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. 151 他 They All Want to Turn Me Gay, but I Was Born a Woman 他们都想掰弯我，可我本就女儿身 Mumu Doesn't Eat Lemons沐沐不吃柠檬Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Ambitious female scholar disguised as a man × obsessive, scheming, sharp-tongued chief minister | A lovesick, quarrelsome, possessive young man from a fallen kingdom | A powerful crown prince as the rightful husband] I’m not a flirt. It’s just that no one person can meet my standards, so I put several together, taking the best and leaving out the worst. I’ve been a perfectionist since I was little! The drunken top scholar hooked an arm around her shoulder. “We get along so well. Why don’t we ta 98Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This, this, this, this

2. 152 女 The Peerless Beauty: A Woman Chancellor 女相之国色无双 Yu Xiaoyu渔小鱼Ancient Romance956k WordsCompleted She is the unparalleled Young Master, famed throughout the land as a peerlessly beautiful chancellor. Yet who could have guessed that beneath those flowing robes, this breathtaking man hides a woman’s body? The ruler says, “With you by my side, what do I care whether I gain or lose the realm? I offer you my empire as a bridal gift, and promise you a lifetime of peace.” In short, this is the story of a woman who transmigrates and is forced to disguise herself as a man. She has no choice but to en 54Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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   The female protagonist was reborn as a boy and disguised herself as one from a young age. She was the Crown Prince's study companion from childhood. Later, her family was wiped out, and to avenge them, she was forced to become the Right Chancellor, wielding immense power. Eventually, she became the Empress. It's a well-developed and compelling story with vivid characters and a perfectly fleshed-out plot; it's definitely worth watching.

3. 153 穿 I Transmigrated into the Younger Sister of a Powerful Official and Stole the Villain Away 穿成权臣妹妹，我拐跑了反派大佬 Madam Raccoon狸猫夫人Ancient Romance624k WordsCompleted Lu Xiangan transmigrated into a book, becoming an insignificant little side character the author killed off with a single line. She has a county magistrate for a father who is carefree but dotes on his wife and daughter, a shrewd and worldly mother who knows how to handle everyone, and a cool, domineering elder brother who is a young prodigy. Five-year-old Xiangan puts her hands on her nonexistent hips. “My dream is to be a happy freeloader! The heroine can do whatever she wants!” But then... Wa 4.8kReads9.0Score62914d adds

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   These books are really perfect.

4. 154 穿 The Villainess Pouts, and the Brutal Crown Prince's Heart Skips a Beat 穿书女配一撒娇，暴戾太子心肝颤 Misty Rain on a Bewildering Night烟雨迷夜Ancient Romance503k WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man + violent heroine + theatrical hero + court power struggles + both leads are inexperienced + equally powerful leads] Jian Xi, the ability-wielding captain from a shattered world, transmigrated into a book as Shentu Si, the violent crown prince who was a woman disguised as a man. Transmigrating into a book was no problem. The problem was that her younger sister was the true heroine, while Jian Xi was just a stepping stone who wouldn't survive the first third of the story 384Reads9.0Score10414d adds

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   Lots of funny ones

5. 155 首 The Chief Minister Becomes Empress: Your Majesty, I Am Guilty! 首辅为后：陛下，臣有罪！ July Ninth七月九Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, she finds her fate is no longer her own. But Gu Wenjun is a man in name only: she is a woman. Today, the Gu family bullies her, knowing she has no power or influence and that her words carry no weight. But once she tops the imperial examinations and wields power over the court, who would dare disrespect or slight her? The Outcast, second only to the emperor and above all others, is the Grand Secretary. A tyrant emperor says, “If you restore your female identity and marry me 354Reads8.3Score10314d adds

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   The female protagonist transmigrates and enters the best academy in the country, humiliating her stepmother's son and winning the hearts of many women. The emperor also participates in every one of her humiliation attempts. Female protagonist: Come on, the emperor is behind me! [Smirking]

