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1. 1 闪 A Flash Marriage: The True Heiress Marries a Warlord Tycoon 闪婚，真千金嫁给了军阀大佬 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted Young Marshal Cheng Tianxun was swamped with military affairs and hated clingy, persistent women most of all. He had no time to deal with them. Qin Yan promised to turn a deaf ear to his affairs, never make a scene or demand his affection. Winning his trust, she successfully married into the military governor’s household in a flash marriage. After the wedding, each of them got what they wanted and kept the other at arm’s length. The marriage went smoothly. Until he said, “It’s not very appropria 64.1kReads9.2Score9.6kShelves

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   A good Republican-era novel I've seen recently

2. 2 在 Running Wild in Republican-Era China, Spoiled by a Warlord Marshal 在民国撒野，军阀大帅蓄意娇宠 Boisterous Beauty嚣嚣美人Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted Completed! [Transmigration, love at first sight, a love from a previous life, forced possession] Synopsis One: Marshal Xiao, a ruthless and bloodthirsty man in the turbulent days of the Republic of China, never imagined that a woman with two faces would lead him so completely astray. From then on, there was no turning back. The rules of Miss Shen's household include the following: 1. You are not allowed to stay out all night. 2. You are not allowed to flirt with other women… Adjutant Chu offers 3.7kReads9.1Score289Shelves

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   Book 1: The female lead is a modern-day tomb raider (the male lead is a warlord in the Republic of China). She apparently dug up the male lead's grave, took the red ring from his hand, and then time-traveled to the Republic of China era on a plane... Rating: 9.1 Book 2: Also, the female lead travels from modern times to the Republic of China era and works as a spy with the male lead, cooperating with an underground organization. Very patriotic. Rating: 7.1 (Although the rating is low, it's really very good and addictive). Detailed synopsis: Time travel isn't scary, nor is time travel to the chaotic Republic of China era. What's scary is that on her first day in the Republic of China, Song Chuzhi bumps into the "ideal" white-clad male god she just recognized. The gentle and refined doctor has a corpse lying next to him. A bully attacks, and she marries this dangerous man. On their wedding night, with red candles lit, they each hide a loaded gun under their pillows. She thinks he's a cold-blooded murderer, he suspects she's an enemy agent. This marriage, which begins with lies, is it a start or a trap? A couple of lies, two heroes in the espionage world. In the name of love, with lives at stake. The third book... Well... I've read it before, so I've forgotten the details, but the title clearly indicates it's set in the Republican era (PS: this one doesn't have time travel). Here's a brief synopsis: Wen Ci studied medicine abroad for seven years, determined to return and build her career. Unexpectedly, upon her return, she was forced to get a marriage certificate first. Her husband, Fu Jinghuai, is the second young marshal of the Governor-General's Mansion. Handsome and ruthless. On the day they got their certificate, the man, exuding violence, warned her: "Don't think that just because you got the certificate you're my wife. If you dare to disobey, I'll be the first to shoot you." Later, he said, "You are my wife; I will give you the dignity you deserve." Later still, the man forcefully entered her bedroom: "I am your husband; this is your obligation." Wen Ci, unable to bear it any longer, said: "We're in a fake marriage, a temporary measure." Fu Jinghuai: "Then let's make it real. You owe me four lives; it's time to settle accounts." Rating: 9.0 A good read.

3. 3 刚 I Just Transmigrated and Caught a Handsome Man Killing Someone. What Do I Do? 刚穿越就撞见男神杀人怎么破？ One Little Orange一只橙橙橙子Modern Romance518k WordsCompleted Transmigration itself isn’t scary, and neither is transmigrating into the turbulent Republican era. What is scary is that on her very first day there, Song Chuzhi runs into the white-clad dream doctor she’s just decided is her perfect man. The refined, gentle doctor has a corpse lying beside him. When a local bully comes calling, she and this dangerous man become husband and wife. On their wedding night, beneath the glow of the red candles, each of them hides a loaded gun under their pillow. She 3.9kReads8.7Score441Shelves
4. 4 挚 Dearest 挚欢 Eleven Bridges Here此间十一桥Modern Romance524k WordsCompleted Wen Ci spent seven years abroad studying medicine, determined to return home and build her career. She never expected to come back and be forced to get a marriage certificate first. Her husband, Fu Jinghuai, is the Second Young Marshal of the Governor’s Mansion. Handsome, and ruthless. On the day they register their marriage, the man warns her with a vicious glare: “Don’t think that signing those papers makes you my wife. If you dare cause trouble, I’ll be the first to shoot you.” Later, he says 11.8kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
5. 5 岳 Young Marshal Yue's Beloved Miss 岳少帅的卿卿小姐 Three Spring Peaches三春桃Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted (The animated series is now available) A love story between a military governor's son and a general's daughter~ He dotes on his wife without restraint in this sweet romance. In the turbulent Republican era, when warlords battled for power, Qin Qing only wanted a peaceful life: to protect her family and hold on to the family fortune. Young Marshal Yue lived for pleasure. He was a notorious playboy who treated women like clothes, always seeking someone new and never returning to an old flame. At t 12.6kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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   I read a lot of historical romance novels, but I have to say, ladies, these three are absolutely amazing! The third one, while not as refined in title or writing style as the first two, is incredibly captivating! The first two are even more exquisite in their writing, with fast-paced plots and intelligent, witty female leads. And the story of Mu Xue Jiang Tian is just too heartbreaking!

