
Before Daybreak
不终朝
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 218k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Ancient-Style Life
- Updated
- 3y ago
- Source
- Fanqie
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A Classic Historical Romance Recommendation for a Well-Read Woman
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It's really good. I've kept it on my bookshelf and couldn't bring myself to delete it. The story may be a little slow-paced, but it's perfect for settling down and reading.
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I'm sick of the same old transmigration and rebirth plots.
Everyone's No. 1 Historical Romance, The Kind That's Absolutely Stunning
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Looking for a Power Couple of Two Alphas: Each Rules Alone, Together They Unite the World
Seeking High-Quality Historical Romance, No Transmigration, Rebirth, or System
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Looking for the Best of Historical Romance, the Kind You Can Read Over and Over
Male leads similar to those in *A Fine Brocade of Good Days* and *The Phoenix’s Grace Knows No Bounds*.
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The writing is great, and the plot is also great. It's one of the top 3 ancient Chinese novels in my mind. The Windy Phoenix Prisoner and The Fourteen Towers of Disaster. I read these two books when I was in high school. I liked them very much. I still like them very much after all these years. Now I have another book. I like Xie Jin and Shen Xun so much! Personally, I still prefer the name Wind Blowing Night Manguan Mountain!
So sweet, so sweet! ! ! ! General Shen is too arrogant and stubborn. [Admiration] The misunderstanding is resolved and they support each other [Attention] Gaga Sweet
I have drunk the strongest wine, galloped through the vastest mountains and rivers, killed the most ferocious and brave enemies, enjoyed the most extreme prosperity in the world, and tasted the deepest suffering on earth. I have loved the most worthy person, and I have been burned with the most passionate and deep love. It's really a masterpiece, I'm so excited to watch it. The writing, plot, emotional lines, and plot progression are all to my liking. Many of the descriptions are really vivid, just like watching a movie. It's very natural and comfortable. The text is not long but the plot is not protracted. Every word has its own meaning. It's a pleasure to read every word. I must recommend it with 5 stars [Love]
Evenly matched, with family and country at heart, Xie Jin and Shen Xun are the most suitable lovers. There is no deliberate misunderstanding, they trust each other, and although they have been separated, their feelings for each other have never changed. I really like the heroic female generals (in addition to the heroine, there are many female generals). The war scenes are also described in a heart-stirring way, which makes people burst into tears. They also feel the cruelty of war and the hardship of soldiers. "I have drunk the strongest wine, galloped through the vastest mountains and rivers, killed the most ferocious and brave enemies, enjoyed the most extreme prosperity in the world, and tasted the deepest suffering on earth. I have loved the most worthy person, and I have been burned with the most passionate and deep love. "This paragraph is really well written and makes people feel that their life is complete now that they have reached this point.
2025.2.4 The story of A-Jin and A-Zhi is really touching. A-Zhun has been plotting against General Xie for a long time. Ever since Xie Jin bet eight years ago and borrowed her five thousand cavalry to avenge the murder of her relatives, she has been more than just a child-like rivalry with him. After being deprived of military power, she even considered his marriage decree as the only consolation. Even though Ajin thought that A'zhi was sent by the Queen Mother to monitor the Xie family before marriage, she still respected her enough. When she didn't know that Shen Xun was the woman she fell in love with at first sight, she still threw away her earrings and tore up her diary about her. After confirming that he was devoted to Ah Xun, he gave her all his wealth and life, which really defied all the bloody plots of White Moonlight! Archery in the paddock is really cool! "General Xie is as bright as a willow tree in the spring moon, and as bright as a winter pine tree. I... Have admired it for a long time." "I - I can't get what I ask for" "General Shen has good tactics, Xie Yunyin is willing to take advantage of him"
Such a beautiful old story, I don't allow it not to be seen, now it is top 1 in my heart, and the male and female protagonists are both strong and talkative, there are no bloody tricks, any misunderstandings are solved immediately, I feel very happy watching it, the emotional line is very delicate, especially where the dark army is exposed, both sides are trying to Protect each other, take care of the overall situation, control the feelings, see the lover struggling, and take some time and tenderness in private. General Shen and General Xie are really a match made in heaven. The feelings of family and country are also very touching. The author's writing style is super invincible. I will not be able to understand the author's writing in the future! ! ! !
It's really good to read. The male and female protagonists are really well matched. They have feelings for family and country, but also have great righteousness in their hearts, and they can also live a long life together as children. This book is very good, I recommend you to read it.
It's a very good book, and it will be a popular book in the future. The writing is very good and delicate, with feelings about family and country, and great love. Protecting everyone is also protecting the small family. The happiness that General Shen and General Xie lived in the parallel world was not enough to watch. It would be great if there was a side story. Their relationship was very good.
I changed the title of the book and couldn't help but read it again. Better than thousands of palace fights and house fights, my charming girl.
Oh my god, it's so beautiful [crying] Most of them can't be said to be good at writing, they're simply brilliant. General Shen and General Xie are a perfect match. It is true that the position of general is the one where you can feel the righteousness of the family and country the most [crying]. The plot is particularly good. You are feeling the delicate love and then it turns. So when you watch it, you are very excited. Each link is connected, and you will be moved by the big brushstrokes. The picture is not ordinary. The male and female protagonists are both emotionally expressive, and if there is a misunderstanding, they will speak up and it won't take long. Not to mention the feelings of family and country. As a general and a soldier, I feel the same way. It is very well written. Look at the overall situation, think about each other, and actively solve problems when they arise. There is no delay or anything, and it is very smooth. I was so moved that I was crying [crying][crying] when I saw it later. It was so beautiful. It really won't be a loss if you invest in it! ! !