Novels like The Villainess Pouts, and the Brutal Crown Prince's Heart Skips a Beat
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- 51 Your Majesty, Your Favorite Consort Is a Prince from Another Country 陛下，您的宠妃是别国太子 After waking from a nap, she finds herself the male favorite of an emperor who loves men. She assumes she's a favored consort, but instead gets locked away in the Cold Palace for five years... What a cursed fate! Unexpectedly, her grilled fish draws the emperor's younger brother to her. The next day, staring at the bright yellow imperial edict in her hands, she feels a headache coming on. How on earth did she end up as the favorite consort of an emperor who loves men?! Su Yuqing: Seriously! Why 36Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 52 Your Highness, the Prime Minister Is a Woman Dressed as a Man 启禀摄政王，丞相大人她女扮男装 The Shen family spent generations fighting on the battlefield and serving their country with unwavering loyalty. In the Northern Frontier campaign, the Shen army suffered catastrophic losses. Their achievements had made the emperor fear them, and the family became a thorn in his side. When the youngest Shen daughter, Shen Chang’en, learns that disaster has struck her family, she takes the name Mu Lianchu, disguises herself as a man, and passes herself off as the Mu family’s legitimate son. At se 597Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 53 I Was Turned Gay, and Now You're Telling Me You're a Woman? 朕都被掰弯了，你说你是女儿身 (Not a wish-fulfillment story, and no golden finger.) Zhao Xuanye is an emperor who commands the realm. He could have any beautiful woman he wanted, yet he falls for one of his ministers. This outrageous thought, so unworthy of his ancestors and their legacy, takes root in his mind and refuses to go away. He used to despise the spoiled young nobles in the capital who kept pretty boys as companions. He had ordered countless male brothels closed. Now he has become the very sort of person he once h 40.3kReads8.8Score6.4k14d adds
- 54 A Report to the Chancellor: The Crown Prince Is a Woman in Disguise 报告宰相：太子是红妆 Yi Qinghuan is a roguish, pleasure-loving young noble with peerless martial arts. Jiang Ziqi is a powerful regent chancellor, a devilishly handsome man with a scheming nature. Born enemies, the two end up sleeping together by a twist of fate. What? The Chancellor wants to marry the young noble? And he expects her to be virtuous, manage the household, and raise children? As if! The words “virtuous and dutiful” don't even exist in Yi Qinghuan's dictionary. She refuses to marry him! After that, she 80Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 55 All I Ask Is That the Prince Live to a Hundred 只求王爷长命百岁 (This is a lighthearted straight romance. If you’re looking for a story without a male lead, check out the author’s other book.) (The secondary couple is same-sex, but doesn’t get much page time. Skip it if that’s not your thing.) (The author’s writing isn’t the best, and writes purely for fun. If it’s not to your taste, feel free to move on, but please be kind in the comments.) Shen Lingshu was forcibly “changed” to male at birth. She inherited a marquisate at eight, and spent decades disguised 450Reads8.7Score10114d adds
- 56 Disguised as a Man, the Host Is Both Adorable and Badass 女扮男装,宿主又奶又A [Quick transmigration / adored by everyone / powerful villain / disguising herself as a man] “Jin’er, be good… listen to me.” Cheng Jin wasn’t very good at her job, and her quick transmigration missions failed again and again. She had no idea what the Lord Master saw in a rookie like her, but he insisted she obediently follow orders and complete her missions. Forget the villain missions. She wouldn’t just refuse to do them, she’d sabotage them too. But somehow, every time, everyone doted on her. 26Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 57 Back at Fifteen, I Disguise Myself as a Boy and Slay! 重回十五岁，我扮男装杀疯了！ She is a woman who holds her place on the Eastern Palace's throne, the renowned Crown Prince of the Great Jin. In her previous life, she trusted a traitor and made a grave mistake, leaving the realm in ruins and its people homeless. Reborn at fifteen, she is determined to keep her eyes open, root out evil, protect the Great Jin realm and its people, and safeguard the loyal Jun family. When her identity is on the verge of being exposed and the whole world may turn against her, only one person sta 419Reads8.4Score10414d adds
- 58 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
