
High-born Matriarch’s Husband-Taming Manual
高门主母的驯夫手册
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 547k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 6mo ago
- Source
- Fanqie
Synopsis
Other names
- Astonishing Splendor in the Courtyard惊华庭Alternate title on Fanqie
- A Highborn Matriarch’s Guide to Taming Her HusbandEarlier English title
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He is worthy of being a golden writer, he never disappoints readers, and he also likes the ancient sayings and refreshing writing😍😍😍 Readers should not be frightened by the pitfalls in the novel. The concubine is in name only, and the widowed sister-in-law just wants to take advantage of the status of the prince. How can the arrogant male protagonist let them succeed? The prince has been trying his best to pamper his wife but failed to win her heart. He is still angry. This article has another characteristic. It is very interesting hahaha 😄
I finally caught up with it from the beginning 🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭[smirk] I started following Luo Ning's book from the middle, and now I'm reading Yan Xin's book. The common feature of these three books is that the male protagonists are not very likable from the beginning, and the king of scrolls is the least likable. He is excellent in all aspects, but his charm is slightly lower. Tie Liaoda is a big gangster and a big pervert, but the further you look at him, the more charming he becomes. I feel like this male protagonist will also have a twist later on. From what I've seen so far, the heroine and mother-in-law have very good characters. I hope it will become more exciting in the future, and there will be more detailed descriptions of non-romantic love.
I started reading the author's books from Si Xingpei and Qingzhou. The author has worked hard and has been working hard. I have read all the books written by the author of [][][], and they are all very good. I was attracted by this one again. The characters are vivid, the plot is ups and downs, and the results are almost unexpected. It is lifelike and has a strong sense of involvement. I look forward to the update.
It's a super good book. I love the heroine Cheng Zhao very much. One thing I think is worth mentioning is that I have always known the heroine's name. When I read other books, although the content was good, it didn't have a deep impact on the heroine's name after reading it. Until this book, maybe other male protagonists called the heroine by her pet name or nicknames such as Jiaojiao and Qingqing? Anyway, the heroine of this book gave me a stronger sense of existence and a deeper soul. Sure enough, the name is the mark of a person's life. I also want to give a piece of advice to all new readers (controllers or female protagonists). It's best to turn off the paragraph comments before reading the novel. The early paragraph comments are simply occupied by the prince's mother and the prince's breast. Men have reasons for everything they do and have difficulties. I don't know if it's just a second-guessing or if I really think that way. Anyway, it affects the reading experience. As long as you follow the author's footsteps, you can slowly see the pros and cons of everyone, and there is no need to comment in advance to complain about various male characters. Later, maybe the heroine's mind and ability sifted out these princes, and the later paragraphs and comments were much more harmonious. I hope everyone will gain their own happiness after reading this novel, and I also look forward to the next good book [Sending my heart][Sending my heart]
Hahahahahaha, I really like the second master's family, especially Yuan Qi, such a bratty little boy who despises everyone in the family, yet he is subdued by Zhao Zhao and is properly controlled by his sister-in-law. The author's book is so great. From the beginning of Qingzhou to the current Zhaozhao, the plot is compact and interlocking, with many characters, but it is handled in an orderly manner. Looking forward to the battle between the various parties, I hope the author can update more and more in the coming days!
My favorite author has released a new book! As always, the writing is exquisite, the ideas are wonderful, and it never ceases to surprise! Love it, love it! Zhou Yuanshen is the only male protagonist who consummates his marriage at the beginning. How lucky he is! It's just that this guy doesn't know how to cherish it, and all he can think about is returning to the basics every day! [Lips curled][lips curled][lips curled][shocked] The heroine Zhao Zhao fights her way out of the predicament, but women keep making trouble in the house! Zhao Zhao first captured the sincerity of his mother-in-law and got a super imperial decree. Let's see how Zhao Zhao fights back one by one~~~ Zhou Yuanshen's position in the court is unclear, and he was deeply involved in the battle to establish the crown prince! Let's see him and the heroine join forces to make progress together! A big net is spread out! The story is getting more and more exciting! The relationship between the two also continues the previous style, first to torture and then to love! I like! Who doesn't love the scene of chasing his wife in the crematorium [laughing][laughing][laughing]
I have been following several books by the author. In the past, I didn't like to follow unfinished books. I was really impatient. I gave up the book after reading it. However, when I came to the author, it was completely different. After reading each book, I have developed the habit of waiting for updates every day. 🤭 🤭 I am also looking forward to this one. The opening chapter is already very attractive. The heroines in the author's books are all sober and intelligent. I love them so much.
It's so good. Why is this author so awesome? His writing is very deep. It would be a pity to miss it. It's really super good-looking. Both the male and female protagonists are brave and resourceful. Zhao Zhao is very smart, and all the supporting characters are brilliantly written. I love watching it. Although the old lady is very hateful, the character is also very three-dimensional. She is also a big house fighter, but her methods are not very good.
It's the first time I've read a Zhai Dou Wen and I'm so fascinated by it! My wife must be a very interesting person. The depiction of the short and trivial things in the family life is not boring at all, but makes people enjoy watching it. And I can feel that my wife cherishes the heroine in her novel. She is smart and courageous. Although she is a eldest lady in the feudal tradition, she is dedicated to her career, fighting for her own life, and has a clear goal of becoming an old feudal lord. It's natural that the male protagonist is first obsessed with love. Who wouldn't like such a bright and lively Zhao Zhao? It's so nice to get along with my mother-in-law and her family, it makes people feel warm der [sending my heart]
As always, the products produced are all of high quality. The heroine is gentle and gentle yet strong and firm. I love her so much and no one is holding me back. They are all so sassy. I love you so much. I look forward to it. I wish you a flood of literary thoughts and steady updates so that our daily hope will not be exhausted [Thoughts]