
Wan Zhen'er, the Beloved Concubine of the Ming Dynasty
大明宠妃万贞儿
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- Completed
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- 745k Words
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- Ancient Romance
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- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Audience
- Female
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- 2y ago
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I really like the love between Wan Zhen'er and Zhu Jianshen. I particularly admire it. In that dynasty, love could break through class and age. I have a strong crush on affectionate men. Wan Zhener is beautiful and smart.
It's really good-looking, equivalent to watching half of the history of the Ming Dynasty. Even people who are not interested in history will enjoy it. The heroine has experienced three emperors and four dynasties, with ups and downs, and has created a "Wan Zhen'er" that is different from the one in movies and TV shows. There are also three emperors in the extra story, which is very enjoyable to watch. I thought it would be very frustrating, but it turned out to be very enjoyable! The author's writing style is very good, and the first-person perspective is fascinating. If you want to read this piece of history or this love story, you can't miss it.
This book made me see a different Wan Zhen'er, heartbroken for her love with Xianzong. Life is not easy. She is well-dressed, intellectual, and generous. At the same time, she lamented Wang Zhi's life, and shed tears for the mother-child love between him and Zhen'er. Susu and Qianqian were two loyal and clear-minded people. Finally, it broke my superficial understanding of Xiaozong and Empress Zhang's life as a couple. It can be seen that the author really understands history very well, and deserves praise.
Looks good, Wan Zhen'er witnessed the change of dynasties, and finally welcomed the love of her life. The relationship between her and Zhu Jianshen, who were more than ten years apart, moved me. Even though the world's evaluation of her was very poor, it did not affect their relationship. Moreover, her strength, intelligence, and hard work made me see a different Wan Zhen'er.
History books often tell stories with stereotypes, placing all blame on women. Wan Zhen'er has always been stigmatized as a "demon concubine who brought harm to the country" in traditional records, and I think the best part of "Wan Zhen'er, the Beloved Concubine of the Ming Dynasty" is to break through the impression Wan Zhen'er has given people, tearing up this layer of clothes wrapped in prejudice, and clarifying this deep friendship born of suffering and companionship through the loopholes in historical records. Wan Zhen'er was no longer a "jealous wife" but a beam of light in Zhu Jianshen's dark years; Zhu Jianshen's special favor was not the obsession of a faint king, but his understanding of "preciousness" after going through changes in world affairs. In terms of plot, the author appropriately combines palace intrigue with love stories. The turmoil in the court became a test of their relationship, and their stay together added a touch of warmth to the cold palace history. There is no bloody palace fighting plot, but more of a steady flow of companionship. Such a good book should be something that everyone must read in their lifetime!
It can definitely be made into a TV series. It's very interesting. Concubine Wan Guifei and Zhu Jianshen are always criticized because of their age difference. I think it's because their souls resonate so closely that they can fall in love with each other regardless of any barriers.
This is a good book. The characters in it are flesh and blood, and the plot is not forced. It made me feel as if fate had really come to this book, and everything happened naturally. But it is also painful, and perhaps it is true that it is accompanied by pain. Wan Zhen'er has gained a lot, friendship, love, family, etc., But the biggest feeling after reading the book is the pain of "not being allowed" that penetrates the heart but cannot be avoided. In life, one must be like Wan Zhen'er, always tenacious, no matter the wind blows, the rain blows, the waves surge, the boat will follow its heart's desire and reach the end.
The writing is very good and Qianlong clarified it. Although Qianlong also liked the queen. But the Rich Cha family is not you from the Zhang family.
This is the second best novel about the Ming Dynasty that I have read after "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty". I read the whole book from beginning to end without missing a word.
The language is simple and unpretentious, the emotional descriptions are delicate, the characters' fates are ups and downs, and it's fascinating. It's a very good novel. It's my favorite Ming Gong novel. I hope there will be other works. Thanks to the author for his kind devotion. [OK][OK][OK] What a brilliant masterpiece, I can't get enough of it, it's so good. [Like][Like][Like]
It's rare to see such a sharp and well-written novel. The heroine is really smart❤️. It made me see what everyone calls the "traitorous concubine". It turns out that she always thinks of others. Why are Li Longji and Yang Guifei praised by the world, but they are cast aside and said to have an Oedipus complex😳
I have to say that this is one of my favorite books. The portrayal of the protagonist Wan Zhen'er is extremely successful. She is bright and kind-hearted, strategic and good at planning. He is good at observing people's hearts and is decisive and methodical in doing things. He is almost the best in the court battles. Especially her love narrative completely touched my heart. It's not an Oedipus complex, it's just a fighting couple who grew up in the struggle of wind, frost, snow and rain. They have a tacit understanding of each other, which is completely in line with the communication between lovers. Love has nothing to do with age. It's just that Zhang Yue wrote a little too much in the last chapter. I like the author and am eager for new chapters.
