
Gathering Spring’s Desire
春欲揽
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- Completed
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- 1.9M Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 2mo ago
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- Fanqie
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Explore more →A Classic Historical Romance Recommendation for a Well-Read Woman
I found a book that doesn’t follow the usual formula. It’s full of knowledge, has a clear historical timeline, and offers deep insight into human nature. Definitely worth taking the time to read.
Looking for a Gentle Male Lead: Refined and Noble, Not a Schemer
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What’s Your Number One Must-Read, the Kind You Can Read Over and Over?
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Books That Keep You Reading Until 4 A.M. Even When You Know You Should Sleep
Alas, I’ve Finally Succumbed to the Drought of Good Reads. I Leave My Legacy to the Worthy
I devoted my whole life to fighting the great calamity of having nothing to read. My cultivation reached the late stage of the Sudden Death Realm, but in the end, I was no match for the calamity. I leave behind my legacy and await a worthy successor. If you can bring me back to life, I will give you my all and help you break through the Sudden Death Realm in an instant, taking you straight to the Ascension Realm. 😶
Share the Stories You’ve Read Over and Over but Still Find Absolutely Stunning
The Cream of the Crop: Well-Written Stories Worth Rereading Again and Again
The heroine approaches the hero with an ulterior motive and doesn’t like him at first, but gradually falls for him. I want a story with a redemptive element and beautiful writing!!
This Is an Advanced Reading Slump Zone. Beginners, Stay Away
I've read 1,596 books, for a total of 2,838 hours and 38 minutes, and still have 682 books on my shelf. I'm really out of things to read. I won't ramble on, just recommend anything, any genre.
Are There Really No High-Quality Women’s Fiction Books Anymore?
Looking for books similar to *Quick Transmigration: The Charming Beauty of a Villainous Cannon Fodder*. I’m so frustrated. Some quick-transmigration authors really don’t understand what quick transmigration means, and drag a single arc out for a hundred chapters. I hope someone can recommend some fast-paced, high-quality stories with no romance. No number one...
Historical Romance Novels Rated 9.8 or Higher, Any Theme
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Extremely, Extremely, Extremely, Extremely Good Novels! Highly Recommended!
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Pure Palace Intrigue, From Palace Maiden to Favorite Consort and Empress: A Highly Intelligent, Ruthless Female Lead Who Isn't a Doormat
Pure palace-intrigue stories, with ruthless, high-IQ heroines who aren't saintly.
Please Recommend Completed Stories That Are Worth Rereading!!!
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Historical Romance
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Aristocratic Clans, Great Wealth, and a Young Legitimate Daughter of Noble Birth
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A Powerful Male Lead Who Spoils His Wife, With Only One Wife
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Secret Identities + Quick Reveals + Two Powerful Leads + Devoted Husband + Everyone's Favorite + Feel-Good Read
Palace and Household Intrigue with Smart Characters! Rated 9.5 or Higher!
Looking for something like Zhaohua's Chaos. Rated 9.5 or higher! The female lead should be a concubine's daughter who gradually rises from a low rank, or works her way up in the prince's household. She should be clear-headed, have no love for the emperor or prince, be ambitious, ruthless, and quick to avenge herself. And she has to be smart, smart, smart! She pretends to be a pushover and then...
The Male Lead Is an Emperor. The Female Lead Is His Childhood Sweetheart Who Enters the Palace Later
Desperately looking for a story where the male lead is an emperor, and the female lead is his childhood friend and a relative of the empress dowager who enters the palace later. Preferably, they shouldn't both be virgins!!! After she enters the palace, she gradually becomes his only favorite. Or any palace intrigue story where the male lead is an emperor and the female lead enters the palace later!!!
Any Historical Stories Where the Emperor Dotes on His Consort but Still Punishes Her When She Makes a Mistake? A Strictly Henpecked Husband
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Red Robes, Bare Feet, Bells Around Her Ankles: The Demoness in Everyone’s Eyes
An Incredibly Good Book: I Stayed Up All Night Reading It and Have Read It Countless Times
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I have read 2/3 of it now and can't wait to give it five stars. First of all, the author's writing skills are not low. Many Tomato's articles with extremely childish writing styles are very popular. The author's writing style is sophisticated, especially the use of metaphors is very good, and there are often words and phrases that make people shine. The second pair of heroines are well portrayed. The heroine does not have a golden finger, but she is extremely charming, professional (learning about rivers from her father), wise (always finding a way out of a seemingly dead situation), kind, and beautiful, but it becomes a bonus, not a prerequisite for being loved. The writing of the third male protagonist is good, but I have seen too many male pigs whose IQ drops off the line after seeing the female protagonist. This kind of male protagonist with strong aura, wisdom and strategy is really eye-catching. The most important thing is to provide the heroine with guidance, promote the heroine's growth, and give the heroine time and space to express herself. I feel that the real two strong parties do not stand on the same height from the beginning, but that the party standing in a high position leads the weak party at the beginning to grow to a higher height that both can reach. This is how good relationships should be. Maybe there are less of them in reality, so let's experience them in novels. I hope the author will produce more high-quality novels and raise the average height of tomato articles. I really don't understand why such a good book has such a low rating. This book is definitely a piece of cake with a rating of 9.5 Or above.
