Historical Romance Novels with One Female Lead and Multiple Male Leads 古言女主1vn

1. 101 宿 The Host Is Sweet and Delicate, and Flirts with Men Like They're Dogs 宿主她娇软动人，撩汉如训狗 Si Mao司茂Ancient Romance660k WordsCompleted A Reader’s Guide 1vN #The succubus ancestor awakens her ambition: I want the fortune, and I want their hearts too #A cold-hearted black lotus who controls the whole show, until everyone falls for her #One smile from her, and the world turns upside down One moment, Ruan Yin was the succubus ancestor who struck fear into the Three Realms. The next, her tribulation failed, and the System threw her into a novel about a real and fake heiress. She became the doomed real daughter, a cannon-fodder c 324Reads—Score106Shelves

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   Something I've been looking at recently that's pretty good.

2. 102 修 Hunted in a Battlefield of Desire: The Beloved Beauty's Imperial Seal Ignites a Love She Cannot Refuse 修罗场围猎万人迷玉玺点燃强制爱 A Sky Full of Stars满天a繁星Ancient Romance245k WordsCompleted #EveryoneLovesHer #ForcedLove #LoveTriangleFromHell #Corruption #BGtoGB #Empress #TakingByForce #OneWomanMultipleMen Zhao Lingyu was once the pride of heaven. In a single night, her kingdom fell, and she became a captive coveted by powerful men on every side. The new emperor makes the throne of empress her cage. The general shackles her with their childhood bond. The enemy prince baits her with cities. Even a bandit chief from the mountains forces her to choose between the imperial seal and he 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I've forgotten the exact number, but I remember quite a few.

3. 103 重 The Reborn Powerful Official: His Beloved Is a Transmigrator 重生权臣：他的掌心宠是穿越的 Jade Rabbit Loves Grass玉兔爱吃草Ancient Romance283k WordsOngoing [Reborn and Transmigration + Court Politics + Forced Love] Gao Cheng, the Prince of Bohai, holds power over the entire court and is just one step away from the throne, yet he dies a gruesome death at the hands of a kitchen servant in his own household. A lifetime of extraordinary ambition: he campaigned across the land, reformed the imperial court, and laid the foundations of Northern Qi with his own hands. Yet in the end, his younger brother deceived him with false loyalty, while his beloved c 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's a 1v4 situation; each man has his own personality, but they're all tyrants. Right now, the female lead's survival is more important.

4. 104 女 Matriarchy: My Husband Is So Clingy, I Want to Run Away! 女尊：夫君太粘人，妻主她想逃！ White Clouds Perch on the Tip of the Brush白云栖笔端Ancient Romance581k WordsOngoing [Female-Dominated Society] [Everyone's Favorite] [My Husband Is So Clingy, I Want to Run Away] Wen Cijiu transmigrated into a female-dominated romance novel, becoming the villainous scumbag wife who abused the male lead. The male lead's assassin older sister would arrive in the capital in ten days. If she saw her younger brother looking gaunt and malnourished, she'd be furious enough to kill Wen Cijiu with one stroke. At this desperate moment, Wen Cijiu activated her portable storage space. One 2.8kReads—Score302Shelves

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   This ancient Chinese romance novel, set in a female-dominated society, features multiple male leads. The first male lead is a sweet and adorable young husband, incredibly cute and understanding. He cooks for the female lead (and his cooking is super delicious!), Wears the strange clothes she makes, and lets her leave kiss marks on him. The second male lead is a courtesan who performs but doesn't sell her body; he's very beautiful and sings and dances for the female lead.

5. 105 翻 The Mad Beauty Who Turns the Tide and Slays the World 翻云覆雨之疯批美人艳杀天下 Clear Breeze Sings of Frost清风吟霜Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted 1vN + irresistible femme fatale + rivals battling for her + groveling to win her back + satisfying rebirth. Chu Ruoshuang swore to become that soul-searing moonlight, shining into the hearts of every powerful man in Licheng, becoming the addiction that haunted their midnight dreams and the pain they dared not confess! Using her bewitching allure as bait and weaving a web from threads of affection, she vowed to drag every powerful man in the city into the depths of the love trap she had spun wi 328Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   [Smile] The reborn beauty with a seductive charm returns, and all the big shots in the city are at her feet. The crazy female lead turns the tables and kills everyone!

