The Rebirth of the Malicious Empress of Military Lineage

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Shen Miao, the Di daughter of a military family, was pure, quiet, gentle, and gracious. Because of her foolish love for Prince Ding, she forced her way into becoming his wife.

After six years of assisting her husband, she finally became the mother of the world: The Empress.

She had stayed with him during the fight for dominion over the empire and during the efforts to expand its territory. She even went so far as to put herself in danger and be taken hostage by a neighboring empire. In spite of this, when she returned to the Imperial Palace five years later, she no longer had a place in the Imperial Harem.

That beautiful woman he kept in his embrace gave her a bright, stunning smile and told her, “Older Sister, the country has settled down. It is time for you to step back as well.”

Her daughter died tragically and her son the Crown Prince was deposed. No one in her Shen family, who had been completely loyal to the Emperor, were spared. With arrival of a new reign, everything was overturned!

Shen Miao never thought that all of the perils they encountered as husband and wife, all of the assistance they gave each other mutually, were nothing but a joke in his eyes!

He told her, “Because you have been with this Emperor for more than two decades, this Emperor will allow you to keep an intact corpse. You should be grateful for this kindness.”

Beneath a meter of white silk, Shen Miao established a malicious oath: Once the day of reckoning arrives, every single one of you will die!

Once reborn, she returns to the year when she was only fourteen years old, a time when tragedy has not yet befallen, when her family still lived, and when she was still the pure, quiet, gentle, and gracious Di daughter of a military family.

Close relatives conceal evil intentions, her cousins are vicious and merciless, the new concubine is like tiger watching its prey and that scum wants the previous life’s events to be repeated?

Her family must be protected, the great enmity must be avenged, and the prize must include the empire’s imperial throne. In this lifetime, let us see who comes out on top!

But that Xie Family’s young marquis, that tyrannical and arrogant spear-wielding young man on horseback, stays stubbornly on her side and proudly declares, “It is merely toppling the Imperial Family. Do not forget, the world belongs to you, and you—you belong to me!”

The Thirteen Capitals of You Zhou: This belongs to you.

The Ding Yuan City in the North Desert: This belongs to you.

The Southern River of Yu Zhou, the Eastern Sea of Ding Xi, the Green Lakes of Lin’an, the Ancient City of Luo Yang: All of these belong to you.

“Xie Jing Xing, if all of this belongs to me, then can you tell me what you want?”

“Alright, I want you.”

Associated Names
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Chong Sheng Zhi Jiang Men Du Hou
Rebirth of the Malicious Queen of Military Lineage (Mànhuà)
RMEML
The Rebirth of the Vengeful Empress from a Military Family
Tướng Môn Độc Hậu
Venomous Empress Reborn (Webnovel)
นางพญาท้ารบ
将门嫡女之定乾坤 (重生之将门毒后)
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bluedrop
bluedrop rated it
August 23, 2020
Status: Completed
THIS WAS LEGIT THE MOST AMAZING READ

I'm also kind of sad now because I feel like I'm already ruined for other novels that have the same concept. This was just too amazing. It took me for a crazy ride. So many times I laughed, cried, laughed some more, cursed out the villains, clapped at all the face-slapping, and then ugly cried, then laughed and smiled like a loon. I. Cannot.

There will never be a more perfect historical-rebirth-revenge-love story for me.
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GrandmaPeach
GrandmaPeach rated it
July 18, 2020
Status: Completed
This novel is one of the best ones I've read on this site and honestly for me it deserves the rating it gets in here. Mind you that it is not a perfect novel and the rating I'll give it is a 4.7 just because of the crazy plot and amazing translator. If you want to delve into this novel please read the tags properly and other reviews to see if this fits your taste because this does get a bit heavy in terms of the schemes our MC use... more>> and other torture the other characters do. Another reminder is that if you're looking for fluffy romance this wouldn't be it as this novel's whole focus is schemes, revenge, and politics, but then again romance definitely happens in later chapters (later chapters meaning you'll go through more than half of the chapter and there's still little happening between MC and ML).

I'll start with the negatives first to warn people before starting the novel.

