Woman Disguised as a Man, Imperial Exams, and a Stunning White Moonlight 女扮男装+科举+惊艳白月光

1. 51 我 I Conquer the Imperial Exams in a Male-Oriented Novel 我在男频科举文里大杀四方 A Little Fish Roe一只鱼籽Ancient Romance341k WordsCompleted After dying, Lin Muwei transmigrates from her former life as an office worker into the body of the youngest daughter of the Marquis of Wu’an. With powerful enemies outside and schemers within, the beautiful young woman has to pass herself off as a man, disguising her gender to fool everyone! Pampered beyond measure, Lin Muwei sets her sights on becoming the capital’s number-one wastrel! Who could have guessed that the marquis’s household would suddenly fall from favor, and Lin Muwei would turn t 245Reads6.2Score—14d adds
2. 52 女 A Female Chancellor's Rise Through the Imperial Exams 女宰相的科举逆袭 Cherry Tomatoes with Pork樱桃炒肉Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man + No Romance + No Male Lead + Imperial Exam Comeback + Female Awakening] After fighting her way up from the bottom, Jiang Chuheng opened her eyes to find herself in the body of a twelve-year-old girl in ancient times, disguised as a boy and prone to tears. At home, she has an elderly grandmother, a timid mother, and two beautiful older sisters. Her eldest sister has been set up and faces the prospect of becoming a concubine. Things are going badly from the start! After 138Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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   They were all women who disguised themselves as men to take the imperial examinations.

3. 53 重 Reborn as a Man: Feng Qiansui Rules the Court 重生女扮男装：凤千岁权倾朝野 A Duo Guli阿朵古丽Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Completed. Villainess + woman disguising herself as a man + reborn + strong heroine + no romance The heroine is a true villain: greedy, ruthless, highly skilled in martial arts, and sharp-tongued! Scene One: Asking the Emperor for money Emperor: “I appoint you imperial inspector for the south. Investigate the affairs in Xuzhou thoroughly. If you find anyone committing crimes and undermining the state, and verify the evidence, punish them according to the law! I grant you this golden badge. Whoev 986Reads9.2Score13214d adds

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   The first book features the imperial examination system and is a time-travel story, but it's not mindless! I just started reading the second one, so I don't know if it includes the imperial examination system, but it's really good 👍. The last one doesn't have the imperial examination system, but it will definitely suit your taste (I really loved the first one).

4. 54 农 A Farmer's Daughter Disguises Herself as a Boy to Take the Imperial Exams 农家子女扮男装考科举 Love Good Food好稀饭Ancient Romance187k WordsCompleted Zhao Jingsong transmigrated and became the only child in the third branch of the Zhao family. The head of the Zhao family's third branch had died. If she hadn't transmigrated in time, the first and second branches would have gobbled up the entire inheritance. 270Reads6.1Score—14d adds
5. 55 科 Imperial Exam Comeback: The Chief Minister Is a Woman in Disguise 科举逆袭：首辅大人女扮男装 A Jing Doesn't Eat Candy阿景不吃糖Ancient Romance162k WordsCompleted [System + No Saintly Do-Gooder + Comeback and Revenge + Rise in Rank and Wealth] [A Woman Disguised as a Man Takes the Imperial Exams] [Everyone Has One-Sided Feelings for Her] After an unexpected transmigration, Ye Bing became the posthumous child of the Ye family’s eldest branch. Faced with four beautiful older sisters, a frail widowed mother, and a scoundrel of a father who faked his death to marry another wife, Ye Bing decided to enter officialdom through the imperial exams so she could prot 203Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 56 穿 I Transformed into a Flirty Little Charmer After Becoming the Villain 穿成反派后变身小撩精 Liang Beiyin梁北音Ancient Romance837k WordsCompleted Su Pinghe transmigrated into a book, landing in a period political intrigue novel. Who could have guessed she wouldn't be the lucky female lead or the wicked supporting woman, but the ridiculously stupid villainous male character? Good heavens! She took off all her clothes and checked for ages. She's clearly a woman, so why does everyone in her family and outside it call her “young master”? This has her completely stumped! Even more absurdly, the male lead is supposed to be a straight-as-an-arro 27Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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   A story about a woman disguised as a man, the imperial examination system, and the female lead being the second-ranked scholar while the male lead is the top scholar. It's a story about companionship and is so captivating that you won't be able to put it down.

