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- 1 The Crown Prince’s Redemption Contract 太子殿下的赎身契 In my past life, I gave my heart to the wrong man. I saved him in the wilderness, only to become a stain he erased after ascending the throne. I died without ever knowing why. When I opened my eyes again, I was back before I had found him. This time, my heart held no love, only one goal: the ten thousand taels of gold he'd promised me. I dragged his badly wounded self home. As he stared at me in disbelief, I turned my devoted care into a transaction with clearly posted prices. One hundred taels 15Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 2 Quick Transmigration: Disguised as a Man, I Maxed Out the Male Lead's Affection 快穿:女扮男装后,满级攻略男主 [One-on-one romance, sweet and satisfying, scheming and theatrically gifted heroine, unattainable first love, female rivals] Ye Jia used to handle the brotherhood route and never lost. Then, for no apparent reason, she was transferred to the ex-girlfriend route, where every attempt ended with, “I only think of you as a brother.” She was completely at a loss... After much soul-searching, Ye Jia decided to disguise herself as a man and return to familiar territory, where she could grind her target 14Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 3 But Pei Xiang Is into Men! 可是裴相她好男风啊 [The Prime Minister Pei likes men, and his favorite is Si Jingzhou] [Female protagonist disguised as a man] [1v1] [Girls help girls] Everyone knows the renowned Prime Minister Pei is attracted to both men and women, but the person he likes best is the newly appointed Assistant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, Si Jingzhou. Si Jingzhou impeaches her before the emperor for carousing. Pei Ji: “Oh, Assistant Minister, you’re so upright and incorruptible. I like you so much.” Si Jingzhou brin 877Reads8.9Score11414d adds
- 4 The All-Round Spy Takes on Showbiz 全能细作勇闯娱乐圈 [Woman disguised as a man + entertainment industry + all-rounder with multiple secret identities + ancient soul in a modern world + wealthy family] [Woman disguised as a man, paired with a man / outwardly a gentle, refined young gentleman, inwardly a rakish libertine / he likes you, but wants you to make the first move] The spy Qingyi died. Bound to a System that claimed it couldn’t go home, she became Cheng Jin, the young master of the wealthy Cheng family who had been missing for eighteen ye 550Reads8.4Score10114d adds
- 5 I Married a Eunuch as My Princess Consort 娶个太监做王妃 A woman disguised as a man, posing as a eunuch. They say the eldest young master of the Mu family offended Prince Jing and was punished by being made a eunuch, losing his manhood. How pitiful. They say the young master Mu, now a little eunuch, was abused in every way and subjected to inhumane torment. How tragic. They say little eunuch Mu somehow won favor and wreaked havoc in the imperial harem and the court. How terrifying. They say Prince Jing declared he would marry the eunuch and make him h 263Reads8.9Score10114d adds
- 6 After Disguising Myself as a Man and Ascending the Throne, I Broke the World 女扮男装登基后,我把世界搞崩了 [Mysterious, laid-back crown prince who disguises herself as a man vs. arrogant, obsessive little princess who disguises himself as a woman] The max-level expert Yun Jing is born into this world as a crown prince who disguises herself as a man. Life is happy and fun, practically the ideal retirement. The only downside is that she’s forced to bind herself to a “everyone’s favorite” System. The System frantically orders Yun Jing to win over every person she meets. Yun Jing has no choice but to put 82Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 7 After Faking My Death, I Became My Archrival's One True Love? 死遁后,我成了宿敌白月光? [Two powerful leads + woman disguises herself as a man + past and present lives + secret love + both leads are each other's only partners + happy ending] (The rating has only just come out, so it'll keep going up.) In her previous life, Nan Xi was a once-in-a-generation sword cultivator, famed throughout the land, and also the carefully raised medicinal catalyst of her sect. On the night before she went to her death, she told the young master of the Demon Cult the only heartfelt words she had ev 4.6kReads8.6Score77914d adds
