Farming, Transmigrate, and Reborn Stories: Classic Historical Romance I've Read Over the Years 种田文 穿越文 重生文～～这些年看过的经典古情

2 君 The Lord Has Returned 君归矣 Idly Listening to Falling Flowers闲听落花Ancient Romance600k WordsOngoing This book began in May 2017 and was rewritten in April 2025. A note: This book has no romance pairing, no female emperor, a huge cast, and many long-running clues and plot threads. It's an unconventional, eclectic fantasy with a high barrier to entry...and all kinds of potentially frustrating elements rolled into one book. Also, the book is set against the backdrop of the Two Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties. The events and characters are all drawn from old records that Xiao Xian dug up. 25Votes705.6kRecs89.7kFans

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This book was started in May 2017 and rewritten in April 2025. A note: This book has no romantic pairing, no female empress, a large number of characters, many foreshadowing elements and long plot lines, a mix of unconventional fantasy, and has a high reading threshold... It contains all sorts of flaws in one book. Secondly, this book is based on the Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties. The original texts of the events and figures were all dug up by Xiaoxian from old books. They are tragic and absurd. Those with poor tolerance should avoid reading this book. Finally, there are no clearly defined good guys or bad guys; everything is gray, including the female lead. The values of the characters in the book are their own, not the author's, otherwise the author would be incoherent. P. S.: This book is already finalized. All suggestions for this book will be ignored by the author, Xian, and will be reserved for the next book. Finally, I love you all.

4 天 Destined to Be a Queen 天命为凰 Yun Ji云芨Xianxia Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Lu Mingshu has never believed in fate. Not when her father remarried and her family fell apart, nor when she was abandoned in a mountain valley to fend for herself. Not when she lacked the resources to cultivate, and even less when everyone turned against her. She clawed her way up from the dust, and in a single day soared to the clouds, drawing the world’s attention! If justice won’t come to me, I’ll take it for myself. If fate won’t grant me a way forward, I’ll carve one out. So what if fate h 0Votes1.3MRecs821.6kFans

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Lu Mingshu never believed in fate. He didn't believe it when his father remarried and his family was ruined, and he still didn't believe it when he was abandoned in the valley to fend for himself. They don't believe it when they lack resources and find it difficult to cultivate, and they believe it even less when faced with condemnation from everyone. Little by little, they rise from the dust, and in one day they soar to the top, attracting the world's attention! Since justice will not come to me, I will go and get it myself. If fate is unkind, I will forge my own path to survival. What does fate matter? I will become a phoenix! "What a heartless woman! She risked her life for you, schemed and plotted for you, and even stood up against the world for you. Aren't you even a little bit moved?" "Yes, what do you like about a heartless woman like me?"

6 美 The Beauty and the Fortune-Teller 美人神棍 Dong Wuyuan董无渊Ancient Romance586k WordsOngoing In her previous life, she was weak and passive, and suffered terribly. Will starting over make her noble, clever, and universally loved? Zhao Tansheng tilted her head toward the heavens. She had no idea why the Boundless Heavenly Venerable had given a weakling like her another chance. But she knew that a charlatan with ideals, morals, and absolutely no bottom line was unstoppable! 0Votes187.6kRecs72.5kFans

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In her previous life, she was weak and passive, and her life was filled with unbearable suffering. If I could start over, would I become noble, intelligent, and universally loved? Zhao Tansheng looked up at the sky, wondering why the Boundless Heavenly Venerable would give such a weakling as her another chance. But she knew that a charlatan with ideals and morality but no bottom line was destined to be unstoppable!

7 兰 The Fragrance of Orchids (Original Novel of the TV Series As Before) 兰香缘（电视剧《兰香如故》原著） He Yanshan禾晏山Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She is the granddaughter of the Grand Secretary. Her family is caught up in a struggle for the throne and convicted of crimes. She and her newlywed husband both die while being escorted into exile. She returns with her memories intact, reborn as Chen Xianglan, a bondservant in the household of the prominent Lin family of Jiangnan. This is the story of a young maid who longs to escape the household but cannot. The simplified Chinese print edition of The Fragrance of Orchids is now available. Sear 18Votes103.9kRecs176.3kFans

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She is the granddaughter of the Grand Secretary, whose family was implicated in the succession struggle and was convicted. She and her newlywed husband died on their way to exile. She returns with her memories intact, becoming Chen Xianglan, a maidservant in the prestigious Lin family of Jiangnan. This is the story of a young maid who longs to escape the household but is unable to do so. The simplified Chinese physical book of "Lanxiangyuan" is now available. You can search for "Lanxiangyuan" on Taobao and Pinduoduo to place an order.

