I Became The Stepmother of My Ex-husband

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Lin Wei Xi found out after she died that she was just a cannon fodder in a novel, used as contrast to the gentle and considerate and virtuous female lead.

The male lead was her ex-husband, the dignified heir of Yan Wang, his family were superior and brilliant, but the female lead was not her.

The female lead was her concubine-born younger sister, and her husband’s white moonlight, his cinnabar mole, no wonder! After Lin Wei Xi died, her husband finally married her sister as he wished.

She watched coldly at the two like honey in the oil, in love and harmonious, everyone using the success of her younger sister to contrast the impropriety of the original wife.

Lin Wei Xi sneered, okay, since your love moves the world, then this sister will come back and be your stepmother!

So she married her ex-husband’s father, the father-in-law she never met in the previous life, the country’s God of war, who has not remarried after losing his wife, the one that hold military power, the brilliant Yan Wang.

Later Yan Wang, who was in his prime years and used to act decisively, looked at his small, delicate, much younger wife, and had a headache.

No matter, she is still young, he have to spoil her, indulge her, teach her.

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我给前夫当继母
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Macrendil Ysmir
Macrendil Ysmir
May 26, 2021
Status: Completed
Let's keep this short and to the point:

First of all: THE STORY IS COMPLETED! So there's no frustration when waiting for new releases.

This story has many elements we can expect from the Ancient China + Romance genre. Except that there is no focus on the "Battle for the Imperial Throne". Instead most of the story takes place in the family mansion, there are no canon-fodders and the MC does not suffer (major) setbacks while you as the reader will still feel frustration when an antagonist doesn't get chopped at the... more>> first opportunity. Don't worry, all antagonists get their just deserts.

The story doesn't drag things out longer than they should be and the victories feel worthwhile. It's also just 105 chapters so makes for a good quick read. <<less
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throughtheraine
throughtheraine rated it
May 12, 2021
Status: Completed
This might be the novel with the largest age-gap out of all that I have read considering the whole generation gap but I don’t really mind. I enjoyed reading this, it’s actually quite a light read. The face slapping can be considered as moderate as compared to other novels which involved a lot of vicious scheming and violence. Moreover, there were no harem struggles and other typical complications for ancient china setting.

The FL was not some revengeful spirit who harbour ill thoughts and deliberately schemed against the people from her... more>> past. Also, she did not have lingering affections, more like she just just have some regrets. I love how she was able to speak her mind well and was not the type to back down, though sometimes she was quite childish. Even so, she was still spoiled by the ML. The latter was very doting to her. He’s like a big and strong tree that provides the FL with shade against the sun and the rain. I like their relationship as their feelings for each other were slowly and gradually developing. It’s not the cliche love at first sight kind of love.

One thing I’d like to point out was that the translation can definitely improved with some proofreading. Although this is not the memorable type of novel and I might forget about it in the long run, I’d still recommend this as a good read. <<less
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bunnydesuuu
bunnydesuuu
April 18, 2021
Status: Completed
(By NU inflated ratings, this would have been a 5/5) Somewhat heartwarming story of a 2nd chance of happiness for FL. Not so much of a revenge story, but just another opportunity for happiness with a different person. FL has a steady personality who knows what needs to be done and how to go about doing it. She's smart but not overly vengeful just because of the grievances of her past life, which makes her pretty mature. But not to forget that she is actually still pretty young, and... more>> sometimes still act a little childish, which can be a little cute. Actually, rather than the FL, I actually like the ML more. The depth of his character was interesting, in the sense that the way he thinks is heavily dependent on his circumstances of having to fend for himself since young, and yet his morals are good. His only 'flaw' was that he did not properly take care of his son, causing him to grow up somewhat ignorant of worldly affairs.

I actually pity the son a little. Rather than the "villain" that the synopsis and starting chapters made him out to be, I think that it's more of multiple unfortunate circumstances in how he was brought up that led him to make the mistakes he did. Because he was brought up by his mother and his father was not there in his childhood, he was somewhat pampered and idealistic, which was how he got tricked by Guo Ran. His mistakes were not truly his fault, and I pity him for the heartache that he inflicted upon himself in the end.

Some reviews mentioned that they hated how ML acted in the end. I beg to differ. In fact, I loved it, and found it realistic and very reasonable, and also added some depth to his character.