- 8 My Online Dating Ex Is an Esports Legend 网恋渣了的对象是电竞大佬 Cold on the outside, warm on the inside, sharp-tongued gaming big shot × reborn girl who disguises herself as a boy In her previous life, Pei Qi, the worst player on the internet, fell in love online with someone who was great at gaming. Only later did she learn that her online sweetheart was her sworn enemy, Qin Feng. After being reborn, Qin Feng joins her team out of nowhere. Luckily, he still doesn’t know she’s the person he fell for online. Offline, her sworn enemy ignores her and acts aloof 125Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 9 Disguised as a Man: The Young Marshal’s System Crashes 女扮男装:少帅的系统崩了 [The story is continuing! Updates haven’t stopped!!] [Girl Disguised as a Boy + Transmigrate into a Book + All the Men Are Crazy] An unknown martial-arts stunt double transmigrates into a book with a System. After taking a quick look at the plot, she sees it’s just a matter of playing a dissolute young marshal who’s a girl disguised as a boy. How hard can that be? According to the plot: Crush the male lead early on. OK. Be at daggers drawn with the second male lead early on. OK. Go all out match 179Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 10 The Prince Is a Woman, but the Villain Mistakenly Helped Her Take the Throne 断袖王爷是女的,反派误捧上帝位 [A female special forces soldier transmigrates into a prince known for being gay. She starts by raiding an execution ground and forcibly binds the reborn chief strategist.] Two formidable leads reborn + transmigration + political intrigue + woman disguised as a man | An electric, logic-driven power fantasy full of mind games Fu Changyan, the chief strategist reborn, stakes everything on the most absurd choice, the notorious “gay prince” Ning Wang, hoping to change his family's doomed fate of exe 28.5kReads9.0Score3.2k14d adds
- 11 With the Crown Prince’s Backing, the Duke’s Reborn Legitimate Daughter Goes on a Rampage 太子撑腰,重生后公府嫡女杀疯了 (A satisfying household-intrigue story + face-slapping and taking down scumbags + no forgiveness + no suffering in silence) Lu Xi brought a million taels in dowry when she married Prince An, and helped him become Prince An of Qin. She went to his fief to recuperate for two years. When she returned to the capital, her adopted younger sister had taken her place. Lu Xi's husband and mother-in-law relied on her adopted sister. Even Lu Xi's grandmother and father favored her. They locked Lu Xi aw 2.9kReads8.1Score32214d adds
- 12 If We Could Meet as We Did at First 若如初见 [There is no such thing as love without reason. Every love is forged through countless trials and tribulations, bound together across lifetimes…] “How could I ever bear not to love you? We don't have nearly enough time together as it is. How could we possibly waste time not loving each other?” No encounter is ever a coincidence. It takes five hundred glances exchanged as you pass by in a previous life to earn a meeting in this one… If all of this is just a dream, I hope I can dream a little lo 31Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 13 Continuation Series: The Young Marshal's System Has Crashed 续写系列:少帅的系统崩了 [Female Disguise + System + All the Men Are Unhinged + Everyone's Favorite] An obscure stunt double (allegedly) transmigrates into a book with a System. She takes a quick look at the plot. All she has to do is play a spoiled young marshal who disguises herself as a man. So easy! According to the plot: Crush the male lead at every turn in the early stages. OK. Be at loggerheads with the second male lead early on. OK. Go all out to bring the third male lead and the heroine together early on. OK. T 134Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 14 She's Gone Mad! The Tyrant Empress Is Being Challenged Again! 疯了!