6. 6 少 The Young Marshal Rules His Wife: Even If the Forced-Melon's Not Sweet, It Has to Be 少帅霸妻，强扭的瓜不甜也得甜 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Traditional household intrigue + revenge on scoundrels + fictional Republic-era setting + coercive pursuit + reborn heroine] Young Marshal Jing Yuanzhao is captivated by Yan Xin’s striking beauty and wants to keep her in a private residence, even though she is already married. “Stay with me for three months, and I’ll give you all the luxury and wealth you want. Your husband’s career will take off, too.” Yan Xin slapped him across the face. After he went to every length to get her, he asked with 27.9kReads9.5Score3.5kShelves
7. 7 夫 After His Wife Divorces Him, the Warlord Goes Gray Overnight 夫人离婚后，军阀大佬一夜白头 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, “Qi Mi,” is available by searching on Tomato. Ning Zhen is forced to marry the warlord Sheng Changyu. Sheng Changyu has a beloved first love, as well as two concubines, and the Sheng household is rife with danger. Ning Zhen is a young heiress who has returned from studying abroad. She can’t adapt to the infighting in the household, and everyone is waiting to see her make a fool of herself. Less than three years later, just as everyone predicted, Ning Zhen wants 78.8kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves

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   This is the best Republican-era novel that I've read twice.

8. 8 人 The Righteous Path of the World Is One of Vicissitudes: Adrift Across the Four Seas 人间正道是沧桑之四海飘零 Xiao Shandi晓珊迪Ancient Romance1.6M WordsOngoing Meng Jia wakes up one day in the body of a young student from a century ago, who opposed an arranged marriage and starved herself to death. To keep escaping marriage, she follows her cousin to Guangzhou to study. By chance, she meets Chu Cai, a secretary in the principal's office at the Whampoa Military Academy. He is a shadow operative behind the KMT's Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, a powerful division chief who pulls the strings. Cold, calculating, obsessive, and willing to do 22.3kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves

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   If you like novels set in the Republican era, you can read these two. They are relatively realistic novels about the War of Resistance against Japan during the Republican era. There are no systems or cheat codes. They are written by the same author. The female protagonist transmigrates to the Republican era. Knowing the outcome of the battle, she still throws herself into the battlefield without hesitation. Reading them made me understand the cruelty of the main battlefield during the Republican era.

9. 9 情 Deep Love and Heavy Rain: I’ve Taken the Spy Chief 情深深雨蒙蒙之特务头子我收了 Xiao Shandi晓珊迪Female-Channel Fanfiction559k WordsCompleted The new book has just received its first rating, so the score will rise over time. This is a fanfiction crossover between the TV dramas The Right Way of the World and Romance in the Rain. It focuses on romance rather than politics, telling the sweet-and-sour love story of a secret service chief and a charming young lady. Yang Liren is the intelligence chief of the Central Bureau of Investigation's Shanghai office. Lu Mengping is the Lu family's youngest daughter, a spoiled, sharp-tongued girl wh 1.4kReads8.8Score101Shelves
10. 10 我 I'm Dating a Future High-Ranking Government Official 我和未来国府高官谈恋爱 Auntie the Cloth Seller卖布的大姑Modern Romance429k WordsCompleted She had thought she had simply transmigrated to the Republic of China era. It was only after she met Chu Cai that she realized she had stepped into an ending that had already been written. He was the man behind the Central Bureau of Investigation, a blade of power, a shadow cast by his time. In the fate originally laid out for him, he died a martyr. But in this life, she was determined to make sure he survived. From studying in America to navigating the turbulent waters of Nanjing; from the 4.2kReads7.5Score357Shelves

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    This one is also very good, with a happy ending and both the male and female leads are strong, but I don't know why the rating is low; it should rise later.

11. 11 北 Night Snow in Beiping 北平夜雪 Autumn Swordfish's Little Cat秋刀鱼的猫丫Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted A soft-spoken yet resilient southern orphan × the cold, rebellious only son of an army commander Five-year age gap | Both virgins | Tension and longing | Reunited after a breakup | Love seized by force “Five years later, when they met again, he personally arrested the man she loved.” That year, amid wind and snow at a small station, he took off his coat and wrapped it around her frozen body, his voice cool and indifferent: “Put it on. Don’t cause me trouble.” He was the only son of an army comma 7.8kReads8.9Score876Shelves

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    This is highly recommended. The male lead is a cold and arrogant commander's only son, and the female lead is a cool and stubborn orphan girl from the south. They have a mutual unrequited love, live in a literary world, and the male lead forces his love on her. The relationship is full of emotional tension and struggle. The female lead is in a high position emotionally, and the male lead, a person in a position of power, is driven mad by love.

12. 12 顶 Utterly Arrogant 顶级狂妄 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted Xu Bai's family fell on hard times. Her fiancé flirted with a woman from a prominent family, yet refused to let her go. “Wait until we're married. I won't hold it against you.” Because of their engagement, Xu Bai endured humiliation and harassment. To protect herself, she got involved with her fiancé's uncle, a notorious rogue in Nancheng. The man was debauched, brutal, and ambitious. Xu Bai and he each got what they wanted, and together they managed to find their footing amid the turmoil. “Come 23.9kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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    I recommend the first four books to everyone after reading them more than twice. I'm currently following the last one, and it's absolutely fantastic!

