Transmigrated as a Cross-Dressing Rich Playboy

Xu Mingzhen closed her eyes, then opened them, and transmigrated into the body of a noble young man in ancient times.

The bad news: Though she was now a young man, she had originally been a girl. If anyone found out, her whole family could be executed.

What's more, the original owner was spineless, living in constant fear of his secret being discovered until worry made him sick. His father had died young, his mother was weak, and he had an older sister and a younger sister. The great Marquis's estate was on the verge of ruin. It was a hellish start from the start.

Those in the capital who knew the situation all sighed, "The Anping Marquis's estate is probably finished!"

But when Xu Mingzhen heard the news, her eyes gradually lit up.

With three thousand mu of good farmland and three hundred rooms in the marquis's estate, she would inherit the title when she came of age. Life would be wonderful.

Wasn't this exactly the life of a spoiled rich kid in ancient times?

Hey! I wouldn't trade this sweet life for anything!

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The capital of Great Zhao had a notorious wastrel.

The young marquis of the Anping estate, the Second Young Master Xu, Xu Mingzhen, loved fine houses and food, maidservants and pretty boys, pear garden troupes and fine horses, cuju and backgammon. He called himself "the foremost young master under heaven, the greatest libertine in the world." From princes and nobles to commoners, everyone knew his name.

His arrogant ways were enough to make anyone grind their teeth in anger.

And yet, his every move became the trendsetter for all of Bianjing.

Everyone said Young Master Xu had three great loves: fine food, music, and brocade robes.

The hottest restaurant in Bianjing belonged to his family.

Hot pot, barbecue, and sliced sea bass, with a never-ending supply of fresh dishes. Diners left leaning against the walls, groaning in delight.

The most popular entertainment district belonged to his family, too.

Pipa, flutes, and whirling dances, with famous opera performers singing The Legend of the White Snake to a packed house every night.

Even the most fashionable clothing shop belonged to his family.

New designs in Wu silk and Shu brocade had young ladies fighting to get their hands on them. A single garment was practically impossible to find.

Not only did money pour into the Anping estate's coffers, but the useless young marquis himself was also chosen to be the crown prince's study companion, accompanying the imperial entourage...

Xu Mingzhen was furious when she heard the rumors. Good heavens, do you think I want this? Would you take this blessing if it were offered to you?

The crown prince, Xi, sitting nearby, smiled kindly. "Dear younger brother, don't fret. You still have two hundred characters to copy today."

Xu Mingzhen: "..."

I only wanted to be an ordinary, unremarkable wastrel. Nobody told me I was getting the script of a renowned statesman!

The blurb adapts and quotes from Guan Hanqing and Zhang Dai.

Screenshot taken on September 6, 2025.

Theme: One day the sleeping dragon will find his rain; today, let the crane fly high into the sky