Looking for a Novel With a Female Lead Who Disguises Herself as a Man, Looks Handsome, and Is a High-Ranking Court Official 女主男扮女装，还很帅是朝廷重臣的小说

1. 101 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
2. 102 科 Imperial Exam Triumph: The Strongest Female Grand Secretary 科举逆袭：最强女首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted After finally becoming the first female heir in her family, she opens her eyes and finds herself back before the revolution. Her father is dead from the start, leaving her with a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. She is the only son who can carry on the Cheng family line... Cheng Qing looks down at her slightly developed chest, wondering what on earth went wrong. Surrounded by scheming wolves, Cheng Qing, now with a new soul in her body, sets herself two small goals: First, keep pr 8.2kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds

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   A female protagonist disguised as a man taking the imperial examinations, no romantic pairing. The female lead is incredibly cool, aloof, and has an off-the-charts intelligence. The author's writing style is very delicate; it's super enjoyable!!!

3. 103 沙 The Hilarious Heir Apparent Needs More Than Just a Lesson in Decency 沙雕世子她缺的不止是德 Good Fortune Sixfold福六顺Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Cross-Dressing as a Man + Everyone’s Favorite + No Romance + Yandere + Ancient Academy + Political Schemes + Ensemble Cast] The moment Xiang Mu transmigrated into a book, she knew she was doomed. Her father was the most heinous villain in history, and she was the most notorious young wastrel ever. The entire country wanted the villainous father and son dead, and even her own lovely wife was sharpening a knife in the courtyard, ready to kill her with her own hands. To change her fate of being ki 2.5kReads9.0Score39114d adds

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   The first book is an ensemble piece; the second one, if the male lead couldn't read minds and knew the female lead was a woman disguised as a man—he'd practically become gay himself—he could easily have bought a novel about male-male relationships.

4. 104 女 After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Spoiled the Young Prince of the Capital 女扮男装后，我娇养了京城小王爷 Shen Shuangmu沈双木Ancient Romance704k WordsCompleted A cheating, betraying scumbag couple? Lin Shi: Burn them alive! She transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a “young” general? Lin Shi: This emperor is useless. Kill him! An enemy nation invades, and the emperor wants to arrange a marriage, sending his own sister? Lin Shi: I’ll wipe them out myself. I’ll fight them for three days and nights and seize ten cities. A useless young prince is desperately courting her? Lin Shi: Can you take a beating? The young prince: If it’s you beating me, absol 7Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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   The female protagonist in this novel transmigrates into the body of a woman disguised as a man and rises to become a general through her own abilities. She's very cool, especially during battles. She has a wife, two adopted sons, and a prince who admires her.

5. 105 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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   A beautiful but somewhat naive female general

6. 106 九 The Eunuch Who Rules the Court by Taking It Easy 九千岁靠躺赢权倾朝野 Moonlight Wine月光酒Ancient Romance838k WordsCompleted [Strong Leads + Feel-Good Story + Sweet Romance and Comedy + Transmigration + Disguised as a Man] After transmigrating, Su Beining became the powerful chief eunuch of Nanlin. She refused to redeem herself and was determined to be a proper villain, diligently muddling through each day. She flattered people in her daily life, annoyed political rivals whenever she could, and outsmarted everyone when schemes were afoot. Who could have guessed that she would end up wielding power over the whole court 342Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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   The first book features a female lead who is the emperor's "cheap younger brother." Due to the late emperor's dying wish, she is forced to go on blind dates every day. [Thinking][Thinking][Thinking] In the end, the male lead also falls for her and discovers that she is disguised as a man. [Smirking] The second book features a female protagonist and her sycophants; the writing style is also incredibly witty and humorous.