暴虐陛下她又被以下犯上! [Disguised as a Man + Mind Reading + Male Rivals Competing for Her + Female-Lead-Centric + Male Lead Is Chaste + He's Ruthless, She's Even More Ruthless + Unhinged + Absolutely Heartless + Villainess Gets Revenge + Harem of Admirers + Fantasy] As soon as the little poisonous lotus takes over the body, Yuchi Lian pins her down and threatens her. She raises her phoenix eyes and calls him a “vile mad dog.” Zhao Jingzhi has been forced to disguise herself as a man since childhood, and she was also f 182Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 15 Jade Belt Hook 玉带钩 [Palace intrigue in an ancient setting, childhood friends + coming of age + mutual redemption + one-on-one, both leads devoted only to each other] [Proud, cunning, ruthless beauty of a crown prince X gentle-looking, resilient noblewoman in disguise] In the tenth year of the Tianqi era of the Ying Dynasty, Prince Qi rebelled and was defeated. The Ning family of the Duke of Li’s household was implicated and convicted, and the entire family was massacred. Only their young daughter, Ning Yue, was re 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 A Peach Blossom in a Single Thought 一念桃花 Eight years ago, Chang Wanyun was rescued from the chaos of war by a young man dressed in white. Gazing at the handsome, wealthy youth before her, she decided on the spot that he was exactly her type. Eight years later, Wanyun finally learned who he was: Pei Yuan, the ninth prince of the current emperor. When they met again, Wanyun, the sole disciple of the Medical Sage, came to Pei Yuan’s side to treat his injuries, calling him “big brother” this and “big brother” that. Pei Yuan was buried in w 1.9kReads9.1Score23614d adds
- 17 Six People Transmigrate into a Book's Deadly Plot, but the Cannon Fodder Just Wants to Stick to the Script 六人穿书死局,炮灰只想苟剧情 [Transmigrate Into a Book + Clear-Headed Strong Female Lead + High-IQ Couple + Extreme Romantic Tension + Survive a Deadly Trap] Transmigrating into a book with the script in hand? No, the script belongs to a reborn villain. Is the System a golden finger? No, it's a walking disaster that specializes in screwing over people who transmigrate into books! She woke up to a disastrous start, with the reborn villain chasing her down to kill her! One question decides life or death. Get it wrong, and the 539Reads—Score59414d adds
- 18 The Fake Playboy and the Untouchable Beauty 假纨绔与高岭花 Su Qi transmigrated into the body of a good-for-nothing playboy who dressed as a man, with a notorious reputation and a pile of romantic entanglements. Worst of all, she had flirted with the untouchable ice-cold beauty, Xue Jinghan, the imperial chancellor. Forced to take the blame, Su Qi came face to face with Xue Jinghan. Su Qi: “If I told you I'm not Su Qi, would you believe me?” Xue Jinghan: “Hmph.” Xue Jinghan looked down on Su Qi. She was a heartless flirt who left a trail of devastation i 516Reads8.8Score10314d adds
- 19 The Substitute Bride: A Marquis's Widow Is No Easy Match 替嫁:侯门寡妇不好当 [Household intrigue + personal growth + face-slapping + adorable child] 1v1, both leads are virgins Charming stand-in bride, a humble concubine’s daughter × a prince-to-be who returns from the dead. Yuzhu, a concubine’s daughter, is forced to take her elder sister’s place and become a widow in the marquis’s household after her sister is widowed before her wedding. All she wants is to live quietly as a widow, but the marquis’s household is full of danger, and someone is constantly trying to kill 1.1kReads9.0Score13714d adds
- 20 Grant Me a Thousand Autumns 予我千秋 [Court Intrigue + Woman Disguised as a Man + Two Powerful Leads] Two princes, two generals, a formidable alliance, and sworn enemies who fall in love! In the sixteenth year of Jianchu, Qi Bingjing, the late emperor of Great Jin's most beloved fourth son, turned twenty and was enfeoffed as the Prince of E. After the investiture ceremony, the emperor asked what kind of woman he wanted for his princess consort. He thought for a moment, then replied nonchalantly, “She needn't be beautiful, but I wan 1.8kReads9.3Score21214d adds
- 21 All Bark, Weak Knees: The Unhinged Villain Is Hooked 嘴硬腿软,疯批反派被钓上瘾了 [Obsessive, Possessive Power Broker vs. Deliciously Pretty, High-Maintenance Softie] On her ninth transmigration into a book, Ruan Anning chooses the mission “get killed.” The moment she opens her eyes, she sees the unhinged villain who has killed her eight times already causing trouble. Ruan Anning immediately shouts, “Stop! If you’re going to kill him, you’ll have to kill me first!” (Come on, come on! Give me a stab! Please!) The villain puts away his knife and replies, “...As you command, You 2Reads6.5Score10514d adds