8 美 The Beauty Is Fierce 美人凶猛 Mu Shuiyou沐水游Ancient Romance988k WordsCompleted Reborn after death, she resolves either never to marry or to take a husband who will join her family. To fight the former husband who killed her and protect her family's property, she gets involved in the family's silk and brocade business, then uses everything she once learned from him against him! . . I've completed four books, so you can count on me to finish this one too. Come on in^^ 0Votes338.6kRecs346kFans

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Having been reborn after death, she resolved to either remain unmarried for life or marry into her family. Furthermore, in order to fight back against her ex-husband who killed her and to protect her family fortune, she became involved in the family's trade in fine silks and brocades. And use everything you've learned from him to deal with him! . . I already have four completed books, so I'm confident I can fill in the gaps. Feel free to jump in! ^^ QQ Group: 243917571. Welcome to join and chat if you like this book!

9 掌 The Steward 掌事 Qingfeng Lingxin清枫聆心Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted She was a craftsperson’s daughter, just a little higher in status than a merchant, and just a little better at shipbuilding. She hid away in a mansion as a maid, working hard to become a steward. She thought her ambitions were modest and the task wouldn’t be too difficult, but then she met someone And so, as she walked this road, it suddenly branched off... Her completed VIP novels, The Feng Family’s Daughter and Reborn to Build the Perfect Home, are proof of her reliable writing record. 1Votes471.9kRecs171.2kFans

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She was the daughter of a craftsman, a slightly higher social status than a merchant, and also slightly more skilled in shipbuilding. She stayed in the mansion as a maid, striving to become a manager. She thought her ambitions were modest and the challenges were minor, but then she met someone— So, as we walked along this road, it suddenly took a detour... The author already has completed VIP works such as "The Phoenix Family Girl" and "Rebirth to Create a Perfect Home," guaranteeing quality over quantity.

10 冠 A Capital Full of Nobles 冠盖满京华 Fu Tian府天Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Reborn into a marquis household in the capital, with a wicked uncle in charge and an orphaned girl and her younger brother forced to depend on others, how hard can life get? In this brand-new dynasty founded by people reborn into the past, the days of driving the Yuan barbarians north, sailing the seas, and inventing all sorts of things are already over. Chen Lan thought that once she turned her fortunes around and settled her marriage, she could finally rest easy, but trouble kept coming. Since 0Votes969.8kRecs225.2kFans

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Reborn into a noble family in the capital, how difficult is it for an orphan girl and her younger brother to live under someone else's roof when their wicked uncle is in power? In this new dynasty created by the reborn, the days of chasing the Yuan invaders northward and sailing the oceans to make inventions are over. Chen Lan thought that he could rest easy once he turned the tables and settled his marriage, but troubles continued to arise. Since her predecessors have already made a big splash, why shouldn't she be more low-key and quietly influence others?

12 锦 The Brocade Screen Chronicles 锦屏记 Ruoyan弱颜Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Born into a scholarly family, she still has to make a living with her own two hands. She plans for every eventuality, yet cannot escape the fate of being a pawn. A twist of fate brings her what people call a good match, but one mystery after another soon comes to light. By the window, she embroiders a brocade screen and quietly watches the many sides of life. With deft hands, she adds vivid colors to a life as dramatic as a play. Keywords: family life, light domestic scheming, farming, romance 0Votes93.3kRecs179.6kFans

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A woman from a scholarly family, yet she had to earn a living with her own two hands. Despite her best efforts, she couldn't escape the fate of being a pawn. By a twist of fate, people said she would meet a good match, but a series of mysteries followed. Standing by the window, embroidered with brocade, I idly observe the myriad aspects of life. With delicate hands, she plucks vibrant colors, painting a life as dramatic as a play. Keywords: everyday family life, light domestic drama, farming theme, romance

13 掌 The Mistress of the Household 掌家娘子 Yun Ni云霓Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Her birth mother was cast out by her father, and her stepmother plotted to frame her. Was her life destined to end like this? For Yao Wanning, this was only the beginning. From now on, she would stop being cautious and swallowing her anger, and would make sure the wicked suffered to the fullest. A modern psychologist arrives in ancient times. She'll have to deal with household, business, and palace rivalries alike. After all, she's the lady in charge of the family. P.S. And then there's him. No 0Votes257.5kRecs191.4kFans

