I'm Really Into Cross-Dressing Heroines Lately, but Can't Find Anything Good. Recommendations? 最近迷上女扮男装，但是找不到什么好看的，求推荐

1. 201 宿 The Host Has Run Off With the Heroine Again 宿主她又把女主拐跑了 Darling Is Shining Again Today达令今天又发光了Two Female Leads569k WordsCompleted Two female leads! Not a wish-fulfillment story, so don’t read if that’s not your thing. (The author’s second book: The Actress Ran Off with the Female Daoist, That Can’t Be Right, is about the daughter of this book’s protagonist.) Gu Nianzhi is forcibly transported to an ancient world, where her spiritual powers are sealed. With no other choice, she disguises herself as a man and starts a fortune-telling business to earn money. Then one day, she meets a woman of peerless beauty. “How would you l 2.2kReads9.3Score28614d adds
2. 202 妄 The Traitor Deserves to Die: My Upright Archenemy Keeps Trying to Impeach Me 妄臣当诛：清流死对头他总想参我 Fufu Loves to Eat福福爱吃饭Ancient Romance66k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty | Bad Ending | Neither Enemies Nor Friends] The one time Huo Xiuzhi argued with her mother became the thing she regretted most in her life. She had just transmigrated into a hell-mode existence. Three months as a refugee were enough to shatter the twelve years of education she had received. Being a dish destined to be eaten is not the same as having someone beg you to eat a dish. She became Liang's infamous corrupt official, greedy for money and women, and terrified of death. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's great! I absolutely love the female lead's character design, it's amazing! Highly recommend it! (^ω^)👍🏻

3. 203 大 The Boss Dresses as a Man, but Still Wants to Get Married 大佬她女扮男装也要嫁人 Tiger, Cat, and Fish Bones虎猫鱼骨Ancient Romance709k WordsCompleted A wife-saving journey by a man who likes to play the pig to eat the tiger One day, he transmigrates to another world and is told to keep his true identity hidden. But who could have guessed he would end up as the Xiao family's live-in son-in-law… “Husband, do you not like me?” “Of course I do. Why would you ask that?” “Then why won't you share a bed with me?” “…” 1kReads8.9Score13714d adds
4. 204 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

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   Drama Recommendation!!! "Your Majesty, I, Jiang Zhijun, have long admired Xiao Shi of the Chu Jing Prince's Mansion and humbly request Your Majesty to grant us marriage." "I and Lady Jiang are childhood sweethearts. Over time, we have developed feelings for each other, but my betrothal has caused me immense suffering. Now that my feelings are clear, I am overjoyed. Today, in the Golden Palace, with all the ministers as witnesses, I, Xiao Shi, son of the Chu Jing Prince, hereby request to marry the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family! From this day forward, we will be together forever, buried in the same grave." "A wife should be chosen from among Tang Ling." "Tang Ling, mountains and rivers are not important; I am fortunate to have met my soulmate!"

5. 205 女 She Disguised Herself as a Man and Flirted With the Regent 女扮男装撩了摄政王 Hua XianX花羡XAncient Romance769k WordsCompleted This match made in heaven in Dongli became the talk of the town across several kingdoms. Whenever Sang Luo thought back on it, she felt that Leng Mushang had simply been far too conspicuous. Even dressed as a man, Sang Luo could shake the earth and rattle the seas. She traveled among the four kingdoms, so naturally she had many identities. Later, turmoil swept the land and wars broke out on every side. Everyone thought that Shizi Jinyuan had died on the frontier, bringing peace to the realm. The 23Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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   ① A female lead disguised as a prince, with multiple identities; her personality is what drew me in. The male lead is the regent. ② A female lead disguised as a young general, gentle to everyone. ③ A female lead disguised as a male e-sports pro. ④ A female lead initially disguised as a man, later revealing her true identity; the female lead's spirit eyes are a withered leaf butterfly and a golden holy dragon, while the male lead's is a nine-tailed fox.

6. 206 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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   These two books are better than the last, especially the first one, which is 1v10, though it's a little bit angsty. You can read any of the author's works without hesitation!

