The Substitute Bride Is Not What He Expected: General, Stay Alert

Name: The Substitute Bride Is Not What He Expected: General, Stay Alert
Author: Mu Luo

替嫁美人不如意，将军请警惕

by Mu Luo (慕落)

Status: Completed
Length: 416k Words
Genre: Two Male Leads
Updated: 1y ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

A beautiful man who knows when to bide his time and never lets a slight go unanswered VS a scheming, devoted prince

(Proxy marriage + man in disguise as a woman + marriage before love + happy ending + love and hate + equally matched leads + one-on-one + mutual devotion)

After Nanzhao was defeated in battle, Sang Mushiy was forced to disguise himself as a woman and marry into another kingdom as a substitute bride. On his wedding day, he arrived in Yujing dressed in a phoenix crown and bridal robes, ready to marry Xie Yichen.

On their wedding day, Xie Yichen warned Sang Mushiy:

“First, I like men. I’m not interested in women.”

“Second, I’m incapable of fathering children and can’t satisfy any of your needs. If you want a husband who’ll have children with you, find someone else.”

Sang Mushiy: “…”

Perfect.

Forced to marry the princess of an enemy kingdom, Xie Yichen had thought that delicate, helpless women were nothing but trouble.

Little did he know that the bride was actually a bona fide prince who diligently played the role of a delicate, soft, and easily toppled beauty in front of him, while hiding more than anyone else.

Someone explain this to him: why could the person who claimed not to know how to ride a horse ride better than he could?

Why did he pant after every few steps in daily life, yet display astonishing lightness skills when fleeing for his life, outrunning everyone?

Why was he afraid to step on an ant, yet wielded a knife against people as deftly as if chopping vegetables?

Did he want Nanzhao and Beiyu both?

…

Xie Yichen had been thoroughly duped. His only way to get back at Sang Mushiy was to put on red bridal robes, cover his face with a red veil, and marry him as his empress.

Stats

186Chapters

635Reads · 30 days

61.2kReads · all time

101Shelf adds, last 14 days

8.9Score

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It's really good! Why are there so few readers? It's truly a dual-strength story; both characters are equally skilled in combat, and the uke (bottom) isn't weaker than the seme (top). Mumu's intelligence is incredibly high; he's been scheming and laying the groundwork for many years.
31 likes1y ago
It's so good! The characters are all intelligent, and it's great that they all have mouths (meaning they can speak). There are no strange misunderstandings, the relationship progresses quickly, and once they've decided on their feelings, they're very decisive and respectful of each other.
22 likes1y ago
Absolutely amazing!! 🥰 I absolutely love Mu Shi's personality (⑉°з°)-♡! The pacing is fast, the plot doesn't drag, and it's very enjoyable. The side couple is also very interesting. The setting is excellent. Sang Mu Shi just stares at the sky without showing any signs of frustration, and Xie Yichen is very doting.
18 likes1y ago
This is an incredibly satisfying novel featuring two powerful characters scheming and seeking revenge. Our Sang Mumu is a classic example of someone who gets their revenge on everyone; Lao Cheng harmed her mother, so she targets Lao Cheng for revenge; Cheng Da used underhanded tactics, so she retaliates in kind, and the Sang clan also receives their duel in return—it's incredibly satisfying…
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It was really enjoyable to watch. The main character is intelligent and not brainless at all, and she's a charming and seductive beauty. 🤤🤤🤤 So this sweet historical romance novel with a smooth plot, sound logic, and well-defined main characters, how come it hasn't even reached 10,000 readers? 😅 Tomato, do you even know how to recommend books? 😠 This one needs to be a hit! 🔥🔥
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One of the best books I found! The protagonist is intelligent and loves playing romantic chase games 😳. He confesses his feelings quickly and directly, and the strong chemistry between the two leads is captivating and incredibly satisfying. Don't let the current rating fool you; it has the potential to be as high-quality as some of the 9-point+ books I've read before. Author, I absolutely love your plot and your writing style! I'm a huge fan!!! 😘😘😘
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This is so good! It's full of witty jokes. I don't think there are many books that are both funny and good, and this one is really amazing. I don't know why the rating is so low. I've read half of it, and a side couple has appeared that's also super sweet. You really should check it out, sisters, I'm not kidding, it's really good! 😜😜😜
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