How Did I, Who Only Wanted a Carefree Life, Become a Beauty Who Brings Ruin to the Nation?

While studying world history and delving into Chinese history, I was puzzled by the folly of my predecessors: Why didn't Hitler pursue Dunkirk, and why did he later attack the Soviet Union? Why did the Prince of Zhao change commanders at the last minute during the Battle of Changping? Why didn't Emperor Chongzhen move the capital south? Why did Emperor Xuanzong of Tang trust An Lushan? Why did the Japanese launch the attack on Pearl Harbor? To me, then a high school student, these things seemed incredibly foolish. I felt that if I were them, I could reverse the situation in a heartbeat. Later, after my initial exposure to Marxist philosophy and a basic understanding of historical materialism, I viewed these as limitations of history, the narrow-mindedness of the ancients, and the incompetence of those who came before...

It's very well written. Although it definitely has a female-oriented feel, is "female-oriented" really a derogatory term? There are plenty of excellent female-oriented works out there. I suggest not worrying too much about what others think; writing plots that you find enjoyable is more important than pandering to others and ending up with a hodgepodge.

It was so frustrating to watch, especially the part where the empress poisoned the protagonist. If it weren't for the protagonist's special constitution, he would have died already! As I read on, each page made me angrier and angrier, to the point that I couldn't continue reading. I really wanted to shoot all those guys. They bullied my daughter, they all deserve to die!

The epilogue and side stories are currently planned for three chapters. I'm writing them out chronologically, like telling a historical narrative. Feel free to suggest what you'd like to see, and I'll try my best to write it. As for the plot, if people don't like it, it might be because I don't understand what readers like. I'll study that more carefully later, and I'll strive to make my next book more appealing. Thank you for your support, encouragement, and criticism.

Things have been much easier lately, and I'm able to get back to daily updates. I need to work hard at writing, otherwise finals are coming up again in a little over a month.

Yesterday, I was unable to do anything due to a sudden, severe toothache. I had an appointment with the dentist this morning, but because of the toothache, I didn't eat anything this morning, wasn't warm enough, and wasn't wearing enough clothes. Plus, it was raining here, so I developed a fever, which is currently 38.7 degrees Celsius. I will update you on my situation. I will definitely make up for the missed chapters later. I apologize to my readers in advance.

This ending... It's hard to say, but I can accept it. There are actually quite a few stories in traditional Chinese culture that dislike separation in the human world. Even after the tragedy of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, they transformed into butterflies and flew away together; after the peacock flew southeast, didn't two birds fly together in the forest? It's just that modern people have bigger and more realistic imaginations.

Back in my little house, things are much less hectic. I'll officially resume updates starting today, with plans to catch up on the missed chapters by the end of October.

I'm taking the next two days off to prepare for and attend a wedding. I owe seven chapters in total, which I'll definitely pay back next month.

The book is great in every way, but unfortunately, I found it a bit hard to get into. However, I can tell the author put a lot of thought and effort into it. The characters are vividly portrayed, the writing is good and the sentences flow smoothly, avoiding any sense of monotony. The intrigue and backstabbing between characters are quite interesting, with subtle nuances in their dialogue. The only downside is that the exciting moments aren't frequent enough. The opening is excellent; the events at the coming-of-age banquet are very dramatic and impactful, serving as a bridge between different parts of the story and laying the groundwork for several plot points – a true highlight. It made me realize the plot would unfold very interestingly, but unfortunately, even after 500,000 words, Miss Lin is still only seen wearing a veil and constantly playing coy. Everyone's feelings towards Miss Lin...