Catch a Husband at the Results Board, and My Scheming Groom Is Irresistible
榜下捉婿，腹黑夫君太撩人
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- Completed
- Length
- 347k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 3y ago
- English
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Other names
- A Match Made by the Eight Characters: Bound in Marriage to a Scheming Chancellor八字为媒，绑婚腹黑宰相夫君Alternate title on Fanqie
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To be honest, the author's writing is really good, not at all simplistic. Reading the first half, it had a bit of a "I Am Just This Kind of Woman" feel to it, which I personally really liked. The ex-fiancé setup isn't really problematic; after all, their only meeting was when one was almost an adult and the other was still a baby.
The author's writing is excellent. There's no time travel, no rebirth, no cheat codes, the plot is tight, the subject matter is great, and the male and female leads are well-developed. But my favorite character is the female lead's father, Prince An, whom I call Old An. He's just so hilarious, haha! Every time he appears, he makes me laugh.
The interactions between the male and female leads are very sweet. The female lead's family is extremely harmonious, and the male lead's family also has good values (although there are some bad apples). In the early stages, the female lead is the main character, and the story revolves around the power struggles within the female family.
It's alright. The writing style is quite lighthearted, and the plot didn't make me want to give up halfway through. The length isn't too long, and the emperor, the male lead, and the female lead's families are all quite harmonious. The female lead's father is a source of humor. Although there are a few minor writing errors at times, the plot is so engaging that they can be overlooked.
This is hilarious! The writing is witty and humorous, and the characters are absolutely hilarious. I love it! The author's writing is excellent, among the best.
It avoids the old tropes of rebirth and time travel, and the writing style is humorous, which is good.
This is my favorite book I've read this year. It's super good! The author is incredibly talented, with a brilliant writing style. The characters are vividly portrayed, and it's witty and humorous. Anyone who wants to woo a girl should definitely read this; you'll learn so much! 🤭🤭🤭
I like this kind of writing; there's no reincarnation element, the prose is delicate, very realistic, and comfortable to read. It's a good read and definitely worth it.
The author's writing is superb, the ancient Chinese style is elegant and charming, and both the male and female protagonists are intelligent and beautiful. Their love is unbreakable, they go through thick and thin together, share wealth and glory, and stay together for life. The best-developed character is the female protagonist's father, Prince An.
The author's writing style is humorous, making for a light and enjoyable read. The author frequently uses classical allusions to provoke thought. The main characters are vividly portrayed, and the supporting characters are equally compelling. The plot is original and captivating. I hope the author continues to maintain this style; keep it up!