Looking for a Republican-Era Story with a Warlord, Love at First Sight, a Forced Marriage, and Love After Marriage 有没有军阀，一见钟情，强娶，先婚后爱的民国文

1. 101 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 3.5kReads8.7Score28114d adds
2. 102 先 Love After Marriage: The Commander's Wife Is No Easy Target 先婚后爱，司令夫人不好惹 Cut Autumn with a Golden Saber裁秋金错刀Modern Romance347k WordsCompleted [Republican era + Marriage first, love later + Heiress capitalist + The husband chases his wife to win her back + Spy intrigue + Qipao beauty × Rogue military officer] The score just came in. I hope it keeps going up... Thanks for reading! An explosion rocks Haicheng Pier. Du Miaojun, eldest daughter of the Du family and newly returned from studying abroad, has her first confrontation with Jiang Cheng, the newly appointed garrison commander. She holds a gun to someone's head. He grins as he br 250Reads8.2Score—14d adds
3. 103 警 Alert! The Maniacal Bigshot Is Chasing Me Again 警报！疯批大佬又追来了 Qiao Muyu乔暮雨Modern Romance407k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Chaste, Extreme Pampering, Crazy, Obsessive, Yandere Male Lead + Coercive Love] Li Muran, the daughter of a family of doctors, happens to save Zhan Tingyou Miller, a foreign nobleman fallen on hard times, during an international medical rescue mission. From that moment on, she is kept close by a bloodthirsty wolf from the dark forest. He is a ghostly flower that grew in hell, desperately clutching at her, radiant in the sunlight. His obsession with her is madness; he is addicted 2.5kReads9.0Score20314d adds

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   This one! It has to be this one!

4. 104 傅 The First Spring at Fu Garden 傅园第一春 Crushed Red Bean碎红豆Modern Romance960k WordsCompleted Qiao Henqiu, the youngest daughter of Beiping’s richest family, is a thoroughly modern young lady with impeccable style. Independent and free, she refuses to bind her feet or be trapped in an arranged marriage. She even dares to dump her young marshal fiancé. Everyone in the capital feels sorry for her. Why turn down a perfectly good life as an official’s wife? She’s bound to regret it one day. But who would have guessed she’d turn around and marry a leading stage star? Everyone waits to see her 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The author possesses profound literary skills, demonstrating extensive knowledge and erudition, and also popularized a great deal of knowledge about Peking Opera. Nowadays, shouting and rapping are everywhere, but as descendants of the Yellow Emperor, the national treasures left by our ancestors are what we should be most proud of.

5. 105 回 Back in the Republic of China as a Socialite 回到民国当名媛 The Jiao-Wei Zither's Song焦尾琴鸣Modern Romance669k WordsCompleted Gu Shuyao, a repatriate translator fluent in several foreign languages, transmigrates to the Republican era after a car accident and becomes Gu Shuyao, the daughter of a local gentry family. Gu Shuyao comes from a good family, has a pretty face, and is engaged to a handsome, ambitious young warlord. At first glance, she really seems to have won at life! But Gu Shuyao was born into a declining old-fashioned family. They are conservative and ignorant, and she narrowly escapes having her feet bound 6.4kReads8.9Score75714d adds
6. 106 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 73Reads8.8Score—14d adds
7. 107 衣 Fragrance of Silk, Dew of Rain 衣香沾雨露 Fox of the North北地之狐Modern Romance670k WordsCompleted Liang Yueying is a wife beyond reproach. She never gets jealous, doesn’t need the marshal’s family’s vast fortune, and doesn’t even mind him taking concubines. She’s perfect in every way. She just doesn’t see him. Then one day, an actress comes to the marshal’s residence. Only then does Marshal Song Shishan belatedly realize that this woman can smile, blush, and care about someone. Her virtue as a good wife and mother, her thoughtfulness and understanding, are all because she simply doesn’t love 161Reads5.3Score—14d adds
8. 108 怎 Who Says the Moon Doesn't Shine in a Foreign Land? 怎知他乡无月明 Ban Jieyu班婕妤Modern Romance683k WordsCompleted One is a celebrated Peking opera star, famous throughout Beijing. The other is a powerful minister, second only to The Outcast, who reigns supreme over the foreign concessions. These two men belong to different worlds, yet because of one woman, they are drawn together against their will in a fierce entanglement. Onstage, he is a peerless star of Beiping, radiant beyond compare. Offstage, he is the uncle she can’t stop thinking about. She says, “Uncle, I want to be your second wife.” But in the e 2Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 109 长 The Long Night Is Like the Stars 长夜如星 Nowhere to Escape无处可逃Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted A masterwork of Republican-era romance from the “Queen of Healing Songs,” Wu Chu Ke Tao. A steel-willed young marshal versus an innocent, lovable military doctor. Inspired by real people! Through the endless night, you are my one and only starlight! He is the marshal’s orphaned son, cast out and weathered by hardship. She is the cherished daughter of the scholarly Liao family. They first met as children. A tiny red mole made him remember her. When they met again amid the chaos of war, he was tar 727Reads9.4Score11014d adds
10. 110 芸 The Ordinary Flow of Life 芸芸不过川 Two Clear Breezes in the Jade Valley玉岫两清风Modern Romance859k WordsOngoing He is the Qin family’s Ninth Young Master, who rules over the three northeastern provinces. She is the Bai family’s daughter, whose family fortunes have declined since moving north from the south. One fateful first meeting bound them together. They could not escape this truth: Among all the people in the world, how fortunate to meet the one you love. After countless partings between life and death, their love had long since been forged into an unwavering devotion amid the flames of war and the b 43Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a warlord novel; the writing style and plot are both good, but unfortunately, the author doesn't seem to be on this platform.

