The Cannon Fodder and Villain’s Happy Ending

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Qin Jiu transmigrated into a switched-at-birth novel.

She became the first daughter of a marquis’ household. She was swapped out maliciously at a young age and raised in the countryside.

The fake young mistress female lead was a rebirthed girl. The pearl of the capital, and the future wife of the second prince.

In the original novel, Qin Jiu had been jealous of the female lead and kept going against her, trying in vain to frame her. Unaware of her lacking capabilities, she even tried to steal the male lead from her. Eventually, everyone turned their backs against Qin Jiu and she was killed by an arrow to the heart.

After reviewing the plot, Qin Jiu tore up the script–She doesn’t want to be this villainess cannon fodder! Then in the next moment, she jumped into the arms of Regent Gu Zezhi.

Qin Jiu, “Sob sob sob…golden thighs!”

Gu Zezhi, “I’ll let you hug them.” The regent of the dynasty had a fierce reputation of great power and heartless killings. Many people hated him, feared him, and wanted him dead. Then, one day, someone saw the infamously fierce regent holding a little girl in his arms with a pampering expression. Gu Zezhi kissed her hair and spoke in a gentle voice. “You can get rid of anyone you want. I’m here.”

Associated Names
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After dressed as a cannon fodder female supporting role and the villain HE
My Princess is Fierce, The Whole Capital Is Feared
穿成炮灰女配后和反派HE了
Related Series
Oops! The Black Lotus Can’t Be a Female Supporting Character (Web Novel)
Recommendations
The Crown Prince in the Jade Pendant (3)
The Yandere Came During the Night (3)
After Transmigrating into a Short-lived White Moonlight, had a HE with the Villain (2)
Quick Transmigration: Snatching Golden Fingers (2)
A Real Daughter’s Arrogance (1)
The Tragedy of The Villainess (1)
Recommendation Lists
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  2. Good Transmigration & Reincarnation CN
  3. Badass Female Lead(to me anyway)
  4. Books Ive read
  5. Historical/ Fantasy BG

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kazue-8
kazue-8 rated it
July 18, 2023
Status: c389
MC tried her best NOT to plot against the original ML and FL, buuuuut her brilliance was too powerful! The end result was our MC and the "villain" meeting by chance and helping each other along the way (even when they weren't fully aware of their identities). The empress was an absolute icon and really treated the MC like her own daughter. Similarly, the young prince was like a baby brother for the MC. Meanwhile MC's real eldest brother was loyal and doting. Her younger brother took a while to... more>> warm up, but eventually became a loyal follower!! I will definitely re-read this book for the journey :") <<less
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sketchy333
sketchy333 rated it
June 24, 2023
Status: c375
It’s mid tier in almost all aspects. The MC gets hyped up a bit too much and the same goes for ML. Especially for the ML, who everyone sees as a 5D level chess master with the face of an angel.

Characters are bland and don’t really grow or develop any kind of character progression, except for the MC’s fake sister and said sister’s fiancé (which, at the point of this review, has not resulted in any major changes but I can feel them coming). Plots are weak and small in... more>> scale/influence. The schadenfreude is conveyed very well, so it can be satisfying to read but the gratification only lasts for so long.

About what I think is the best written relationship, which isn’t what you think:
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The camaraderie and friendship and absolute trust between the ML and the emperor, who is the MC’s uncle-in-law, is quite beautiful (The emperor is cousins w/ ML, though they are closer to uncle-brothers than cousins). The emperor is certainly one of the better written characters, which is partly due to his scenes with the ML. A lot is shown but not said about the deep trust and openness between the two. Compared to the main couple, this relationship feels more genuine and goes beyond “this girl is interesting so I like her”/“this guy is my golden thigh”. The main romance gets developed eventually, but there is little depth or investment in it. The process just feels cliché and taken for granted. It’s almost a shame that the emperor & ML relationship is relegated to the background.

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1.5 points for the schadenfreude and 1.5 points for the relationship mentioned in the spoilers. <<less
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OP_Female_MC
OP_Female_MC rated it
June 8, 2023
Status: c337
Enjoyable read, nothing too problematic and light hearted.

Felt like either the translator of the Author forgot what written at times as things like how much is owed i.e 20, 000 or 10, 000 gets switched around.

