The Female Lead Disguises Herself as a Man, and the Male Lead Thinks He's into Men 女主女扮男装，男主以为自己喜欢男人

1. 201 救 Help! Sickly Male Leads, Go Find Your Fated Partners! 救命！病娇男主们找你们官配去 Fuyu孚虞Ancient Romance151k WordsOngoing Synopsis: #WomanDisguisedAsMan + FemaleLeadDominates + FourPossessiveMaleLeads + SlightHaremAppeal + SystemTransmigrationIntoABook + AncientFantasyCultivation When a stunning young woman disguised as a man transmigrates into a book, she encounters its possessive male leads. The mighty general is willing to bow his noble head before her. The cunning, scheming chancellor is willing to plan everything for her safety. The gentle, refined young master of the Board of Rites is willing to humble himsel 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Don't begrudge watching this just because it's newly released and doesn't have a rating yet! You absolutely must watch it! The female lead is disguised as a man and has a heart condition. There are four male leads (actually one person), all of whom fall in love at first sight. You have to watch it!!! Or I'll go crazy!

2. 202 女 Disguised as a Man: The Villainess Accidentally Becomes Everyone's Favorite 女扮男装：恶毒女配意外成万人迷 King Lightbulb电灯泡大王Modern Romance315k WordsOngoing She transmigrated into the body of a love-struck, vicious female supporting character. The original owner had disguised herself as a man to enter the entertainment industry for love, and was hopelessly devoted to the male lead, Fu Yanshen. In the end, she lost everything and died horribly. To stay alive, she swore she would never become Fu Yanshen’s doormat. After being hated across the internet, she suddenly dropped into the dating show livestream featuring the male and female leads. “Hey, babi 89Reads6.9Score—14d adds
3. 203 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
4. 204 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 Romance997k WordsCompleted 49.2kReads8.3Score9.1k14d adds

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   Thumbs up from the avid bookworm!

5. 205 报 Report to His Majesty: The General Is a Woman 报告皇帝陛下，将军是红妆 Kaka Moni卡卡摩尼Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Zhang Tianqing, who disguises herself as a man, is a feared God of War, but one day she becomes a prisoner. She swears she'll find the traitor who sold her out! Li Muhuan, a Crown Prince who has no interest in women, becomes obsessed with General Zhang, who is disguised as a man. He pampers her and clings to her, giving her whatever she wants, even forcing the position of Empress upon her! You said this was only a transaction, but then you secretly started falling for me. Little scene: Li Muhuan 239Reads8.9Score10314d adds

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   The plot is very complete, the female lead is truly heroic and valiant, a pure and strong female lead, and the male lead is also very fond of her. One is a general and the other is an emperor, and there's even a touch of humor in the story.

6. 206 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 Romance610k 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 underrated gem. It's a female-led undercover political intrigue story where the female protagonist disguises herself as a man. The male lead, believing he's attracted to men, almost turns her gay [facepalm]. The writing, plot, and logic are all top-notch. It's a hardcore, androgynous story that both men and women can enjoy!

7. 207 不 Wait, Bro, You Transmigrated Too? 不是哥们，你也穿越者啊？ Gua Is Not Gua呱非呱Eastern Fantasy552k WordsOngoing [Two transmigrators + comedy + villains, not BL! Traditional writing style!] [Overworked office drone ✘ shut-in otaku] Shen Qingming transmigrated into a sleazy harem novel, where he was a cannon-fodder side character who didn't even qualify as a villain. An overworked office drone who had no golden finger, couldn't cultivate, and had offended the protagonist, Shen Qingming had already given up on life. Then one day, while slacking off at work as usual, he ran into a dead-eyed shut-in who was ju 263Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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   It's really good, although the pace is a bit slow, which is just right for me.

8. 208 穿 She Transmigrated into the Tyrant’s Heir and Decided to Lie Flat 穿成暴君继承人，她躺平了 Little Tangerine Face小橘面Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted A laid-back woman who transmigrates disguised as a man vs. a possessive, cruel, twisted tyrant [Transmigration + woman disguised as a man + coercive romance + tyrant + she runs, he chases + both leads are inexperienced] After dying suddenly from staying up all night, Zhu Qing’an transmigrates into the body of a female heir to the throne who is disguised as a man. She thought things had already gone as badly as they could from the start, but it turned out the emperor was a bona fide tyrant! After 2.7kReads8.2Score43614d adds

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   This one has few words.

