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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 Isn’t She the Chancellor Shen? Why Does Everyone Want to Marry Her? 不是沈相吗？怎么都想娶她 Just started receiving ratings, so the score will rise [One heroine, multiple male leads + all male leads are sexually inexperienced + competition among men + love rivals galore + secret identities revealed + raising them] Shen Lanyang transmigrated into a book. She became a seventh-rank male compiler at the Hanlin Academy. At least, that's what everyone thought she was. Her job every day was to sleep in the archives until the end of time. She felt that living like this was no different from 25.1kReads7.7Score4.3k14d adds
- 3 I Transmigrated Into a Book and Just Wanted to Take It Easy, but They Insisted I Become the Richest 穿书我只想摆烂，偏要我成首富 Lin Wan's previous life was that of an overworked wage slave who suffered a fatal heart attack after working overtime. When she woke up, she'd transmigrated into an old-fashioned family-intrigue novel as Shen Qingqing, the least remarkable daughter of the wealthiest family in Jiangnan. The Shen family rule: A woman with no talent is a woman of virtue, and a concubine-born daughter isn't even allowed to touch the account books. Lin Wan: Perfect. I'll lie flat. But she couldn't escape her family's 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 I Only Wanted to Save the General, but You Forced Me to Save the World 我只想救将军，非逼我救天下 I Only Want to Save the General, But You Keep Making Me Save the World 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Your Majesty, Lady Gui Has Been Taking Bribes Again 启禀皇上，归大人她又收贿赂了 While the Divine Lord was undergoing a trial, a fiend sealed away in the Nine Hells suddenly vanished. Later, a woman appeared in the mortal world, disguised as a man: a powerful, insatiable, money-loving Minister of Personnel. Eventually, unable to take it any longer, he brought people to dig up the gold bars she had buried all over the courtyard. When Gui Xu came to the Prince of Zheng’s residence to scrounge for another meal, he saw a sign reading “No dogs or Gui Xu allowed inside” and a wa 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Her Disguise Exposed, the Marquis Forces His Love on Her 女扮男装掉马后，君侯强制爱 Cool-Headed Strategist × Scheming Lord, transmigration, woman disguised as a man, past and present lives, pure love Pei Cangyu was staying up late reading a novel when she suddenly died and transmigrated, becoming a strategist who was a woman disguised as a man. And this inhumanly brilliant strategist was her own past life. After that, Pei Cangyu worked diligently every day. She might not have been a genius, but she certainly never gave herself away. Only, nobody had told her that the Lord fanci 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 A Long Cry Beneath a Moonless Sky 无月长声 In the early Ming dynasty, as Hongwu founded the empire and purged his meritorious officials, a nameless beggar boy was taken in by Chen Yiyi, a young lady of the Chen family, and named A Chao. The Chen family was confiscated in the wake of the Hu Weiyong case. A Chao took Yiyi's place when she was arrested, but was taken away by He Lan, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and renamed Wuyue. From then on, the world lost a person called A Chao and gained a blade in the Embroidered Uni —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 A Reborn Love: The Legend of Meng Lijun 再生缘之孟丽君传奇 To clear her father's name, she resolutely disguised herself as a man and fled, setting out on a thorny path she would never regret. At court, she dazzled with her literary talent and became the top scholar personally selected by the emperor. With her peerless medical skills, she saved the empress dowager's life. Her mastery of military strategy made her the hidden force behind the suppression of a rebellion. A brilliant stateswoman, she skillfully managed the affairs of state and helped bring p 94Reads9.3Score3114d adds
- 9 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 93Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 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 958Reads8.2Score16214d adds
- 11 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 186Reads—Score10114d adds
- 12 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 865Reads8.3Score10614d adds
- 13 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
- 14 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... 391Reads8.4Score10014d adds