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At that point in time, when he realised that FL was likely reborn and was originally his daughter-in-law who he never met, he ran off to fix some disaster and left FL pregnant at home without him. Although in some way he is running away (if you disregard the part where he 'ran' off to somewhere where he was actually needed to help with disaster relief), he was giving himself time to think about what he wanted to do with the information he has now, and I respect that level-headedness. I believe that the reason for his suspicion and worry was that the reason FL married him was purely for revenge against his son. Even though she kept a respectful distance from said son, it's not a far-fetched reasoning, and if I were him, I too would have some irrational fear that the person I love had never loved me at all, even if I trust that person. It could be seen that he didn't truly suspect FL, else, he would not be constantly thinking about her and worrying about her. And at the end of his mental struggle, he went back early due to his worries anyways. It is in fact because of this that makes me like his character more!

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Overall, I would say that this novel is a little heavy for the emotions, definitely not very light-hearted. If you're looking for dumb 'dogblood' drama to laugh at, this is not the novel for you. It's not amazing, but it's definitely a good read and a tad bit thought-provoking about life and fate.

(Translations was overall ok and understandable. There were definitely some broken sentences here and there, but they can be understood with some inference, so I don't think it's a big issue.) <<less
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BobChan
BobChan rated it
March 29, 2021
Status: c105 part2
In all honesty, this novel is a gem. The story development is well-paced and the characters feel real and relatable; even the villains. There's no exaggerated drama that occurs just to fill chapters, they were well led up to.

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There were some reviews that stated that they were displeased with the ML later on, but I think that they might have not wholly understood what happened. The MC apologized not for her reincarnation but rather for her previous actions, which she deemed spoiled, because she learned the truth of what happened between the late Wangfei and her husband. The MC felt sorrow for what her lover had experienced.

The ML also did not want her to apologize. In fact; what he was worried about was whether or not she approached him because she wanted to be with his son. In all honesty, his doubt was reasonable as he finally met the love of his life. It was also clearly stated that he was not bothered by her past, rather, it was whether she was trying to go back to her past or did she actually let it go. He even called himself a fool and being a coward for being caught up in his feelings and wanting to be away--because as much as he was conflicted inside--the ML knew that his actions were childish and willingly acknowledges that he should have been by his pregnant wife.

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I would highly recommend this novel for others to read. Their love is sweet but it's not youthful love, it's much more mature; a different kind of taste. And although, the ending might not satisfy a part of the appetite for revenge but it is more satisfying seeing the MC live her life instead of being caught in the past. Though I'm not saying that there's not face slapping or karma that occurred; I'm just stating that the MC wasn't revenge-driven like some of the other MCs are when they get a second chance. <<less
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mysticalgurl
mysticalgurl rated it
March 23, 2021
Status: c105 part2
A cute story with a likable MC and ML. A story to read when you wouldn't want to think too deep and just enjoy. If I have any complains it would be that the author seems to make the scheming and small minded people be females. There are males in the story that did wrong, but somehow these guys are given excuses for those inexcusable acts. The other gender on the other hand are just manipulative, overambitious, and schemers. I'm giving 4 stars instead of 3 only because I like... more>> MC and ML and also the premise of a transmigrator antagonist. <<less
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EverSunny
EverSunny
March 20, 2021
Status: --
I stopped reading this because of the ML. Everyone talks about how sweet he is to the FL and how much he dotes on her, and sure, it is a wonderful contrast to her first life but I just couldn't get past his attitude towards his son (FL's first husband).

He spent so much time away from home, having basically no interaction with him, and leaving him in the hands of his delusional first wife and her self serving servants. ML would have known this if he wasn't so busy avoiding... more>> her. Now he comes comes back and acts like his son is a dissapointment when he was basically absent in his life.

And I'm not justifying the son, he is tr*sh but ML's attitude is just as tr*shy. FL's attitude is belligerant, childish and as far as ML lead knows, completely unprovoked. And he lets her do it anyways, just because. So of course, imagine the son's surprise at watching this, considering he's always seen his father as someone distant, more a figure to be admired than a real father figure.

In short, ML refused to deal with the mistake he made regarding his first wife and let the situation fester until it became what it is in the present and his son suffered for it too. I can understand his attitude towards her, but his indifference and neglect towards his son are just not something I can look past. He's tr*sh and doting on the FL doesn't change that. <<less
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Nom de Plume
Nom de Plume rated it
February 26, 2021
Status: c93
The MC is basically the evil mother in law.... and I love it!

