The Emperor’s Favorite Minister? No, I’m Rebellious to the Bone!
皇帝宠臣？不，我一身反骨！
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- Completed
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- 1.5M Words
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- Historical
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- Historical & Ancient
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- 1y ago
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- You Think You Can Win Half a Move Against Heaven with Go? Sorry, I Use a Blade举棋胜天半子？抱歉，我玩刀的Alternate title on Fanqie
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I don't read many books like this, but I do have basic aesthetic sense. I hope the author can maintain this level of quality—it's really good! The logic is sound, the storyline is engaging, and the plot twist in Qiushui County is particularly captivating.
This deserves five stars. It's been a long time since I've encountered a book that requires a normal person to use their brain. I'm sick of reading simplistic, low-quality writing. I hope the author maintains the quality consistently. For four or five days straight, all he did was ramble on and on, doing absolutely nothing productive. He kept repeating the same thing: either don't write at all, or what? He's ruined a good book. I'm abandoning it…
It's quite good; the political intrigue is well-written, and there aren't many novels like this by Tomato (the author). It's just that not many people read it, so it lacks readership. I hope the author keeps writing! I believe gold will always shine.
It has exciting moments and thrilling plot points. All it lacks is traffic and word count. The Qiushui County scene is very well written; it's faster than a slow-burn novel, and there aren't many books like Tomato's that are like that.
The book is great, I stayed up all night to finish it, but it's a bit short. It's 3:17 AM now. (Write faster!) The protagonist and his father are both very capable and shrewd. (Write faster!) The political intrigue is also brilliantly portrayed, and the ruthlessness of the characters is well-done. Lin Zhi Qiu is very well-written; although the story is short, it's very memorable. (Write faster!)
I find this book remarkable for its tight plot and relatable storytelling. If one can persevere through the protagonist's name, Ji Bochang, without abandoning the book, one will find it truly exceptional. The entire book is grounded in historical intrigue, showcasing the importance of opportune timing, favorable location, and harmonious relationships, and the endless joy of navigating conflict.
This feels like what a truly rational and reasonable time-travel novel should be like, because the protagonist doesn't just create epoch-making things like in other time-travel novels. The things he creates are things that are possible in that era.
Well written, a battle of wits among a group of clever individuals. Everyone's intelligence is on point. One point needs clarification regarding the original owner's character. His sudden display of brilliance after transmigrating cannot be explained simply by saying he hid his abilities in the past and isn't pretending anymore.
This book is well-written, not simplistic, and the plot twists are natural. It's worth reading. The characters are very well-developed. The only flaw is that the small family is too perfect. Why do other families have 25 sons, while the small family doesn't have any, yet each son is exceptionally talented?
It's good, I love watching it. Authentic, reasonable, a scheme within a scheme, a plot within a plot Tense, exciting A lighthearted story that isn't mindless. A single glance at the thimble revealed it to be 9999 pure gold. There aren't many books like Tomato anymore.