- 59 A Clear Sparrow Falls on a Cold Branch 寒枝落清雀 [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
- 60 The Imperial Preceptor Has Been Reborn Three Times 国师大人重生三次了 [Also known as: The Crown Prince Joins Forces with the Imperial Preceptor to Start a Rebellion] The Imperial Preceptor's residence holds two prophecies: First, the birth of twins will herald the decline of a prosperous age. Second, if a woman ascends the throne, the realm will fall into ruin. Song Qi, the Great Ming Imperial Preceptor who disguises herself as a man, doesn't believe these prophecies. Three times, she tries to save the dynasty from its doomed fate, but not once does she succeed. A 366Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 61 The Mad Emperor Claims the Chancellor's Wife 疯批皇帝霸占丞相妻 [Woman Disguised as a Man x Mad, Toxic Male Lead Who Is Seriously Unwell and Starts Losing It After Falling for the Heroine. Male Lead Gets a Bad Ending, Heroine Stands Alone] [Original Title: The Mad Emperor Takes the Chancellor’s Wife] Everyone says the current emperor is devoted to the chancellor’s wife. He even defied public opposition to force her into the palace as his consort. But no one knows that the young emperor has simply fallen in love with a man, and cannot have him... Baili Hongxu 158Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 62 Disguised as a Man: After Constantly Courting Death, She Became the Crown Prince 女扮男装：不断作死后她成了太子 Ye Cen transmigrated into a book as a little prince of the Great Jin Dynasty who was disguised as a boy. To avoid the tragic fate in the original story of being exposed and hacked to death after becoming the crown prince, she decided to take the initiative and keep doing things that ought to get her killed. She forcibly abducted a woman in broad daylight and beat servants to death. Surely that was reckless enough? Instead of being reprimanded by the emperor, she was rewarded after it was discove 17Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 63 The Young Prince Just Wants to Take It Easy 小王爷想当个闲人 [Alternate world + past and present lives + woman disguises herself as a man + both leads are reborn] After dying unexpectedly, she was reborn with her memories intact in another world. The future looked promising. But before she could enjoy herself for even a few days, she was hunted, left to wander, and sold into trafficking. Just when she had finally made it as a page, she was caught by villains again. Life is hard, but she came here to experience it. She’s done playing in this lousy world! J 154Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 64 The Cool-Headed Female Chancellor and Her Proud Young Lord Husband 清冷女相和她的傲娇世子夫 To uncover the truth behind her family’s massacre, Jiang Wei disguises herself as a man and takes up a post at the Court of Judicial Review under her brother’s name, Jiang Zhi. Fearless in the face of power, she solves one case after another and fights for justice on behalf of the people, yet seems to have forgotten that she must clear her own name. Until she meets Xie Ran. He is spirited, dashing, and carefree. Their first meeting takes place in a prison cell at the Court of Judicial Review, wh 8Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 65 Disguised as a Man, the Heir Became Everyone’s Moonlight 女扮男装，世子成了所有人白月光 [Cross-dressing as a man, adored by everyone, love-triangle drama, romance-focused, weak heroine and strong men, not a strong female lead] [The male leads are all a little unhinged] After an accident, Song Qingmian is forced to disguise herself as a man to protect the family business her father built. But she is in poor health and has a gentle nature, so her mother does not particularly favor her. To win her mother's affection and tenderness, Song Qingmian has no choice but to rack her brains t 195Reads6.5Score10314d adds
- 66 Shocking! The Emperor Discovers the Regent Is a Woman in Disguise 震惊，摄政王女扮男装被皇帝发现 Gu Xizhen really transmigrated! All she wants is to coast through life and wait for death! But it turns out she's the Regent! To make matters worse, the mad Emperor thinks she's Tang Sanzang and wants to eat her every single day! Help! Can she find a way to transmigrate back to the modern world? Zeng Qinglin has always been sickly. Then one day, the handsome Regent at his side becomes his cure. As long as she's near, he feels full of energy. Even just touching her makes his blood thrum, and all 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 Chief Agent: The Dashing Young Master Qiao Is a Woman 首席特工：妖孽乔少是女生 [Scheming, Reserved Big