Female Protagonists Who Transmigrate Into Court Politics 穿越朝堂女主

1. 51 炮 The Cannon Fodder Awakens, and the Old Foxes Eavesdrop on My Thoughts 炮灰觉醒，老六们偷听我心声 Never Tiring of the Sound声声不倦Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + wacky comedy + the schemers don't admit they can read minds + adored by everyone + shameless + utterly unhinged early on + happy ending + royals who aren't stereotypes] [Complete] Yin Jiao had been in the book for ten years when, one day, she finally awakened. She had transmigrated into a tearjerking romance with more than a thousand chapters about the male and female leads. The entire cast was so bad at communicating that even dogs would shake their heads. Good news: 3.4kReads9.3Score400Shelves

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   "Ancient Gossip Chronicles: What Happens When a Lazy Girl Gets Bound to a Mind-Reading System—" Others transmigrate: Building a career! Revenge! Possessing power! Lin Mo transmigrates: Lying back! Enjoying gossip! Laughing at the ministers tearing each other apart! (System: Host, you have been forced to become the "mental poisoner" of the entire court) ✧Lazy Girl Awakens✧ Originally wanting to be a parasite, the official's daughter is forced into a job, but unexpectedly gets bound to the "Gossip Radar" system! The court instantly turns into a large-scale live-action murder mystery— 👑The emperor is mending dragon-patterned underwear late at night because the national treasury is empty? The third prince sends underwear as a birthday gift overnight! 🛡️The "improper relationship" between the Protector General and the Prince of Qi is actually a misunderstanding caused by warhorses? 🧘The Grand Tutor's secret of hiding his bedwetting under the quilt is exposed that night, and the emperor actually sends the imperial physician to check on him! ✧Daily Life of Laziness✧ Lin Mo, with melon seeds in her left hand and a folding fan in her right, activates "public execution" mode under the system loophole: "My dear minister, do you know why I summoned you last night?" "This humble subject guesses... It was to ask the Grand Tutor where he hid his blanket?" The entire court's pupils trembled: Σ(°ロ°) ✨Non-CP Warning✨ The male lead is a mysterious being in human form, and the romance is hidden in the gossip (but! Everyone is focused on their careers!!). 📖Recommended Quotes: "While the whole court was guessing how many pairs of underwear the emperor wore, no one noticed that the real gossip was in the court—" "These days, without some mind-reading ability, you can't even keep up with the trending topics in palace intrigue!" A time-traveling, funny, ancient romance, sweet gossip literature, a salted fish turning over a new leaf. Click to watch how the young lady of an official family uses gossip to shake up the world!

2. 52 错 I Mistook My Husband for My Stepfather: Spare Me, Grand Tutor! 错把夫君当继父，太傅，饶命！ Wuyou Sugar无攸糖Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Everyone says the third young lady of the General’s Residence, which guards the nation, was born lucky. Though crude and overbearing, with no learning to speak of, she is as beautiful as a flower. Her father’s family wields immense power, and her mother’s family is fabulously wealthy. Born with everything handed to her, she is the very picture of a winner in life. But after her family was wiped out in her previous life, Xie Xihe wants only to take her birth mother and escape this place of troubl 1kReads8.8Score190Shelves
3. 53 侯 The Marquis's Estate Forgot Its Gratitude? The Regent Backs Me, and I Won't Forgive Them 侯府忘恩义？摄政王撑腰，不原谅 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Luo Ning took a blade meant for the Empress Dowager and suffered severe injuries, trading her life for her family's noble title. She went south to recuperate for three years, but when she returned, she discovered that her maternal cousin had taken over her courtyard. Her cousin had even replaced her in every aspect. Luo Ning's parents and elder brother adored her, her grandmother favored her, and even Luo Ning's childhood sweetheart secretly admired her, saying that she surpassed Luo Ning in eve 177.6kReads9.4Score27kShelves

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   Luo Ning was seriously injured while shielding the Empress Dowager from a knife attack, earning a family title in return. She spent three years recuperating in the south, only to return to find her cousin had taken over her courtyard and replaced her. Luo Ning's parents, brothers, and younger brother doted on her, and her grandmother admired her; even her childhood sweetheart secretly admired her, saying she was superior to Luo Ning in every way. Luo Ning caused a scene, and they conspired to kill her. After living as a ghost for eighteen years and witnessing their fate, she was reborn. She lived again. This time, she wanted to live life to the fullest. Reborn, Luo Ning sought revenge and sought the Regent's protection.