11. 111 谁 Who Says Xizhou Doesn't Understand? 谁言西洲不知意 Zhong Er钟耳Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted When they first met, Gu Xizhou gave her a cold, mocking smile, with a hint of flirtation. “Miss Xu, your waist is so slender and soft. I wonder if it would break easily...” “Scoundrel!” Xu Zhiyi was furious. Later, he underestimated her and lost. “Of all the women I've met, Miss Xu is the most cunning, the most vicious, and the most ungrateful.” He gave her one last look, then disappeared into the vast snow. After many twists and turns, she eventually became his wife. After they married, he said 584Reads8.9Score10314d adds

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    This is the first book I've ever read, the most serious and best-read Republican-era novel. It not only deals with love but also explores the grand themes of family and nation. Many of the characters featured are based on real historical figures. Highly recommended! [OK][OK][OK][Learned something]

12. 112 春 Blood of the Spring Champion 春魁血 Born Under a Lucky Star八字过硬Modern Romance810k WordsCompleted [Republican-era setting + gloomy warlord male lead + earth-mother-style assassin heroine] [Happy ending + dark humor + ensemble cast + everyone is a little crazy] [Business before romance + no good men or women + high-stakes warning] Long Chun was delighted when she married Han Ziyi. At last, she thought, she was no longer the unlucky assassin who made a living taking lives. With Han Ziyi’s army protecting her, she could pursue lucrative ventures without holding back and become a respectable bus 10.5kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds

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    [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing] This is a HE (Happy Ending) story with a slightly angsty male lead, but it's very sweet. It's a redemption story, and the main text is complete and available to read! The ending is unbelievably beautiful, and the female lead is incredibly strong and capable 👍 [Republican Era + Warlord's Gloomy Male Lead + Matriarchal Assassin Female Lead] [HE + Hellish Jokes + Ensemble Cast + Everyone's a Little Crazy] [More about Profits than Love + No Good Men or Women + High Energy Warning] When Long Chun married Han Ziyi, she was very happy. She thought, "This is great! I'm no longer that unlucky assassin who makes a living off people." With Han Ziyi's army protecting her, she could freely pursue some highly profitable businesses and become a legitimate businesswoman. However, while she was thinking of using him to achieve industrial transformation, he was also thinking of having her settle scores with his enemies. Both of them had their own agendas and were unwilling to suffer any losses. They thought that such a calculating marriage couldn't last. Unexpectedly, the two people who were constantly plotting to steal from each other ended up wasting their lives.

13. 113 军 The Warlord's Possessive Love: You Can't Escape, Woman 军阀强制爱，女人你逃不掉 Sun Shenshen孙神神Modern Romance343k WordsOngoing [Republican era + transmigrate into a book + warlord + domineering CEO + revenge + espionage + unhinged + coercive love + imprisonment + childbirth + tragic romance + exclusive devotion + love and hate + later awakens a System + dual Systems] I was roasting this novel about a domineering warlord in the Republican era when I suddenly transmigrated into the world of the book, becoming Su Dan, the vicious supporting woman. On the surface, I was the eldest daughter of the Su family and a doctor, but 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Forced love, the male lead is insane! [Admiration][Admiration][Kiss][Kiss][Smirk][Smirk][Smirk][Shy][Shy]

