After Retiring from Marriage, I became the Favorite of a Powerful Minister Novel Review
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By lan bai ge zi, 蓝白格子
720 chapters
2022
Description
Shi Qingluo, an expert in agriculture, opened her eyes after her death and transmigrated into an ancient peasant girl. In the beginning, she was sold by her family and forcibly taken away to be buried with the rich son who was about to die of illness in the county town. Shi Qingluo rolled up her sleeves and fought back. Controlling evil with evil, and controlling violence with violence. She made her family cry and made them take the initiative to retire her from marriage, and support her. After turning around, she took the initiative to marry Xiao Hanzheng, who was in a coma after being separated from his family. Shi Qingluo looked at Xiao Hanzheng’s weak mother, weak younger sister, and well-behaved younger brother. She touched her chin in satisfaction. From then on, she took on the important task of supporting the family, grasping the planting and breeding, leading the whole family to become rich, and accidentally becoming the richest woman in the country. Xiao Hanzheng woke up. His younger brother who drowned was alive and kicking. His younger sister who was dragged and buried alive after marriage was still at home. And his mother who went to the mountains to earn money to buy him medicine and was bitten to death by wild animals was still alive. The point is that when he woke up, he had a capable little wife. His mother and younger siblings all depend on and loved this little wife. He looked at the little wife: “You support the family, so what should I do?” The little wife: “You are in charge of being as beautiful as a flower, and you will be my backer when you take the imperial examination and become an official.” Xiao Hanzheng’s cold heart came back to life, “Okay!” From then on, he rolled up his sleeves and went to work. From being a young scholar, he became the most glorious and powerful minister. Everyone in the capital waited for Xiao Hanzheng to divorce his mountain village wife. Countless ladies wanted to marry him and become his wife instead, but who knew that he would keep doting on his little wife? Only he knew that from the moment he woke up, his little wife was his salvation in this life.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- qidian
- English Publisher
- webnovel
- Original Language
- chinese
- Type
- Web Novel
After Retiring from Marriage, I became the Favorite of a Powerful Minister Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on After Retiring from Marriage, I became the Favorite of a Powerful Minister
This novel is quite the ride! It's a blend of historical transmigration/reincarnation, romance, and revenge, all wrapped up in a lengthy, face-slapping package. While it has its charms, it's definitely not without its quirks.
First Impressions
Initially, I was drawn in by the premise: a modern woman transmigrating to ancient China and shaking things up with her modern knowledge and a handy magical space. The idea of a strong, independent female lead who doesn't just accept the old ways was definitely appealing. However, I noticed a common sentiment among readers that the first few chapters can be a bit rough around the edges, so patience might be needed to truly get invested.
What Works Well
The core of the story, the relationship between the female lead (FL) and male lead (ML), seems to be a major draw. Many readers praised their dynamic, describing them as a cute, supportive, and often shameless couple. The FL's confidence and the ML's unwavering support create a partnership that's fun to follow. Also, the side characters and their families are entertaining. And the author doesn't leave the main couple as strangers, they actually fall in love.
Several readers also enjoyed the FL's use of modern knowledge to improve the lives of those around her, introducing new technologies and ideas to ancient China. The revenge plots, while sometimes over-the-top, were also a source of satisfaction for many, with readers enjoying seeing the villains get their just desserts.
Areas of Concern
One of the biggest issues I see consistently mentioned is the heavy reliance on "face-slapping" and revenge. While some find it satisfying, others felt it became repetitive and even distasteful, especially when sexual assault and domestic violence are used as plot devices.
I also noticed some readers felt the plot became rushed towards the end, with key events glossed over and character interactions feeling underdeveloped. The villains also felt a bit too dumbed down and underdeveloped.
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Final Verdict
"After Retiring from Marriage, I became the Favorite of a Powerful Minister" is a novel with a lot to offer, but also some potential pitfalls. If you enjoy OP protagonists, satisfying revenge, and a healthy dose of shamelessness, you might find this to be a fun and engaging read. However, be prepared for some repetitive plot elements, potentially triggering content, and a somewhat rushed ending. Overall, I'd say it's a solid 3.5/5 stars – enjoyable if you can turn off your brain and embrace the ridiculousness.
