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I want stories like *Military Marriage: The Fierce-Looking Officer Is Wrapped Around the Finger of a Stunning Painter*. I’m in the mood for stories set in a bygone era! The heroine should be capable in her own right, or have a golden finger, but she mustn’t be stupid. Preferably she’s talented in her own right, with a personality that shines, and the setting should include...

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1 Flash Marriage and Joining the Army: Strong Officers Made Me Fall Down Time and Time Again Qing YunyunModern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted 32.6kReads8.8Score3.7kShelves
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The most enjoyable article of the year in February 2026, I'm still reading it and reminding myself to update it, it's so funny and so cool
2 He Secretly Got Pregnant with the Young Boy in the Army During Extra Classes and Ran Away All Night. He Went Crazy. Take a Look at the Spring BreezeModern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted 8.6kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves
3 Siheyuan: He Yuzhu from 1944 South China Sea Glacier2.7M WordsOngoing 13.4kReads6.7Score472Shelves
4 Falling in Love at First Sight with the Army Commander, He Followed the Army and Won the Favor of the Group This Is Not the CaseModern Romance268k WordsCompleted 32.1kReads8.4Score3.9kShelves
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Both books are good
5 In That Era, My Little Aunt Had More Than 100 Million Yuan in Wealth I Wish You the BestModern Romance738k WordsCompleted 25.1kReads8.7Score2.7kShelves
6 Help! When the Delicate Military Doctor Cried, the Whole Army Panicked Little GooseModern Romance571k WordsCompleted 56.7kReads9.4Score7.4kShelves
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Wow, isn't this great? I just finished reading the period article. It's super good. I won't lose money if I invest in it!
7 Spoilers Reveal That the Beloved Wife Is Getting Divorced, and the Educated Youth Boss Is Going Crazy. Sweet MedicineModern Romance858k WordsCompleted 16.6kReads8.5Score1.8kShelves
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1. This is a period barrage plot, sweet and tearful. I think everyone will fall in love with Jiaojiao. Our Jiaojiao is really great. I really hope to give Shen Yanhuai a wonderful extra story. 2. The society is afraid that the male protagonist is only nice to the female protagonist, that is, whenever the filial piety of the male protagonist's father is outsourced is mentioned, he will feel aggrieved and get angry. 3. Daily writing of the times, daily struggles of little people
8 After Exchanging Marriages, Two Unlucky Guys Quietly Made a Fortune. Sweet Little KoiModern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted 34.2kReads7.9Score4.9kShelves
9 Seventy: Two Cannon Fodders Become Good Friends After Getting Married Quiet as the SunModern Romance749k WordsCompleted 49.5kReads9.0Score4.9kShelves
10 Temporarily Add a Bride Price? Military Officer Turns Around and Marries Miao Doctor Girl October FrostModern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted 31kReads8.5Score4.4kShelves
11 The First Thing the Wicked Woman Does After Awakening Is Loot Her Enemy’s Fortune Flower ReflectionModern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted 15.8kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves
12 Help Others? It's Better to Fulfill Yourself Where Is the Moon Hidden in the Clouds?Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted 130.3kReads9.5Score10kShelves
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Each heroine has her own characteristics. She likes the second and fourth children the most.
13 60 Xiangjiang: from Admitting a Wrong Kiss to Making a Mistake Today's Big TangerineModern Romance1.3M WordsOngoing 58.1kReads8.8Score7.4kShelves
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You can watch it without feeling frustrated.
14 Young and Dangerous: Falling in Love with Brother Crow Sugar-Reduced Frozen Lemon Tea507k WordsCompleted 17.8kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
15 At the Beginning of the Crematorium, the Evil Girl from 60 Went Crazy. Chai BaoModern Romance1.5M WordsOngoing 68.3kReads8.6Score7.3kShelves
16 The Rough Man Loves Forcefully, but the Delicate Little Daughter-In-Law Falls into Love SujabaiModern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing 9.6kReads8.5Score611Shelves
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The delicate and soft little daughter-in-law of fishing style 🆚The tough and rough man
17 The Old Lady Who Cultivates Immortality and the Old Man from the Village Farm and Sell Vegetables The Second Baby Is BigModern Romance508k WordsCompleted 993Reads7.5Score127Shelves
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Come and take a look at the unique old lady's writings, not quarrelsome, warm and daily, growing vegetables
18 Beacon Lily: the Hidden Front in Shanghai Butterflies Fly South of the Yangtze RiverModern Romance358k WordsCompleted 2Reads—Score—Shelves
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During the Republic of China, a wealthy eldest daughter suffered a family breakdown and died, but she grew up to be an outstanding revolutionary warrior.
