Disguises Herself as a Man to Become a Court Official, Hero Is the Emperor 女扮男装入朝为官，男主皇帝

1. 51 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 2.5kReads9.0Score31314d adds

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   Why hasn't anyone recommended this book? It's seriously incredibly good! The female lead is extremely intelligent and disguises herself as a man to enter the imperial court, while the male lead is the emperor.

2. 52 奸 You Treacherous Minister! Kneel Before Me 奸佞！给朕跪下 Huang Xi皇兮Ancient Romance329k WordsCompleted Xie Lin disguised herself as a man, passed the imperial examinations, and won the late emperor's favor. She was promoted to chancellor and engaged in battles of wits with the officials who rallied around her at court. 292Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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   I think these are the two books, but it's been too long and I've forgotten. Both are very good; I highly recommend the first one.

3. 53 陛 Your Majesty, Long Time No See 陛下，别来无恙 Zhi Zhen之臻Ancient Romance174k WordsCompleted Yang Cong: Everything Your Majesty says is right! I will obey Your Majesty's orders without question! Your Majesty is wise and mighty! Your Majesty and I were made for each other! His Majesty: ??? As the Northern and Southern Dynasties arrange a marriage alliance, Yang Cong, a princess of the Northern Dynasty, disguises herself as a man and travels to the Southern Dynasty. By a stroke of luck, she takes third place in the imperial examinations... Even worse, it is only during the palace examinat 93Reads9.1Score1514d adds
4. 54 将 The General’s Legitimate Daughter: I Disguised Myself as a Man and Rose to the Top 将门嫡女：女扮男装后我位极人臣 Qiao Shang乔尚Ancient Romance268k WordsCompleted [Cross-Dressing + Court Intrigue + Female Emperor’s Mentor + Female General on the Battlefield] By a twist of fate, Zheng Jingyue, who came from another world, assumes the secret identity of a concubine-born son. At sixteen, she makes a name for herself at the northern frontier with her silver spear. At twenty, she enters the palace with a phoenix hairpin and stirs up a storm. At twenty-three, she wields the vermilion brush to guide the emperor’s education. Her deep sisterly bond with the empres 95Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is a female-centric novel. The male lead is the emperor, and the female lead is fifteen years older than him. Their relationship is one of love and conflict. The female lead is both a tutor and a general, having served two dynasties. She is skilled in both literature and martial arts, capable of bringing peace to the world with her pen and conquering it with her spear.

5. 55 陛 Your Majesty, It's Bad! The Regent Has Run Off Again 陛下不好了，摄政王她又跑路了 Tall and Slender细高挑儿Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man, 1v1] “Jun Lin, what, do you still want to escape this cage of mine?” Watching the tyrant Shi Liyuan slowly approach with a knife, Jun Lin was terrified. I’m going to be beheaded! But my mission is to stay alive so I can ascend!!! 371Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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   Both books feature women disguised as men. In the first book, the female lead is the prime minister and the male lead is the emperor. In the second book, the female lead is the regent and the male lead is also the emperor.

6. 56 宿 After Being Killed Again and Again in a Past-Life Entanglement, She Finally Gives Up 宿世纠缠次次被杀，她彻底摆烂了 Shang Jiujiu商玖玖Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man + ancient romance in the first half, fantasy in the second + the leads are enemies by identity + entangled across lifetimes] Meng Po's Soup is a luxury for Xie Miao. The same person has already killed her eight times. Xie Miao stubbornly believes she was killed because she had no status or powerful connections. After being born for the ninth time, she secretly switches places with someone else, disguises herself as a man, and takes the imperial examinations. On the day 171Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   Both of these are

7. 57 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 1.2kReads9.3Score12514d adds

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   Both books feature female protagonists who enter the imperial court to train the male protagonist into a wise ruler before leaving.

8. 58 夺 Stealing the Third-Ranked Scholar 夺探花 Bei Mi ssw北觅sswAncient Romance893k WordsOngoing Not a feel-good power fantasy with a female lead! [Disguised as a man + coercive seduction + born into a new life + groveling redemption + angst before romance + court politics] Cool, beautiful top scholar * dark, scheming prince Wen Zhiyu is from the respectable Wen family of Jiangnan, the eldest legitimate son of its main branch. He has lived in the capital since childhood and has always been remarkably bright. He began studying at three, sat the preliminary exams at eight and ranked first, pa 2.4kReads8.7Score14214d adds

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   The female lead is the eldest daughter of a prestigious family. She has been disguised as a boy since childhood and is intelligent and has great personal charm!

