Ruan Xi was reading a novel with a laid-back female protagonist at her own leisure. When she woke up again, she had transmigrated into the book and became the female supporting character with a good life, Ruan Xi, of whom the female protagonist envied.
In the story, the character Ruan Xi was the replacement for the engagement that had fallen through because her transmigrated, legitimate older sister had abandoned her fiancé from a rich family. Later, Ruan Xi was pampered to the heavens by her husband, and became the winner in life as an imperially mandated first-rank wife to an official.
Ruan Xi, who had transmigrated over, watched as her transmigrated legitimate older sister prepared for that marriage happily. Similarly, her legitimate mother had also decided on another marriage agreement for her.
3.5 stars The couple was so cute and I enjoyed their teasing and falling for each other very much. I loved reading about the letters and gifts that they exchanged. It has its funny moments which I can imagine as tv series. They both supported and trusted each other and complimented each other well. Also I like the fact that it was herself who saved his life and the one he promised to marry.
This novel was surprisingly endearing. I found myself enjoying the hilarious antics the villains get up to and their strange thought processes. Since everything goes well for the FL, you need the constant messes the villains kick up in order to make the novel interesting.
I do think the golden fingers that the FL get are a bit illogically good. Her luck is so good, and it makes no sense. She's not really obviously smarter or better than many other characters.
The only good thing about the FL is that she doesn't covet what isn't hers, doesn't have petty thoughts, and doesn't take other people at face value.
First Life Ruan Ning, a transmigator, broke off her engagement, and she was replaced by her younger sister, Ruan Xi. Ruan Xi and her husband, Qi Yue An, had a blessed life with three sons and a daughter. Ruan Ning end up as the Emperor's Concubine and was buried alongside him when he passed away.
Second Life The reborn-transmigator Ruan Ning decided to stick with her fiance, Qi Yue An. Ruan Xi, also a transmigator, got engaged to Wen Ting Zhou who was rumored to be a cut-sleeve in the First Life. After some twists and turns, mostly started by Ruan Ning, her engagement got broken. Qi Yue An married the young lady from Yang's family who turned out the be the reborn Ruan Xi. Ruan Ning again ends up as the Emperor's Concubine but, instead of being buried with him, she was conferred as a Dowager after his death. While Ruan Xi, lived a blissful life with her husband and three sons, and a daughter.
The title of the novel was the biggest spoiler for this novel. As such, all the villains were mediocre and silly at best. It was truly laid-back and can be read in one sitting.
This is an interesting rebirth novel with enough twists and turns for a mystery. Several characters believe they are reborn, transmigrated or”book wearing” so it was very fun to see them work it all out. More than one character has an insufferable amount of self-confidence- ha!
Lots of snuggly romance and very little talk of concubines considering this is set in historical China. Yes, some characters are incredibly dumb but it’s that the way real life is?
I liked the first half of the book better than the second half because once she got married, it quickly became really boring. This novel really is laid back and chill. The twice transmigrated sister is the main antagonist but she's rather dumb so there's never any sense of real danger.
Summary: Ruan Xi had a heart disease in her past life and she's transmigrated into the body of a 14 year old illegitimate daughter of an Earl. She gets engaged with Wen Ting Zhou and love steadily ensues.
This book was very mid but it was entertaining. Nothing really happens and the main antagonist had so many holes in her brain that it was shocking she lasted until the end. I felt that the ending with four different girls being reborn and transmigrating was stupid cause you just revealed one plot twist that Ruan Xi was the original owner then they tell us there was another Ruan Xi in this life and I’m like bro just stop. But poor Mu Qing Ci she deserves so much more.
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5.11.2023 - 5* Cnovel, amazing translation on yuulations. It's feel-good story, basically, and I enjoyed it immensely. And again, translation was superb. If it was slightly worse, I probably wouldn't read it as fast as I've read it in one sitting. I was in love with main protagonists, such a lovely and heartwarming couple. Plot was leaning on the more basic side but it was pleasant anyway. I recommend it if you want some feel good, non brainer story to pass time.
Một nồi hỗn hợp trọng sinh, xuyên không,… Tuyến tình cảm chậm nhưng may ít chương nên không quá lê thê. Bàn tay vàng hơi gượng ép. Cốt truyện có bất ngờ tuy nhiên dễ đoán. Mô tả tâm lý thì không được ổn lắm, tuyến tình cảm cũng hơi gượng gạo. Cơ mà nhìn chung đọc giải trí oke. Tuy nhiẻn cách hành văn hơi cụt, đôi khi đọc cảm thấy hơi khó bắt.
