former princess passes as a boi, becomes renowned military strategist to protect tang dynasty and exact revenge
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/chouka_kou/
smart femc, knows her way around poison, solves mysteries, has connections to red light district, far from femme fatale
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/kusuriya_no_hitorigoto/
Ooo thank you so much! I'll be sure to check them out ヾ(☆▽☆)
I vaugely remember I like this anime called Colorcloud Palace or smth, about a woman that wants to be an official in a male dominated government. Drama ensues lol
Hey guys, do you have any recommendations about comics set in ancient China that have a strong female lead? I like seeing ladies as warriors and being powerful, but they don't have to be soldiers. (๑•ㅂ•)و✧