The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir

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“I can’t accept this! I can’t! Even as a ghost, I’m going to spend eternity cursing that your relationship will shatter like glass! Break apart like a pair of mandarin ducks that fly away from each other!” With such a persisting obsession, it would be difficult for the vengeful departed spirit to move on.
 
Ji Man had only read a light novel to pass the time, but she was unexpectedly pulled into a very strange dream. She had become the novel’s most vicious villainess.
 
The novel rewinds to the beginning. The villainess who had been ordered to commit su*cide reappears on stage and begins to follow the plot as she walks toward the novel’s ending once again, to a courtyard deep inside the marquis’ residence. A female lead that’s like the Holy Mother. Countless cannon fodders. The imperial family’s favor…

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DSB
Romance of a Twin Flower (drama)
春闺梦里人
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11/01/19 Fuyu Neko c510 (end)
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Tastastix
Tastastix rated it
February 16, 2021
Status: Completed
The translation is great, but the actual story is just okay. It's a good read if you have a lot of time to kill. I really liked the side-plot of the empress and the handicapped emperor. They're hardly seen together, but their ending was beautiful in a tragic way. Some things I didn't like: ... more>>
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I don't think the ending is technically a happy one. The FL is pretty awful, not like one-dimensional, but she's really hard to root for. She implicated/involved innocent people, and never really tried to make up for it. The ML is also pretty awful. Just... I didn't really like anything about him. Karma pretty much comes for both like the final plague hitting Egypt, which is why I can't really call the ending happy, but I still feel like they got off lightly since they're the leads.

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Tesana
Tesana rated it
November 24, 2020
Status: c510
This is a unique book in two ways (based on my *limited* experience with harem novels). 1: FL admits to enjoying interc**rse with ML, even though she doesn't really like him much. It's really nice to see female characters being allowed to enjoy s*x. 2: The FL is a complex, well-rounded character despite her cheats, and even side characters get enough development that one can see a little of why they do what they do.

However, I did find some of the cheats unbelievable, especially in the second half, and by... more>> the end of the novel I didn't like anyone anymore. (I just prefer fluffier stories though, so YMMV.)

Finally, a big shoutout to @fuyoneko, my favorite translator. Thank you for your wonderful work!! <<less
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YukiLeesa
YukiLeesa rated it
November 11, 2020
Status: --
A lot drama and nice plot twist.
But I disgust ML a lot.
I read again and again but I cannot understand why FL forgive that type of guy who can kill a women easily because of pillow talk and support ‘love’.

she keep on saying he is very intelligent but I found it sorry for marquis title.

i am sorry if my review is harsh. This is my viewpoint only.
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lianxi
lianxi rated it
November 9, 2020
Status: c169
During that Southern trip chapter where she gave herself to the ML just because is truly disappointing, though she came from the modern era and as she said she's more open minded with those things, with what she had experienced since the first day of coming to that era, I'm very upset!!

There's also that second male lead, author is building up something for the FL and this guy but is suddenly trying to disregard this plot and desperately trying to push a development between the ML and FL, come on!... more>> The ML is a douche, give the FL something/someone more worthy

The FL is good and all but the ML is the leader of the scumbags. I will truly feel disappointed if FL end up falling for this type of male despite knowing what he did to the previous FL (despite the former FL being a lunatic) and experiencing everything and more herself. <<less
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Baubblegum
Baubblegum
April 8, 2020
Status: --
i really like this novel, its very realistic and the MC is not OP but when I reached episode 169 I kind of want to stop because of the male lead.

