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1. 1 女 After Faking Her Death in Disguise as a Man, She Starts Playing the Frail, Scheming Green Tea 女扮男装死后，她开始演柔弱绿茶 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of [Playing Coy] is available on all platforms. [The heroine is everyone’s beloved, with maximum “moonlight in the heart” appeal + doted on by all + universally adored + strong female lead] Qin Buwen disguised herself as a man and played the part of a treacherous official for sixteen years. At the height of her infamy, everyone in Chang’an, even the dogs, would go out of their way to avoid her. Then she was betrayed and abandoned by everyone. She leapt from a tall building, onl 36.5kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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   The first book features a female lead who pretends to subtly seduce the male lead, who is aloof and inexperienced in relationships. The second book features a clever, slightly mischievous female lead who plots to turn the male lead against her, while the male lead is a general loyal to her. Both are very sweet and engaging.

2. 2 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.4kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves
3. 3 王 The Prince’s Mischievous Little Princess 王爷的调皮小王妃 Mm, Mwah嗯嘛Ancient Romance250k WordsCompleted Mo Qingqing transmigrated by a twist of fate into the body of Mingyue Kingdom's only princess. She had wanted for nothing, enjoyed the love of her parents and the affection of her brothers, and lived a rich and comfortable life. She never imagined that when the two kingdoms arranged a marriage exchange, she would have to travel far to Mengxi Kingdom and marry its cold-faced prince for the sake of its countless people. On their wedding night, however, the prince left her alone in an empty bridal 706Reads7.5Score100Shelves

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   It looks pretty good.

4. 4 太 After the Crown Princess Turns Dark, His Highness Waits for Kisses Every Day 太子妃黑化后，殿下天天等亲亲 Winter Dusk Fish暮冬鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Rebirth + Beloved by the Whole Family + Two Powerful Leads + Devoted Husband In her previous life, Chu Nanxing was the eldest legitimate daughter of the marquis's household, lost and raised elsewhere. After finally being brought back by her family, she should have enjoyed a life of wealth and honor. Instead, she believed malicious lies and trusted the wrong people. Her parents and elder brothers died, the entire marquis's household was executed, and her own eyes were gouged out before she met a 3.1kReads9.1Score672Shelves
5. 5 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 266.6kReads9.6Score31.2kShelves

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   The female lead and the male lead are both reborn, plus the male lead transmigrates – their power levels are stacked high. No wonder it has a high rating; it's a very complete novel. The author has strong logic, filling in all the plot holes without any logical flaws. Both the male and female leads are intelligent, and the emotional storylines involving teachers and students, romance, family, and close friends are very well-developed and realistic. The plot is fast-paced and straightforward.

6. 6 偷 Steal from the Imperial Palace to Raise the Prince: Anyone in My Way Dies 偷皇宫养皇子，谁挡路谁就死 Yang Xiuxiu扬岫岫Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [Thieving Maid ✖️ Prince of the Cold Palace] Two equally formidable leads, fiercely protective, raising him first, then fighting for power After dying, Shan Zhi transmigrates and is reborn in the Cold Palace. The moment she opens her eyes, Si Huaizheng is hoping she’ll die. Not the best start. … She hadn’t really planned on looking after him. But he calls her big sister… What can she do? Since she’s here, she might as well make a go of it. She can only take him along for the ride~ ❗Before she 55.2kReads9.4Score8.8kShelves

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   Nothing much to say, highly recommend it!!! It's really a beautiful bag.

7. 7 栖 Bough of the Phoenix Perch 栖凰枝 Lu Shiqi鹿时七Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Short drama now available. Search "A Sigh for Youth". Starring Mi Qi and Wang Kang] Also known as "I'm a Psychology PhD, and I'll Slaughter My Way Through the Palace" Palace intrigue + sweet romance + not both leads' first relationship + heroine focused on her career On her first day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue fell out of favor. Everyone said she was nothing but a pretty face, a vase. On her second day after transmigrating into the harem, Jiang Xinyue regained the emperor 36.9kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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   The first book completely reverses the gender roles, with the protagonist ruling the country. The second book features a female protagonist who transmigrates to the palace; both are incredibly good, with lots of killing sprees.