Also till the end I really dont get the previous lives part - as the original FL Qin Xin seems to have had a terrible previous life and wants to change it in the current reincarnation. But we constantly hear from the current FL Qin Jui who was transmigrated into the book that Qin Xin... more>> had a glorious love life with the 2nd Prince. So which is it? Are there 2 different realities and then this book is the third iteration? <<less
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Adira
Adira rated it
May 8, 2021
Status: Completed
Totally worth reading it, better than most reborn historical stories. Moreover, apart from MC and ML interaction part, I also got hooked side characters involvement too. Most important thing is, this story actually represents itself as an example that not every emperor, empress, MC's mother in law or other elder character are muddle headed that they completely overlooked wrong doings. But obviously, we ain't talking about ML's father.
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aeralockhart
aeralockhart rated it
May 1, 2021
Status: Completed
Love it. Such a fun read. I'd say that it's a light read, especially at the beginning. Slice of life feel was very high but once the plot started rolling, it rolled. It's very entertaining. There's a lot of drama surrounding the court and the story focuses on that later on, politics and family conflicts. It's like the story's main character in the first half is MC, ML in the latter half.

I really like the MC. She's very clever. Any attempts to attack her was easily countered. In fact, as... more>> long as they don't provoke her she wouldn't do anything but if they did, hers would be vicious. MC and ML really suit each other lol. ML is amazing. A true golden thigh! I'd like to have half of his brain. Lol

Romance may be slow but the it's clear that ML fell first and MC gradually followed after. It's very sweet cause there's a lot of communication and honestly involved. They showed their black sides early on to each other after all haha.

I mtled it cause I couldn't wait but I'll definitely reread one day.

As a spoiler, my fav part is
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Chapter 113

Qin Jiu's heart is warm, as if ripples are rippling layer by layer in Xinhu...

Suddenly, she stood slightly up from the bed, and in his shocked eyes, she kissed his thin lips gently, like a butterfly playing on the petals.

Then, she backed away, sat back, and looked up at the unforgivable pleasure of his eyes, like a child who had succeeded in a prank, and said with a smile:

"I do!"

These three words are her truest thoughts.

How lucky, she met him in this world.

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ricachuu
ricachuu
April 27, 2021
Status: Completed
This story is definitely more on to family and politics rather than romance. Though if you're looking for romance, you'd also love the romance aspect of the story. The FL and ML's relationship was so smooth without any ups-and-downs. No obsessive second ML or second FL even though both were described to be incredibly attractive (though I guess it could be credited to the fact that from the start FL and ML showed everyone how close they were to each other). FL was straight to the point and doesn't give... more>> a sh*t about schemes and roundabout conversations. She is very cunning and knows when to act pitiful or arrogant lol. ML is definitely a perfect match for FL as he is also very black-bellied and also often deceives people with his gentle and calm looks. He is an amazing strategist that the plans he made in the novel were just... wow. That guy can really plan and he clearly knows what he wants (like how before truly falling in love with FL, he tried to stop FL from being married to someone else since he knew he would want to marry her).

Also, this is one of the few novels where the Royal Family Heads (Emperor, Empress and Empress Dowager) aren't evil or muddle-headed. I like how a lot of people were still there to support both ML and FL. Some of the villains were actually given reasonable thoughts.
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Like how ML's father was too blinded about his love for his 1st son that he subconsciously neglected his real wife and ML. Also, oriML used to not have thoughts about fighting for the throne and even initially wanted to support the 6th prince and live idly. However, upon meeting oriFL, he was brainwashed to think that he was gonna be the future emperor by her. I also think that the MC's original body married the oriML in the original timeline but at that time the 6th prince died and oriML wasn't greedy of the idea of being emperor. Still, FL and ML definitely perfect for each other.

