The Secret History of Consort Dong'e

The later parts are quite good. The misunderstandings in the beginning all involved the two of them. If the emperor had been smarter, he would have realized that Xiaomingzi was actually Mingyue. If Mingyue hadn't thought so much, they would have been together long ago. What a waste of time! And that was Fulin's first time! It's such a pity. He could have easily let his drinking interfere with his duties, but instead, he favored another woman. Their love story becomes almost mythical later on.

I really love this book. The plot is also very touching. I especially love Sister Mingyue, a woman as divine as a goddess.

The book is not bad. Most of the books I've read are about the Yongzheng and Kangxi emperors, but this one about the Shunzhi emperor is alright. However, the author's portrayal of emotions feels a bit bland and lacks depth. The rest is fine; those who like this kind of writing can give it a read.

It vividly portrays the court intrigues during the Shunzhi era.

Compared to fantasy novels, this book feels real, making you want to keep reading more and more, and the poignant ending is truly moving.

Reading true historical accounts is moving; you won't find such sincere people in real life.

This is the most realistic novel I've read so far, unlike those that are just made up. The characters are portrayed in detail, and each character has multiple facets. Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, this shrewd and capable strong woman, is also the most tragic and suffering character in the entire novel.

Indeed, it aligns with the main historical events while incorporating the author's own fictional elements, making the story richer and the historical figures more vividly portrayed. Ultimately, it offers readers immense solace, reuniting the loving couple and alleviating many regrets.

Highly recommended. Compared to those unrealistic palace intrigue novels, this one presents a truly authentic court romance, which is very moving.

I really loved this book. It delicately portrays the feelings of the male and female protagonists, drawing the reader in completely. Sigh, I shed a lot of tears. A strange sadness and a sense of helplessness filled me. It was so captivating that I couldn't put it down...