Daughter of a patriotic official from the late Qing dynasty x a sinister, scheming merchant who only pretends to be a gentleman
[Alternate-history Republican-era China | Older brother steals younger brother’s bride | Long-laid plans | Duty to country and people | A touch of ensemble cast]
Tong Hua waited three years for her fiancé, Qin Guiyu, only for him to return with a wealthy young woman who had studied overseas.
One sentence, “An old-fashioned engagement doesn’t count,” erased all the affection they’d shared as youngsters.
With reddened eyes, she turned away, only to meet another pair of eyes.
The usually gentle and refined older brother, Qin Jizhou, declared in front of the entire courtyard, “I’ll marry you.”
On their wedding night, the red candles burned down, and he never touched her.
Tong Hua thought this marriage was nothing more than a gentleman’s pity for the vulnerable and a way to preserve the greater good.
But she didn’t know that every night, after she fell asleep, a figure would open her bedroom door right on time.
The hand that had always kept its composure and propriety in public would unfasten her clothes and caress every inch of her skin.
She also had no idea that Qin Guiyu’s journey across the seas, Jiang Siyin’s sudden appearance, and even the desperate straits she would later find herself in were all part of the years-long scheming of this modest gentleman.
The country lies in ruins, and the flames of war rage across the land.
With nothing but a pen, she starts a newspaper, covering everything from palace scandals to the fate of the nation, awakening countless women and opening their eyes.
In the business world, he dances with wolves. Under cover of darkness, he metes out justice in heaven’s name, taking all the blame upon himself just to protect a quiet corner for her.
Love is carving a mark into a moving boat and trying the impossible despite knowing better. Even if they can’t have a happy ending in this life, he will still keep a small boat afloat for her amid the turbulent currents of a chaotic world.
I have only read 20 chapters so far. The male protagonist is just like what is said in the introduction. He is neither too good nor too bad. His surface is as gentle as jade, but his heart is wet and crazy. The female protagonist has grown up to be a tough little white flower. The second male lead is not a pure scumbag. The second female lead is also good in the later stage. I will give you five stars for encouragement.
There will be love between children, and there will also be the righteousness of family and country. The line between family and country may be a bit sadistic for readers with low tears. The male and female protagonists will be he in the end. After the story is written, there will be a few modern chapters. Thank you for reading 💕
Super beautiful [Admiration] I thought I was forced, but I didn't know it was planned for a long time 😳 I got into the game step by step 🤭
The male protagonist's sincere love is intoxicating, and the female protagonist's persistence in love is shocking. In that era, people paid too much for the country, and we pay tribute to the warriors of that era! This is a novel that combines the love of a small family and the love of the country. It's very interesting and well-written. Both the male and female protagonists have a big-picture view. The male protagonist is also influenced by the female protagonist and puts the country first. It's so well-written!
Dear author, why did you stop updating? I added it to the bookshelf before and will read it again after the update is finished😭😭😭