6. 156 太 Your Highness, the Crown Princess Has Made the Court Cry Again 太子殿下，太子妃又把群臣气哭了 Zhang Bupao张不饱Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man + sweet romance] Born a woman, Bai Li rises to become the top censor in Great Chu. Her only wish is to live long enough to retire and return to her hometown. She never expected to catch the Crown Prince’s eye. Now she can practically do as she pleases throughout the capital. The Emperor: “Censor Bai Li insults me in court every single day.” The Crown Prince: “A Li is just outspoken, Father. Please bear with her.” The Ministers: “How can anyone else sleep soundly beside 234Reads8.6Score—14d adds
7. 157 启 Your Highness, the Prince Consort Is a Man! 启禀摄政王，王妃他是个男人啊 Tall and Slender细高挑儿Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [A female regent disguised as a man VS a male regent's consort disguised as a woman. Both are chaste, with sweet everyday romance.] A heads-up: There is no palace intrigue or scheming, just romance. It's a normal relationship between a man and a woman, with neither one being passive or dominant. They're equally invested, so please move along if that's not your thing. After supposedly causing the deaths of twenty-five newlywed brides, Ye Zhiqing is granted another marriage, this time to a princes 265Reads9.0Score10314d adds
8. 158 状 The Top Scholar Was Born a Beauty in Disguise, and Every Night Is a Battlefield 状元本是娇红妆，每晚都在修罗场 Come on, I Dare You to Come你来来你敢来Ancient Romance542k WordsOngoing The rating has just been posted, but it will rise later [Historical romance + woman in disguise as a man + everyone is romance-obsessed + intense romantic tension + everyone’s dream girl + love rivals everywhere] To clear her father’s name, Song Qinwan disguises herself as a man and passes the imperial exam as the top scholar. In court, she is a brilliant and strategic official. Away from court, she is a “heartbreaker in a handsome man’s guise” who has the most powerful men from all five faction 180Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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   This one looks good too.

9. 159 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 1.1kReads9.2Score19114d adds
10. 160 女 The Female Bandit Goes to the Capital to Become an Official and Wins Over the Aloof Emperor 女土匪进京为官，诱拐了清冷陛下 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet historical romance + two powerful leads + devoted to each other + sweet and satisfying + fun and lively + no annoying supporting characters + sensible leads] A super-ferocious, super-rich bandit queen VS a cool, otherworldly beauty of an emperor Jin Sanglu owns thirty mountains of gold and is every inch a bandit queen. After earning military merit, she arrogantly calls out to the court: “If you won’t give me an official post, then make me empress.” The ministers are furious, but they fear 11.9kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds

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    This book!!! A super ruthless female bandit and a cold, aloof emperor! [Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi] The female lead, Jin Sanglu, possesses thirty mountains of gold, making her a true mountain queen. After achieving military merit, she arrogantly declares, "If I can't be an official, I'll be the empress!" The ministers are both angry and wary, but she is attracted to the emperor's good looks. However, after becoming an official, the plot twists, and it's the emperor who is seduced! Both are strong and pure, with no troublesome supporting characters. The writing style is light and cheerful; the female lead is decisive and a little playful, while the male lead hides a unique deep affection beneath his cold exterior. Their interactions are full of cute and funny moments, making it impossible to put down! [Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi]

11. 161 锦 The Embroidered Uniform Guard's Coroner 锦衣仵作 Weird-Flavored Cashews怪味腰果Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted His master dies a cruel death, and the killer vanishes overnight, leaving behind an unsolved case. Chu Qing, a forensic investigator who transmigrates into the body of a coroner, solves cases one after another, while romance keeps finding her along the way. Hey, you there! Don’t think you’re so special just because you’re the emperor. You want me to join your harem as a consort? No way! A female investigator? Now that might be worth considering! He is the youngest emperor, cold and callous by na 1.8kReads8.8Score25114d adds

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    This was originally a forensic coroner's story, and the male protagonist was the emperor.

12. 162 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 119.8kReads9.6Score11.5k14d adds

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    These are all good, especially the last two, which I read several years ago. The female lead is incredibly decisive and doesn't waste any time on unnecessary dialogue. Especially the last one, where the female lead was a ruthless general and the male lead is an almost supernaturally intelligent emperor. The female lead just keeps navigating his traps [smirking][smirking][smirking][smirking] Plus, they have a past life connection, making it incredibly good! [Licking screen][licking screen][licking screen][licking screen]

13. 163 穿 I Became the Dog Emperor and Clung to the Chief Eunuch 穿成狗皇帝后，我抱了督主大腿 He Is With God他与神明同在Ancient Romance579k WordsCompleted Qin Lige transmigrates into the body of an emperor who disguises herself as a man. The original owner was also a tyrant who made enemies of plenty of ministers. The Chief Eunuch: You tyrant, I swear I’ll kill you. The General: Chief Eunuch, wait for me to bring troops and back you up. The Young Grand Secretary: Need poison? I’ve got some. The tyrant bursts into tears. She doesn’t want to take the blame for this! To stay alive, Qin Lige starts sucking up to the Chief Eunuch and playing the part o 277Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist of this book is a high-ranking official, and the female protagonist is an emperor disguised as a man. In order to survive, the female protagonist clings to a powerful figure, and the two sides go from being enemies to becoming husband and wife. It's super good, and the female protagonist is also cute!

