Please, Stories Where a Woman Becomes a Man, Takes the Imperial Exams, and Is the Most Dashing Gentleman Alive 跪求女穿男，科举，公子世无双

1. 1 女 A Woman Transmigrates as a Man: A Farmer’s Road to the Imperial Exams 女穿男：农家子的科举青云路 Shang Xinghe裳星河Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Female-to-male transmigration + imperial examinations + romance later on + remembered in history + founding the family tree] In her previous life, Qin Huan grew up in an orphanage and worked her way into a university degree. She landed a job at a major company and was on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of success. Her only regret was never having much family to speak of. When she opened her eyes again, she had traveled from modern times to the past, and from a woman to a man. She had become 9.4kReads9.0Score1k14d adds

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   🌸🌸🌸This is a really good novel, the more you read, the more addictive it becomes. The author's writing is excellent, the plot is exciting, and it's the kind of book that keeps you reading. Don't miss it! I highly recommend it!! 🍁🍁🍁🍁

2. 2 女 After Reincarnating as a Man, She Studies Her Way to Restore Her Family's Honor 女穿男后，靠读书为家族改换门楣 Little Meatball Is Super Skinny小肉丸子超级瘦Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted A 38-year-old office drone transmigrates into the body of a little boy, working hard to act cute by day and studying himself to death by night. He, Jiang Mingfei, is the sole heir in four generations of the Jiang family, and he’s determined to lead them all to a better life. “Grandpa, your fifties are the perfect age to strive for success. How about taking a look at past provincial examination questions?” “Father, I heard that passing the provincial-level imperial exam qualifies you for an offic 3.3kReads8.6Score36214d adds
3. 3 女 A Woman Transmigrated into a Man: A Farmer's Son Rises to Greatness 女穿男之农家子的崛起之路 Rock Petal Flower岩瓣花Ancient Romance896k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Space + Past and Present Lives + Conquering the World] A lifetime of suffering in countless worlds, in exchange for one life's love! Is it transmigration, or an endless cycle of reincarnation? He was a divine sovereign in the God Realm ten thousand years ago, a woman struggling to survive in the apocalypse, a CEO, a farmer's son, the head of the Bai family, the master of the Shadow Pavilion, or even the ruler of the world. These are only small chapters in his life. He has no me 64Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 4 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times, I Lead My Entire Clan to Success Through the Imperial Exams 穿越古代我靠科举带飞全族 Blueberry Sauce Pancake蓝莓酱香饼Ancient Romance534k WordsCompleted [Imperial examinations + Female transmigrates into a male body + Farming] [There is a romantic pairing, and the male lead is devoted to one person.] In the modern world, she was an overworked 996 employee with a degree from a top-tier university. In ancient times, she became a man! Born to a farming family, he doesn’t want to spend his whole life farming, nor become a low-ranking merchant’s apprentice. With no particular skill to rely on, the only path to changing his fate and his family’s fate 808Reads7.1Score12014d adds

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   I think this book is very good and heartwarming. The male lead was a girl before he transmigrated; he was very thoughtful and hardworking.

5. 5 渣 The Bad Girl Transmigrates Into a Young General 渣女穿成少将军 A Cup to Forget the World一杯忘世Ancient Romance292k WordsCompleted A frail young general who cannot make her own decisions. Synopsis: The modern-day hell-raising heartbreaker Sima Hui gets her head bashed in by a boyfriend turned vengeful after she juggles several men. She transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a dashing young general from a military household, doted on by her parents and backed by her older brother, though frail from childhood. Her brother dies in battle, and she suspects the emperor plotted to have him killed. Then let the emperor’s sons 220Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The story revolves around a woman who transmigrates into a man's body and marries a princess. Initially, she experiences gender ambiguity, but gradually adapts to her male identity, falls in love with the princess, and grows together, achieving mutual success.

