The Whole Village Knows She's the Grand Secretary's Darling!
全村都知道她是首辅掌上明珠！
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- Completed
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- 1.0M Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Slice-of-Life Farming
- Updated
- 3y ago
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This is a hidden gem! Even a title like "The Whole Village Knows the Prime Minister is Her Attendant" would be better. It's a female redemption story with absolutely nothing to do with a pampered wife. It's very good. The opening scene, where the female protagonist is reborn in the countryside and cries because of the excessive and arduous work, is incredibly realistic.
The title is indeed misleading; it's not a story of a strong male lead and a submissive female lead in a doting relationship. Strictly speaking, the female lead has the upper hand over the male lead; she's the dominant one in the relationship. I honestly thought the title meant it was a sweet romance, but after reading it, I realized it wasn't.
It's so good! It's easy for stories to jump from ancient to modern times to feel abrupt, as new ideas and behaviors are bound to be shocking in ancient times. But this novel feels very realistic, the writing flows smoothly, and I especially love the female lead's clear-headed, independent, and strong character, as well as her way of handling things.
It's incredibly good, not cliché at all. This is exactly what a time-traveling heroine should be like! I love the author so much; the writing is fantastic. I recommend it to all boys and girls! Why is the rating so low? This book deserves over 9 points.
A very realistic time-travel story set in a rural village. The female lead is very intelligent, insightful, and never intended to marry. She even considered becoming a nun and always finds ways to keep herself going.
The author writes so well! Whether it's the single Zhuzhu or the married Baozhu, each character possesses their own unique charm. 😘😘😘😘😘😘 It's really hard not to love Zhuzhu; women shouldn't be appendages of men. Along with Baozhu, the female supporting characters also awaken their own unique charm and shine in their own way.
The author writes so well! The romance between the male and female leads is warm and enduring, truly wonderful! 👍🏻 The plot is also very interesting; it doesn't stray too far from reality, yet it doesn't abandon the pursuit of their dreams. Each character has their own distinct personality. It's really fantastic! 👍🏻
The author's writing is good and enjoyable to read. It also contains some principles of life and interpersonal relationships. Looking forward to more great work! 👍👍👍
I just read 28 chapters and couldn't wait to give it a five-star review! I usually give up on similar works after a few chapters (the author writes haphazardly, and the reader reads carelessly 😂). But this work really hit the spot for me! First, dealing with awful relatives is something I would never do, but they managed to make it hilarious. Second, the female lead's values are amazing!
This is an absolutely fantastic story. The author's love for her daughter permeates every single word. The trope of a time-traveling woman fighting against native women is ubiquitous, and while a few women contribute to this new era, those truly dedicated to women are few and far between. I'm so glad I read Zhuzhu's story.