Longing for the Remaining Snow

Name: Longing for the Remaining Snow
Author: Ji Xin

望余雪

by Ji Xin (稷馨)

Status: Completed
Length: 338k Words
Genre: Ancient Romance
Subgenre: Ancient Romance High-Concept
Updated: 2mo ago
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Synopsis

Cui Jinzhi was a member of the Time Administration, and she had one final mission.

She had to uncover why a small world had fallen into chaos and why its plot had collapsed. After observing it for a long time, she discovered only that the people were suffering because of their ruler's incompetence. So she disguised herself as a man and worked her way up to become the world's prime minister. Using her own efforts, she stabilized the chaotic court, then found time to choose a prince and groom him into a wise ruler.

And so she set her sights on the Fourth Prince, who seemed “lonely and helpless.” After six years at his side, protecting him and helping him through countless hardships, Cui Jinzhi finally succeeded in turning the little brat into a wise ruler for the ages. She opened her eyes: Hm? Something feels wrong... Why am I still in this world?!

As a prince, Qi You's life was worth less than an ant's. He endured years of humiliation before finally claiming the throne. Once in power, he slaughtered Buddhists and Taoists, killed his father and brothers, and left corpses strewn by the million. He never regretted a thing.

When he opened his eyes, he was back in those bitter days. He thought he would simply have to walk the same old road again, but then he met someone. She watched him grow, shared in his triumphs and hardships, and kept him company through years of loneliness.

He learned to sheathe his claws and hide his darkness, becoming the wise ruler she wanted him to be. He thought that way, she would stay by his side for the rest of his life.

But she smiled gently and said, “You've done wonderfully. Now I can leave in peace.”

He looked at her without a word, like a confused little puppy someone had abandoned.

Jinzhi had always been pleased with her young disciple. He was resolute, decisive, quick-witted, and patient, everything a wise ruler should be. Once the task was complete, she finally put her mind at ease and left.

But the once-gentle young man now had eyes filled with madness...

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110Chapters

1.2kReads · 30 days

633.3kReads · all time

127Shelves

9.3Score

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Hehe, this is a masterpiece! The later parts were incredibly moving, especially the male lead's words: "I don't want her to be trapped by the outdated customs of the court officials and common people in the so-called title of 'Empress.' She is the Prime Minister of Great Yan, my teacher, and my wife—but first and foremost, she is herself." Every character is perfect, so gentle.
329 likes1y ago
It's a very good book. Before reading it, I read some reviews, and some readers said the female lead should be beautiful on her own. I agreed after reading half of it, and even felt the male lead wasn't good enough for her. I felt the general's two lifetimes of deep affection were more worthwhile.
133 likes1y ago
The second male lead is always a source of regret. General Gu is really good, and the chemistry between them was quite strong in the beginning. They were also kindred spirits. It's a pity that the second male lead didn't fight for anything, and the one who came later surpassed him. Moreover, his love was too humble and too heavy.
101 likes1y ago
It's really good! The female lead is calm, not infatuated, and incredibly independent. I really love her. However, I'm truly heartbroken about the second male lead's ending. It's not about guessing the official pairing; it's just that I really... How to put it... I feel quite emotional about his ending.
100 likes1y ago
I really love Cui Jinzhi, a female prime minister of her generation, dedicated and hardworking, not confined by petty romances, but truly "aspiring to govern the country and its people." The male lead is also genuinely sincere; his feelings for Jinzhi deepen gradually, yet are reasonable and compassionate.
75 likes1y ago
The author's writing is exquisite; it's been a long time since I've read such a high-quality novel! (You only realize how little you know when you need it 😢 This is my first long review.) This is the kind of strong female protagonist novel that any woman should read!
39 likes1y ago
It's a great show, the plot is quite moving, and the female lead is very intelligent. I was really smitten at the beginning, but the later romance was just so-so. The female lead is someone who cares deeply for the world, yet later she travels thousands of miles just to see the male lead...
36 likes1y ago
Compared to novels where characters suddenly fall in love, this book's overall pacing leans towards the growth of both protagonists. Both experience moments of confusion and awakening, a period of darkness and light. The book smoothly and methodically navigates the development of each character's path, with clear cause and effect.
33 likes1y ago
Once again, I'm amazed by how exceptionally well the author has written. Whether it's the writing style, the plot (although the intimate actions between Gasoline and Ah Jin before they confirmed their feelings for each other were a bit illogical), or the character development, every character is fully fleshed out: the quirky and clever Qingyun, the meticulous and gentle Rongniang, the polite and…
32 likes1y ago
The text isn't long, but it truly paints a vivid and realistic little world. 🥺 Who says women are inferior to men? She disguised herself as a man for over ten years, solely to save her country and bring peace and prosperity. He suffered greatly from childhood, but after meeting her, she became his mentor, friend, and lover. They supported each other and rose to high positions.
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