13. 13 少 Young Marshal, Your Wife Has Run Away Again 少帅你老婆又跑了 Ming Yao明药Modern Romance5.4M WordsCompleted “My wife is a country girl. She doesn’t know anything about fashion, so don’t bully her!” the Young Marshal declared. The socialites and noble ladies whom the Young Marshal’s wife had completely overshadowed wanted to cry: Who was bullying whom, exactly? The Young Marshal added, “My wife is gentle and quiet. She doesn’t know anything about Chinese medicine or marksmanship!” The patients cured by his wife and the enemies she’d shot dead wondered: Young Marshal, are you blind? “My wife is tend 16.7kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    I recommend the first four books to everyone after reading them more than twice. I'm currently following the last one, and it's absolutely, absolutely, absolutely... Good.

14. 14 王 Wang Jiujin and the Marshal’s Woman 王九金和大帅的女人 Mountain Fresh山地鲜Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Republican-Era Power Fantasy] [Multiple Heroines] [High-Octane Action] A modern young chef accidentally transmigrates to the Republic of China era and stumbles into the treacherous Marshal's mansion. In a moment of crisis, he steps forward to save the marshal. Through a twist of fate, he masters an unparalleled, mystical secret manual, shedding his mortal limitations and revealing his brilliance. He quells internal strife within the mansion, hunts down traitors and scoundrels beyond its walls, 26kReads7.6Score1.9kShelves

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    A lighthearted story set in the Republican era, about protecting the country and fighting the Japanese invaders.

15. 15 刚 Just Reborn, I Was Tied Up and Hauled into the Mountains by a Gang of Female Bandits 刚重生，就被一群女土匪绑上山 Mountain Fresh山地鲜Urban864k WordsCompleted [Beautiful Bandit Women] [Fierce War of Resistance] Wang Fugui transmigrates as a good-for-nothing young master who can’t even lift a finger to defend himself. With his family destroyed and six stunning bandit women before him, he finds himself in dire straits when the Sun-Shooting System suddenly activates: killing Japanese soldiers lets him level up and grow stronger! But his very first mission sends him to kill a Japanese soldier all alone; to reach level two, he has to attack a town by himse 5.6kReads7.8Score480Shelves
16. 16 胎 Reborn in Republican-Era China, and You Give Me a Farming Space? 胎穿民国，您给我种植空间？ I Love Qin Shi Huang我爱秦始皇Modern Romance846k WordsOngoing Republican era + espionage and resistance + slow burn + pocket dimension + merit store + fantasy Li Xiuyun was born into the Republican era. Faced with a time of upheaval and danger, she couldn't help but ask herself: Could an ordinary person with little education survive here? Yet fate seemed to offer her a glimmer of hope: she acquired a mysterious “temporary farming space,” which became the key to establishing herself in this era. The space was useful, but she had to reach level ten before sh 1.7kReads—Score113Shelves

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    Wen, who was reborn into the Republic of China era, strives step by step to resist Japanese aggression.

17. 17 疯 Mad Young Marshal, Devoted Only to His Blind Cousin 疯批少帅，独宠失明表姑娘 Warm Wine, Fading Ink温酒残墨Modern Romance261k WordsCompleted [Blind cousin × crazy cousin + alternate Republic of China setting + possessive love + sweet pampering + both devoted only to each other + happy ending] Everyone in Yecheng knows that Young Marshal Huo Wang brought home his blind cousin and cherishes her like a precious gem. He feeds her by hand, watches over her as she sleeps at night, and shields her from the wind and rain. Ruan Ci trusts Huo Wang completely and is deeply grateful to him, never letting her guard down. But at some point, she gr 8.9kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    Sweet romance set in the Republican era 🥰 + forced love~

18. 18 穿 Transmigrating to Republican-Era China: The Spy Enters the Game 穿越民国：谍影入局 One Little Orange一只橙橙橙子Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Transmigration to the Republic of China era + resistance-war espionage + multiple identities + spies within spies + mutual devotion (Main story complete, bonus chapters in progress) One day, Lin Ruotang suddenly transmigrated to the Republic of China era. She wasn’t a young lady from a wealthy family, a concubine, or a schoolgirl. She was a refugee who had nearly starved to death. She had barely transmigrated before she was on the brink of starvation. Luckily, a kind stranger gave her a sesame f 23.7kReads9.2Score2.6kShelves

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    🌸All of these are novels where the female protagonist transmigrates to the Republican era. The first one has almost no cheat codes (golden fingers), and the female and male protagonists cooperate. The second one has a female protagonist with a "black koi fish system" that can absorb other people's luck. The third one has a female protagonist with a spatial ability, but the system rarely appears; however, she can use merit points to exchange for many things and can see the merit points above other people's heads.

19. 19 黑 Black Lucky Carp System: I Plunder Fortune in the Republic of China 黑锦鲤系统：我在民国掠夺气运 Zhuxin Hai竹心海Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration to the Republic of China + black koi golden finger + resistance-era espionage + multiple identities + spy games within spy games + marriage of convenience] Shen Shuman transmigrates as a Zhongtong agent embedded in the 76th, but she’s already been caught and abandoned by her own side. Her handler has fled with the intelligence, leaving behind a trail of ambiguous clues that quietly point to her. She has barely transmigrated when she finds herself in the interrogation room, facing 15.5kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves
20. 20 间 The Spy's Daily Life After the System Dumped Me in Republican-Era China 【被系统坑到民国的】间谍日常 Listening to Rain in the Night Wind夜风听雨Urban1.3M WordsCompleted An ordinary office worker gets a System, but before she can enjoy any of its benefits, it dumps her into a parallel-world version of Republican-era China. That's where her life as a spy begins. From an ordinary field operative to an undercover agent, from a regular spy to a triple agent, she goes from reluctant to willing, writing her own legend in the great metropolis of Shanghai... Check out the new book next door: The Village Girl, the Grand Diviner, also known as After Getting a Puppet Space 45.9kReads9.5Score4.8kShelves

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    There are several types, some good and some bad, you can take a look at them.

