Any Republic-Era Romance Novels with Male and Female Leads, Good Writing, and Realism? 有没有民国类的言情小说，男女的，文笔好且真实

151 少 Young Marshal, Please Stop Flirting with Your Wife 少帅，夫人求不撩 Gu Diedie顾喋喋Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted In the fourteenth year of the Republic, Fu Jingzhi wanted to elope with Li Munan. She knelt before the ancestral shrine for three days and nights. With her family ties severed, Li Munan held her and said, “Jingzhi, you still have me. I'll never let you down. In this life, we'll share a bed while we're alive and be buried together when we die.” In the twenty-second year of the Republic, Fu Jingzhi was released from prison and knelt before her mother's grave, bowing her head again and again. Her h 10Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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A super engaging and captivating novel set in the Republican era, highly recommended, especially the first book.

153 卿 Our Beautiful Years 卿卿华年 Yan Laier燕莱儿Modern Romance280k WordsCompleted [Unhinged heiress + revenge + war] She was once a pampered young heiress, but lost her father as a child and was branded insane. She painstakingly ingratiated herself with her enemy’s son, then used the hand that held a scalpel to pull the trigger, shooting her enemy in the head. When invaders swept in and chaos engulfed the city, she donned a military uniform and fought through blood and fire, living on for the sake of the family she had lost. 3Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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[A Mad Heiress + Revenge + War] The female protagonist was originally a pampered heiress, but after her father's death, she was labeled as "mad." When enemy invaded and the city was in turmoil, she donned military uniform and lived for her deceased loved ones amidst the bloodshed.

157 满 The City Lies Silent Beneath a Haze of Fireworks 满城烟火寂 Mu Yu木羽Modern Romance298k WordsCompleted A jade-green bangle reveals a long-buried family secret, while a haunting garden opera awakens a heart-wrenching romance from the Republican era. The beautiful maiden and the young master have drifted away, yet the crabapple tree blooms just as it did in years past. As it turns out, one story from the past hides another, and every love is a tragedy. 579Reads9.3Score6214d adds

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Love stories from the Republican era are mostly tragic. But I prefer happy endings. The process doesn't matter; as long as it's you in the end, that's enough.

159 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

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📖Superb! Highly recommend the first book, adapted from a true story. It's about a young marshal and a pure-hearted female military doctor in the Republic of China era. They met as children, reunited during a chaotic time, she saved him, he fought for his country, and she became a military doctor to accompany him. A precious love in turbulent times ❤️ The second book features a female protagonist who marries a disabled young marshal in place of her sister. Their first meeting was tense, and they thought they would never see each other again, but their reunion was at their wedding. It's a story of arranged marriage in the Republic of China era, filled with patriotism and a romantic pursuit of the wife. Born in a chaotic world, it's rare to find a lifelong, monogamous relationship 💗

162 权 Beloved Wife: The Young Marshal Thinks I'm Always Sweet and Gentle 权宠暖妻：少帅总以为我乖巧柔弱 Mu Liu6木六6Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (A Republican-era young marshal + a mysterious healer, a formidable 1v1 pairing) Yun Nuan, who came from the apocalypse, only wants to live in peace in this chaotic world. But the original owner left behind a pile of messes, so she has no choice but to step in, punish scumbags, deal with wicked women, and build a career along the way. The man she once saved corners her at the mouth of an alley. “Ma Hong?” Yun Nuan: “My childhood nickname.” Fourth Young Master: “Li Xiaohua?” Yun Nuan: “My stage n 1.6kReads9.1Score17214d adds

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Here it comes! [Please follow][Please follow] Republican Era Romance ①🍃 She habitually opened her medical book and read it carefully. Before leaving, Professor Ryan assigned her a lot of homework, which she would have to write a paper to send to the professor later. 🉑 At this moment, the young lady came and slapped her, just because she showed off her medical skills.

164 鸳 The Mandarin Duck Jade Pendant 鸳鸯玉佩 Searching for Traces in Dreams梦里寻踪Modern Romance657k WordsCompleted [Republican-era setting ◆ devoted hero ◆ elopement ◆ tragic romance ◆ twists] In the early years of the Republic, the romance between wealthy young master Li Wentian and his personal maid, Chen Xiaohan, is met with opposition. Determined to pursue the freedom to marry for love, the couple begin a difficult fight to protect their relationship. Wentian is even willing to sever ties with his father, then flee with Xiaohan to make a life together. But this is only the beginning. Their journey is fil 15Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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Like an old woman selling melons, praising her own wares. (A novel set in the Republican era.)

