Highly Intelligent Palace Intrigue With a Strong Female Lead, Rated 9.5+ 9.5分以上的，大女主高智商宫斗文

1. 201 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 545Reads—Score102Shelves

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   Completed, angst warning⚠️ Rating not yet available. Content depends on your tolerance; if you like angst, I'm waiting for a five-star review. A masterpiece of unconventional palace intrigue and power struggles. Detailed descriptions of palace secrets, plot twists that avoid clichés. Clear logic, humorous daily life, intense power struggles, the female lead is ridiculed upon entering the palace, and she seeks revenge through her own efforts. No cheat codes, no time travel, no rebirth. She navigates the treacherous and dark harem. Content may be disturbing; some readers may be driven away by the emotional intensity. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue novel where both men and women fight? A tragic portrayal of the ancient feudal system, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature.

2. 202 公 The Princess Sneaks Out on the Eve of Her Wedding, and the Crown Prince Comes to Catch Her Himself 公主婚前趁夜出逃，储君亲自抓人 Wuxi巫溪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Forceful Possession + Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Devoted Couple + Male Lead with a Black Heart Beneath His Gentle Exterior] Prince Xie Linheng was famous for having no interest in women. For years, he had never been close to a single woman. In the second year of Jian’an, the emperor fell gravely ill, and the crown prince took power. Desperate to see her mother, Yu Tingwan had no choice but to seek Xie Linheng’s help. Everyone said the crown prince was as noble and graceful as a pine tree, peerl 29.6kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves
3. 203 南 South Branches Toward Dusk, The Regent Has Been Plotting This for Ages 南枝向晚，摄政王他蓄谋已久 Doudou from Zhongyue Province中月省的逗逗Ancient Romance726k WordsCompleted [Just received a rating] Complete ◎ [Revenge after being reborn + mastery of medicine and poison + powerful leads who cherish each other + everyone’s a schemer + palace intrigue and political machinations] Important: No stupid villains. Everyone has eight hundred tricks up their sleeve, and the battle of wits is at its peak! In her previous life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s family, was blind to the truth. She used a forbidden technique to save a scumbag man, dr 22.4kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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   [Completed, Rebirth and Revenge + Healing and Poisoning Mastery + Two Strong Individuals Pampered by Each Other + Everyone's Clever and cunning + Palace Intrigue and Power Struggle] Highlight: No villains with low intelligence; everyone is incredibly cunning, a battle of wits at its peak! In her past life, Shen Nanzhi, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, went blind and used forbidden techniques to drain her life force to save her scumbag husband. In return, she found him secretly having an affair with her scheming cousin, leading to the tragic deaths of her entire loyal family! Reborn, she holds silver needles, returning to the day she used poison to prolong her husband's life. Facing his expectant gaze and her cousin's feigned tears, Shen Nanzhi coldly withdrew her needles: "I won't cure the poison. Since my cousin is so deeply in love, why don't you bleed her and cut her flesh?" In this life, she tears off the disguise, possessing unparalleled healing and poisoning skills, able to bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded! Xiao Duo, the Regent of Dayuan, a powerful and influential ruler, suffers greatly from a rare poison. Shen Nanzhi tossed down the antidote, her voice cold and arrogant: "I will extend Your Highness's life. Lend me your blade to slaughter all the demons and monsters, how about it?" The world believed the Duke's daughter was merely a delicate canary in the palm of a living Yama. Only when powerful officials took center stage, and deadly schemes unfolded one after another, did everyone realize with horror—the seemingly fragile Shen Nanzhi was actually a master strategist, a female Zhuge Liang who held the reins of power and calculated every move! She and he entrusted their lives to each other, slaying gods and demons alike, manipulating the entire court with ease! When the bloody path was cleared and the world was at peace, the iron-blooded regent, who struck fear into the hearts of the people, shed his ruthlessness, holding her tightly in his arms, his voice low and hoarse with madness: "Zhizhi, the empire is now secure. This vast and beautiful land is my dowry; when will you give me a title?!" —A ruthless and decisive medical and poison queen × A crazy regent who falls for her, joining forces to slaughter all evil spirits!

4. 204 重 Reborn, I Become My Arch-Enemy's Living Widow Sister-in-Law 重生后，我成了死敌的活寡嫂子 Two Times Four Means Prosperity二四得发Ancient Romance517k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn + sister-in-law and brother-in-law + an aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal + emotional push and pull + winning her heart and her body + devoted couple] The Eastern Palace has no crown prince, and the princes are locked in a fierce struggle for the throne. Ning Miao and Yan Mobai are the top strategists of their generation, each serving a different master. They cross paths over a map of iron mines and kill each other. Only after her death does Ning Miao learn tha 39.6kReads9.4Score5.9kShelves

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   She remembered that after being killed by Yan Mobai, her soul drifted out and she witnessed Yan Mobai ordering a guard to cut open her abdomen to retrieve a map. The battle of wits between the male and female leads then began.

