Looking for Republican-Era Novels with a Warlord Hero and a Young Lady from a Prestigious Family 求民国，男主军阀，女主大家闺秀的文

1. 251 偏 The Possessive Big Shot Is Jealous Again 偏执大佬又醋了 Baibai Buyu百百不于Modern Romance802k WordsCompleted Before she was reborn, Shen Enxi turned away from her tall, handsome, powerful husband and ended up dead without a whole body. After she was reborn, Shen Enxi finally understood that the man she had feared all her life was the one who would rather give up his own life than let her come to harm in this turbulent world. In this life, she still goes weak in the knees whenever she sees her husband... Everyone thinks she's a pushover, but she can turn around and poison you until your legs buckle as y 1.7kReads9.0Score19214d adds

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   A Republican-era romance novel set in the heart of the Republic of China: On her wedding night, I was pampered by the young marshal all night long (as autumn deepens): Qin Wan, a mercenary doctor from the 21st century, transmigrates into the body of Qin Wanwan, a simple-minded girl from Yancheng during the Republic of China era. To avoid trouble, she feigns madness, but after recovering, she defeats villains, leads troops into battle, protects China, and saves lives, earning widespread renown. A sickly young marshal is deeply in love with her; after she teaches a lesson to a scheming woman, he even asks if her hand hurts. This story showcases a strong female transmigrator and her doting husband in a Republican-era romance.

2. 252 铁 Iron-Blooded China: 1901 铁血中华之1901 Blue Skies Within Reach青云在眼前Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In 1900, Tsarist Russia invaded China’s Northeast, burning, killing, and looting across its fertile black soil. Our people lost their homes and livelihoods; fathers and sons, brothers, and relatives wept in the streets, while husbands, wives, and friends cried out along the roads. As the nation faced suffering and peril, the Loyal and Righteous Army raised the banner of resistance. Guided by a single sniper rifle, they struck Russia and trapped Japan, then marched into the Central Plains... 79Reads9.0Score—14d adds

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   Not enough warlord stories? Take a lot and read as much as you want, kid? If not, I'll add more, I'll let you read to your heart's content.

3. 253 争 Conquest: The Strongest Warlord Sweeps Aside the Great Powers 争霸：最强军阀横扫列强 Gray Glimmer灰芒Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Ding! Congratulations, Host! You have successfully activated the Super-Rich Warlord System. This System is at your service and will help you become a qualified super-rich warlord as soon as possible. Without a decent army, how can you call yourself a great warlord? Without your own arms factory, steel mill, and shipyard, how can you call yourself “rich”? Without cannons, tanks, and armored vehicles, how can you claim to have a System? When Chen Jianshen woke up, he found himself in the Great Hen 10.9kReads8.0Score42714d adds
4. 254 大 The Great Warlord: The Empire's Second-Generation Heir 大军阀：帝国二世祖 Eggs with Chili Peppers鸡蛋加辣椒Historical1.6M WordsCompleted When Lin Yi wakes up, he finds himself in another world. It closely resembles the one he knew in his previous life, with the same historical development and cultural heritage. It has the same painful history, too. As the emperor’s nephew, Lin Yi has held the title of prince since birth. But when he sees foreigners throwing their weight around in the Great Xia Empire, the hot-blooded young man resolves to tolerate it no longer. “In an age of great struggle, the strong thrive and the weak perish!” 18.2kReads8.3Score1.1k14d adds
5. 255 犹 I Still Remember That Startling Glance 犹记惊鸿照影 Wind Gathers, Snow Dances风凝雪舞Ancient Romance364k WordsCompleted Beneath the bridge of sorrow, spring waves run green; once, a startled swan’s reflection shimmered there. Her younger sister’s unexpected flight from her wedding left her no choice but to marry into the imperial family. From spending her wedding night alone to learning of the husband’s unforgettable past, she faced it all with calm acceptance. Marrying a prince meant love was never part of the bargain. All she cared about was keeping her family safe and at peace. She stood by his side as he clim 952Reads9.0Score11914d adds

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   They're all from the Republican era, and they're all very good; some have happy endings (HE) and some have tragic endings (BE).