172 民 A Strange Man of the Republic 民国奇人 Namo Kasaya Science Buddha南无袈裟理科佛Modern Romance2.2M WordsCompleted The Republic of China was an era of upheaval, teeming with extraordinary people. In those chaotic times, the martial world was vast. As the saying goes, “The heroes of our age emerge amid the world's turmoil; the seven extraordinary figures of the Republic are here.” But who were these seven? There was a Daoist priest who cried, “In prosperous times, Buddhist temples thrive on incense while Daoists hide away in mountain retreats. In troubled times, the Bodhisattvas turn a blind eye, so the Old L 15kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds

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🌿A jade bracelet unveils a long-buried family secret, told from the perspective of a great-grandson, recounting a heart-wrenching love story. In the Republican era, it truly was a story of loving only one person for a lifetime.🌷🌷 🌿The Miao Jiang Gu Chronicles Trilogy delves deeper and deeper, full of twists and turns! 🌸🌸

176 开 Divorced from the Start! She Remarries the Young Marshal and Lives in Glory 开局离婚！再嫁少帅她风光无限 Yan Gui'er燕归尔Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Her husband went abroad to study. Xie Fuguang paid for his education, cared for his parents, and helped him restore the Shen family's standing. Three years later, Shen Zhizhang returned after completing his studies, holding the hand of a fashionable woman. He told her, "Yunzhi is a remarkable woman, a female officer personally recruited by the Marshal. We love each other, and I want to marry her." Xie Fuguang replied, "I saved your Shen family from ruin. Doesn't that make me a remarkable woman?" 197Reads9.3Score10014d adds

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It features both romance and universal love; the female lead is both charming and cool.

178 民 Bandit Village in the Republic of China 民国土匪村 Uncle Li of the Island Reef海岛礁的黎叔Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Period-drama fans, come take a look! (Not a wish-fulfillment story, no ghosts or gods, no System.) It covers romance, household intrigue, bandits, fierce resistance against the Japanese, fleeing famine, and the lives of educated youths. Everyone who’s read it says it’s great! Hei Niu and Xiu Zhen could have lived happily together, but because Xiu Zhen was so beautiful, bandits set their sights on her. By then, Hei Niu had become the chief steward of the Huang family estate. He learned that ban 3kReads8.1Score44214d adds

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If you enjoy multi-female protagonist historical fiction, you should definitely check this out; I guarantee you'll love it! [Heart emojis]

179 申 Shanghai Apothecary Notes 申城药笺 Bone Dragon of the Zhenbei Marquis' Manor震北候府的骨龙Modern Romance176k WordsCompleted On a rainy night in the French Concession of Shencheng, a bloodstained qipao is discovered in a hidden compartment of the medicine cabinet at Yongshou Hall. Lin Yansheng, a female pharmacist newly returned from studying abroad, has barely shaken off the dust of her travels when she is drawn into the bizarre death of the Green Gang's third-in-command. A scrap of a prescription hidden in an acupuncture needle stirs the murderous intent of Gu Shiqin, the gang's young heir. But then he notices on he —Reads—Score—14d adds

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On a rainy night in the French Concession of Shanghai, a blood-stained cheongsam is discovered in a hidden compartment of the Yongshoutang pharmacy cabinet. Lin Yansheng, a female pharmacist who has just returned from studying abroad, is embroiled in the bizarre death of the third-in-command of the Green Gang. A fragment of a prescription hidden in a silver needle ignites the murderous intent of Gu Shi, the young master of the gang, but he glimpses a plum blossom brand on her neck, identical to the one used in the massacre of his family twenty years ago. As a Western scalpel slices open the corpse, a blood-red prescription slowly emerges from a web of arsenic and poison…

180 良 A Conscience-Driven Liquor 良心酒 Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油26k WordsCompleted Honest Liquor 20Reads—Score114d adds

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No time travel, no rebirth, no system; a story set in a normal era; a good read with positive values ​​and uplifting message.

182 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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It's straightforward and satisfying, no fluff or unnecessary details. A super engaging completed novel set in the Republican era, focusing on warlordism. Both the male and female leads are intelligent, quick-witted, and efficient – ​​no unnecessary delays or dragging things out.

