Eight Treasures Trousseau

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Everyone in the City of Jing thinks that bestowment of marriage between Xian Junwang and the daughter of the Yi’an Marquis House is to insert a fresh flower into manure.

Xian Junwang was that fresh flower and the di daughter of Yi’an Marquis House was that manure that was not liked.

It is said that what is heard is false, seeing is believing. Who knows what the truth really is?

Associated Names
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Bát bảo trang
Bā bǎo zhuāng
ETT
The Eight Treasure Dowry
ซ่อนรักวิวาห์ลวง
八宝妆
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exo_luxo
exo_luxo
January 19, 2022
Status: Completed
This ML is one of the best that I ever read in a chinese novel. Yan Jin Qiu is #1 wifey stan.

I enjoyed the novel but can see where other people call it bland. It lacks shocking and sad moments, even with a lot of deaths.
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Del20
Del20
August 20, 2021
Status: Completed
3.5 stars... leaning towards 3.

This isn't a bad story, but in my opinion it's kind of bland. It wasn't bad and there were some interesting characters who showed promise. But it was impossible to become emotionally invested in the characters in any real way, even the interesting ones. There is a lot of double-speak and even some palace intrigue, so I won't say that the story is boring. So yeah...3 stars. There's an extra.5 star for the FL's mother and the ML's assistant, who managed to add a little emotional... more>> color to the story. <<less
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Sumaiya09
Sumaiya09
July 25, 2021
Status: --
To be very honest it's a dense novel

Hua Xi Wan, a marvelous character from which I couldn't resist myself to love, introduce you to life of ancient Nobel women, from the start you could see the biasedness towards male in society, you could see women doesn't even Right to say in her marriage, yet whole society call her fortunate to able to marry.

Yan Jin Qiu, a kind of male I personally like, although in start you could see conflict and politeness in him for women, yet he as man, as... more>> husband he knew how to respect his wife, not a slight her. And his biggest plus point I found that he had brain😊

Hua Xi Wan once Said " Smart women doesn't need to speak much and smart men doesn't need their women to do many things" <<less
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YouToon
YouToon rated it
May 8, 2021
Status: Completed
A modern woman transmigrates into the wife of a contender for the throne in this historical fantasy. If that sounds familiar just keep in mind this is executed better than almost every other type of novel with a similar plot. It has good world building and characterization. Despite being a political intrigue setting the pacing is very relaxed and slow. Our FL is smart but not truly ambitious. And not everything is spelled out for you in the character interactions. This novel makes you think even as you float along... more>> towards its conclusion. Its not boring. But some might get frustrated with the pacing. If you are patient and like this setting I strongly recommend. <<less
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pinkastrava
pinkastrava rated it
April 24, 2021
Status: Completed
MC and ML together are a noble power couple with smarts and good looks. Nearly each chapter has underlying meanings so its very interesting. Recommend
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Qutie
Qutie rated it
April 18, 2021
Status: Completed
The translation isn't the best...I had to keep looking at the footnotes to know who's who and what means what.

Buuuutttttt.....I AM INLOVE WITH THIS NOVEL! Okay okay I need to calm down and actually talk about it. I've gotta admit some of the reviews I read made me not want to read this but I still wanted to give it a chance.

This female lead is one of those few who transmigrated to the past and actually had common sense. She minded her own business and most of the actions she... more>> made would either benefit her, keep her family safe, or be for the man she married. I would marry this woman if I could, I absolutely love her and I especially loved that the decisions she made were ones that I agreed with. It's usually rare for me to want a female lead to snap at her enemies but I definitely wanted her to. The moment she snapped I was like oh shooootttt she snapped! And I loved every second of it. The author did such a good job at developing this character.

Now, let's talk about our ML. I actually quite liked him. He respected the FL, and treated her as he should. I do admit he is a slight bit... manipulative buuutttt I still like him. Him and the FL would be winning awards for their acting if it was in modern time. I kept laughing at the scenes of them having to show emotion to others. Compared to other male leads in most historical novels, he's somewhere in the top 10 I would say. The way the author crafted his habit changes after getting married was amazing. I love this couple.

Okay now onto the side characters, I don't have much to say about the men, unless we're talking about the emperor or the fl's brothers. I loved her brothers, well I loved her family as a whole, the love they had for the FL was cute. As for the emperor...I don't want to talk about that pice of-..*ehem*
Spoiler

Anyway, he's a freaking rapist! He r*ped his daughter in law.... HE r*peD HIS FREAKING DAUGHTER INLAW!

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I do feel bad for the women in this novel, I couldn't find it in me to hate any of them, most of them were doing what they could to survive. This is actually what made me love the FL more, she didn't automatically label them as good or bad. Although it wasn't explicit mentioned, I could see that she understood.

Thank you to the translators for making it possible for me to read this wonderful story.