6. 6 女 Disguised as a Man, She Transmigrated to Ancient Times to Become a Famous Minister 女扮男装，穿越古代做名臣 Wan Mixiu万迷修Ancient Romance239k WordsCompleted Chi Yu bound herself to a Worthy Ministers System and from then on diligently worked for the people and the country. If it harmed the common people, she wouldn’t do it! If an emperor treated the people badly, she wouldn’t serve him! The man who had repeatedly tried to recruit Chi Yu, only to be rejected: “...What? Am I not worthy?” Chi Yu clutched her System tightly and thought, The System said you’d become a tyrant one day. So the man reflected on himself and took action. Pointing to the thrivi 64Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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   The first book features a woman disguised as a man. The female protagonist never discovers her true gender until her death. She takes the imperial examinations, becomes the top scholar, and serves her country and people with a strong sense of righteousness, like a gentle breeze and a bright moon – a shining example for many. The beginning is very engaging, but the ending feels rushed. The second book features a woman transmigrating into a man's body as a prince. Chen Muqi, a woman from the Chen family of Hua Kingdom, dies due to family infighting and is reborn as Helian Qin, the fifth prince of Xilin Kingdom. With a mother who is a royal concubine, a powerful maternal family, and brothers eyeing the throne, Helian Qin has no choice but to embark on the path of seizing the throne. He welcomes strategists, recruits wise ministers, conquers the north and south, weathers storms, and evades countless assassinations, ultimately becoming a wise and benevolent ruler. This is a male-centric novel with a female protagonist transmigrating into a man's body, primarily told from the male protagonist's perspective. The male protagonist remains ruthless and never falls in love with anyone.

7. 7 女 She Transmigrated as a Man: Now She Must Fight for the Throne as a Prince 女穿男：穿成皇子要夺嫡 Wen Fu温芙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Chen Muqi, a daughter of the Chen family of Huaguo, died in a family power struggle. In a twist of fate, she was reborn as Helian Qin, the Fifth Prince of Xilin. With a mother who was a noble consort, powerful maternal relatives, and brothers eyeing him covetously, Helian Qin had no choice but to set out on the path to claim the throne. He recruited strategists and worthy officials, campaigned north and south, weathered one crisis after another, and escaped repeated assassination attempts, ultim 2.2kReads8.6Score19514d adds
8. 8 大 Great Qin: My Frail and Delicate Worthy Minister 大秦：我那身娇体弱的贤臣 White Clouds, White Clouds白云朵朵白Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted Female transmigrates as a man + no romance + focused on building a career Zhang Yuanqing transmigrates into the body of a down-on-his-luck noble from the State of Chu during the Warring States period. “System for Great Ministers of the Ages activated. Host, work hard to become one of history's greatest ministers!” Wait, wait, wait. Having a System is a good thing, but what does it mean to become one of history's greatest ministers? It's a given that King Zheng of Qin will unite the six states. A 14.6kReads9.5Score1.6k14d adds

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   The last few chapters were absolutely hilarious! [Crying] The whole book was great except for the slightly cheesy beginning. [Awkward laugh] The protagonist is truly a saintly figure, devoted solely to the Qin Kingdom. Just a heads up, author, please pay attention to these typos! [Shy][shy][shy]

9. 9 开 From the Start, Disguised as a Man, I Rose to First Rank Through the Imperial Exams 开局女扮男装，我靠科举官居一品 I Want to Make Money爷要赚钱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Disguised as a man + imperial examinations and court intrigue + rises to the highest office + one heroine, focused on her career] When Xie Qingfeng opens her eyes, she's handed a nightmare of a life: a house with bare walls, and a woman forced to disguise herself as a man. In an age when everything is considered inferior to scholarship, if she doesn't fight for her place, she'll be crushed to pieces. Since she's here, she'll give it everything she's got! As a woman, she enters the imperial cour 48kReads9.3Score5.9k14d adds
10. 10 女 A Woman Transmigrates into a Man: My Lame Childhood Bride 女穿男：我的跛脚童养媳 Gui Chengcheng归澄澄Ancient Romance545k WordsCompleted [Woman Transmigrates into a Man] + [Devoted Husband] + [Older Woman/Younger Man Romance] + [Everyday Rural Life] + [Helping Each Other Grow] + [Business and Imperial Exams] Modern-day overworked office drone Zhao Xiaoyu transmigrates into a poor farming family in ancient times. Orphaned at birth, he is raised by his five-years-older, lame, child-bride sister, who farms and sews to support his studies for the imperial exams. When he is five, Zhao Xiaoyu toddles after her, promising that when he g 2.3kReads8.9Score26114d adds
11. 11 寒 The Imperial Exam Routine of a Poor Butcher's Son 寒门屠户之子的科举日常 Diki DaddyDiki粑粑Historical3.3M WordsOngoing The Wang butcher family is full of burly men, all tall, broad, and muscular, like a whole den of reincarnated black bears! But their youngest son, Wang Sanniu, is the odd one out: frail, delicate, and liable to fall over in a breeze. Standing beside his family, he looks like a little fox that wandered into a bear’s den. Butchering pigs? The moment pig’s blood splashes over him, he faints! Farming? The hoe is taller than he is! With the family fearing he’ll become a good-for-nothing, his mother m 186.1kReads9.0Score23.8k14d adds

