Broken Bonds

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Beitang Ao, Master of the Four Heavenly Sect’s Northern Sect, Ming Dynasty nobleman and inheritor of the title “King of Beitang” (Ruler of Beitang). He was elegant and cool as snow; but within his body, a peerless martial skill was contained.

Yan Feili, General of the Northern Sect, in his need to seek vengeance on behalf of a benefactor, met Beitang Ao and after being subdued, pledged his allegiance to the Northern Sect.

For eight years, Yan Feili held feelings for Beitang Ao. In the beginning, it was no more than a God-like reverence but gradually, it became a greed fueled admiration.

Following the incident in the Demon Forest, Yan Feili soon discovered he was pregnant. It turned out that Yan Feili was, to his surprise, a descendant of the “Moye” tribe. He kept his pregnancy hidden until the child could be born, but soon afterwards, was sent off by Beitang Ao, beginning the dispute between the two.

When all is said and done, how will these “entangled emotions” be “resolved”?

Entangled emotion: or deep seated emotions (literal translation: Complex), is a call back to the “情结” in novel’s name.

resolved: another call back to the title as the word “了断” can also mean to break/end.

Associated Names
One entry per line
duàn qíngjié
จันทรามายารัก
断情结
斷情結
Related Series
My Wangfei is a Man (Sequel)
Praying for Fate (Shared Universe)
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04/19/21 Chrysanthemum Garden c108
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SpicaGG
SpicaGG rated it
August 3, 2021
Status: c21
1st all I usually nvr gv 1 star for a novel due to respect. But this story is just so wrong in so many diff levels. All the characters are selfish only caring abt their own feelings. Yes I say all, MC, ML.

ML is a huge as*hole theres no one gud point and redeeming quality abt him.I cant believe he's not punished by Heaven but instead gets all the good things.

MC is masochist and dumb. He should know love is sth beautiful and positive, when it's so toxic it can't... more>> be considered one. And if he's really selfless he should've left long ago instead of being a mistress and gvin his son away. He should also knows there's a thing called self love and respect. If u don't hv these then forget abt everything else.

Lastly I hv to stop reading cos I feel it's like an insult to intelligence and emotional wellbeing.I really appreciate the TL's efforts, thanks for the hard works. <<less
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serueu
serueu rated it
December 26, 2019
Status: Completed
Main story-wise, throughout at least half of the story you will think ML is scummy and like those relationship txt posts, dump him. Like kinda shed a few tears bc MC deserved better. This is MC getting pregnant multiple times and yet ML has 'responsibilities' kind alright. But it's HE so I mean what about it.

Side story mentions 2 side CP. One is the doctor and the other is the eldest son, in*est mention (not blood related) I Think.

Also if you think the mpreg tag was like 1 or 2... more>> child, guess again. <<less
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Meds
Meds rated it
February 21, 2024
Status: Completed
The only person I felt pity for is the ML's wife. I don't understand why some of the comments are bashing her. She was just a pawn used in a political marriage, used as a breeding cow. I don't understand the hate she is getting. The wife suffers the loss of her beloved child, only to have the ML replace him with a child of unknown origin, expecting her to accept him as her own. This places an immense emotional burden on her. I pity her even more than the... more>> MC. How understanding can you expect her to be?

Even after marrying her, the ML couldn't keep his divk to himself. He and this sl*t MC still had the audacity to have an affair. The consequences of their actions have a profound impact on the wife, who experiences devastation upon discovering the truth about her husband's affair and the child he fathered with the MC

Why does she have to be the understanding one? If this were me, I would cut both of them into pieces. The wife's frustration is understandable given the circumstances, although taking it out on an innocent child is not justifiable. This is the only novel where I'm siding with a side character. I'm sorry, but I don't want to romanticize adultery. Put yourself in her shoes.

Actual Victims of the story

ML's Wife: She is a victim of circumstances, being married into a political alliance and facing betrayal and emotional turmoil as her husband engages in an affair with the MC. Her suffering is compounded by the loss of her child and the revelation of her husband's infidelity.

Children: The children born into this complex situation are also victims, as they experience confusion, instability, and emotional distress due to the circumstances surrounding their parentage and family dynamics.

