adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

LI was the epitome of that Cherry Magic meme of "You're the most jealous man I know.""You know other men?" and I love that for him but author kept ruining by being  for no reason lmao 🗿 like I know it comes with the territory but dang it was several times throughout the whole novel I was like are you not tired
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4.25
adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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this didn't really impress me in terms of plot or even the main character arcs, but it was just a genuinely good time and i had a lot of fun reading it! there were some slow moments but it was also nice to read a lower-stakes danmei that didn't have a ton of angst. the romance is definitely romancing and at times it was perhaps... a little too sweet for me... but again. just a good time

This was a winning bet for me. I didn't expect it to be so good! Probably one of the best-written danmei ever!

Historical with an arranged marriage, a well-paced slow burn, an achingly sweet couple, and a good plot! What else can I ask for?

Every character was interesting enough to snag my attention. Most of them matured, repented, or changed their views through the story. They acted according to their personalities and their life stories. There were no villains, just humans being selfish and making mistakes. I really loved that.

Oh, and let's not forget about the happy lesbian side couple. Hello? That was a surprise for sure.
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes

We start with seeing the MC's ruthless side, but it doesn't really appear much afterwards. The jealousy, at the peak point, was cute. 

OHMYGOD MY ABSOLUTELY FAVOURITE DANMEI!! The dynamic between the characters is pure gold, I almost choked laughing the ML was so hilarious please. This is the perfect combination of politics, fluffy romance, caring hubby and domineering wife (haha). Also the characterization and story-telling was immaculate. I enjoyed every moment of this danmei, but the housekeeper definitely steals the show (my most favourite).
adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

₊˚ପ⊹ • ➵ 4.5/5 ✧

“apart from zhao yelan's legendary official career, the aspect most discussed by later generations was his love affair with general yan mingting.

although the two were both men, one civil and one military, they helped run the country and suppressed rebellions. marrying because of an imperial decree, they got to know each other and fell in love, never abandoning each other, and this became a good story passed down from generation to generation.

according to unofficial history, after zhao yelan retired, he went with yan mingting to travel the mountains and rivers.

someone once saw them making tea and food in the countryside, laughing and cursing, so very happy; it was also seen that they drank fine wine and tasted delicacies high in tea houses, sharing worldly experiences.
no matter what sort of record, time constantly passed, and places constantly changed.

in this long life, it was truly difficult to find an intimate and understanding friend.
the only constant was that zhao yelan would always have yan mingting by his side.”

i didn’t expect to love this story as much as i did <3
i loved that the author gave us a cute lil wlw storyline and lovable character all throughout the story. gu niaoniao’s ending made me cry so bad. this novel was amazing.
emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes