Any Beautiful Love Stories Set in Republican-Era China? 有没有民国时期绝美爱情的文

1. 1 小 After the Little Princess Ran Away, the Young Marshal Forced His Love on Her 小祖宗逃跑后，被少帅强制宠爱 Spicy Strips That Aren't Spicy辣条不辣Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted Complete, with bonus chapters. The short drama is now available. [Republican-era romance, unruly young marshal x gentle, pliant girl who pretends to be sweet, one-on-one, mutual firsts] … When Xu Jinye first arrived at the governor's residence, Wei Liangchen threw her out twice. Everyone said, “Those two don’t get along.” Jinye knew, too, that they had ended up together by a twist of fate. He had someone he liked, and sooner or later they would part ways. She tried to keep a clear head, waiting 14.7kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds

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   Waaaaaah [crying][crying][crying] The author is so talented! The beginning was amazing, the middle wasn't boring at all, and the ending was so sweet. I'm so reluctant to say goodbye! It's so well-written; this is my favorite book on Taobao! [Crying][crying][crying] It's so good!

2. 2 千 A Boat Sailing a Thousand Miles, a Lifetime of Peace 千里行舟，一世怀安 Juxingli聚星里Ancient Romance126k WordsOngoing [#Transmigration #Late Qing and early Republican era #Daughter of a minor official #Making money #Light comedy #Saving the country through industry #Family life #Slow burn] Lu Xingzhou vs. Ye Huaian In her previous life, Ye Huaian earned a monthly salary of at least 12,000 yuan. After transmigrating to 1900, she becomes the daughter of a wealthy Shanghai family. In reality, she’s so broke it’s almost laughable. She has to report to her family before spending even a single copper coin. Her father 412Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Not a tragedy, I'm too old for tragedies! The Republican era can be lighthearted too, a sweet little story, a light comedy. The female protagonist travels back to Beijing in 1900, two months before the Eight-Nation Alliance invasion. She's the granddaughter of Ye Shoucheng, the hardware tycoon of Shanghai, but contracts dysentery while living in Beijing and is then transported back to Beijing by the modern female protagonist. The "Goddess of Ten Thousand Flowers" at the beginning—after checking the information, it's indeed a traditional northern folk tale. Having her as a time-travel coordinator is quite interesting. Then, her grandfather loses his job, and the female protagonist starts digging tunnels, stockpiling food, and fighting back against the British ambassador's wife.

3. 3 云 Where the Clouds Rise Over the Ferry 云起津渡 Jing Xing Eunice景行EuniceModern Romance379k WordsCompleted The “past-life arc” following His South of the Clouds. The rating has only just come in and will keep rising. All my published books are rated above 9, so feel free to dive in. He is a ruthless Green Gang boss in Tianjin, a favorite of the Japanese. Those who fear him in the underworld respectfully call him “Master Jiu”; those who hate him curse him behind his back as a “traitor” and a “lackey.” Every step is fraught with danger and fear. He perseveres through bloodshed and painstakingly plots b 1.1kReads8.5Score19614d adds

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   Let me recommend this Republican-era romance novel. It has excellent writing, a detailed plot, and a mix of sweet and heart-wrenching moments. It's a high-quality work and a new novel by the author of "He Is in the South of the Clouds."

4. 4 民 Republican Era: My Sister Falls for My Brother-in-Arms, and Her Brother Cries in Desperation 民国：妹妹爱上兄弟，哥哥急哭了 White Clouds Perch on the Tip of the Brush白云栖笔端Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The rating is low because so few people have rated it, not because it's not good!] Gu Tinglan has two "older brothers." One is her older brother in name, Gu Liansheng. They grew up together and relied on each other to survive in troubled times. The other is Lu Chengzhou, a powerful Young Marshal. Refined and mature, he's her guardian angel, rescuing her from danger time and again. She thought she could keep everything in balance, until she opened Gu Liansheng's diary and found it filled with th 510Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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   This novel set in the Republican era is really good; I don't know why it has such a low rating. It features two male leads and one female lead, and both characters have grand ambitions, encompassing both romantic love and deep patriotism.