9. 59 给 I Had Triplets After Curing the Yandere Regent's Poison 给病娇摄政王疗毒后，我三胎了 Little Qiao Loves to Smile小乔爱笑Ancient Romance548k WordsCompleted A cross-dressing young physician versus a short-tempered yandere regent. One-on-one romance, devoted love, and a goofy, slapstick tone. The special agent Murong Qing had just transmigrated into the body of a young physician disguised as a man when she was sentenced to death. Murong Qing hurriedly cried, “Regent, you’ve been poisoned with a rare toxin. I can cure you. What are the odds?” With a series of wild antics, Murong Qing seemed to have divine help. Fu Yuchen declared with satisfaction, “T 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The first book features a female lead who is a royal physician and a male lead who is the regent; the second book features a female lead who is a prince disguised as a man and a male lead who is the emperor.

10. 60 沈 Young Master Shen, You Shine as Both a Man and a Woman 沈世子，您真是做男做女都精彩啊 Still Haven't Eaten My Fill Today今天也没吃饱Ancient Romance804k WordsCompleted [One heroine, multiple male leads, all devoted to her + romantic rivalry + secret identities exposed + absurd humor] [Not a political power struggle] [Gentle, dignified young emperor + sinister, unexpectedly tender regent + aloof, cool-headed Left Chancellor + clever, foxlike imperial merchant] Shen Zhezhi transmigrates into a book. To inherit the Marquis’s estate, she disguises herself as a man and takes the place of her elder brother, who died on the battlefield, becoming the heir to the title 112.2kReads9.4Score23.5k14d adds

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    It's not a 1v1 story, but I'm a fan of the Little Emperor, so please support this little Pei as the Marquis's main wife! [Sending heart]

11. 61 世 Your Highness, Your Secret Identity Has Slipped Again 世子殿下，你的马甲又掉了 Baosi Smiled褒姒笑了Ancient Romance685k WordsCompleted [A satisfying 1v1 romance, heroine disguised as a man, male lead is a sweet-faced schemer] I keep my head down and lie low for a peaceful life. If you still want to kill me, I’ll overthrow your imperial rule and seize your throne! What disciple of the Gu King? What Sword Saint? What top strategist of the Northern Border? What heir to the 300,000-strong cavalry of Nanping? What master of Blood Cloud Tower, the assassin organization? No, no, no. I’m keeping a low profile. That’s not me. I’m just a 308Reads9.0Score10214d adds
12. 62 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 8kReads9.0Score1k14d adds

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    Are you completely powerless against stories where "a woman disguises herself as a man to become an official in the imperial court, only to end up in a dramatic tug-of-war with the emperor"? This kind of "I treat you like a brother, but you want to sleep with me (and then discover I'm a woman)" kind of dramatic plot is so addictive, you just can't stop watching! Tomato's book list is packed with satisfying moments—for example, in "Crossdressing as a Man: What to Do When a Tyrant Confesses to You," the female lead disguises herself as a man as a minister, charming the cold-blooded tyrant. Then one day, the tyrant suddenly confesses, "My dear minister, I seem to have... Other feelings for you." The female lead's inner monologue is, "Oh no, will this crazy emperor find out I'm a woman?" Then there's "Your Majesty's Best Friend is Also a High-Risk Profession [Death Escape]," which is even more outrageous. The female lead, as the emperor's "good brother," is secretly possessed by the emperor. Even her "fake death" causes a stir in the court to find her. After her identity is exposed, the emperor locks her in the palace: "Since you're a woman, then my 'good brother' should become my woman." In "Crossdressing as a Man to Serve the Emperor, But the Emperor is a Homosexual to Me," the female lead helps the emperor conquer the country and build his career. However, the emperor finds his "good brother" increasingly pleasing to the eye, even getting angry with other ministers for her sake. Until he discovers she's a woman, he goes on a crazy, doting-on-his-wife rampage: "What I owed you before, I'm getting my money back with interest." From tyrants to cunning emperors, from young princes to madmen, the male emperors in these novels are all about "saying they treat you like a brother, but in reality, they spoil you rotten"—a monarch and minister in court, but a madman who "only wants to hold you in his arms" in private. The moment the female lead's identity is revealed, it's the beginning of a love triangle and a chaotic love triangle! Anyone else obsessed with this "woman disguised as a man to build her career + emperor's forced love" trope? Quickly share your favorite novel in the comments section and let me see who the true connoisseur of female-disguised-as-man emperor novels is!