My views of the story as of chapter 93
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To be fair, the MC is not truly vicious. Her evil status is only a mistaken matter of perception. She only acts to protect herself from characters convinced she will become an enemy.

That's one of my favourite aspects of this story. Each character has clear motivations and reasoning behind their actions no matter which side of a conflict they are on. You could rewrite this story in its entirety with different protagonists and still have a fully fleshed out plot based only on the existing character development. Each member of the cast is living out their own story and perspective. The depth provided from this method shows an oddly realistic display of personal bias, ie how a characters perspective can completely change perception of events.

One thing in particular I found interesting about these characters was that the MC and Rival were both envious of each other. They simply processed and acted on that envy in different ways. Gou Ran settles in happily as a cuckoo convinced the MC is her great enemy. Gou Xi initially fears and admires the rival's seemingly monsterous skills. It's an interesting display of the clash of cultures and values.

Gou Ran as a modern person looked down on the privilege of being a di daughter, yet at the same time used her privilege as a shu child of nobility and the self proclaimed 'protagonist' more than any other character. The contradictions in her character are both astounding and perhaps more accurate than any other transmigration novel I've read. I feel like I could write paragraphs doing a character study of this cannon fodder enemy's psychological state. The same holds true for at least 5 other characters, including some that are dead before the story even begins!

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#warning Don't read if you can't handle a major age gap. The development is well done and not pe*verted at all, but this isn't a mere case of "it's okay because it's ancient times." Even the ancient people are surprised by the pairing. The story accepts that it's a somewhat inappropriate choice, but the characters involved are fully aware of this and make their decisions with full consideration of any consequences. Personally, I feel the characters are right for each other considering the circumstances.

Here's why: personal thoughts on the relationship

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Gou Xi has always admired Yan Wang, even if not romantically, since well before she married his son in her past life. She respects him as a hero of the country rather than as a father-in-law. Yan Wang met a young 17 year old girl in need of protection rather than his son's wronged ex-wife 'Gou Xi'. He's protective, but maintains a platonic yet pampering friendship rather than romantic or parental love for her. He treats her as a younger generation, but respects her as an adult. Their mutual respect and friendship is what their marriage relationship is decided upon rather than lust or love.

Of course this does change over time, but it's important to note that she isn't (intentionally) seducing him and he is not harbouring supremely illicit thoughts about a little girl. There is no grand plan to groom each other into a romantic relationship. Gou Xi is looking for a chance to move out of the Yan Wang estate and would have eventually done so if not for interference from Gou Ran.

I'll admit that there were better marriage choices to resolve the situation, but ultimately the pair couldn't trust a stranger would treat her as well as Yan Wang. It didn't help that Gou Xi marrying out would mean they would essentially have no proper reason to meet the only true friend either had made in life ever again due to rules of the era. They were reluctant to say goodbye on such short notice, so why say goodbye at all? Neither truly expected the marriage relationship to be more than a righteous reason for Yan Wang to protect her righteously.

I have to say both were quite naive on that front, but I can see why considering both their previous relationships that had a honeymoon phase of a month or less before the marriage was dead. They committed to the first night out of custom. The following nights I won't spoil too much, but their affection as husband and wife develops naturally from there.
I hold the same feelings as the duke's servants. These two cinnamon buns deserve a partner who understands and supports them. They fit well together in that sense.

The age gap, although larger than expected, becomes completely irrelevant compared to the sincere happiness of the main characters.

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#tl;dr This story is a slightly rare read when it comes to character development. I highly recommend it

#update about the ending
Male Lead
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I was a little nervous because of some other reviews, but the ML departure mid-pregnancy as he thinks things over went better than I expected. I wouldn't have been able to read it if that plot was stretched too far, but it was summed up within a chapter or two. He still did wrong by the female lead mind you, but he repents and acts to protect her in the end. It's only luck that he repented before it was too late. The FL also repents for using him and they have a fresh start as a happy family letting her previous life die peacefully. One thought that made me accept his struggles more, although not mentioned in the novel, is that in ancient times she would literally be seen as a ghost possessing a dead body. A monster. To the ML credit he only struggled wondering about her sincerity to him.