Shot vs. Arrogant, Handsome Rogue Qiao] She was an illegitimate daughter who had to live in the shadows. Because of her mother's circumstances, she had to disguise herself as a boy and was raised as one from childhood. She was Qiao Ye, the best ace agent in the Seven Colors Organization, codename Joe. Once an arrogant, confident ace agent, she was reborn one day as a high school student who disguised herself as a boy and was bullied mercilessly at school. He, meanwhile, w 154Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 68 A Report to the Crown Prince: The Heir Is a Woman in Disguise 报告太子：世子是红妆 Feng Jin, who disguises herself as a man, is the heir to Prince Yong'an's mansion in the Southern Liang dynasty. Handsome and striking, she powders her face and spends her days chasing roosters and dogs, earning a reputation as Southern Liang's most hopeless wastrel. Crown Prince Yuan Ye is the talk of the capital: dashing, elegant, and brilliantly gifted. Yet he has been childhood friends with that “sissy” Feng Jin for years, and is utterly devoted to her, granting her every wish. Spoiling and 123Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 69 Astonishing! I Became Everyone's Dream Girl After Disguising Myself as a Man 惊，女扮男装后我成万人迷了 [Woman disguised as a man + harem rivalry + everybody’s favorite + cherished by all + play the pig to eat the tiger + alternate universe] Liu Yu has transmigrated again! This time, she’s a poor beggar woman disguised as a man. Luckily, her beggar identity is no ordinary one: she can carry four sacks at once, and she has a bizarre System, too. What? She has to raise the major villain’s Affinity and save the world? You idiot System, are you out of your mind? Liu Yu rubs her growling stomach, utter 114Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 70 Disguised as a Boy, I'll Be the Campus Heartthrob 女扮男装，校园万人迷我来当 [Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Secret Identity + Many Suitors + Two Equally Matched Leads + Plenty of Laughs + School] Reborn into the body of a notorious good-for-nothing “young master,” the sharp-tongued queen opens her eyes to a chorus of mockery. Want to throw a punch? Then I’ll break your arm. Want to run your mouth? Then I’ll leave you speechless. And in the end? You’ll all bow at my feet. When it comes to computers, you’re still a rookie. When it comes to academics, you’re way too lame. W 11Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 71 The Treacherous Minister Turned the Tyrant into a Love-Struck Fool 奸臣她把暴君哄成了恋爱脑 [Transmigration + System + golden finger + devoted couple] [Woman disguised as a man: scheming minister and national preceptor heroine × unhinged, calculating, love-struck king hero] Tang Sheng was sent to the Kingdom of Nanli by the Scheming Minister System. Disguised as a man, she entered the court as an official and charmed the reigning king, Shang Jiu'an, until he was utterly infatuated with her. She thus became his favored minister, second only to the king, The Outcast. In front of Shang Ji 3.3kReads8.9Score63514d adds
- 72 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
- 73 Esports' Most Popular Player: I Want You and the Championship 电竞万人迷，你和冠军我都要 [Woman disguises herself as a man + sweet esports romance + strong heroine + time-loop closure] Research prodigy Shen Xingchen returns to the past, ten years earlier, to rewrite her life. Winning the championship is so hard she has to trade an arm for it? Then she'll switch teams and get a new set of teammates. The captain targets her! Her teammates exclude her? No problem. She'll prove herself with her skills. But why is the captain looking at her more and more strangely? … Young Master Feng h 68Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 74 My Dear CEO 我亲爱的总裁大人 As for how Bai An's cocky, flashy, and flamboyant image turned into a series of ridiculous comedies after she met Gu Xiaohan, Bai An has something to say! Not only does she have something to say, she wants to say it loud and clear! That bastard Gu Xiaohan took off with 350 million and... no, that bastard Gu Xiaohan forced a mother to betray her own son. He's a monster! Gu Xiaohan: “No one is allowed to touch what's mine!” Bai An: “What if I touch myself?” Gu Xiaohan: “You're mine too!” Bai An: “ 82Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 75 To Inherit a Trillion-Dollar Fortune, I Disguised Myself as a Man and Enrolled in an All-Boys' School 为继承万亿家产我女扮男装闯男校 [Strong female lead + wild imagination + four academies + plot-focused + girl disguised as a boy + System + no goody-two-shoes heroine + no romance] In her previous life, she was an ordinary delivery worker who hadn't even gone to college. Now, reborn, she has become Jiang Xijun, who shares a name with the heir of a wealthy family, and has also acquired an auxiliary System that claims to be “all-powerful.” Her current status sounds glamorous: the Jiang family's only legitimate heir. In reality, 5Reads6.4Score114d adds