13. 63 夫 My Husband Is Actually a Cross-Dressing Master 夫君竟是女装大佬 Fragrant Wood Terrace木香台Ancient Romance261k WordsCompleted Proud puppy-like young master × domineering, wicked female Demon Lord Tu Su'er is determined to become the most evil person in the world. Disguised as a man, she roams the martial world and meets a beautiful, like-minded young woman named A Ye. A Ye is stunning and highly skilled in martial arts, and the more Tu Su'er looks, the more dashing A Ye seems... Turns out she's actually a man! And now he wants to have a gay romance with her? Finally, Tu Su'er can't take it anymore. She grabs A Ye's han 156Reads8.4Score—14d adds
14. 64 可 But Pei Xiang Is into Men! 可是裴相她好男风啊 Cat in the Mooring泊里猫Ancient Romance376k WordsCompleted [The Prime Minister Pei likes men, and his favorite is Si Jingzhou] [Female protagonist disguised as a man] [1v1] [Girls help girls] Everyone knows the renowned Prime Minister Pei is attracted to both men and women, but the person he likes best is the newly appointed Assistant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, Si Jingzhou. Si Jingzhou impeaches her before the emperor for carousing. Pei Ji: “Oh, Assistant Minister, you’re so upright and incorruptible. I like you so much.” Si Jingzhou brin 877Reads8.9Score11414d adds
15. 65 女 She Disguised Herself as a Man to Attend School and Nearly Turned the Crown Prince Gay 女扮男装入学堂，差点掰弯太子 A Mushroom, My Lord一朵蘑菇君Ancient Romance578k WordsCompleted The book has only just started getting ratings, so the score is low for now. It’ll go up later. Come on in, everyone! [Woman Disguised as a Man] [A lively, slow-witted general’s daughter disguised as a man × a proud, worrywart crown prince] They first met at the Misty Rain Pavilion, where the crown prince looked down on this spoiled young wastrel. On Lu Yu’s second day at the Imperial Academy, she beat the crown prince until he looked like a panda. His fists clenched. Seeing Lu Yu’s lazy demeano 285Reads8.2Score10114d adds
16. 66 状 The Top Scholar Disguises Herself as a Man to Survive Under a Tyrant 状元郎女扮男装在暴君手下苟活 Greedy Lazybones咸鱼贪财Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted [1v1 / Both Pure / Identities Revealed] Shen Yu woke up one morning to find she had transmigrated into a book. She had become the top scholar in the story, a woman who had disguised herself as a man to take the imperial exam. She knew that deceiving the emperor was a grave crime, and her status as the top scholar was already set in stone. If the emperor discovered she was a woman pretending to be a man, she would be beheaded. She also knew that the current emperor, Jun Si, was a tyrant who would 2.5kReads8.1Score36814d adds

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    Written by the same author, it's very good.

17. 67 太 Spare Me, Your Highness. Your Younger Brother Is a Woman 太子殿下饶命，臣弟是女儿身 Latte with Sugar拿铁咖啡加糖Ancient Romance665k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, both leads are pure] + [woman disguised as a man] + [forced love] + [play the pig to eat the tiger] Abandoned as a baby, Xie Xiao is taken into the palace as a child and raised as a prince. She only wants to wait until the crown prince ascends the throne, then leave the capital and retire as an idle prince. Who could have guessed that, the first time she meets her elder brother the crown prince, he would invite her to bathe with him! A whole pool of handsome men, pale and bare-chest 2.7kReads7.5Score30214d adds
18. 68 暮 An Order in Late Spring 暮春之令 Sea Green Takes the Swan海青拿天鹅Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted After the princess sent away for a political marriage passes away, Wang Huiyan, a palace historian, returns to her hometown after eight years away. Once a well-born young lady, she now faces a family fallen on hard times, creditors at the door, and the prospect of remaining unmarried well into adulthood. Determined to make something of herself and escape her predicament, Huiyan ventures into business. Her heart stirs at the sight of the excellent bachelor who was once her childhood friend, and 3.4kReads9.1Score44714d adds

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    The male lead has secretly loved the female lead for years. After she returns, he keeps showing up to make his presence known, only to tragically discover that she has a first love and is about to get engaged. He was initially ready to leave her alone, but then he catches her red-handed, rekindling his hopes. He tries to get her a high-ranking official position so that their relationship can blossom over time. After successfully securing the position, he's constantly smug and self-satisfied.

19. 69 女 She Poses as a Man, Her Secret Identity Is Exposed, and the Regent Wants Her to Bear His Child 女扮男装掉马，摄政王要我生崽崽 Nameless Little Buddy无名小铁汁Ancient Romance584k WordsCompleted [Heroine Builds Her Career + Romance + Both Leads Pure and Monogamous + Absurd Comedy + Political Intrigue + Mystery + Wild Imagination + System + Transmigration] Su Qiyu transmigrates into the body of a timid puppet emperor who disguises herself as a man, an easy target for everyone. From the start, she binds herself to the “Emperor Development System” and begins her comeback by refusing to let the civil and military officials pressure her into marriage! A certain minister: “Your Majesty, you k 845Reads8.1Score11114d adds
20. 70 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 1.2kReads8.7Score11414d adds
21. 71 报 Report, Consort! The Princess Is Actually a Man! 报告驸马爷，公主竟是男儿身！ Nameless Little Buddy无名小铁汁Ancient Romance354k WordsCompleted [Female lead disguises herself as a man + male lead disguises himself as a woman + devoted 1v1 romance + household and palace intrigue + comedy + equally powerful leads] Jiang Shiyu is a martial arts and medical prodigy from the 25th century. After transmigrating, she becomes the “foolish son” of a general’s household. From the start, she is framed and accused of “defiling” the notoriously violent Sacred Phoenix Princess. Everyone demands that she marry the “princess.” Left with no choice, Jiang 304Reads8.7Score10014d adds
22. 72 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 87.6kReads9.5Score12k14d adds

