Any Republic-Era Stories With Two Strong Leads, No Cheating, and a Happy Ending? 有民国文吗，双强双洁的，he

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 62.4kReads9.2Score9.3k14d adds

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   It's a very good read, a happy ending story where both characters are virgins.

2. 2 小 After the Little Princess Ran Away, the Young Marshal Forced His Love on Her 小祖宗逃跑后，被少帅强制宠爱 Spicy Strips That Aren't Spicy辣条不辣Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted Complete, with bonus chapters. The short drama is now available. [Republican-era romance, unruly young marshal x gentle, pliant girl who pretends to be sweet, one-on-one, mutual firsts] … When Xu Jinye first arrived at the governor's residence, Wei Liangchen threw her out twice. Everyone said, “Those two don’t get along.” Jinye knew, too, that they had ended up together by a twist of fate. He had someone he liked, and sooner or later they would part ways. She tried to keep a clear head, waiting 14.7kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds

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   This is so good! As a senior in high school, I finished it in three nights and now I want to find something similar [crying emoji].

3. 3 战 Rose of the Battlefield: Yiping Enlists to Serve Her Country 战地玫瑰，依萍投军报国 A Curly Little Roll一个卷卷卷Ancient Romance552k WordsCompleted [Military academy + devoted to one another + restrained romantic tension + Sparrow + Romance in the Rain + The Disguiser] Lu Yiping was once a piano prodigy at a music conservatory. Her hands were meant to dance across the black and white keys. But with the country in ruins, she resolutely cut off her long hair, donned a rough military uniform, and entered Whampoa Military Academy. “An indulged young lady can’t take hardship. I bet she’ll be crying to drop out within three days!” Facing the whol 1kReads—Score11614d adds

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   Tang Shanhai x Lu Yiping, both strong and virtuous, happy ending.

4. 4 烽 A Red Letter Sent Amid the Flames of War 烽火寄红笺 West Rain Dream西雨梦Modern Romance151k WordsCompleted At one last glance from the Shanghai docks, banker Gu Qingyuan wrapped an old scarf around his wife Shen Jingyi’s neck, placed his pocket watch in their daughter’s hand, and turned to walk into the fog over the occupied zone. Trapped on an isolated island, he cut a family portrait into three pieces by the red light of a darkroom, protecting his family’s last shred of dignity amid the ruins of the financial world. She carried a wooden box full of letters westward, recording the shattered land wi —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I'd recommend it; it just finished airing.

5. 5 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 15.5kReads8.9Score1.6k14d adds

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   Perfect timing! A story with a strong, developing female lead, two strong, clean-living leads, a happy ending, and it just finished. I really enjoy spy novels like this. The female lead in this one has a "black koi" charm, meaning she absorbs the luck of others, especially the luck of ordinary people. The only downside is that the male and female leads haven't gotten together yet, and we haven't seen the victory against Japan, even though victory is truly imminent. The Japanese imperial family is almost wiped out, and we haven't seen the male and female leads confess their feelings for each other. But true love needs no words; the revolution is not yet complete, and love still needs to wait.

6. 6 枭 The Young Marshal's Darling: The Powerful Woman Who Captured His Heart 枭宠成瘾：病娇少帅的娇妻是大佬 Ming Yao明药Modern Romance2.8M WordsCompleted [Super sweet romance + tons of secret identities + an exceptionally badass heroine] Everyone said Yun Qiao was young and from the countryside, and that she would never fare well in the powerful Xi family. Everyone said her status was low, that she was nothing but a pretty face who lived off others, and that she could never catch the eye of the all-powerful young marshal. Yet after just one day in the Xi household, Yun Qiao put the family in their place. And after just one week at the young marsh 2.4kReads9.1Score31614d adds

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   I haven't read much about the Republican era, but these two books are by the same author and are older works.