6. 256 夺 Take Her as Mine, Keep Her Captive with Care 夺妻入怀，囚之有道 Cotton Feifei棉花绯绯Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted [Forced marriage + love after marriage + sweet at first, then angsty] A double-standard, suspicious, aloof young marshal & a soft, traditional young lady from a prominent family Chen Yuan’s mother died when she was born, and her father regarded her as a thorn in his side. He named her with the single character “Yuan,” meaning resentment. She followed the rules and obediently tried her best to be a good daughter, hoping to earn even a little affection. She never expected that one accident would s 2.4kReads—Score10014d adds

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   You absolutely need this book! It perfectly meets your needs! Here it is, I recommend this one! The male and female leads have a top-tier power struggle, the male is strong and the female is weak, the plot is also good, highly recommended!!! I'm dying to read it!!!

7. 257 帝 The Empire Rises: I Am the Great Warlord 帝国崛起，我是大军阀 A Little Carefree小吊里个郎当Historical991k WordsCompleted Li Jin unexpectedly transmigrated to another world and became an insignificant warlord in the north. He also obtained the No. 0 System. As long as he completed its missions, he would receive rewards... 140Reads8.9Score—14d adds
8. 258 我 I'm a Warlord in Another World 我在异世界当军阀 Southward Guide指南风Historical1.6M WordsCompleted My new book, The Mercenary’s Path, is now available: the final venture of an office drone with no System. Office drone Qi Ran is violently apprehended by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. To make up for their mistake, the two secretly send him to a parallel world in another universe. Now that the symmetry of time has been broken, what kind of storm can Qi Ran, this butterfly, stir up in another world? This is the best of times, and the worst of times. This is an age of rival powers: bandit armies equipped 618Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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   I highly recommend this amazing book that's been overrated! The male protagonist travels back to the Republican era and becomes a warlord. It's not a one-woman show; the female leads include celebrities, TV drama characters, and stunning beauties from the Republican era! The male protagonist is intelligent, decisive, and not a brainless character! There aren't many romance scenes; the focus is mainly on the male protagonist's growth and development!

9. 259 军 Warlord: I'm a Prodigal Son, Ruling the Turbulent Age 军阀：我！败家子，纵横乱世风云 Candied Hawthorn冰糖葫芦Urban383k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Warlords + tycoon protagonist + one heroine + sweet romance + 1916 + sign-in + Republican-era setting + devoted husband + doting father + brotherhood] In his previous life, Zhao He was addicted to gambling and opium. He not only squandered his entire fortune, but also watched his wife bang her head against a wall and die. He was consumed by regret. Reborn in 1916, Zhao He becomes a devoted husband. He will reclaim everything that belongs to him, then lead his wife and daughter through 2.9kReads7.1Score11914d adds

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   The warlord signs in.

10. 260 军 Warlord: The Road to a Strong Army 军阀：强军之路 Extreme极端Urban217k WordsCompleted Zhou He, born in 2000, transmigrates to a parallel world in the early twentieth century. What should he do? Faced with a world and history so similar to his own, will he help bring about the founding of the nation, or… 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Let me recommend my book. This book currently has two female protagonists. The first is a lady from a prominent family, and the second is a foreigner. This book only has two female protagonists.

11. 261 军 Warlord: King of War 军阀：战争之王 Web Novel Newbie网文小咖Historical555k WordsCompleted War is a form of human interaction. Han Feng unexpectedly transmigrates to another world, the New Empire, where he becomes the son of a military governor who commands three provinces. He also gains World Nuclear Peace, which lets him exchange prestige points for any weapons and resources he wants. See how he leads his men through these chaotic times, saves the Xia Dynasty from collapse, and builds a vast empire. 116Reads9.1Score—14d adds
12. 262 异 Another World: The Rise of an Industrial Empire 异界：工业帝国崛起 Qiu Ci Yan Cheng秋辞雁澄Eastern Fantasy829k WordsOngoing [Industry VS Magic] [The road to evolution: Britain → America → People's Democracy → International Democracy] Fighter engines roared as they charged at wyverns. Grenadiers gripped their rifles and advanced on mages. A flood of steel rolled over the corpses of magical beasts. When freedom and equality confront slavery and privilege, when human liberation faces sacred magic, that is when mages have the most to fear. A nation created by commoners, with no nobles or privileged class, founded in the 381Reads9.3Score—14d adds
13. 263 来 It's Too Late to Say I Love You (The Original Novel Starring Wallace Chung and Li Xiaoran) 来不及说我爱你（钟汉良、李小冉主演同名小说） Fei Wo Si Cun匪我思存Modern Romance171k WordsCompleted She was engaged when she happened to save a handsome young nobleman with immense power. She thought it was just a fleeting encounter, but who could have guessed he would risk everything to snatch her away at her wedding? And what awaited them was no fairy tale of a prince and Cinderella entering a castle... How many moments in a lifetime can make you fall in love with someone? The greatest tragedy of love is when the person you love disappears into the crowd before you can say, “I love you.” Thi 1.3kReads9.3Score20514d adds

