The Sweet, Gentle General's Wife: Her Elder Sister's Little Shadow

Name: The Sweet, Gentle General's Wife: Her Elder Sister's Little Shadow
Author: Moving Steadily Forward

乖软将军妻：她是嫡姐小尾巴

by Moving Steadily Forward (曼曼前行)

Status: Completed
Length: 489k Words
Genre: Ancient Romance
Subgenre: Palace & Household Intrigue
Updated: 1y ago
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“Who did you say you want to marry? Say it again!” The veins on the Duke of Zhenguo's forehead were about to burst. “Miss Xue Ninghan, the fourth daughter of Xue Shiling, a vice director in the Ministry of Works.” Cen Qijun knelt ramrod straight, his voice loud and clear, without the slightest hesitation. “She's a concubine-born girl everyone can push around. She can barely get a word out and does nothing but cry. How could she ever shoulder the responsibility of running the Duke of Zhenguo's household?” The duchess was exasperated, too. She was the emperor's full sister, and her son was deeply favored by him. With their status, he could have his pick of the most distinguished young ladies in the capital. A concubine-born daughter of a mere fifth-rank official would be lucky to become his concubine. “Your son loves only Xue Ninghan. If you won't give us your blessing, I'd rather never marry at all.” The price of that defiant declaration was a beating from the Duke of Zhenguo and a night kneeling in the rain. Fortunately, his parents eventually agreed. But a year later, he led troops to suppress bandits and was ambushed. As he looked at the charming young woman before him, calm and unruffled in a crisis, directing everyone with confidence, he wondered: could this really be the same girl who used to cry whenever anything happened and trail behind her legitimate elder sister like a little shadow? She was even more dazzling now, more captivating, and able to command all his attention. Xue Ninghan, my childhood sweetheart, having you in my life is the greatest good fortune I could ever ask for.

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I beg the author, please let the hero and heroine, the princess and the Duke of Zhen have a harmonious ending. Please don't take the princess and the Duke offline [cry][cry][cry][cry][cry][cry][cry][cry][cry]
11 likes1y ago
Ahhhhhh, why isn't it the end? This novel is really beautiful. I cried so much that my eyes hurt when I read it. I really feel sorry for Xue Ninghan. It's so sinful. But luckily there are still so many people who love and protect her.
8 likes1y ago
It's very beautiful. The writing style is very delicate. I really hope to see the heroine stand up later.
5 likes1y ago
Maybe it's because I have a low tear point. I couldn't help but shed tears when I saw a lot of plots. It's really interesting. I love it so much. Looking forward to the next one.
4 likes1y ago
I hope there won't be any amnesia or anything like that when the hero is killed a year later in the introduction.
4 likes1y ago
It's a very good book. The four young ladies, Ning'er, had a hard time before, until they were protected by Cen Qijun. They grew up together, supported each other, and finally ushered in a happy life! !
3 likes1y ago
It's good-looking, the content is ups and downs, and the characters are distinctive. I recommend [Learned]
3 likes1y ago
It's beautiful ~ It has sweet love, a complete story line, and a happy ending. I like it [sending my heart]
3 likes1y ago
The author's writing style is very elegant! The descriptions of scenery, people, decorations and objects are very detailed and lifelike. You can also clearly feel the growth of the heroine. The love that the male protagonist's family has for the female protagonist. It is an article worth reading.
2 likes4mo ago
A pure ancient novel about childhood sweethearts. The early stage is filled with the helplessness of being a concubine and she can't help herself. The later stage is filled with rebirth, nourished by love. It's really a good book that was delayed by the ratings. When I watched the early stage, I really felt sorry for the heroine. Fortunately, I met him who looked after her with all his heart. Everything was the best arrangement.
1 like12mo ago

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