14. 114 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 9.1kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds
15. 115 军 Warlord-Torn Times: The Young Marshal’s Dearest 军阀乱世：少帅的心尖宠儿 Moonbound Rabbit归月兔Modern Romance531k WordsCompleted A dashing young marshal and a common songstress. Neither is a virgin, but once they meet, they become a one-on-one couple. (The hero is a lovesick puppy with a cold face who washes her underwear + sweet and angsty romance + love of country + alternate Republic of China setting) Word has it that Young Marshal Zhang is a notorious womanizer who has charmed countless women and left a trail of broken hearts. Yet he ends up falling for a little songstress. The first time he sees her, he takes advanta 1.3kReads8.0Score10014d adds

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    The rumored womanizer, Young Marshal Zhang, falls completely in love after meeting a commoner singer. He takes advantage of her on their first meeting, and forces himself on her the second. From initial infatuation to obsession, he eventually becomes deeply entangled in a love triangle. During his pursuit of her, the young marshal displays a devoted, almost obsessive, side, with scenes like coldly washing her underwear adding a touch of endearing contrast. Their relationship evolves from a forced one to a sweet and devoted one, portraying a deep and complex bond amidst the chaos of the Republic of China era.

16. 116 指 Bite Marks on Her Fingertips 指尖咬痕 The Crow Sees a Shadow寒鸦见影Modern Romance181k WordsCompleted [Mutually devoted leads + clear-eyed surrender + sweet romance + intense push and pull + a setting reminiscent of the Republican era] [Opera performer. Spy. Young lady vs. Powerful. Man on top. Warlord] [In a nutshell: An intense push and pull between a big bad wolf and a little fox in rabbit’s clothing~] Just how formidable was the beauty who had captivated the capital, making its fearsome king lose his heart and willingly submit to her? Qin Zheng knew full well that A Li had approached him w 27Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    In short, this book is about the ambiguous tug-of-war between a big bad wolf and a little fox disguised as a rabbit.

17. 117 野 Wild Dogs and White Bones 野狗白骨 Fluffy Deer毛绒鹿Modern Romance189k WordsOngoing One is a bandit chieftain raised wild in the mountains; the other is the third young lady of the town magistrate's family. To bring the bandits under his control through a political marriage, the warlord forces the two together. Chen Zhirou thought she was walking straight into a tiger's den, but it turns out this bandit chief has a gentle side. Lu Kaiheng expected to marry a delicate young lady, but this one has a quick, clever mind and a soul that yearns for freedom. “We clearly slept in sepa —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend this book. It's set in the Republican era, and the female lead is forced to marry a bandit. She levels up her stamina through missions in the middle of the story. The male lead is fierce at first but becomes gentle and considerate later.

18. 118 美 Beautiful Women Are Always Forcefully Wed and Possessed by Mad Yanderes 美人总被疯批病娇强娶豪夺 Rice-Eating Baby Pig干饭宝宝猪Modern Romance298k WordsOngoing [Yandere, forced love + male lead as the other man + crazy, obsessive love + love-triangle showdowns] [Each arc is a standalone story] The aloof campus heartthrob falls in love at first sight with his roommate's girlfriend and uses every means to force her into his arms; The emperor, high above everyone else, covets a general's fiancée, lures her into the palace with a scheme, then uses both threats and blandishments; The detached and desireless immortal Venerable falls deeply in love with his d 5.1kReads5.6Score23814d adds

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    [Learned] The young marshal fell in love with the female lead at first sight and wanted to keep her as his wife, only to find out that she was already married. After going to great lengths to get her, he asked, "Between him and me, who is more capable?"

19. 119 枭 The Rhythm of the Eagle 枭韵 Hou Mochen Yan侯莫陈炎Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted A domineering, arrogant, cunning, tough-as-nails warlord + fiercely protective and petty + both wolfish and sweet Feel-good story + high-stakes household intrigue + a heroine skilled in both letters and combat + sweet, cool, and wild Chen Suoxin has always been the sort of person who would even sell herself to get what she wants. She sees the world clearly. The moment she learned that her grandmother had sent her to the Marshal’s mansion to fulfill an arranged childhood engagement, she knew exac 74Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    A story of arranged marriage followed by love, featuring a fiercely protective and domineering warlord, a cunning and resilient character, a wolf-like yet tender female lead, a woman skilled in both literature and martial arts, and capable of being both salty and sweet, as well as wild and unrestrained. Chen Suoxin is a woman who would sell herself to achieve her goals, possessing a clear-headed nature. From the moment she learned that her grandmother had sent her to the warlord's mansion for a childhood betrothal, she was very clear: "I'm here to get married, not to fall in love. To survive, I need status first, then power. I'll flirt, play the weak, and pretend to be weak while actually being strong. You all play dirty tricks when it comes to fighting for men? I'll do it openly!" She will eradicate his white moonlight from his heart bit by bit. Therefore, she is always the most eager to enter the bridal chamber at the wedding. Relying on her beauty and wisdom, she carefully plans her moves, pretending to be weak while actually being strong, and wins the young warlord's heart. With her own abilities, she helps her young warlord husband rise to the position of military governor of the thirteen provinces of Northern Liao. "I gave him a son and a daughter, and he actually wants to marry someone else?" "Fine, let's get a divorce! Who's afraid of who? You'll regret it if you dare." The warlord silenced her with a kiss, his voice sweet, soft, and domineering: "Once it starts... Don't even think about running away...?"

