Your Majesty! The Duke's Uncle Passed the Palace Exam in Third Place!
陛下！国舅爷他中了探花！
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- It's Hard Being the Emperor's Uncle. In This Life, I Just Want to Lie Flat国舅难当，这一世我只想躺平Alternate title on Fanqie
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I would like to say that this is actually a very "conventional" story, a very standard ancient historical novel. There are no unexpected plots, no clever twists, and no protagonist to admire. It is just like watching an ancient daily drama. But this novel is very clean, so clean that it has no vulgar jokes, no brainless glass or explosives, no exaggerated plot where the rich merchants of the…
It's a great read. The plot and writing are both excellent, and the author is very good at crafting the romance—it's subtle and just right. There aren't too many dramatic twists; the protagonist immediately retaliates when his sister is bullied, and he doesn't play dumb.
I feel this book's writing style differs from some typical "feel-good" novels. It transitions between various situations very quickly. Many novels dedicate a lot of time to describing these situations, but frankly, that's not engaging. The protagonist already possesses Gou Dan's memories, giving him unique perspectives.
It's very well written, with warmth hidden in its simplicity. Every character is fleshed out and relatable. The one who impressed me the most was Xiao Ye; it was truly heartbreaking. He was clearly very intelligent, yet he masked his true self with a playboy persona.
To be honest, the score of 8.7 Is really low. I personally think it is a nine-point masterpiece [Note][Already planted][Add one to the bookshelf][Top post][Masterpiece of Bird Food] This should be one of the few imperial examination articles I have read where the protagonist is from a big family.
It's really good! Much better than mindless wish-fulfillment novels. The political intrigue and scheming are depicted in great detail. I stayed up all night reading the latest chapter, only to realize it's not finished yet—that's frustrating! Author, please update more soon!!! 🤔🤔🤔
It's so beautiful, it really made me burst into tears 😢 Everyone is well written, including the male protagonist, Lao Xiao, and the emperor. The author is good at writing emotional dramas, the kind that moisturize things silently, but watching it makes me want to cry. The male protagonist's poems and those few famous words are a bit embarrassing.
It's great!! I finally caught up with it all in one go! I love the male lead's personality; he's both brave and resourceful. After following this series for so long, seeing the female lead actively arrange for the male lead to take concubines makes me feel a bit uncomfortable and upset, even though the male lead doesn't share a room with them...
It's good. The plot is quite good, and there aren't many obvious mistakes. After all, we don't know much about ancient times. Overall, it's quite comfortable to read, and there aren't any silly or stupid scenes. It's great.
This is amazing! This is one of my favorite light-hearted historical novels. It has many merits. First, the time-travel logic is consistent. As a time-travel novel, its approach isn't just a typical mainland Chinese tale; it has its own unique perspective. Second, the plot is captivating and logically consistent.