19 After Four Years of Being Stupid, She Became the Daughter-In-Law of a Rough Guy in the Village. Sunflowers, FlowersModern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted 61.8kReads9.1Score8.1kShelves
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"Four years of being stupid and becoming the daughter-in-law of a rough man's village tyrant" - the sweet darling of the era held in the palms of rough men and cute babies. Want to find a pure sense of healing in period literature that does not involve rebirth, time travel, or strong women? Then this book "Four Years of Being Silly and Becoming the Lovely Wife of a Rough Man's Village Tyrant" must not be missed!
20 After My Rebirth, My Surly Uncle Always Wanted to Kiss Me Chu XiaoliuModern Romance103k WordsCompleted 1.2kReads—Score108Shelves
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The handsome young man will take you to have a love affair in the Republic of China, and the professional money-hungry and lustful killer will take you to play in the palace. Leave a review for the book, and we are waiting for your crazy complaints.
21 Charming and Charming Chu Xiaoliu16k WordsCompleted 5Reads8.4Score—Shelves
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The handsome young man will take you to have a love affair in the Republic of China, and the professional money-hungry and lustful killer will take you to play in the palace. Please leave a book review and wait for your crazy complaints.
22 Who Can Not Be Confused by the Cold-Blooded Officer's Flirtation Every Night? Orange with SevenModern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted 16.3kReads8.8Score1.7kShelves
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This is a period novel that impressed me recently. The heroine is egoistic in the early stage and loves selflessly in the later stage. After the first 50 chapters, it is really delicious~
23 Rebirth of Qingwan: Leading the Whole Family to Become Rich My Heart Is SoaringModern Romance626k WordsCompleted 2Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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This is a good book about a rural woman who relies on her own efforts, setting up a stall, and her own wisdom to lead her family to wealth.
24 What? My Sweet-Smelling, Soft Baby Cannot Be a Villain Wan RuoModern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted 89.7kReads7.8Score15.1kShelves
25 80'S: My Best Friend Wears Double Clothes and Raises a Baby with the Army on the Island I Love Writing122Modern Romance887k WordsCompleted 111Reads5.7Score—Shelves
26 Back to 60: I Am Invincible with Taobao Lin JuejueModern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted 10.6kReads9.0Score817Shelves
27 The Squeamish Beauty Wears Fifty and Raises Cubs to Survive the Famine? Gu WeiwanModern Romance473k WordsCompleted 2.1kReads6.2Score166Shelves
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This movie is beautiful and the subject matter is quite novel. The male protagonist and the female protagonist both traveled to 50 years. There is no misunderstanding so far. It is very sweet. Although it is still being serialized, it is indeed very interesting.
28 In the 1950S, I Contributed to the World Mint FragranceModern Romance338k WordsCompleted 6.2kReads8.8Score334Shelves
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Strong female, period novel, best young lady
29 Even If You're Crazy, You Won't Let Go of the Cub in the Compound. Charcoal Grilled ResidueModern Romance828k WordsCompleted 24.1kReads8.5Score2.4kShelves
30 I, the Empress of the Ming Dynasty, Kill All over the World Jiang JiuchengAncient Romance504k WordsOngoing 84.3kReads9.1Score15kShelves
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Good-looking, both have IQs but not low intelligence
31 The Mother-In-Law Is in Charge of the House, and Her Son Is Dumbfounded When He Returns. A MushroomModern Romance571k WordsCompleted 16.5kReads9.2Score2kShelves
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I like this one better, the theme of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law being intimate.