14. 164 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 12.2kReads9.2Score1.7k14d adds
15. 165 凰 The Phoenix Consort of Nine Thousand Years 凰妃九千岁 Fu Yu芙鱼Ancient Romance2.8M WordsCompleted (Female disguises herself as a man) She is a fearsome general who has bathed in blood on the battlefield, with countless victories to her name. Yet the person she loved most framed her as a traitor conspiring with the enemy and plotting rebellion, branding her a “wicked minister”! Her entire clan was slaughtered! A wicked minister? Then open your eyes and see what a true wicked minister looks like! Watch as she transforms into the most powerful and terrifying minister in the land! Those who harm 586Reads8.9Score10114d adds
16. 166 报 A Report to the Crown Prince: The Heir Is a Woman in Disguise 报告太子：世子是红妆 A Potato一只土豆Ancient Romance642k WordsCompleted Feng Jin, who disguises herself as a man, is the heir to Prince Yong'an's mansion in the Southern Liang dynasty. Handsome and striking, she powders her face and spends her days chasing roosters and dogs, earning a reputation as Southern Liang's most hopeless wastrel. Crown Prince Yuan Ye is the talk of the capital: dashing, elegant, and brilliantly gifted. Yet he has been childhood friends with that “sissy” Feng Jin for years, and is utterly devoted to her, granting her every wish. Spoiling and 123Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    First and second books are highly recommended.

17. 167 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 5.3kReads8.7Score58314d adds

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    The treacherous minister had a pair of illegitimate twins, a son and a daughter. No one knew that his son had been disguised as a boy since childhood, passed the imperial examination with top honors at the age of sixteen, and by eighteen, he was revered by everyone in the court, who called him the Junior Prime Minister.

18. 168 报 Your Highness, the Princess Consort Has Captured Another City 报告王爷，王妃又收了一座城 Mo Xiaoxing墨小星Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted Double-strong leads, sweet romance, and a love that goes both ways When they first meet, she thinks it was nothing but a dream. But as layer after layer of mystery is peeled away, the buried love and hatred are revealed, and the truth of her origins comes to light. Only then does she finally understand that “through life and death, we made our vow” was no illusion. “The plants have their own nature; why should they seek to be plucked by a beauty?” Cool-headed and decisive, she has clung to one o —Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 169 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40kReads9.7Score6.1k14d adds

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    Erlan disguises herself as a man, and the male lead is the emperor.

20. 170 被 Forced to Disguise Myself as a Man, I Take the Imperial Exams and Become Chief Councillor 被迫女扮男装，我参加科考做首辅 Soybeans Sprouting黄豆生芽Ancient Romance463k WordsCompleted [Disguised as a man + gradual character growth + everyday life + imperial examinations] The gentle, everyday life of a farmer's son in ancient times. PS: This is a fictional setting! Just as genius doctor Song Xiaoxiao was stepping into the working world, a sneeze sent her transmigrating. When she opened her eyes, she had gone from the present to the past, arriving in a dynasty unrecorded in history. She had just grumbled about being a little kid when her whole family dealt her another heavy blo 602Reads8.4Score10114d adds
21. 171 皇 The Emperor’s Female Chancellor 皇帝的辅国女宰相 Food in the Alley深巷有食Ancient Romance755k WordsCompleted Ji Fuyue was born into a poor family. She lost her mother as a child and her father when she was just a young girl. Both times she was in danger, Qi Ze came to her rescue. A love born in youth leaves the deepest mark. Knowing how difficult his position was, she risked execution by disguising herself as a man, taking a new name, and entering the imperial court to become his right-hand woman. Disguised as a man, she followed Qi Ze onto the battlefield. She buried her tenderness deep in her heart a 2Reads6.2Score—14d adds
22. 172 别 After Fleeing the Villa, the Mad Power Minister's Eyes Turned Red with Rage 别院私逃后，疯批权臣怒红眼 Jiang Shian江十桉Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted [Coercive romance + wife-pursuing crematorium + devoted couple] Everyone said the eldest son of the Pei family was noble and virtuous, elegant beyond compare. But Jiang Yingwan felt an inexplicable fear of him. Especially when those dark, cold eyes turned her way, a chill ran down her spine. Years ago, the Jiang and Pei families had made a verbal marriage pact. The Old Madam Pei wanted her to marry Pei Yanchen, but the two families were no longer social equals, and Jiang Yingwan already loved so 39.2kReads8.9Score2.8k14d adds

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    I can't wait alone, this book is really good. It features a seductive female lead. The male lead has feelings for the female lead and kisses her. He only dares to hug and kiss her after the female lead, disguised as a man, styles her hair. He's a hopelessly straight man, it cracked me up!