7. 7 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 16.7kReads9.3Score2.3k14d adds
8. 8 瀛 Chaos in Yingzhou 瀛洲乱 Clouds Follow Clouds白云亦云Modern Romance96k WordsCompleted A deranged young nobleman of the old dynasty x a cultured young lady returned from studying abroad War breeds heroes, and chaos brings forth beauties. Nine out of ten romances in the Republican era end in tragedy; the only thing they share is the road to the afterlife. Our vast nation is beset by troubles at home and abroad. With the country in turmoil, how can there be peace? As a new force rises amid the shifting tides of a war-torn age, a deranged young nobleman steeped in the old dynasty's w 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's very beautiful, and also very sad.

9. 9 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 78.3kReads9.5Score9k14d adds

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   I spent a few days reading it, and it's really well-written! It's really good!! Maybe it's because I don't read much of this kind of material, but there's no denying it's really good!!

10. 10 夫 Madam Was Only Playing Around, So Why Is the Young Marshal Addicted? 夫人玩玩而已，少帅怎么上瘾了？ Eleven Bridges Here此间十一桥Modern Romance482k WordsCompleted Song Fei is the daughter of the most powerful bandit family in Wancheng. She has money, guns, and people to dote on her. Life is wonderful until her former fiancé suddenly sends word that he wants to take her as his concubine. He also tells her father to disband his men, hand over his money, and publicly swear to go straight... Their schemes are even more ruthless than those of the bandits. Song Fei turns around and drags the young warlord marshal, who commands a mighty army, into bed. “Let’s pl 3.9kReads—Score69714d adds

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    This is amazing!

11. 11 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 23.5kReads9.2Score2.6k14d adds

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    The Republic of China Era 🔥🔥🔥 Read it now!! ‼️‼️‼️ A story of time travel to the Republic of China era + anti-Japanese war espionage + multiple identities + espionage within espionage + two-way journey (Main story complete, extras loading) One day, Lin Ruotang suddenly travels to the Republic of China era. She is not a young lady, not a concubine, not a female student, but a refugee who almost starved to death. She was about to starve to death right after arriving when a kind person gave her a flatbread. Just as she was about to start a new life, she encountered spies arresting members of an underground organization. Lin Ruotang ate the flatbread and was entrusted with finding a contact. Facing numerous difficulties, a vast sea of people, and lurking dangers, how will she pass on the intelligence? A game within a game, an espionage within an espionage; only by entering the game can she break it. Who says only those standing in the light are heroes?

12. 12 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 9.8kReads8.8Score88514d adds

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    It's great, highly recommended.

13. 13 一 One Meeting with This Lord, and a Lifetime of Peace 一遇斯君，一世苡安 Clear Skies After Rain, Green Gardenia初霁青栀Modern Romance447k WordsCompleted In the seventeenth year of the Republic, three powers stand in uneasy balance in the north, while undercurrents swirl beneath the surface. Young Marshal Pei Sijun has no desire to fight for supremacy. He only wants to uncover the truth about his father’s death and the death of his closest friend, Su Qingyan. Doctor Su Yi'an wants nothing to do with the world beyond her door. All she wants is to preserve the peace of that little corner of Qingzhu Lane. A set of missing blueprints for a modern can 117Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A cold-faced young marshal meets a female doctor; the story is a mix of sweet and heart-wrenching moments, with all the supporting characters fully fleshed out.

14. 14 婉 Wanwan Bends the Green Pine 婉婉折青松 Xun Bai荀柏Modern Romance687k WordsOngoing The Cold-Blooded Warlord and His Lovely Wife, a companion novel to Snowy Parasol Tree [Republican-Era Romance + A Love Lost in Bitterness + Love at First Sight] Word has it that Zhou Songyu met with disaster in Beiping. Zhou Songyu was dead. On the day of her wedding, Duan Yiwan was supposed to marry Shen Zhuqing, but her stepmother and older sister, Duan Yibao, switched the marriage and sent her to the Zhou family instead. Unexpectedly, Zhou Songyu returned three years later. It turned out She 102Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 15 在 After Becoming a Rich Woman in the Republic of China, I Caught the Eye of a Rowdy Soldier 在民国卷成富婆后，被军痞盯上了 Zhou Yichui周一吹Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted (Republican-era setting, military marriage, one-on-one, both pure) Fourth Young Master Huo Mingyuan is a flirtatious, carefree man. He dotes on cats and dogs, keeps crickets, frequents dance halls and brothels, gambles, sponsors celebrities and opera stars, and keeps mistresses. He's a typical playboy in the Northwest Army, all appetite and no ability. Even on his wedding day, his family had to drag him away from a crowd of women in an opera house and force him into wedding clothes to go through 454Reads—Score4314d adds

