Zhao Qin Mu Chu

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Question: What is it like being married to a scumbag?

Chu Yu: Every year I spend over three hundred days thinking about getting a divorce, every month I spend thirty days thinking about how to kill him, and every day I spend twenty-four hours thinking about boxing his ears.

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Qin By Morning, Chu By Night
ZQMC
朝秦暮楚
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09/08/21 leihuos c58
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matilda jati
matilda jati rated it
May 27, 2021
Status: Completed
F*ck, I did not read the tragedy tag.

The plot filled with angst, but I was hooked with the story until the end. ML=he was a typical shou who repented and tried to find redemption, MC= a cold badass who was soft in the inside, poor for him he was swirled in a love triangle
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monochromatics
monochromatics rated it
April 30, 2021
Status: Completed
This is for those who want to read a decent '追妻 (chasing [after] wife) /repenting scum gong' novel. Antagonists got what they deserved. It's HE for the main couple. Their daughter is really cute and sensible; I cried a decent amount for her scenes with her dads. Skimmed the first chapter by the translator and it looks really well done!

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I thought Chu Yu's student and Qin Zheng's self-appointed little brother would've made a cute couple because of the way they met, but alas, it didn't happen : (

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I also really liked the audio drama (卡修's version). The few episodes that came out were really well done and I'm looking forward to more. Even though there isn't a regular upload schedule, I still highly recommend it.

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librosencanta
librosencanta rated it
June 21, 2022
Status: c71
The translations are absolutely exceptional - filled with stunning eloquent prose and incredibly detailed explanations! It makes reading this beautifully written story so enjoyable (whether I’m choked with sobs due to the intense drama or laughing out loud at the hilarious moments). I refrained from checking out any spoilers while reading to ensure that I experience the full impact of such an amazing story on my mind and emotions. So No spoilers from me here. Nevertheless, I double-checked that there was no tragedy tag/genre in it because otherwise that would... more>> have been heartbreaking. Brilliant work. Highly recommended! <<less
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Bluehood01
Bluehood01 rated it
July 1, 2022
Status: c71
The story is not so great but exceptionally written and excellently translated. The MC is just s*upid! Forcing himself into an existing relationship and thinks that it’s ok- you get to eat the consequences. The ML is the scum of the earth and I thought the author was going to end with him regretting his mistakes and never have a chance with the MC again. Some characters were forgotten like the MC’s personal guard and there were some plot holes like how the Chu family had these guards but where... more>> were they when the MC was plotted against in his own home?🤔 Anyway I’ll give it four stars just because of the beautiful translation and writing..... should have been five stars had it not been for the terrible ML and the fact that the author made him get away with it. I mean he never let go (severed his feelings) of the guy that killed his child, it’s like the MC was given leftovers to pick up in my opinion.😩 <<less
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Nah
Nah
March 9, 2022
Status: c71
My third edit:

Nope. ML doesn't deserves MC at all. Engaging with ML like dealing with puber middle schooler. He can't decide, can't be clear, only knows bring pain. What so more with his family; uncultured mother and naive bratty sister. It doesn't matter if someone not born from privilege family, one can learn and understand with chance. Such disappointment from ML's mother, she was given the chance but unwilling to learn. Since fruit doesn't fall far from it's tree, ML's sister was no less. Fine, let's just blame her young... more>> age. Then that makes her unlucky to inherit that kind of personality.

Unfortunately for MC, love imprison him with pitiful fate. He can achieve so much more. Unfortunately his young self decision bring him pain. <<less
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thebadgirl05
thebadgirl05 rated it
January 14, 2022
Status: --
Na uh.

While this novel may be a treat to angst lovers and dog blood novels, it really ain't to me.

I honestly applaud the translator though. Man, everything was poetic and smooth flowing.

... more>> However, I still find myself placing this novel in to my never to read list just a few chapters in.

