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新科探花宋礼卿和太子君麒玉，得皇帝赐婚。二人洞房花烛夜，太子却和宠奴荒淫嬉闹到半夜。君麒玉：你枯燥乏味，没有胡奴儿一半风情！为了青梅竹马的情分和太子的声名，宋礼卿放弃了前途，放下了尊严，忍辱负重呕心沥血，结果太子骄纵变本加厉，宋礼卿只换得身心俱伤，失...
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January 13, 2025
This novel is the sequel to Silent Lover and follows the story of Jun Xuanxiao (ML-the gong) and Shen Yu (MC-the shou)’s son. If you’re into themes like abusive tops, arrogant protagonists, arranged or forced marriages, unrequited love, royalty drama, over-the-top "dog-blood" storylines, and those gut-wrenching wife-chasing arcs, you’re in for a ride. Personally, I loved it because I’m a sucker for angsty, dramatic plots, and let me tell you—I cried bucket for the MC.
The story revolves around the MC, Song Liqing (the shou), and his unrequited love for the ML, Crown Prince Qiyu (the gong). The MC fell in love as a child when the ML protected him from bullies and boldly claimed him as "his own." That moment was so meaningful to the MC that he held onto a small token from that day as a symbol of their “friendship.” But of course, the ML doesn’t even remember this event, setting the stage for heartbreak.
Years later, the two are forced back into each other’s lives under pretty brutal circumstances. When the ML learns that his father, the King, has arranged a marriage between him and the MC, he’s livid. Assuming that the MC somehow schemed to secure this marriage for power or status, the ML lashes out with cruelty. What follows is incredibly hard to read—emotional and physical abuse, manipulation, and complete disregard for the MC’s feelings. Despite having no romantic interest in the MC, the ML forces himself on him in every possible way, breaking the MC’s heart and spirit.
The turning point comes during the separation arc, which is as satisfying as it is heartbreaking. The subsequent wife-chasing arc is written with so much emotional depth that I couldn’t put the book down. What I really appreciated is that the MC doesn’t forgive the ML easily. It takes the entire novel for him to even consider forgiving the ML, and the journey is both gut-wrenching and rewarding.
That said, this story isn’t for the faint of heart. The first half is incredibly heavy, with themes of abuse, r*pe, and s*xual assault. These elements are hard to stomach but are central to the character growth and eventual emotional payoff.
As for the ML? Honestly, I spent half the novel wondering who was worse: him or his father. Both cause so much pain to the people they supposedly care about, and their eventual realizations of their mistakes come far too late to undo the damage.
I first read this in early 2024, back when there wasn’t an English translation available, so I took on the original Chinese version. My Chinese is about 80% fluent, but the story gripped me so much that I binge-read it in under a week.
And in case you’re wondering—the ending is a happy one for the couple. For those who enjoy intense, angst-ridden love stories with a satisfying (though hard-earned) conclusion, this novel is absolutely worth the emotional rollercoaster.
The story revolves around the MC, Song Liqing (the shou), and his unrequited love for the ML, Crown Prince Qiyu (the gong). The MC fell in love as a child when the ML protected him from bullies and boldly claimed him as "his own." That moment was so meaningful to the MC that he held onto a small token from that day as a symbol of their “friendship.” But of course, the ML doesn’t even remember this event, setting the stage for heartbreak.
Years later, the two are forced back into each other’s lives under pretty brutal circumstances. When the ML learns that his father, the King, has arranged a marriage between him and the MC, he’s livid. Assuming that the MC somehow schemed to secure this marriage for power or status, the ML lashes out with cruelty. What follows is incredibly hard to read—emotional and physical abuse, manipulation, and complete disregard for the MC’s feelings. Despite having no romantic interest in the MC, the ML forces himself on him in every possible way, breaking the MC’s heart and spirit.
The turning point comes during the separation arc, which is as satisfying as it is heartbreaking. The subsequent wife-chasing arc is written with so much emotional depth that I couldn’t put the book down. What I really appreciated is that the MC doesn’t forgive the ML easily. It takes the entire novel for him to even consider forgiving the ML, and the journey is both gut-wrenching and rewarding.
That said, this story isn’t for the faint of heart. The first half is incredibly heavy, with themes of abuse, r*pe, and s*xual assault. These elements are hard to stomach but are central to the character growth and eventual emotional payoff.
As for the ML? Honestly, I spent half the novel wondering who was worse: him or his father. Both cause so much pain to the people they supposedly care about, and their eventual realizations of their mistakes come far too late to undo the damage.
I first read this in early 2024, back when there wasn’t an English translation available, so I took on the original Chinese version. My Chinese is about 80% fluent, but the story gripped me so much that I binge-read it in under a week.
And in case you’re wondering—the ending is a happy one for the couple. For those who enjoy intense, angst-ridden love stories with a satisfying (though hard-earned) conclusion, this novel is absolutely worth the emotional rollercoaster.
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