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    These books are well-written, covering the lives of students who became scholars, county-level officials, provincial-level officials, and imperial-level officials... The writing style is excellent, and the descriptions are realistic. I highly recommend them.

12. 12 我 I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Examinations 我，孙山，科举 Ximen Qizi西门七仔Ancient Romance4.7M WordsOngoing “Imperial exams + transmigration + farming + exams + no space System” “Romance included, devoted male lead. The female lead is his childhood sweetheart, but she appears infrequently. Romance is not the main plot.” “The male lead rises step by step through hard work and good luck.” “The male lead is no good at scheming, but he gets things done and has technical skills.” “The imperial examination system is based on the Ming and Qing dynasties.” After an accident, he is transmigrated into the womb 47.9kReads8.8Score3.2k14d adds
13. 13 全 My Clan Raised Me to Greatness, So I Gifted Them Purple Robes 全族扶我青云志，我赠族人朱紫袍 Uncle Jianghe江河大爷Historical2.2M WordsOngoing After dying suddenly from overwork, workaholic Chen Yan is reborn as the only son of a newly born provincial graduate in the Great Liang Dynasty. His father is successful, so Chen Yan promptly decides to lie flat and enjoy the good life, with food brought to him and clothes laid out for him. But when he learns at the age of six that he was switched at birth with a farmer's child, his life takes a turn. The day the fake young master returns to the Chen family, he goes out to work in the fields an 216.4kReads9.3Score21.7k14d adds
14. 14 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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    The female protagonist in this book is never revealed to be a woman from beginning to end.

15. 15 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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    These are some of the books I could actually finish reading.

16. 16 科 Imperial Exam Triumph: The Strongest Female Grand Secretary 科举逆袭：最强女首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted After finally becoming the first female heir in her family, she opens her eyes and finds herself back before the revolution. Her father is dead from the start, leaving her with a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. She is the only son who can carry on the Cheng family line... Cheng Qing looks down at her slightly developed chest, wondering what on earth went wrong. Surrounded by scheming wolves, Cheng Qing, now with a new soul in her body, sets herself two small goals: First, keep pr 8.5kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds
17. 17 赵 The Song Dynasty: My Father Is Su Dongpo 赵宋之世：家父苏东坡 Cold Crows at Chu Temple楚庙寒鸦Historical607k WordsCompleted He transmigrates back to the Northern Song Dynasty. His father is Su Shi, and the family has just left Dongpo in Huangzhou. Things finally seem to be looking up. But thanks to Su Dongpo’s notorious sharp tongue and habit of getting into trouble, in just a few years the family will be banished again and again, heading south to explore its cuisine. He is Su Guo, the son who historically followed his father all the way from Huizhou to Danzhou. That year, Su Guo is thirteen; one year remains before 3.3kReads9.1Score27614d adds

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    These are all from ancient times, and they smell amazing! [Kissing emojis]