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Stepson/Ex
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Honestly, his remembrance and suspected emotional entanglement with women similar to Gou Xi (including his odd concern for his stepmother who is similar in personality and his new concubines similar in appearance to his ex-wife) somewhat make him more of a scum. It's way too late and he is only concerned with soothing his own feelings of regret. He doesn't care for any of these women. In fact, the woman he married before the mourning period ended was only to help distract him from these negative feelings, despite the great disrespect it was to the wife he was failing to mourn. His regret gave him depth but in no way made him a better person.

He is not a major target of revenge in the end. He never crosses the line (unlike Gou Ran) and silently acquiesces to becoming a widow for a second time before he is 20.

He needs to super spoil his sister and respect his mother. One day in his 30s he should meet someone completely unlike Gou Xi, fully let go of his unhealthy attachment, fall in love, and treat his new wife with respect she deserves. That novel would unfortunately have characters like that pink clothes concubine as villains to be put down one by one until everything left of his previous attachments are cleansed. He still has hope yet to become a romantic devoted to one woman. Letting go at this point is the best thing he can do for everyone.

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wildenabokov
wildenabokov rated it
December 6, 2020
Status: Completed
I really, really enjoyed this story. It isn't perfect, but I mainly read it for the interactions between the FL and ML. I absolutely love them both. The ML especially just has my heart. The overall tone of the plot is just very sweet with some spiciness on the side. It's gentle read, and the ups and downs are good enough to keep you stimulated and interested. There's no fancy court intrigue or intricate schemes so reading this at the end of a long day was just what I needed.

Thank... more>> you for the translations! I loved it so much I read the MTL for the rest of the story but I will continue to read when the translations come out so I can actually understand what was lost in MTL haha. <<less
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s1003
s1003 rated it
December 2, 2020
Status: Completed
I was a bit hesitant to read this at first, due to some previous reviews, but thought I'd give it a chance. I actually really enjoyed this story.

It has a really interesting premise and you do get a sense of satisfaction when MC marries into the household and becomes the step-mother to the ex-ML and mother-in-law of her sister. She doesn't deliberately make life terrible for them (which I kind of admire her for), but she also doesn't let them get away with their behavior.

The relationship between MC and ML... more>> is also very interesting. Thankfully, it's not love at first sigh, but their relationship slowly develops into love. I like how MC approached the ML for a marriage and he accepted for practical reasons. It's very aligned with what marriage should be like in ancient China. I also like how the MC is self-reflective and tries make changes. Like astroblue02's review mentioned, it's a journey of healing and moving on with your life.

There is a hint of imperial politics in the background, given that ML is a Wangye, but the majority of the story is focused on their relationship and their family.

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I think it's interesting that the ML has suspicions about the MC and eventually is able to put together the pieces. It makes sense. I do wish the MC and ML had an honest heart-to-heart conversation, their conversation is quite light (everything is implied under the surface) but I wasn't as satisfied by their "reconciliation". I'm glad though that ML is sensible/mature enough to distances himself from MC to process his thoughts, and comes back when he has accepted the truth. The side stories also adds more to the ML and ex-ML's thought process.

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It's not a perfect story, but I would give this novel a chance! While it's not a true revenge/ face-slapping story, I think it's a slice of life with an interesting twist! <<less
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pastelbunnyyy
pastelbunnyyy rated it
April 8, 2023
Status: Completed
Better than I thought it would be. FL is likeable. This was an easy read because it was well-paced. The villain, while having all these complex thoughts, still ended up doing two-dimensional actions which was kind of disappointing.
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SweetLove
SweetLove rated it
November 11, 2022
Status: Completed
Highly recommend if you're looking for a plot-driven novel. It was a lovely second chance read.

It was mostly focused on harem intrigue but you'll still get your dose of dog food from the FL and ML.

I felt a little bad for the 2nd ML but there's no excuse with what he's done.

... more>> This is my 2nd time reading and this novel is what I feel like reading again and again in the future.

Kudos to the translation work of This Seat is Bored!! Would've been nice if there was an editor, neverthess, you'll appreciate the hardwork of the translator for bringing this work to readers. <<less
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wynonamarie rated it
September 10, 2022
Status: --
9/10 😊❣

The romance was very good. Still abit uncomfortable by the age gap between the leads but considering their characters, whether it be modern or ancient times, I don't think it really matters anymore. Thank you translator for translating this sweet & wonderful story. Thank you author for creating this beautiful piece.
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milafii
milafii rated it
December 21, 2021
Status: Completed
Satisfying ending. If I have read this earlier, this might be one of my favorites.

