The Male Lead Is a Reborn Chief Councilor, Killed by the Female Lead in His Previous Life 男主是重生首辅，前世被女主杀

1. 1 这 This Deposed Empress Is Mine 这个废后，微臣要了 Bing Lansa XM冰蓝纱XMAncient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Jiang Dingrou never imagined that after twenty years of diligently serving as empress, she would die from a cup of poisoned wine brought by her own son. Her beloved husband had already drafted an edict naming a new empress, waiting only for her to draw her last breath. Before she died, a man broke through the layers of guards surrounding the inner palace, swept past flashing blades, and came through the snow. He smiled. “Jiang Dingrou, do you regret marrying the wrong man in this life?” Jiang Di 685Reads8.5Score15814d adds

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   The story revolves around the protagonists' reincarnations; the female lead was an empress in her past life, while the male lead is considered a great demon by everyone.

2. 2 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.4kReads8.6Score22014d adds

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   Losing his beloved, he turned white-haired overnight. "In this life, I was the one who met her first, we were the one who fell in love first, how could I have lost her?" Bai Jingxuan hated himself, pounding his head in frustration. Thinking of the loving moments they shared in their past and present lives, the longing and pain of both lifetimes intertwined, flowing like a river. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming grief, he wept uncontrollably, his sobs echoing through the courtyard. The once dignified and refined young master Bai, unable to bear the blow of losing his beloved, turned white-haired overnight. He trudged through the snow-covered courtyard towards the gate, his robes fluttering, his silver hair flying, the snow swirling around him, as if he had become one with the icy landscape, indistinguishable from it. After leaving the mansion, he headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following not far away.

3. 3 落 You Can't Bring Back a Runaway Bride 落跑娘子追不回 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted I make my own fate, not heaven. She is no innocent little flower, no frail girl everyone can bully and trample on. If someone takes a swing at her or sets her up, she'll pay them back twice over. Su Wan, a merchant's daughter full of schemes, defies fate, plots her escape, and seeks refuge with one of the capital's most powerful families. Using their influence, she secures a good marriage prospect and gives her whole heart to her fiancé's family. But things don't go as planned. A spiteful woman 1.6kReads8.6Score10114d adds
4. 4 前 You Doted on Me in My Past Life, So Why Make Me Your Concubine in This One? 前世宠我入骨今生纳我为妾？ Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted Several hundred years later, she is reborn as a human. After more than a decade spent in a fog of madness, she returns to her own body with memories of her past life and searches among the masses for the lover she once cherished above all. But he wears a mask, consumed by a deep hatred and forced to bide his time as he seeks revenge. The lovers meet for the first time in this life, and one look spans a thousand years. She recognizes him, but he treats her as a pawn in a beauty trap. With the ene 1.1kReads—Score6814d adds

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   Losing his beloved from both his past and present lives, he turned white-haired overnight. "In this life, I clearly met her first, we clearly fell in love first, how could I have lost her?" Bai Jingxuan hated himself, pounding his head in frustration. Thinking of the loving moments they shared in both lives, the longing and pain of those two lifetimes intertwined, converging into a river. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming grief, he wept uncontrollably, his sobs echoing through the courtyard. The once dignified and refined young master Bai, unable to bear the blow of losing his beloved, turned white-haired overnight. He trudged through the snow-covered courtyard towards the gate, his robes fluttering, his silver hair flying, the snow swirling around him, as if he had become one with the icy landscape, indistinguishable from it. He left the mansion and headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following not far away.