Villains

ML: The ML's actions, including engaging in an affair while married and concealing the truth about the children's parentage, contribute to the emotional turmoil and suffering experienced by his wife, the MC, and the children. His behavior disregards the well-being of others and prioritizes his own desires. He is just a fvcking coward and narcissist. He just wants a hole to satisfy his divk and nothing else

MC: While the MC's actions may stem from complex emotions and personal struggles, his decision to engage in a romantic relationship with a married individual and conceal the truth about their affair also contributes to the harm experienced by others, particularly the ML's wife and children. If the roles were reverse he would be a typical white lotus bit*h or something. He is a fvcking whore. <<less
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Yaoisha B. Lood
Yaoisha B. Lood rated it
January 3, 2024
Status: c63
I had to drop this cause the suffering was too drawn out. The Wife is the most pitiful character in the entire story. If this story was written from her POV it would make more sense.

The MC is suffering for "love" (I say that because this is not love) and the ML is a typical scumbag. I was really holding out for a second ML or at least hoping he would run away with his baby but I don't see that happening.

It's really hard to relate to the MC when... more>> he suffers so much and does nothing to try and stop it. The whole point of the ML liking the MC in the first place is supposed to be his strength but he only gets weaker physically and mentally throughout the novel. You see so many people stronger than the MC so it really doesn't make sense.

Anyways I gave this novel a 3/5 because it was pretty interesting. This novel is for someone just not me at this moment. <<less
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Yuen_XuanLi
Yuen_XuanLi rated it
October 20, 2023
Status: --
I won't say much, because I read till 8 ch. But I can still say this whole story could've been better with a bit more couple understanding.

Beitang Ao was beyond shit. He's one of the worst MLs, no logic and no point in living. He should just die. I wish Beitang Yaoyue had a better father — he deserved better!

He- this unruly jerk went too far!
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I nearly fainted when I heard he not only rolled around with another woman but also took away Feili's baby and had it raised by that b*tch. He should go die in hell. Abominable creature.

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Yan Feili was foolish to become a doormat for a tr*sh like Ao. He was even more s*upid to not take advantage of General Hua. He lost his son to bastard Ao only because despite being a general himself, he was powerless.

This story must've broken tons of readers' hearts, and likewise mine. For me, it was a legit waste of time and affection. I srsly don't understand, up till many bad experiences, why do BL authors do this kind of sh*t and tr*sh work instead of keeping everything within limits.
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guge
guge
July 22, 2023
Status: Completed
Solid 4/5. It's put together with a lot of intention. Just because you didn't like the choices made doesn't mean it's bad. Hell, I hated that I read it becit was miserable, but it was also detailed and the world and characters were all distinct. Because I'm an adult, I know that the objective quality of a work does not depend on whether it caters to me personally. A lot of thought and effort went into this series, and I'm really insulted by the reviews on behalf of the writer... more>> and translators.

Yes, you SHOULD read it for yourself if you think you might get something out of it. A review can only help give an idea of that. It's not a personal prohibition. So many idiot kids on here who go out of their way to read stories they should know they don't like, and then get surprised when the tags are accurate. With that level of reading comprehension it's no wonder they can't review the actual writing. Which, again, is good, even though I regret having the misery of this story in my brain. The side characters don't make up for Beitong. He definitely should have suffered more from his choices because he doesn't deserve jack-shit, but luckily there are plenty of stories where that DOES happen. <<less
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FlowerJisoo
FlowerJisoo rated it
May 22, 2023
Status: Completed
Umm kinda hard actually to rate this novel, like relationship status in socmed, really its #complicated.... I could feel for all of reviewers who gave 1 or 2 stars, the ML really a J*rk. This novel was not for weak heart, you need to be more broad minded, and just thinking this was a Happy Ending, so there was a light at the end of the Tunnel *LOL

Beitang Ao he was sc*m among the sc*m ML in many novels i've read. At first deed in the forest, eventho it... more>> happened bcos he got poisoned, but should he just stand aloof and not said anything to Feili, not even an apologized. 2nd deed, he just did it while he drunk, and said somethin nasty to Feili *sigh... and this ML got married to other woman, *just wanna slap him in the face. and... when their relationship got better, his wife got pregnant... *slap him to the moon and back... and the list go on and on..

