A Woman Disguised as a Man, with Great Power and Influence, in an Ancient Setting 女扮男装，身份势力强大，古言

1. 1 望 Longing for the Remaining Snow 望余雪 Ji Xin稷馨Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted Cui Jinzhi was a member of the Time Administration, and she had one final mission. She had to uncover why a small world had fallen into chaos and why its plot had collapsed. After observing it for a long time, she discovered only that the people were suffering because of their ruler's incompetence. So she disguised herself as a man and worked her way up to become the world's prime minister. Using her own efforts, she stabilized the chaot 1.2kReads9.3Score127Shelves

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   My favorite is the third book. The female lead is a master at picking up girls, and the male lead is a bit arrogant but cute, which is very appealing.

2. 2 女 After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Saved the Mad Crown Prince 女扮男装后，我救赎了疯批太子 Yu Qian语浅Ancient Romance543k WordsCompleted Original title: After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Saved the Tormented Crown Prince A seemingly sweet but secretly calculating crown prince vs. the forceful second son of a general’s household, a woman disguised as a man who protects her husband Shang Zhengyu is the general’s daughter. She has been raised as a boy since childhood, and one day she’s suddenly told that she has transmigrated into a book and been bound to a System that requires her to save the obsessive villain. By then, she has ju 19.8kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves

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   Book 1: She was born a woman disguised as a man and became the only legitimate son of a marquis's family (transmigration novel). She is intelligent, decisive, and paves the way for herself and her family, building an empress's dynasty. Book 2: Shang Zhengyu, a transmigrator, disguises herself as a man to become the crown prince's companion. Bound to a system, she must save the obsessive and villainous crown prince. She accompanies the crown prince as he grows into the perfect heir apparent. Noticing the crown prince's strange gaze, she runs away to the border. Returning three years later, she discovers the plot is still unfolding as in the book; the crown prince still falls for the female lead. Her previous actions were actually part of the crown prince's (Si Qinghan's) scheme. The crown prince seems to have been turned gay, but actually harbors a crazy side. Book 3: Transmigrated into the lecherous and treacherous minister Lou Tingwan, she disguises herself as a man to "molest" the young emperor Nangong Xing to maintain her persona. After finishing, she tries to escape but gets trapped. Nangong Xing survives and awakens his mind-reading ability, discovering the hypocrisy of everyone. He goes from being confused by Lou Tingwan's behavior to developing special feelings for her. The fourth book: Bai Qi transmigrates into the body of a powerful minister's only son, bound to a system that requires her to unify the world, yet she faces the wrath of many. Martial arts leaders, assassins, and others all harbor murderous intent towards her. However, later, those who once wanted to kill her reverse their attitudes; assassins and even the former crown prince go from wanting to eliminate her to submitting to her. The fifth and sixth books are consecutive; she is the young master of the Divine Doctor Manor, a young prime minister, and commands the Imperial Guard, ruthless and decisive. The seventh book: Yu Chi Muxue disguises herself as a man to enter the court and avenge her brother. She hides her true identity, is intelligent and cunning, and goes from being mortal enemies with the powerful minister Qin Xiang to Qin Xiang falling for her. Qin Xiang changes from arrogant to polite, while Yu Chi Muxue, in her quest for revenge for her brother's official position, goes too far and never considers becoming empress. The eighth book: The (Sheng Changge) Because she possesses the memories of a young general, she becomes obsessed with Prince Jing. After being heartbroken, she goes to the battlefield and returns victorious, having let go of the past. When faced with the regent's grand marriage proposal, she refuses to marry him with the imperial decree of her succession, demonstrating the independence and domineering spirit of a female general.