- 76 After I Transmigrated into a Book and Became Rongcheng’s Richest Tycoon, I Got a Happy Ending with the Villain 穿书成蓉城首富后我和反派HE了 [Male lead has no past romantic experience; female lead's past is unknown] This story began in first person but later switched to third person, so apologies to readers who commented on the first-person narration. This isn't a story about saving a crazy villain. It's about the heroine rediscovering the value of her life. Watching Jiang Yuliang, Luo Chen thinks, One day, you'll only have eyes for me. In real life, Jiang Yuliang is a wage slave starting a business. In the book, she's the richest pe 8Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 77 Has the Eunuch of Nine Thousand Years Claimed the Throne Today? 九千岁今天上位了吗 [Everyone chases the heroine after losing her + love-triangle chaos + male rivalry + adored by all + woman disguises herself as a man + one-on-one, both chaste + yandere + love and hate] [Wild, cunning, and powerful fake eunuch Xie Jing & yandere, unhinged female chief councilor Jiang Qingyue, disguised as a man] By the time she turned eighteen, Jiang Qingyue had run away from three weddings. The first groom became a eunuch when he entered the palace at five. That was the end of it. The second b 76Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 78 Help! I Pretended to Be a Man While Online Dating My Nemesis's Older Brother 救命！女扮男装网恋了宿敌哥哥 [Online Romance Goes Wrong] [Woman Disguised as a Man] [Rivalry for Her Affections] [Powerful Families] [Onion-Layered Secret Identities] [Multiple Couples] [Slightly Everyone's Favorite] When she went to meet her nemesis's family, Wen Siran was shocked to realize that her nemesis was her online sweetheart. Her fantasy came crashing down. Her father took the advice of a crooked professor and sued her. Her mother left, and she unexpectedly learned that she was the child her mother had run off wit 59Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 My Lord, Your Wife Has Dressed as a Man Again to Go See Handsome Men 神君你家娘子又穿男装去看美人了 When Pei Xingjun was young, he was locked in a dungeon wearing women’s clothes. Yun Muci, dressed in a red brocade robe and wearing a red red-spider-lily mask, rescued him. Yun Muci appeared before Pei Xingjun, stepping into the light. “Who are you?” “My name is Lingxiao. One day, Lingxiao will bloom throughout the jianghu.” At the age of twenty, Pei Xingjun, master of Ghost Valley, was ambushed and rescued by Young Master Lingxiao, dressed in white and wearing a white red-spider-lily mask. “Unt 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 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
- 81 A Girl Disguised as a Boy at an All-Boys' School 女扮男装上男校 The book just received its first rating, so the score is very low. Both leads are each other's first and only love; 1v1; the heroine's identity is revealed midway through. Wen Yi: Rich, beautiful, and smart; a little timid, often dazed and ditzy; kind and lovely. Nan Rongmu: Rich, handsome, and driven; a little short-tempered, cold on the outside but warm inside, proud and stubborn. He gets an allergic reaction when he kisses a woman. Wen Yi is tricked by her brother into attending an all-boys' 687Reads8.7Score10514d adds
- 82 Oh! The Emperor Flirts With the Regent Every Day 哦豁！皇帝每天都在勾搭摄政王 [Main story complete] [Pure, fluffy romance + fictional world + everyday life + strong female lead + slow burn + woman disguised as a man + secret crush + silly political intrigue] Murong Jin looks at the man who has appeared on her bed, unsure what expression to make. As Regent of the Great Lan, she devotes herself to governing the country. She never expected the emperor to set his sights on her... Di Junlan has loved a woman ever since he was young. When he was helpless and bullied, she saved 542Reads8.4Score10014d adds
- 83 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