For one, after stopping myself from abusing myself I went fishing for spoilers and boy oh boy, the ML is a complete tr*sh unworthy of forgiveness or a second chance.

If the ML was changed and MC was given a second chance to free himself of pain, only then would I have given this novel another chance. But nope, the author seems to enjoy abusing his/her reader's as well as the MC. <<less
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Caramellatte
Caramellatte rated it
July 16, 2021
Status: --
This book is a beautifully written masterpiece, and the translation is a top notch work too! I've read up to c.42 and this is what I could comment;

The focus of the story is the MC and ML, their struggling relationship and their growth. This is not a revenge novel, even though those who wronged the couples will get their ends, but author didn't indulge too much about those things so please don't expect too much.

Just as stated in the tags, it contains mpreg so it may not be everyone's cup... more>> of tea but hey, I'm a sucker for this genre. I do hope it'll get more loves and rating though. Can't wait for the next translated chapters! <<less
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Rida
Rida rated it
April 26, 2022
Status: Completed
In the beginning, the MC reminded me of Chu Wanning from 2ha.

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He likes the ML because he saved him once when he was little but I still can't tell if he actually loved him or the MC just loved the idea of him.

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In the end, I'm still not sure whether the MC and ML should have ended up together.

I liked the fact that the villain was fleshed out.

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There was a legitimate reason Meng Hanyi wanted to break the MC and the ML up. Him and the ML were childhood sweethearts and the MC dropped out of nowhere and married the ML. However, why did he try to assassinate the emperor? To get the ML in trouble as revenge?

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I think both the MC and the ML were unfortunate in the relationship. The ML shouldn't have been so indecisive and wimpy though.

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I think the ML's dad was the actual bad guy in this. He agreed to let the MC get married despite the fact that he knew that the Marquis estate was declining. He promised the marriage right in front of the ML and Meng Hanyi despite the fact that they were in a relationship.

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Despite how emotionally strong the MC is, I hated how he was always fainting or in some sort of damsel-in-distress situation (conveniently when the ML was around to save him).

Overall, it was an okay read. The angst was hard to get through but when the MC and ML got married in the end, I was happy for them. <<less
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Severe
Severe rated it
October 21, 2021
Status: Completed
WORTH READING TAG

This book is a smooth reading one. You can tell right from the start that it will be a nice journey, both due to translation and the plot.

Huge advantage - the story takes place in an ancient dynasty, but is totally unaffected by it. What I mean is that it is burdensome to read ancient settings, because almost all of them drown themselves in political struggles of some sort. Here, on the contrary, the whole story is concentrated on the relationship between main characters. I wasn't bored in... more>> the slightest as something was happening all the time.

Second advantage - A LOT OF DOG BLOOD. Mostly through MC sufferings. (Don't give a damn about scum ML struggles, deserves much more) And I just looove angst.

The main minus for me is mpreg tag. I cannot understand this concept. Why would you seek for yaoi tag in a first place?.... Furthermore, the way of man getting pregnant in this novel is absurdly incomprehencible. So does the attitude of people.

Still, this is a fantastic gem that is worth reading. <<less
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psychofreak
psychofreak rated it
July 28, 2021
Status: Completed
Been reading a bunch of wife chasing novels lately, and I think I got spoiled with having long retributions, and I felt the ML didn't suffer enough, so one star got docked.

Anyways, overall, it's a nice read.

I like how MC is tough as nails. He can pretty much mu*der by words. But deep inside he's actually a soft and kind soul. If he loves a person dearly, he will protect said person til the end. Which is also his flaw. He was willing to sacrifice everything, regardless of even his... more>> own well being. Like seriously, the ML was so damn lucky. He's also so strong both emotionally and mentally, and it's amazing, considering that he's a ger, since in some stories if not most, they are portrayed to be more like damsels. If the MC can fight (like a martial artist), then he won't even need anybody else. Though the author seemed to make the MC suffer. A lot.