32 Seventy: a Good Life, a Fake Daughter and a Love-Minded Husband Dish MingmingModern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing 2.5kReads6.7Score176Shelves
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Not new, but nice. Note ⚠️ is still being serialized [crying]
33 Seventy: the Father and Daughter Fight Against Each Other Without Hesitation. Bobo DaimaoModern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted 58.3kReads8.5Score8.4kShelves
34 From That Year Onwards, Only 80% of the Wheat Harvest Was Harvested. There Are Small Fish in the WaterModern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted 6.7kReads8.2Score426Shelves
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No quarrel, but fun
35 Flowers on Muddy Road The Godfather of Non-Inflamed TonsilsModern Romance26k WordsCompleted —Reads—Score—Shelves
36 Blind Corn! Rotten Potatoes! the Best Children Kneel Aside Lucky CatModern Romance3.4M WordsOngoing 218.7kReads9.2Score10.7kShelves
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It's a period piece that's fun from beginning to end, with a rich family and a very detailed description of the good and evil of human nature~
37 A Beautiful Woman Was Stalked by a Paranoid Mad Dog in a Historical Novel Scattered CookiesModern Romance323k WordsCompleted 50.9kReads8.8Score3kShelves
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[Exquisite and self-interested female protagonist + paranoid possessive male protagonist] Selfish, vain and materialistic, refined and self-interested. Even so, there are countless people who love her. In the original novel, Lin Luoxue was the cannon fodder sister who disliked poverty and loved wealth. She had three boats. After getting married, he continued to be promiscuous, and finally died on the way to elope with his adulterer. She has a bad character, is selfish, plays with emotions and mocks the sincerity, has a bad temper, and is petty. After awakening her memory... She is still the beautiful evil girl. Reform is impossible. [Micro] The evil girl ✘ is perverted, and she meets her opponent in chess.
38 Era: Xiaojiu of the Huo Family Went to the Countryside A Snail Carries Its ShellModern Romance263k WordsCompleted 18.7kReads8.3Score2.6kShelves
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Some pretty good chronicles
39 Later, After My Mother Remarried, I Became a Member of the Military Academy. Xia WangzhuModern Romance574k WordsCompleted 3.8kReads8.7Score557Shelves
40 A Charming Beauty from the 70S, Indulged by a Cold-Blooded Officer Money Rolling InModern Romance582k WordsCompleted 8.9kReads8.1Score770Shelves
41 Swallows Crawling Out of the Dark Abyss Xiuer's LifeModern Romance509k WordsCompleted 8Reads—Score—Shelves
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These two are very good
42 In Those Years When I Was the Eldest Brother, I Might as Well Have Visited You. Magic QueenUrban595k WordsCompleted 5Reads—Score—Shelves
43 Reborn as a Street Kid in the Ocean Invincible Cat Cat HeadModern Romance916k WordsOngoing 40.9kReads9.3Score6.5kShelves
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This book is my favorite. The only drawback is that I haven't finished it yet. I highly recommend it.
44 Sewer: the Rag-Picking Life of Plastic Siblings My Little Master Is so BlessedModern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing 24.4kReads8.7Score1.8kShelves
45 Widow Dali and Her Tall, Short, Fat and Thin Children Are on the Run. Ximen QizaiAncient Romance4.6M WordsOngoing 14.9kReads8.8Score907Shelves
46 He Is Obviously an Undercover Agent, but He Lives His Life as a God of Wealth in the Eyes of Others. The Night Wind Listens to the RainUrban1.8M WordsCompleted 51.1kReads9.0Score5.4kShelves
47 I'm Back, Are You Ready to Die? Time Is LongModern Romance664k WordsCompleted 24.9kReads8.6Score2.7kShelves
48 Ding! With an Immortal Achievement, the Cousin Miss Starts Reading Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat DumplingsAncient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted 266.5kReads9.6Score37.3kShelves
49 Seventy-Nine, the Cold-Faced Chief of the Family Courtyard Is Mine. Love Eating Colorful PeanutsModern Romance536k WordsCompleted 14.5kReads8.2Score1.9kShelves
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A novel period article with novel themes is here
50 We Got Married in the 1970S. My Sons and I All Wore Books. Queen Mother IronModern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted 33.7kReads9.4Score4.6kShelves
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It's particularly interesting. The heroine doesn't wrong herself and just does what she says.