I’ve Recently Gotten Into Warlord Stories. Please, Sisters, Recommend Some! 最近迷上了军阀题材 跪求姐妹们推书

1. 101 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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   The first one is angsty, the second is sweet. I'm quite picky about books, but both of these are well-written, so I recommend them!

2. 102 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 6.5kReads8.9Score761Shelves

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   Book 1: The female lead becomes a translator, and the male lead gradually falls for her. Book 2: The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight! The female lead is a female strategist; it's a very good read.

3. 103 掌 Beloved in the Palm of My Hand 掌心卿卿 Lan Ze兰泽Modern Romance316k WordsCompleted They say beauty is a knife that scrapes the bones, but Xiao Hechuan isn’t worried. His bones are hard. They say a forcibly picked melon won’t taste sweet, but Xiao Hechuan isn’t worried about that either. Sweet or not, he’ll pick it first and worry about the rest later. 2.2kReads9.0Score228Shelves

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   A Republican-era novel featuring a warlord male lead and a pitiful female lead. The female lead's mother is the male lead's current sister-in-law, making them a pseudo-uncle-niece relationship. They will experience many twists and turns before finally getting together. The novel's portrayal of the patriotism and family values ​​of that era is quite moving. [Heart emoji]

4. 104 领 After We Got Married, the Warlord Couldn't Stop Spoiling His Wife 领证后，军阀大佬宠妻成瘾 Gazing at the Moon in the Mist雾里相月Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight, sweet romance, married first and falling in love later, he pursues her, mutually devoted] [Doting warlord big shot VS cool, alluring female doctor] Two years ago, the warlord fell unexpectedly at first sight for Jiang Sheng, a fiery, passionate ophthalmologist. One glance, a love that lasted forever. He searched all over Kyoto for her for two whole years. Outside, he is a cold and ruthless big shot in the Operations Division, a company president, and the mysterious leader o 8.9kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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   A journey back to the Republican era, savoring the joys and sorrows, separations and reunions, loves and hates of the characters who lived through that time… 🌹 Different authors have created slightly different warlord characters, and female protagonists with different styles—I'll share these with you, hoping you enjoy them! 👌😊

5. 105 军 The Queen of the Military Intelligence Bureau 军统女王 Moon with a Faint Smile月含残笑Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Espionage + political intrigue + wits and strategy + ruthless decisiveness] The bloody odyssey of the Military Statistics Bureau’s queen! She is the knife in Boss Dai’s hand, and the nightmare that haunts his bedside! 1937: Shanghai, a deadly trap Lin Wei, codenamed “Ghost Fox,” arrives in Shanghai and forms the “Fox Thorn” assassination squad within three months. As her qipao swirls, collaborators’ heads roll and Japanese officers lie awake at night. But the wine Nanzo Yunko offers her is lace 12kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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   ⭐Republic of China Era Theme⭐Warlord ① I'm staying up all night reading this! [Admiration] The roguish male lead is a prodigal son who turns over a new leaf, though not all at once. The various psychological descriptions are really great. I love it! ② A clear-headed female lead [Note] The male lead is a warlord! The female lead, disregarding the consequences, hides her childhood sweetheart, who is wanted by the warlord. But he's not satisfied and wants her to submit to him to avenge him. In the end, she shoots him dead! Luckily, she acted decisively, otherwise the warlord male lead would really be…

6. 106 穆 Marshal Mu’s Mysterious Wife 穆少帅的神秘夫人 Skimming Over the Waves轻舟踏浪Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted Set in the Republican era, this is an alternate history with its own unique world. The plot revolves around three nations and their three warlord rulers in Jiangnan, Jiangzhong, and Jiangbei. The three great warlord families have guarded their respective territories for generations. The Mu family of Jiangzhong is the most powerful, and has long sought to annex Jiangnan and Jiangbei and unify the land. Between Mu Chengyu and Chen Jingshu, the gulf is more than a difference in status. It is also t 5.1kReads7.4Score270Shelves

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   This is a novel set in the Republican era, featuring a young warlord who forcefully marries a woman. The male lead is a powerful warlord, and the female lead is a beautiful merchant's daughter with a childhood sweetheart. She kindly saves the male lead, who falls instantly in love with her at first sight. He uses his power to force her to stay by his side. The female lead appears docile but is actually very independent and secretly plots to leave him. Her childhood sweetheart appears and tries to take her away, but the male lead sees through their scheme and imprisons him. To save her sweetheart, the female lead agrees to "exchange her life for his" by bearing him a child.

