A Cool, Skilled Martial Artist Disguised as a Man, Who Holds High Office at Court 女扮男装，清冷，会武功，朝廷重臣

1. 101 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 intelligent yet aloof beauty, Shui Qiaoyou, a former general, versus the pure and indifferent prince, Chu Moli, the current emperor. Shui Qiaoyou seemed to have fallen asleep, and when she opened her eyes again, a hundred years had passed. Her family, country, and friends had vanished like smoke in the river of time. Fate had left her alone in this strange world, its purpose unknown. She accepted reality, found a place somewhat familiar to settle down, and only wanted to live her life quietly. Little did she know that everyone in the neighboring Prince An's mansion suspected her of having ulterior motives…

2. 102 宁 Tranquil Abyss 宁渊 Xing Ling星零Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted “Whoever wins the Master of Yinshan wins the realm.” These words set in motion an age-old game of strategy on the Tianyou Continent. For a thousand years, every ruler of the realm had been aided by Yinshan. Five hundred years ago, as the fate of the kingdom hung in the balance, the Master of Yinshan appeared and helped him unite the land. She was Mo Ningyuan, the Master of Yinshan, whose peerless talent had secured the kingdom, yet she never understood his lifelong obsession. He was Feng Linghan 31Reads9.1Score—14d adds
3. 103 参 After Enlisting, She Became the Dream Lover of Noble Ladies 参军后，她成了贵女们的梦中情郎 Warm Moon暖月Ancient Romance639k WordsCompleted [Invincible Style + Golden Finger + Transmigration and Rebirth + Female General Enfeoffed as a Marquis + No Romance] Shen Jiang was once the marquis’s eldest legitimate daughter, but when her mother was demoted from wife to concubine, Shen Jiang became an illegitimate daughter. Her innocent birth mother died unjustly. Driven to despair, Shen Jiang awakened memories of her past life. Only then did she notice something lodged in her mind. In her previous life, she was an exceptional special forces 2.7kReads9.0Score32914d adds

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   It's a fantastic read! The female protagonist awakens her past life memories, disguises herself as a man to join the army, and gets revenge, punishes the scum, and slaps faces—it has it all! The female lead is the strongest, and there's no romantic pairing, so you can read it without worry. It's a satisfying read and highly recommended.

4. 104 奸 The Treacherous Minister 奸臣 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Zhao Wuyou was the son of a treacherous minister, and everyone at court had to respectfully call him “Little Chancellor.” Father and son controlled the court and toyed with political power, so plenty of people wanted him dead. Mu Baili was the eunuch in charge of the Directorate of Ceremonial and the governor of the Eastern Depot. He seemed respectful, mild-mannered, and kind to everyone, but in truth he was a wolf who devoured people without leaving a bone. What a shame that such a ruthless ma 4.4kReads9.1Score52314d adds

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   The novel, titled "The Top Female Character Disguised as a Male," is a love-hate relationship between two sworn enemies. It has a good plot and the author's writing is also quite good.

5. 105 棠 Tangli Kisses the Snow 棠梨吻雪 Junshan Is Unwell君山有恙Two Female Leads298k WordsCompleted Dual female leads The modern version is out: A Story Written in Her Features What do you do when you steal your childhood sweetheart’s beloved? [A sickly, cross-dressing heir who coughs every few steps & the gentle, virtuous eldest daughter of the Chancellor] Synopsis: One snowfall and one chance encounter brought four people together in love and hate. “I heard that Young General Huo returned from the frontier a few days ago.” “Then the marriage between the Huo family and the Jiang household 5.9kReads9.4Score58314d adds
6. 106 惊 Astonishing! I Became Everyone's Dream Girl After Disguising Myself as a Man 惊，女扮男装后我成万人迷了 Foodies Never Say Die干饭人永不言败Ancient Romance311k WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man + harem rivalry + everybody’s favorite + cherished by all + play the pig to eat the tiger + alternate universe] Liu Yu has transmigrated again! This time, she’s a poor beggar woman disguised as a man. Luckily, her beggar identity is no ordinary one: she can carry four sacks at once, and she has a bizarre System, too. What? She has to raise the major villain’s Affinity and save the world? You idiot System, are you out of your mind? Liu Yu rubs her growling stomach, utter 114Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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   The first female lead, disguised as a man, is stunningly beautiful, possesses unparalleled martial arts skills, and is in charge. The second female lead, disguised as a man, is a wolf in sheep's clothing but a darling of the group.

