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爹娘过世，竹马退婚，亲戚想吃绝户，樊长玉为了五岁幼妹，决定招赘。
她把主意打到了自己救回来的男人身上，对方遍体鳞伤，身无长物，只有一张脸能看。
两人很快谈成条件：她收留男人养伤，对方假入赘帮她保住家产。
家业稳固后，樊长玉如约正要写和离书，怎料朝廷打仗征兵，男人被当做壮丁抓走，至此杳无音讯。
再次见到男人时，他浑身是血躺在伤兵帐里，沾着血的脸俊美如初，身上的小卒兵服却被砍得残破不堪。
看他在军中过得这般艰难，樊长玉红了眼眶：“你别从军了，回去，我杀猪养你。”
她把主意打到了自己救回来的男人身上，对方遍体鳞伤，身无长物，只有一张脸能看。
两人很快谈成条件：她收留男人养伤，对方假入赘帮她保住家产。
家业稳固后，樊长玉如约正要写和离书，怎料朝廷打仗征兵，男人被当做壮丁抓走，至此杳无音讯。
再次见到男人时，他浑身是血躺在伤兵帐里，沾着血的脸俊美如初，身上的小卒兵服却被砍得残破不堪。
看他在军中过得这般艰难，樊长玉红了眼眶：“你别从军了，回去，我杀猪养你。”
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Published May 1, 2025
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April 9, 2026
I am doing something I have never done on Goodreads since 2010 when I first signed up on the original website. Long before Amazon bought it. I am rating and reviewing a book I haven't read, but would in a heartbeat and if it was translated into the English language. I just finished watching 40 (forty!) episodes of Pursuit of Jade on Netflix. I was told this show was based on the book.
I prefer reading over watching television. And if I watch something, I want a movie that's over and done with in two hours or less. I have never watched a series that was this long and I had to use subtitles to understand what was said. In addition, watching the characters respond to each other.
So the question for my high marks is, why?
The quirky characters; I meant it in a good way. The heroine was a butcher of pigs. She had an adorable five year old sister that was her responsibility. They were orphans.
The hero....well, I will let you figure out just who he was. Fan Changyu, the h, found him near death covered in snow. The romance was a slow burn, endearing and swoon worthy. Funny at times, too.
The secondary characters, and believe me there were a number of them, grow on you whether you like them or not. Some were supporting, a few were nasty but all of them were important to move the plot along.
The story took place during the fictitious Dayin (my apologies if I misspelled it) dynasty. Men went to war over various disputes. But Pursuit of Jade followed several mysteries and I wanted answers.
I was happy to have closure by the last episode but if I am honest, give me a few weeks and I could probably watch it again!
I prefer reading over watching television. And if I watch something, I want a movie that's over and done with in two hours or less. I have never watched a series that was this long and I had to use subtitles to understand what was said. In addition, watching the characters respond to each other.
So the question for my high marks is, why?
The quirky characters; I meant it in a good way. The heroine was a butcher of pigs. She had an adorable five year old sister that was her responsibility. They were orphans.
The hero....well, I will let you figure out just who he was. Fan Changyu, the h, found him near death covered in snow. The romance was a slow burn, endearing and swoon worthy. Funny at times, too.
The secondary characters, and believe me there were a number of them, grow on you whether you like them or not. Some were supporting, a few were nasty but all of them were important to move the plot along.
The story took place during the fictitious Dayin (my apologies if I misspelled it) dynasty. Men went to war over various disputes. But Pursuit of Jade followed several mysteries and I wanted answers.
I was happy to have closure by the last episode but if I am honest, give me a few weeks and I could probably watch it again!
April 28, 2026
This scene is living freely in my head:
Fan Changyu replied, “The person hasn’t changed, but everything you represent has. When you were Yan Zheng, you were just yourself. As the Marquis of Wu’an, you were more than just yourself. You are a great hero admired by all, and the only son of General Xie."
"A person worthy of the Marquis should be a gentle and virtuous woman who is skilled at managing a household, as you once mentioned. I'm not highly educated; I only know a little writing. I can't play a musical instrument, paint, or recite poetry, let alone complete the Four Books. Of course, I'm not worthy of being the principal wife of a Marquis. But my parents raised me, and I can't demean myself by becoming someone's concubine."