7. 107 刚 Reborn, She Gives the Commander a Hard Slap! 刚重生：她就给督军一个大比兜！ Qin Xiaoxun秦小洵Modern Romance438k WordsCompleted [System] [Republican Era] [Sweet Romance] [Power Couple] On his birthday, the cold and lovelorn bachelor Huo Tiancheng received the two most unforgettable “gifts” of his life! First: His own mother drugged him and dumped him in the Eight Great Alleys! Second: He got beaten up for the first and only time in his life! That same day... Modern-day powerhouse Qin He transmigrated to the Republican Era, where the original host had been kidnapped by traffickers and taken to a brothel from the start! 617Reads8.7Score102Shelves

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   I've been obsessed with novels set in the Republican era lately! These eight are my carefully selected favorites~

8. 108 军 Warlord Mu: The Young Madam Has Been Snatched Away Again 军阀穆少：少奶奶又被抢了 Good Harvest丰年Modern Romance258k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion and exclusivity + roguishly handsome male lead who pampers his wife + genius heroine who crushes wicked villains = a satisfying Republican-era rebirth story] After her stepmother disfigured Yi Wei and sold her to a brothel in the South Seas, she was eventually skinned and disemboweled to death. But by a twist of fate, she was reborn on the very day her stepmother disfigured her… From then on, she disguised herself as an apothecary, began changing the course of her life, and emba 76Reads8.8Score—Shelves
9. 109 逃 [Yuan Ye] The Runaway Villainess Is the Young Marshal’s Moonlight 【鸢野】逃逸女配是少帅心头月 Qu Chi曲池Modern Romance412k WordsCompleted [Young Marshal Childhood Friend × Heiress Educated Abroad × Push and Pull × Swept Along by the Plot] [Complete] [Transmigrate into a book: Good news, you're a wealthy heiress educated abroad! Bad news, you're the villainess fiancee!] Quick summary: Qi Shiye was the current young marshal. His family and Song Ciyan's family had been close for generations, and the two had grown up together with an arranged betrothal. Song Ciyan was progressive-minded and fled the marriage to study abroad, where she 294Reads5.7Score115Shelves
10. 110 军 A Lovely Military Wife and a Rugged Soldier: One Wrong Step on the Army Journey in the Eighties 军嫂俏！军爷糙！八零随军闪了腰 Chestnut V栗子VModern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Sweet, Charming Wife + Abstinent Officer] (Fictional Military Marriage + Married First, Fell in Love Later + Life in the Military Camp + Spatial System + Adorable Baby) Jiang Ning's arrival in the 1980s gets off to a wild start. The moment she opens her eyes, she's face-to-face with a burly soldier sporting an eight-pack, and nearly gets caught in bed with him. She makes a snap decision and binds herself to the man... “Comrade, what's done is done. Why don't we get married?” “Comrade, let's go 15.1kReads9.0Score1.7kShelves

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    See? Don't go to sleep!

11. 111 穿 Transmigrated to Republican-Era China: The Marshal Wants Me to Stop, but I'm Building a Career 穿越民国之大帅求放过我要搞事业 Mu Yizi Jun木易子君Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + fictional Republican-era setting + no System + no pocket dimension + no golden finger + career-focused + ensemble cast] One-line blurb: A family's story of resisting the Japanese invasion and saving their country. Full blurb: After a car accident, modern girl Lin Yi transmigrates to the Republican era and becomes the youngest daughter of the second son of the Xiang family, a major Shanghai industrialist. Her uncle and father have seven children between them. The six ahead of he 3kReads9.1Score275Shelves
12. 112 穿 Transmigrating to the 1980s, Becoming a Stepmother, and Getting Rich While Joining the Army: The Vile Ones, Get Lost 穿八零，当后妈，致富随军极品滚 Trees on Chun Mountain椿山有木Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Super-sweet romance + military marriage + having and raising children + getting rich + spirit spring space + everyday life] Lin Shuyan transmigrates into a book, becoming the cannon-fodder supporting female character in a period novel! Her military officer husband is the heroine's biggest golden finger: Rich and powerful, handsome and wealthy. Too bad she's not the heroine. * When he hears that Lin Shuyan is beating the children, her military officer husband comes home with divorce papers. Befo 11.5kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves
13. 113 六 The Fierce and Charming Female Soldier of the 1960s: Winning the Cold Commander's Heart 六零娇辣小女兵：狠撩高冷首长心 Fish in the Woods00林中鱼00Modern Romance367k WordsCompleted [A High-Ranking Cadre Romance Set in the 1960s] [You Sit Upon the High Terrace, I Stay by Your Side] A bewitching, flirtatious heroine and a powerful, high-ranking cadre hero I grew up beside the water city I sit in your arms I hold a beautiful dream close to my heart And stumble into your peaceful world [Deliberate Seduction + A Powerful Man Bows to Love] When Lin Yiqiao first arrives in the capital, she seems sweet, naive, and gentle, but she has no shortage of schemes and tricks. All she wa 44.2kReads9.1Score4kShelves

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    This book!!! Believe me, the male lead is incredibly powerful!!! A true high-ranking official with real power!!!