7. 57 被 Forced to Disguise Myself as a Man, I Take the Imperial Exams and Become Chief Councillor 被迫女扮男装，我参加科考做首辅 Soybeans Sprouting黄豆生芽Ancient Romance463k WordsCompleted [Disguised as a man + gradual character growth + everyday life + imperial examinations] The gentle, everyday life of a farmer's son in ancient times. PS: This is a fictional setting! Just as genius doctor Song Xiaoxiao was stepping into the working world, a sneeze sent her transmigrating. When she opened her eyes, she had gone from the present to the past, arriving in a dynasty unrecorded in history. She had just grumbled about being a little kid when her whole family dealt her another heavy blo 602Reads8.4Score10114d adds
8. 58 科 The Imperial Examinations: The First Female Grand Chancellor 科举：第一女首辅 Rabbit Lord's Chitchat兔君闲谈Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted Feng Xi transmigrates into the foolish fiancée of the male lead in an imperial-examination novel, an NPC on his path to greatness. According to the original plot, the male lead, who grew up in the countryside, is found by his family. The first thing he does after reclaiming his status as a scion of a prominent clan is send someone to erase the stain that is her. After that, the male lead displays his talents, places first in the imperial exams, rises through the ranks, and wins the hearts of a b 473Reads8.7Score10014d adds

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   So interesting! (๑•॒̀ ູ॒•́๑) La la la, my Mingyue Lang is incredibly talented, no one in the world can compare! (☆_☆)

9. 59 穿 Transmigrating as the Chief Minister: The Woman Disguised as a Man Who Took the Capital by Storm 穿越之首辅大人女扮男装杀疯了 A Plant That Can't Write不会写文的植物Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted Pei Ting transmigrated into another world one day. At first, she only wanted to live peacefully with her parents and older brother. But then disaster struck: her family was murdered, and she survived only because they protected her. She became the feared master of the Immortal Secrets Pavilion. As she searched for the truth behind her family's deaths, more and more clues pointed toward the distant Tianping Empire. To uncover the truth, she traveled to the capital and, disguised as a man, became 6Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 60 农 The Tough Farmer's Wife: The Chief Minister Is Wooed Again 农门悍妻：首辅大人苏又撩 Lychee Snow Foam荔枝雪泡Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted Song Zhaoxi transmigrates into a book and becomes the male lead’s foolish ex-wife, married off to bring him good fortune. Despicable relatives, a bare-walled home, and a miserable life. Song Zhaoxi wipes away a bitter tear, rolls up her sleeves, and gets rich. The despicable ones line up to kneel and sing her praises! The only person she fears is the male lead, known as the Living King of Hell. Luckily, she got the supporting female character’s script, so she can run away whenever she wants! - E 8.1kReads9.2Score85114d adds

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    It's incredibly good! The male lead is so charming, and the author's portrayal of psychological details is spot-on.

11. 61 科 The Imperial Exams: Soaring Ninety Thousand Miles 科举之扶摇直上九万里 Yi San Du一三渡Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Li Yanqing transmigrated to the Great Qi, a fictional dynasty. He told himself, “No need to worry. I’m a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. I can make a good life for myself anywhere.” But his father died, leaving behind a final wish: Li Yanqing should study, take the imperial exams, become an official, and make something of himself. To fulfill his father’s wish, Li Yanqing embarked on a decade of arduous study. Li Yanqing thought that since fate had brought him here, he ought to make use o 2kReads8.7Score14614d adds
12. 62 大 The Boss Puts on a Secret Identity and Takes the Court by Storm 大佬她披上马甲A爆朝堂 Sleepy Cat猫沉沉Ancient Romance810k WordsCompleted To avenge her elder brother, she disguises herself as a man and enters the government as an official. The officials soon notice that Lord Yuchi, once as gentle as jade, has become bold and dazzlingly cool. The cute, soft-spoken young woman is sweet on the outside but ruthless within: clever, calculating, wealthy, and armed with plenty of secret identities. She doesn't even blink as she takes down her powerful political rival. As she keeps tormenting him, the feared minister falls for her... Qin, 598Reads9.1Score12414d adds

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    These novels are all about the imperial examinations, especially the first one, which features a woman disguised as a man who uses her knowledge to establish herself in ancient times.