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    Wen Shuangjie of the Republic of China

16. 16 千 A Boat Sailing a Thousand Miles, a Lifetime of Peace 千里行舟，一世怀安 Juxingli聚星里Ancient Romance131k WordsOngoing [#Transmigration #Late Qing and early Republican era #Daughter of a minor official #Making money #Light comedy #Saving the country through industry #Family life #Slow burn] Lu Xingzhou vs. Ye Huaian In her previous life, Ye Huaian earned a monthly salary of at least 12,000 yuan. After transmigrating to 1900, she becomes the daughter of a wealthy Shanghai family. In reality, she’s so broke it’s almost laughable. She has to report to her family before spending even a single copper coin. Her father 412Reads—Score—14d adds

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    For those who want to see a story about making money: The female lead is single-mindedly focused on making money; she can do without men, but she can't skimp on a single penny of silver.

17. 17 鲟 Sturgeon Returns to Ning'an 鲟洄宁安 Ren Enshuo任恩硕Modern Romance348k WordsOngoing A Republican-era tragic romance, a woman's coming-of-age story, and two male leads. A sharp-witted, falsely disguised shaman PKs a rebellious dragon who slays gods. A sudden heavenly fire destroys a city, and the revered Hu Xuan shaman is wrongly blamed and made a scapegoat. With a colossal lie, Ge Wangshu rides alone for a thousand miles to escort the orphan Eyun home. It seems like a sturgeon swimming upstream to return to its birthplace, but in truth, it's the start of a journey with no retu 183Reads—Score16614d adds

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    A tragic love story set in the Republican era, depicting female growth and patriotic fervor.

18. 18 修 Restoring Time, Just to Meet You 修复时光，只为遇见你 Yu Yanzhi虞砚知Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted [Two equally strong leads + both transmigrate + pure sweetness + love for their country and people] She is a modern student of cultural relic restoration; he is a warlord in Republican-era Shanghai. When she transmigrates, she becomes the wife promised to him when he was a child. They weather the chaos of war together, always understanding and supporting each other. There’s more to her identity than meets the eye. He risks his life to protect her, and when everything is finally settled, he follo 175Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Yes, and the concept is quite novel.

19. 19 惊 Echoes of a Startling Tune 惊鸿遗音 Lan Yinyin澜音音Modern Romance806k WordsCompleted [He is the most dazzling opera star in Pingjing, yet in her family's eyes, he is nothing but a despicable performer.] Lin Xingran, heiress of the Lin family and a new-school teacher, fell in love with just one person: Boss Liu, whose brilliance onstage was unparalleled. In these turbulent times, performers belonged to the lowest rung of society. Her father slapped her. “You can marry him over my dead body!” Outside the door, he was driven away with blows from clubs. That night, he wiped off 1Reads7.8Score—14d adds

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    He was once a dazzling performer on stage, but for her he put down his flowing sleeves and took up the sharp blade of business warfare. Two years of hardship did not cool his passion, and he returned only to say one thing: I've come to marry you.

20. 20 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
21. 21 敢 Daring to Borrow the Bright Moon from the Green Mountains 敢向青山借明月 Emperor Tangtang汤汤大帝Modern Romance114k WordsOngoing [Alternate Republican-era setting + marriage first, love later + two formidable leads] A money-loving little blind woman who plays dumb × a cold-faced warlord who is calculating but deeply devoted After her family is destroyed, Lin Jingshu pretends to be blind to survive, playing music on the street with her eyes fixed only on the coins she needs to get by. Shen Yanqing, a cold, calculating warlord with a powerful army at his command, takes in a little blind woman for a monthly allowance of tw 29Reads—Score—14d adds

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    We must be both strong and clean!