The writing was so beautiful that I was fascinated by it. I was completely drawn into it. I felt so sorry for Concubine Wan Gui and Wang Ping.
[Blow a kiss][Blow a kiss] Super pretty! ① First person, but it's rare to see it clearly, and there is no reaction at all. ②The writing style is delicate and eloquent (those who don't like this style of writing may find it boring), and the emotional description is also very rich. ③It is very rigorous, with many quotations from scriptures, and the direction of the article is in line with official history. ④Most of the plot is about harem life. The first two-thirds are about Zhu Qizhen and Zhu Qiyou (the male protagonist's father), and the last one-third is about Zhu Jianshen. I came in eager to watch their love story, but ended up watching Zhu Qizhen for a long time, and then I just picked the chapter title to read. The author's chapter names are very clear, and you can roughly guess the content. I plan to slowly fill in the unread chapters later. ⑤ It is highly recommended to read the last chapter [Postscript] first (but this will be a bit of a spoiler). This chapter is the author's opinion of the main characters of this article.
This is a book with a great plot and a clever plot. Why is no one reading it? The more I read, the more I feel that the author must have done a lot of homework. The author's rich knowledge makes up for my omissions in the history of the Ming Dynasty as a science student, and eliminates my misunderstanding of Zhu Jianshen and Wan Zhen'er, the "notorious" imperial concubines in history. The first time I saw Wan Zhen'er in history (the smeared version), I couldn't understand it. If she was really a vicious and jealous old woman, why would the emperor prefer her? Is it some strange complex unique to the emperor? Although this novel has a certain storyline, I think the overall trend can logically complete history. I would like to thank the author for bringing such a wonderful story. It can only be said that history is ultimately written by the victors, and future generations of spectators must keep a clear mind if they want not to be deceived.
This book is really shocking, and you can't stop reading it. Moreover, it does not discredit the relationship between Wan Zhen'er and Ming Xianzong like the TV series. The relationship between Zhu Jianshen and Wan Zhen'er is noble and pure, and the characters of Queen Qian Chaoyao and Hang Jingshuang are all full and unforgettable. After reading this book, I believe you will have a deeper understanding of these characters. Of course, "there are 1,000 Hamlets in the hearts of 1,000 readers", so I hope you will have a different perception after reading it. Overall, this book is really awesome [Adoration][Adoration][Admiration] (Don't feel disliked because of the heroine's cowardice or other characters. That was the real feudal era, and people were like that)
It is magnificent and has a grand layout. It can be filmed in the rhythm of a TV series. It can be filmed in a historical drama, such as "The Legend of Zhen Huan", which has a certain element of drama, but many historical facts are very rigorous. I feel like it will be a hit once it's filmed, so director Zheng Xiaolong came out to take a look. Let everyone know about the real Wan Zhen'er and Ming Xianzong in history, as well as the factory beauty Wang Zhi.
The author's writing style is excellent, and the words are beautiful, spiritual and innovative. Although it is a novel, it still allows people to recognize some historical truths. Zhu Jianshen is obviously a wise king, trying to turn the tide and save the country. Wan Zhen'er is also a smart person with kindness as her background. The relationship between them is a love that transcends age, transcends the world, and also has family affection. Most men like women who are always 18 years old. A generation of emperors have always doted on women who are seventeen years older than him. This is the shining point of a long-term lover who knows how to repay kindness and dares to love and hate. Wang Zhi is also an extraordinary capable person. If the son of Ming Xianzong and Wan Guifei can grow up, he should be as outstanding as Wang Zhi! January 7, 2026 Although there are many twists and turns in this novel that are heartbreaking, I still persisted in reading it. I gritted my teeth. After reading it, I was still happy. Just like going for a massage, enduring the pain and the strength of the masseuse. After it is over, your body and mind feel relaxed.
Historically accurate. I had read articles about Wan Zhen'er before, but some said she was a very nice person, while others said she was a bad person, so I was a little confused about it. It wasn't until I read this article that I suddenly realized that it was worth reading.