9. 209 王 Your Highness, Let Go! This Servant Is a Woman 王爷快松手，奴才是女儿身 Little Red Rabbit红小兔Ancient Romance201k WordsOngoing Mu Jiutian was born in a brothel. By day, she was a miserable servant; by night, she was a peerless seductress who could ensnare men's souls. By chance, she met him. In a carriage, she stole his "virtue" and made off with his money. She stole his body, his heart, and his cash. Utterly despicable. He swore to find her, no matter where she went, and slit her throat. But two years later, a great fire claimed fifty-four lives. She walked right into his trap and went undercover at his side, seeking n 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A new book, refreshingly unique. Entering the palace as a slave, she wreaks havoc, plays pranks, and plots assassinations; the prince only cares about loving her, regardless of whether she's male or female.

10. 210 新 The New Heartthrob Director 新晋男神大导 Mental Case神金病Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Entertainment industry / woman disguises herself as a man / strong heroine / devoted one-on-one romance / secret identity / rising male director / transmigration to an unknown planet After transmigrating, Mu Shen quickly accepts the fact that she has come back from the dead and soon finds her feet in the modern world. As a director with a huge fanbase, Mu Shen rarely appears on camera. Rumors say he has powerful connections, that he's devastatingly handsome, and that he has become a woman... “I 4.7kReads9.1Score78814d adds

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    This really depends on the female lead's character.

11. 211 凤 Crowned in a Phoenix Robe! The Sniveling Little Crybaby Wins the Tyrant’s Heart 凤袍加身！软叽叽小哭包萌翻暴君 Flowers Meet Bitter Wine花逢苦酒Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted [Transported into another world + Disguised as a man + Farming and food + War] The Fan army brings back a delicate-looking young man to serve in the military. One moment, the young man is sobbing prettily; the next, he shoots the enemy commander dead, shouting “Die, you bastard!” with every shot and leaving everyone trembling. That’s not all. He knows military strategy, can farm, and is a fantastic cook. He becomes a powerful minister trusted by the tyrant, who even awards him a princess as his 709Reads8.9Score10414d adds

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    [I read this one at school, so it might not be very long.] This book is full of patriotism. It's heartwarming to read, and I really love it. The female lead initially disguises herself as a man and shines on the battlefield, showcasing her femininity. The male lead initially believes she's a boy and dotes on her. The later battles are exciting, though the revelation of her true identity around chapter 200 is a bit dramatic. I really enjoyed the fast-paced plot and the gradual development of the romance. It has humor, patriotism, pure love, and a bit of a yandere/escape element, which I personally loved. However, the deaths of the female lead's comrades in battle were truly shocking! The female lead also undergoes a growth arc, with scenes of her cooking. Both the male and second male leads have childhood traumas, and the female lead heals them. I personally felt sorry for the second male lead. Later, the male lead, unaware of her true gender, betroths her to a princess. Fearing exposure, she elopes with her "wife." It's a really good book, highly recommended! The bonus chapters are also amazing! Every single one is wonderful, the story is fantastic, and the female lead eventually becomes empress. It just goes to show that the male and female leads are truly in love; the child was an accident, and the male lead genuinely loves the female lead! Highly recommended! It's packed with patriotic sentiment!

12. 212 兄 Bro, You Smell So Good: Surviving Day to Day at an All-Boys' School 兄弟你好香，在男校的苟活日常 Zi Qing Bo子青伯Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Original title: Bro, You Smell So Good: Surviving Day to Day at a Boys' School. Lighthearted comedy and everyday life + girl disguised as a boy + boys' school + friendship (well, actually, it got censored.) Xu Hao woke up one morning to find her world turned upside down. She's a girl, so why did she end up in a boy's body?! Luckily, one crucial feature is missing!!!! What now? Better keep her head down. 4.9kReads9.1Score47614d adds
13. 213 拒 No More Coddling: My Ruthless Disguise at an Elite Boys' School 拒绝娇养，我在贵族男校狠狠伪装 Daji's Leg Hair妲己的腿毛Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted [Interstellar + military academy + girl disguised as a boy + farming + everyone’s favorite + genius + love triangle showdown + fun comedy + all male characters are virgins + not a beast-world setting] Jiang Yun was struck by heavenly lightning while using the outhouse, and accidentally transmigrated to an interstellar world where the ratio of men to women was 1:99. In this world, men have supernatural abilities but suffer terribly from the resulting surges of power. Without treatment, they event 502Reads8.3Score10714d adds

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    This fits the description [laughing][laughing]: After a girl disguises herself as a boy and enters a prestigious all-boys school, everyone says, "Brother, you smell so good!" From then on, the school rules forbid anyone from saying anyone else smells good.