21. 21 高 High-born Matriarch’s Husband-Taming Manual 高门主母的驯夫手册 Chu Diandian初点点Ancient Romance547k WordsCompleted Cheng Zhao was granted in marriage to Zhou Yuanshen, the youngest duke in the realm. Zhou Yuanshen had a favored concubine with a powerful family backing her, and he was also entangled in an ambiguous relationship with his widowed sister-in-law. He despised the stiff, dull manner of noble-born ladies. And Cheng Zhao had received the most orthodox upbringing of all. Faced with the endless infighting in the Duke’s household, the concubine’s provocations, and her sister-in-law’s covert meddling, Ch 167.2kReads9.0Score25.4kShelves

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    Same author, similar genre, female protagonist has her own career.

22. 22 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 2.3kReads—Score100Shelves

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    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!!!

23. 23 李 Li Ergou and the Landlord’s Women 李二狗和地主家的女人们 Cat Winter Melon猫冬瓜Urban1.8M WordsOngoing (Good news! The comic drama adapted from this novel, The Courtyard of War, is now online. Check it out!) Li Ergou is a penniless nobody who happens to enter a landlord’s manor. Through a twist of fate, he becomes its steward and gets caught up in a number of stories with the landlord’s women. After the landlord dies, Li Ergou becomes the manor’s de facto master. He actively supports land reform, leads everyone in fighting the Japanese invaders and rooting out traitors, and throws his support beh 40kReads8.2Score2.4kShelves

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    Humorous and witty stories set in the Republican era that help relieve stress 😎

24. 24 水 Fickle as Water 水性杨花 Feng Yuqi冯玉奇Historical74k WordsCompleted In the chaotic years of the Republic of China, Xu Fangqing of Peach Blossom Village and Li Xiaoming, a fisherman, had known and loved each other since childhood. Their feelings were mutual, and with her uncle’s help, they became engaged, believing they would spend their lives together in peace. But fate had other plans: Fangqing’s uncle suddenly died, and her greedy mother-in-law secretly seized the family’s savings. For money, the mother-in-law joined forces with relatives and cruelly sold Fang 497Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Wartime produces heroes, and also romantics.

25. 25 北 Spring in Beiping 北平春 Lan Ze兰泽Modern Romance489k WordsCompleted She is a poor young woman with her heart set on someone else, while he is high above everyone and has never been moved by love. A chance encounter, and her smile steals his heart. She is both his blessing and his undoing. 5.2kReads8.6Score433Shelves
26. 26 旧 Old Dreams of 1913 旧梦1913 Shen Yuzao沈鱼藻Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted [Republican-era tragic romance + a love lost to regret + loving someone you cannot have] Three years in the Republic, and not a single rainstorm came. A whole lifetime, and not once did I hear you say, “I love you.” A sweet, spirited heiress × a devoted, restrained military officer. We lost each other in a time of turmoil, and after that brief farewell, we never met again. Repairing the roof with thatch for you and listening to the rain beside your bed were nothing but an old dream that could ne 3.1kReads9.4Score660Shelves

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    Shen Yuzhao's writing never disappoints; every book is wonderful. The line, "In the third year of the Republic of China, I waited in vain for a single rain; in this lifetime, I'll never hear 'I love you'," comes from her novel *Old Dreams 1913*.

27. 27 攀 Marry Someone Else to Climb the Social Ladder? I'll Bring Half the City's Fortune When I Marry the Commander 攀高枝另娶？我带半城家产嫁督军 Grapefruit Rum柚子朗姆酒Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Fictional Republican-era setting + a scumbag's road to redemption + a powerful man humbling himself + sweet, satisfying romance + both leads have only ever been with each other] [Reckless, ruthless warlord × dazzling, clearheaded heiress] While studying abroad, Wei Wan fell in love with Shi Shian, a young patriot. The first thing she wanted to do after returning home was bring him to meet her parents. Instead, she got this in reply: “My family has already arranged a marriage for me. My betrothe 1.5kReads7.4Score139Shelves

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    Sweet romance!!!

28. 28 替 Married Off to the Tyrannical Young Marshal, I Became the Apple of His Eye 替嫁暴戾少帅，他把我宠成心尖宝 Nai Fudi乃芙蒂Modern Romance373k WordsCompleted Su Qingyan, a modern surgeon, transmigrates to the Republican era and becomes the daughter of a once-prominent family fallen on hard times. Her family forces her into an arranged marriage with Lu Zhaoting, a disabled warlord with a violent temper who was injured in battle. She expects to die in the warlord’s residence, but thanks to her exceptional medical skills and modern medical knowledge, she not only cures the young marshal’s leg injury but also calmly and wisely puts an end to the infighti 1.1kReads—Score138Shelves
29. 29 小 The Little Beauty Came Knocking, and Marshal Nie Keeps Her in His Arms and Spoils Her Every Day 小美人送上门，聂帅护怀里日日宠 Fan Sheng梵升Modern Romance674k WordsCompleted [Fictional Republic of China setting, reborn, extremely powerful male lead, heroine who dares to kill] [Thank you for coming, for staying, for your recognition and appreciation, and for your kind reviews and support.] Yu Yin wrongly hated a powerful man she couldn't afford to offend, and held a grudge against him for the rest of her life. She spent her life feeling guilty, doing everything she could to make amends to the devoted husband who had treated her with unwavering love. Only when she'd e 4.1kReads9.2Score398Shelves
30. 30 情 Romance in the Rain: Roses Amid the Flames of War 情深深雨蒙蒙：烽火玫瑰 One Ye Knows Autumn一冶知秋Female-Channel Fanfiction512k WordsOngoing [Feel-Good Fiction · Spy Thriller · Strong Female Lead] In the summer of 1936, Lu Zhenhua's whip jolted Yiping out of her weakness! On her way home, she unexpectedly awakened the [Warrior Training System] and abandoned her piano to join the military. In 1939, Tang Shanhai, dressed in military uniform, slapped his pistol down on the table. "Yiping, come with me to Shanghai and make a name for yourself on Japanese turf. Do you dare?" Yiping sneered, drew her gun, and cocked it. "Afraid of yo 1.8kReads—Score210Shelves