4. 54 好 Such a Good Girl 好一个乖乖女 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Short drama now streaming] [Sweet romance with a touch of angst] [Fake-good, scheming heroine x domineering wealthy tyrant] [Both leads are each other’s only one] Duan Xiuming first met Lu Mingyu at a wedding. She was stunningly beautiful, yet looked like a well-behaved good girl, sitting off to the side and painting because someone had told her to. “Boring woman,” he judged. But in the blink of an eye, Lu Mingyu gave him a huge surprise! She destroyed her painting and co 30.4kReads9.5Score4kShelves

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   User: The Lu family was bustling today. The Qin family arrived early to fetch the bride, and laughter filled the air. Only one room, locked deep within the third floor, remained untouched. This room was the most secluded part of the Lu family home, requiring a climb of three flights of stairs and a winding path to reach. Lu Mingyu had lived here for ten years. Her room was small, barely enough for a bed and a desk, with a drawing board propped up in the corner. There wasn't enough room for extra chairs, so she either sat on the bed or stood to paint. Right now, she was painting here. The only sound was the friction of her brush against the paper. A single door separated two worlds. At noon, the Lu family began the wedding procession. Amidst the blessings of relatives and friends, the bride, Lu Qian, was carried by the groom, Qin Lian, to the wedding car and taken to the groom's home. Lu Qian was Lu Mingyu's cousin, her uncle's daughter, the eldest daughter of the Lu family, and today she was marrying the eldest son of the Qin family, a prominent family in Xizi City. A marriage of convenience. After the commotion completely subsided, the sound of a lock being opened echoed at the door of the narrow room. Lu Mingyu quickly flipped the paper over, secured it, switched hands, and quickly sketched a few lines. *Click*—The door opened. Kimi: "Lu Mingyu, what are you drawing?" A familiar voice called out. Lu Mingyu looked up and saw the Lu family's butler enter, a gentle smile on his face. "Nothing, just drawing for fun." Lu Mingyu put down his brush, smiled slightly, but his eyes darted away. The butler glanced around; the room was simple yet tidy. His gaze finally settled on the unfinished drawing on the canvas. It depicted a girl standing in a garden full of blooming flowers, her eyes clear and resolute, as if gazing into the distance. "Is this a drawing of yourself?" The butler asked softly. Lu Mingyu paused slightly, then shook her head. "No, I just drew an imaginary friend." The butler sighed, a hint of pity flashing in his eyes. "The Lu family is very lively today. Don't you feel lonely here all alone?" "No, I'm used to it," Lu Mingyu replied calmly, her gaze returning to the drawing board. "I like quiet. When I'm drawing, I don't feel lonely." The butler nodded, saying nothing more, simply standing quietly at the door, watching the girl who had been arranged to live in this room since childhood. Lu Mingyu was the Lu family's illegitimate daughter, her identity sensitive. From a young age, she had been hidden in this corner, unknown to outsiders. Despite this, she had never complained, only pouring all her energy into drawing. "Lu Mingyu, you draw very well," the butler said softly. "Perhaps one day, you can step out of this room and let everyone see your paintings." Lu Mingyu smiled slightly, a barely perceptible glint in her eyes. "Thank you, butler. I will try my best." After the butler left, Lu Mingyu picked up her brush again and continued sketching on the paper. The girl in the painting seems to be smiling, as if responding to her inner thoughts.

5. 55 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 87.1kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves

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   Song Zhao's story is filled with ambition and wisdom; she was a woman with clear goals and decisive methods. From the moment she was chosen to enter the palace as a concubine, she knew clearly what she wanted—the Empress's position. Her clarity and decisiveness allowed her to stand out in the power struggles of the harem and ultimately ascend to the pinnacle of power. 1. **Clear Goals:** From the first day she entered the palace, Song Zhao clearly defined her goal—to become Empress. She disdained being an ordinary concubine and aspired to stand at the highest point. Her ambition and clarity gave her the initiative from the very beginning. 2. **Beauty and Wisdom Combined:** Song Zhao possessed not only unparalleled beauty but also extraordinary wisdom. She knew how to use her advantages, step by step, to win the Emperor's heart. She deeply understood the survival rules of the harem, knowing that only by firmly grasping power could she remain invincible. 3. **Step by Step, Defeating Opponents:** The women in the harem were all vying for favor and glory for their families. Song Zhao understood this perfectly, so she chose to strike first, becoming a "villain" herself. Using intrigue and cunning, she defeated all her rivals and ultimately ascended to the throne of Empress. 4. **A Sober Philosophy of Survival:** Song Zhao's soberness lay in her refusal to deceive herself. She clearly understood the cruelty of the harem and knew she had to be more ruthless and intelligent than others to survive. Her survival philosophy was: either stand at the top or be trampled underfoot. She chose the former and proved her ability through her actions. 5. **The Allure of a Villain:** Song Zhao's story is captivating because she broke away from the traditional image of a weak female protagonist. She was an ambitious and cunning "villain," yet her clarity and decisiveness were undeniably admirable. Her success was not only a personal victory but also a subversion of the harem's rules. The core of this story is that true strength is not bound by rules. Song Zhao used her wisdom and methods to carve a bloody path through the harem, ultimately reaching the pinnacle of power. Her story is full of ambition, wisdom, and unexpected twists, showing how a woman can turn the tide in a cruel environment and ultimately take control of her own destiny.

6. 56 拒 Refusing to Marry: The Young Madam's 99 Escapes 拒嫁：少奶奶99次出逃 Princess Kexin可心殿下Modern Romance434k WordsOngoing In the glittering, prosperous City A, the Ximen and Jing families reign at the top of the business world. To build an even larger business empire, a carefully arranged marriage between their powerful families comes into being. Ximen Longting, the unquestioned head of the Ximen family, has a stern face like stars in a frigid night sky. His deep eyes conceal sharpness and resolve, and the powerful presence he exudes with every gesture makes everyone in the business world wary of him. Jing Jiaren a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The book tells the story between the male protagonist Simon Longting and the female protagonist Jing Jiaren. Later, it also narrates the stories of Lore Asos Perron and Wen Xinnuan (the female protagonist's best friend), Jian Chenche (the female protagonist's brother) and Meng Kui (who can be considered the male protagonist's subordinate), Donggong Ziche and Gong/Donggong Zihua (male-male relationship 😆😆), Su Shijie (one of the Twelve Oaks families) and Xia Naier, and the love story between Su Shijie's younger brother Su Lixuan and his maid Eve.

7. 57 富 Wealth Comes Knocking Far Too Hard 富贵逼人太甚 SunyAncient Romance73k WordsCompleted A female college student unexpectedly transmigrates into a book and becomes the vicious supporting character, Princess Yuexi, who doesn’t survive past chapter three. To save her own life, she decisively retreats to her hometown, gives up, and stays away from the plot. But after experiencing the warmth of family back home, Ning Chuxi gradually comes to feel that this world is her own. She no longer limits herself to saving only herself: she wants to save others whose lives are crushed by the adva —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "Too Rich to Be True" is a fantastical journey of transmigration and triumphant reversal. The protagonist, Ning Chuxi, unexpectedly becomes a minor character destined to die within three chapters, but through her wit and courage, she embarks on a legendary tale of turning her life around. Hand in hand with the sickly prince Xiao Xingheng, from their initial tentative encounters to their deep and unwavering devotion, she overcomes countless obstacles and breaks free from the shackles of fate. This is not only a sweet and heartwarming story of growth, but also a hymn to love and hope. Open the book and experience the underdog's triumph and the hero's heart-stirring moments, letting youth shine brightly through the words!