14. 214 女 Disguised as a Man: The Heir Starts Pursuing Her Himself 女扮男装：世子他自我攻略了 Cotton Sword绵绵剑Ancient Romance231k WordsOngoing "Host System binding detected. If the mission fails, your life points will be reduced to zero!" When Song Gege, who had stayed up late until she died suddenly in the modern world, opened her eyes, she found herself in an ancient academy, where everyone bullied her as a "stuttering good-for-nothing." The original owner had jumped into a lake and drowned because she could no longer endure the bullying. When Song Gege transmigrated, she was lying in bed, her head splitting with pain. To complete h 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is a tsundere; he says he'll ignore the female lead but can't help getting close to her. The inner monologues are so cute!

15. 215 触 A Touch of Jin, A Song of Love 触瑾情笙 Deep Words at Dawn晨言深语Ancient Romance455k WordsOngoing [Transmigration] + [Two equally powerful leads] + [Revenge] + [Happy ending] Modern-day Jiang Nansheng was born into a family that favored boys over girls. She studied hard and got into university, and worked tirelessly, yet still couldn’t escape the family she was born into… By chance, she transmigrates to the Great Yan dynasty and becomes the eldest legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yong’an’s household. For the sake of her family, she disguises herself as a man. What’s more, after she tran 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist, a modern woman, transmigrates to an ancient world. Her twin brother unexpectedly disappears, forcing her to disguise herself as a man and live as her brother in this new world. With the help of a system and special skills during her monthly special periods, she uses her wits and courage to navigate this new world. The plot is full of twists and turns and is definitely worth watching.

16. 216 将 The General's Order: Five Husbands Attend Court 将军令：五夫临朝 Little Fatty Wang小胖汪Ancient Romance340k WordsOngoing [Woman disguised as a man × female general × strong heroine × one heroine and multiple love interests × all male leads are virgins × coming-of-age] [The rating has just opened; let the flowers bloom in time] For twenty years, Xiao Yunting lived disguised as a man, rising from the “Ghost-Faced King of Hell” to the founding empress. “Who says only men can sit on the dragon throne? I will make the whole realm bow to its phoenix-empress!” [Xie Huaiqing] I have always hated men who love men, but Brot 28Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Highly recommend! It's incredibly good! Multiple male leads + female disguised as a man + empress + straight-to-gay conversion + female general + strong female lead. Overall story: The story of a female protagonist disguised as a man rising from general to empress, focusing on her career. The men are just afterthoughts for her; she doesn't become love-struck or lose her intelligence when she's around men. [Thumbs up] The female lead is incredibly strong! Those interested should definitely check it out!

17. 217 右 The Right Chancellor Isn't Some Wicked Minister, I Just Want to Kiss Him! 右丞相才不是什么奸臣呢，想亲！ The Quail Has No Eggs鹌鹑没有蛋Ancient Romance248k WordsOngoing [The sunny, cross-dressing Right Chancellor] vs. [the aloof, desireless Left Chancellor] At the court of the Great Yin Dynasty, the two powerful chancellors faced off in the street. Everyone said the Right Chancellor was a corrupt schemer, while the Left Chancellor was upright and incorruptible. They were bitter enemies, as incompatible as fire and water. No one knew that beneath the Right Chancellor's robes was a woman who had carefully concealed her identity at every turn. Nor did anyone know 143Reads8.1Score10614d adds

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    Both leads are virgins! I highly recommend this book! The love between the male and female leads is so delicate!!! The female lead transmigrates into a book as the cannon fodder Right Prime Minister, and with a system, she saves the female lead from a tragic novel, but she happens to encounter her nemesis, the Left Prime Minister—powerful, ruthless, and insanely critical. He interrogates her in a hot spring, asking if she's "acting coy like a woman," and after her true gender is revealed, she's pinned against a wall and interrogated. Furthermore, she even chops off someone's hand to protect "him," and rumors spread throughout the city that the Left Prime Minister is gay—how thrilling!

18. 218 直 Livestreaming My Flee from Famine: I Disguised Myself as a Man and Ascended the Throne 直播逃荒：女扮男装的我登基了 Wei Wei Ya微微丫Ancient Romance811k WordsCompleted Xu Yungui transmigrates into the body of a scholar who disguises herself as a man, then leads the entire village on a refugee journey, feeling utterly panicked. Luckily, she has a livestream System, and the viewers in her room always come through in the clutch, helping them make it safely along the way. But the group keeps growing, and Xu Yungui is at a loss. She can count the capable managers around her on one hand. How is she supposed to lead everyone from now on? Just then, the livestream vie 4.1kReads8.6Score63214d adds

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    This fits perfectly, and it's the first time I've read about a live-streamed escape from famine; it's quite interesting.