5. 205 被 Forced Into Marriage, I Won the Heart of the Handsome Prince 被迫赐婚后，绝色王爷赖上我 The Moon Chasing Stars追星的月Ancient Romance477k WordsCompleted Nan Lu was a medical genius from the twenty-first century. Her skills could bring the dead back to life and restore flesh to bare bones, or kill someone without leaving a trace. One day, she transmigrated to ancient times, arriving on the day the daughter of the Prime Minister’s household was tortured to death. After enduring the brutal torture and dying alongside the original owner, she was reborn in her place. But she woke on the day of the wedding, surrounded by a ten-mile bridal procession, 6.3kReads9.3Score896Shelves
6. 206 别 Don't Be Weak, Don't Provoke Her: An Angry Palace Maid Can Restore a Fallen Kingdom 别太弱，别招惹，宫女发怒能复国 Ethereal Fairy霓裳妖妖Ancient Romance748k WordsCompleted [Unusual premise + assassin’s rise + strong heroine + political intrigue + cold and heartless + mildly yandere + cool-headed lunatic + male lead rises from the nth place] * Su Mian was just a palace maid serving a princess. On the day the Southern Yan Kingdom fell, she watched everyone die before her without a flicker of emotion. The princess gave her an even more perilous mission. Until it was done, she had to stay alive. But in a world thrown into chaos, she was sold as a slave and forced to e 25.6kReads9.5Score4.1kShelves

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   It's really that good-looking.

7. 207 重 Reborn: The Princess Consort’s Quest to Win Back Her Husband 重生驸马追妻记 That Chatterbox那个话痨Ancient Romance311k WordsCompleted Consort Dong Yan was reborn, back on the road to take the imperial examinations... Overjoyed, he finally had another chance with his beloved princess. Princess Lingyun was troubled. That handsome top scholar clearly had someone he loved, yet he kept hanging around her! The emperor had a headache. The young man who had refused his arranged marriage was actually pining for his daughter! His rivals ground their teeth in hatred. That “frail scholar,” strong as an ox and as crafty as they come, was a 5.6kReads9.2Score600Shelves
8. 208 狗 Get Lost, You Dog Emperor! I'm Busy Raising Kids and Crushing Scumbags 狗皇帝滚远点，本宫忙着养崽虐渣 Drifting Starlight星雨点点Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + adorable child + comeback + doting romance: This really is the order of events! Angsty at first, satisfying later!] Zhuo Yihan’s mission failed. When she woke up, she discovered she’d become a brainless Noble Consort! Her son hated her! The emperor despised her! With a start like this, she’d better run! The System screamed: “Why are you running? Hurry up and fight your way through the harem! Once you become empress, you can return to reality!” Then everything started going wron 173Reads8.3Score—Shelves
9. 209 重 You Marry Your Reborn White Moonlight, I Marry an Officer, and You Panic 重生你娶白月光，我嫁军官你心慌 The Divine Beast Isn't Home神兽不在家Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + revenge on scumbags + real and fake heiresses + ex-husband begs her to come back + light ensemble cast] Only when Qiao Ke was killed did she learn that the adopted son she had lovingly raised was her husband’s illegitimate child, and that everything had been for the woman he had always loved. Reborn at the moment the Qiao and Liu families discovered that their babies had been switched, just as Qiao Ke had come from the countryside to the city. Qiao Ke and her reborn 31.1kReads8.5Score2.3kShelves

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   A 9.9 Rating is predicted! The dual-female lead, high-IQ political intrigue and revenge novel "Bloodstained Family" is incredibly captivating! The older sister engages in palace intrigue, while the younger sister wields military strategy on the battlefield. One side seeks revenge through strategy, the other through combat, their intelligence remaining consistently sharp throughout. With their entire family stained with blood, they use the gentlest smiles to carry out the most ruthless acts, joining forces to mercilessly crush their scum! Fans of mind-bending political intrigue and battlefield strategy shouldn't miss this; it's increasingly addictive!

10. 210 重 The Reborn Matriarch Goes on a Rampage, Filling Her In-Laws' Ancestral Graves 重生主母杀疯了，婆家祖坟埋满了 One Thirteenth十三分之一Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Also known as The Ex-Husband Is Obsessed with His Widowed Sister-in-Law? Divorce Him and Marry a Powerful Official [Reborn to Take Down Every Backstabbing Wolf] [Love-Chasing Redemption + Never Looking Back] In her previous life, Mu Yunshu poured every ounce of herself into the Lou family. But as she lay dying, she saw her aloof, taciturn husband making solemn vows to her elder sister-in-law in his arms. Their adopted daughter, whom she had cherished for years, was there too, clinging to the old 27.4kReads9.0Score4kShelves

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    It's so good! The female lead is incredibly intelligent after her rebirth, and the whole thing is high-energy.

11. 211 穿 After I Transmigrate into a Slave, the Cold Prince Makes Me Serve at His Side 穿越成奴后，冷王让我近身侍奉 Peerless Bright Moon无双明月Ancient Romance701k WordsCompleted [Two strong leads + devoted to each other + heroine disguises herself as a man] Good grief, she was an abandoned assassin from her organization, and now she had transmigrated into the body of a lowly slave in an ancient prince’s manor. By a strange twist of fate, she gained a miraculous protective talisman that made her impossible to kill, crush, or beat to death. Because of it, the aloof Prince Lie, who never went near women or men, began sneaking into her room every night. He came when she was 694Reads9.0Score104Shelves

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    This novel is alright. The female protagonist is a time traveler who immediately becomes a slave. Fortunately, she feigns loyalty to the male protagonist, but she doesn't hesitate to run away whenever she can. She engages in a battle of wits with him. Her intelligence is definitely on point.

