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- 101 Parting Is Easy, Staying Together Is Hard, and Once Again Pear Blossoms Fall Like Snow at the Jade Tower 易相别,难相守,又是玉楼花似雪 A Republican-era warlord and a wealthy heiress: a love story between equals Set in 1925, this is the story of two couples, Gu Aoqing and He Yuchen, and Yun Shu and Sheng Lingzhou, and their extraordinary romances amid the chaos of war. Gu Aoqing is a wealthy heiress from a prominent family. Her family wields influence in politics, business, and the military, and is even highly regarded in education. After returning from Beiping, she becomes a teacher, educating the next generation. She meets He 1.1kReads8.7Score10014d adds
- 102 A Fleeting Life Before the Snow Falls 浮生未雪 On a rainy plum-blossom night in the Jiangnan region in 1924, Lin Xuetang, daughter of the Su family, first meets Shen Yanzhou, son of the commander of Beiping, by the lotus pond at a country estate. A family heirloom jade pendant engraved with a dragon brings them together, sparking a romance that spans the north and south. She is graceful and poetic; he is bold and spirited like a soldier. From protecting each other at school to exploring an ancient temple, from fishing lights on a night lake 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 103 Lone Smoke Over the Great Desert: My Years in a Parallel World 大漠孤烟之我在平行世界那些年 [No System + Multiple Romance Routes + History + Late Qing and Early Republic + Wuxia + Slow Burn + Side Plots] Zhao Kangyi is unexpectedly transported to a parallel world after a VR experience. Stranded in the northwest during the late Qing dynasty, he first works as a hired hand for a landowner. Then, after an unexpected forced marriage, he becomes a young marshal and is swept up in the revolutionary tide. “You’re saying my father is a governor-general, and my mother is Hong Xiuquan’s daughter 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 Mr. Tan, Stop Crying. You're So Loud, You'll Make Me Rise from the Dead! 檀总,别哭了,吵的我要诈尸了! [Angsty Romance + Mutual Chastity + Revenge + The Husband's Long Road to Redemption] [Snarky, All-Talk-and-No-Action Heir to a Conglomerate x Poor College Student] Tan Zhiye's lover died in a car accident. Qin Ruyu, who was also injured in the crash, became the indirect culprit in Tan Zhiye's eyes. He approached her and repeatedly offered his help. He was gentle and considerate, watching her fall for him bit by bit. He said, "Miss Qin, would you be my girlfriend?" He said, "Baby, I've got a birt 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 A Beauty's Journey Through Troubled Times 乱世丽人行 The TV drama of the same name stars Han Xue, Fu Xinbo, Mao Linlin, Zhang Danfeng, Li Zefeng, and others. During the War of Resistance Against Japan, in Shanghai, Han Shuying is framed by her aunt and forced to become the concubine of Xie Bingyan, a powerful tycoon from northern Jiangsu. Inspired by the patriotic teacher Li Wenxuan, Han Shuying decides to flee her wedding and join the fight to save the country. But because she is classmates with Xie Tianqi, the eldest son of the Xie family, she i 2.9kReads9.4Score23014d adds
- 106 The Poppy Has No Tears 虞美人没有眼泪 A young lady in Republican-era China: no CP, no golden finger, no transmigration, but plenty of money and brains. The heroine is the daughter of a Huizhou merchant, a mental arithmetic prodigy fluent in four languages. She excels at lightning-fast connections across fields (smell perfume → chemical formula → business conspiracy), has a gift for languages (six dialects and four foreign languages), and possesses keen powers of observation (she can tell someone's profession from the wear on their 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 A Pampered Wife in Republican-Era China: Young Marshal, Please Respect Yourself 民国娇妻:少帅,请自重 A military doctor from the twenty-second century is reborn as the timid third daughter of a family in the Republic of China era. Her biological father is greedy, her sisters are hypocrites, and they even force her to marry a fool? Lu Shaoting, the eldest son of Marshal Lu, is handsome and rich. If he's a fool, so be it. This adorable, cuddly little wolf pup acts cute for her and turns ferocious with everyone else. Lu Shaoting: “She's my wife. Nobody is allowed to bully her!” Then he turns back t 952Reads8.7Score13814d adds
