Counterattack of the Cannon Fodder Chambermaid

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First of all, this is not a story where the cannon fodder chambermaid counterattacks and gives the main wife a beat-down!

As a lowly s*ave who had been sold a total of six times, Xiao Hua has long become apathetic to her situation.

In her past life, she was a cannon fodder chambermaid who was beaten to death. In this life, she decided to turn over a new leaf and live honestly, yet in the end still ended up being sold off.

This prince’s estate seems to have pretty good benefits? She could be released at twenty-five, and they’d arrange a place for her to live under their jurisdiction? They’d even get rid of her s*ave records?

Great! That’s great! Xiao Hua thus decided to stay in the Jing Prince Estate and do her job properly. It’s a shame she could never overcome the whims of fate….

The master she serves is a “mute boy”, with several influences above him watching like tigers eyeing their prey. To say she doesn’t want to be pampered is definitely a lie. This is the road to survival of a “discreet girl” who clings on to her master’s leg and is solely pampered, yet feels that he never pampers her.

The road from a cannon fodder chambermaid to a beloved imperial consort is a little long….

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A cannon fodder chambermaid wants a counterattack!
炮灰通房要逆袭
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The Prestigious Family’s Young lady and the Farmer (Shared Universe)
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makana
makana rated it
July 8, 2020
Status: Completed
I would like to first clarify that I do enjoy the story despite giving it 3 stars, and concur with Dizaster's (fellow reviewer) points on the parts where we find the story enjoyable.

This story is without a doubt a wholesome one. Also, I truly enjoy reading about all of the characters including the nasty ones, as their actions are justifiable from their PoV.

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The main issue I have, which caused me to give it such a low rating, is the FL's plot armor.

Despite how far the story progressed, the FL in my opinion didn't do much. She pretty much lucked out at each instance, and for most part being saved/ protected/ tolerated by the ML. This was something I had the most issue with, as I can't help but ask "why is the ML so devoted/ accommodating?".

I have no issues with devoted/ accommodating ML, but I find that they went overboard in this story, which became a turnoff for me.

Overall, it is an easy and enjoyable read, and I do encourage people to read it. However, do note that for those who prefers strong FL, they may not enjoy this as much.

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FlufflyLittleRabbit
FlufflyLittleRabbit rated it
July 1, 2020
Status: Completed
What can I say? The story is one of few novel that has a very satisfying ending. There's no abuse and the romance may be slow, but it is good. In my opinion, the author wrote the story well, including the development of each characters personality.

Just like I said, the ending is very satisfying and heartwarming. I recommend this novel to read. :)
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taohua098
taohua098 rated it
January 7, 2023
Status: Completed
I enjoyed this novel a lot, it has moments that made me cry and moments that made me laugh. Honestly its events aren't too mind blowing but I couldn't stop myself from forgoing sleep to continuously read it, the flow of the story was very enjoyable for me.

I do believe that the bad reviews are mostly due to people treating novels as a self-insert and not approving of the male lead, but people should learn to review novels based on the story, the characters and the plot, not on how... more>> they feel about the characters actions based on their own morals and modern views.

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I am not approving nor saying what the male lead did at the beginning was correct, not at all, but you have to acknowledge that he is very ignorant and doesn't have the experience nor EQ to understand from her point of view, until the age of 6 he stayed forcibly hidden in a dark room not allowed to make a sound nor see anyone, with a crazy and paranoid mother, I am sure everyone would not be able to grow up soundly under these conditions. But, he learns, he realises his mistakes and feels sad he caused her pain.

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This is a slice of life novel about a woman who just wants to remain low key and have a peaceful life but due to circumstances cannot, how she adapts / treats the situation and about an extremely low EQ and awkward (but eventually endearing) male lead who slowly learns how to love someone.

I love the female lead and I feel like all her actions are in line with her personality and she was clear headed and steady, but knew when to stand up for herself. Towards the middle of the novel you really do love the couple, their interactions and their growth. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and would recommend this to anyone who enjoys novels about slowly but surely building feelings and understanding, a bit of harem intrigue and a slight dash of politics, but this novel does focus mainly on the romance. All in all the couple left a smile on my face at the end of the book. <<less
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dnd
dnd rated it
August 8, 2022
Status: --
The novel were written and translated beautifully. We've got to read and feel the entire situation in the story. I love how detail and very humanistic way of author bring out her/his characters are. This is a nice read with beautiful set and we'll written plot also realistic situation with some magical profits to the lead character. The protagonist and antagonist are being told in proper way were they have the reason for their every action and we will also come to understanding their thinking at some point.