12. 212 公 The Princess Arrives 公主嫁到 Snow Tea Woof Woof雪茶汪汪Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted [The scheming, sickly Duke of Wei VS the human lucky charm, the Grand Princess] Wei Lin, the legitimate son of the Duke of Wei, had been struck by a deadly poison. Rumors in the capital said he would not live much longer. A master at Xiangguo Temple read a birth chart and declared that Grand Princess Nankang was Wei Lin’s fated match, destined to help him turn danger into safety. Wei Lin’s mother then begged the emperor to marry the Grand Princess to her son. Grand Princess Nankang had been luck 3.6kReads9.2Score320Shelves
13. 213 错 After a Mistaken Marriage to the Heir, She Spends Every Day Showering Him with Sweets 错嫁世子后，她每天都在撒糖 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [Reborn + mutually devoted sweet romance + revenge and household intrigue] Jiang Rong was deceived her entire life, and only learned the truth when she was on the verge of death. Returned to ten years earlier, she found herself fleeing an arranged marriage to elope. Jiang Rong gave the scoundrel a thorough beating, then turned around and went back to the prince’s manor to marry. The husband she had run from was Xie Lingxi, heir to the Northern Prince. In her previous life, he had protected he 35.7kReads9.5Score4.6kShelves

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    Reading this book evoked many emotions. The supporting characters were also very well-developed. Chi Moyan's transformation from a treacherous minister in his previous life to a virtuous official in this one is truly moving. The author didn't force a romantic subplot for him; the fact that Miss Shen Li asked about it makes it all worthwhile. Song Heng remained steadfast yet gained deeper insights, understanding that even bad people can be punished in a bad way. In this life, he served in the Ministry of Justice, fulfilling his ambitions and meeting the girl he loved. The female lead is intelligent and decisive, treating the male lead like a little girl. She maintains her innocence in front of the one she loves, yet she can also show her fierce side. She knows her husband will accept her completely, and she wants the wicked to be punished. The male lead pretends to be a playboy, secretly plotting, but because of the female lead's promise to travel together, they journey to the southern border, to small kingdoms, traversing mountains and rivers, until finally, everything settles down. One detail I really appreciated was that when the female lead learned that the male lead initially married her because she was the daughter of his benefactor, she wanted to leave. Upon discovering this, the male lead confessed his love directly, without spending too much time on it or using melodramatic tropes. [Laugh][laugh][laugh][laugh]

14. 214 新 On Our Wedding Night, the Sickly Prince and I Fled Together 新婚夜：我和病娇王爷一起逃婚 Deng Feng灯枫Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted Yu Jiao transmigrated. That night, dressed in her wedding gown, she hid in an alley and ran into a man in red. “Hey, what a coincidence! Are you running away from your wedding too?” “Yeah.” “I’m marrying Chu Yin. What about you?” “Hah. My name is Chu Yin.” After becoming the wife of a bewitching, sickly prince, Yu Jiao lived in constant fear. Rumor had it the Princess Consort of Yan wouldn’t survive three days. Yu Jiao turned to ask, “How long have we been married?” Chu Yin replied, “Be good, sw 12.9kReads9.3Score1.5kShelves
15. 215 掀 Flip the Table! The Legitimate Daughter Returns to Make Her Mark! 掀桌子！归来嫡女要立威！ Xuan Ying Luo玄英落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Feel-Good Story + Sharp Tongues + Ensemble Cast + Nation and Family + Two Strong Leads + Devoted Couple] The legitimate daughter of a general's household, who had been left to fend for herself in the countryside, was maliciously attacked. When she opened her eyes again, she had become Liu Qingyue, China's top special agent. Determined to repay her master's kindness in recognizing her abilities, Liu Qingyue accepted his dying wish, left the Taoist temple, and returned home t 8.5kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    Although the rating didn't reach 9.5, It's still very good, and the female lead is extremely intelligent. Highly recommended! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

16. 216 乖 Be Good! Sweetheart, Don't Run! The Mad Tyrant Coaxes You in a Hoarse Whisper 乖！娇娇别逃！疯批暴君低哑缠哄 A Crescent Moon一剪月Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Also known as The Phoenix Returns to the Luan] [Both Reborn + Both Transmigrate + Yandere + Power Couple + Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Romance and Power Fantasy] After dying tragically in her previous life and transmigrating to the modern world, Yun Li unexpectedly transmigrates back. When she opens her eyes, it’s her wedding night! “A Li... why can’t you try to love me?” The yandere regent grips her waist, his eyes red-rimmed, and swears he’ll pamper his little darling with his life in this li 10.6kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
17. 217 女 The Tyrannical Empress and the Chaste Heir Whose Beauty Bewitches All 女帝暴虐，禁欲世子他美色撩人 Yu of the Three-Tiered Tower三重楼喻Ancient Romance396k WordsCompleted [Completed ❤️] Transmigration + 1v1 + strong female lead and weaker male lead + coercion + woman disguised as a man + decisive and ruthless heroine vs. restrained, reserved, beautiful but tragic hero [Warning: strong female lead and weaker male lead!!!] Feng Jin, an executive at a publicly listed corporation, suddenly died and transmigrated into the body of a tyrannical, cruel, mentally unstable crown prince who was a woman disguised as a man. From the start, a beautiful man offered himself to h 6.3kReads9.3Score682Shelves

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    The story features a strong female lead, an empress. While she may not be particularly skilled in literature or military strategy, her ability to manipulate people is unparalleled. The male lead is completely under her control.