6. 106 强 Coercion and Conquest? They All Become Slaves to My Charms 强取豪夺？他们都成了妹宝裙下臣 A Pearl in Hand明珠在手Ancient Romance133k WordsCompleted 1VN | Multiple male leads, all pure in body and heart | Taking by force | Forbidden love | Forced romance | Faux siblings | Male rivalry | Love triangle showdown | Palace and household intrigue | Real and fake heiresses | Black lotus | Angsty romance | The emperor takes his subject’s wife | A groveling pursuit | Forbidden teacher-student romance Xiao Ying, born Han Ying, was taken in as an adopted daughter by Duke of Zhenguo Xiao Mu after her father died taking an arrow meant for him. Born with 31Reads—Score104Shelves
7. 107 花 The Courtesan Is Reborn! The Bad Girl Takes Control of the Whole Game 花魁重生！坏女人掌控全场 Poker Wanderer扑克散人Ancient Romance475k WordsCompleted [This book has too few views and too few reviews, which is why its rating is so low! But if you give it a read, you’ll definitely say, “Now this is the good stuff!”] Rebirth + revenge on scumbags + one woman, multiple men + sweet-and-seductive contrast + no brainless decisions + an extremely satisfying ending In her previous life, she sold herself to a brothel for a scumbag, paving his way to success. In return, he strangled her with his own hands and desecrated her corpse with a bloody poem. S 880Reads8.2Score109Shelves

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   This is beautiful, don't beg me, it's so beautiful!

8. 108 焚 Burning Immortal Bones 焚仙骨 Fang Qingqing方卿卿Fantastical Romance324k WordsCompleted The Divine Lord Descends to the Mortal Realm and Accidentally Breaks the Hearts of Three Powerful Men A bug on the Tomato platform made my title test fail! Nothing I can do, so I have to put it in the blurb! [Villainess, xianxia, 1v3, unpredictable morals] Warning first: There are three male leads in this book, and all three are virgins. If that’s not your thing, please read with caution. Sui Wei is the one and only Divine Lord in all the realms, yet she was born of the demon clan. She is heartl 300Reads8.0Score103Shelves

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   This is a female-dominated novel where the female lead is the strongest fighter in the world! There are three male leads, each with their own unique characteristics—I want them all! [Admiration] The female lead won't suffer any injustice or hardship; the male leads will bear all the abuse. [Admiration]

9. 109 此 Leaving the Palace for Good 此去辞宫阙 Mechanical Wang机械汪Ancient Romance241k WordsOngoing [Female-Dominant World] [Strong Female Lead] [Everyone's Favorite] [Multiple Male Leads] [Political Intrigue] [Warning: The heroine refuses to put up with anyone. She does whatever makes her comfortable, so read at your own risk!] The princess thought she was into handsome faces, six-packs, and loyal puppy types! At last, the princess realized she was simply, completely, uncontrollably lustful… The princess was humiliated, and everyone was waiting to see her make a fool of herself. Instead 2.7kReads8.0Score264Shelves

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   Ancient Chinese romance, princess becomes empress, aloof, cunning, wolfish, and tea-scented.

10. 110 乖 Behave! A Twisted Uncle and Nephew's Forced Love 乖一点！疯批叔侄强制爱 Qingchen Xixi清尘兮兮Ancient Romance374k WordsCompleted [For female readers + second person] [Rebellion-obsessed lunatic Regent / ethereal-looking, secretly ruthless Crown Prince VS. you, the undercover agent who loves to put on a show] [Dark First Love + possessive power struggle + immersive transmigration-into-a-book System + lighthearted political scheming] You're a broke student. You transmigrate into a male-oriented political-intrigue novel and become a disposable dancing girl who's killed off from the start. The great villain, Dugu Jiumo, gri 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Two male leads: a haughty, aloof ruler driven mad by love, a ruthless and cunning regent turning into a wolf in sheep's clothing; a seemingly innocent but actually cunning crown prince; a cowardly, flirtatious, and dramatic undercover heroine. Wasn't transmigration supposed to be the beginning of a heroine's happiness? Hua Qianshuang transmigrates into a male-oriented political intrigue novel, becoming a cannon fodder dancer who is silenced at the start. The male lead holds a sword to her neck: "Choose a way to die." Survival is the primary productivity tool in transmigration. Later, she is sent to the Eastern Palace as an undercover agent, navigating between two madmen: Regent Dugu Jiumo treats her as a plaything and a pawn, yet sneaks into her room every night through her window. Crown Prince Dugu Sihai is aloof and ethereal, knowing she is a spy, yet repeatedly indulges her. Hua Qianshuang only wants to survive, complete her mission, and return to the modern world, but she didn't expect these two men to be even more troublesome than she imagined… The ruthless, cunning man transforms into a loyal dog. A banished immortal turned into a tyrannical ruler, a madman who would give up everything to overthrow his empire just to win her smile. Later, someone asked her: Who will you choose in the end? Hua Qianshuang smiled, "The world calls me a demonic concubine, then I will be their most incomprehensible and inescapable dark moonlight."