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I Really hate the way he dotes on Wen wan even though she is no Good and neglect the MC after all she had done for him

the translation is good though, the translators are very considerate and explain every uncommon words and even provide pictures and I love it.
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deserthorn
deserthorn rated it
March 19, 2020
Status: Completed
I dont understand why there where a lot of negative reviews for this story especially the Male lead? As far an I can see the things he is doing is pretty realistic and logical. It might be because of my preference but I just love a story where the plot goes on without the story being battered with unnessesary chucks no sense storylines. Despite people saying that the ML has an hot and cold attitude towards MC, I find it is obvious and necessary in the political situation they are... more>> living in. <<less
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kuroimochi
kuroimochi rated it
March 17, 2020
Status: Completed
Gripping story that is full of political and backyard intrigues. When people say its not a romantic story but a political one, they really do mean it. Characters are 3 dimensional and does not revolve around ML and MC, but they were simply characters helplessly sweeped by an ongoing power struggle at the palace. Everyone is a suspect with their own motives, no one is completely good or bad, and MC is unreliable narator. Very smart and well-planned story that I couldn't put down.

The story does slowly weave itself into a romantic story near the end, and it was done beautifuly. The happy ending was not easily achieved, and both MC and ML learned slowly to care toward one another amidst the chaotic situation. This story is the most believable (and slow) progress of a transmigration romance I've ever read between a woman from modern world with modern values and a male from a heavily patriachal society.

Everyone who love Chinese historical stories and courtyard/political intrigue or had enough with all existing transmigration stories, must definitely read this one! I beg you!

PS: This is also first story that I put in as favorite despite still halfway finishing it! I finished it now, and it stayed there so it's that good
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KairaYK
KairaYK
February 23, 2020
Status: c509
I'll start by saying that you should only read this if you're willing to dive in and read everything carefully. This is a story where you need to read between the lines, skimming over will just make you hate all the characters.

If you're willing to invest your time, you'll find some of the most compelling characters I've read so far in the genre. These are some of the most believable and realized people. They all have so many flaws and the vast majority have actually reasonable justifications for their actions.... more>> Almost nothing is as simple as it seems, there are deeper reasons behind most actions.

This is mostly noticeable in the ML. While I'll hardly call him an upstanding man, I think that many completely misunderstand him. Taking into account the very fragile political maneuvering he must do at all times, and his insights about the upcoming upheavals, and of course the historical mindset he strongly believes in, will help a lot in explaining his reasoning behind his actions.

Does he have plenty of flaws? Yes. Does he do things that I think are horrible despite the reasoning? Yes. But that just makes him a believable character. And also makes his slow transformation that he takes on himself for the MC much more meaningful.

The MC is no less problematic and wonderful. Her unwillingness to compromise on some of her strongest held believes, especially when it comes to women in society, and yet her ability to step back and lower her head when needed is great. Her attempts to support other women is also refreshing. And yet she's also far from perfect, as seen especially in the second half of the novel.

In addition to all that you have supporting characters that are complex and varied, you care about what happens to them, even some of the villains.

If/When you read this prepare yourself for a roller-coaster of emotions, this is not a smooth sailing novel, this is very much a political intrigue novel with plenty of angst. You will get upset a lot but it is worth to read through to the end. I would also recommend reading the discussions in each chapter's comments because many times it gave me additional insights to the actions.

Also, do yourself a favor and don't read the very last chapter - it's the author's note and I think it was unnecessary, and kind of ruins the story. I just ignore it. <<less
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LeeAthene
LeeAthene rated it
February 14, 2020
Status: c1
this took me a lot of effort reading this novel. I kept on going because the translation and the flow of the novel is very good and I already spent a lot of time in reading.

I almost gave up many times because as a modern person I cannot accept multiple partner. Maybe I am just too narrow minded. I am glad that I am not from that era. The ending is pretty good eventually so everything is worth it.
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Mahnoor younas
Mahnoor younas rated it
February 5, 2020
Status: Completed
It is a great novel... infact many people seem to dislike ML but I think he is a strong and just man... he knows how to take responsibility of people dependant on him and is intelligent... not a love sick puppy who can't keep his calm... he is a good "human being" who prefers his promises and responsibilities to his emotions... he clearly falls for FL after about 150 chapters but doesn't let his emotions let him be unjust to a person whom once he thought he was in love... more>> with (and that time previous jiman's character was far from being likable so according to that era he wasn't being exactly disloyal)...I have read this novel about an year ago and will definitely reread it once I start forgetting it's scenes <<less
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yango
yango
January 15, 2020
Status: c200
Amazing read. I can appreciate a female lead that doesn't give in to the main lead in the firsg few eps. I love how she's not head over heels for him at first and only strives to make money and live good and occasionally take revenge.