5. 5 惊 What! The Warlord’s Wife Can Even Buy Tanks at the Mall 惊！军阀夫人的商城连坦克都能买 White Clouds Perch on the Tip of the Brush白云栖笔端Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted [Fictional period setting + transmigration + warlord’s young marshal + household intrigue + married first, love later + a mix of sweetness and angst] When Feng Yuqing wakes up, she has transmigrated into the role of the principal wife of Xiao Chiyuan, a warlord in Republican-era China. When she opens her eyes, three concubines are waiting for her to lay down the law. The second concubine comes from a prominent family, the third is a talented woman educated overseas, and the fourth is as delicate 229Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 6 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 3kReads9.1Score28114d adds

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   It ruined my weekend mood. Immersed in the story of the Republic of China era, I realized that love stories from that period often end in tragedy. I'm too old to handle it.

7. 7 少 Young Madam, Have Some Osmanthus Cakes 少奶奶，吃桂花糕啦 An Elbow That Bends Inward向内拐的胳膊肘Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted [Delicate heiress × gentle military officer] From falling for each other to marriage and children. Pure sweetness!! During the Chinese Civil War, Lin Nansheng is an underground agent working undercover in the Kuomintang. He serves as deputy head of the Shanghai branch of the Military Statistics Bureau. Though he loves Cheng Muen, the turbulent war keeps him at a distance for fear of dragging her into danger. But the young woman's bright, adorable nature makes him fall for her again and again, un 133Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The author's writing is truly excellent; she perfectly captures the heroine's sweetness and the hero's doting nature. The heroine is delicate and loves osmanthus cake, while the hero is a member of the underground Communist Party. After their marriage, the early stages are a little bittersweet, but the later parts are incredibly sweet.

8. 8 军 The Warlord's Cherished Bride: Marshal, Come Here! 军阀权宠：大帅，你过来！ Fan Sheng梵升Modern Romance708k WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name, The Marshal, Come Here, is now streaming] In the years of the Republic, war and chaos swept the land, and each warlord ruled his own territory. The day Su City fell, Qiao Wan was treated like a piece of cargo and offered to the new ruler of the three northwestern provinces. They said Ninth Master Ji was cold-blooded and ruthless, and that he had caused the deaths of three wives. He was a man cursed by fate. Ji Shiyan strolled out from beneath the hanging-flower 9kReads9.4Score94714d adds

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   This is amazing!! The female lead initially thought she was being offered up like merchandise to the new master (male lead) of the three northwestern provinces. Rumors circulated that he was cold-blooded and ruthless, and even cursed his wives, causing the deaths of his third wife—a cursed star destined for loneliness. But unexpectedly, she (the female lead) won him over. It's truly a great read, highly recommended!

9. 9 落 Sorrow Written in Ink 落墨殇 Simo Ran思墨染Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted [In Republican-era stories, nine out of ten end in heartbreak] Su Moran and Chu Luochen fell in love at first sight and were devoted to each other. They had hoped to spend the rest of their lives together in peace, but Qiu Yuze’s mad obsession with Moran and Mohan’s possessive, resentful love for Luochen ultimately tore the two apart, leaving them separated by life and death and lovesick to the point of illness. Moran lived her whole life holding on to the memory of Luochen. She treasured the 609Reads—Score10914d adds

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   The writing style is reminiscent of Jinjiang Literature City, with delicate prose; it's incredibly enjoyable.

10. 10 月 The Moon Falls and Becomes a Flower, While Divine Power Hides in the Demon Bones 月陨成花，妖骨藏神 Simo Ran思墨染Fantastical Romance248k WordsCompleted [Xuanhuan Romance] [Devoted Love and Angsty Romance] [Past and Present Lives] [Humans, Gods, and Demons] In her previous life, she was an aloof ancient Moon Goddess who sacrificed her soul to protect him. In this life, she falls into the path of demons and becomes a flower spirit with divine power hidden in her demonic bones. In his previous life, he was an ancient God of War whose blood stained the Heavenly Realm. He died fighting to protect the Three Realms, his bones carved away. In this life 63Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 11 大 The Rules of the Marshal's Household 大帅府的家规 Moonlit Garden at Mid-Autumn中秋月苑Ancient Romance374k WordsCompleted [Republican-era household intrigue + revenge + two strong leads + doting husband + political schemes + breaking family rules] After her sister is brutally killed, Song Mo swallows her humiliation and enters the game as Marshal Xiao’s fourth concubine. The First Madam rules the household and imposes unreasonable rules to secure her position. The other concubines all submit. Song Mo plays the pig to eat the tiger, using her nights in the marshal’s bed to advance her plans step by step! She stirs t 1.5kReads—Score10214d adds
12. 12 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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    A very good book