3. 3 女 After Disguising Myself as a Man and Tricking a Princess into Marriage, I Went on a Killing Spree 女扮男装骗婚公主之后我杀疯了 Jiang Yubai江玉白Ancient Romance767k WordsCompleted Also known as: A Woman Disguised as a Man Marries a Princess, Only to Find the Princess Is a Man [A woman disguised as a male heir × a man disguised as a princess] [Transmigration + absurd comedy + a touch of political scheming + love after marriage + mutual acting + nation and world] Xiao Ning transmigrates into the body of a dissolute young heir in the Great Yong dynasty. An imperial decree marries her to Princess Duanhui, who is just as notorious as she is. On their wedding night, the princes 8kReads9.0Score1kShelves
4. 4 权 Power and Favor for the World: This Marquis Is Taking a Husband! 权宠天下：本候要纳夫！ Cold Shadow Reappears冷影在现Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The Zhongyuan Marquis household welcomed twin daughters, but had no sons. To preserve the family’s century-old glory, Mu Qianyi, the younger twin, became the household’s only “legitimate son.” After transmigrating, she finds that she was once the top assassin in a killers’ organization. Passing herself off as a man is no challenge at all. But how can she be content with meekly playing the part of a marquis? She has never hidden her ambition. But what is she to do after accidentally provoking Pri 1.6kReads8.9Score186Shelves
5. 5 病 After My Possessive Emperor Learned to Read Minds, I Ran Away in the Middle of the Night 病娇皇帝会读心后，我连夜跑路 Noon Cup午盏Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted [A Treacherous Minister Disguised as a Man ✘ An Emperor Who Plays the Pig to Eat the Tiger] After transmigrating into the body of a lecherous, treacherous minister, and unable to break character, Lou Tingwan chooses to go completely off the rails while putting her talents to use. Being lecherous? Easy! She sneaks into the palace every few days to harass the young emperor. Seeing his face grow darker by the day, she figures she’s not far from an early grave, so she decides to go all the way and b 6.3kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves
6. 6 世 The Young Lord Is Everyone’s Dream Girl 世子殿下她是万人迷 Oh, Little Bok Choy小白菜啊Ancient Romance376k WordsCompleted Bai Qi opened her eyes and found herself transmigrated to a world utterly unlike her own, where she had become the only son of the most powerful minister in the land. The System that had awakened alongside her said: [Our mission is to unify the world, but everyone in it wants to kill you.] Bai Qi's eyes trembled slightly. “I'm really just an ordinary painter...” Everyone wanted to kill her, and Bai Qi couldn't understand why. The leader of the martial arts alliance who wanted her dead said, “ 214Reads8.4Score—Shelves
7. 7 这 This Chancellor Is a Little Wild 这个丞相有点野 Heng Jiujiu恒久九Ancient Romance352k WordsCompleted Bai Ning is the young master of a renowned healer's estate. Disguised as a man and hiding her identity, she traveled alone to the kingdom of Nan Chu with a letter in hand. Entrusted with a great responsibility by the late emperor, she became the youngest chancellor in Nan Chu's history at the age of thirteen. From then on, she carefully laid her plans, executed corrupt officials, purged the court, and helped the new emperor take the throne. Though they were wary of each other at first, they even 600Reads8.7Score109Shelves
8. 8 皇 The Emperor’s Beloved Only Wants to Retire in Seclusion 皇上的心上人一心要归隐 Heng Jiujiu恒久九Ancient Romance437k WordsCompleted Bai Qingyue served as chancellor of the Southern Chu Kingdom for three years. Upon returning to the Western Islet Kingdom, she began carrying out her real plan. Everyone said Bai Qingyue, younger sister of the Western Islet Kingdom’s Chancellor Bai, was a gentle, understanding woman and a true lady of a noble family. But no one knew that hatred lurked beneath that gentle mask. Her return would set an entire dynasty on a new course. When the music ended and everyone parted, she faked her death to 113Reads8.8Score—Shelves
9. 9 大 The Boss Puts on a Secret Identity and Takes the Court by Storm 大佬她披上马甲A爆朝堂 Sleepy Cat猫沉沉Ancient Romance810k WordsCompleted To avenge her elder brother, she disguises herself as a man and enters the government as an official. The officials soon notice that Lord Yuchi, once as gentle as jade, has become bold and dazzlingly cool. The cute, soft-spoken young woman is sweet on the outside but ruthless within: clever, calculating, wealthy, and armed with plenty of secret identities. She doesn't even blink as she takes down her powerful political rival. As she keeps tormenting him, the feared minister falls for her... Qin, 605Reads9.1Score124Shelves
10. 10 国 The Duke Became the Regent’s Little Darling 国公大人成了摄政王的小娇包 Cat Bean Rice猫豆米Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The spoiled young heir gained the memories of a young general and discovered an obsession in his hands: whenever he saw Young Lord Jing, he wanted to touch him! But Young Lord Jing was aloof and untouchable. If you have no feelings for me, then I’ll let you go! Sheng Changge turned around and headed for the battlefield. Love had gone badly, so she would make a name for herself on the battlefield. Who says a woman can’t live without a man? Later, Young Lord Jing became regent. Sheng Changge retur 1.1kReads9.1Score184Shelves
11. 11 月 Flowers at Dawn, Moonlight by Night 月夜花朝 A Reed Leaf一尾芦叶Two Female Leads1.3M WordsCompleted Two female leads. As the young master of the Marquis’s household, Zhong Lingyun disguises herself as a man. Her greatest pleasure is enjoying life: strolling the streets and listening to music every day. But then the emperor issues an edict ordering her to marry a princess. No, no. This is ridiculous. I can’t marry a princess. What? Refusing the imperial decree means going to prison? Wait, wait! Fine, I’ll marry the princess! I’ll protect Her Highness’s happiness! CP: The Marquis’s handsome youn 410Reads7.4Score101Shelves

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    Both stories feature two female protagonists disguised as men. One is about the Ninth Princess and her ninth consort; the Ninth Princess is very gentle, and the ninth consort is very cute. The other is about the Eldest Princess and her consort; the Eldest Princess is a reincarnated woman, and the consort is a modern woman who travels back to ancient times. The Eldest Princess has a rather arrogant temperament but dotes on her consort. The consort, born into a poor family, becomes the top scholar in the imperial examination and gradually enters the Eldest Princess's field of vision. He initially argues with the Eldest Princess but later becomes very obedient. Because the court is in turmoil, they investigate together. I highly recommend the second book!