- 84 Report, Consort! The Princess Is Actually a Man! 报告驸马爷，公主竟是男儿身！ [Female lead disguises herself as a man + male lead disguises himself as a woman + devoted 1v1 romance + household and palace intrigue + comedy + equally powerful leads] Jiang Shiyu is a martial arts and medical prodigy from the 25th century. After transmigrating, she becomes the “foolish son” of a general’s household. From the start, she is framed and accused of “defiling” the notoriously violent Sacred Phoenix Princess. Everyone demands that she marry the “princess.” Left with no choice, Jiang 304Reads8.7Score10014d adds
- 85 Your Highness the Regent, the Crown Prince Is Pregnant 启禀摄政王：太子有孕了 Rong Yu, a genius young woman from the mystic sect, transmigrates into the body of an unloved fake crown prince. She even manages to flirt with the wicked Regent, whose power reigns over the world? Rong Yu: “Flirt and run? What a thrill!” But why is her belly getting bigger by the day? When the wicked man corners her, Rong Yu covers her stomach and says, “This Crown Prince has merely put on weight. Please don't get the wrong idea, Imperial Uncle!” The wicked Imperial Uncle curls his lips into a 288Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 86 Scheming in Troubled Times: The Regent Begs for the Throne 乱世为谋：摄政王求上位 In Great Yan's imperial city, there are two great pests: The Northern heir and the Southern marquis. They joke and banter, but nobody likes them. They visit brothels and pick fights. These unruly devils have no friends. They lounge around and act like rogues. They drive their tutors so mad they kick them. Every child in Great Yan's imperial city knows this little rhyme. As one of its subjects, Yun Beiluo says, “Not bad!” No matter who you are or what your rank is, in front of Great Yan's num 37Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 87 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
- 88 Corrupt Officials Run Amok, and the County Magistrate Is Furious 奸臣当道，县令好气哦 Being an official these days is no easy job. Disguised as a man, she rises to the challenge. She may be only a lowly county magistrate, but she dreams of climbing the ranks, making a fortune, and conquering the imperial court. Who could have guessed that petty villains would prosper while corrupt ministers ran the court? It’s simply intolerable! She works tirelessly to kick out every demon and menace, struggling to climb the ladder, while that corrupt minister watches from the peak of power and 214Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 89 Disguised as a Man, She Became the Leader of the Immortal Dao 女扮男装，她成了仙道魁首 [Gender Disguise] [System] [Sound Cultivation and Sword Cultivation] [Ice Spirit Root] [Reborn] [Genius Cultivation] [Happy Ending] Su Ling carries the bloodline of the Nuwa clan. After failing her mortal tribulation, she is forced to be reborn in another life. The System takes her back to the year she first joined a sect. But she does not realize that being reborn has caused her to lose her memories, leaving her convinced that she has transmigrated from another world. After regaining her memori 4.7kReads8.0Score90614d adds
- 90 After I Disguised Myself as a Man, They All Thought I Was Turning Them Gay 女扮男装后他们都以为被我掰弯了 [Just started getting ratings, so they’ll go up later] 1v4 / Aristocratic F4 / Girl Disguised as a Boy / Everyone Has a One-Sided Crush on Her at First / Male Leads Win Themselves Over / A Touch of Harem Appeal / Rivalry Among the Men / Love Triangle Chaos / Everyone Is Pure / The Heroine Is Slow to Catch on to Romance / Stunning Beauty Jun Qing'an: Just breathing. The male leads: What a masterful move! But there’s no way I’d ever fall for a man! Jun Qing'an: Just wondering if the other person 4.8kReads8.7Score75714d adds
- 91 Disguised as a Man, I Raised the Foolish Emperor as My Empress 女扮男装后，我把昏君当皇后养了 Shen Qingci transmigrates from the start into the body of an undocumented, underfed boy. As she clings to life, she binds to a Dynasty-Saving System! Her only mission: pass the imperial examinations and enter government service within twelve years, changing her fate and saving the dynasty. To seize power, she forms factions, monopolizes trade routes, keeps a private army of assassins, and builds a private arsenal... At court, she takes on the officials and stirs up trouble. Beyond the palace hal 5kReads8.8Score92414d adds