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His birth mother was divorced by his father, and his stepmother plotted against him. Was this how his life was going to end? For Yao Wanning, this was just the beginning. From now on, she would no longer be cautious or restrained, but would vow to thoroughly humiliate the bad guys. When a modern psychologist arrives in ancient times, she'll inevitably encounter power struggles within the household, in business, and in the palace—after all, she's the lady of the house. P. S.: And then there's him. No matter how well you plan and strategize, you'll still fall in one fell swoop, simply because you don't know me, but I do know you. Waaah~ I finally fell in love with a wife, so I have to act cute, roll around on the ground, and act spoiled to marry her and take her home to manage the household. Yun Ni's completed novels, "The Commoner's Difficulty in Obeying Fate," "The Return of Nobles to the Door," and "The Auspicious Time for Healing," are all top-notch works by the author, so feel free to jump in! Please collect, click, leave comments, and vote! I love you all! Welcome to read the new book by the cult leader, "Marrying the World's Crown". Book ID: 1011258077

14 名 Murder in a Distinguished Family 名门闺杀 Facing North, Brows South面北眉南Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she was born into an aristocratic family. Her frail health meant she was well protected, and she gradually grew into a dignified, gentle young woman. In this life, she was born into a distinguished family, but her mother died young, her father ignored her, her stepmother tormented her, and her grandmother was cold toward her. Everyone said Third Miss Wang was gentle and generous, never knowing that she had once been the darling of the family, sharp-tongued and domineering, 0Votes138.1kRecs229.9kFans

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In her previous life, she was born into a prestigious family, but due to her physical condition, she was well protected and gradually developed a dignified and quiet personality. Born into a prestigious family, she suffered the loss of her mother at a young age, neglect from her father, mistreatment from her stepmother, and indifference from her grandmother. Everyone says that Wang San Niang is gentle and kind, but they don't know that she was once showered with love and affection, and that she was also once cunning, domineering, and spoiled. Faced with a group of charlatans vying for power and scheming against each other, she saw it all as mere office politics. Faced with wave after wave of aggressive hostile forces, to fight or to make peace? That is the question! Grandpa said that if you must hurt someone, you must destroy their power of revenge in order to extinguish their desire for revenge. Dad said that while the methods can be ruthless, the attitude must be gentle. Grandma said that we should learn to forgive and not easily make enemies with others. If war is unavoidable, then we will fight to the death. Mom said, "Don't choose the wrong opponent, or you'll lose before you even begin."

15 良 Displaying Beautiful Brocade 良陈美锦 Agarwood Ashes沉香灰烬Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Before she was forty, she was plagued by countless illnesses. When she died, her son was getting married. Jinchao thought she had nothing left to live for, but when she woke, she was young again, in the prime of her life. Back then, my love never wavered; now, I’m as hard as a blade. This book has been published in simplified Chinese and is available to order from Dangdang, JD.com, and Amazon. We welcome your orders! 1Votes300.5kRecs575kFans

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Before she turned forty, she was plagued by numerous illnesses. He died while his son was getting married. Jin Chao felt she had no more attachments in this life. Who knew that upon waking up, he was already a young boy. In the prime of life. Back then, my infatuation remained unchanged; Now I am as cold and hard as a knife. This book has been published in simplified Chinese and is available for order on Dangdang, JD.com, and Amazon. Welcome to order!

16 媚 Captivating the Lords 媚公卿 Lin Jiacheng林家成Ancient Romance840k WordsCompleted She insisted on marrying him, and in the end, burned herself to death. Reborn in the Wei-Jin era, where family status and personal honor rule, she rises from humble beginnings, armed with schemes and ambition… 1Votes200.5kRecs366.3kFans

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She insisted on marrying him and ultimately died by self-immolation. Reborn into the Wei-Jin era, a time that valued social standing and family hierarchy, she rose from humble beginnings, harboring cunning and ambition...

18 庶 The Concubine's Daughter's Strategy (Original Novel of The Sword and the Brocade) 庶女攻略（《锦心似玉》原著） Zhizhi吱吱Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted The original novel of The Sword and the Brocade, starring Wallace Chung and Seven Tan. Birdsong echoes as the distant mountains unfold; mist fills the woods as she wanders alone. In the clear haze, she hears the willows being cut; climbing the tower, she gazes into the distance, waiting for him to come. Amid embroidered silks and jeweled ornaments, she is merely a low-status concubine-born daughter... In short, it is the story of a concubine-born daughter striving to rise! 9Votes2.6MRecs761.5kFans

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The original novel of "The Sword and the Brocade", starring Wallace Chung and Tan Songyun. Birdsong echoes across the distant mountains, while mist lingers alone in the forest. A gentle mist carries the scent of willow branches; I climb the tower to await your arrival. Amidst brocade and jewels, she was merely a lowly concubine's daughter... In short, it's a story of a concubine's daughter's struggle for success!

