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In the interstellar world of the Osphia Empire, Zhuo Yang, a rare guide, became the husband of the disabled sentinel crown prince, Prince Moodys Bricania, after his younger half-brother escaped from their arranged marriage to elope with Zhuo Yang’s marriage partner.

Moodys was once the most coveted companion for all guides in the empire, and he was voted nationally by the people of Osphia as the future monarch who could bring hope to the people. In the eyes of tens of thousands of fans and supporters, there is simply no guide in the world who can be worthy of their royal prince.

Moodys Bricania was unexpectedly ambushed, he exhausted his mental power, his legs were crippled, and his face was attacked by Zerg venom leaving extremely disgusting scars after healing…

However, there was one thing no one expected, Zhuo Yang was sincerely looking forward to his wedding day.

T/N: Super beautiful Guide (shou) x Disabled and disfigured Sentinel prince (gong)

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帝后之路
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Recommendations
After I Got Married, Those Who Betrayed Me Were Reborn (4)
Marshal, Please Calm Down (2)
Interstellar Super Doctor (2)
My Husband is Suffering from a Terminal Illness (1)
Marshal’s Cannon Fodder Spouse [Transmigration] (1)
After The Breakup, I Became The Marshal’s Wife (1)
Recommendation Lists
  1. Bl Novel #3
  2. Completed Danmei
  3. Interstellar yaoi, Sweet, Tough or both
  4. My Cup of Tea~
  5. Unique plotline BL

Latest Release

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11/26/21 KnoxT c47
11/25/21 KnoxT c46
11/23/21 KnoxT c45
11/18/21 KnoxT c44
11/15/21 KnoxT c43
11/12/21 KnoxT c42
11/08/21 KnoxT c41
11/04/21 KnoxT c40
11/02/21 KnoxT c39
10/30/21 KnoxT c38
10/28/21 KnoxT c37
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10/22/21 KnoxT c35
10/21/21 KnoxT c34
10/15/21 KnoxT c33
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trash_generalist
trash_generalist rated it
June 9, 2022
Status: c65
Royal Family Drama! This novel has a very grim and mature tone. A lot of readers compare it to the author's other work, called "After I Got Married, Those Who Betrayed Me Were Reborn", which is around 6-7 points similar in terms of character and world settings, but I don't think the two should be compared cause the style the author used to tell both stories are very different.

This novel still has a beautiful MC struggling against his family -- who have undermined him all this time. But the MC... more>> in question is quite scheming and self-aware (opposite of the kind and aloof MC in the other novel). In that same vein, the ML in this novel is also completely different -- he's kind and benevolent rather than cold and domineering. The plot of the novel is them rising above their families and slowly working their way through the rotted upper-society ranks. I enjoyed the complex character dynamics most, and definitely recommend it for that reason! I stopped reading only because I thought that most of the character plots were out of the way, and had no interest in the external kingdom-building plots.

CHARACTERS: 9.5/10

I really really like the characters here. Some may say that they're a bit boring, and I do agree, but only in that humans are usually pretty boring LOL. They're very realistic, and thus, not always the most fun to read about, but their complexity offers a different kind of satisfaction to novels with similar plots but with more 2D and recognizable characters.

Zhou Yang (MC)

The MC is a guide that was shunned by his family and stepped upon by his younger brother. He's been hiding in the shadows all this time, conserving his strength so that he could make his goal (marrying the crown prince) a reality. It makes him a particularly scheming character! But his self-awareness and maturity make him much more likable than cannon fodders with similar mindsets.

Though I can't say that he's as charming as the more innocent and headstrong Shou-types, I still like him more because his personality is more in line with most people -- he's selfish, very very much so. But, rather than that being annoying, it's admirable because he knows what he wants and works hard to get it.

Moodys (ML)

Different from your general Gong-type, the ML in this novel is particularly gentle. He's capable and honorable, fully personifying the "crown prince" persona without it feeling cliche or corny. Just like the MC, he's probably not as charming as other MLs, and may not have as much appeal as a result, but his humanity makes him stand out regardless~

ROMANCE: 8/10

I like the two main characters, and for that, I rated the romance higher than I intended initially LOL. In terms of romance development, this one is definitely clumsy and kind of awkward. Still, I like the fact that their relationship is rather realistic as well. Oh, and the fact that the MC fell in love first~ Which is rare! In this novel, the MC has always been chasing after the ML, and I found that very interesting.

SETTING: 5/10

Oof the setting is definitely the most abandoned aspect of this novel. I initially went into this story hoping for more Interstellar and Sentinel&Guide exploration. As a result.... there's barely any of either. (╥_╥) The main world setting being explored is the royal family and noble family dealings. There's some Sentinel&Guide content scattered around, but it's very quickly forgotten. The way the setting has been built also introduced lots of holes and inconsistencies. So, I already feel pretty generous giving it a 5/10 LOLOL.

