He's Gone Mad! The Ascetic General Is Being Forced into Love by a Cool-Headed Scholar
疯了！禁欲将军被清冷侍郎强制爱
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- A Contract as Our Matchmaker, Every Virtue and Beauty Belongs to You契书为媒，贤贤易色皆为你Alternate title on Fanqie
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It's a very good read. The writing is excellent, and the plot is well-designed. Although it's understated, it unfolds gently and has a lasting impact. I really like Qi Xu; he only has eyes for Zhi Qing. Watching him so cautious and careful, just to stay by Zhi Qing's side, is truly heartbreaking. Thankfully, Zhi Qing also loves Qi Xu.
How could the rating be so low? The author really wrote the romance very delicately. At first, I felt sorry for the protagonist (shou) because he could give his whole heart to the other protagonist (gong), and Qingzhi was his everything. But I felt that the other protagonist didn't like the protagonist.
The story unfolds at a leisurely pace, revealing its depth and nuances. While the romance between two men defies traditional ethics, the characters are well-developed and relatable, especially Qingzhi, a man of great wisdom and compassion. His actions for Qi Xu in that society are deeply moving and touching. Their love is truly beautiful.
This is absolutely wonderfully written! I didn't want to skip a single chapter. The author's literary skills are solid, the writing is superb, the plot is tightly woven, with each element seamlessly connected to the next. The characters are well-developed, vivid, and lifelike. It's so good that I'm speechless; I can't find the words to express my feelings right now. It truly deserves to be called a masterpiece. The author is incredibly talented to have written such a book.
Author, please update soon! It's been a long time since I've read such a heartwarming and touching book. I really love Shuyuan's personality! The mutual influence and growth between the main characters accumulate little by little through their daily interactions. The story also taught me many valuable lessons!
This book is really good. I like Shen Shuyuan's personality. He is not confused or perplexed. He chose his own path from the beginning. He is frank and direct in dealing with things and feelings. His personal charm is simply amazing...
It was very touching, especially the part where Qi Xu and Qing Zhi were forced to separate to save Qing Zhi; I teared up several times! Qi Xu's feelings for Qing Zhi are obvious, but Qing Zhi, a second-place scholar, also showed deep affection by giving up staying in the capital for Qi Xu. A mutual love is the most admirable!
The emotional interactions between the two are described very delicately, with their feelings developing gradually. Both of them gain and grow from their time together, especially when they are separated by an accident. Both persevere and strive to reunite, rather than one waiting passively for the other to return. The author is also very thoughtful, providing annotations for the quoted poems. The only downside is that one update a day is simply not enough; I really want to skip to the end! 😢
The author's writing is very delicate, but those who are into uke (bottom/shou) really can't stand it. I don't understand why the author insisted on arranging the rescue of Feng Chen. I don't dislike Xiao Ge, but I really don't like his interactions with the seme (top), and I don't see any need for it. I've read over a hundred chapters, and it's getting increasingly difficult.
It's a very good read. I love Lao Shen's personality. I don't like stories where the protagonist has a cheat code; this one is much more realistic and definitely worth reading.