13. 63 苏 Eunuch Su's Road to the Imperial Exams 苏公公的科举之路 Singing Alone for Joy笙歌独欢Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Chief eunuch Su Weisheng had finally endured his way to retirement, only to die unexpectedly. When he opened his eyes again, he had become a five-year-old child a century later, and all his enemies were dead! His relatives were unkind, and his parents were weak. Su Weisheng consoled himself: At least in this life, I won't have to be a eunuch. I can live with that! He takes on the worst of the family, manages the household, and studies for the imperial examinations. Only after achieving fame and 8.7kReads9.0Score1.1k14d adds
14. 64 无 The Shameless County Magistrate Shocks the Imperial Court 无耻女县令震惊朝野 Gan Tian Yiyi甘甜一一Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Female Disguise + Farming + Infrastructure + Comedy + Adorable Child + Sweet Romance] There are no pocket dimensions or supernatural powers in this story. She relies on her wits alone! After transmigrating to impoverished Yinshan County, Yu Jiu'er disguises herself as a man and sits the imperial examinations. Unlucky enough to offend the wrong person, she flees after a night of passion. Using the money she brought back from the capital, she launches a major infrastructure drive. Then she d 7.1kReads9.1Score90114d adds

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    ① The female protagonist disguises herself as a man to take the imperial examination, focusing entirely on her career. There is no male lead, so her identity won't be exposed. She is forced to "marry" midway through the process, but this is done through a system impersonating her. She then dies two years later, and her reputation for deep affection spreads far and wide. Men are merely obstacles to her progress. [Cool][Cool][Cool]

15. 65 女 After Disguising Herself as a Man, She Races Down the Road to Power 女扮男装后，在权臣道路上狂奔 Worn Down by Advanced Math被高数摧残Two Female Leads269k WordsOngoing A no-brains, powerhouse female lead story. There is a CP, but the heroine's canon partner dies in the first volume and remains in her memories throughout. In the second volume, the heroine's canon partner comes back to life midway through or at the end. You can also read this as having no CP, since the canon partner mainly serves to drive the plot. A little court intrigue. There are some fantasy elements in the middle, and the second volume may feature more of them later on. The heroine is a nat 2Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 66 女 Disguised as a Man: The Supreme Chief Secretary 女扮男装：最强首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing His father is dead from the start, leaving behind a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. And she is the only son expected to carry on the Cheng family name? Looking down at her slightly developing chest, Cheng Qing wonders what went wrong. The Cheng household is surrounded by wolves. With a new soul in her body, Cheng Qing sets herself two modest goals: First, keep disguising herself as a man and work hard to pass the imperial exams and enter officialdom. Second, protect her secret. S 2Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    Women disguised as men and taking the imperial examinations—who says women are inferior to men? They made a stunning entrance.

17. 67 权 The Alluring Powerful Minister 权臣妖娆 Minced Meat and Fried Egg肉沫跑蛋Ancient Romance960k WordsCompleted Also known as The Female Top Scorer and The Female Imperial Tutor. He was a celebrated, charmingly elegant top scorer, showered with every favor under the heavens. Only after the Du family was destroyed and he hanged himself in prison did the world learn that “he” was a woman! After her father's death, the family's good name was ruined. Dozens of loyal servants starved to death. The beautiful women of the household were either made into servants or reduced to playthings for officials. Reborn, Du 3.3kReads9.1Score43514d adds

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    These two novels, both featuring strong female protagonists and political intrigue without romantic pairings, are sister works. Both are delicately written, with the female lead disguising herself as a man as she navigates a vortex of power struggles with cunning. She is not the kind of person who only seeks personal gain; her heart is filled with the well-being of her country and its people, and she strives solely for the prosperity of the nation and the peace of its inhabitants. She single-handedly shoulders the heavy responsibility of national prosperity, dedicating her life to the cause and earning a place in history. It is only through archaeological discoveries in later generations that the world is astonished to learn that the once-renowned scholar was actually—a woman!