18. 18 家 My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han! 家父汉武帝！ The Wise Man's Mutt智者的土狗儿Historical1.9M WordsCompleted [Winner of the National Library writing contest] [Top-tier historical storytelling + no System + rebellion + political intrigue + a love-hate relationship between father and son] Reborn in the womb as Liu Ju, the eldest legitimate son of Emperor Wu of Han. His father is Liu Che, the most powerful carbon-based life form on Earth in the second century BCE! And his maternal family’s lineup is even more outrageous! His mother is Wei Zifu, his uncle is Wei Qing, his cousin is Huo Qubing, and his youn 85.5kReads9.2Score8k14d adds
19. 19 我 My Emperor Father Can Read Minds 我的皇帝父亲会读心 Bone-Leak Gua Wen骨漏呱闻Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Infrastructure Building Focus ✚ Mostly Comedy ✚ Not Historically Accurate ✚ No Romance] Emperor Wei prided himself on being a wise ruler. His ministers served him well, his harem was harmonious, and his children were clever and filial. That is, until he was struck by lightning. Afterward, he gained the ability to read minds, and finally learned that everyone around him was two-faced, saying one thing while thinking another! Emperor Wei was devastated. So he had been such a failure as an emperor 56.5kReads9.3Score5.3k14d adds
20. 20 女 A Woman in a Man’s Body: At First, I Just Wanted to Make Money 女穿男：开始我只想赚钱来着 Bao Mu Mu Mu Xi宝木木木夕Ancient Romance181k WordsOngoing Reborn as a baby, coming-of-age story, play the pig to eat the tiger, career-focused. The pacing may be a little slow at first, but I'm already working on it. Everyone is warmly welcome to come and read! Li Yan transmigrates with the most powerful support System, only to be reborn as a newborn boy in a poor farming family in an alternate ancient era, a family so destitute they can barely feed themselves! The System? It shuts down as soon as she arrives, due to insufficient energy. Gender? Male! 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Self-promoted new book. Female transmigration to male, rebirth, growth-oriented, system-based, slow pace in the early stages, focusing on making money through business and learning martial arts, later progressing to the imperial examinations and becoming emperor. Romance is unclear, possibly no romantic partner (likely a charming and popular character), or possibly a romantic subplot (take advice). The protagonist is gentle, clear-headed, and powerful; investing in this book is definitely worthwhile.

21. 21 女 A Woman Transmigrates as a Man: An Unwed Father’s Journey to the Imperial Exams 女穿男，未婚成爹我要科举考状元 Good Little Sea Bream鲷鱼乖乖Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted She was a bona fide college student, and transmigrating into another body was one thing, but becoming a woman in a man's body and suddenly a father was another. And as if that weren't enough, they expected her to find them wives. She was utterly speechless. She didn't even have a wife herself. “I... Your dad's chest hurts. Help me to my room so I can lie down.” On the first day, her eldest son, Li Qingzhou, asked her that night, “Dad, why do you take a lamp to the latrine?” “...Can’t I go look 992Reads8.8Score10214d adds

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    It looks great so far. If there aren't any major flaws later on, I'd give it a 9 or higher. I wonder if Li Yu will have a romantic partner.

22. 22 开 My Ancestors’ Graves Started Smoking from the Start: Disguised as a Man, I Take the Imperial Exams 开局祖坟冒青烟，女扮男装科举忙 Jiang Suiwan江岁晚Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Xie Yuheng transmigrates from the Apocalypse to a farming household, where a tyrant rules the land. With no other choice, she disguises herself as a boy. As she grows older, everyone in the surrounding villages comes to know that the Xie family's prodigy has an exceptionally clever mind. Too bad he's a sickly weakling who can't lift a finger or carry a load. Bystander: “You're so noble, so impressive! Your sickly family member just kicked someone through a wall!” The Xie family: “Does the head o 12.2kReads9.2Score1.7k14d adds

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    They're all about reincarnation, then women disguising themselves as men, taking the imperial examinations, and climbing the ranks step by step. They're all very good, especially the first one. They're all finished, so you can read them without worry.