19. 219 小 A Little Office Drone Transmigrates Into a Book and Seduces a Tyrant to Stay Alive 小社畜穿书了，为了保命撩翻暴君 Little Bookworm爱学习的小小只Ancient Romance573k WordsOngoing [Quirky, sweet girl + reverse emotional manipulation + soft, adorable sweetheart who loves to flirt + everyday sweetness + 1v1 + both leads’ first time] Lin Xueer, a nursing school beauty who stayed up late reading novels, opened her eyes to find herself a little eunuch in the arms of a short-lived tyrant. Xuan Ling was peerlessly handsome, yet sinister and cold-hearted. The System told her, “Your mission is to survive in the tyrant’s dynasty until the story reaches its end!” So she started tryi 1Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist transmigrates into a book as a young eunuch and is doted on by the young emperor!

20. 220 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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    This book is super good! The writing style is humorous and witty, yet suspenseful and exciting. Jiang Wei, disguised as a man, enters the Dali Temple to uncover the truth, overcoming numerous obstacles to become a close advisor to the emperor. Later, she and Xie Ran fight on the battlefield, gradually falling in love. Xie Ran, unaware of her true identity, falls into a state of self-doubt, unwilling to become the crown prince but determined to stay with Jiang Wei. [Laughing emojis]

21. 221 剧 The Plot's Gone Off the Rails. Why Do All the Male Leads Say They Love Me? 剧情崩裂，男主们怎么都说爱我？ The One and Only Pure White纯白唯一Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [One woman, multiple men + Love rivals in a vicious showdown + Slightly old-school melodramatic Mary Sue + Not a strong female lead + Lighthearted and fun] Li Luo transmigrates into a book, only to find herself in a world where three books have merged, so she has to play three different roles. At first, the male leads seem perfectly normal. So normal that Li Luo can barely handle them! The domineering, dangerously charming male lead from the substitute female character story abuses and humiliate 19Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist in this book is in a semi-cross-dressing state, and she follows a path of studying for the imperial examinations at an academy. She also has a charming boyfriend, a prince, classmates, and a fiancé. It's definitely worth reading!

22. 222 网 My Online Dating Ex Is an Esports Legend 网恋渣了的对象是电竞大佬 Abundant Good Fortune福气多多Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted Cold on the outside, warm on the inside, sharp-tongued gaming big shot × reborn girl who disguises herself as a boy In her previous life, Pei Qi, the worst player on the internet, fell in love online with someone who was great at gaming. Only later did she learn that her online sweetheart was her sworn enemy, Qin Feng. After being reborn, Qin Feng joins her team out of nowhere. Luckily, he still doesn’t know she’s the person he fell for online. Offline, her sworn enemy ignores her and acts aloof 125Reads7.4Score—14d adds

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    All of these are stories about women disguised as men. The first one is a new book, an e-sports novel. If you've read Zhan Qishao's works, I feel this one is somewhat similar, but I still quite like it. The second and third ones feature female protagonists who desperately want to die, but unexpectedly receive "surprises" through various twists of fate. The fourth one is a soul-transmigration master-disciple novel, where the female protagonist is the villainous master, which is quite funny and humorous.

23. 223 王 The Princess Consort Is a Drama Queen Who Knows How to Flirt, So Spoil Her! 王妃戏精且会撩，得宠着！ Tang Weien唐唯恩Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Disguise herself as a man and make the male lead fall for her! Grow stronger and take down scumbags, bold and badass! For Gu Leng, the distance from icy indifference to burning passion is exactly one Yan Jingtang! Watch the queen of drama work her charms: sharp enough to make you cough, sweet enough to kill! Oh no, she's hooked someone she can't shake off. Gu Leng says helplessly, “I'm a man. There's no future for us!” Marshal Yan explodes: “Look down and check. Your secret identity was exposed 400Reads9.1Score10314d adds

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    The first two books feature women disguised as men. The third book has a female protagonist disguised as a man and a male protagonist disguised as a woman; neither is aware of the other's true identity, and both are very good.