7. 107 启 Your Highness, the Prime Minister Is a Woman Dressed as a Man 启禀摄政王，丞相大人她女扮男装 Wen Yan Baibai温言白白Ancient Romance254k WordsOngoing The Shen family spent generations fighting on the battlefield and serving their country with unwavering loyalty. In the Northern Frontier campaign, the Shen army suffered catastrophic losses. Their achievements had made the emperor fear them, and the family became a thorn in his side. When the youngest Shen daughter, Shen Chang’en, learns that disaster has struck her family, she takes the name Mu Lianchu, disguises herself as a man, and passes herself off as the Mu family’s legitimate son. At se 597Reads6.5Score—14d adds
8. 108 穿 Book Transmigration: The Villainous Chancellor Covets My Beauty Every Day 穿书：反派丞相天天觊觎朕的美貌 Little Yi Is a Cat小一是只猫Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted Chu Ning transmigrates into a book, becoming the tragic emperor who spent over a decade disguised as a man, only to be mercilessly killed by the villainous chancellor. She thinks she has done an exceptionally good job of keeping her secret identity under wraps. A little scene: Shen Shihan reached out and tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, then said softly, “Your Majesty wants my protection, so why go all the way to Jiangnan to find a beauty? Isn't there one right here?” Chu Ning didn't 440Reads9.0Score10014d adds

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   A woman disguises herself as a man to become the emperor, and her relationship with the cunning prime minister is a love-hate one~ (￣▽￣~) The author's writing is superb.

9. 109 女 Lady Chancellor: The Story of Su Li 女相·苏离传 Miss Tang唐三小姐Ancient Romance975k WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Ying Mochen is a dazzling genius and one of Beiyuan’s most sought-after men. But Su Li knows rumors can’t be trusted, because the Ying Mochen she knows is overbearing and shameless. For instance, he clearly knows she’s a woman in disguise, yet refuses to expose her and spends every night tangled up with her. Then, the next morning in court, he solemnly addresses her as “Lord Su!” The realm is divided into four, and a new emperor takes the throne. An imperial decree ushers in an 21Reads6.5Score—14d adds
10. 110 一 The Pampered Servant 一等宠奴 Mo Xiaoqi莫小弃Ancient Romance588k WordsCompleted After an unexpected transmigration, the top assassin A Si becomes a lowly servant in the Prince of Huainan’s household. Someone everyone can bully? Not a chance. She’s an expert in every weapon and skill under the sun, and killing and arson are right up her alley. Go ahead and try bullying her! As her master, Xiu Linyang is quite pleased. “You worthless servant, is there anything in this world you can’t do?” The woman answers smugly, “This servant can do anything, Your Highness.” “Oh?” The princ 1.4kReads8.3Score18014d adds
11. 111 帝 The Emperor Awaits the Phoenix's Return 帝盼鸾归 Eastern Hedge东篱Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Shen Mingluan commands an army of 300,000 and is the Northern Pacification General, a figure whose very name strikes terror into enemy forces. Handsome and elegant, he has the young noblewomen of the capital swooning over him. They fought tooth and nail for the chance to marry into the General's household, but none of them could compete with the aloof, powerful emperor! “Reporting to the general: His Majesty wishes to marry you. Will you accept?” 807Reads7.8Score10614d adds

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    He absolutely has to be there.

12. 112 穿 The Transmigrated Good-for-Nothing Caught the Princess's Eye 穿越的废柴被公主看上了 Lord Ryunosuke龙之介大人Two Female Leads255k WordsCompleted An alternate-history story with two female leads and several couples. A hilarious family leads a chaotic life, only to run into an even more chaotic imperial family. A useless nobody rises to success step by step, with grand ambitions too. She’s a money-loving foodie who loves to cook, and even her little ideas come in handy. One day, she transmigrates into the body of the mountain stronghold’s third-in-command. When she goes down the mountain, she kidnaps a woman to be her big brother’s wife. W 239Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    It's lighthearted, funny, and a little crazy [laughing and crying emoji]

13. 113 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
14. 114 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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    In this book, although the female lead isn't a high-ranking official, all the bigwigs know her very well.