7. 107 胎 Reborn into an Ancient Farming Family, She Becomes a Renowned Female General 胎穿古代农家，农门女将名满天下 Wan Qing万顷Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Career-focused + strong heroine + heroine stands on her own + female general] [The heroine relies on no one and brings glory to her family through her own abilities.] [The whole family is harmonious and full of positive energy.] [Things to note] The heroine has no romantic pairing, but her family members do. There is an age gap between the heroine and her older sister, and the heroine has to grow up. [Things to note] The section on body searches during the imperial examinations is fictional, no 6.8kReads9.1Score90814d adds

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   What a coincidence! That's what I've been watching recently, almost finished. It's a female-centric story about leveling up, with the female protagonist disguised as a man and becoming a high-ranking official in the imperial court—it perfectly fits my requirements.

8. 108 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

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   Both of these are novels featuring women disguised as men, strong female leads who don't rely on the male lead and handle crises on their own. The female lead takes a herbal remedy that causes her bones to break every so often, which is quite heartbreaking to read. You might want to check them out.

9. 109 那 That General Is a Woman 那个将军性别女 Unhearing of the Mountain Moon不闻山月Ancient Romance205k WordsCompleted From an ordinary farm girl to an eagle soaring over the battlefield, Li Yin has never regretted a thing. Career-focused story: “Long Spear, Carry Me Across” (This was the original title, but it felt too literary, so I’ve put it aside for now. The title idea came from the heroine’s weapon.) Please note: 1. The story is a slow burn with a laid-back tone, and runs to 200,000 characters. 2. Although the heroine is a general, she does not disguise herself as a man! 3. There used to be a romance plot, 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is a female-centric, war-themed novel. It's not a time-travel or rebirth story, and it has no romantic pairing, system, or spatial ability.

10. 110 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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    I wanted to recommend this book as soon as I saw the cross-dressing theme; it's really good. The author has a very vivid imagination, and it's super engaging.

11. 111 本 Whose Child Is This General Carrying? 本将军究竟怀了谁的崽？ Lord Zhu Ting竹亭君Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted At the victory banquet, the Shen family’s young general, who was disguised as a man, got intimate with someone. Then she found herself with an adorable baby and was left bewildered: whose child was it? Her childhood sweetheart, the young heir? Her sworn enemy, the young general of the Guo family? The Crown Prince? Her ninth uncle, the Regent? Hiding a baby while going to war, she’s so formidable she turns every encounter into a battlefield... 19Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    He was raised as a boy from birth, and after growing up and achieving great merit, an accident occurred at the celebration banquet...

12. 112 女 Disguised as a Man for the Imperial Exams, the Sword God Is Reborn 女扮男装科举，剑神重生 Sister Gu Yi谷一姐Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Reborn + imperial examinations + a woman disguised as a man + cultivation + revenge + pocket dimension + a little romantic entanglement!] Qin Yun was raised as a boy from childhood, passing the entry-level examinations and becoming a licentiate... In her previous life, her beloved concubine, Shang Jingru, poisoned her to death. An evil sorcerer suppressed her beneath Gougou Mountain, taking one of her souls. In her next life, she could become neither immortal nor god! In this life, she will get 1.2kReads9.5Score20514d adds

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    The first book is a new one, fresh and original, a strong female protagonist novel. The female immortal only has eight years left to live in her celestial realm, and must descend to the mortal world to find her lost soul. She is reborn into her previous life as a scholar disguised as a man. In her previous life, she was poisoned to death by her concubine and a virgin. Watch as she passes the imperial examinations, becomes a scholar, enters the court… and stirs up trouble, retracing her path to immortality.