14. 114 风 The Wind Comes from the Border 风从边境来 A Little Shao一个小邵Modern Romance120k WordsOngoing The Wind Comes from the Border is a warm and profound modern love story about the ordinary journey of Lin Mo and Jian An, who meet, come to know each other, and fall in love in a small border town. Lin Mo is the stern, steadfast captain of the border special police, charged with protecting this vast land. Jian An is the gentle, resilient owner of a border inn, tending to her own little world with a thoughtful heart. Fate brings them together on this turbulent frontier, and little by little, they —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I just started reading this (excluding warlord stories), it's still ongoing. The male lead is a newly transferred special police captain stationed on the border, and the female lead is the owner of an inn in a border town. It's a very simple romance, not brain-teasing or love-obsessed. The main thing is that the female lead isn't love-obsessed and doesn't hold anyone back—love-obsessed characters are really annoying! I wonder how many points this book will get. I just hope the author keeps updating! [Facepalm]

15. 115 军 Spoiled by the Warlord: Young Marshal, Your Wife Is Causing Trouble Again 军阀盛宠：少帅，你老婆又闯祸了 Mo Xi末喜Modern Romance5.3M WordsCompleted Fifteen years later, she returned from Britain. She had meant to make the people who had hurt her truly repent, but never expected to ruin his plans. He was the most distinguished young master in the sixteen northern provinces, the eldest son of the military governor. He wrapped an arm around her. “You ruined my plans. How are you going to make it up to me?” She pressed the Browning pistol she had just acquired against his waist. “How do you want me to make it up to you?” 1.4kReads8.7Score183Shelves

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    Of all the Republican-era novels, this is the only one I really like. The female lead is intelligent, shrewd, eloquent, and from a good family. The young marshal is doting, protective, and pure towards his wife. It has all sorts of plot points. The supporting characters are also well-developed and memorable. In short: Go for it! You won't regret reading it.

16. 116 春 Prisoner of Spring 春日俘虏 Li Huaisha李怀沙Two Male Leads242k WordsCompleted How do you ask an aloof heartthrob for a divorce? Marriage before love + HE + Mutual secret crushes + Bittersweet push and pull + Both pure + Taking what you want by force Scheming, doting, fiercely possessive husband-type seme x Sweet, naturally airheaded celebrity uke Rumor has it that Qin Yanqing married into the Qu family for money. After marrying into the family, he seized its fortune, locked up Young Master Qu, and tormented him day and night. Then Qin Yanqing publicly boosted a young 3.8kReads9.3Score526Shelves

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    It's so good, especially the first book!

17. 117 梦 Dreams That Consume the Bones 梦中销骨 Lady Qing Shu卿书夫人Modern Romance397k WordsCompleted (She's the most beautiful woman in Jiangzhou. He's a bloodthirsty, scheming warlord who falls in love with her at first sight and forcibly marries her, despite her being engaged to someone else...) (A ruthless warlord and a noble heiress in a forced romance) “The Yun family made a mistake, so the Yun family must pay for it. Don't blame me, Miss Yun.” Qiu Yulin yanks her toward him and kisses her, showing no tenderness toward the frail young woman before him. He was so rough. Yun Meng instinctiv 3.2kReads8.4Score249Shelves

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    Warlord CEO novel

18. 118 八 A 1980s Military Marriage with Twins: The Scorned Ex-Wife Turns Her Life Around 八零军婚有双宝：炮灰前妻洗白了 Schoolgirl女生徒Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Transmigrate into a book + period setting + military marriage + adorable kids + everyday family life Qin Xiaoqiao's husband is the male lead in a period novel. He's from a wealthy family and is an army officer, destined to rise to great heights and make a name for himself. Unfortunately, she's not the heroine. She's merely the male lead's doomed ex-wife, a fat, lazy glutton who, in the author's version, wreaks havoc and gets her family and children killed. In the end, she dies miserably with not 13.1kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
19. 119 逐 Gradually Breaking Through: The Young Marshal's Unruly Wife 逐渐攻破，少帅的不安分夫人 Xun Ying寻映Modern Romance332k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 20Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    In the Republic of China era, a marriage of convenience blossomed into love! The Little White Rabbit and the Big Bad Wolf.

20. 120 焚 Burning Heart, Daybreak: The Marshal Kneels to Soothe His Sweet Wife 焚心续昼：少帅跪哄娇软夫人 Guest Beneath the Flowers花下客Modern Romance58k WordsCompleted [Republican era + forced love + tragic romance + intense push and pull + rekindled love + mutual scheming + taboo + happy ending] [Fake heiress who plays dumb to fool her enemies x devoted, calculating warlord who is good at keeping up appearances] Shu Ningyan, the commander's daughter, heads to Wancheng to fulfill her betrothal to the merchant Huo Baiyang. First, she encounters something sinister at a haunted house in the rain. Then she is hunted because of Huo Baiyang's romantic entanglements. 37Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    My darlings, this novel's characters are so relatable! Su Yao is brave and independent, unafraid of Fu Beiyuan's forced marriage and even daring to stand up to him. Fu Beiyuan is initially aloof and domineering, but later becomes incredibly humble when pursuing her. When Su Yao rejects his advances, he tries every trick in the book to win her over. The push-and-pull dynamic between them is incredibly captivating. Add to that the backdrop of their families and the nation, and I couldn't put it down!