20. 120 快 Quick Transmigration: The Irresistible Charmer, Help! They’re All Psycho Yanderes 快穿万人迷：救命，都是疯批病娇 Jun Mo, Who Loves Rice Omelets爱吃米饭蛋饼的君陌Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Content warning: Everyone's Favorite + Strong Male Lead and Weak Female Lead (the hero is unhinged; if you have a low tolerance, don't read this, and heroine fans absolutely shouldn't read it) + Men Competing for Her + A Mad, Obsessive Yandere Turns to Extreme Coercive Love + The heroine is extremely delicate, soft, and adorably airheaded (not a strong heroine story, not a conventional sweet romance)!] Before bed, Yun Shushu read a quick transmigration novel. The cannon-fodder supporting femal 6.3kReads6.9Score23214d adds
21. 121 美 The Beauty Has No Interest in Romance; the Young Marshal's Conquest Is All in His Head 美人无心情爱，少帅自我攻略 Duck Butt鸭子屁屁Modern Romance582k WordsCompleted Everyone says the young marshal Shi Weiyue is a womanizer who tires of the old and craves the new. In truth “You're no more than a plain willow. Dream on if you think you'll end up in my bed. You have two possible fates: death, or wishing you were dead. Which will it be?” They also say the young marshal Shi Weiyue is cruel and ruthless, with brutal methods. In truth “Lin Qingye, you've crossed me time and again. If you don't want to keep your life, I can take it from you.” His adjutant said blun 2.3kReads8.9Score24014d adds
22. 122 强 His Possessive Love: The Commander's Wife's Guide to Running Away 强势侵占，司令夫人跑路指南 Nan Youyou南悠悠Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted (A mad, possessive Commander Gu + a seemingly meek little enchantress who plays the pig to eat the tiger) Transmigrate into a book + Republican era + domineering possessiveness + a groveling pursuit of his wife + satisfying read Shu Yi transmigrates into a Republican-era novel as a young actress whom a warlord abducts and keeps by force. In this turbulent age, she is like meat on a chopping board, at the mercy of others. He forces her to stay by his side, leaving her no room to breathe. Miss Shu —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first book was really exciting! The male lead is a commander who falls in love with the female lead at first sight. He's very possessive and thrilling – "You can only stay by my side!" It's a dramatic scene on stage, a lifelong commitment. [So excited][So excited] The second book is finished. It's about a forced marriage based on love at first sight, and it's even a past life romance from before the protagonist transmigrated into the book! [Drooling] The female lead speaks her mind and never holds back: "You are the most important person in my life. Your well-being is my happiness." The third book features a young marshal and a major general – people like them are inherently driven by greed and possessiveness. Both get their desired answers. The female lead has her own beliefs: "I am willing to fight for the red cause for my entire life." Time and sincerity will prove everything. [Under pressure to finish the manuscript]

23. 123 专 Spoiled Only by Him! The Little Money Lover Who Accidentally Flirted with the Young Marshal 专宠！错撩少帅的小财迷 A Stretch of Clear River一片晴川Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted [Alternate-Republican-era setting + A shrewd, devoted, domineering young marshal who spoils his wife + A beautiful, money-loving, funny, clear-headed heroine + Sweet romance + Both leads are chaste + The hero is faithful] Republican era Qian Niannian only happened to save the young marshal’s fiancée and earn a little “rescue fee” on the side, yet somehow became Murong Sheng’s sworn enemy. His fiancée was one thing, but how dare this woman take his family heirloom? He cut off her nightclub’s sour 132Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    This is great! The male lead is a young marshal! He's both charming and seductive. It's a forced marriage.