Male lead....I'm not too in love with him. Some of the things he does is quite frustrating. But I do like novels where the male lead is cold-hearted. So I wasn't hating him too much.

Second male lead was perfect. Like the female lead says "Male... more>> lead is for thr female lead and the second male lead is for the audience" he won me over.

There were some unnecessary scenes, lots of scheming and an annoying white lotus Wen Wan but other than that m, I'd recommend it. <<less
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Kumarae
Kumarae rated it
December 29, 2019
Status: c510
I might not best reviewer because I did not actually read all chapter I might skip like 200 chapter in middle. So I want to discuss my thought how MC get herself in already married to husband who have wives.

But I want to give a prep for reader who might very romance heart that MC and ML is pure honest 1v1. So I def want warning think this actual polyandry (multi wives) in practice that many reader might hate ML for still "normal social in ancient to have harem and... more>> seed them". Yes, that mean you will read about how ML interact with his wives (various title which long to list here)

Good thing, I really enjoy MC mindset toward ancient with polyandry setting not monogamy (like modern marriage 1v1) so I would not like like ugh ML cheat on MC or common MC tell ML to pick sole wife not wives. After all, she was prepare to get what she want which is not romance so she has lack of interest toward ml. I think that much easily on my reader romance heart in beginning. So I could see how both finally mutual after so long.

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ML will change mind to have romance monogamy with MC. Just think of first half polygamy then 1v1 between MC and ml.

however not too expect in beginning because like I say it actually practice polygamy that ML did put many seeds with his wives even after ML has favor (not love yet) toward to MC but ML does got suffer from various kind scheme happen in his home. Much later, he realized to desire to settle down and peaceful so that he keep think about MC and he start to tone down with his choose of wives.

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So let think as how MC deal with ancient polygamy with all scheme ladies chase ml's love and favor. So I really enjoy and same time annoying with mc's lousy narrator and mind play. Yes there might have where MC lose the duel from another wives or ML's scheme (which is huge mystery plot story)

Plus I do enjoy how author try to be different from common trope easily with different view. Author actually write main character with flaws plus so many complex characters. <<less
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MagicalAnacardo
MagicalAnacardo rated it
December 14, 2019
Status: c510
I don't know what to think about this novel. I believed it had great potential, a modern independent woman transmigrates into an entirely patriarchal world and instead of panicking, she begins to plan how to make the best of her situation (in her case being comfortable and eating good food lol) This really pulled me into the story and then seeing that most if not all male characters of the novel were constantly being roasted for being scum automatically sold me the novel. The protagonist Ji Man is also not... more>> a saint, but a pragmatic person that doesn't enjoy hurting others, but will manipulate them and play with them for her benefit. Up to here it was good for me, but then, nearing the second part of the story... I felt like the pace was suddenly rushed towards a "everything got settled" happy ending. Well, even though I'm unsatisfied with the ending, the novel is well written and the translation is impressive, obviously a lot of work was put into it. <<less
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onexspirit
onexspirit rated it
December 9, 2019
Status: Completed
This novel was a great read. At first, I was persuaded by the low ratings and comment so I didn't read it until I needed a new book to read. I finished this novel in about three days. If you like To Be a Virtuous Wife, Chongfei Manual, and Transmigrator Meets Reincarnator, then you will enjoy this book. I believe the low ratings were due to the ML. We are reading a novel based in ancient china, things like multiple wives and using marriage for political gains are quite common.... more>> If you read this with an open mind, you will not regret it. There are many novels where the ML were jerks in the beginning but redeemed themselves at the end.

