Looking for a Low-Key Female Lead Who Doesn’t Waste Words, Acts Decisively, and Is Always Ten Steps Ahead 想看女主低调不废话，杀伐果断 八百个心眼子的文

1. 101 蛰 Lying Low: I'll Take Back Everything That Belongs to Me 蛰伏：我要拿回属于我的一切 So Rich, Zheng富富得郑啊13k WordsCompleted Lying Low: I’ll Take Back Everything That’s Mine —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead initially lies low, but later rises to prominence, focusing on her career and fighting for the family fortune. [Please follow]

2. 102 将 The General's Wife Is a Bit Fierce 将军夫人有点强 Little Sunflower小小向日葵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The legitimate daughter who went missing from the Grand Secretariat’s residence is back! They say she’s weak, useless, and timid as a mouse. She hasn’t even left the house once in the six months since returning to the capital. What! She’s actually the Ghost Doctor, feared by every nation? With a handful of silver needles, she can bring the dead back to life and restore flesh to bare bones. They say she has eyes that see through life and death, and no illness can escape her gaze! And she’s engage 34.9kReads8.7Score4.7kShelves
3. 103 女 A Woman-Dominated World Meets the Apocalypse: Pampering the Sickly Zombie King 女尊穿末世：独宠病娇丧尸皇 Floating Fish in the Dead Sea死海浮鱼Sci-Fi & Apocalypse332k WordsCompleted [Matriarchal Apocalypse, Natural Disasters, Stockpiling, Infrastructure, Farming, Sweet Romance, Food] A bolt of lightning, and a matriarchal-world killing machine appears in an apocalypse where the strong prey on the weak. At first sight, she falls for a fragile, sickly husband and spoils him until he becomes the strongest Zombie King. While everyone else kills zombies to level up, she kills them for crystal cores to please her husband. While everyone else searches for supplies to survive, she 134Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   This is a female-dominated, post-apocalyptic novel where the female protagonist dotes on the male lead. She and her best friend are fighting on the battlefield, seemingly on the verge of collapse, when they unexpectedly transmigrate together. Immediately after arriving in this new world, they meet the man of their dreams and quickly protect him. The male lead is also very strong!

4. 104 她 When She Wields Her Blade, All Beings Are Enchanted 她执刃时，众生倾倒 Looks Like a Scholar酷似书生Ancient Romance357k WordsCompleted [Mystery + woman disguising herself as a man + playing the pig to eat the tiger + irresistible charm + no romance + ruthless + no transmigration, rebirth, or System] You Wujian, son of the prime minister, is a notorious playboy known throughout the capital. He never goes anywhere without his precious folding fan, and he’s skilled at everything from cockfighting to hunting with dogs. Out of respect for the prime minister, everyone in the court and government grudgingly calls him “Young Master Fol 611Reads8.4Score120Shelves
5. 105 重 Reborn as a Man: Feng Qiansui Rules the Court 重生女扮男装：凤千岁权倾朝野 A Duo Guli阿朵古丽Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Completed. Villainess + woman disguising herself as a man + reborn + strong heroine + no romance The heroine is a true villain: greedy, ruthless, highly skilled in martial arts, and sharp-tongued! Scene One: Asking the Emperor for money Emperor: “I appoint you imperial inspector for the south. Investigate the affairs in Xuzhou thoroughly. If you find anyone committing crimes and undermining the state, and verify the evidence, punish them according to the law! I grant you this golden badge. Whoev 982Reads9.2Score130Shelves
6. 106 快 Quick Transmigration: The Black-Hearted Lotus Tears Apart Scum Without Restraint 快穿，黑心莲手撕渣渣肆无忌惮 A Lifetime of Tenderness倾一世温柔丶Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted [No romance, scum-punishing, brainless feel-good fun, with a pocket dimension] Read a satisfying scum-punisher and savor all the ups and downs of life. The heroine is ruthless, decisive, and utterly merciless. She'll do whatever it takes to complete her missions, and loves giving people a taste of their own medicine! A domineering scumbag tycoon is terrified when he meets the heroine. After tearing him apart, she casually dumps him in a psychiatric hospital. A guilty scumbag fakes his death to 3.3kReads8.7Score302Shelves

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   These are all quick transmigration novels featuring female protagonists who are decisive and ruthless. They are low-key, concise, and cunning.