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    Rebirth + Strong Female Leads + Family, Country, and Power Strategies: Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family; after seventeen, she became Xie Tingzhou. A one-woman imperial struggle: The legitimate daughter of a military family dies on the battlefield, hiding her identity to seek revenge and disguised as a man to serve as an official in the court. The male lead is not the emperor, but a seemingly spoiled young master who is actually a wolf in sheep's clothing. Little cuties, you should check it out!

23. 73 女 After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Eloped with the Enemy Prince 女扮男装后，我拐走了敌国皇子 Bing Qing丙卿Ancient Romance115k WordsOngoing [One-on-one romance + female lead disguises herself as a man early on + straight to gay and back to straight + both identities exposed] A cold princess posing as a prince × a scheming prince who loves acting pitiful On the first day hostage prince Yu Yi arrived in the enemy kingdom, he found someone at the gates of his residence. As it turned out, the person he'd found was the enemy kingdom's most neglected prince. Liang Shao: Sob, Father scolded me. Comfort me. Yu Yi: ...Get a grip. Liang Shao: —Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 74 G GB: No Cross-Dressing as a Man, No Way GB不女扮男装不舒服 I Could, But I Won't可以但我不Modern Romance5.6M WordsOngoing [Gender-bender quick transmigration · Female lead stays the aggressor · No fixed pairing · Woman in men's clothing · All male characters are virgins] - Tang Jin, a great demon who grew from wild grass, was bound to a quick transmigration System. Apparently, the System was originally designed for male task-takers, so Tang Jin could only play male cannon fodder, male villains, or male supporting characters in each story. [If you're lucky, you might even get to be the male lead~] Tang Jin: "Want th 34.8kReads9.6Score2.5k14d adds
25. 75 报 Report to His Majesty: The General Is a Woman 报告皇帝陛下，将军是红妆 Kaka Moni卡卡摩尼Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Zhang Tianqing, who disguises herself as a man, is a feared God of War, but one day she becomes a prisoner. She swears she'll find the traitor who sold her out! Li Muhuan, a Crown Prince who has no interest in women, becomes obsessed with General Zhang, who is disguised as a man. He pampers her and clings to her, giving her whatever she wants, even forcing the position of Empress upon her! You said this was only a transaction, but then you secretly started falling for me. Little scene: Li Muhuan 239Reads8.9Score10314d adds

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    🔥The female lead, disguised as a man, is a fearsome general. During a great battle, she is stabbed in the chest by someone she trusts.💥She survives and becomes the male lead's lover.😎

