Golden Stage

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The notorious imperial court lackey and the meritorious military general were well-known for their mutual dislike, a pair of arch-enemies set in stone. Who could have foreseen the unexpected change in the winds of heaven: the general injured on the battlefield, both legs disabled, and even forced by the emperor to marry his nemesis.

With one marriage edict, two people with mutual hostility are forced to marry and live under the same roof. Yet after these long days together, they come to the realization that this fellow is not truly devoid of any saving grace/unattainable and high out of reach.

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Golden Terrace
Hoàng Kim Đài/Đài Hoàng Kim
Huáng Jīn Tái
หวงจินไถ ปรปักษ์เร้นรัก
黄金台
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Preciousoduh
Preciousoduh
July 6, 2022
Status: c83
Read it!!

Don't think about it just do, golden stage is such a good read.

The yanfu couple actually talking about their problems and being so affectionate towards one another had my heart crying I fear.

The plot might appear very heavy on politics but the interaction between the couple makes up for it overall It was such a good read
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Chrysanthemum25
Chrysanthemum25
May 30, 2022
Status: Completed
It's a light read. It's a good story but I can't consider it a top notch. It has a simple storyline. I didn't get bored reading it since the plot is fast-paced. Some scene is not that detailed, just a summary of what happened. But I did like the interaction between the protagonists.

Also, what happen to the drugs circulated to the towns/cities, there was no follow up about it. Wasn't it too dangerous that with only an inhalation, one gets an addiction and the withdrawal syndrome was too severe and... more>> continuous used will have a plague like ailment? It seems it was all forgotten. Instead, the newly-throned emperor questioned about the southwest not giving a tribute.

The translation was good. It is just that the translator used uncommon english words (e.g. Sept-army? Wikipedia says "sept" means "clan" in irish. I thought sept is short for september :)) and sometimes, the sentences is incomplete in though or doesn't make sense. But overall, it readable. <<less
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yo-le
yo-le rated it
May 5, 2022
Status: Completed
ohoho, arranged marriage but with MEN.

Super good flow between cases and arcs.

manly men weak for each other? Sign me the heck up. Not really a slow romance but definitely a hiccup between the two in the beginning of the book. After the misunderstandings are cleared, the two work so seamlessly.

the historical aspect was also a very pleasant surprise. It is very much written like a war/historical novel with a romance subplot. I went into this book for the romance, knowing that there was some history and it was the complete... more>> opposite.

I loved reading this book and it is really my standard for war/historical novels now. <<less
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UnderThatSun
UnderThatSun rated it
April 21, 2022
Status: Completed
Great story, if you read Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation or Heavens Officials Blessing and wanted something similar this can definitely scratch that itch. The plot is interesting and doesn't have very obvious plot holes, the characters are well written, the main couple has great chemistry.
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Moominland
Moominland rated it
March 22, 2022
Status: Completed
3.5*

The main characters are adorable!

The story starts with them hating each other (baceuse some issues in the past) and being forced to marry each other.
First half of the book is more about their relationship development (how they discover the thuth about the past events and fall in love) but in the second half the political plot gets too deep (I must confess I loss the track of that storyline... too complicated for me)
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shuulys
shuulys rated it
March 17, 2022
Status: Completed
The love between the MC and ML is way too sweet. I'm dying from being stuffed with dogfood!!!

Great plot and romance! Really a 5/5⭐
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monokuma_xd
monokuma_xd rated it
January 13, 2022
Status: Completed
I love a good historical novel. I absolutely adore the main couple they’re too precious. The way all three emperors INFURIATED me was beyond my expectations. I’m someone who likes being able to get some type of emotion from a story and this GEM did just that
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heaven_falling1381
heaven_falling1381 rated it
December 31, 2021
Status: Completed
such beautiful and heartwarming couple.... where else could I find such couple who showed there loves from start till the end. T~T

Whenever I read a novel that is base on realistic life like it really happened back in time, I always held a big regret in my heart. I always remember those part where they first met and their bickering before getting good and sweet with each other and by the going of time how they aged and experienced everything with each other.