15. 115 巅 The Pinnacle of Imperial Power 巅峰皇权 Yin Yang Jing Hong阴阳惊鸿Ancient Romance694k WordsOngoing [Historical GB + both devoted to each other + Villain heroine + heroine disguises herself as a man early on + court and martial world + vying for the throne] Early: A double-personality, unhinged eunuch × a reborn, sweet-on-the-outside, dark-on-the-inside wicked man Later: An all-powerful ruler of the world × a spoiled, lovesick male consort Sima Ying, the crown prince of the previous dynasty. Her mother was killed at her birth, and her father treated her like a puppet. By ten, she had mastered 624Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    Both of these are stories about women disguised as men. The first one is finished, the second one isn't. They both have high status. I've only read half of them and haven't finished yet. You can watch the rest yourself.

16. 116 锁 Locking the Southern Branch 锁南枝 Yi'an's Springtime Drunkenness易安春酲Ancient Romance450k WordsCompleted No rebirth, no transmigration, political intrigue, a strong heroine, and sweet romance. A ruthless heroine who plays the fool to fool the wise × a cool, scheming male lead with a seemingly innocent but secretly dark side. When they first met, Shen Ningzhao tried to win Gu Chiyan over, but he looked down at her coldly. “We’re not on the same path, so we can’t work together!” Later, Gu Chiyan trapped her beneath him and leaned close, his eyes brimming with tenderness and affection. Shen Ningzhao l 368Reads8.9Score10814d adds
17. 117 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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    I don't usually recommend books, but this one I'm recommending is truly amazing. I've read it several times, and it's incredibly good—trust me. You won't regret reading it. The female leads are all exceptionally beautiful, and they're all involved in palace intrigue—they're incredibly cunning. Super good!

18. 118 被 Forced to Marry a Scheming Empress, I Stopped Hiding My Talents 被迫娶了腹黑女后，我放弃藏拙了 User19466138用户19466138Two Female Leads581k WordsOngoing Zhou Muyun accidentally transmigrates to Great Yan, becoming the illegitimate child of the Marquis of Xunwu’s family, a woman disguised as a man. To survive, she hides her identity and pretends to be a spoiled young wastrel. Her quiet, carefree life is pleasant enough, until she is forced to marry Yan Qingchan. Then the calm of her days is shattered... 162Reads7.3Score—14d adds
19. 119 农 Eldest Farmhouse Daughter: After I Transmigrate, I Become the Prince’s Cherished One 农家长姐：穿越后成了王爷心头宠 Trading Black Hair for White青丝换白发Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The moment Cheng Ying opens her eyes, she finds herself in a human trafficker's den. She's stunned. With her tiny arms and legs, has she transmigrated? Her father is a top general in the imperial court, framed for treason and sentenced to have his entire family executed? How can she stand for that? But whose adorable, sweet, and obedient little child is this? After learning about her background, Cheng Ying decides to do two things. First: Raise the little one well, and help them become a person 2.5kReads9.3Score35814d adds

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    Female disguised as a man, female general, male lead, prince

20. 120 女 Disguised as a Man: The Crown Prince Only Wants to Escape 女扮男装：太子殿下只想逃 Nan Sheng南生Ancient Romance662k WordsOngoing Updated irregularly. Updated irregularly. Updated irregularly. Important things are said three times. I won’t abandon this story. I’ll definitely write it to the end. Was it fate or misfortune? In the end, did Zhuang Zhou dream he was a butterfly? Is it a past life, or the present? Returned to her first life, the crown prince, disguised as a man, refuses to accept her fate of dying a tragic death. How will she turn the tide? Meanwhile, the crown prince’s sudden change in temperament catches the 201Reads9.1Score—14d adds
21. 121 睿 Wise Eunuch, Plotting Rebellion Online 睿智宦官，在线谋反 Youzi Sees Out the Winter又子过冬Ancient Romance104k WordsOngoing Wei Xi died of illness and, in the Hall of the King of Hell, collided headlong with a spirit who had taken its own life and fled into the cycle of reincarnation. The King of Hell: She’s beautiful, rich, and powerful, second only to one and above all others. You’re going to live five extra years in her place. What a bargain! Only when she was actually sent to the Great Abyss Dynasty did she discover that all of the above was just the King of Hell’s clumsy attempt to cover his tracks. Beautiful = —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend this one; it perfectly meets the requirements! (⊙O⊙)