24. 124 红 Red Fragrance, Silhouettes in Her Hair 红香鬓影 Jiang Jiu Huanqing江酒还卿Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted Zhao Youzhi, the son of Marshal Zhao, fell in love at first sight with Qin Huai’an when he was very young. He was still just a little brat then, while Qin Huai’an had already blossomed into a stunning beauty no one could forget. But even a great beauty can have heartache. The person she loved didn’t love her back, and back then she didn’t even know Zhao Youzhi existed. Qin Huai’an went abroad for several years to pursue the one she loved. She suffered through the pain of unrequited love, then 2Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 125 盛 Cherished by the Powerful: The Lord Chancellor’s Darling 盛宠：权臣大人的掌心娇 Admiring Flying Fish from the Abyss临渊羡飛鱼Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted (Rebirth + pampered romance + political intrigue + household drama + 1v1 + devoted couple) Reborn on the day of her wedding, Chu Jiaojiao decides not to run away! Remembering the miserable fate she suffered after fleeing her wedding in her previous life, Chu Jiaojiao vows to cling tightly to the powerful minister’s leg! On their wedding night “Husband~” A sweet, bone-melting voice comes from beneath the veil. Gu Chen raises an eyebrow, stroking his thumb ring with his right hand before giving a 1.6kReads9.1Score20114d adds

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    💥 [Reborn Warlord Romance]💥 In her previous life, Yu Yin wrongly loved someone and lived with remorse. 😱 After being reborn, she clings tightly to the coattails of the "big shot" Nie Tianqing, begging for survival. 😏 Unexpectedly, this ambitious warlord becomes her pillar of support in this chaotic world. 💖 Forced marriage, love after marriage—a spicy and flavorful warlord romance awaits you! 🔥🎭

26. 126 强 Forced Possession! The Abstinent Madman Falls for Me Step by Step 强制占有！禁欲疯批他步步沦陷 Yun Li云璃Modern Romance246k WordsCompleted [Love Across Borders + Both Pure + Sweet, Wealthy-Family Romance + Possessive and Unhinged + Adorable Baby] The man’s deep-blue eyes glinted like something supernatural as he gazed at the sweet little kitten before him. His voice was low and magnetic. “Baby girl, it doesn’t hurt.” Tang Li was stunningly beautiful, with a bewitching, foxlike face and the soft, radiant charm unique to an Eastern girl. Stranded in a foreign country with no one to rely on, she was also betrayed by her childhood frie 1.1kReads8.8Score11414d adds
27. 127 伊 Her Faint Smile Enchants Yunzhou 伊人浅笑醉云州 Lan Qiao兰峭Modern Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Xuesheng finally understood: Young Marshal Helian wasn't tough because he was fated to live long. He was hard-hearted. With enemy forces at the gates, he pointed his rifle at her heart. “Xuesheng, become my woman. It's your destiny.” The wind swept away their sunset vow. Blood stained the bond between them, and beneath the dusk-covered hills, her peach-blossom face was gone forever. Goodbye, Helian Yao! If I could live again, I wouldn't love you. 37Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    The commander of Jiangbei falls in love at first sight with a concubine's daughter from Jiangnan.

28. 128 图 Draw Slowly 图徐 Jiang Yunzhi姜云徴Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted [Taking what you want by force] + [Love at first sight] “What do you mean?” Shen Xuzhen stared at the unfamiliar man before her in astonishment. “Stay with me. You don’t have to do anything. Just be by my side,” Gu Yanxi said flatly, giving nothing away. But later, Gu Yanxi broke his promise. He didn’t want to be just a lover, and he couldn’t stand watching Shen Xuzhen’s heart drift away. So he destroyed everything with his own hands. He had never, ever said such humble, remorseful words to She 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Love at first sight, forced marriage

29. 129 偏 The Obsessive Big Shot's Flirtatious Darling Has Turned Dark Again 偏执大佬的小撩精又黑化了 Mu Yao沐杳Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted “I want to lock you away somewhere you’ll never see anyone but me, for the rest of our lives.” Everyone knew that the Jiang family’s powerful patriarch owned the entire capital. The only thing Bai Ruanuan could never become, no matter how long he tried, was his. After dying tragically in both her lives, Bai Ruanuan was reborn and spent every day keeping her secret identity under wraps while teaching the scumbags a lesson. Young Master Jiang, meanwhile, was busy chasing his wife and locking her u 2.5kReads8.8Score18014d adds
30. 130 夫 My Lady Is Hard to Please: Stop Acting Up, You Mad Warlord 夫人难哄，疯批督军你别作 A Pot of Smoke and Wine一壶烟酒Modern Romance605k WordsCompleted Jiang Ning is the young proprietress of Yixin Restaurant. Her cooking skills are extraordinary, and she herself is even more delicious-looking than the food she makes. The moment Commander Lu lays eyes on her, he decides to claim her as his wife, even though she's engaged to someone else. He says, “Be with me, and you'll have everything.” Then he adds, “If you refuse, you'll have nothing.” She still slaps him across the face again and again, mocks his manly pride with cold words, and even presse 339Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    I recommend this one. Jiang Ning inadvertently gave Lu Jinghou hope when they were young. Later, during the war, Jinghou rose step by step to the position of military governor. He always wore a red string on his wrist, searching for the girl from his past. He accidentally found her, but she didn't recognize him.