Yan fu couple were one of those which... more>> experience long separation from each other so many times and that's really break my heart however it becomes bearable when they meat each other again and heal you like how they heal each other. There long distance conceptions during the war (sending letter with goose) it's much sweeter than what we have during these days as only one words means a whole world for them.

About the political plot.... Well there is always some annoying people in between which make me hate them to my core but what can be done except looking away and swear then continue on reading. Anyway for all those who are interested in realistic ancient plot I recommend this after spl as it really show the situation at those times while I don't know if the people in it are real or not, it gave you an understanding about people living hood.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ <<less
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UnicornSquad
UnicornSquad
December 7, 2021
Status: Completed
Truly one of the best novels written. The couple have the best relationship of any novel I've read. The love and camaraderie between the two is exceptional. There is never a dull moment. The translation was great. Thank you for the hard work and love that was put into this novel.
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Ritsuka
Ritsuka rated it
November 9, 2021
Status: Completed
As someone who doesn't enjoy and avoid historical setting novels, I have a lot of prejudice against them but this was just wow! I have to admit that this might be even better than a lot of modern BLs i've read too. It was a great read!

But I gotta say it was kind of overhyped as well too... I mean, reading the reviews, my mind had already mapped out some steins gate type of big brain games and some Kira's Just as planned high levelled planning. But surprising there weren't... more>> any major reveals in it, not for me atleast. The story was well balanced, went with the flow, didn't drag and had an above average plot.

But what made me give this a solid 5 was the main couple. Well, in today's BL world I don't think there's any shortage of good couples now that the author have really upped their game! And I seriously have a lot of favourites! But this couple hits different. They felt like such a wholesome, fulfilling couple who made progress slowly and were mutually loving, respectful and understanding of each other! Plus, we STAN versatile couples, yeah! MC (Fu Shen) being totally stronger and badass than the ML. (i wanted this so much! Stronger uke rocks!) and him spoiling the ML by coaxing him and praising his beauty while calling him madam was just uuuu sooooo gooood! And finally an ML who didn't have the useless toxic masculinity like I must top and you shouldn't call me madam or any of that bullshit! He was totally whipped for the MC so much! Like man, I want someone to be whipped for me as much as Yan Xiaohan wad for Fu Shen! I mean that devotion! I want that!
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Being in love with him for years to come and choosing a post with struggles and choosing to be hated by the populace just so he could see and help the MC! Ayyy this man here deserves my respect!

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And am so glad that Fu Shen gave him the same love and respect in return and expressed his love clearly with words and actions to stop the ML's self deprecating behaviour!

Tbh, I thought this novel would be filled with headache inducing vicious palace intrigue scheming but it tured out to be so wholesome and fluffy. Its worth reading this! <<less
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puregarnet
puregarnet rated it
November 8, 2021
Status: C72
3.8 Stars

Hmm, what to say, the MC and ML's relationship is fantastic! Healthy respect, love and communication! So rare in this medium haha No s*upid misunderstandings or super denseness in sight. They are mature adults here everyone :D But, the plot is kind of eh. I was pretty hooked in the 1st half ish but slowly my interest dwindled down. Why? Because I don't know what the drive of the story is. If it was the romance, they solved all their issues and really got together by the 70% point... more>> ish alrd (the building up and interactions up to then were so good haha) The plot and the mystery were sufficient instigators for the worldbuilding of ancient China's daily life too. But then, we get the war and the fighting parts and.. This has literally no impact for me. It was all pretty much just glazed over in a few chapters and just made them separate for some chapters. Then, with the snap of a finger, the MC recaptured the capital and they were reunited, yay. But the separation didn't really add anything? Except for the MC's hold the world on his shoulders attitude, which is intelligently challenged by the ML I guess. It doesn't really change anything in his actions though, so I feel like it has no impact. So I kinda got bored haha

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Bianca6644
Bianca6644 rated it
October 24, 2021
Status: Completed
Gosh I finished this book overnight. I feel so sleepy but happy. This is such a hidden gem. The MC and ML is so sweet after confirming each others feelings. The politics is also well written and keeps me wondering what happens next throughout the whole book. I definitely recommend this book.
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rin06rimichi
rin06rimichi rated it
October 20, 2021
Status: Completed
I decided to read this novel because someone I follow on twitter wrote these things:

    • You won't regret it
    • Arranged marriage between 'enemies'
    • They love each other so much
    • You will fall for Yanfu (main couple's name) so hard and never get back up (and you know what? THAT'S SO TRUE)
    • Through thick and thin
    • (There was an official image with all of this) Look at them so pretty
And that was more than enough to give it a try.

