A Quiet Life in Ancient Times

The more I read, the more frustrating it became. Good people might get good rewards, but truly wicked people certainly don't escape punishment; in fact, their lives might even improve. However, the author did a good job, keeping me wanting to see how the wicked grandmother would finally be proven wrong. But the ending was so bland and uninspiring that I felt like I was going to explode.

The author's writing is vivid and unconventional. In the past, when reading farming novels, the characters always seemed stereotypical and unchanging. The villains were always villains, and the good guys were always good guys. But in this book, everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, and they change over time.

There are no cheat codes, no dramatic ups and downs, no top scholars, no princes or princesses. It's the life of an ordinary person, written very realistically. The protagonist's father isn't a good person, but he's cunning, shrewd, and even shameless. His suffering is only psychological, which is why he becomes the highest-ranking official in the entire story, reaching the third rank.

The writing is quite good, but I didn't like two things. First, it overemphasizes the importance of the son. Although it's set in ancient times, it depends on the author's focus. Second, the son is constantly bullied during the family division. I don't know how the story will develop later; I hope it really does develop in a positive direction, as the title suggests.

It's a good read, just the kind of farming story I wanted to read. Aside from the fact that the houses and shops in the county town are ridiculously cheap, it's pretty good overall. The characters are all very well-developed; the female lead's father, Dezheng, Chuanxue, and Chuangui are all memorable. It would be even better if there were more compelling female characters. Aside from the female lead, none of the female characters have names; they're all just surnamed X.

The plot is good, and the female lead's family is very docile.

Well written, the story unfolds step by step, with the female lead only offering suggestions; the business preparations are handled by the adults, rather than her being the unwitting breadwinner from the start. However, this also results in a greater focus on the female lead's father, a rare exception who isn't steeped in traditional patriarchal thinking.

The story unfolds slowly and gently, reminiscent of old-fashioned farming novels. Every character is vividly portrayed. Although the grandmother is a bit of a drama queen, I quite like this character who drives the plot forward. It's so good, I can't get enough!

It's a well-rounded story, not a wish-fulfillment fantasy, but a very realistic one. It avoids exaggerated, mindless plots and leans more towards realism. While the brothers have their own little schemes, they also have their limits; it's not mindless evil.

It took me two days to catch up. This is the first time I've read this author's work, the one about natural disasters. The author's writing is simple yet enjoyable. This is a very good farming novel. There are no princes, generals, or emperors yet, but rather a large family's everyday life and the story of getting rich. I love this type of farming novel and highly recommend it! This is what makes a slow-burning, heartwarming farming story so touching.