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- 1 After Becoming the Minister's Concubine-Born Daughter, I Ruled the Court 穿成罪臣庶女后，我权倾朝野 [Palace intrigue and political scheming + mutual healing + transmigrated heroine + secret identity revealed] Everyone in the capital knew that Prince Yong, Liu Wumu, commanded a powerful army and preferred men. Though he was well past thirty, he still had no wife or concubines. At court, Liu Wumu looked at Dou Qiyao, standing at the very end of the civil officials’ ranks, and said to her father, “I hear Lord Shaochu has a twin sister named Dou Qiyao?” Dou’s father was startled. His gaze flicked 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Your Highness, Have Mercy! The General Says He's Sorry! 公主殿下开恩，将军说他错了！ [Woman Disguised as a Man] [Sweet and Angsty in Equal Measure] [Face-Slapping Comeuppance] [It’s Fun to Hurt Your Wife for a While, Until Winning Her Back Becomes Hell] [The heroine’s POV: After being imprisoned by my enemy, I stole his heart, faked my death, and ran away! What are men? Freedom comes first!] [The hero’s POV: I fell in love with my enemy’s daughter, and we hurt each other! Don’t ask. The answer is love!] Nangong Mingshu had sat on the throne for only a year when her archenemy top 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Disguised as a Man: He Falls for Her 女扮男装：误他沉沦 The heroine sets out to bring down the villain, but ends up turning him gay! The orphan Song Jin doesn't want to marry and have children. She just wants to make her own way in life. Disguised as a man, she passes the imperial examinations and enters government, with no intention of joining the factional struggle. But she is helplessly swept into the whirlpool of power. After the villain repeatedly provokes her, she loses her temper and beats him up. She thinks she's as good as dead, but wait... 408Reads8.4Score10014d adds
- 4 The General’s Legitimate Daughter: I Disguised Myself as a Man and Rose to the Top 将门嫡女：女扮男装后我位极人臣 [Cross-Dressing + Court Intrigue + Female Emperor’s Mentor + Female General on the Battlefield] By a twist of fate, Zheng Jingyue, who came from another world, assumes the secret identity of a concubine-born son. At sixteen, she makes a name for herself at the northern frontier with her silver spear. At twenty, she enters the palace with a phoenix hairpin and stirs up a storm. At twenty-three, she wields the vermilion brush to guide the emperor’s education. Her deep sisterly bond with the empres 95Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 I Disguised Myself as a Man, but the Cold-Faced Crown Prince Claimed Me 女扮男装的我被冷面太子强取豪夺 The eldest legitimate son of the Dingbei Prince’s household, who was raised in the countryside, has returned. Rumor has it that the young heir is extraordinarily ugly, crude in his manners, and stupid at heart, completely unfit for polite society. The emperor’s sister-in-law, Princess Roujia, holds a spring flower-viewing banquet at Xunchun Mountain. All the noble young men and women in the capital receive invitations, including the young heir. Everyone is waiting to laugh at him. But then the y 964Reads8.2Score16014d adds
- 6 The Female Censor Disguised as a Man: The Entire Court of Powerful Ministers Impeaches Me 女扮男装小谏官，满朝权臣弹劾我 Woman disguised as a man + court politics + ensemble cast + schemes and intrigue + no golden finger + everyone is sharp-witted Jiang Ning was born into the Great Yue dynasty and raised there for seventeen years. Disguised as a man, she entered officialdom in her brother’s place. She pretended to be a good-for-nothing, yet became a blade that helped stabilize the court. She demonstrated her talent with a plan for military funding, and now the powerful ministers send her out to take the blame w 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Scheming Heroine Is Being Clung To 权谋女主被缠上啦 (A stunning, cool-headed, ruthless heroine who plans several moves ahead × a scheming hero with a sharp tongue, who later turns into a clingy, black-tea little white lotus) (Disguised as a man + political intrigue + romance + devoted couple + powerful hero, even more powerful heroine) Chi Yu, young master of Xueji Manor, leaves home after receiving a letter from an old friend of her master and hearing a prediction about her fate. Disguised as a man, she travels to the Kingdom of Nan Jing to take 1Reads—Score114d adds