13. 113 科 Imperial Examinations: Reborn, She Took Her Ex-Husband's Steady Job 科举：重生后她抢了前夫的铁饭碗 Rabbit Lord's Chitchat兔君闲谈Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Heroine Does Not Disguise Herself as a Man | Civil Service Exams and Government Career | A Name in the History Books | A Strong Heroine Who Grows] In her previous life, Jiang Ruchu was a fallen noblewoman. Her father was faithless, her mother weak. Carrying a keepsake, she married into the prominent local Huo family to repay a debt of gratitude. When her husband entered school, Jiang Ruchu quietly supported him through his studies... She kept a low profile and fulfilled her duties, hoping only 7kReads9.1Score99014d adds
14. 114 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 8.5kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds
15. 115 女 The Female Lead Has No More Secret Identities 女主没马甲了 Shui Shui Bobo水水波波Ancient Romance219k WordsCompleted One-sentence pitch: “She deceived him for six years, and he loved her for ten. From ‘Be my blade’ to ‘Be my wife,’ he learned the hardest thing in the world: how to love.” [Reader’s Guide] Strong female and male leads, both highly intelligent, with a clever political intrigue plot Her true identity is revealed layer by layer, with suspense at every turn Equal emphasis on duty to country and family, and romantic love HE, both leads are sexually inexperienced, one-on-one romance, with a tragic sid 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The book is halfway through, just started! A great read for those looking for something to read. It features a woman disguised as a man. Watch how she stirs up the political storm and how the male lead gradually falls into a trap he can't escape!

16. 116 无 Boundless 无疆 Lan Jia Sanshao蓝家三少Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted As the Eastern Depot’s second-in-command, Su Mu has crawled out of a mountain of corpses. She’s brimming with bloodlust, sees nothing but the dead, is ruthless in her methods, and has never lost. Until she meets her sworn enemy, Shen Dongzhan, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. They fight over account books, storm bandit dens, hunt for tribute goods, and quell rebellions. Neither is willing to yield. A broken silver hairpin brings to light a miscarriage of justice from more than twe 960Reads9.0Score12114d adds
17. 117 龙 The Dragon King's Son-in-Law 龙王医婿 Xuan Kuangfeng轩疯狂Urban9.8M WordsCompleted The Jiang family was caught up in a conspiracy and consumed by a raging fire. Tang Chuchu risked her life to pull Jiang Chen from the flames. Ten years later, Jiang Chen returned in glory to repay his debts of gratitude and avenge his family. He would repay Tang Chuchu for saving his life. He would avenge the destruction of the Jiang family. Jiang Chen appeared before Tang Chuchu. “From now on, as long as I’m here, you’ll have the whole world.” 24.8kReads9.2Score11.8k14d adds

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    Undying Battle L5? Ghost Gate Divine Doctor

18. 118 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
19. 119 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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    1. Male lead: Emperor; Female lead: High-ranking official with superb martial arts skills. 2. Female lead: Emperor; Male lead: High-ranking official. 3. Female lead: Fake Emperor; Male lead: (Fake eunuch); Supervisor. 4. Forgot. 5.

20. 120 穿 Transmigrating as the Princess’s Frail Female Consort 穿越之公主的柔弱女驸马 Darling Is Shining Again Today达令今天又发光了Two Female Leads662k WordsCompleted Two female leads! The author is terrible at coming up with names, so any similarities are purely coincidental. The setting is a fictional dynasty. Don’t nitpick the background details; read the blurb before deciding whether to click. Modern-day assassin Su Tang transmigrates one day into the body of a “young master,” a female-dressed-as-male Minister of Justice who shares her exact name. By a twist of fate, she also becomes one of the three thousand male favorites of Princess Qi Yuning of Dongqi 3.3kReads9.2Score37414d adds
21. 121 妖 A Bewitching Beauty Who Captivates the World 妖颜倾世 Gu Yue Qimo古月七陌Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Her name is Xin Cangqu. Born with a bewitching beauty and destined to be the star who brings down a nation, she has been raised as a boy since childhood. At ten, she is blamed for her mother's death, forsaken by heaven and earth. At fourteen, she is granted a royal title and a name by the ruler of Tianxin. She takes her brother's place as a hostage and is sent to a foreign land. Accept my fate? Fine, I'll accept it! Why shouldn't I? Since you all see me as the star destined to bring down a natio 478Reads9.0Score10914d adds

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    Trust me! It's absolutely gorgeous!!!