22. 122 重 Back at Fifteen, I Disguise Myself as a Boy and Slay! 重回十五岁，我扮男装杀疯了！ Bian Hua边花Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted She is a woman who holds her place on the Eastern Palace's throne, the renowned Crown Prince of the Great Jin. In her previous life, she trusted a traitor and made a grave mistake, leaving the realm in ruins and its people homeless. Reborn at fifteen, she is determined to keep her eyes open, root out evil, protect the Great Jin realm and its people, and safeguard the loyal Jun family. When her identity is on the verge of being exposed and the whole world may turn against her, only one person sta 419Reads8.4Score10414d adds
23. 123 女 Disguised as a Man: The Tyrant Charms with Her Beauty 女扮男装：暴君她美色撩人 Flower Roll Rice花卷饭Ancient Romance750k WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man + no romance + strong heroine + gradually becomes everyone’s favorite] Jun Lin was born into the modern world and then reborn in another era. After disguising herself as a man, she finally managed to ascend the throne, only to be poisoned by her childhood friend and turned into a puppet under his control. Her memories became jumbled and her personality changed drastically. After five years of tyranny, she died in court. Jun Lin: “Thanks for asking. I woke up in a mass g 2.9kReads9.5Score48214d adds

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    The Empress focuses on her career, and all the officials fall in love with him. (Synopsis)

24. 124 长 A Female General Comes to Chang’an 长安城来了个女将军 I Love Chili and Egg Stir-Fry我爱辣椒炒鸡蛋Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Before she became the young master of the General's Residence, Mo Jiu had always followed her mother around, doing whatever they could to get by. When she first appeared in Chang'an, the capital was abuzz with gossip for two whole days. The young master had a dubious background and a face so beautiful it was impossible to tell whether she was male or female. Rumors even spread through the streets that she had an unusual relationship with two of the princes... 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book, how should I put it, always features bright and cheerful young men.

25. 125 权 Power and Favor for the World: This Marquis Is Taking a Husband! 权宠天下：本候要纳夫！ Cold Shadow Reappears冷影在现Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The Zhongyuan Marquis household welcomed twin daughters, but had no sons. To preserve the family’s century-old glory, Mu Qianyi, the younger twin, became the household’s only “legitimate son.” After transmigrating, she finds that she was once the top assassin in a killers’ organization. Passing herself off as a man is no challenge at all. But how can she be content with meekly playing the part of a marquis? She has never hidden her ambition. But what is she to do after accidentally provoking Pri 1.5kReads8.9Score18414d adds

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    Highly recommended! Perfectly fitting! The female lead cultivates her own power from a young age, eventually expanding her influence worldwide. Her focus is on career, with romance secondary. The second book has no male lead.

26. 126 女 A Woman Transmigrates as a Man: A Farmer’s Road to the Imperial Exams 女穿男：农家子的科举青云路 Shang Xinghe裳星河Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Female-to-male transmigration + imperial examinations + romance later on + remembered in history + founding the family tree] In her previous life, Qin Huan grew up in an orphanage and worked her way into a university degree. She landed a job at a major company and was on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of success. Her only regret was never having much family to speak of. When she opened her eyes again, she had traveled from modern times to the past, and from a woman to a man. She had become 9.4kReads9.0Score1k14d adds

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    These are all beautiful, very beautiful, just like that! [Sending heart]