However,...

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I do feel a setback on some matter, like the ML whole plot and situation. I kinda felt very sad for the FL because she has such an ML as a patner, as I understand that even if it is written in realistic way on how the actual person on the ancient life, there is some setback on ML action, age and his harem. I just felt somewhat FL are truly miserable where she being put on the same situation as her past. Being used as a tool by the prince aid, her will is being ignored, she has to suppress her every thought in front of every one, most of all ML could not support FL emotionally at all. Idk how long will this situation would last but at least I hope there will be someone who will genuinely protects her as a person and human. Even if I felt bad for ML that has such a tragic childhood and past life but I felt more miserable for FL. At least ML could act for himself just yet while FL despite being a woman she also a lowborn servant in such society.

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also I dislike how almost many women are being portrayed in this novel, though this portrayal is based closely on the fact of social life and woman attitude on ancient time, but it's still annoying. Like how most of the maid fight for favor and everyone turn to enemy, or how shallow most of the official wife are. The author only safeguarding getting a good character close to FL in age where they will not became FL opponent. Kinda uncomfortable by this actually.

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I want to free myself while reading this type of stories with open mind but sometimes my prejudice is so strongly annoying.

*Edit my comment after completing the story

This novel is definitely very good one, why ???

though there is a tragic side, the amount of it is still relatable and not overly done. Sometimes the reality is harsh but life is not like you always walk on fire pit, there will be good time and bad time, and this novel bring that feeling out very well.

FL

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XH is a simple girl with a simple life, simple purpose but complex mind. Her lowborn status play a big deal to her attitude. She did not aim high and always have a clear conscience on what could or couldn't be done. She also a smart girl who learn from her every mistake, especially those of her past. We could actually see how she had a big greed and temper from her past life, yet instead of using her reborn to aim higher she clear her head and correct her attitude. We could see this temper kinda flare up later in the story, but she will be able to handle it nicely. She is an amazing character with her shortcomings. I actually like her very much.

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ML

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ML is a pitiful character. He never meant bad but sometimes caused side effects to his surrounding, the same with FL even if he's being reborn he had his conscience in check and never fall for his ego. His previous life is miserable, different with FL who somewhat caused her own shortcomings, ML dreadful past were caused by other's, yet he never resent them to the point want to take revenge. He is really a formidable character.

There is a time when I'm curious on his condition. Before reading this, I actually come across a story where one of the character have an Asperger syndrome. This syndrome kinda makes it hard for the patient to recognize some emotion. But then again the author kinda explicit it again and again that his condition brought out by some short of traumatic experience which perhaps condition like Alexythimia were the closest call for him. Nevertheless he understood his situation well and always move forward to achieve his goal. He never will hurt other but doesn't mean he will let other trample him, he is really diligent, smart and wise. An actual great ruler, who will never put his emotion on his people matter. Truly truly formidable character.

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At first I did really felt bad for FL for being paired with ML, is not because ML are NG or something but purely I thought that they are just really incompatible, but seeing their growth as a couple I actually became fond of it. Their relationship might not be a smooth sailing since the beginning, but their growth are definitely a sweetest one. With ML who is hard to understand the emotion and FL who find it hard to express her emotion, they finally could overcome through their walls and able to complement and support each other.

This is most likely one of the best fluffy bitter sweet story I've ever read. Both are character that have a strong mind and clear head, I love how author see them as an equal character for the story not one to support other lead type of story. <<less
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KirbyReviews44
KirbyReviews44 rated it
April 14, 2022
Status: Completed
I would actually rate this novel a 80/100 but since the translation is complete and the translation quality is quite good, I give it a 90/100 in the end. The good thing about this novel is that it is a completed novel with limited scope. It cannot be compared to tr*sh-tier infinite word count novels that go on for thousands of chapters. In this sense, if you are looking for a nice novel with a beginning, middle, and an actual end, give this novel a try.