22. 122 林 The Sickly Heir of the Lin Family Goes on a Rampage After Enlisting 林家病秧子从军后杀疯了 The Mushroom Hasn't Taken Its Medicine蘑菇没呀没吃药Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Lin Changning, the eldest female disciple of a martial arts school, wakes up to find she has become the wicked cousin in a novel, the foil to a girl blessed with boundless good fortune. In the novel, her younger cousin Lin Fubao is born lucky. She can find pheasants in the mountains and gold and silver right outside the door. Even when she trips, she discovers a thousand-year-old ginseng root. Under Fubao’s good fortune, the whole family prospers. The eldest brother passes the imperial exams and 3.1kReads9.0Score47114d adds

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    The female lead, or you could say the male lead, is incredibly skilled in battle! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 No romantic pairing.

23. 123 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
24. 124 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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    The story features two pure and strong female characters who disguise themselves as men and possess dual personalities. The primary personality is cold, ruthless, aloof, and proud, while the secondary personality is arrogant, crazy, vicious, and bloodthirsty. Initially, she pretends not to know martial arts to hide her identity, but in reality, she is the master of the world's number one sect, the leader of the world's number one assassin organization, and also the former crown prince.

25. 125 世 The Reckless Heir and His Flirtatious Tutor 世子轻狂，太傅撩人 Su Qingli苏清黎Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Ning Fangsheng, the Prince of Ning, was handsome, charming, and blessed with peerless beauty. She had never imagined that the little brat who used to trail after her would one day return in glory, or that Xiao Jinshi, once as weak as a koi fish, would have completely transformed. That boy’s brazen gaze seemed to linger everywhere between her neck and her waist, leaving Ning Fangsheng grumbling inwardly every time... 113Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    I think this book is very good and fits this theme very well.

26. 126 男 The Powerful Man in Men's Clothes Is Actually the Prince's Beloved Wife 男装权臣竟是王爷娇妻 Lotus Monkey's Internet Speed Takes Off藕猴网速起飞Ancient Romance475k WordsCompleted [Historical fantasy romance & equally powerful leads & woman disguised as a man & revenge] Su Mingyu was the only daughter of a general, raised in luxury. But when disaster struck her family in childhood, she lost her memory and ended up living as a beggar. Adopted by a eunuch, she wore men's clothes every day. After her adoptive father's brutal death, she disguised herself as a man and vowed to make the powerful person responsible pay. After ten years of careful planning, just as she thought sh 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    That's the book I'm talking about; the female lead is the head of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

27. 127 女 The Female General Hides Her Lover: My Lady, He’s a Man! 女将藏娇：夫人他是男的！ The Seventh Day of Seven Days七天的第七天Ancient Romance328k WordsOngoing [Young general disguised as a man VS legitimate daughter of a marquis’s household disguised as a woman] [Modern top-tier star and martial arts actor VS highly skilled head of a covert intelligence unit] One-on-one romance, both leads are devoted, powerful, and in disguise, each with a secret identity. The romance develops naturally at a gradual pace, with a little angst later on and a happy ending. The history books record: Song Zhao, a young general, was brave and skilled in battle. She marrie 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead has the highest combat power in the entire story [smirk]

28. 128 惊 What?! The Villainous Tycoon Is My Older Brother. Stay Calm! 惊！反派大佬是我兄长，稳住！ Ruthless Flower Chaser辣手追花Ancient Romance626k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + woman disguises herself as a man + pocket dimension + sibling affection + romance interest unknown + lighthearted wish-fulfillment story] [Warning: The protagonist likes handsome men, so this may feel a little like a harem story. If that bothers you, don’t read!] A modern landlady transmigrates into a book as a dissolute young villainess who disguises herself as a man. When she learns that the tragic, powerful villain is her own older brother, she immediately grabs hold of his co 9.7kReads9.0Score1k14d adds

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    "Shocking! The Villainous Boss is My Brother, Hold On!" Is super fun! The female protagonist transmigrates and disguises herself as a man, has a fondness for handsome men, and her sibling relationship with her villainous brother is touching. It blends palace intrigue and domestic power struggles, with a "space" element adding fantasy. The plot is full of twists and turns, with a light and enjoyable writing style. It's already completed, allowing you to immerse yourself in the turbulent ancient world, offering both joy and excitement!

29. 129 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

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    Disguised as a man, she plays the Crown Prince, Heir Apparent, Prince, and a high-ranking official. Book 1: Reborn into her first life, unwilling to accept a tragic death, how will this female Crown Prince, disguised as a man, turn the tide? Book 2: Seeking peace and quiet, if you still want to kill me, I'll overthrow your imperial power! I'll seize your throne! What Gu King's disciple? What Sword Saint? What Northern Territory's First Military Strategist? What Young Master of the 300,000 Iron Cavalry of Nanping? What Master of the assassin organization Blood Cloud Palace? No, no, no, keep a low profile, that's not me. I'm just a lowly, good-for-nothing Heir Apparent of the Nanping Prince's Mansion.