18. 218 王 My Lord, the Princess Consort Says She’ll Never See You Again 王爷，王妃说此生不复相见 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance Tragedy + No Getting Back Together + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead] A tragic romance! A tragic romance! A tragic romance! Ye Chuyan loved Pei Xiuyan for twelve years, but never moved him in the slightest. All she got in return was Pei Xiuyan wiping out the Ye family and having her father and brothers tortured to death over three days in the snow. At last, she understood: for the rest of her life, there would be no love between her and Pei Xiuyan, only hatred, until one o 27.1kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves
19. 219 衔 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sickly Aristocratic Lady Lin Yu VS Cold, Tsundere Embroidered Uniform Guard Li Heming] [Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Household Intrigue + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Hero + Happy Ending] The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement to Li Heming, rumors spread that she had done so because Li Heming had risen to become the Northern Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and 31.6kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves

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    Ahhh, this book is so good! You won't regret buying it, trust me!!!

20. 220 天 The Genius Girl with Depression Becomes the Real Darling of a Wealthy Family 天才抑郁症少女成了豪门真团宠 Seasoned Young Lady Qichi资深少女栖迟Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Reborn / sound values / patriotic / genius academic Growing heroine / face-slapping / secret identities / one-on-one romance * In her previous life, she was a genius girl with depression who never got the chance to fulfill her ambitions. In this life, she becomes the only daughter of the top-tier Su family, a wealthy elite. Facing a fake heiress with a comeback System, brothers who dote on her to no end, and a mysterious, powerful, scheming big shot… Su Jinyi declares: It seems my depression has 5.1kReads8.9Score725Shelves

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    This book is truly excellent! The real heiress of a wealthy family is handed over to the state. In her previous life, she was a depressed genius girl who never had the chance to realize her ambitions. In this life, she becomes the real heiress of the top-tier Su family. However, facing a fake heiress with a system to reverse her fate, her doting brothers, and a mysterious, cunning tycoon, the heroine's depression is cured. It's incredibly good, and doesn't lack intelligence or feel mindless. It has a touch of patriotism; the heroine is very clear-headed and doesn't hesitate when faced with trouble. Later, her true identity is gradually revealed. It's super, super good, and highly recommended!

21. 221 神 The Abandoned Miracle Doctor Returns Reborn 神医弃女重生归来 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance522k WordsCompleted [Devoted to each other + reborn + pocket dimension + revenge + sweet romance] (A full-cast audiobook adaptation is available. Give it a listen!) In her previous life, she caught a chill after falling into the water and slept for six days, missing her coming-of-age ceremony. When she woke, she was told she would marry the Marquis's heir in a month. To please her family, she agreed. But the heir's heart never belonged to her. At the marquis's residence, she was constantly targeted and mistreated, 16kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    A legendary healer's abandoned daughter is reborn; this is a completed rebirth novel with a fresh plot. Worth staying up all night to read! [Thumbs up][Laughs]

22. 222 重 Reborn: The Ruthless Poison Consort 重生毒妃狠绝色 Lu Feixi路菲汐Ancient Romance4.7M WordsCompleted She helped her husband become emperor, but on the day he took the throne, he had her entire family executed. Reborn five years earlier, with her parents still alive and her wedding yet to come, Ye Muxi swears to avenge herself and make up for the regrets of her past life. Once a timid young lady bullied by everyone, she transforms brilliantly with five years of memories, protecting her younger brother, crushing scoundrels, and planning every step to seize the advantage. But how did she accidenta 5.5kReads9.0Score992Shelves

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    Shan Jin's Recommendation ✨1️⃣ The female lead is extremely cautious and methodical, rising from a figurehead to one wielding immense power. Throughout, she remains keenly aware of her responsibilities and desires, while maintaining her own bottom line and principles. The plot is fast-paced and well-balanced, with moments of lighthearted humor as well as tense and exciting intellectual battles, all within a comfortable narrative rhythm. 🌹🌹🌹 In conclusion, Shan Jin is the best! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ✨2️⃣ Rebirth in the Great Qian Dynasty, palace intrigue, amnesia and cultivation in the Nine Provinces, a hundred flowers blooming in the Star River Basin, and a king of Glory in the Desolate Ruins. There's Mu Xi and the prince's three lifetimes of romance, unrequited love, and the regret of unrequited love and love triangles. There's brotherhood, loyalty, and selfless heroes who protect the world, as well as treacherous ingrates. 🌹🌹🌹 In summary, friends who haven't seen it yet, go watch it now! If you've seen it, watch it again! 🫰🏻🫰🏻🫰🏻🫰🏻🫰🏻🫰🏻 ✨3️⃣ "Has Your Majesty ever loved anyone?" "Yes." "How did you love them?" "At the beginning, we tried every means to make her soul disappear." At the end, we used every method to ensure her a successful conclusion. At the spring banquet, a cup of green wine was served, a song was sung, and three wishes were made: first, that my beloved live a thousand years; second, that I stay by his side forever; and third, that we may be like swallows on the beam, meeting year after year. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 ✨4️⃣ The author, Kong Liu, said, "The character Hua Zhi almost embodies all the positive adjectives, like a dream buried deep in the heart." "In times of peace for the Hua family, she lived a quiet and unassuming life. But when storms came, she forged ahead with unwavering courage! Looking back on her arduous two-year journey of recovery, from the young lady of the Hua family to the head of the family, and finally to the Crown Prince's tutor, it was a remarkable portrayal of Hua Zhi constantly improving herself and standing proudly on the throne, proving that Chinese men are not inferior to her. 🌹🌹🌹 In conclusion, if you're looking for a good book, check it out, sisters! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"