As for the authour, *if they even see this* I'm thankful that they brought this story to life. <<less
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acexdeuce
acexdeuce rated it
April 17, 2021
Status: --
It's not enjoyable to me. I prefer to be a virtuous wife far better and more interesting than this. The protagonist here is not really active, just in the background and the romance.. So disappointing. I agree to the other reviewer who said this is not as emotional as tbavw.
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Pikiliu
Pikiliu rated it
April 14, 2021
Status: Completed
Amazing. I’m not sure how the title is associated with the story, but anyhow this was really great. I avoided this because of the description and ancient setting, but just like the authors other works, the female MC is never slighted (so dw about the ancient setting). Give this a try, it’s a short read finish-able in two days without sleep.
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Crayon
Crayon rated it
April 7, 2021
Status: --
One of the best, if not the best with historical and Josei genre I've read so far ❤️

Both the leads didn't fell in love at first sight, but were respectful until they fell in love. They never said "I love you" to each other but the way they love, I couldn't ask more. Hua Xi wan and Yan Jin Qiu is my favorite character. I love their characters setting. Everything about the novel.

I read some viewer say that the novel is boring. Yes, for people who like actions, more schemes,... more>> more drama, dog blood, cheerful MC, etc. THIS IS NOT FOR YOU.

I was hesitant to read this because of the historical setting. I don't like how the women in that era were forced to accept their fate and the misogyny in that era is terrible, but fortunately our novel MC isn't someone who will endure any oppression. ML, while he have taken his time to love MC (he fell in love first tho) he didn't let anyone disrespect her. Let me tell you this, ML HATE CONCUBINE.

So no one can force him to take another women.
THIS NOVEL IS EVERYTHING I COULD HAVE ASK FOR HISTORICAL GENRE ❤️

P/S: It's my fifth time reading this 😆 I don't know if I have posted a review (too lazy to check) (͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) <<less
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hyakkiiiii
hyakkiiiii rated it
February 17, 2021
Status: Completed
Just like TBVW, I enjoyed reading this as well. However, it also didn't give me that satisfying feeling after reading til the end. Maybe because it didn't gave that kind of a roller coaster ride experience? But it is nice pass the time. I consider rereading this after some time because maybe the fault is in me?

Would recommend if you're into this kind of trope.

The translation is kinda meh. The translator seems to be experimenting in the beginning. It would've been better to use the chinese terms instead of switching... more>> to english then back. It's kinda frustrating ngl. But that's just in the beginning. <<less
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Avi_angel
Avi_angel
November 18, 2020
Status: Completed
Welll... This novel is good. If you are into novels with power couple, strong FL and no major misunderstanding type, then this novel will suit your taste.

  • If you're looking for romance then it'll feel little bland for some. Please, no offense. It's just my point of view.
But overall it was really nice and satisfying.

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I really was looking forward to HXW's first pregnancy but story ended without much details, just at twenty she already had crown prince...😞
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seriouslybookish
seriouslybookish rated it
October 19, 2020
Status: Completed
By far one of the best historical romances I've read.

Similar to To Be a Virtuous Wife but more darker and bloodier.

ML is also more viscous and cunning. All I'm going to say is that if he didn't fall in love with her he probably would have killed her.

... more>> FL is lazy and doesn't care for much for anything but can stand on her own (that is if she could be bothered).

This story was much more fleshed out even if it had less chapters than TBAVW.

Couldn't really fault it to be honest. It was very good and satisfying read. <<less
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kyrez
kyrez rated it
September 30, 2020
Status: Completed
Instead of saying I like this story, it's better to say I really like this author!^^

I've read many of the author's stories and I like them all~

I read this one after the story To Be A Virtuous Wife, and to be honest, both stories are a bit similar in setting. There are a lot of conspiracies and political schemes, and everyone has a talent of 'acting'! You never know their true face~

This story though is my favourite because it is much simpler in the romance aspect. So I find it... more>> very sweet and refreshing.. I like how they remain loyal and true to each other until the end.

And the best thing is how they are so clever in helping and support each other~^^

In short, this is a wonderful and amazing piece that is not to be missed! 👍🏻😃 <<less
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Arrange
Arrange rated it
July 18, 2020
Status: Completed
Let's just say that this is one of those big brain novels that makes you question your intelligence a few times because you can't understand what's happening at all.

4/5 would recommend it to others to make them suffer my same pain.

Plus, I'm a sucker for the lazy MC trope.
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Wildbookcart
Wildbookcart rated it
June 5, 2020
Status: Completed
Genuinely heartfelt GOOD READ.