CONS:

  • Gets pretty heavy early on, so I wouldn't recommend this to those who doesn't want to read r*pe, torture, death, and betrayal.
  • The excessive praise of the author for ML's beauty. Makes you think that the author wants to end up with ML rather than pairing him up with MC.
  • Let's face it you'll know MC will be the winner every time. Not really a negative thing but still a con for some people who like drama and angst.
  • Slow romance which is again not a negative aspect of this novel because at the start of the novel MC is pretty young (14 yrs old) and ML is still suspicious of her and has his own problem to deal with. The romance builds extremely slow and it starts at the end of the first arc before the time skip (Probably more than half of the chapters? Idk I forgot). They have a really cute relationship in later chapters though and in my opinion it was definitely worth the wait.
PROS:

  • The plot is really interesting and well written that every arc will not bore you one bit.
  • Even though so many things are happening it doesn't get confusing to follow through the story because all the schemes are explained step by step without any mumbo jumbo skipping just because the author got lazy.
  • Can I say face slapping revenge cause that's what happens in here and it is completely satisfying.
  • Each characters are fleshed out well including the side characters and canon fodders. No one here is extremely s*upid and most antagonist are actually quite smart.
  • Rebirth plays a huge role in the story unlike some other novels where you'll forget that MC rebirthed because they don't act like it. MC acts like her previous age and it definitely shows.
  • MC isn't completely OP. Sure she has advantages because of the fact that she rebirthed but there are many situations in the later chapter where she'll realize many things has changed in the present because she also changed the past. MC is a smart and mature schemer but still it takes a lot of planning before her schemes bore fruit.
  • The ML has a personality of his own and doesn't exist just to dote on MC. ML has his own story with a lot problems in baggage that it makes it interesting to read about his own circumstances. ML isn't overly overbearing unlike those MLs I've read so far; he's completely respecting of MC and her decisions and supports her through it. Some people may not like him but as you keep diving deeper in the novel you'll really see that he isn't just a perfect character built so MC could shine because she snags the best guy.
  • A bonus for me is that ML doesn't fall in love with MC in first sight, but develops trust and respect for each other first like normal people before getting into an ambiguous relationship to a romantic one.
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Nippy
Nippy
June 19, 2020
Status: --
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I liked the series until she becomes a complete beta in front of ML. Like where is your calm and viciousness gone that you became so scared and started crying and started telling him everything trusting him unconditionally even though the guy is legit plotting behind your back and clearly doesnt give a rats ass about you. That was disappointing, theres no point in having a female protagonist if shes just going to be scaredy cat and not on equal terms with the ML. And everytime ML is in the scene the author spends like 3 paragraphs describing his handsome appearance.

During their wedding

Description of the MC:... (nothing)

Description of the ML: Handsome, dashing, eyebrows, graceful, blah, blah, blah.

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LadyFuHao
LadyFuHao rated it
October 24, 2019
Status: --
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Dropped. Arranging for your teenage cousin to be r*ped is evil, full stop. No matter that she's mean to you. No matter that she did evil things to you in your past life.

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The MC is basically evil.
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ALYV
ALYV rated it
October 17, 2019
Status: Completed
After binge reading this novel for the past 2-3 weeks, I can safely say that this is one of the rare pieces of literature that have captivated me till the end.

Simply put, "All hail Empress Shen Miao" as every step makes you root and admire this little Empress wholeheartedly

The only piece of criticism I have is the unresolved subplot of ... more>>
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what XJX was looking for in the first half of the novel as it was never revealed what it was.

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I have my own thoughts but they ultimately make no good reason in the wide scale of this novel, thus that is one grievance I have left.

other than that, a great read with a MC that is likeable and a ML that isn't a cucklord. <<less
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potatosince1992
potatosince1992 rated it
September 1, 2019
Status: Completed
Rating: 4.5/5

What a roller coaster ride!

The scheming is deep and ruthless and the relationship between ML and FL.

... more>> What makes this piece amazing is that Shen Miao have a path of her own. She co-exist with Xie Jing Xing but never at the expense of her individuality. ML is too dependable and powerful, it is endearing to see him latch on to the FL.

The twists are heart-wrenching and moving. Romance is gripping, but not too much and doesn't overshadow the whole series. I can't help but ask for more to be honest, but it is, what it is. Side characters are all fleshed-out, and then the villains are equally cunning. There are some funny scenes, gruesome scenes, even disturbing ones.

I can't find faults except that I want more!

The translation is not flawless, but it is good! <<less
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thousandautumnleaves
thousandautumnleaves rated it
July 4, 2019
Status: c231
It is so difficult to rate this, because I liked this novel and disliked it at the same time.

If you can stomach reading about endless malicious schemes and bad-mouthing from narrow-minded people, read it.

If you can bear reading about a society that undervalues women a lot, read it. This is somewhat made bearable by the MC who, frankly, kicks ass.

... more>> Also, you should have lots of patience, this novel is loooong.

Otherwise I enjoyed every bit of it, if the first three points won´t disturb you, it´s a recommendation! Alas there were only a few likeable characters, but they were worth it (I want to read short stories about how some of those side characters get together!).