11. 111 偷 The Senior Sister Who Stole My Underpants Is Going to Cultivate Immortality and Change Her Fate! 偷裤衩的师姐，竟要修仙改命了！ Yan Lantian燕蓝天Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing The cultivation novel she'd been following went on hiatus right at the steamiest part. While cursing the author for being a terrible person, Qi Yunxiang somehow transmigrated! She'd barely arrived before she was ambushed, her meridians shattered and herself paralyzed! She cursed at the heavens in fury: I don't have to be the heroine or a great hero, but why did I transmigrate into a crazy cannon-fodder supporting female character obsessed with her junior brother?! She would tear up the romance-a 15.2kReads8.0Score2.3kShelves

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    This is a really good book [already added to my wishlist]! I was just complaining about the novel's hiatus during the dual cultivation arc, but then I transmigrated into a twisted cannon fodder character [almost crying]! The original owner's pursuit of love resulted in the tragic death of her entire family! The female supporting character directly tore apart the romance-obsessed script, shattered the heavens, and defied fate to change her destiny! The entire story is brilliantly written, the ensemble cast is vividly portrayed [shy], there are multiple couples with tangled and captivating relationships! Definitely a great read, I recommend giving it a try, you won't regret it [kissing emoji]

12. 112 修 Cultivation Dating Sim: Did I Really Become the Only Heroine? 修仙乙游，我真成了唯一女主？ Lucky Roast Duck幸运烤鸭Modern Romance408k WordsOngoing [One Female Lead, Multiple Male Leads + Save-and-Reload + Everyone's Favorite + All Male Leads Are Chaste + Harem-Building + Rivalry and Romantic Clashes + Deification Across the Three Realms] [The heroine treats everything like a game. She won't stay for any man, and she'll kill someone at the height of his love if it serves her goals, driving every man around her mad without even realizing it. In the end, she ascends to godhood.] The spirited young emperor only wants to be the junior apprentic 215Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 113 快 Quick Transmigration: Fulfilling Your Wishes 快穿之替你如愿 Yu Jiale余佳乐乐Ancient Romance375k WordsCompleted (Multiple male leads. The heroine is lustful and goes after any man she likes. She’s very strong.) A woman only stops being lustful when every man is dead. Everyone’s entitled to a little vice, aren’t they? She likes handsome men. So what? Taking advantage of her position, Yun Niaoniao secretly indulges her desires. She’s talented enough to complete her assignments on time and hasn’t caused any trouble, so her superiors turn a blind eye. And so Yun Niaoniao carries on doing as she pleases. 560Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Multiple male leads...

14. 114 快 Quick Transmigration: My Husbands Help Me Cultivate 快穿之夫君们助修行 Yu Jiale余佳乐乐Modern Romance447k WordsCompleted (Multiple male leads. The heroine is a little naive and gradually grows.) The three realms went to war. The dragon clan lost and was imprisoned by the Heavenly Emperor in an abyss beneath the sea. Ao Qihuan was born beneath the sea and had never seen the world above. Her birth gave the dragon clan hope, and the clan leader personally taught her. Before she came of age, the entire clan joined forces to send her out of the abyss. Ao Qihuan arrived in another world, where her birth mother had left 426Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 115 玫 A Rose-Colored Life 玫瑰人生LaVieenRose Purple Lightning and Green Frost L紫电青霜LModern Romance107k WordsCompleted Set against the turbulent Republican era, this is the story of Song Guoshu, known as Rose, tracing her love and personal growth from girlhood to middle age over nearly twenty years. [In just two or three days, all of Shanghai was abuzz with the news: the “Underworld Emperor,” Ninth Master Chen, had fallen for a peerlessly beautiful woman. He lavished a fortune on her, gave her a private car and bodyguards, and kept her in the most luxurious surroundings at Begonia Villa.] Author’s Notice: This 1.3kReads—Score100Shelves

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    This is a must-read! 1V5, a heartthrob, a strong female lead! [Original novel reader][Please update more frequently!]

16. 116 认 After Finding Her Family, the Little Princess Is Spoiled by Her Four Imperial Brothers! 认亲后，妹宝被四个皇兄宠上天！ White Clouds Perch on the Tip of the Brush白云栖笔端Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted [Beloved by everyone + universally adored + faux siblings/faux cousins + romantic rivals in a battle royale + all male leads are virgins] When A Yue was eight, she nearly starved to death on the street. Luckily, the Fourth Prince was hosting a meal for the poor, and A Yue got to eat the most lavish meal of her life. She thought it would be the last time she ever saw the Fourth Prince. But two days later, she was sent to the imperial palace to serve the Fourth Prince, Xiao Yuan'an. And things got 1.6kReads—Score158Shelves

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    This ancient romance novel, "The Charmer," is incredibly sweet. The female lead is practically the author's own daughter; the author treats her exceptionally well, spoiling her as she grows up with the love of her four older brothers and two older sisters, just like raising a child.

17. 117 我 I Rizz Up Every Child of Destiny to Cultivate Immortality! 我靠撩遍天命之子修仙！ Hardworking Little Leather Shoes努力的小皮鞋Fantastical Romance255k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + cultivation + multiple male leads + everyone is pure + System] Jiang Hanwei is a modern-day weapons enthusiast. On her very first day after transmigrating, she gets chased by a demon beast. The good news: Her System is still with her, and her laser gun can take monsters out in one shot. The bad news: She can't cultivate, can't absorb spiritual energy, and will eventually die waiting. Then she meets a man dressed in white, as pure as snow... The moment she gets close to him, spi 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Multiple male leads! All characters are virgins!