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MTL was pretty understandable so if you're craving for that ancient setting romance with the right amount of scheming and less drama, read this~ <<less
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ReadBhell
ReadBhell rated it
February 21, 2021
Status: Completed
To pass the time it was very good, I liked how everything developed with regard to political, military and family conflicts. I liked how Gu Zhezhi maintained the relationship with his father, how I align his feelings of love and disappointment with his father. The fact that King Duan preferred his eldest son by hurting his youngest son and his wife and his princess, so that in the end she would be left with nothing, was sad, but I understand Gu Zhezhi's position. It was a novel not with many... more>> twists but to be enjoyed as good triumphs over evil. <<less
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seishoku
seishoku rated it
January 28, 2021
Status: Completed
While this story isn't going to win any literary awards, it's a fast read that is pretty refreshing for the genre. The FL is a nice blend of modern sensibilities and ancient know-how. She doesn't have any super cheats like super etiquette, martial arts, cooking, etc. She's just a quick thinker with some pre-knowledge of the people/world around her. This knowledge becomes less useful over time, which brings me to what I like most about this novel:

Even though FL knows she's inside of a book, she sidesteps the trope of... more>> over-relying on that knowledge. She recognizes very early that she has derailed the plot with her presence and doesn't feel that she MUST adhere to the plot from the book or that the book events HAVE to happen. I hate it when FLs make assumptions just because of what they remember of the plot, constantly downplaying their own influence. I like that this FL realizes quickly that her "villain" might not actually be so villainous at all, but was more a victim of circumstance. She uses her knowledge of the plot to her advantage, but lets it go when the characters start to really change from what she knew. About halfway through you kinda forget that she's even a transmigrator. It just loses its importance.

I appreciated that conflicts were never black and white. There were always reasons for the villains/cannon fodder to do what they did, even if they were in opposition to the main couple. But everyone got what was coming to them in the end. There weren't a lot of characters, so there weren't really any loose ends left, which I liked. The story had basically no filler and was easy and quick to read, though I honestly wish the final conflict could have been expanded more (and FL more involved with it). And more epilogues would've been nice! But FL played to her strengths from beginning to end and was never OP enough to be involved with absolutely everything—and wise enough to realize and admit that!

She and ML both relied on each other and had lots of trust and affection. I think it was a very well-developed and well-paced romance. They're a perfectly matched pair of black-bellied people and it was a lot of fun watching them coordinate and faceslap their enemies together. No major misunderstandings, no love rivals or constant jealousy/possessiveness, just sweetness and mutual plotting. They each recognize the cruel streak (villain tendencies?) in the other and love BECAUSE, not "in spite of" it. I love when FL thinks to herself that because ML is always behind her, she can be totally free to do what she wants at all times. Meanwhile ML always thinks that his life only has color and happiness because of all the ways she's influenced him and events in his life. He can imagine his life if they'd never met and it would have been awful. That's real trust. That's love.

Overall a great little novel that is wonderful to read for stress relief. <<less
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ak4hoshi
ak4hoshi rated it
December 17, 2020
Status: Completed
Its decent story with likeable characters and funny situations.

I can see why Qin Xin was so overconfident and acted as if everybody owes her something, and truthfully I just can't sympathize with her. All in her life happened according to her own choices. Gu Jing blamed all on her, but he is just as guilty of his sins as Qin Xin, he had a choice at the end of the day, but chose wrong.

For me, the most hateful character in this novel is the previous Emperor. And the most pitiful... more>> is Princess Yongle. She didn't live a single peaceful day in her life, lived and died miserably. The emperor is the one I like the most, he's sincere, kind and considerate, yet sharp and ruthless when needed to. He could still get the throne and stabilised the country, he knows to listen and to talk, really an awesome man who deserved more place in this novel.

Overall a good read. <<less
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Honefuusen
Honefuusen rated it
November 15, 2020
Status: --
It kinda wholesome simply because the villain is so much more happier because he met cannon fodder FL. And somewhat regretful because the second prince got duped by the fake heroine and become what he is from the original idle and carefree prince.

Because how malicious fake heroine is, anyone and anything she touches became the worst of itself and got the worst ending they could. Really unbearable.

Overall, it wasn't a good ancient-esque novel because FL butchered everything that doesn't conform with her modern people cognition, but it's an enjoyable read.... more>> Villain ML is a particularly dazzling character. <<less
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Clarimel7
Clarimel7 rated it
December 23, 2023
Status: Completed
There's no mention in the tags, but let me tell you: this story has a comedic undertone!

Gu Zezhi (ML) is black-bellied and almost omniscient; while Qin Jiu (FL) is crafty, and as a couple they easily take advantage of every situation they face.

