A Second Wife's Survival Guide

The first half of this book focuses on the female protagonist's relentless efforts to earn money, gain the Tang family's approval, and achieve her own freedom. She works tirelessly and doesn't rely on others, yet she's constantly abandoned—it's heartbreaking.

The characters are all created by the author, they can be molded into any shape they like, bad guys can become good guys and good guys can become bad guys without any logic, and the main character is surrounded by almost all oddballs. It's really impressive that the protagonist hasn't been driven crazy by them.

This book is truly well-written and down-to-earth. It tells the story of an ordinary woman who marries into a wealthy family and becomes their second wife. Before she even meets her husband, he elopes with his sister-in-law, leaving her with a mess at home and a troublesome mother-in-law. It's a difficult situation for her.

After watching this, I feel so grateful for our era! I'm so thankful to be a woman born in this materially abundant and gender-equal age! Time travel is out of the question; I just want to be a happy couch potato 🤭

The female lead is neither malicious nor particularly kind; she is capable, straightforward, and honest—the kind of woman the male lead admires. In ancient China, men, especially before the Song Dynasty, didn't care much about a woman's previous marriages.

Well written. Although the characters' personalities weren't quite right at first, they were all resolved in the end. The overall pacing was good.

The story is original and unconventional; I like it.

It has the style of an ancient book; savor it carefully.

Books should be savored slowly, not immediately plunged into the plot. Like a gentle stream, they should be enjoyed gradually.

A heads-up: Congratulations on discovering a gem! The writing style is quite similar to *Dream of the Red Chamber*. If you've read *Dream of the Red Chamber*, you'll likely understand some of the jargon used at the beginning. The female lead doesn't have any special abilities; all her choices are the best options available at the time. It's quite realistic. I also really like the female lead's fiery personality. Thumbs up!