This novel is about a... more>> maid/servant/s*ave type of female MC that tries to survive in a world that is cruel and heartless towards her social class. She is forced to be a servant for a prince and eventually becomes his concubine. From there, something that barely qualifies as romance does develop. In the process, the female MC and her prince ends up having lots and lots of smex, thus the tags on the novel. It happens like every other chapter and it just comes at you over and over and over. If you into this, you'll enjoy this novel.

At the end of the day, this novel is light hearted and fun and smexy. There is very little angst, almost no melodrama, and various plots are resolved quickly and almost effortlessly. Thus, the overall 'quality' of the novel is a bit low. Think of it as a fast-food novel, its not the most high quality stuff out there but it will make you smile and squeal with happiness.

Be warned, the novel has a very slow beginning and it takes a long time for the prince to show up. The female MC starts out as a servant in a noble family with the young master being interested in her. This is a bait as nothing will happen. It's just that this drags on for a long time and may discourage some readers. Don't be discouraged, read one, smexy times will come soon.

Another warning is that this novel had to go through communist censorship. As such, smex scenes are rather plain and not very descriptive. In this sense, its smut cannot be compared to smut in western novels. But for its genre, its quite good.

In summary, if you want to read a smexy love story in a historical setting, a servant girl rising up from the very bottom, then I highly recommend it. <<less
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sweetmelon
sweetmelon rated it
January 10, 2022
Status: Completed
Very traumatising to read.

This novel was the reason I stopped reading Chinese historical romances. Yes it might be realistic but I believe in a fictional novel where it is based on the author’s imagination, it was not necessary, and I’m talking about the r*pe. Because I don’t know how you all aren’t saying it, but she was repeatedly r*ped and was in a situation where she couldn’t say no or retaliate.
Even if the prince “didn’t know” it’s not excuse for raping someone. And even if it was mostly fluffy at the end and I did finish reading it for the sake of finishing it I hated it the whole time. Even if she’s happy in the end how did she make a life with someone who r*ped her and wasn’t willing to understand her? And the only reason he started to care is because she starting because interesting to him. What if that never happened?
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monstertrucks
monstertrucks rated it
September 11, 2021
Status: c134
I initially really enjoyed this novel, but ended up not being able to finish it. Do you know the saying, "wide as an ocean, deep as a puddle"? This novel is both as wide and as deep as an ocean. I appreciate extra details to explain character's actions and feelings, but these details become unnecessary and overbearing when they are being used for every minor character and in such a large amount. My feelings regarding this story matches a lot of the comments the author addresses, and the author even... more>> apologizes and says she will refrain from writing too much about unimportant things, but I didn't notice much of a change even many chapters afterwards.

MC is not a go-getter or an assertive character, and that's not necessarily a bad thing, especially when there is an explanation behind it, but very gradually she stops being a character who occasionally does/feels things, and you end up just reading about things that happen to her. She really became hollow. That, combined with the redundant ramblings made this novel unbearable to me. I loved the plot; I just wish the author had written this differently. <<less
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sweetbitch___ rated it
August 1, 2021
Status: Completed
omg this novel is so amazinggg lyk WOW, I loved it so muchhhhhhh. I actually read the lofty fierce consort (the story of the fourth prince nd his beloved consort yan yan) after read it, I was super excited when I found out theres a stoy abt our 5th mute boy but I read many ppl say this more political nd the lofty novel is better than this so I was like ooo nd threw this in my long list to read someday.... but istg ugh this novel ugh... more>> so so so good loved it. A SOLID 10/10.

Literally loved everyone I mean all the characters, this story have prolly the MOST satisfying ending everrr. Wat pleased me the most was how all the bad guys were all dealed with and everyone had the ending that they deserved, omg I love the author so much for this and the props to the translator, there was not even a movement where I didnt understand any sentence or anything that make no sense.

Lets beginning my other first couple, love how ryun siyi nd qian shis ended up, honestly I tore up while reading it, his wife was such a kind heart person, he doesnt deserve her but at least he made up by finally making the right decisions nd giving her what shes truly deserves nd didnt give up when he failed.

Love how our lovely author gives an amazing ending for the crown prince and his concubine, yi yi and yao nao, heng heng nd his predestined partner (was inital a bit sad but honestly it was for the best, in this way there was no regrets in conquering his dream nd his love) the perfect ending.

