Interesting story. I look forward to the next updates.
???must read
This caught my attention first. But I'll read the other Ashford stories too ...
Awesome book!!! ......??????
Nice story. Awesome work, author.
update plzzz
this book skips chapters and is hard to understand from last 3 chapters
I need to just sit with this for a moment because the Lin Zhengbei reveal absolutely destroyed me. So his daughter — the one he apparently barely acknowledged — was living in this mansion under the name Huan'er, receiving only ONE Tael of silver per month when even illegitimate daughters get ten. No charcoal. Cold dumplings. Greasy soup. And she never knew her own name was in the family records. She wasn't even on the household register. And then Lin Zhengbei just... drops it like it's nothing. "I gave her that name myself. I hoped she would live a happy and carefree life." In his head, maybe. But his actions told a completely different story. He named her but erased her. This man is a military commander who commands two hundred thousand soldiers, yet he couldn't or wouldn't protect his own daughter from being starved and frozen in his own mansion. Meanwhile, Wang Qingwan — the main wife — is the one actively mistreating her. The Old Madam's reaction was everything. Her voice choking, saying "how could Wang Qingwan treat you like this" — she's seeing her grandson's neglect for the first time too. But here's what's fascinating: Lin Zhengbei's relationship with Lin Suisui is shifting RIGHT NOW in these chapters. When he asks "What should we do now?" it's clear he no longer sees her as just a young girl. The power dynamic has flipped. She's the one with foresight, with plans, with the knowledge of the future. He's listening. He's following her lead. And the Old Madam? She's the emotional anchor of this whole family. Trembling when she hears about the prison deaths, but still firm. Still trusting her granddaughter. "You were given this second life to save the Duke's Mansion." That line hit me so hard because it's not blind faith — it's a grandmother choosing to believe in her granddaughter despite everything. The family dynamics are so rich. Lin Zhengnan going from terrified to action-oriented in seconds. Lin Zhengchen staying sharp and practical. Each brother has a role, and Lin Suisui is orchestrating them like a conductor.
yes. me need... fellow daotist please enlighten this foolish one
The reviewer rates the first 70 chapters at a solid 5/5, praising Liu Gouhua's prose. They initially enjoyed the strong start of the novel but felt it waned towards the end. The story revolves around a history professor who, upon discovering a student's thesis about Huo Wujiu's unfortunate past,时光倒流并意外得知这竟是真实的。As a prince of a declining dynasty, he faces challenges from his ambitious uncle, foolish brother, and navigating the intrigues within the palace, including dealing with two male advisors posing as concubines.
Jiang Suizhou, the protagonist, strategizes carefully to protect Huo Wujiu while avoiding detection from the emperor and his brother, who seek revenge. His actions are logical and well-considered due to his historical background. As the story progresses, the relationship between Jiang Suizhou and Huo Wujiu blossoms, with the latter gradually realizing the affection between them.
However, the reviewer finds the plot less engaging as new characters from Great Liang are introduced, shifting the focus away from the core duo. The climax involving Huo Wujiu's family conflict feels rushed and unsatisfactory. Additionally, the reviewer comments on the eunuch character, which can be either endearing or irritating depending on personal preference.
The novel concludes with a HE ending, featuring Jiang Suizhou as a professor and Huo Wujiu as a college student in modern times. Overall, the review appreciates the heartwarming aspects of the relationship but wishes for more depth in the political intrigue and character development.
Klein is in danger
yes, although the novel has the handsomec tag zich's design in the manhwa is kinda bland