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    Amidst the chaos of the Republican era, a tangle of love and faith unfolds in *The Heart of a Prodigal Son*. In the turbulent Republican era, everyone was swept up by the tides of the times. Jun Zhuo's *The Heart of a Prodigal Son* delicately recounts the love, hate, and national righteousness of this period. The protagonist, Mu Zuoxin, born into a scholarly family, should have enjoyed a peaceful life, but a sudden tragedy plunges her into hardship. To make a living, she becomes the private costume designer for the singer Rose, showcasing her design talents through her embroidery skills. However, fate plays a cruel trick; a pocket watch engraved with the character "Xin" (meaning "heart") reveals that she is merely a substitute for someone else's beloved. At this time, the young military officer Lu Haoming enters her life. His passionate love captivates Mu Zuoxin, but also drags her into a dangerous vortex. Lu Haoming's identity clashes with the stance of Mu Zuoxin's family; with national and personal grievances laid bare, she struggles painfully between love, family, and faith. The book's plot is gripping, filled with misunderstandings and turmoil at the docks. Shen Jingchuan's jealousy, the loss of the secret ledger, the imprisonment of love, and the navigating of a chaotic world—every plot point is captivating. As the story unfolds, the relationships between the characters become increasingly complex. *The Fleeting Years* is more than just a romance novel; it's a profound depiction of that era. In the war-torn and turbulent Republic of China, everyone strives for survival, for their beliefs, and for their country. Mu Zuoxin, amidst this chaos, holds fast to her principles, searching for a glimmer of love amidst the thorns. If you love romance set in the Republic of China era, enjoy espionage elements, and yearn to experience the joys and sorrows of ordinary people in a grand historical context, then you shouldn't miss *The Fleeting Years*. Step into that world of passion and tenderness in the Republic of China.

14. 264 魔 A Magic Mecha War? No, an Iron Tide! 魔法机甲战争？不，钢铁洪流！ Quietly Watching Maple Snow静望枫雪Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsCompleted In a world of magic and battle auras, the goblin race rises to power with colossal combat mechs! Every race rushes to follow suit, and war rages without end! But the natives of this otherworld have been blinded by the aesthetics of violence! Now and in the future, let me teach you what kind of mecha embodies a man's romance! Let me teach you what kind of propulsion brings a flood of steel! Let me teach you what kind of weapon delivers the deterrence of nuclear peace! Let me teach you what a full 17.3kReads9.2Score1.8k14d adds
15. 265 一 One Dream, and the Lovestruck Young Marshal and I Become Inseparable 一朝梦回，痴情少帅并蒂莲 Doudou Doesn't Hit Beans豆豆不打豆Modern Romance536k WordsCompleted [An embarrassing old work, don't read] [The story uses transmigration into a book merely as a starting point. The heroine has no adjustment period for being in a book, and the romance between the leads gets straight to the point. If that's not your thing, don't read! This is not a story about a strong female lead.] [Republican-era China + both leads have only each other + 100% sweet romance + love for family and country. No household infighting, no awful characters. Everyone is kind, and they're 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book perfectly embodies the image of a gentle and refined lady from a distinguished family.

16. 266 陌 Grass Sways on the Roadside 陌上草离离 Dai Xiaosu黛筱簌Modern Romance152k WordsCompleted Love in the flames of war, in the Republic of China. Those two words, “Uncle,” bound her to a lifetime of love too heavy to bear... Beneath a decadent world of dazzling excess, what kind of schemes and intrigues are concealed? Can anyone break free of their shackles and overturn the saying, “In Republic of China romances, nine out of ten end in tragedy...” 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is a powerful warlord, and the female lead is a princess on the run. [Top post]

17. 267 娶 Marrying a Fallen Noblewoman 娶了没落格格 Wei Yan韦妍Modern Romance94k WordsOngoing Manyue is a child cast aside by her era, going from a noble princess of the royal household to a courtesan despised by all. She has to live on and fulfill her father’s dying wish. She never expected to meet Jiang Sheng, but his passionate love becomes her reason to endure that era. From then on, theirs is a love that goes both ways. They grow together and see the world side by side. 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is a wealthy young man who later grows into a young warlord. The female lead is a fallen princess who enters a brothel and is then married by the male lead. The beginning of the story, with the male lead taking a concubine and the female lead getting pregnant, is quite interesting.