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    This is a fanfiction combining elements of "Romance in the Rain," "Sparrow," and "The Disguiser." The female lead, Yiping, has a system and attends a military academy to learn skills to save the country. The male lead, Tang Shanhai, is patriotic, loves his people, and especially loves Yiping. The unresolved issues from the dramas are all soothed here. The story begins with military school, then transitions to war, incorporating historical elements to elevate the overall narrative. Later, it includes characters like Chen Shen, Xu Bicheng, Mingjing, Minglou, and Mingtai. Although it's a serialized story, the author updates consistently, so feel free to read on!

31. 31 浮 A Fleeting Life Before the Snow Falls 浮生未雪 The Young Lady Who Came Down the Mountain, Chirp Chirp下山的千金啾啾Modern Romance135k WordsCompleted On a rainy plum-blossom night in the Jiangnan region in 1924, Lin Xuetang, daughter of the Su family, first meets Shen Yanzhou, son of the commander of Beiping, by the lotus pond at a country estate. A family heirloom jade pendant engraved with a dragon brings them together, sparking a romance that spans the north and south. She is graceful and poetic; he is bold and spirited like a soldier. From protecting each other at school to exploring an ancient temple, from fishing lights on a night lake 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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32. 32 军 The Warlord: Heed My Father’s Advice, Rise From Brigade Commander to Marshal 军阀：老爹听劝，从旅长杀成大帅 Loves Tofu Skin Most最爱吃豆皮Urban3.3M WordsOngoing In 1929, in Henan, Liu Zhenting opened his eyes to find himself the son of a brigade commander in a patchwork army! A crack White Russian force? Absorbed! Not enough guns and cannons? He built his own arsenal, churning out rifles and artillery on assembly lines. His military buildup left his rivals in the dust! To achieve his goals as quickly as possible, he would force open the doors of the foreign powers and take their money! In a chaotic age, he would rise as a warlord, planning every step: s 156.5kReads9.0Score10.8kShelves

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    So thrilling! "Transmigrating to the Republic of China, I Became the Son of a Warlord" is absolutely amazing! Transmigrating to the chaotic Republic of China era, the protagonist starts with the backing of his powerful warlord father, only to find the country in turmoil and surrounded by foreign powers. The protagonist abandons his spoiled rich kid ways, using modern wisdom to build an army, strategize, and resolve factional infighting while defending against foreign threats. From inheriting the family business to ruling a region, protecting his country and expanding his territory, the story is both thrilling and exhilarating! I'm already in a reading slump and have reread it. Looking for similar Republic of China transmigration novels: protagonists with sharp strategies and decisive actions, a strong sense of patriotism, and a realistic blend of political intrigue and battlefield action! Has anyone stumbled upon a gem? Share the title in the comments to save us from our reading slump!

33. 33 民 Republican Era: The Young Marshal's Wife Is Dangerous and Alluring 民国：少帅夫人危险又迷人 Meng Ge梦舸Modern Romance377k WordsCompleted There’s no such thing as a chance encounter or love at first sight. It’s all the result of someone’s carefully laid plans... [Marriage First, Love Later + Two Strong Leads + Each with Their Own Agenda + Both Inexperienced in Love + One-on-One] Also known as: “After My Childhood Sweetheart Broke Off Our Engagement, I Turned Around and Married the Young Marshal” [The author is letting loose and writing whatever comes to mind. Feel free to read it casually. Having fun is what matters most, so don’t 226Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fake overseas-educated high-achieving heiress × A fake loyal minister and filial son, a warlord's young marshal [Part 1] Yang Shiyan discovers that Fu Wanqing is unlike any other girl he has ever met. Fu Wanqing is beautiful, intelligent, has a broad perspective, is good at business, understands chemistry, and has some medical knowledge. But her name is not on the graduation list, and he doesn't know who she is or what her purpose is. After experiencing countless life-or-death situations, they finally meet honestly. Yang Shiyan then realizes that Fu Wanqing was fake from beginning to end, only her love for him was real. [Part 2] "It's raining, it seems like Qingming Festival is approaching..." A chilly early spring wind blows, and Fu Wanqing pulls her collar tighter, looking at the martyrs' cemetery on the distant hilltop. "This turbid world should also be clear-headed..." [Part 3] The emperor's banner is divided in half, the wind and rain from all directions gather in the Central Plains, but what can compare to the spring morning when we hold hands and spend the whole city under the wind and rain as Qingming approaches.