13. 13 夫 After His Wife Divorces Him, the Warlord Goes Gray Overnight 夫人离婚后，军阀大佬一夜白头 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name, “Qi Mi,” is available by searching on Tomato. Ning Zhen is forced to marry the warlord Sheng Changyu. Sheng Changyu has a beloved first love, as well as two concubines, and the Sheng household is rife with danger. Ning Zhen is a young heiress who has returned from studying abroad. She can’t adapt to the infighting in the household, and everyone is waiting to see her make a fool of herself. Less than three years later, just as everyone predicted, Ning Zhen wants 78.3kReads9.5Score9k14d adds

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    The protagonist is wise and understands the bigger picture, shedding her girlish timidity in important matters. The male lead's personality strikes me as a bit roguish. Their love, especially later on, is very touching. The portrayal of minor characters is also excellent. The female lead's grandmother has a weathered, experienced quality; her eyes reflect the vast blue sea, a sense of being embraced. She plays a crucial role in the family's development. The supporting characters' love stories are also very moving, each striving for their own success. Furthermore, some lines in the book had a truly enlightening effect (a bit of an exaggeration [facepalm]), but I couldn't help but add it to my collection. I learned a lot; the author must be a very wise person [kissing emoji].

14. 14 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 3.1kReads9.4Score66014d adds
15. 15 北 Night Snow in Beiping 北平夜雪 Autumn Swordfish's Little Cat秋刀鱼的猫丫Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted A soft-spoken yet resilient southern orphan × the cold, rebellious only son of an army commander Five-year age gap | Both virgins | Tension and longing | Reunited after a breakup | Love seized by force “Five years later, when they met again, he personally arrested the man she loved.” That year, amid wind and snow at a small station, he took off his coat and wrapped it around her frozen body, his voice cool and indifferent: “Put it on. Don’t cause me trouble.” He was the only son of an army comma 7.5kReads8.9Score85014d adds

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    The male lead is the cold and arrogant only son of a commander, while the female lead is a cool and stubborn orphan girl from the south. They secretly love each other, but due to a misunderstanding between their families, the male lead forces his love on her, and the female lead runs away, creating a tense emotional tug-of-war.

16. 16 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

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    I highly recommend this author's books; every single one is wonderful! The plots, characters' fates, and emotional threads are all vividly portrayed and deeply moving within their respective historical contexts! I admire the author's writing style, literary cultivation, and mastery of classical literature! (The author effortlessly incorporates classical poetry perfectly into the text.) Regardless of the era, how people choose to prioritize their emotional and spiritual needs ultimately influences their destinies! Good books, like good music, resonate with and evoke empathy. [Heart][heart][heart] The order in which I read these four books in one go is: *Southern Boat Journey*, *A Gentle Moment of Good Times*, *The Fog-Shrouded River*, and *A Life of Imprisoned Joy*. Some of the characters are interconnected. I had previously read *My Heart Is Clear*.

17. 17 一 Pear Blossoms in Bloom 一树棠梨花开 Pavilion Master Xiyun兮沄阁主Modern Romance162k WordsCompleted For seven years of war, she kept watch over a flowering tree, waiting for someone who would never return. Across thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, he passed through smoke and death to honor a promise left unfulfilled. That spring, “the flowering pear tree bloomed, its beauty captivating the city; willow fluff danced in the spring breeze.” Beneath blossoms white as snow, their eyes met, and each was struck by the other’s beauty. The beauty of mountains and rivers could not rival the gen 45Reads—Score—14d adds

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    During the turbulent times of the Republic of China, the wildflowers on the battlefield were especially fragrant.