Changyu replied, "What I'm looking for is the confidence to walk side by side with you forever. This confidence doesn't come from how deeply you feel for me, but from myself. Even a mighty eagle can't carry another eagle while flying, right?"
Fan Changyu replied, “The person hasn’t changed, but everything you represent has. When you were Yan Zheng, you were just yourself. As the Marquis of Wu’an, you were more than just yourself. You are a great hero admired by all, and the only son of General Xie."
"A person worthy of the Marquis should be a gentle and virtuous woman who is skilled at managing a household, as you once mentioned. I'm not highly educated; I only know a little writing. I can't play a musical instrument, paint, or recite poetry, let alone complete the Four Books. Of course, I'm not worthy of being the principal wife of a Marquis. But my parents raised me, and I can't demean myself by becoming someone's concubine."
Changyu replied, "What I'm looking for is the confidence to walk side by side with you forever. This confidence doesn't come from how deeply you feel for me, but from myself. Even a mighty eagle can't carry another eagle while flying, right?"
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April 22, 2026
*1000+ Stars*
The live adaptation of this novel is making waves all over the world, and I got swept away with it, too. The NETFLIX series ‘Pursuit Of Jade’ has now become my favourite C-dramas of all time, and I just couldn’t get enough of the story or the characters. Plus, the conclusion of the series was very rushed, and I was left with many questions. So, as a typical novel lover, I searched the Internet to get hold of an English translation of the book, and lo and behold, I found it. I am eternally grateful to the Chinese fan community for translating this novel for readers like us.
Story Blurb…..
The story is about Fan ChangYu, a 16-year-old girl who has recently lost her parents to bandits and is struggling to earn a living, keep her home and provide for her sickly 4-year-old sister. During this difficult time, she rescues an injured man and cares for him in spite of her poor conditions. This man calls himself Yan Zheng and is a bit uppity-nosed and arrogant, but he helps and supports ChangYu through everything, even going as far as to marry into her family to help ChangYu keep her home. Their fate is entangled, and even though he has to leave her and resume his duty as a war hero, they still come together unexpectedly and fall in love. Their past comes in the way, but that does not stop Yan Zheng, AKA Xie Zheng/Marquis of Wuan, from loving her and being with her to the bitter end. All hope is not lost when the conspiracy from 16 years ago is finally resolved as the truth comes out, clearing ChangYu’s father and grandfather’s names. Finally, ChangYu and Xie Zheng have the closure that they were fighting for and get their HEA.
Now, let's get into the review…..
This is a bomb of a story with a strong FL who is determined to make her own way and not rely on others. The era described in the novel was not exactly fair to the womenfolk. They had to be demure and girly to marry men who would ultimately take care of them for all their lives. But ChangYu was raised differently. She is free-willed with a strong personality and does not suffer bullies. Her inherent strength is honed by her dad, who had taught her martial arts, and ChangYu uses it only when it comes to defending her home and loved ones. She is righteous and good to the core and a perfect match to our ML, the Marquis of Wuan.
The plot mostly revolves around a conspiracy 16 years ago that changed the lives of many prominent characters in the story, mostly our ML and FL. Xie Zheng is looking into the truth of his father’s death in the beginning, which leads the bad guys to attack him and almost kill him. His rescue by Fan ChangYu is a twist of fate coz they are linked together through their past, unbeknownst to them.
The whole encounter between ChangYu and Xie Zheng happens in stages. Xie Zheng falls for our heroine first, with ChangYu harbouring some feelings for her fake husband. But in the second stage, when ChangYu again meets Xie Zheng in the middle of a war, their feelings intensify. Finally, when Xie Zheng’s identity comes to light, we see how desperately he wants ChangYu to be his despite their diverse social standings. In the author’s words, Xie Zheng had discovered a wild grass flower and did not want to let go. But then they are hit again when the identity of ChangYu’s parents comes out. Xie Zheng is at an impasse coz he can’t fall in love with a traitor’s daughter who had ultimately caused his father’s death. He struggles mentally and physically (108 lashes to be exact), but then again comes back to ChangYu coz she has become his life’s end goal. They fight together, uncover the truth and get their well-deserved HEA.
This is a huge novel compared to the Western ones, so there are numerous characters with a hefty word count. But the main plot is dedicated to the main story, which is the conspiracy and the love story; there aren’t many detours in it. I loved the straightforwardness of the novel. There are many key characters in it, but they were all integrated into the story nicely without taking much time away from the leads.
