[Transmigration + historical anthology + strong female lead + no romance. Inspired by history, but not strictly historically accurate. History buffs, beware!]
Yan Qing arrives in ancient times, witnessing strange and wondrous events with her own eyes and experiencing the conflicts between the Yan and Huang tribes. In the blink of an eye, she finds herself in the chaotic age of rival lords. She had hoped to live a quiet life, but her heart is stirred. Donning armor and wielding a spear, she leads thousands of soldiers into battle and takes part in the chaos, all for a glimpse of the so-called golden age.
At the next turn, she sees Chang’an at the height of its glory, radiant and resplendent. She means to stand aside, lean against the railing, drink alone, and watch the tides of fortune, as that golden age marches toward its ruin.
The wars and rivalries of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the countless lights and splendors of the prosperous Tang under Emperor Taizong, the absurdities of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the hail of bullets in the Republican era…
A thousand years sweep past, one moment at a time, before Yan Qing’s eyes, carrying her toward the end of time.
It's very beautiful, and there is a thick feeling between the lines, which is suitable for careful reading.