21. 121 八 I Went to the Wrong Table for an 1980s Blind Date and Ended Up Marrying the Mightiest Officer 八零相亲走错桌，我闪婚最强军官 Su Ranjiu酥染玖Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted The short drama Reborn: Love Hidden in a Dimple is now available. Bai Wei woke up one day to find she had transmigrated to the 1980s and become a woman who had never dated and whose parents were pressuring her to get married. She had to go on a blind date. The matchmaker said the man was fit, extremely handsome, and very rich. Excited, she rushed off to meet him and sure enough, found a super handsome guy. But after talking fo 6.4kReads9.0Score544Shelves
22. 122 一 Like Autumn at First Sight: The Young Marshal's Cool, Delicate Wife 一顾如秋：少帅的清冷娇妻 Shan Ji Ji 5山己几5Modern Romance432k WordsCompleted [Long-Game Pursuit + Seven-Year Age Gap + Both Chaste + The Hero Has Loved Her for Years] [Republican Era] He was the Gu family’s only son, the young marshal of Jiangbei with an army at his command. She was the daughter of an ordinary Jiangbei family. Their social standings could not have been farther apart. He had loved her since they were children, but she seemed to have forgotten all their childhood memories. When he learned that she already loved someone else, he nearly went mad. He used eve 2.2kReads8.2Score149Shelves

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    Check this out, everyone! It's really good. The male lead has a fantastic character design with no major flaws. He's been plotting against the female lead for a long time, loves her deeply, and is incredibly forgiving of everything she does. The female lead is gentle but has a strong sense of self and is intelligent—not a naive or clueless girl.

23. 123 南 Voyage South 南舟行 Gu Changan顾长安Modern Romance456k WordsCompleted In the 1920s and 1930s, Nan Zhou, the daughter of a prominent Zhenzhou family, flees an arranged marriage and heads to Shanghai to study. She narrowly escapes the clutches of the vengeful Pei brothers. Six years later, the Nan family falls on hard times, and Nan Zhou has no choice but to return home to visit her gravely ill father. Determined to restore her family's standing and prove that a daughter can build an extraordinary career just as well as a son, Nan Zhou decides to stay in Zhenzhou. W 18.4kReads9.7Score3.3kShelves

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    These are all books by the same author. The author has written many novels set in the Republican era, all of which are very good. Some are sweet and some are heart-wrenching, but they all capture the feeling of that era. The characters are well-developed, and the plots are full of twists and turns. I highly recommend them!

24. 124 泡 A Book by PaoPaoPPP 泡泡ppp的一本书 Bubbleppp泡泡pppTwo Male Leads151k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads + ABO space setting + devoted to each other + marriage before love + six-year age gap] [Cold, high-status Alpha with dysregulated pine-scented pheromones × soft, adorable, crybaby medical prodigy with a creamy scent] His whole family forced Jiang Nian to take his younger brother’s place and marry Chu Yingshu, the rumored violent and ruthless heir to the Chu family, a former Federation general who was paralyzed from the waist down. Jiang Nian received a letter containing just two 331Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    The first one needs no introduction. The second one, in my opinion, is somewhat of a warlord story. Those who can accept ABO can check it out. Both are completed, so feel free to read them. [Smirk]

25. 125 看 What Are You Looking At? That's My Wife! My Wife! 看什么看？那是我老婆！我老婆！ Master of the Tomb Pavilion墓阁阁主Two Male Leads361k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads, rugged top Alpha commander x delicate beauty Omega] [Marriage first, love later + 100% match + pheromone attraction + size difference + losing control during rut] [Complete, with a baby] Not angsty, the author clicked the wrong tag. My name is Lin Yan, the ace of the Northern Border outpost. I'm a top Alpha who can knock a space pirate flat with one punch. But a marriage assignment dumped a delicate Omega in my lap: skin white as snow, eyes that turn red at the slightest touch 7.6kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves

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    This is really beautiful.

26. 126 心 The White Jade Capital in My Heart 心上白玉京 No Wind, No Moon也无风月Modern Romance223k WordsOngoing [Alternate-Republic Era + Love of Country and Family + Beloved by All] A dramatic, cunning governor-general x a moody, world-weary crybaby * She is the moon in everyone’s heart; he is the sun that will redeem the rest of her life. * Back then, Shen Polu was the only son of the marshal of the navy and army. Bai Yujing was the daughter of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Their arranged marriage was a match made in heaven. Later, Shen Polu came to command four provinces, holding court in Jingbei w —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is one of the three major warlords, and the female lead is the daughter of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. There are multiple romantic storylines, as well as two family storylines: a gentle older brother and a stubborn younger brother.