3/12/24 this low stress low stakes book was right up my alley and I'm crushed there aren't more translated versions of this authors novels out there- it's what's making me consider venturing into the NU forums in fact to put out requests or bump them up ...
I loved how supportive ML was of FL and I think how much her in laws loved her too? LOL omfg the evil sister was so awful, but what made it okay/entertaining was how ~everyone around realized how awful she was. Even when she had some wins, there were still people in the know.
I'm definitely going to be re-reading this book <3
Absolutely an A
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C6 TBH I don’t understand why FL is so worried her fiancé might also be a transmigrator like why would that be so bad? 🤷🏻♀️ also though thank god for her “golden finger.” Sucks nobody in her family cares if she lives or dies, even the grandma who supposedly monitors everything. 😕😐 Also I’m VERY curious about this fiancé. (Obvs already hate her “legitimate mother” & ES3; big pet peeve is bitches who can’t stand anyone living better than themselves & worse try to steal or destroy it.
C21 eee cliffhanger WenGongZi meets the family entourage on their way to the temple! LOL to ZhangShi thinking her daughter is possessed, which… kinda 🤷🏻♀️ Lol this book is too engaging I forget to make notes! I wonder if the self healing has been transferred to FL? And just neither girl has thought about it? Also WHAT DOES FISH DALLYING WITH LOTUS FLOWERS MEAN?! A Met painting note just said like … I can’t remember I think like a long abundant future? But based on all the students reactions I think there’s way more… <.<
C23 OMFG WHAT HAPPENED BETWEEN THEM TWO YEARS AGO IN THE TEMPLE?!?! Seems she jokingly asked him to marry her but WHAT WERE THE CIRCUMSTANCES. Also… curious as to his scheming. So far I love this pair!
C32 eee that hug and (forehead) kiss outside her manor! Loved how their relationship developed at the flower banquet & FL made a good impression on his tangmei & others. OMFG to ES3 and HOW is Mu-chick still considering ES3 a friend?! Total pig teammate! But I did laugh a lot.
C39 😒 stupid bitchy original book protagonist why you gotta find trouble with FL. Also lol goddamn how many trabsmigrators are there in this book?! At least 3 so far! … oops bitchy chick is original protagonist’s sister. 🤷🏻♀️ aren’t both Mu girls illegitimate? 🤷🏻♀️
C40 ahhhhh not the carved loft SO CUTE … AHHHH SO CUTE! And I KNEW the golden pig was him & the little white rabbit her. Hahahahaha. And ML’s friend 😹☠️
C50 soooo cute she made ancient instant noodles! ❤️❤️❤️ (and omg the previous chapters - ES3 truly is a pit full of sin and calamity.)
C75 I don’t like how young she is getting married - even for the setting, like 😒😐 why couldn’t the author have made it just after her coming of age 😡 but ugh. Anyway their morning after was SO CUTE I literally kicked my feet in joy. (Previous chapters - Sanniangh is a goddamn monster. She’s so fucking evil.)
C84 lol ML is just… adorably extra. And yay pregnancy sex. That cliffhanger though. Ugh the damn Mu family.
C88 I literally snorted out loud when the emperor spat out his tea. RSN is evil and insane omg she literally wanted to rip off FL’s skirt.
C93 oh nox50 stupid emperor how could you let RSN get pregnant 😖😖😖🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️😖😖😖
C105 I literally squee-d after finishing this chapter & did happy feet cuz I was sitting. AHHHHHH WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY are there not more books by this author available?!?!?!? AHHHHHHHH
C106 😹😹💯 original protagonist MCQ avoids that pit RSN 💪💯 so cute!!!
Took me a while to finish it but the novel was very enjoyable and I really, really like the MC and male lead so far. Their understanding of each other and this tentative relationship is somehow more relatable to me than those passionate loves in other stories. Slowly getting to know each other, growing fond of each other, and then seeing if there could be more has a level of rationale I really appreciate.
I also loved the ending of giving back Mu Qing Ci her original fate in the extra, because unlike Ruan san Niang, Mu Qing Ci did not care for the riches, luxury, or honors, she just wanted to live realistically and honestly, while staying true to herself. I really like that she did not resent anyone, she just chose to stay away from Ruan san Niang because she was badly bitten in her previous life, and that was all it took, really.