The character growth of mainly Fan ChangYu was awesome to read as she grows into a general and later a marquis in her own right. She gets assistance from Xie Zheng from time to time, but she does not overly rely on him to come to her rescue or fight battles for her. The trust and bond between them was a pleasure to read from its infant stage to the full-blown ‘I will die for you’ stage.
Xie Zheng does not change much throughout the book. He is cold, calculating and ruthless to his enemies and has a very damaged-hero vibe. tragically losing his parents young and then shaped as a blade by his uncle had stripped all his innocence. He lives for his country and does not blindly believe the system. He knows who is what despite their outward mask and acts in favour of his loyal soldiers and countrymen rather than the court politicians who are mainly after power. He does not vie for power but for peace and stability in his nation. The main changes in his character were his falling in love with ChangYu, which softens him. He struggles with this love for the briefest moment, but then comes back to her again coz it was not fair to hold her parents’ actions against her.
"A'Yu, I only have you left." ~ Xie Zheng
His jealousy over men having his ChangYu’s attention was fun to read. He is not afraid of ChangYu leading armies and remaining separated for a long time, but he can’t tolerate her reading books annotated by other men. It was like he had found a love that was absent from his life after his parents’ death, and he is not ready to compromise with it at all. This leads to some steamy encounters in the latter half of the book, which was soooo good. He also cheekily says this after one such encounter:
"I want you to stay too, but my ayu will become the marchioness of the Marquis mansion in the future and will command three armies. I must follow the proper betrothal customs and marry you properly to not dishonour you."
The reveal about the conspiracy does not happen gradually, but more like at the end of the story. The main villain throughout the novel is Wei Yan, Xie Zheng’s uncle, but ultimately the truth turns out to be far more malicious and elaborate than just a power grab. I felt really bad about Wei Yan. He was thrust into the conspiracy as a scapegoat and then turned the tables on the main bad guys, but couldn’t redeem himself completely. His nephew understands his actions at the end, but this whole affair makes him lose his love and live his life as a tyrant, misunderstood by all.
The best part of the whole novel was the extras at the end. There are various sections, each providing conclusions to some important aspects of the novel. The best was the one about Li Huian. He was another character who was sacrificed by his family for their ambitions. He tries to atone for his sins for the remainder of his life. His ending was very sad.
We also get a POV of Qi Min. He is another victim of his circumstances. His past was too torturous, especially the way he suffered physically and then emotionally. He started his life as the heir of the righteous faction but ended up as a ruthless villain without any regard for human life. You can’t fault him for being that way after reading everything that he had gone through after he was burned by his mother. This extra gave his character closure, generated sympathy for him and helped us readers understand his actions and motivations.
We also get a small and sweet romance between GongSun Yin and the princess. This part has been incorporated into the live action as well, albeit with some changes in the timeline. It was short and sweet. Another romance that bloomed at the end was between Chang Ning and You Baoer. This was very sweet. The author does not come out and say the conclusion of their story, but we readers got the hint.
Some extra chapters show the main leads after their marriage, which was very satisfying to read. I would not tire if it gave us more, and it was the perfect epilogue for ChangYu and Xie Zheng’s love story.
"Fortunately, the blade had found its sheathe."
Now, coming to the best part of the extras was the parallel reality of the novel where Wei Yan wakes up after he died in the past and acts to prevent all the bad things that lead to the tragedy in the actual novel. He is armed with the knowledge about the future, and he uses it to save his loved ones and change the course of his life entirely. He saves Xie Zheng’s dad, gets to marry his sweetheart and has a son too. This ultimately leads to ChangYu growing up along with Xie Zheng. It was such a treat reading this alternate reality. Their love happens here again, but in a different way. They are fated to be together, whatever the reality. I savoured these chapters the most. I have reread them several times.
"Morning and night, year after year, I wish to spend with you." ~ Fan ChangYu
Besides the love plot and uncovering the conspiracy, the novel had a lot of war strategy and cinematic fight scenes, which were necessary to establish the turbulent nature of the nation. It’s also used by the author to better portray the capabilities of the Marquis of Wuan. He is at his best on a battlefield as he kills his enemies. He is ruthless with a brilliant mind that surpasses all of his opponents. So, this novel has a good dose of action and scheming, so be ready for that.