5. 5 快 Quick Transmigration: The Alluring Beauty's Life of Being Spoiled 快穿之钓系美人娇宠日常 Qing Yao清夭Modern Romance3.2M WordsOngoing The bewitching beauty Tang Wan has been the beloved of the villains in every world, but the plots of those worlds always force her to leave them for one reason or another, leaving them heartbroken and unable to have the one they love. Until one day, she binds herself to the Villain-Saving System and awakens to the truth. And then Paranoid CEO: “Where are you trying to run off to this time?” Cold-faced husband: “I swear I’ll earn money to support you. Don’t leave me.” Ruthless leader: “Please, do 13.8kReads9.2Score44414d adds

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   The first book, I've recommended it countless times. The world of the Grand Secretary is just so fitting. The first world of the second book is immersive, with a strong male lead and a weak female lead. The ending of the third book's Grand Secretary world is really heartbreaking; the male and female leads understand and compromise with each other. The fourth book is especially fitting to the title 😳

6. 6 快 Quick Transmigration: The Sweet, Soft Supporting Girl Takes Center Stage 快穿：娇软女配要上位 Mu Ye Xiaoxiao沐叶潇潇Ancient Romance395k WordsOngoing [Quick Transmigration + Romance Missions + Sweet, Delicate Heroine + Love at First Sight + Fixed Couple + Immersive] After Shen Yanxi unexpectedly awakened and successfully won over the male lead, the System 021 came to her, asking her to help the supporting female characters turn their lives around and change their fates. But... she soon realized, what was there to win them over for? The men were already making the first move. Ruthless chief minister x frail princess ✓ Arrogant CEO x transmigra 27Reads8.0Score—14d adds
7. 7 快 Quick Transmigration: The Sweet, Gentle Moonlight Knows Nothing of Her Own Allure 快穿：娇软白月光不知道自己多撩 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, sweet, soft-spoken beloved white moonlight + dark, scheming villain + flirts without realizing it + obsessive devotion + sweet one-on-one romance] An Ning silently stares at the script she's been handed: the doomed beloved white moonlight. In every world, she has to endure a torturous romance with some bizarre male lead. Even after she dies, he can't forget her and uses her as a hapless tool to torment the heroine. Just... Heh. The beloved white moonlight? Who'd want that job? * The 8.7kReads9.1Score51114d adds
8. 8 快 Quick Transmigration: The Beauty Is Sweet and Delicate, So Don't Love the Villainous Yandere Too Much 快穿之美人娇软，病娇反派别太爱 It's Pupu是扑扑呀Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + both leads sexually inexperienced + one-to-one pairing + heroine isn't strong + silly beauty + lovesick, brooding hero who overthinks his way into falling for her (always the same man) + doting, fatherly hero who is hopelessly in love + everyday romance + no-brain-needed fluff] [The reborn princess consort of the regent] He told me, “Zhenzhen, you can only belong to me.” (✓) [The regretful bride of a wealthy man in a period novel] He told me, “You're my woman. If you dare run a 4kReads8.2Score29814d adds
9. 9 综 Across Film and TV: The Protagonist Is Ruining the Plot Again 综影视之主角又在打乱剧情 Brave Mushroom Wants to Slack Off勇敢香菇想划水Female-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsOngoing A transmigration life came out of nowhere. I live each day with the mindset that we might as well go down together. (I suggest skipping the first two worlds.) Important!!! No romance!!! Dream of the Red Chamber ✔ The Three Heroes and Five Gallants ✔ Story of Minglan ✔ Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace ✔ Empresses in the Palace ✔ Adventures of the Young Brave ✔ My Journey to You ✔ My Journey to You watch-along ✔ A Journey to Love ✔ Dashing Youth ✔ Dashing Youth watch-along ✔ The Blood of Youth ✔ Th 11.4kReads8.5Score37314d adds

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   This is amazing! It even pointed out the plot holes in the show...

10. 10 寡 The Widow's Sister-in-Law Has Nowhere to Run, and the Mad Chancellor Vomits Blood Again 寡嫂无处逃，疯批丞相又吐血了 Folded in the Mist折雾里Ancient Romance634k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, decisive young widow vs. refined, deranged villainous minister] [System + fleeing while pregnant + transmigrate into a book + male lead reborn] Song Yao transmigrated into a book as the villainous minister’s widowed sister-in-law. She was caught red-handed while eloping with another man. The villainous minister, who would one day hold power over the entire court, was currently nothing but a sickly young man. Remembering the tragic fate of the original owner, Song Yao immediately deci 9.4kReads9.2Score1.1k14d adds

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    Haha, this is great! The female lead is intelligent, the plot doesn't drag, and most importantly, it's morally questionable literature!!! Who can understand me?