27. 127 穿 Transmigrated as an Unlucky Villain, I’m Giving Up and Taking It Easy 穿成倒霉反派后，我直接摆烂了 Little Flower Eats Melon小花吃瓜Ancient Romance3.8M WordsOngoing Also known as: After the Villainess Gives Up, She Still Holds Power Over the Court [Content warnings: Ensemble cast! Ensemble cast! Ensemble cast! Goofy humor! Goofy humor! Goofy humor! Lots of unserious everyday moments, slow pacing] Cross-dressing as a man + a little political scheming + lighthearted comedy + ensemble cast + a touch of the supernatural The protagonist has a romance, but it doesn't take up much of the story. She is a true villain, the kind who is destined to fight the original 1.5kReads9.2Score16114d adds

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    It's great! The female lead starts as the Minister of Justice and later becomes the Prime Minister. The characters are very vivid; I love it.

28. 128 权 The Power of the Imperial Favorite 权宠天下 June六月Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted Live-action short-form drama: The Power and Privilege 4: Ruling the World is now streaming on Hongguo. A brilliant medical PhD transmigrates into the body of the Chu Prince’s discarded consort. As soon as she arrives, she encounters a critically injured patient. Guided by her medical ethics, she treats him, only to nearly be thrown into prison on false charges. When the Retired Emperor falls gravely ill, she finds a way to treat him, but that hateful Poison King misunderstands and berates her. I 10.1kReads9.4Score4k14d adds

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    Both of these books are absolutely amazing, ladies, you should get them! [Thinking]

29. 129 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
30. 130 女 The Prince's Madcap Bookish Attendant, Disguised as a Man 女扮男装疯批太子小侍读 The Watermelon Is a Little Sour西瓜有点酸Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + possessiveness + yandere + woman disguised as a man + regret and redemption + sweet and heartbreaking romance + both leads' first love. An obsessive, controlling male lead vs. a freedom-loving heroine who isn't a saint] Su Cenan died in the fourth year of her imprisonment in the imperial palace. She never expected to open her eyes again and find herself reborn in the days when she had entered the palace disguised as a man to serve as the Crown Prince's attendant. The Crown Prince, J 416Reads8.8Score10114d adds
31. 131 报 Report to the State Preceptor: The Crown Prince Is Pretending to Be Sick Again 报告国师，太子他又在装病了 Bei Mo Xiao Han北墨萧寒Ancient Romance335k WordsCompleted [Mutual salvation + strong heroine and hero] In the capital, people say that Imperial Preceptor Wei Li is cold-hearted, aloof, and completely uninterested in women. Wei Li: “That's right. It's because I like men.” People also say that the Imperial Preceptor is upright and impartial, never taking anyone's side. One day, a man kneels before the Imperial Preceptor and pleads earnestly, “Your Excellency, the Crown Prince beat me up. Please arrest him.” Wei Li hurries over and takes Qin Yan by the ha 31Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    The female lead disguises herself as a man and rises from a commoner to the emperor's favorite minister and imperial advisor in three years. The male lead, the crown prince, is very fond of self-conquest.

