Liang Zhu fanfiction · Reborn · Abduction and forced marriage · Marriage before love · Dual POV
The setting is loosely based on the 2007 TV adaptation of Liang Zhu, starring Chen Guanlin as Ma Wencai and Dong Jie as Zhu Yingtai. This story doesn't follow the show exactly. If you're attached to its specific details, this may not be for you. It blends in the chaos of the Eastern Jin dynasty and features lots of original content in the later half. You can still enjoy it even if you haven't seen the show.
This story breaks up the Liang-Zhu pairing. Liang Shanbo isn't vilified, but many of his scenes are cut. The male lead isn't a good guy in the conventional sense, so read at your own risk.
The academy arc takes up about a third of the story. The main plot follows the push and pull of the leads' relationship, while the subplot follows each of their careers.
In the story of Liang Zhu, Ma Wencai is the villain.
In his previous life, he used his power to force Zhu Yingtai into marriage and schemed every way he could. In the end, it was all for nothing: on their wedding day, she transformed into a butterfly at Liang Shanbo's grave and flew away.
When he opened his eyes again, he had been reborn. He was back at Nishan Academy, where there was still time to change everything.
“I just want a chance, a chance to prove that I'm capable of loving someone.”
“Maybe I am a little strong-willed, like this eagle. But no matter how proud this eagle is, isn't it still obediently in your hands? You can make it fly or make it land, and it won't disobey you in the slightest.”
It's great! None of the characters are out of character (OOC), which is a pleasant surprise and what makes it so addictive. It doesn't intentionally portray anyone negatively, which makes it feel like it's making up for all the regrets of the past years. Because they are still themselves, this is why Zhu Yingtai finally chose Ma Wencai!
Reading Chapter Eleven, I was moved to write this, and since it's getting too long, I'll just offer my evaluation. Zhu Yingtai and Ma Wencai were truly a perfect match. One used military force to quell the rebellion, while the other sought to prevent it by establishing a free school, only to be imprisoned. So why did they have to die?
It's so good! Even if Ma Wencai were reborn 100 times, he would still fall in love with Zhu Yingtai. 😄
It's really good, and Ma Wencai's character is not biased towards the established stereotypes.
Ma Wencai is still Ma Wencai, and Zhu Yingtai is still Zhu Yingtai; this is the core of the story. Liang Shanbo wouldn't have died young, and Zhu Yingtai wouldn't have only had love; she could have developed her career with Ma Wencai's support. Ma Wencai finally married Zhu Yingtai, which can be considered a fulfillment of his wish.
The author's writing is quite good; it's not overly exaggerated or absurd, and the plot is also straightforward. The male protagonist is reborn, but not in a drastically different way. Although the book is read from the male protagonist's perspective, there isn't much explicit description of his inner thoughts; it feels more like a TV drama, which is what makes it so engaging.
It's super good, the writing is great, and the characters haven't been altered at all. Looking forward to it!
Zhu Yingtai is so outstanding!!! I've fallen in love with her instantly. She's always so captivating; no wonder so many people love her. Who wouldn't love such a talented woman? I'm not against pairing characters; I love it when outstanding male characters like Zhu Yingtai and dote on her. I also love pairing Ma Wencai and Zhu Yingtai! 🥰🥰🥰
The male and female protagonists are both very well described, and the plot is tight and makes you want to keep reading.
The writing is not bad. In fact, it would be better to write this kind of story in the end with a sense of relief, since it is just a mental illness. The proud person is no longer proud. This kind of writing shows growth, rather than the ending where the protagonist humbles himself. It's a pity.