26. 76 首 The Chief Minister Is a Woman in Disguise, and the Tyrant Falls for Her 首辅是女扮男装，暴君他动心了 O Little YangO小阳Ancient Romance274k WordsCompleted [Reader’s guide] One-on-one romance, devoted couple, happy ending. Strong heroine and strong hero. They begin as sovereign and subject, and confidants, then find their way to each other. The hero starts out a tyrant and becomes utterly devoted; he is a master of falling in love all on his own. Shen Qingci disguises herself as a man and becomes chief minister to the young tyrant Xiao Yexuan. In court, she is the “living King of Hell,” a master strategist who secures his throne and stabilizes the 144Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 77 奸 Before the Treacherous Chancellor Died, the Sky Screen Revealed She Was a Woman 奸相惨死前，被天幕扒出女儿身 Writer from Flower Fruit Mountain花果山笔者Ancient Romance387k WordsCompleted [Sky screen descends + woman disguises herself as a man + serves in the imperial court + beautiful, powerful, and tragic + clears her name] Su Yandong is the most treacherous minister in the Great Yu Dynasty. Relying on her handsome looks, she builds a faction for personal gain, embezzles without restraint, carries on illicit affairs with imperial consorts, and frames loyal officials with fabricated charges. Everyone in court despises her to the core. When the new emperor purges the old regime, 3kReads7.2Score33614d adds
28. 78 女 Disguised as a Man to Become a Powerful Official, She Ends Up Pregnant With the Emperor’s Child 女扮男装做权臣，却怀了龙种 Today's Tool Person今日份工具人Ancient Romance163k WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man + Ensemble Cast + 1v1 Sweet Romance + Both Pure + Romance on the Clock] Qi Feiyan, a merchant's daughter, takes her brother's place in the imperial examinations and passes the palace exam, earning the title of jinshi. But she soon discovers that the imperial court is nothing like the fair place she imagined. The emperor is a deranged, bad actor with a thing for men. The Left Chancellor is a smiling tiger with a deep and calculating mind. The Secretariat Director is a ru 24Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 79 女 A Woman Disguised as a Man Becomes the Top Scholar, and the Mad Chancellor Won’t Stop Flirting with Me 女扮男装当状元，疯批丞相总撩我 Gazing into the Distance at the Morning Star辰星远眺Ancient Romance433k WordsCompleted [Just got the rating, it’ll go up later] [Woman disguised as a man | court intrigue | unhinged chancellor | lovestruck emperor | bickering couple | top-scoring female scholar | equally matched leads | sweet romance and angst | historical romance] A stunning disguise, an extraordinary romance! To save her seriously ill twin brother, noblewoman Xie Qingci disguises herself as a man and takes his place in the imperial exams, winning first place and becoming the new top scholar! She hopes to keep a 154Reads8.0Score—14d adds
30. 80 督 The Governor Offers His Bed, and His Majesty's Secret as a Woman Is About to Be Exposed! 督主自荐枕席，陛下女儿身瞒不住了！ Moonlight Wine月光酒Ancient Romance607k WordsCompleted After suddenly dropping dead, Shi Yu becomes a puppet emperor disguised as a man. Her power-hungry empress dowager uses her leverage to boss Shi Yu around. Her ruthless, scheming younger brother has his eyes on the throne. And then there’s Jing Heng, a smiling, treacherous director who treats her like a puppet on strings. Determined to abdicate as soon as possible, Shi Yu resolutely latches onto Jing Heng. “Director, please take the throne! I’m not asking for much. Give me a few hundred thousand 680Reads8.9Score11714d adds
31. 81 哦 Oh! The Emperor Flirts With the Regent Every Day 哦豁！皇帝每天都在勾搭摄政王 Tall and Slender细高挑儿Ancient Romance745k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [Pure, fluffy romance + fictional world + everyday life + strong female lead + slow burn + woman disguised as a man + secret crush + silly political intrigue] Murong Jin looks at the man who has appeared on her bed, unsure what expression to make. As Regent of the Great Lan, she devotes herself to governing the country. She never expected the emperor to set his sights on her... Di Junlan has loved a woman ever since he was young. When he was helpless and bullied, she saved 542Reads8.4Score10014d adds

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    A woman disguises herself as a man, falls in love at first sight, a lighthearted and sweet romance, already completed with a hilarious beginning [laughs][angry]. Recommended by a 15-year veteran reader 🤟 Perfectly meets the requirements, don't miss it! Go check it out!

32. 82 我 Treading Carefully as the Crown Prince’s Study Companion 我在东宫战战兢兢当太子伴读 Even the Summer Breeze Is Gentle夏风也温柔Ancient Romance470k WordsOngoing [Woman disguised as a man + forced love + rekindled romance + sweet at first, angsty later Both leads suffer] The scheming, sharp-tongued crown prince Shen Yu vs. the timid, funny Jiangnan beauty Zheng Jingjing Zheng Jingjing only wanted to graduate from the academy in peace. She had just six months left before she could go home. Her secret, that she was a woman disguised as a man, was about to be exposed. She never expected to become the crown prince's study companion one day. The teacher: “Thi 32Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    Both books are quite good ヽ(´ー`)┌ They're both cross-dressing stories, with different styles, but both are very interesting! I've caught up with both! Highly recommended.

33. 83 蓄 Deliberate Seduction: The Lovesick Emperor Is a Master Flirt 蓄意引诱，病娇陛下超会撩 Kumquat金橘子Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted [Short dramas “Has the Chancellor Been Flirted With Today?” and “Has the Chancellor Broken His Vows Today?” are now available. Search Tomato to watch.] [One-on-one romance + both leads are each other’s first + heroine disguised as a man + adored by everyone + love rivals everywhere + male rivals competing for her + regretful pursuit + second male lead wins] Perpetually slacking off, with occasional bursts of ambition: Chancellor Jiang Qingci & dark, clingy, lovesick beauty of a young emperor: Sh 5.2kReads9.2Score64214d adds

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    This is amazing! The female lead disguises herself as a man to enter the imperial court as prime minister for some reason. Prime minister vs. Emperor—I absolutely love this premise!