18. 68 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 507Reads8.9Score10214d adds

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    Cross-dressing as a man + Imperial examination + stunning white moonlight

19. 69 山 Peace Across the Land 山河无恙 Minced Meat and Fried Egg肉沫跑蛋Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted A companion volume to The Alluring Minister, also known as The Female Emperor’s Tutor. Political intrigue + a woman disguised as a man + battles of wits at court! He was a dashing, romantic top scorer in the imperial examinations, famous throughout the land! He was also a brilliant strategist who stepped up when the nation was in peril, planning far ahead. A master of both letters and arms, his genius astonished the world, and his elegance was unmatched. He left countless legends and stories beh 480Reads8.9Score10114d adds
20. 70 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
21. 71 女 Disguised as a Man: The Marquis Is Pressured into Marriage by a Reborn Legitimate Daughter 女扮男装：侯爷被重生嫡女逼婚 Durian Is Delicious榴莲很好吃Two Female Leads328k WordsCompleted [Two Heroines + Woman Disguised as a Man + Transmigration + Rebirth + No Male Lead] Song Zhao transmigrates into the body of a “bastard son” of a marquis’s household, a girl who was abandoned outside the estate and raised as a boy. Most importantly, her martial cultivation has temporarily disappeared, and it will take time to recover. Song Zhao plans to find somewhere to lie low until her strength returns, then go conquer another stronghold and become its bandit chief. To her utter surprise, the 1.7kReads8.9Score19514d adds

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    A woman disguised as a man, stunningly beautiful and aloof, a true "white moonlight" (a term for a character in a popular Chinese novel). Highly rated, definitely worth watching! [Thumbs up] Super, super, super good! [Drooling]

22. 72 破 Tearing the Veil 破帷 Growing Flowers on Manuscript Paper稿纸种花Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing Also known as When She Wields Her Brush Like a Sword, All the Women of the Realm Lift Their Heads [No CP, no CP, no CP, and no male lead. Shen Yanzhi is the heroine's antagonist.] He is the embodiment of order, the cold-faced chief councilor whose power dominates the court and who built an iron-fisted regime. Using rigid rules of propriety as his shield, he guards the impregnable walls of a century-old dynasty. In a scholar's robe, she is the most inconspicuous, frail “young man” at the Imperial 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a new book! The author's writing is quite good. I just started reading it, but I'm recommending it immediately. The protagonist is very unique!!!

23. 73 新 Jilted on My Wedding Night, I Bond with the Grand Agricultural Official System 新婚夜被鸽后我绑定了大司农系统 Zucchini Is on the Pumpkin Team西葫芦是南瓜派Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Women in government + farming and infrastructure + satisfying revenge with light comedy + career-focused with a little romance + male lead in a supporting role + beloved by everyone + romance after an arranged marriage] Lin Ran transmigrates to a fictional dynasty and gains a grandmother obsessed with chanting sutras, a father who brings bad luck to his wives, a bookish second younger brother, a wastrel third younger brother, an influential family by marriage, and a misfit System that hounds he 9.3kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds

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    I highly recommend the first and second books.

24. 74 女 Disguised as a Man in the Qin Dynasty, Ying Zheng Treats Me Like a Brother 女扮男装穿大秦，嬴政把我当兄弟 Liu Lanting柳兰亭Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Transmigration + lighthearted + farming + I give Brother Zheng a map of the world] The darling little teacher, adored by all and surrounded by 88 rough-and-tumble men, transmigrates into the apple of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's eye. One day, Qiyuan accidentally mistakes Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng, who has come calling, for an ordinary merchant named Old Zhao. “Old Zhao? Don't just stand there. Come on in, let's talk!” Ying Zheng: “You're saying immortality is a lie? The elixir is a lie to 3.6kReads9.3Score46414d adds
25. 75 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. 4kReads9.4Score73914d adds

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    A genius of unparalleled talent, renowned throughout the capital. 💕💕💕