PLOT: 7/10

The plot is not bad, it focuses on getting rid of the cannon fodder and fixing up the Empire. But it's not very well executed. I would have liked to see the characters actually do the things that the author described, but most of the political intrigue ended up being skipped in favor of face-slapping -- which is fun, but with the two main characters so well-adjusted and self-aware, it's not as satisfying as it is in other novels.

RATING: 3.6/5

Although the story is not perfect and is kind of hard to read because of the more realistic tone, I still enjoyed reading it because of the particularly memorable characters. I recommend that you do the same if you're interested in things like character complexity. Otherwise, if you're looking for something more uncomplicated and with a lighter tone, then the author's later work (the one I mentioned in the beginning), may be more to your taste.

RANDOM THOUGHTS:

  • Personal Enjoyment: As mentioned, the story is a bit hard to read at times. And I didn't finish reading it. So, 2.5/5!
  • Literary Level: 3/5 Needs some work, but I appreciate the character complexity a lot because that's so rarely seen in Danmei novels. As for the translation, it's not the cleanest, but it's readable!
  • Heat Level: 1.5/5. There are some allusions to sexy scenes, but it's all behind the curtain with lots of -fade-to-black- moments.
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shuulys
shuulys rated it
June 9, 2022
Status: Completed
Not bad. Quite cute. Loved the MC here!! Super cunning and scheming and doesnt even bother hiding it from the ML. Love the trust and reliance and the honestyyyy!!! The plot was not bad, interesting in a way? Though I feel like the ending can be a little short and abrupt? But overall its still good! Quite worth reading ^^
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erialolita
erialolita rated it
June 8, 2022
Status: --
2.5 Just ok, rounded it to 3 because the translator notes were fun. This story was missing something. Some parts were just boring.

MC was better than most omega/guides but I don't think the author showed his character enough. Also anyone else notice his IQ diminishes in the 2nd half.

The ML was cute. Only issue I have is that the ML fell for MC just randomly, not enough getting to know each other before their relationship takes off.

... more>> I started really getting bored around 77 and just skimmed around.

Translation was good. Some minor typos but nothing major. <<less
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Angel_wx
Angel_wx
May 16, 2022
Status: Completed
The characters of the MC and ML are quite different from other novels. Usually, a lot of novels will have the MC who is the shou have a more gentle, tolerant personality while the ML is more ruthless. In this novel, it is the opposite. Still, the MC still has a soft side but it is mostly shown to the ML and the ML has a more kind personality but is not a totally virg*n Mary.

As for the plot, it focuses quite a lot on politics and other characters or... more>> the public opinions. Sometimes I wish they focus more on the relationship or moments of the main CP but they are very affectionate, especially the MC when it appears.

Recommended! <<less
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amikyun
amikyun rated it
May 10, 2022
Status: c1
Applause for the effectiveness of the author's writing style they can pack that much to 100 chapter, well I think the end was rushed but still this story worth to read,
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the MC was powerful type and this is really refreshing, bc's usually shou portrayed to be meek, weak, righteous, yada yada yada, but our MC not like that... Ahahahahah like this kind of MC, the interaction between MC and ML was good and sweet

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mariaflora1208
mariaflora1208
May 4, 2022
Status: c77
If you want an enjoyable and good face slapping scenes, you can try this. MC and ML's interactions are also cute. But aside from that, the rest became predictable, and boring. I love MC's character, a fighter, an eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth. But even though I like him, and the potential of the story is good, the way of storytelling went boring halfway. So guess I'll just drop it.
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Yumeru
Yumeru
May 1, 2022
Status: Completed
One of the best in interstellar stories😁 you can see MC improvement and step by step process to get his goal. He also had his own past hardships and good that he finally got together with his marshal hihi marshal's/ml/moody's also a gentleman and very good to MC. Nice romance and good face slapping to villains. MC is straightforward with bis personality and shows it to ML
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iridescine
iridescine rated it
April 27, 2022
Status: --
Contrary to "popular" belief, villain reveals don't have to be mindblowing to be good. It just has to make sense. I think people should try this story for themselves.

It's entertaining enough, the MC and ML are adorable, and there are problems that they have to solve other than just faceslapping. The MC being thirsty for the ML and forward is also so refreshing.

Sometimes it's good to have stories like this where the plot points are resolved neatly and quite easily and is not too much dog blood.
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Irissska O_o
Irissska O_o rated it
April 21, 2022
Status: Completed
It was not terrible but it was still pretty bad. I managed to finish it only skipping every 2nd page and I did not miss anything important or interesting by doing this. I liked the premise of the story - someone beautiful loves an ugly person with a higher status - and I liked interactions btw the main cp, but other than that the story was really boring.
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nctzen
nctzen rated it
April 19, 2022
Status: Completed
I dont find this story or the plot line bad or anything, it's extremely cliche and predictable but still very enjoyable. The issue that I have with the story is the writing. It wasn't that obvious from the start but the more the plot progresses and they need more exciting things t lays flat afterwards. A one time read for sure but I'm interested in reading the other story that the writer did now that I have read everyone's review
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earlgreyt
earlgreyt rated it
April 17, 2022
Status: Completed
Pretty good story, MC is extremely beautiful and scheming. ML is the kind/pure-hearted/altruistic one.