11. 11 穿 I Transmigrated Before the Sickly Chief Secretary Turned Dark, So I Flirted with Him Like Crazy 穿到病娇首辅黑化前，我疯狂撩他 Plucking Stars and Moon手摘星辰月Ancient Romance450k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + transmigrate into a book + sweet doting] Ye Jiawan transmigrates into a book as a cannon-fodder character. To escape the fate written for her, she tries desperately to win over the husband who can keep her alive. Come on, he’s going to be the future Grand Secretary! “Husband, are you hungry? I’ll go make you something to eat.” “Husband, are you thirsty? I’ll get you some water.” “Husband, do you need to use the restroom? I’ll help you...” 311Reads8.5Score10414d adds

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    I don't know if it will suit your taste, but it's really super good-looking.

12. 12 首 The Grand Secretary Regrets It, but I've Already Won the Favor of the Entire Harem 首辅大人后悔了，我已宠冠六宫 The Wind Goes Blah Blah叽里咕噜的风Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, Resigning as Chief Councillor, is now streaming on Hongguo and Fanqie! In this life, both leads are faithful to each other. In her previous life, the heroine, Liu Mianmian, was married. In his previous life, the hero, Xie Lingyuan, died young. There’s no rivalry between women, so if that’s what you’re looking for, this story isn’t for you. In her previous life, no one lived happily. In this life, Liu Mianmian just wants to live comfortably. All she wants this t 8.5kReads8.8Score2.3k14d adds

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    🔥🔥Highly Recommended🔥🔥 [Male Second Lead's Pursuit of His Wife: A Heartbreaking Story + Regretful Relationship + Both Male Leads are Clean] [Please Follow]