26. 76 科 I Came First in the Imperial Exams and Became a Just Official in Ancient Times 科举成状元，我在古代当青天 The Crown Prince Who Loves Radish Meatballs爱吃萝卜肉圆的王储Historical1.2M WordsCompleted An ordinary female college student is reborn in an imaginary ancient dynasty, where she becomes a man. As he struggles to adapt to this era, he sees the hardships of the common people, the extravagance of the powerful elite, the integrity of scholars, and the opportunism of politicians. This is a society ruled by a brutal class system. Unluckily for him, he has been reborn here, and all he wants is to live with dignity. Study, take the imperial examinations, become an official. At first, he only 1.1kReads8.5Score10114d adds
27. 77 与 I Signed a Pact with the System: Disguised as a Man, I Strike It Rich at Funerals 与系统画押，我女扮男装升棺发财 Become a God Any Day Now指日成神Modern Romance554k WordsCompleted (No romance, female protagonist disguised as a man + Cocky, handsome, irresistible heroine + All kinds of Systems + Ghost hunting + Ridiculous comedy) After getting out of prison, Gu Si disguises herself as a man to evade her enemies and accidentally binds herself to a livestream System. She only meant to play the hero and save a ghost for a little cash, but the female ghost offers herself to her in marriage! Gu Si: Guys, the female ghost I just saved insists on marrying me. What should I do? As 169Reads9.2Score10114d adds

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    Honestly, only a few of these movies featuring women dressed as men have caught my eye.

28. 78 穿 After I Was Sent to the Battlefield, I Was Forced to Play It Safe Until I Became a Great General 穿到战场后我被迫苟成了大将军 Little Iron Leftover小铁剩Ancient Romance849k WordsCompleted Su Li was caught completely off guard when she transmigrated onto a battlefield, where she was bound to a System. The System told her she had to fight for the future wise ruler of her country and put an end to the wars. Once the ruler had brought peace and prosperity to the land, she could retire and go home. Su Li, holding a story script about disguising herself as a man to take her brother’s place in the army: “...” Forced to accept reality, the lowly soldier Su Li began to cling nervously to 1.7kReads9.1Score23914d adds

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    Awesome! Trust me, it's definitely a great article! (*^ω^*)

29. 79 古 A Young Master's Daily Life as a Scholar in Ancient Times 古代少爷读书日常 Linlin Loves You for Ten Thousand Years琳琳爱你一万年Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted Also known as Back to the Days of Youth at Yuzhang and The Eldest Legitimate Grandson’s Code The everyday life of a young nobleman in ancient times, a favored son of heaven (school + family life, etc.) Yuzhang’s spirited yet chaotic student life at the Imperial Academy! P.S. He transmigrates into a book, with no golden finger and no CP, though he does have a wife who serves as a tool and whom he feels no affection for. The male lead will take the imperial examinations and become an official. The 5.6kReads6.9Score49314d adds

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    "Bright Moon" is absolutely amazing!!!

30. 80 乱 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后，我成了开国女帝 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 93.2kReads9.4Score12.8k14d adds

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    These four books are quite good. They all feature women disguising themselves as men to pursue power and careers, ultimately dazzling everyone with their female identities. The first one involves a rebellion to become an empress; men only hinder a woman's ambitions. There are many handsome men in the first book, but they all assist the female lead in achieving her goals. In the second book, the female lead becomes the top scholar in the imperial examination and a high-ranking official, with the male lead again playing a supporting role. In the third and fourth books, the female lead serves as a county magistrate, a local official, and the male lead silently protects and safeguards her.

