My Favorite Manly Husband

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Shen Yanbei, who was smashed by a scumbag right after coming out from the closet didn’t expect to open his eyes and found that he was transmigrating.

What? Did he get married just now? Even married a man?

Shen Yanbei quietly looked at the newly married wife. His facial features were as sharp as a knife, rough but handsome! Wide shoulders, narrow waist and hips, masculine, and sexy!

… Such high quality!

Shen Yanbei l**ked his lips. It seemed that God was still on his side. Got rid of the scumbag and found him a manly wife.

Then he welcomed!

Associated Names
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The Scholar's Manly Husband
Tráng Phu Lang Nhà Tú Tài
Zhuang Fu Lang
ภรรยาของข้าเป็นบุรุษหุ่นล่ำ
恶霸的娇夫郎
秀才家的壮夫郎
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Recommendations
The Only Favourite Ugly Husband (7)
The Transmigrated Li Jin’s Daily Farming Life (5)
Stone Age Husband Raising Journal (5)
Transmigration: The Farm Life of a “Fool” (4)
Transmigration of Mian [Reluctantly] Becomes His Man [Wife] (4)
Transmigrating to the Ancient Times with Lu’s Convenience (2)
Recommendation Lists
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  2. Celestial's BL list
  3. Completed Danmei
  4. Male Protagonist Novel
  5. Ger/Beastman/Cooking BL

Latest Release

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12/10/20 Yummy Yogurt c7
12/09/20 Yummy Yogurt c6
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12/02/20 Yummy Yogurt c4
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natsume_serenade
natsume_serenade
April 20, 2022
Status: Completed
This is too good, OMG Thanks to Yummy Yogurt for translating, and the person who uploaded the MTL on Wattpad. I couldn't wait up the good trans but the MTL satiated my curiosity, and I just finished it. Gah! So cute! I personally have not read a Gong/Seme POV where he feels so enamored with the other, but this is it! The ML is the MC in this novel, and it's just so refreshing. MC transmigrated in a scholar's body where he just married his ideal type, best thing, his... more>> wife has a manly body, firm ideals, and is shy and cute! It's just perfect dog food lmao

I totally skipped the 'modern' reality, that was boring for me, but it's nice for the author to write that too. The first three extras just feel like an epilogue, and I'm grateful for it. Dunno, this is such a cute, well-rounded novel ^^ <<less
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Realvnv
Realvnv rated it
June 30, 2021
Status: c39
Well, well, well... It's been a long time since I've read a story without "obsessive love/possessive characters" tags so I'm having difficulties in rating this story lmao.

It wasn't really my cup of tea. Was it sweet? Sure. Were characters likable? Kinda. The plot tho, got boring and stale for me since there was no tension, no goals, nothing. And I gotta admit MC was a tad cringe.

My lack of enthusiasm towards this novel may also be because I have read a similar one called "Beware of Chickens" on Royal Road.... more>> A dude transmigrates, gets a waifu, coincidentally knows a lot about making houses, farming, etc., has a respected status... With the "slice of life" genre being as it is, reading one is enough to predict another ten to come.

In conclusion, fam, read if you haven't read a similar one before cause there's really nothing new in it. <<less
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Kaylee
Kaylee rated it
April 22, 2021
Status: Completed
This one, is like the twin with the Ugly Husband.

Another happily ever after story, but written not in cringe fluff way.

- MC Gong, ML manly capable shou.

... more>> - MC prefers manly ger, aka he's 100% gay.

- No face slapping. No love rival, no enemy, just small fry that easily kill their ownself.

- A bit surprised that the author didnt write the children in it coz usually there'll be children. They have children just right at the end of the story.

- MC main occupation is scholar, chef, and business man. ML handles the hard job of military man.

- Good story background and resolution for support characters. In fact, there's not many characters are being written as friends, thus we dont feel lost when there's nothing to tell about them. <<less
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psychofreak
psychofreak rated it
March 23, 2021
Status: Completed
I actually just finished my second reading via mtl. Still one of my favorites, along with Li Jin's daily farming life.

I like how the main pair complement each other, with MC being the smart one (not just academically) and practical, and ML being the strong type but shy (I'm particularly fond of strong looking characters who look imposing on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside). Their journey is just one fluffy ride with a bit (read: a lot) of spiciness (both literally and figuratively) and a bit... more>> of tense moments. Villains get sorted out, and I like how Shen Yanbei dealt with some villains, really showed how ruthless he can be to whoever hurts his waifu (that revenge was absolutely cold and sweet).

