At Noon by the Stream, No Bells Heard

When we were young, we were taught to be helpful in school. But as we grow up, society teaches us that good deeds don't always go well and may even lead to lawsuits. School teaches us to be honest and brave, but in society, we are not honest because of interests and positions. Bravery is not something that can be learned in school. There are some things we cannot be brave about, and all we feel is despair.

The appeal of reading about women disguised as men lies in their ability to interact with others from a male perspective while maintaining their feminine identity and forging their own path. The worst thing is when the story devolves into a genuine "male protagonist," obscuring the feminine charm throughout. Therefore, my current favorite character in this book is Xue Congli, because only he emphasizes the "princess" aspect, preventing that charm from being extinguished.

I hope there's no romantic pairing or storyline.

This is an unconventional story, written with delicate strokes. It's not simply about power struggles, crime-solving, revenge, or rebirth; instead, it follows the characters' personalities and circumstances to depict the instinct for survival, the struggles within reasonable bounds, and the raw will to live of ordinary modern people. It's so relatable to the lives of working-class people.

I've cast my two monthly votes! Author, please update soon! It's been a long time since I've seen such a long story.

This wet nurse is another ticking time bomb; whether to kill her or not is the question.

The Xiang family has wasted their time raising this child; he's become a scapegoat, utterly brainless.

It would be great if the main character had a female alter ego. 😏

I've already invested and given you my monthly pass! I'm currently saving up chapters and eagerly awaiting your generous updates!

What's going on? It suddenly feels like it started strong but ended weakly. How could Li Wenxi be made a king?