I was a bit watt... when our zhao'er had went for this first ever offical mission nd found his beloved, I wonder if it was our s*x ed guru barbarian who taught him. hehee

The story of the prince jing and xiao hua lyk WOW, the political scenes were all so fun nd exciting, loved all the face slapping and everthing. At first I was a bit annoyed at how apathetic he was nd suddenly got drunk and banged her. I was lyk bruhh wth... nd he just banged her widout woo her or anything, the only thing that comforted me was that he did not sleep with other women (only senior concubine qiao once only ig) nd later became more active nd ty god for the presences of the great s*x ed guru barbarian yan other our poor hua'er. hahaha.

ugh im missing this amazing novel already. <<less
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Mytrumpet143
Mytrumpet143 rated it
July 18, 2021
Status: Completed
There’s a lot of reviews for this novel already but I kinda wanted to still share my thoughts. First of all, I almost dropped this novel because the earlier chapters were a bit meh but I’m glad I didn’t because it started picking up phase. It’s a such slow start that a lot of people may be put off, but the middle to end is where the good stuffs is and probably where the 5 star ratings mostly came from.

Over all, it’s a slow burn josei. The ending was tied... more>> up nicely. Do check out the tags as it would mostly tell you what type of story this is. The translation is also really good! I’m glad that the translator took the time to get the non censored part and translated the author’s notes as well. Hope the capture plan goes well, translator-san/kun (idk which). Special shout out to the anons who apparently supported the site when it was still being translated. <<less
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Cedar May
Cedar May rated it
June 14, 2021
Status: Completed
If I was to talk about the positives first the characters progression and personality the are amazing and it was surprisingly more historically accurate than I would have thought but that leads me to my next point

The amount of s*xual assault was triggering especially since it's written in the pov of the victim so the descriptions are graphic. It was hard to enjoy the story especially since the ML committed some of it. You can assume that because of the setting some of it is excusable but the first few... more>> chapters were rough to get through

He does get better though and becomes more caring but Christ those first few chapters were hard to get through

People have called the MC passive but I disagree because in the situation she's in she doesn't have alot of options, in the story she is a s*ave and her life is not important and it is clearly stated and shown how easily it could be taken away.

It's also crucial to note that for most of the novel she is a minor and at the start of the novel is around 12 or 14 and is being put in this stressful situation. She's not transmigrated from the modern world and isn't a god brained genius with a secret storage room on her wrist she's a normal child who's trying to survive. Even in her last life she dies in her twenties. Her actions make complete sense to me and I applaud her for doing the best with her situation.

I will say though the ending was fluffy but a bit lackluster <<less
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Aria064
Aria064 rated it
June 1, 2021
Status: --
1. MC is too passive.

I have read countless reborn stories and compared to them this MC is too passive to the point I don't get the purpose of her being reborn. In first few chapters of the novel MC uses her past experiences in the backyard to stay out of troubles but after she was sent to the prince's manor, she barely uses her past experiences and always, always relies on her servents and ML. She is a woman who spent her entire past life fighting with other concubines and... more>> mistresses in the backyard so she ought to know some tricks to deal with these problems.

Another thing I noticed is she acts too childish. When an eunuch under the ML arranges another girl to serve him (who has exact same facial features and temperament of MC), instead of dealing with that eunuch who acted way out of line, she cries infront of ML so ML acts on her behalf. When ML arranges her to live in another place with her children for her own safety, she packs her bags and run away with her children without trying to find out why ML tried to send her away. Even after she entered the palace as the most favoured concubine she seeks help from that head eunuch to punish people who tried to harm her child. Sigh! She has zero involvement in even her own affairs. ML, head eunuch and head maid always clear up her messes.

At the end of the story she becomes the empress since she is the only woman ML loves but I feel it is an insult for the title of empress since she is too incompetent and only knows how to please the ML and produce children.

2. The story is too boring and unrealistic.

This is a slice of life story so I can understand the somewhat slow pacing, but in the latter half of the story it becomes a trainwreck. The journey of ML from an unfavoured wassel prince to the emperor seems too unrealistic. The schemes of ML is too simple and filled with loopholes. There are so many plot holes in the story like that time when ML discovered a silver mine.. But it was never addressed anywhere in the story.

