When the Moon Shone Over Song City
那时明月照宋城
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- Completed
- Length
- 1.7M Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 8y ago
- English
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Share the Books That Got You Through a Reading Slump
I'm in a reading slump and have hit a wall. Please recommend something!
Short Historical Romance, Highly Rated
Underrated Historical Romance with Excellent Writing: No Transmigration, No Cheats, No Brain-Dead Characters
Perfect-Score Novels with Excellent Writing and Quality
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Historical Romance Novels Rated 9.8 or Higher, Any Theme
Anyone who clicks in won't be disappointed. Leave your reading lists so we can recommend books to one another and share the love.
High-Quality Classical Fiction, No Transmigration or Rebirth
I'm sick of the same old transmigration and rebirth plots.
In a Reading Slump With High Standards, Preferably Ancient Romance, Thank You 😊
I have high standards and don't like melodramatic plots. I'm looking for an ancient-era romance. Please avoid the trope where the male lead chases his wife after losing her.
High-Quality Historical Romance Novels!!!
Something like "The Guide to Capturing a Black Lotus", "Attack Jade", or "How Is This Proper"? The author's writing has to be good, and the plot needs plenty of twists and turns. Key point: lots of reversals.
Pure Historical Romance
No transmigration, no being reborn, no System.
Help Me Find Some Books! I’m Out of Things to Read! (The Book Vault)
Looking for books to read, requesting books, sharing books, recommending books, and books I personally think are good. My book collection.
Historical Romance, Historical Romance, Historical Romance: Pure Historical Fiction, No Rebirth, No Transmigration
Friends, I'm looking for a purely historical romance. I've had nothing to read for ages. Please save me...
Classics!!! Great Works from China and Abroad!!!
Stories Where the Male Lead Falls in Love at First Sight and Gradually Tricks the Heroine into Falling for Him
The male lead falls in love with the heroine at first sight.
Any Warm, Slow-Burning Novels?
I'm really in the mood for this kind of story right now. Ideally, not too much scheming or melodrama. Please, I'm begging you!!!
Pure Historical Romance: A Cultured, Well-Bred Female Lead
No transmigration, no being reborn, and no overly carefree protagonists.
Recommendations from a Veteran Reader of Over Ten Years for Books Like Cherishing Flowers and The Splendor of Wealth
Looking for books similar to "Splendor and Grace". I've been reading for a long time, and there are so many books I can't get into anymore. Good books are worth collecting.
A Stunning Female Lead Who Captivates Everyone at First Sight and Is Doted on by All
Everyone dotes on her, she has secret identities, no angst, no misunderstandings, no being born into another world, no rebirth or transmigration, and she is cherished by everyone from the very beginning. She never hides her secret identities. The female lead is the kind who makes people fall for her at first sight, with a smile that can topple a city. Ancient or modern romance are both fine.
Ever Since I Read Palace Intrigue Stories, I Can't Stop.
Please recommend some good books.
Looking for Historical Romance With a Gentle Male Lead and a Kind, Poised, and Generous Female Lead!!!
Looking for an ancient romance where both the male and female leads are gentle, preferably with them healing each other. The male lead should be a general, prince, or someone similar. When the heroine makes a mistake, he scolds her, then comforts her himself and is very protective of her…
Short, Sweet Romance, Preferably Historical Romance with a Second-Chance Reunion
Any Historical Romance With Less Palace Infighting? I Don't Want to Think Too Hard 😁
Looking for books like Three and a Half Years as a Simp, Then the System Says I Picked the Wrong Target (Abandon Darkness, Join Him). Around 400,000 characters, give or take. Nothing too long.
I’m in the Mood for Palace Intrigue! Please Recommend Some!
A Cool, Reserved Female Lead Who’s Gentle With the People She Cares About. No Drama Queens! Huge Dealbreaker
I want a heroine with secret identities who doesn't hide them. Ideally, she's cool-headed and rational, not the type to lose herself over romance. She's fine being on her own, too. If there's a romance, it shouldn't drag on forever. I can't stand reading something frustrating. Her characterization must never, ever fall apart! The plot doesn't need to be full of twists and turns.
Any Palace Intrigue Novels Where the Emperor Favors Only the Heroine and All the Palace’s Children Are Hers?
There can be palace intrigue, but the female lead needs to be the only one the male lead favors later on! The male lead can have a past, since he’s the emperor, but the only children in the palace should be the female lead’s. I still don’t want him to have children with anyone else.
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This is my second time reading it, and I still think it's a good book. A TV series adaptation would definitely be a hit! 🔥 The plot is okay, the writing is okay, I just hope that if it's really adapted, it won't ruin the original work!
The story contains some plot points similar to the TV series "The Story of Minglan," but overall it's very enjoyable (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡
This is a pure classical Chinese romance novel, unlike some time-travel or rebirth stories that exaggerate the female lead's abilities and the thrilling events between her and the male lead. It's a very enjoyable read, and I applaud the author's writing skills!
It's a very good life, with its ups and downs, laughter and joy, a son and a daughter, a loving husband, a satisfied mother-in-law, and filial children. So, it shows that one should have a good mindset. Actually, it's quite well-written. Many people criticize the female lead as a Mary Sue, but I don't think so. Everyone has kindness in their heart.
I finished it in three days. It's a particularly charming novel, with a female protagonist who doesn't time-travel or have any special abilities. In Jinniang, I felt as if I were seeing a noblewoman from a great family in my country hundreds of years ago. She was loved by her elders, fraternal by her brothers, and respected by her sons.
This novel is quite different from others. The female protagonist isn't reborn or time-traveled; she's a genuine ancient lady, rarely venturing beyond her home. But she's lucky. Before marriage, she had a doting mother and grandmother. After marriage, she has a doting husband. Her life is ordinary yet eventful, making this delicate and gentle woman quite enviable.
It's pretty good. There's nothing particularly outlandish about it; it matches my imagination of life in ancient large families.
Aside from some missing words and paragraphs at the beginning, it's generally a pretty good novel. It's heartwarming and engaging, and the characters are very well-developed.
I'm commenting even before finishing the book! It's really well-written, with a strong ancient Chinese feel, almost like the Song Dynasty. The female lead is currently quite cute and adorable, and she's showered with love and affection. The male lead isn't as exaggeratedly charismatic as in other novels; he's a bit cold, but you know he'll definitely dote on his wife. It's so good! \(^O^)/
I read this book from cover to cover, and it's truly excellent. It's also the first book I've ever reviewed. Usually, I wouldn't even finish reading a book that's not good, let alone review it. I sincerely recommend everyone to read this book. I'm looking forward to it being adapted into a TV series; it's genuinely, truly excellent.