18. 18 街 Turn Left at the Street Corner, Find a Republic-Era College Girl 街头左转，捡到民国女大学生 Turbid Wine for the Dusty World浊酒喂风尘Urban347k WordsCompleted (One heroine + sweet romance + everyday love story) Don't go outside on snowy days! Don't go outside on snowy days! Don't go outside on snowy days! They say important things three times! Otherwise, you'll find a college girl from the Republican era on the street... 1.1kReads8.6Score10814d adds

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    Beautiful love stories are unclear, but there are tons of romance novels set in the Republican era.

19. 19 少 The Young Marshal Rules His Wife: Even If the Forced-Melon's Not Sweet, It Has to Be 少帅霸妻，强扭的瓜不甜也得甜 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Traditional household intrigue + revenge on scoundrels + fictional Republic-era setting + coercive pursuit + reborn heroine] Young Marshal Jing Yuanzhao is captivated by Yan Xin’s striking beauty and wants to keep her in a private residence, even though she is already married. “Stay with me for three months, and I’ll give you all the luxury and wealth you want. Your husband’s career will take off, too.” Yan Xin slapped him across the face. After he went to every length to get her, he asked with 27.3kReads9.5Score3.4k14d adds
20. 20 少 Young Marshal, Your Wife Has Run Away Again 少帅你老婆又跑了 Ming Yao明药Modern Romance5.4M WordsCompleted “My wife is a country girl. She doesn’t know anything about fashion, so don’t bully her!” the Young Marshal declared. The socialites and noble ladies whom the Young Marshal’s wife had completely overshadowed wanted to cry: Who was bullying whom, exactly? The Young Marshal added, “My wife is gentle and quiet. She doesn’t know anything about Chinese medicine or marksmanship!” The patients cured by his wife and the enemies she’d shot dead wondered: Young Marshal, are you blind? “My wife is tend 16.7kReads9.3Score2.3k14d adds
21. 21 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
22. 22 前 She Was Cruelly Crushed and Dismembered in Her Past Life, Now She’s Back for Vengeance 前世惨被镇压分尸，她重生杀疯了 The Feisty Fire Duck炸毛的火鸭Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted Also known as: The Young Marshal Is Hard to Woo, Where Has His Wife Run Off To? After Ruan Xishi died, she became a ghost and watched with her own eyes as the ruthless warlord knelt before her tombstone, his hands stained red. Reborn, she gained the power to destroy heaven and earth. With her all-seeing eyes, she can see through the evils of the world. Ruan Xishi reclaims her family’s fortune, takes on her wicked stepmother, makes a fortune, and vows to protect her man! Who would have thought th 1.6kReads9.0Score25114d adds
23. 23 病 The Sickly Young Marshal's Wife Is a Fierce Goddess of War, So Don't Mess with Her 病娇少帅的护国战神娇妻很凶勿惹 Yao Minxi瑶皿夕Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Period setting + Strong female lead + Transmigration + Devoted couple with no past lovers + Happy ending + Wife-spoiling + Multiple couples] After transmigrating to the Republic of China era, Qin Wan goes from being a military doctor for hire in the twenty-first century to Qin Wanwan, the famously foolish girl of Yancheng. To avoid being branded a monster, she has to keep pretending to be foolish. But there's always someone foolish enough to think she's really stupid and try to frame her. Once 2.7kReads9.2Score55914d adds
24. 24 东 Tales of the Northeast: The Child Bride 东北往事之童养媳 Author Jiang Bula作者姜不辣Modern Romance918k WordsCompleted At ten years old, Chun Ni was forced to become a child bride at the Jing family compound. There, she witnessed the tragic lives of the Jing family’s women with her own eyes... During a crisis in the Jing household, bandits captured her. The Long family’s fifth young master rescued her from the mountains, and from then on, she and Long Wu joined the fight against the Japanese... The two of them would be bound together for the rest of their lives. 13.4kReads9.3Score1.7k14d adds
25. 25 画 The Painted Halberd, the Spring We Cherish 画戟矜春 Guangling Wa广灵哇Two Male Leads262k WordsOngoing A Republic of China-era story: Warlord × Male Brothel Performer | One-on-One Romance | Sweet and Devoted | Bittersweet | Pregnancy The Republic of China era, amid wind and rain, and old dreams of Suzhou. A warlord’s iron hooves shatter the gentleness of Jiangnan, yet he stops for the sake of one brothel performer. Qin Huating’s world holds only gun smoke and power struggles. Lin Jin’s life has been reduced to the pleasure houses and quiet endurance. He gives him shelter; the other gives him ten 905Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a must-have!!! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

26. 26 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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    If this doesn't count, then there are no good romance novels left to read in this world...