7. 207 国 The Nation’s Top Esports Star Is a Girl 国民电竞大佬是女生 Abundant Good Fortune福气多多Modern Romance229k WordsOngoing (Disguised as a man) (Esports) (Both leads are romantically inexperienced) What’s it like to play esports on the same team as your former rival in love? An esports grandmaster is reborn in the body of a total noob. The whole internet mocks them as they lose eighteen games in a row, getting banned after every single match. No one expected Huajing to instantly become an esports legend after being reborn and join a god-tier team that has won three championships in a row. But on her first day with t 7Reads8.4Score—14d adds
8. 208 女 After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Couldn’t Keep My Secret Identity Hidden 女扮男装后，我马甲藏不住了 Little Lips and Dimpled Cheeks小唇秀靥Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One heroine, multiple love interests, cross-dressing, beloved by all, tangled love rivalries, all male leads are virgins] Shen Zhiqiao woke up after a car accident to discover she had become the cross-dressing junior minister of the Court of Judicial Review in a novel. With a face beautiful enough to bring a kingdom to ruin, she had to keep pretending to be a man, deceiving the emperor every day while matching wits with the powerful. Her rumored flings spanned both men and women throughout the 2.9kReads8.8Score33214d adds
9. 209 丸 Oh No! I Flirted with the Regent, and Now He Wants Me to Make It Official 丸辣！撩了摄政王后他要名分来啦 Xie Yanhuan谢言欢Ancient Romance414k WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man | both chaste | 1v1 happy ending | mildly silly | timid, money-loving heroine | scheming, powerful, tsundere hero | hero wins himself over] After a car accident, Qi An transmigrates into a book. Fine, she can be useless, but why does she have to be a woman disguised as a man? As soon as she transmigrates into the story, she mistakes Chen Xian, known as the Living Yama, for an antidote. A chance mishap sets them on a tangled path from then on. Just as she's thinking of r 240Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is quite a good book. It's about a young emperor disguised as a man and a regent who uses his own methods to win over the female lead. The male lead learns and applies his tricks on the fly, and he's very cunning, gradually seducing the female lead. It's lighthearted and funny, without any melodramatic second male or female leads. It's a 1v1 story, and both leads are virgins. The author is super enthusiastic! [Drooling]

10. 210 异 Spirit-Eyed: The Ninth Young Master Is a Girl 异瞳有灵：九少是女生 Three Tens and One仨个拾壹Ancient Romance619k WordsOngoing [1v1 + both pure + strong heroine + woman disguised as a man + identity revealed + team competition + clearheaded heroine + the whole team dotes on her? Bullies her? Treats her like a queen?] After Ning Jiu found herself in another world, she traveled the land gathering spiritual energy, her mismatched eyes in tow. She became number one on the underground Carnage and Revelry leaderboard, infamous for her bloodlust and cruelty; crossed the deserts of the hostile Sifa Empire; massacred an entire c 40Reads9.2Score—14d adds
11. 211 女 Disguised as a Man in Court, I Became the Tyrant's Beloved 女扮男装上朝堂，成了暴君白月光 Young Master Lan公子兰Ancient Romance385k WordsCompleted [Hilarious transmigration into a book] [Historical romance] [Woman disguised as a man] [Palace and household intrigue] [Imperial examinations and political strategy] [Sweet, doting, and satisfying] [A devoted, powerful couple] Modern-day genius physician Ye Wan transmigrates into a book, becoming the useless eldest legitimate son of the Ye family, a powerful minister. The original owner was raised as a boy, and the whole family are villains. In three months, the entire family will be executed. A 1.2kReads6.7Score15014d adds

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    A woman disguised as a man is forcefully favored by a tyrant and made empress; it's both sweet and hilarious.

12. 212 只 All I Ask Is That the Prince Live to a Hundred 只求王爷长命百岁 Sixteen Notes十六音Ancient Romance541k WordsCompleted (This is a lighthearted straight romance. If you’re looking for a story without a male lead, check out the author’s other book.) (The secondary couple is same-sex, but doesn’t get much page time. Skip it if that’s not your thing.) (The author’s writing isn’t the best, and writes purely for fun. If it’s not to your taste, feel free to move on, but please be kind in the comments.) Shen Lingshu was forcibly “changed” to male at birth. She inherited a marquisate at eight, and spent decades disguised 450Reads8.7Score10114d adds

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    1. A woman disguised as a man, deeply loved by the emperor for her gentle, patient, and kind-hearted prince and princess. The prince dies young, and the princess commits suicide in his grave. 2. A woman disguised as a man, a powerful regent and a cold, aloof official. In the end, the regent fakes his death to escape and lives a sweet life with the official. 3. A woman disguised as a man, the crown prince of a fallen kingdom, and the powerful Minister Ruan of the Sheng Kingdom, and the crown prince of the Sheng Kingdom. Finally, they unify the world and marry.