First of all, I like that the MC has internal struggles after being reborn. She has clearer understanding after she died. Her past experiences affects her mood and how she acts.

I also like the ML. He's too perfect to be human. If not for his internal struggles, he will jot feel a bit more real.

The ending has a bit of foreshadowing so I like it. The last 2 extras are just repetition of the previous chapters.... more>> It's only rephrased and a bit more depth was added but the main idea was already said. I'm not sure what these chapters needed to achieve.

I would appreciate if MC and ML have more flaws. That would take this story up more than a knotch. <<less
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iamblair
iamblair rated it
December 16, 2021
Status: Completed
Okay so, I thought of giving this a 3 because the translation was not the best but I decided to make it 4 stars since I've felt the dedication the translator gave through TNs.

I'm telling you, I'm very fond of BL but I'd seen this somewhere here in NU and decided to try reading this. I'm happy that I did. The plot was not unique but I still enjoyed how the FL was able to get over all of her regrets in her past life and have a peaceful and... more>> happy ending with the ML. The antagonists also had their own retributions.

This may not be the cup of tea of everyone but I can say that I like this. <<less
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chrissy987
chrissy987 rated it
October 22, 2021
Status: c1 part1
I liked it a lot the first time I read it but reading it for the second time, I love it even more since the ML likes her for her style of scolding which is said to be eloquent, refreshing and cute "when it's not directed at oneself" hahhaaha love it!
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Pomelo
Pomelo rated it
September 23, 2021
Status: c102 part2
This is a brilliantly written story, because even if it looks like just romance on the surface, it actually works on several layers. I've read the main story to the end, just haven't gotten through the side-stories, so I'm confident enough that I can write a complete review. The story addresses different issues on its different layers.

If you want an easy-to-read fluffy story, though, this isn't it. The romance is there, but it moves at a slow and steady pace, partly due to ancient sensibilities. Not to mention that it... more>> has enough realism that conflicts doesn't come and go that quickly. It's not drawn out (not to me), but simply takes the time required for the investigation, talks with related people, people to clarify things, etc.

So, yeah, if you're really tired and a nice fluffy read is what you're looking for, a Quick Transmigration story would serve you better than this one.

Genre and Themes: On the surface, it's a historical romance. A young woman who was frozen out by her husband for her shu sister died and unexpectedly woke up the next day as another young woman who was the daughter of a loyal subordinate of her ex-husband's father, a famous general of the dynasty. Gao Xi ended up marrying him and that's where we get the romance from. Yet to say it's just a romance is to damn it with faint praise.

Reincarnator vs. Transmigrator: The deeper conflict of this novel isn't just between a di daughter and a shu (concubine-born) daughter, but also between a reincarnator and a transmigrator. Gao Xi is reborn in another young woman's body, yet Gao Ran remembered her memories of living in the modern world before being reborn in the ancient world in Duke Yingguo's Mansion. Gao Ran was certain that with her modern knowledge and older age, she'd be able to gain the spotlight over Gao Xi easily. Yet it is under these certainties of hers that this novel gains another layer.

Transmigrator Deconstruction: The story deconstructs the transmigrator's assurance that just because they have more knowledge from the modern world, that they'd be able to find success in an ancient world. Gao Ran is petty and childish, even as Gao Xi became Lin Wei Xi, she was still certain that she can suppress her... up until the point that Lin Wei Xi went and married the general, thus becoming her mother-in-law. As the story goes and other issues and troubles crop up, it became clearer that her smallmindedness and persistence in clinging to a more modern outlook was limiting her from opening her mind and actually learning and absorbing the values of her current milieu. She didn't understand how important and normal adopting an heir is, for one, or concerns on how to maintain the family title by finding a strong enough heir to support it.

I find it entertaining to watch her slow-motion trainwreck, because there's a poetic justice in it. Many of the troubles and tribulations she encountered were rooted in her smaller movements and manipulations earlier. She just failed to see the thread connecting them. Gao Xi didn't even care that much about her once she'd been reborn as Lin Wei Xi. It might not be as immediately satisfying as a quick face-slapping novel, but there's a subtler schadenfreude in seeing her own incompetence sabotaging her life.