Then there was Feili, our MC. eventho he was a general, yet WHY he was so weak before ML. aihhh, such a disapoinment. He couldnt resist every demand of ML bcos of his deep love, admiration and adoration to ML... and then so many misfortunes happened to him till he became sickly person.

and.. there was Yanyan.. she was ML wife. I pitied her, the ML kept everythin in the dark, than she needed to take care baby of ML and MC (yes MC was mpreg), and her son with ML died. I felt so bad for her, then her son replaced just to cover the son's death.. and then she became mad and revengeful person after knowing the truth and worked with other party to kill the MC.

for this plot, I critics AUTHOR, for: the weakness of MC, eventho he actually ran away, yet when they met again in 2 yrs after, he still couldnt resist the ML. and WHY AUTHOR you made Yanyan such a revengeful person? you made her as an obstacle that need to get rid of. I wanna see more of ML struggling and juggling between MC and Yanyan...

maybe I bit masochist, if the genre too fluffy I get bored, and kinda like their improvement in their relationship (eventho I think till the end, author never mentioned about yanyan survival and how the kingdom saw their relationship (man to man love). the end bit rush for me, but that was ok, I just need and HE to make up of all grievance that happened through the story <<less
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Wala
Wala rated it
August 23, 2022
Status: c73
Honestly it was my fault! I thought I could do this but mpreg is not for everyone. The beginning was good I was ready but not ready enough they keep feminising the MC. He is a general who fought wars !!! But still described as delicate and submissive. Felt like I was back at wattpad or ao3, the plot have 0 structure, so rushed, there was no character development. Its like love could make someone become a totally different person. Yeah I dont recommend it.
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Lovelywuju17
Lovelywuju17 rated it
May 22, 2022
Status: Completed
Ok, let me calm down. This is the first time I felt that I just wasted my time reading a novel. The story is actually very promising yeah.

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but the characters are really annoying. Although we can understand how they behave like that. But, I just hate it so much. First, I want to complain about the MC. His POV are understanable, but I felt ridiculous. He's not even a knight or noble, he just raised as a rebel/bandit/beggar and I was surprised that his character description was calm and dignified? Ok. And what's up with him fell in love at first sight with 14 year old ML without any fcking reason? Oh yeah, wait. Because he's fcking beauty I tell you!! And then he became loyal to him even though he (ML) just trampled your dignity all the time? Yeah, I don't fcking get it. Sure, yeah Love is blind. And indeed he's fcking blind. But like I said, I understand. In the same time dissapointed to his character, he really begging that 'love' to ML.

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second, the ML yeah. I understand his background too why he act like that. People saw it as if he's a scum, but honestly, he just behave like that because of his upbringing since little. What did you expect from a born leader who always act according to logic to understand some people hidden feeling. I saw him misunderstand a lot of things, unless the MC told him about it. Sadly, he's indeed a scum yeah. He rap/d him, drug him and manipulated his feeling all over again (he said he didn't love MC, but he was relucant to let hin go or let the MC search for new love) hypocrites! And bleh what tragedy for his real wife, Lin yanyan! In short, I fcking hate him, and I don't fcking care ablut his character development. For me he's not changing or maturing, he's evolving to what best for his desire. And that is coveting MC. Honestly, he only like MC after tastying his body, what a jerk. Let him fck another man first and ask homself again if the MC is really special to him? Oh yeah then I realised that his EQ is negative. Like how could you expect that his wife will accept his son from out of nowhere and expect her to raise him as his mother, when her real son died and ML brought random new son to replace him, you expect that she will just "oh yeah that's okay my son died, now I have new one, so I'm happy?" Attitude to ML. Man, what a fcking jerk. Son of bish. I couldn't stand this ML. All I could say that HE IS THE WORST ML ALL THE TIME. I don't really hate scum male gong yeah, like he rped you, manipulated you, kind of yandere you, obsessive, possesive, kind of abusive thing, until later I know that they will get his redemption arc. But this one, just bleh. I felt nausea. And I really hate how the MC just accepted him like it's the last thing he really wanted to hear for all his time

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justice for Lin yanyan! That woman did nothing wrong. Her resentment justifable and her hatred more human and logical that those main lead's so called love bullsht

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yeah, and that cannon fodder male lead who act as a shadow guard who I forgot his name. I felt sorry for him because his strong desire to love MC as if already become his setting from the author, withkut any explanation. Why he loved the MC? But when you think about it, it's the same as MC's love to ML. Like why loved them so much? I just didn't get it. Is it because of pity (Cannon fodder ML to MC) ? Is it because of loyalty (MC to ML) ?