8. 58 盛 A Young Lady Official in a Golden Age 盛世小女官 Yang Fatty Fish杨肥鱼Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she disguised herself as a man and became a court official to restore her family to prominence. He stayed by her side the whole time, without a single complaint. When a treacherous minister framed her and her entire family was sentenced to execution, he risked his life to protect her despite his frail health! In this life, she is determined to fight through every obstacle and carve a path to exact her revenge. He tirelessly schemes and works on her behalf. She is resolved n —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   ### 1. ***The Little Female Official of the Tang Dynasty*** **Highlights:** The female protagonist transmigrates to the Kaiyuan era, aspiring from a young age to become the top scholar in the imperial examinations. She studies under renowned Tang Dynasty figures like He Zhizhang and Wang Wei, gaining the favor of Emperor Xuanzong due to her child prodigy status. The story depicts her growth from studying to becoming an official, portraying both the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and the hidden dangers. The protagonist uses her quick wit to resolve court intrigues, such as exposing examination fraud and balancing the power of regional warlords, ultimately becoming a legendary female official who "turns the tide." ### 2. ***Wealth and Power Are Too Much*** **Highlights:** A female college student transmigrates into a book as the Crown Prince's consort, rewriting the original tragedy with her "God's-eye view." She sees through the Crown Prince's feigned weakness, helps him overcome his poison and seize power, and uses modern tropes (such as telling stories from *The Little Prince*) to bring the two closer. Highlights of the book include the female protagonist's anticipation of the villain's assassination attempt, her use of economic knowledge to reform the Eastern Palace's finances, and the Crown Prince's secret schemes to protect her life, ultimately leading to the two joining forces to eliminate the scourge of the court.

9. 59 她 She Just Wants to Lie Low, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel 她想咸鱼躺，非逼她造反 Warfires Stain All烽火尽染Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Screen adaptation rights sold] Lu Songli transmigrated into a book and became the cannon-fodder first wife of Xie Zhan, the male lead of The Powerful Minister's Beautiful Young Second Wife. In the book, her friend Zhao Yutan, who returned in glory from a place of exile, would steal her husband. The two of them carried on behind her back while she was gravely ill, and their affair literally angered her to death. Lu Songli was about to roll up her sleeves and tear into the cheating scumbag and 106.8kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves

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   Although not a time-travel story, it perfectly meets all other requirements for "Ascending the Golden Palace." **Rating: 9.7 | Tags: Ancient Politics, Strong Female Lead, God-like Career Path** **Author: Feng Huo Jin Ran | Total Ratings: 120,000+** **📖 Synopsis:** Princess Xiao Lingyi of the previous dynasty, burdened with the hatred of her country's destruction, enters the palace as an illegitimate daughter, meticulously maneuvering to stir up the political storm, ultimately ascending the throne and rewriting the history of female rule. **🔥 Highlights:** - **Peak of Politics:** The female lead possesses high intelligence and emotional intelligence, transforming from a pawn to a player, with a tightly woven revenge plot. - **Restrained Romance:** Entanglements with hostages from an enemy state and powerful ministers, a balance of restraint and tension, rejecting romance-driven plots! - **A Representative Work on Tomato's "Peak List":** Praised as a benchmark for "de-female-oriented" female-oriented fiction, with a career storyline comprising 70% of the narrative.

10. 60 和 After the Divorce, the Villainous Stepmother Brings Blessings to the World! 和离后，反派后娘福载天下！ Mo Yi Mo Jia莫乙莫甲Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted Su Xin peered into the secrets of fate and discovered that her terrible luck in this life was because someone had stolen her fortune and the merit she'd accumulated over a hundred lifetimes in her previous one! As she was pondering how to fix it, a bolt of lightning sent her back to her previous life. From the start, her stepfather had already packed her off to become someone else's stepmother. A wild System suddenly bound itself to her, too. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven troublesome k 37.1kReads9.6Score5.9kShelves

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    —A ruthless stepmother retaliates online, seven children cry for their mother! ** **"Since you all say I'm a vicious stepmother, then I'll be vicious to the end!"** The female protagonist transmigrates into a book, becoming the universally despised, heartless stepmother in an ancient romance drama. Her start is hell—seven stepchildren eyeing her covetously, a scumbag husband watching coldly, and awful relatives scheming against her! The original owner is driven to the brink and dies with resentment, but she coldly laughs: **"Compassion? Repaying evil with good? I'm not serving you anymore!"** Years later, the female protagonist rises from a village girl to a princess, eventually becoming the ruler of a nation!