A brief review of the Live action…..
Kudos to the director and the screenplay writer for bringing this awesome book to life. The production quality is top-notch, and I was glued to the screen like my life depended on it. The drama is quite faithful to the story. Due to the restriction of finishing the drama within 40 episodes, some things got left off, and it felt rushed at the end, which kind of spurred me to read the book, so it was a good thing ultimately. If you do not want to read the book, then the drama is sufficient to bring out the essence of the novel. Just another 10 more episodes and the series would have had a better conclusion all over. The actors specifically playing the leads were exceptional in the series. Tian Xi Wei is perfect as an innocent, naive yet strong ChangYu. Whereas Zhang Ling He, as Xie Zheng was outstanding. Due to the rushed ending, many fight scenes of Xie Zheng were removed in the series, which is a pity because ZLH would have nailed it IMO, and it would have also helped show the audience that the Marquis of Wuan lives up to his reputation. The OST was brilliant and complemented the love story perfectly.I wish I could scrub my brain and watch the series again and read the book all over again. I wouldn’t mind repeating this process more than once.
Overall, a phenomenal book and an equally phenomenal live action. Thanks to Netflix for bringing this masterpiece to international viewers. And many thanks to the fan community for translating the book into English. There aren’t many who haven’t watched the series, so I will just tell them to read the book as well. It will give you the ultimate experience that will make the rewatch of the series sweeter.
The live adaptation of this novel is making waves all over the world, and I got swept away with it, too. The NETFLIX series ‘Pursuit Of Jade’ has now become my favourite C-dramas of all time, and I just couldn’t get enough of the story or the characters. Plus, the conclusion of the series was very rushed, and I was left with many questions. So, as a typical novel lover, I searched the Internet to get hold of an English translation of the book, and lo and behold, I found it. I am eternally grateful to the Chinese fan community for translating this novel for readers like us.
Story Blurb…..
The story is about Fan ChangYu, a 16-year-old girl who has recently lost her parents to bandits and is struggling to earn a living, keep her home and provide for her sickly 4-year-old sister. During this difficult time, she rescues an injured man and cares for him in spite of her poor conditions. This man calls himself Yan Zheng and is a bit uppity-nosed and arrogant, but he helps and supports ChangYu through everything, even going as far as to marry into her family to help ChangYu keep her home. Their fate is entangled, and even though he has to leave her and resume his duty as a war hero, they still come together unexpectedly and fall in love. Their past comes in the way, but that does not stop Yan Zheng, AKA Xie Zheng/Marquis of Wuan, from loving her and being with her to the bitter end. All hope is not lost when the conspiracy from 16 years ago is finally resolved as the truth comes out, clearing ChangYu’s father and grandfather’s names. Finally, ChangYu and Xie Zheng have the closure that they were fighting for and get their HEA.
Now, let's get into the review…..
This is a bomb of a story with a strong FL who is determined to make her own way and not rely on others. The era described in the novel was not exactly fair to the womenfolk. They had to be demure and girly to marry men who would ultimately take care of them for all their lives. But ChangYu was raised differently. She is free-willed with a strong personality and does not suffer bullies. Her inherent strength is honed by her dad, who had taught her martial arts, and ChangYu uses it only when it comes to defending her home and loved ones. She is righteous and good to the core and a perfect match to our ML, the Marquis of Wuan.
The plot mostly revolves around a conspiracy 16 years ago that changed the lives of many prominent characters in the story, mostly our ML and FL. Xie Zheng is looking into the truth of his father’s death in the beginning, which leads the bad guys to attack him and almost kill him. His rescue by Fan ChangYu is a twist of fate coz they are linked together through their past, unbeknownst to them.
The whole encounter between ChangYu and Xie Zheng happens in stages. Xie Zheng falls for our heroine first, with ChangYu harbouring some feelings for her fake husband. But in the second stage, when ChangYu again meets Xie Zheng in the middle of a war, their feelings intensify. Finally, when Xie Zheng’s identity comes to light, we see how desperately he wants ChangYu to be his despite their diverse social standings. In the author’s words, Xie Zheng had discovered a wild grass flower and did not want to let go. But then they are hit again when the identity of ChangYu’s parents comes out. Xie Zheng is at an impasse coz he can’t fall in love with a traitor’s daughter who had ultimately caused his father’s death. He struggles mentally and physically (108 lashes to be exact), but then again comes back to ChangYu coz she has become his life’s end goal. They fight together, uncover the truth and get their well-deserved HEA.