18. 268 我 Is It Really So Strange to Build an Aircraft Carrier in a Feudal Dynasty? 我在封建王朝造航母很合理吧？ Miao Yunfeng苗云风Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Otherworld + farming + naval warfare + no System + no harem] Li Yi was flung a hundred years into the past by the power of time and space from the East (author), becoming a disgraced prince exiled overseas. Luckily, he had the knowledge from his previous life and knew weapons development inside out, so he went straight into a shipbuilding frenzy. Battleships sailed in formation across the seas, carrier-based aircraft unleashed overwhelming firepower, radar and missiles struck hard, and deep-sea 267Reads9.0Score—14d adds
19. 269 三 Sanhe Young Master's 16th Book 三合大少第16本书 Third Union Young Master三合大少Urban178k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support gives me the motivation to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I watched it, it was pretty good, with plenty of exciting moments, but the main character was a bit of a pervert.

20. 270 帝 The Empire’s New Warlord: Starting Out in a Cannon Fodder Company 帝国新军阀：从炮灰连开局 After the Wind and Rain风雨过后Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Story: A transmigrator uses the foresight and knowledge from his previous life to rise through the ranks as a warlord in another world. Highlights: No System, one female lead, and a story you can read with your brain switched on. This isn’t a case of advertising one thing and delivering another. The wealth of combat tactics will leave you thrilled. From basic infantry-artillery coordination to air-ground and infantry-tank coordination, and later amphibious operations and joint land, sea, and air 3.8kReads8.5Score15414d adds

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    If you don't like it, you'll cut me with a knife.

21. 271 1 1912: Sweep Through a Chaotic Era with My Arsenal 1912：我靠军火库横扫乱世 Break the Horse, Raise the Spear, Pacify the World破马长枪平天下Urban946k WordsOngoing Late Qing dynasty, the third year of Xuantong, Rong County, Sichuan. Gunfire echoes across the land. A world in turmoil is coming, and the nation is on the brink of collapse. Chen Feng, a soldier in the Jiaolong Special Operations Assault Team, opens his eyes to find that he has transmigrated into this turbulent era, where human life is worth less than grass. Bandits run rampant within the country, and mutinous soldiers burn and slaughter. The Qing court is corrupt, while foreign powers circle l 19.7kReads6.7Score1.1k14d adds

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    I recommend a hardcore warlord novel! The protagonist transmigrates back to the late Qing Dynasty. Although he has a system, it's not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. It follows real historical events and uses advanced thinking to change the political landscape. It gets increasingly addictive as it progresses. Fans of Republican-era war and political intrigue should definitely check it out. [Already added to my bookshelf][Already added to my bookshelf][Already added to my bookshelf]

22. 272 无 A Kiss Beneath the Surgical Lights 无影灯吻蝴蝶骨 Windward Evening Rain扶风暮雨Modern Romance127k WordsOngoing As the whistle sounded for the evacuation of Shanghai, he locked his hand around my wrist: “Either embroider my name in gold thread, or I’ll carve your surname into my heart.” When the scalpel cut open my chest, what leapt out wasn’t a heart, but the broken gold thread from the bloodstained wedding dress I wore that year. 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a new book; you can check it out if you're interested.

23. 273 我 My Life as a Warlord 我的军阀生涯 As Long as I'm Happy, Nothing Else Matters快乐就行其他无所谓Historical1.1M WordsCompleted In an era when the last emperor of the Great Qian Empire has abdicated and warlords have been fighting for seventeen or eighteen years, Wang Fei, a miserable modern-day wage worker, unexpectedly comes to this world. He eventually awakens memories of his past life and gains a System for killing enemies. Follow Wang Fei as he gradually unifies the empire. (This brief synopsis doesn't do the story justice, so please read the novel itself. PS: This is an alternate history.) (The System's main functi 25Reads7.2Score—14d adds
24. 274 枭 The Rhythm of the Eagle 枭韵 Hou Mochen Yan侯莫陈炎Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted A domineering, arrogant, cunning, tough-as-nails warlord + fiercely protective and petty + both wolfish and sweet Feel-good story + high-stakes household intrigue + a heroine skilled in both letters and combat + sweet, cool, and wild Chen Suoxin has always been the sort of person who would even sell herself to get what she wants. She sees the world clearly. The moment she learned that her grandmother had sent her to the Marshal’s mansion to fulfill an arranged childhood engagement, she knew exac 74Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    The Republican-era warlord theme is incredibly satisfying and addictive, featuring two strong and intelligent characters. No unnecessary rambling or overly sentimental moments.