7. 107 权 The Powerful Minister and the Prisoner 权臣与囚徒 Baili Jianghuai百里江淮Ancient Romance253k WordsCompleted I Work Like a Mule at Court, Also Known as: Dating Is No Substitute for Getting Promoted While others rise step by step after entering court, Baili Jin's career is more like “working a day job at court”: endless work, lousy pay, and a boss who makes life miserable. Her classmate and fellow soldier, Zhang Su, is the ultimate workaholic of the Great Zhou dynasty. His way of showing concern: “You can't clock out until the case is solved.” His way of flirting: “If you die, I'll collect your body.” H 2Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 108 禁 A Hundred Years in the Forbidden Zone! She Can No Longer Hide Her Strength 禁地百年！她的实力藏不住了 Cong Xin丛薪Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [No CP (no male lead) + Extremely powerful heroine + Power fantasy + System is support only + Ferocious fighter + Decisive and ruthless + Nontraditional cultivation + Some flaws, readers with high standards beware + A little logic, but not much] A genius girl was deceived by a scumbag, who stole her heart and her mutated Ice Spiritual Root. She died young, and Ning Zhi, a soul from another world with the same name, gained control of her body. With the System descending from the heavens, a new er 3.7kReads8.7Score389Shelves
9. 109 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 353Reads—Score152Shelves
10. 110 哥 Too Many Brothers: The Sweet Little Sister Doesn't Want to Be Everyone's Darling 哥哥太多，娇软妹妹不想当团宠 Little Simian小思棉Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Main story complete] After returning from the brink of death, the poor girl who crawled out of hell discovers she's the Lu family's real daughter? A spiteful fake sister? Brothers who don't care? Parents who despise her? No matter. She doesn't need a family. She's her own queen! A real daughter can dazzle the entire city all on her own! But why isn't it going the way she imagined? Overbearing CEO eldest brother: My sister likes this designer? Bring them here! Top-tier star second brother: My si 7.2kReads9.2Score961Shelves
11. 111 姐 If I’m Right, I’m Right. If You’re Right, I’ll Beat You Up 姐行姐有理，你行姐揍你 Qingyuan Mumu清源木木Ancient Romance207k WordsCompleted “No CP + strong heroine + power fantasy + comedy + decisive and ruthless” Content warnings: 1. Everyone is evil, including the heroine. 2. Everyone is crazy, especially the heroine, who is cruel and merciless. 3. A brainless power fantasy about a lunatic. Don’t read if that’s not your thing. Feng Xianxian, a madwoman who’s a master of both unhinged rants and snide remarks, draws her blade at the slightest pro 1.5kReads8.5Score154Shelves
12. 112 窃 The Book of Stolen Lives 窃命书 Heavy Snow in May五月下大雪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of this book, A Book of Ashes and Joy, premieres at 12:15 a.m. on February 13. If you're interested, keep an eye out! [Regains control after being possessed | Not a wish-fulfillment story | Plot-driven | Light ensemble cast] Lin Ruochu, the legitimate daughter of a general's family, was possessed during her coming-of-age ceremony at fifteen. The transmigrated woman, sold off by a System, used every means to “win over” the young heir of a marquis's estate. She turned e 37.6kReads9.4Score5.7kShelves