The ML on the other hand, is just... again, I think I got spoiled with other elaborate retribution with scum MLs so I felt that the ML didn't suffer enough (have I mentioned how he didn't suffer enough? No? Yeah, he didn't suffer enough). What he went through doesn't even compare to what the MC suffered all those years, especially that bullsh*t his ingrate of a mother and sister did. The MC shouldered their sorry asses for years, only to suffer in return, and even
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lost a child because of these filthy ingrates. It's really amazing how Chu Yu stood by his words to protect the Qin house, and all these b*tches did was insult him. Especially the mother who even dragged the poor Zhen'er in one of her tirades, and even goes as far as to use self harm because she has nothing better to do. Yeah, f*ck these guys, I hate them.

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As for cannon fodders, same with the ML, the mother and daughter duo, and that first love didn't suffer enough (how many times have I mentioned this now?).
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Although the annoying white moonlight died, beheading was a mercy. With the sh*t he pulled, he should have suffered maaaaybe just a hundred cuts instead of a thousand so he won't die easily, then gets drawn and quartered. Alive. Imo, what these three did to Chu Yu was unforgivable.

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I was originally going to wait for the translation, but couldn't help it and had the rest mtl'd, which was kinda readable but I'd still wait for the translation because it's quite good.

Tl;dr: everybody else didn't suffer enough. <<less
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karwasama
karwasama rated it
July 8, 2021
Status: Completed
f*ck me. I looked at the novel summary and was like "oh, I'm going to like this, I should wait until it's completely translated" and then read it anyway. Now I'm in waiting-for-updates purgatory. (Edit: Okay, I gave in and MTLed it. Overall my opinion hasn't changed much, so feel free to read on.) Ha.... Well, anyway, to get on with the actual review-

- this novel is SCRUMPTIOUS. We all knew walking into this that we came for the dog blood drama, the angst, the suffering of the MC and... more>> the repentance of the ML, and this delivers on all accounts. As always, be prepared to be sympathetically frustrated with the MC and his situation while seething with anger at literally anybody else. I honestly loved the MC, he's gorgeous and witty, making sure those unworthy of him know their place. His arrogance doesn't make him a bully, however, and his harsh behavior always has some underlying kindness to it that only an idiot (*cough* so a lot of f*cking people around him*cough*) wouldn't be able to see. I also approve of how it seems he actually loves his daughter, because I know in a lot of these types of novels children are just kind of used as an excuse/tool, but here his affection is palpable. Overall, I thought his character was very well written and likeable.

The ML?.... HAHAHAHAH.

Listen. I know he had a redemption arc, where we had him regretting his actions. Regardless, let me just say this - I doubt there is enough liquid in my mouth for how much I want to spit at him (and not in the kinky way either). While he's not any worse than other scum MLs in theory, I think it's the sense of betrayal we get that makes him seem so despicable. Early on, there is an inkling that the MC and the ML may reconcile peacefully, that the ML is about to recognize what's he done wrong, but all that is dashed away because of his weak, sniveling character. I kind of see this as both a good and bad thing:

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Good because I think it's realistic. I've always felt that in other novels, the ML always gets over their supposed former "true love" way too easily. The genuine conflict in the ML's feelings between his former childhood love with whom he has fond memories and his present spouse is very human. The author wrote this aspect of a love triangle very well, and I commend her for that.

On the other hand, it makes me hate the ML, but it's more of a personal thing rather than a critique of the novel. Like, he's a scummy person but I can understand the conflict in feelings. I don't understand how that conflict in feelings can lead to whatever that mess was in the ML's mother's banquet. Seriously? He acknowledges that his household could only stand its own because of the MC, that the MC actually cares for the ML's family (pieces of information that literally had to be spoon fed to him, by the way), that the MC loves him, and he just f*cking allows his former love and family to humiliate the MC and force him to miscarry? And how f*cking much does he think of himself to block the MC's call for help from his brother while the MC is have a troubled birth? The fact that he still had the gall to go to an official event with his former lover while his wife was recuperating a still-birth... Ah, seriously, this is making my blood pressure rise. Former promise or not... f*ck this guy.