8. 8 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves

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   Beautiful 🙂🙂🙂

9. 9 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 139.3kReads9.4Score20.5kShelves

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   The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of the original female lead in a romance novel, becoming a comparison point. She decisively reverses her fate, choosing to marry someone else. The writing is superb, well-organized and logical, with vividly portrayed characters. I absolutely love the female lead; watching her interact with the children is so much fun. Unlike many young female leads who like to do things that reveal their transmigrator identity, this protagonist is intelligent, composed, and thoughtful, with her own plans for the future. Mature women are truly captivating; I love this older sister.

10. 10 贵 The Noble Consort Is Cool and Aloof, and the Emperor Yearns for Her Night After Night 贵妃清冷，圣上夜夜相思 Que Ling Yan Zi雀翎宴子Ancient Romance448k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghe was in the bloom of youth when she entered the palace, where she weathered its intrigues for more than a decade. She had hoped to leave with a reward one day, or perhaps spend her whole life peacefully as a palace official. But then an order came down, and one day she unexpectedly became an imperial consort. She watched these women fight day after day, never expecting to become entangled in their schemes herself. Shen Qinghe could only sigh. He was the emperor, and she was a palac 13.1kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
11. 11 皇 Your Majesty, I Think Your Palace Maid Is Cursing You Again 皇上，你家宫女好像又在骂你 Six Yuan六元钱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The irresistible appeal of what you once rejected + powerful men bowing their heads + a double-standard male lead + raising her before a story of power and statecraft + romantic push and pull + he truly doesn’t love her at first, but gives his all once he does] Su Nanchu is unruly. Shen Jingzhi has always known that. But life in the palace is dull, and he doesn’t mind having a little plaything who can kick and scream. She becomes his daily amusement: reading memorials, practicing calligraphy, a 11.3kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
12. 12 咸 The Laid-Back Consort: Rising Step by Step 咸鱼娘娘：步步高升 Melancholy Cantaloupe忧伤的哈密瓜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + palace and household intrigue + childbirth + doted on exclusively later] Jiang Wan transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking palace consort of an emperor with no children. To protect the people around her, she has no choice but to compete for a little favor. Who knew she’d end up giving the emperor a chubby baby boy! Emperor: “She’s the birth mother of my only son. Of course I have to protect her.” Who knew that all that protection would turn into affection? As Jiang Wan ris 19.1kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves
13. 13 娘 One Tear from the Empress, and She Acts Her Way to the Emperor's Throne 娘娘一滴泪，演到帝王送凤位 Little Peeled Egg剥壳的小蛋蛋Ancient Romance589k WordsCompleted [Story complete; easy to get around] Shen Qingfu transmigrated into a rebirth novel. The reborn heroine, Chu Can, had grown up with the crown prince, Ning Xuanli, as his childhood sweetheart. Given a second chance at life, she wanted no love, only power and riches. To become the most special person in the crown prince’s heart, she played hard to get. She had schemes, but no feelings. Shen Qingfu was nothing more than the most insignificant cannon fodder in the rebirth novel. Shen Qingfu gave a s 306Reads9.1Score—Shelves
14. 14 糙 A Rough Hunter Found a Sweet Princess and Cherished Her as His Dearest Treasure 糙汉猎户捡到娇软公主宠成心尖宝 Golden Hairpin, Ah金步摇啊Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple + rugged man + adorable heroine] The most honored legitimate princess of Chu suffered an accident and fell off a cliff. A broad-shouldered, rough-edged hunter found her and brought her home to be his little wife. Princess: “I am the most honored legitimate princess of Chu.” Rugged hunter: “This little woman must’ve hit her head when she fell, but it’s fine. I don’t mind.” Princess: … The princess slapped the hunter across the face and snap 12.4kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    These are all good books, you can take a look.