22. 22 她 She Tore Up the Hand She Was Dealt in Love 她把爱的烂牌撕了 Oumige Er Ju Wen欧米格儿剧文Ancient Romance173k WordsCompleted The fourteenth year of the Republic, a rainy night. The young marshal’s wife watches her husband carry his sworn sister into the bridal chamber. He gently reassures her, “Don’t be afraid. This is our home.” “Our home? I’m the outsider now.” She neither cries nor makes a scene. She does only three things… Within three days, every step is marked by blood, and she backs the young marshal into a corner. He signs the divorce papers in tears. Pregnant, she boards a ship south with a rising star. At se 59Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    "Women are not bargaining chips, but chess players"—the awakening of women in the context of the Republic of China era is so compelling!

23. 23 少 The Young Marshal Is Addicted to Me 少帅对我，上了瘾 Gelu Who Loves Medicinal Cuisine爱吃药膳的格鲁Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted Her family fortune in ruins? No problem! The cool and elegant heiress Su Qingyuan uses a single move, offering herself in marriage, to secure the backing of Lu Tingxiao, the city's most untouchable iron-fisted young marshal! Everyone calls her a parasitic vine clinging to the powerful, but Lu Tingxiao cherishes her like a treasure in his palm. “She's my woman. Who dares lay a hand on her?” He's a decisive warlord who keeps his distance from women, yet he becomes utterly captivated by her, ador 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Recommended for those experiencing a reading slump! This romance novel set in the Republican era, featuring a warlord, is incredibly addictive!

24. 24 夺 The Stolen Jade Pendant: A Love Beyond the Bounds of a Chaotic Age 夺卿玦：乱世错缘，情深逾矩 Dreaming and Soaring漫梦飞翔Modern Romance140k WordsOngoing [Republican-era turmoil + amnesia and mistaken marriage + taking by force + a blood feud + twisted romance] [Obsessive young marshal × amnesiac daughter of a warlord] She was injured in an accident on the edge of a cliff and lost her memory. He was a young doctor who rescued her and married her. On their wedding night, beneath the red candles, her lost memories came rushing back. She learned that she was the adopted daughter of Warlord Tang, and that her childhood sweetheart, whom she regarded a 653Reads—Score—14d adds

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    They are all my favorites!

