie family: “Does the head o 12.1kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves
45. 95 女 Disguised as a Man, I Became the Cold and Alluring Prince 女扮男装，走上高冷邪魅王爷的路 Lazy Uncle Bookworm懒也书叔Ancient Romance375k WordsCompleted 6.3kReads9.3Score960Shelves
46. 96 离 Ridiculous! The Sidekick Junior Sister Became the Male Lead of a Power Fantasy 离谱！炮灰师妹成了爽文男主 Sleepy Meow Meow睡不醒的喵喵酱Fantastical Romance658k WordsCompleted [Light Ensemble Cast] [Lighthearted] [Cautious Cultivation] [Many Twists] [No Transmigration or Rebirth] [Nontraditional Cultivation] Anyone who cultivates knows that the most powerful people in the cultivation world aren't the Demon Lord or the Immortal Lord. They're the junior sister and the senior brother. The junior sister can destroy heaven and earth with a single sword strike, while the senior brother would destroy heaven and earth for love. Even more formidable than the junior sister is t 18.2kReads8.8Score3.2kShelves
47. 97 共 The Birds That Die Together 共死鸟 Chu Yunxiu, Whose Heart Deserves Punishment其心可诛的楚云秀Modern Romance814k WordsOngoing High-IQ villainess + aloof older man + obsessive, lovesick crown prince He Tingwan wants revenge and a place at the top. She plans every step carefully and stops at nothing, using everyone as a stepping stone. To achieve her goals, He Tingwan doesn't care whether she lives or dies, or whether anyone else does. As for love... He Tingwan went to every length to win Shen Zhaoxu's heart, only to turn around and get engaged to another man. After the engagement, He Tingwan tells Shen Zhaoxu to be 2kReads—Score185Shelves

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    The female protagonist is a highly intelligent, wicked, and ambitious woman who is determined to climb to a high position of power and gain control of the narrative.

48. 98 穿 Transmigrated into a 1990s Tragic Romance, the Heroine's Sister Wants to Work at the Factory 穿书九零苦情文女主的妹妹要进厂 Ting Wawa婷娃娃Modern Romance358k WordsOngoing Period setting + transmigrate into a book + everyday family life Tags: Clear-headed female lead, entirely focused on building her career After being born into this world and living here for over a decade, Shen Zhaoning was suddenly hit on the head by a basketball and awakened. It turned out she hadn't merely transmigrated: she had transmigrated into a novel about a female lead whose life was miserable from beginning to end. And the female lead, who suffered from start to finish, was her own twin 69.1kReads8.5Score11.9kShelves

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    Both books are by the same author, but I personally prefer the first one.

49. 99 穿 Transmigrate into a Book Set in the 1970s: The Cannon Fodder Awakens and Steals the Protagonist's Golden Finger 穿书七零炮灰觉醒抢走主角金手指 Ting Wawa婷娃娃Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Period setting + transmigrate into a book + pocket dimension) Tags: Clear-headed female lead, focused entirely on her career Yang Lihua had been born into this era for over a decade when, on the day her older brother Yang Lixin went on a blind date, she suddenly awakened to the truth: her future sister-in-law was the ill-fated heroine of a period novel, constantly tormented by her sister-in-law, and Yang Lihua herself was the awful sister-in-law readers hated with a burning passion. All sorts o 102kReads8.8Score10.8kShelves
50. 100 再 One More Time: The Mad Princess Goes on a Rampage 再来一次疯批长公主杀疯了 Crab by the Sea海边的螃蟹Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Rebirth + Political Scheming + Devoted Couple + Strong Female Lead + Power Couple + Court Politics] She was the most exalted legitimate princess of the Tianyi Dynasty, a woman trapped by gossip and love, who only wanted to marry and spend her life in peaceful domestic bliss. But when she gave an inch, her loved ones were murdered, and her country was destroyed. Reborn, Gong Lanan tears off the mask of propriety and lets her ruthless nature shine! Gossip? She exposes it hers 465Reads8.1Score109Shelves

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    The first one goes without saying, as for the second one. Although it has a low rating, I felt it was alright.

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