34. 34 开 From the Start in 1938, My Pocket Dimension Can Keep Me Alive 开局1938，我的空间能续命 Ou Jiu偶就Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Medical student Fu Wen wakes up in 1938 Henan with a lifesaving pocket dimension! Floodwaters are on the way, and the land is strewn with corpses. With no hope of surviving on her own, she has no choice but to cling to the local “kingpin,” Li Baisheng, a young master who seems like a spoiled playboy but is actually ruthless and clever. In a world thrown into chaos, she provides the medicine and he does the heavy lifting. From finding each other unbearable to relying on each other for survival, t 13.5kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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35. 35 暹 Tales of Siam: My Fake Marriage to Brother Tiepu 暹罗往事：我和铁脯哥假扮夫妻 The Past, Like a Dream and Smoke如梦如烟的往事Female-Channel Fanfiction808k WordsOngoing [A tribute to A Letter to Grandma | A parallel-world retelling to rewrite a heartbreaking ending] #NanyangPeriodRomance #HealingDreamFulfillment #SoutheastAsianShippingKing #SatisfyingBusinessSuccess #OnlyEachOther #HappyEnding In a parallel-world Siam, a young man who was supposed to perish at sea meets a woman who has transmigrated and can stay for only three years. Starting from the bottom in Chinatown, they ride the waves of commerce and make their way to the top, becoming Southeast Asia’s 205Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The novel is based on the hit movie "A Love Letter to Grandma," featuring an original, single, foreign male lead who resembles the movie's protagonist in appearance and personality. The female lead changes the male lead's fate, ultimately making him a shipping magnate in Southeast Asia. It's a sweet, romantic, farming-themed, and money-making story; those who enjoy this genre might want to check it out.

36. 36 民 A Proper Young Lady in the Republic of China 民国闺秀 Fluffy Little Taotie毛茸茸的小饕餮Modern Romance638k WordsCompleted Shen Qingci thought she could spend her life in peace at her old family home in Suzhou, admiring flowers in spring, listening to the rain on autumn nights, and living out her days on the family estate. But in a time of turmoil, peace like that was impossible. At seventeen, she ended up in Shanghai, where the Qin family took her in. Mr. and Mrs. Qin treated her like their own daughter, and Qin Du, the infamous troublemaker of Shanghai, found himself falling for her. He promised to marry her onc 9.7kReads8.8Score875Shelves

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    August 8, 2026. My thoughts are in turmoil. Never before has a book made me cry so bitterly. Starting from chapter 40, from when Qingci stepped into Beiping and left Shanghai, from when she married Gu Yanshen, I am truly heartbroken. For Adu, and even more so for Qingci, my dearest darling. Standing in her shoes, my heart is filled with such bitterness. From the daughter of Suzhou leaving home to traveling thousands of miles, their separation and reunion were not only due to misunderstandings or personality clashes, but also because of the turmoil of the times and the responsibility to their country. This kind of love between ordinary people in a great era greatly enhances the story's depth and tragic grandeur. Qin Du represents the sincerity of youth, an unreserved love, and a love that would risk his own life to protect Qing Ci. A Du represents Shen Qing Ci's possibility of being herself again, while Gu Yanshen is steady, visionary, and righteous. He is the shelter in a chaotic world, a responsibility, and the duty of a husband and father. He also represents the reality for Shen Qing Ci to survive. Qin Du gave her a home, beautiful like the chocolate A Du brought back, while Gu Yanshen gave her protection. In that cannibalistic world, Gu Yanshen may have been the right choice, but the price of this right choice was Shen Qing Ci's lifelong unhappiness. "This story doesn't contain a single 'I love you'." True affection never needs to be spoken; it's in the details, in the little things of daily life. Qin Du's picking her up and dropping her off is love, Gu Yanshen's protection is love, Aisin-Gioro Zaifeng's waiting is also love, Qingci sewing purses and clothes for A-Du by hand is love, seeing a piece of clothing on the streets of France that suits Gu Yanshen and thinks he would look great in it is also love. If Qin Du is the cinnabar mark on Shen Qingci's heart, and Gu Yanshen is the eaves sheltering her from the rain, then the third male lead is the street lamp that never goes out all night but never shines into her window. The author didn't even give him much space to lament, but it was precisely this "silent refusal to marry" that weighed heavier than any vow of eternal love. Perhaps the most humble love in the world is this: watching you marry someone else, and still wishing you a carefree life. They didn't say it, but every word, every passage, tells me: some feelings are lighter when spoken—not just love, but also friendship. In Chapter 48, Tang Ying heard that Qingci was going north and followed her, only to hear that she was getting married. In the original text, she said, "My good friend Shen Qingci! Learned, insightful, and principled! She's the best girl in the world. Even if the sky falls, she'll find a way to breathe!" "You are the best girl in the world, Tang Ying." The story ends with her fulfilling her wish from years past, living a long and peaceful life. One wonders if, in the moment she closed her eyes, she saw that breathtaking porcelain-blue hue on the Fudan University campus that year. This friendship was truly wonderful, so wonderful. Tang Ying, who advised her to "live well," was the only light in the darkness. When love was broken and family ties were broken, friendship became her last lifeline. The scene that made me cry so much was also the most poignant and heartbreaking in the entire book. It wasn't a separation in life or death, but rather, twenty years later, when Shen Qingci finally saw Qin Du in the hospital, the man she thought was long dead. She didn't lament the grievances of the past twenty years, nor did she mention how she had lived under Gu Yanshen's protection. She simply spoke in a voice as light as a feather: "Let's go back to that year," her voice as light as a feather, as if afraid to disturb the present moment, to stir the memories deep in her heart, "Let's hide under that magnolia tree at Fudan University. When the flowers bloom, we'll sit under the tree and watch them bloom. When the wind blows, petals will fall all over our shoulders. We won't see anyone, we won't think about anything, we'll just be quiet like this, without being found by fate, okay?" Reading this, my tears... I burst into tears! I'm so heartbroken, so heartbroken! It turns out that my Qingci didn't follow her husband's fate blindly; she didn't accept her destiny. She deceived Gu Yanshen, the world, and even time itself, but she couldn't deceive her own heart. For the past twenty years, she lived in the present world, but her soul remained in that spring when the trees were in full bloom. The fallen petals on her shoulders weren't scenery; they were her soul that had never found peace. What she begged from Adu wasn't the rest of her life, but the "life that should have been hers," cruelly severed by fate. She was now a wife. And the moment Shen Qingci heard the news of Adu's death, she not only went into premature labor but also buried herself with her own hands. Twenty years later, her words, "Go back to that year," were her most silent yet most tragic protest against fate. In the final chapter, the author turned her attention to Chinatown and the cemeteries of Chinese laborers buried far from home. In the harsh winds and snow of a foreign land, the lives of Chinese people were as worthless as grass. Even after shedding their former glory, Shen Qingci and Gu Yanshen still faced immense hardship on that land. The open guns of warlords were gone, replaced by the hidden arrows of racial discrimination. Before, they were displaced on their own soil; now, even the right to be displaced was being taken away. Reading the book's depiction of the difficult circumstances faced by Chinese people abroad, I suddenly understood the meaning of "a weak nation has no diplomacy, a chaotic world has no home." Shen Qingci's soft sigh was no longer just for Qin Du, nor just for Gu Yanshen, but for all the wandering, helpless souls on this desolate land. In the very end, I realized that Shen Qingci's life was a microcosm of the fate of women in the old era. She had the pure love of Qin Du, the unwavering protection of Gu Yanshen, the support of her close friend's words, "You must live well," and the silent guardianship of Zai Feng. Yet, even with all these glimmers of light, she still couldn't illuminate her own fractured life. That magnolia tree at Fudan University ultimately didn't wait for its admirers to return. The girl who wished to return home by her sickbed ultimately couldn't escape fate's clutches. Of course, this book isn't perfect. The author's ambition is grand, attempting to connect years of historical changes, resulting in occasional jumps and inconsistencies in the timeline. Some plot connections feel rushed, and the timing feels awkward. A large portion of the later chapters uses flashbacks and interweaving of present time, making it a bit chaotic. However, these flaws don't detract from the overall quality. This book is like a cup of tea; the more you read, the more mellow and unforgettable it becomes. I'm still deeply moved by it. Dear author, I'm coming back for a second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth reading! This is my complete review after finishing the book. It's the best Republican-era novel I've ever read, bar none, forever my top 1.