12. 12 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book as a Male N, I Tore Up the Cannon Fodder Script 穿书成男n之后，手撕炮灰剧本 Fish of the North Wind朔风的鱼Two Female Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Transmigrate into a Book + System + Disguised as a Man + Two Female Leads] College student Song Ziyu was hit by a large truck while saving a child, and her soul left her body. When she opened her eyes, she found herself in a strange new world. But that was not all. Even more unbelievably, Song Ziyu discovered that in this world, she was a man! “How can this be?” She was so terrified she nearly lost her wits. She hurriedly checked herself over, only to find that nothing stra 2.8kReads9.1Score291Shelves
13. 13 青 Childhood Sweethearts to Lovers: Returning with a Jade in His Arms 青梅变竹马，朝阳抱玉归 Widowed, But Not Lonely鳏寡非孤独Ancient Romance397k WordsOngoing [Female Disguise, Iron-Blooded Heir × Male Disguise, Downtrodden Sixth Prince] [Historical Romance, Alternate Setting | Pure Historical Romance, no transmigration, no System | Both are chaste in body and heart, each other's first and only love | Includes war and court intrigue. The plot is fictional, so please don't nitpick the details.] Xie Yu is the "only son" of the Marquis of Dingyuan's household. She has disguised herself as a boy since childhood and is destined to defend the northwest in 767Reads—Score109Shelves
14. 14 我 I Disguised Myself as a Man and Bent the Prince 我女扮男装，把王爷掰弯 Lin Chouer林丑儿Ancient Romance131k WordsCompleted The night her identity as a woman was exposed, Qin Shi’an pinned her hard against the wall. The usually haughty prince had a frighteningly bloodshot look in his eyes... “Do you know how crazy you’ve been driving me all this time?” Lu Huaixi blinked her almond-shaped eyes, her mind consumed by panic over her identity being revealed. She stammered, “Then, Your Highness... what are you going to do with me?” “What am I going to do with you?” Qin Shi’an suddenly thought of something. The hostili 1.2kReads8.7Score120Shelves

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    This book features a female protagonist who disguises herself as a young marquis. It's super good, not at all drawn-out, and the author has prepared many must-read chapters, making it especially suitable for adults!

15. 15 战 The God of War Is Actually a Delicate Young Lady 战神竟是娇娇女 Caramel Tangerine焦糖橘Ancient Romance556k WordsCompleted [War Goddess + Woman Disguised as a Man + Delicate Young Lady + The Heroine Makes Him Suffer Before Winning Her Back] The Xie family, a military household, was left without a male heir. She was both the family’s Sixth Young Lady and its Seventh Young Master. Serving in the government under a man’s identity, she drove back the northern invaders and earned glorious military honors. Then she faked her death and returned to the women’s quarters as a delicate young lady, frail as a willow. The Northe 868Reads9.1Score118Shelves

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    ✨️🍎In these two books, the female protagonist disguises herself as a man and is a long-time sworn enemy of the male protagonist in the capital.🔥 Later, the female protagonist uses her own abilities to gradually rise to a powerful position, only to find that the male protagonist has unknowingly fallen for her.🌸

16. 16 读 After Reading His Mind, the Mad Tyrant Decides to Turn Over a New Leaf 读心后，疯批暴君决定洗白 Picking Flowers in the Wind风中折花Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration into a book + woman disguised as a man + mind reading + wish fulfillment + two powerful leads + both leads are devoted to each other] Song Yunchu transmigrates into the tragic villainous chancellor from a melodramatic novel, who dies horribly. According to the original story, she will first be dismissed from office and imprisoned by the villainous emperor, then shot through the heart with a rain of arrows by the male lead, Prince Yi, whom she loves. After weighing her options, So 29.6kReads9.3Score4.2kShelves

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    This novel features a woman disguised as a man; the female lead possesses unparalleled martial arts skills, making her invincible. Highly recommended! 😍😍😍