- 15 Wait, Do All Lovers Really End Up as Siblings? 不是吧，有情人终成兄妹？ [Female lead in male disguise: arrogant, sharp-tongued, and stunning × heaven’s favored son: pure-hearted, jealous male lead] [Two powerful leads | taming a dog | mutual salvation | love at first sight with an archrival] * Jiang Ci is really annoyed by the transfer student. The first time they meet, he steals her first kiss. The second time, he takes her prize money. The third time, that rascal innocently asks her where Class 17, Grade 11 is. Jiang Ci smiles and points to the building across the 80Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 16 Casting Aside the Golden Hairpin: A Female Chief Councilor's Journey 弃金钗：女首辅成长日记 [Strong female lead] [Ensemble cast] [Political intrigue] [Long-form] [Civil service examinations] [The male lead appears in Volume Two. He is the male lead because the heroine chooses him.] At a tender age, she exchanged her painted brows for a scholar's robe; as a young scholar, she held a book and questioned the fate of the realm. She swept through the civil examinations, taking top honors at every stage, then met a silver-bell-wearing young man in a dance. Daring to reveal her true face in —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 I Had Triplets After Curing the Yandere Regent's Poison 给病娇摄政王疗毒后，我三胎了 A cross-dressing young physician versus a short-tempered yandere regent. One-on-one romance, devoted love, and a goofy, slapstick tone. The special agent Murong Qing had just transmigrated into the body of a young physician disguised as a man when she was sentenced to death. Murong Qing hurriedly cried, “Regent, you’ve been poisoned with a rare toxin. I can cure you. What are the odds?” With a series of wild antics, Murong Qing seemed to have divine help. Fu Yuchen declared with satisfaction, “T 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 The Top Scholar Is a Woman! 探花郎，她是女儿身！ [Disguised as a Man + Transmigrate + Imperial Examinations and Court Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + Infrastructure Building + Equally Matched Couple + Beloved by All + Daily Life] A sensation swept through Jiangnan: the Jiang family, wealthy merchants for generations, had produced a scholar. Rumor had it that supporting this scholar cost the Jiang family enough in a year to sustain an ordinary household in Pingjiang Prefecture for three generations. A curious onlooker counted it all on his fingers, 175.1kReads8.9Score34k14d adds
- 19 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. 204Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 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 177Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 21 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
- 22 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
- 23 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' 77Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 24 I Worked the Entire Court of Officials So Hard They Can't Sleep 满朝文武被我卷的睡不着 [Court Intrigue] + [Woman Disguised as a Man] + [Female Chief Councillor] + [Strategic Heroine] + [Reformer] Important: This is not a power fantasy! This is not a power fantasy! This is not a power fantasy! She opens her eyes, and the grind begins! She studies relentlessly, placing first in all three examinations and claiming the top spot on the list. She works her way up in government, rising through four promotions to the highest office. She endures hardship: exiled twice, thrown into a dungeo 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 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 156Reads6.8Score10314d adds
- 26 The Golden Saddle’s Mistake 金鞍误 [No transmigration or rebirth, an old-world setting, top scorer of the imperial examinations VS a young general] Pei Che was certain he had gone mad. He had developed forbidden desires for that top scorer of the imperial examinations. He wanted to break that cool, unyielding bearing, erase the gazes others cast upon him, and keep him forever beneath his own dark armor. But Shen Qingci was a man. Pei Che knelt all night in the torrential rain, letting the blue bricks soak up his blood. He was 130Reads8.4Score1914d adds
- 27 Uncle Wang, Young Master Su’s Secret Identity Has Been Exposed Again 王叔，苏少卿的马甲又掉了 Cross-dressing minister × scheming, devoted regent A battle of wits, love and hate, an intense push and pull, and off-the-charts sexual tension Su Jinzhi: Junior Court Official of the Dali Temple, brilliant at solving cases, and stunningly beautiful. The noblewomen of the capital pine away over her, while the daughters of aristocratic families write her poems and paint her portraits. Yet every night when she returns home, the first thing she does is peel away the layers of white cloth wrapped a —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Qin Xiao's Third Book 嗪筱的第3本书 [One True Pairing + Unhinged Hero + HE + Forced Love] (Ye Sheng) Ye Nuannuan has spent nineteen years disguising herself as a boy in her brother’s place. To escape her family, she goes abroad to study alone. She never expected to meet the most dangerously unhinged man of her life at university! The dorm is supposed to house six people, but it only has three beds. Fine, she accepts having to share a bed with the lunatic! But even though she’s being as careful as humanly possible, she still has to 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Disguised as a Man: The Supreme Chief Secretary 女扮男装：最强首辅 His father is dead from the start, leaving behind a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. And she is the only son expected to carry on the Cheng family name? Looking down at her slightly developing chest, Cheng Qing wonders what went wrong. The Cheng household is surrounded by wolves. With a new soul in her body, Cheng Qing sets herself two modest goals: First, keep disguising herself as a man and work hard to pass the imperial exams and enter officialdom. Second, protect her secret. S 1Reads6.7Score214d adds