13. 13 穿 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, the Chief Secretary’s Wicked Wife Came Out on Top 穿书后，首辅的恶毒原配赢麻了 Hidden in the Mirror镜中隐Ancient Romance158k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + beloved by all + devoted couple + darling wife + adorable baby + building wealth] Su Nian transmigrated into a book, becoming the villainous original wife of Xie Yuhuai, the male lead who would become a powerful minister. She arrived just as the original owner was selling Xie Yuhuai’s younger brother and sister, packing her things, and preparing to elope with her lover. According to the book, Su Nian would be tricked out of her money and virtue by a scumbag, sold into 1.4kReads8.4Score22414d adds
14. 14 嫁 After Marrying a Disabled Man, I Became the Chief Minister's Wife 嫁给残废后我成了首辅夫人 Tomato-Stewed Chestnuts番茄炖栗子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Chu Ruoyan, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Chu’s household, is engaged to a man whose entire family has fallen in battle. Her fiancé survived, but was left disabled. Everyone assumes the engagement is doomed, but the Chu family’s daughter marries as planned, saying only two words: “I’ll marry him.” * No one knows that Chu Ruoyan had a nightmare. In the dream, she breaks off her engagement to Yan Zheng. Three years later, she meets the heir of the Marquis of Pingjing, only for rebels to l 21.5kReads9.1Score3.1k14d adds
15. 15 穿 Transmigrated into a Book as the Prime Minister’s Villainous Wife 穿书成了首辅的反派娇妻 Shi Yidi时一荻Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted College student Yan Jinzhou buys a discounted novel to save money, but accidentally transmigrates into its nonsensical political intrigue story as the beautiful but foolish wife of the chief minister and the duke’s legitimate daughter. She remembers that the original heroine is eventually driven from her home with a divorce decree, left to wander the streets, and dies in a snowstorm. She shrinks her neck in fear, looks at her still ambitious and powerful husband, and secretly vows to cling to hi 14Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 16 灵 Spirit Spring Space: Reincarnated as the Disabled Chief Secretary's Vicious Wife 灵泉空间，穿成残疾首辅恶毒原配 The Beloved Fish团宠鱼Ancient Romance665k WordsCompleted (Publication deal signed) [Flight from famine + pocket dimension + medicine + farming + imperial exams + one-on-one, both leads devoted only to each other] Song Jin transmigrated into a book, becoming the selfish, unbelievably stupid and malicious female supporting character. From the start, she was plunged into a mini ice age and forced to flee with her whole family. In the book, the original Song Jin not only abandoned her disabled husband and ran off on her own when disaster struck, she also 15kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds
17. 17 首 After the Grand Secretary Abandoned Our Wedding for His Childhood Sweetheart, I Was Sent to Marry for Peace 首辅为小青梅弃婚后，我去和亲了 Yi Laicai易来彩Ancient Romance674k WordsCompleted [The second male lead chases her into the crematorium + regret arc + both virgins] When Xie Yuheng abandoned her once again for his childhood sweetheart at their engagement banquet, Shen Zhaoli knew it was time to end their three-year entanglement. She shed her red wedding finery and, for the sake of her country, agreed to marry into the Northern Liang royal family. On the day of her departure, Xie Yuheng solemnly said that duty came first, and promised that when he returned, she would still hav 1.6kReads6.7Score20814d adds
18. 18 妖 The Reborn Demon Empress Vows to Marry the Aloof Grand Secretary 妖后重生，誓要嫁清冷首辅 Drunk White Willow醉白垂杨Ancient Romance152k WordsOngoing Rebirth ✘ Strong Female Lead ✘ Transmigrate into a Book ✘ Family and Country ✘ Political Intrigue She married the foolish Crown Prince at fifteen. The emperor’s favor was impossible to predict, and under his watchful eye, she had to tread carefully. Her brother died for no apparent reason, her father was poisoned, and before long, her mother passed away, too. Unable to protect even herself, she could only keep a low profile, endure, disguise herself, and obey. Then the emperor died, and the idio —Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 19 重 Reborn to Marry a Powerful Official, the Crazy Marquis Is Seeing Red 重生后嫁权臣，疯批侯爷急红眼 This Bird Takes Off First本鸟先飞Ancient Romance157k WordsOngoing (The male lead seizes power by force + the second male lead chases his wife after losing her + household intrigue) In her previous life, Jiang Wantang married into the Marquis's household as the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family. She thought they would live in harmony and love each other until old age, never imagining that her husband, Marquis of Wuan Xiao Jin, already had someone else in his heart. Jiang Wantang spent her life plotting and planning, only to meet a tragic end: she died s —Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 20 重 Reborn as the Chief Minister's White Moonlight 重生首辅大人白月光 Zhi Xia织夏Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Complete] Happy ending, sweet overall, with a little angst [A reserved, dignified scholar-statesman and chief minister vs. a resilient, untamed little flirt] (#Both reborn, “daddy” type boyfriend) On a snowy day in Shengjing, the celebrated chief minister Shen Qian was beheaded at Wumen Gate, his blood spraying three feet. Before he died, he gripped a red cord tightly. “Qingqing, your big brother is coming to join you.” Ji Yaoqing’s family died in a political struggle. At six, she was taken in 5.3kReads9.3Score98914d adds
21. 21 重 Reborn, the Chief Minister’s Beautiful Ex-Wife Can’t Escape 重生后，首辅的貌美前妻逃不掉了 Lu Shiqi鹿时七Ancient Romance309k WordsCompleted [Dual Rebirth + Feel-Good Story + One-on-One Sweet Romance] [Silly, Sweet, and Sheltered Beauty vs. Sharp-Tongued, Scheming, Devoted Guardian] Everyone says Yu Niaoniao is a gold digger who abandoned the lame scholar Xie Xin back in the day, a vicious villainess who makes trouble wherever she goes. But when Xie Xin, now a powerful chancellor, kneels on one knee to put embroidered shoes on her, everyone starts to envy her. Noble ladies: “Lord Chancellor, Yu Niaoniao has been involved with countle 3.6kReads9.0Score39314d adds

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    The female lead was a beautiful but clueless girl in her past life, while the male lead was a prime minister. Watch as the female lead, reborn, uses her beauty to get away with anything, and although the male lead was hurt by her in his past life, he will still protect her after being reborn.