- 8 I Loosen My General's Armor 我为将军解战裙 Ruan Lingjun has a secret: the God of War of the Dashun Kingdom is a woman. For more than twenty years, from the day she enlisted, she had guarded that secret with the utmost care. Then, one day, her soul suddenly switched places with that of an arrogant, domineering, cold-blooded young heir with a cruel streak... This is the story of a female general disguised as a man who turns a psychologically twisted brat into a loyal, devoted follower. 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Report to the State Preceptor: The Crown Prince Is Pretending to Be Sick Again 报告国师，太子他又在装病了 [Mutual salvation + strong heroine and hero] In the capital, people say that Imperial Preceptor Wei Li is cold-hearted, aloof, and completely uninterested in women. Wei Li: “That's right. It's because I like men.” People also say that the Imperial Preceptor is upright and impartial, never taking anyone's side. One day, a man kneels before the Imperial Preceptor and pleads earnestly, “Your Excellency, the Crown Prince beat me up. Please arrest him.” Wei Li hurries over and takes Qin Yan by the ha 31Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 10 Disguised as a Man, I Seduced the Chancellor, Then Refused to Own Up After We Slept Together 女扮男装撩相爷，睡完翻脸不认人 The comic adaptation of "I Accidentally Seduced the Chancellor and Fled Overnight" is now online. [Cross-dressing as a man + sex first, love later + reborn and pursuing his wife + intense romantic push and pull + one-on-one] A cold, calculating concubine-born woman vs. a scheming, sweet-talking powerful official For twenty years, Gao Yun has disguised herself as a man. By day, she poses as a spoiled playboy in the Patrol Camp to coast through life. By night, she works as a covert guard for the W 1.3kReads8.5Score19714d adds
- 11 Even a Beauty Is a Young Man 红颜亦是少年郎 Ye Tianyi is the son of the Ancient Moon Empire's Guardian General. The world knows him as a peerlessly handsome and carefree playboy, forever attracting admirers and earning a reputation as the empire's number-one wastrel. But who would guess that this seemingly useless young man is actually an astonishing, once-in-a-generation genius? He excels at music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and literature, and is one of the world's most formidable martial artists. And who would ever guess tha 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 I Don't Know! They Insist on Calling Me Big Bro 不道啊！他们非要叫我大哥 [A Cool, Frail Female Lead Disguised as a Man x A Competitive, Dashing General] Everyone asks Si Yu: What's the secret to becoming the big boss? Si Yu says: Lie about your age. Author: Of course not! Our A Yu is a big shot, after all! They say that an immortal crane spirit lives at Hidden Crane Manor, but no one knows that the immortal is gravely poisoned and has only a few days left to live. Si Yu takes off her women's clothes, dons an official's robes, and enters the court to investigate corru 70Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 13 On Our Wedding Night, the Crown Prince Stole My Sister's Groom 新婚夜，太子夺了妹妹的新郎官 [Girl disguises herself as a boy + childhood friends + sweet romance + strong heroine] The prime minister's twins were born with auspicious signs. The elder brother, who should have had a smooth and prosperous life, tragically drowned at the age of eight. With no other choice, his twin sister, who bore a seven-tenths resemblance to him, took his place in the palace and became the Crown Prince's study companion. From then on, Tang Yunqing lived in constant anxiety, making it to thirteen, then six 176Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 14 The Prince’s Study Companion Is a Young Lady 皇子伴读是女郎 The scheming Third Prince, Xiao Changling, had been coveting Ji Yan, the beautiful and adorable eldest grandson of Grand Tutor Ji, since childhood. So he personally decided to make Ji Yan his study companion. As they grew up, “Yanyan, could you explain the teacher’s lesson to me?” “Yanyan, you’re still young, so you can’t have a bedroom attendant.” “Yanyan, you smell so lovely.” Xiao Peiche watched the usually cunning and cold-hearted Third Prince fawn over Ji Yan and beg for praise every time t 183Reads—Score10114d adds