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13. 113 末 I Turned the Cool, Gentle Male Lead of the Apocalypse into a Yandere 末世清冷温柔男主，被我调成病娇 Muzi You Tian木子柚甜Fantastical Romance482k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + Sweet Romance, Devoted Couple + Pretends to Be a Little White Rabbit, Innocent Yet Cruel Heroine + Powerful and Tolerant Male Lead Who Later Becomes Insecure and Jealous in Love, Black-Bellied Male Lead] Eleven years into the Apocalypse, order has collapsed, zombies run rampant, and ordinary people are worth less than grass. Yun Hua is unlucky enough to transmigrate into this world. She has beauty but no special abilities to protect her. As she teeters on the brink of death, Zhou Q 8.8kReads8.4Score1.3kShelves
14. 114 末 In the Apocalypse, I Lied to the Male Lead and Told Him I Was His Girlfriend 末世，我骗男主说我是他女朋友 Violent Moonlight暴烈月光Sci-Fi & Apocalypse660k WordsCompleted [Post-Apocalypse + Transmigrates into a Book as a Villainous Supporting Character + Male Lead with Amnesia + Spatial Power + Sweet, Delicate Beauty + Unhinged Male Lead] Qi Jinnuo transmigrates into a book and becomes the unhinged male lead’s gold-digging, villainous first love in a post-apocalyptic novel. She dumped him back when he was poor. After he became a wealthy young master in the capital, she shamelessly begged him to get back together. When he rejected her, she drugged him. He fought b 30.8kReads8.2Score3.3kShelves
15. 115 演 I Played the Emperor My Whole Life, and After Being Reborn, He Still Wants the Crown Prince 演了皇上一辈子，重生他还要太子 One Little Sweet Fish一口小甜鱼Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Original title: Only After His Death Did He Learn That the Empress Did Not Want to Be Buried With Him [The heroine transmigrates, the hero is reborn] As he lay dying, Emperor Tianhe looked back on his eventful life. He had risen from humble beginnings to become the founding emperor, and the world praised his achievements. In his fading consciousness, he saw his virtuous empress, his beautiful consorts, and his weeping children. He felt that his life had been complete. But after he died, his soul 31.7kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves
16. 116 惊 What?! I Transmigrated into a Matriarchal Romance and Stole the Male Lead 惊！穿进女尊文后我抢走了男主 Zhong Xiwei钟熹微Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted Chu Yaoguang transmigrates into a harem novel set in a matriarchal world. The heroine, Chu Mingyu, is the chosen one, blessed with a System that helps her win people over. Countless people admire and adore her. Even after the true imperial daughter returns to the capital, Chu Mingyu remains noble and beautiful, and everyone loves her. In the end, even the empress passes the throne to this unrelated imperial daughter. Chu Mingyu ascends the throne, keeps a vast harem, and earns an enduring reputa 7.9kReads9.1Score843Shelves
17. 117 毒 The Poison Doctor Empress: The Good-for-Nothing Eldest Daughter Rules the World 毒医皇妃：废柴大小姐权倾天下 Prosperous-Era Beauty盛世娇妃Ancient Romance163k WordsCompleted A strong, independent woman from the 21st century uses her knowledge, intelligence, and unyielding will to survive in an extremely hostile ancient world. She not only clears her name and gets the justice she deserves, but ultimately breaks free from the constraints of her circumstances, realizes her own worth, and wins genuine respect and a love devoted to her alone for a lifetime. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both of these are female-centric novels. The female protagonists are very cunning and use all sorts of schemes to survive and ultimately achieve a comeback. They are quite heart-wrenching and very enjoyable.

18. 118 重 After Being Reborn, I Began Taking My Revenge 重生后我开始疯狂的报复 Prosperous-Era Beauty盛世娇妃49k WordsCompleted After Being Reborn, I Begin My Frenzied Revenge —Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 119 疯 A Survival Guide for the Unhinged Black Lotus 疯批黑莲花人设的生存法则 Occasionally Semi-Permanent偶尔半永久Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted [Wealthy-Family Marriage Alliance + Combative Couple] [Sweet-on-the-Outside, Dark-on-the-Inside Heroine + Proud Puppy] At first, Jiang Wanyou had to build a relationship with Zou Yan for the sake of their arranged marriage, so she had no choice but to move into his home. When she first arrived, Zou Yan watched her look around and heard her say, “Is this your house? It’s so beautiful.” Later, she kicked him out, then ordered his servants and security guards to drag him away as if it were the most 604Reads8.4Score104Shelves

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    The female lead is amazing.

20. 120 乡 The Real Heiress Returns to the Countryside, and Her Family Falls to Their Knees Calling Her Ancestress 乡下真千金回来，全家跪喊小祖宗 Mu Xiaoliang暮小靓Modern Romance999k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + satisfying revenge + face-slapping + secret identities + true and fake heiresses] Sang Ning was abandoned by her own mother because she failed an intelligence test. When the Sang family found her again, she'd been raised by a nightclub hostess. The day she was brought home, everyone warned her: “The Sang family isn't a nightclub. You'd better get rid of all the trashy habits you picked up from that lowlife hostess. Learn the rules and proper manners. If you need money, earn it 9.6kReads8.7Score6.7kShelves