The best part was still the finale. There was a short time period when the heroine had to get used to her new circumstances, then she used her brain again and it was good. The unveiling of her whole past (including what happened after her death) made me cry, ready some tissues : (It was truly beautiful how she gradually went from being revengeful and mistrustful to leading a beautiful life. All thanks to her hubby who is on one hand a 0815 gary stu yet interesting to read about. <<less
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iampheng
iampheng rated it
June 19, 2019
Status: Completed
Honestly, this is one of the best second chance stories on the site. The translator also did an excellent job. Neither of the leads are particularly romantic types as there has been too much pain in both of their lives. That being said, they don't necessarily struggle with that pain either, especially not the MC. She's out for revenge mainly because the people who have harmed her in her first life aren't letting go of her or her family. What I appreciated about Shen Miao is that she learned that... more>> she needn't be bullied into sacrificing herself like she was in her last life. It's not her job to save those that are unrelated to her, and yet she is not a completely abn unfeeling or unsympathetic person either.

Okay, the MC and the ML do come off a bit too powerful in comparison to other characters. There isn't a feeling of urgency in the hurdles they face until after they get married as that's a new life setting for Shen Miao. Instead of angsty cliffhangers, it's more like the reader look forward to the strategy that the MC and ML will use... and dang they are satisfying!

Honestly, if this is your first second chance novel, many others that seem similar will pale in comparison. <<less
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Carerx
Carerx rated it
June 14, 2019
Status: c231 part13
This was just a beautiful story. This is not like your other rebirth stories.

Shen Miao never lose sight of her goals and is calm, benefiting the title of Empress.

Xie Jing Xing is not your abusive Male Lead, he has actual power and he is very sweet to his wife.

... more>> They both have unshakable trust in each other and they did not fall in love at first sight. Whenever he shows up it doesn't seem forced, it's very natural.

This is by far my favorite novel and I'm glad I was able to finish and read it.

A VERY HUGE THANKS TO ZAZA, THE TRANSLATOR, FOR BEING DEDICATED TO THIS NOVEL. YOU ARE THE BEST! <<less
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fuwa.fuwa
fuwa.fuwa rated it
April 10, 2019
Status: Completed
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Of course every story is not perfect, but to this point I haven't meet yet HE het story that as good as this one, or a better one. There's people who down-voted (1~3stars) this story, and I'm still wondering why the reasons are.

As for me, I gave 5stars because as I said, the plot and how it's brought are satisying and done in well preparation.

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  • A seems-like perfect MC but still humanly a normal character. Although she was potraited as a beauty, it wasn't to the point the-most-beautiful-of-them-all. Every character was introduced in similar manner. No female is described as ugly physically to make MC stood out as more beautiful. The story described ML as inhumanly charming and handsome male because -somehow imo- it's how the MC described ML a.k.a her opinion. Plus, the MC could manage (almost) everything because her past experience, and she learnt well from it. Her temper and knowledge didn't come from nothing. But since it was a secret, it looked like she was genius but actually she just able to learn well and had good memory.
  • Efficient & Effective MC and ML, and some other characters. Don't mention ML, even readers (including me) love the MC's (and ML's) viciouness tendency which I take it as E&E. They're not a good person, but not the kind that blindly drain blood from anyone without reason. They're described as people who knew who to deal, how to deal, and how much effort to put into the deal.
  • The main plot is clear and the plot-filler is connected to the main plot, both are smoothly introducing the strength and weakness that MC possesses.
Of course some limit existed to side with MC and granted her an advantage. But it's not to the point to be called 'deus ex machina'. So the overall story is good and well done.

The translator did a very good job with this story. No matter how much a good story is, without being well translated, it will only be a pity. Slowly and steadly, the translation is updated and with some support from some people, the (main) story is already finished translated. <<less
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Si Kucing
Si Kucing rated it
March 30, 2019
Status: c220
Randomly picking up novel about a week ago and OMG this novel is fantastic...... I'm tired of jap's weak or s*upid or ilogical MC (not all of em but many is), korean is a bit fine but still not there yet, but our MC shen miao here? She's an absolute badass, brutal, cunning, yet not without reason......

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most of her actions driven from her past lifetime, from REVENGE! Those who wronged her before? She gave hell on earth! Those who stand in her way or try to oppose her after her rebirth? She gave the absolute mercy of quick death! I think that should shen dong ling didn't try to scheme shen miao, then she would've live a peaceful life but God knows what went into her that she decided to dig her own grave lol.... the second and third household? Toyed with, humiliated, and disgraced before completely wiped out! Hah!

