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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seyrie025
seyrie025
August 23, 2020
Status: Completed
Rebirth story plot is very common in chinese novel.. however I want to give five star in character building of the fl, the ML description is overdid fill with handsomeness thats unsensible but thats just make me laugh cause its too over and the editor also makes it funnier by adding commentary.

I love part before they got marriage.. its been so sweet till the procession and the story later on is a bit weird.... though the past of female lead wrote very good... my favourite part is where the female... more>> lead play qin in front of her enemy, she played her daughter song... the emotions was written so well, and the part where the emperor of great liang death, somehow I know how he treated his empress cold because he didnt want to let her love in so much as he wanted her ready and face reality that he cant leave long...

The moral of the story is a suffering of empress where she need to share her husband and face danger of traped and mishap, and also the loneliness one felt as empress.

I kinda feel its too short.. wish this was 500 chapter more ?

I didnt think this is the best rebirth story however if you want to read short duration and love strong women lead then this might be your cup of tea... just ignore the over description of handsomeness of male lead.. especially unparalel beauty on war ??.. and youll be fine <<less
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ReadBhell
ReadBhell rated it
August 16, 2020
Status: ss 2 part2
It was short, but it made me feel every pain and every happiness that the protagonists felt, I don't have to say much, but if you want a historical romance novel with a lot of drama, and that makes you anxious with each episode, well this is your novel, I liked all the characters and how in the end they made it clear that if you are predestined with someone no matter what, you will end up with that person, really very beautiful.
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Juleee
Juleee rated it
August 13, 2020
Status: Completed
What a ride! I really applaud the author for the intricate plot. Writting all the schemes and politics (and making it good) isn't an easy feat. But our author pulled through.

Shen Miao is one of the strongest protagonist I have read. Taking the sorrow and burden all alone to protect her loved ones, she is very admirable. Her story was really painful. I have to say, every character story was well written though. It was either they were so melancholic (Yes, I cried my eyes out throughout the second half... more>> of the novel) or extremely despicable. Our protagonist side, themselves aren't the most nice or clean people, but the antagonist were straight up hateful and shameless. I felt rage, disbelief, misery and sorrow reading the novel.

But the best thing was the character development. Shen Miao slowly started putting her wall down and relaxing after meeting Xie Jing Xing. XJX was the start of her closure. When I read last chapter, I realized how far SM have come from her early guarded, stiff and wounded self. In the same way, SM accepting and accompanying XJX, they were indeed fated couple.

Xie Jing Xing is one of my favorite male lead of all time. He is arrogant, shameless, ruthless. But he is sincere to those who have sincere heart. He silently protects and helps his loved ones. In this sense, our leads are very similar and find solace in one another.

Overall, It was really well done. I fumed with hatred at some point, rejoiced with sweet and satisfying revenge, cried my eyes out and felt my heart full with warmth at some point. Just one complaint, at the end I felt a little unsatisfied. After all the storms and waves we went through, I wish there was some more sweetness in the end. More drama were thrown, and it did end on a happy note but so abruptly. It wasn't enough to relish after the rough climb.

I would definitely recommend this novel. This is a heavy novel, but the one that is really done well. <<less
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variablestars
variablestars rated it
August 7, 2020
Status: Completed
Great novel overall. The characters have depth, and MC and ML are believable and fall for each other over time. Shen Miao’s immediate family and her mother’s relatives are just a delight when they show up, and XJX’s sidekicks are fun. While there’s a lot of dramatic ongoings, there are fluffy and comedic moments that stop the story from being too dark. The story doesn’t overstay its welcome and go on endlessly.

Some downsides: There’s a bit in the second half that’s kind of slow-paced and could have been resolved quicker.... more>> There’s period-typical sexism and (comparatively much less prominent) h*mophobia. It’s not overwhelming, but the narrative voice does generalize most women as vapid or scheming. The ending is a little underwhelming.

That said, I devoured this and if it gets an adaptation I’d definitely watch it, and if it gets officially translated I would buy it/read it again. <<less
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Hawk73
Hawk73 rated it
August 4, 2020
Status: Completed
Honestly one of the best novels I've ever read. Finishes a little weak in my opinion, but won't say why until the spoilers. The main thing I do love about it is that it really respects the characters in this novel. The entire world make sense in that the current balance of power, whether it be in her own household or between factions, is justified. She has to be extremely careful at the start because she has no allies, and her entire environment is trying to make her fail as... more>> spectacularly as possible. Every noble action is punished, and every vain action is applauded by those around her. All noble ideals are discouraged and criticised, and every ignoble desire is nurtured. Her first life was indeed very pitiable, she had no chance.

