Four Years Without Sharing a Bed with His Second Wife, Then His Late Wife Returns and He Loves Her Again?
续弦四年不同房，亡妻复活你又爱了？
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- Completed
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- 473k Words
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- Ancient Romance
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- Palace & Household Intrigue
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- 7mo ago
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The plot is great, though some typos and incorrect names might be a little annoying. The characters are very well-developed and relatable. The male lead silently protects and helps the female lead grow—he's like her mother. Ugh, I'm so sad...
A great read, a satisfying read, with smooth and engaging writing. I was delighted by the female lead's intelligence; she obtained the divorce papers right from the start. I initially thought it would be a fast-paced, satisfying story, but the author is so adorable, with lots of foreshadowing.
The male lead's mother was a princess of a fallen kingdom. The new emperor killed her father and raped her. From a woman's perspective, few women love a child born by an older man. For her, the child represented hatred and humiliation, so her abusive behavior towards the male lead is understandable. From the male lead's perspective, he is also pitiful; he receives no love, only abuse.
Having read too many stories about strong female protagonists, I can't stand seeing the female lead suffer even the slightest grievance 🤦
The author's writing is excellent, and the ideas are clear. I urge all readers experiencing a reading slump to jump in!
The plot flows smoothly, and the female lead is very clear-headed. The revenge plot is well-developed and its plausibility is greatly enhanced, but this also results in less reader satisfaction because the outcome is known quite early on.
A very good novel, with a clear structure and concise writing; definitely worth reading.
It's a great watch; the subject matter is fresh, and the characters are vividly contrasting and fitting.
Although it's a good read, it's too angsty; I wouldn't reread it. It's not a traditional "feel-good" novel. The female lead is intelligent, but not excessively so; the writing style is quite fitting for a concubine's daughter of that era. The male and female leads are essentially two bitter little gourds soaking in bitterness. They finally get over their suffering, but their happiness is so short-lived. Author, you're so cruel! Couldn't you have let them be happy for a few more years?
This is a very good book. Unlike the usual happy endings, it leaves you with a little bit of regret, which makes it feel real. The language is fluent and the plot is full of twists and turns. It's definitely worth reading.