I Came to the Capital to Break Off the Engagement
我来京城退亲的
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- Completed
- Length
- 129k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 1y ago
- English
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The story opens by placing the female protagonist, Jiang Hailan, at the center of a vortex of stark differences between the elite and the poor, as she resolutely enters the Pei family mansion despite her arranged marriage. This plot device breaks with convention, eschewing any attempt to climb the social ladder and instead showling only clarity and decisiveness.
The emotions are rich, and the male and female leads are perfectly designed. However, there's too much competition among the female leads, making the noble ladies seem extremely unsophisticated. The villainous female supporting character is also portrayed very one-sidedly. Nevertheless, the love story between the male and female leads is exceptionally well-developed. It's not surprising that the male lead would fall for someone like the female lead; she has a very charismatic personality.
Simple and concise, the emotions are described with great subtlety, bringing tears to my eyes. I could almost picture the reunion scene. This is all thanks to the author's skillful writing. The brief dialogue didn't stop me from crying. The delicate portrayal of the male lead's inner turmoil, and the descriptions of his self-blame, heartache, and pain after the reunion, show that sometimes a plot…
The female protagonist is strong and independent. After her father's death, she decisively annuls a marriage with a vast difference in social standing, showing remarkable composure. Unfortunately, the disparity in their social status makes her vulnerable to being easily crushed by the male protagonist's many unwanted suitors.
It's been a long time since I've read a story with such detailed inner monologues. The characters and their inner thoughts are realistic, without any exaggerated plot points. The female protagonist, as a time traveler, acts entirely according to her identity, without any prior knowledge of the script. This is one of the better novels I've read recently.
It's a very good read. Short and concise, the story is cleverly conceived, logically sound, and has a good theme. The female lead has sound values, is clear-headed and independent—a character I really like and admire. The male lead is also great; you can clearly feel his growth. It's truly a great read, highly recommended! 👍👍👍👍👍👍
The writing is excellent; the story is short but concise. I've read so many stories, and this one is truly well-written. I really like the female lead's clear-headed and independent personality, and I also like the male lead's composure, though he also has his flaws. After all, nobody's perfect. Highly recommended!
Although there are a few minor flaws in the book, the overall story logic is clear, and the male and female protagonists are vividly portrayed! It deserves a higher score! I hate reading those long, rambling stories that are just repeating the same things!
It's a short but exquisite little story. Only by not giving up on yourself can you gain more respect and love. Although there's a touch of angst, separation is for the joy of reunion. It's quite good. 🍉🍉🍉
Worth reading. The story is short, but logically sound, tightly plotted, and features distinct characters without being drawn out. The female protagonist is independent, especially in ancient times, striving to survive without losing her self-worth. 👍