I’ve read the book was really good was looking for the next one to continue because how it ended found a prelude but would really like the next one please is there going to be a next one really left me hanging am reading the prelude am actually almost done if there is another one what’s the title
It took me a while to complete this book but damn, I really really love your book, the way you write amazes me and your choice of words is just ... chic.
ok, the title is very catchy,
already in my library,
thanks ...
When is the next update? I wanna know what happened to halmeoni!
I'm going to be honest with you — this chapter made me feel something and I didn't expect it to. There's no romance scene. No confessions. No dramatic moments. Just a woman carefully preparing food for someone and making sure it arrives perfectly. And yet, there's so much emotion packed into those lines. Think about it. Yun Yin is making a dish from an 'ancient version' recipe — she's preserving something, honoring tradition. She substitutes ingredients because she doesn't have what she wants, but she still makes it work. She arranges the food 'like petals on a porcelain plate' — that's not just cooking, that's artistry. That's someone who cares enough to make something beautiful for another person. The line 'This dish must be eaten fresh—don't forget to tell Young Master Song' hit me the hardest. It's so simple, so casual, but it carries this whole weight of someone thinking about someone else's experience. She wants him to know it was made fresh, made with care, made specifically for him. That's not just food delivery — that's an emotional gesture disguised as a practical instruction. And then she moves on to dessert. Another complicated dish. She has time, and she's going to make it perfectly. That's not obligation. That's devotion. The author never says 'she cared about him' but I felt it in every sentence. I'm not crying, you're crying.
I need to talk about Xie Chengze because this chapter completely wrecked my understanding of him. On the surface he's this terrifying Second Prince who wears red court robes daily and has a reputation for being murderous. But then he does things like spare Zhu Xiaobiao, laugh about being the "Child-Sending Guanyin," and basically turn a death sentence into a "come serve me and maybe you'll live" situation. The thing that got me was his interaction with Zhu Xiaobiao. This guy is trembling, kowtowing until his forehead bleeds, and Xie Chengze is just... amused? He taps Zhu Xiaobiao's head with his fan like you'd pet a dog. And then he says something that genuinely caught me off guard: "Xiaobiao, I saved you from the Zhu residence. Don't disappoint me. When you leave later, remember to check and lock the doors and windows." Wait. Is he being NICE? To the guy who tried to abduct him? And the way he does it — all casual and offhand, like it's no big deal — that's so Xie Chengze. He's not doing it for praise or recognition. He's just... choosing kindness while maintaining this terrifying prince persona at the same time. Then there's Shen Yuan watching from the roof, completely confused. He knew the original plot where Zhu Xiaobiao dies, and now everything is different. His internal monologue about trying to protect those concubines shows he's genuinely caring beneath his cold exterior too. And Zhu Xiaobiao himself — the man who was sobbing and begging one moment, then later standing there with a "cold and somber" face realizing the pregnancy news was too convenient? He's not just a comic relief character. He's smart enough to piece things together even while terrified. I love that about him.
I need to talk about what this chapter is really saying underneath all the family drama, because the thematic depth here is staggering. The central idea that keeps echoing is this line from Xu Zhihe's internal monologue: "In ancient times, the rule was 'in childhood, obey the father; in marriage, obey the husband; when the husband dies, obey the son.' She couldn't choose her birth, and she consciously knew she couldn't rely on her own thoughts to fight against an ideology that had existed for over a thousand years. Therefore, she viewed getting married as a means of establishing her independence." Let that sink in. Marriage—in this world—is not about love or romance. It's about escape. It's the only door out of a system that has already decided her fate. Xu Zhihe isn't hoping to find a husband; she's hoping to find a way out. And the tragedy is that she's completely aware of this and accepts it. There's no rebellion, no fantasy of changing the system. Just a quiet, desperate calculation: if I must obey, let me choose which man I obey. The cold west wing is the physical manifestation of this theme. Xu Zhihe is frozen out—not just literally, with the unlit brazier and the mildew smell, but socially and emotionally. She's the daughter nobody wanted, the substitute, the one pushed forward because the fourth miss's mother wanted to protect her. Her physical coldness mirrors her social coldness. And then there's the golden scroll—the exam success that Xu Yingzhang promises. It's another escape route, but for a different character. While Xu Zhihe sees marriage as her only way out, her brother sees scholarly success as his path to power—the power to protect his mother, to change their circumstances, to literally rewrite their fate. Two siblings, two different dreams of freedom, both trapped in the same suffocating system. The author never preaches about any of this. There's no moralizing, no authorial commentary. It all emerges organically from the situations, the dialogues, the cold rooms and the pale lips and the whispered promises. That's what makes the theme hit so hard—it's not an idea the book is exploring, it's the air these characters breathe. We don't need to be told this world is unjust. We can feel it in every unlit brazier.
Finally! I've been waiting for ages for someone to translate this. After finishing the manhwa, I dove into the novel. I wholeheartedly suggest giving it a read (you can legally find it on Bilibili Comics). Since I'm not great at reviewing, I'll keep it brief.
The main characters, Pixiu and Wen Xi, have a rather enigmatic bond. Pixiu has this condition where he frequently feels overheated, and Wen Xi being a ghost, often provides the much-needed coolness by hugging him. This innocent act sometimes leads to misunderstandings, but their connection remains intimate throughout. The story doesn't shy away from sweetness, as their chapters are filled with affectionate moments.
Their relationship starts off rocky, with Pixiu reminding Wen Xi of his past and affectionately referring to him as his "cooling furnace." However, their hearts soon warm up to each other, forming a cozy and supportive partnership. Both the novel and the manhwa are adorable reads, and I encourage you to enjoy them in either format.
A delightful, enjoyable, and entertaining read featuring attractive men and a woman who falls for the charming yet manipulative white lotus, a character who cleverly managed to amass a fortune of 10 million. I must say I feel genuinely happy for her and the fulfilling conclusion she achieves.
The initial concept intrigued me, but I've observed that authors often struggle to accurately portray complex issues like depression. In this particular case, the protagonist's isolation in a separate building, surrounded by unsupportive family members who constantly intruded on her life, didn't quite ring true. Even when she discovered something she enjoyed, the intrusion persisted.
If the story had explored her interactions with her family in a more nuanced and realistic manner, it would have greatly enhanced the novel for me. Initially, the protagonist's self-awareness and subtle character development were engaging, but the lack of depth in depicting her depression and underdeveloped supporting characters made the narrative feel somewhat one-dimensional.
I have post-RI trauma so I'm not sure if I can stomach an MC who goes around calling himself a demonic cultivator without actually being demonic like Fang Yuan
"It's an incredible narrative that beautifully blends game-like VR with ancient cultivation (xianxia) and the spiritual realm. The translator does an exceptional job. I'm so captivated by the story that I even tried to read it through my own translation (Machine Translation, MTL). It's a journey filled with making new acquaintances, resolving past misunderstandings, and highlighting the complexities of human nature."