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1. 51 大 The Ming Dynasty's Princess Who Guarded the Nation 大明镇国公主 Li Hou黎侯Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [No Word Changes + Not a Power Fantasy + Slow-Burn + Aiming to Stay Close to History + Empress + Single Female Lead] [The above is a warning. As of October 30, 2026, the author earns 25 yuan per thousand characters from this book and has barely made any money. There is no reason to put up with unsolicited nitpicking from people who haven't paid for it. The author isn't your mother, after all.] [The person on the cover is Huanhuan, from artwork generously commissioned by a reader. Artist ID: Xi S 10.8kReads9.2Score1.8k14d adds

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   Strong female protagonists in ancient times, no romantic partners

2. 52 谢 Empress of the Xie Family 谢家皇后 Song of the Yue People越人歌Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted In her first year in the palace, she is a Talented Lady. In her fifth, she is a Jieyu. In her tenth, she wants to become empress. As empress, she can hold on to everything she treasures and keep it from being taken away. She can protect herself and her child, and she can... stay by his side. This is a road with only one direction: take a single step back, and all will be lost. The bright yellow ceremonial parasol moves forward, and the emperor's procession slowly enters the city gate. A yellow p 8.8kReads9.2Score1.1k14d adds

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   Don't be fooled by the title! The focus of "Empress Xie" is never on 'struggle,' but on 'survival' and 'defense.' How does Xie Ning protect herself and her child amidst the power struggles of various factions? How does she gain the emperor's true heart and respect without losing her integrity? This is the most exciting part of the book! Longtime readers exclaimed: Every step Xie Ning takes is breathtaking; her wisdom is a restrained yet powerful light.

3. 53 大 The Great Yu's Master Strategist 大渝筹算师 Little Darling Lost in the Way迷途的小心肝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + revenge on scumbags + lighthearted + pure romance + playing the fool to catch the tiger + happy ending] Good news: Her betrothed came first in the provincial exams and earned the title of Jieyuan. Bad news: Her betrothed, now a Jieyuan, wanted to break off the engagement without losing face, so he schemed against his fiancée, who came from a merchant family. Fine. If you want to break things off with dignity by scheming against someone, then neither of us is going to have a 18.5kReads9.3Score2.2k14d adds

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   The female protagonist of "The Golden Abacus" lives in an ancient era with a harmonious family atmosphere, an enlightened court, and the acceptance of female officials. So what if she has a scumbag fiancé? She has her own world and her own happiness.

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