Romance Deconstruction: This one is something that we can see on the side of Gao Xi/Lin Wei Xi's ex-husband, Gu Cheng Yao. His mother had been a young woman with her head stuck in the clouds, practically delusional in how she thinks there's a great romance between her and her husband. Never mind that he staunchly avoided going home and kept throwing himself into one battlefield or another. He didn't realise it at the beginning, but growing up listening to such things meant that he was indoctrinated with her ideas of Romantic Tropes like Lifesaving Grace leading to an inevitable, Heart-wrenching Romance.

This was what estranged him from Gao Xi initially, because he thought his wife had pretended to be the woman who saved him and... warmed him with her body, who was actually Gao Ran. It was only much, much later, when Lin Wei Xi had married his father (Gu Hui Yan), and Gao Ran's façade as a delicate and innocent young lady was starting to be revealed that he wondered why did he really need to insist that one lifesaving grace being the root of a grand/endless romance?

Some people might be sad that he'd started thinking of Gao Xi favorably when she's already dead, and when he's starting to get disillusioned from Gao Ran. I just think he's a pathetic and pitiful man, too easily muddled by beautiful women and his own ideas of 'romance' to actually sit and think over issues and problems through.

On the contrast between Gu Cheng Yao and Gu Hui Yan: (A.k.a, the ex-husband and his dad/her current husband) I have no pity for Gu Cheng Yao's regrets about Gao Xi, his musings on what-ifs and the like if he hadn't been deceived by Gao Ran's innocent façade—he's an adult man, he was the one who was too ignorant of the world and made his own mistakes, he should own up to it. His father, Gu Hui Yan, is a much better man than he is. He certainly regretted marrying Gu Cheng Yao's mother, but he never voiced that or whined to other people and simply resolved to do better next time (or never marrying again at all). Now that is a man that realises that the buck and responsibility in his life lies in his own hands.

TL;DR: Young di daughter Gao Xi dies on her death bed, not long after, her widower marries her shu sister. She wakes up as another young woman, Lin Wei Xi, who ended up marrying her ex-husband's father. She doesn't have time for those two old annoyances from her previous life, and mostly minds her own business and cultivates a good relationship with her current husband which she admires a lot more than her old one. (Gu Hui Yan is definitely a clearsighted, perceptive man compared to the muddleheaded idiot that is her ex-husband).

Her shu sister digs her own grave with her pettiness and scheming as she keeps failing to understand how the ancient world works. Her ex-husband has regrets and keeps remembering his first (and dead) wife.

The writer deconstructs the transmigrator-uber-competence trope using the shu sister who fails at understanding ancient people's values. The writer also deconstructs romantic tropes using the ex-husband's perspective. <<less
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lavendidi
lavendidi rated it
August 19, 2021
Status: Completed
The only thing I can say is... I love the story, the characters (except for some bijs), the plot, the twists, the translation, THE ROMANCE, AND THE FRIGGIN ML OH MY LORD. I LOVE IT
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Uninspiredfae
Uninspiredfae rated it
July 29, 2021
Status: Completed
This was such a gem and I'm glad I picked it up. I enjoyed the descriptive style of writing that doesn't detract too much from the main point since it adds to world building. MC is confident, mature, but also knows how to act spoiled to get what she wants. ML is a true worldly man, who is fierce and powerful but incredibly doting towards his lady. It was just too short and I wish that the MC had more chances to display the skills she worked so hard to... more>> achieved in her first life... otherwise and satisfying and cute read. <<less
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Daphne2820
Daphne2820 rated it
July 3, 2021
Status: Completed
Amazing story, really ligth and heart warming and A good translation (≧▽≦) /

I felt a little baffle and unsure to read this story, people were rating Pretty bad to Ml, but after I read the story I completely understand why ML did that. And it's unrealistic to accept things so easy, he need to do that and wasn't the best time I know, but he didn't want to miss things tho.
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ObnoxiousLizard
ObnoxiousLizard rated it
May 9, 2021
Status: c105 part2
Another take on the "villainess" trope and a well done one at that. Unlike many Chinese online novels, there is no nonsense plotlines or over-powered main characters, the story is easy to follow, and the characters are well fleshed out for a 102-chapter story. The relationship between a younger, but well-brought-up girl and a more mature, world-wise man was portrayed here realistically (for the period setting) without coming close to the disgusting/creepy-zone. On the side of translation quality, while not the best, it is very decent. While it does need... more>> perhaps one (more?) round of editing, the translation work was very commendable and did not make reading difficult or the story hard to follow. The translator also included footnotes to help explain certain idioms and honorifics which did help with understanding parts of the story. <<less
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