A Beauty Hidden in the Golden House

Is it true that those who are deeply in love often die young? They loved each other so much… and the ending was so tragic, it made me cry my eyes out.

I'll give it a thumbs up for the writing style, but the two main characters' personalities are a bit contradictory, so I really can't like them.

The beginning is rather average, but the later parts are full of twists and turns, making it a great read, especially the female protagonist's life, which is something even modern people would envy. I'm guessing the author is female, perhaps reflecting a sense of injustice towards women's fate. The women in the book are all three-dimensional and vibrant, striving to live their lives, struggling upwards, and never mistreating themselves. I look forward to more works like this.

I read the whole thing and thought it was good.

It was quite tragic and also quite good; some parts were very touching, and I shed quite a few tears.

I finished reading the main story, and then three months later, I read the epilogue. To my surprise, it really is a sweet and heartwarming story, a bittersweet romance! I hope to see the author's new work soon.

I finally finished reading it. Although 300 chapters isn't long, it did take me quite a while. I really admire the female lead's resilient and decisive character. I went from constantly criticizing the male lead to finishing the whole thing. The ending was very satisfying, and I could even accept it. However, I advise everyone to proceed with caution; the beginning was truly frustrating.

The female lead was too dramatic at first, but the ending was great!

The more angsty it gets at the beginning, the sweeter it becomes later. It's very well written; the prose is excellent.

The backgrounds of the main characters are not ideal. The male lead is a general, and the female lead is a top courtesan in a brothel. She was kept as the general's mistress for several years before being brought into his household as a concubine. She remained with him until he married, at which point she left to pursue her career.