18. 118 女 Matriarchy: I Take on the Court to Win a Handsome Husband 女尊：为娶美夫我卷翻朝堂 Exquisitely Clear玲笼剔透Ancient Romance316k WordsCompleted Fair warning, fair warning!! (Female-dominated society + no golden finger + loves many, not just one + all the men are gentle and delicate, not domineering + no competing suitors + rises through the ranks while doting on her husbands + timid heroine, not a strong female lead) Modern-day overachiever Wen Miao worked her way into a top company through sheer ability, but drowned while saving a little girl from the water. When she opened her eyes, she had been transported to a world where women rule 1.1kReads—Score111Shelves

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    Transmigration novel with a female-dominated society: 1v4. I've read too many stories where the original owner is an idiot, a madman, a simp, or a lovesick fool. In this story, the original owner is set to be a shut-in who doesn't care about the world! Most people can relate to this, so it's pretty good.

19. 119 被 The Day My Stepmother Confined Me, a Swordsman Appeared in My Bedroom 被嫡母禁足那天，闺房冒出个剑客 Fan Qinqin樊琴琴Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted A concubine-born daughter's rise + mind-reading + guqin + household intrigue + multiple male leads + personal growth + female awakening + resistance to patriarchal norms On the day her legitimate mother confined her to her quarters, a swordsman appeared in her boudoir and opened a window onto freedom. Her legitimate mother thought she could treat her like any other concubine-born girl trapped in the inner chambers. Little did she know that another world lay hidden at her fingertips: the power of 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sisters! I've unearthed a gem of a historical romance novel! The female lead isn't a naive, innocent girl; she's a sharp-witted concubine's daughter with super hearing! During the day, she's scolded for being "frivolous" by her stepmother, but at night she hears her stepmother making those kinds of noises from behind the wall… Who understands this kind of contrast! Multiple male leads vie for her affections, but the female lead remains clear-headed throughout, managing to win over men and build her career while simultaneously tearing down societal norms in her own way. Slow-burn but incredibly addictive! Sisters who love "The Story of Minglan" and a strong, clear-headed female lead, buy it without hesitation!

20. 120 殿 Your Highness, It’s Time to Choose a Consort 殿下，该翻牌子了 Liuli Yu'er琉璃钰儿Ancient Romance311k WordsCompleted A hundred years after the Great Zhou was founded, no one has ever truly let a woman sit on the Dragon Throne. Xiao Zhuohua is the late emperor's eldest legitimate daughter and the biggest joke in the capital: debauched, keeping male companions, and flogging censors. But only she knows that the men she keeps aren't lovers. They're blades. The Black Armor Army, poisonous gu techniques, an intelligence network, the Wu clan's divine weapons, three hundred thousand frontier troops... and the Ashen Ru 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Cool] My lord, please choose a card.

21. 121 落 The Fallen Nine-Tailed Fox: Demon Lords, Immortals, and Handsome Men All Fall into My Arms 落难九尾狐：魔尊仙尊美男皆入怀 Liuli Yu'er琉璃钰儿Fantastical Romance437k WordsCompleted As the Chaos Fiends awaken, the Three Realms finally remember one name: Si Rao. Mistress of All Spirits, source of Hongmeng, and the most crucial sacrifice in the fake Heavenly Dao’s 30,000-year scheme. Her memories were ripped away and she was cast down to the mortal world. Everyone thought the fox was finished. Until the Immortal Sect Tournament became a sacrifice. At the center of the blood formation, her nine tails blaze against the heavens. She reaches out to the chosen sons of fortune in t 31Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 122 顾 Gu Wangxi 顾望昔 Yu Xinxin9于心心9Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Gu Wangxi was just over thirteen. Thirteen years later, she returned, only to have Gu Chengjue use their betrothal to destroy her country and family, forcing her to wander the world. At last, the old scores of love and hatred would be settled. Thirteen years on, she had carefully laid the groundwork for a death trap, luring him into it so she could reclaim everything that should have been hers. The contest of open calculations and hidden schemes was about to begin. A strong female lead story. Lo 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Super good-looking ancient romance novels

23. 123 仙 The Immortal Venerable Gives Up, and the Four Gods Descend Demanding Dual Cultivation 仙尊摆烂，四神空降索双修 Yi Wenqing艺文清Fantastical Romance586k WordsOngoing [Strong female lead who refuses to try + multiple male leads and a love-triangle battlefield + crazed possessiveness + adored by all, pulled in every direction] 🔥A slacker female immortal sovereign × Four crazed Divine Lords🔥 The supreme ruler of the Three Realms wants nothing but to lie flat, drink tea, and enjoy her retirement. But then four Divine Lords drop in from nowhere, crazily demanding dual cultivation! She's lazy and carefree, with no desires beyond eating her fill and waiting for dea 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Multiple male protagonists embroiled in a love triangle, it's both entertaining and addictive.

