Sheng Yanling was the daughter of a minor official in Lingnan. She had a face like a peach blossom and a soft, alluring figure, but her nature was gentle and a little childlike. She loved to read.
When she was eleven, a frail young man ten years her senior moved into the alley where her family lived. He was like a withered tree, difficult to approach.
But he was learned, and he had so many books!
A book lover through and through, she hit upon a plan. Every day, she brought him tasty food and begged him to explain the principles in his books.
After much pleading and persistence, she finally became his young disciple.
Later, her teacher passed away. She had also been promised in marriage to someone in the capital, so she went to live with her aunt there while she awaited her wedding.
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Ning Shuo had once been the son of a Grand Tutor. Then his father was framed, and his entire family was killed. Ning Shuo himself was confined in Lingnan, where he was left to live out his days.
When he opened his eyes again, he had become the legitimate son of the Duke of Ning, while his young disciple had become his cousin and moved into the manor to await her wedding.
But fate was against her: her betrothed loved someone else and wanted to break off the engagement.
At first, Ning Shuo schemed on her behalf, hoping to help her get out of the situation unscathed.
Later, Ning Shuo began scheming for his own marriage: how to make her retreat straight into his arms.
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At first, Sheng Yanling thought her cousin looked a lot like her teacher, but she didn't dare say so.
Later, she gritted her teeth and decided she didn't know her teacher at all: was this really the same cool, self-possessed man?
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The book is really good, but it has a strange title.
Highly recommended! It's a great book whose title doesn't do it justice! The story follows the male protagonist's rebirth as he investigates the truth behind his father's murder, uncovering a grand scheme that was set up 10 years in the past...
Please change the name; I feel like the title is holding this book back.
It's so good! 😭 The writing structure is so well controlled, and every character is perfectly portrayed.
This book is the most emotionally moving novel I've read this year. It's only 360 chapters, yet I don't know how many tears I shed, or how many times I laughed out loud in the study room because of a certain dialogue. It's been a long time since I've seen such vivid characters. It truly makes me feel that each character's ending is something they forged themselves, leaving a lasting impression.
It's written with such detail that it made me feel like I was about to have a depressive episode, yet I didn't want to stop reading.
The epilogue is well-written, depicting a bright and promising world. Everyone has a proper ending: Yingniang, Zhaozhao, Xixi, Yanling, Madam Li, Second Sister-in-law, Miss Mo, and the righteous young wife... They are resilient yet gentle, kind yet self-reliant, not bound by their own lives, enjoying the scenery and traversing the landscape with unrestrained freedom.
The story is detailed and the characters are vividly portrayed. Everyone has their own perspective, and sometimes we have no choice but to act in our own position. But what if we take a different perspective? It's a very interesting story, and we often see the characters' own reflections in the characters. As you watch, you feel a strong sense of immersion.
It's a good read, quite enjoyable. The author's writing is very delicate, but it seems to lack something. The aunt's family is generally harmonious, and the sisters and friends are also very friendly. Keep it up! (The author writes well! Although there are two paragraphs later discussing shortcomings, I actually like this story! The latter part is just my personal opinion; others may not agree.)
Author, please change your name. It's your name that's holding you back. If it weren't for how distracting your name is, you'd have half again as many readers.