27. 127 太 Where Are You Going, Darling? 太太你去哪儿 Tuan Ji团几Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted | Republican-era warlord x yandere young marshal x possessive doting husband x espionage and mind games x sharp-witted heroine x soul-crushing revenge | R15+ Palace-intrigue champion Lin Qianqian was just about to retire when she opened her eyes again and found herself a prisoner of a warlord's young marshal. Doused with cold water, lashed with a whip, even pinned to an interrogation rack and stripped of her qipao... The resilience she developed through palace intrigues kept her silent despite e 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Lots of funny jokes [smirk] The female lead is clever and cute, very good.

28. 128 五 The Fifth Master's Little Ancestor Has a Fiery Temper 五爷家的小祖宗脾气火爆 Qi Xuan祁萱Two Male Leads191k WordsCompleted Xu Shuyan was born prematurely and was frail from the start. After his mother died of illness, his father remarried, and Xu Shuyan's fate began to change. His stepmother could not stand him and beat and berated him at every turn. Eventually, she threw him out of the house, while his father watched coldly from beginning to end. Kidnapped and sold from one place to another, he ended up in Beiping. Fortunately, his voice was clear and bright enough to catch the eye of the owner of the Jinxige opera 3.4kReads8.4Score437Shelves

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    Look at this, it's really beautiful.

29. 129 和 After Eloping with Her Childhood Friend, Her Rugged Commander Husband Went Crazy 和竹马私奔后，糙汉首长急疯了 Cen Shinian岑十年Modern Romance864k WordsCompleted [Short drama adaptation now streaming] [Period setting + military marriage + sweet, satisfying romance + married first, love later + winning back his wife!] Song Shengsheng had a nightmare and discovered that she was the cannon-fodder villainess in a period novel: the male lead’s first wife, who died young. In the book, beauty was her only asset. To escape her husband, she wrote a letter reporting that her military officer husband came from a politically suspect background. That wasn’t all. When 33.4kReads8.8Score2.9kShelves

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    The female lead in this book has a distinct personality; although she's a bit selfish, it's within acceptable limits. It's super good, with the male lead's subtle, hidden thoughts, but the epilogue is a bit heartbreaking [crying][crying][crying] I cried buckets!

30. 130 我 I Saw It Coming: The Young Marshal and I Are Destined to Be Together 我有预料，少帅与我有情缘 Fan Sheng梵升Modern Romance727k WordsCompleted [Pure-hearted Buddhist devotee. Jade-faced King of Hell. Young Marshal VS play the pig to eat the tiger. Greedy for money and beauty. Lovely young tailor. Sweet romance, both leads are each other’s first] The old dynasty has fallen, and warlords carve up the land. In these turbulent times, business is hard to come by. Su Dai, a young tailor who runs a sewing shop, is summoned overnight to make clothes for Marshal Shen, the new ruler of five provinces. Before entering the residence, Su Dai can th 199Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Written by the same author, her works about the Republican era are the best.

31. 131 漂 The Beautiful Girl Next Door Wakes Up and Joins the Army. Officers Fight Over Her 漂亮白月光觉醒随军，首长争又抢 Nan Wanwan南绾绾Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted “Second Chance at Love, Spatial Ability, Everyone’s Favorite, Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium, Adorable Baby, Military Marriage” In the third year of living apart from He Shaoyan and fighting over a divorce, Ye Qingzhi began having prophetic dreams. At first, they were just trivial things, until one day she dreamed that her brother-in-law imprisoned her, while her sister became his accomplice and drove her insane before she died a gruesome death. After she died, the man who had repeatedly cl 27.9kReads7.0Score2.5kShelves

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    When she took the scumbag to the police station, her hands were still bloody. The police asked her if she wanted to call for backup, but she said no. Then she washed her hands and bought a ticket to the military base. On the train, she wondered what He Shaoyan would say when he saw her. Probably the same thing again: "Ye Qingzhi, you're trying to play me again." She wasn't afraid; this time she wasn't playing games.