23. 223 盛 The Beloved Cousin 盛宠表姑娘 Lazy Breeze Returning Late懒风晚归Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted When Jiang Yunting first arrived in Bianjing, all she wanted was to be a well-behaved young cousin at the Duke of Dingguo's residence, enhance her standing, then marry her childhood sweetheart and live a smooth, happy life. But later, her fiancé turned his back on her for wealth and status, while the refined, aloof second cousin in the household began looking at her strangely, as if he wanted to devour her. When Shen Yu first met Jiang Yunting, he had one erotic dream after another. In his d 17.3kReads9.0Score2.2kShelves
24. 224 绾 I'm Wanwan, Not Wanwan: We're All Reborn, So Why Should I Keep Indulging You? 绾绾不是晚晚：都重生了谁还惯你 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Soul Swap] [Face-Slapping] [Spatial Spirit Spring] [Ensemble Cast] [Fantasy] On her wedding day, Shen Wanwan is brutally murdered, pierced through the heart by a blade. Her soul follows her body downstream along the river. Meanwhile, Pei Wanning, trying to escape a ghost marriage to the Prince of Qin, jumps into the river to fake her death, only to actually drown. A thousand miles away, their souls meet on a riverbank. Shen Wanwan is horrified. “...Are you human or a ghost?” Pei Wanning can't h 32.1kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves
25. 225 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
26. 226 山 Beauty and Strategy in a Land of Rivers and Mountains 山河美人谋 Moonset月落Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Proud young lady who always gets even vs. frail, scheming Ninth Prince] Her fiancé was a total jerk, and he was planning to kill her to keep her quiet. Ye Jiao decided to strike first and find a scapegoat while she was at it. She thought the scapegoat would be a transparent, sickly “living corpse,” but rumors were misleading. He was clearly a two-faced, deeply cunning Ninth Prince. After Ye Jiao used the Ninth Prince’s name to punish her scumbag fiancé, Li Ce, the real Ninth Prince: “Miss, I be 18.3kReads9.5Score2.5kShelves
27. 227 特 The Transmigrated Special Agent Doctor: Conquering the Battlefield and Reaching the Top 特工穿越医妃：征战沙场走上巅峰 Little Jun V7小君V7Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Medical Skills + Face-Slapping Satisfaction + Strong Female Lead + Witty Writing + Spirit Spring Space + The Road to the Top] Chen Wanruo was a special agent in the apocalypse, skilled in martial arts for self-defense and master of unparalleled medicine and poison. Who would have thought that after transmigrating, she would be not only stupid, but ugly too? And not only ugly, but timid. And not only timid, but poor as well. But none of that was a problem. 2.2kReads8.8Score329Shelves
28. 228 让 You Asked Me to Be a Concubine, So I Killed the Lord? 让你当小妾，你把主君杀了？ Jiang Yu Is Very Lazy江鱼很懒Ancient Romance685k WordsCompleted (A full-cast audio drama has been produced) (The short drama adaptation, A Kiss Beneath the Spring Moon, is now online) [Quick transmigration + femme fatale + palace and household intrigue + revenge for every grudge + villainess fiction + no fixed male lead + growth-focused heroine] As a newly created System, Erdan only wanted to choose a gentle, charming Host who knew how to humble herself, so they could complete the concubine survival missions. But it turned out Erdan had misjudged her. A low- 17kReads9.6Score2.4kShelves

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    ① The female lead mainly raises the child and disciplines the unruly kid in the early stages. She's pampered by her in-laws, so it's relatively lighthearted. There are palace intrigue elements involving both overt and covert schemes. The female lead doesn't become stupid; she's very humorous and funny ('▽'), hehe ✌︎˶╹ꇴ╹˶✌︎ ② The female lead is very clear-headed ◔.̮◔✧, She abandons her father and keeps her son. She's unmoved by his advances. The male lead is purely a tool for the female lead. It's a palace intrigue and domestic power struggle story. After reading it, your romantic brain will disappear.