23. 173 日 Drunk on the Road Home at Dusk 日暮醉归途 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The cool, intelligent beauty Shui Qiaoyou, a general of the former dynasty, and the pure-hearted, reserved prince Chu Moli, a prince of the current dynasty Historical romance, no transmigration, no palace intrigue, no household drama, one-on-one romance, strong female lead. Shui Qiaoyou felt as though she’d merely fallen asleep. When she opened her eyes again, a hundred years had passed. Her homeland, family, and friends were like smoke, long since vanished into the river of time. Fate had left 13.2kReads9.2Score1.6k14d adds

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    The female lead disguises herself as a man 🌴 This is the first book of its kind, hilarious and non-stop laughs, perfect for stress relief. The female lead is a eunuch, but in reality, she's a quirky and silly girl. The male lead is a tyrannical ruler who seamlessly switches between being a wronged child and having a system that lowers his intelligence.

24. 174 落 After Falling into My Archenemy’s Hands 落到死对头手里之后 Joy Born of Nothing, NPC无妄生欢NPCAncient Romance500k WordsCompleted Possessive male lead VS big-hearted amnesiac heroine Yuan Tang has lost her memory. The good news: she's the emperor. The bad news: her kingdom has fallen. So her bodyguard takes her along, and she sets off on a long escape with nothing but her amnesiac mind for company. She lives a quiet life in an overlooked corner of the world, thinking she can spend the rest of her days there. But who should come knocking at her door but Shen Duo, a man known for bringing death? Shen Duo refuses to let Yu 906Reads8.6Score10114d adds

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    The female lead is a deposed queen who suffers from amnesia and fakes her death, while the male lead is a prince of the new dynasty who used to be her study companion. The story begins with their reunion. Due to their different social statuses, the female lead constantly tries to escape, but the male lead, having finally regained his love, relentlessly pursues her. The male lead has a somewhat obsessive personality. The writing is good, the plot is fresh, there are plot twists, and the ending is a happy one.

25. 175 暴 The Tyrant Rages in Court, but the Grand Tutor Suddenly Gets Morning Sickness 暴君当朝暴怒，太傅却突然孕吐了 Getting Rich Every Month月月暴富Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Female lead disguised as a man, one-on-one romance, both leads have no past relationships, sweet romance, a vicious and unhinged Regent x a gentle, clever beauty] In the eyes of the capital's people, the Regent was brutal and merciless. With him in charge, foreign enemies wouldn't dare cross the border lightly. In the eyes of the court officials, the Regent was domineering and arbitrary. He asked them for their opinions, but those who truly voiced any would fail to show up for court the next da 10.5kReads8.5Score54414d adds

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    "Who can explain to me what's going on?!" A voice as cold as a winter night's wind echoed through the hall, silencing the court officials. Only a few bold military officers looked towards the Emperor, who sat on the main throne. The twelve-year-old boy also remained silent, clearly having no objection to the Regent's words. Tao Sangwan also lowered her head; as the Grand Tutor, it was not her place to speak on this matter. However, the Regent's oppressive aura made her chest binder feel even tighter, making it difficult to breathe. For some reason, she had been feeling chest tightness lately, and was also sleepy and had a large appetite.

26. 176 明 Moonlight on Ice and Snow 明月照冰雪 Mu Qiqi暮萋萋Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted A crazy, formidable woman. General Shen Guizhou VS a prince who only wants romance. Prince Chen Muyi Shen Guizhou was once the young general of the Shen Army, which commanded 300,000 troops in the northern frontier. As her reputation grew, her family feared the emperor would discover that she was a woman disguised as a man and bring disaster upon her. After weighing their options, they sacrificed her. For the sake of peace in the north and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Shen Army, 4.9kReads9.2Score1.3k14d adds
27. 177 袅 Delicate and Enchanting 袅袅妖娆 Ying Xiang赢香Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Satisfying power fantasy + seductive troublemaker heroine + face-slapping and tormenting scoundrels + love at first sight based on looks + love grows over time + ten-year age gap] A beautiful, sweet-voiced heroine who plays the fool: a cunning, foxlike, black-lotus beauty. A hero who says one thing and means another: a strict, upright royal uncle who works as a school disciplinarian. Everyone knows Prince Ying, Huo Yin, is handsome and refined, with a face like an immortal's. But he never smile 9.1kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds

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    The female lead, Qi Niaoniao, is beautiful and has a sweet voice. She pretends to be weak but is actually a beautiful and ruthless modern agent. The male lead is an arrogant royal uncle in public, but a henpecked husband in private. It's a very sweet and adorable story.