And I did.

I don't regret not even one second.

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This novel is a masterpiece.

If you are still not convinced:

    • Arranged marriage between 'enemies'
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    • Friends/Crush -> enemies -> lovers
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    • It has audio drama
    • Healthy relationship (consentment is real~)
    • They have communication ladies and gentleman
    • Characters are not white or black
    • They are smart. And when I say this, I mean they are smart, they do not become s*upid/s*upider just because they fell in love
Still not convinced?

This is because you have not read it.

Recommendation: Make yourself a character guide... I didn't and I quite suffered because of it.

PS: Than you Chichi for your wonderful translation!
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squkyshoes
squkyshoes
October 19, 2021
Status: c75
Romance is good, and VERY happy that they're a switch couple. They want each other so bad, hot damn

But omg, I don't know if it's just me, but throughout reading THE WHOLE BOOK I had the hardest time figuring out from which of the two's point of view (POV) I was supposed to be reading from. Can't say I've had this same issue with other novels I've read recently, either. I would sometimes be 5 paragraphs in and realize from one of the sentences that the POV changed somewhere earlier.... more>> Couldn't push myself to read the last 2 chapters because of it. The book also has the problem of not mentioning characters beforehand even though the novel mentions that the MC or ML knew about those characters prior to them suddenly becoming a main part of the plot. <<less
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HopeWorld
HopeWorld
October 3, 2021
Status: Completed
5/5 stars

Golden Stage is one of a kind. Definitely the most fluffy novel I’ve read so far.

The enemies to lovers troupe is so good, plus the arranged marriage.

Yan Xiaohan getting jealous is peak comedy, also the way Fu Shen just teases Yan Xiaohan.

The political aspects are not difficult to understand, if you read it with the character guide.
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Medhiva
Medhiva
September 24, 2021
Status: Completed
As much as I am not very interested in politics stuffs... This Novek bring them out well n balance with the main couple story. They have their sweet tender moment, humors adn laughable moment, a bit sad but I do not find angst or maybe the angst level is light for me.

Over all this novel is great, I can read them with slow pace n enjoy the story n the poem stuffs. Kudos to Chichi for translating this very well. I also love to read the author end note hahahaha.

Gonna... more>> look forward for their next novel.

I rate this novel 5 star since they are good and make my mood happy ~ <<less
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ichigofanz
ichigofanz
September 2, 2021
Status: Completed
I love MC & ML!! Both are strong & loyal, also very sweet to each other. There's a lot of political stuff that I just skim, I don't understand those stuff, not interested either. I don't know if it's because my English is sub-par or it is getting lost in translations, I feel like a lot of nuances is just flew over my head. I would reread this for MC & ML interaction though LoL.
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Seregil
Seregil
September 1, 2021
Status: Completed
Strong story, but quite complex, so not sure I fully understood some of the things happening. I loved when other characters were surprised seeing how the two were interacting (completely different from expectation). Would have liked a bit more of that :)
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Thanad_zid
Thanad_zid
August 25, 2021
Status: c79
This is my fourth review in novelupdates for the fifth danmei novel that I've finished.

First of all I want to say thank you so much to the translators for their hard work in translating this wonderful novel.

From the story and the characters are great.... The main couple is great, too.... The story is a combination of drama and political....

Great overall story to read and we can learn a bit about historical, too....
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Sakura Dream
Sakura Dream rated it
August 11, 2021
Status: c59
Sweet lovely couple with mutual understanding. It's a nice read. Though I dropped it at around Ch50+ cuz I feel the plot is quite dull and nothing intense happened. The romance is cute but not engaging enough to keep me invested. I struggled to continue it to the end but failed. Maybe I would pick it up to read it from the beginning again in the near future.
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