31. 81 拿 I Got the Underachiever Script, Then Went on a Rampage 拿到学渣剧本后，我杀疯了 Pig-Holding Kid捧猪小童Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No System, no golden finger] + [An exam-prep story where the heroine really studies, with a realistic tone and a healing theme] Xiao Xiao drifted through the fourth-dimensional space as a spirit for many years. While trying to save someone, she transmigrated into the body of a high school student named Wen Yue. The moment she entered the original host’s body, she regained all her memories of studying, but only in the sciences. [Holy crap, Yue-jie, you’re first in science in the citywide mock ex 5.4kReads9.2Score81814d adds

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    Undoubtedly the pinnacle of tomatoes

32. 82 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 234.9kReads9.7Score27.6k14d adds
33. 83 慌 Panic! After Giving Up, the Little Slacker Is Forced to Take the Throne 慌！摆烂后，小咸鱼她被迫登基了 Sleepy Cat猫沉沉Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted My mother, who always insisted on having her way, and Consort Zhang next door became pregnant at the same time. Consort Zhang gave birth to a big baby boy, so I became a “big baby boy” too. I spent eighteen years as a prince while pretending to be a boy. To keep my secret identity from being exposed, I usually kept a low profile. My brothers put on a “Nine Dragons Contesting for the Throne” to fight over succession, so I gave up and decided to coast through life. Who knew that when my father die 9kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds
34. 84 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

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    It's about a woman disguised as a man, but it's not ancient times so there's no imperial examination; it's about scientific research, which is pretty good.

35. 85 重 Reborn: I Become a Sensation on a Boy Band Survival Show 重生后我在男团选秀综艺爆火了 Seven-Character Coin七言钱Modern Romance624k WordsCompleted [Reborn / Top-tier star / Sweet romance / Two strong leads] Genius music producer Song Nanxing is reborn in the body of a newcomer covered in scandals before he has even debuted. The original owner entered a boy-band competition as a male contestant. Dead last in ability and ostracized by everyone, he became the target of ridicule across the internet! Then Song Nanxing arrived. The nobody who used to sing terribly and seemed good for nothing opened his mouth again, and his singing was breathtaki 17kReads9.5Score2.6k14d adds
36. 86 女 After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Became the Frail White Moonlight 女扮男装后，我成了病弱白月光 I Laugh at the Mortal World我本笑红尘Ancient Romance118k WordsOngoing [Everyone's Favorite! A Chaotic Love Triangle! Men and women alike adore the female lead!] After transmigrating, Xie Lang finds herself in a melodramatic Mary Sue novel, as the lonely heir to a prince's estate. Her mission is not to win over the male lead or the villain, but the female lead... On top of that, to avoid the crime of deceiving the emperor, she cannot reveal that she is a woman disguised as a man. To protect the female lead, she wants to marry her and bring her home, where she c 12Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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    🫐Quick Look🍑 🍍The female lead disguises herself as a man to participate in the imperial examination. Not only does she win first place, but she also becomes everyone's "white moonlight" because of her outstanding appearance.🍑 🍔She puts on men's clothing and embarks on the path of the imperial examination.

37. 87 坑 Luring Ghosts and Catching Criminals: A Low-Ranking County Magistrate 坑鬼捉凶，一品小县令 Pipi Loves Tangerines爱吃橘子的皮皮Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted When Chu Ling opened her eyes, she had become the novel's number-one female side character, a troublemaker who ultimately got herself killed when the heroine shot an arrow through her heart. Knowing how the plot would unfold, Chu Ling spat in disdain, broke free of the story's control, and threw herself into building a career. But being a county magistrate is no easy job. One day, a ghostly maid comes to air her grievances; the next, a ghostly tutor shows up to reprimand her. Even stepping outsi 5.8kReads9.5Score98814d adds

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    [Heart][Heart] It's great! This is one of the few novels on my bookshelf that I've finished reading and can't bear to delete. The female lead can see ghosts after transmigrating, and at first she's terrified, scared half to death. Later, she gets used to it, and ghosts come to her every day to tell her their grievances. People who don't know her might think she's crazy! In short, I really love it! [Attention][Attention][Attention]