28. 178 扑 After I Pounced on the Emperor, the Eunuch's Secret as a Woman Could No Longer Be Hidden 扑倒皇上后，公公女儿身藏不住了 Angry Bao愤怒宝Ancient Romance478k WordsCompleted One-on-one, both leads are chaste (squeal) + Golden finger + Not serious drama + The wife-chasing crematorium Jiang Youning transmigrated right into a well. The wildest part? She was a fake eunuch. Talk about a thrill! The good news: She has a golden finger, but it’s a money-devouring beast. The bad news: She offended the emperor and is about to be beaten to death. With such a huge gap in status, she can only draw on her fearless ability to bend and bounce back. She showers everyone with flat 279Reads8.8Score10514d adds

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    These are my favorite ancient Chinese novels about men dressing as women [kissing emoji]

29. 179 权 The Adored Little Charmer Becomes the Most Coveted Woman in the Capital 权宠小撩精，成了京城万人迷 Lu Li路鲤Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Despised by everyone early on, plot-focused] [Loved by everyone later, with a romantic free-for-all] [Looks like a familiar trope at first, but the imagination takes off] [The main story has a canon pairing; the male supporting characters get bonus chapters] Chu Luo never imagined that asking the author to kill off a minor female character would get her cursed by that very character and make her transmigrate into a book as the useless crown princess who had forced five beautiful men 2.6kReads9.1Score36014d adds

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    The first three books seem to fit the requirements: a powerful minister who escapes death while still in his official robes, debating with a group of scholars; an emperor who is afraid of a prince; and a female general who comes to the modern world to marry (this one is about time travel to the modern world, so there is no cross-dressing plot; if you don't like this, please don't read).

30. 180 将 The Bride-to-Be 将嫁 Echoes Linger for Three Days绕梁三日Ancient Romance287k WordsCompleted Three years ago, to pacify the western frontier, he married the daughter of the Governor-General of Yongzhou as his empress. But during his lifetime, he met Huo Shiying, the one and only woman of her kind, and the sole female general in the Great Yan dynasty. She doesn't know, and no one else does either, that he has followed her life for twenty whole years. When he was six, he first heard his mother and eldest sister mention her name, and wondered how a two-year-old girl could have been taken t 27.1kReads9.6Score3.5k14d adds

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    The only female general among them, loved by the emperor yet enduring it all, sacrificing herself selflessly on the battlefield. They all remained stoic amidst the court's intrigue and power struggles. The writing is excellent, creating an immersive experience. It depicts the unavoidable complexities of imperial love.

31. 181 陛 Your Majesty, I’ll Conquer the World to Take Care of You 陛下，我打个天下养你啊 Bi Mai避麦Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted An alternate-world setting inspired by the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern dynasties. A serious period romance, with two formidable leads, political intrigue, and love. [A sickly marquis plots to conquer the realm, while a ruthless emperor bows to love] The story of a demon who kills people in the human world to atone for his sins. Driven by selfish desire and consumed by inner demons, her father kills his wife and daughter. Shen Yanqi is raised as a boy from childhood. An edict seeking tale 391Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Set against the backdrop of the chaotic Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, the story follows the female lead, the daughter of a merchant disguised as a man. After entering officialdom, she initially attaches herself to the crown prince while secretly cultivating power within the court for the male lead, assisting him in ascending to the throne. The male lead, initially an unfavored prince, later becomes a wise ruler who ends the war and usher in a golden age. Their love is mutual and incredibly sweet; neither of them loses their intelligence in the process, often secretly plotting under the covers how to make their enemies work for them.

32. 182 女 The Female General’s Adorable Husband 女将军的小娇夫 Song Above the Ninth Heaven九天上歌Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Heroine: “I can come to your home and ask for your hand... If we meet again in the future, I promise you the position of principal wife!” Hero: “What the hell! I’m a man! How can you, another man, propose to me?” General Yun is domineering and cold, taciturn and expressionless, successful in his career and wielding power over all under heaven. He just happens to like the little cook. So what if she’s a woman? Got a problem with it? Keep it to yourself! Before he could savor much of the sweetness 41Reads8.9Score—14d adds
33. 183 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—Score15214d adds

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    Completed, handwritten novel, strong female lead, the female lead disguises herself as a man, works in the government and navigates the political arena, patriotism, martial arts detective work, suspense and political intrigue, female mutual assistance, the female lead has super strong fighting ability, no romance brain.

34. 184 我 After I Helped My Violent Husband Cheat the System, He Demanded Kisses Every Day 我带暴戾夫君开挂后，他日日索吻 Snooker斯洛克Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue + Woman Disguised as a Man + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Female Lead Joins the Army Early On and Enters Court Politics Later + A Little Household Drama + Country and Family + Winning Back the Wife + Love-Brained Male Lead + Romance] The general of the empire, Zhan Xunye, took up arms alongside his father at eighteen. A heroic young man, he was brave in battle and a military genius without equal. But he was also violent, quick-tempered, cruel, and bloodthirsty. People feared and hat 3.1kReads9.1Score46714d adds

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    Although the male lead isn't an emperor but a general, the story is genuinely good, the female lead isn't just blindly romantic, and the world-building is decent.