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    I think it's alright 💕

21. 121 玄 The Metaphysics Master Became Famous After Joining a Variety Show 玄门大佬参加综艺后走红了 Cherry Honey樱桃蜜Modern Romance556k WordsCompleted [Metaphysics + Variety show + Livestream + Power fantasy + Sweet romance + Comedy + Rekindled love] At a friend’s invitation, Tang Ran, a practitioner of the mystic arts, joins a travel variety show. But her friend’s unusual fate gradually turns what was supposed to be a travel show into something eerie. A sinister Buddha idol worshipped by countless devotees, tens of thousands of ghosts who died unjustly in the city… Just when the viewers think the production is doomed, Tang Ran calmly deals wi 2.4kReads9.2Score304Shelves
22. 122 师 After My Junior Sister Died, I Destroyed the Entire Sect 师妹死后，我废了整个宗门 Bei Ji'an Liang北季安凉14k WordsCompleted After My Junior Sister Died, I Destroyed the Entire Sect 1.3kReads—Score113Shelves
23. 123 嫁 I Married a Duke, Had Twins, and Left My Jerk Ex Regretting Everything 嫁国公，一胎双子，渣男悔断肠 Who Gave Me the Courage谁给我的勇气Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Female-oriented novel + both leads are devoted to each other + sweet romance + political intrigue + happy ending] Shen Qinghao thought she would treat her fiancé with mutual respect, grow old with him, and live happily ever after. But after waiting two years, all she got was: “You’re dull and boring, and you’re merely a merchant’s daughter. How could you ever marry into the Xiao family?” Yet when he saw Shen Qinghao, he was stunned by her beauty. “Of course, since you’re so pitiful, I could let 13.5kReads8.5Score1.8kShelves

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    The plot is unexpected, and you won't regret watching it.

24. 124 领 You Stood Me Up at the Courthouse? I'll Marry Your Uncle Instead 领证爽约？我嫁你小叔疯什么 A Long Time with You漫长与你Modern Romance532k WordsCompleted [Broken Relationship That Stays Broken] [The Second Male Lead Comes Out on Top] [Seven-Year Age Gap] [Uncle Steals His Nephew’s Wife] [Putting Trashy Exes in Their Place] On the day Shen Shuning and Lu Tingxuan were supposed to register their marriage, he stood her up. It turned out his adoptive sister, who shared neither parent with him, had returned from abroad. Only then did she see clearly that she had never been the most important person in his heart. That place had always belonged to the a 13.5kReads8.2Score2.2kShelves
25. 125 人 A Human Cage 人间囚笼 Yan Yizhi言一知Urban538k WordsCompleted [Not a wish-fulfillment story + extremely dark + oppressive and suffocating. Don’t read if you’re faint of heart.] When you’re nearing the end of your life, you can actually feel it coming. Just like right now. The closer that moment gets, the more you want to leave something behind in this world. But what should I leave? Assets lose value, and houses change hands. Nothing material can last forever. So perhaps I should tell everyone my story instead. I’m no good person. I just occasionally feel 117.1kReads9.5Score16.4kShelves
26. 126 纨 The Pampered Life of a Spoiled Commandery Princess 纨绔郡主得宠日常 Zhao Pian赵骗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Signed for publication. The print edition is expected to be available by the end of the year. No! This! Is! Not! A! Romance! No CP! No rebirth, no transmigration, a thoroughly evil heroine, a power-struggle story A truly wicked heroine, vying for power over the realm, genuinely unhinged, ruthless, and rotten to the core Questions that come up while reading can only be answered by reading on. The willful, overbearing young princess of the Prince of Zhenbei’s household takes a fancy to Pei Jinnian 49.7kReads9.4Score6.3kShelves

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    Is it okay if I'm not low-key? The first book's female lead is not low-key, but I think the second one is. Both are strong female-centric books. The first one has no romance and is super good; every word and action of the female lead, Qin Jinzhi, is useful, with each step connected to the next. The second one has a romance, but the male lead is just a supporting character. The female lead mainly focuses on developing her business, which is also related to political intrigue, and she's very shrewd. It's also very good. I recommend both.