- 108 Those Glamorous Years Were Like a Dream 那些年繁华如梦 In a time of chaos, defending the six provinces north of the Yangtze is his ambition. Roaming freely across the land is her dream. Who could have guessed that a marriage contract would bind them together? He says, “I have no interest in love. A man is born to defend his homeland, even if he dies wrapped in his armor.” She says, “I can choose not to marry, but I will never accept a marriage arranged without my consent. No one gets to trample on my marriage...” To break off the engagement, she tra 438Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 109 After the Mad Marshal Took Her by Force, His Wife Ran Away 疯批大帅强取豪夺后,夫人跑路了 [Possessive Love] + [Book Transmigration] + [Dramatic, Spoiled Heroine] + [Both Leads Are Chaste] + [A Little Angst, Lots of Sweetness] Su Man transmigrated into a book because she had been careless enough to leave a bad review. At least other people who transmigrated into books got the heroine’s role. She became a doomed supporting character. In the warlord-ridden Republic of China era, Su Man became the Marshal’s Fifth Concubine. To stay alive and win her freedom, she proceeded cautiously, 297Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 110 Lost in the Pages, Unaware of the Years 卷中不知年 The pampered eldest daughter of the Bai family, raised in the Bai residence, was first betrayed by the childhood sweetheart of the Lu family’s commander. Then her marshal father died, leaving Bai Qingling with no choice but to turn to the adjutant, Yan Lou, for help. How much did Yan Lou spoil her? Whenever the foreign trading company got something new, he brought it all home. She glanced at a stray cat on the roadside, and the next day, several purebred Persian cats appeared at home. People sai 49Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 111 The Young Marshal's Wife's Resignation Plan 少帅夫人的离职计划 {Republican Era}+ {Childhood Sweethearts}+ {Both Pure in Love}+ {Happy Ending}+ {Pregnant and on the Run} Everyone praised Young Marshal Song Yizhi as a peerless talent, a brilliant young man who commanded troops and excelled at strategy and battle. Yet he thought himself as stupid as a pig. Otherwise, how could he have lost his wife? 641Reads7.8Score—14d adds
- 112 Yizheng Sheng 亦筝笙 Who promised a young man the sweetness of love, leaving behind a memory etched into his heart? Who envied the beauty and the famous general, composing a song of joy and sorrow, of partings and reunions? War rages in the north. Smoke and flames engulf a troubled age. Who will hold whose hand and grow old together? And who will be whose one and only, for a lifetime? Yi Sheng: Dad always says that girls who love to smile are sure to have good luck someday. Turns out he 568Reads8.4Score10814d adds
- 113 Starting as a Warlord's Young Marshal, I Build an Army to Conquer the World 军阀少帅开局,爆兵争霸世界 Warlord of Chuzhou: “What? Zhang Bao'an's army is attacking! Quick, I surrender!” A powerful warlord: “What? Zhang Bao'an has unified Chuzhou? Quick, invite him to join our faction.” The world powers: “What? Zhang Bao'an has unified the Great Chen Republic? Quick, prepare for war. He won't be easy to defeat.” Zhang Bao'an looked at the map and sneered. “What are you afraid of? You're not my opponents. My sights have always been set on the stars and the sea!” The Great Chen Republic was divid 528Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 114 The Great Warlord and His Little Princess 大军阀小公举 [War of Resistance. Espionage] [Transmigration] [Period Fiction] [Strong Female Lead] Wu Yuqing unexpectedly transmigrates to 1919 and becomes the only daughter of the powerful warlord Wu Peifu. In this turbulent era, she resolves to contribute to the prosperity of her country and the happiness of its people. Set against major historical events such as the May Fourth Movement, the War of Resistance against Japan, the War of Liberation, and Reform and Opening Up, The Warlord’s Little Princess tel 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 Love in the Turmoil of the