35. 185 当 Bang, Bang, Bang! The Five-Year-Old Lucky Little Treasure Takes the Bench 当当当，五岁福宝小青天升堂喽 Princess Lian of Huoxia Mountain火霄山的莲公主Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Adorable child + handsome father + origins + county magistrate + martial arts] Tao An'an, one of the notorious troublemakers from the twenty-first century, transmigrates into the body of an adorable five-year-old. While her father is taking the imperial examinations, a chance encounter brings her face-to-face with the emperor, who is traveling incognito. She cleverly answers his questions and is personally named the top scorer in the palace examinations, then appointed magistrate of Wanping Cou 1.1kReads8.6Score14214d adds

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    The female protagonist disguises herself as a man and accompanies Luo Can to the capital for the imperial examination. However, Lao Ling fails the exam, while "he" is awarded the title of top scholar by the emperor. Because she cleverly solves a difficult problem, the emperor calls her a child prodigy, bestows upon her the title of top scholar, and then appoints her as a county magistrate. The emperor, while on a private tour of the capital, cleverly answers her question and grants her a position in the imperial examinations.

36. 186 开 From the Start, I’m the Emperor: Whose Favor Should I Bestow Tonight? 开局成男皇，朕今晚翻谁的牌子呢 Gu Youbei古有北Ancient Romance142k WordsOngoing [Gender-swapping back and forth between a man and a woman + a male emperor + a woman’s body + multiple male leads + everyone’s darling + a touch of court intrigue + a battlefield of romantic rivals + doting on his wife + lighthearted, brainless fun] After watching too many palace-intrigue dramas, it’s time to watch someone else get caught up in one! A domineering female CEO transmigrates into the proud and powerful Aoshi Dynasty, the strongest nation in the land. The first thing that happens is 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Wow, this one's amazing! The female lead is both an emperor and a female lead! Seriously, both the male and female leads are female leads! The female lead starts as a male emperor, but guess what? She can transform back into a woman! It feels like there are multiple male leads and multiple female leads. This is a must-read for strong, independent women! Everyone should check it out!

37. 187 有 After I Conceive, the Mad Regent Won’t Stop Pursuing Me Day and Night! 有喜后，疯批摄政对我夜缠日撩！ Ninefold Thousand Towers九方千阙Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted [She disguises herself as a man, he disguises himself as a woman. After her former husband brings ruin upon himself, he chases her for ten thousand miles. A little angst, lots of sweetness, and a love rekindled.] In her previous life, Lan Jinhuan disguised herself as a man and lived under the thumb of Shen Fu, the “Grand Princess.” At three, he caught her and pinched her while she sat on his lap. At ten, he cornered her against a wall at the Imperial Academy. At thirteen, he scared her to tears, 3.4kReads9.3Score36514d adds

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    🌟🌟🌟Yun Qing transmigrated to the Great Xi Dynasty, becoming the imperial tutor to Xie Rang, who had died young. She initially wanted to escape and avoid trouble, but later softened and stayed. From then on, she shouldered the responsibilities of the imperial tutor, clearing away obstacles, single-mindedly focused on raising the young prince into a wise and benevolent ruler. Little did she expect that one day…

38. 188 穿 After Becoming the Minister's Concubine-Born Daughter, I Ruled the Court 穿成罪臣庶女后，我权倾朝野 Liu Qi Yue六七悦Ancient Romance119k WordsOngoing [Palace intrigue and political scheming + mutual healing + transmigrated heroine + secret identity revealed] Everyone in the capital knew that Prince Yong, Liu Wumu, commanded a powerful army and preferred men. Though he was well past thirty, he still had no wife or concubines. At court, Liu Wumu looked at Dou Qiyao, standing at the very end of the civil officials’ ranks, and said to her father, “I hear Lord Shaochu has a twin sister named Dou Qiyao?” Dou’s father was startled. His gaze flicked 1Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 189 小 The Little Palace Maid's Thoughts Were Read 小宫女被读心了 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the palace as a maid, Qin Jianjian works diligently, flatters those above her, and deceives those below her. In the end, she becomes the top-ranked maid serving the Empress Dowager. She has undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of her profession. Money she’s openly entitled to, along with money she shouldn’t have, keeps flowing into Qin Jianjian’s pockets. Delighted, she just has to wait until she’s old enough to leave the palace and retire early. Who could have guessed the 14.7kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds

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    This is where the male lead later gives the female lead a position, hoping to keep her around. It's really good!