13. 213 皇 Your Majesty, You Dropped Your Dignity 皇后，你的节操掉了 Clothes衣裳Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Qu Xiaole disguises herself as a boy and sneaks into the palace as a young eunuch, where she meets a cunning and beautiful crown prince. The prince eyes her hungrily, always ready to devour her whole. “Deceiving the emperor is a grave crime! Pick your punishment: beheading or sharing my bed!” 24Reads5.2Score—14d adds
14. 214 养 Raising a Wealthy Family's Toxic Solo Fan, Starting with Cross-Dressing as a Man 养成豪门毒唯，从女扮男装开始 Fanglike Teeth, Napping by Day犬牙昼眠Modern Romance179k WordsCompleted [Faking One's Death] [Ensemble Cast] [Cross-Dressing as a Man] [Wealthy Family and Campus] [Sweet, Satisfying, and Melodramatic] [One-Sided Feelings from Men and Women] After suddenly returning to her high school days, Chi Mi has just been taken into the Lu family of Li City by her mother's first love. She is still the pampered, lawless darling of the family. Remembering the miserable end she met when she was stabbed on the street in her previous life, Chi Mi decides to start a study group, get 504Reads—Score11614d adds

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    There's no fixed romantic pairing. The female protagonist is reborn and disguises herself as a boy to enter a prestigious high school, her goal being to survive and escape the calamities of her past life. She forms a study club with her best friend hoping to focus on her studies, but they encounter constant trouble: rumors on the school forum, the school beauty's advances, and arrangements from her family elders. The plot feels very realistic and becomes increasingly addictive as it progresses.

15. 215 凤 The Phoenix Hides in Eunuch Robes 凤隐宦袍 Little Sprout Grows into a Big Tree and Makes a Fortune小小苗成大树赚大钱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted 49.2kReads8.3Score9.1k14d adds
16. 216 扶 Fufeng Meets Yanxue 扶风遇晏雪 Happy Match开心消消樂58k WordsCompleted Fufeng Meets Yanxue 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Childhood sweethearts

17. 217 我 I Find the Top Scholar So Charming 我见探花多娇媚 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Jing Bao has three wishes: First, protect the family estate of the main branch; second, enter the Imperial College, place third in the palace examinations, and bring honor to the family; third, keep living as a man in disguise until the end. Lord Gu has three wishes too: First, help someone protect their family estate; second, help that someone place third in the palace examinations; third, bring the disguised top scorer home and make her the mistress of the household. 4.1kReads9.4Score75614d adds

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    The following interesting and captivating ancient romance novels feature female protagonists who disguise themselves as men, all of whom are incredibly strong and charming. There's Jingbao, who achieved the third-highest rank in the imperial examinations; Meng Lijun, who became the top scholar in the imperial examinations; Huo Shiying, a valiant and invincible war god leading troops into battle; Su Mu, the ruthless second-in-command of the Eastern Depot; and a former dynasty's female general who was resurrected after being dead for over a hundred years. All are remarkable figures who are just as capable as any man. You might just fall in love with them!

18. 218 男 Boy Band Audition Show: The Villainess Takes Center Stage 男团选秀综艺，女配C位出道 Sweet Jasmine苿甜Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Having landed at an idol survival show's audition, top-tier star Jiang Wan thinks her skills are a perfect fit, so finding another job should be easy. But... she has become a cannon-fodder female supporting character?! Wait, a cannon-fodder “male supporting character”!! “Jiang Wan” is a woman disguised as a man!!! So she, a top-tier star, has to compete in a BOY! GROUP! AUDITION! After years as a top-tier star, she's back to competing on a survival show, and this time she's even disguised as a m 1.1kReads8.8Score18614d adds

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    The first book is absolutely amazing, highly recommended!

19. 219 总 The CEO's Rumored Boyfriend 总裁的绯闻男友 Seven-Star Sleep七星眠Modern Romance118k WordsCompleted [Disguised as a Man + Showbiz + Sweet Romance + Both Leads Are Devoted to Each Other] (The rating is low because there are so few votes.) Ning Zhao, an illegitimate daughter, disguises herself as a man to make a living in showbiz. She only wanted some peace and quiet and to avoid being pressured to marry, but she accidentally catches the attention of her own boss. One day, the top trending topic reads: “Rumor has it Tianxing Entertainment’s CEO is gay, and he and a popular male star are getting 46Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    These are all wonderful! My favorite is the fourth book, then the first, and I also really like the second and third! Seriously!!! You absolutely must read the fourth book!!!

20. 220 她 When She Wields Her Blade, All Beings Are Enchanted 她执刃时，众生倾倒 Looks Like a Scholar酷似书生Ancient Romance357k WordsCompleted [Mystery + woman disguising herself as a man + playing the pig to eat the tiger + irresistible charm + no romance + ruthless + no transmigration, rebirth, or System] You Wujian, son of the prime minister, is a notorious playboy known throughout the capital. He never goes anywhere without his precious folding fan, and he’s skilled at everything from cockfighting to hunting with dogs. Out of respect for the prime minister, everyone in the court and government grudgingly calls him “Young Master Fol 601Reads8.4Score11314d adds

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    The female lead has no romantic partner; you can always trust the scholar-teacher [laughs].