32. 132 夫 The Madam Is Pampered and Spoiled, and the Warlord Cherishes Her 夫人娇生惯养，军阀捧在心上 Fan Sheng梵升Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted [Alternate Republic of China setting, household intrigue, face-slapping, both virgins, fallen noblewoman vs. refined, dashing warlord] Marshal Ji Kan has a secret he can’t tell anyone. He’s kept it hidden for years, but now that the opportunity has come, he doesn’t want to hide it anymore. Luo Huaizhu was born at the wrong time, amid a world in turmoil. But she was blessed with good fortune: even after her country fell and her family was destroyed, someone was willing to pamper her. Unfortu 3.6kReads8.7Score294Shelves
33. 133 旗 One Flirt from the Qipao Beauty, and the Strongest Officer Blushes 旗袍美人一撩，最强军官羞红脸 Luo Zili洛梓璃Modern Romance645k WordsCompleted [Super-sweet military marriage + pocket dimension + stepmother raising kids + seductive cheongsam beauty and cool, restrained officer + everyday food + healing] Jiang Zhining has had a rough time. The real heiress pushed her off a cliff, and she nearly ended up in a snake’s jaws, but then she unexpectedly met the toughest officer in the book. When she was thrown out of her home and left homeless, Jiang Zhining turned and stopped the abstinent officer. “Comrade Song Yuzhou, I can never repay you 2.3kReads9.2Score284Shelves

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    The beautiful woman in the cheongsam looked pitiful when she encountered a military officer with three children. It turned out the officer was the superior of her wicked sister's husband. The whole family was filled with regret, forced to watch as the seemingly aloof officer and his children took advantage of his wife—he was such a gentleman!

34. 134 重 Reborn, the Young Marshal's Eyes Turned Red as He Coaxed His Live-in Husband to Stay 重生少帅红了眼，强哄入赘不离婚 Fan Sheng梵升Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted Born into a time of turmoil and orphaned young, Shen Qingbai found that when it rains, it pours. First her engagement was broken off, then unpleasant relatives came knocking. She couldn't fight them, but she could run. In desperation, she made a bold decision. On a dark and windy night, Li Tingxian never imagined that after searching high and low in vain, he'd find the person he'd been looking for so easily, simply by bringing her home. Reborn, he had the woman who'd died young and haunted his 114Reads6.5Score—Shelves
35. 135 恃 Spoiled and Proud 恃宠而娇 My Name Is Youfan我叫有饭Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The third young lady of the Pan family in Jincheng had always flouted convention, riding wild horses and drinking hard liquor. After studying abroad for two years and learning about modern ideas, she returned to China and shot at her fiancé. To avoid trouble, the Pan family hurriedly sent Third Miss Pan to live as a concubine in the military governor’s residence of Shen Yanjun, their eldest son-in-law, who was ten years her senior. From then on, the military governor’s household knew no peace! 183Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    🍓① It's great! The writing is delicate, and the male and female leads are intelligent throughout. The male lead is also a master at spotting manipulative women; he can automatically identify green tea bitches, white lotuses, and black-hearted lotuses. He doesn't care who tries to sow discord between him and the female lead, and his love for her remains unwavering. 🍓②: I absolutely love this kind of story where a spoiled young lady is pampered! The phrase "spoiled and pampered" perfectly describes the third young lady of the Pan family, and she certainly receives plenty of pampering from the male lead. The further you read, the clearer their relationship and emotional arc become, and you understand why—everyone has someone they want to protect and love. The age gap between the male and female leads is a bit large, but that's okay; it's sweet, that's all that matters! [Thumbs up]

36. 136 军 A Warlord’s Contractual Favorite: Marshal, Your Wife Wants to Cultivate Again 军阀契宠：大帅，夫人她又要修行 Fan Sheng梵升Modern Romance768k WordsCompleted In the Republic of China era, warlords carved up the country. As Nie Hun lay dying, he accidentally awakened Bai Yao, who had slept since time immemorial. Bai Yao raised her foxlike eyes. “I can repay your kindness, but only in this life. Don’t even dream of carrying it into the next. Is there a wish you want to make?” Nie Hun had never kept a woman, let alone a little fox spirit. But somehow, this one was very much to his liking. He thought, if he had set his sights on her, then she was his. “A 377Reads9.0Score101Shelves
37. 137 夫 Don’t Be Afraid, Madam. Your General Has Your Back! 夫人别怕，将军他给你撑腰啊！ Fan Sheng梵升Ancient Romance651k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + sweet romance + palace and household intrigue + one-on-one romance] The Xiao clan, a family of military commanders, had dwindled in numbers and fallen into decline. Xiao Pingsheng had two wishes in this life: First, for everyone to know that the Xiao family would reclaim its former glory. Second, for no one to know that he wished to marry Ajiu. After fighting through blood and fire, he became the Great Zhao dynasty’s God of War, bringing glory to his family. Then began h 824Reads9.1Score108Shelves

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    These warlord novels helped me through a lot of unhappy times; they're incredibly good, and anyone who likes warlord stories absolutely shouldn't miss them!!!

38. 138 督 Commander, Your Brother's Widow Is a Man! 督军，你兄弟遗孀是男儿身！ Little Fox, Come Have Some Candy小狐狸来吃糖啦Two Male Leads223k WordsCompleted [The abstinent marshal has his eye on my waist + this Pan Jinlian is not what he seems + warning: men are delicious] What do you do when you transmigrate into a Republican-era version of Pan Jinlian? Pan Lianzhi stares at the stunning beauty in the mirror, with her wasp waist and shapely hips, and nearly faints. In the original story, after poisoning her husband, he gets shot to death by Fu Zhengyan, the abstinent warlord! To stay alive, he resolves to be the most demure Pan Jinlian ever. He k 4.2kReads8.8Score950Shelves

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    It's super good! Although it's still ongoing, the plot is very gripping and incredibly eye-catching.