34. 84 换 I Switched Back to Women’s Clothes and Took My Twin Sister’s Place as the Blind Crown Prince’s Bride 换回女装替孪生妹妹嫁给瞎眼太子 L Qian BaiduL千百度Ancient Romance950k WordsCompleted The notorious chancellor has a pair of “fraternal twins,” a son and a daughter born to a concubine. No one knows that his son has disguised herself as a boy since childhood. At sixteen, she achieved top honors in all three imperial examinations, and by eighteen, everyone in court feared and respected her as the young chancellor. The young chancellor's younger sister is utterly unremarkable, yet the Crown Prince falls deeply in love with her and overcomes every obstacle to ask the emperor to arra 816Reads8.1Score10214d adds
35. 85 玉 Jade Belt Hook 玉带钩 The Wild Geese Are Coming闻雁来Ancient Romance258k WordsOngoing [Palace intrigue in an ancient setting, childhood friends + coming of age + mutual redemption + one-on-one, both leads devoted only to each other] [Proud, cunning, ruthless beauty of a crown prince X gentle-looking, resilient noblewoman in disguise] In the tenth year of the Tianqi era of the Ying Dynasty, Prince Qi rebelled and was defeated. The Ning family of the Duke of Li’s household was implicated and convicted, and the entire family was massacred. Only their young daughter, Ning Yue, was re 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is absolutely fantastic! A cunning and arrogant beauty, the male lead is a crown prince, while the female lead is a handsome and reserved woman disguised as a man. [Shy] The female lead is the daughter of a noble family. When she was nine, her family suffered a tragedy, and she was rescued by the thirteen-year-old male lead (a prince), who took her into the palace and raised her personally. She grows up disguised as a man, becoming an outstanding woman skilled in both literature and martial arts. The male lead knows it's impossible, but he gradually falls for her despite his repressed feelings, becoming increasingly enamored and starting to relentlessly pursue her. The female lead's journey from naivety to understanding is incredibly captivating, especially the suspenseful early stages of their relationship. [Crying emoji][licking screen emoji] Later, their relationship evolves from sibling-like and master-servant to mutual unrequited love, ultimately becoming lovers and staunch political allies. The female lead enters the court as an official, while the male lead rises from crown prince to emperor, and together they conquer the land. The plot is fast-paced, a mix of sweet and angsty moments—highly recommended! [Laughing emoji]

36. 86 娘 Your Majesty, the Empress Requests You Dress in Red 娘娘，陛下请您着红妆 Heng Jiujiu恒久九Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted [Childhood Friends + Two Strong Leads + Devoted Couple, 1v1] Everyone knew that Shen Zhouxing, the new emperor, and Gu Yunqing, head of the Seventh Bureau, couldn’t stand each other. The court officials submitted impeachment memorials against Gu Yunqing in piles, like snowflakes, and never seemed to tire of it. They hoped the new emperor would simply wave his hand and sentence the treacherous, tyrannical official to death by the executioner’s blade. One memorial stated: “Gu Yunqing, head of the 1.2kReads8.8Score10114d adds

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    The premise of a female protagonist disguising herself as a man to serve as an official in the imperial court, coupled with the male protagonist being an emperor and the female protagonist being childhood sweethearts, is quite novel. The female protagonist thought she had concealed her identity well, but in fact, the emperor had known all along and was pressuring her step by step, hoping that she would give up her official position and become the empress.

37. 87 皇 The Prince’s Study Companion Is a Young Lady 皇子伴读是女郎 Kitten Loves Idols小猫爱豆Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted The scheming Third Prince, Xiao Changling, had been coveting Ji Yan, the beautiful and adorable eldest grandson of Grand Tutor Ji, since childhood. So he personally decided to make Ji Yan his study companion. As they grew up, “Yanyan, could you explain the teacher’s lesson to me?” “Yanyan, you’re still young, so you can’t have a bedroom attendant.” “Yanyan, you smell so lovely.” Xiao Peiche watched the usually cunning and cold-hearted Third Prince fawn over Ji Yan and beg for praise every time t 183Reads—Score10114d adds
38. 88 王 Your Highness, Your Male Favorite Is a Princess from an Enemy Kingdom 王爷，您的男宠是敌国公主 Jian Yiyi茧苡苡Ancient Romance400k WordsCompleted [Disguised as a man + hilarious antics + identity exposed and mistaken for a gay man + political intrigue + sweet romance] Chu Zhaoyue transmigrates into the body of a mad princess from an enemy kingdom and infiltrates the manor of her sworn enemy, the regent, disguised as a man. From the start, she ends up sharing the regent's bed? Now everyone is convinced the prince is gay... Her predecessor wanted to steal a map and start a rebellion to become empress. She just wants to survive and lie flat. 31Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The original owner wanted to steal the military tally, rebel, and become empress, while she only wanted to lie low and avoid trouble. However, her disguise as a man repeatedly backfired—the regent praised her for her delicate beauty, the empress dowager suspected her of bewitching the emperor, princesses fought over her, and the crown prince went mad for her. When Ning Qingjue pinned her against the wall, her legs went weak and she almost dropped the pretense: "Your Highness, I'm actually..." But he sealed her lips with his fingertips, his eyes burning hot: "It doesn't matter, men and women are the same. You can only belong to me."