This is a huge novel compared to the Western ones, so there are numerous characters with a hefty word count. But the main plot is dedicated to the main story, which is the conspiracy and the love story; there aren’t many detours in it. I loved the straightforwardness of the novel. There are many key characters in it, but they were all integrated into the story nicely without taking much time away from the leads.
The character growth of mainly Fan ChangYu was awesome to read as she grows into a general and later a marquis in her own right. She gets assistance from Xie Zheng from time to time, but she does not overly rely on him to come to her rescue or fight battles for her. The trust and bond between them was a pleasure to read from its infant stage to the full-blown ‘I will die for you’ stage.
Xie Zheng does not change much throughout the book. He is cold, calculating and ruthless to his enemies and has a very damaged-hero vibe. tragically losing his parents young and then shaped as a blade by his uncle had stripped all his innocence. He lives for his country and does not blindly believe the system. He knows who is what despite their outward mask and acts in favour of his loyal soldiers and countrymen rather than the court politicians who are mainly after power. He does not vie for power but for peace and stability in his nation. The main changes in his character were his falling in love with ChangYu, which softens him. He struggles with this love for the briefest moment, but then comes back to her again coz it was not fair to hold her parents’ actions against her.
"A'Yu, I only have you left." ~ Xie Zheng
His jealousy over men having his ChangYu’s attention was fun to read. He is not afraid of ChangYu leading armies and remaining separated for a long time, but he can’t tolerate her reading books annotated by other men. It was like he had found a love that was absent from his life after his parents’ death, and he is not ready to compromise with it at all. This leads to some steamy encounters in the latter half of the book, which was soooo good. He also cheekily says this after one such encounter:
"I want you to stay too, but my ayu will become the marchioness of the Marquis mansion in the future and will command three armies. I must follow the proper betrothal customs and marry you properly to not dishonour you."
The reveal about the conspiracy does not happen gradually, but more like at the end of the story. The main villain throughout the novel is Wei Yan, Xie Zheng’s uncle, but ultimately the truth turns out to be far more malicious and elaborate than just a power grab. I felt really bad about Wei Yan. He was thrust into the conspiracy as a scapegoat and then turned the tables on the main bad guys, but couldn’t redeem himself completely. His nephew understands his actions at the end, but this whole affair makes him lose his love and live his life as a tyrant, misunderstood by all.
The best part of the whole novel was the extras at the end. There are various sections, each providing conclusions to some important aspects of the novel. The best was the one about Li Huian. He was another character who was sacrificed by his family for their ambitions. He tries to atone for his sins for the remainder of his life. His ending was very sad.
We also get a POV of Qi Min. He is another victim of his circumstances. His past was too torturous, especially the way he suffered physically and then emotionally. He started his life as the heir of the righteous faction but ended up as a ruthless villain without any regard for human life. You can’t fault him for being that way after reading everything that he had gone through after he was burned by his mother. This extra gave his character closure, generated sympathy for him and helped us readers understand his actions and motivations.
We also get a small and sweet romance between GongSun Yin and the princess. This part has been incorporated into the live action as well, albeit with some changes in the timeline. It was short and sweet. Another romance that bloomed at the end was between Chang Ning and You Baoer. This was very sweet. The author does not come out and say the conclusion of their story, but we readers got the hint.
Some extra chapters show the main leads after their marriage, which was very satisfying to read. I would not tire if it gave us more, and it was the perfect epilogue for ChangYu and Xie Zheng’s love story.
"Fortunately, the blade had found its sheathe."
Now, coming to the best part of the extras was the parallel reality of the novel where Wei Yan wakes up after he died in the past and acts to prevent all the bad things that lead to the tragedy in the actual novel. He is armed with the knowledge about the future, and he uses it to save his loved ones and change the course of his life entirely. He saves Xie Zheng’s dad, gets to marry his sweetheart and has a son too. This ultimately leads to ChangYu growing up along with Xie Zheng. It was such a treat reading this alternate reality. Their love happens here again, but in a different way. They are fated to be together, whatever the reality. I savoured these chapters the most. I have reread them several times.