31. 131 狂 The Wild, Audacious, Irresistibly Charming Young Marshal Fell for Her 狂拽野痞又撩人的少帅，他沉沦了 Sugar-Roasted Chestnut Pear糖炒栗子梨Modern Romance488k WordsCompleted At the engagement banquet for the Xiao and Jiang families, a guest whispered to Xiao Hengyi with a sigh: “Young Master Xiao, your future nephew-in-law’s bride is beautiful, but what a pity she’s so meek, dull, and clumsy.” Xiao Hengyi glanced toward the inner hall. Beyond the hanging-flower gate, the elegantly dressed young woman with her slender waist had her head bowed, putting on an innocent, timid act. He sneered inwardly. He wondered who had tied him to the bed last night and tried every tr 169Reads7.4Score—14d adds

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    The first book is highly recommended and undeniably good. The second book is a sweet romance, neither a rebirth nor a time-travel story.

32. 132 浮 Prisoners of Worldly Passion 浮世囚欢 Gu Changan顾长安Modern Romance298k WordsCompleted [Republican-era tragic romance + obsessive, unhinged characters + love by force] How can two madmen not be a perfect match? The infamous, unhinged Governor’s daughter VS the obsessive opera star whose fame resounds throughout Donghua. The latest Republican-era masterpiece from Gu Chang’an, author of "My Heart Shines Bright" and "Mist Locks the Long River"! She once pulled him out of the mire, and she also pushed him into the abyss. His love became a cage that confined her and sealed him away, to 1.3kReads9.3Score17214d adds
33. 133 胭 Rouge and Rakes 胭脂与浪荡 Xu Qingduan许清端Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted She falls in love at first sight with her betrothed, so of course this is a marriage-before-love romance! Two families unite in marriage, bound by a pact beneath one roof. He is the young master of the Zhong family, just returned from studying abroad; she is the young lady of the Shan family, raised in Shanghai. One family is on the rise while the other is in decline. What sparks will fly between her, outwardly gentle but inwardly stubborn, and him, outwardly carefree but secretly calculating an 2kReads8.4Score18214d adds
34. 134 明 The Moon Never Shone on Qinghuan: Married to a Disabled Young Marshal 明月何曾照清欢：嫁给残疾少帅 Ximen Chuahua西门吹花Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted After her mother’s sudden, unexplained death, her father brought home a stepmother, along with two young children in tow. Tired of her making a mess of the household, he washed his hands of her and sent her overseas for three years. When she returned, she was forced to take her older sister’s place and marry the rumored cold-blooded, ruthless young marshal of the Yi family. She heard that he had lost both legs in the war three years ago, becoming a cripple, and that it had affected him in that d 2.5kReads9.3Score51714d adds

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    ① In her first life, the female protagonist's identity as a renowned healer was stolen by her younger sister. She was unloved by her husband, schemed against by the female supporting character, disliked by her son, and ultimately died a tragic death. Reborn, she is determined to prevent such a tragedy from happening again. However, this time she unexpectedly encounters the young warlord she least wanted to meet. It turns out they met long ago, and she was his savior... Very sweet and full of details. ② Her mother died early, her father remarried, and she became the unwanted one, abandoned abroad. She finally returned to marry in place of her sister, marrying the young warlord who had lost both legs. But during their time together, she discovered who the real power was...

35. 135 烽 Opium Blossoms Amid the Flames of War: The Young Marshal's Financial Queen 烽烟罂华：少帅的金融女王 Hermit of Xiangshan Creek香山溪客Modern Romance285k WordsCompleted “Was it a past life, or the same dream?” The male and female leads transmigrate at the same time and eventually return to their own era. A wonderful tale blending mystery, political intrigue, and romance. [Transmigration + two equally powerful leads + both leads are pure + business warfare in the Republic of China era + past and present lives + substitute romance] Top-tier star Ye Lihua transmigrates to the Republic of China era and becomes Ye Qingying, the queen of finance. Even more shocking, 27Reads8.2Score—14d adds
36. 136 总 The CEO Can’t Keep His Young Wife in Line Anymore 总裁镇不住少奶奶了 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted When Chu Mian was picked up from the slums by the powerful CEO Li, she had nothing. Later, he pampered her to the heavens. “That Chu Mian? She’s a foundling, and she looks so poor.” The speaker then ran into Chu Mian signing dozens of property agreements, nodding off as she went. “That Chu Mian? She has no connections. I don’t know what she’s so smug about.” The speaker then saw Li Tianque, the tycoon at the top of A Nation’s financial world, publicly announce that they were married. “That Chu M 44.7kReads9.4Score5.9k14d adds

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    This is the best, the chaebol.