183 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

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Hey friend! 😊 Seeing you so full of energy every day is truly inspiring! May every day of yours be as bright and sunny as the sun! 🌟

184 沪 A Grand Feast in Shanghai 沪江盛宴 Tang Yu Eats His Fill唐遇吃饱饱Modern Romance324k WordsOngoing Shanghai is a city where fortunes can change in the blink of an eye. Who will rule the roost today? A slow-burn gang story, not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy! A Green Gang boss × a cool, aloof doctor. Love and hate, passion and heartbreak, twists and turns. He is a notorious Green Gang boss, unruly and impossible to tame. He says, “I’m a devil who crawled out of hell. I’ve never cared whether anyone lives or dies. Crushing you would be as easy as crushing an ant!” To him, human life is the c 42Reads—Score—14d adds

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A love-hate relationship between a powerful gangster and a wise female doctor! The writing is realistic and unpretentious! Absolutely fantastic! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

185 仿 As If There Were a Glimmer of Light 仿佛，若有光 Fragrant Grasses芳草鲜美Modern Romance132k WordsOngoing Gao Yu, a young curator and painter, accidentally transmigrates to a women's university in 1947. He becomes its youngest male teacher and a clandestine Party member with a special identity. Amid the shifting interplay of light and shadow, he meets Shen Weiying, a beautiful, aloof university student. One love across a lifetime, two meetings: it turns out that love is the light that never fades. 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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A modern curatorial painter travels back in time to a women's university in the Republican era, experiencing a lifetime of love and destiny.

186 嫁 Married to the Disabled Young Marshal 嫁给残疾少帅 Ximen Chuahua西门吹花Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted After her mother dies for no apparent reason, her father brings home a stepmother, along with two little step-siblings in tow. The house becomes a mess, and he dumps her overseas for three years. When she returns home, she's forced to take her sister's place and marry the notorious young marshal of the Yi family, a cold-blooded brute. They say he lost both legs in the war three years ago and became a cripple. She marries him in a state of dread, only to discover that he isn't a cripple at all! I 116Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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I highly recommend this book. Its original title was "The Moon Never Shines on My Pure Joy." The plot is captivating, and the characters are wonderfully designed.

187 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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The female protagonist travels back to the Republican era, using her expertise in artifact appraisal to break through existing barriers. Together with her warlord husband, she embarks on a journey to save cultural relics lost overseas. Both the male and female leads are talkative, so there are no misunderstandings. The story includes national conflicts and sweet everyday moments.

188 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

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Adapted from the Battle of Shanhaiguan! A story of heroes in the War of Resistance against Japan! A tragic story!

189 留 The Overseas-Educated Female Doctor Marries into the Warlord’s Household 留洋女医嫁入督军府 Zhulong, the Hidden Returning Guest烛龙隐归客Modern Romance34k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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Amidst the flames of war, a female doctor who had studied abroad resolutely stepped into the warlord's mansion, displaying both her medical skills and wisdom. Her relationship with the warlord, amidst suspicion and testing, wrote a unique love song of the Republic of China era.

190 厉 Jointly Written by Vengeful Ghosts: Young Marshal, Please Keep Your Wife in Line! 厉鬼联名：少帅！管管你太太吧！ Zi Ning Qing Qian紫凝清浅Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted [A wildly obsessive, money-loving female Taoist master × a charming, clingy, iron-blooded young marshal|Two powerful leads|Supernatural romance|Marriage first, love later|Pure wish fulfillment, no angst] In her previous life, she was China's greatest Taoist master, who fought demons and vanquished ghosts with ruthless decisiveness. In this life, she opens her eyes only to find her second uncle drugging her and stuffing her into a coffin to be wed to a ghost. Normally, a wealthy young woman shove —Reads—Score—14d adds

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The female protagonist, Shangguan Lanxin, is betrayed and forced into a ghost marriage at the beginning of the story. Awakening her powers as a celestial master, she ruthlessly attacks ghosts and amasses wealth. She rescues Huangfu Shuochuan, who is besieged by a ghostly formation, and forms a pact of cooperation. After infiltrating the warlord's mansion and uncovering the traitor, she suffers a backlash from a similar curse.

191 陆 Lu Zhian, You've Come to Marry Me 陆执安，你来娶我了 Cute Little Baozi可爱豆包子Modern Romance6k WordsCompleted Lu Zhian, You've Come to Marry Me —Reads—Score—14d adds

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Although it's a short story, love stories in the Republican era are mostly tragic, so it's a bit of a tearjerker.