"Morning and night, year after year, I wish to spend with you." ~ Fan ChangYu
Besides the love plot and uncovering the conspiracy, the novel had a lot of war strategy and cinematic fight scenes, which were necessary to establish the turbulent nature of the nation. It’s also used by the author to better portray the capabilities of the Marquis of Wuan. He is at his best on a battlefield as he kills his enemies. He is ruthless with a brilliant mind that surpasses all of his opponents. So, this novel has a good dose of action and scheming, so be ready for that.
A brief review of the Live action…..
Kudos to the director and the screenplay writer for bringing this awesome book to life. The production quality is top-notch, and I was glued to the screen like my life depended on it. The drama is quite faithful to the story. Due to the restriction of finishing the drama within 40 episodes, some things got left off, and it felt rushed at the end, which kind of spurred me to read the book, so it was a good thing ultimately. If you do not want to read the book, then the drama is sufficient to bring out the essence of the novel. Just another 10 more episodes and the series would have had a better conclusion all over. The actors specifically playing the leads were exceptional in the series. Tian Xi Wei is perfect as an innocent, naive yet strong ChangYu. Whereas Zhang Ling He, as Xie Zheng was outstanding. Due to the rushed ending, many fight scenes of Xie Zheng were removed in the series, which is a pity because ZLH would have nailed it IMO, and it would have also helped show the audience that the Marquis of Wuan lives up to his reputation. The OST was brilliant and complemented the love story perfectly.I wish I could scrub my brain and watch the series again and read the book all over again. I wouldn’t mind repeating this process more than once.
Overall, a phenomenal book and an equally phenomenal live action. Thanks to Netflix for bringing this masterpiece to international viewers. And many thanks to the fan community for translating the book into English. There aren’t many who haven’t watched the series, so I will just tell them to read the book as well. It will give you the ultimate experience that will make the rewatch of the series sweeter.
April 24, 2026
I read the web novel translation, which wasn’t always consistent but still a great read. Both the show and the novel have their separate points to enjoy ❤️
April 25, 2026
Marquis Wu'an is a lil freak in the book and im here for it.
April 10, 2026
OMG, the book is just as addictive as the show on Netflix. The most exciting show and book of 2026!!!
May 12, 2026
5⭐️
I loved that the best thing about him was her.
😩 so hung over now
I loved that the best thing about him was her.
😩 so hung over now
April 8, 2026
Is this any good? I have no idea. All I can say is that I'm obsessed. Please kind publishers translate this so I can buy a copy. (Altho the fan translations gave me a certain kind of joy. I especially liked Changyu contemplating her life choices at one point, and also "everyone's feelings became extremely complex".)
Off to read more webnovels about female generals, I expect to emerge from this in some distant misty future.
Off to read more webnovels about female generals, I expect to emerge from this in some distant misty future.
April 9, 2026
Let's call it what it is - a Mary Sue story, and a well-written one at that. I loved the MC. She really is endearing and fun. Over-powered but hardworking. Optimistic, dedicated, loyal, honest...characteristics I admire. And, overall, the story is well-written too. Easy to follow, vivid battle scenes, often-times inspired by cinematic battles, a convoluted conspiracy driving it all.
What I had a problem with was how the ML was handled. We're told he's perfect, and awesome, and exceptionally handsome, and just the best military general currently existing, but that's just it. We're only told that. We're told that everyone fears him. Just told that. More than half the time he spent injured while the MC went around doing the fighting. And with the way he's injured - his skin ripping off, and blood oozing all the time that requires months to heal but he doesn't let it, so it just keeps reopening - I'm really confused as to how he remained "handsome" with "skin like clear jade".
Nevertheless, as I said, I really enjoyed the political machinations and conspiracies, and even the (immature) psychological insights into the characters involved. Except, for the motivation behind the whole conspiracy. But then I'm divided about that too. On one side, it makes the villain seem human, almost weak, but on the other it takes away from his glory of being the villain. I'd have preferred if his motivation were kept as purely avaricious instead of trying to humanize him in a way that conflicted with his character. In the latter case, some of his actions did not make any sense. So, -1 star for the strange resolution, and a repetitive battle structure and descriptions.
Overall, a good, enjoyable read, with memorable and lovable characters.