23. 23 寒 A Humble Scholar’s Rise Through the Imperial Exams [Female to Male] 寒门科举崛起路【女穿男】 Yan Xiyao晏曦瑶Ancient Romance611k WordsOngoing [Imperial examinations + woman transmigrates into a man + farming + food + making a name in history] In her previous life, Mu Suyan had worked her hardest just to become an ordinary university graduate. In this life, from the start, she became a penniless boy from a poor scholar’s family. His ancestors had once enjoyed great glory, but he had been born at the wrong time. The entire Mu family eagerly hoped he would restore their former greatness. He summoned the resolve to study through every har 219Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story revolves around a female protagonist who transmigrates into a male character. The male lead has strong moral principles and is dedicated to promoting economic development and improving the lives of ordinary people. Xie Suyan, a son from a poor family, transmigrates at the age of three, awakens his spiritual awakening, and diligently studies the Four Books and Five Classics, progressing step by step through the imperial examinations. He is fortunate to meet a mentor, a senior brother who supports his ambitions. Their daily life is warm and harmonious, without any toxic elements. His family is not a burden, but rather wholeheartedly devoted to his well-being. The male lead's senior brother, his "white moonlight" (ideal), Li Yanzhi, comes from an official family and is the prodigy of the Li clan. He studied under Grand Secretary Mu and has been acquainted with great scholars since childhood. He is unparalleled in the world, achieving the highest rank in the imperial examinations, and enjoys the emperor's deep trust. He shares a youthful friendship with Xie Suyan.

24. 24 林 The Sickly Heir of the Lin Family Goes on a Rampage After Enlisting 林家病秧子从军后杀疯了 The Mushroom Hasn't Taken Its Medicine蘑菇没呀没吃药Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Lin Changning, the eldest female disciple of a martial arts school, wakes up to find she has become the wicked cousin in a novel, the foil to a girl blessed with boundless good fortune. In the novel, her younger cousin Lin Fubao is born lucky. She can find pheasants in the mountains and gold and silver right outside the door. Even when she trips, she discovers a thousand-year-old ginseng root. Under Fubao’s good fortune, the whole family prospers. The eldest brother passes the imperial exams and 3.1kReads9.0Score47114d adds

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    Novels about women disguised as men taking the imperial examinations are very engaging. Some are mind-bending, with each character incredibly cunning, while others seem unassuming but possess formidable abilities. Ultimately, the success of these stories hinges on the protagonist's hard work and dedication. Those who are prepared seize opportunities, while the unprepared miss them even when they arise.

25. 25 七 From Seventh-Rank Official to the Top: The Strongest Female Chief Minister 七品逆袭：最强女首辅 Fine Night良宵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (A woman disguised as a man in an ancient political intrigue story) Qin Yuan first met He Lin in the summer of Jingli Year 29. The cicadas shrilled in the trees, and the heat was suffocating. In a dark, filthy prison cell, she sat in a corner, her face smeared with blood. Without a word, he left her a handkerchief to wipe the blood from her forehead. When they met again outside the prison, she was no longer in such a wretched state. Dressed in a vivid red official robe, her bright eyes blazing, 3.7kReads9.1Score47514d adds
26. 26 签 Sign-In: I Ruined the Heroine’s Moment in the Spotlight 签到：穿书女配搅了女主的风光局 Lone Sail, Moon Shadow孤帆月影Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Sign-In System] [Disguised as a Man] [Imperial Exams] [No Male Lead] The story begins with farming and later moves on to the imperial exams and officialdom. (How should I put it? There are loads of handsome men and beautiful women. The female lead, supporting women, and supporting men are all gorgeous, that’s all.) Jiang Youzhen had barely transmigrated before she was lying flat on a plank, and became the only son of the Jiang family’s second branch. Everyone immediately started feeling her up. 799Reads7.6Score10114d adds
27. 27 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: The Concubine-Born Heir's Rise to Power 女穿男，庶房嫡子的逆袭 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing Now available as an audiobook with a full cast. [Alternate history] + [Woman transmigrates as a man] + [Born into this world] + [Imperial exams and business in the early story] + [Court politics later on] + [One female lead, with a relatively small role] + [A touch of ensemble cast] + [No golden finger] Xie Chengxi was born into another world as the sixth son of the Xie family, a minor family in Bianjing's Grain Transport Guild. His father was the clan's rejected son, kept under pressure for yea 33.5kReads8.3Score3.6k14d adds

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    I highly recommend this book.

