Dream of the Red Chamber: The Swapped Marriage

Name: Dream of the Red Chamber: The Swapped Marriage
Author: Mountain and Star River

红楼之换嫁

by Mountain and Star River (山与星河)

Status: Completed
Length: 814k Words
Genre: Female-Channel Fanfiction
Updated: 3d ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

[Extra: A Republican-Era Version of Dream of the Red Chamber: A Swapped Marriage] is now available. 2026/10/15

The reborn seek to change their fate; those who transmigrate seek to stay alive.

Jia Min has been reborn. Remembering everything from her previous life, just before she died of illness, she received a letter from Jia Yan. It said that General Wu had been made a First-Class Defender of the State and appointed Vice Minister of War. Jia Yan even mocked her for being past fifty and still childless. Jia Min was so furious she spat blood, and completely lost her will to live.

Reborn at a time when her marriage is being arranged, Jia Min no longer wants to marry Lin Ruhai. Jia Yan mocked her in her previous life, but now that fate has given her a chance, why not marry General Wu and let Jia Yan marry Lin Ruhai instead? Then she can repay every bit of the mockery she suffered in her previous life, with interest.

Jia Yan, a fan of Daiyu, transmigrates into Jia Min's elder half-sister. She had thought she could be close and loving with her younger legitimate sister, but instead she finds herself the target of a scheme. If Lin Ruhai doesn't marry her, she'll have to become a nun.

If others want to harm her, what can she do? Naturally, she has to live well. Living well is the best revenge against her enemies.

PS: Jia Mu and Jia Min are portrayed negatively. You can't please everyone, so if you want to argue, you're welcome to think you're right. (Inspired by: Lin Daiyu had often heard her mother say that her maternal grandmother's family was unlike any other. The few third-class servants she had seen in recent days were already extraordinary, let alone the people in the family itself.)

PS: My ranking dropped today, so I can only update two chapters a day. That means I can't update the extra chapters for this book for now. I'll only be updating The Commandery Princess. Readers are welcome to come read The Commandery Princess.

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3.8kReads · 30 days

334.5kReads · all time

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It's alright to look at, but who will give birth to Daiyu? The Wu family clearly can't raise a girl like Lin Daiyu; she might end up like the Daiyu who uprooted the willow tree.
26 likes2y ago
It's great, much better than most of Tomato's Dream of the Red Chamber fanfiction. The main character isn't awkward at all. Although, well, it's a good life-oriented novel, like a fictional novel dressed up as "Dream of the Red Chamber," or rather, it's completely 🤦 detached from the original "Dream of the Red Chamber."
18 likes2y ago
The pacing of the plot was just right; it had been a long time since I'd read a novel with such a good balance of detail and summary, especially since I hadn't read high school Chinese literature. Moreover, the author's writing style was excellent, avoiding any pedantry or pretentiousness; it was very well written. I feel the author went a bit off track towards the end, losing the feel of the beginning. Maybe they should polish it a bit more.
17 likes2y ago
The female protagonist is a modern person who somehow ends up in "Dream of the Red Chamber". Upon arrival, Jia Min plotted a forced marriage, stealing the female lead's original husband. Jia Min intended to marry Wu Yuan, the female lead's original husband, while Jia Min's own husband, Lin Ruhai, pushed him towards the female lead.
11 likes1y ago
This story is almost a contrasting narrative, featuring the time-traveling heroine Jia Yan and the reborn Jia Min. The focus is quite extensive on Jia Min as the contrasting character. Also, the Rongguo Mansion is essentially playing both sides, being aligned with the Crown Prince's faction.
10 likes1y ago
Transmigrating into the world of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, becoming the butterfly that stirs up the plot, quietly shattering the original gears of fate. 💕💕💕 Jia Yan, a devoted fan of Daiyu, transmigrates into the body of Jia Min's half-sister, Jia Yan.
8 likes2y ago
This version of Dream of the Red Chamber is quite good. Although the article mentions at the beginning that it will criticize Grandmother Jia and Jia Mi, I think it portrays them as not being particularly intelligent. The other characters are also quite well-rounded. However, while reading, I felt that Jia Min and Jia Yan were like two female protagonists, with roughly the same amount of screen time devoted to them. It's a simple and ordinary story, but it's quite pleasant to look at.
7 likes1y ago
The writing is of a very high standard, with completely unexpected plot twists. The characters are also very well portrayed, from the old lady's shrewdness and the contrast between the two girls, to the intrigue within the household, which is very strategic.
6 likes2y ago
It's a great watch, with clear logic and actions that reflect the social context of the time. The male and female leads have great personalities; while strong-willed, they are also very humane. A big thumbs up for their devoted love and lifelong commitment! 👍👍👍
5 likes7mo ago
It's a good read; I like this kind of slow-paced lifestyle story. It has a great feel to it. It's very well written and I'll be following it every day. I love this kind of female lead. She and Lin Ruhai have a great relationship. I hope Daiyu will have a good future. 🤭
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