39. 89 替 Taking My Brother's Place at Court, I Get the Entire Court Gossiping with Me 替兄上朝，满朝文武随我吃瓜 Sinking Fish on the River江上沉鱼Ancient Romance761k WordsOngoing [Mind reading + gossip + goofy comedy + no romance] On the third day Lin Jinyue took her brother's place at court, she got bound to a gossip System. The first piece of gossip it dug up was about her! System: Host, your father's arch-enemy has already gathered proof that you're a woman disguised as a man and taking your brother's place at court. He's about to impeach your father. Lin Jinyue: What?! I've only heard one piece of gossip, and now I'm about to lose my life?! Wait, wasn't he going to i 5.2kReads7.8Score54214d adds

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    The first book features a heroine attending court in place of her brother, where all the officials listen to her innermost thoughts. The second book depicts a heroine disguising herself as a man, and the male lead falling for her in that role. It's a very complicated situation.

40. 90 极 The Stunning County Magistrate 极品女县令 Xue Da雪大Ancient Romance254k WordsOngoing I only wore men's Hanfu once, and I transmigrated to an ancient era in the midst of war. Then a great general, desperate for capable people, conscripted me and made me magistrate of a border town. Since I was already here, I threw myself into infrastructure projects, agricultural development, and spreading education with help from the System. A few years later, when the leader of the rebel army ascended the throne, that once-dilapidated little county had become far more prosperous than the imper 24Reads8.4Score—14d adds
41. 91 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 2kReads9.1Score27614d adds

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    I absolutely love these two books! Highly recommend them, they're guaranteed to be sweet! (Don't be fooled by the length of my post, this is a newly registered account.)

42. 92 帝 The Emperor's Gambit: The Powerful Minister Becomes Queen 帝王攻略：权臣为凰 Crayfish小龙虾Ancient Romance542k WordsCompleted Yuan Shuo, the daughter of a treacherous minister, thinks she’s shameless, but she never expected that the man everyone praises as a refined gentleman would be even more shameless. Watch these two schemers go head-to-head in a contest to see who has fewer scruples. 37Reads7.6Score—14d adds

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    These three books are amazing, especially the first and third ones. Highly recommend them! [Admiration]

43. 93 穿 I Became the Emperor’s Tutor, and the Tyrant Can Hear My Thoughts 穿成帝师后，被暴君读心声了 Ye Yinchan叶吟蝉Ancient Romance527k WordsCompleted [The rating is low because few people have read it. It'll go up!] [Female Imperial Tutor disguised as a man, cool-headed on the outside but ruthless within * seemingly innocent wolf cub male lead] [One devoted couple, younger man/older woman, mind-reading, System, light nation-building] After dying suddenly, Yun Qing transmigrated into the Great Xi dynasty she had been researching, becoming the late Imperial Tutor of the young, fearsome Emperor Xie Rang. She meant to run away and avoid trouble, 3.2kReads9.2Score52014d adds

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    A male tutor disguised as a woman raises a young emperor six years his junior. The emperor can read the tutor's mind. It's a very good book.

44. 94 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 6.2kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds

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    A female protagonist disguises herself as a man to portray a cunning and ruthless emperor. The female lead is a woman disguised as a man, a lecherous and treacherous official who must maintain her facade. She helps the male lead secure his throne; he is very clever and pretends to be weak while actually thwarting her intentions. Their daily interactions are very sweet.

45. 95 宿 Susu, I’m Spoiled and Blessed with Pregnancy Thanks to the Baby-Making System 宿宿我啊，靠生子系统好孕独宠捏 Joy Year After Year乐及年年Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Short drama: Bound to a Good Luck System, the Tyrant Dotes on Me Alone [Quick transmigration + stunning heroine + no fixed couple + exclusive, super-sweet romance + living out a full lifetime in each small world + heroine's first world is not chaste, both leads are chaste in all the others] Only after Tea Jiu castrated her target did she realize she'd been bound to a childbearing System. System: "I'm heartbroken. Real heartbreak isn't about making a scene..." Tea Jiu: "My mistake, System. Let me 31.1kReads9.3Score2.7k14d adds

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    The first book features an emperor as the male lead and a minister as the female lead. The female lead assists the emperor from the border to the court, disguised as a man. The plot is engaging and the characters are intelligent and not awkward. Both are eloquent and capable; highly recommended. The second book is set in a transmigration world, featuring a female scholar disguised as a man and a magnanimous emperor. The female lead is the emperor's personally appointed top scholar. There are no troublesome women in the harem, and both are eloquent and articulate; also highly recommended.