17. 17 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

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    It's really good! The female lead is like a pure and aloof celestial being, untouched by worldly affairs. The low rating is because it's a short show. Recommendation index: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ [Cross-dressing + Crown Prince of a Fallen Kingdom + Both are virgins + Strong male lead and even stronger female lead + Male lead's long road to winning back his wife] The Liang Kingdom is destroyed, and the world laments that the world-renowned young crown prince will suffer a miserable fate. But they discover that Ruan Feng is thriving in the Sheng Kingdom! Everyone: "Don't you have any awareness of being a crown prince of a fallen kingdom!?" Ruan Feng smiles slightly: "No." Lu Xuan is an ambitious man. At first, he tried every means to recruit this young genius into his ranks. But in the end, he became her devoted follower. Ruan Feng: "I heard that I either have to work for you, or you have to get rid of me to eliminate future troubles?" Lu Xuan: "What nonsense! Who spread this rumor—I was wrong." Liking someone is like meeting a worthy opponent; love is willingly admitting defeat. She is the powerful and influential Lord Ruan, the white moonlight of everyone in the court, and a significant figure in history. Ruan Feng: Entering the game wholeheartedly, yet able to emerge unscathed. Warning: The tags for palace intrigue and domestic drama were added by the system during the contract signing and cannot be changed. The female lead does not participate in the harem!!! Both leads are pure and strong, illogical, leaning towards a feel-good story, both the male and female leads have mouths, purely fictional.

18. 18 将 A General Is No Boy 将军非少年 Jinhu瑾狐Ancient Romance706k WordsCompleted If “I love you” is good fortune, then for her, “You’re free” is salvation. “Si Youjin, you can protect these splendid rivers and mountains, you can protect these beautiful years, but can you protect yourself?” She sat atop the city wall and gave no answer… 3.2kReads9.3Score392Shelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who disguises herself as a boy from a young age, clashing with her twin sister. Wearing a mask, she is known as the "Ghost Tiger" by a powerful nation. The second book tells the story of a reborn emperor who no longer trusts her mother's words, begins to weaken her power, and ultimately becomes a wise and benevolent ruler. The third book features a female protagonist who is a general, sharing a close, almost sisterly relationship with the emperor, yet clinging to the principles of loyalty and duty.

19. 19 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 88.8kReads9.5Score12.2kShelves

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    A very high-quality political intrigue and national drama; the female lead, whose father and brothers were murdered, disguises herself as a man and becomes the crown prince's secret bodyguard.

20. 20 报 Report, Your Highness: The Princess Consort Has Run Away 1,001 Times 报告王爷，王妃出逃1001次 Yi Yu伊玉Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Ye Zhiyun was supposed to become the Crown Prince’s consort, but the God of War of Great Yue snatched her away right there and then! Rumor had it that the God of War was cruel and had no interest in women! Cruel? No interest in women? “Your Highness, the Princess Consort threw your military tally into the lake!” Without even looking up, the prince said, “Have them make a few more so she can have fun throwing them.” “Your Highness, the Princess Consort is going to burn down 2.5kReads9.1Score624Shelves
21. 21 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

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    Completed. A completely handwritten novel, featuring a strong female lead who disguises herself as a man, working in the government and navigating the complexities of officialdom. It incorporates elements of patriotism, martial arts detective work, suspense, political intrigue, and female empowerment. The female lead possesses exceptional combat skills and is not romantically driven. (=^▽^=)

22. 22 救 Redemption? No! The Unhinged Heroine Only Wants Credit for Helping the Dragon Throne 救赎？不！疯批女主只要从龙功 Yu Jiudeng虞九灯Ancient Romance707k WordsCompleted Features a narrated audiobook version. [Female Disguise + Career-Focused Heroine + Reborn Romance-Focused Male Lead + Ancient-to-Ancient] The Calamity Emperor tells the story of a young man whose legs are broken, taking him from limitless glory to a life of abuse at everyone’s hands. Through endless hardship, he murders his father and younger brother and unifies a land torn apart by chaos in a tale of revenge. The story was nothing new, but Wen Muci loved it. She loved the proud, bright, gentle 7.3kReads9.3Score999Shelves

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    In her own world, she was truly a precious jewel held in the palms of all the powerful figures. As the youngest among the juniors, she showed no talent before the age of four. Among the exceptionally talented younger generation, she seemed like a sweet little dumpling who only knew how to act cute and charming. Until she was four, in full view of everyone, the little dumpling, baring her tiny teeth, deftly pushed a boulder that even her own brother couldn't budge, not forgetting to exclaim, "Mumu has always been amazing, so strong, woof woof~" Only then did everyone realize how well the little one could hide her strength. From then on, the little girl became a disciple of a martial arts fanatic, transforming from a sweet little dumpling into a martial arts fanatic. Before the age of twelve, the little girl learned skills from various powerful figures. At twelve, she dressed as a boy, carrying a bundle and a long spear, and roamed the martial world. From then on, the little girl became a young master. With the added experience of her mother, her male disguise was impeccable, and no one ever saw through it. Therefore, Wen Muci wasn't worried about being recognized by Xie Wuhuo and the others, nor did she feel any inconvenience. She didn't bathe; she simply filled a basin with water, quickly washed herself, and then put on clean clothes.