28. 28 穷 From Pauper to Grand Secretary 穷小子到阁老 Zhu Family Jasmine茱家茉莉Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Zhu Yuanyuan was a highly educated young woman of the new era, ready to make her mark and serve her country. But before she could, she was shot on the school sports field... After becoming him, she threw herself into the imperial examination system, striving forward for herself and her family. From a village student to a presented scholar, from a farming household to the imperial court, she carved out her own path in life, one step at a time... 430Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    🌿Highly recommended! The female lead transmigrates, and she becomes a boy! 🌿①The female lead transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the child of a poor farming family! 🌿②The female lead transmigrates into an ancient baby! She is the only male in the Lin family, and for the sake of her family, she has no choice but to embark on the journey of taking the imperial examinations!

29. 29 女 A Woman Disguised as a Man Becomes a Powerhouse Through the Imperial Exams 女穿男靠科举成为大佬 Shan Haoyue山浩月Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted Shen Qiaochu transmigrated, and even ended up in a man’s body. Her mother died in childbirth, her father was a gold-digging pretty boy, her stepmother was a vicious green-tea schemer, and she was left to pick up the pieces… What could she do? She was utterly desperate too… Watch her pass the imperial examinations and become the top scholar, build a business empire and become the richest person around, serve as the emperor’s mentor, help the young emperor develop new agriculture, open new sea rou 122Reads6.4Score—14d adds
30. 30 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
31. 31 胎 Born into a Farming Family: Who Would've Thought I'd Have to Take the Imperial Exams? 胎穿农家：谁懂？只能科举了 The Incomprehensible Wulu读不懂的呜噜Ancient Romance109k WordsOngoing [Imperial exams + born into another world as a baby + farming family + System + a little golden finger ✧(≖◡≖✿)] [Female soul in a male body; a warm, harmonious story without much family drama, focused on healing the male protagonist, who is actually the heroine.] After an accident, modern-day Dou Ju was born into another world as a baby in a farming family and became Dou Chengjun. In her previous life, Dou Ju had been all alone, with no one to care for her and no family. Here, she found a family 11Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 32 害 Afraid of Bug Bites, I Transmigrate to Take the Imperial Exams 害怕虫子咬，穿越考科举 Wind Tugs at the Clouds风挽云Ancient Romance414k WordsCompleted [Woman transmigrates into a man + imperial examinations + farming + family life] Song An’an was a brilliant lawyer who had worked hard through years of study and finally established herself in Shanghai. Before she could enjoy her apartment and luxury car, a sudden car accident sent her transmigrating back to an unknown dynasty. Given a second life in a poor farming family, she is lucky that her parents are young and capable, and her four older sisters dote on him. Song Anshun decides to settle i 537Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    Don't miss this book, it's a classic!

33. 33 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
34. 34 女 A Woman Reborn as a Man: This Farmer’s Son Must Make Something of Himself 女穿男：农家儿郎要争气 coco Lingcoco零Ancient Romance535k WordsOngoing (Female-to-male transmigration + imperial examinations + deduction + criminal investigations + a female lead, with little romance) In my previous life, I was one of the country’s top talents. Then, well, bam! The good news: I’m still alive. The bad news: I’ve got the wrong equipment. From the start, I grow crops to earn a little silver. My family aren’t troublemakers, and to avoid doing farm work, I embark on the path of the imperial examinations. 222Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 35 科 The Road to the Top Scholar: A Farmer’s Daughter’s Imperial Exam Journey 科举之农家女的状元路 Tao Lulu陶陆陆Ancient Romance535k WordsCompleted This isn't a high-energy, over-the-top feel-good story, and the pacing is fairly slow. There are no dramatic showdowns with awful relatives or triumphant face-slapping moments. If that works for you, read on. On the eve of her graduate school graduation, young Liu Lu had just learned that her thesis had passed when a car accident sent her to the past. She woke up as a little farm girl. To make matters worse, her parents were out of favor and always did the most work for the least reward. What w 658Reads7.1Score10214d adds
36. 36 农 The Farm Girl Who Became Top Scholar 农家女状元 Shrimp Rice Ball鲜虾饭团Ancient Romance831k WordsCompleted Mo Zhen, a modern-day tomboy, somehow transmigrates into ancient times as a real man! She takes the imperial exams, becomes the top scorer, protects the people, and rights wrongs. She makes buns, builds a franchise, and grows richer than kings. She charms handsome men and noble young ladies alike, living a dashing and carefree life. “Wife, you've had enough fun. Time for bed.” Alas, the man is actually a woman. 64Reads8.1Score—14d adds
37. 37 女 A Woman in a Man’s Body: Reborn as the Legitimate Second Son, I Rule the Court 女穿男：穿成嫡次子，我权倾朝野 Tao Shi桃十Ancient Romance916k WordsCompleted [Female transmigrates into a male body + born into a new life + doted on by everyone] [Chronicles of the Legitimate Second Son] Zhou Yan died, then came back to life, only this time as a boy. Unfortunately, when he was born, his grandfather was still a down-and-out Marquis of Anding. His father had only just managed to marry a princess through sheer shamelessness, and his princess mother was a pitiful little thing with a burden from her previous marriage in tow 3.7kReads6.4Score24214d adds