24. 124 禁 The Ascetic Divine Lord Is Seduced Into Breaking His Vows 禁欲神尊，竟被撩破戒 Yi Wenqing艺文清Fantastical Romance399k WordsCompleted [Ascetic Chaotic God Venerable + Sweet, Adorable Spirit Herb Fairy + Tragic Love in a Past Life + Reborn and Pursuing His Wife + The Heavenly Emperor Steals His Bride] In her past life, Ruan Zhiwan had been hopelessly in love with the Chaotic God Venerable Ye Qingxuan for ten thousand years. He was cold and ascetic, his heart untouched, and he treated her with utter indifference. When the Heavenly Emperor framed her, he shattered her immortal bones with his own hands and cast her into the Infern 71Reads8.6Score—Shelves
25. 125 废 The Good-for-Nothing Princess Awakens: Her Time-Traveling Best Friend Helps Her Become Empress 废柴公主觉醒：跨时空闺蜜带称帝 Who Wants Peanuts谁要吃花生Ancient Romance793k WordsOngoing [Multiple Male Leads / Romantic Tension / Love Rivals / Political Intrigue / Growth] The princess incurs numerous romantic debts while pursuing her ambitions. The imperial physician, her secret guard, a mysterious merchant, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review... one after another, they all fall for her. [The Male Leads' Lines] Wen Yu (the aloof imperial physician): "It's not that I don't want to. I think of you every moment, cherish you every instant, savor the memories every day, and 22kReads8.2Score1.2kShelves

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    Multiple male leads, all powerful figures who ultimately submit to the protagonist, creating a highly dramatic emotional entanglement. There are no truly good people; everyone has their dark side. The female lead's growth is realistic; she's not mindlessly strong, and she can also break down when faced with extreme fear.

26. 126 瘸 The Lame Prince Is Truly Ruthless 瘸腿王爷真狠啊 Rice Fragrance Fills the Autumn City稻香满秋城Ancient Romance126k WordsCompleted A decree of marriage bound Shen Qingyi, the legitimate daughter of a marquis and granddaughter of a Grand Princess, to Xiao Yan, a prince who commanded hundreds of thousands of troops. Thus began their marriage before love. Shen Qingyi was a gifted businesswoman who expanded her ventures across the land. Xiao Yan was ruthless and imposing outside the home, but in front of his wife, he could only obey. That was until his wife, wanting to strengthen the royal household, decided to find capable all 452Reads—Score125Shelves

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    [Heart][Heart][Heart] The wealthy merchant's wife, [Already interested][Already interested][Already interested], the eldest granddaughter of the Grand Princess, married a prince who wields military power. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] The princess has arranged for the prince to take in one beautiful concubine after another. The concubines' duty is to please the prince and ensure the continuation of their lineage.

27. 127 步 Splendor at Every Turn, Spring at Every Step 步步惊华步步春 Twenty-Four Flower Mornings廿四花朝Ancient Romance847k WordsOngoing The rating has just come out, so don't pay it any mind... [Pure historical romance] [Plot-driven] [Political intrigue] [Two equally matched leads] [One-on-one romance] [Everyone is clever] [Powerful prince who dominates the court vs. exceptionally intelligent illegitimate daughter] Ruan Zhenzhen is the illegitimate daughter of the Pingyang Marquis's residence. Born of a courtesan's bloodline and raised in a humble country home, she is suddenly forced into the treacherous world of the capital's n 8.4kReads8.7Score838Shelves

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    The female protagonist is an illegitimate daughter of a marquis's family. She was orphaned as a child and brought back to the family after she came of age, and from then on she stirred up a storm.

28. 128 重 Reborn: They’re All Secretly in Love with the Princess. Shh, Don’t Give It Away 重生，他们暗恋公主，嘘，别点破 Stockpiling Little Mouse囤货鼠鼠Ancient Romance210k WordsCompleted Feng Yan died because she failed to see people for who they were, mistaking false affection for genuine love. She raised her imperial brother to the throne, only to be met with imprisonment and abuse. After they died together, she lived again. This time, she takes revenge and chooses new companions worthy of her trust. They clearly need each other, but she knows what they’re thinking. She neither calls them out nor admits anything, leaving herself tangled up and emotionally drained. Once her rev 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Princess and powerful minister, multiple male leads

29. 129 女 In a Matriarchal World, My Husband Is a Beauty, and I'll Take on the World for Him 女尊夫郎美如画我为夫郎扛天下 Fifty-Five Billion五百五十五亿Ancient Romance571k WordsCompleted Hey, everyone! 🍅 has posted an extra chapter 👈 If you’re interested, check it out. Happy reading! This book features a villainous female lead, multiple male leads, a pocket dimension, male leads who are all virgins, and an invincible, powerful heroine. A friendly reminder: This book was not written to cater to any reader’s preferred settings. I don’t accept works being morally condemned or held hostage by accusations of emotional manipulation. You’re free not to read it or click on it. No one is 2kReads8.9Score194Shelves