Overall a nice read, if you want some sweet and fluff and farming life (and food). Hope this gets adapted to a manhua someday, I really want to see Yanbei and Changfeng's dynamic visually. And also see how much of a meatbun Qingze is lol. <<less
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The Sliveren
The Sliveren rated it
March 22, 2021
Status: Completed
The previous reviews already stated on what to be said.

It's good and I'm almost choked by the abundance of dog food. Plot wise, it's excellent on its own way and I kinda like the slice of life ambience in the early chapters.

MC (gong) is the person who deeply loves ML (shou). He's a simp towards to his man and he was proud for that.

... more>> While the ML is a sweetheart with so much insecurities. Nevertheless, he gained confidence due to the tender loving care from MC.

About the side couple—they didn't overpower the main couple. They have their own flow and it didn't disturb the chemistry of the main couple.

If you plan to read this on RAWS, don't hesitate since it's easy to understand. <<less
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eichiro
eichiro rated it
February 15, 2021
Status: Completed
To tell the truth I don't really like bara/too much muscles, I like normal proportion muscles!!!

Maybe it just my understanding, but the gong in this story seem to like the 1st type, too much muscles, shou. So when I want to read it I'm a bit reluctant. Final solution is... just imagine the shou with normal proportion muscles!!!

I keep reading n continue to read...

... more>> Uwaaaaa too damn sweet!!!

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Thankful I read it in the end n not give it up < ( ̄︶ ̄) >

As for the plot... There are modern part, well the plot almost the same with the ancient part. So when it just stop there I just have to continue imagine myself... ╮ (╯_╰) ╭

Anyway!!!
Super recommend for someone who like sweet thing!!! (ꈍᴗꈍ) <<less
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3eraphiel
3eraphiel rated it
January 9, 2021
Status: Completed
i really like this story. The most refreshing part is MC is not OP with absurd golden finger after transmigrating. Even though power fantasy story is fun, it get boring after reading a lot of it so I really welcome this change.

another good points are the logical application of modern knowledge into the ancient setting without the usage of the magical space and MC identity remain as people from countryside (no cliche plot twist like "oh he is actually the emperor") and steadily raised through the ranks by his own... more>> effort. A little faster than other officials but still within acceptable range & the author handle it with proper explaination of effect & cause so it does not felt like the raise of Gary Sue.

i also like how the "wife" role in this story is the opposite of the usual cliche in this genre. He is not some dainty useless damsel in distress but an equal to his husband.

shout out to yummy yogurt for the english translation. The translator is doing a good job by keeping the pinyin of most of the term that do not have english equivalent.

it's always my pet peeve when "translator" translate EVERYTHING into english & even change some things to suit western reader. To me, this makes the novel lose it's original local flavour & just read like another western story. I.e: local cuisine name is change into a more "modern" name that most reader recognize. Good thing, yummy yogurt DOES NOT do this. <<less
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tharrinne
tharrinne
April 15, 2024
Status: Completed
There's someone who rated this only 4 star just because he didn't understand why the protagonists have to keep their relationship low key 🙄 I was wondering if we're reading the same thing. Just reading without comprehending what their reading is really absurd.

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MC and ML married when they're poor and ML has amnesia then when it was revealed that he is a general's son the power and hierarchy were imbalance especially in the eyes of the ancient. The ML is not just an ordinary person and MC is just a wealthy farmer merchant and a scholar who's attending imperial examination if rumors gets out he could be slander and the position of ML in their house is unstable. If you factor everything it's understandable that they would be low-key, it's not like they really hiding it, it's like an open secret. But they also have to be careful since they have positions now, since to them their first marriage wasn't proper so they have to marry again in front of the city people by the emperor's edict. I think their prior marriage if known to the public they will just treat is as MC as a social climber and will not acknowledge them as a married couple. Ancient people are so intricate with their relationship and it's hard for modern people to understand them.