21. 221 女 After Faking Her Death in Disguise as a Man, She Starts Playing the Frail, Scheming Green Tea 女扮男装死后，她开始演柔弱绿茶 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of [Playing Coy] is available on all platforms. [The heroine is everyone’s beloved, with maximum “moonlight in the heart” appeal + doted on by all + universally adored + strong female lead] Qin Buwen disguised herself as a man and played the part of a treacherous official for sixteen years. At the height of her infamy, everyone in Chang’an, even the dogs, would go out of their way to avoid her. Then she was betrayed and abandoned by everyone. She leapt from a tall building, onl 36.7kReads9.4Score5.9k14d adds
22. 222 成 Becoming the Supporting Character's Bargain Brother 成为女配的便宜哥哥 Young Gongjin少公瑾Modern Romance684k WordsCompleted Lin Jin transmigrates into a book. As a bit-part passerby, she figures she has to keep both her little sister and her experiments on track. She'll make sure her sister never has to fear another scumbag, with her appraisal handbook as her guide. But why is it so hard to carry out a single experiment? Old Master Lin is roaring online, threatening to summon her back any minute to inherit the family fortune! 1.1kReads8.9Score10114d adds

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    The first book features a slow-witted but talented female lead – a sweet and worthwhile read. The second book is hilarious, with the male and female leads constantly bickering – a true love story, a match made in heaven, guaranteed to make you laugh until you cry – also a worthwhile read.

23. 223 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

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    Cross-dressing novels, featuring the thrill of "the more you hide your identity, the more exciting it gets!" Help! These cross-dressing stories are so cleverly designed— ✅ Reverse love triangle: The female lead disguises herself as a man to pursue her career, only to be relentlessly tested by the Crown Prince/Emperor/Regent. The tug-of-war of "Are you a man or a woman?" Perfectly escalates the ambiguity! ✅ Explosive contrast: On the surface, she's a dashing young master/cold-faced bodyguard, but in reality, she's a delicate beauty. When her identity is revealed, the male lead's horrified expression will make me laugh for years to come! ✅ High-energy face-slapping: Questioned and looked down upon? The female lead retaliates with a shocking revelation of her true identity, the satisfying face-slapping + the male lead's "I was wrong" moment is incredibly exhilarating! 🔥 Highly recommended must-read list, guaranteed to deliver the ultimate thrill— "The Beauty of the Companion Can't Be Hidden, the Crown Prince is Jealous Every Day": A woman disguises herself as a man as a companion, and not only can her beauty not be hidden, but the Crown Prince is also constantly jealous! While simultaneously doubting her gender, he's also madly in love—the agonizing tension is incredible! * **Woman Disguised as a Man to Serve the Emperor, But He's Almost a Homosexual to Me:** The female lead disguises herself as a cool guy to assist the emperor, but the emperor falls more and more in love with her, almost becoming a homosexual to her! When her identity is revealed, the emperor bluntly says, "You're actually a woman? That's even better!" He's laughing so hard he can't live! * **The Eunuch Offers His Bedchamber, His Majesty's Daughter Can't Be Hidden Anymore:** The female lead disguises herself as a man to become the emperor, and the eunuch teases her daily, eventually offering himself up! When her identity is revealed, the eunuch goes from "focusing on his career" to "focusing on his wife," a thrilling and addictive moment! Sisters who love cross-dressing, reverse ambiguity, and high-energy face-slapping moments, hurry up! Each book plays with "identity mismatch" in a unique way, leaving you breathless after reading them all night, with an aftereffect that will keep you in shock for three days afterward, thinking, "She's actually a woman!" #Crossdressing #AncientRomance #HighEnergyTwist #NovelRecommendation

24. 224 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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    They're all women dressed as men, and they all look quite good.

25. 225 王 The Prince Is Ordered to Go on Blind Dates Every Day 王爷天天奉旨相亲 Moonlight Wine月光酒Ancient Romance843k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, she became Xie Changye, a fake prince of the Tianchen Kingdom, and embarked on a life of being ordered to go on blind dates every day. She had to hide the secret that she was a woman, terrified that she might be exposed and charged with deceiving the emperor, while also doing everything she could to sabotage every match. But as time went on, rumors that she was attracted to men began flying everywhere, and her sworn brother, the emperor, looked at her with increasing “disgu 1kReads8.9Score14214d adds

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    This is a gem of a novel! It's not angsty, the plot is mostly funny, and the male and female leads are both quite well-developed. It's a great read!