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Okay, I'm done venting. Will I recommend? Uh, no. But perhaps you will like it if you like angst I guess. <<less
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Peerless White Chrysanthemum
Peerless White Chrysanthemum rated it
November 7, 2021
Status: Completed
Uh. The author's really good at writing even the translator, they deserve the stars. The author did a great job of writing the ML to the point of wanting the readers to want to smack him real bad and the story for reaching the expectations of making a toxic relationship. You can see the heaven and earth difference between nice, good ML, and bad ones. I really salute forgiving people but meh, what do you know this is fiction. (I read a similar to and it's Wu Chang Jie).

I... more>> would've liked it more if the author made more hardships or trials for the ML to be make up for what he did for the MC's Heart and add character developments (to both because you know, MC too nice and ML too much of an ***).. You can't get what you want easily in life, although it only applies to the MC in the story like what? Why always him? The ML's right freaking there and a spoiled one on top of that. The plot is there and dog blood drama, so we Gucci. I feel bad for the story, it got a lot of criticisms since the MC is too nice for the world and the ML got away with it.. Lmao but I'll repeat this is fiction so no need to be so stressed.

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But my problem is first. ****, Ling Zhu what did the MC do to you? Dragging children to the issue and betraying your leader. Also, that wench what can innocent children to be dragged to your schemes smh. I know you she became like that due to the ML but what did the even children did?

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bookmunchies
bookmunchies rated it
October 20, 2021
Status: c108
Angst, love that makes a person pathetic, scum ML, martyr MC, r*pe, collateral female chara.

The ML ought to be burned alive as entertainment, I would watch with great attention. Tbo if you're looking for a toxic relationship with a clear victim and perpetrator, filled with angst and endless forgiveness for wrongdoing this is great. Tho I personally despise the ML and his ilk, and when looking for toxic and angst I prefer mutual ruination or obsession in which neither is the soft and blameless wilting flower, this one is good... more>> in the amount of misfortune it throws at an undeserving person's feet.

Both the wife and MC were the victims of the ML, and ngl so many times I was just like, why don't you leave this bastard but he never did. Can't understand what exactly is so attractive in the ML when his personality shit.

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I don't get why Ling Zhi did that in the end? Like what was the thought process behind that? ''I'll help kill my Master cause I don't want to protect his lover?'' It legit makes no sense to me, cause he wasn't sweet on the Madam, nor hated the Master, but just wanted Yan Feili gone? Does that make sense? He even put the kids in danger, when he knows a. That scum is kinda fond of children, b. The first born in the Beitang family line is special c. The fake son is important in the scheming sense. Even if he was disgusted by the body of MC and blamed him for ''corrupting'' both the ML and his brother with his special gay powers of being sexy as hell why the f*ck would he follow the Madam?

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Read this after My Wangfei is a man and rlly f*cking wanted it to be good,
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also wanted to know why the last son was kept secret from the rest of the children likeee,

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what the f*ck was THAT about?

The tl is alright but ngl lowkey sorta worried for the tler cause they said ch 109 is gonna be 1day late then vanished off the face of the earth. <<less
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InkPaper
InkPaper rated it
October 8, 2021
Status: c108
Dog-blooded yaoi are my guilty pleasure.. hahaha

now talking about why I gave the story 4 stars... although the story is my kind of taste there were still some places for improvement and some places where I didn't understand what happen [might be translation or from author's side].. many reviews have said that the ML is scummy but the tag itself says "dog-blood" what's to except then.

But I do have mixed feelings for ML. For me, he is scum but not scum [ I don't know how to explain. It's that... more>> I can understand why ML is doing certain things] This much of scumminess I can still let it pass given that his feelings for MC are indeed sincere and genuine.

I am not a fan of main weak characters whether male or females and there were moments where I felt MC would straight up fired up and slap the ML a few times but according to MC's character set up this action would have been OOC.

For those who are reading reviews and debating whether or not to read it then I would suggest seeing if you like the dog-blood theme, if yes then, go read the story no need to dwell so much on others' opinions.

I can understand where people's dissatisfaction is coming from but c'mon guys it could not have been as bad as deserving 1 star.