Strengths: Very nice slow romance. A lot of romance cripples the plot and the world for the sake of the romance, while I feel that this romance is done very naturally. The two characters slowly grow to respect each other, and they don't sacrfice everything for each other when they barely know each other, they just help them out a little when it won't hurt their own goals.

It is not repetitive at all in my opinion, and the politics in this novel makes a lot of sense. In her past life she makes mistakes which cost her family everything, due to her naivety and innocence, and she is very wise from the get-go in her second life, if a little too jaded. Sometimes novels like this make it feel as though everyone revolves around the FL, but in this novel she is but a cog in a bigger machine, she just makes sure that her every action slowly and steadily brings that machine in a direction that is benificial to her.

There are schemes within schemes, all the side characters have their own motivations and plans, and it seems very difficult to survive at times, and you can see why it would be so difficult to avoid their past fate, which makes it so great when, in the end through her justified and rational decisions, she manages to free herself and her family from their past.

Weaknesses: There are times when minor characters act as petty villains just for the sake of allowing the FL or ML to show off, so they act more like plot devices than actual characters. Also the fate of the characters whom get on the bad side of the FL is usually sickening, often ending in getting r*ped, abused, disfigured or worse. Its pretty messed up.

Also minor spoiler:
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The final arc or two are pretty weak when compared to the rest of the novel. It is so unnecessary and pointless, and makes the ML pointlessly shallow for no good reason. Even if it was done well, it was still unnecessary, but because it was done poorly it seems like such a shame to end such a great novel like that

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YojaKyung27
YojaKyung27 rated it
August 3, 2020
Status: side story 2 part2
if you intend to read this novel because you like revenge novels, I warn you!! read the other revenge novel first!!

if you've read another novel, then you can read this novel. Why??? why should???

1. Plot extraordinary revenge, you will find it hard to find a better novel than this novel... (I have tried reading another novel, but it is not satisfied anymore. this is a Chinese novel the best that I read)

... more>> 2. Smart, tough, charismatic FL, care family.

3. ML who is smart, careless, indifferent, sincere love for FL and most importantly HANDSOME (His good looks make the writer fascinated LOL, the description of handsome eyebrows very much, does not make me bored... instead think funny, it's a separate reflection) 4. ML does not Falling in love with FL at first (unlike most other novels), ML was suspicious of FL first. The romance is slow but worth to wait.

5. a drifting storyline, while reading this novel I read it in 3 days, thus reducing my sleep time.. but I would say "it's worth it!!" you have to read it!!

By the way, this is the first time I have made a review on a novel (in novelupdate) I'm usually lazy to create an account, so that I skip making reviews. but because of this novel, I created an account just to "review this novel"

sorry if my english is bad, but I really love this novel !!!! <<less
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sapphiresoulmate
sapphiresoulmate rated it
July 30, 2020
Status: Completed
I would have to say this is a very fun read. The strong point of this series is that its leads are both strong characters and although, there is romance, it is built very slowly and hasn't been the only focus of the story. If anything, the romance feels like something the FL stumbled upon in her search for revenge during her rebirth, solidifying the FL's character as one not necessarily needing the ML but wanting them. I do feel this is one of the best points of the novel... more>> so if you like romance but require a plot apart from it, would recommend this. As for the scheming, it isn't all that mind-blowing since FL has her previous life's cheats to work things around but what makes the schemes fun is how most endings for those the FL schemed against is often a parallel to how they schemed FL in her past life so there is this satisfactory feeling when reading. All in all, would recommend.

(I want to see the side ships more. LuoGao ftw!!!) <<less
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Gigel
Gigel rated it
July 29, 2020
Status: Completed
7/10

This came as a recommendation from my gf for a "historical time" novel, and despite the female MC I gave it a try, and if it is something that I learned after finishing it is that male and females have a different view of the world, despite seeing the same thing we interpret it differently.

For a novel with a title as "Malicious Empress" I expected more viciousness from her and more proactive actions, to me it felt like she reacted to those around her rather than pushing the revenge that... more>> was promoted from the author. And she never had a chance, despite being an empress, and being dignified, she remained an "unmarried female" with little power, and the only time when we get to see her empress self truly shine is after she get the power of the male. The way he gets introduced is disappointing to me, I was expecting more of an "event", and not that this way is not possible, it's just he acts out of his character to make it happen. Actually, at the start of the novel, I feel that things happen just because people need to be against her, some plots are just laughable
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Teaching her bad things as good things Good/ Not calling a doctor despite not waking up Idiotic / Taking 3 daughters to the monastery and letting one get r*pe in the room next to yours Idiotic/ forcing her to marry against her will without her parents consent Idiotic and many more

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luckily things get better as the conflicts get bigger.