23. 23 末 A Doomsday Woman’s Soul Takes Over a Fake Heir, and the Prince Wants to Be Her Lover 末世女魂穿假嫡子王爷想断袖 This Fish Can't Swim这只鱼不会游Ancient Romance502k WordsCompleted [Has a pocket dimension, no misunderstandings, sweet romance later on, torn between loyalty to family and country. Readers who see only black and white, proceed with caution. This is a fully hand-written novel.] In the fifth year of the apocalypse, Bai Yuqing had just finished stockpiling supplies when a sudden, extreme cold killed her in her apartment. She transmigrates into Bai Yiqing, the legitimate son of the emperor's favorite minister. And he's a fake legitimate son with no manhood! Since 1.1kReads8.9Score130Shelves

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    These are all books where the woman is disguised as a man.

24. 24 穿 I Transmigrated Into a Book as a Young Official, and All the Bigwigs Are Fighting to Flirt With Me 穿书为小侍郎，我被大佬们争着撩 Youth Flourishes韶华蔓蔓Ancient Romance274k WordsCompleted One day, Yan Qing transmigrated into a book and became a minor attendant, with rumors that she was gay spreading throughout the entire court. Yan Qing vowed to become an outstanding attendant and fulfill her great ambition of being remembered in the history books. But... Before she could make her mark on history, rumors that she was gay were already flying everywhere. And there was more than one supposed partner! Yan Qing desperately tried to clear things up. The other supposed partners desperat 1.6kReads9.2Score264Shelves
25. 25 疯 The Mad Emperor Can Hear My Thoughts, and the Chancellor’s Secret Identity Is Exposed 疯批皇帝读我心，丞相她马甲掉啦 Tall and Slender细高挑儿Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Fluffy, brainless romance + love at first sight + girl disguises herself as a boy + slice of life + fiercely protective + runs away while pregnant + fictional setting, don't overthink it + the author is terrible at logic] As the chancellor of the State of Tianqi, Xu Ningqing was the Outcast, second only to the emperor and above everyone else, wielding power throughout the court. Well, not really. She just wanted to laze around and collect her salary so she could eat, drink, and have fun... Who 3.2kReads8.7Score371Shelves
26. 26 妖 The Enchanting Demon Minister: Your Majesty, Please Behave 妖臣撩人：皇上请您自重 Fu Yu芙鱼Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man] In her previous life, she suffered at the hands of a scumbag, watched her whole family drown in blood, and was literally angered to death. Reborn into this life as the capital's number-one wastrel, she sees all of Chang'an's splendor in a single day. Let the scumbags and shameless women come at her. If she can't make them cry, she loses. Her wicked stepmother and slutty stepsister? They can go find somewhere else to bother people. Fame, fortune, and a crowd of princes 2.5kReads9.0Score312Shelves
27. 27 王 The Prince Is Ordered to Go on Blind Dates Every Day 王爷天天奉旨相亲 Moonlight Wine月光酒Ancient Romance843k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, she became Xie Changye, a fake prince of the Tianchen Kingdom, and embarked on a life of being ordered to go on blind dates every day. She had to hide the secret that she was a woman, terrified that she might be exposed and charged with deceiving the emperor, while also doing everything she could to sabotage every match. But as time went on, rumors that she was attracted to men began flying everywhere, and her sworn brother, the emperor, looked at her with increasing “disgu 1kReads8.9Score144Shelves
28. 28 我 The Empress and I Are Both Proud and Unyielding 我与女帝都傲骨 Golden Snake Lee金蛇LeeTwo Female Leads696k WordsCompleted [Two heroines]+ [No System]+ [Character growth] [Proud Princess/Queen Zuo Ye x Proud General/Prince Consort Wei Nuo] 1. Follow Princess Zuo Ye as she rises to become an empress. 2. Wei Nuo disguises herself as a man and supports her all the way; her identity is not revealed until the middle of the story. 3. Both are proud and strong-willed, and their love is a constant battle. 4. At first, they're just kids who love to squabble. 5. There are a few painful moments. If you can't handle angst, star 367Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    ①A general, ②A prince, ③Also a prince. All are female protagonists disguised as men. Long novel.