26. 226 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

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    The first book features a female protagonist who transmigrates into a novel (the female protagonist is extremely beautiful, has top-tier martial arts skills, focuses on her career, and the system's existence is negligible). She becomes the white moonlight of the entire capital through her personal charm, a refreshing novel full of political intrigue and group dynamics. The second book has a grander scope. The female protagonist displays her talents and ideals in a different time and dynasty, becoming a role model for women of that era and lighting a beacon for them. The first book features a female protagonist who excels in both intelligence and political maneuvering, but the interactions between the male and female leads are somewhat lacking. The second book is a palace intrigue romance that breaks away from the typical "forced marriage and plunder" trope. The female protagonist is intelligent and resilient, and the second male lead rises to power. The third book features a female protagonist who transmigrates into the imperial examination system and achieves a comeback. (The entire book is devoid of romantic relationships, cheat codes, or systems.) It's an ensemble piece where every character is well-developed and fleshed out. The book doesn't focus solely on romantic relationships; its scope extends beyond family ties and personal interests to encompass the nation. The fifth book is a political intrigue novel (with a grand scope, high-energy throughout, no romantic relationships, cheat codes, or systems). The female protagonist is a loyal subject, with loyalty to the emperor and patriotism ingrained in her bones. Her intelligence remains consistently high throughout, and her family is harmonious and united against external threats. There are no petty family squabbles; everything revolves around the noble cause of family and country.

27. 227 千 A Thousand Lifetimes Repeated: A Dreamlike Night Tale of the Seven Realms 千世迭还：七界留梦幻夜谭 Fei Jianxue绯见雪Modern Romance161k WordsOngoing [Travel Between Two Worlds + Unrequited Feelings Without a Fixed Couple + Superpower Progression] A light ensemble cast. Fantasy elements in another world, with counterparts in both worlds. Note: The female lead initially disguises herself as a man. Her identity is revealed early, before a third of the story. Why had nobody ever told her that, despite being born in a world of high magic and powerful martial arts, she would be bound to a favorability System like one in a dating game?! When she 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A woman disguises herself as a man and travels between two worlds. The premise is a bit unusual; the female protagonist travels to a parallel alternate world after each death. 🥺 Looking forward to watching and encouraging everyone!

28. 228 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
29. 229 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 first book is about a woman disguised as a man becoming the prime minister in the male protagonist's country; the second book is about the female protagonist after returning to her own country. Overall, they're pretty good and quite enjoyable.

30. 230 星 The Starry River Without Her 星河无她 Qinglu Bai青鹿白Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.0M WordsCompleted [Male-Dominated Interstellar Empire] [Disguised as a Man] [Power-Up] [Slow Burn] [Plot-Driven] The heroine is an emotionally clueless workaholic whose mind is full of survival and keeping up her disguise. She is no lovesick fool. After dying in the apocalypse, Yi Yi transmigrates to an interstellar empire where men vastly outnumber women. She becomes what men call "a walking fifty billion": a female, one of the endangered species regulated by the highest laws in the galaxy. Being a rare species 188Reads—Score10814d adds

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    Cross-dressing, a niche and novel theme, interstellar.

31. 231 让 I Asked You to Conquer Him, and You Turned the Unhinged Guy Into a Caged Canary? 让你攻略，你把疯批养成金丝雀？ Little Iron Leftover小铁剩Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted After Zuo Qiao died, she was bound to a task System. Once she checked off all her missions, she could be reborn as a rich woman. Zuo Qiao grinned, congratulating herself on having died so well. But the next day, a mission to kiss someone by force appeared on her list of good deeds. Zuo Qiao: “...?” She turned to look at the blind target and began to have second thoughts. Wasn't this taking advantage of someone and bullying an honest person? The only response was ten thousand volts of silen 11.8kReads9.0Score1.7k14d adds

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    This book is incredibly enjoyable! The female lead is a sunny, puppy-like young nobleman (who will later become emperor) × the male lead is a haughty, cat-like princess. The character designs are exceptionally well-done. The female lead is incredibly strong, basically a character who attracts both men and women. The male lead has that slightly yandere vibe. Just read it, you'll get more and more excited the more you read!

