The Laid-Back Concubine's Memoir as the Marquis's Second Wife
佛系庶女侯府继室记
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- 589k Words
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- Ancient Romance
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- Palace & Household Intrigue
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- 9mo ago
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- The Story of a Laid-back Concubine’s Daughter Who Became a Marquis’s Second WifeEnglish name
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It's a very good show, the plot is quite good, I'm giving it four stars. I didn't give it five stars because the female lead is a bit clueless about some things. For example, at the wedding banquet in the later episodes, when the Qi family woman tries to slap the female lead, the female lead's inner monologue is, "Why didn't you go after Qi Mu and the male lead? Why did you have to go after her?"
There are no wicked mothers-in-law or awful relatives; the only villains are that one family who are clueless and cause trouble for themselves. It's a heartwarming story of raising children, and although they aren't biologically related, there's no backstabbing or other sordid drama.
I rarely read novels about real stepmothers, but this one, like "Good Chen and Beautiful Scenery," is a very comfortable read. I enjoyed the interactions between the female lead and her child, and the male lead was also quite good. There were no messy or awful characters, and no female rivalry. I would recommend it.
It's a very easy book to read; I finished it in no time, and it was very enjoyable.
Once you start watching, you can't stop. There's not much palace intrigue, the female lead has a laid-back personality, the children are described in a cute and fun way, and their daily lives are full of laughter. The male lead is also good to the female lead, and they gradually develop feelings for each other! Highly recommended.
It's very well written, with a good style and a good plot, but too few people are reading it...
Just like the synopsis describes, the whole book is incredibly relaxing, haha! It starts with painless parenting, and the baby gets more and more obedient and adorable with each passing year. There are no annoying supporting characters to bother you, and even the occasional flea or two that try to cause trouble are no match for the male lead. Overall, it's a very lighthearted ancient Chinese novel, perfect for reading when you're feeling tired and feeling refreshed. 😀
It's really good, a heartwarming slice-of-life story. The two met, got to know each other, fell in love, and stayed together after the death of their eldest sister. Little Hao is so cute, growing up little by little. They also have a little daughter, and the family is harmonious. The male and female leads are both so good.
Four stars are for Fatty; thank you for bringing so much joy to the whole article. The story is relatively simple and heartwarming, with a plot that doesn't feature particularly intrigue or dramatic twists. The female protagonist, a time-traveling woman, doesn't rely on any special abilities, focusing instead on a low-key life. She's fortunate enough to meet the right person at the right time.
Keep up the good work, author! The writing is superb. Although she's a second wife, there are no concubines or mistresses in the harem. The female lead has a great grasp of her own position, treats Hao-ge'er well, and ultimately loves herself the most—it's a case of marriage first, love later…