- 15 Your Majesty, Your Eunuch Is a Woman 陛下，你家太监是姑娘 [Alternate universe] + [comedy] + [plot] + [both inexperienced] Fu Lin transmigrated into the body of a eunuch overnight. The good news: she's a fake eunuch. The bad news: she's a fake eunuch serving the emperor, and could be discovered committing the crime of deceiving the emperor at any moment. The good news: after dying from overwork, she never has to work overtime again. The bad news: she's now on call around the clock. The good news: hard work brings promotions and raises, and everything go 885Reads8.3Score10314d adds
- 16 The Legend of Lu Yu 陆瑜传 [Female-Led] [No Romance] [Strong Female Lead] [Female Lead Disguised as a Man] [Building an Era of Gender Equality] [Transmigration] The female lead cares only about fame, power, and wealth, and not at all about sincere affection. There will definitely be people who fall for her, but she will never return their feelings. Lu Yu, courtesy name Hui, was from Jinling. He was handsome and graceful, clever from a young age, and could memorize a book after reading it once. He could compose a piece as 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 A Woman Disguised as a Man Becomes the Top Scholar, and the Mad Chancellor Won’t Stop Flirting with Me 女扮男装当状元，疯批丞相总撩我 [Just got the rating, it’ll go up later] [Woman disguised as a man | court intrigue | unhinged chancellor | lovestruck emperor | bickering couple | top-scoring female scholar | equally matched leads | sweet romance and angst | historical romance] A stunning disguise, an extraordinary romance! To save her seriously ill twin brother, noblewoman Xie Qingci disguises herself as a man and takes his place in the imperial exams, winning first place and becoming the new top scholar! She hopes to keep a 154Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 18 Claiming the Cold-on-the-Outside, Warm-on-the-Inside Young Marquis 霸占外冷内热小侯爷 At their first meeting, she was the most beloved princess in the empire, and the other was a young marquis disguised as a man. When they met again, she fell in love with her at first sight. From the moment she saw her, she vowed to protect her, for all her life. 193Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 After Losing Their Temple Duke, They All Regretted It 失去寺公后，他们都后悔了 What would you do if you transmigrated into the body of a eunuch? [Please note] ① Multiple male leads; ② There are matriarchal kingdoms, patriarchal kingdoms, and dynasties where men and women are equal; ③ The heroine is very strong-willed. Her martial arts aren’t the most powerful, but she has the strongest protagonist’s aura. There’s only a little angst; a little angst makes things more fun; ④ A long story with a somewhat slow pace; 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Capital's Number One Playboy Is a Woman Dressed as a Man 京城第一纨绔他女扮男装 Everyone in the capital knew that Lu Yu’an, the young master of the General of the Nation’s household, was a wastrel and a spoiled playboy. But they had no idea that beneath this “playboy” exterior, the young lady hid an astonishing secret, until the cold-faced heir to the nobility cornered her against a wall. “You liar. How much longer are you going to keep this from me?” 238Reads—Score10114d adds
- 21 Astonishing Favor: The Prime Minister’s Power Over All Under Heaven 惊世盛宠，一品宰相倾天下 A legendary beauty and female chancellor holds the realm in her palm, wielding power and playing the political game until every hero under Heaven bows before her. Disguised as a man and passing herself off as the legitimate heir, she takes on the weight of her family with a deft hand, helps the crown prince ascend the throne, and rises to the position of The Outcast, with all the realm’s fortunes hanging in the balance. But the prime minister’s residence grows too powerful, provoking the resen 67Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Disguised as a Man to Serve the Crown, She Was an Awkward Sight 女扮男装从龙臣，她囧囧有神 Wakes up younger + woman disguised as a man + strategist + System + nation-building + sapiosexual romance + fates turned upside down + a touch of political intrigue Xue Tan was a town mayor in China, in charge of the local economy. After work, she accidentally walked through an iron gate and found herself transported to the borderlands of the Great Yong Dynasty, in the body of a sixteen-year-old “teacher.” One day, the System dropped out of the sky and gave her a mission: eight months from now, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 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