The way ML deals with the court and officials is too unrealistic to the point of being cringey. He allows the officials to argue to the point of them being tired?? And them stick to his original decision like a dictator. I wonder this is the same "slice of life" story.

3. The romance is too dull.

Actually there is no romance at all. It begins with eunuch pushing MC in to ML's bed to produce "heirs". Then MC get pregnant, then she gets pregnant again, then again.. Actually there is like 1/4 of story dedicated to her pregnancy, breast feeding and issues of premature babies. The main wife scheming to make her infertile is one of main plotline and she was beaten to death in last life because she schemed to get other concubines infertile. So rather than romance it is more about producing babies to have a stable life in the backyard.

Honestly this story can end with 50 chapters. I have read other works of the author like feng xing and prestigious family's young lady and farmer which have actual plotlines and characters who are actively engaging with the plot. I'm very dissapointed with this story because the author can do better. <<less
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Saphie
Saphie rated it
April 27, 2021
Status: Completed
This is a very slice of life novel that conforms to the life and mindset of ancient women and life where women, especially s*aves, are less than a human. If you like harem fight, this is for you.

I don't like the first to third part that much, even at the part where ML slowly changed because of her. His feelings just don't feel real- at least in that arc. There are also instances where I think MC is weak and fickle, making me pissed a lot, but I also know... more>> that this is how ancient women's mindset works. Like seducing the ML even if she promised herself not to and something else like that, like the white lotus in other novels. However, she does have a point as it was her only choice.

I can't say much for the ML, there are times he's strong but his presence is weak. He's amusing yes, but not really to the point its making me smile. For the people around ML, they ofc also came to like MC.

This novel, think of The Story of Ming Lan. But duller, I guess?

Though what I like is their character development. After that part, you'll naturally come to like them more.

What I really like most in arcs here is the life in palace.
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yes they became emperor and MC empress (after they both got rid of the other obstacles only, ofc), dw not much court interference for mc's ascension.

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In this part, their feelings are clearer, and definitely no misunderstanding. My smiles also appeared here often.

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There is 1 transmigrator and 4 rebirth, which really isn't necessary. They don't find out btw.

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Anyway, I enjoyed it but doesn't really hold much presence in my heart. So 4 stars. <<less
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Nelle
Nelle rated it
March 25, 2021
Status: c24
As much as I would like to give this a high rating, I can't even make myself finish the story.

I reached chapter 24 and the story did not even revolve around the MC up to chapter 14. Then after that, she only got the spotlight for 2-3 chapters, and she was out of focus again. The author likes to tell the story of irrelevant characters. I made it to chapter 24 and MC still do not have much presence. Author made a lot of effort with world building indeed. But... more>> what sense is there for extensive world building when your chapters are not even written about your main character. It's such a chore reading this, I'm sorry.

You might say that I don't think it's good because I only made it to chapter 24. However, are 24 chapters still not enough? Imagine reading 24 chapters of pure boredom. <<less
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Gsichtselfmeter
Gsichtselfmeter rated it
January 7, 2021
Status: c98
If I am to take a step back, this novel is about taking an underdeveloped 14yo loli, inserting her with hormones to make her breasts grow, then breeding her.

The story is one third suspense/tragedy, one third fluff and one third f*cking.

Unfortunately the author decided to not go down the tragedy route. The MC never faces challenges, even though there is the potential for some nail-biter scenes. 3*
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luxannefelix
luxannefelix rated it
December 17, 2020
Status: Completed
  • the chapters are pretty lengthy; perfect for binge reading. Lmao I was @ this for 2 days
  • the MC is a likable character
  • The portrayal of the characters are pretty realistic for the situation they're in.
  • My only disappointment is that the author played it safe with the ending. A great start, a good middle and a mediocre ending. It's pretty much a norm for Chinese novels to have a mediocre / bad ending. I mean it's such a pity the beginning was brilliant
overall I think you should give this novel a chance.
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Amsir
Amsir
December 13, 2020
Status: Completed
I was literally addicted to it. I have read it continuously for 4-5 days in my free time to complete it. The chapters are not short so it kinda took time. Some scenes made me blush and some made me laugh at their awkward moments. It was worth a read. I might reread it again.
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ResNovae
ResNovae rated it
December 5, 2020
Status: Completed
When I started reading this novel I didn't expect it to be this good at all.
It's an extremely fresh and interesting interpretation of the usual "rebirth and revenge" genre.

