Historical Romance, Court Intrigue, Female Disguised as a Man, Smart Heroine Who Becomes an Official 古言、权谋、女扮男装，女主智商高，入朝为官

1. 1 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 119.8kReads9.6Score11.5k14d adds

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   It's great, everyone should read it! Don't let the title put you off. No romantic pairing. The protagonist is at the peak of beauty in the Great Zhou Dynasty, known as the Bright Moon Gentleman, aloof and cold. Bound to a system of famous ministers, she has been disguised as a man since childhood, studied under renowned teachers, achieved the highest rank in the imperial examinations, repeatedly made meritorious contributions, and rose to the highest position in the court. The author has a vast knowledge base, and the use of poetry and historical allusions is perfectly appropriate. 👍

2. 2 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.6kReads9.2Score19814d adds

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   Stop watching those cheesy historical romance novels! This one is the pinnacle of political intrigue, with a brainy revenge plot, a crazy male lead, and a vibrant ensemble cast. Every aspect is exactly what I like, and I want to watch it again after finishing it!

3. 3 寒 A Clear Sparrow Falls on a Cold Branch 寒枝落清雀 Yi Gongjin一公瑾Ancient Romance241k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + strong female lead + political intrigue + ensemble cast + woman disguised as a man] At the age of ten, Xie Youning watched her mother die by the sword and her elder brother fall in a pool of blood. The Xie family was wiped out. She hid in the woodshed and narrowly escaped with her life. Five years later, under the assumed name Liang Yanchu, she passed the palace examinations as a disaster refugee from Hexi, placing second, and entered the imperial court. She intends to unco 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Well-read and eloquent, she disguises herself as a man to enter the imperial court. She uses her wisdom to navigate the power struggles. When her true identity is revealed, her feelings for her sworn brother quietly take root amidst the political intrigue.

4. 4 当 Being a Treacherous Minister Is Too Hard, I Might as Well Climb into the Dragon Bed 当奸臣太难了，还是爬龙床吧 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance223k WordsOngoing [Light political scheming + Lighthearted, funny, sweet romance + Both are inexperienced + HE] Su Xu opens her eyes and finds herself in the body of a censor who is a woman disguised as a man. Her career prospects are bright. Just as she's about to make her mark, she's bound to a Treacherous Minister Development System. The System's goal is simple and ruthless: become a treacherous minister remembered for all eternity. Refuse, and die. Su Xu closes her eyes and chooses to live. Being a treacherou 85.1kReads7.4Score14.8k14d adds

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   This is my current favorite historical romance novel featuring a woman disguised as a man!! [Already hooked][Already hooked] It's light on political intrigue, but overall super lighthearted and funny! The female lead is a transmigrator with a system for dealing with a treacherous minister, which feels quite novel (at least for me, it's a masterpiece). The only downside is that she disguises herself as a man to become an official, and sometimes her conversations with the emperor are a bit "rebellious," not what a subject should say to the emperor. But since it's a romance novel, it's not too complicated. If you're bothered by this kind of logic or historical realism, thank you for reading, but never mind 🙏 In short! The writing style is very comfortable, not melodramatic or frustrating, and it's truly addictive the more you read [I also highly recommend it]. It's almost at chapter 100, and I've already seriously caught up; it's really good! If you like lighthearted court politics and women disguised as men, go for it!! [Added to bookshelf][Added to bookshelf]

5. 5 吃 Trying to Inherit My Family's Wealth? I Disguised Myself as a Man and Took the Imperial Exams, Winning All Six Honors 吃绝户？我女扮男装科举六元及第 Jiang Suiwan江岁晚Ancient Romance605k WordsOngoing [Imperial Examinations + No CP + A Woman Disguised as a Man (She Reveals Her Identity Once She Holds Great Power) + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast] Reborn into an ancient farming family as its only “son,” she is so despised by her entire clan that they wish she would die soon so they can seize the Lu family's estate. Lu Ming: That's no problem. So what if they try to trip her up and stop her from taking a master? She'll walk the road to success no matter what! After observing mourning for t 1.2kReads8.6Score24414d adds

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   This book is highly recommended! The story begins with relatives blocking the door and trying to seize the family fortune. Lu Ming, an orphan disguised as a boy, uses her wit and resourcefulness to find a renowned teacher and make friends. At the age of ten, she stunned her clan with a single victory, turning the tables on those who had "died out of the family line"!

6. 6 都 I’ve Made the Emperor Furious, So Why Hasn’t He Come to Kill Me? 都把皇帝气炸了，怎么还不来杀她 A Deer in the Wild有鹿在野Ancient Romance655k WordsOngoing [Alternate setting + historical romance + infrastructure building + woman disguised as a man + career in government as the main focus + no couple] (Female lead A, extremely doting, fated bond) Jinnian, a PhD in biochemistry, transmigrates to ancient times after a car accident. Facing execution by the current emperor, she studies the laws of the Great Xia Dynasty and His Majesty’s temperament, then sets out to defy him. Every day, she recklessly teeters on the edge of death! Her death wish never 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Jin Nian transmigrates into the body of the magistrate of a county inhabited by migrants. She uses her modern knowledge to develop infrastructure and fight in the imperial court. The emperor is furious but reluctant to kill her. Many people around her want to marry her, but she only wants to focus on her career and keep her true identity hidden.

7. 7 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 353Reads—Score15214d adds

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   Completed, a completely handwritten novel. The female protagonist disguises herself as a man, works in the government, and navigates the political arena. It features martial arts detective work, suspense, political intrigue, and female mutual assistance. The female protagonist has exceptional combat skills and is not romantically inclined.

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