I'm not sure about the exact main themes of this novel as I haven't read it. But perhaps it could be about change, just like a wind can bring change to a dry branch. Maybe it's about how small things can have a big impact on a seemingly lifeless situation.
I'm not very familiar with this specific novel 'like a wind on a dry branch novel'. But generally, you could try some historical fiction novels. For example, 'Wolf Hall' which also has a detailed description of a certain historical period and complex characters. It can give you a similar feeling in terms of the depth of the story and the portrayal of the era.
I'm not familiar with this 'like wind on a dry branch novel'. However, if it has elements of adventure, 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' could be a good choice. It follows the journey of a young boy and his friend on the Mississippi River, full of exciting events and moral exploration. Also, 'Moby - Dick' is a great novel that delves into themes of obsession and the power of nature during a whaling adventure.
In " Yong Qing Tian Xia ", the female protagonist was just an ordinary university student, but she traveled to the Qing Dynasty 300 years ago and became the wife of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty. The plot covered the process of the female protagonist helping Yongzheng ascend to the throne and pulling Qianlong down, as well as the court politics of fighting for the throne and the deep palace spy. I hope you will like this novel.
The dry weapons and dry clothes of Ascension 135 Hehuan in Celestial Bane 2 are called "Tianyin's Weapons and Clothes" and "Flowing Cloud's Clothes" respectively.
The Golden Branch and Jade Leaves were both Hong Kong TV dramas, but they were not the same drama. They were two different TV series that were broadcast in 1990 and 1993 respectively, telling the political and business stories of the Victoria Harbor area before and after the return of Hong Kong.
You can find the complete collection of the show on iQiyi, Mango TV, and the online film and television platform. The audience could choose to watch the Cantonese or Mandarin version. The specific viewing links and resource switching may not be available due to incomplete search results.
The Golden Branch 2 was a 30-episode drama directed by Qi Qiyi. The play told the story of the Jiaqing years, when Nihulu Wanxiu deliberately spread all kinds of rumors in the harem to vent her dissatisfaction with her sister Nihulu Ruyue. The play was starred by Deng Cuiwen, Guan Lijie, Cai Shaofen, etc. You can watch the complete collection of Golden Branch Desire 2 on online platforms such as iQiyi and Mango TV.