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He’s Not My Shadow Guard, He’s My Lover
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21 Chapters (Completed)
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The illegitimate son of a modern magnate who suffered from social disorder went through ancient times and became an unpopular prince. With the strange environment, the inner uneasiness, fortunately, he also has a silent loyal dog shadow guard. Through ancient times, he met the loyal dog, returned to modern times, and turned into a lover.

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不是暗卫，是爱人
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Review
38 Reviews


numba1nobody
numba1nobody
Apr 17, 2020
Status: Completed
Before anything else, please don't care about the rating.I don't even know why it isn't high and is kinda average. Please don't mind it. They probable have the so called homophobic disease that's why some rated it badly

It ended too quickly but it was so good

It is so sweet and cute story about a master and a shadow guard (lover) then came to modern time ere later on.

Okay so what makes this novel very special than other novel is that, there is no heavy conflict, just a story about two... more>> men in love and like the story is very short and there aren't much information which I liked very much because I don't have to worry about those stuff and just enjoy the MC and ML interaction between each other and their daily life.

It's so short I wished the author wrote about ML and MC getting married. Author why... You should have ended the story after they got married I'm so sad now and feel empty inside.

The first arc was amazing and like you don't have to worry about anything and just enjoy their daily life then...

The second arc err I don't know but this one isn't as interesting as the first arc.

The first arc is just so amazing like, you can literally end the novel their, but will leave you the impression of a bad ending (I don't want to say what happened but I'm sure you know already)

Anyways please read the novel is amazing!! God it is just so good this is probably the sweetest story I've ever read.

Dont worry just relax and read it. <<less
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Oxbaris
Oxbaris
Jul 03, 2020
Status: c21
Chapter 1-8 were really, really, really good. It's the ancient time arc of the story. The author gave us a beautful master-servant relationship with the codependecy and taboo aspects of it.

Then they go back to the modern era - I was super excited for that! And it was... decent at first, sweet even with the shadow guard deciding to help his master to overcome his sever social anxiety while exploring this new world.

Then the 'acting-in-a-drama-about-us' arc happened... it could have been amazing, it was just a bunch of fujoshi comments... more>> that resembled zero plot.

The ending is so rushed with a plot twist that is not very well explained nor foreshadowed at all ???

3 stars only because the main couple is very good, but the rest... is not very good. <<less
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Nashi00
Nashi00
Mar 02, 2020
Status: Completed
This is so fluffy, but also sad in some parts. I like An Jiu so much, he's so obedient and caring to his master—ah no, lover.

So sad that the story is so short. Sigh, time to find another good novel.
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amruta
amruta
Mar 20, 2020
Status: Completed
Short and sweet story. Nothing gets explained though.....
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dday0425
dday0425
Mar 12, 2020
Status: c21
This is a good novel, very different from what I have been reading recently.

The story is calm and refreshing. Having such a subtle MC, the pace of the story is gentle and pretty slow. Although it did skipped scenes a lot, since it's supposed to be a short story, it's still enjoyable (Just a pity that it's a bit too short). I like how both the MC and ML treated each other so lovingly and respectfully. It's not just an ordinary fluffy romance, but a story of an understanding, dedicate,... more>> gentle couple. 5 stars for me! <<less
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TheLadyWhoLikesBoyLove
TheLadyWhoLi
Mar 02, 2020
Status: Completed
This is like your snack break after a heavy load of work, its just so nice and warm to the heart when reading it
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Nellunelsson
Nellunelsson
Jul 29, 2022
Status: c12
I had great expectations for the story as the summary is great and the idea interesting. However, I couldn't force myself to read the whole thing as it was getting more and more boring with every chapter.

The plot was all over the place, so much would happen in just one chapter (and those are short). Like one moment the MC is sitting and reading, then *boom* family dinner, then *boom* shadow guard leaves without any explanation or reason for half a month and a few sentences, then *boom* a coup,... more>> then *boom* they're in love, then *boom* someone gets stabbed. You get the idea. The lack of any wordbuilding or explanations would have been fine if at least the romance part had been good but it wasn't.

I found the MC extremely one-dimensional. His only personality trait was being afraid of being around people, his only hobbies very conveniently quqin playing and traditional medicine. Cried almost every chapter, was from 21st century and had no idea about basic stuff and so on. I felt like his only purpose in this story was to look as pitiful and possible and give the shadow guard someone to be in love with. It didn't even seem fluffy in the end, just awkward and forced. <<less
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JuneV
JuneV
Mar 04, 2022
Status: Completed
AWESOME!!

First few chapters will be little angst but later it's full of fluff.

I wonder why the author is so stingy, can't they just write some more chapters of them being together? I couldn't get enough of them.

DON'T MISS THIS LITTLE GEM!!
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k24_isavid
k24_isavid
May 07, 2021
Status: --
Short and sweet. That -2 stars is because of personal preference. This is quite refreshing after a heavy, angst-y, or “needing braincells at work” novels. I've been camping at Exiled Rebels lately, just opening books I didn't read any reviews of. U should try it, not reading reviews before opening a book.✨It works magic✨
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Kitix
Kitix
Jan 18, 2025
Status: Completed
Nice soft short story with a bit of angst at the start. One of those snack bite stories you will read in between heavier novels.

