A Qing princess in the Republican era

A Qing princess in the Republican era

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Author: champilyn
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From the turn of the new century, the Qing empire has been heralded with ominous impediments one after the other. Their miserable defeat at the boxer rebellion only marked the beginning.



Inside the walls of the forbidden city, the power struggle between the emperor and the empress dowager was growing ever intense. Outside the walls, nationalists and revolutionaries were clamoring to overthrow the dynasty. The times have gone tumultuous wherein causes of celebration were fleeting.



In 1905, a most welcome news from the inner court came. It has been more than a decade since the emperor married and accepted concubines, but he still did not have a son to inherit the throne.



With much anticipation, the emperor looked forward to the birth of a prince. However, much to his disappointment, the child was another daughter.



In 1912, despite the edict of abdication being issued, the future of Aisin Gioro Wan Li, once known as Gulun Gongzhu Wan Li or Princess Wan Li of the first rank, was still looking bright. Bound by an internal verbal agreement between her mother and the new president of the republic of China, she was promised to marry the 3rd son of the president, Yuan Kezhen, upon reaching adulthood.



However, not everything goes as planned. With the assassination of the president and the short-lived restoration of the Qing dynasty, Wan Li had to escape the forbidden city.



Wan Li was a princess, but she was still a maiden born in imperial China. Growing up, she was mostly educated only with the moral principles and social code of behaviour called the three obediences and four virtues. Her personality was gentle, kind, shy, and meek. Instilled to her were traits and beliefs of an ideal wife leaning on dependency to a powerful and influential husband. How was she to survive without the privilege of her birthright during the extraordinary times of the republican era?

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This novel will have at least 3 major arcs. (Yes, I have written that far… at least inside my head. Haha!)



1. Wan Li's childhood in the palace/ forbidden city (qing dynasty until early republican era)

Age: 0-12



2. After Wan Li escapes the Forbidden city (early republican era/ Warlord era)

Age: 12-16



3. Wan Li in Shanghai. (Republican/ Warlord era)

Age 16 onwards







What to expect?



This novel will have romance, a lot of it later on but it doesn’t revolve entirely on that.



There will be politics. Very necessary as it’s what propels the story forward.



Character growth, definitely. For the better or the worse, all there but remember each character would be as human as can be.



Drama, face slapping, some darkness, adventure, betrayal, all of it will be in this novel.



R-18? There will be but definitely not in the early chapters.



Oh and this will have a happy ending, though the roads reaching that would be bumpy.







Cover art: the pictures were grabbed from pinterest then edited by me.



Important note to readers:



Many events in the novel were based from historical facts. Again, many but not all.



Some characters were inspired from historical figures. Take note: INSPIRED. Thus, they definitely have different attributes whether looks or personalities. In this regard, please do not assume that they’re one and the same. The characters here were created by me, so if they’re kinda evil or too kind, don’t think that the real historical figure was.



Again, though this is historical, it’s still a work of fiction. So a lot of things and reasons leading to certain factual events may have been romanticized by the author (me).

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champilyn
champilyn

Yes, I will be the first to give review to my own novel! Prior to writing this, I did my research. So although not exactly historically accurate to the point, it’s very near to that. The start of the novel might seem a little slow, but I personally think that this will be good. At least I hope readers will share the same sentiment. Anyhow, I rate this 5 stars because I know that it will be deserving of 5 stars indeed! (yes, i believe in myself! 🥹) Please read and enjoy!!! 🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘

2 years ago
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Jeffrfbnjg
Jeffrfbnjg

This novel seems very promising. great start, very good character build up, the way it was written was detailed so the reader wont be confused later. I really like the political drama too. this is a Unique novel Compared to the ones that is usualLy found here in webnovel. Despit having one 12 chapters when i wrote this review, I should say that THIS is a REAL historical drama. Looking forward to read more. To other readers, do not hesitate to read this one.

2 years ago
4
Mimi_de_Jesus
Mimi_de_Jesus

After reading 11 chapters so far, i can already predict that this will be an excellent novel. Hope to read more! Five stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

2 years ago
3
Ellapatootie
Ellapatootie

Awesome story flow and writing. I love champilyn’s works. Characters are so fleshed out and there are no one dimensional characters. I love this genre, I love the promising sypnosis, i love that this feels fresh, and did I say i love the writing style? 😅 I cant wait to read more!!! ❤️❤️❤️

2 years ago
3
MythicBunny
MythicBunny

This novel has been amazing so far! I acknowledge the research and work that the author put into this book, it was most probably definitely not easy. This is one of the best historical dramas I have read on webnovel. I urge everyone interested in historical romance to read this gem ! Thank you author !

2 years ago
2
ec_12
ec_12

Another unique novel from author, this time a period novel about the descendant of the last monarchy in China. A twist in history. Can’t wait to read the next chappies. 😍😍😍

2 years ago
1
Sandsea212
Sandsea212

This story hot me hooked. I really wants to know what happens next. I love the world building and while reading I feel like I'm transported back in time.

2 years ago
1
Jeanet_Uy
Jeanet_Uy

Awesome!!! A very interesting and refreshing story❤️ Looking forward to read more chapters 😍. I give this book a 5 star, since I like watching historical fiction drama 🥰… and I also like reading books from this author. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

2 years ago
1
son_son_211
son_son_211

Very interesting! wondering how the story will unfold. looking forward to more chapters and kudos to Champilyn for another fascinating novel. 👍😍

2 years ago
1
N_Stephanie_Santos
N_Stephanie_Santos

When I saw my fav author back I just had to have a go. 😌 Very unique way to start, At first I was just looking for the excitement of the story then the long I kept reading the more I start to understand, the author is making us to first learn about each character before we get into the actual story. Very interesting, I think is a brilliant way of starting, we can only deep understand a character but knowing her inside out. Looking for more updates. Ps: love the cover 😻

2 years ago
1
Sasaki1023
Sasaki1023

I have been trying to look for something like this for quite a while now. so far, the story is still in its early beginnings. I am looking forward to when our MC grows up. Please continue!

2 years ago
1