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All in all I like this book MC is really clever and their relationship is fluff and harmonious. The plot reminds me of few farming novels I've read but it's still enjoyable. A lot of cliche things but aren't we all so fond of cliche troupes even after reading it countless times. There's still some unique things in here... It's just that the modern setting just ends there. But I guess the pattern would be just the same with his incarnation in ancient times he will also become rich with ML by his side. Then another regretable thing is that
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grandma Su that bit*h of a grandmother just died without seeing her grandson become the empress. She shouldn't have died earlier and see her grandson wedding then die more in envy and anger lol 😂

Gu Qingyao deserve her death lol 😂 she was a jealous woman that even killing her brother just to marry into that scum prince lol then she just have a miserable life and died tragically lol 😂 she really earned it. They're so materialistic and so bad that they end up suffering because they coveted power and wealth. It's a karma for them, even that Su Ruizhen got her share lol because she's too ambitious she also died miserably 😂 she really wanted to climb high but the golden thigh she hold on to was rotten hahaha

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Inn Auni
Inn Auni
November 27, 2023
Status: Completed
BEWARE of SPOILER
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For note, it wasn't fully translated. I couldn't wait and so decided to MTL. It was easy enough to follow.

The only thing I disliked about the novel was that it ended. Lol. I did not mind reading about their mundane activities such as cooking because both main characters were sweet as honey.

The plot was mostly slice of life, well written by the writer. What I love about it is that there was no psychological barrier between Shen Yanbei, MC, and Gu Changfeng, ML. Yanbei transmigrated and easily adapted to his new life. He accepted that Changfeng was his male wife and vowed to uphold the name of the previous host's family. Changfeng who lost his memory was also not restricted to accepting that he was married. So, there was no restriction on intimacy. Yanbei, originating from the future, was not shy in describing his feelings. Changfeng also blossomed under Yanbei's guidance.

As the story progressed, Changfeng regained his memory and identity. The story followed a six-ranking upper and lower officialdom system. For example, Yanbei was a 4th lower-rank civil minister and wasn't eligible to attend court. While Changfeng was a 3rd upper-rank military minister who could attend court. This did not dishearten Yanbei. He took it with stride to work even harder. He did not aim for a 3rd upper rank. For him, a 4th upper rank was enough as long as he got to see his wife in court. Please excuse the ranking because it was confusing on my part and I'm just guessing most of it.

In short, the story was sweet as honey.

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CaptainxCres
CaptainxCres rated it
November 23, 2022
Status: Completed
Easy read, slice of life with food. (⁠。⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠) ⁠✧ I have soft spot for those who transmigrated and SHARED the wealth (⁠。⁠・⁠ω⁠・⁠。⁠) ⁠ノ⁠♡

And the introvert hulk shou is super duper cute (⁠♡⁠ω⁠♡⁠ ⁠) ⁠ ⁠~⁠♪ I love reading our MC harassing his wife so much (⁠ ⁠˶⁠ ⁠❛⁠ ⁠ꁞ⁠ ⁠❛⁠ ⁠˶⁠ ⁠)

The development and tone is kind of cliché and predictable but it's enjoyable for me.
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Gumihou
Gumihou rated it
September 17, 2022
Status: Completed
I really like this story, especially the beginning parts. The ending could have been better, but not going to fault the author for weakening in the end and not creating something just as powerful and/or meaningful.

It's still a great read overall and I really like it.
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Eat__tea
Eat__tea rated it
July 30, 2022
Status: Completed
Overall 4.7

I have to be honest I felt like this is a mashup between Li Jin's farming life and favourite ugly husband

Daily life of a scholar who -instead of studying all day - went to farm and do business instead. Told in a fast-paced way which is good if you hate long descriptive bs owo

(+)

    • They have clear character backgrounds
    • Side characters are treated well
    • Good communication between the characters
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    • The usual MC happened to learn about this in his previous life
Note: Mpreg is in the last chapter only QAQ
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erialolita
erialolita rated it
June 12, 2022
Status: --
Not bad. I thought I wouldn't like a manly shou with a scholarly gong but I didn't mind it at all. The blushing on the manly shou was cute.

This wasn't my cup of tea sadly, a bit too slice of life for me I think. By chapter 70 was starting to get bored. I really didn't like how the author decided to go for the "I'm not good enough for him so I must be the best" trope.

I was also confused about the modern day chapters. The place I MTL'd... more>> it from had the first modern chapter randomly around 44, then again around 67, it was confusing to go from ancient china to modern day. I just didn't care about the modern day story either.

The translation is MTL so I just MTL'd it from the begining. Thank you to the reviewer who translated some of the terms. I was really confused in the MTL when they called the ML daughter-in-law, wifey makes more sense. MTL also translates ger to twins, but I already knew this one. <<less
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JuneV
JuneV rated it
February 22, 2022
Status: Completed
FEEL GOOD STORY

I absolutely loved this pair, their life in village is one of the most comforting stories I read. The story have not many ups and downs but goes smoothly. MC falls for ML on love at first sight, while ML takes some time. I loved the way MC loved ML and took care of him. The Main characters are fleshed out well as the side characters.

