Here are some with some pretty strong FLs who are the complete opposite of doormats.
https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/isn_t_being_a_wicked_woman_much_better/
This one is super satisfying to read. Fl is so badass and wicked it’s hilarious
https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/i_ll_be_the_matriarch_in_this_life/
FL is the cutest FL ever and she’s super smart.
https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/the_flowery_path_of_evil/
FL is warm, caring and sweet with the people she cares about, but she’s absolutely ruthless with her enemies. It’s more of an episodic, more relaxed read.
https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/a_fortune_telling_princess/
Very resilient FL who succeeded in adversity but now she’s in a different world and has to use everything at her disposal to survive.
All of these are stories with very strong and smart FLs and the stories are very well written. Hope you enjoy
https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/your_eternal_lies/
FL is a convict being escorted to an island prison by the war hero/soldier ML. Longer and dramatic.
https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/bring_the_love/
Not sure if this one counts because it's longer but not dramatic. There's a storyline, but not a super heavy one, but not angst. I think both leads are pretty equal in terms of status/intellect/power.
https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/light_shadow/
Resilient FL x ML that comes to respect her bc of it. Warning, fyi, ML starts a bit questionable, but improves. The FL's personal growth arc is just as developed as the romance, if not more.
https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/is_it_a_fortune_or_is_it_a_woe/
Headstrong FL x headstrong ML. Isekai (sort-of). Mostly fluff. Romance-focused.
Hi, I’m looking for a historical Manhwa that is short and fluffy or; a longer and dramatic Manhwa where the female lead/mc is not mindlessly stupid. Romance would be nice, and preferable the mc doesn’t just take in the lead in because she’s a doormat and/or too focused on how cute he is. I do like cliche’s but my problem is only if it’s trope after trope after trope.(╯°Д °)╯╧╧
P.s.
sorry if this sounds very picky/snobby but the past couple weeks every manhwa I read is disappointment after disappointment for me ╥﹏╥