- 22 The Shadow Guard Is Actually a Woman 影卫竟是女娇娥 (Wuxia + Woman Disguised as a Man + Devoted Dog + Older Woman/Younger Man Romance + Reunited After a Breakup) A tale of a shadow guard. The female lead is strong, while the male lead only turns into a whimpering puppy in front of her. A sweet little pup! Mo An has lived as a man and served as a shadow guard at Luoxia Palace since childhood. Hardworking, cautious, and utterly loyal, she knows her place is low and doesn't dare hope for too much. All she wants is a peaceful life after retiring. B 224Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 23 The Emperor’s Beloved Only Wants to Retire in Seclusion 皇上的心上人一心要归隐 Bai Qingyue served as chancellor of the Southern Chu Kingdom for three years. Upon returning to the Western Islet Kingdom, she began carrying out her real plan. Everyone said Bai Qingyue, younger sister of the Western Islet Kingdom’s Chancellor Bai, was a gentle, understanding woman and a true lady of a noble family. But no one knew that hatred lurked beneath that gentle mask. Her return would set an entire dynasty on a new course. When the music ended and everyone parted, she faked her death to 110Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 24 They All Want to Turn Me Gay, but I Was Born a Woman 他们都想掰弯我,可我本就女儿身 [Ambitious female scholar disguised as a man × obsessive, scheming, sharp-tongued chief minister | A lovesick, quarrelsome, possessive young man from a fallen kingdom | A powerful crown prince as the rightful husband] I’m not a flirt. It’s just that no one person can meet my standards, so I put several together, taking the best and leaving out the worst. I’ve been a perfectionist since I was little! The drunken top scholar hooked an arm around her shoulder. “We get along so well. Why don’t we ta 98Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 After Emptying the National Treasury, the General Hides His Pregnant Belly and Flees the Famine 搬空国库后,将军藏起孕肚去逃荒 [Woman disguised as a man + pocket dimension + fleeing famine + taking down scumbags] After the apocalypse, Su Qing awakened a pocket dimension and a wood-based ability, and her life was going great. Then she took a nap and woke up inside a book. She’d become a woman disguised as a man, a great general who planned to seize power and become empress. On the day the original character ascended the throne, she was struck by lightning and reduced to ashes. Natural disasters followed one after another 1.3kReads9.1Score15814d adds
- 26 The Princess Consort Is a Drama Queen Who Knows How to Flirt, So Spoil Her! 王妃戏精且会撩,得宠着! Disguise herself as a man and make the male lead fall for her! Grow stronger and take down scumbags, bold and badass! For Gu Leng, the distance from icy indifference to burning passion is exactly one Yan Jingtang! Watch the queen of drama work her charms: sharp enough to make you cough, sweet enough to kill! Oh no, she's hooked someone she can't shake off. Gu Leng says helplessly, “I'm a man. There's no future for us!” Marshal Yan explodes: “Look down and check. Your secret identity was exposed 401Reads9.1Score10314d adds
- 27 Reborn to Be Yours: Brother Gu, Don't Die So Young 重生为聘:顾兄英年莫早逝 Shen Bai spent his life as the Grand Tutor’s only son, trading barbs at court with a pack of old fossils. He watched helplessly as the person he loved married someone else, then died on the road to war before even reaching the wedding chamber. In the end, he was ordered to deliver a surrender letter and died at the hands of an enemy general. When he opened his eyes again, he was fourteen. Shen Bai grabbed the collar of the person beside him and stole a kiss! Even if he died this time, it would b 233Reads8.7Score10114d adds
- 28 After I Transmigrate into a Book, My Love Life Exists Only in My Villainous Roommate’s Imagination 穿书后,感情线全靠反派室友脑补 [Girl Disguised as a Boy + Pretending to Turn Him Gay + Transmigrate into a Book + System + Villain Falls for Her] After Li Zhou dies suddenly from a heart attack, she transmigrates into a book and becomes the villain's roommate. Her mission is to guide him toward kindness and virtue and turn him into a law-abiding citizen. After putting in tireless effort, she finally becomes the villain's good buddy. Racking up health points is a breeze: touching, holding hands, hugging, and… k-kissing?! Help! 1.7kReads8.7Score18814d adds