37. 37 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 19.3kReads6.7Score1kShelves

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    Looking for similar books to read! A warlord novel set in the Republican era, where the protagonist is a time traveler. He doesn't distort history but uses a modern perspective to plan and train his troops, gradually building his power from a local position. It includes political intrigue, warfare, and territorial expansion, with a steady pace that isn't too simplistic.

38. 38 抗 War of Resistance: Is My New Husband a Secret Agent? So Am I 抗战：新婚老公是特工？我也是 Read to the Very End, Guaranteed百分百完读Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Republican Era + Espionage + Two Powerful Leads + Secret Identity + Sweet Romance + Political Intrigue + Period Setting + High Intelligence] The day Shen Qingqiu married into the Pei family, she strapped a silenced pistol to her thigh and planned to drug the groom that very night so she could carry out a deadly assignment. But she never imagined that her sickly husband, who sat in a wheelchair coughing blood and struggling to breathe, and was said to have no chance of living past the end of the 2kReads6.4Score349Shelves

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    The first book I read recently was absolutely amazing, I highly recommend it.

39. 39 我 My Years in Intelligence Work 我干谍报工作的那几年 Zhang Congqian张从前Modern Romance691k WordsOngoing Born at the wrong time and adrift for half her life, should she accept her fate or fight back? If transmigration were a lottery, Zhang Huaiyue must have drawn the very worst ticket. After living an ordinary life for over twenty years, she couldn’t understand why, among all the transmigrators, she had been thrown into this war-torn era. To survive, she planned and schemed painstakingly. Just as she finally glimpsed a chance to break free from her shackles, fate seemed to play a cruel joke and pus 2.9kReads8.6Score278Shelves
40. 40 白 White Oak Slope 白栎坡 Xiaoxiang Plum潇湘梅子Urban547k WordsCompleted Li Junchen and Lu Shuang were born in an era when China was undergoing tremendous change. They met and fell in love at school, but a feud between their families stood in their way, tearing them apart. Li Junchen was both learned and skilled in martial arts, while Lu Shuang was one of the few female students in their small town. Together, they fought against fate and old customs to the very end. Faced with hatred for their country and feuds between their families, Li Junchen showed his unwavering 1kReads9.5Score101Shelves
41. 41 贪 Honey Thief 贪蜜 Silent Words默默無文Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted An alternate Republican-era setting, faithful to each other, slow burn, simmering tension, mildly sweet, no angst, romance-focused. · A restrained, proper, celibate patriarch, and an honest, timid beauty. · As a bride brought in to bring good fortune, Ye Zhaodi hoped she'd get the chance to leave the Fu household and live a quiet, respectable life on her own. She never expected to catch the attention of a man who seemed so virtuous and gentlemanly. From then on, she could never leave this place. 6.4kReads9.2Score761Shelves

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    The first two books are detective stories, and the third book is a sweet romance novel.