- 24 In the Imperial Court: I Disguised Myself as a Man from the Start and Rebuked the Foolish Emperor 人在朝堂：开局女扮男装怒斥昏君 Also known as: “The traitorous minister disguises herself as a man and curses me every day, yet I can't bring myself to kill her. Woe is me!” “Wicked ruler, don't you dare do anything reckless.” After transmigrating to another world, Chu Yanxin got her hands on the Wise Ruler Support System, only to discover that the emperor was a tyrant. Chu Yanxin couldn't stand for that, so she loudly berated the tyrant in court. The tyrant didn't kill her? Then she'd just have to curse him every day? Who kne 11Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 25 Ink-Stained Makeup 妆染墨 Cross-dressing as a man × the imperial civil service examinations and court politics × single-mindedly building a career × powerful minister × feel-good female-led story × no romance in the main story In an era when women had no status, her parents were killed by the powerful, her uncles seized the family estate, and her fiancé broke off their engagement. She fell from being a wealthy young lady to having no roof over her head. To clear her father's name, she hardened her heart, cast aside her w 127Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 The Treacherous Minister Enters the Palace: The Sickly Emperor Keeps Flirting and Spoiling Her 奸臣嫁到：病娇皇帝他又撩又宠 [Cross-dressing scheming minister vs. sickly, possessive, scheming, strikingly handsome emperor] Shen Yi, a female emperor from a matriarchal world, transmigrates into the male-dominated Great Jing dynasty and becomes a notorious minister disguised as a man. From the start, someone tries to poison and kill her! The evidence points to the current emperor, Jun Lan, as the culprit. Shen Yi is someone who always gets even. In her previous life, she conquered eight kingdoms and unified the world. Thi 12Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 27 Oh No! The Seventh Prince, Disguised as a Man, Is Pregnant!! 糟糕女扮男装的七皇子怀孕啦！！ The Seventh Prince of Qi has a secret, a huge one, so serious it could get his entire clan executed. In the eyes of outsiders, the Seventh Prince of Qi is timid by nature and an easy target for everyone. But only he knows that this is just a way to conceal the secret of his sex. Who could have guessed that the Seventh Prince of Qi, rumored to be favored by the emperor yet weak-willed, was actually a woman? She thought she could keep this secret hidden for the rest of her life, but then an imperi 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Days and Nights at the Academy 书院朝夕事 [Mostly slice of life, with a little political intrigue + academy setting + romance + lighthearted ensemble coming-of-age + extra sweet] Bai Zhi (Mu Baizhi) unexpectedly transmigrates and enters an academy disguised as a boy. She makes a group of friends, and their everyday interactions lead to all kinds of stories, filled with both laughter and tears. The group gradually grows from naive youths into mature adults. Together, they thwart a coup against the imperial throne and foil the barbarians' 80Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 29 Your Highness, the Heir Doesn't Want His Father 王爷，世子不要爹 Feng Qingjue is the great hero of the Xuanyuan Kingdom, a God of War general. But who knows that she is actually a woman? To ensure the Feng family has an heir, she decides to have her subordinate grab a random person off the street to be the future child’s “mother,” who has been dead for a long time. But unexpectedly... Years later, the number-one gentleman of Xuanyuan holds the child who looks about seventy percent like him and says, “Qingjue, I’m willing to be the mother of both children. Cou 39Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 30 After Conceiving the Prince's Child, She Wanted to Fake Her Death Every Day 怀上王爷的崽后，她每天都想死遁 [Traditional historical romance + woman disguises herself as a man + light political intrigue + faked death + devoted to one another] After her father and brothers died in battle, Shen Yu was forced to disguise herself as a boy from the moment she was born. She did everything she could to maintain her disguise as the heir to the Duke’s residence, waiting until she uncovered the truth behind their deaths so she could fake her own and disappear. Then Third Prince Xie Tingshu suddenly appeared, too 162Reads6.8Score10314d adds