15. 15 新 Jilted on My Wedding Night, I Bond with the Grand Agricultural Official System 新婚夜被鸽后我绑定了大司农系统 Zucchini Is on the Pumpkin Team西葫芦是南瓜派Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Women in government + farming and infrastructure + satisfying revenge with light comedy + career-focused with a little romance + male lead in a supporting role + beloved by everyone + romance after an arranged marriage] Lin Ran transmigrates to a fictional dynasty and gains a grandmother obsessed with chanting sutras, a father who brings bad luck to his wives, a bookish second younger brother, a wastrel third younger brother, an influential family by marriage, and a misfit System that hounds he 9.4kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves
16. 16 清 Qing Transmigration: My Son Is So Outstanding, I Become Empress After Being Made a Side Consort 清穿：儿子太争气，侧福晋封后了 Sweet 8糖糖8甜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Alternate-history Qing Dynasty transmigration + spiritual spring space + sweet romance, no angst + doted on exclusively in the later chapters] Transmigrating as Geng Shi, Yongzheng's Consort Yu, Geng Jinghan puts winning his heart first and seducing him second. Fourth Master: “Bear me a son and I'll promote you to Side Consort.” Geng Jinghan: “What if I give you two sons?” Fourth Master: “What do you want, Han'er?” Geng Jinghan: “Be crazy about me, mad for me, and bang your head against the 21.7kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
17. 17 人 In the Imperial Harem, My Goal Is to Become the Empress Dowager 人在后宫，目标太后 Dreams on the Mountain山上有梦Ancient Romance358k WordsCompleted # Palace intrigue is out of the question. I'll eat snacks, watch the drama, and have children, that's the plan # Cui Xuejian transmigrated into the past and became a low-ranking palace consort. Powerful figures towered over her, while a few insignificant nobodies clawed at her feet. With things like this, why bother with palace intrigue? Better to just give up and coast! Cui Xuejian believed that as long as she kept out of trouble, no monsters, demons, or other ghoulish creatures would come afte 1.7kReads9.2Score138Shelves
18. 18 双 Twin God-Tier Martial Souls, Shocking the Demon Emperor's Wife! 双生神级武魂，震惊妖帝老婆！ The White Dragon Is No Dragon白龙非龙Eastern Fantasy7.3M WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines + shocking, passionate action + fairies and demons with unexpected sides + hilarious, outrageous “filial sons”] The thrills never stop after he leaves the mountains, and neither do the schemes. Luo Fanchen, a legendary heartbreaker and “playboy,” transmigrates and is dragged back to a village by his demoness wife from the very start. He awakens two heaven-defying, mysterious martial souls, encounters fairies and demonesses, and pulls one outrageous stunt after another… In this 223.8kReads9.5Score18.2kShelves
19. 19 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.2kReads9.6Score68.1kShelves
20. 20 你 You’re All Chasing the Heroine? Then I’ll Marry the Demoness 你们都追女主？那女魔头我娶走了 Paper Parcel纸包Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing [One heroine + everyday affection + guaranteed sweetness + cultivation system + grand setting] Shen Yi'an transmigrates into a rather outrageous novel. Born into the world, he discovers that he’s the original protagonist, the one with a massive green hat hanging over his head: the Sixth Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, His Highness Prince Chu! The second, third, fourth, and nth male leads all like the heroine. Whoever wants that whole field of green can have it. I don’t. You’re all going after 121kReads9.3Score8.9kShelves
21. 21 开 From the Start, Wed to a Corpse: The Diviner Becomes the Capital’s Beloved 开局替嫁死人，卦妃成京城团宠 Jiangnan Yan江南烟Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Shi Zheyue was forced to marry the deceased heir of Prince Yan, only to discover that the man who had come to fetch her was someone she had once slept with! What a disaster!nShe figured she might as well go through with the marriage. He wouldn’t recognize her anyway. But then she discovered that he was the destined man who could break the curse of her short life:nA hug from him would give her one more day to live; a kiss would give her three.nTo stay alive, she decided to use her old tricks agai 5.8kReads9.2Score1kShelves

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    The plot is full of twists and turns, and it's very entertaining.

