[Cool and Distant Duke × Ailing Legitimate Son of a Marquis]
It seems tranquil, yet runs deep.
Su Yu, the legitimate son of the Guangping Marquis, had been frail for years, gentle as porcelain.
Then he accidentally discovered that his constant illness wasn't fate, but poison carefully concocted day after day by his stepmother.
When he was isolated and without help, the one who reached out to him was Shen Ruoqing, the Zhen Guo Duke, a man revered by everyone at court for his cold and distant temperament.
Shen Ruoqing helped him detoxify and cleared the gloom from his household.
Everyone said the duke was cold-hearted by nature, but Su Yu gradually saw that deep within those cool eyes lay a tenderness that had awakened for him alone.
Softly, he asked, “Why me?”
Shen Ruoqing replied, “Perhaps you had already found your way into my heart from the day we first met.”
There are no earth-shattering twists, nor grand and sweeping vows.
Their love is like a deep current beneath still waters, quietly taking root in the everyday moments they share, growing deeper with each passing day.
In this world, every soul has its own path and destination.
[Reader's Guide]
1. A gentle narrative focused on daily companionship and a slow, steady romance;
2. An alternate setting, not a wish-fulfillment story, with a touch of an ensemble cast;
3. A naturally sweet and warm romance, with no intense heartbreak;
4. A touch of an ensemble cast, with supporting characters who each have a full life of their own.
May everyone who opens this page find a place of peace in their years together.**
This book, told from a microcosmic perspective, depicts the myriad aspects of life, each with their own way of living, their own stances, viewpoints, and plans, all striving for a future of glory or a stable and comfortable life. Some characters resort to scheming and manipulation, even straying onto crooked paths; others work diligently to earn military merit and pass the imperial examinations…
Well, the writing is excellent, but it focuses too much on supporting characters, leaving the main character sidelined 🤦 It's alright overall, just not very fair; everyone has their own life and role 🤭🤭 There are no wicked parents or in-laws, so the audience is quite accepting.
It's a comfortable read, with a simple and straightforward narrative. The epilogue is quite sweet, but there's too much other stuff going on in the middle. It feels like the two male leads just pop up occasionally in the early episodes. Overall, though, it's pretty good. Keep up the good work, author!
The language is concise, with no unnecessary words or many typos. The plot unfolds smoothly without major dramatic shifts, but the pacing is comfortable. The title might mislead some readers, but it's definitely worth reading. The parents and even the emperor are remarkably normal people in this story.
The writing is delicate, the plot is rigorous and interesting, and it's a relatively easy read. Recommended!
It's pretty good; both the main and supporting characters are intelligent.
The author's writing style is natural, and the character descriptions and romantic storylines are excellent, making it well worth reading!
It's pretty good; it makes me want to keep reading.
Aside from being dissatisfied with Ge Yang's ending, I liked everything else. There wasn't much scheming and intrigue; instead, there was a sweet and warm feeling that flowed gently through life.
What about the Crown Prince and Qiao? Is there more to the story? Is that all?