Lotus Pond, Mulberry Warmth
荷塘桑暖
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 460k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Slice-of-Life Farming
- Updated
- 3y ago
- English
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I'm a Woman in My 30s. My Child Is a Rebellious Teen, and I'm Feeling Down. Please Recommend a Good Book
Please Recommend a Truly Strong Female Lead
So many novels these days dress themselves up as stories about strong women, but the female lead still ends up relying on a man. She starts off handling things herself for a few chapters, then meets a man even more powerful than the original male lead, and after that it's all kisses, cuddles, and being pampered. Quick transmigration stories do it too. I'm sick of it.
High-Quality Ancient-Era Political Intrigue. I've Outgrown Ordinary Historical Romance
High-quality historical romance, with either a strong male or female lead. I want characters who seem genuinely smart. Most of what I've read lately has been pretty cerebral, either deeply philosophical or very logically consistent. No transmigration, golden fingers, or Systems. Pure historical romance.
Farming, Real Farming
I want genuine farming details: what seedlings to plant each month, how to get seeds to sprout, what to do when pests show up, and so on. I really need this, please!
Any Stories as Good as The Finest Lyricist?
Anyone know stories like "Best Lyricist"? Please recommend some.
A Woman Disguises Herself as a Man and Joins the Army in Ancient Times
The heroine transmigrates to ancient times, disguises herself as a man, and joins the army. In her previous life, she was a special forces soldier.
Something Refreshing and Original, Female-Oriented, Rated Above 8.0, and Not Angsty
I've Been Reading for 15 Years. Recommend Books That Keep You Hooked From Start to Finish.
Any Books With a Colder, More Taciturn Protagonist and an Unawkward Romance?
Give me something witty and funny. A silly, brainless story is fine too. I only read the first few hundred chapters of those on Fanqie anyway. I’m more into books like "Demon Suppression Museum". On Fanqie, "Legends Management Bureau" is one example, but its romance isn’t as subtle and nuanced as the one in "Museum" 😦
Farming, Fleeing Famine, and No High-Ranking Officials
Looking for books like "In a Year of Famine, I Scavenged for Food and Drink, and Even Picked Up a Little Husband." The protagonist transmigrates into a disaster or gets exiled, then escapes famine with their family. No high-ranking officials, princes, or princesses showing up along the way, please. Preferably a farming story.
Slow-Paced Transmigration Farming Stories
I want to read books similar to Transmigrating into a Rural Family: Leading the Whole Family to Prosperity. Jiang Li, a modern office worker, transmigrates into the body of a rural girl from a desperately poor family. Fortunately, her parents love her and her younger siblings are obedient and adorable. Jiang Li leads the whole family to prosperity, allowing them to go from not even having a chicken
Looking for Survival and Farming Novels. Don't Leave Out the Heroine, It's Like a Eunuch's Story Without Her
Short Stories! Impossibly Sweet, Whether Set in a Period Era, Involving a Long-Planned Scheme, Military Life, or Transmigration
It absolutely has to be a short story. The guy should be head over heels, and the girl should be more direct. A happy, loving couple, with plenty of steam. Thanks, everyone!
I’m Out of Books to Read, and Nothing Grabs Me. Any Personal Favorites You Can’t Forget?
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It's so good! I love it! The female lead doesn't have any special abilities or awful relatives, and the villagers are honest, united, and don't cause trouble. She gets rich through her own hard work and helps the villagers achieve a better life. It's a simple, peaceful, and enduring story that's truly wonderful.
It's quite good. The protagonist travels through time and leads his entire village to prosperity, but the process is slightly different from most time-travel stories, which is quite novel. The ending feels a bit rushed, and it seems some people and events weren't explained clearly, but it's still definitely worth watching!
It's quite realistic; things get better little by little, progress is made little by little. That's life, it's the same everywhere.
This book is well-written; the male and female protagonists have sound values and great love in their hearts, making it worth reading.
The story follows a female protagonist who, disguised as a man, joins the army in place of her father and brother. During her service, the male protagonist discovers her true identity and, having fulfilled his wish to protect her from such a difficult situation, pursues her. Their feelings for each other deepen over time, and they eventually marry. Pretty good. 🙂
It's a great read. The writing is smooth, the characters are believable, and the story is not exaggerated. A modern orphan with some martial arts skills transmigrates to an ancient border military household to become Mulan. She has no special abilities but possesses a mind with modern knowledge.
This is a very realistic time-travel novel, depicting the life of a person from a low-class military family. The story of him joining the army in place of his brother is just the beginning, but it's written quite vividly. The later part, where he returns home and works hard to improve his life, leading the entire village to prosperity, is also very engaging. The only downside is that the ending is a bit long, and the current rating of 7 points is a bit low.
When I first read it, the book had a 7.9 Rating. I only decided to read it carefully after reading the reviews. The rating is clearly too low. This book is worth reading! The first half is better written than the second half, but the second half is not dull either. It's of above-average quality. The title is excellent!
The title is evocative, and the stories are full of real life. It's a great read!
I enjoy stories about ordinary people, free from palace intrigue and family feuds. Relationships blossom and grow gradually, careers are built through hard work, and family and friendships are revealed in the little things. The main characters are vividly portrayed, creating a strong sense of imagery.