22. 22 长EN After the Grand Princess Is Reborn, the Chief Grand Secretary Can No Longer Sit Still 长公主重生后，首辅大人坐不住了 Dong Chichi董迟迟Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Political Intrigue + Powerful Hero and Heroine + Plenty of Foreshadowing + Serious Ensemble Cast] [Charming, Alluring, Sweet-Natured Yet Cunning Eldest Princess + Autocratic, Possessive Chief Grand Secretary] [Important: This is NOT a wish-fulfillment novel!!!] As a princess, Zhao Huiluan lived in luxury and honor, yet died in the prime of her life. Reborn, she finally realized that all the countless honors and favors she had once been proud of were nothing but illusions. Power is saf 5.5kReads9.2Score75614d adds

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    Except for the first one, which features two protagonists reborn, all the others are high-scoring works featuring female protagonists who are reborn.

23. 23 首 Lord Grand Secretary, Your Wife Ran Away! 首辅大人，你老婆跑啦！ Real Jurchen Translator真·女真翻译Two Male Leads325k WordsCompleted Gu Mingzhou was ruthless. Even in life, he had risen to the highest ranks of the court and was unbeatable. After being reborn, he found it hard to face his old enemies. He was stubbornly proud to the very end, never willing to say a kind word to the one he loved, right up until he died. Reborn, he put every enemy and political rival aside. This chief minister only wants to spoil his beloved. A mutually doting romance, with a little angst. 751Reads9.1Score10414d adds
24. 24 绝 Unbelievable! The Scheming Grand Secretary Is Comatose, Yet He Still Got Me Pregnant 绝了，腹黑首辅昏迷了还让我生崽 The Pillow Is Still Shallow枕犹浅Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Rebirth + transmigration + spirit spring space + slow burn + sweet romance) Craftsman Wen Ruan unexpectedly transmigrated into the body of an ugly peasant girl in ancient times who shared her name. She was saddled with debt and a one-year agreement. Seeing her younger siblings sincerely stand up for her, Wen Ruan decided to roll up her sleeves and get to work! She took the bamboo weaving from her space and sold cricket cages and handicrafts, repaired the house, bought land, and sent her younger 15.4kReads9.2Score3k14d adds
25. 25 快 Quick Transmigration: After the Female Supporting Character Betrays the Male Lead, She's Locked Up in Tears 快穿：渣了男主后女配被关哭了 Wang Mumu Ya王木木吖Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [She never breaks character. The heroine is a real scumbag, no good person, with jealousy-fueled showdowns and regretful exes all around her. A hint of irresistible Mary Sue charm.] What do you do when you transmigrate into the role of a vicious supporting female character who has to do bad things? Su Yu’s answer is: Obviously, keep doing bad things! An outstanding graduate of the Quick Transmigration Bureau, Su Yu’s mission is to become a cannon-fodder supporting heroine, win the male lead over 38.4kReads9.1Score2.3k14d adds

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    This was originally a story about a female supporting character trying to win over the male and female leads, but she ended up getting herself into trouble and the male lead ended up with her.

26. 26 望 Longing for the Remaining Snow 望余雪 Ji Xin稷馨Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted Cui Jinzhi was a member of the Time Administration, and she had one final mission. She had to uncover why a small world had fallen into chaos and why its plot had collapsed. After observing it for a long time, she discovered only that the people were suffering because of their ruler's incompetence. So she disguised herself as a man and worked her way up to become the world's prime minister. Using her own efforts, she stabilized the chaot 1.2kReads9.3Score12514d adds

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    This story is similar but reversed. The female lead, disguised as a man, is a prime minister. In her first life, she was betrayed by the male supporting character and met a terrible end. The male lead later killed the supporting character and became a tyrant. He is reborn, and the female lead, having failed to maintain social stability, chooses to become his teacher and mentor him.

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