
South Branches Toward Dusk, The Regent Has Been Plotting This for Ages
南枝向晚,摄政王他蓄谋已久
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- Completed
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- 724k Words
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- Ancient Romance
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- Palace & Household Intrigue
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- 5mo ago
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It's okay. I think the part about Machiavellianism is very well written, but I feel that the whole story is a bit dry. And the relationship between the male and female protagonists is a bit too confusing. At the beginning, the male protagonist said that the female protagonist avenges her past life, but it seems that the male protagonist doesn't know that the female protagonist is reborn. There is also a section at the end where the male protagonist hugs the female protagonist. It seems that apart from the Machiavellian plot , I didn't feel that there was any emotional change between the two of them, and then they suddenly fell into each other's arms. If I were to watch the plot alone, I would have enjoyed it very much and liked it very much. However, as a person who prefers to focus on both relationships and careers, it felt too dry. However, I must praise the author for his really satisfying writing.
The pace of the plot is relatively fast, and the heroine has a super high IQ. She is not like those annoying people who are reborn and don't have an IQ. I like to read rebirth novels because I want to see a more capable heroine. Sometimes I want to have more space for the heroine, which is even worse! Although it has no martial arts value, it is highly praised for its skills in medicine and poisoning, high IQ, and top-notch good looks (purely female protagonist) without being a nymphomaniac! In Chapter 65, the heroine enters the palace and marries the male partner, the young emperor, who has no feelings for each other and has a purely cooperative relationship. Even though it is fake, she just can't accept it psychologically! How much will it affect the heroine's future reputation? Everything else is fine!
This is a truly Machiavellian and highly intelligent novel that I have read. Many novels only briefly mention how powerful the protagonist is, but what actually happened and the plot are not very thrilling. This book will make people burn their brains. I am nervous and can't wait to read the game within the game and the game within the game. It is really enjoyable to read. I thank the author for writing such a perfect book. It is worth collecting and reading again. I look forward to the author's new book. I also wish that in that parallel world, Xiao Duo and Shen Nanzhi and everything they protect are safe and happy.
This is the first time I read a novel of this style. I feel that it is a novel about strong men and strong women in the true sense. In my opinion, the female protagonist is even stronger than the male protagonist because she brings the meticulousness of women to the extreme. In this novel, the emotional plot of the male and female protagonists is actually not described too much, and it is more centered around the development of the imperial power and the country. However, in the cooperation and fighting again and again, you can feel that their relationship is getting better and better. I feel that this kind of love will be stronger than love at first sight. Moreover, the storyline in this novel is the most powerful I have seen in so many novels. Although there may be some places that are not explained well and seem a bit decoupled, in my opinion it is harmless and does not affect the overall enjoyment. I recommend everyone to read this novel, it's really good! ! !
Invincible is so good-looking, the author's writing is very good, and the plot line is brilliant. Everyone must see the finale, the heroine really has a great plot! The final ending is very good. Shen Nanzhi and Xiao Duo met and fell in love in troubled times, and walked hand in hand to achieve glory together!
OMG! This is truly the novel with the best writing, the most reasonable tactics, and the highest intentions that I have ever read (as evidenced by the total reading time). The relationships between the male and female protagonists, the heroine and her father, and parents and children are all worth savoring. What surprises me the most is: most novels only end after a few chapters after the birth of the child, but the plot of this novel is very perfect, and it does not end just for the sake of ending. It can be seen that the author put a lot of effort into completing this masterpiece! Big cheers for the author! ! !
This book is really well written and very beautiful, you won't be able to put it down after reading the first chapter! The heroine's rebirth is one of the most powerful among the many reborn heroines I've seen. Her IQ and EQ are all online, and she is decisive in killing. In less than 20 chapters, she used her power to murder all the people who harmed her in her previous life. Every chapter of this book is very exciting, and closely follows the heroine and the regent who join forces to fight against the enemy. The readers are very nervous. I read half of it and continued reading before I finished it. It is really good to read. It makes people excited to read such a good novel. Highly recommended! Don't let a good novel drop because of a low score.
It's really good to watch. It's high-energy throughout and exciting. It's rare for Tomato to focus on the duel between the decent and the villain. And no matter which side is very smart, I didn't dare to stop when I watched it. I was afraid that if I stopped, I wouldn't be able to keep up with the rhythm and wouldn't understand. And Nanzhi is really the heroine in my heart. She is not a person who relies on the male protagonist. She is a really, really great heroine. Forgive my lack of words. Hahahahaha, I can't find a word to describe her. Anyway, it's really very good-looking! ! ! ! ! You all go and see ah ah ah ah
Really go see them all! ! ! The whole text is full of reversals, interlocking links, and rigorous logic! Moreover, there is not a single fool who appears in the book, they are all highly intelligent and clever! The relationship between the male and female protagonists is not much discussed, but the emotional changes are very natural. They are really the top two characters in Tomato! ! ! Machiavellian writing!
In the game of power and intrigue, there are turbulent undercurrents, ups and downs, and the good and evil of human nature are intertwined into a thrilling chess game. At the same time, the light and shadow in the world also usher in the real peace and tranquility of mountains and rivers. I have read many novels on Tomato, and this is the first time I couldn't help but write a book review. The summer heat is gradually fading, and the sound of rain at night is annoying. Nanzhi and Xiao Duo must be carefree in another time and space among thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, with clear seas and clear rivers, and long-lasting tranquility. I have not carefully considered every word or sentence, nor am I eloquent. I only have a few words to express my gratitude to the author for his hard work. I am so lucky to have been able to write this book. Best wishes.