192 乱 Love Letters in a Turbulent Age: I Loved the Wrong One 乱世情笺错爱你 Zhulong, the Hidden Returning Guest烛龙隐归客Modern Romance29k WordsOngoing My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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This book, "Love in Troubled Times," blends national righteousness with a poignant love story. The male and female protagonists experience misunderstandings and twists and turns, and their emotions are portrayed sincerely and movingly.

193 民 The Gentleman of the Republic 民国的先生 Starry Words星星语话Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The plot is reasonable, with no System. An ordinary person transmigrates to the Republican era. I hope readers can find a touch of Republican-era charm here. The narration is grounded, with no exaggeration whatsoever… 6.3kReads8.6Score36414d adds

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194 金 Jinling Nights 金陵夜 Lan Ze兰泽Modern Romance447k WordsCompleted He is the powerful and ambitious Commander of Jiangbei, with authority over all under Heaven. She is a lowly, illegitimate daughter from Jiangnan who has endured endless humiliation. One fleeting glimpse in the night of Jinling, and he took her to heart. Little did he know that once he did, it would be for a lifetime. 47Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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🔥👉👉① Their first encounter on the passenger ship: she saved his life, and he left a letter of thanks. 🍀At a dance party, he embraced her passionately, while she fled back to her hometown. 🍀When her loved ones passed away, she vowed to say goodbye forever, but he remained steadfast in his love. 🍀As time passed, he finally took her hand, standing beside a deep well, the words "Yellow Springs" carved on its rim, symbolizing their unwavering devotion in life and death. 🌸🌸 🔥👉👉②Carefully selected, take what you like! 🌸🌸🌸

195 闽 Old Tales of Minnan: The Contract Wife 闽南旧事：契约妻 Happy Cool Tones快乐冷色调Modern Romance62k WordsCompleted The story follows Lin Jingwan’s life, tracing more than seventy years of personal relationships and changing times from the Republican era to the present day. (Realism, women’s lives, Minnan culture, business history during the Republican era, separation across the Taiwan Strait, a marriage meant to bring good fortune) In 1934, in Minnan, Zhou Jingzhao, the son of the Zhou family, owners of the Zhou Kee Foreign Firm, was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Mischievous and unruly since childho —Reads—Score—14d adds

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The red candle burned out, and her beloved did not return. She waited in the winds of southern Fujian and searched for him in the rains of Taiwan. Time did not betray her perseverance; this contract ultimately became a testament to love.

196 穿 I Won't Wear Patched Trousers After Transmigrating; I'll Become the Richest Person in the Republic of China 穿越不穿补丁裤，我在民国当首富 Poor Sanqi!贫穷的三七呀！Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Republican era + no despicable characters + building wealth + light espionage and resistance-war elements + no romance + ensemble cast + slow and steady development First: Let me repeat something important three times: this is still not an over-the-top wish-fulfillment novel X3! Second: There is no rebirth, no revenge, and no face-slapping. The original owner’s wishes and quests may come up from time to time. If you don’t like the premise, feel free to leave. We’ll meet again somewhere down the 12.6kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds

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Book 1: The protagonist isn't human; she's a divine beast that has just cultivated into human form. Reborn in the Republic of China era, she innocently experiences the love of her family. For them, she uses her special abilities to earn money, support them, and protect those around her. She's well-liked and has a group of good friends. Book 2: Yun Chu transmigrates into a book set in the Republic of China era. Warlord conflicts and foreign invasions abound. The female protagonist was mistakenly reported as a child, going from a wealthy heiress to a peasant family. Only her mother truly loves her. She protects her mother along the way and unites with patriots to provide assistance.

197 逃 After Running Away from My Wedding, I Became the Young Master’s Personal Maid 逃婚后成了少爷的贴身丫鬟 Wen Ziyu Xi文紫钰禧Modern Romance252k WordsCompleted “She was a flower that bloomed from the mud. He was a butterfly trapped behind high walls.” “The whole city laughed at the Bai family’s young master for divorcing a noble-born wife for the sake of a maid.” “No one knew that Song Wanqiu had once been a bride sold by her father to a fool.” One elopement made Song Wanqiu Bai Zhiyi’s cure: He taught her to read; she taught him how to live. He stood up for her; she made his heart beat. From scrubbing floors on her knees to managing the househol 21Reads—Score—14d adds

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A story about a maidservant, arranged marriage that blossoms into love, and patriotism; the more you read, the better it gets.

199 翠 Emerald Mountains and Rivers 翠色山河 A Shui阿水11k WordsCompleted Verdant Mountains and Rivers —Reads—Score—14d adds

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