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    Listen to good female-dominated novels

30. 130 青 Once You Turn Blue, You’ll Turn Red 青了之后就会红 Deer-Eyed Princess鹿瞳姬Ancient Romance864k WordsCompleted Qiu Yanzhi was once a fairy. After refusing the God of War's marriage proposal, she was ostracized and sent to the mortal world, then tricked into falling into the demon realm. The Azure Emperor, moved by mortal feelings, wanted to undergo a trial in the demon realm, so he transformed into a little snake demon. Qiu Yanzhi and the Azure Emperor had crossed paths once in the heavens. In the demon realm, he owed her a debt of care, and the two developed all sorts of feelings for each other. Little 873Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist was initially brainwashed by her family of origin, but later she awakened, abandoned her husband who had stood by her through thick and thin, and began a carefree life amidst the green leaves.

31. 131 老 My Lord, the Young Lady Has Sneaked Over the Wall to Go on a Date Again! 老爷，小姐又翻墙偷跑去约会啦！ Common Flowers Sent to the Sea凡花寄海Ancient Romance626k WordsCompleted [The heroine makes a worldly, shallow wish before the Buddha, then is crushed to death by a beam in the temple. Her soul enters the body of an ancient tycoon's daughter, and she begins a deliciously unconventional life as a spoiled rich girl!] Male Lead 1: Chu Ci, fresh and clean as a lotus just beginning to bloom. Male Lead 2: Yi Hanzhou, a gentle, considerate beauty with long lashes. Male Lead 3: He Yichen, a bewitching, seductive fake monk. Male Lead 4: Jiang Huaiyuan, the refined, aloof crow 2.5kReads8.7Score127Shelves

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    This is a female-oriented novel with multiple male protagonists. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of the daughter of a wealthy tycoon in ancient times and collects top-tier handsome men. [Admiration][Admiration]

32. 132 穿 I Became a Tigress in the Beast World 穿成兽世母老虎 Old Qinggan老青柑Ancient Romance528k WordsCompleted She had transmigrated into this world only a few days ago when she noticed something strange on the soles of her feet. Bending down to look, she saw three beast seals branded on her soles, quietly inscribed and vividly lifelike: A green, vine-like taipan snake A deep, dusky blue Black Tortoise, as if formed from condensed water A bird that seemed born from fire, wreathed in leaping flames that scorched the heavens Every line pulsed with mysterious power, as if telling of an ancient pact. 4.1kReads9.1Score275Shelves

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    Multiple couples, super sweet and romantic, it's really good!

33. 133 谍 The Spy Phoenix: Always One Step Ahead 谍凰，防不胜防 Old Qinggan老青柑Ancient Romance378k WordsOngoing She was once the most dangerous intelligence chief in the modern world. In a single moment, she transmigrates and becomes the daughter of a tenant farmer, invisible to everyone in an ancient dynasty. An adult’s wisdom is trapped in a frail young body. The chaotic world is a web, yet she quietly becomes the one weaving it. From rural fields to the turbulent imperial court, no one knows that behind those clear eyes she is spinning an intelligence network vast enough to overturn the world. In a wor 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Multiple couples, very good.

34. 134 在 I’ll Wait for You Where We First Met 在相遇的起点等你 Red Rice Moon红米月Modern Romance134k WordsOngoing Mu Shaohua was once the darling of the heavens, but after letting herself go too far, she strayed down the wrong path. At death's door, she is saved by a black cat and reborn. This time, she won't waste her life... 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist's path to revenge

35. 135 重 Reborn! Rewriting the Song of Fate 重生！改写命运之歌 Red Rice Moon红米月Ancient Romance158k WordsCompleted A top agent is betrayed by her lover and unexpectedly transmigrates with him to a parallel world, where they exchange souls with their counterparts in ancient times. Her lover is now the crown prince, and she is swept into the vortex of a struggle for imperial power. Their love across past and present lives becomes entangled, but fortunately, a powerful System space helps her cut through every obstacle along the way, … 2Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 136 弱 A Fragile Flower by the Water, My Heart Belongs to You 弱花临水，心恋君兮 Red Rice Moon红米月26k WordsCompleted A delicate flower by the water, her heart yearns for you —Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 137 一 I Transmigrated and Became the Beloved Bride of a Crippled Marquis 一朝穿越，替嫁残侯成团宠 Chen Jiu辰九Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Historical transmigration + medical skills + marriage before love + two strong leads who dote on each other + suspense and court intrigue] Shen Qingci, a top surgeon, transmigrates into the body of a bride forced into a marriage swap. She becomes the new bride meant to bring good fortune to Xiao Yan, the blind and crippled Marquis of Dingbei. On their wedding night, she takes his pulse and immediately sees through it: “My lord, you’ve been poisoned. Someone wants to keep you in darkness forever 116Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 138 疯 The Mad Emperor’s Captive: His Empress Has Run Away Again 疯帝囚宠，朕的皇后又跑了 Soaring Over the Southern Mountain跃南山Ancient Romance800k WordsOngoing [The title couldn't be changed in time. A female-led story: a princess of a fallen kingdom becomes an empress. She never bows to pressure and dares to flip the table, literally! No female suffering, no women fighting each other, but plenty of men fighting over her. They're all handsome, and they compete and vie for her!!!] [Political intrigue and tragic romance + captive pampering + love and hate + taking by force + two strong leads + a broken relationship beyond repair + possessive, cunning mal 719Reads9.4Score134Shelves