40. 190 超 The Mighty Empress: The World Bows to Her 超强女帝，天下臣服 Red Leaves红叶Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Xiao Chan, who possesses qi cultivation skills, transmigrates into the body of a baby girl. Because her father, the emperor, favors her, he raises her from childhood as his successor. One after another, her half-brothers appear in the harem, all vying for the one throne, but each is crushed by her, the legitimate eldest princess. Her talent and reputation become the greatest in the land. As schemes gather around her, men even volunteer to become her secret lovers. Commanding power and rising to 34.1kReads8.8Score4.1k14d adds

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    This is an amazing book, really! The female lead was raised like an empress from a young age; she's incredibly shrewd, intelligent, and skilled in martial arts.

41. 191 皇 The Empress Leaped to Her Death, and the Mad Tyrant Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 皇后纵身一跃，疯批暴君哭红了眼 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + palace intrigue + regretful pursuit, clear-headed heroine, everyone's unattainable ideal] Meng Tang is a gracious, gentle empress who never competes for favor. Everyone thinks she is a true white lotus standing tall in the harem, and even the tyrant believes it. He takes a new concubine, and she smiles, congratulates him, and arranges for the newcomer to spend the night with him. He sends her restorative medicine, and she obediently takes it, knowing full we 21.5kReads9.3Score2k14d adds

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    Both books are now complete. The first book follows the female protagonist as she searches for evidence of her family's wrongful conviction after her rebirth, recounting her experiences along the way. The second book tells the story of a woman who travels to ancient times, endures the emperor's abuse to complete her mission, accumulates the tyrant's favor, and then commits suicide to return to the modern era.

42. 192 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 110Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    The female lead, Bai Ning, disguised herself as a boy at the age of 13 and entered the Southern Chu Kingdom as an official. She is the current prime minister and the young master of the Divine Doctor Manor. She is Bai Qingyue, the daughter of the former prime minister of the Western Isles Kingdom and the younger sister of the current prime minister (Bai Ning is the female lead's name when she's disguised as a boy). The male lead is replaced by the female lead, Aning (Aning is the female lead's childhood name). This is a two-part story, so you need to read it carefully. The prime minister is a bit wild; otherwise, you might not understand it.

43. 193 新 On Our Wedding Night, the Crown Prince Stole My Sister's Groom 新婚夜，太子夺了妹妹的新郎官 Zhu Yezi竹夜子Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Girl disguises herself as a boy + childhood friends + sweet romance + strong heroine] The prime minister's twins were born with auspicious signs. The elder brother, who should have had a smooth and prosperous life, tragically drowned at the age of eight. With no other choice, his twin sister, who bore a seven-tenths resemblance to him, took his place in the palace and became the Crown Prince's study companion. From then on, Tang Yunqing lived in constant anxiety, making it to thirteen, then six 176Reads6.8Score—14d adds
44. 194 本 I'm a Fake Official, Yet I've Won the Crown Prince's Heart 本官是假货，却哄得太子倾心了 Wen Lang文朤Ancient Romance298k WordsOngoing [Transmigration and nation-building | Woman disguised as a man | Court intrigue | Farming and famine relief | Feel-good rise to power] Li Yanhe takes over another person's identity and becomes magistrate of Pingwu County. Disaster is everywhere, refugees are on the move, and the treasury is empty... At the grand court assembly, officials from every prefecture report disasters, leaving the entire court at its wit's end. One report from the Commissioner of Administration sends shock waves through 5.4kReads6.5Score56014d adds
45. 195 纨 The Playboy Heir Dresses as a Woman, and the General Falls for Him 纨绔世子穿上女装：将军沦陷了 Yi Yuan亿圆Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted [Completed, woman disguised as a man + mutual devotion + sweet romance + lighthearted + general] Everyone in Zhaodu knew that Song Wuyou, heir to the Duke of Song’s estate, looked like a gentleman but was rotten to the core. It was bad enough that this young devil wreaked havoc on his own. He even had the nerve to lust after Pei Qingyun, the only scholar-warrior top scorer in all of Great Zhao, every woman’s dream man, and an undefeated, cold-faced general! At first, whenever Song Wuyou and Pei 5.5kReads9.3Score59814d adds

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    "Now that you're a man, why not take this opportunity to roam the world with your sword? You've been dreaming about this since your past life." "Do you have any money?" "You have hands and feet; you can find food anywhere." "Do you have a travel permit?" "... Without a travel permit, are the consequences serious?" "If I'm lucky, I might become a fugitive." "And if I'm unlucky?" "Beat him to death, his body lying in the wilderness!" "..." "These bastards are too ruthless..." Song Wuyou, enduring the aches and pains throughout her body, limped towards the Song State Duke's mansion. It was already dark; the half-moon of the summer night hid behind the clouds, casting a faint light that made her shadow long and thin as she walked through the dark alley. "Oh my child, where did you get all these injuries?" Song Wuyou, who had intended to sneak back to rest for the night before making further plans, was caught red-handed by Lady Song, who happened to be coming out of the house. Overwhelmed with love for her son, Lady Song rushed over and hugged her, crying out, "Quickly, go and fetch Doctor Lin!" "Hey, hey, hey, let go, let go..."