30. 130 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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    This is a separate series. The female lead is the daughter of a prime minister, who disguises herself as a man to become prime minister in another country.

31. 131 农 The Imperial Tutor's Road to the Civil Service Exams 农门帝师的科举之路 Ju He雎禾Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Imperial Examination, One-on-One Romance After an accident, a young man from the modern era transmigrated into the Great Qian Dynasty. Looking at his family’s dilapidated brick house, Qi Wenyu wondered how he would make a living from then on... 21.8kReads9.2Score2k14d adds
32. 132 女 Dressed as a Man in the Official World: The County Magistrate Is Trouble 女扮男装闯官场：县令大人不好惹 The Fragrance of Ruyi 26如意芳霏26Ancient Romance886k WordsCompleted Zhu Qiqi not only transmigrates, but also has to take her brother Zhu Yiyang’s place as magistrate of Xiliang County. On her hurried journey to take up the post, bandits capture her and drag her to their mountain stronghold. After cleverly escaping, Zhu Qiqi returns to the Xiliang County government office and crosses swords with County Deputy Zhou, who is bent on killing her. In the end, she succeeds in bringing him down. With her hands now free, Zhu Qiqi uses knowledge from the future to transf 64Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This novel doesn't have a rating yet because it's a new book you haven't discovered yet. It features a strong female protagonist, a fast pace, and a compelling storyline, making it worth reading!

33. 133 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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    I recommend my beautiful female prime minister

34. 134 重 Reborn: The General Is Unruly, the God of War Is Full of Tricks 重生将军路子野，战神王爷套路深 Peng That Peng彭那个芃Ancient Romance266k WordsCompleted Su Wanning has been reborn! She has returned to three hundred years ago, in the body of a humble concubine-born girl who shares her name. In her previous life, she was the Great Zhou dynasty's renowned Defender of the North, a mighty general who spent her life on the battlefield and devoted herself to her country. But at the age of thirty-six, old wounds flared up, and she tragically died in battle. Given another life, she no longer wants to be a great general. She just wants to marry and have c 101Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist was a highly decorated general in her past life, but after her death, she was reborn three hundred years in the past as a lowly concubine's daughter. Unloved by her father and orphaned at a young age, she endured a difficult life. Fortunately, the protagonist possessed great strength and eventually became empress, wielding immense power. Character traits: Highly skilled in martial arts, decisive in action, and possesses a storage space.

35. 135 当 When a Young Lady Stumbles Into a Military Camp 当千金小姐误入军营 Behave Yourself好好当当Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Gender Bender] [Female General] [Sweet Romance] What? My parents want me to marry a fool? A dashing young general, a stunning strategist with a sharp tongue and a scheming mind, and an emperor who promises to love only me for the rest of his life. Aren't these men all excellent choices? To escape an arranged marriage to a dim-witted young prince, she hides in a carriage headed for the military camp in the northwest. From that moment on, the gears of fate begin to turn. 7.6kReads9.3Score99014d adds

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    I've recommended so many books already, I'm almost done writing, but!! I only recommend books that are the perfect word count/good to read/suitable for people who like thought-provoking stories/super good! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

36. 136 宰 The Chancellor and the Regent Are Fighting Again 宰相大人和摄政王又打起来啦 Yantang Qi堰塘七Ancient Romance46k WordsOngoing [Woman disguised as a man] [Turbulence at court] [Turmoil in the martial world] A woman enters the court for the sake of someone she cares about, bound by a promise, and searches for traces of the past in Shengjing, a city rife with competing powers. A man, having weathered countless trials, returns to Shengjing. What will his return bring to this prosperous yet treacherous place? They scheme against each other, like a mantis stalking a cicada while an oriole waits behind. Who will be the last o 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's super good, especially the second book, it really suits your taste.