25. 275 军 The Warlord's Cherished Wife: His Lady Is a Sickly, Dark Lotus 军阀权宠，夫人原来是病娇黑莲花 Tongjia Dongzhu佟佳东珠Modern Romance544k WordsCompleted Love affairs and marital entanglements are, for the most part, just like this. No one can always be in the stronger position, and no one can always have everything under control. Loving someone more may put you at a disadvantage, but everything has two sides. Sincerity will always be the ultimate weapon. I dedicate this story to myself and to Wanxiang. This is the final chapter of the Republican-era saga. Until we meet again in the jianghu, may we both return with a brand-new story to tell. 66Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    Then I recommend Dong Zhu's works, the author who wrote about Wanxiang. She specializes in writing about the Republican era.

26. 276 春 Deep Spring Haze 春烟重 Ming Zhong明中Modern Romance131k WordsCompleted Yu Silan dreamed of a young man with striking features, of beautiful mountains and rivers beneath clear green skies, and of peaceful, unhurried days. When she awoke, she discovered that the world outside her dream was piled with bones, that the splendor of youth had withered in a grim reality, and that the one she loved would never meet her again. All their longing and passion scattered amid a life of hardship. Fate bound them across three lifetimes. One lifetime to repay it. 7Reads—Score214d adds

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    Seizing by trickery and force, a lady from a respectable family

27. 277 回 Back in the Republic of China as a Socialite 回到民国当名媛 The Jiao-Wei Zither's Song焦尾琴鸣Modern Romance669k WordsCompleted Gu Shuyao, a repatriate translator fluent in several foreign languages, transmigrates to the Republican era after a car accident and becomes Gu Shuyao, the daughter of a local gentry family. Gu Shuyao comes from a good family, has a pretty face, and is engaged to a handsome, ambitious young warlord. At first glance, she really seems to have won at life! But Gu Shuyao was born into a declining old-fashioned family. They are conservative and ignorant, and she narrowly escapes having her feet bound 6.4kReads8.9Score75714d adds

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    It's a very good watch. The female lead is thoughtful and insightful, and the male lead is a powerful warlord. The romance is clearly defined. Amidst the smoke and fire of war, all for the sake of the country...

28. 278 民 Spoiled in Republican-Era China: The Stern Commander and His Modern Sweetheart 民国娇宠：冷峻长官的现代小娇妻 Angel Great God天使大神Modern Romance996k WordsOngoing [Alternate Republic of China setting + marriage before love + cold, hard warlord at first, devoted puppy-like husband later + sweet, gentle beauty at first, powerful career woman later + transmigration mystery] After transmigrating to the Republic of China era, she becomes the illegitimate daughter of a merchant family, unwanted by all, and is forced to marry a cold-faced warlord. He thinks he has married a meek country girl, only to discover that she can read foreign languages and understand th 1.6kReads6.1Score11114d adds

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    A delicate beauty in the beginning, a powerful figure behind the scenes × a seemingly cold but actually warm and loyal "King of Hell" with modern knowledge that brings him to the forefront + an extreme marriage of convenience followed by love + too many hidden fantasy elements, fast-paced and guaranteed to be sweet and satisfying!

29. 279 少 The Young Madam Wants a Divorce, but the Abstinent Warlord Coaxes Her 少奶奶闹离婚，禁欲督军低声诱哄 Yang Muzi阳沐子Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted [Quirky Heiress of a Tycoon Family × Scheming, Abstinent, Bloodthirsty Warlord: Sweet Romance, Scheming, Obsessive Love] Everyone knew that Jiangcheng's warlord was aloof and celibate, keeping his distance from women. They called him arrogant and haughty, convinced he was above everyone else. Because of their families' arrangements, he married the An family's daughter. Everyone waited for the show, certain that the second young master of the Lu family could never fall for that wild girl. On thei 108Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    A romance set in the Republican era, featuring a military governor as the male lead and a wealthy heiress as the female lead, both striving for love and mutual redemption.