27. 127 掌 The Sect Leader's Aunt 掌教姑姑 Auspicious Blessings有福来仪Ancient Romance603k WordsCompleted [Female Master and Male Disciple, Forbidden Tension and Push-Pull Romance + Palace and Household Intrigue + Revenge + Class Divide] Xie Yi is the most renowned governess in the entire capital. She has spent her whole life observing propriety, following the rules, and mastering every scheme and subtle maneuver. Because of the Xie family's wrongful case, she serves the Noble Consort and helps the Cui family's young master rise to power, always cautious and never daring to make a mistake. But durin 1.4kReads7.3Score109Shelves

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    The female protagonist in this book is intelligent; those who scheme against her are all retaliated against in kind. Unfortunately, she values her family too much, but she quickly comes to her senses and isn't too frustrated.

28. 128 七 The 1970s: The Hated Couple Goes Wild in the Compound 七零：万人嫌夫妇，大院发癫 Bobo Bedhead啵啵呆毛Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [1970s setting + delightfully unhinged and a little funny + violent, crazy heroine + spoiled, two-faced, scheming young husband + both leads join the army later] Ye Sanqiu is notorious as the most hated person in Trumpet Flower Brigade. The villagers and her own family have suffered endlessly at her hands... Granny Ye and the brigade leader are going gray from worry. Left with no choice, Granny Ye hands her a letter of introduction and a marriage certificate. “Sanqiu, you've wreaked havoc all ov 56.1kReads9.0Score6.4kShelves

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    The first book is a period fantasy novel, featuring the daily life of a cunning and spoiled young master and a shrewd and eccentric old woman. The second book is a post-apocalyptic fantasy novel; the female lead is clear-headed and focused on her career, as are the people around her. It's very good.

29. 129 末EN Surviving the Apocalypse: Stock Up on Food and Weapons 末世降临不要慌，先囤粮食后囤枪 Black-and-White Octopus黑白色章鱼Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.1M WordsCompleted [Apocalypse rebirth + stockpiling supplies + space + no romance + infrastructure building + ruthless heroine] Jiang You never dreamed that she would evade the zombies’ claws only to be betrayed by the very family she had protected. Years later, she destroyed the research center where she’d been imprisoned. Everyone who betrayed her? Dead! The base that turned against her? Wiped out! Who waits until the next life to get revenge?! With her revenge complete, Jiang You ran out of her supernatu 59.5kReads9.2Score6.3kShelves
30. 130 F F-Rank? I Can Still Crush the Interstellar World and Defeat All Rivals F级？照样吊打星际斗群雄 The Peach Picker摘桃子的人Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Interstellar + military academy + strong heroine + satisfying read + a little secret identity + mainly the heroine, with a touch of ensemble cast + romance] After one bad fall, Ning Jin becomes an interstellar orphan, dumped on a garbage planet and saddled with an F-rank loser’s aptitude. Ning Jin: “Being a loser is great, being a loser is wonderful. Only losers can lie flat and sleep all day.” Later. Croatia Military Academy: “Why did you come to our academy?” Ning Jin: “I’m here to save you.” 18kReads8.9Score2.4kShelves

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    These are all very good, especially the second one.

31. 131 谁 Can You Believe It? The Empress Wrote a Hundred Palace Rules 谁懂啊，娘娘写了一百条宫规 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Ancient-Era Heroine + Reborn Supporting Female Character + Transmigrated Supporting Female Character + Everyone Is Clever + Clear-Eyed Heroine] From ordinary palace candidate to empress. Everyone believes the emperor is devoted to Ning Wanyin. Only Ning Wanyin knows how treacherous and perilous the journey has been. She has survived every step through sheer caution. Lady Tang, reborn: “She killed me in my last life. This time, of course I’ll… make her my friend! Do I really th 41.5kReads9.6Score5.9kShelves

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    It's definitely a game of wits, and you finish nearly 300 chapters quickly, leaving you wanting more. There's not much romance; it's mostly just people playing mind games, being a palace intrigue novel.