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His development? Well...

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It was decent, but I wish we could have seen into his thoughts more. Like, I wanted something more than just seeing his inner dialogue about being in love with the MC and being regretful. I'm sorry, you muttering his name after getting beat up isn't peak romance to me.

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I have to say, the face-slapping of the ML dished out by the MC was *mwah*. I was so so happy seeing the MC be like "f*ck off", but of course in a much more subtle and elegant way.

I would also like to take a quick second to thank the translator! They're doing an amazing job, the translation is smooth and flawless and easily comprehensible. Massive, massive kudos to you for putting out chapters for us.

Now, the reason I took off star is because the pacing in the novel can get... weird at times. I thought that the shift in attitude from the ML at the beginning of the novel was way too abrupt and it left me confused.

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It feels as if his animosity was cheap, you know? Like seriously? It just took a couple words from the steward and the writing of the MC for you to realize you might want a future with the MC and to stop acting like an a**hole? Regardless of the fact that I don't think it's realistic, it makes me upset that the MC suffered unnecessarily for the past six years.

Throughout the novel, I just felt that the change in emotions were just fast in general.

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Part of this novel just felt rushed to me, but overall this was still great. Definitely read it (or wait until it's completed so you're not like me LOL). I rate it a 4.0/5.0 stars. <<less
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Aebpl1
Aebpl1 rated it
October 25, 2022
Status: Completed
Well-written! The characters's growth or process was not very well portrayed but it wasn't rushed either! The translation was beautiful!

It is a tough road to read this as a lot of things might play with our limits : ... more>>
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ML cheating for 5 years.... ML cheating again with moonlight (emotionally)... ML letting his mother and sister bullying MC right in front of him.... white moonlight and ML's mother tried to kill MC and his 7 months fetus and they succeeded for the latter... ML not knowing this and letting the fake doctor they sent to kill their child... MC being r*ped by an extra character... MC getting blind for some time...

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And I have to especially thank the author for protecting MC's masculinity, It was a MPreg danmei (which some people might find repulsive) but never once I thought of the MC as a girl, his body was weak (due to things they did to him) which doesn't have any contrast with him being male... <<less
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nkys
nkys rated it
August 2, 2022
Status: --
This gave me a headache. No, seriously. My head started to hurt bc I cried for a few chepters. Overall it wasn't bad. I liked MC very much, but I don't know in the second half, I just felt tired. I'm glad it had a happy ending. I still dont know how to feel about Ml, I didn't forgive him but I just felt bad for this two.
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Give.Me.A.Piece.Of.Cake
Give.Me.A.Piece.Of.Cake rated it
August 1, 2022
Status: Completed
I like this story ONLY because it was translated so well! The translators did such a great job that I continue to read the story but plot-wise, I have to say this is a BG (Boy/Girl) story in disguise as a BL (boys love).

The white moonlight and the MC are both women in a male body (without a penis) that can give birth through their anus. I read the whole story with the picture of the MC as a woman instead of a man until the end I still can't... more>> convince myself that the MC is a man. The story would make no difference if the MC and white moonlight both change into women instead of men. I actually have no idea why the author wrote this as BL because it seems more realistic to write this off as BG.

If you are going to start reading this, be warned that the mpreg has no explanation like omegaverse. In this novel world, men and women seem to be able to both give birth so I have no idea why there are even women in the world. The ML will be a scum for the few beginning chapters until midway through the novel. <<less
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fudanshii18
fudanshii18 rated it
June 12, 2022
Status: Completed
The novel is a happy ending! Author really made a novel to make their readers cry and mad about/for the characters. Especially, the scum gong and the white moonlight. The MC is not your typical shou. He is strong-willed and make other people shiver from just seeing him.