OP MC and ML. Lots of face-slapping and secret-pleasure tropes like

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    • MC hiding strength, pretending to be an idiot and lower level guide
    • ML cured by MC
    • extremely powerful Marshal ML
    • past history/relationship
    • MC having a hidden second identity / forgotten past
    • prophecy about MC
    • fake death / funeral crashing
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Really enjoyed the first half, very engrossing to read about the OP MC face-slapping everyone and manipulating public opinion to become the most popular.

But later on, novel got a bit preachy. There was some lack of sense of what vaccines mean, and very badly done pseudoscience (how MC infected ML thru his own blood), the villains in general are s*upid af and very 1d.

Translation varied somewhat, sometimes good, sometimes bad (probably had rotating translators),
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User.948761
User.948761
April 16, 2022
Status: c68
It’s okay. I’m not sure why but I lost motivation to read the rest. I might come back to it. A plus is that it’s completely translated tho
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PicturesqueSeeker
PicturesqueSeeker rated it
April 4, 2022
Status: c29
My first time ever seeing such a good ML 😭😭😭 I can totally understand Mc's feelings and I love how ML isn't super mega handsome and is just like an average handsome guy like omggg I need more bl with an average looking ML honestly where MC realises the goodness and amazinfness despite not being the most handsome!!

I do have to say tho, while this is interesting and I came for teh face slapping and revenge, the ML drew me in the most and MC being the proactive one chasing,... more>> I kind of got bored of it sadly so I'll just keep it in my bookmark and see if I'll ever get back to it.

edit: I would like to say I was blind in the past and move on <<less
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Ainslee
Ainslee
February 13, 2022
Status: c76
MTL Completed, readability 80%.

The ending was unsatisfying, couldn't author at least put some extras?? There's so many possible stories that need clarifying, the mother new life, the father family miserable life, the twins toddler life.

It could be better, the foreshadowing were there and it's crystal clear who's the main boss. Moreover author only presented several characters and really utilized each one to the max.

6 out of 10.
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hanarealbess
hanarealbess rated it
February 12, 2022
Status: c76
It’s good. If you’ve read the other book by this author it might seem redundant to read this one but if you haven’t read it yet I’d still recommend it. Just only read up to chapter 63 and consider that the end. It’s actually a satisfying conclusion and when I was reading it I was wondering where the rest of the story could go and I regret I didn’t stop there. They leads relationship is really cute and heartwarming and the story is solid. I know one reviewer said the... more>> family disappeared after the first 20 chapters which is sort of true and sort of not true
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once the family is dealt with around the 30/40 chapter mark they don’t keep reappearing which I like but some of the family members do like his grandpa, he still kicking 76 chapters in.

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but I actually like that the family drama isn’t super dragged out. <<less
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Blade_Man
Blade_Man rated it
February 8, 2022
Status: c75
Warning: Slight spoiler.

I'm not a reviewer or a critic.

It is amazing how the MC twisted the truth into another story, and the brainholes of the netizens were amazing. The novels ML and MC were very much liked by me. I say that the ML is also a madman like the MC. Accepting the MC even after knowing his terrible schemes and crimes, but maybe it is also acceptable for him because he is a crown prince and it is not uncommon in the aristocratic circle. Anyway, backstory gives me heartache. The fluff and mature scenes are fine. Overall, it is a good story to read.
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Psychoutre
Psychoutre rated it
January 18, 2022
Status: c62
MTL'd but I should've checked to see if it was already translated :' (

Love the MC, a bit uncomfortable in the beginning with the constant repetition praising how beautiful he is, but he's classy, scheming and goes for what he wants. That's mainly all I ever want for a shou.

It's a beautiful relationship between MC and ML though I do think ML fell a bit too quick.. But I really love that they accept each other's weaknesses or traits that seem undesirable to others. ML is so so kind, HAHA... more>> where can I find him??? He's literally Mother Teresa.

A lot of the plot's sci-fi terms etc were pretty much lost in translation cuz of my decision to MTL.. Maybe when I forget how the story goes I'll pick it up again from the beginning, but with an actual translation this time.

Plot was kinda crazy, I first assumed he was going to focus on treating his mum or spending more bonding moments with her but she only gets like one scene.. Feels bad. It focuses more on MC's rise to power I guess. Face-slaps were good but can be a bit much sometimes. <<less
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