Palace Intrigue: The Story of Qing Zhi
深宫策·青栀传
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 882k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 8y ago
- Source
- Fanqie
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The female lead should be smart. No more stupid, clueless ones!!! She needs to become the champion of palace intrigue.
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I've been an avid reader for years, but now I can't find anything good to read. Hope you can recommend some books!
Palace Intrigue, Gradually Falling Into Ruin, Spoiled Exclusively in the Later Chapters
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Male leads similar to those in *A Fine Brocade of Good Days* and *The Phoenix’s Grace Knows No Bounds*.
Looking for Real Palace-Intrigue Dramas, No Need for Mutual First-Timers
I really don’t understand why people insist on both leads being virgins and still call it a palace-intrigue drama. If both leads are virgins, it’s not even palace intrigue anymore. Please recommend some real palace-intrigue dramas.
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I've noticed something: three out of every five acclaimed books don't have an exciting opening. They're busy setting things up.
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Looking for books like *The Empress's Consort Is Cunning, and the Emperor Can't Resist Her*. The leads don't have to be each other's firsts!!! They don't have to be each other's firsts!!! But the female lead must be clear-headed and strong, not weak. Some angst is fine. I like stories set in fictionalized historical worlds, as long as the plot is well-crafted and detailed, hehe.
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Perfect-Score Novels with Excellent Writing and Quality
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There is no aura of the heroine who is too outrageous, everything is told eloquently, and it is wonderful at first glance. It is like a gentle breeze and drizzle, refreshing the heart and mind, and at the end of the article, I feel like a steady stream of water.
After reading it, the story is over, but it has a lot of stamina. Let me talk about the overall story first. It is quite normal. It does not overemphasize the halo of the protagonist. It is all foreshadowing so that the subsequent events will not be too abrupt. Then there is the author's writing style, which is really great! We just praise you without hesitation! ! The environment, facial expressions, etc., All make people feel real. Wow, I learned a lot at night [laughing]. Then here are some of my own feelings: I went in with a simple taste attitude at the beginning, but I didn't expect that I felt quite emotional in the end. It can be said that "after more than ten years of watching the play, I finally became a character in the play." Especially in the last few dozen chapters, there were no paper towels like running water. I also saw in it what I most wanted to be - strong, fearless in the face of danger, smart, etc. Maybe I am not her, but I want to live for myself.
This is a book with no time travel, no rebirth, and no supernatural powers, but it has strict logic and witty lines. It is a palace-fighting drama worth watching. The author's writing skills are quite high, and this is a novel that can make you chase the novel with the same spirit as a drama.
A very nice book, worth reading. Not to mention the details of the content, the heroine is beautiful, assertive, has a sense of justice, is humane, generous and lucky, handles important matters perfectly, and is very dedicated. She is simply a goddess. I love it.
Nice. I have always been a seasoned reader. Most books generally end up not liking it after reading the beginning. . Otherwise, it's just the wonderful beginning and the ink in the middle. . Or the more you write, the more outrageous it becomes. . This book is the only one I have read in its entirety in recent years. The writing is delicate. There are many touching places. Although it is somewhat similar to Jinxiu Weiyang
It's worth watching. There is no exaggerated halo of the heroine, nor any bloody misunderstandings. It is very delicate and realistic, and you won't predict the ending after watching half of it.
A very good novel and very delicately written. There is no grandeur, just a steady flow. The relationship between the male and female protagonists also slowly builds up bit by bit. As a palace novel, it does not have the so-called privileges or "golden fingers" of ordinary female protagonists. As soon as she enters the palace, she is deeply favored by the emperor. Entering the palace as the daughter of a powerful minister is a presence that makes the royal family fearful. All glory, love, and friendship are all earned bit by bit by the heroine's sincerity. The male protagonist did not dissolve the harem for the female protagonist, but instead made various trade-offs that added to the authenticity of the palace novel. Each character also has his own characteristics. Some people are annoying at first sight, but they can be sincere, while some people will always subvert our imagination. Bad people are not necessarily really bad, and good people are not necessarily really good. After reading the whole story, I feel happy, helpless, and regretful… (In line with the principle of no spoilers, I can't say more 😭) The reason for missing one star may be just for the uneasy feeling in my heart. The writing is really good
It's really like watching a TV series. It's quite enjoyable. The plot and writing are very good [smile]
The writing style is very good, the descriptions are delicate, and the emotions are sincere and rich. At first, maybe because of modern people's thinking, they are not able to accept the feelings of ancient kings. If I were the female protagonist, I am afraid I would not like the male protagonist, but as the author's descriptions progress, the emotional lines advance and merge. After seeing the intrigues of palace battles, the hero and heroine finally fell in love with each other. It was really exciting and exquisite to read. It was much more refreshing than the modern novels I usually read. It is a rare book about ancient romance and palace battles. It is the same as Xi Huazhi I read a few years ago. It is unforgettable.
It's really, really beautiful. It makes people want to keep reading. The relationship between Jing Zhao and Qing Zhi at the end is really enviable. No matter in the past or in modern times, we must cherish the people in front of us. I hope such a good book can be made into a TV series.