46. 196 顾 Minister Gu Is a Woman 顾尚书是女儿身 Huang Zixi黄子曦Ancient Romance156k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance with a woman disguised as a man, alternate history, a brooding and obsessive emperor, devoted couple] In the Great Yi Empire, everyone knows that the current emperor and Gu Qingzhou, Minister of Rites, can't stand each other. They have been at odds since their youth, when they studied together at Bailu Academy. Now that they're at court, they clash like fire and water. Gu Qingzhou is a once-in-a-century genius with exceptional literary talent. After finally reaching the position o 668Reads—Score10214d adds

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    🌈🌈The female lead appears sweet and innocent on the surface, but is actually highly intelligent and strategic. The male lead appears dignified, but is secretly a crazy, scheming, and obsessive womanizer. After a long separation, the male lead causes all sorts of trouble, eventually gaining control of the study for a month. The two trust each other deeply. When the male lead goes on a tour, the female lead also manages the country. The female lead is also exceptionally capable; even in the harem, she doesn't give up her ideals and rises to a higher position alongside the male lead.

47. 197 踹 After Dumping the Male Lead Halfway Through the Conquest, She Becomes the Object of His Obsession 踹掉攻略一半的男主她被强取豪夺 Yi Anyan衣安晏Ancient Romance334k WordsCompleted [Ex-Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Male Rivalry + Mad Obsession and Possessiveness + 1v2 + Both Men Are Virgins] Xiao Qingyu transmigrated into a novel three years ago. The male lead, Wu Chengque, was a cold, aloof, and restrained regent. It took her two years to raise her progress with him to 50%. The three-year time limit had arrived, but his favorability was still only 50%. She was suspended over an abyss by villains. After waiting for ages, all that came was Wu Chengque's subordinate. “His Highn 1.9kReads8.4Score25414d adds

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    Both are cross-dressing, with some political intrigue involved (1v2).

48. 198 女 Disguised as a Man: He Falls for Her 女扮男装：误他沉沦 A Bit Silly有点二Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted The heroine sets out to bring down the villain, but ends up turning him gay! The orphan Song Jin doesn't want to marry and have children. She just wants to make her own way in life. Disguised as a man, she passes the imperial examinations and enters government, with no intention of joining the factional struggle. But she is helplessly swept into the whirlpool of power. After the villain repeatedly provokes her, she loses her temper and beats him up. She thinks she's as good as dead, but wait... 408Reads8.4Score10014d adds

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    A woman disguises herself as a man to serve in the imperial court—I was instantly captivated; it's so engaging, with no unnecessary fluff! ✨ In the first book, the female protagonist tries to defeat the villain but ends up turning him gay instead. 💥 In the second book, the female protagonist's soul transmigrates into an unknown soldier, becoming a soldier under the God of War. 🍒 In the third book, the female protagonist disguises herself as a man to attend school and turns the male protagonist, the crown prince, gay.

49. 199 魂 My Soul Transmigrated to an Ancient Army Camp, Just in Time to Meet the Young God of War! 魂穿古军营，恰逢战神少年时！ Knows No Bamboo知无竹Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Transmigration + alternate history + ancient romance + love + bittersweet angst + military + war + political intrigue + general and emperor + submission and coronation as empress Her soul transmigrates into the body of a nobody in ancient times, a soldier serving under the future legendary emperor! Gu Panzi clings to the emperor's coattails and uses history books to advise him! This adorable, laid-back girl juggles love and career, and begins a life of effortless success. She wants to become an 117Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 200 女 She Disguised Herself as a Man to Attend School, and the Crown Prince Fell for Her? 女扮男装入学堂，太子他弯了？ Nan Ling楠泠Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted To investigate a case and avenge her family, modern-day genius Gu Xingci disguises herself as a man and infiltrates Qingyun Academy, the highest institution of learning in the Great Qi Kingdom. Under the name Gu Xingzhi, her goal is to top the imperial examinations and turn the court upside down. The entrance exam is said to be impossibly hard, earning the academy the nickname “the top scholar slaughterhouse.” With her photographic memory and genius-level logic, Gu Xingci easily takes first plac 321Reads8.4Score10114d adds

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