HAPPY READING. <<less
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JustPasserBy66
JustPasserBy66 rated it
June 1, 2021
Status: Completed
Well this story' well written and MC deserved HE afterall of trouble and problem.

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But still I think the ML's wife deserved better. I'm woman so I know how her feel bout her husband have a child with other and she try to understand that cuz that common in that era, but still sure she when she discovered that one her husband love not woman but a man, that was so normally she got mad and she become impatient with what her husband did at her back, and even her dead child got replace without any explained. Thought I don't think what she do to MC-ML's first child and other child was right. That definitely WRONG! Although I can understand her feeling but still that wrong for put your anger and frustated to a child.

Well lastly, I don't really recommended this story if you feel disgust with //cheating action. If you okay than read this, the story' was beauty but still feel dirty for me cuz the scum ML's action. MC even tried to stop the relationship between he and ML cuz he know that ML was a married man, but ML, thought he give MC some time to get assured, he still try to get MC back. And surely MC will give up after longing the ML for many years. MC love that BASTARD afterall.

That make me want to grab his shoulder and asked ; WHATS WRONG WITH YOU?!

That why, I feel bad for ML's wife.

Afterall this story' was like rewritten of history : you know? Queen Isabella of France and her gay husband King Edward II. With just different ending for both couple.

In history, Edward II was not a good king either, he and his boyfriends get BE and I think he deserved it. And the Queen although she doesnt become the Queen or have a happy live with her lover, still she have her first son that was so make she become a proud mother. King Edward III, that become a great king not like his father. This history made me more calm cus there I know some woman who got her good ending although have a similar story with this danmei. And that was in reality!!! <<less
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Logophile
Logophile rated it
February 17, 2021
Status: c73
dunno why CG took this but well 4 star because when you actually see remarks from the group site people actually like this too bad they're too lazy to rate in novel updates and people won't read low rated novels. So 2 points just for the sake of the translators and well 2 points for the plot line which could've been better if we had a dif kind of ml. MC was so stubborn and naive at some point he was suppose to be a general but he's so weak... more>> willed. So un-likely but oh well. <<less
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Blubeagle
Blubeagle
February 1, 2021
Status: --
In order to truly understand where the two are coming from, do please start with My Wangfei is a Man. You might understand the Beitangs better. Seriously not a healthy family relationship and Ao Beitang is cold as ice, but when it comes right down to it, he really does love Yan Feili and considers him the only person to be his equal, even when Yan Feili is chasing after him. He was required to find a bride, even knowing the disastrous results, still had other children with Yan Feili,... more>> knowing they were his, and they were, but to truly see what kinds of parents they are, do please read My Wangfei is a Man. It gives a beautiful account of Yan Feili and their son, Yao Yue when Yao Yue (who is also made of ice like his father) gives birth in a cave. Just from that alone, you understand that they genuinely love their children, I believe. <<less
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seleneilene
seleneilene rated it
December 24, 2023
Status: --
it ain't worth the read.... shou is the most passive MC i've ever read about in my life!!! he puts up with all of the ML's bs. in no part of the story did I feel like ML actually had to suffer or regret how he treated MC.... smh don't waste your time!!!
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katherine197_
katherine197_ rated it
December 2, 2023
Status: c108
I really plowed through this book. And lemme tell you I love it, it's absolutely the most engrossing thing I have read in a while.

One thing I have to highlight about this novel is the smut, I absolutely adore how it's written (like it's the smut I aspire to write).

Another thing I really like are the characters and their actions and motivations, like I struggle to say anyone is in the wrong, yet their actions cause so much heartache to the other characters (and the reader).

I'd say it's a bittersweet... more>> read, , , that made me sigh all the entanglements multiple times. This novel is definitely in my top 10 (and probably even top 5) danmei.

I'd very much recommend it, but first please read the tags cause it is heavy. Also one thing the tags there don't mention
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there is miscarriage

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, which wasn't exactly fun to read. <<less
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suitonjutsu02
suitonjutsu02 rated it
July 20, 2022
Status: Completed
Bro, if you like dog blood with scum gong, mpreg, and soap opera. Just go for it. Just feel the angst and read it without a brain. This is quite a nice side dish while waiting for the main course. In actuality, I'm quite enjoying it, yes there are some plot holes but after all I'm here for the drama and it burns quite good

4 out 5 but I'm generous to boost its rating *wink*
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