30. 280 烽 War Drums and Orchid Fragrance 烽火兰香 Hidden in a Corner隐一隅Modern Romance141k WordsOngoing [Rebirth + two powerful leads + ensemble cast building careers] Everyone says the eldest daughter of the Zhou family has gone mad! In her previous life, she believed the sweet words of a scoundrel, leading to Young Marshal Mu’s death beneath the city gates of Zhangyuan in Chongling Province, and leaving the people of Chongling Province to suffer in the devastation of war. Reborn, she melts the key and seals the decree, refuses to issue the Pass Supplement, and tears the scoundrel’s benevolent m —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist is reborn, not for revenge, but to protect. In her past life, she misjudged people and was brutally murdered. Even in death, she didn't know that the boy she met in the dilapidated temple when she was five was her husband. The male protagonist loved her deeply, yet received no love in return. Before leaving for war, knowing it would be a perilous journey, he gave her a jade pendant. In her final moments, the pendant transported her back to her 18-year-old self. In this life, the female protagonist carries a complex mix of regret, remorse, and heartache for the male protagonist, gradually drawing closer to him. As the story unfolds, she finally remembers the events of 13 years ago, and the boy who gave her the jade pendant. She will not be a "caged bird"; in this life, she will protect the one she loves! A chaotic world—even the most obscure accounts cannot compare to a single glance from him. In this turbulent world, she will remain fragrant like orchids, and let the flames of war become poetry!

31. 281 被 They Tried to Ruin Me for My Family's Wealth? The Reborn Young Marshal Has My Back, and Won't Let Them Get Away 被吃绝户？重生少帅撑腰，不放过 Cheng Jingzhi程璟知Modern Romance538k WordsCompleted The short drama has launched: My Husband Is the Young Marshal [Fictional Republican-Era China + Reborn Revenge + Pocket Dimension and Spirit Spring + Marriage First, Love Later + Mutual Devotion, Happy Ending] In her previous life, Shen Shisheng, the daughter of a wealthy family, married her childhood friend for support while her father was seriously ill and her city was under siege. But what awaited her was her husband’s betrayal. He took concubines and had children, seized her family’s fortune 2.5kReads8.6Score34214d adds
32. 282 李 Li Chengdao 李承道 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼Eastern Fantasy5.1M WordsCompleted Special forces soldier Li Chengdao unexpectedly transmigrates to a strange valley. He transforms the valley and makes his way out of the mountains. Using the valley as his base, he builds his own Heavenly Dao Group in the world of immortal cultivation. He establishes the Li Family Medical Hall and heals the sick. He makes his fortune with spiritual-root wine, branches into every industry, and becomes the richest man under heaven. He establishes a free Heavenly Dao Academy and cultivates a great 1.1kReads9.2Score24514d adds

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    Cultivation Fantasy Novels 5

33. 283 系 System: The Warlord's Rise to Power 系统：军阀崛起之路 Nine-Clawed Sea Crab九爪海螃蟹Historical1.0M WordsCompleted In a parallel world, China enters an era of warlord conflict in the early twentieth century. Luo Ding, from a century in the future, accidentally transmigrates to this era. And so a ruler of the troubled times begins to rise, a stirring history of a warlord’s growth, a story of a hero’s rise and love. In a special era, there were names that shone brightly and dazzled an entire age. “Her laughter lit up the winds on every side” was a generati 84Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    A fairly good Republican-era text

34. 284 她 She Is the Light 她自是灯火 Sometimes Orange, Yellow, and Green橙黄橘绿有时候Modern Romance671k WordsCompleted How did women a hundred years ago view marriage and life? This is the story of a woman with an extraordinary upbringing. A government official's daughter in the late Qing Dynasty, she was left alone as her family declined amid the upheaval of a changing era. But she had grown up in an orphanage with missionaries and learned medicine. By treating the sick and saving lives, she found her place in the world and came to understand life's impermanence. Faced with family ties, an arranged marriage mea 420Reads8.7Score10014d adds

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    I've been raving about this book lately, I'm totally hooked! It's still being updated though. The author's writing is excellent; the female doctor and the male warlord's relationship is so captivating.