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    As war rages on, the eldest princess is caught in a vortex of power and love, torn between love and hate, navigating a struggle between ruling the world and true feelings.

39. 139 你 If You Go Crazy, I'll Go Crazy Too, The Princess Leads the Way 你颠我也癫，公主殿下带头发癫 Night Yue Ying Xiang夜玥莹香Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy, alternate-history setting] [Transmigrate into a book + 1vN + doted-on by everyone + irresistible heroine + heroine can read minds + not both virgins + all male leads are virgins] Rong Xiangxiang discovers she has transmigrated into a book, sharing a name with the Ninth Princess, who died of constipation in the story. The Ninth Princess in the book is a complete idiot who declares she’ll marry no one but Xie Mu, becoming the laughingstock of Shengnan. Rong Xiangxiang, now in 927Reads8.1Score250Shelves

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    If you're experiencing a reading slump, it's because you haven't read this book yet. I highly recommend it; it

40. 140 清 Qing Transmigration: The Honest Girl Becomes Fourth Master's Beloved Concubine 清穿之老实人成了四爷宠妾 Years White, Years White岁白岁白Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted [Qing Dynasty transmigration | A delicate, clinging-vine heroine who only knows how to rely on men | Many children] Zhou Shihan was a palace maid serving Consort De. She kept her true appearance hidden and was very dutiful, so a woman who had transmigrated chose her as a stepping stone. After the transmigrator’s schemes landed them both in the river, Fourth Prince Yinzhen rescued them. Consort De then bestowed them both upon him as bedchamber maids. The transmigrator had planned for every possib 1.1kReads—Score133Shelves

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    Original female protagonist Wan Liuhashi, a time-travel protagonist from the Qing Dynasty.

41. 141 疯 The Mad Villainess Awakens! Train the Dogs! Play with Yanderes! 疯批恶女觉醒！训狗！玩病娇！ County Princess of Jiuzhou九洲县主Ancient Romance678k WordsCompleted [Unhinged Villainess Who Refuses to Redeem Herself + Men Are All Playthings + Taming Dogs + Feel-Good Revenge + Tormenting Men + A Battle Royale Among Suitors + All Male Leads Are Chaste + A System Completely at the Female Lead’s Service] [P.S. The female lead is very busy. She has no time to redeem men.] After the Grand Princess reclaimed the body stolen by the transmigrator, her first move was to humiliate that haughty, refined man. “Xie Liujing, crawl over here, and I might consider your prop 3.9kReads8.4Score701Shelves

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    This is super good! It has many male leads, including two brothers who sever ties with each other.

42. 142 败 Spoiler System: Complete the Task and Get a Furnace Physique as a Bonus? 败家系统：完成后附赠炉鼎体质？ If It Were a Love Song若情歌Fantastical Romance193k WordsOngoing [Adored by Everyone, Sweet and Soft Girl | Male Rivals Competing | 1vN] Yang Wan transmigrates into a book and becomes bound to a Spendthrift System. With no choice in the matter, she squanders her fortune just to stay alive and protect the people she loves. But she is born with a bewitching beauty that leaves everyone around her spellbound. The refined, noble chancellor longs to share her bed, the wandering physician gives her all his tenderness, the obsessive assassin drags her into his arms, 9.7kReads—Score847Shelves

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    Please save this book, it's really good! [Shy]

43. 143 穿 After Becoming a Lovestruck Princess, the Player Queen Ascended the Throne 穿成花痴公主后，海王她登基了 Mang Yi盲奕Ancient Romance341k WordsCompleted Complete [Transmigration + strong female lead + power struggles and a female emperor + multiple male leads + love-triangle chaos + a satisfying story about playing the pig to eat the tiger] A modern-day heartbreaker transmigrates into the body of a lovesick princess, only to be kicked down the stairs by the Crown Prince the moment she opens her eyes. In this dynasty where men hold power and women are treated as inferior, she decides to use her exceptional people skills and wisdom accumulated o 1Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 144 玉 The Legend of Yu Yao: From Fire-Stoking Maid to Mother of the Realm 玉瑶传：从烧火丫头到母仪天下 February Spring Maple二月春枫Ancient Romance451k WordsCompleted 1vN, alternate world, scum gets what they deserve Zhao Qichen asks her, “Would you be willing to become my bedchamber maid?” Before he dies, Song Yuzhang repents to her: “Though I have known countless people, I will never meet another like you, Yuyao. You are the only one in my heart... I have no regrets dying before your eyes... If there is another life, I will never treat you so cruelly again...” An Lieqi dies in her arms. “Ever since I caught sight of you on the cuju field, my heart has belon 146Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A melodramatic palace intrigue and domestic power struggle novel, worth reading.