32. 132 死 Ten Years After Her Death, the White Moonlight Senior Sister Returns 死后第十年，白月光大师姐回来了 Ye Zhiqing叶芷青Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Everyone’s Darling + Two Powerful Leads + All-Rounder + Wish Fulfillment] Ten years after her soul was scattered, Ye Mingxi, the beloved senior sister of Guiyuan Sect, came back to life. She discovered that the sect had gained a junior sister who looked six-tenths like her and carried a “get close to her and you’ll become unlucky” debuff. Because of her resemblance to Ye Mingxi, the newcomer was adored throughout the sect. But Ye Mingxi’s promising junior brothers and sisters were all destined 15.2kReads8.7Score1.9kShelves
33. 133 师 Senior Sister, Drop the Act. You're the Tight-Lipped One in the Whole Sect 师姐别装了，整个宗门数你嘴严 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted [Cultivation + ensemble cast + stronger woman/ weaker man + 1v1 + sweet romance] [Max-level reborn Nether Ancestor Soul Master × arrogant, cheeky young master of the Fox Clan] Everyone knows that the eldest direct disciple accepted by the master of Dragon Transformation Peak in the Lingxiao Sect is a peerless genius of this age, with terrifying talent. She is also respectful toward her master and devoted to her fellow disciples. Every disciple in the Lingxiao Sect admires her wholeheartedly and 33.9kReads9.5Score4.3kShelves
34. 134 灼 Scorching Bone, Phoenix’s Fate: The Moonlight of Her Heart Slays the Gods 灼骨凰途：白月光她弑神了 Daoist Lu Who Loves Seafood Sauce爱吃海鲜露的鹿道人Ancient Romance122k WordsCompleted Once, I was prey. Now, I hold the knife. This is the revenge epic of a beloved woman returned from hell, who uses the fire of karma to burn away hypocrisy and betrayal, reclaim her own fate, and ultimately rise to rule the world. —Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 135 亡 After the Fall of Her Kingdom, the Crown Princess Can No Longer Hide Her Secret Identity 亡国后，太子她马甲藏不住了 A Book Born from a Whale Fall鲸落成书Ancient Romance647k WordsCompleted After the Kingdom of Liang fell, people lamented that its famous young crown prince would suffer a miserable fate. Instead, they discovered that Ruan Feng was thriving in the Kingdom of Sheng! Everyone: “Don’t you have even a shred of awareness that you’re a crown prince of a fallen kingdom!?” Ruan Feng smiled faintly. “No.” … Lu Xuan was ambitious. At first, he went to every length to recruit this young genius into his service. Somewhere along the way, he ended up becoming her devoted admi 2kReads9.1Score272Shelves
36. 136 凤 Phoenix’s Wrath Across Nine Heavens: The Good-for-Nothing Legitimate Daughter Is the Nation’s Guardian War Goddess 凤戾九天：废柴嫡女竟是镇国战神 Daoist Lu Who Loves Seafood Sauce爱吃海鲜露的鹿道人Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted Once the true God of War, she was betrayed by her family, forced to marry in her younger sister’s place as part of a political alliance, and presumed killed in battle. Disguised as a “captive” from an enemy nation, she returns to her homeland, determined to uncover the conspiracy behind it all and reclaim everything she lost. Once again, she will awe the court with her unmatched might and protect her country and people. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 137 嘘 Shh, Bet You Didn’t See This Coming: I’m the Supernatural Being 嘘，没想到吧，我就是诡异 Steamed Salted Radish清蒸咸萝卜Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Fake and Real Heiresses, Reborn, Rule Horror, Bizarre World, Wealthy CEO, No Romance, Secret Identity, Horror Game] The full-cast audiobook is available on Fanqie Changting. Search for: The Real Heiress Goes Off the Rails in the Horror Game. Qin Shu is reborn on the day of her eighteenth birthday, with only an hour left before she enters the Rule Horror game. She snatches the jade bangle from the female lead, shuts herself in her room, puts it on, and waits to be pulled into the game. In her pr 17.1kReads9.0Score2kShelves
38. 138 星 The Stars Are Yours: A Spark Sets the Prairie Ablaze, and the Road to Rebirth 星辰予你：星火燎原与涅槃归途 Daoist Lu Who Loves Seafood Sauce爱吃海鲜露的鹿道人Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted A political marriage born of conspiracy and misunderstanding becomes a love that brings redemption to the stars and the soul. It tells how Lin Xi, a patient and resilient princess of a fallen lineage, awakens the power of an ancient civilization amid the ruins after Imperial Commander Shen Jin leaves her utterly broken. In the end, the man who once treated her like dust traverses the stars and burns himself to ashes, all to win a single backward glance from her. —Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 139 当 When An Lingrong Slays Her Way Through Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 当安陵容杀穿如懿传 The Mulberry Glow of Old Age Is Never Too Late岁岁桑榆非晚Female-Channel Fanfiction381k WordsCompleted An Lingrong: The meticulous and ruthless Sister An is back! Going from palace maid to empress dowager will be a piece of cake! . After being reborn, An Lingrong never expected to end up in Qianlong's harem. But this place is nothing like she remembers! (The Story of Ruyi and Empresses in the Palace don't share the same continuity, so this is more like a parallel new world.) · The older sister she wronged all her life has been possessed by an old woman who does nothing but stir up trouble. Go en 12.6kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves
40. 140 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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    Absolutely fantastic, and the characters are incredibly well-developed.