27. 27 她 She Is the Light 她自是灯火 Sometimes Orange, Yellow, and Green橙黄橘绿有时候Modern Romance671k WordsCompleted How did women a hundred years ago view marriage and life? This is the story of a woman with an extraordinary upbringing. A government official's daughter in the late Qing Dynasty, she was left alone as her family declined amid the upheaval of a changing era. But she had grown up in an orphanage with missionaries and learned medicine. By treating the sick and saving lives, she found her place in the world and came to understand life's impermanence. Faced with family ties, an arranged marriage mea 420Reads8.7Score10014d adds

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    A beautiful writing style and stunningly beautiful women are both normal.

28. 28 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?” 1.4kReads8.7Score18314d adds

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    This is good; the male lead is a bit of a rascal, and the female lead looks innocent but is actually not at all...

29. 29 偏 The Possessive Big Shot Is Jealous Again 偏执大佬又醋了 Baibai Buyu百百不于Modern Romance802k WordsCompleted Before she was reborn, Shen Enxi turned away from her tall, handsome, powerful husband and ended up dead without a whole body. After she was reborn, Shen Enxi finally understood that the man she had feared all her life was the one who would rather give up his own life than let her come to harm in this turbulent world. In this life, she still goes weak in the knees whenever she sees her husband... Everyone thinks she's a pushover, but she can turn around and poison you until your legs buckle as y 1.7kReads9.0Score19214d adds

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    A rebirth story set in the Republican era! In that time when nine out of ten love stories ended tragically, his love broke through the barriers. Only after her rebirth did the female protagonist realize that in that chaotic era, he was the one who would protect her for life. She was a medical genius fluent in English, returned from studying abroad; he was a warlord general revered by all during that turbulent time. [Top Post] The male protagonist's love is silent. Therefore, some of his actions may seem extreme, but you shouldn't doubt his love for the female protagonist. He loves her more than anyone else.

30. 30 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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    Family, these two books are truly excellent. The author's writing style is superb, and I absolutely love them. One of them has even been adapted into a TV series, which was also fantastic. I highly recommend everyone check out the novels.

31. 31 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, a modern-day art restorer, travels back to the Republic of China era. She marries a warlord, falls in love with him after an arranged marriage, and together they protect the country.

32. 32 弱 The Golden Pavilion of Weak Waters 弱水金阁 Peach Milk Cap桃子奶盖Modern Romance234k WordsCompleted They grew up at the same time, but were never childhood sweethearts. Their families lived next door, yet they barely knew each other. Chen Jiayang and Sheng Shi'an were the closest strangers in the world. Then, eight years ago, an accident befell Chen Jiayang's family, severing even the tenuous bond of living next door. Their only connection was the engagement their elders had jokingly arranged for the two children. Eight years later, Sheng Shi'an followed in Chen Jiayang's footsteps. At such a 918Reads9.1Score16914d adds

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    Set in the Republican era, the story blends the old-fashioned social norms with the spirit of freedom and love, and beautifully combines the everyday life of ordinary people with the tender emotions of young lovers.

33. 33 黔 Old Tales of Qianzhou: The Young Marshal's Kept Man 黔州旧事，少帅禁脔 Yun Heyue云合岳Ancient Romance688k WordsCompleted In the chaotic Republic of China, warlords fought one another for power. Born a boy and considered an ill omen, he struggled to survive, unwanted by both his adoptive family and his birth parents. When he was fifteen, he found a two-year-old girl, and she became his only glimmer of warmth in those turbulent times. What they thought was a meeting that would save them both ultimately became a shackle and a cage. He nurtured her, helping her grow strong and giving her wings to fly, yet refused to l 227Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A forced, nurturing love story where the male lead will stop at nothing to keep the female lead. Closely following the historical timeline, those familiar with the Republican era will likely recognize the real-life prototypes of the main and supporting characters.