Republic, a Red-Haired Beauty's Tribulation in the Thousand Gates 民国乱世情,千门红颜劫 (The rating has only just opened and will rise. If you like it, leave a review; if you don't, please don't flame me.) [New-style Republican-era setting + Tortured Romance + Revenge + Suspense + Qianmen's Eight Roles + Schemes + Gangs + Espionage + War of Resistance] (Not a power fantasy, not mindless, no rebirth, no transmigration, no formulaic tropes, no invincible protagonist, no System. Read with caution if any of that bothers you.) Volume One: Heroines (1929–1932), tortured romance/revenge/b 22Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 116 Bamboo Congratulations 竹贺 Mutual devotion + slow burn + secret crush + strong heroine + strong hero + one-on-one romance They first meet one morning, when Song Wanzhu saves He Jingzhi. After that, their fates become intertwined. Each of them has their own ideals and ambitions. But they do not belong to the same side. Song Wanzhu saves He Jingzhi's life, but she also kills him with her own hands. He Jingzhi returned from studying abroad. He is also a patriot who wants to save his broken, battered country, the land that ra 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 A Warlord in Republican-Era China? Why Does This Feel Like Fantasy? 民国军阀,怎么感觉还带点玄幻! (An alternate timeline, entirely fictional and unrelated to modern history) After transmigrating to the Republic of China era, naturally, he intends to lie in the arms of beautiful women and wield power over all under heaven. It's a wish-fulfillment story, but the protagonist won't suffer. There may be a few minor bumps along the way, but things will go especially smoothly for him. 45Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 118 Shengyuan Rice Shop 盛源米行 During the War of Resistance against Japan, Lin Yu, a refugee orphan, was taken in by the owner of Shengyuan Rice Shop and inherited the business. Against all odds, he became a well-known local rice merchant. With help from his girlfriend Su Yao, he was later recruited by Wang, an underground Communist Party member, to infiltrate the Japanese military as a so-called collaborator. After fully awakening to the cause, he sold the entire Shengyuan Rice Shop and devoted himself to the war effort… 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 One Meeting with This Lord, and a Lifetime of Peace 一遇斯君,一世苡安 In the seventeenth year of the Republic, three powers stand in uneasy balance in the north, while undercurrents swirl beneath the surface. Young Marshal Pei Sijun has no desire to fight for supremacy. He only wants to uncover the truth about his father’s death and the death of his closest friend, Su Qingyan. Doctor Su Yi'an wants nothing to do with the world beyond her door. All she wants is to preserve the peace of that little corner of Qingzhu Lane. A set of missing blueprints for a modern can 117Reads—Score—14d adds
- 120 Knowing You in the North 北地知意 [Alternate-history Republic of China setting + marriage first, love later] [Local warlord × heiress returned from overseas + renowned anti-Japanese general × agent for the cause] Lin Zhiyi, newly returned from studying abroad, marries Gu Shijun, a warlord of the northern lands, at her father’s behest, all to find conclusive proof that he is a traitor to his country. After several brushes with death, she sees not a man selling out his country for wealth and glory, but one secretly working behind 293Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 Pear Blossoms in Bloom 一树棠梨花开 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
- 122 Rouge and Rakes 胭脂与浪荡 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
- 123 Warlord-Torn Times: The Young Marshal’s Dearest 军阀乱世:少帅的心尖宠儿 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