Main CP is damn fluff and cute. Second CP also have a very good story, I think if their story is expanded, it... more>> can be a standlone book itself. Second CP has Emperor and his crush.

It's a comforting novel where you can find peace. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! <<less
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Nom de Plume
Nom de Plume rated it
October 23, 2021
Status: c115
3.5 rounded up to 4; this story is good within the niche 'ancient male wife' and 'transmigating to be a farmer' genres

There is zero entanglement about wanting to go back to modern times. Our gong has no ties left to his modern life and he is very happy to find himself newly married to a handsome man even if it is in an ancient setting and quickly adapts to find a way to survive for him and his wife. His biggest ambition is to protect his family. His biggest virtue... more>> is the amount of respect he shows his partner regardless of cultural barriers. The author's descriptions are vivid and almost made me fall in love with the ML's body and want to touch it. 🤤 The author starts to explore a 'what if they met in modern times' scenario in the extras which was pretty interesting. I feel like the author considered throwing out some other extras as well, but stopped at a really awkward mid-point in the modern extra. Of note is also that this 4 part modern extra is randomly shared out of order within the main story which was really confusing at first. "Did the MC really die?" "Wait, he met Gu in modern times?? Did he also transmigrate??" These aren't really answered, but the stories don't seem to be directly connected and instead parallel to each other. This is how I concluded it was a 'what if' scenario. I didn't read the author's notes so there is a chance that I missed something though!

I think this story could have been a solid 4 without the confusion I mentioned before. A 4.5 if the author had finished the modern extra rather than ending the story on a weird note. <<less
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MikSRK
MikSRK rated it
September 26, 2021
Status: --
Really enjoyable. Great balance between farming/cooking and plot! Really enjoy the fluff and am looking forward to reading more ❤️💕
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AdalSaira
AdalSaira
March 9, 2021
Status: Completed
The absolute wonderful cuteness. 🤭🤭 Healthy relationship that's so understanding between the duo, MC and ML. Dog food overload without dog blood at all (i think). 🤔 I'm not an expert at judging a novel but I'm pretty much enjoy this one like my others fluffy favorite novels. Even I search for the mtl and finish it there.😆😆

A bit cliche and I feel like I have read other novel with similar story line. (Who knows?) 🧐

Still I got my daily dose of cuteness and squealing after the lover's interactions. 💗💗 A good read.... more>> ☺️☺️😊 <<less
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bingpupschewtoy
bingpupschewtoy rated it
March 7, 2021
Status: c34
This webnovel more slice-of-life-y, so there’s not much of a plot or big adversaries to overcome. But if you’re looking for a cute relationship, the characters spoiling and taking care of each other, and descriptions of rural life, his webnovel is perfect.

If you’re like me, and were hesitant about picking up this novel because the character design of the ML is so different from what you usually like, please give this novel a shot! I fell in love with the ML as soon as he was introduced, and now I... more>> actually really love his character design. I feel like a whole new world of webnovels have been opened to me now that I’m not being restricted by character design preferences.

MC and ML’s relationship is so healthy and satisfying to read.
Spoiler

ML starts off as extremely insecure, but slowly gains confidence knowing that MC is there with him no matter what.

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Kizna100
Kizna100 rated it
February 27, 2021
Status: Completed
I'M TOTALLY IN LOVE WITH THIS!!!! Every hour that I spend reading this story I was so sumerges un the plot that is worth to read again.

Our Yanbei was so full of love for his hubby that it even make my fell jealous. And our Cute wife Changfen gets to grow emotionally, well both do grow, but our Changfen gets suport from his hubby and the things they live together make them become a better person.

Conclution: the person who love you, has to love YOU, apearence and soul.
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Pandablackeyes
Pandablackeyes rated it
February 11, 2021
Status: Completed
This is supper sweet.!!

ML little thoughts were really cute. I like him more than the MC.. Haha..

MC is also nice, caring and understanding.. He makes sure that there was no misunderstang between him and his wife. He also helps ML to overcome his insecurities telling him that everyone has thier own preference when it comes to appearance and it just happen that he likes how manly the ML was.

Anyways this is a healthy relationship and villains doesn't have too much screen time which is kinda nice and not frustrating to... more>> read.

The second leads/couple are also cute. They have thier own sweet story on their own.. 😊 <<less
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