Once upon a time, I encountered a Yaoi novel featuring a storyline involving crossdressing. The narrative unfolds with the introduction of the main character (MC), a crossdresser who serves as a boy to a young lady. Unwilling to proceed with the arranged marriage set up by her family, the young lady disguises her servant boy as herself during a carriage ride. She offers him fake jewelry as a means of solace, suggesting he escape the impending marriage by selling it. On the other hand, the love interest (ML) is portrayed as a rugged rancher or farmer, surrounded by siblings. Learning of the young lady's reputed unpleasantness, he mistakes the crossdressed MC for her and brings them to his desolate farmland. There, he informs MC of the hardships they will endure together, although in reality, ML is affluent and leads a comfortable life. As the story progresses, MC continues to crossdress, and an agreement is struck that ML will refrain from any intimate advances, as MC fears exposure due to the rumors surrounding ML's cruelty. Over time, ML begins to develop feelings for MC as he observes their diligent work ethic. Subsequent plot developments involve familial encounters for MC and a return of the original young lady, who has been disillusioned by her former suitor's gambling habits. Accusing MC of theft and attempted usurpation, she discovers ML's wealth and seeks to exploit it, resulting in MC's temporary expulsion.