Smiling as I Ask the Pagoda Tree About the Past
笑向槐花问前事
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 742k Words
- Genre
- Modern Romance
- Subgenre
- Period Fiction
- Updated
- 3y ago
- English
- Request a translation
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Other names
- In an Era Novel, I Turned the Protagonist into a Supporting Character年代文里，我把主角演成配角Alternate title on Fanqie
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Looking for Down-to-Earth Stories Set in a Past Era, Nothing Too Over-the-Top
I'm in a reading slump.
Any Novels That Feel a Little More Realistic?
Set in a city, with decent writing and a realistic feel.
Please Recommend Newly Written Novels, Any Genre. I'll Give Them All Five Stars
Perfect-Score Novels with Excellent Writing and Quality
Everyone who clicks in will find something worthwhile. Leave your reading lists so we can recommend books to each other.
Stories Set in the 1950s, 60s, or 70s. Good Writing, Please. No Transmigration-and-Raising-Kids Plots
I've Recently Gotten into Stories Set in a Bygone Era. I Fell Down the Rabbit Hole and Can't Get Out
What's Your Number One Book? Just One!
The Pinnacle of Period Stories
An incredibly good novel set in a bygone era.
High-Quality Completed Stories
Looking for a Novel with a Gentle, Aloof, and Perceptive Female Lead
A Down-to-Earth Period Novel with Hardworking Characters and No Exaggeration
Period-Era Stories About a Capable Female Lead Who Knows How to Keep a Low Profile
Looking for books like "Smiling at the Locust Blossoms, I Ask About the Past". A golden finger is fine, but it shouldn't drive the plot, and I especially don't want the protagonist sneaking off to the black market every day to sell things from it.
An Amazing Historical-Era Novel
The female lead is reborn and sets out to get rich. It's a period novel that really captures its era.
Any More Realistic Stories Set in a Particular Era? Looking for Recs
A lot of period dramas these days have living conditions better than ours now. It feels a bit fake.
Can I Get Some Normal Stories Set in a Particular Era?
No silly, naive heroines and no characters suddenly getting stupid. The male lead should be loyal and virtuous. Kids are fine, as are rebirth, transmigration into a book, transmigration, or native-born protagonists. Please, recommend something normal. I'm losing my mind trying to find a book.
Rated 9.9: High-Quality Historical Fiction with Fresh, Original Plots
Looking for books similar to "Transmigrate to the Sixties with a Space! Accidentally Kidnap a Handsome Man." Quality 9.9-rated period pieces, something fresh and not clichéd.
I Found a Really Good Book Today.
I want books like Know No Evils: The Poor Scholar Really Is Poor.
Period Novels That Are as Realistic as Possible
I don't want a protagonist who goes head-to-head with everyone from the start. The story should develop realistically and stick as close to real life as possible.
Rated 9.9: A Period Novel I've Read Five Times, and It Feels Different Every Time
Looking for stories like Back to 1968: A Ten-Year-Old Child Protects the Whole Family. It's incredibly good and so, so different from anything else.
Looking for Period Dramas That Aren’t Cliched or Over-the-Top
Any High-Quality Period-Era Fiction That’s Impossible to Put Down?
A Die-Hard Fan of Period Dramas, Begging for Your Hidden Gems
Stories With Solid Values, Good Prose, and a Grand Scope
Something like "Cherish the Flowers" or "The Best Lyricist".
Period-Era Stories with a Stunningly Beautiful Female Lead
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It's a good read; the plot is tight, the twists and turns are smooth, and the author's writing is quite good. The language felt familiar, like some modern literary works I'd read before, especially the environmental descriptions, which were somewhat reminiscent of Shen Congwen's essays. However, the concise writing style was a bit tiring to read.
Nice! A different kind of period novel. As a seasoned bookworm, I've read all sorts of period novels and I'm almost sick of them. But I unexpectedly stumbled upon this one, and it's actually quite good. The author's writing is excellent! 👍
This is a novel I finished reading without any discomfort. The female lead has a spatial ability, but she doesn't use it for personal purposes. She initially uses it to store her family's belongings and rarely uses it, usually giving it to her brother, the male lead. The female lead is spoiled, but she listens to both the male lead and her brother and doesn't act recklessly or run around.
I like this type of book. The author's writing is excellent. Keep it up! ヾ(✿ﾟ▽ﾟ)ノ
Why is the rating so low at 7.2? It's clearly well-written. At first, it felt too much like prose, but it got better and better as it went on. The characters are all vivid and well-developed, and the story is exceptionally well-written. Halfway through, I really wanted to skip to the end to see who the final boss was! Haha, I really want to see the author write a long, intriguing novel!
A good book with excellent plot, characters, and detailed descriptions. It has a strong sense of the era and the story flows smoothly, so you don't have to worry about being distracted. The words transport you back to that era, and the paragraphs invite you to reminisce. A truly excellent piece! 👍👍👍👍👍 I read it a second time, carefully.
I came to read this after hearing it described the local customs and stories, and it's great! 👍 The author's writing is excellent, flowing and natural, with very delicate portrayals of characters, their psychology, and the environment! It accurately captures the essence of that era and stands up to scrutiny and research; it's clear the author has done extensive research, if not experienced and…
The characters are well-developed and three-dimensional, the environmental descriptions are detailed, and the author's writing is excellent. It reminded me of many things and events from my childhood, perfectly capturing the spirit of the era. The protagonist understands the importance of discretion and self-preservation during special times. Preservation is a form of wisdom.
The author's writing is exquisite and requires careful appreciation. 😎 The female lead, male lead, and male supporting character are all stunningly beautiful. This region has customs and traditions that are not familiar to most people; I've learned a lot. Keep it up! ᵎ(•̀㉨•́)و ̑̑ Keep it up!
As a seasoned bookworm, I can say the author's writing style truly deserves high praise. I absolutely love the plot and the character development. [Top post][Top post][Top post][Top post][Top post][Top post][Top post]