24. 224 反 Are All My Villain Disciples Simps? This Lazy Master Is Just Here to Have Fun 反派弟子全舔狗？摆烂师尊浪浪浪 Spring Breeze Blows, and Life Springs Anew春风吹又生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Multiple male leads + lighthearted comedy + master and disciples + nontraditional cultivation + one heroine and multiple male leads competing for her + everyone falls for her] Qin Ran was merely complaining that the heroine wouldn't take all the handsome men when she transmigrated into the story as the villainous master of four villainous disciples, a woman disguised as a man! When her four disciples were still weak, she tortured them mercilessly. The villains endured their humiliation, waiting 9.4kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds
25. 225 世 Your Highness, Your Secret Identity Has Slipped Again 世子殿下，你的马甲又掉了 Baosi Smiled褒姒笑了Ancient Romance685k WordsCompleted [A satisfying 1v1 romance, heroine disguised as a man, male lead is a sweet-faced schemer] I keep my head down and lie low for a peaceful life. If you still want to kill me, I’ll overthrow your imperial rule and seize your throne! What disciple of the Gu King? What Sword Saint? What top strategist of the Northern Border? What heir to the 300,000-strong cavalry of Nanping? What master of Blood Cloud Tower, the assassin organization? No, no, no. I’m keeping a low profile. That’s not me. I’m just a 308Reads9.0Score10214d adds
26. 226 黑 The Black Lotus and the Little Cannon Fodder 黑莲花与小炮灰的二三事 Your Secret Identity Fell Off Again你马甲又掉了Ancient Romance157k WordsCompleted The adorable one who calls him “big brother” every chance she gets is actually a black-hearted beauty who wants him dead at any moment. The seemingly dashing, carefree man is a cannon-fodder character struggling to survive while disguised as a man. See how the two of them overcome the entanglements of lifetimes and find their happy ending. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one is amazing! It's also perfect – a historical romance! I'm so happy, my favorite book is so niche! [Crying][crying] I'm reserving my spot before too many people read it (hint: it gets better as you go on!) [Learned][learned][admiration]

27. 227 启 Your Highness, the Prince Consort Is a Man! 启禀摄政王，王妃他是个男人啊 Tall and Slender细高挑儿Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [A female regent disguised as a man VS a male regent's consort disguised as a woman. Both are chaste, with sweet everyday romance.] A heads-up: There is no palace intrigue or scheming, just romance. It's a normal relationship between a man and a woman, with neither one being passive or dominant. They're equally invested, so please move along if that's not your thing. After supposedly causing the deaths of twenty-five newlywed brides, Ye Zhiqing is granted another marriage, this time to a princes 265Reads9.0Score10314d adds
28. 228 神 My Lord, Your Wife Has Dressed as a Man Again to Go See Handsome Men 神君你家娘子又穿男装去看美人了 Blue Moonlight on the Azure Heavens青冥映月白Ancient Romance914k WordsOngoing When Pei Xingjun was young, he was locked in a dungeon wearing women’s clothes. Yun Muci, dressed in a red brocade robe and wearing a red red-spider-lily mask, rescued him. Yun Muci appeared before Pei Xingjun, stepping into the light. “Who are you?” “My name is Lingxiao. One day, Lingxiao will bloom throughout the jianghu.” At the age of twenty, Pei Xingjun, master of Ghost Valley, was ambushed and rescued by Young Master Lingxiao, dressed in white and wearing a white red-spider-lily mask. “Unt 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A woman disguises herself as a man, and the male protagonist uses storybooks to woo her, only to discover she's a girl after they end up in bed together.

29. 229 雾 Misty Harbor, 1980s: Her True Identity as a Woman Is Exposed, and He Falls for Her 雾港八零：女儿身被曝，他沦陷了 Deer Calling in the Woods林中鹿鸣Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Arrogant, sharp-tongued hero x money-loving heroine who plays the pig to eat the tiger | Disguised as a man + fake uncle and nephew + 1980s Hong Kong social scene | Ten-year age gap | Neither has been with anyone else] Hu Yuesheng spent nineteen years disguised as a man. From a bruiser struggling to survive in the flower district, she transformed into the Yan family's "illegitimate son," the young master of Hong Kong's richest family. Everyone else envied her for rising to the top overnight. On 9.9kReads8.6Score1.5k14d adds

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    A Hong Kong-style rugged man doting on his wife, a pseudo-uncle-nephew relationship, cross-dressing, a ten-year age gap, and intense emotional turmoil. The early ambiguity and tension are incredibly engaging, while the middle section focuses on the heroine's revelation and the intellectual battles between the protagonists and the villains, with twist after twist. Both leads are strong, not just one stronger, but truly evenly matched. The entire story is filled with interconnected clues, and it also incorporates elements of Southeast Asia and Hong Kong gangster life. My favorite part is the intense emotional turmoil in the early episodes—it's absolutely captivating!