- 30 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 191Reads6.5Score10314d adds
- 31 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, 158Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 After Disguising Herself as a Man, She Races Down the Road to Power 女扮男装后，在权臣道路上狂奔 A no-brains, powerhouse female lead story. There is a CP, but the heroine's canon partner dies in the first volume and remains in her memories throughout. In the second volume, the heroine's canon partner comes back to life midway through or at the end. You can also read this as having no CP, since the canon partner mainly serves to drive the plot. A little court intrigue. There are some fantasy elements in the middle, and the second volume may feature more of them later on. The heroine is a nat 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 I Disguised Myself as a Boy to Win Over the Villain in the Men’s Dorm! 我女扮男装，在男寝攻略反派！ [Both devoted to each other + sweet romance + healing + campus + woman disguised as a man] Xu Yanyu opened her eyes and found herself transmigrated into a bad-ending story as a doomed supporting character who wouldn’t survive three chapters. She was even bound to a Villain Redemption System! Mission target: Xie Hongwen, a beautiful, strong, and tragic boy who would one day destroy the world, but was currently being bullied until he was covered in bruises. From the start, she was in the boys’ dor 103Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 34 Disguised as a Man: I Got the Male Lead's Role 女扮男装：我拿了男主剧本 Woman disguised as a man, no romance, the center of everyone's attention, not a power fantasy, flawed characters, lots of push-and-pull with supporting characters, and a slice-of-life focus. Also includes scenes of men being abused and trained like dogs. Li Tangfeng had known since childhood that this was a world made up of many novels. And no matter which novel she was in, she was always the undisputed protagonist. In romance novels, she was the rightful male lead, complete with all the standar 17Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 35 I Transformed into a Flirty Little Charmer After Becoming the Villain 穿成反派后变身小撩精 Su Pinghe transmigrated into a book, landing in a period political intrigue novel. Who could have guessed she wouldn't be the lucky female lead or the wicked supporting woman, but the ridiculously stupid villainous male character? Good heavens! She took off all her clothes and checked for ages. She's clearly a woman, so why does everyone in her family and outside it call her “young master”? This has her completely stumped! Even more absurdly, the male lead is supposed to be a straight-as-an-arro 28Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 36 The Eunuch of Nine Thousand Years Keeps Overstepping His Bounds 九千岁总是以下犯上 [Cross-dressing young emperor VS ruthless, scheming Eunuch of Nine Thousand Years] One fine afternoon, Jun Fu takes a blow to the head and unexpectedly discovers that she's been cast in the role of an idiot cannon-fodder character. Since she's destined to die anyway, Jun Fu decides to lie flat. That peerlessly handsome man who wants to use her? He can stay far away. “You there, the one smiling and watching the show. Yes, you. Come over and let me cling to your thigh.” Feng Linyuan stares in conf 96Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 37 I Became a Female Top Scholar, and the Regent Fell Madly in Love With Me! 穿成女状元郎，摄政王为我痴狂！ [Gender disguise, irresistible to men and women, both leads are inexperienced, he falls for her on his own] Wen Shiqing fell while rock climbing and died, only to transmigrate into a book as a woman disguised as a man: the top scholar who went on to become an official. Being a man in a male-dominated society? Wonderful. But her smooth sailing came to an abrupt end when she refused a marriage proposal. With no other choice, Wen Shiqing confessed that she was impotent. As soon as those words left 672Reads8.7Score10614d adds
- 38 She Transmigrated into the Tyrant’s Heir and Decided to Lie Flat 穿成暴君继承人，她躺平了 A laid-back woman who transmigrates disguised as a man vs. a possessive, cruel, twisted tyrant [Transmigration + woman disguised as a man + coercive romance + tyrant + she runs, he chases + both leads are inexperienced] After dying suddenly from staying up all night, Zhu Qing’an transmigrates into the body of a female heir to the throne who is disguised as a man. She thought things had already gone as badly as they could from the start, but it turned out the emperor was a bona fide tyrant! After 2.7kReads8.2Score44714d adds