11. 61 穿 Transmigrating to the Sui-Tang Era as a General 穿越隋唐当将军 A Heart Roaming the World云游四海心Historical423k WordsCompleted Lu Tianming, a modern firefighter, transmigrates through time during an explosion and arrives in the chaotic Sui-Tang era. He finds himself in a poor farming household, with only his elderly grandmother and a young girl, Lu Tangtang, for family. Faced with a hard life, Lu Tianming decides to join the army in hopes of changing his fate. Thanks to his modern knowledge and outstanding command abilities, he quickly distinguishes himself in the ranks and earns Li Shimin's favor. Under Li Shimin's com 169Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 62 穿 A Journey Through Time: The Tang Dynasty's Path to Immortality 穿越时空：大唐修仙传 A Heart Roaming the World云游四海心Eastern Fantasy150k WordsCompleted Lu Li never imagined that being at home would make him transmigrate through time and space. The moment he opened his eyes, he found himself in the prosperous age of the Tang Dynasty. New to this strange place, he couldn't help feeling confused and panicked. But soon, he discovered a peculiar presence in his mind: a cultivation System. The System seemed tailor-made for him. It not only provided guidance for cultivation, but also offered all kinds of miraculous abilities, giving him a foothold in 29Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 63 你 You're the Richest Man Alive, So Why Are You Opening the Car Door for Customers Yourself? 你一个首富，亲自给顾客开车门？ Qi Yao Yao柒幺妖Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Standing before you is Yicheng City's top scorer in the college entrance exam, a millionaire entrepreneur by his freshman year, founder of Dami Tech after dropping out in his sophomore year, the man who made Dami Tech the country's number-one company by age 26, worth hundreds of billions by 28, founder of Dami Motors at 29, and the richest person in the country at 30. His bank account holds billions in cold, hard cash. He's the head of Dami Tech Group, founder of the Dami Standards Alliance, the 40.9kReads9.3Score2.2kShelves
14. 64 战 The God of War, Sun Wukong 战神孙悟空 Dream-Drunk and Lonely梦醉孤新Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted The God of War Wukong was once the king of all demons, with no connection to the Celestial Realm. But tens of thousands of years ago, enraged, Wukong fought his way up to the highest heavens and slew hundreds of thousands of celestial gods, incurring the wrath of the deities. Yet even the Tathagata, a sacred Buddha with power enough to reach the heavens, could not kill the God of War Wukong, whose body was indestructible. He could only seal him beneath Five Elements Mountain. Wukong bore a deep, 3.2kReads9.1Score307Shelves
15. 65 神 The Godlike Live-In Son-in-Law 神级狂婿 Lin Pingzhi林平之Urban6.0M WordsOngoing They all call me a useless live-in son-in-law. Little do they know I’m a billionaire... 3.1kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
16. 66 我 I'm Li Yunlong, Fighting from Bright Sword to Changjin Lake 我是李云龙，从亮剑杀到长津湖 Stellar Pegasus星空天马Urban554k WordsOngoing Li Yunlong, a mechanical engineering graduate and former special forces soldier, transmigrates into Bright Sword. Leading the New First Regiment, he wipes out the Sakata Regiment, the Yamamoto Special Forces, the Yamazaki Regiment, and more, earning outstanding military honors. The New First Regiment is transformed into the New First Army. When war breaks out on the Korean Peninsula, the New First Army joins the fight and takes on the multinational coalition head-on, showing the world the mettle 304Reads7.1Score105Shelves
17. 67 农 Eldest Farmhouse Daughter: After I Transmigrate, I Become the Prince’s Cherished One 农家长姐：穿越后成了王爷心头宠 Trading Black Hair for White青丝换白发Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The moment Cheng Ying opens her eyes, she finds herself in a human trafficker's den. She's stunned. With her tiny arms and legs, has she transmigrated? Her father is a top general in the imperial court, framed for treason and sentenced to have his entire family executed? How can she stand for that? But whose adorable, sweet, and obedient little child is this? After learning about her background, Cheng Ying decides to do two things. First: Raise the little one well, and help them become a person 2.5kReads9.3Score358Shelves