35. 285 民 Republican-Era Tycoon: From the Start, I Am Xiangzi the Camel 民国神豪：开局骆驼祥子 Loves Honey Longjing Tea爱喝蜂蜜龙井茶Historical661k WordsOngoing [Republican-era street life + enjoying life + tycoon + mastermind] No idiocy, no saintly heroine. This is a parallel world, so don't try to match it to real people or events! After becoming a rickshaw puller like Camel Xiangzi, how can he keep living a miserable life at the bottom of society? Find the prettiest maids! Eat the chef's signature dishes! Live in a prince's mansion! Listen to authentic opera! Eating, drinking, and having fun can still turn the tides of power. Before he knows it, he's 156Reads9.3Score—14d adds
36. 286 烈 A Thorny Boy Beneath the Blazing Sun 烈阳下的荆棘少年 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted A Thorny Boy Beneath the Blazing Sun —Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 287 督 The Warlord’s Wife Knows Just How to Flirt 督军夫人好会撩 Miss Little Cafe小馆姐姐Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted Lin Wan, a top-tier star in the modern era, transmigrates into the Republican era as the spoiled, vulgar, gambling-addicted wife of Governor-General Huo Hengxu. From the start, the governor-general wants a divorce. The once-reckless, good-for-nothing wife transforms in spectacular fashion, becoming clever and perceptive and astonishing everyone. She wins the handsome man’s heart. After an accident sends her back to the modern era, she is torn between two worlds: her modern homeland on one side 623Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Love that transcends time and space

38. 288 基 Echoes in the Folds of Genes 基因褶皱里的回声 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼6k WordsCompleted Echoes in the Folds of Genes —Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 289 予 I Give You Eternal Life 予你长生 Tu Shiqi兔拾柒Modern Romance173k WordsCompleted [Extra-Sweet Romance + One-on-One Love + Eight-Year Age Gap + Mutual Love + Jiangnan Aristocratic Family + Childhood Sweethearts] The short drama of the same name is currently airing! [Gentle and Refined Eldest Son of an Aristocratic Family x Lively, Clever, Beloved Beauty] Yu Ci was raised by Fu Zeyi. When she called him Uncle, he gave her all his gentleness and patience. She knew he was beyond her reach. He was the eldest son of the Fu family, eight years older than her, and engaged to her aun 11.1kReads9.4Score1.6k14d adds

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    This is incredibly well-written; the author is a real gem! There are practically no villains, and the love story unfolds gently and tenderly—it's wonderful! It's just that the title doesn't do it justice. Highly recommended, you won't regret it!!

40. 290 穿 Transmigrated into the Young Marshal's Wife 穿成少帅夫人 Twelve One One One十二幺幺幺Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted Mu Wanni transmigrates to the Republican era, sometimes playing the pig to eat the tiger and sometimes showing off her sharp tongue. She falls in love with the young marshal Meng Yichuan, and together they venture across the land. Cold on the outside but warm within, Meng Yichuan had only one impression of the real Mu Wanni before the transmigration: she was timid and meek, and he could barely be bothered to look at her. But the Mu Wanni who transmigrated into her body makes him feel that she is 936Reads8.9Score11414d adds

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    🌱: Her white satin blouse embroidered with chrysanthemums and her sky-blue long skirt were filthy and disheveled, and her sobs were weak and sorrowful. The old deputy general in uniform standing by was heartbroken to see this. He turned around and glanced at the alley entrance, then squatted down to try to comfort her.

