The Luckiest Draw

The first part was incredibly lighthearted, especially the interactions between Gu Jun and An Xixi, which kept me laughing non-stop. Initially, their relationship was strained due to a feud between their elders, but these were mostly minor squabbles, more like playful games between lovers. Later, a bad omen forced them both to abstain from marriage, and they began to cooperate to change their fate. One provided the money, the other the strategy, and their collaboration was both hilarious and harmonious. Then Qin Xin, An Xixi's ideal man, appeared, turning their relationship into a trio. In the end, An Xixi and Gu Jun, the lovers, finally got together, which was heartwarming, but also left me with a lingering sense of unease, both towards Qin Xin and Jing Yu. Qin Xin, in the beginning, perhaps represented everyone's ideal, and although he later harmed An Xixi, in certain situations, everyone makes what they believe is the best choice. After experiencing so much betrayal and deception, no one is a saint, and everyone feels anger. Although I initially disliked Jing Yu, even disliking her somewhat because of her ruthlessness, I genuinely felt sorry for her later. If I felt three parts sorry for Qin Xin, I felt seven parts sorry for Jing Yu. The Crown Prince, whom she had admired since childhood, had been using her from beginning to end. She finally began to develop feelings for Qin Xin, only to discover it was another conspiracy that harmed her father. In the end, she died at the hands of the very person she once loved, all to make Qin Xin realize his true feelings. Although the Crown Prince had few scenes, he was the mastermind behind it all and the ultimate winner. While his schemes succeeded, he also lost—he lost his friends, he lost his true love. He became truly alone, a tragic fate for those in the royal family.

!! Don't scroll away!!! Trust me, I'm not one of those generic positive reviews!!! And also! Can't you look at my review first and then the negative ones?! Please… Ahem, now for the main topic! Hmm... I was thinking, if anyone has given the most negative reviews, it's probably because of Qin Xin, right? Qin Xin (the second male lead) is indeed pitiful, but the male and female leads don't owe him anything. If you gave a negative review because you felt the male and female leads didn't handle things well, then I have nothing to say. After all, there's nothing you can do if your values ​​don't align ╮(_)╭ (I'm saying this first because I'm afraid you won't read the book after seeing the negative reviews; of course, it's best if there are no negative reviews.) By the way! The female lead isn't a naive and innocent girl! She's not a saint! She's a bit silly, but she understands her feelings clearly; she's not the kind of person who's so naive that she can't even see if someone likes her! And she resolves her feelings cleanly and efficiently! No dragging things out, no ambiguity! You can see this by looking at how the female lead handles her relationship with the second male lead! Also! The female lead is quite intelligent! Well, this book handles love, family, friendship, and patriotism exceptionally well! It's not just about romance; it also offers many profound truths and subtle details. Loyalty to the country: Like Gu Yongnian (the male lead's father), upright and incorruptible, even threatened by treacherous officials, he remains devoted to his country despite his advanced age. Like Li Yuan (the male lead's father's apprentice), though shrewd, this very trait allows him to effectively punish corrupt officials, and he remains steadfast in his original aspirations, wholeheartedly serving the people. Friendship: You think Feng Qingqing's (the female lead's friend) group of sisters are just superficial friends? Wrong! Although they talk a lot, they step up when it matters! Not to mention, even though the female lead has a less-than-stellar reputation, they still don't abandon her. Fatherly love is great: The male lead's father, for his son's safety, doesn't hesitate to give up a platform to serve the country, resigning from his official post and even feigning deception to hurt his son. But a parent's heart is always with their child, and Gu Yongnian is meticulous and pained; he doesn't know how to tell his son. (Lord Gu almost died back then), and there's An Dafu. Although the female lead was mischievous and unruly, he doted on her, but he never allowed her to be lenient in matters of principle. Even after her mother's early death, he always consulted her before remarrying, and eventually, their daughter was already in her early twenties. Not to mention, when the female lead was framed and half of his fortune, the richest man in the capital, was taken, he still tolerated it. When the female lead couldn't marry because of an imperial decree, she fabricated a lie claiming she had lost her virginity. After a moment of silence, he decided to support his daughter for life. And so on. Sweet Romance: The bickering couple is absolutely hilarious! Starting as a pair of sworn enemies who constantly tease each other, they go through many trials and tribulations before finally understanding each other's true feelings. Especially the letter-writing scene—it was so sweet it hurt my teeth! The male lead seems carefree at first glance, but he's actually quite clever and rather cute. (To be honest, I paid more attention to the female lead than the male lead, but his brothers are definitely loyal and he's henpecked, even though he himself is! Hahahaha!) (Read it yourself; it's worth the experience.) The plot flows smoothly, all the plot holes are filled, and while I didn't quite understand the political intrigue, it was still really good! The author's language is witty and humorous, making the whole book laugh-out-loud! The word choice is also concise and thoughtful! Pay close attention to the characters below and savor their details to truly appreciate what you've learned. (Because reading anything, whether it's a novel or anything else, is ultimately a shame if you don't gain anything from it, since most literary works are meant to cultivate one's character. Of course, if you don't have time, just disregard what I said.) Characters: Jingyu Monarch, His Highness the Crown Prince, Prime Minister Qin, Qin Xin, Li Yuan, Gu Yongnian, Du Shiyue, Shen Qingshan (the author actually gave an ending to this minor character, how kind of him!), Si Yun. That's about it. I'm so sorry if I sent the wrong name. Thank you in advance. That's all. Feel free to disagree; honestly, I haven't seen a story with such normal values ​​in a long time! And a female lead who isn't so brainless and overly saintly! I'm about to cry… And... I want to express my love for the author!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

There's always a reason why someone is pitiful. I have no sympathy for the princess. Ever since she started inserting poisoned silver needles into pastries when she was young, causing the deaths of many innocent people, she has gone down an unstoppable path of darkness. In the end, she died on the spot with an arrow. She didn't suffer any more than she deserved. It's not enough to make up for the evil she did and the people she harmed in her life. Even though she was willing to be used, she had no bottom line and no conscience.

It's pretty good. The plot is original and doesn't involve time travel or reincarnation. The only downside is that the female lead is written to be a bit too old for that era.

It's not a cliché plot; the events are well-written. The only downside is the ending, which felt rushed (the female lead's feelings for the second male lead weren't clearly expressed, and the sudden mutual attraction between the second male lead and the princess was also abrupt; the princess's death was also strange). Overall, though, it's alright. I'd give it a 7.5 Out of 10.

It's really not good. The synopsis is indeed quite appealing, but the content doesn't immerse you at all. The plot and the interactions between the male and female leads are rather dull, making it feel mindless to read.

Very beautiful

Nice

It's a very complex and winding story. It made me both sad and warm. The story fully demonstrates the contradictions and multifaceted nature of humanity. It also takes hatred to its extreme. The realistic parts are very realistic, such as the Crown Prince. The poignant parts are also very poignant, such as Jingyu. I think the most richly portrayed character is the Second Prince Qin, whose talent, elegance, justice, loneliness, anxiety, sorrow, grief, cunning, national righteousness, and serene heart are all vividly displayed. It's a good story that's engaging, interesting, and doesn't drag.

I like this storyline, and I hope it gets written quickly.