- 39 Trying to Run After Your Fake Marriage Backfires? Be Good, Your Husband Will Spoil You 替嫁翻车想跑？乖，老公疼你 Important reminder: This is a romance! Wealthy family marriage substitution + woman disguised as a man and exposed + instinctive attraction + both devoted to each other, happy ending Rumor has it that the Pei family’s head has a hard fate and brings death to his wives. Ordinary women can’t withstand it, so he needs to marry a man to ward it off. For a huge bride price, Cheng Yinong disguises herself as a man and takes her brother’s place as his bride. Before the wedding, Pei Zhaoye says, “I’m no 48.7kReads7.2Score6.5k14d adds
- 40 My Master Draws His Sword at the Drop of a Hat 师尊一言不合就拔剑 [Disguised as a Man, System, Transmigrate, Attracts Men and Women, All Male Leads Are Pure, Master and Disciples] What do you do when you’re struck dead by a tribulation bolt just as you ascend? What if you somehow survive, only to be bound to a System? And what if the System is about to die too? Lan Feng: I can’t die yet. System: I don’t want to die either. So they hit it off and signed a temporary contract, choosing to fight for their survival. The System says her new identity is a villainous 176Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 41 The Phoenix Hides in Eunuch Robes 凤隐宦袍 49.9kReads8.3Score9.1k14d adds
- 42 Disguised as a Man: I Tried to Keep a Low Profile, but Became the Center of Attention 女扮男装：本想苟住却成全场焦点 [Character growth + a universally adored protagonist who appeals to all genders + no System + a touch of ensemble cast + multiple male and female leads] Jiang Yu was a student living on Blue Star, but unexpectedly found himself inside a cultivation novel. The novel's heroine, Su Zhihe, is the chosen one destined by the Heavenly Dao. She's sweet-natured and lively. After overcoming countless hardships, she finally gets together with the male lead, Xie Heng. Jiang Yu enters the body of a three-yea —Reads—Score114d adds
- 43 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 437Reads—Score10114d adds
- 44 The Top Scholar Was Born a Beauty in Disguise, and Every Night Is a Battlefield 状元本是娇红妆，每晚都在修罗场 The rating has just been posted, but it will rise later [Historical romance + woman in disguise as a man + everyone is romance-obsessed + intense romantic tension + everyone’s dream girl + love rivals everywhere] To clear her father’s name, Song Qinwan disguises herself as a man and passes the imperial exam as the top scholar. In court, she is a brilliant and strategic official. Away from court, she is a “heartbreaker in a handsome man’s guise” who has the most powerful men from all five faction 180Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 45 The Crown Prince's Male Disguise: His Female Study Companion Runs Off Pregnant 太子伴读她女扮男装带球跑 [Hilarious + 1v1 + Mutual Firsts] Ye Yanxi’s older brother was frail and sickly, and couldn’t serve as the crown prince’s study companion. The head of the Ye family bribed his daughter, Ye Yanxi, with five sausages and three candied hawthorns to temporarily pretend to be her twin brother and become the crown prince’s study companion. After becoming his study companion, little Ye Yanxi skipped class whenever she got the chance, ran around the palace while the Grand Tutor chased her, and even snuc 216Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 46 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 569Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 47 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 472Reads—Score11614d adds
- 48 Married First, Fell in Love Later: The Young Marquis and His Female General 先婚后爱，小侯爷和她的女将军 [Two Female Leads + Woman Disguised as a Man + Alternate Setting + Secondary Couple + Arranged Marriage to True Love, the Best!] In the twenty-eighth year of the Yuanshou era, Grand Marshal Ning finally returned to the capital victorious after more than twenty years of campaigning. With him came his only daughter, born and raised beyond the frontier. Grand Marshal Ning had already risen to the highest rank among military officials, and after such a great victory, there was no higher title left t 126Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 49 After I Betrayed the Mad Prince, He Kept Trying to Kill Me 渣了疯批王爷后，他总想取我狗命 [Female lead disguises herself as a man + scumbags get what they deserve + satisfying revenge + both devoted to each other + secret identities] The moment Yue Wanqing transmigrates, she bullies the notorious, fearsome, deranged prince and leaves him heartbroken. After that, she disguises herself as the original owner’s older brother, dresses as a man, and joins the imperial court, spending every day acting like the prince’s sworn brother. Meanwhile, the prince is consumed with thoughts of the wo 32Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 50 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