30. 230 金 The Golden Finger That Helped Me Disguise Myself as a Man and Become Emperor 金手指助我女扮男装当皇上 Just Dreaming做梦而已Ancient Romance96k WordsOngoing Xia Langge transmigrates to a dynasty called Huaxia. As soon as she arrives, she is made to cross-dress as a man and take the throne in place of her elder brother. Luckily, she has the original owner’s memories and a golden finger that came with her transmigration. Watch as I use modern technology to expand Huaxia’s territory. —Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 231 女 Disguised as a Man, I Enroll in a Military Academy in Space 女扮男装我在星际上军校 Pink Bubble Fish Blows Little Blue Bubbles粉色泡泡鱼吐蓝色小泡Modern Romance552k WordsCompleted She is an elite special forces soldier with extraordinary powers. After an accident, she transmigrates to the interstellar age! But this world is nothing like she imagined. Women are born with animal traits, from swaying fox tails to lively cat ears. She alone is a “pure human.” “Ahhh! I'm doomed! Are they going to capture me as a rare species and dissect me for research?” To hide who she is, she has to take a dangerous gamble: she ties up her long hair, binds her chest, and disguises herself as 2kReads8.8Score22514d adds

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    They're all girls dressed as boys, hehe, so cute 👀, those who like them, get into the fandom (づ￣3￣)づ╭❤~

32. 232 女 She's Disguised as a Boy! All Her Male Dormmates Want to Turn Her Gay 女扮男装！男寝室友们都想掰歪她 Spring Breeze Blows, and Life Springs Anew春风吹又生Modern Romance702k WordsCompleted (Secret Identities / No Fixed Pairing / Everyone's Favorite / Regret and Redemption) To change her own fate and that of her twin brother, Qin Mu disguises herself as a man and moves back into the boys' dormitory her brother fears. Bystanders: That sissy's got some nerve, moving back into the male idol's dorm! Onlookers: Just you wait. That sissy will run away with his tail between his legs again! When her secret identities are exposed, all five god-tier roommates are dumbfounded!!! The business 1.3kReads9.3Score25114d adds
33. 233 救 Help! The Languid Beauty Doesn't Want to Be Everyone's Dream Girl 救命！咸鱼美人不想做万人迷 Knocked Over a Jar of Forest打翻一罐森林Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Completed][Also known as Help! The Laid-Back Beauty Doesn't Want to Be Everyone's Crush][Clueless everyone’s crush + romantic rivalry + split personalities + System + woman disguises herself as a man + love at first sight + relationship-focused interactions, little plot + delicate and weak, easy to pin down + cozy daily life + everyone is a hopeless romantic][Cover used with permission][No baseless accusations of plagiarism. If you have an issue, please report it directly.] After landing in the 1.8kReads8.7Score24414d adds
34. 234 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

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    The cross-dressing scenes are quite good. I'm currently watching episodes 4 and 5, and I especially recommend episodes 7, 10, and 11. I've forgotten some of the other episodes.