20 锦 Brocade Paulownia 锦桐 Idly Listening to Falling Flowers闲听落花Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Li Tong was reborn and finally saw clearly. It turned out he had never loved her or cherished her... Jiang Huanzhang defies fate and returns. This time, he will climb even higher and become the true The Outcast, above everyone but one... Ning Yuan has come from a thousand miles away: Jiang Huanzhang, I make a living out of ruining people, and I never get tired of it... 1Votes1.7MRecs958.1kFans

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My new book, "My Daughter," has started serialization! Li Tong was reborn, and she also regained her senses. It turned out that he had never loved her or cherished her... Jiang Huanzhang defied the odds and returned. This time, he was determined to rise even higher, to become truly second only to the emperor, above all others… Ningyuan has come from afar: Jiang Huanzhang, I'm a professional at ruining people...

21 慕 Mu Nanzhi (Original Novel of The Story of Jianan) 慕南枝（《嘉南传》原著） Zhizhi吱吱Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted In his previous life, Li Qian spent his whole life yearning for Empress Dowager Jiang Xian. In this life, Li Qian decides that having a beautiful woman in his arms beats longing for her from a thousand miles away. He’ll just abduct Princess Jianan, Jiang Xian, first... P.S. An important point bears repeating three times: this is a story about the female lead being reborn, this is a story about the female lead being reborn, this is a story about the female lead being reborn. 7Votes5MRecs1.3MFans

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In his past life, Li Qian had longed for Empress Dowager Jiang Xian his entire life. In this life, Li Qian felt that nothing beats having a beautiful woman in his arms, so he decided to snatch Princess Jiang Xian of Jianan first... P. S.: I'll say it three times because it's important. This is a female protagonist rebirth novel. This is a female protagonist rebirth novel. This is a female protagonist rebirth novel.

22 覆 Splendor in the Palm of Her Hand 覆手繁华 Yun Ni云霓Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted She was blind, and had lived in darkness for twenty years. In the end, she was framed for adultery and killed. When she opened her eyes again, she saw a world full of color. With a turn of her hand, she could summon desolation; with another, she could bring forth splendor. Everything depended on a single thought. P.S. He knew that to marry that decisive woman, he would have to snatch her away, make a scene, and shamelessly refuse to take no for an answer. Still not enough? Then he could only pla 7Votes1.1MRecs620kFans

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She was blind and had lived in darkness for twenty years. He was ultimately framed for adultery and killed. When she opened her eyes again, she saw this colorful world. —Turning one hand reveals desolation, turning the other hand reveals prosperity. Everything was up to her in a single thought. P. S.: He knew that the decisive woman had to resort to three tactics—stealing, making a scene, and being shameless—to win her over. Not enough? Then he can only play the role of a cunning and scheming woman to lure her into his trap, otherwise how could he dare to call himself a doting husband? Cruelty to the worst, manage your family, pacify the world—how can you be truly satisfied without any one of these? VIP reader group: 542814025; Regular reader group: 43434563 Welcome to read the new book by the cult leader, "Marrying the World's Crown". Book ID: 1011258077

23 红 The Red Apricot Stirs in the Spring Light 红杏闹春光 He Zao禾早Ancient Romance631k WordsCompleted Music, chess, calligraphy, and painting: she couldn’t do a single one. Singing and dancing: not a chance. Chemistry and physics: she never learned them properly. History and politics: she was utterly hopeless… A good-for-nothing like her had no choice but to tidy up, change her clothes, and get to work in the kitchen. She would use good food to create an entirely different life. ❤ The title comes from Song Qi’s “Spring in the Jade Tower: Spring Scenery”: Beyond the misty willows, dawn’s chill is 0Votes93.1kRecs458.4kFans

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He was completely ignorant of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting; he couldn't sing or dance at all; he hadn't studied chemistry or physics well; and he was utterly incompetent in history and politics… Being as useless as she was, she had no choice but to change her clothes, wash her hands, and cook. Use food to create a unique life. ❤The book title comes from Song Qi's "Yu Lou Chun: Spring Scenery" - "Beyond the green willows, the morning chill is light; on the red apricot branches, spring is in full bloom."

24 明 The Five Virtues of a Ming Dynasty Family 明朝五好家庭 Sweeping Snow and Brewing Wine扫雪煮酒Ancient Romance836k WordsCompleted A young couple transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty to enjoy a good life. They farm, do a little reading, and have a few children. Life is blissful as a celestial, free and carefree. 0Votes176.2kRecs20kFans

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The young couple traveled back in time to the Ming Dynasty and lived a good life. Farming, reading, having a few more children—life is like being an immortal, carefree and at ease.