It's still very good, and the plot is not cliché. The heroine is sober from beginning to end, and the hero is determined not to let go of the heroine. Even if he wants the heroine to stay with him, he does not use his rights to force her. Instead, he feels that the hero is more of a guide. He knows why he likes the heroine, so in the process, he also guides the heroine step by step to dare to express her thoughts, instead of letting the heroine be afraid of him all the time. I especially like everything the male protagonist has arranged for the female protagonist to enter the palace smoothly. He is worthy of being an emperor with real power.
The writing is good and the plot is not too cliche. But after reading it for a long time, I didn't understand what the author wanted to highlight. Since it is a heroine setting, or a redemption story, what is it redeeming? There should be more plots in which the male and female protagonists work together to grow up. For example, the emperor conceals his identity and works with the female protagonist to control the floods. After sparking love, they fall off the horse and then have sex with each other. It is exciting to think about it. They got together too quickly. There is no plot. It is relatively dull after they have been together for a few times before choosing the concubine as the queen. However, the male protagonist is very good and good. I hope the author can write about some post-marriage intrigues, palace battles, flood control, etc. I support it.
A rare ancient saying about political strategy with clear logic and complete system. Personally, I feel that the male protagonist is very consistent with the image of an emperor in my mind, and the female protagonist is also a rare three-dimensional person who knows the rules, takes care of the family, understands people, and plans for the overall situation. [Like] The only thing I regret is the serialized article [laughing and crying]
Very nice! I have been watching it for several hours, and I have the urge to finish it in one sitting. It is not reborn in Goldfinger. It is narrated and the characters are fleshed out. Although some of the plots were probably guessed at the beginning, but I can't help but love to watch such scenes [Blowing Kisses], such a good article
It's really beautiful! ! ! Baby Minghe is smart and beautiful, and he is sincere to everyone. Whether it is Lu Qinghuai, Pu Yu, or Zhaoyang, I love baby Minghe so much! ! ! The author's careful portrayal of Baby Minghe made me fall in love with him before the male protagonist. The author's writing style is also very good. Don't let go of this talented Baby Minghe and Taohua Xianxian! ! ! 🥺 May your baby Minghe and everyone you love be together for a long time? OK Minghe baby, you must always be happy [crying]
Perhaps the intention can be seen from the name. The dialogues in the book are always what I thought were expected, but they turned out to be what they should be. Shen Minghe is so smart and transparent that you have to be convinced by this character. The author really writes superbly! (I really want to write a good review [like] [like] [like] before I even tie it)
The writing is great, the plot is smooth, and every character is full-bodied. Everyone has their own story, their own difficulties, and the helplessness of being trapped by the world and fate. Just picking out one of the supporting characters will be a brand-new story, Lu Qinghuai and Princess Anyang, the newly promoted courtier and the arrogant noble girl; the delicate Princess Zhaoyang and Mr. Su who has tied his own future for love; and the crown prince Arou and Song, one is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer; the concubine Xian and Xie Qin, Pei Yuan and Shen Zhiyuan (I hope the author can also write their stories, I like each one so much)... It contains the entanglements of a high-ranking family, as well as the pathos and true feelings of small people, the pursuit of free growth, and the courage of a moth to fly into the flame, willing to join the game and subvert the world. Since tolerance and retreat are not enough, then seize the right to do what you want to do. The so-called long-cherished wish in life is to ascend to the top and start a new chapter.
I probably picked up this book in July or August last year, and I've been following it until now! This is the first time I have followed an article for so long and with so many chapters! You can tell by looking at my reading time. It really deserves a five-star review from everyone~ The writing is really good. Whether it is the writing style, plot development, wording, or the male and female protagonists, I think it is one of the ceilings of classical literature. But for readers who want to read exciting stories, they may feel that the plot develops too slowly. But just because it is not a cool novel, it seems more precious and natural among the ancient romance novels. The author Baobao is also very powerful. I like it very much!
Very nice. The concept is relatively novel, and the background, causes and consequences of the story are clearly explained. The heroine has a three-dimensional character, which is different from the portrayal of the heroine in most ancient palace battles on the market. The heroine is very attractive. The writing is fluent and the writing skills are relatively strong. The academic content is quite professional and the main purpose is high-level.