- 124 Republican Era: I Have a Little World of My Own 民国:我有个小世界 Su Chen, a powerhouse in the post-apocalyptic world with a spatial ability, dies alongside the Zombie King in a fight to the death. Fate has a cruel twist in store: his soul transmigrates to Republican-era China and inhabits the body of a destitute little beggar. By chance, Su Chen saves Chen Yu, an agent of the Military Statistics Bureau, and joins the Bureau, plunging into the tide of resistance against Japan. From a green rookie to an elite agent who strikes fear into the Japanese army, he d 328Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 Republican-Era Book Transmigration: The Poppy Is Seductive and Savage 穿书民国:虞美人又撩又凶 [Both leads are each other’s only partner] One day, Yu Sheng transmigrated into the body of an early-doomed cannon-fodder character who shared her name. As soon as she got home, she fired three shots in front of everyone, then casually said, “How noisy.” No one could change her mind. Yu Sheng was determined to play the badass. At their first meeting, Yu Sheng was a delicate beauty, seemingly frail, helpless, and heartbroken. At their second meeting, Yu Sheng punched him twice. Don’t 402Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 126 Young Marshal, Someone’s Flirting with Your Wife Again and Again 少帅,你老婆又双叒叕被人撩了 This story is sweet and has no angst. The male and female leads are devoted to each other, with plenty of affection and swoon-worthy moments. Readers who prefer less sweetness, please turn back. “Remember this, woman: you can only ever be my woman, for this life and the next.” He pulled her into his arms. “Fine. Then you have to cherish me, love me, and accept me, for this life and the next.” She happily agreed. Later, the stern and proud young Marshal Huo became a devoted wife-doter, determined 35Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 127 The Warlord's Ninth Concubine 军阀家的九姨太 [Republic era + tragic romance + white moonlight + love and hatred + household intrigue + faked death] [Older, cold, domineering warlord × seemingly innocent Ninth Concubine] Nanjing has a bustling commercial street, and on that street stands the most respectable Governor's Residence, home to the famous Northern warlord, Governor Huo. Governor Huo became famous for his nine outstanding military victories ten years ago, and ten years later, his nine concubines kept his banner flying high. And I, 679Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 128 Love in a Chaotic Era: Young Marshal, Your Wife Wants a Divorce 乱世婚宠:少帅,夫人要退婚 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
- 129 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 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?” 1.4kReads8.7Score16614d adds
- 130 Transmigrated into the Young Marshal's Wife 穿成少帅夫人 Mu Wanni transmigrates to the Republican era, sometimes playing the pig to eat the tiger and sometimes showing off her sharp tongue. She falls in love with the young marshal Meng Yichuan, and together they venture across the land. Cold on the outside but warm within, Meng Yichuan had only one impression of the real Mu Wanni before the transmigration: she was timid and meek, and he could barely be bothered to look at her. But the Mu Wanni who transmigrated into her body makes him feel that she is 936Reads8.9Score11414d adds
- 131 Republican-Era Detective: Fourth Master Qiao Thrives in Turbulent Times 民国奇探:乔四爷,乱世逢生 Synopsis One: Qiao Chusheng always says he’s doomed to a miserable life, while Lu Yao will live to be ninety-nine. Lu Yao thinks that if this is fate, then he’ll have to change Qiao Chusheng’s. Who says no one can survive in troubled times? The Republic of China is a world in flux, and such times are bound to produce heroes. From police detective to warlord, Shanghai to Chongqing to Yan’an... If the gods answer his prayers, Qiao Chusheng will live to a hundred, blessed with both fortune and pros 105Reads—Score—14d adds
- 132 The Splendid Lady Doctor 锦绣女娇医 Someone's newly issued rules for being a good husband: Listen when your wife speaks. Follow your wife when she goes shopping. Back your wife up when she gets into a fight. Wait for her when she goes out. Be willing to spend money on her. Let her have her way. Soothe her when she's angry. The rules spark an outcry from men everywhere: The whole world already knows you're henpecked, but don't drag the rest of us into it! Life's impossible in this world! The person proudly trots over with a newspa 393Reads8.9Score10014d adds