29. 29 九 The Ninth Princess’s Beloved 九公主的心尖宠 Chen Mo嗔墨Two Female Leads645k WordsCompleted Su Jingchen, a wastrel from the Wen Kingdom, was captivated by Wen Ruoyan’s beauty the moment he first saw her… Su Jingchen gave a wicked smile. “May I ask if you’re spoken for, Miss? How about I marry you?” Wen Ruoyan couldn’t help exclaiming, “I should’ve checked the almanac before leaving home today. Why did I have to run into a lecher?” You scoundrel, Su Jingchen! You’re a woman, yet you dare to flirt with this princess. You’re unbelievably bold and outrageous… “Your Highness, I like you so 758Reads7.5Score103Shelves
30. 30 女 Your Highness, Don’t Run: The Scheming Princess’s Guide to Winning Her Wife Back 女王爷别逃，腹黑公主的追妻攻略 Han Yilan寒衣澜Two Female Leads364k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + two female leads + both pure] Dashing, spirited princess × seemingly innocent but secretly cunning princess from an enemy kingdom When Feng Yun was little, she accompanied her father to the Southern Dynasty on a friendly visit. Throwing her weight around under her father's protection, she caused plenty of trouble. But in the end, she was caught out by eight-year-old Huangfu Yue, a girl with a devious mind, who kicked her into a freezing lake. Years later, Huangfu Yue seems 210Reads8.4Score112Shelves
31. 31 假 The Fake Heir Is the Real Deal 假世子她真行 That Chatterbox那个话痨Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A woman disguised as a man + light comedy + patriotism and the bond between ruler and subject + very little household intrigue (The main story is complete, so don't worry about the author going on hiatus!) Scene One: Zhi Xu walked into the hall and plopped down across from Old Madam Qin. “Grandmother, you've gotten quite overweight. You should eat more vegetables!” With that, she stood up and moved several plates of meat to her side. Old Madam Qin's face turned livid with rage. “You little wretc 5.6kReads9.0Score691Shelves

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    It's a good book, but it's relatively new, hence the low rating.

32. 32 穿 I Transmigrated as the Villainous Tycoon's Son, So I Joined Him in His Evil Ways 穿成反派大佬之子，我同流合污 A Prosperous Opening开市大吉Ancient Romance639k WordsCompleted [Complete] [No romance × woman disguised as a man × strong heroine × transmigrate into a book] [Pure antagonist's perspective × no unnecessary romantic entanglements × ruthless and merciless] [No situation where the male lead is stronger than the strong female lead] When Zheng Luoqi wakes up, she discovers that she has transmigrated into a romance novel as the daughter of its main villain. Step by step, Zheng Luoqi watches her father become a great corrupt official. Then the male and female lead 2.7kReads9.0Score293Shelves
33. 33 奸 The Treacherous Minister Has Caught His Majesty’s Eye Again Today 奸臣她今天又被陛下盯上了 Jin Qiubai锦秋白Ancient Romance423k WordsOngoing Li Fangxuan, the most ruthless person in the Great Zhou court, is cold-blooded and merciless, hoards wealth without restraint, and has no equal when it comes to cursing out the court. She has two lifelong ambitions: to wield power over the entire court, and to make sure no one ever discovers she’s a woman. Then one day, a wicked voice pops into her head, claiming to be the System. It immediately calls her “Master” and says it will help her reach the pinnacle of life. Li Fangxuan: So I’m the c 405Reads—Score101Shelves

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    The female lead is a descendant of a treacherous official, extremely powerful, possessing unparalleled martial arts skills and exceptional intelligence. She's a heartthrob with multiple male leads, and all male leads are virgins. This is a system-based novel, not a rebirth story.

34. 34 我 After I Faked My Death and Left the Power Minister's Side, the Emperor Turned Dark 我成为权臣死遁后，皇上黑化了 Greedy Lazybones咸鱼贪财Ancient Romance401k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance / woman disguised as a man / faked death / both leads have no other romantic partners] After Yun Zhao dies suddenly from working overtime, she gets bound to the Wise Ruler Development System. After transmigrating ten years into the past, Yun Zhao disguises herself as a man and accompanies the male lead, Xie Huaiqing, from the cold palace to the frontier, then helps him fight his way back to the capital. When Xie Huaiqing becomes emperor, Yun Zhao helps him deal with the power 23.3kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves
35. 35 摊 The Truth Is Out! Don't Mess with Me! My Father Is Your Ancestor 摊牌了！别惹我！我父亲是你先祖 Qing Mubai卿慕白Ancient Romance815k WordsCompleted [Couple] [Everyone's Favorite] [Cross-Dressing] [Mutually Devoted] [Beautiful and powerful little princess VS scheming, mysterious big bad] No matter how hard you work, it's no match for being born into a good family. Nan Yao was the Divine Lord's only daughter, born after he had three sons and waited millions of years for a girl. She secretly traveled to the continent where her father had once lived and entered an academy disguised as a boy. With dual attributes and a divine artifact in hand, s 1.5kReads8.8Score270Shelves

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    1. The female lead has a very powerful backing and is also very strong herself. She has dual attributes, an academy, a spirit beast, and a divine artifact. She disguises herself as a man to enter the academy. 2. The female lead is the fourth prince, Gu Yunsheng, who seems like a spoiled brat. He plays dumb to fool others and can transform into a man on the night of the full moon. She seems to be bisexual, as both men and women like her. 3. I really, really love the female lead's character design. She's incredibly gentle, yet her gentleness is deadly. Her disguise as a man is totally my type; she's truly my ideal woman!