34. 34 鲟 Sturgeon Returns to Ning'an 鲟洄宁安 Ren Enshuo任恩硕Modern Romance345k WordsOngoing A Republican-era tragic romance, a woman's coming-of-age story, and two male leads. A sharp-witted, falsely disguised shaman PKs a rebellious dragon who slays gods. A sudden heavenly fire destroys a city, and the revered Hu Xuan shaman is wrongly blamed and made a scapegoat. With a colossal lie, Ge Wangshu rides alone for a thousand miles to escort the orphan Eyun home. It seems like a sturgeon swimming upstream to return to its birthplace, but in truth, it's the start of a journey with no retu 183Reads—Score16614d adds

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

35. 35 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 16Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    A love story set in the Republican era, with a poignant and beautiful tale.

36. 36 阳 The Yangyan Opera House 阳宴戏园 A Jiu0921阿九0921Two Male Leads307k WordsCompleted In North City stands a famous opera house called the Yangyan Theater. It is home to a man just as famous, known as Third Master. Third Master Yang Zhi is a sickly beauty. Though he is a man, he has an exceptionally handsome face. Even the slightest cough can make people’s hearts skip a beat. He has few interests: listening to opera, sampling the peach blossom pastries from the most famous shop on Dazhang Street, and, above all, snatching things away from the military governor’s son, Master He, o 4.7kReads9.5Score89414d adds
37. 37 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 42Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Niche subject matter, good-looking

38. 38 旧 Old-Time Romance Returns to the Present (Main Story + Extras) 旧年风月落今朝（正文+番外） Shi Chu Ning Zi Ya是初柠子呀8k WordsCompleted The Romance of Yesteryear, Now and Forever (Main Story + Extras) —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The book holds stories and emotions from ancient times to the present, from youthful encounters to long-awaited separations, and the serene acceptance of settled life. Pick up a volume and read slowly, reunite with bygone romances, and find solace for all your long-held emotions within the words. Recommended reading; these are short stories, perfect for reading in short bursts of free time.

39. 39 穿 Transmigrate and Write Novels 穿越写小说 Mo Tianyan, Who Loves Shrimp and Loofah爱吃虾仁丝瓜的莫天焱Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted (A strong heroine in the Republican era: the birth of a generation-defining woman writer) A village girl unexpectedly transmigrates into the life of a wealthy young lady in the Republican era. Her three brothers, the ones who could stand up for her, are all on the battlefield. Her fiancé keeps pressuring her to call off the engagement. This is too much! Liu Maohua can only pick up her dreams again, writing about the decadent extravagance of high society, the struggle of ordinary people to surviv 123Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A must-read! The female protagonist travels back to the Republican era and writes novels; the hope in her words is incredibly touching, the plot is fast-paced, and I'll read it twice for free on Tomato!

40. 40 穿 Transmigrating to Republican-Era China: The Spy Enters the Game 穿越民国：谍影入局 One Little Orange一只橙橙橙子Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Transmigration to the Republic of China era + resistance-war espionage + multiple identities + spies within spies + mutual devotion (Main story complete, bonus chapters in progress) One day, Lin Ruotang suddenly transmigrated to the Republic of China era. She wasn’t a young lady from a wealthy family, a concubine, or a schoolgirl. She was a refugee who had nearly starved to death. She had barely transmigrated before she was on the brink of starvation. Luckily, a kind stranger gave her a sesame f 23.5kReads9.2Score2.6k14d adds
41. 41 红 Red and White Wedding 红白囍 AyeAyeCaptainTwo Male Leads186k WordsCompleted [Republican-era nostalgia + supernatural + two male leads + equally matched powerhouses + pure-hearted madmen] [Brilliant and passionate young diviner Tian Suanzi, Mu Geshen X cold-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside heir to a family of physicians, the saintly doctor Chai Shuxin] A funeral is mournful, a wedding joyful, I travel from the world of the living to the Yellow Springs, Prepare incense, candles, paper horses, and a bridal sedan, Lady Meng offers us the nuptial wine. White paper, red rob 50kReads9.7Score11.9k14d adds

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    A brilliant and passionate young strategist, Tian Suanzi, meets a kind-hearted healer, a cold-on-the-outside-but-warm-on-the-inside heir to a family of pharmacists. [Flying kiss] Funerals are sorrowful, weddings are joyous. I depart from the mortal world to the underworld. Incense, candles, paper horses, and a bridal sedan chair are prepared. Meng Po offers the nuptial cup. White paper and red clothes, suona horns for miles, we are together in life and in death.