38. 88 开 From the Start, Everyone Mistook Me for the God of Literature 开局被当成文曲星 Bedtime Story Self-Proclaimed Author睡前故事自我编撰师Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man + No Romance + System + Imperial Exams and Political Maneuvering + Building a Strong Nation] Xie Yichu is born into an ancient world, retaining her modern memories and accompanied by the “Imperial Exam God System.” Her grandfather, convinced that the God of Literature appeared to him in a dream, raises her as a boy from birth. She is driven by her determination to “have a page of her own in the family genealogy” and her ideal of “peace and prosperity for all.” From then 4Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 89 我 I Played the Rat Race in Ancient Times and Rose to Marquis and Minister 我在古代搞内卷，一路封侯拜相 Yu Tiantian Ya遇田田呀Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine, no romance, nation-building, career-focused, light political intrigue, few top-quality men] After transmigrating into the backward Great Kang, a place where people slept on the floor and got nothing but soup for meals, Jiang Hui could only describe herself as numb. Completely numb. To make sure she could survive, she joined the army and earned distinction. Then the emperor sent her off to become magistrate of a godforsaken county. Luckily, she held two doctoral degrees. Building 1.4kReads9.2Score17414d adds

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    The female lead is strong and has no romantic partner; she focuses on her career. The author's writing is good, the logic is rigorous and reasonable, and there are no melodramatic clichés or cringe-worthy moments. It's suitable for readers who like to read in one go.

40. 90 望 Longing for the Remaining Snow 望余雪 Ji Xin稷馨Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted Cui Jinzhi was a member of the Time Administration, and she had one final mission. She had to uncover why a small world had fallen into chaos and why its plot had collapsed. After observing it for a long time, she discovered only that the people were suffering because of their ruler's incompetence. So she disguised herself as a man and worked her way up to become the world's prime minister. Using her own efforts, she stabilized the chaot 1.2kReads9.3Score12514d adds

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    Note: The story begins with a woman disguised as a man, starting as a prime minister. "I came into this world to save the common people, to uphold the nation..." She smiled softly, tears rolling down her elegant face, "and also for you." As a minister, one should benefit the ruler, bring peace to the country, and care for all the people. "To cure the ills of the people and to punish corrupt officials are merely the duties of a minister."

41. 91 首 The Chief Minister Becomes Empress: Your Majesty, I Am Guilty! 首辅为后：陛下，臣有罪！ July Ninth七月九Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, she finds her fate is no longer her own. But Gu Wenjun is a man in name only: she is a woman. Today, the Gu family bullies her, knowing she has no power or influence and that her words carry no weight. But once she tops the imperial examinations and wields power over the court, who would dare disrespect or slight her? The Outcast, second only to the emperor and above all others, is the Grand Secretary. A tyrant emperor says, “If you restore your female identity and marry me 354Reads8.3Score10314d adds
42. 92 努 I Strive for the Imperial Exams, But My Slacker Dreams Never Change 努力考科举，咸鱼梦想从未改变 A Little Green Ear一只绿耳Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Imperial exams + everyday life + lighthearted] Lu Yang, a rich second-generation heir, wakes up one day as the youngest and most cherished son of the Lu family. This youngest son is a scholar, yet selfish and self-centered, turning a blind eye to his family's sacrifices and caring only about his own future. Lu Yang may be a slacker with little conscience, but he knows who's good to him. He keeps his dream of being a slacker tucked away and works hard to pass the imperial exams, hoping to become 17.6kReads9.1Score1.8k14d adds

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    Trust me, I started following "With the System of Famous Ministers in Hand, I Disguised as a Man in Ancient Times" when it only had a few dozen chapters.

43. 93 本 I'm a Fake Official, Yet I've Won the Crown Prince's Heart 本官是假货，却哄得太子倾心了 Wen Lang文朤Ancient Romance298k WordsOngoing [Transmigration and nation-building | Woman disguised as a man | Court intrigue | Farming and famine relief | Feel-good rise to power] Li Yanhe takes over another person's identity and becomes magistrate of Pingwu County. Disaster is everywhere, refugees are on the move, and the treasury is empty... At the grand court assembly, officials from every prefecture report disasters, leaving the entire court at its wit's end. One report from the Commissioner of Administration sends shock waves through 5.4kReads6.5Score56014d adds
44. 94 穿 Transmigrate to a Farming Family, Aim for the Imperial Exams 穿越农家，科举为上 Tang Qinghan唐轻寒Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted Wang Xi had a heart condition as a child and was abandoned at an orphanage. He worked odd jobs to put himself through college and finally landed a pretty good job. After three years of working diligently, just as he was finally able to give something back to the orphanage where he grew up, he suddenly died while working overtime one night. Reborn into a farming family, Wang Xi is now a little boy named Li Shuanzi. He knows all too well that if he wants a better life, passing the imperial exams i 3.5kReads8.9Score22014d adds

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    These two are fine, the second one is for boys.

