Survival and hope are also prevalent themes. The war prisoner often has to fight for his survival in a difficult situation, and the relationship with the other character can become a source of hope. In some novels, they rely on each other to get through the tough times in the prison or war - affected area.
One popular 'war prisoner' BL novel could be 'The Mercenary's Prisoner'. It tells a story of a captured soldier and his relationship with the enemy who holds him captive. The story is full of tension and emotional development between the two main characters.
Well, in a 'prisoner to prince novel', it could start with the protagonist being wrongly imprisoned. As the story unfolds, he might show extraordinary qualities that attract the attention of powerful people. Maybe he has a special skill or knowledge that is valuable. And then, through various challenges and opportunities, he gradually ascends to the position of a prince. There could be elements of friendship, betrayal, and love in the story as well.
In the 'prisoner to prince novel', the central character is the person making the transition from prisoner to prince. Additionally, there may be his cellmates in the prison who could have influenced him in some way. There might be a king or a ruler who is initially against him but later comes to accept or even help him. And there could be friends or allies he makes along the way, people who believe in his potential and help him on his journey to princely status.
Yes, there are some Chinese BL novels with such themes. For example, some web novels in the danmei genre might feature this kind of plot. However, they might not be widely known outside of the Chinese BL reading community.
The Prisoner of Xi Yong was a modern web novel written by Bai Luo. The novel described the experiences of a man named Xiyong in prison. He met a group of interesting people in prison and many interesting things happened in prison. The novel's plot was full of ups and downs, and the characters were vivid and loved by readers.
Sorry, I can't directly recommend a particular novel on this. But generally, when looking for such a novel, you can also check out reader reviews and rankings on BL - focused reading communities. These communities often discuss novels with unique plots like a prince marrying a man, and their suggestions can be very helpful in finding a suitable novel.
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There were a few novels about princesses who became war captives that could be recommended. Among them were: On the History of the Princess 'Struggle in the Enemy Country, The Proton Concubine, The Fifth Yaoguang, The Imperial Gift of a Small Post Soldier, The Story of the City: The Emperor of a Subjugated Princess Descends to the World, The General Protecting the Country and the Princess, The Phoenix Cry to the World: General, You're Too Fierce, and so on. These novels covered the princess's struggles in the enemy country, her experiences after being captured by the enemy, and her story with the general. These novels were all about the princess becoming a prisoner of war. They could be recommended as reading.