Building Foundations in a Matriarchal World
By qian li gui ren, 千里贵人
98 chapters
2023
Description
In the modern era, the wealthy CEO Feng Xiran suddenly died, leaving behind billions without the chance to enjoy them. After a sudden transmigration, she finds herself in a matriarchal society as the unique imperial princess, Feng Xiran, the heir to the throne. Living a luxurious life with numerous handsome men at her disposal, she plans to lay back and enjoy, but her relaxation was cut short when she triggered the Guardian System. System: [Ding! To change the fate of the matriarchal country’s destruction in 5 years, please accept the system’s mission arrangements, complete the tasks to trigger rewards, protect the nation, ensure peace and prosperity, and live a wealthy life.]In the court;“Your Majesty, there’s a severe flood disaster in the southeast.”While Empress Tianfeng was contemplating countermeasures, Feng Xiran, who initially wanted to slack off after receiving the task, was shocked silly and reluctantly volunteered, “Your Majesty, I’ll go.”The courtiers were surprised; has this extravagant Crown Princess transformed today?“Your Majesty, there’s a report from the northwest…”Upon returning, without even a chance to drink water, Feng Xiran raised her trembling hand again, “Your Majesty, I’ll go!”Courtiers rejoice and wipe their tears; our great Tianfeng has a successor!Later, Feng Xiran started to find joy and meaning in carrying out tasks.[Ding! The host has completed the rat plague prevention and control, rewarding a manual on gunpowder manufacturing!] [Ding! The host has completed the cotton planting mission, rewarding…] In the court; “Your Majesty, there’s a severe flood disaster in the southeast.” While Empress Tianfeng was contemplating countermeasures, Feng Xiran, who initially wanted to slack off after receiving the task, was shocked silly and reluctantly volunteered, “Your Majesty, I’ll go.” The courtiers were surprised; has this extravagant Crown Princess transformed today? “Your Majesty, there’s a report from the northwest…” Upon returning, without even a chance to drink water, Feng Xiran raised her trembling hand again, “Your Majesty, I’ll go!” Courtiers rejoice and wipe their tears; our great Tianfeng has a successor! Later, Feng Xiran started to find joy and meaning in carrying out tasks.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- jjwxc
- Original Language
- chinese
- Type
- Web Novel
Building Foundations in a Matriarchal World Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Building Foundations in a Matriarchal World
"Building Foundations in a Matriarchal World" definitely piqued my interest with its premise. A modern businesswoman transmigrating into an ancient matriarchal society? Sign me up! I dove in hoping for a clever exploration of gender roles and societal structures, and while the novel delivered on some fronts, it left me wanting more in others.
First Impressions
Initially, I was drawn in by the strong female lead, Feng Xiran. She's portrayed as competent and hardworking, which I always appreciate in a protagonist. The early chapters focus heavily on kingdom building and territory management, which can be quite engaging if you're into that sort of thing. The sheer number of side characters introduced early on was a little overwhelming, but they seemed generally well-developed, so I was willing to roll with it.
What Works Well
The core strength of this novel lies in its depiction of Feng Xiran tackling the challenges of improving her kingdom. Seeing her work to improve farming methods and the lives of her citizens was genuinely enjoyable. I found myself invested in her success and appreciated the focus on practical solutions to societal problems. Also, the male love interest is a yandere!
Areas of Concern
While the matriarchal setting is intriguing, I felt like it didn't delve as deeply into the potential themes as it could have. The gender role reversal, while present, felt somewhat superficial at times. I was hoping for a more profound exploration of how Feng Xiran, someone who had to fight tooth and nail in a patriarchal world, would feel in a society where she's automatically respected and empowered. How does it feel to see the men around her deal with oppression? The neighboring patriarchal country felt like it further muddied the waters, preventing deeper exploration. Furthermore, the romance definitely takes a backseat to the kingdom-building aspects.
Final Verdict
Overall, "Building Foundations in a Matriarchal World" is a "fine" read. It's well-written with an interesting concept, and I found myself enjoying the main character's journey. However, it lacked that "it" factor that would have truly hooked me. While the kingdom-building aspects are solid, the exploration of gender dynamics felt somewhat surface-level. If you're looking for a light read with a competent female lead and are particularly interested in kingdom-building elements, this might be worth your time. However, if you're seeking a deep dive into the complexities of gender roles and societal structures, you might be left wanting more.
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