32. 132 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
33. 133 女 Disguised as a Man, I Broke the Hearts of Everyone in the Dorm 女扮男装后，渣了全宿舍 Yan Xiao'er颜小洱Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Su Yan was forced to live as a boy from birth. Her unquestioning obedience only led to a tragic death. After dying, she entered a quick transmigration world and returned with her skills maxed out. She only wanted to focus on her studies, but unexpectedly became roommates with the school's four male heartthrobs. The aloof top student: “Su Yan, if you want it, you can have my first place.” The domineering campus heartthrob: “Su Yan, from now on, I've got your back.” The frail beauty: “Su Yan, I'll 28.9kReads9.1Score3.9k14d adds
34. 134 在 A Little Flirting in the Arms of My Regent Prince Master 在摄政王师尊的怀里撒个娇 Ninefold Thousand Towers九方千阙Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The queen of drama] vs. [Desire incarnate] After being reborn, Shen Chuo discovered that everything she had believed in her previous life was a lie. Her mother hadn’t died of illness, and her master wasn’t a deity. A whole crowd of fathers had come looking for her, and she couldn’t tell which one was her real dad. The demons from the storybooks had all turned out to be real. Even the regent, a man of wealth and power, was shameless, seductive, and fond of acting spoiled. He even had a pair of m 1.2kReads9.2Score20014d adds
35. 135 重 Reborn, I Became the Nation's Male Idol 重生后我成国民男神了 Fine Night良宵Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man + entertainment industry] Gu Yuan, an internationally wanted criminal, died a horrific death. Plenty of people cheered and clapped at the news. No one knew she had been an undercover police officer for six years, only to end up without even a body to bury. When Gu Yuan opened her eyes again, she had been reborn as a useless young master from a wealthy family, a woman disguised as a man. Gu Yuan: Useless? Not necessarily. A famous director comes knocking: Please, sta 3.1kReads9.4Score40914d adds
36. 136 穿 I Transmigrated as the Villainous Tycoon's Son, So I Joined Him in His Evil Ways 穿成反派大佬之子，我同流合污 A Prosperous Opening开市大吉Ancient Romance639k WordsCompleted [Complete] [No romance × woman disguised as a man × strong heroine × transmigrate into a book] [Pure antagonist's perspective × no unnecessary romantic entanglements × ruthless and merciless] [No situation where the male lead is stronger than the strong female lead] When Zheng Luoqi wakes up, she discovers that she has transmigrated into a romance novel as the daughter of its main villain. Step by step, Zheng Luoqi watches her father become a great corrupt official. Then the male and female lead 2.7kReads9.0Score28414d adds

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    These are all very good books. They feature women disguised as men, all clear-headed and resilient, and all are important officials in the court. You should check them out.

37. 137 女 Matriarchy: Seven Handsome Husbands for the Stunning Top Scholar 女尊：科举之绝色夫君有七个 There Are Long Years in the Swallow's Nest燕里有长年Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted [Not One-on-One + Multiple Male Leads + Imperial Exams + Some Original Worldbuilding] (The early chapters focus mainly on the imperial exams and move along quickly. The pocket dimension is secondary and rarely used.) The Sang family had a daughter named Wu. A Daoist priest declared that she would struggle to live past sixteen. If she did survive, she should take the imperial exams, and she would surely rise to great heights. But fate had other plans. On her sixteenth birthday, the youngest daugh 11.7kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds
38. 138 清 The Cool-Headed Female Chancellor and Her Proud Young Lord Husband 清冷女相和她的傲娇世子夫 Yu Zhao于照Ancient Romance489k WordsCompleted To uncover the truth behind her family’s massacre, Jiang Wei disguises herself as a man and takes up a post at the Court of Judicial Review under her brother’s name, Jiang Zhi. Fearless in the face of power, she solves one case after another and fights for justice on behalf of the people, yet seems to have forgotten that she must clear her own name. Until she meets Xie Ran. He is spirited, dashing, and carefree. Their first meeting takes place in a prison cell at the Court of Judicial Review, wh 8Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is disguised as a man. [Laughing][laughing][laughing]

39. 139 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
40. 140 权 Power's Bones Are Hard to Tame 权骨难驯 Crane-Cursing Immortal鹤辞仙Ancient Romance331k WordsOngoing A brooding young tyrant versus a cold, beautiful female stateswoman and imperial tutor [Possessive love | Male lead suffers | Irresistible heartthrob | Male lead has no past, female lead does] Ling Ge is a treacherous chancellor. The world condemns her as greedy for wealth and power, a flatterer who meddles in state affairs, yet no one can shake her hold over half the court or her dazzling authority. The first emperor’s death brought the storms of her life to an end. He once stood beside her and 106Reads—Score10814d adds

