The Carefree Heir: Being a Hero Is Way More Fun Than Being Emperor
摆烂世子，当皇帝哪有当大侠爽
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- Completed
- Length
- 1.5M Words
- Genre
- Eastern Fantasy
- Subgenre
- Eastern Cultivation
- Updated
- 6mo ago
- English
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Other names
- Which Matters More, the Throne or the Martial World? Even a Fool Can Tell皇位和江湖谁重要？傻子都分得清Alternate title on Fanqie
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From the perspective of an enemy nation, I really like the protagonist becoming the future emperor...
I really like it. Many people say it's reminiscent of "Snow in the Wind," but in my opinion, good works can certainly draw inspiration from others. After all, the plot is entirely original. To me, those "Snow in the Wind" elements feel more like a tribute, which is nice.
At first glance, it has some resemblance to the grand Wei Dynasty court, then it also has some resemblance to *The Snow Sword*, but it doesn't blindly follow that style. Recommended.
He's a little prince to everyone, even in front of his own parents. It's fine if he's outgoing, smooth-talking, and flamboyant, but he should at least have basic manners.
This is an amazing book! 🙂 If you can actually read it, you're amazing! 😄👍🏻
It's excellent, lighthearted and enjoyable while also incorporating political intrigue. The main plot is clear and concise, and the characters are vivid and interesting. I hope the author doesn't stop writing.
It's witty and humorous. Although I don't fully understand imperial power, it's well-written with a refreshing style and well-developed main characters. It's a good read for entertainment and perfect for leisure time. The later parts were cheesy and unrealistic; you could say the story almost completely fell apart after the deaths of the two princes.
The protagonist is kind; he may be weak, but he's good, and you can understand someone who would kill themselves for the sake of their biological parents.
Okay, very good, excellent! The only drawback is that there are too few updates. So please update more chapters soon! 🥰🥰🥰
A 20-year veteran bookworm can attest that this is a good book on Tomato Book, at least better than most books rated 9 or higher. I don't understand why it has such a low rating.