39. 139 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—Shelves

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    This is amazing!!! The female protagonist 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 protagonist is both beautiful and cool!!! Absolutely incredible!!!

40. 140 小 The Adorable Young Wife Joins the Army and Becomes Everyone’s Treasure 小娇娇随军后成金疙瘩，全国抢宠 Breezy Giggles凉风嘻嘻Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [National darling of medicine, strengthening the nation through scientific research, military marriage, multiple babies in one pregnancy, devoted to each other, pocket dimension] Xu Nuo transmigrates into the cherished daughter of the production team leader’s family. Her whole family treasures her, but unhappy with the partner they’ve chosen for her, she protests by refusing to eat and ends up killing herself! Then Xu Nuo from the 21st century arrives. Faced with Comrade Xiao, a powerfully built 4.4kReads9.1Score680Shelves
41. 141 他 He Burns Brighter Than the Sun 他比骄阳热烈 Only for You独予卿Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Love at first sight + possessive pursuit + loyal, rugged hero + devoted husband Arrogant, pampered heiress vs. fierce, rough-edged military officer from northern Myanmar She was the heiress of the most powerful family in Yuncheng, Huaguo. He was a lone, wandering young dragon. She was a sheltered darling who knew nothing of life's hardships. He was the nocturnal king of the forests of northern Myanmar. When he was eighteen, he sat on a street corner in the middle of the night, bandaging his 30.1kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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    Not one can be missing!

42. 142 强 Forced Into Marriage, Spoiled Without Restraint 强宠为婚 Liang Zhihe梁之鹤Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted Both virgins / forced love / possessive pursuit / love at first sight / angst / unconventional happy ending The male lead is obsessive, unhinged, and not a good person (that won’t change). The heroine is weak (if you don’t like that, don’t read). Forced love, not an empowering heroine’s revenge story. Readers who are protective of the heroine should beware. That summer, beneath a loquat tree heavy with golden fruit, Song Jin stood quietly in a white shirt. The sunlight filtered through the leave 16.7kReads8.4Score599Shelves
43. 143 玄 The Mystic Cutie Has the Aloof CEO Head Over Heels 玄学小娇妻，高冷霸总宠上瘾 Li Jiugge离九歌Modern Romance557k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + metaphysics + both leads are each other’s first][Cool, refined heiress × financial tycoon] Warning: The heroine is not a strong female lead! Ling Xi has a fiancé, Luo Tingchuan, the leading financial tycoon in Haicheng, with more money than he could ever spend. Rumor has it he is cold and ruthless, decisive, uninterested in women, and has never been involved in a scandal. She thought they would live a quiet life after marriage, each minding their own business. But things w 230Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    These are all quite good.

44. 144 许 I Wish You Tenderness 许你以柔 Iron Horse, Icy River, Into My Dreamsx铁马冰河入梦来xModern Romance222k WordsCompleted Xu Qingcang was the commander-in-chief of Beicheng. He met Sheng Rou, a young woman from an ordinary family in Jiangling, by chance and took her as his third concubine. Sheng Rou was unwilling, but she had no choice, because she was already carrying his child… P.S. The heroine is a mischievous little diva and a delicate darling~ Sweet romance, no angst 5.7kReads8.8Score368Shelves

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    These are all books about warlords: 1. The author's writing is delicate. This book goes beyond the romance between the male and female protagonists; it also explores their patriotism and love for their country. The nation was in turmoil and shrouded in darkness at the time, and it was because of their patriotism and the perseverance of these young people that the new China we know today came to be. 2. At 18, the male protagonist was bandaging his wound on the street when the female protagonist, mistaking him for a homeless man, casually tossed him a cake. Thus began their dragon hunt. 3. The female protagonist was originally a tomb raider, but she transmigrated to the Republic of China era. You can see how she conquers the shrewd, powerful, and domineering General Xiao. Welcome to the story! 4. The female protagonist is forcibly taken by the male protagonist and becomes pregnant. Gradually, she falls in love with him. (The male protagonist is not chaste; the female protagonist is his third concubine who later becomes his wife.)

45. 145 少 Young Marshal, Someone’s Flirting with Your Wife Again and Again 少帅，你老婆又双叒叕被人撩了 Shang Ziyao尚梓垚Modern Romance518k WordsCompleted This story is sweet and has no angst. The male and female leads are devoted to each other, with plenty of affection and swoon-worthy moments. Readers who prefer less sweetness, please turn back. “Remember this, woman: you can only ever be my woman, for this life and the next.” He pulled her into his arms. “Fine. Then you have to cherish me, love me, and accept me, for this life and the next.” She happily agreed. Later, the stern and proud young Marshal Huo became a devoted wife-doter, determined 36Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    I finished watching the first one today, it was really good.