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    The female lead isn't a good person 😏 A cold and beautiful female imperial tutor with a villainous character VS a dark and tyrannical young emperor [Forced love | Abuse of the male lead | Power struggles | Male is chaste, female is not] Ling Ge is a treacherous minister. The world criticizes her for being greedy for money and power, flattering the emperor and dominating the government, but no one can shake her power over half the court, her sharp edge shining brightly. Half of her life's storms have ended with the fall of the previous emperor. That man once stood shoulder to shoulder with her to establish the world, loved her for her forbearance and restraint, and finally died on the battlefield, entrusting his life to her orphan, becoming the only irreplaceable white moonlight in her life. The previous emperor died, and a child ascended the throne. The new emperor is young, seemingly soft and talkative, proud and innocent, always sticking to her side and nagging, obedient and harmless. Only Ling Ge knows that beneath this young man's skin lies the bone of an extremely sinister and obsessive emperor. He stubbornly compared himself to the late emperor, his eyes burning with fervor: "Whatever he could give you, I can give you too." Her expression was indifferent, her words like knives: "You will never compare to him." That single comparison became an obsession that bound the young man for life. From that moment on, the facade of meekness shattered completely. He grew increasingly violent for her, driven mad by love, willing to become a tyrant for all time, bearing eternal infamy, just to keep this unruly, powerful figure firmly by his side. The minister's power was overwhelming, the emperor's heart mad with obsession. She remained calm and composed, coldly observing his gradual descent into darkness. His love was deeply morbid, willing to overthrow the world for her. The world knows that a treacherous minister is difficult to tame. Only the tyrant, with his undying love and unyielding obsession, remained steadfast.

41. 141 知 Know No More: My Grandfather Is Sheng Changbai 知否之我的祖父是盛长柏 Vein Dragon God Who Loves Pickled Cabbage and Tofu Skin爱吃酸菜豆皮的脉龙神Female-Channel Fanfiction349k WordsCompleted [Woman disguises herself as a man, imperial examinations, political struggles, family legacy, no romance] A disastrous start: a female university student from the twenty-first century transmigrates into the world of The Story of Minglan and becomes the posthumous daughter of a widow. She thinks she’s in for a cozy story about a modestly comfortable life and farming, but it turns out to be a tale of a woman disguised as a man taking the imperial examinations. She thinks it couldn’t get any more o 150Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Isn't that the book? Handsome is a given, and it's only up to the imperial examinations so far, but becoming a high-ranking official in the court is just a matter of time.

42. 142 奸 The Treacherous Minister Is Expecting 奸臣有喜 Gu Xige顾夕歌Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She is the short-tempered, shameless Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, skilled at embezzlement, bribery, and abusing her power for personal gain. Her hobbies include attacking people from the shadows and sowing discord. She is the dynasty's infamous number-one villain. Then one day, the officials were relieved to discover that she had finally set her sights on someone else: the renowned Imperial Preceptor. To arrange a chance encounter, she starts lurking outside his residence every 2.8kReads9.2Score39114d adds

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    Both are women disguised as men to enter the imperial court, and they are incredibly handsome.

43. 143 傲 Tsundere Regent, Your Fate Calls for Me 傲娇摄政王，你命里缺朕 Sinking Fish, Falling Geese沉鱼不落雁Ancient Romance788k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she loved the wrong man. Because of a legendary blank heavenly book, the entire Su family was wiped out. She returns through bloodshed, only to be reborn in the body of a little prince in the enemy kingdom's Prince of the Underworld's residence, where a strange past has left him masquerading as a man. Everyone knows that Bu Feichen of the Xi Kingdom went to war with his father at twelve, made a name for himself in battle at fourteen, and held back a million Chu Kingdom cava 21Reads8.2Score—14d adds
44. 144 快 Quick Transmigration: I Can Play Any Role You Want 快穿之你要的人设我都有 The Fool Who Loves to Eat爱吃饭的笨蛋Ancient Romance506k WordsOngoing Xie Qingqing is bound to a quick transmigration System and must follow the original character's persona in each world, fulfill their wishes, and achieve the happy ending they long for. Xie Qingqing, who has made waves in the entertainment industry with her acting, intelligence, and beauty, thinks, This should be a sure thing! She looks at the scripts in her hands: The Crown Prince's Companion: I Will Be the Sword in Your Hand A Naive Demon King: Catch Your Kitty A Wandering Swordsman: I Laugh at 3.3kReads9.2Score31814d adds