Story itself not that complicated, except MC and ML all other characters are shallow. Don’t look too deep into the plot it is not that important, it is all about finding love, healing and improving themselves, but again not that deep, just fluff. To be honest, I don’t think there was no need in last two chapters which kinda wanted to explain some parts like past... more>> of shadow guard and how he ended up in modern times. I would be perfectly fine with him being just no-name shadow guard who just loved his master :3

Over all, nice no-brainer short read for soul. <<less
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Shrike1978
Shrike1978
May 13, 2021
Status: Completed
This is such a wonderfully sweet story. To have an MC with a social phobia meet a person with the right personality and willingness to help him gently heal and feel the closeness of love. I cried at so many places and was so happy for them. Except for a few chapters, not giving any spoilers, this is a very gentle tale. To normal people, nothing huge happens, but for someone struggling, really big things do happen. I also think it's wonderful how it shows the acceptance of the people... more>> around the MC and ML of their relationship because they care so much for the MC. Would that real people were all this empathetic and loving! I wouldn't mind one more chapter just to flesh out the happy ending more, but that's just personal. <<less
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Oxblood
Oxblood
Jan 16, 2021
Status: --
Nice story. If only things were explained. I pride myself on understanding how novels plotlines develop but I was so confused the majority of the time.. I even wondered if I skipped something. It's a nah for me.
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Arrankai
Arrankai
Jun 07, 2020
Status: Completed
I quite like the novel. The characters are cute and full of fluff. An Jiu is so caring and protective of Xia Qian’an. The story is quite short.

Would give 5 stars if it didn't end so abruptly.

Would recommend to read
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GhostFlute
GhostFlute
Mar 30, 2024
Status: Completed
A short story with an angsty beginning and middle and with a fluffy, triumphant end.

The plot is minimal due to length but many things are implied and if you know how to read between the lines even a little bit the world of the story becomes rich and deep for your enjoyment. I didn't like how the author twisted the business world trope though. Should have stayed a one-off thing without having directors coming over with new invitations, felt unnecessary. The online comments were fine at first, I liked the... more>> anti-h*mophobia take a lot, but after a while I think they served more the function of wordcount padding rather than plot or worldbuilding.

The setting in the first half is the best element in my opinion. Settings and ambience are painted with a broad brush, yet they are very evocative, I enjoyed immersing myself in a slightly blurry world.

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Finally, the characterisation started off really well, with all sorts of nuances that I really liked, but the MC got attached to ML for no reason and got wimpy very fast. He gave a very good impression at first: socially inept yet clever, reserved, and composed. I didn't like the co-dependency (which is a trope I usually enjoy) because of this positive first impression of MC's character that got ruined a bit later. ML's role development in the end felt totally unnecessary. I was like no, MC's family is powerful enough, there's no reason to have every single ML get more powerful than MC, it doesn't have to be like that.

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In conclusion, I recommend this story for its soft, blurry, cozy atmosphere which matches nicely with a cloudy/rainy day or lazy evenings reads. <<less
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Adriana28
Adriana28
Dec 06, 2022
Status: Completed
It's a decent story with not much angst or tragedy.

Actually I read it a long time ago, but had completely forgot its plotline. Today I was just finding something short to read and I tumbled here.

It's a nice story, I liked the interactions of MC and ml. Their love story also left me feeling warm.

But it didn't made a log lasting mark in my memory, but still its a pretty nice, for a short quick read.

Thanks❤ author and translators for ur hardwork.
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WinterInUtopia
WinterInUtop
Oct 01, 2021
Status: Completed
Short, very fluffy, refreshing.. A healing novel. Very recommendable!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Zianthus
Zianthus
Jan 29, 2021
Status: Completed
It's so fluffy!! The MC and ML are unique and their interaction also suitable with the personalities trait. The change of characters, especially AnJiu feels natural and not abrupt.

However, I personally mind the inattentiveness of detail, such as there are too little detail of Anjiu, or that when I suddenly read something along this line 'after 2 years of interaction...' and I thought "Wut?! 2 years already?" Lastly I do hope for better writen ending. Dear author, it's alright to make it longer as I, the reader, need more of... more>> this workmanship!! <<less
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mariri 199x_
mariri 199x_
Jul 05, 2020
Status: Completed
Quick read. Mostly fluff... awkward MC x Doting OP ML.

It felt short and it did end abruptly. The author could have done more with the characters and added kore plot but chose not to. I wish we got to see more of MC's family and the ML's back story. But over all, it was an okay read and the translations werent bad.
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Charmian
Charmian
Jun 19, 2020
Status: Completed
Sooo fluffy!

After reading a few adventure novels previously, this managed to perfectly refresh me!

The story is quite short and the ending was a bit abrupt, but I don't mind it, given that I really enjoyed the story overall.

I liked the main characters, Xia QianAn and An Jiu, they simply suit each other.

Very cute, I wish it were a bit longer (^-^)

Additionally, I wanted to point out the this group's amazing translation, ExR can never disappoint, neither with their novel choice, nor the translations! Keep it up! ｡^‿^｡
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hiro14
hiro14
May 30, 2020
Status: Completed
The MC and ML's interaction is so sweet. This is a really short novel, I wished there was more.
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