Villainess Wants To Turn Over A New Leaf
- Author: Chun Dao Han
- Genres: Xuyên Không, Romance, Cổ Đại
- Status: Completed
- Chapters: 114
- Rating: ★ 4.2 / 5
- Published: 2026-09-26

Reborn Within The Deep Palace
The female protagonist Lin Feilu used to play various villain roles in her past life, dying at the age of 27 before unexpectedly undergoing transmigration into a neglected five-year-old princess in the Great Lin Dynasty. Her meager living conditions, coupled with an ailing birth mother Consort Lam and an intellectually disabled older brother Sixth Prince Lin Zhanyuan, forced her into a survival mode.
To protect herself and her family, she was forced to reactivate her top-tier green tea skills alongside psychological manipulation techniques to adapt to a treacherous harem environment.
Warm Royal Family Bonds
The brightest highlight of the work is how the relationship between Lin Feilu and her royal siblings unfolds. Starting from initial indifference, both Crown Prince Lin Qing and Eldest Prince Lin Jingyuan gradually found themselves won over by her intelligence and cleverness.
Moreover, her wholehearted care for her older brother combined with martial arts tutoring from the expert Jiliang creates a picture of family bonds that feels deeply warm and healing.
Romance With The Hostage Prince
The appearance of Song Jinglan, a prince from the state of Song serving as a political hostage, brings a perfect balance to the romance subplot. On the surface, he always presents a gentle and harmless demeanor, but beneath that lies a black-bellied personality paired with an intense possessive streak.
Their relationship develops naturally as he gradually overcomes adversity to become the Emperor of the state of Song and returns to propose to her.
Notable Plus Points
- Clever female lead design who knows how to utilize green tea skills at the right moments to protect her loved ones.
- The plot harmoniously combines elements of power struggles with a light and relaxing nature.
- The romance between the main leads develops reasonably with natural chemistry.
- Supporting royal characters possess clear personalities, bringing warmth to the palace setting.
Drawbacks To Note
- The pacing in certain sections feels quite peaceful, lacking a sense of intense drama.
- The male lead's personality later leans toward being a yandere, which might not suit every reader's taste.
Community Reception
- Goodreads: 3.98/5 (91 ratings, 14 reviews) at the time of writing.
- MYS Romance Novel Recommendation: 4/5 stars, highly praising the female lead's dynamic with her royal siblings and how the male lead turns into a yandere while the female lead still adores him, making for a very relaxing read at the time of writing.
Reading Experience Summary
Spanning 114 chapters, this is a well-paced piece that successfully satisfies entertainment needs for fans of historical transmigration. The combination of the female lead's wit and a warm atmosphere helps the novel maintain its unique charm.
Villainess Wants To Turn Over A New Leaf is an ideal choice for readers seeking a gentle, witty transmigration story that remains brimming with family affection.
Tags: isekai, green tea, palace intrigue