37. 137 报 A Report to the Chancellor: The Crown Prince Is a Woman in Disguise 报告宰相：太子是红妆 Kaka Moni卡卡摩尼Ancient Romance606k WordsCompleted Yi Qinghuan is a roguish, pleasure-loving young noble with peerless martial arts. Jiang Ziqi is a powerful regent chancellor, a devilishly handsome man with a scheming nature. Born enemies, the two end up sleeping together by a twist of fate. What? The Chancellor wants to marry the young noble? And he expects her to be virtuous, manage the household, and raise children? As if! The words “virtuous and dutiful” don't even exist in Yi Qinghuan's dictionary. She refuses to marry him! After that, she 80Reads8.5Score—14d adds
38. 138 女 The Heroine Begins as a Sweeping Maid 女侠从扫地丫鬟做起 She Ling, Who Loves Pork with Black Bean Sauce爱吃豆豉肉丁的佘灵Ancient Romance168k WordsOngoing Luo Ying transmigrated and became a general’s lowly maid, tasked with sweeping the floors from the start. Luckily, she had a wuxia System. After a hundred days of signing in while sweeping, she mastered peerless martial arts. Once she had avenged the original owner, she set out on her own journey through the martial world. 13Reads6.0Score—14d adds

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    This is really good, it's just that the author stopped updating it, but it's really good.

39. 139 多 Surely You Laugh at My Passion 多情应笑我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Fang has been disguised as a boy since childhood, and she can't help feeling helpless about it. Her household registration says she's male, so what can she do? But the secret she has sworn to protect is discovered by a young boy she accidentally rescues! Lin Fang thought she'd picked up a deadweight, but once the boy, Yun Weiming, regains his identity, she feels as if she's sitting on a mountain of gold. “Who would've thought! I've picked up all kinds of things before, but you're the most va 70.3kReads9.7Score9.3k14d adds

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    The first book is really good! It's really good (○`ε´○) No romance, just focusing on my career.

40. 140 京 The Female Marquis of Jingmen 京门女侯爷 Many Blessings福多多Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man + Frenemies] As a child, Du Xian, the young heir of the Pingzhang Marquis household, was a fearless little terror. He was even bold enough to pull the beard of his maternal uncle, Emperor Longyu. But there was one person he never picked on: Murong Ruyu, heir to the neighboring Changle Marquis household. When people asked why he was so protective of Murong Ruyu, the young heir Du Xian said with a bashful look, “Because Young Master Murong is so beautiful!” As an adult, D 19Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 141 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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    Absolutely! A woman disguised as a man, aloof and cold, skilled in martial arts, and a high-ranking official in the imperial court!!

42. 142 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
43. 143 穿 I Became a Villainous Eunuch and Won the World Over with My Goofy Antics 穿成反派太监，靠沙雕被天下争抢 Su Qing素青Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Goofy Little Eunuch × Long-Suffering Emperor] Mutually Exclusive Romance Yue Fuling transmigrates into the body of a little eunuch, but secretly she is an assassin tasked with killing the emperor. The emperor can even possess her, and has learned all her secrets. This book is also known as: Everyone knows she’s an assassin except her. Yue Fuling panics and packs up to flee in the middle of the night. Halfway through, flames blaze behind her as several groups of pursuers race after her. Yue Fuli 7.8kReads9.4Score1.1k14d adds
44. 144 隐 The Hidden Phoenix Sings Clear 隐凤清鸣 Lord Hong Who Loves Mioga喜欢蘘荷的洪大人Ancient Romance328k WordsCompleted In the ancient Great Yu Dynasty, the imperial examinations offered a broad road to power and glory, drawing countless children from humble families to pursue their dreams. Yet behind all that splendor lurked darkness and intrigue unknown to most. She was Su Jinyu, the orphaned daughter of the Great Yu Dynasty's youngest grand secretary. Born with memories of her previous life, she had once been a legal scholar, and from birth she bore the heavy burden of clearing her father's name. Su Moxuan had 22Reads—Score—14d adds

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    She disguised herself as a man to take the imperial examination, and her martial arts were personally taught by the master of the number one manor in the martial arts world.

45. 145 王 The Princess Consort Takes Her Arsenal and Slays Her Way Across the World 王妃带着武器库，杀遍天下 Su Fengqing素风清Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing The lotus hairpin falls, the Soulbreak Cliff lies below, and she rises from the ashes, reborn! When she opens her eyes again, her soul belongs to Ye Ruyi, a modern-day special forces soldier. Armed with an incredible pocket dimension, she returns reborn. Inside are a spiritual spring, immortal herbs, ancient alchemy recipes, and peerless martial arts. Back at the Ye residence, she slaps her half-sister and punishes the wicked woman. On the streets of the capital, she encounters the Prince Regent 13.2kReads8.3Score1.8k14d adds

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    It's alright, keep it up!