42. 42 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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    So good, so good, I can't stop watching! Highly recommended!

43. 43 民 Ordinary Love in Republican-Era China 民国的普通爱情 Warm Neptune暖暖的海王星Modern Romance6k WordsCompleted An Ordinary Love in Republican-Era China 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Although short, it is well written and leaves room for imagination.

44. 44 敢 Daring to Borrow the Bright Moon from the Green Mountains 敢向青山借明月 Emperor Tangtang汤汤大帝Modern Romance114k WordsOngoing [Alternate Republican-era setting + marriage first, love later + two formidable leads] A money-loving little blind woman who plays dumb × a cold-faced warlord who is calculating but deeply devoted After her family is destroyed, Lin Jingshu pretends to be blind to survive, playing music on the street with her eyes fixed only on the coins she needs to get by. Shen Yanqing, a cold, calculating warlord with a powerful army at his command, takes in a little blind woman for a monthly allowance of tw 29Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Sweet romance novel, please support!

45. 45 和 After Divorcing His Political Marriage Bride, the Warlord Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 和亲夫人离婚后，督军哭红眼 Skimming Over the Waves轻舟踏浪Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love + Nurturing Romance + Age Gap] [Overbearing, Brooding Young Marshal VS Spoiled Young Madam] After her elder sister dies unexpectedly, Shen Ruowei, the youngest daughter of the Southeastern Marshal, is forced to marry Feng Hezhi, the Southwestern Young Marshal, as a bride in a political alliance. The empire he wants to conquer is the homeland she wants to protect. As warlords battle and flames of war spread, which matters more: the land or the woman he loves? Shen Ruowei: “I 4.1kReads6.9Score26014d adds

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    A romance novel set in the Republican era, where the male protagonist, a man in a high position, bows down for love.

46. 46 白 White Oak Slope 白栎坡 Xiaoxiang Plum潇湘梅子Urban547k WordsCompleted Li Junchen and Lu Shuang were born in an era when China was undergoing tremendous change. They met and fell in love at school, but a feud between their families stood in their way, tearing them apart. Li Junchen was both learned and skilled in martial arts, while Lu Shuang was one of the few female students in their small town. Together, they fought against fate and old customs to the very end. Faced with hatred for their country and feuds between their families, Li Junchen showed his unwavering 1kReads9.5Score10114d adds

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    The relationship between Li Junchen and Lu Shuang is still worth paying attention to.

47. 47 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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    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! 👌😊

48. 48 岳 Young Marshal Yue's Beloved Miss 岳少帅的卿卿小姐 Three Spring Peaches三春桃Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted (The animated series is now available) A love story between a military governor's son and a general's daughter~ He dotes on his wife without restraint in this sweet romance. In the turbulent Republican era, when warlords battled for power, Qin Qing only wanted a peaceful life: to protect her family and hold on to the family fortune. Young Marshal Yue lived for pleasure. He was a notorious playboy who treated women like clothes, always seeking someone new and never returning to an old flame. At t 12.4kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds
49. 49 北 Spring in Beiping 北平春 Lan Ze兰泽Modern Romance489k WordsCompleted She is a poor young woman with her heart set on someone else, while he is high above everyone and has never been moved by love. A chance encounter, and her smile steals his heart. She is both his blessing and his undoing. 4.9kReads8.6Score45014d adds
50. 50 少 The Young Marshal Is Arrogant by Day, but Begs for Kisses at Night 少帅不可一世，夜里求着要亲亲 Duck Butt鸭子屁屁Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Warlord’s son and Green Gang heiress] [Proceed with caution: not a virgin heroine] The first time young marshal Shen Yuqing sees Song Huiyi, he wants her. He wants to be her man. He’s never lost in the game of love, and every woman likes him. If he wants a woman, he gets her. He asks if she has a man. She points a gun at him. He kisses her. She slaps him right back. Song Huiyi is the third young miss of the Green Gang, a woman of lofty status whom every powerful figure in Nancheng tries to cu 6.3kReads9.1Score63314d adds

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