At the beginning I was wondering how this novel got such a high score, but I was satisfied at the end, I think it had a nice ending, and the last chapters were even somewhat emotional, as I said I think this got better with time, and I personally think it's thanks to the male lead, he added the missing pieces that were needed for her to evolve and act as a true"Malicious Empress of Military Lineage". Maybe it's just my dislike for the Shen family arc, because I fail to see how one wants to destroy the part that is necessary for yourself. Suppress I understand, but not destroy.

Would I recommend this? Luckily it is a small novel and even if u have to suffer those idiotic plots it has it good points and the end is worth the wait. It's worth a read. <<less
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heydipanda
heydipanda rated it
July 16, 2020
Status: Completed
PROS: I really like this novel especially about all the schemes that MC does. The writer can describe the feelings of the character well and make us sympathize with her. The plot is written very smooth and interrelated between one arc with another arc. I never get bored while reading this, don't even miss those annoying scenes and excessive descriptions. The writer is very wise in tucking humor that is not excessive to reduce the tension of the story

CONS: to be honest, lots of plot holes. Many events and premises... more>> are not well explained even though it have the potential to build a more realistic story. As someone who does not like characters that are too perfect, I am somewhat disturbed by repeated descriptions of how handsome ML is and how dignified the MC is. The first half of the novel when focusing on MC revenge is my favorite part, although I enjoyed the slow burn romance but in the second half of the novel when ML and MC started to get closer I felt the MC became less devious and overshadowed by the perfection of ML. The ending of the story in the first life of the MC is more touching for me than the ending of the story in her second life.

over all, this is worth to read and a great piece. Definitely will reread. Thank you author and translator <<less
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Konila
Konila rated it
July 9, 2020
Status: --
Another revenge story with somewhat cliche drama. A lot of face-slapping and revenge drama. But it's still one of the best in this genre. MC is badass and manipulative. All characters are well developed and MC get lots of help from her past life memories. But there is nothing special about ML.
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chocopinkpocky
July 3, 2020
Status: --
I liked this a lot! The FL was amazing and insanely intelligent. I did like the romance between her and ML but I know it isn't for everyone. I will say that the last chapters ended quite abruptly and quickly but I can't really complain. All in all, this was an excellent read and I recommend this a lot.
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lazykitty_99
lazykitty_99 rated it
June 14, 2020
Status: Completed
Do I need to say anything about this.

One of the best ancient cn novel I have read.

Drawback is too much 'description' by author of clothes and looks of MC & ml, author spends half a chapter on just that. Rather spend length on 2nd half of story which author to me went on fast pace and many things need to be clarified were just throw out of the window like what ML was doing while at Shen Maio country, map mystery. ML story was needed for a closure. I hoped... more>> a side story or closure story for emperor brother and empress (so tear jerking) . <<less
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anokoking
anokoking rated it
June 6, 2020
Status: Completed
God I love this story so much. It’s definitely a very intense plot where the female lead actually takes revenge on the people who bullied her in her past life in some pretty gruesome ways so it’s not for the faint of heart. But if you’re into a badass female lead overthrowing families and protecting her loved ones while butting heads with an equally badass male lead then this is the story for you!

One thing I particularly like about this story is it’s pacing. It’s detailed and slow enough to... more>> immerse you in the plot but not so detailed and slow that it gets boring. The author is really good at drawing essential scenes and cutting out the superfluous information.

As for the romance. I am so here for it. It’s definitely a slow burn romance but I love it. The male lead is naturally flirtatious so your heart skips a beat even when they’re not together. Even after they accept each other’s feelings it doesn’t get boring because they’re both so smart and witty that their dialogue even if sweet is not stuffy and is a little humorous. I particularly like the fact that the two treat each other as equals.
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There were a few times I felt Shen Miao was maybe reliant on Xie Ding Xing especially in the middle of the story, but it only makes sense looking at their backgrounds. In the end the power balances out a little more as there are some things that only Shen Miao could do.
PS you may be pissed off at Xie Ding Xing near the beginning because he’s a ruthless bastard but don’t worry when he falls he falls hehehehehe

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AweSsam
AweSsam rated it
May 28, 2020
Status: Completed
This was a long read but totally worth it. It was the second c-novel or light novel I had ever read actually, and now im slightly disappointed because I don't know whether or not I can find another rebirth story as well developed as this one lol.

The MC rocks. She is completely ruthless, completely to the point, and completely justified. Everything she experienced in her past life is truly heart wrenching. The story focuses a lot on plot rather than romance in the beginning, which I think is really good... more>> because we get to see so many satisfying scenes of her completely crushing her opponents by herself with no strong male helping her every step of the way (at least in the beginning)

The romance between her and the ML is not insta-love either. It's a slow burn, and they actually are very suspicious and wary of each other in the beginning. Only after they realize they can both help each other, they become tentative allies, and their bond becomes stronger before the ML falls for her first.