25. 25 烽 War-Torn Romance: The Young Marshal's Contracted Mistress 烽烟为聘：少帅的契约外室 Dreaming and Soaring漫梦飞翔Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted Jiang Xinyue, the Commander's daughter, was forced to become a surrogate for her older sister. Made to sign a humiliating contract, she became Rong Qiubai, the Governor of Jiangzhong's secret mistress in the military, imprisoned in a gilded cage and cut off from the light of day. She treated him coldly; he had been plotting for a long time. He took her by force, and she was consumed by hatred and love. The warlord's young master, Zheng Hemin, her childhood sweetheart, went mad for her. He used w 852Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 26 武 Emperor Wu’s Forbidden Love: The Beauty of Emperor Xiaowu 武帝之绝爱：孝武红颜 Dreaming and Soaring漫梦飞翔Ancient Romance226k WordsCompleted After Emperor Wen came the prosperous Han dynasty. Young Emperor Wu, Liu Che, ascended the throne full of ambition and vigor. He was not only a ruler of great vision, but also a passionate and romantic man. In his life, there was the fiery, headstrong Chen A'jiao, the gentle and virtuous Wei Zifu, and the peerlessly beautiful Lady Li... Yet among all his romances, one woman was the love of his life, and also the one least mentioned in the historical records. She was Lady Wang. Lady Wang was from 307Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 27 民 Tears of a Republican Era Hero, Half for the People and Half for a Beauty 民国英雄泪，半为苍生半美人 Dreaming and Soaring漫梦飞翔Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted I hear the flute’s plaintive tune and the xiao’s clear notes, but cannot quite make them out. Old companions from the jianghu scatter like dust. In all my life, I have shed only two lines of tears: half for the people, half for a beauty. Zheng Xiao is a brilliant military staff officer. In Jingxi City, he meets the charming and lively Yao Yudi. The daughter of a commander, Yao Yudi has been imprisoned and abused by her father for years, all while searching for a slim chance to survive. She delib 46Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 28 北 Winter Melody of Beicheng 北城冬曲 Xiao Lindong笑临东Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted [Alternate Republican-era setting + love of country and family + ensemble cast in troubled times + mystery and espionage + two devoted first loves + happy ending] [Gentle, proud opera beauty x quiet, guileless student who speaks her mind] A single “reform order” put an end to Su Yige’s long road of study. But just as she faced this predicament, everything changed the moment she opened the file folder. The folder her professor gave her pointed to the hidden sparks inside the theater, and to the 136Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The cold snow in the northern city during the Republican era could not conceal the passion and sincerity in the theater. A brilliant and talented actress and an idealistic academic star, upholding their original aspirations and turning the tide in the vortex of espionage, are reborn. The setting of two innocent girls and two first loves is sweet, the growth of the group is touching, and the national sentiment is deeply portrayed. You simply can't bear to fast forward!

29. 29 雪 Xue Wutong 雪梧桐 Xun Bai荀柏710k WordsCompleted [Republican-era ensemble cast + love of country + two powerful leads + older man/younger woman + sweet romance + pursuit of love + powerful man bows his head + heartbreaking angst + bad ending] In the Republican era, Nanjing was home to two renowned romantics. I do not believe in Buddha, but I would kneel at every temple in Nanjing if only Heaven would give me back my wife. Zhou Qingshi, courtesy name Changyu, was the eldest son and eldest grandson of the Zhou family, and ninth in birth order. 400Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    Both are online.

30. 30 叶 The Moment Miss Ye Shows Her Face, Commander Huo Falls for Her 叶小姐一露头，霍司令就心动 Yu Que虞阙Modern Romance265k WordsOngoing This book isn’t finished well, so don’t read it! I’m revising it! [Transmigrated soul in Republican-era China + two powerful, devoted leads, one-on-one + sweet romance, no angst + heroine crushes her enemies + happy ending; a wild heroine and a handsome hero; little logic, slight fantasy elements] Cool, elegant, stunning Commander Ye x iron-blooded, obsessive Commander Huo Peerless beauty x madly captivating man Ye Wansheng x Huo Xiuting In one sudden turn, Ye Wansheng transmigrates to Republic —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is amazing!!! The female lead transmigrates to the Republican era, inherits her father's mess, becomes the commander-in-chief, leads troops into battle, and sweeps across the land—no clichéd or melodramatic plots! The female lead is both beautiful and cool!!! Absolutely incredible! And she's not love-struck; she's incredibly clear-headed.

31. 31 大 The Heiress Is Sweet but Ruthless, and the Young Marshal Is Obsessed 大小姐甜切黑，少帅追疯了 Sweet Seventh Night甜七夜Modern Romance129k WordsOngoing A Republican-era romance! A Republican-era romance!! A Republican-era romance!!!! A Republican-era romance!!!! A Republican-era romance!!!!! 3Reads—Score46814d adds

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    [Republic of China Romance + Strong Couple + Eldest Daughter × Young Marshal] The eldest daughter of the Jiang family returns to the country to seize power, only to discover that the "cold and aloof" second young master of the warlord's mansion is actually the boy she provoked five years ago! A sweet-on-the-outside-black-on-the-outside-woman heroine × a domineering young marshal who is obsessed with her, a fateful reunion + mutual entanglement, the pinnacle of Republican-era romance dramas is destined!

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