- 29 Falling Blossoms in Anxi Palace 花落安喜宫 She entered the palace at four. At nineteen, she was ordered to care for a two-year-old crown prince. That child was later deposed as crown prince, then returned to the Eastern Palace and eventually became Emperor Chenghua, Zhu Jianshen. Wan Zhen'er was seventeen years older than him. She stood by him through the turmoil in the palace after the Tumu Crisis, his years at the Prince of Yi's residence, and the changes of emperors. From an obscure palace maid, she rose step by step to become a nob 30Reads—Score12414d adds
- 30 She Poses as a Man, Her Secret Identity Is Exposed, and the Regent Wants Her to Bear His Child 女扮男装掉马,摄政王要我生崽崽 [Heroine Builds Her Career + Romance + Both Leads Pure and Monogamous + Absurd Comedy + Political Intrigue + Mystery + Wild Imagination + System + Transmigration] Su Qiyu transmigrates into the body of a timid puppet emperor who disguises herself as a man, an easy target for everyone. From the start, she binds herself to the “Emperor Development System” and begins her comeback by refusing to let the civil and military officials pressure her into marriage! A certain minister: “Your Majesty, you k 845Reads8.1Score11114d adds
- 31 I Disguised Myself as a Man, but the Powerful Lord Chose Me as His Male Consort 女扮男装被千岁爷相中了,要立我为男妃 The first time Yun Mo saw Jin Cang, he was killing someone! The second time she saw him, he was still killing someone! The third time she saw him, he... wanted to kill her! Yun Mo: “Prince Regent, don't be difficult. You can offer yourself to me, and I'll accept, all right?” The Thousand-Year Lord, his robes half undone, reclined against the couch and looked at Yun Mo. “Curious?” Yun Mo: “Yes, my lord!” 7.6kReads8.9Score32214d adds
- 32 I Became the Dog Emperor and Clung to the Chief Eunuch 穿成狗皇帝后,我抱了督主大腿 Qin Lige transmigrates into the body of an emperor who disguises herself as a man. The original owner was also a tyrant who made enemies of plenty of ministers. The Chief Eunuch: You tyrant, I swear I’ll kill you. The General: Chief Eunuch, wait for me to bring troops and back you up. The Young Grand Secretary: Need poison? I’ve got some. The tyrant bursts into tears. She doesn’t want to take the blame for this! To stay alive, Qin Lige starts sucking up to the Chief Eunuch and playing the part o 277Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 33 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 [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
- 34 Disguised as a Man, She Became One of the Gentle F4 女扮男装,她成了温柔F4 (The rating just came out, so it’ll keep rising.) Shen Qingyue transmigrates into a book, landing in an old-school Mary Sue campus romance. Here, you’ll meet F1, an uninhibited young master who’s flamboyant and arrogant. F2, a playboy who flits from flower to flower without ever getting caught up with anyone. F3, a distant, aloof heartthrob as ethereal as an immortal. F4, a gentle young master who’s approachable and refined. There’s also the kind, resilient, sweet-natured heroine, along with the 6.9kReads8.9Score1k14d adds
- 35 The Grand Justice of the Court of Justice, Courted by Every Brothel, Is a Woman 全青楼都在攻略的大理寺卿是女的 [Female-led + no romance + strong heroine + political intrigue + mystery solving] After the emperor decreed that their children were to be betrothed from birth, the Duchess of Zhenguo disguised her daughter as a boy. She kept up the act for over twenty years. As the Duke's “second son,” she could not inherit the title, so she took the imperial examinations and entered the court. Everyone said Lord Gu, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, was a heaven-sent genius. No one knew that beneat 557Reads8.1Score10414d adds
- 36 A Doomsday Woman’s Soul Takes Over a Fake Heir, and the Prince Wants to Be Her Lover 末世女魂穿假嫡子王爷想断袖 [Has a pocket dimension, no misunderstandings, sweet romance later on, torn between loyalty to family and country. Readers who see only black and white, proceed with caution. This is a fully hand-written novel.] In the fifth year of the apocalypse, Bai Yuqing had just finished stockpiling supplies when a sudden, extreme cold killed her in her apartment. She transmigrates into Bai Yiqing, the legitimate son of the emperor's favorite minister. And he's a fake legitimate son with no manhood! Since 1kReads8.9Score12814d adds