41. 141 重 After Being Reborn, My Elder Sister Wants to Trade Marriages with Me, and I Couldn't Be Happier 重生后嫡姐要和我换亲，求之不得 Proud Cotton傲娇棉棉Ancient Romance366k WordsCompleted [Twins + both reborn + swapped marriages + revenge on scumbags + mutual devotion + satisfying read + happy ending] A plot-driven story with plenty of substance and sound logic. Not mindless wish fulfillment! The heroine starts out at a disadvantage. If she draws too much attention, her enemies may see through her and the story could be over, so she has to plan carefully and seize the initiative step by step. The satisfying payback only really kicks in later. The hero, Xiao Ci: an innocent, sweet 685Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    How did you know that the female lead, whom I wanted to recommend to everyone, initially pretended to be naive but was actually incredibly cunning? Later, she revealed her true colors. The male lead started as an innocent, adorable puppy, blushing at the slightest touch. After marriage, he transforms into a cunning and ruthless Shiba Inu; he's incredibly skilled. In her previous life, Yun Shu was schemed against by her husband and elder sister, becoming a scapegoat and indirectly causing the death of the loyal and valiant General Xiao Ci. Reborn, she returns to the day before her elder sister ran away from her arranged marriage. Unexpectedly, her elder sister, also reborn, proposes a swap marriage with her! Yun Shu feigns grievance but is secretly overjoyed: In this life, it's your turn to deal with those wolves and tigers! She marries Xiao Ci as she wishes, embarking on a thrilling journey of revenge together!

42. 142 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Greatest Female General of a Chaotic Age 穿书后成了乱世第一女将 This Morning's Fog今晨雾Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a book, Shen Zhao, a modern-day office worker, woke up as the ill-fated cannon-fodder heroine in a melodramatic novel. Shen Zhao stared silently at the sky, looking at her tiny arms and legs, then slowly formed a question mark. Heh... she was now a miniature cannon-fodder character. But she still remembered the plot in her mind: When she turned eighteen, Great Wei would be on the verge of collapse! War would engulf the cities, and the people would be like ants! She hers 145Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It perfectly matches your requirements; the female lead has a very cool personality.

43. 143 姜 How Could Miss Jiang, So Delicate and Gentle, Possibly Be a Villain? 姜姑娘如此柔弱，怎么可能是恶女 Lu Ningning鹿柠柠Ancient Romance382k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + play the pig to eat the tiger + 1v1, both leads’ first relationship + sweet romance + face-slapping and punishing scoundrels] The Jiang family has a daughter who coughs every three steps and spits blood every five. Just after returning to the capital from Medicine King Valley, she is betrothed by imperial decree to the youngest son of the Marquis of Hua: Hua Zhiyan, a young lord who often frequents the pleasure quarters. The first time Hua Zhiyan sees the girl, he thinks: S 924Reads8.2Score146Shelves
44. 144 千 The Heiress Returns: Serving My Country Is My Duty 千金归来：以报国为己任 Yan Qingcheng言倾城Modern Romance778k WordsCompleted [Fake and real heiresses, everyone speaks their mind, no romance for the female lead, revenge taken on the spot, a sharp tongue, incredibly powerful] (This story pairs the female lead’s parents together in a middle-aged romance. The writing isn’t great, so proceed with caution if that bothers you.) The youngest daughter of the Qin family, Qin Muge, went missing at the age of four, plunging the entire family into endless grief and gloom. Then, one day, everyone in the Qin family received a myster 1.5kReads7.0Score138Shelves

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    The second and third female leads are decisive and ruthless.

