The Hypocrite of the Ming Dynasty

The biggest drawback is that some of the plot points are just too... Awful. For example, the decree in Chapter 383 that he repents is a completely impossible plot, entirely the author's imagination. Inviting people to buy fame requires a great deal of skill. First, the topic is completely wrong.

I was so disgusted by the plot involving the White Lotus Saintess that I abandoned the book and had to give up on the female lead—the protagonist's IQ dropped, the female lead's IQ dropped, and the intelligence of the imperial guards also dropped.

Based on the dates, Qin Kan should have been in his thirties, almost forty, after returning to the Ming Dynasty, starting from age sixteen.

I was startled; I thought it was going to end badly. But what will the last volume be about? It can't possibly be about sweeping across the entire world, right? That would mean fighting against the royal family, which is too cruel and doesn't fit the style of this story. I'm confused! Hurry up and write!

The female lead can be willful and capricious, or she can be a chivalrous woman who has practiced martial arts since childhood, but could you please stop beating up the protagonist all the time? This is the first time I've seen a transmigrated protagonist get beaten up by a female lead he barely knows every day.

The female lead's character is so annoying; the more you watch, the more disgusting she becomes. Violent female characters appear in many movies, anime, games, and novels, but one this disgusting is truly rare. In general, when violent female characters beat up others, it's because of grudges, misunderstandings, or conflicts. Getting angry is only natural, but they get angry more intensely.

I can't stand seeing smears against leaders of peasant uprisings; their values ​​are completely distorted and they're practically a scourge on minors.

Another major flaw in this book is the portrayal of Zhu Houzhao. Whether portrayed as a tyrant or a wise ruler, one must be chosen. In other words, this is almost the main theme of the entire book, which is completely contradictory. The preceding text strives to depict Zhu Houzhao's innocence and carefree nature, as well as the constraints and oppression he suffers.

I read some book reviews, and most of them were negative. But I have to say this is the first alternate history novel I've ever truly finished reading. It might not meet the standards of those who are into historical accuracy, nor suit the tastes of those used to lighthearted, angsty stories, but it was genuinely hilarious.

I really like the protagonist, and I also love the unique charm of each era. However, the female protagonist's personality, even in modern times, is something few families could tolerate and protect, let alone in that era, creating a strange sense of incongruity.