37. 137 乱 Marriage in Troubled Times: The Madam Is a Spy 乱世婚宠之夫人是间谍 Huli Hutu糊李糊涂Modern Romance338k WordsOngoing [Republican-Era Tycoon + Scheming Young Marshal + Aristocratic Heiresses + Psychological Games + Devoted Romance] This work is under contract. Hope you enjoy it Tang Muqing had no parents and suffered abuse throughout her childhood. Even the elderly couple who had given her the only warmth she had ever known met a tragic end. Tang Muxin came from a distinguished family, doted on by her parents like a flower carefully tended. A carefully plotted scheme turned two little girls who had never cr —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Who can be stronger than Si Xingpei?! Highly recommended!! A newly discovered book, "A Love Story That Flows Like a Steady Stream," also features a clever, cute, and incredibly talented female lead. [Attention][Attention][Attention][Attention]

38. 138 亡 The Beautiful, Sweet Princess of a Fallen Kingdom and the Mad Emperor Who Loves Her Obsessively 亡国公主美又娇，病娇疯帝强制爱 Ye Yi Le叶一乐Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted (Main story complete) The groveling chase for a wife + the beloved of everyone + forced love + taking by force + devoted to each other Rebellious princess of a fallen kingdom VS possessive, sickly tyrant On their wedding night, the Chu army broke through the city walls. Dressed in her bright red wedding gown, Su Mian had waited six years for Chu Junqi, only to receive his furious revenge. She became a prisoner, a caged bird, and the new emperor of Chu's plaything. Three years ago, that man had l 7.4kReads7.6Score49514d adds

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    It's absolutely gorgeous, that's all I can say!!!

39. 139 折 Spring Breeze, Broken to Pieces 折尽春风 Shi Jin是今Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted She is the eldest daughter of the provincial governor’s household. She sees through worldly affection, and only money can make her feel secure! He is the great general of the chancellor’s household. He has witnessed every kind of hardship, yet the one thing he can never forget is the smile on her face when she sees money. At their first meeting, he seemed to step out of a painting in shades of lush green, the mountain wind billowing his robe and dazzling everyone who saw him. At their second mee 9.8kReads9.5Score1.1k14d adds

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    Looking for novels with fresh content, a tight structure, strong logic, and that I want to keep reading.

40. 140 娘 The Empress Has Had Enough and Flips the Table: Why Are You Crying, Tyrant? 娘娘掀桌不干了，暴君你哭什么 Mo Ning漠宁Ancient Romance583k WordsCompleted [Both leads are pure + Later forced possession and obsessive pursuit + Love and hate + Transmigration + The powerful one bows down] Resilient beauty vs. brooding crown prince The Crown Prince, Dongling Jing, is of noble birth and the highest-ranking commander of the Su Bei Army. But fate is cruel: after he is left with a leg injury in the war against Nan Yue, his position as crown prince hangs by a thread. An imperial decree arranges a marriage, and Su Jin, who has transmigrated here, is chosen 4.4kReads8.7Score42814d adds
41. 141 长 The Grand Princess Encouraged Her Treacherous Husband to Rebel After Their Marriage 长公主嫁给奸臣后鼓动他造反了 Mo Ning漠宁Ancient Romance597k WordsCompleted (A story about a scheming beauty bringing an aloof, untouchable man down from his pedestal.) Mad dog + marriage first, love later + later, an obsessive abduction and a desperate pursuit of his wife + both leads have only ever been with each other + lovers who are also enemies She transmigrates into a book as the most esteemed Princess Jinling of the Southern Dynasty, only to nearly be killed by her husband with a sword on their wedding night. To stay alive, she pretends to humor him, asks for a 4.2kReads8.9Score30514d adds
42. 142 乱 Love in a Chaotic Era: Young Marshal, Your Wife Wants a Divorce 乱世婚宠：少帅，夫人要退婚 Mu Yi Xiaoxiao木易萧萧Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted My half-sister sent me a message, asking me to catch her in the act. In a cramped wardrobe, a man whispered in my ear, “That position looks pretty good. Shall we try it too?” Hiding from his pursuers, the powerful young marshal took refuge in a wardrobe at an inn. He never expected to be trapped with a woman, watching a steamy scene unfold. Worst of all, he tried to flirt with her, only to have her flirt back! P.S. Before meeting Gu Wan, Huo Xizhou thought, “Women are soft, timid, delicate, and 680Reads8.4Score10014d adds

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    Interesting articles from the Republican era!