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The romance is slow..... you would see MC and ML interactions from early, yet it is not until later..... much later..... that it develop into love? Or maybe respect for each other? Maybe both, and I realy like it

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the scene once shen miao woke up from seeing her previous life once more and act affectionately with xjx made me nosebleeding in my head and expend all my insulin shot lol

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All in all? This novel is one of the best novel I ever read. Definitely recommended! 10/5 <<less
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Autumn Grace
Autumn Grace rated it
March 25, 2019
Status: Completed
I am more of a reader than a reviewer, and tbh I feel like I don't have the right to criticize novels with my small amount of experience on Chinese novels so I'll keep it short. Very short.

Absolutely excellent, no dragging on with a great ending, a rebirth story that doesn't have physically impossible happenings, thicc as fk plot armor, just absolutely s*upid obstinance to get rid of enemies nor overly brutal methods.

Read it or it's your loss :)
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xpotatoknight
xpotatoknight rated it
February 13, 2019
Status: Completed
I quite enjoyed this story very much. The MC was smart, determined, and protects her family well while getting revenge. ML is dependable but OP. I liked how they didn't fall in love immediately and it was a slow build, but at times the romance felt a bit too slow. (Took 150+ chapters before they finally did anything). The plot was nice and didn't feel rushed. Overall, I'd recommend it.

The only bad thing I can say about it was how the author describes characters. Ex: For the MC, if you... more>> ever forget that her past life she was an empress, don't worry, they mention it constantly in almost every chapter. Every time (and I do mean EVERY) the ML enters the scene, there are paragraphs of how his "peach blossom shaped eyes", "cold stare", and "smile but not a smile" is so beautiful that the whole room just stops and stares. <<less
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fltstrt
fltstrt rated it
January 23, 2019
Status: c179.2
Translation: 3.7/5, Story: 5/5

The translation isn't the most refined. I almost abandoned it halfway, so glad I came back to it.

The story is super solid. Love love love the antihero MCs!!

The back story of both FL and ML are extremely complicated but it's woven into the plot seamlessly and revealed gradually. Story is very engaging and addresses profound themes. Author is masterful at portraying human self preserving nature as various characters' and especially the MC's motives and agendas runs deep. All characters big or small are multifaceted, their actions are... more>> accounted for and written in a very believable way! Not once did I feel that they have deviated from their personality. Some arcs can be rather draggy and initially the author has a habit of repeating stuff excessively (I suspect to lengthen and hit word count on qudian) but just skim through those and it gets better and better as you read on! I promise! Slow burn romance, but so so good! The chemistry between the FL and ML is palpable!! I'm rooting so hard for them! <<less
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mirili4
mirili4 rated it
December 7, 2018
Status: c192
This is just such a good story about revenge. I have yet to read a boring chapter of this novel. Every chapter had a reason to be written and never felt like it was forced. The relationship between the leads is really good. It developed slowly and was never forced. The pair fit each other perfectly because they both are kunning and scheming all the time. The revenge story is just so pleasing. Shen miao has me thinking what is she going to do next and still surprises me with... more>> her schemes. She truly is an amazing heroine. Overall I'm very pleased with this story and never want it to end! <<less
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Snoweee
Snoweee rated it
November 9, 2018
Status: Completed
I really love how the author writes the story, it gives you a feeling that everything has a consequences just like how the heaven gave Jiao- jiao a second chance to live the life she really deserve.

Yeah sometimes our past haunts us but this kind of nightmare helps us change everything and I see that in this novel.

I really love XJX's character in all lifetime/dream whenever he meets SM ❤...
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honeysenpai
honeysenpai rated it
October 23, 2018
Status: c184
I love thise novel sooo much!! Definitely my favorite one, together with Poison Genius Consort. The MC doesn't have any outstanding talents, but she has the knowledge and patience and she learned from her past mistakes. Everything makes so much sense and the revenges are really satisfying !!!
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shuurei143
shuurei143 rated it
October 20, 2018
Status: c184
This is my most favorite novel so far. The MC is so clever, intelligent and amazing. The plot is really well written and so interesting. It is like reading a war of brains, it makes you anticipate their next moves.
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Rahan06
Rahan06 rated it
October 15, 2018
Status: Completed
This novel is one of the best chinese novels I have ever read. I have read this one over and over again. I just loved it.

The MC is so cool. She carried out her revenge perfectly. XJX is the best ML ever. I love the way the author wrote the the novel. Everything about him in the novel author described was perfect excluding the repeat description of ML beauty. The romance was really slow. But that's why it's so interesting. Would love it if there was more the couple interaction... more>> after SM recovered with their twins. <<less
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Yahia
Yahia rated it
June 24, 2018
Status: c154
Very interesting story.

Venomous mind after the rebirth But tr*sh mind befor and that what I can't understand but the overall story, plot, character and translation very good
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