46. 146 女 I Fled in Disguise as a Man, and Now Master Bo Is Hunting Me 女扮男装出逃后，我被薄爷通缉了 Ye Jingyi夜京亿Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted You Li is the useless little pet Lord Bo keeps at home. He can’t fight or talk back, and he’s soft, timid, and great at acting cute. Lord Bo has just two rules for Young Master You: be home by eight, and dating is fine, but don’t cross the line. Lord Bo is too busy guarding against girls to realize the person he should really be watching out for is a man. You Li is pregnant! Lord Bo admits he was blind. All these years, he never realized You Li was a woman pretending to be a man. That day, with 10kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds

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    A novel featuring a woman disguised as a man is here! Quickly add it to your bookshelf and grab it! [Laughs] The female lead is disguised as a man; she's aloof, decisive, knows martial arts, and has excellent lightness skills. The male lead experiences a "wife-chasing-after-the-fire" ordeal.

47. 147 我 I Build Infrastructure in Ancient Times 我在古代搞基建 Chi Mitang池米唐Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man + Infrastructure Building + Career-Focused + Fiercely Protective + Clear-Eyed Heroine] Original title: Building Infrastructure in Ancient Times Tang Yixuan, a brilliant engineer, transmigrates into the body of a woman who has taken her brother’s place as the new magistrate of Qingchuan County. To stay alive, she racks her brains and exhausts every resource at her disposal. She builds waterworks, raises tall buildings, paves roads with concrete, and constructs a city. Be 4.4kReads9.1Score57114d adds

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    (Already hooked!) Sisters! If you also love the cross-dressing + revenge plot, you absolutely can't miss this list of highly-rated books! Every single one of them has me hooked, I wanted to read them all in one go! I highly recommend "Cross-dressing, the Fairy of the Xie Family Goes Crazy in the Imperial Examinations" - The aloof and martial arts-skilled female lead is so cool! Watch how she goes from hiding her identity to becoming a high-ranking official, every twist and turn on her path to the imperial examinations is amazing! "The Beauty of the Companion Can't Be Hidden" is also amazing, the setting of the prince being jealous every day is so sweet it'll make you stomp your feet. The seemingly innocent but actually cunning male and female leads have amazing acting skills, and there are many more treasures waiting for you to unlock. "The Imperial Tutor is Actually a Woman" - His Majesty is completely captivated after discovering the truth. "The Iron-tongued Female Magistrate" - It's super satisfying to watch her build infrastructure and develop her career. "Everyone's White Moonlight" - The group portrait is absolutely amazing. These female leads are all intelligent and brave, carving out a bloody path in male-dominated fields, making you feel excited and deeply moved. The charm of independent women truly moves me forever.

48. 148 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
49. 149 农 The Farmer's Daughter Is a General with a Pocket Dimension 农门女将有空间 Chen Er'er Ya陈二二芽Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Her soul crossed into another world, where she became a child disguised as a boy. Later, she was forced onto the battlefield. Watch as she makes her mark in the military camp, only to gradually attract the attention of a carefree young noble. Though he had already fallen for her, he refused to admit it, stubbornly insisting that he would never like such a violent girl. Not long afterward, the young noble told her earnestly, “I want to spend my life with you.” She gave a quiet laugh, kept a strai 487Reads8.9Score10214d adds
50. 150 疯 After the Mad Emperor Redeemed Himself, All Under Heaven Became His Devoted Subjects 疯批帝尊洗白后，天下皆为裙下臣 Chuchu Ziyu初初子语Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Original title: After Constantly Trying to Get Myself Killed, I Became the Emperor Venerated by All Di Yange transmigrates into a wish-fulfillment novel aimed at male readers, where she can only return home by getting herself killed. To make it back as soon as possible, she disguises herself as a man and does everything she can to oppose the protagonist and befriend the villains. In the end, through one careless mistake, she not only saves all the villains but also follows their path, rising ste 30.9kReads9.4Score5.3k14d adds

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