29. 229 虐 After I Tormented My Younger Consort-Prince, He Became a Crazy, Sweet-on-the-Outside Schemer 虐了年下驸马后他成了疯批白切黑 Little White Pile白色小乌堆Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted Ye Xun thought Jiang Ning loved him deeply. She smiled brightly as she praised his handsome features. Only later did he realize that she had always been looking through his eyes at someone else. 1.9kReads8.0Score109Shelves

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    Definitely a female protagonist novel

30. 230 皇 Your Majesty the Empress, I Can Take You Down Anytime 皇后娘娘，本宫随时可以拿下你 Xiao Fu, Who Loves Shiitake Chicken Stir-Fry爱吃香茹炒鸡丁的小富Ancient Romance63k WordsOngoing [Quick transmigration + political intrigue + strong heroine + palace and household intrigue + historical romance + imaginative history + sweet romance] The emperor was overjoyed and rewarded Lin Yue with many treasures on the spot. The empress was so furious that her face turned ashen, yet she could do nothing about it. Seeing the empress's expression, the palace maid Lin Yue thought to herself, “Your Majesty the Empress, I can take you down whenever I want.” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The novel boasts a gripping and dramatic plot, featuring a clever and independent female protagonist who outwits and outmaneuvers the various factions in the imperial harem, showcasing remarkable survival skills. The author's solid writing style vividly depicts the scenes of the ancient palace, making the reader feel as if they are there. Whether it's the tense and exciting palace intrigues or the delicate emotional entanglements between the main characters, everything is portrayed with remarkable depth. Here, you'll witness how the Empress maintains her integrity in the treacherous harem and skillfully navigates the complex relationships between various factions. If you enjoy palace intrigue and love watching a heroine's journey of growth and triumph, then this novel will be irresistible. Add it to your reading list now!

31. 231 皇 The Emperor's Uncle Dotes on His Consort 皇叔宠妃悠着点 Zhu Jiule竹九乐Ancient Romance4.0M WordsCompleted They say the Nineteenth Prince is cold, proud, and indifferent to women. Shang Liangyue stares at her round belly. If he’s indifferent to women, whose baby is she carrying? They say the Nineteenth Prince has the face of a god, and the threshold of his residence has been worn down by visitors. Shang Liangyue scoffs. “What a flirt!” They say the Nineteenth Prince has won countless battles and stands second only to the emperor, above everyone else in the Empire of Diling. Shang Liangyue looks 1kReads8.9Score617Shelves

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    I've watched it countless times.

32. 232 重 Reborn, She Became Even More Unhinged Than the Crown Prince 重生后，她比太子还要疯 Qin Jiao秦胶Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [The husband’s pursuit after the divorce + devoted couple + reborn daily life + sweet romance] [Money-loving, flirtatious crown princess VS scheming, smiling crown prince] In their previous life, they married young and loved each other deeply. Though the crown prince was fickle, she was the only woman by his side. She could never fathom what her husband was thinking, but she was content to be his crown princess. But the moment he became emperor, he wanted to take another woman as a consort?! Fu 741Reads8.2Score102Shelves
33. 233 前 He Rebelled for Her in Their Past Life, Then Returned to Their Wedding Night and Swept Her Off Her Feet 前世为她谋反，重回新婚夜撩翻了 Xian Qing闲轻Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + getting revenge on scumbags + sweet romance + satisfying wish fulfillment] In her previous life, she defied her father and brothers and gave everything to help a scumbag become emperor, only for him to slaughter her entire family. Reborn, she plans her every move, protects her loved ones, kills her scheming cousin, executes her vicious aunt, and crushes the scumbag emperor’s dreams. On her path to revenge, she’ll kill any god or Buddha who stands in her way. But she accidentally catch 16.1kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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    A tale of palace intrigue and domestic power struggles, rebirth and scheming at every turn, all set in a classic Chinese style. It's captivating, not at all angsty, and has a perfectly happy ending. Not only are the interactions between the male and female leads interesting, but the relationships between other characters are also happy and harmonious. It's been a long time since I've been able to read an entire book without missing a single word. [Thinking]

34. 234 嫁 Marrying into a Wealthy Family 嫁大户 Ji Qiushan积丘山Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + merchant couple + married life + sweet everyday romance + family and village life] The heroine is gentle, clear-headed, and never lets anyone push her around. The hero is considerate, witty, and resourceful. The younger daughter of the Shen family in Baihe Town marries the second son of the Xie family, who runs a medicinal herb shop in Ping County. She hears he spends most of his time away from home and that his family has fallen on hard times. She never expec 25.4kReads9.3Score3.5kShelves
35. 235 系 The System Has My Back in the Inner-Courtyard Battles 系统罩我去宅斗 Tomato Salad凉拌西红柿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Lin Yahan, who always thought she had the winning cards, lost everything in her first life. She had the wisdom of a modern person and help from a System, yet the ancients still toyed with her in the palm of their hands. Now that she has a chance to be reborn, how will she face this world that is both familiar and strange? If she can’t change the world, she might as well go with the flow and make a good life for herself. But she won’t show mercy to anyone who still dares to plot against her. With 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist transmigrates and is reborn a second time. He has a system and is intelligent, but he doesn't use the system much. Although there's no rating, the book is quite good. It mainly relies on the protagonist's own planning. The men are just tools; the protagonist's man has been imprisoned and rendered useless.

