Hold Them Off, Darling, I’m Getting Out of Here!

Name: Hold Them Off, Darling, I’m Getting Out of Here!
Author: Li Youchi

夫君你断后，我先跑！

by Li Youchi (厘有池)

Status: Completed
Length: 528k Words
Genre: Ancient Romance
Subgenre: Fantasy Romance
Updated: 6mo ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

[Brothel Owner]× [Boy Emperor]

Shen Qingwan was accidentally swept by the Weakwater River to the bottom of the abyss. When she opened her eyes again, she had been reborn as a brothel madam.

The first time they met, Shen Qingwan was soaking in a medicinal bath when the young emperor, Jiang Wuhuai, fell into the tub while fleeing assassins, badly wounded. His blood ruined an entire tub of extremely expensive medicinal water. The medicine’s conflicting effects left him burning with heat, and then Jiang Wuhuai turned around and accused her.

“Did you put an aphrodisiac in the water?”

“Are you out of your mind? I was enjoying a hot spring bath by myself. Why would I drug myself?”

To pay for the ruined medicinal water, Jiang Wuhuai became a guard at the Zuizhuan Brothel. By day, he watched over the place; by night, he risked his life searching for medicinal herbs.

Jiang Wuhuai always thought that aside from her medical skills and some light-footedness, his brothel owner had no way to protect herself. So whenever danger struck, she would leave him behind and run away alone.

“Boss, run first!”

“Sure. You hold them off.”

“Boss, hurry, run!”

“Okay! Keep them busy.”

“Boss, run!”

“Fine.”

Later, when Jiang Wuhuai was in mortal danger, he used every last bit of strength he had to protect his boss and help her escape. But this time, the boss who always ran for her life came charging back with a sword in hand.

“Boss, run! Why did you come back?”

“I’m done running. If you can’t handle them, I will.”

The enemy troops surged forward one after another, but the owner of the Zuizhuan Brothel stood like a god of slaughter, holding them off alone and protecting the young emperor behind her.

Stats

254Chapters

3.1kReads · 30 days

518.3kReads · all time

415Shelves

9.0Score

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It's a good show. The male lead is a very refreshing person. When the female lead says she owes him money for medicine, he readily agrees to be her bodyguard. He's not chauvinistic at all. The male lead falls for the female lead first, but she hasn't reciprocated his feelings yet.
33 likes2y ago
Well written! The logic is coherent, and the plot holes are well-filled. The female lead is truly powerful, yet rational and compassionate towards all living beings. The male lead is also worthy of her, and their romance progresses smoothly and naturally. The supporting characters are all adorable too! I love it! ❤️
30 likes1y ago
Fortunately, they came together from all directions, sharing similar interests, and have walked side by side to this day. It was fate that brought them together from the very beginning. I really enjoyed the interactions between the female and male leads; they were both brave and resourceful, and they always had a way of clearing up misunderstandings.
20 likes9mo ago
I became interested after reading the book reviews, and the reviews were very apt; the whole book was super enjoyable. This is an ensemble piece, written cleanly and efficiently. Whether it's the main characters or their companions, they all leave no loose ends. I especially love a line spoken by the female protagonist's mother in the book. Shen Qingwan leaned against the car window.
18 likes9mo ago
Oh my god, it's so good! 😆❤️ The premise of Juejuezi is so intriguing. I think Xiaowan is a little tempted too. I hope Xiaohuai can win her over soon! 🥰 I'm really looking forward to the rest of the story. I'm also very curious about Xiaohuai's master, hahaha.
15 likes1y ago
It's really good! The male lead is love-struck but also quite capable. The female lead's subordinates are her die-hard fans, seeing her as their savior and a god. Later, the female lead's influence spreads to various countries, and her restored strength is at its peak. Moreover, there are no weak links on her side; each character has their own shining qualities. The side couple's story is also quite good.
14 likes1y ago
It's so good! I hope the female lead can regain her beauty soon and make the male lead scream with delight.
13 likes2y ago
The plot is absolutely amazing!! I've never read anything like this before 🤭🤭 I love the dual-strong character setup 😘 The female lead is rational and calm but not cold-blooded, and I love the male and female leads' personalities too 💕💕 It's been a long time since I've read a new book with such a fresh plot and good writing ❤️❤️ I hope the author updates frequently ○
12 likes2y ago
Ahhh, this is so good! The female lead is strong and interesting, and the male lead is strong but a little bit love-struck, but overall it's not mindless at all; their values are super positive. I absolutely love this book! Although the book has ended, their story continues. 🥰
11 likes1y ago
It's great! Author, please keep updating! (I have dozens of ongoing books on my bookshelf, and I can't keep up with them every day. I end up forgetting what happened before 😂)
11 likes2y ago