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    The first small world is

45. 145 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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    Cross-dressing yyds

46. 146 将 General, I’m Your Brother, You Know 将军我可是你兄弟 Xi Dongdong喜东东Ancient Romance399k WordsCompleted “General, where are you putting your hands?!” Tang Ning transmigrates into the body of an orphan and has no choice but to live disguised as a man. She happens to save someone, never guessing he is the God of War of the Li Kingdom. From then on, they call each other brothers. She learns martial arts and goes to war, and a single victory makes her famous throughout the land. She inherits a legacy and gains control over all things, while her identity as the “Moon Maiden” draws the covetous attentio 43Reads8.6Score—14d adds
47. 147 农 The Tough Farm Wife: The Playboy Heir Is Sweet and Flirtatious 农门悍妻：纨绔世子甜又撩 Salt Pork盐巴猪Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [The short drama The Tough Farmhouse Wife: The Heir Apparent Is Sweet and Flirtatious is now streaming on Hongguo and Tomato!] [Secret identity + taking down villains + sweet romance + comedy] Su Tong transmigrates into a book as a military prostitute who has been sold for ten years and has a tarnished reputation. A fake heir apparent personally proposes to her, figuring that her bad reputation means no one will stand up for her if she dies. Su Tong also thinks that an idle, useless male support 5.6kReads9.3Score73514d adds

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    The female lead in this book is incredibly cool! She's a general who fights against both incompetent rulers and mediocre officials. My favorite part is the interactions between the male lead and the female lead's father; one second he's crying, the next he's laughing out loud. The whole family gets along wonderfully throughout the book. [Admiration][Admiration]

48. 148 宠 Beloved Across the Realm 宠倾江山 Sugar Heart with No Heart糖心没有心Ancient Romance667k WordsCompleted Chu Ran was a triple-threat star in film, television, and music in the twenty-first century. While filming on a city street, she was hit by a car after saving a little girl. When she woke, she had fallen into a dynasty she’d never even heard of in her history books. Well, when in Rome. Fortunately, she had transmigrated into the imperial family as a beloved young princess. Her royal grandfather treated her like a treasure, but her father cared only for romance and poetry, so having a father was 1.2kReads9.0Score12214d adds

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    This book is truly amazing, highly recommended! Character traits: The female lead is very strong. Genre: Palace drama. Rating: Five stars.

49. 149 山 Peace Across the Land 山河无恙 Minced Meat and Fried Egg肉沫跑蛋Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted A companion volume to The Alluring Minister, also known as The Female Emperor’s Tutor. Political intrigue + a woman disguised as a man + battles of wits at court! He was a dashing, romantic top scorer in the imperial examinations, famous throughout the land! He was also a brilliant strategist who stepped up when the nation was in peril, planning far ahead. A master of both letters and arms, his genius astonished the world, and his elegance was unmatched. He left countless legends and stories beh 480Reads8.9Score10114d adds

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    2 And 3 are by the same author.

50. 150 女 The Beloved Female Chancellor, a Visitor from Another World 女娇丞相异世客 Big Sister Meirong美蓉姐姐Ancient Romance680k WordsCompleted A female special forces soldier transmigrates into another body. Strong female lead, no space, no System, and plenty of romance. While carrying out a mission, Yuan Ying fell off a cliff and transmigrated to the Great Xia Kingdom. No System, no magical space. Relying on her own intelligence, she made a name for herself in this unfamiliar world and led Great Xia to the pinnacle of power! A strong female lead! A scheming male lead! (He is cunning, possessive, and always vying for what he wants. 3.5kReads9.0Score39414d adds

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    This one is a must-read, haha! The female lead is a special forces soldier who becomes a prime minister, and the male lead is a prince.

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