46. 146 众 The Ghosts Have Escaped! Young Master Gu’s Little Ancestor Is Tormenting Them Again 众鬼出逃！顾少的小祖宗又在虐鬼 Huahuaye花花耶Modern Romance371k WordsCompleted Synopsis: (One-on-one romance, sweet pampering + everyone’s favorite + ghost-hunting, exceptionally skilled heroine) Gu Yihan, the young master of the Gu family in Nancheng, is famous for being a paragon of virtue. He keeps his distance from women and patiently waits for his little fiancée to grow up. His fiancée is a medium? No problem, he can see ghosts too! Rumor has it that Gu Yihan’s fiancée, Yu Miaomiao, grew up in the mountains and is an unschooled country girl. Everyone: So she’s practic 279Reads9.0Score—Shelves
47. 147 领 After We Got Our Marriage License, the Chaste Fu Lord Spoils Me Rotten 领证后，禁欲傅爷又宠又撩 Xia Xia Ya夏夏吖Modern Romance527k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, both leads have no past relationships, sweet romance, equally powerful leads, love at first sight, long-planned romance, mutual devotion] Shen Xingwan, an orphaned country girl, decided to go to S City and fulfill her engagement to the fiancé she'd never met, honoring her grandmother's dying wish. Fu Tingye, the head of the Fu family in S City, is cold and ruthless, keeps women at a distance, and is an untouchable beauty on a high peak. One day... “Mr. Fu, would you be willing to ma 19.4kReads9.3Score2.2kShelves

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    Mingyao's *Gu Qingzhou* is simply a masterpiece! With the release of her new book, it's another tale of a ruthless warlord paired with a stunning beauty—it's impossible to put down! The writing is incredibly delicate, the plot is clearly laid out, and the logic is so clear that it's flawless. The characters are also exceptionally likable, making for a truly enjoyable read.

48. 148 少 Young Marshal, You’ve Got a Jealous Streak 少帅，你的醋坛子翻了 Bashun八寻Modern Romance2.2M WordsOngoing The story of a young marshal's wife's coming of age, and how a female surgeon wins over a cold-faced marshal. A spoiled, domineering young lady with no sense was murdered. Lu Zaozao, a brilliant surgeon from the 21st century, transmigrates into her body. With superb medical skills and a keen mind, she faces uncaring in-laws, an unloving husband, and concubines lying in wait at every turn. Armed with nothing but a small scalpel, she takes down the scheming women and outmaneuvers her rivals in the 423Reads7.5Score102Shelves

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    These two books are absolutely amazing! [Heart emoji][heart emoji] Highly recommend them! [Kiss emoji][kiss emoji]

49. 149 少 The Young Marshal's Fierce Devotion: His Cold-Hearted Wife Is Reborn! 少帅枭宠：冷情夫人重生了！ Su Jiujiu酥九九Modern Romance684k WordsCompleted [Traditional household intrigue + revenge on scoundrels + reborn in the Republic of China + medical skills + both devoted only to each other] In her previous life, Shen Ning grew up in a nunnery. Her scoundrel of a father gave her away to a powerful man as a concubine, and her stepmother and stepsister plotted to have her killed. After being reborn, she swears to take revenge and change her fate. On her way down the mountain, she saves Gu Tingjun, the warlord’s heir. Gu Tingjun repays her kindne 324Reads7.2Score105Shelves

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    Strong male and strong female leads, both are virgins. The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight and insists on marrying her. The female lead is intelligent, beautiful, and charming.

50. 150 长 The Grand Princess Transmigrates to the Republican Era and Goes on a Rampage; the Commander Is Panicking 长公主穿到民国杀疯了，督军好慌 Moon Sets in the Nine Netherworlds月落九幽Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted [Alternate Republican Era setting + ancient person transmigrates to modern times + two alphas + household intrigue + one-on-one devoted romance] The Great Zhao Empire’s war goddess, Princess Shangguan Changli, expanded the empire’s borders, but after suffering wound upon wound, she died without treatment. When she wakes again, she is astonished to discover she has transmigrated to another time and taken the place of a poor, unfortunate young woman. As soon as she arrives, she kills the young mar 337Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book! It's such a great read, but its low rating doesn't do it justice. It features a powerful princess who travels from ancient times to the present, a chaotic Republic of China era teeming with warlords, a lovable, charming, and incredibly strong (though he can't beat his wife) Third Master, and many other well-developed characters, both good and bad. The characters are rich and fully fleshed out, the plot is fast-paced and engaging, with no dragging parts and a perfectly logical ending. It's suspenseful yet hilarious. Highly recommended!

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