36. 36 王 The Prince Is Both Man and Woman 王爷她可男可女 Yan Qianyu言千羽Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted 130Reads9.0Score—Shelves
37. 37 女 Disguised as a Man: Playing a Heartbreaker in a Wealthy-Family Novel 女扮男装：在豪门文里演海王 Lazy Words词慵Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted [Everyone's favorite + no central romance in the main story + girl disguised as a boy] The new god Ci Wen was unable to understand human emotions, so her memories were erased and she was sent to the human world for a trial. After binding to a mission System, she dutifully began playing all kinds of second male leads: The childhood sweetheart who is the first love of a poor, fragile girl; The gentle senior admired by the school's icy beauty; And the childhood friend of the heroine in a redemption 5.2kReads9.4Score527Shelves
38. 38 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

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    [Villain + Cross-dressing + Rebirth + No Romance + Strong Female Lead] The female lead is a major villain—greedy, ruthless, sharp-tongued, and highly skilled in martial arts. A political intrigue story with ambition, intelligence, a sharp tongue but a soft heart, and meticulous planning.

39. 39 女 After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Became the World's Most Irresistible Beauty 女扮男装后，我成绝世万人迷 Longing to Pluck the Moon欲折月Ancient Romance391k WordsCompleted [Everyone's obsessed with her! Love rivals everywhere! Men and women alike adore the heroine!] After transmigrating, Lin Lang found herself in a melodramatic Mary Sue novel, adopted by the Grand Secretary and raised under his care. Her mission wasn't to win over the male lead or any of the male supporting characters. It was to win over the heroine. So she was forced to disguise herself as a man and ask the emperor to betroth the heroine to her. That one move ignited countless twisted, warped aff 5.4kReads8.6Score584Shelves

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    They're all great, don't be fooled by the ratings.

40. 40 吾 Which of Us Is More of a Yandere, Me or the Male Lead? 吾与男主孰病娇 How Many Chapters Today, Baobao爆爆今天几更Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [Revenge + regret and redemption. Everyone gets hurt except Fuguang] Fuguang is a Void task-taker who specializes in taking on the resentment of people who died unjustly despite being blessed with great fortune. Unlike other task-takers, she uses the original person’s identity, wisdom, and temperament to live their life again and give them the ending they deserved. At the request of the original Lin Yusan, she plays two roles at once. Without her disguise, she is a gentle, pure-hearted young wo 828Reads9.4Score101Shelves
41. 41 陛 The Emperor Is Actually a Woman in Disguise 陛下居然是女扮男装 Empty Fishbowl空鱼瓶Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted [Empress + court intrigue + plot-focused + no System + no transmigration or rebirth + fictional setting] Xiao Yuchu ascended the throne disguised as a man, then set herself a modest little goal and announced to the world: “I am a woman!” To that end, she laid her plans carefully and acted only when the time was right, suppressing anyone who posed a threat and promoting those who could help her. … Aristocratic clans: We are clans with a century of history, and we monopolize the court. Xiao Y 94Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 42 我 My Fierce Dog, My Horse: I Do Whatever I Want 我的恶犬我的马，我想咋耍就咋耍 Jiu Chuang九创Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, powerful heroine, reborn female general, woman disguised as a man, duty to family and country, serious alternate-history drama, ensemble cast in chaotic times. If you mind a weak romance, don't read.] She died in the very year she was ennobled and made a general, crowned with glory. It turned out that even someone with no lingering resentment could be reborn after reaching the top. In her previous life, because of something her mother said, she took on the burden of her fami 11.5kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves
43. 43 世 The Reckless Heir and His Flirtatious Tutor 世子轻狂，太傅撩人 Su Qingli苏清黎Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Ning Fangsheng, the Prince of Ning, was handsome, charming, and blessed with peerless beauty. She had never imagined that the little brat who used to trail after her would one day return in glory, or that Xiao Jinshi, once as weak as a koi fish, would have completely transformed. That boy’s brazen gaze seemed to linger everywhere between her neck and her waist, leaving Ning Fangsheng grumbling inwardly every time... 119Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    I personally think the first book is very good.

44. 44 摄 The Regent Personally Teaches Me How to Seduce Him 摄政王手把手教我如何撩他 Su Qing素青Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted After Jing Yu transmigrated into the body of a cowardly prince who disguised herself as a man, the late emperor died. The regent, who held absolute power, successively executed all the late emperor’s sons, leaving only Jing Yu. Jing Yu decided to wait for death. She waited a long time. Just as she thought Nan Yuncheng had nearly forgotten about her, he suddenly surrounded her princely residence with his men and cornered her at the door to her bedroom. Nan Yuncheng: “I hear the prince likes men 3.5kReads9.3Score504Shelves

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    These are all collector's editions. [Admiration][Admiration]