42. 42 抗 War of Resistance: My Sister Is a Master of Disguise, and My Brother Is Li Yunlong 抗战：姐是伪装者，弟是李云龙 I Beheld the High Mountains我见高山Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Siblings transmigrate together]+ [System]+ [War’s double helix]+ [Righting past regrets]+ [Rousing action] Their souls land in 1937 Shanghai, where hell awaits from the start! Military enthusiast younger brother Zhou Zheng activates the “God-Tier Commander” System and turns a rabble of fleeing soldiers into a pack of wolves! History whiz older sister Zhou Lan activates the “Ace Agent” System and lays an inescapable web across Shanghai! From then on, the battlefield takes a wildly different turn 2.2kReads7.1Score279Shelves
43. 43 抗 War of Resistance: Expelled from the Start, I Turn Around and Join the Red Army 抗战：开局被除名转身奔红军 Zhu Boyu, Who Loves Yellowfin Bream喜欢黄翅鱼的朱伯瑜Urban1.6M WordsCompleted After leaving the military, Chen Feng meets up for a meal with his comrades. Drunk, he transmigrates into the body of a doomed Nationalist Army cannon-fodder regiment commander. After fighting desperately to save himself, he unexpectedly joins the Red Army. He rallies the scattered troops and charges across the Xiang River. Now he will push east and make history on the island. “Damn it! Twenty thousand Japanese troops are surrounding us, our arsenal doesn’t have a single iron nail left, and you’ 37.6kReads8.1Score3.6kShelves
44. 44 抗 Resisting Japan: Joining the Second Northern Expeditionary Force 抗日：从北上抗日第二先遣队开始 Lonely, Lonesome, and a Little Cold孤单寂寞有点冷Urban1.8M WordsCompleted No System, no pocket dimension: a classic military power fantasy beginning with the Red Army's Long March. The chuuni protagonist transmigrates into the body of a wounded soldier left behind by the 25th Red Army. Leading a guerrilla force in pursuit of the main army, he witnesses and takes part as the 25th Red Army grows from a supporting force into our army's undisputed top unit. The Long March is an arduous journey, with a hundred battles turned into poetry. Taking on the Japanese, they forge 17.9kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves
45. 45 抗 War of Resistance, 1950: From the Start, I Have a Tabby Cat 抗战1950，开局一只狸花猫 Jiang Jiu匞勼Urban2.1M WordsCompleted During the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, the war that founded the nation, battlefield journalist Li Nuoyi heads for a snowbound front line with a mischievous tabby cat, enduring countless hardships along the way. The Americans are nothing special, and their lackeys are even more pathetic. He goes toe-to-toe with the great powers and brings glory to China! 25.2kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
46. 46 抗 War of Resistance: I Can Grant Traits to My Soldiers 抗战：我能赋予小兵词条 Write It into Zhang落笔成張Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Traits] + [Sign-In] + [Steamrolling] (Already commanding five groups and 150,000 troops, so dive right in.) After transmigrating to the War of Resistance era, Qin Feng becomes a Jin-Sui Army regiment commander. At the same time, he activates the Sign-In Trait System. As long as he signs in every day, he gets trait rewards that can be bestowed upon his officers and soldiers. [Tiger General: Greatly improves aircraft handling and equipment development, but increases the chance of disobeying o 23.2kReads8.9Score1.2kShelves
47. 47 1 1938: From the Start, It's Hell 1938：开局地狱 Dream of a Winter Night冬夜之梦Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Patriotic tale + wartime resistance and espionage + multiple identities + strong female lead + System + no romance After Kong Qianrou dies by accident, she transmigrates to the Republican era. She knows how to choose between dying right away or waiting a little longer to die. Looking at a land torn apart, she wears an innocent expression as she takes up the butcher's blade, becoming someone who strikes terror into the Japanese. On the outside, the protagonist is a Republican-era Lin Daiyu. In re 17kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves
48. 48 谍 Spy Games: I Infiltrated the Enemy and Became a Japanese General!? 谍战，我潜伏成了鬼子将军！？ GLANGUrban1.8M WordsCompleted (Japanese nobility, safety first, no female lead, willing to sell out when necessary) In the 21st year of the Republic of China, by a twist of fate, a thoroughly patriotic young Chinese man was taken to Japan and somehow ended up with the status of a Japanese noble. After being trained by Japanese militarists, he was ordered to return to China to carry out the “Lighthouse Plan.” What outsiders didn't know was that this young Japanese noble was actually a true Chinese patriot, a secret agent for 28.5kReads8.5Score2.4kShelves
49. 49 谍 Espionage: A Silent Struggle 谍战：一场无声的斗争 Just an Ordinary Person一介俗人Urban3.1M WordsCompleted An ordinary aspiring writer unexpectedly finds himself in Republican-era China. Using his strengths, amid internal strife and foreign threats, he resolutely chooses a path of discretion, efficiency, and long-term undercover work for his people and his country. 6.3kReads8.2Score431Shelves
50. 50 谍 Spy War: Only I Can Eavesdrop on People's Thoughts 谍战，只有我能偷听心声 Drunk on Wine for the Rest of My Life浊酒醉余生Urban2.3M WordsCompleted [Not a formulaic spy thriller. A feel-good story about growth, with an original plot. If you don’t like it, don’t argue.] In 1931, as the War of Resistance was about to break out, under pressure from the situation on all sides, Dai Yunnong traveled to Beiping in person to establish an intelligence network in the three northeastern provinces. Who could have guessed that the secret would leak? The three spy teams sent into the region were exposed, and all thirty Huangpu Academy elites were wiped o 37.9kReads9.0Score5.5kShelves

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