The Merchant’s Daughter Returns: Marrying a Poor Scholar

Whether in ancient or modern times, it's always important for women to be independent and earn their own money. 😂

"I was once destitute and impoverished, but I was fortunate enough to meet Lady Ning and marry into her family. It was with her support that I achieved my current glory. Now that I am the ruler of Dalin, I should set an example for the world and love and respect my wife. Therefore, I hereby abolish the imperial concubine selection system. In this life, Lady Ning will be my only empress, and I will not appoint any concubines to the harem." — Zhao Ji & Ning Jinxuan

A woman's life can be as wonderful as a protagonist's. It was worth it. One life, one love. It's not something you can do just by talking about it. How many people in real life can truly keep their hearts true? Throughout history, countless couples have gone from poverty to wealth, supporting each other until old age. Too little. Those who can become husband and wife It must have taken many lifetimes for two people to meet in this vast sea of people. Cherish the people in front of you.

The storyline was gentle and harmonious, filled with mutual respect and tender affection; I originally intended to give it five stars. However, the matter of consummating the marriage proved to be a long and arduous journey, requiring persistent exploration and endeavor. Being repeatedly interrupted felt somewhat like a game of cat and mouse, which was unnecessary.

The plot of the novel is quite good overall... The only feeling is that it's a bit top-heavy. The female lead is described in particularly detail, with intrigue in the domestic and business worlds... Perhaps this is to set the stage for the male lead's identity, after all, he's a prince who ends up as emperor marrying a merchant's daughter, so they can only keep giving the female lead a halo! The ending was really too fast; some epilogues would have been nice...

I love how the female lead is independent, strong, kind-hearted but not soft-hearted, and the male lead is handsome, capable, and devoted in love. I absolutely adore her!

It's quite good. The female lead isn't a Mary Sue and doesn't know everything, but she's definitely top-tier in online novels. I finished it in one go.

Overall, it's alright. The female lead is always focused on her career, and it's hard to say about her human nature. It's heartwarming to watch, and it makes you understand how difficult it is for people to climb the ladder step by step, surrounded by all sorts of wicked people.

"I was once destitute and poor, but I was fortunate enough to meet Lady Ning and marry into her family. With her support, I have achieved my current glory. Now that I am the ruler of Dalin, I should set an example for the world and love and respect my wife. Therefore, I hereby abolish the selection of concubines. In this life, only Lady Ning will be my empress, and I will not have any concubines in the harem."

It's a great read, especially the female lead's clear sense of right and wrong; she doesn't let any of her enemies go unpunished, which is very satisfying, and the ending is good. Although it's impossible for an emperor to have only one woman, and it doesn't conform to human nature, we read novels to relax, so don't take it too seriously. 😉