45. 45 女 Disguised as a Man: The Crown Prince Only Wants to Escape 女扮男装：太子殿下只想逃 Nan Sheng南生Ancient Romance662k WordsOngoing Updated irregularly. Updated irregularly. Updated irregularly. Important things are said three times. I won’t abandon this story. I’ll definitely write it to the end. Was it fate or misfortune? In the end, did Zhuang Zhou dream he was a butterfly? Is it a past life, or the present? Returned to her first life, the crown prince, disguised as a man, refuses to accept her fate of dying a tragic death. How will she turn the tide? Meanwhile, the crown prince’s sudden change in temperament catches the 198Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance, featuring a woman disguised as a man with a powerful and influential background. [Add one to bookshelf] The first two books both feature a female lead who is a crown prince. In the first book, the female lead is reborn and has poor health due to poisoning, but possesses exceptional skills, intelligence, and martial arts prowess. In the second book, the female lead lets loose after extinguishing a fire (the country was destroyed because she no longer wanted to support it; the country was rotten to the core). In the end, she ends up with the crown prince of an enemy country. The third book features a female lead who is outwardly the seventh prince (truly a noble status) and has a twin sister; both are exceptionally talented and have incredibly powerful backgrounds.

46. 46 邪 The Evil Emperor Has His Sights on Me: The Ghost Doctor's Wicked Consort Takes Down Scoundrels Online 邪帝缠上身：鬼医邪妃在线虐渣 Qiu Li秋里Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing She was once a top student and academic prodigy from the 21st century. Seeking revenge for her sister, she transmigrates into the seventh prince of the Tianqi Kingdom, a woman disguised as a man. The genius seventh prince excels at every sort of profession, leaving everyone asking, “Great master, is there room for one more accessory on your leg? What about me?” Then, after she appears in women’s clothes just once, a certain someone starts clinging to her. She: “Why are you following me?” He: “I’ 238Reads9.3Score104Shelves
47. 47 穿 Transmigrated as a Fake Eunuch, I Become the Handsome Men's Beloved 穿成万人迷假太监，美男们团宠我 The Cat Butler Who Wants to Retire Early早日退休的铲屎官Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Unparalleled beauty + irresistible charm + everyone’s darling + a tangled love square] Liu He transmigrated into a book, and not just any book: the one she had written herself. She wasn’t a princess or a legitimate-born young lady. She was a short-lived fake eunuch who dressed as a man. A miserable life? No! Watch this pretty little eunuch become everyone’s obsession! The gentle, refined crown prince: “So what if you’re a eunuch? I’ve already chosen you, Xiao Liu.” The sinister, scheming second 6.7kReads9.3Score954Shelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who is weak at the beginning but grows stronger over time, hiding a huge secret. The second book is particularly funny; the female protagonist was originally very powerful, but was exploited and lost her memory in the early stages.

48. 48 穿 I Became a Villainous Eunuch and Won the World Over with My Goofy Antics 穿成反派太监，靠沙雕被天下争抢 Su Qing素青Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Goofy Little Eunuch × Long-Suffering Emperor] Mutually Exclusive Romance Yue Fuling transmigrates into the body of a little eunuch, but secretly she is an assassin tasked with killing the emperor. The emperor can even possess her, and has learned all her secrets. This book is also known as: Everyone knows she’s an assassin except her. Yue Fuling panics and packs up to flee in the middle of the night. Halfway through, flames blaze behind her as several groups of pursuers race after her. Yue Fuli 7.8kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves
49. 49 沙 The Hilarious Heir Apparent Needs More Than Just a Lesson in Decency 沙雕世子她缺的不止是德 Good Fortune Sixfold福六顺Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Cross-Dressing as a Man + Everyone’s Favorite + No Romance + Yandere + Ancient Academy + Political Schemes + Ensemble Cast] The moment Xiang Mu transmigrated into a book, she knew she was doomed. Her father was the most heinous villain in history, and she was the most notorious young wastrel ever. The entire country wanted the villainous father and son dead, and even her own lovely wife was sharpening a knife in the courtyard, ready to kill her with her own hands. To change her fate of being ki 2.5kReads9.0Score388Shelves

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    Every character in this book is vividly portrayed, with distinct personalities. It's humorous, touching, and emotionally resonant. There's political intrigue and wisdom. Some plot points are also very well-developed, making it easy to get hooked. I hope the author can write a million words or more, because it's truly not enough! I sincerely recommend it to everyone. If you only like fast-paced, action-packed stories, don't bother reading this, lest you be disappointed.

50. 50 开 My Ancestors’ Graves Started Smoking from the Start: Disguised as a Man, I Take the Imperial Exams 开局祖坟冒青烟，女扮男装科举忙 Jiang Suiwan江岁晚Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Xie Yuheng transmigrates from the Apocalypse to a farming household, where a tyrant rules the land. With no other choice, she disguises herself as a boy. As she grows older, everyone in the surrounding villages comes to know that the Xie family's prodigy has an exceptionally clever mind. Too bad he's a sickly weakling who can't lift a finger or carry a load. Bystander: “You're so noble, so impressive! Your sickly family member just kicked someone through a wall!” The Xie family: “Does the head o 12.1kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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    I highly recommend this book because it features a woman disguised as a man, and it's also romance-free!!!

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