45. 95 女 A Woman Reborn as a Man: I'm a Farmer's Son, and I'm Taking the Imperial Exams 女穿男：穿成农家子，我要考科举 Xi Liuer西流尔Ancient Romance406k WordsCompleted [No CP, no heroine + woman transmigrates into a man's body + born into a new body + farming + imperial exams + a little business + fictional setting] Song Huaiyu dozed off for a moment and transmigrated into the body of someone from a poor family. Fortunately, she grew up in the countryside in her previous life, so farming and foraging in the mountains came naturally to her. Song Huaiyu sold goods from the mountains and raised livestock, but the money she earned went only toward improving her 125Reads5.6Score—14d adds

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    🌈✨① Xie Jiazi, disguised as a man, is intelligent and quick-witted🌹. She leads her clan to prosperity🌟, builds schools, and strives for advancement through the imperial examinations. ② A brilliant woman disguised as a man takes the imperial examinations🍉 and becomes an official, leaving her mark on history. 🥳🍀

46. 96 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 first book was the one that got me hooked. Without it, I probably wouldn't have touched this kind of book. After reading through them, I think all of these are good, and I'll choose one to start reading.

47. 97 我 I Disguised Myself as a Man and Took the Imperial Exams by Storm 我，女扮男装，科举A爆全场 Bo Anbang波安邦Ancient Romance331k WordsCompleted [Female Disguise + Farming + Imperial Exams + Humble Origins] Lin Yan disguises herself as a man to take the imperial exams. She has only one goal in life: to outwork Pei Yan, the county magistrate's son who opposes her at every turn! At school, the two are bitter enemies, constantly at each other's throats and itching to grind one another into the dirt. But Lin Yan never imagined that at a Lantern Festival fair, after she happened to change back into women's clothes, her sworn enemy would be st 46Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    Looks good ₍˄·͈༝·͈˄*₎◞ ̑̑

48. 98 女 A Woman in a Man’s Body: Lord Fuguang Goes on a Killing Spree 女穿男：扶光君他杀疯了 Shi Yi蒔宜Ancient Romance814k WordsOngoing [Female-to-Male Transmigration + No Romance + Literary Plagiarism + Jinx + Aristocratic Scion’s Exam Success Story] Also known as: The Azure Luan Chronicles Song Hezhen was a brilliant academic in the 22nd century, a top student who graduated from Cambridge with two doctorates. After completing her studies, she was just about to return home and contribute to her country’s development. But life is unpredictable: the plane she was on crashed, and just like that, Song Hezhen kicked the bucket! When 4.7kReads7.4Score51114d adds
49. 99 伯 The Earl’s Household Turns Its Fortune Around 伯府翻身记事 Cai Yun采云Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted Lin Yunzhu lands in a novel written for male readers as the second-born illegitimate daughter of the villainous Yongning Earl’s household. Her legitimate elder sister is a snobbish woman who broke off her engagement when the male lead was down on his luck. The original character is a scheming woman who seduces the female lead’s fiancé. Her younger half-sister is a little white lotus. Her eldest brother is bad at business, and the family is so poor they’re about to run out of food. Her second bro 30.7kReads9.2Score4k14d adds

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    Come on, come on! But no one said a word.

50. 100 清 The Aloof White Moonlight Was Reborn as Everyone’s Ideal 清冷白月光重生成了万人迷 Yu Mi渔米Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted [A woman disguised as a man, reincarnated, aloof and adored by all] They say every member of the older generation, the pillars of Great Qin, had a cherished love in their hearts: Young Master Bianyue. People say that although he was chronically ill, his features were as exquisite as a painting. Cool and aloof, like jade and snow. He loved to wear a long crimson robe, his ink-black hair smooth as silk, his red clothes brighter than autumn maple leaves. Whoever saw him would say he was as beautifu 1.4kReads8.4Score13314d adds

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