The Second Wife Refuses to Live Idly: She Fights and Scrambles Her Way to Becoming the Family’s Darling
继室拒绝咸鱼躺，又争又抢成团宠
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- Completed
- Length
- 370k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 7mo ago
- English
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- The Fussy Beauty Became His Second Wife, and the Stuffy Minister Spoiled Her Rotten作精美人当继室，古板权臣宠上天Alternate title on Fanqie
- The Second Wife Refused to Lie Flat—Competing, Taking, and Winning Everyone’s HeartsEnglish name
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The good news is that it's a satisfying read, and another good news is that both leads are virgins! The male and female leads actually speak, oh my god, it's so satisfying! Misunderstandings are resolved in just two or three chapters, which is much better than those stories where they don't say a word for dozens of chapters. It's just that it's still ongoing, so I'll save it up and read it later.
So good!!! The female lead is so adorably charming, yet so free-spirited and decisive!!! You'd be thrilled to have a wife like that 🥰 I hope it stays sweet forever!!! Could there be an epilogue with her having a baby? I hope the female lead and baby are always happy! I can't get enough! Please, author, write a hundred more chapters! 😎
It's alright, quite good. The female lead is straightforward and doesn't tolerate being wronged; she says what she thinks. The male lead is a bit old-fashioned, but he doesn't restrict the female lead in any way. They're a playful and sweet couple. 😄
The female lead doesn't bottle up her grievances or engage in internal conflict; both the male and female leads speak up when something's wrong and resolve conflicts promptly. The Pei family is also adorable; everyone is captivated by the female lead's charm! What great potential! I hope many people read this! Author, please update frequently!
It's really good! The female lead has a great personality; she doesn't hold grudges or suffer in silence, and she immediately stands up for herself. The male lead is a bit old-fashioned, but he's slowly changing. They both have sharp tongues, and misunderstandings are quickly resolved. The male lead's family is also alright.
It's great! I really like the female lead's personality; she never compromises herself. The male lead is also pretty good; there are very few awkward moments between them, they're short-lived, and they resolve problems quickly. The synopsis also includes some memorable scenes, which are really good and hilarious!
It's so good! The female lead's personality is so cool; she's all about killing others without getting bogged down in internal conflicts. The male lead is great too; he seems like a refined gentleman, but he turns out to be a cunning and resourceful marquis. The romance develops gradually and beautifully. The supporting characters are also very interesting. I'm looking forward to more updates!
The female lead is a true winner in life—smart, beautiful, resourceful, and wealthy. Although she doesn't have a mother, her family treats her very well. After marriage, some conflicts arise with her in-laws, but she skillfully manages to control everyone in their family. Although she married an older, divorced man, he is definitely pure in heart and soul. It's a very lighthearted and sweet romance novel.
This is incredibly well-written!!! The plot is simple and smooth, with sound logic. Both the male and female leads have mouths, and the female lead is so lovable! I hope the baby comes soon, not at the very end! I hope the female lead stays this carefree spirit. 😆😆 [Salute]
1️⃣ What attracts me most about this book is the female lead's strong sense of self. She prioritizes herself, speaks her mind about her thoughts and dissatisfactions, and confronts all her own flaws (desires, feelings, mistakes, etc.) Without hesitation! This character is quite rare in historical romance novels for female readers, kudos to the author!