41. 291 穿 After Becoming a Good-for-Nothing, I Raised Kids with My Pocket Dimension and Became a God 穿成废柴后我靠空间养崽封神 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼33k WordsCompleted I Was Reborn as a Good-for-Nothing, but I Raise Kids and Become a God with My Pocket Dimension 1Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 292 天 The Fall of Swan Lake 天鹅湖的坠落 On the Moss青苔上Modern Romance713k WordsCompleted [Harbor City's Elegant, Wealthy Ballerina vs. Capital City's Tycoon] Xiang Lichu, Harbor City's leading ballerina, married her first love, never expecting their marriage to become a gilded cage. Then, on a stormy night, she met Jiang Junheng, a man from the capital, and fell into his unfathomable gaze. He was the most distinguished tycoon in the capital, wielding immense power. Everyone said he was heartless, unaware that he had coveted that "flower of worldly luxury" for five whole years. Her 1.4kReads8.0Score11414d adds
43. 293 蝶 Butterfly Shadows Return to Dust: Sold into Prostitution by My Mother-in-Law, My Ex-Husband Searched for Me for Ten Years 蝶影归尘：被婆母卖入风尘，前夫寻了我整整十年 Ni Ah Ni Ge Ni氼啊氼个氼55k WordsCompleted The Butterfly’s Shadow Returns to Dust: Sold into a Life of Vice by My Mother-in-Law, My Ex-Husband Searched for Me for Ten Years 319Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The scope of the heartbreak in *Ah Squeak Ah Squeak* lies primarily in the emotional arc of the two main characters. All your emotions revolve around "Can they be together?"—Heartache, anticipation, and lingering regret are all invested in their relationship. The heartbreak in *Old Dreams* extends to the conflict between the individual and the era. It's not just a tragedy of a couple, but the helplessness of everyone in that chaotic world. After closing the book, you'll think not only of "Why didn't they end up together?", But also of "In that era, it seemed like no one could find happiness." The heartbreak in *Butterfly Shadow Returns to Dust* is an impenetrable web of regret. It's not just Lin Die'er and Zhang Zhiming who missed each other. Yang Yanchen waited half his life, only to receive the dying words, "Let's be husband and wife in the next life." Xiao Qihao imprisoned her using despicable means, yet after her death, he sat in silence for three days, clutching a golden hairpin, spending the rest of his life in repentance and patriotism. Qiao'er accompanied Zhang Zhiming for ten years, knowing his heart belonged to someone else, yet she silently waited, only to receive a kiss from someone whose heart belonged to another. Three silver butterfly hairpins, three people, three unfulfilled love stories. "Ah-Chirp Ah-Chirp" will make you ache for the love between two people. "Old Dreams" will make you sigh for the regrets of an era. "Butterfly Shadows Return to Dust" will leave you speechless for the fate of everyone.

44. 294 晚 Evening Breeze and a Sea of Oranges 晚风和橘子海 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼Marriage & Romance30k WordsCompleted Evening Breeze and an Orange Sea 1Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 295 薄 Heartless Snow 薄情雪 On the Moss青苔上Modern Romance346k WordsOngoing [Both leads are virgins + Sugar Daddy vs. Actress + Groveling Redemption + Lust First, Love Later] Everyone in showbiz knows that rising star Tan Chuyun has a “sugar daddy,” but no one knows he's Liang Jinyue, a man who lives high above the clouds. He gives her a clear path to stardom and controls her every move. She flourishes in the palm of his hand, radiant and bold, and learns to be obedient. But little by little, that stops being enough for him. He wants the light in her eyes to shine only 11Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 296 搞 Lin Xiaoman, the Hilarious Master of Mysticism 搞笑玄学大师林小满 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼19k WordsCompleted Lin Xiaoman, the Hilarious Metaphysics Master 3Reads—Score114d adds
47. 297 嫁 Married to the Third Young Master of the Huo Family 嫁给霍家三少爷 Future Millionaire, the Real Deal即将成为富豪本豪Modern Romance372k WordsOngoing After working hard in her previous life, Cheng Ruyuan just wants to lie flat in this one. She marries Huo Qiuming, the notorious playboy of Haishi. Huo Qiuming doesn’t want to get married, but his family forces his hand, so he marries Cheng Ruyuan, who comes from a scholarly family. The two of them agree to just make do and get on with life. P.S. There’s a subplot involving a male gay couple. Please don’t read if that bothers you. The heroine isn’t perfect, the hero isn’t perfect, and the writi 461Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    The more I watch, the more addicted I get! [Admiration][Admiration]

48. 298 镜 Illusions Fade, and the Heart Returns to Its True Nature 镜花水月，终归本心 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼14k WordsCompleted Like Flowers Reflected in a Mirror, Like the Moon in Water, All Things Return to the Heart —Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 299 重 Reborn in Republican China: Beyond the Boudoir Lies the Realm 重生民国之兰闺之外是山河 Jiagu Wen夹谷闻Modern Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Reborn abandoned wife + pregnant comeback + duty to family and country + personal space + slow-burn devotion + not love-brained] A lone soul returns to 1930 with a pocket dimension and rises from the desperate depths of a divorce decree. She had hoped to live a quiet life, but unexpectedly discovers she is pregnant. With war raging across the land, she seeks a dependable father for her child, someone who can give the baby a legitimate identity. She follows her husband to the battlefield, seizes 23Reads—Score—14d adds

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    My new book is now available and still being updated. It's a story about a first wife's rise to power during the Republican era, and I highly recommend it.

50. 300 中 The Complete Compendium of Chinese and Western Medicine 中西医汇通大典 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼37k WordsCompleted The Compendium of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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