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I think the biggest factor as to why ML doesn’t like MC is because they are forced into marriage while ML still have someone in his heart, which is not MC’s fault. It also doesn’t justify his debauchery and abuse to MC. MC is always misunderstood due to his cold-like appearance and his way to doing things.

ML is not a good father either. When the MC became pregnant for their second child, ML turned for the better. Asking to forget the past and so on, because he felt guilty. In that span of time of peacefulness, it felt as if they are a perfect couple. Meng Hanyi the white lotus green tea b*tch (white moonlight of ML) appeared. Shattering their dreamlike life. ML started cheating behind MC’s back. I am glad that MC is a tenacious person. He can pat his ass of without looking back at the ML. The thing is, his second child died due to the scheme of the WM.

If I was the MC, I would’ve m*rd*red the WM after his reappearance. I despised the fact that the ML and his family are ungrateful to MC for saving their household from destruction. I am grateful that they got their retribution after all the things they have done to MC.

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From the 4 years MC and ML had divorced. ML became more of a person. He made MC as his inspiration to survive. The phrase “Time heals wound” works in this novel. ML chased MC again and this time it is him marrying to MC’s family.

From the tosses and challenges that the couple have been through, they can finally live happily. I don’t approve of it, just like some of you. I still prefer that MC to love someone else, but he has a child that hinders him from doing so and another factor is that MC still has lingering love to ML after all the bad things. MC gave birth to twins (both are sons) after they reunited. How I wish his second child was alive : (

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IveenT
IveenT rated it
November 30, 2021
Status: c71
Completed the main story. Just waiting for the extras. Honestly one of the best translated novel I have read. Cried a lot too.
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yum3ch4n
yum3ch4n rated it
November 30, 2021
Status: c20
I knew this novel from its audio drama (Feng Yun Zhi & Ka Xiu version) and like the story very much. I cried many times when listening to it. So I searched for the novel and found this one. Luckily the translation is very good (thank you for the translation). The story is very well written which make me enjoy reading it even more.
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bambijrg
bambijrg rated it
July 12, 2021
Status: c41
One of the few novels that has made me cry ToT so much angst and that feeling of having your heart squished. So far, very interesting read!!
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hiroshiii13
hiroshiii13
August 31, 2023
Status: c71
I feel that this is a very likable story if you like dogblood. It will surely deliver angst. The translator made this read so engaging that I feel that I would have had a hard time finishing this novel had it not been so captivating. The story itself for me was 3 stars but translation deserved 1 more star just for the TL.

My personal problems with it are:

    1. Qingci is smart with a sharp tongue, however by the latter part of the novel, he makes questionable decisions that puts himself in danger. I know these were set up for Qin Zheng's redemption but I wished these plots were more sophisticated and not
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      getting kidnapped in broad daylight or drinking an aphrodesiac-laced drink.

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    2. It isn't a satisfying read if what you're looking for is a wife-chasing crematorium. What Qingci suffered is disproportionate to whatever regret/torment Qin Zheng will go through. It can't be considered groveling at all. The only reprieve I got was when
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      Zhen-er didn't recognize his papa. That's the only part where we get to see him suffering from the consequences of his actions, honestly and it lasts like, 2 chapters.

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    3. No follow through with side characters especially for Dan Yu and Li Zi. It felt like they were thrown out the window once reconciliation was near. The same could be said about the whole Qin family. Everything said and done was just that. They lose relevance after the torment. Also Chu Ming, him being the empress had 0 bearing to the plot. These characters were great but it felt like they were plot devices rather than characters that were interconnected and that we could follow through.
    4. Qin Zheng and his rise to power.
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      It felt like him becoming the general was just another plot device to level the playing field since MC was very OP. Once he became general it also had very little bearing to the plot. It was only used by the end when he had to leave for war. Wish they had to work together instead but what happened was just Qingci risking his already dangerous pregnancy by going to the frontlines. *Sighs*

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