Great Ming: The Cold, Aloof Female Scholar Draws Her Sword and Forces a Marriage?
大明：高冷女诸生？你竟提剑逼婚
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- The Idle Prince of Hongwu: Xu Miaoyun Forces Me to Marry at Swordpoint from the Start洪武闲王：开局被徐妙云提剑逼婚Alternate title on Fanqie
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At first, I thought it would be similar to other time-travel novels set in the Ming Dynasty. The plot and writing were decent, and I initially expected a rating of around 8.9 or 9. However, around the part where the protagonist was to join Xu Da on his military campaign, the richness of the plot suddenly increased. Perhaps it was just my perception?
This book is truly excellent, especially the part depicting Lu Bu's battle with Sun Wukong over Diao Chan. The fight lasted for hundreds of rounds, but Xue Baochai was undeniably powerful. If it weren't for Darius's outer-range attack and Noxus Guillotine, that M4 6x scope spray would have been fatal.
Positive review. The romance in the beginning was quite lighthearted, but the war arc became very heavy. I've read similar stories before, but they were all too lighthearted. I really loved this one. The rating shouldn't be so low, really, the author is amazing.
With 43 chapters so far, it's clear the author has a profound literary foundation, possessing expertise in both ice and gunpowder making, as well as the ability to cite classical texts. Furthermore, the characters' dialogue is historically accurate and engaging, written in a light and natural style, which is truly impressive. Around chapter 17, will Xu Miaoyun test the sword's sharpness? 😏😏😏
This is great! Author, please update more! I think the hollow tube could hold a small-yield black powder bomb at the front end—the kind that's only lethal at point-blank range. Combined with the sawdust from the hollow tube, it would be quite effective.
I have to say, this is the best Ming Dynasty historical novel I've ever read. I personally love history and enjoy reading historical novels. This is my second account, and I've read about thirty Ming Dynasty novels on both accounts together. It's truly, truly well-written. For a new book to be this good, I really admire the author.
The painting is rich in depictions of love and affection between children, with each character captivating the viewer. I'm so happy for you guys! Those who say the protagonist is a simp, I only have one thing to say: if both sides love each other, that's not simping, that's mutual attraction. A prince's status isn't necessarily high; the woman is a duke or general without a fiefdom.
I stayed up all night reading it, so here are my thoughts: it's quite well-written. The protagonist isn't the kind of mindless overpowered character; he gets scared and has things he can't control. The part about the family letters was particularly moving. It's definitely worth reading.
One star for the character design; the Ming Dynasty setting is very novel. Two stars for the writing style; no AI or forced adaptation. Three stars for the word count per chapter; all chapters are 5000 words long. Four stars for the character development; minor characters like Zhu Biao, Zhu Yuanzhang, and Xu Da are very well-developed, allowing the reader to imagine their individual personalities…
It's exceptionally well-written! Unlike other books where the protagonist travels back in time to continue being a slave, and the romance is just there to prove the protagonist isn't gay, this book captures the everyday joys and realities that we don't have time to appreciate nowadays.