Contrary to the expectation our MC here isn't a unfavored noble daughter or a forgotten princess but simply a lowly s*ave with memories of her past life as a concubine in a courtyard filled with women who struggle for the favor of a womanizer young master, this lifetime, instead of going for a flamboyant revenge against those who harmed her she only wishes to be left alone and live in peace but fate has other plans for her, following some events she gets sold and ends up meeting the ML.

Now, some people might find the initial setup of their relationship extremely creepy and well, if you try to use modern values to read into it it really is. A 25 years old prince that forces himself on a 14 years old maid is extremely unhealty, he doesn't care for her and she can't refuse, it's r*pe no matter how you put it.

But, from an historical standpoint that's exactly how it was at the times, she is a s*ave and he is of royal blood.
He has her life contract and if wants her, he takes her, that's just the reality of the situation and her opinion doesn't matter.

As time goes on we get to know the "mute" prince better, we know his past and his toughts and their relationship slowly but surely changes togheter with her status, from a chambermaid to a concubine to greater and greater heights.

Having read lots of similar novels I don't consider him a creepy ML, I have seen way worst and his character and story setting also kinda "excuses him" (as much as it's possible), he grows into a weird but affectionate man and his relationship with the MC is really sweet. In the end this is a "pampering novel" and I think the initial setup is reasonable and at the same time the only way for their relationship to progress since both of them at that time were extremely quiet and reserved for different reasons.

I've noticed that the author has done a lot of historical research in order to write this and it shows in both good and bad ways. The intrigue in the royal court that takes place in the middle part of the story for example is outstanding, the characters involved aren't explored much but the power dynamic is interesting and both the actions and the reactions to various situation are realistic, considering the main character aren't directly involed it's also refreshing since we have a "unbiased" pov.

Something that might throw people off about this novel is the faceslapping aspect, the story never focuses much on it and the bad guys don't always face a satisfying retribuition.
There are two reasons for this, one is the MC "forgiving but not forgetting" personality and the other one is the author trying to place most of the villains in the grey zone, especially in the beginning they aren't even malicious, just petty or jealous.

Later on when the conflict escalates and the really malicious people appear the author tries to deliver a realistic solution to the situation, some people get faceslapped here and there but if you compare it to other (well written) novel of the same genre it's kinda boring. Since it's not the main focus of the novel but only a side dish I found it an acceptable solution but it might put some people off.

Overall it's a well written and well translated pampering novel that I would recommend to anybody interested in the historical romance genre.
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Arenaphrodite
Arenaphrodite rated it
November 21, 2020
Status: Completed
5/5 for me.

***First of all, to the people who gave low ratings because of the r*pe scene, don't you guys have eyes? Didn't you see the r*pe tag before starting this novel? If you're gonna hate a novel just because of certain part the translator clearly warned you about why read it in the first place smh! **Rant over**

Now coming to the actual review, I loved it. The story was neither too slow nor too fast paced. It was perfect fitting for the slice of life tag. There wasn't a... more>> lot of heavy palace/harem schemes but the plot wasn't boring either. I enjoyed reading every moment of it. The extras made my heart full tbh. Last but not least, it's been 2 days since I finished this story but my teeth are still aching because of sweetness and my belly is still full of the dog food that the Jing prince and Xiao Hua bestowed upon us!

A big thanks to the translator for doing such a good job. It was top notch imo.

So if you're planning to read this novel but stopped because of the bad reviews and somewhat low ratings (and if you can get past the r*pe tag) then I urge you to read this asap. <<less
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Eclat123
Eclat123 rated it
November 9, 2020
Status: Completed
The amount of research and historical references put into this is amazing. I can imagine the author being a history buff.
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gonyyong
gonyyong rated it
October 13, 2020
Status: c189
Would give it a 4-4.5 for story - giving it a 5 for excellent translator

I like that the author's other novels cross-over with this one, makes for some nice world building.

Realistic interactions between the MC and ML, especially at the beginning of their relationship.
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