35. 235 快 Quick Transmigration: Becoming Everyone’s Favorite in the Game World 快穿之在游戏世界里做万人迷 A Happy Little Quackling一只快乐的呱呱精Modern Romance612k WordsOngoing The cross-dressing heartbreaker Hua Yun teams up with the System, leaves the small worlds of various planes behind, and enters one game world after another, embarking on a path of killing gods and demons alike! Nothing can stop her from going home! She never meant to attract any attention, so why are all these handsome young men throwing themselves at her? [The One and Only God] Become the greatest god in the hearts of humanity. [Illusion and Reality] If you could change the past, what would you 355Reads9.3Score10214d adds
36. 236 女 I Disguised Myself as a Boy and Turned My Whole Dorm Gay: Now It's a Love Rival Showdown! 女扮男装掰歪全宿舍，修罗场了！ Little Qian-chan小仟酱Modern Romance430k WordsCompleted [Girl disguised as a boy + school life + secret identity + ensemble cast + everyone's favorite + doted on by all] A pretty boy has moved into the heartthrob dorm at an elite academy. She always wears a [sweet, obedient smile.jpg]. But in private, she's a scheming little maniac. ✓ Loves seeing the student council president looking dejected ✓ Turns the school bully into a wronged, clingy puppy ✓ Treats the heartthrob like a useful tool ✓ Plays mind games with the top student Though the little mani 446Reads9.0Score10114d adds
37. 237 孕 After Morning Sickness, the Big Shot Discovered I Was Disguised as a Man 孕吐后，我女扮男装被大佬发现了 Gathering Flowers at Dusk夕花有拾Modern Romance442k WordsOngoing Song Ran had two secrets. In public, she pretended to be a man and lived as a young master. In private, she secretly had a baby before marriage. She thought she could keep the truth hidden for the rest of her life, but the child’s father showed up at her door. Song Jingxiao was someone she both respected and feared, and yet he was also the father of her child. She tried to delude herself: the man had slept with her secret identity, and her secret identity had given birth to the child, so neither 186Reads9.0Score—14d adds
38. 238 贴 Flirty Feng Shui: The Rich Heirs of the Capital's Boys' Dorm Fall One by One 贴贴玄学，男寝京圈太子爷们沦陷 Little Sweetie, the Flower of Wealth富贵花小甜Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Multiple Male Leads + Male Rivalry + Elite Academy + 1VN + Mysticism] After her brother got into trouble, Qin Sheng disguised herself as a boy and moved into his dorm. Because of her brother, she also became the most hated person around. No problem! Her five handsome roommates all had the fates of the rich and powerful, and positively radiated masculine energy. If she could just help them survive one year so unlucky it could cost them their lives, she could turn them all into wonderful big brot 7.5kReads9.0Score1.7k14d adds
39. 239 孕 After Morning Sickness, the Emperor Is Held Down and Interrogated by a Mad God of War 孕吐后，皇上被疯批战神抱着逼供 Tathagata Flower如来花Ancient Romance663k WordsCompleted After I was reborn and ascended the throne as emperor, I kept three secrets close to my chest. First, I was a woman disguised as a man. Second, I secretly gave birth to triplets. Third, I was pregnant with another baby. The children’s father knew nothing about any of it. At first, I had a carefree life, since I had a golden finger and had also received the ability to teleport from the Heavenly Dao. That was until the scoundrel of a man said he wanted to resign, and the court was thrown into turm 45Reads6.9Score—14d adds
40. 240 要 Oh No! The Goddess of the Main Realm Disguises Herself as a Man and Hunts Everyone Down 要命！主神女扮男装后猎杀全场 Lu Aoao鹿嗷嗷Modern Romance211k WordsOngoing #Quick Transmigration #Seduction on Fast Forward #Woman Disguised as a Man #Forced Sweet Romance #Everyone Is Crazy #All the Fluff, No Logic [An alluring, innocent-yet-seductive, drama-loving, universally adored female lead who seems pure but is secretly dark and twisted x male leads of all kinds: refined scoundrels and madly possessive, obsessive lunatics who are wild and irresistible] Li Su was a stunning beauty, as enchanting as a peach blossom and utterly captivating. But she was a cold, unf 19Reads9.1Score—14d adds
41. 241 我 I Transmigrated 999 Times and Drove the Mad Tyrant Insane 我穿越999次，逼疯了疯批暴君 Mo Mo Is Master Mo墨墨是墨爷Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted With only six months left to live, Tang Wan masters a skill called “Transmigration,” allowing her to travel back and forth between the modern and ancient worlds. On her first transmigration, people mistake her for a ghost… On her ninety-ninth, she nearly dies at the hands of the dog emperor. On her 108th, she “defiles” the emperor’s innocence. After transmigrating time and again, she discovers to her delight that a little dragon energy can extend her life. Tang Wan: “Mooch, mooch, keep mooching 15.6kReads9.5Score2k14d adds

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    Although this isn't a story about a woman disguised as a man, the female lead can travel between modern and ancient times, and the male lead is an ancient emperor. The story begins with their mutual scheming and eventual mutual affection. The author's writing is excellent; it's my favorite book. However, sentimental readers should probably skip it, lest they end up like me, crying in the middle of the night…

42. 242 王 The Ace School Hunk and His Handsome Crew 王牌校草美男团 Qiao Yue乔越Modern Romance700k WordsCompleted To get out of her engagement, Gu Chichi transferred to an elite school disguised as a boy, intending to dig up a scandal about her fiancé and ruin him. But before she found any dirt, she was already clashing with her fiancé and several of the school's most prominent students. She became famous overnight and somehow ended up as the school's male heartthrob. Pretty girls started confessing to her. The student council president turned out to be the devilish childhood friend who used to bully her. A 73Reads8.6Score—14d adds
43. 243 女 Disguised as a Boy: Trapped in the Battle Royale at an Elite Academy 女扮男装：误入贵族学院修罗场 Clouds Warm, Summer Known云暖知夏Modern Romance460k WordsCompleted (Complete) [Girl disguised as a boy + elite academy F4 + aloof beauty + everyone's favorite + love rivals everywhere + Mary Sue + one heroine and multiple male leads + light fantasy] Xu Ci woke up to find herself a cannon-fodder character burdened with enormous debt. The System gave her a mission: disguise herself as a boy, enroll at Shengying Academy, and win the F4's affection to pay off the debt. But she was naturally detached from romance and had no interest in winning anyone over. Studyi 3.8kReads8.8Score88214d adds

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    Multiple male leads!!