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    Recommend!!!

38. 38 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
39. 39 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: I Became the Heroine's Scumbag Ex-Husband 女穿男，穿成女主的渣前夫 Little Meow小喵儿Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted Female-to-male, 1v1, happy ending Qin Shuyan has barely transmigrated when she discovers a young woman tugging at the sash around her waist. Terrified, she scrambles off to the study. . Qin Shuyan decides to take the blame for the original owner, becoming the magistrate of Feng'an County. She distributes the bribe money to disaster victims and clears the names of the dead. Every night, she trembles as she waits for the young lady to summon her. The young lady: Let's sleep in separate rooms! . Di 1.6kReads6.9Score10614d adds
40. 40 逃 Fleeing Famine and Taking the Imperial Exam: From the Start, a Woman in a Man’s Body Reverses Her Fate and Becomes the Top Scholar 逃荒科举：开局女穿男逆袭状元 Moonlight Girl月光姑凉Ancient Romance142k WordsOngoing [Alternate setting, fleeing famine, farming, imperial exams, mooching off a pocket dimension.] When Su Mo opens her eyes again, she finds she has transmigrated into Su Mochen, who was killed by someone while fleeing famine. Her soul carries the consciousness and genes of a zombie king, and those genes conceal secrets: (He must drink blood for three days every month, or his voice will gradually turn feminine.) (After drinking blood, his literary talent surges. He never forgets what he sees and —Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 41 卷 Taking the Imperial Exams: Passing as a Man Is a Fine Idea 卷科举，女扮男装我看行 Early Autumn Wind秋风早Ancient Romance222k WordsOngoing After an accident, a CEO's secretary earning a million a year transmigrates into the body of a country girl. Watch as I disguise myself as a man, take the imperial exams, and climb the path to becoming a powerful minister. From a dirt-poor girl to a pillar of the state, I will strengthen the nation through science and technology. There's plenty of fierce romantic rivalry, but it will eventually be a one-on-one romance. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 42 女 Disguised as a Man to Take the Imperial Exam, I Became the Chief Grand Secretary 女扮男装去科举，我成第一首辅 Long Yuanxianghuan龙元相唤Ancient Romance223k WordsOngoing [Training and growth + Daily life + Imperial examinations + High office at court + Master of both civil and martial arts + No romance] Wei Tingshi was born a girl, but her parents raised her as a boy from birth. By chance, she obtained a vitality talisman that remade her body, sharpened her senses, and enhanced her intellect. She went on to take the imperial examinations and become an official. She works for the people, discovers new crops, and helps everyone in Southern Zhao get enough to eat. —Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 43 科 Raising the Family Through Imperial Exams: I Made Our Name Shine by Outworking Everyone 科举兴家：我靠内卷光耀门楣 Crazy Cub Has Gone Mad疯崽疯了Ancient Romance428k WordsCompleted A vice president at a modern foreign company worked himself to death from overwork, only to transmigrate into the body of a child disguised as a boy. As if that weren't enough, disaster struck from the heavens. The harvest failed completely, plunging all of Daxuan into a food crisis. Her father was missing, her mother suffered endless bullying, and even her father's pension was snatched away by their awful relatives. With her soft-hearted mother and weak older sister unable to do anything, she h 47Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 44 女 A Woman in a Man’s Body: The Farmer’s Son Works Everyone to Tears 女穿男之，农家小子把人卷哭了 Counting Stars at Night夜晚数星星Ancient Romance313k WordsCompleted Wah! When Liu An’an opened her eyes, she discovered she’d become a baby. What? Not only had she become a baby, she’d also changed sex and become the only boy in the family, Liu An. Her family doted on him, but they were so poor that even getting enough to eat was a problem. Well, seeing how much his family loved him, Liu An decided to put the advantages of his previous life to use, work hard, and lead the whole family to a better life. 826Reads8.5Score10014d adds
45. 45 女 Woman to Man: The Unambitious Father-in-Law's New Life in Ancient Times 女穿男：极品公爹古代上进日常 No More Staying the Night再无宿宿Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Woman transmigrates into a man's body + everyday life + family matters + farming and business + alternate world + one female lead + no System] Jiang Li died of illness. When she opened her eyes, six children were gathered around her. Jiang Li had become Jiang Li, a man. Once she figured out what was going on, Jiang Li could barely keep it together. The original Jiang Li was not only a gambler, but also a drunkard who beat his wife and children whenever he drank. He also had four older sisters w 379Reads7.1Score11114d adds
46. 46 女 A Woman Transmigrates into a Man to Flee the Famine: I’m the Tragic Novel’s Heroine’s Father 女穿男去逃荒，我是虐文女主的爹 Life Beneath the Floating Moon浮月人生Ancient Romance606k WordsCompleted [Transmigration] [Fleeing Famine] [Natural Disasters] [Space] [One Female Lead] (The protagonist has a wife and children. After transmigrating, he stays with his original wife. If that bothers you, please don't read.) Qin Beibei died. She was cooking when a gas canister exploded and killed her. But then she came back to life. After surviving ten years in the apocalypse, she found herself in ancient times. That's right, Qin Beibei had transmigrated. Not only that, she had become a man. And the 2.8kReads8.1Score25414d adds
47. 47 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 1.2kReads8.5Score10114d adds