Initially the story was in slow-pace. It really needs a person to have a good patience. The story will take time to get things heated up. Also I found great difficulty in understanding the indirect speech/double-speak of the characters in the story. I'm thankful for people in comment section below each chapter to question their doubts, put their theories and especially thankful to people who took their time to answer these doubts otherwise it would have been little difficult for many to understand what is going on... more>> in the story. As the story goes on in depth you will get on-board with story and the characters.

Had a realistic touch. I said 'touch' because, both MC and ML were within the main protagonist halo so they had almost everything perfect looks, family, status. I said 'realistic' because of their relationship which was a realistic one with how thou' they met each other only on the day of their marriage; their slow growth on relationship, it was beautiful.

Got a good impact on me when I completed it. This feel I will get only when I feel a story is good and had some impact on me. Recommended, but for readers with good patience level.

Also a kind reminder: Perfect LOVE or companion will only exist on 2D world. <<less
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miraculously-@nonymous rated it
June 5, 2020
Status: Completed
I don't remember much about this novel.

well then why'd you give it 5 stars huh? huh?

shut up I'm talking geez

... more>> anyway. this was one of the more realistic novels that I encountered. I was actually shocked at how realistic the relationship between the ML and the FL is portrayed because let's be honest... we see more unrealistically portrayed relationships than normal, slow-paced relationships. do I like it and often wonder why I can't just transmigrate into a novel? absolutely. do I still complain about those unrealistic relationships? yes. oof.

10/10, would recommend. also, it's short! a rarity that doesn't take up too much time. and yes, I have a lot of free time but who doesn't at this point.

xoxo, MiRA <<less
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WanderingReader
WanderingReader rated it
June 4, 2020
Status: Completed
I'd say this is one of the best novel I've read.

The story is about a woman who transmigrated into Ancient China era, the good thing is MC act realistically based on her background.

She didn't have high expectations or goals in her life, just aiming for a comfortable life using the body she transmigrated in.

... more>> Going along the plot we can see how she interacts with people around her and how indirectly her transmigration and how she acts affects others.

The end might be the same, but it's different because between ML and MC they found understanding and have each other. Both of MC and ML actually have similar personality which just differs because MC is from modern age and a bit more soft and lazy.

I really like the double meaning words author use to explain the story and plot, it's poetic and interesting.

If you like reading historical novel with a bit of romance and powerful MC/ML (yet not OP) this will be a good read. <<less
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Lyn Hitsugaya
Lyn Hitsugaya rated it
May 20, 2020
Status: Completed
It is so damn good. o (TヘTo)

I am actually reluctant to let it go (and at the beginning I didn´t even want to read it!!! I spent MONTHS thinking "nah, later" every time I saw this novel in my To Read list, man that I was blind (┛◉Д◉) ┛彡┻━┻).

The MC is awesome and everything you need in a female (strong, brave, independet, smart, supportive and so lovably flawed that it makes her real).

... more>> (♡⸃ ◡ ⸂♡)

The ML is... frustratingly good, he spoils, pampers, schemes, acts and does everything just right (blacked bellied to the bones, definitely, but that just make him THE Male god) (*/∇\*).

The interaction between MC and ML is simply blissful, the romance is gradual in the way that, at the beginning, it is just for looks but turns slowly into the real deal, overall being warm during all the process.

I loved the Author, Translator AND the fandom.

The first, for making a great story that majorly implies the twists and meanings instead of putting everything in an explicit way with long and boring explanations, as many authors of the genre tend to do.

The second, for using and explaining the chinese terms in a entertaining and easy to read way, in the process aporting funny comments.

And the last, for actually taking the time to explain the subtleries and implied meanings through the comments for those readers who don´t actually understand them (I admit that, at the beginning, I was one of those until I caugh up the rythm so I am deply grateful for my fellow readers).

Thanks Author, Translator and fellow readers.

Super Recommend for sure!!!! (ノ´ヮ´) ノ*: ・゚ <<less
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IrisBay
IrisBay rated it
May 17, 2020
Status: c108
The flow of the story and the characters are good. It was direct to the point. Well some novel are like circling around same villains and flow so it was annoying, disappointed and to the point you want to drop the novel. Well this one was not, it was nice to read.

If I was going to re-read thia novel l again... Maybe I will, if I don't have nothing to do as past time
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Saphie
Saphie rated it
May 4, 2020
Status: --
This is the second time I'm reading this and I bet I would reread this again in the distant future. Both TBAVW and ETT are from Yue Xia Die Ying so some comparison really can't be helped. Unlike TBAVW where the MC is too cold and the ML that you can't grasp if he really was sincere or not, this couple from ETT had a heart-to-heart talk which I wanted the HH and QQJ to have. HXW and YQJ aren't the types of people who loved the other more than... more>> themselves, the love they give each other was just enough to leave some for themselves. HXW and YQJ loved themselves more, but the sincerity they hold for each other was moving. I can only lament that it is too short, I had wanted to read about their children but oh well. <<less
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