44. 244 快 Quick Transmigration: My Host Is One of a Kind in the Universe 快穿：我家宿主宇宙独有 Misty Misty雾雾呀Modern Romance294k WordsOngoing Synopsis: [No CP + top-tier golden finger + female soul in a male body + breathtaking beauty] Wen Xichen thinks life is too boring, so he commits suicide. As a soul, Wen Xichen thinks the evil spirits around him are about to devour him. Then a System called W shows up. W: Our mission is to win over the fake heroines in these worlds. Wen Xichen: Let's begin. (Content warnings: 1. The protagonist doesn't talk much. 2. He has a strong aversion to romantic entanglements and a cold personality. He 398Reads9.2Score10014d adds
45. 245 娶 I Married a Eunuch as My Princess Consort 娶个太监做王妃 A Smile Like a Clear Rainbow清虹一笑Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted A woman disguised as a man, posing as a eunuch. They say the eldest young master of the Mu family offended Prince Jing and was punished by being made a eunuch, losing his manhood. How pitiful. They say the young master Mu, now a little eunuch, was abused in every way and subjected to inhumane torment. How tragic. They say little eunuch Mu somehow won favor and wreaked havoc in the imperial harem and the court. How terrifying. They say Prince Jing declared he would marry the eunuch and make him h 263Reads8.9Score10114d adds

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    It's specifically about a woman disguised as a man. The guy initially thinks she's a man and thinks he's gay, but later finds out she's a woman and is completely smitten. [Admiration][Shy][Shy][Shy]

46. 246 和 My Best Friend and I Transmigrated to Ancient Times to Become Servants 和闺蜜穿越到古代当奴才 This Fish Can't Swim这只鱼不会游Two Female Leads266k WordsCompleted [Faithful couples, two couples, each best friend has her own man. This is not the kind of dual-female-lead story where the women are lesbians. No golden finger, feel-good and satisfying with no angst, warm and sweet, not a career-focused female empowerment story. Every bit of scheming is just setup for romantic sweetness. The story takes historical details seriously, so if you’re going to nitpick, please move along.] [This novel was written entirely by hand!] No matter how big the world is, best 1.1kReads9.3Score15114d adds

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    This book is absolutely amazing! It might not be the best at first, but the plot gets better later on.

47. 247 恶 The Demon Young Master Is a Girl 恶魔少爷是女生 Peking Duck Sushi京酱寿司Modern Romance810k WordsCompleted Everyone in the capital’s young elite knew that Chi Heng hated spoiled rich kids. Luo Chuan ran wild, throwing her weight around and acting like a brat, yet somehow lived an incredibly comfortable life right under Chi Heng’s nose. Eventually, everyone learned why: “Young Master, the little Miss Luo beat someone up. The compensation is 30,000.” Chi Heng: “Put three million in her account so she can beat up as many people as she likes.” “Young Master, the little Miss Luo went street racing and wre 469Reads8.7Score10314d adds
48. 248 乖 Such a Sweet Pet! Lord Yi's Little Darling Has a Secret Identity 乖宠！裔爷的小软包是马甲大佬 Qilv绮绿Modern Romance3.5M WordsCompleted A seemingly well-behaved yet secretly ruthless heroine with little ambition x a calculating, mysterious, aloof male lead with a fatherly streak Siyu, who disguises herself as a man, has a habit of hiding behind secret identities as a big shot while pretending to be an ordinary person. She was like that in her previous life as the top commander of the interstellar fleet, and even though she was born on Earth in this life, she never changed. After she came under Yan Yi's care, she added another ac 75Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    These books are absolutely amazing! [Laughing][laughing] Come back and thank me after you've finished reading them! [Kissing emoji]

49. 249 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 933Reads9.0Score12114d adds

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    Su Mu, a commander of the Eastern Depot, and Shen Dongzhan, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, were both powerful figures. The day Shen Dongzhan said, "If you want to kill her, you'll have to step over me first," he also plunged his sword into her chest, blood splattering the court. (This is not a tragic story.) Earlier, Shen Dongzhan realized he liked Su Mu and thought he was gay. He grabbed his subordinate's collar and touched his chest muscles. Because Su Mu's feel was unusual, he even praised, "Commander Su, you're in good shape."

50. 250 奸 The Scheming Minister Has No Desire to Be Everyone's Beloved 奸臣她不想当万人迷 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance387k WordsCompleted [Cold, Suspicious Emperor vs. Female Official Disguised as a Man] Yu Bie is an illegitimate son who disguises herself as a man. She’s ambitious and insatiable, and plenty of people hate and despise her. She doesn’t care in the slightest. Her younger sister is Prince Zhang’s consort, so Yu Bie naturally joins Prince Zhang’s faction. She sincerely hopes he’ll succeed in the struggle for the throne and become crown prince. That would bring Yu Bie one step closer to her own dream: becoming a powerfu 42.7kReads9.2Score5.1k14d adds

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    This is it, it's super good and exciting. The female lead disguises herself as a man, and the male lead is the emperor who gives her whatever she wants and then disciplines her.

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