Life as a Kept Man in Ancient Times
在古代吃软饭的日子
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 529k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 1y ago
- English
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- My Years Living Off Women in Ancient Times我在古代吃软饭的那些年Alternate title on Fanqie
- Days of Living Off Women in Ancient TimesEnglish name
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The writing and plot are both quite good, and there aren't too many clichéd elements. It's a fairly normal time-travel novel. The only downside is that the male lead is a bit too delicate; if you can't stand stories about spoiled husbands, don't read it. Also, it has a slightly gay vibe.
Very good. The protagonist's abilities aren't overly overpowered, and his skills aren't too outrageous. His personality is also excellent; it's a rare find—a transmigrator who still cares about the original owner of the body. While others don't even want to see their parents and constantly complain, the protagonist can communicate well with the original owner's consciousness and treats the original owner's parents as his own.
I've read it twice, and it's really good. The ending is also great. The early part, when the male lead was young, was very engaging. However, it was heartbreaking to see the Xiao family, all loyal and brave, sacrificed themselves in the war, leaving only the surviving son.
I think this book is excellent; it has no flaws and is a very enjoyable read. Some readers have mentioned the male lead's weak physique, but remember, this is a "gold digger" story, so don't just see him as a freeloader. He's incredibly talented, has won the emperor's favor, and deserves everything.
February 13, 2026, 19:23 (Applause) 🌸 It's pretty good, told from the male lead's perspective. He transmigrates into the body of an illegitimate son in ancient times, but is remembered as the legitimate wife. The original owner isn't portrayed negatively; she was a very cute child. The family relationships are harmonious, not the kind of family full of intrigue.
Nice Lu Chao is physically weak and sickly, unable to lift heavy objects, which isn't well-portrayed because it makes me feel like he won't live long. His poor health contrasts sharply with the female lead's excellent health. The problem arises when they're about to have sex; wouldn't the male lead just die instantly?
The plot is fast-paced and engaging, and each character feels distinct and captivating, making you want to keep reading. A truly excellent book! 💕 It's just that there aren't enough chapters yet; I've already read the latest one. Author, please update more! [Requesting more updates!]
Very good! A rare gem of a book! There are no major flaws. The male protagonist is very self-aware as a modern person and doesn't think about marrying a bunch of beautiful wives and concubines as soon as he arrives in ancient times. Moreover, he insists on monogamy and gives the female protagonist the utmost respect. Fortunately, heaven took pity on them and they were blessed with a daughter.
Ahhhh, the female general x the sickly young master with black sesame filling, so sweet and adorable, hahaha! And the final epilogue was so much fun! I can't even imagine how much fun everyone would find it if Lu Chaochao's daughter's growth comic diary were to travel to the future.
It's good, but I feel the issue of the male lead's poor health could have been explained earlier. I almost gave up when I first saw it, but then I kept reading, which kept me engaged. I felt the romance between the male and female leads wasn't well-developed. Their reunion and the male lead's immediate acceptance of the female lead without much transition felt a bit abrupt.