46. 96 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 1kReads8.9Score12814d adds

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    The male lead is first a prince, then an emperor, and the female lead is his study companion. [Note][Note]

47. 97 别 Don't Mess with Her: The Princess May Lie Flat, but She'll Still Crush the Scum 别惹她，长公主虽躺平，但狠虐渣 Flying Like Clouds如云飞扬Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Transmigration, past and present lives, woman disguised as a man, political intrigue, sweet and satisfying] Yun Qing was a princess born of the emperor's elder sister. On the day she was born, she was switched, poisoned, and hunted down, ending up in the common world as a discarded daughter of the family who had to disguise herself as a man. Her heartless father, her vicious concubine stepmother, and all manner of monsters and demons wanted her dead. When she opened her eyes again, she had s 1.5kReads9.3Score18314d adds

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    A girl disguises herself as a boy and becomes the top scholar in the imperial examination, stirring up trouble in the court and gaining a formidable reputation in the martial arts world. The male lead, unable to defeat her, can only feign weakness and cling to her. The couple is so adorable, it'll make you laugh and cry at the same time! Highly recommended.

48. 98 和 My Best Friend and I Transmigrated to Ancient Times to Become Servants 和闺蜜穿越到古代当奴才 This Fish Can't Swim这只鱼不会游Two Female Leads266k WordsCompleted [Faithful couples, two couples, each best friend has her own man. This is not the kind of dual-female-lead story where the women are lesbians. No golden finger, feel-good and satisfying with no angst, warm and sweet, not a career-focused female empowerment story. Every bit of scheming is just setup for romantic sweetness. The story takes historical details seriously, so if you’re going to nitpick, please move along.] [This novel was written entirely by hand!] No matter how big the world is, best 1.1kReads9.3Score15114d adds

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    These are some of the books! ① The female lead is an ancient woman with superb martial arts skills. When dressed as a man, she's a dashing young man. She transmigrates into an ancient book and brings warmth to the gentle male lead! ② Two best friends transmigrate, becoming pitiful creatures being hunted. Tragically, neither of them has any memory of their original selves, and they don't even know who's chasing them! They have no choice but to disguise themselves as men and sell themselves into slavery, hiding and observing the situation. They originally planned to work as stable boys for a few years until they grew up and redeemed themselves. However, they were tied up in the courtyard by a sinister prince and a wicked duke, forced to be 'watchdogs'! To save their lives, they strive to be competent servants. Backyard intrigues, palace schemes, plagues, poison, and assassinations—for each other's lives, the two sisters have no choice but to roll up their sleeves and get to work! The An brothers, An Shiyu and An Shixun, originally intended to keep two stable boys in the yard as dogs—to guard the gate, bite people, and provide daily amusement. However… before long, all they wanted was to hold the two puppies close, showering them with kisses, hugs, and lift them high in the air every day.

49. 99 皇 Spare Me, Imperial Uncle! The Delicate Little Darling Can't Take Care of Herself 皇叔饶命，小娇娇她柔弱不能自理 One Bite, Five Pigs一口五头猪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man + Domineering Possessiveness + Regent Prince + Imperial Uncle + Scheming Hero + Mutual Devotion + Loyal Puppy] Chu Li was an abandoned baby who had been adopted. Consort Wen made her pose as the ninth prince, a boy, to win the emperor’s favor. But Chu Li was determined to be a lazybones, eating her fill and waiting for death. Unfortunately, fate had other plans. The Regent Prince was supposed to win first place in the autumn hunt, but she accidentally saved the empero 10.2kReads8.5Score1.3k14d adds

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    Haha, I recommend this one, it's really good! Forced Marriage and Abduction

50. 100 谋 The Thousand-Year-Old Scheming Consort 谋妃千岁 Gu Xige顾夕歌Ancient Romance959k WordsCompleted She is a powerful chancellor who holds sway over the court, a treacherous minister everyone wants dead. He is a hostage prince from Nanqin, noble and aloof, pure and untarnished, seemingly above worldly concerns. But it's all an act. In truth, he is ruthless, cruel by nature, devious, and calculating. Beneath the mask of an incapable hostage prince lies a formidable force capable of turning the world upside down. When the arrogant, brazen her and the cold, scheming him fall for each other, the m 104Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is a treacherous minister, but there's a reason for that. It's a pretty old book, I read it a long time ago. The male lead isn't the emperor, I think, but he's quite powerful; he's apparently a prince from an enemy country.

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