32. 232 状 The Top Scholar Disguises Herself as a Man to Survive Under a Tyrant 状元郎女扮男装在暴君手下苟活 Greedy Lazybones咸鱼贪财Ancient Romance514k WordsCompleted [1v1 / Both Pure / Identities Revealed] Shen Yu woke up one morning to find she had transmigrated into a book. She had become the top scholar in the story, a woman who had disguised herself as a man to take the imperial exam. She knew that deceiving the emperor was a grave crime, and her status as the top scholar was already set in stone. If the emperor discovered she was a woman pretending to be a man, she would be beheaded. She also knew that the current emperor, Jun Si, was a tyrant who would 2.5kReads8.1Score36814d adds

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33. 233 女 Disguised as a Man: Playing a Heartbreaker in a Wealthy-Family Novel 女扮男装：在豪门文里演海王 Lazy Words词慵Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted [Everyone's favorite + no central romance in the main story + girl disguised as a boy] The new god Ci Wen was unable to understand human emotions, so her memories were erased and she was sent to the human world for a trial. After binding to a mission System, she dutifully began playing all kinds of second male leads: The childhood sweetheart who is the first love of a poor, fragile girl; The gentle senior admired by the school's icy beauty; And the childhood friend of the heroine in a redemption 5.2kReads9.4Score52514d adds
34. 234 霸 The CEO Loves Her So Much He's Going Crazy 霸总爱她要发疯 Seafood Hotpot Sea Bass海鲜火锅鲈鱼Modern Romance144k WordsOngoing Forced by circumstance and needing money, Liu Ruyan disguises herself as a man and sneaks into a nightclub to work as a security guard. To her surprise, she runs into her boss, Chen Haonan. He has always treated Liu Ruyan like one of the guys, and even hires her as his personal bodyguard. Liu Ruyan is constantly worried that her identity as a woman will be exposed. Every day, she has to humor her CEO boss, Chen Haonan, while finding several male side pieces to help conceal her identity. The sche —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist thinks he's impotent, wondering why he always ends up with female leads who dress as men. He even believes he's a boy, essentially gay, and goes to see a psychologist. The psychologist says: "The male protagonist has no problem; he's straight, not gay!" The female lead looks down on him and frequently cheats on him.

35. 235 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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    Except for the first unfinished new book, all the others are above 9 points. I've read them all, and every single one of them is truly amazing!! The first two are about a woman disguised as a man and getting married; the third has a protagonist with a rather unique and funny personality; the fourth is about a genius student who builds a technologically advanced nation; the fifth is about a famous minister system assisting an ancestor; and the last one is about my white moonlight, Xu Yue—a must-read for anyone who wants to read a book about a woman disguised as a man.

36. 236 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became a Nationally Protected Asset 穿书后，我成了国家重点保护对象 Chen Damiao0陈大喵0Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man + Secret Identity + Academic Prodigy, Scientific Research, Patriotism + Face-Slapping Power Fantasy + Transmigrate into a Book System + Career-Driven Heroine + Readers Can Place Their Bets on the Male Lead] Film queen Qin Jingyu transmigrates into a male supporting character in a fanfiction written by her rival's anti-fan. In the story, he desperately worships the heroine, but can never win her heart. Yes, that's right, a male supporting character! Fine, she could be a 10.1kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds
37. 237 女 Disguised as a Man, She Became a Powerful Minister and Made Her Entire Clan Dance on the Edge 女扮男装当权臣，九族头上蹦野迪 Bits of Ink墨墨点点Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Wish fulfillment + nation building + comedy + ruler trusts his ministers + transmigration + secret identity revealed + woman disguised as a man + female-led story + powerful minister] Good news: Meng Qiw is transmigrated. Bad news: She’s stuck playing a frail heir who disguises herself as a man and could get her entire clan wiped out at any moment. OMG, can I apply to transmigrate again~~ A father who died young, a mother who cries all the time, and a brokenhearted her... Wait, scratch that. He 26.6kReads9.0Score3.1k14d adds

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38. 238 穿EN A Guide to Saving Yourself After Becoming Cannon Fodder in the Cultivation World 穿成修真界炮灰自救指南 Knowing the Mountain Forest知山林Ancient Romance855k WordsOngoing [No CP, Multiple Secret Identities, Golden Finger, Woman Disguised as a Man, Cute Pets, Silly Comedy] Tang Yao transmigrates into a book. As a doomed gay man? As a minor cannon-fodder character with few appearances, his only job is to target the heroine in every way possible. In the end, he falls into demonic cultivation and the heroine runs him through the heart with a single sword strike. His whole life is wrapped up in just a few rushed lines. Thinking of the gay character's fate in the book, 67.6kReads9.2Score13.6k14d adds

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    It's so beautiful, absolutely gorgeous! [A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater]

