A Tale of the Phoenix

How to put it? This book isn't like other tragic novels, either purely physical or emotional, or mindlessly melodramatic. Compared to those, it's more like a historical scroll, unfolding bit by bit to reveal the life of a princess. Although the writing is simple, the words are far from bland. After finishing it, you always feel a lingering sense of regret.

In a patriarchal world, where power, interests, wives and concubines abound, where is there any familial love or affection? How can a heart be divided into so many pieces? And what about the pure and kind-hearted female protagonist?

When Chu Hanchen was surrounded and learned who the Guanyin image in the temple was, and when he learned that the person "I" loved didn't love him back, if it were me, I would have cried my heart out and hated Chu Hanchen. But later, seeing that the female lead didn't cry her heart out for Chu Hanchen and even tried to forget him, I really admire her.

I skipped through parts of it. But I saw others say the female lead's life was too tragic. I'm getting older, so I don't really like watching overly tragic stories anymore. Life is too hard for me; I always want to find some sweetness elsewhere. Still, I'll give it five stars. I'll share it with people who like this kind of thing.

This book realistically depicts royalty, its endless suspicion and distrust, and the absolute absence of genuine affection. In it, the princess loves two men throughout her life—one who doesn't love her, and another who doesn't love her either. These two relationships shape her, transforming her from bewildered by her mother's teachings to a worldly-wise woman. Every word encapsulates her life.

To be honest, there's nothing particularly special about it; it's just a choice between family and country, emotional entanglements—the words are unremarkable. But only upon finishing the book did I realize it was the ending, an ending of helplessness, yet its aftertaste is quite powerful. This aftertaste is that this ending could have been completely different, but it couldn't be changed.

"I have only loved two people in my life. One person didn't love me, and the other didn't love me either." "Mother is right. Members of the royal family are not worthy of love. I am a member of the royal family, therefore I am not worthy of love." Qi Mingxuan, the spirited young General Qi.

In fact, this book depicts the scenes that should occur in an ordinary ancient dynasty: intrigue, treachery, deception, manipulation, tragedy, hatred and resentment, followed by forgiveness and relief, and a realistic ending. Those fantastical ancient romance novels, while entertaining, lack realism. Each has its own merits, and I support the author; please continue to present us readers with even better works. Keep up the good work! 👍👍👍👍👍

The female protagonist's life can be considered happy. She had a happy childhood and adolescence, and although her two marriages were somewhat unsuccessful, she ultimately had a son and daughter who loved her, which made her life complete.

It clearly dissects the helplessness of being born into royalty, showing that royal children never live for themselves, but are always pawns in the political game.