Her Beauty Is Hard to Resist! The Dali Temple Chief Is as Fierce as a Wolf

Name: Her Beauty Is Hard to Resist! The Dali Temple Chief Is as Fierce as a Wolf
Author: Pikachu Out of Power

姝色难逃！大理寺卿他如狼似虎

by Pikachu Out of Power (没电皮卡丘)

Status: Completed
Length: 611k Words
Genre: Ancient Romance
Subgenre: Palace & Household Intrigue
Updated: 2y ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

[Beautiful, Resilient Fallen Noblewoman × Stern, Devoted Minister of the Court of Judicial Review]

[Historical Romance + Devoted Couple + Sweet Romance + Long-Laid Plans + Mutual Pining]

[Male Lead’s Perspective: Long-Laid Plans; Female Lead’s Perspective: Each Gets What They Need]

Meng Yunzhi, daughter of the Vice Minister of Rites, was famous in Luojing for her graceful beauty, with glossy dark hair and a slender, delicate figure.

She was engaged to a young master of the Qi family. Once he completed his three-year mourning period for his grandfather, they could arrange their marriage.

Then disaster struck. Vice Minister Meng was falsely accused of embezzlement and exiled for three years.

Following her father’s orders, the fallen beauty Meng Yunzhi went to the Qi family for help, but they shut their doors in her face and seized the chance to break off the engagement.

With nowhere else to turn, she was set up and sold into Red Sleeve House.

Beaded curtains swayed, and warm fragrance drifted through the air.

In a room at Red Sleeve House, the usually cold and ruthless Minister of the Court of Judicial Review struggled to suppress the surging heat in his body.

“Meng Yunzhi, the antidote!”

Meng Yunzhi smiled at him and slowly undid the fastenings he had buttoned so meticulously. “Lord Gu, we each get what we need, and settle the bill in full.”

Later, Vice Minister Meng was exonerated and reinstated, and the young master of the Qi family came to beg Meng Yunzhi to forgive him and take him back.

The patter of rain mingled with his indistinct pleas and drifted inside.

But inside the room, Meng Yunzhi was far too occupied to listen.

A man gripped her waist and pinned her against the table, her brows and eyes flushed red.

His hot breath lingered at her neck, and his low voice brimmed with possessive desire.

“Make him leave.”

[P.S.:

① From the heroine’s perspective, she and the male lead are only using each other at first.

② At the beginning, the heroine does not fully trust the male lead.]

Stats

303Chapters

18.2kReads · 30 days

1.1MReads · all time

2.3kShelf adds, last 14 days

9.1Score

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I've read quite a few similar historical romance novels, but this one is well-written. Up to chapter 47 so far, it's quite well-paced, and I enjoy reading it. The female lead isn't overly sentimental or weak (like constantly bursting into tears and secretly grieving without doing anything). She's very clear-headed and decisive in achieving her goals.
55 likes2y ago
The story revolves around Meng Yunzhi, a fallen noblewoman, and Gu Linchen, the aloof and powerful Minister of Justice. From the male lead's perspective, it's all premeditated; from the female lead's perspective, it's a mutually beneficial arrangement. Gu Linchen is absolutely adorable!
38 likes2y ago
I like the author, and I love both the male and female leads. The ambiguous and suspenseful relationships are very immersive, and the writing is delicate and engaging. This is my first time following a novel; I usually finish reading the entire series before. I was planning to wait until it's more complete before reading, but I can't wait for each update! 🤭
22 likes2y ago
It's a great watch! A flamboyant young lady from a powerful family uses manipulation to get her father exonerated. She believes she's used a powerful drug and her schemes are too elaborate, but in reality, he's willingly submitting. His years-long unrequited love is about to be fulfilled, and he's getting closer and closer to her. The male lead deeply respects the female lead, and she successfully clears her father's name. It's really good! 😳😳😳😳
19 likes2y ago
It looks great, it looks great, it looks great, but the rating is too low. Lord Gu's love is unconditional, selfless, inclusive, and always puts Yan Yan first. Although he didn't express how deep his love was at the beginning, he did so out of consideration for Yan Yan's feelings. Yan Yan didn't dwell on doubts about his love for her.
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This is so good! The sense of destiny and attraction between the male and female leads, their decisiveness and courage, and the thrilling and suspenseful atmosphere all showcase a unique charm and tension. The logic is excellent, the content is rich and varied, and it's written with a captivating and passionate feel. I absolutely love it!
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This is so good! The deeply affectionate yet cunning Minister of Justice and the bright and beautiful Meng Yangyang are such a perfect couple! There's so much explicit content and great detail; I fell in love at first sight. Please update more often!
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I'm here! I absolutely love the ancient romance novels written by Qiuqiu! The story of Meng Yunzhi, a fallen noblewoman, and Gu Linchen, the cold and ruthless Minister of Justice, is so captivating. I really love the female lead's personality; she seems delicate, but she's incredibly decisive and efficient when it comes to getting things done. Our male lead is also super handsome!
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This is so good! It's the first time I've seen this kind of story. Please update soon! 🥰
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