In the previous chapter, I watched Zhu Qizhen's expedition, and I skipped the next chapter to learn more about the follow-up development. Tomato has read countless books, but this is the first time I write a long review like this because the author's writing skills are so profound, and he can pick up poems and idioms easily without being obtrusive at all. The emotional descriptions are delicate, and there is a section about Queen Qian about watching butterflies that moved me greatly (the most uncomfortable thing to watch recently was the section about the little prince and the swallow in Zheng Yingxiong's autobiography). There is also the previous love between Wan Zhen'er and Zhu Jianshen. Many years ago, I knew that many things about these two people were fabricated by future generations. There was a book I read before about Wan Zhen'er, which was also written about Wan Zhen'er. Unfortunately, it was discontinued for many years. The achievements of this book are far superior to that one. It would be great if it could be made into a film and television to rectify the two people's names. The plot lines and supporting character lines have been greatly enriched. The whole book is actually mainly written about Wan Zhen'er's growth history. Jian's deep love only accounts for less than one-half of the later period. However, this man's character is really charming. He worked hard to establish Zhen'er as his queen. My favorite male character in the whole book is Zhu Jianshen, Zhu Jianshen is ranked first, Zhu Houcong is second, Wang Zhi is third, and Lu Taiyi is fourth. Chaoyao is simply Zhen'er's little angel. In the middle period, the queen lost her son Zhen'er and redeemed Chaoyao. As expected, girls' previous relationships were more difficult than love.
The author's writing style is fluent and beautiful, his cultural background is rich, and the plot is compact. The first person narrative is awesome, the characters are three-dimensional, and every relationship is carefully polished. Like it, it's fascinating. Read to understand, read history to understand. As I said before, if it were me, I wouldn't survive even one episode. The palace was extravagant but not in the Ming Dynasty, which had the largest territory in China in history. When I read that those who invade our territory will be punished no matter how far away they are, the article also became more sublime, a good literary talent and a good book. Worth a look👀Recommended
It was very well written. It also made me understand the history of the Ming Dynasty. I fell in love with the love between Wan Zhen'er and Zhu Jianshen. It also made me understand that poor people must be hateful in Zhu Qiyu. It also made me understand Zhu Jianshen's Ming Jun. I highly recommend it [Adoration] [Adoration] [Adoration] [Adoration]
The author's story is wonderful, based on history but not entirely based on history; the author's writing style is wonderful, and excerpts are self-created and can be easily read at your fingertips. There are few works that have no obvious flaws, various characters' IQs are online, and the plot is reasonable and ups and downs. It is highly recommended.
It's good to see, I saw a different Concubine Wan Gui! I have never understood how it is said in movies and TV shows that Concubine Wan Gui is more than ten years older than Zhu Jianshen. Why are you still so favored? Now I finally understand.
The author has a profound literary background and is a book that I read in one sitting
This is the first time I have written a book review in ten years. The author has a profound literary background! ! ! It can be seen from the notes at the end of each chapter that the author has his own certain opinions on the various characters of the dynasty he writes about. In-depth and good article~
The author's writing is really good! The plot has ups and downs, the emotions are rich and delicate, the characters are full and vivid, and the description is wonderful and detailed on the basis of respecting history! After reading this book, Zhu Jianshen is the ancient emperor I admire most except Qin Shihuang! Many men are all-powerful in their careers, but their back homes are miserable, and their attitude towards love is ambiguous and sloppy! Some people are either love-minded, or they are not good at career or love! A top-notch man like Zhu Jianshen can reach the pinnacle of his career, and at the same time stick to his heart and love a woman consistently. He is truly the first person in history, and this woman is seventeen years older than him! Zhu Jianshen's feelings for Wan Zhen'er remain the same as before and have never changed! It is difficult for an ordinary person to be such an affectionate person, let alone an emperor! So Zhu Jianshen is also the person I admire the most!
The author is very talented in writing and portrays the characters very well. No one is really bad or good, and they are full of emotions.
I will add my comments after reading this book in its entirety. On the basis of research and respect for history, the author is immersed in creation, descriptions are vivid, and the characters are vivid on the page. I admire the author on Tomato for such in-depth research, which is refreshing. Well worth reading. Recommend!
History is cold, and heroes are only judged by success or failure. History is written by men. Zhu Jianshen and Wan Zhen'er in history were cast aside by history. But this book describes them differently, pitiful people in the interests of the imperial power, loving people who warm each other. History is cold and ruthless, but the author's writing style is warm, and he writes about the warmth of the world [Like][Like][Like]