I'm a Girl, Yet the Empress Has Betrothed Me to a Fiancée

I've accepted the author's first love! When I saw the title, I imagined a story where the protagonist's parents, for some reason, had to disguise the female lead's gender, and then, when the empress betrothed them, they panicked, forcing the female lead to embark on a journey to escape the marriage. After reading all the chapters so far, I found this book to offer even more surprises. First, it's one of the few books in the "Pineapple Bun" series that requires some thought ʕ๑•ɷ•๑ʔ❀ and the female lead doesn't just die instantly (yay!). Second, the author has done a great job in character development; the female lead is intelligent, resourceful, and cunning, and also mischievous and clever...

I've read about a third of it, and it feels a bit like pseudo-yuri; there's not much of the sweet, close-knit relationship between the girls. It feels like the main character is just a male character missing Dior.

After much deliberation, I finally decided to write this book review. I must say, this is one of the few truly high-quality yuri (adult fantasy) novels I've ever read. The delicate emotions and smooth plot have left a lasting impression. I remember before it was finished, I finished reading it, and then, out of boredom, I reread it from the beginning. But then, the story abruptly ended. I can understand the reason, and I can accept the author's choice, but it's still a pity. The writing style is truly excellent; the smooth flow and delicate emotions make it a rare gem. Every character in the story is well-developed; they are not two-dimensional figures, but rather...

After reading Chapter 1, I wanted to say a few words. Humor isn't built on contrived, silly absurdity. This morning, I recommended several books from the best-selling list. The first one—I won't mention the name—disgusted me; it was mindless, slapstick, full of profanity, ignoring humanity and logic, ruining my whole day. But after opening this book, I was pleasantly surprised. The heartwarming plot was enjoyable, and the author's wisdom and literary skill shine through the lines. Fellow readers, I'm hooked!

They tricked me into coming in with the cover featuring my beloved Keqing! Oh my, it's so good! *Kissing and hugging the author high in the air* I bet the author is a cute little girl ヾ(●´∇`●)ﾉ Wow~

The author's name alone suggests a cunning old woman.

Did the wings get knotted at the back? I'm a little panicked when I saw that. Can any expert tell me?

The writing in this book is truly excellent. It avoids the forced intellectual descent often found in other GL harem novels. Overall, whether it's the major events driving the plot or the interwoven emotional storylines, the narrative is very well done. Unlike other books where you only see those overly dramatic, entertaining moments (blushing + yay!), This book allows me to exclaim "Wow!" Throughout. Even while focusing on the events, I don't feel bored; instead, I find the characters more three-dimensional, which I think is a major strength of the book. The reason I'm deducting one point is the protagonist's attitude towards others (some might say, "Just because someone likes me doesn't mean I have to accept them in return...").

Compared to other time-travel novels on the same site, this book is rather bland, more like a romance novel. The psychological descriptions are quite delicate for a novel like Pineapple Bun's, making it seem like the author fled from some other world (laughs). The main plot is clear and concise, making it more suitable for reading without interruption. Reading it intermittently might lose some of the calm and tranquil feeling, and you might even lose interest halfway through. (I've already abandoned so many books because of this 555)

So, did the concubines eventually find out Jiang Yu's true gender? (I watched it using King Crimson)