45. 145 我 I Just Want to Lie Flat, So Don't Expect Me to Inherit the Throne 我只想躺平，你休想让我继承皇位 I Want to Raise Nine Cats想养九只猫Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Poison and medicine + Farming + Space + No romantic pairing] Yun Xi, an all-around assassin from the 22nd century, was caught in a storm while parachuting. After her death, her soul transmigrated into the ancient Great Xi Dynasty, bringing her space with her. When she opened her eyes, she found herself in the middle of a chaotic scene. Her eldest aunt wanted to sell her off to pay for her younger son's medical care. Her eldest uncle stood by and did nothing. Her scrawny younger brother was kick 5.8kReads8.6Score793Shelves
46. 146 恶 A Notorious Villainess? All of Prosperous Kyoto Is Waiting for Me to Break Off the Engagement 恶女臭名昭著？全盛京都等我退亲 A Spoonful of Cherry Blossoms一勺樱花Ancient Romance118k WordsOngoing [Bright, wealthy heiress ✖ sickly, cold-faced schemer] [Rival suitors + Devoted only to each other + Transmigration into a book + Villainess + Redemption + Household Intrigue + Political Schemes + Strong Sense of Self-Worth] After transmigrating into the crown princess, a disposable male character’s wife in a novel for male readers, Su Qingyao, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Rong’s household, dutifully plays her part as an elegant, virtuous lady. Yet she still can’t escape an early death 5Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 147 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book Set During a Famine and Became Invincible Through Cultivation 穿书荒年，我靠修仙无敌了 Nai Naiyi奈奈一Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Space + farming + no romance + wealth + feel-good revenge] [The animated adaptation is now available. If you’re interested, check it out!] Qiao Qi transmigrated into a book and became the vicious female supporting character. The good news: Her medicinal garden space came with her, and she could cultivate and level up to her heart’s content. The bad news: The male lead had just stabbed her to death. ☸ 1. A ridiculously powerful golden finger, a feel-good story, ruthless decisiveness, and ov 46.7kReads9.2Score6.3kShelves
48. 148 重 After Being Reborn, the Villainess Goes on a Killing Spree 重生后，恶毒女配杀疯了 Lucky Little Pocket幸运小兜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Villainess + Reborn + Men Competing for Her + Abusing Scumbags and Face-Slapping + Everyone Sees Her in a New Light] [Warning: The heroine is a refined egoist who takes selfish self-love to the extreme. Please proceed with caution if this bothers you.] Gu Zhaohua, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Anguo's household, is peerlessly beautiful and talented. Yet she loses to her plain cousin, Gu Nianxi, and ends up with her family destroyed and her own head severed from her body. The guard she 27.9kReads8.1Score3.6kShelves
49. 149 开 From the Start, I Snatched the Embroidered Ball: Will Becoming a Live-in Son-in-Law Stop Her From Taking Power? 开局抢绣球，入赘影响她当权臣吗 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance749k WordsCompleted [Female-Supremacist World + Court Intrigue + Women Stronger Than Men + One-on-One Romance + Sweet Doting] [Refined Scoundrel, Scholarly Imperial Tutor × Lively, Proud Heiress to a Wealthy Merchant House] Before Lou Yushen became a live-in son-in-law, the standard for a good one was simple: don't covet the family's wealth, and don't take anyone's life. Lou Yushen thought, The people who came before me sure made the path easy! One day, while coaxing someone, she said, “Since the world is so lenien 16.8kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves

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    Hidden dragons and crouching tigers, dormant phoenixes and hidden unicorns! In short, three words: Lou Yushen! His beauty speaks for itself 🥰

50. 150 真 The Real Heiress's Secret Identity Is Exposed, and All of the Capital's Elite Kneel! 真千金马甲被爆，全京圈都跪了！ Ye Shiyi夜十一Modern Romance3.9M WordsCompleted Also known as The Fake Heiress Became the Capital's Crown Prince's Beloved After Her Engagement Was Broken Qin Wan never knew that she was not the Ye family's biological daughter, until her childhood sweetheart grew tired of her, outsiders cursed her, and the Ye family, disgusted with her, drove her out and told her to return to the mountain ravines to find her biological parents... Qin Wan merely smiled, preparing to reveal her secret identity and stun everyone. Unexpectedly, the mountain ravin 76kReads9.3Score8.9kShelves

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