The Caged Blue Sparrow

Name: The Caged Blue Sparrow
Author: Today Is a Good Day for an Extra Chapter

笼锁青雀

by Today Is a Good Day for an Extra Chapter (今日宜加更)

Status: Completed
Length: 1.0M Words
Genre: Ancient Romance
Subgenre: Palace & Household Intrigue
Updated: 1y ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

[Traditional historical romance, scheming maid rises to power, raising children, powerful man bows his head, sweet romance, possessive love, devoted to her later on, groveling after losing his wife]

Zhuxin became the heir’s first woman, and the pretty maids who had been fighting tooth and nail for his favor immediately hated her.

Anyone with eyes could see that the Grand Madam was using her to put the Madam in her place.

Zhuxin had only just been promoted to first-class maid. She would have gladly given up the opportunity if it meant her older sister could live.

Men were fickle, especially the heir of a ducal household, a favored son of heaven. Zhuxin had always known that she had to put herself first.

After her escape failed, the Grand Madam was still alive, so Zhuxin devoted herself to serving her.

The Madam disliked her, so Zhuxin turned to the household’s mistress, who was at odds with the Madam.

When the mistress grew suspicious of her, Zhuxin used every means to climb the ladder. She gave birth to one child after another, raised them, and groomed them as her own pawns.

As the world changed around her, she planned every step carefully and firmly won the heir’s heart, securing her place in the vast ducal household.

When the opportunity came, Zhuxin realized she could make it on her own. She took her children and soared to new heights.

Liang Muqi liked the maid who had grown up by his side, but his grandmother had chosen a dull, uninteresting woman for him.

Their first taste of passion turned out to be surprisingly harmonious, and Liang Muqi’s discontent vanished.

Who could have guessed that this little concubine-in-waiting would rather die than stay?

Later, he took many women, but that little maid always watched from afar, never vying for his favor or currying his favor like the other concubines.

After his grandmother died, his father was ambushed, his mother changed, his wife grew distant, and his beloved concubine passed away from illness.

When the little maid finally turned back to him, he rediscovered the feeling of his youth, and life went smoothly again.

Until his wife died, and just as Liang Muqi was considering making her his principal wife, the new emperor ennobled her as a commandery princess.

Liang Muqi tossed and turned all night. It turned out he had never understood her at all.

Other names

From Chambermaid to Mistress: Five Sons, Two Daughters, Every Step a Nightmare通房到主母：五儿两女，步步惊心Alternate title on Fanqie

Stats

444Chapters

138Reads · 30 days

72.9kReads · all time

7.1Score

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Reader comments 42

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It's a classic romance novel formula: the plot revolves around the extreme tug-of-war between love and hate, torturing the female lead both physically and mentally. The story is fast-paced, the female lead is intelligent and strong, but even after her entire family is ruined by his family, she still has to have a child, continuing the cycle of love, hate, and revenge—no one can change partners! 😂
20 likes2y ago
So good! I especially love the female lead, Zhu Xin's, character. She's smart and shrewd, very clear-headed and insightful, truly like a resilient bamboo. The male lead, Shi Zi, doesn't deserve her. Zhu Xin gives me this feeling of: everyone doubts you, but you're the one who proves them wrong. 😘 I hope Zhu Xin can truly soar to great heights on her own, just like the synopsis says. ❤️
16 likes2y ago
😢😢This is so good! I didn't even take a nap at noon, I watched it all in one go and caught up. What am I going to do? I'll have to wait for the next update 🥺 Zhu Xin is very smart. I hope that those who treat her badly in the story will be dealt with one by one later on!
14 likes2y ago
This novel is really good. To be honest, if the female lead had the same status as the male lead, she could treat him like a dog.
10 likes1y ago
It's well-written, but it's still very sad to read. 🚬
9 likes2y ago
It's so good! It feels like a smaller version of the original. The writing is skillful and the plot is logical.
5 likes2y ago
I think it's really good! I even stayed up two weekday nights to read it, hehe 😬 Although there were parts I didn't like while reading, I understand it's set in ancient times, and I respect the author. The only sad thing is that Ying'er died; I cried TT Also, I feel like I don't remember the identities of many people later on, especially the Xie family, the Mei family, and the Jing family—I can't quite recall them 😂
4 likes1y ago
The story of a concubine transforming into a leading lady may have many illogical moments, but it's satisfying to watch, and that's what makes it good.
4 likes1y ago
This book has a clear main plot, a complete storyline, and an unconventional storyline; it's a very enjoyable read.
4 likes1y ago
The female lead yearns for freedom and independence and is unafraid of difficulties, but fate arranges for her to run away pregnant, which becomes the biggest help to the weak prince! In the end, the female lead will return for the sake of her child's interests!
4 likes2y ago