36. 236 侯 The Marquis's Wife Is Reborn, Divorces, and Marries a Prince! 侯府主母重生后，和离嫁王爷！ Mo Han Yuanbao墨涵元宝Ancient Romance830k WordsCompleted Song Mingli worked herself to the bone after marrying into the marquis's household, only to be burned to ashes by her husband's concubine. Reborn on the very day her husband brought the concubine's child into the marquis's household, she gets another chance to set things right. This time, she'll reclaim her dowry, take her son, and divorce the scoundrel! She'll also repay Prince Jing, who helped her family in her previous life. She only meant to warn him that there would be an ambush on the road 3.9kReads9.1Score471Shelves
37. 237 都 We’re Divorced, So Who Says I Have to Put Up with You? 都休夫了，谁还惯着你啊 The Lark Speaks百灵说Ancient Romance505k WordsCompleted [My readers' sanity matters too. This story is all about getting even. No one gets pushed around.] The legitimate daughter of the Grand Tutor's household cut ties with her parents just to marry a poor scholar. For two years, she hid her identity and devoted herself to supporting her entire in-law family, all so her husband could study in peace. But after Xie Yunxian placed third in the palace examinations, he secretly petitioned the emperor to marry the highest-ranking female official in the cou 8.1kReads8.9Score1kShelves
38. 238 江 The Realm as My Betrothal Gift, a Golden Age as Our Matchmaker 江山为聘，盛世为媒 Long Jiu龙玖Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No transmigration or rebirth + pure historical romance, slow pace, gently unfolding] [The heroine is forced to become a concubine early on, so proceed with caution if that bothers you! After marrying, she is the sole favorite, and eventually ascends the throne to rule from behind the curtain!] She is the princess of a fallen kingdom in Nanjiang, born with a pair of gray-blue glassy eyes. She is both righteous and wicked, seeming at once like an immortal and a demon! While still an infant, she w 7.5kReads9.3Score891Shelves
39. 239 嫁 After Marrying the Mad Crown Prince to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给疯批太子冲喜后 You Shi尤时Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The unfavored legitimate daughter of the Mu family is ordered by imperial decree to marry the crown prince, Zhou Jing, who is at death's door, to bring him good luck. Plenty of people wait to laugh at her, saying she might just end up bringing him luck by killing him in bed. When Zhou Jing opens his eyes, he finds himself with a fiancée. The young woman is clearly terrified of him, but still can't help swearing her loyalty. “Your Highness, I'll treat you very well.” “Your Highness, after you pas 33.4kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves
40. 240 娘 The Empress Is Alluring and Delicate, and the Cold, Cruel Emperor Falls for Her at First Sight 娘娘娇娇媚，冷戾帝王一见倾心 The Star Among the Stars in the Sky天上星星的星星Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue and revenge, a slow-burn, slow-payoff story + stunning heroine + exceptionally clearheaded heroine with an unwavering goal] [The hero always favors the heroine + dotes on her exclusively in the middle + disbands his harem later] After Shen Qingtang’s aunt is schemed against and killed by Madam Shen, her goal becomes perfectly clear: she will enter the palace, become the most honored woman in the land, and make everyone who plotted against her aunt pay. She is also perfectly clea 4.9kReads9.1Score533Shelves
41. 241 改 She Remarries and Conceives Twins with the Emperor, Who Has No Heir, While Her Ex-Husband Weeps in Regret 改嫁绝嗣帝怀双胎，前夫悔哭了 Yi Yangcheng衣漾澄Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted The rating just came in and will rise. [Reborn + face-slapping and punishing scumbags + satisfying read + sweet romance + beautiful, badass heroine + hero has been plotting this for a long time] Yu Yuan, the orphaned daughter of loyal martyrs from the Prince of Zhenxi’s household, brings an army of one hundred thousand with her when she marries into the Jing’an Marquis’s family. In her previous life, she does everything she can to help the Jing’an Marquis rise to power. In return, his mistress a 43.5kReads8.8Score4.4kShelves

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    Highly recommend two 9.5-Rated female-centric palace intrigue novels! The heroines are intelligent throughout, not love-struck, and there are no frustrating moments. * **Using a Concubine for a Heir: This Eldest Daughter Refuses to Serve**: The legitimate daughter makes a conscious comeback, tearing apart her hypocritical concubine sister. The plot is fast-paced and full of satisfying moments. It's already finished and can be read in one go. * **The Concubine's Knife-Wielding Assault? The Weak Mistress Goes Mad**: The seemingly weak mistress plots step by step, retaliating against the concubine and the scumbag husband. A complex web of palace intrigue and twists, it's incredibly addictive. Fans of strong heroines and satisfying revenge stories shouldn't miss these!