- 92 Whose Child Is This General Carrying? 本将军究竟怀了谁的崽？ At the victory banquet, the Shen family’s young general, who was disguised as a man, got intimate with someone. Then she found herself with an adorable baby and was left bewildered: whose child was it? Her childhood sweetheart, the young heir? Her sworn enemy, the young general of the Guo family? The Crown Prince? Her ninth uncle, the Regent? Hiding a baby while going to war, she’s so formidable she turns every encounter into a battlefield... 19Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 93 After My Kingdom Fell: The Tyrant Held Me by the Waist 亡国后：被暴君掐腰宠 Main characters: Nangong Yi and Yuchi Jiong [Political intrigue + woman disguised as a man + fake crown prince, real princess + fallen kingdom + the general’s long road to winning her back] Nangong Yi disguises herself as a man and becomes the crown prince of Dongzhou, the late emperor’s only child, entrusted with great responsibilities. But she has no interest in the throne. To escape the imperial palace, she has no choice but to put on the act of a spoiled wastrel. In truth, the crown prince i 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 She Disguised Herself as a Man and Flirted With the Regent 女扮男装撩了摄政王 This match made in heaven in Dongli became the talk of the town across several kingdoms. Whenever Sang Luo thought back on it, she felt that Leng Mushang had simply been far too conspicuous. Even dressed as a man, Sang Luo could shake the earth and rattle the seas. She traveled among the four kingdoms, so naturally she had many identities. Later, turmoil swept the land and wars broke out on every side. Everyone thought that Shizi Jinyuan had died on the frontier, bringing peace to the realm. The 23Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 95 The Class Monitor Is So Enchanting 国民班长他很妖娆 Note: Don’t read this book. The author plans to rewrite it. [Woman disguised as a man + yandere + secret identity + strong female lead] The unattainable fallen god Mo Jiu is one day reborn as the not-quite-sane heir to the Mo family. That part isn’t so bad, but her persona is what gets her into trouble. Depressed, antisocial, violent, and all sorts of other unpleasant labels. In truth, Mo Jiu wants to say she’s actually pretty normal. Mo Jiu’s rivals stare at her in shock. “Are you even human? A 11Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 96 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 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
- 97 Disguised as a Man: Has the Sickly One Kicked the Bucket Yet? 女扮男装：病秧子今天嗝屁了没 [Cool, sickly heroine vs. male lead who wins himself over with wild assumptions] Chu Chengye had always despised that sickly fellow, Ji Shuxun. His daily question: Did the sickly one kick the bucket today? One day, Ji Shuxun fell gravely ill. Thinking she was about to die, Chu Chengye went to visit her, only to stumble upon portraits of himself. A whole basket of them, hidden away in a corner. Chu Chengye froze. So the sickly one likes me! * After Ji Shuxun recovered, she grabbed him and dragged 601Reads6.8Score10514d adds
- 98 After Morning Sickness, the Regent Discovered I Was Disguised as a Man 孕吐后，我女扮男装被摄政王发现了 After transmigrating, she somehow becomes the Crown Prince of Feng! Armed with a forensic investigation space, she sweeps through the Court of Judicial Review. She thinks she can finally enjoy a life where she gets everything she wants. But who could have guessed that the original host was a beautiful young woman? And... now a haughty prince has his eye on her! So she has to cling tightly to her secret identity and quietly get on with her career. But! Fate is cruel to the gifted. In the end, she 62Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 99 The Crown Princess Is Ravishingly Beautiful 太子她美色动人 In her previous life, Xiao Jinzhuo was stabbed through the body by the one she loved. After waking up, the first thing she did was send her enemy to the imperial prison. From then on, she devoted herself to self-discipline and focused single-mindedly on seizing the throne. She tore into political rivals, built alliances, amassed wealth, and raised an army... She knew exactly how to build momentum. But for some reason, a certain young eunuch kept sneaking into her bedchamber night after night, pe 16Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 100 The Emperor Is Actually a Woman in Disguise 陛下居然是女扮男装 [Empress + court intrigue + plot-focused + no System + no transmigration or rebirth + fictional setting] Xiao Yuchu ascended the throne disguised as a man, then set herself a modest little goal and announced to the world: “I am a woman!” To that end, she laid her plans carefully and acted only when the time was right, suppressing anyone who posed a threat and promoting those who could help her. … Aristocratic clans: We are clans with a century of history, and we monopolize the court. Xiao Y 94Reads—Score—14d adds