- 37 After Disguising Herself as a Man and Faking Her Death, Everyone Begged Her to Come Home 女扮男装死遁后,全员跪求我回府 When Jiang Zhao’s brother shoved her into the freezing pool, Yan Weiqing jumped in and rescued her. The poor scholar who had once taken her home, only to be abandoned by her without a word, had now become a rising star at court with a brilliant future. She shrank back, eyes darting away, afraid to acknowledge him. She missed the flicker of pain in Yan Weiqing’s usually cold eyes. Later, Yan Weiqing asked if she wanted to leave with him. Jiang Zhao refused without a second thought. She turned awa 3.8kReads8.4Score50114d adds
- 38 After My Possessive Emperor Learned to Read Minds, I Ran Away in the Middle of the Night 病娇皇帝会读心后,我连夜跑路 [A Treacherous Minister Disguised as a Man ✘ An Emperor Who Plays the Pig to Eat the Tiger] After transmigrating into the body of a lecherous, treacherous minister, and unable to break character, Lou Tingwan chooses to go completely off the rails while putting her talents to use. Being lecherous? Easy! She sneaks into the palace every few days to harass the young emperor. Seeing his face grow darker by the day, she figures she’s not far from an early grave, so she decides to go all the way and b 6.2kReads9.3Score1.1k14d adds
- 39 I Disguised Myself as a Man and Bent the Prince 我女扮男装,把王爷掰弯 The night her identity as a woman was exposed, Qin Shi’an pinned her hard against the wall. The usually haughty prince had a frighteningly bloodshot look in his eyes... “Do you know how crazy you’ve been driving me all this time?” Lu Huaixi blinked her almond-shaped eyes, her mind consumed by panic over her identity being revealed. She stammered, “Then, Your Highness... what are you going to do with me?” “What am I going to do with you?” Qin Shi’an suddenly thought of something. The hostili 1.2kReads8.7Score11414d adds
- 40 President, Your Cross-Dressing Wife Is Pregnant 总裁,女扮男装的夫人怀孕了 She got pregnant by accident while disguised as a man. Afraid her identity would be exposed, she didn’t dare say anything. She secretly tried to go have an abortion by herself. Later, the man cornered her. “You pretend to be a man in front of me, act like a woman in front of everyone else, and even get pregnant with someone else’s child behind my back?!” He was so furious he looked ready to devour her. She trembled, tears falling nonstop. “Th-the baby is yours.” 8.8kReads8.4Score52214d adds
- 41 I Transmigrated Into a Book as a Young Official, and All the Bigwigs Are Fighting to Flirt With Me 穿书为小侍郎,我被大佬们争着撩 One day, Yan Qing transmigrated into a book and became a minor attendant, with rumors that she was gay spreading throughout the entire court. Yan Qing vowed to become an outstanding attendant and fulfill her great ambition of being remembered in the history books. But... Before she could make her mark on history, rumors that she was gay were already flying everywhere. And there was more than one supposed partner! Yan Qing desperately tried to clear things up. The other supposed partners desperat 1.6kReads9.2Score26514d adds
- 42 After Marrying the Cold-Faced Duke, I Cut My Way Through the Inner Court 和冷面国公联姻后,我杀穿内宅 Xiao Qianqian falls to her death. Reborn, she marries Xie Yue, a ruthless general who shows no mercy. In public, they are a courteous husband and wife, respectful to one another. In private, beneath swaying red candles, he holds her captive in his arms, his eyes burning with an obsession he can no longer hide. It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience that turned into love, but who could have guessed the cold-faced general would fall for her? He cherishes her, helps her take revenge, and j 134Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Disguised as a Man, I Took the Official World by Storm 女扮男装的我在官场杀疯了 Just after Jiang Ting, a powerful political figure, retired, she died in an earthquake. When she opened her eyes, she had become Jiang Ting, an orphan whose