26 春 In the Spring Sunshine 春光里 LoevaAncient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, she becomes a household-born servant. Should she settle for the safe, comfortable life of a servant in a wealthy household? Or choose a free life full of hardship and danger? She’s a flame unlike any other, destined for an extraordinary life! 0Votes411.3kRecs357.2kFans

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One day, she transmigrated and became a domestic slave. Is she content with a peaceful and wealthy life as a servant in a rich family? Or will she choose a life full of hardships and obstacles, yet free? She is a unique spark, destined for an extraordinary life!

27 无 The Ugly Beauty 无盐妖娆 Lin Jiacheng林家成Ancient Romance675k WordsCompleted She transmigrates to a world like an ancient Spring and Autumn kingdom, where civilization is only just beginning to reveal its wondrous colors. The heroine, ugly and low-born, suddenly discovers that survival has become incredibly difficult. So she relies on her wits to stay alive, taking on the work of a persuader and following the path of political strategists. Her life, calm and humble, grows ever more exciting, and she becomes more and more beautiful. 0Votes56.6kRecs273.9kFans

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She traveled to a world similar to the ancient Spring and Autumn Period, where all civilizations were just beginning to display their magnificent colors. The female protagonist, who is ugly and of low social status, suddenly finds survival incredibly difficult. So, she uses her wisdom to survive, working as a persuader and navigating a complex world. The calm yet humble protagonist's life becomes increasingly exciting, and she also grows more and more beautiful.

28 平 The Ordinary Days of a Qing Dynasty Transmigrator 平凡的清穿日子 LoevaAncient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted This is a world that has already been visited by many famous transmigration predecessors. Beneath the brilliance of the eleventh male lead, the Powerful Court Minister, and the Qing-transmigrated heroine, the capital's pearl, the Earl's Third Young Lady cautiously chose to merge into the entire era... This novel is dedicated to all the classics of transmigration! 0Votes809.5kRecs1.1MFans

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This is a world that has been visited by many famous time-travelling predecessors. Under the brilliance of the 11 "powerful ministers of the temple" and the "pearl of the capital", the third lady of the Earl's family carefully chose to blend in with the entire era... I would like to pay tribute to all time travel classics with this article!

29 喜 A Joyful Household 喜盈门 Yi Qianzhong意千重Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She firmly believed good people would be rewarded, but was driven to the end of her rope. At last, she understood: kindness is always wasted on the wicked. So what if she had the label of “cursed to bring misfortune to her parents” and “fated for a life of hardship”? So what if her mother was dead, her father despised her, and she had a little sister to care for? So what if her marriage prospects were “extremely” disappointing? Happiness must be fought for and defended! A declaration: You should 0Votes167.6kRecs378.9kFans

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She firmly believed in the principle of good deeds being rewarded, yet she was driven to the brink; driven to the brink, she finally realized that kindness is always superfluous when dealing with evil people. Even if she was branded as "unlucky for her parents and plagued by misfortune," even if her mother died and her father disliked her and no one wanted her, even if she had a younger sister to take care of, even if her marriage was "extremely" unsatisfactory, so what? Happiness requires struggle to defend! Declaration: One should always hold grudges! I won't offend others unless they offend me; but if they do, I'll bite them, ooh! My new book, "National Beauty and Splendor," has been uploaded. Welcome to read it.

30 名 A Joyous Occasion for a Prestigious Family 名门喜事 Mu Shuiyou沐水游Ancient Romance800k WordsCompleted Everyone says that noble families are full of happy occasions, but who understands the hardship at every turn? She went from the poorest streets to a grand mansion, only to find herself back on a battlefield without smoke or gunfire. When it came to life, she had to weigh family against enemies. When it came to marriage, it was a contest between men and women. Fate is an ambush, and love becomes a game of strategy. Who will stake their heart, not to win, but to have no regrets? Let time f 0Votes130.5kRecs303.7kFans

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Everyone says that noble families have many happy events, but who understands the hardships that lie beneath the surface? She walked from the poor streets and alleys into the deep mansion, only to find herself back on that battlefield where the smoke of gunpowder was invisible. Facing life is about weighing loved ones against enemies; Marriage is a contest between men and women. Fate is a brutal battle, love becomes a game of chess, and who will use their true heart as a piece, not for victory or defeat, but for no regrets! If time could flow backward, we could see how the world has changed. Smelling the intoxicating fragrance of flowers, wearing those brocade and splendid clothes. Looking back, she realized she had fallen into a bygone dream of a glorious and prosperous era... My completed novel, "The Return of Glory," and my new serialized novel, "A Good Match," are both available for reading. Welcome to check them out! O(∩_∩)O