- 31 The Chief Minister Is a Beautiful Young Woman 首辅是个美娇娘 At twenty-three, Yang Yuqing had just graduated from college. Full of hopes for the future, she started an internship at a company, only to lose her life in the rush-hour traffic on her way to work. In a single moment, she transmigrated and became “him.” His father had died young, and he had grown up struggling to make ends meet with his widowed mother. Now sixteen, he had passed the imperial examinations as a licentiate the previous year. From then on, she disguised herself as a man and venture 57Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 32 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
- 33 May I Grow Old with Jiang Feng 愿与江枫共白首 [Strong Female Lead + Equally Matched Couple + Reborn + Giving Up and Coasting + Disguised as a Man + Everyone's Favorite] Jiang Feng died, but then she was reborn! To avoid meeting the same tragic end as in her previous life, when she was poisoned to death, she made two decisions. First, she'd be a carefree second-generation heir who took life as it came. She'd give up her urge to help others, settle every score, return every slight, and never make herself suffer. Second, she'd make peace with 16Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 34 Your Majesty! The Dashing Young General's Secret as a Woman Is Exposed 陛下！纨绔少将军暴露了女儿身 [Reborn + Disguised as a Man + System + Good-for-Nothing’s Rise] The Northern Kingdom’s foremost female general, Li Xiao, dies tragically on her wedding night, leaving everyone in shock. When Li Xiao opens her eyes after being reborn, she finds herself in the body of Nanjing’s notorious good-for-nothing playboy, a closeted gay man. And she’s disguised as a man, too! Zhongli Miaomiao’s dark eyes gleam with anticipation. A good-for-nothing? Not a chance! She joins the military academy, beats up sc 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 The Powerful Man in Men's Clothes Is Actually the Prince's Beloved Wife 男装权臣竟是王爷娇妻 [Historical fantasy romance & equally powerful leads & woman disguised as a man & revenge] Su Mingyu was the only daughter of a general, raised in luxury. But when disaster struck her family in childhood, she lost her memory and ended up living as a beggar. Adopted by a eunuch, she wore men's clothes every day. After her adoptive father's brutal death, she disguised herself as a man and vowed to make the powerful person responsible pay. After ten years of careful planning, just as she thought sh 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 After Making the Cold, Aloof Heir Fall for Me, I Can No Longer Hide That I'm a Woman 掰弯清冷世子后，女儿身藏不住了 [Historical Fantasy]+ [Ancient Romance]+ [Transmigration + System + Pocket Dimension + Protective + Mutual Devotion]+ [Woman Disguised as a Man] Lu Zhaoyan, the top scorer in the national college entrance exams, unexpectedly returned to ancient times and found herself in a distinguished military family. She became the legitimate son of the Lu family’s Third Branch, Lu Zhaoyan, who was actually a woman disguised as a man. When she jolted awake from a deathly dream, the System told her that every 1.5kReads8.2Score20614d adds
- 37 Disguised as a Man: The Marquis Keeps Fighting for Me 女扮男装：侯爷他又争又抢 The downfall of a family, the fall of a dynasty... The cool and aloof Minister of Justice vs. the calculating, jealous Marquis Behind a few scraps of cloth lay a scheme years in the making... Shen Shimu disguised herself as a man and worked her way into the government, all to uncover the secret behind those scraps, find the truth, and avenge the Su family. At first, Rong Suxun said, “Shen Shimu, if you ever want to marry, I’ll make sure your choice is up to scratch.” Later, Rong Suxun said, 156Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 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
- 39 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
- 40 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
- 41 Stealing the Third-Ranked Scholar 夺探花 Not a feel-good power fantasy with a female lead! [Disguised as a man + coercive seduction + born into a new life + groveling redemption + angst before romance + court politics] Cool, beautiful top scholar * dark, scheming prince Wen Zhiyu is from the respectable Wen family of Jiangnan, the eldest legitimate son of its main branch. He has lived in the capital since childhood and has always been remarkably bright. He began studying at three, sat the preliminary exams at eight and ranked first, pa 2.3kReads8.7Score5514d adds