22. 22 我 My County Magistrate Husband 我的知县夫君 Ye Xin叶欣Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Lu Tian was a modern-day female forensic pathologist. When she woke up, she discovered that she had transmigrated to ancient times and become a woman named Wen Jinniang. She was caught up in a mess right from the start. Her future husband had gotten another woman pregnant and now wanted to force her out of the picture. You've got to be kidding me! I grew up watching TV dramas. How could I let you get your way? 140Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If the female lead had no redeeming qualities, how could she possibly be worthy of the male lead? She's not a parasitic plant; otherwise, how could the relationship last?

23. 23 嫁 Marrying the Grand Tutor to Bring Him Good Fortune 嫁给太傅冲喜 Ginger Tea Needs to Sleep Early Tonight姜茶今天要早睡Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted A modern beauty and skincare content creator transmigrates into the body of a pitiful young woman who was sent to marry a dying man to bring him good luck. Grand Tutor Xie is reborn, returning to the moment when his young bride ran away from their marriage. At first: Grand Tutor Xie: Why did she marry me? Miss Qi: He seems to hate me! Later: Miss Qi: Xie Yuzhou's family is so poor they can't even pay his school fees. I can't let him become a child who has to drop out, so I need to earn money. It 217Reads8.6Score—Shelves
24. 24 沈 The Grand Secretary Shen’s Beloved Darling 沈首辅的掌上娇 Mu Yun Cheng慕妘娍Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Jiang Jincan, the third young lady of the Yong'an Marquis's household, is said to bring death to her husbands. If she takes a liking to you, tell me, would you panic? Shen Yanqing said, “What’s there to panic about? Heaven may not have dropped a fortune into my lap, but it did drop me a wife. That’s a sure win.” Who in the capital didn’t know that Shen Yanqing, heir to the Duke of Dingguo, would do anything Jiang Jincan asked, since their families had been close for generations? He practically w 2.9kReads9.0Score348Shelves
25. 25 春 Spring Boudoir Romance 春闺娇 Xiao Bei晓贝Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Ten-year-old Qin Zijin has just lost her mother when her aunt takes her to the capital. She thinks she's headed for a life as a dependent who'll die far from home, with no way back. Little does she know she's stepping onto a bright road where she and her mother-in-law will team up to take down scumbags, childhood sweethearts will shower each other with affection, and she can learn new skills and make money! Mother-in-law: I can do without a son, but my daughter-in-law is my own daughter. Husband 3.2kReads9.0Score458Shelves
26. 26 桃 Ride Out to Battle, Peach Blossoms in My Wake 桃花马上请长缨 June六月Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of June's novel, Power and Favor 3: Power and Favor in the Capital, is now available on Hongguo App. She cared for her in-laws and used her dowry to support the General's household, only for him to use his hard-won military achievements to ask for the female general's hand as his equal wife. Zhan Beiwang mocked her. “Song Xixie, do you know that your fine clothes, rich food, and glittering jewels all come from General Yi Fang and me fighting bloody battles to hold back 15kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves

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    I want to read all the "strong-strong" novels out there! Both the male and female leads have mouths, they're vengeful, have likable personalities, and don't drag things out. It's one of the few books on my shelf that I'm currently reading. 🤔🤔

27. 27 苍 Above Canglan 苍兰之上 Yan Juehai Loves Miaoyin喜欢妙音的炎绝海Eastern Fantasy459k WordsOngoing The planet Qingmu Huanhai is home to many nations, including two great powers: Tianqiu and Lushu. Many minority tribes near Tianqiu frequently raided its border, plunging the kingdom into years of war and leaving its people in misery. Under the leadership of King Qiu Lianjie and the Eighth Prince Huangfu Shou, however, Tianqiu eventually reached its peak. Lushu, by contrast, enjoyed peace and prosperity. The kingdom favored civil officials over military ones, while powerful in-laws and a succes 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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