39. 239 女 I Disguised Myself as a Man, but My Secret Identity Was Exposed, Driving the Powerful Men Wild 女扮男装马甲掉，大佬们都疯狂了 Abyss XD One Y深渊XD一yAncient Romance304k WordsCompleted (All-around heartthrob + woman disguised as a man + more men than women + romantic rivalry + unconventional cultivation + multiple male leads) Jiang Li transmigrates into a xianxia novel about battles for supremacy, where men far outnumber women, and becomes the leader of a small sect, disguised as a man. Because she is a fence-sitter in the story, she becomes the first cannon fodder to die in the male leads' struggles. After being forced into the role, Jiang Li manages to escape her death, but 116Reads7.5Score—14d adds

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    They're all stories about women disguised as men [Learned something new] ① Quick transmigration stories, the female lead disguises herself as a man in every world, she's a dominant female lead [shy] ② Foolish beauty, MAX beauty, a love triangle [smirk] ③ Transmigrating to a cultivation world where there are more men than women, the female lead is MAX beauty [drooling]

40. 240 报 Report, Consort! The Princess Is Actually a Man! 报告驸马爷，公主竟是男儿身！ Nameless Little Buddy无名小铁汁Ancient Romance354k WordsCompleted [Female lead disguises herself as a man + male lead disguises himself as a woman + devoted 1v1 romance + household and palace intrigue + comedy + equally powerful leads] Jiang Shiyu is a martial arts and medical prodigy from the 25th century. After transmigrating, she becomes the “foolish son” of a general’s household. From the start, she is framed and accused of “defiling” the notoriously violent Sacred Phoenix Princess. Everyone demands that she marry the “princess.” Left with no choice, Jiang 304Reads8.7Score10014d adds

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41. 241 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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    This book is SO LOVE! The female protagonist transmigrates and disguises herself as a man to become the Minister of Justice and Prime Minister of the current dynasty. She is incredibly intelligent and resourceful, almost supernatural, and you won't be able to guess what she's up to until the very end. The plot is also hilarious and humorous, with a tightly woven storyline. It's a super enjoyable and satisfying read! I highly recommend everyone check it out! [Heart emojis]

42. 242 朕 I Just Want to Stay Alive 朕要苟命 A Little Regiment Leader一只团总Ancient Romance298k WordsCompleted Nan Qi transmigrated. The good news was that she was the emperor. The bad news was that she was a murderous, incompetent tyrant. The even worse news was that she was a woman missing those two crucial bits. Every day, Nan Qi lived in fear. While keeping her secret identity under wraps, she also had to rack her brains to deal with the scheming, devious Grand General who could find eight hundred hidden meanings in a single sentence. What? Rumor had it the Grand General was plotting to seize the thr 777Reads9.1Score10614d adds

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    Both the first and second books feature one-to-many relationships; I highly recommend the second one.

43. 243 女 The Disguised Dragon's Scheme: My Rogue Disciple Courts Me in His Dreams 女扮男装潜龙计，逆徒梦里泡为师 Mu Yanfeifei沐妍菲菲Ancient Romance608k WordsOngoing [Historical Intrigue + Female Spy in Disguise + Ensemble Mind Games + Martial Arts Mystery] [Female Martial Arts Master Disguised as a Man × Rebellious Disciple Who Defies His Teacher] The world is the board, and all living things are its pieces. Thirty years ago, a copy of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains turned the tide during a palace coup. From then on, victory made kings and defeat made corpses, and the throne changed hands. Thirty years later, talents emerge across the nine regions, a 318Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend this hidden gem. The female lead is highly skilled in martial arts, aloof and intelligent, and infiltrates a wealthy family disguised as a man. It's a story of intrigue and strategic maneuvering, where every step is carefully planned. The writing is superb, and the characters are incredibly intelligent – ​​definitely worth reading!

44. 244 女 I Disguised Myself as a Man to Star in a BL Drama, and the Movie Emperor Confessed to Me! 女扮男装演双男主，被影帝表白！ Flowing into the Sea入海流Modern Romance433k WordsCompleted [One Devoted Couple + Showbiz + Sweet Romance + Top-Tier Star] With nothing better to do, Gu Xing'an disguised herself as a man and went to have some fun in the entertainment industry. Before she knew it, she had won a Golden Horse Award for Best Actor. The young Best Actor, who needed only one more award to achieve a grand slam, found her after the ceremony. “Would you be interested in testing our acting skills against each other? I’ll find a script, and we can act in it together.” Hearing the 469Reads7.4Score—14d adds

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    I absolutely love the character design. The male lead is the epitome of intellectual homosexuality, and the plot to reveal the female lead's true identity is also reasonable. The agonizing part in the middle is very engaging, and it's a sweet little story.

