The Marquis’s Illegitimate Son

He's already the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and he's still being threatened by the second wife, a mere commoner. It's disgusting. With so many spies under his control, why doesn't he just have someone pose as a notorious bandit to cause trouble and kill the second wife?

I'm a bit confused: aren't titles passed down to the eldest son of the principal wife? Even if it's not the eldest son (unless the wife has no sons), it doesn't seem to concern the second wife's family, right? Even if the title is adopted by the principal wife, the son must be older than her son to be considered the eldest son of the principal wife.

Drawing inspiration from Dream of the Red Chamber, yet possessing its own unique depth, it features domestic life, court intrigue, distinct personalities, and a well-developed logical framework. It is a rare gem of a book, and I hope the author completes the project.

The things you guys posted are laughable. In ancient times, there was a distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children first, then seniority. Other concubines could never compete with the principal wife. How many concubines were beaten to death by the principal wife when the head of the household was away?

The author places too much emphasis on filial piety? Filial piety was only valued in the civil service system during peacetime; what about now? In chaotic times, you're still a warlord. Do you really need to care so much about your relatives? Are your subordinates with you for promotion and wealth, not for the so-called reputation of filial piety?

Has anyone in history ever asked Dong Zhuo for money? Has anyone asked Huan Wen for money? Has anyone asked Cao Cao for money? These people, commanding hundreds of thousands of troops, are just sitting around doing nothing, constantly afraid of this and that? In chaotic times, force of arms is king. If someone is disobedient, just purge the court of corrupt officials. With hundreds of thousands of troops at your command, you live like a submissive wife every day.

The protagonist's portrayal of political struggle is far too naive. He either doesn't act at all, or when he does, it's with overwhelming force. His indecisive approach—unable to kill or release the Wang family—only makes Zhejiang officials see him as weak and indecisive, instilling suspicion and a desire to rally support.

Having read eighty chapters, I personally feel it plagiarizes Ming Dynasty novels and Dream of the Red Chamber, and the writing feels particularly unrealistic. 😥

The author has taken the Song, Ming, Qing, and Tang dynasties and even incorporated elements from *Dream of the Red Chamber* into a Northeastern-style stew, giving the old recipe a fresh new flavor! What a talented author! Keep it up, author! I'll subscribe and read it to the end.

The author's writing style is immature, bringing many modern thoughts and ideas into ancient times, resulting in a hodgepodge. The protagonist, even as a son of a concubine, is forbidden from being high-profile, practically screaming "Kill me!" Countless so-called genius sons of concubines in ancient times were killed this way. How do you think the high-profile Cao Chong died?