entire family had been massacred. To avenge her family and survive, she bound her chest, took medicine, disguised herself as a young man, and embarked on the thorny road to the imperial examinations. She uncovered a murder case, exposed a merchant's scheme, brought down the powerful, and claimed the top examination rank again and again! A 197Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 44 Zhaozhao Waits for Your Return 昭昭待君归 [Ensemble character growth x historical political intrigue x love of country and family x sibling bonds x childhood friends x steadfast friendship x teacher and student turned enemies x everyone focused on their careers x no rivalry between women] [Reader’s guide] 1. A gentle, slow-brewing story with understated romance: sweet at first, then heartbreaking. 2. A richly drawn ensemble cast, each following their own path and bearing their own burdens. After the Seven Kingdoms War, the State of Zh 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Reborn and Taking Back My Ex? Have You Lost Your Mind? 重生还吃回头草,疯了吧? [Reborn + face-slapping + regret + chasing his wife to the crematorium + household intrigue + second male lead wins] Lin Baozhu spent her whole life serving her parents-in-law and caring for her husband. Even when her sister-in-law, sent back to her family after being divorced, glared at her with hostility, she still greeted her with a beaming smile! Yet even after she’d warmed the stone lions at the Yan family gates, she and her husband remained nothing more than courteous companions. She thoug 54Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 The Governor Offers His Bed, and His Majesty's Secret as a Woman Is About to Be Exposed! 督主自荐枕席,陛下女儿身瞒不住了! After suddenly dropping dead, Shi Yu becomes a puppet emperor disguised as a man. Her power-hungry empress dowager uses her leverage to boss Shi Yu around. Her ruthless, scheming younger brother has his eyes on the throne. And then there’s Jing Heng, a smiling, treacherous director who treats her like a puppet on strings. Determined to abdicate as soon as possible, Shi Yu resolutely latches onto Jing Heng. “Director, please take the throne! I’m not asking for much. Give me a few hundred thousand 680Reads8.9Score11714d adds
- 47 Pray for Dawn 祈明 After one crushing defeat, Qi Min, undefeated in a hundred thousand-strong army, was captured alive by Chu Yu. Only then did Chu Yu discover that General Qi Min, who had always been his equal and faced him in open rivalry, was actually a young woman. “Three thousand miles of campaigns, a single sword holding back a million foes.” The world knew General Qi for reclaiming the borderlands and winning renown across the realm, but not for the turbulent life she had endured behind that glory. Qi Min t 1kReads9.1Score13814d adds
- 48 Beauty’s Bones 美人骨 A hero's tender embrace, a beauty's burial place. Even if she has to crawl, she'll survive in this merciless place and make him her devoted admirer! 258Reads8.0Score10014d adds
- 49 The Life of a Genius Wife 鬼才夫人生活录 When it comes to transmigration, Wang Jing has this to say: Even fake artsy types have rights! But there’s no stopping Heaven when it closes its eyes and goes on a rampage! If we’re both transmigrating, why does everyone else land in the peaceful reigns of Emperors Wen and Jing or Emperor Wu, while she ends up in a dynasty on the brink of collapse? Why does everyone else get to scheme and plot in the palace and inner quarters with all kinds of women, while putting on shows of intrigue and strate 153Reads8.0Score10414d adds
- 50 After Disguising Herself as a Man and Attending Court, Her Rival Falls Deeply in Love 女扮男装上朝后,死对头暗恋成疾 [Woman disguised as a man] [Her nemesis is her wife] [A couple who are always at odds] [Both are virgins, one-on-one romance] Early on: a rebellious, brazen woman versus a scheming man who is not what he seems. Later: a domineering, impossibly cool empress versus the greatest treacherous minister, loyal only to the ruler and not necessarily to the country. Shen Qiao thought she and Su Yan were a match made in heaven. During their most bitter years, he schemed to have her imprisoned, nearly costi 127.6kReads9.3Score28.1k14d adds

















