45. 245 驯 Taming the Imperial Family: The Powerful and Privileged Are All at Her Feet 驯服天家，权贵们都是裙下臣 A City That Never Sinks倾城不沉Ancient Romance303k WordsCompleted The hero is completely devoted; everyone is villainous; a truly wicked heroine trains men like dogs; a real life-or-death battle of competing suitors; not a sweet romance Liang Qing was a hunter’s daughter, but she had been fiercely ambitious since childhood. When fortune came her way, she disguised herself as a man and impersonated a lost member of the imperial family. Through hard work, she even rose to become crown prince. But in her second year as crown prince, the real heir returned. Her id 920Reads6.6Score10114d adds

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    It's super good, but I got exposed right at the beginning [almost crying]

46. 246 女 After Faking My Death in Disguise, They Went on a Killing Spree 女扮男装死遁后，他们杀疯了 Roses in the Wind风过蔷薇434k WordsCompleted [Female disguises herself as a man + livestream comments + spectacular fake death + identity-reveal chaos + unexpectedly different male leads + hilarious banter] Lin Qi died, but not completely. To come back to life at full strength, straight girl Lin Qi was forced to bind herself to the “Fujoshi Frenzy System” and travel to various little worlds, disguised as a man, to win over aloof, cold-hearted big shots! Other people win hearts with sweet romance. Lin Qi does it with “brotherhood” and takin 129Reads—Score10414d adds
47. 247 男 The Villain in Men's Clothes: Fighting to Survive Online 男装反派，在线求生 Ming Yichen明亦尘Modern Romance670k WordsOngoing Fate: Dear transmigrator, would you like to become “the illegitimate child of an earl,” “a test subject in a scheme to create a god,” or “a great villain with countless secret identities”? Alvi (with Fate's hand clamped over her mouth): … Fate: Since you can't choose, I'll give you all those identities. Alvi: [Bleep!] (Profanity has been censored.) Alvi had never met her father. All she wanted from this brand-new life she'd gotten for free was to live it in peace. That simple wish came to an en 39Reads7.6Score—14d adds

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    The first book was really good, but not many people read it. The female lead is so charming and has such a strong "girlfriend vibe" (//∇//). The second book is like a Greek myth about a woman disguised as a man—ahhh, the emotional depth is amazing! The third book was pretty good too (≧∇≦*). The fourth book is a bit of Western fantasy, and the female lead is incredibly intelligent (›´ω`‹). The fifth book is by the same author as the first, with some political intrigue; the female lead is both beautiful and skilled in martial arts. The sixth book is a completed work.

48. 248 假 A Fake Prince and a Real Princess: The Court Reads Her Mind and Loses Its Cool 假皇子真公主满朝文武读心全红温 Light and Fleeting Bubbles泡沫轻浅Ancient Romance854k WordsOngoing [Mind Reading] [Over-the-Top Comedy] [Female Disguised as Male] [Gossip System] [Everyone's Favorite] [No Romance] On her way home from work, Lin Xu Qiu saw a couple arguing. Her Chinese-born instinct to stop and watch the drama made her pause. She never expected the man to suddenly go berserk and pull out a knife, stabbing his girlfriend. Lin Xu Qiu, right at the front of the crowd watching, got stabbed instead. When she opened her eyes again, she had transmigrated into a book as the "Ninth Pri 34.7kReads8.1Score4.1k14d adds

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    This book is very good; it even has mind-reading features, it's especially good.

49. 249 当 The Daily Life of a Government Official 当官日常 Sixteen Notes十六音Ancient Romance1.5M WordsOngoing (I’m a novice writer, and writing is just a hobby for fun. Please read this for a laugh. My writing is average, and I write purely for enjoyment. If you don’t like it, feel free not to read it, but please be kind.) Xu Yanzhi: a woman who isn’t blinded by love and cares only about building her career. Xu Yanzhi has both brains and brawn. As the emperor’s trusted aide, she enters the imperial court disguised as a man by imperial decree. “Xu Yanzhi, would you become my consort?” Xu Yanzhi drops to 96Reads8.5Score—14d adds
50. 250 一 Together for Life, Wherever the Host Goes, She Goes 一生一世一起走，宿主说走她就走 Shi Jinzhao示今昭Modern Romance594k WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration + Slow Burn + Female Lead Pursues Men + No Fixed Pairing] [Not an Invincible Power Fantasy + A Gradual, Steady Pace + Slow Burn] When a monster formed from a stone is bound to a System, the great demon Gu Ling embarks on a journey through one small world after another. [Foul-mouthed CEO VS alluring voice actor] Lu Wenzhou is hopelessly addicted to dating games and accidentally falls for a paper character. Gu Ling, the voice actor behind the character, says, “Don't fall for 158Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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