There are other rebirth stories as well, such as The Princess Wei Yang that I've started reading after this one. Even though they are both rebirth stories, they also have very different key points, like how Shen Miao (the protagonist of the Rebirth of the Malicious Empress of Military Lineage), is the daughter of the main wife, while Wei Yang is the daughter of a concubine. This switched up things a lot! I posted a review on The Princess Wei Yang about these differences if anyone wants to check it out. <<less
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yukijilly
yukijilly rated it
May 21, 2020
Status: --
I am sure the story is as good as other reviews make it seem to be, BUT, it is indeed very hard to understand, especially if you are not used to the Chinese language. There are so many people mentioned, and the wording makes it extremely difficult to understand who is who. I really appreciate the translator's efforts, but the story is just lost when grammar is hard to comprehend and is disturbing the flow of the story.

I REALLY DO APPRECIATE ALL THE WORK THAT WENT INTO THE TRANSLATION!!!

I just... more>> do not understand it. T-T <<less
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asinensis
asinensis rated it
May 18, 2020
Status: Completed
I love this story. By far the best cnovel rebirth/revenge stories I've read. Very intelligent MC/ML, great side characters all with their own backstories. MC is not OP and relies on her wit and memory of past events to take revenge. Slow burn in terms of romance but it happens so organically that makes you gush in happiness when it finally happens. ML is kind of OP but does not fall into the plot device of helping MC achieve her goals. He has his own ambitions and will not readily... more>> assist MC which honestly is the most realistic part of this novel.

If you are sick of OP MCs, sick of love at first sight and excessive pampering with no rhyme or reason, then give this a try! <<less
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LittleBigSnowFlower
LittleBigSnowFlower rated it
May 5, 2020
Status: Completed
This is one of the best rebirth/second chance story that I would recommend...

Although the near the end problem is quite unnecessary but everything is quite closed and explained well and wished will leave you with good feelings as you finish the book

10/10 would reread again when I finished my waiting list
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Saphie
Saphie rated it
May 4, 2020
Status: c1
I read this a month ago and I'm just writing a review now because I can't keep but miss Little Xie Marquis and Shen Miao, sometimes I even pray that let this awesome novel have a drama adaption.

The MC is cold, calm, and collected, nothing can make her still but ML. While ML is mischievous and suspicious but once he gets through his suspicions you will be one of his men (of course if only you are loyal to him). The first few chapters were dragging and the Shen family... more>> arc but after you go through it, you just want to not stop even at the expense of your eyes going blind. This is more of a slow-burn trope, but nevertheless it did not diminish the beauty of the novel.

When you are already at the last arc, you just want to scream and cry because of Emperor Yongle and Xuande Empress, I SWEAR I CRIED LOADS OF TEARS AND I DO NOT REGRET IT. And when the 'final boss' appeared, the relationship between Shen Miao and little Xie Marquis wavered, even I was nervous as f*ck because it dragged for a few chaps. Good thing that everything ended up happily.

I especially loved the epilogue- Shen Gege and bestfriend of Shen Miao's love story is so so cute! But that's not even the best, MC's going back into the past was so so good! I can only lament that it wasn't longer : (there was nothing tear-jerking in that MC going back into the past but I cried :>>>>>

6/5 !! Will definitely reread in the distant future, <<less
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Avrohom
Avrohom rated it
May 1, 2020
Status: c54
I listened to the advice of those reviewers who told us to endure the first third of the novel. So far, fifty four chapters in, it ain't getting any better. The FL and ML met a couple of times, no spark, for she is at least twice his age in years lived, in her mind and experience having been married for twenty years with kids, and romantic sparks off the bat would feel inappropriate to say the least. According to the age of their bodies they are like Romeo... more>> and Juliet minus passion or love for anyone, but for their fathers. Shallow concerns prevail - what to wear, how to sparr verbally or with brushes with teenagers in the same family or classroom. The hero and heroine are punishing people premptively for things they haven't done, not in this lifetime anyway and of the previous life deeds the potential perpetrators have no idea.

We are forced to observe for hours and hours the world of useless people who don't work or do anything else worthwhile, not even having fun or enjoyment of any sort, and to know their puny thoughts and motivations. Boring AF.

The translator is good, a native English speaker she says, yet she hasn't had any luck with finding a proper editor. The level of grammar in the published text is simply medieval. There are also things in translation that are inappropriate re time and place, like one guy telling the other several times that he was the limelight of... Limelight is from Western theater of the 18th century! Chinese speakers in ancient China wouldn't mention limelight in their speech!...

Ok, I still hope that the story would become good at some point. Or at least that some people in the story would display some good qualities and behaviors. Off to continue reading... <<less
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iRead
iRead rated it
May 1, 2020
Status: Completed
f*cking amazing and I LOVE the extras. Super super grateful to the translator and author for this gem!
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