- 42 The East Wind Blows, and Life Sprouts Again 东风吹又生 [Wuxia + Court Intrigue + Strong Female Lead] Cold winds blow from the east, then fade away, like a life that decays before it can begin anew. Black and white pieces crisscross the rivers and streams, vanishing in the blink of an eye. A gentleman as warm as jade, a peerless young master: the east wind arrives, and even withered trees bloom again. “Light can always seep through every crack. Though you'll never be able to touch it, it has given hope to countless people.” The “young master” of C 7Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 43 A Female General Comes to Chang’an 长安城来了个女将军 Before she became the young master of the General's Residence, Mo Jiu had always followed her mother around, doing whatever they could to get by. When she first appeared in Chang'an, the capital was abuzz with gossip for two whole days. The young master had a dubious background and a face so beautiful it was impossible to tell whether she was male or female. Rumors even spread through the streets that she had an unusual relationship with two of the princes... 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 The Delicate General 娇将令 Chu Yu is a renowned general of Qian'an. As long as she is there, enemy forces dare not invade, and Qian'an enjoys peace and prosperity. Recently, however, rumors have been flying: the great general is a woman! Prime Minister Song, who often clashed with Chu Yu at court, arrives at her residence. Everyone assumes he has brought an imperial decree to charge the general with deceiving the emperor. The people of the capital have already lined the road outside the general's residence, kneeling to pl 20Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 45 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
- 46 The Treacherous Minister Has Caught His Majesty’s Eye Again Today 奸臣她今天又被陛下盯上了 Li Fangxuan, the most ruthless person in the Great Zhou court, is cold-blooded and merciless, hoards wealth without restraint, and has no equal when it comes to cursing out the court. She has two lifelong ambitions: to wield power over the entire court, and to make sure no one ever discovers she’s a woman. Then one day, a wicked voice pops into her head, claiming to be the System. It immediately calls her “Master” and says it will help her reach the pinnacle of life. Li Fangxuan: So I’m the c 416Reads—Score10114d adds
- 47 Disguised as a Man, I’ll Spoil My Fiery Princess Consort 男扮女装，刁蛮公主相公我来宠 Woman Disguised as a Man VS Man Disguised as a Woman [My first time starting a new book, so please don't give it a low rating if it's not to your taste. Please give it five stars, pretty please!] Yun Zimu, the Regent's legitimate grandson, carries a deep family blood feud. To avoid provoking the emperor's suspicion, he is forced to disguise himself as a woman and lie low in the capital under the name “Commandery Princess Huiying.” He is breathtakingly beautiful, outshining every other woman with 84Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 48 Reborn: Stopping the Mad Top Scholar's Wife 重生之拦下疯批榜眼妻 [Female Disguise as a Man] [Two Strong Leads] [One-on-One Romance] [Love Grows Over Time] [Revenge] [Reborn] [Both Pure, Keep Them Pure in Both Their Past and Present Lives] In the twenty-third year of Yong'an, the spring imperial examination results are announced. Wei Shuo, the new second-place graduate, is from a poor family in Shu and has lost both parents. The world praises the poor for producing an outstanding child, unaware that from Wei Shutong to Wei Shuo, from a young lady confined 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 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
- 50 Raising a Wealthy Family's Toxic Solo Fan, Starting with Cross-Dressing as a Man 养成豪门毒唯，从女扮男装开始 [Faking One's Death] [Ensemble Cast] [Cross-Dressing as a Man] [Wealthy Family and Campus] [Sweet, Satisfying, and Melodramatic] [One-Sided Feelings from Men and Women] After suddenly returning to her high school days, Chi Mi has just been taken into the Lu family of Li City by her mother's first love. She is still the pampered, lawless darling of the family. Remembering the miserable end she met when she was stabbed on the street in her previous life, Chi Mi decides to start a study group, get 504Reads—Score11614d adds
