The Legitimate Wife: Everyone Else Is Worthless, but I'm the Real Deal
嫡妻：所有人皆废，我才是大佬
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- Completed
- Length
- 1.1M Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
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- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 2y ago
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It's alright, I won't nitpick the details! Overall, the female lead is quite clear-headed and intelligent! She doesn't think she's invincible just because she's transmigrated, she understands her place and doesn't overly value her family! She adapts to the era without making herself feel stifled! Although her handling of her ex-husband in the early stages made me quite unhappy, thankfully she didn't drag it out for too long before dumping him.
It's quite entertaining, but it's anything but leisurely; she's incredibly busy, dealing with her mother-in-law, her husband, and then juggling her career. There are also some annoying people causing trouble in between. The female lead is decisive, and although there are some obstacles, she usually resolves them on the spot. So, this is definitely a satisfying read.
I think it's very well written, but there are too few updates. The female lead is independent and confident, doesn't rely on men, and raises the next generation. I just hope they don't have any romantic relationships later on. I want to see what her son's life is like when he grows up.
It's well-written, but I personally prefer romance novels where the female lead is clear-headed, understands, and doesn't suffer injustice. What kind of life you want to live and what kind of plot you want to read are entirely personal preferences. Some people like to enjoy life without effort, some like the process of striving and struggling, some like respect and awe, and some like flowers and applause. I, however, love a peaceful and serene life.
It's beautiful; it evokes anger, helplessness, heartache, compromise, a touch of humor, and warmth.
It's super good-looking; it's not unconventional or shocking, nor is it mindless or stupid. It's very enjoyable to watch; everyone has their own little schemes.
This is the best I've ever read. Keep up the good work, author!
Overall, the writing is quite good, and the pacing is fast. The ideological level is also good, with a strong sense of patriotism. The only flaw is why she repeatedly forgave that ungrateful eldest son. He's not even her biological son, and she didn't kill the original owner of this body. She inherited a mess, so why should she tolerate him?
I love reading these kinds of satisfying female protagonist stories. The female lead isn't weak or cowardly, and she's not overly independent. In the past, the female leads I'd read were either too weak and constantly bullied, or they had ridiculously powerful female leads who used their best abilities to defeat mistresses.
So good! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 It's really good! Although the female lead is a time traveler, it fits the life in ancient times. Unlike other time-traveling female leads who promote freedom or anything like that, this one is great. 🥰🥰🥰🥰 You won't regret watching it!