Translated stories I like enough to recommend. I review them so expect some spoilers (I try not to spoil major events.)
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Cheng Yujin was the elder twin sister, who was supposed to be engaged to an excellent man. However she later learned that her fiance, Marquis Jingyong, had proposed to her because he mistakenly recognized her as her younger twin sister. Marquis Jingyong and her younger sister had a deep relationship, and after many twists and turns, finally broke through all hardships and became eternal lovers. While Cheng Yujin was the villain who replaced her sister's good marriage, kept framing her sister, and hindered the main couple to be together. A really wicked older sister and poisonous ex-wife.
After the younger twin sister was reborn, she revealed Cheng Yujin's 'conspiracy' early on. Everyone scorned her, and her so-called fiance was indifferent. Cheng Yujin sneered and tore off their engagement letter in front of her fiance.
Everyone was gloating and happily waiting to see her regret her actions. However, before Marquis Jingyong had a chance to see Cheng Yujin's regret, he saw his former fiancee marrying her uncle.
The ninth uncle of Cheng family was truly a hidden dragon, his real power frightening everyone.
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Cheng Yujin, this coquettish little wife, lightly lifted her eyebrows and casually said, "A mere Marquis Jingyong, is he worthy? Do you think that robbing him away will affect me?"
Almost forgot to say, ninth uncle wasn't surnamed Cheng. His real name was Li Chengjing, the crown prince.
Thoughts:
I enjoyed it!
The first few chapters portray FL as a Mary Sue, however that is actually not the case (maybe). Her being "perfect" is her self-defense mechanism. She has to seem flawless in order to survive since no one would protect her if she makes a mistake. She's smart, not dense, a hypocrite (to which she admits), rational, etc., a female lead I like! Her method of face slapping others is also so freaking satisfying. Girlboss fr.
And wow! I have to applaud ML for realizing his feelings instead of pondering why. He was like: "huh? I like her? Yeah, I like her. ♡♡"
Fun fact about the ML: He's got an uncle kink in bed! (˃̣̣̥▽˂̣̣̥)
So yeah, they are the very definition of slow burn, however I appreciated how FL's guard did not just lower the moment they got married. And ML understood that, which was why he constantly reassures her of his loyalty. It took some time, but she does learn to trust the ML. The one instance where she let her jealousy show is such an improvement from the her in the beginning.
I liked the fact that people noticed that they have chemistry, but because of the "uncle niece" title, they quickly dismissed their thoughts. Disclaimer: NO INCEST. They both knew that they weren't blood related and didn't even grow up with one another.
There's really not much to say about the protagonists. Both are likeable with flaws.
Okay, now Imma vent about the side characters (minor spoilers)
I really liked FL's cousin and ML's friend to the point where I am fine with them being FL's husband. Yes, they are not as capable as ML, however they actually have a good personality.
I understand why her other cousins don't like to associate with her. I mean, other than them not being close, when you have parents who constantly praise someone and compares you to them, you would feel uncomfortable too.
I don't like FL's sister. Yes, I understand that she is a victim of constant comparison, but that's not an excuse. Her being a victim does not justify her actions nor make her wrongdoings right.
However despite me disliking her, I pity her as well.
FL's biological and adoptive mother are both bitches. The grandma as well, that greedy hag. Then there is also the grandfather who is a fucking simp! His sons are dicks too.
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Gosh fuck you all (except FL's aunt, the only sane person in that family)
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Anyways I loved this! This story has gender inequality, which was sadly normal since it was during the ancient times where it was very prominent. Also the lead ages may make you feel uncomfortable since FL is 15 and ML 20, but it was normal during the era so idk.
