A Duke’s Estate from the Start: What Do I Even Need to Strive For?
开局国公府，我还奋斗什么？
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- Completed
- Length
- 630k Words
- Genre
- Historical
- Subgenre
- Historical & Ancient
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- 1y ago
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Looking for Books with Harmony Among the Harem and Household Sisters, Like Willow Behind the Palace Walls
Looking for stories where everyone gets along peacefully, living in harmony in the harem or inner household, enjoying a quiet and happy life together.
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The protagonist should not be sanctimonious, and the novel should not be mindless.
Alternate History, Political Scheming, and Struggles for Supremacy!
Traditional historical fiction. No System, no transmigration, and no plagiarizing ancient poetry!
Legitimate and Illegitimate Children Can Live in Peace: A Family Is Built Through Everyone’s Efforts
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Any Great Books About Laid-Back Slackers Who Lie Flat and Take It Easy?
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Looking for Completed Stories About Someone Who Studies from Childhood and Works Their Way Through the Imperial Examinations
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This Historical Fantasy Novel Has a Fresh and Original Worldbuilding Concept
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Stories Where Someone Transmigrates to Ancient Times, Even an Alternate World, and Becomes a Carefree Prince
Help your imperial brother take the throne, become a prince, and enjoy a carefree life every day.
Everyday Romance in the City
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Apocalyptic Stories with Superpowers and a System, 1,000+ Chapters and a 9+ Rating
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Any smart wish-fulfillment stories you'd recommend? I want a protagonist who wins from beginning to end, and does so in a believable way, always thinking several moves ahead. I hope the romance involves characters who communicate openly, are brave and committed, and choose each other wholeheartedly. Any genre is fine.
Say Goodbye to Reading Slumps: All You Need Is a Good Power Trip
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Hey, Any Lighthearted, Satisfying Stories?
Looking for books similar to Female Special Forces Soldier Transmigrates: An Alternative Country Life. Seeking an alternative country life is also a way of relaxing inwardly.
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I haven't found anything good to read lately. I want something satisfying, with no romance. Either male- or female-oriented is fine, as long as the characters are smart and the protagonist doesn't follow the usual script. Nothing that might put me off.
I'm Out of Books to Read!!!
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Brother, please give me just one more chapter! I can't take it anymore, please, brother. I feel like ants are crawling all over me, I feel like my whole body is shaking, I can't breathe! Please, brother, just one more chapter, just one more chapter, I promise I'll never touch this stuff again! Please, brother, really, just one chapter! I swear I'll never touch this stuff again, I just can't take it anymore!
The main characters are all destined for hardship (are there any relaxing stories? I've read so many time-travelers who are all exploited by emperors; it's so hard to find something relaxing 🤦).
I'm the real person. Haha, this novel is really good (in my opinion), but it's not very long and a bit padded. I'll just say where the padded is. I hope the author continues writing. If it's well-written, it will bring you benefits (I won't say more, gold always shines). Overall, it's very good, but there are still some shortcomings. I hope the author keeps up the good work and I'm rooting for you!
The ministers here are true ministers; a country with upright ministers will not perish. A family whose members all work together will not fall. It's pleasing to see; there are more good people than bad.
Overall, it's alright and worth reading. A few minor issues can be overlooked, as it's a novel and some implausibility is to be expected. 1. The protagonist, a liberal arts student, claims to be ignorant of science (as stated in the text), but cement, glass, etc., Aren't liberal arts subjects.
This plot was very well done! It felt like I was watching "Joy of Life." Everyone had their own agenda, and the characters were very distinct. But, it was too short! I command you, update 5 million words immediately! 😏
It's a great read, but why are there only a few chapters in the table of contents? I'm ordering you to update 500 chapters immediately, or you'll be relegated to the sidelines! [Heavy-handed attack]
Great book! Read it now!! Classic playboy, classic setting, classic strategist, classic literary comparison, classic fat guy, classic poem delivery.
It's really well-written. Having read dozens of time-travel novels set in ancient times, this one is definitely in my top three. Perhaps the ending felt rushed because there were too many foreshadowing elements. I feel like it could easily be expanded to several thousand more chapters. It's truly excellent; the story flows smoothly, with plenty of foreshadowing, and it's basically a constant battle of wits and courage. If you like time-travel novels, you should definitely check this out.
The writing is excellent, the plot flows smoothly, and it makes you want to read on and wait for what happens next. 👍👍