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18. 68 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Focused on Helping Dad Build His Career 穿越后一心帮爹爹搞事业 The Half-Reclining Lifestyle半躺主义Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Completed + Making Money and Building a Career + Family United + Beloved by Everyone] In her fourth year since being born into this world, Xiao Mingjia finally realizes that she's transmigrated into an old-fashioned tragic romance novel. But she's too late: the original plot is already over, and the heroine is dead. What's more, her father is actually an NPC in the original novel??? What can she do? Stay far away from the plot, of course! A simple-minded father, a frail mother, an innocent olde 4.4kReads9.0Score527Shelves
19. 69 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 12.2kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves
20. 70 乱 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后，我成了开国女帝 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 93.2kReads9.4Score12.8kShelves
21. 71 做 The First Thing I Did as a County Magistrate: Feed the Whole County 做女县令第一件事：让全县吃饱饭 Jasmine Milk Tea茉莉牛乳茶Ancient Romance3.0M WordsOngoing [Farming + infrastructure development + improving people’s livelihoods + System + a female magistrate’s rise to power] Shen Zheng opens her eyes to find she’s become a newly appointed female magistrate. The county office is so poor that plaster is crumbling off the walls, and the granary is so empty even the mice stay away. Everyone knows that the poorest county in all of Liuyang Prefecture is this very county, Tong’an. Just as she thinks she’ll have to waste three years in Tong’an before retiri 17.4kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves
22. 72 我 I Played the Rat Race in Ancient Times and Rose to Marquis and Minister 我在古代搞内卷，一路封侯拜相 Yu Tiantian Ya遇田田呀Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine, no romance, nation-building, career-focused, light political intrigue, few top-quality men] After transmigrating into the backward Great Kang, a place where people slept on the floor and got nothing but soup for meals, Jiang Hui could only describe herself as numb. Completely numb. To make sure she could survive, she joined the army and earned distinction. Then the emperor sent her off to become magistrate of a godforsaken county. Luckily, she held two doctoral degrees. Building 1.4kReads9.2Score174Shelves
23. 73 坑 Luring Ghosts and Catching Criminals: A Low-Ranking County Magistrate 坑鬼捉凶，一品小县令 Pipi Loves Tangerines爱吃橘子的皮皮Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted When Chu Ling opened her eyes, she had become the novel's number-one female side character, a troublemaker who ultimately got herself killed when the heroine shot an arrow through her heart. Knowing how the plot would unfold, Chu Ling spat in disdain, broke free of the story's control, and threw herself into building a career. But being a county magistrate is no easy job. One day, a ghostly maid comes to air her grievances; the next, a ghostly tutor shows up to reprimand her. Even stepping outsi 5.8kReads9.5Score988Shelves
24. 74 穿 Transmigrating into a Chaotic Age, the Mad Princess Builds a Nation Through Robbery 穿乱世，疯癫公主她靠抢劫建国了 Turning Ink into Ink点墨成墨Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + Struggle for Supremacy + Chaotic Era + Powerful Female Lead + Fleeing Famine + Infrastructure Building + No Romantic Pairing + Portable Space] Original title: Transmigrating Through Chaotic Times, the Mad Princess Builds a Nation by Robbing Others When Jiang Jin awoke, she discovered that she had become a princess of a fallen kingdom and was being sent to Liang City to become a plaything for the barbarian Jiao Liang. She thought about it and decided it would be better for others 147.3kReads9.5Score18.2kShelves
25. 75 大 The Official Has Been Demoted Again 大人又被贬官了 Li Hua璃华Ancient Romance926k WordsCompleted Originally titled The Official Has Been Demoted Again On the day the Left Chancellor's daughter was to be married, she was dismembered inside her bridal sedan in full view of the crowd. Everyone said the crime had to be beyond human capability. So the most famous Master He in Chang'an was thrown into jail. He Jingxin: ...But I'm not really a master of the occult! I'm just a con artist! He Jingxin couldn't tell fortunes. She'd never read the Book of Changes and didn't know how to read faces. Song 26.9kReads9.5Score4.6kShelves
26. 76 打 Work Hard, Live Hard: This Official Is a Real One 打工人打工魂，本官是个社会人 Mu Sanyi沐三亦Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Completed] [Woman disguises herself as a man + everyone has a secret identity (ensemble cast) + two heroines + absurd comedy + laugh-out-loud humor + episodic crime-solving + no male lead + no System] In ancient times, Hua Mulan joined the army in her father's place. Today, Lin Qingge takes her brother's place in the civil service. She, Lin Qingge, is a tough-as-nails woman and a three-time provincial champion in criminal investigation competitions. She led her team in solving countless major 547Reads8.8Score104Shelves

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