Misty Waves of Astonishment

Name: Misty Waves of Astonishment
Author: Ya Fei Li Ou

渺渺惊澜

by Ya Fei Li Ou (亚菲莉欧)

Status: Completed
Length: 520k Words
Genre: Ancient Romance
Subgenre: Ancient-Style Life
Updated: 12mo ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

Shi Miao is the most cherished daughter of the Shi family, but she has a secret: she is not their biological child.

To repay their kindness, she chooses the quickest path: attaching herself to the powerful.

She sets her sights on Prince Su, Zhao Jingyuan, a celebrated military hero who deeply despises women throwing themselves at him.

Everyone in the capital knows that Prince Su is stern and iron-fisted, and the emperor's most valued son.

Everyone waits to see Shi Miao make a fool of herself, mocking her for being a merchant's daughter with delusions of grandeur.

But later, they see

At a palace banquet, Prince Su vows before everyone that she will be the only woman in his life.

In a moment of danger, he shields her with his own body.

Then an imperial edict arranging their marriage sends the capital into an uproar.

No one knows that Zhao Jingyuan once used his role as Shi Ming's study companion as an excuse to visit the Shi residence again and again, just to catch another glimpse of that graceful figure among the flowers or around a corridor's corner.

Newly married, they embrace beneath a pavilion.

A thought stirs in Zhao Jingyuan's heart. He takes the brush from her hand and writes a line of poetry beneath her name:

The vast river of stars sinks into jade, while silent snow-capped peaks reflect your clear eyes.

Shi Miao gazes at the verse, takes the brush, and adds a line beside it:

Night rain crosses the Xiang and Yuan to ferry you, while a frost-cold sword stirs the nine provinces.

This is a long-planned story of two people saving one another.

Reading guide: a sweet romance with a seemingly innocent but secretly calculating heroine and a restrained, secretly passionate hero; emotional and character-focused.

Stats

230Chapters

3.1kReads · 30 days

356.2kReads · all time

397Shelf adds, last 14 days

8.1Score

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The male and female leads were sweet from the very beginning. Even after marriage, he only had the female lead as his woman! The second brother was a pseudo-incestuous couple; he liked the female lead but never did anything to cause misunderstandings—his love was deep!!
24 likes11mo ago
It's good, but it's a serialized story. Every time I reread it, I forget the plot from before. 😢😢😢
18 likes1y ago
Miao Miao is quite spirited. She's not the kind of pushover who just takes all the blame; she can fight back boldly and won't suffer in silence, nor will she rely entirely on the male lead to solve everything. However, the male lead is alright; when it comes to protecting her, we still have to rely on the second brother.
14 likes1y ago
The author's attention to detail in the romance is absolutely amazing! The relationship between the male and female leads is incredibly nuanced; both are very perceptive and able to notice each other's subtle emotions. I couldn't resist finishing it in two days—it's absolutely, absolutely, absolutely amazing! Highly recommended! I initially clicked on it by accident because of the title (I'm also named Miaomiao), but I was completely blown away by how amazing it was! 🥰🥰🥰
13 likes11mo ago
She was beautiful, but was cruelly buried alive by her own mother shortly after birth. However, fate led her to be surrounded by the love and warmth of another mother.
10 likes1y ago
It's so good! I especially loved watching the scenes where Miao Miao and the male lead were struggling together. It was so sweet and romantic between the young couple.
10 likes1y ago
Logically, I shouldn't say anything without having read the entire text, but for some reason, I suddenly couldn't continue reading... Prince Su and Miaomiao's love was mutual. Even though Miaomiao initially harbored ambitions to climb the social ladder, she genuinely chose Prince Su. After all, Prince Su truly loved her and spared no effort in protecting her.
9 likes7mo ago
8.0 Rating? That shouldn't be right. Both leads are virgins, the female lead is smart and knows what she wants, and she always anticipates things and prepares in advance, not just improvising when things happen. Her chemistry with the male lead is great; there aren't any frustrating or unpleasant moments.
7 likes7mo ago
This is the fifth book by this author. I'm really touched by the constant revisions in her writing 🥺. "Miao Miao" is truly a wonderful book 😘, highly recommended. I also highly recommend checking out her other books, they're all excellent 💕
7 likes11mo ago
This is a very heartwarming novel. The male and female leads are sweet and loving from beginning to end, without any misunderstandings. They're witty and always ready to discuss things. The male lead is meticulous and perceptive, falling in love with the female lead at first sight. The female lead is brave, resourceful, and fearless.
6 likes4mo ago