- 133 Reborn Mercenary: From Business Comeback to Covert Agent 重生雇佣兵商业逆袭成编外特工 [Reborn] [Stocks] [Business Models] [Hedge Funds] [Taking Down Bullies] [One Female Lead] How lucky! He is reborn in 2006, just after the college entrance exam results come out! Since he has another chance to start over, he refuses to waste the rest of his life again! He chooses a different university and major, takes down bullies and keeps out of trouble on campus, then uses the Hong Kong trading skills he built up in his previous life and what little he can remember to begin his comeback! He c 58Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 134 The Commander’s Cherished Darling: Madam Is Tormenting the Villains Again 督军心尖宠:夫人又虐渣了 Wen Xi, a legendary chef, owns a chain of hotels and a food magazine with a global reach. One day, she transmigrates and becomes the granddaughter of a once-prosperous restaurant family, her peerless cooking skills fit only for catering village banquets. Wen Xi reluctantly takes charge of the cooking. Every era needs a legendary chef like her! But can someone tell her: Why is the military governor taking her along to solve crimes, while an underworld heir and a business tycoon are fighting o 388Reads8.9Score10714d adds
- 135 The Arrogant Mr. Gu’s Long Road to Winning Back His Wife 傲娇顾总追妻火葬场 Two years ago, she schemed relentlessly to marry him. He swore he would make the rest of her life miserable. She had always loved him, but she no longer wanted them to torment each other. Maybe leaving was for the best. Instead, Gu Jingsheng shot back viciously, “Want to leave? I’m not done tormenting you yet. Once I’m bored, you can get lost as far away as possible.” Gu Jingsheng’s smug pride crumbled in an instant after Su Yiran suddenly left. When she returned, the once-arrogant Mr. Gu actual 102Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 Two Heroines in a Tumultuous Era: A Shanghai Legend 乱世双姝,沪江传奇 An epic saga of a top-tier family spanning nearly a century, from the chaotic final years of the Qing dynasty to Shenzhen's reform and opening-up! She was a noblewoman caught in the turmoil of the times, forced into a life of prostitution. Once he bought her freedom, a business tycoon showered her with love and lifted her into the clouds! As the nation crumbled, he poured out his entire fortune and sent 23 cargo ships to save the country, spending his life keeping her safe. He was loyal to the w 14Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 137 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 (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 1.6kReads9.1Score17414d adds
- 138 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 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
- 139 The Rebellious Young Marshal's One and Only Love 桀骜少帅的绝色白月光 [Both Chaste + Peerless Beauty + Feel-Good Story + Sweet Romance + Many Children + Obsessive, Possessive Hero] {Exquisite Jiangnan Beauty vs. Cold, Proud Young Marshal} Before he met Tang Lichu, Li Juechen had impossibly high standards. Refined and arrogant, with a cool, distant gaze, he was unmoved by even the most beautiful women. After meeting her, the lofty Third Master Li fell in love at first sight. From then on, everyone knew that Young Marshal Li had found a precious sweetheart to cheris 5.7kReads8.9Score53514d adds
- 140 The Young Marshal’s Delicate Trophy Wife Is Fierce 少帅的花瓶娇妻狠绝色 [Bold, dazzling beauty & chaste, calculating young marshal] [Marriage first, love later + Devoted couple + Dotes on her + Strong male and female leads + If they can solve it with their fists, they won't waste time talking nonsense] After Gu Yanke transmigrated back, she thought she'd found a long-term meal ticket and a rent-free landlord. But before she could spend much time eating, drinking, and lying flat, why had the man who planned to let her “die of illness” started calling her “wife” at ev 1.7kReads9.1Score21214d adds
- 141 Spring Thunder, Thoughts Without End 《春霆念未央》 144Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 142 Republican Era: Ten Silver Dollars a Day, One Man, and the Rise of Nanhua 民国:一人一天十大洋,南华崛起 [The Ultimate Path of Chinese Martial Arts] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Army-Building Tycoon] Lu Chen transmigrates to Jinmen, a city torn apart by warlords and overrun by evil spirits. He inherits a shabby martial arts school on the verge of going bankrupt, with pockets even emptier than his face. In this brutal world where books are for the poor and martial arts are for the rich, just one dose of medicinal training broth costs five silver dollars. Without money to practice martial arts, you're as 182Reads5.9Score24714d adds