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    Both are women dressed as men, not bad.

48. 48 世 Why Is the Heir So Confused Today, Too? 世子爷今天也很困惑 A Ze Gege阿泽锅锅Historical355k WordsOngoing Lin Wan, a modern-day office workaholic, dies at her desk after another all-nighter. When she opens her eyes, she has become Shen Yichuan, the heir to the Marquis of Anyuan's residence in the capital. The once capable female manager is now a handsome young man of eighteen or nineteen. She must not only adapt to an unfamiliar male body and complicated ancient etiquette, but also face one crisis after another: the mystery surrounding a fall from a horse that left her unconscious for two days, her 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a light and relaxing novel about a woman transmigrating into a man. The plot and pacing are both excellent. I highly recommend everyone not to miss it!!!

49. 49 苏 The Su Family's Castoff Tops the Imperial Exams, and the Whole Clan Begs for His Protection 苏家弃子中状元，全祖哭求我庇佑 Sending You a Smile送你一个微笑Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical fiction + humble beginnings + imperial examinations + power plays + satisfying revenge + intellectual duels + high-IQ protagonist + cunning + ruthless] On a snowy night, I, Su Yan, was cast out of the family and expelled from the grand estate, abandoned like a pawn. I was an illegitimate son who should never have been born, a thorn in my legitimate mother’s side and dirt beneath my elder brother’s feet. They thought I would freeze and starve to death that winter. Little did they know 79Reads6.7Score11114d adds
50. 50 女 The Actress Goes on a Rampage in the Imperial Exams 女明星她科举杀疯了 The Sun Is Here曰光来啦Ancient Romance666k WordsOngoing Top-tier star Yang Lanming opens her eyes and discovers she's transmigrated. The good news is that she still has the same face, a beauty that appeals to everyone around the world. The bad news is that she's now a child who couldn't hurt a fly. System notification: Your profile has been automatically changed from [academic ace of the entertainment industry] to [ancient imperial-exam master] She disguises herself as a man to sit the imperial examinations, unexpectedly embarking on a path to succes 9Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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