45. 145 少 The Young Master’s Bedchamber Maid Is Gorgeous and Sweet, but a Bit of a Goofball 少爷通房又美又娇，却有点沙雕 Shu Manman姝慢慢Ancient Romance133k WordsCompleted A hot-blooded, goofy maid VS a straight-laced, domineering young master. After being sold, Yang Liu became the lowest-ranking servant girl in the Marquis’s household. From then on, her life’s dream was to save enough money to buy back her freedom. But her monthly wages were pitifully small, and it seemed unlikely she’d ever be able to afford it. But Yang Liu wasn’t the type to sit around and wait for things to happen. One day, she happened to hear that a maid from the young master’s quarters had 316Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    Both of these are! They're both lighthearted and sweet stories about a maid and a young master. If you like that kind of thing, go for it!

46. 146 小 The Maid Is Sweet and Wild, and the Gu Brothers Are Going Crazy for Her 小丫鬟娇又野，顾家少爷们追疯了 Shu Manman姝慢慢Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted Sweet Romance, Funny Daily Life, Everyone's Favorite, Business Rivalry] A spirited young maid VS devoted young masters A Ruo was just a little maid in the back courtyard of the Gu residence, muddling through each day and hoping to get by. She thought she could leave the residence after another year, but after an accident led her to stand up for a friend, she somehow ended up as a maid in the eldest young master's courtyard, bringing a whole heap of trouble with it. Problem one: The 109Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 147 恶 The Wicked Princess Awakens, and Every Male Lead Goes Mad 恶毒公主觉醒后，男主都疯了 Xin Qing馨磬Ancient Romance453k WordsOngoing The ratings just came in [1vN + all the male leads are chaste + all kinds of love-triangle drama + not a strong female lead + powerful men bowing their heads + obsessive, gloomy desire + love and hate + possessive pursuit + redemption through obsession] After transmigrating into the role of a villainess, Shen Wei tries to treat the frail male lead like her best girlfriend. The result? All the male leads go insane. Shen Wei stayed up all night ranting about a brainless pure-love novel. When she o 1.5kReads6.6Score157Shelves

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    It's quite good, a story of love and hate, and every male and female lead is very well-made.

48. 148 琴 The Zither Calamity 【琴劫】 Xin Zhe心哲Ancient Romance224k WordsCompleted [No Cultivation] [No Fantasy] [Light Wuxia] [One Heroine/Multiple Male Leads] [Pure Romance] Is she a bright little sun and everyone's cherished moonlight, or has she been a jinx all along? Will this end in heartbreak for everyone, or become a battlefield of competing suitors? Who can relight the broken little sun? When Lin Qin was six, her world was washed in blood. Her parents were brutally killed, and her third older brother died protecting her. She and her brothers were left homeless unti 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hopefully someone will like it.

49. 149 驯 The Beast Tamer's Identity Is Exposed, and All Eight Madmen Lose Their Minds 驯兽女掉马后，八个疯批都急疯了 Chicken Tea, Small Simmer鸡茶小煮Ancient Romance174k WordsOngoing This book has no palace or household intrigue! The System added those tags automatically! They can't be changed for 30 days! [Battlefield intrigue + an undisputed female lead + strong heroine + 1v8 love polygon + ensemble cast + semi-historical setting + not pure wish fulfillment + no rivalry between women, only men competing for her + plot-driven] Hua Zhao, a highly overworked modern office worker, transmigrates into the body of an animal trainer and becomes the strongest fighter in Great Qi. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A veteran author recommends a new novel set in a matriarchal society era. [Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf] Plot-driven + Daughter-loving + Male rivalry + Female general + 1v8 battleground + Political intrigue + The female lead will never be wronged. [OK][OK] A true powerhouse female lead, growing stronger with each challenge, not a weakling's rise to power through political intrigue and battlefield combat. Everyone is intelligent, no melodramatic plots, no female abuse, no inexplicable female rivalry. 1V8, no wish-fulfillment, no saintly redemption, just evenly matched and intensely grappling with each other. I hope this will be a must-read for those who love hardcore female lead stories, multi-male protagonists, and historical romance novels with political intrigue. [Heart][Top Post]

50. 150 暴 The Tyrant's Beloved Is the Enemy Kingdom's Princess 暴君的心尖宠是敌国公主 Li Lizi梨梨子呀Ancient Romance16k WordsCompleted The Tyrant's Beloved Is the Princess of an Enemy Kingdom 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She committed suicide by poison, and he slaughtered the entire city to be buried with her. Only upon waking did she realize that her enemy was also her benefactor.

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