- 143 Warlord: Reborn, I’ll Start by Rolling for a Lottery System 军阀:再重生,我先爆个抽奖系统 Warlords, transmigration, rebirth, System In my first life, I transmigrated and was reborn on Yuanwu Star. I lived freely for decades, until my enemies rose to power and destroyed my family. Only then did I finally wake up to reality. I never expected to be reborn again. The first thing I did was crush my enemy, but somehow, that even triggered a System. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 The Madam Is Pampered and Spoiled, and the Warlord Cherishes Her 夫人娇生惯养,军阀捧在心上 [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
- 145 A Beauty in Men's Clothes: Warlords Vie for Supremacy in a Chaotic Age 男装丽人:军阀乱世争雄岁月 [Woman disguises herself as a man + strong female lead + two female leads + large ensemble cast + alternate Republican-era setting] “Dashing young marshal in men's clothing × down-and-out princess of the former Qing dynasty” One-on-one romance, both leads pure and devoted · In the game of power, the most dangerous person isn't your enemy. It's the one who makes you want to drop your guard. A warlord's daughter, living as a young marshal. A beautiful woman in men's clothing, a Shanghai tycoon. 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 The Second Young Lady of the Republic 民国二小姐 During the Republican era, China's four great warlords are locked in a fierce conflict. The carefree Second Miss Xia is forced to flee north at the risk of her life after her father is defeated and killed and their home is besieged. She seeks help from Gu, deputy commander of the Northeastern Army and her future brother-in-law. Thus begins her long struggle to survive. Once on the Northeastern warlord's turf, she discovers that things are far more complicated than she imagined. Warlord rivalries 65Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 147 The New Romance of the Republic: The Protector Duke’s Son 新编民国演义:护国公子传 [Transmigrate with no System] [One heroine, little romance] [From steady development to an unstoppable rise] [Blood-pumping] [Epic and sweeping] He transmigrates into 1913 and becomes Cai E's adopted son. No golden finger? He'll make his own! Guns and artillery are too outdated? He'll build mortars by hand! A wound infection could be fatal? He'll make penicillin with primitive methods! A hundred thousand Beiyang troops are bearing down? Then he'll build a tank production line and take on artille 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 Opium Blossoms Amid the Flames of War: The Young Marshal's Financial Queen 烽烟罂华:少帅的金融女王 “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
- 149 A Beauty in Republican-Era China, Captivating a City in Chaotic Times 民国有佳人,乱世倾人城 At twenty, Gu Qingwan returns from studying in Britain. The famed eldest daughter of the Gu family, she is married to Shen Bincheng, the young marshal of Jiangbei, in a political alliance. Her noble birth is also a shackle, but her longing for freedom has never faded. She longs to pursue freedom and her own beliefs, and to join her like-minded friends in bringing an end to these troubled times. What she never expected was to fall in love with him. In the end, romantic love cannot outweigh duty t 1.5kReads8.2Score10414d adds
- 150 The Rouge Calamity of War: Cao Feiyan, the Warlord 烽火胭脂劫:枭帅曹飞燕 She was born and her mother died because of it. At seven, her father sold her into a brothel. On the night she was forced to entertain her first customer at fourteen, Cao Feiyan drove a red-hot candlestick through the madam's throat. She fled into a ravine of the dead. When she was down to her last breath, the bandit chief lifted her chin. “Girl, can you handle a gun?” Five years later, the old chieftain died suddenly, and the three leaders were drenched in blood in the Hall of Brotherhood. No o 57Reads—Score—14d adds
















