Also, this is a HE. <<less
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LII_Vera
LII_Vera rated it
November 24, 2019
Status: --
So, about this novel...

This is not how romance look like, no, not really.
As an intrigue-grim-realistic story about modern woman in a very toxic household with unloving, shrewd and cruel husband, scheming concubines and so little joy in life it's practically nonexistent, it's good. Solid four stars or more. Give it a try if I you into this kind of stories.

There is always a possibility I didn't like this novel just because I am a weak pathetic woman, who enjoys only fluffy light stories, one can't be completely sure. But,... more>> if you are like me and prefer novels with more or less decent leads and genuine love with drama and suffering complimenting the story, not making one, stay away from "Dreamer", preserve your hearts. <<less
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some-reader
some-reader rated it
November 12, 2019
Status: c510
I understand why most of the people dropped this novel in the middle cause the MD was so annoying at the beginning and did a lot of things that will make your blood boil for some "political" reasons but its not really that bad cause the FD didn't really take any of the things he dead to heart and it was kind of refreshing to see him regretted and try to "make up" for it in the end...
I recommend it for people who like ancient china "harem life" cause... more>> what I enjoyed the most was How the FD dealt with MD concubines <<less
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Nana1412
Nana1412 rated it
November 8, 2019
Status: c175
I just cant wait to write a review. The female lead is exceptional. She's clever but without overpowering cheat tricks on her sleves. She reminds me a lot on the female lead for Doomed to be a Canon Fodder. In which she's trying all her might not to get killed. But with failure tricks several times. On the other hand, the male lead... is sooo annoying that if I must rate it from 1 to 10... he's beyond 20.

I understand the culture of Polygamy in ancient china but he's just... more>> waaaaay too manipulative and annoying I just can't stand it.

The only reason I rate it as 4 stars was because the translation site, Fuyuneko has translated it exceptionally well, so that the story's flow is smooth and easy to understand. <<less
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LW5577
LW5577 rated it
November 6, 2019
Status: Completed
Very nice story between MC and ML. At first half you will always curse and swear at ML but once you start very hard to stop because of Amazing MC. Also cannot blame ML because previous MC always do wrong things and give ML headache for 6 year. MC suddenly changed from villains to Super smart, cool and emotionless people make ML start to have interested in her.

1 st hundreds chapters I really hope MC fall in love with secondary ML or other man because to angry with ml. But... more>> slowly he shows interest in MC but still broken MC heart to thousand piece. I almost wish the rest of the story is just Errong, Ji Man, Mingjie, and Qingyun going out on double dates. Sad I not happen. If MC fall in love ML early, I can feel how heartbroken she can be. Just until quite behind then both start to fall in lo love in each other.

Cannot said who use who but they sometimes they will use each other for their own agenda. MC not overbearing or have supernatural power but just intelligence girl. Read a lot of ancient Chinese story but this story setting is very good and most important is not boring. All ML harem full of thorns and b*tch. Each of them have their own agenda and keep betraying ML and work for other people except MC. <<less
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Pras
Pras rated it
November 3, 2019
Status: Completed
5 stars for the Translator Fuyu, thank you for your hard work into translating this book.

The book was a good read. 1 star deducted for the actual story line. I have a confused feeling for this book, sometimes it kept me hooked and other times I didn't feel like continuing. I wanted to finish reading this book only because of the translators efforts.
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DemiUchiha
DemiUchiha
October 27, 2019
Status: Completed
It was a pretty good read. I like how the MC was not hung up over the tr*sh ML. I like the MC most of the time, but sometimes she really irked my nerves so bad with some of the things she said and did. Let's not even talk about the ML. He was alright the later half of the novel, but before, I absolutely despised him. (Lol) He had some nice character development. Also I feel bad for little HaoHao
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