43. 143 流 City of Glimmering Light 流光之城 Mi Bao靡宝Modern Romance573k WordsCompleted In Shanghai, everyone knew the Rong family was fabulously wealthy, and everyone also knew that the eldest young master, Rong, was aloof, eccentric, and impossible to control. Feng Shizhen walked straight into danger, overcame every obstacle, and successfully became the Rong family’s tutor. Meanwhile, a conspiracy that would ensnare everyone slowly began to unfold. In this opulent world, utterly unlike the one beyond its walls, in this glittering city within a city, they tested and pursued one an 1.1kReads9.3Score14314d adds

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    🍒These three Republican-era romance novels are absolutely captivating and addictive. The first two are by the same author: the first is about love that blossoms over time, and the second is about love at first sight with a forced marriage.🌺The third one is a must-read! [Smirk]

44. 144 民 Regrets of Republican-Era China 民国遗恨 Little Wang's Secret Identity小王的小马甲Modern Romance169k WordsCompleted A tragic romance with a strong female lead. A noblewoman vs. a young marshal vs. a politician. The heroine is a noblewoman from an aristocratic family. She and the second male lead never get back together after their relationship falls apart. She suffers both physically and emotionally, but never looks back and never gives in. The male lead is a devoted young marshal. The second male lead drives him and the heroine apart, and later a misunderstanding creates distance between them, but he never h 267Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's both heart-wrenching and sweet, with non-stop tension! [Smile][heart]

45. 145 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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    A warlord's doting husband vs. A cool, aloof female doctor. Ten sweet moments, ten arranged marriages leading to love, ten male-pursuing-female dynamics, ten virgins → "After Getting Married, the Warlord's Doting Wife is Addictive" / High sweetness, ten multiple identities, ten super cool female lead, ten domineering CEO, ten doting husband → "Addicted to Doting: The Sickly Young Marshal's Beloved Wife is a Boss"

46. 146 落 Late Rain and Fireworks 落雨烟花迟 Shu Ruo舒若Modern Romance836k WordsCompleted The young policewoman Ding Nuo woke up one day as Fang Feiyan, wife of Yuan Bohuan, the military governor of Jiangbei. But the governor was cold toward his wife, and he also had a beloved confidante. So she decided to graciously let them be together. But was there something wrong with the governor’s head? He refused to let go, wouldn’t let her leave, and showered her with affection. Just as she began to fall for him, the governor decided to take a second wife and blew her up in the river. She su 3kReads8.8Score14414d adds

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    This book is super good!

47. 147 让 They Want You as a Concubine? Marry into the Military Governor's Household and Become a Lady! 让你做妾？你谋嫁督军府成贵妇！ Westward Shadow Demon西下影妖Modern Romance411k WordsCompleted [Alternate Republican Era setting + devoted couple + household intrigue + sweet romance!] [Split-personality fake innocent bunny vs. overbearing young marshal who takes what he wants] In everyone’s eyes, Sha Luoluo, the fourth concubine-born daughter of Jiangnan’s richest family, is a dim-witted fool. But she excels at music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and dance, and she’s a natural at food, fun, and socializing! One day, her wicked legitimate mother and troublesome father pressure her to m 726Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    This novel, "Young Warlord," features a story of love at first sight, forced marriage, and captivating plot. The male and female leads are intelligent, every supporting character has a story, and it has a happy ending. It's truly a fantastic read!

48. 148 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 18.4kReads9.7Score3.3k14d adds
49. 149 少 Young Marshal, You’re Picking on Me 少帅，你欺负人 Cherries Aren't Sweet樱桃不甜Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The moment Gu Shaoyan first saw that girl, he knew she was the one. Ten years later, he couldn't wait to marry her, dote on her, and love her, making her his one and only woman. But damn it, she had forgotten him? What could he do? Dote on her, dote on her some more, and dote on her until she couldn't live without him! Yun Wei couldn't understand it. Why did this handsome young marshal, Gu, love picking on people so much? Gu Shaoyan: "Baby, you're the only one I pick on." Yun Wei: "..." Who want 128Reads8.6Score—14d adds
50. 150 逃 I Ran Away from My Wedding and Bumped Into My Warlord Fiancé 逃婚偶遇军阀未婚夫 Not Heart, Not Heart非心非心Modern Romance25k WordsCompleted “What? An arranged marriage? I'm not marrying him!” Luo Wanwan ran away from home in the middle of the night. Let whoever wants to get married do it. Hmph! But things didn't go her way. As soon as she boarded the train, she ran into an injured man. The jerk had saved her, but instead of thanking her, he demanded that she repay him by marrying him! 115Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Love stories set in the Republican era are captivating.

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