42. 242 娘 The Empress Is Sweet and Alluring, Winning Favor and Rising to Power 娘娘娇软妩媚，一路争宠上位 Bell Meow铃铛喵Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (A pure palace-intrigue story, not a one-on-one romance, and not a mutually faithful pairing. Proceed with caution!) Bai Ruotang is the legitimate daughter of the second branch of the Right Chancellor’s household. At fifteen, just after coming of age, she is sent into the palace to bear a child for her legitimate elder sister and help her secure the emperor’s favor. Unwilling to be reduced to someone else’s pawn, from the moment she steps through the palace gates, she decides she will carve out 10.4kReads8.9Score1kShelves
43. 243 阿 Ah Li 阿漓 The Sensitive-Skin Toast Lover爱吃吐司的敏感肌Ancient Romance696k WordsCompleted She was the eldest daughter of the Protector General’s household in Great Liang, yet she was born with the ability to understand the language of beasts… She should have enjoyed a life of luxury, but at the age of five she was sent away to face the world alone… She longed for the love of family, only to be abandoned by her relatives again and again… Time after time, hope was within reach, only for disappointment to follow! It turned out she had come into this world alone, and was destined to leav 17.1kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
44. 244 离 The Phoenix's Departure 离凰 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted She stayed by his side without a name or status, becoming the shameless woman everyone talked about. In return, a fire burned all the love and hatred they had once shared to ashes. When they first met, he was a prince high above the world, hiding his true intentions to survive the struggle for the throne. That night's fire would strip away his weakness, flesh and bone alike. Buddhists say that life turns full circle every seven years. When they met again seven years later, his eyes were red. Th 5.4kReads9.0Score682Shelves
45. 245 本 I, the Prince, Fear My Wife 本王，惧内 A Promise Worth a Fortune一诺重金Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted [No Transmigration + No Rebirth + No Golden Finger + Victory Through Strength Alone + Fictional History That Cannot Be Verified] He is the Prince of Yan of the Great Liang, returning from campaigns in the northwest, weather-beaten and battle-hardened. She is the Chief Minister's daughter, delicate as a willow, arriving from the misty rains of Jiangnan. The Prince of Yan and the Chief Minister are bitter enemies, constantly at each other's throats. At first, he sneers, “What good could come from 5kReads8.8Score451Shelves

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    The princess was exceptionally intelligent, and the prince trembled with fear.

46. 246 洛 Shallow Waters of the Luo River 洛水浅浅 Sleep in the Wind's Embrace揽风眠Ancient Romance143k WordsOngoing Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic Heroine + Mutual Firsts + Feel-Good Face-Slapping + Angst Before the Payoff Si Qian, a wealthy young woman from Shu, x Lu Chenggu of the Prince of Qin's residence So what if I come from a minor noble family? So what if my family made its fortune in business? Who says getting married and having children is the only way to change your fate? Who says I have to quietly endure being bled dry and exploited by my family? Whether it's the General's residence, with its co —Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 247 两 Two Lives of Joy: The Duke's Legitimate Daughter Is Truly Unrestrained 两世欢：公府嫡女她是真的狂 Dancing Sunflower跳舞的向日葵Ancient Romance667k WordsCompleted (Rebirth power fantasy + married across two lifetimes + palace and household intrigue + political machinations) Ye Liujin once thought she was the happiest young lady in Shengjing. Her aunt was just one step away from becoming empress. Her elder brother was the illustrious Duke of Shanguo, commanding an army of two hundred thousand, while her elder sister was a brave and battle-hardened warrior admired by all, both in court and beyond. She herself had been betrothed in infancy to the Third Princ 18.3kReads9.0Score4.7kShelves
48. 248 九 Ninefold Brocade 九重锦 Evening Breeze Under the Moon月下晚风Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted Household and palace intrigue, with the leads not both being each other's first. A fictional setting, with all ranks and titles made up. A heroine who grows over time and isn't blinded by love. After being suppressed for more than a decade, a concubine-born daughter has her fate rearranged overnight. Entering the prince's manor only fuels her ambition. Her birth father ignores her, allowing her stepmother to torment her and her mother for half their lives without ever offering them the slightest 31.7kReads9.3Score5.7kShelves

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    The first book features a heroine who is an illegitimate daughter of a marquis. Knowing that entering the palace is like entering a deep, treacherous sea, she cannot afford to fall in love. She is resourceful, cunning, calm, independent, and clear-headed, climbing the ranks step by step. The second book also features a heroine who is an illegitimate daughter of a marquis, becoming a concubine in a prince's household. She too experiences the ups and downs of love, using various means to climb the social ladder, while remaining steadfast in her beliefs and determined to achieve her goals, remaining clear-headed, rational, and restrained. (Tips: Although the rating isn't above 9.5, It's quite good and worth reading.)

49. 249 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 5.5kReads9.2Score752Shelves

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    A female protagonist who rises to a high position; the hope is that every girl can be her own female protagonist.

50. 250 跪 Better to Ascend the Throne Than Kneel, Cold-Faced, as the Mistress of the House 跪着冷脸做主母不如登基当皇帝 Three Whimpers嘤三声Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue in the first half + sharing power in government in the second half + female heir to the throne + a cast of lunatics + no romance + System clashes + ruthless heroine + heroine enters the palace with her child and marries again + a grab bag of elements] On the day she entered the palace, a voice appeared in Xie Xuzhen’s mind. It called itself the Comeback Palace Intrigue System, and said it had come to help Xie Xuzhen, who was about to enter the palace, reach the pinnacle of life. 1.9kReads9.1Score267Shelves

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    As an ancient native, the female protagonist, in her previous life without a system, still managed to make her daughter an empress. Now that a system is available, she directly becomes empress herself.

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