I enjoyed that there was no much angst opposing their relationship. Both ML and FL faced some sibling rivalry which brought interesting schemes and conspiracies.

Don't expect our FL to get involved in politics, because that's basically the battefield of the ML and the story is related in different... more>> POVs. Qin Jiu is just too lazy to play politics. But she isn't a pushover, either. She can easily overcome difficulties with her sharp mind. <<less
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PtitcaSi
PtitcaSi rated it
January 9, 2023
Status: c272
It's funny. There is no depth and intrigue, a cute simple story with a set of templates. The characters are funny in places, quite standard, clichéd. I do not understand the claim to the heroine that she treats others like characters in a novel. She knows them nothing at all, she read about them in a book, why should she immediately see living people in them and be imbued with some kind of feelings for them? And the very situation with the rebirth into a novel is insane and absurd.... more>> If you treat it differently, you will be crazier than the Hatter. And so the heroine takes care of herself and watches how the plot of a s*upid novel changes around her.
Not the best story, but not the worst either - at this stage. <<less
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custodiom
custodiom
January 5, 2023
Status: 167 (dropped)
I give it a passing grade, a low 3. It was okay and quite fluffy. The characters can be quite endearing, with some suffering the usual Chinese villain tropes. The romance angle is a very slow burn for those who came here for this. The MC is quick witted, the ML quite promising, and one of the villains actually wasn't too bad and had some character dimension. World building can be improved, and the Palace/ Royal Family dynamics have been simplified to a significant extent. The pacing was also slower... more>> than my preferred plot speed.

I meant to drop it sub-100 chapters in, but the plot got interesting. Now I've finally decided to drop because things got too mundane. I'm also confused on the chapters on the translation, they were quite short. If I ever planned on jumping to MTLs after finishing the translated ones, it won't be quick to locate what parts I actually finished. But then again, I'm dropping this. <<less
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Uninspiredfae
Uninspiredfae rated it
September 18, 2022
Status: c135
MC is not OP and despite the novel being her retelling, the ML has more presence near the ending. The romance takes a backstage to the plot but there was fluff sprinkled throughout! ML's black belly and it feels great when he shows his hands. MC's Lotus acts are hilarious and adorable. They have a strong understanding of each other's characters, trust, and love.

MTL was annoying as always but about 80% readable if you read this genre often and has basic understanding of words like "Wang ye", "this seat", concubine rankings, and "di" and "shu" children.

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Basic storyline:

MC is a transmigrator who knows a VERSION of the book she was pulled into. In that version, the original body had died a terrible death. MC's original body's sister, and also a villain is a rebirther who knew a different ending, where she died. Of course both persues different outcomes but MC has the golden finger called the ML, who was the final villain in the original body's ending.

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ML adores MC and FLUFF her so much but still respects her abilities. <<less
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eachan10
eachan10 rated it
May 11, 2021
Status: c99
This novel mostly tells about politics and social standings all parties. Theres romance but not much detail.. Overall interesting but also boring.. When the cp will get married??? Why they interaction with each others so little?
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czeihne
czeihne rated it
March 4, 2021
Status: Completed
I just finished reading this one. It is a good read and I can recommend this to others.

It has the "To be a virtuos wife". Vibe where the FL seems like Qui Qing Ju. Both of them are loyal.

I like strong and witty FL, loyal and smart ML. No 3rd party in both sides.

139 chapters..

I like the plot how they calculated their enemies and how they changed their ending
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lightmoon22
lightmoon22 rated it
February 28, 2021
Status: Completed
this is a masterpiece

the FL never play by the villain rules. She never give them any face she slap directly without mercy
The ML is really a lucky guy 😂😂😂 always watching free show by the FL never feeling bored

black belly wife 🖤 black belly husband
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chekanalia
chekanalia rated it
February 14, 2021
Status: Completed
This was a very good read. No fillers, everything tied in perfectly and no extras that were unnecessary. For those that didnt find the extras and were wondering about Gu Hanjun (Fang Hanjun),
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she refused to marry and opened a womens school.

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ej85234
ej85234 rated it
February 3, 2021
Status: Completed
Absolutely enjoyed reading this!! Sweet and a good plot. Definitely recommend to read!
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