What I had a problem with was how the ML was handled. We're told he's perfect, and awesome, and exceptionally handsome, and just the best military general currently existing, but that's just it. We're only told that. We're told that everyone fears him. Just told that. More than half the time he spent injured while the MC went around doing the fighting. And with the way he's injured - his skin ripping off, and blood oozing all the time that requires months to heal but he doesn't let it, so it just keeps reopening - I'm really confused as to how he remained "handsome" with "skin like clear jade".
Nevertheless, as I said, I really enjoyed the political machinations and conspiracies, and even the (immature) psychological insights into the characters involved. Except, for the motivation behind the whole conspiracy. But then I'm divided about that too. On one side, it makes the villain seem human, almost weak, but on the other it takes away from his glory of being the villain. I'd have preferred if his motivation were kept as purely avaricious instead of trying to humanize him in a way that conflicted with his character. In the latter case, some of his actions did not make any sense. So, -1 star for the strange resolution, and a repetitive battle structure and descriptions.
Overall, a good, enjoyable read, with memorable and lovable characters.
April 19, 2026
Just like everybody else, I watched the series and was very deeply obsessed. I found a dodgy english translation and read 4000 pages of it. After 1000 pages, I was thinking that the male lead is not quite as charming as in the series but decided to go on. After 3000 pages I was disgusted, but thought I might as well finish the book. After finishing the book, I'm thinking that I haven't ever read so much very obvious and brutal sexual violence disquised as passion. I feel like in the series they had sort of split the love story into two, Qi Min and Yu Qianqian representing the dark side of the main love story from the books. If you are planning to read this because you want more of that utterly perfect romance from the series, don't bother. You'll just ruin the whole thing for yourself. The weird thing is that everything else in the book was written beautifully and the book itself was quite captivating. I don't know what kind of twisted mindset the writer entered whenever she was trying to describe romance or intimacy, but it felt only gross and wrong.
April 17, 2026
La historia es atrapante, tiene romance, guerras, intrigas y una heroina que a sus 16 años tiene la mentalidad de una guerrera, heroína, una mujer que es una fortaleza para liderear a hombres en batalla, simplemente es un libro que vale la pena leer.
El Marquez nuestro protagonista masculino, simplemente un hombre que sabe lo que quiere y como luchar por ello.
Aunque es muy largo mas de 1500 paginas, solo que Goodreads no puso las páginas adecuadas.
El único problema fue la traducción y la sintaxis de la misma, pero es normal, es un libro que solo tiene versión en china y donde lo lei fue de un scaner que le agradezco enormemente a la chava por traducir una obra a sus posilidades.
Y la escritora era muy repetitiva en ciertas facciones del Marquez y de nuestra protagonista.
Este libro tiene serie en Netflix
El Marquez nuestro protagonista masculino, simplemente un hombre que sabe lo que quiere y como luchar por ello.
Aunque es muy largo mas de 1500 paginas, solo que Goodreads no puso las páginas adecuadas.
El único problema fue la traducción y la sintaxis de la misma, pero es normal, es un libro que solo tiene versión en china y donde lo lei fue de un scaner que le agradezco enormemente a la chava por traducir una obra a sus posilidades.
Y la escritora era muy repetitiva en ciertas facciones del Marquez y de nuestra protagonista.
Este libro tiene serie en Netflix
April 27, 2026
Disclaimer: I read the web novel english fan translation. SOOOOOOO good.
Fan Changyu: What I'm looking for is the confidence to walk side by side with you forever. This confidence doesn't come from how deeply you feel for me, but from myself. Even a mighty eagle can't carry another eagle while flying
Fan Changyu: What I'm looking for is the confidence to walk side by side with you forever. This confidence doesn't come from how deeply you feel for me, but from myself. Even a mighty eagle can't carry another eagle while flying
April 27, 2026
I first fell in love with the drama, but as a firm believer that 'the book is always better,' I had to seek out the English translation. While the two differ, this is one of those rare exceptions—much like The Lord of the Rings—where the adaptation is just as masterfully executed as the original text, despite the changes made for the screen.
April 27, 2026
The English translation was 180+ chapters and EVERY SINGLE PAGE WAS WORTH MY TIME!!!
This story is truly beautiful and is even better than the c-drama, giving more insight into the characters and making me connect with them so much more. This is my first six-star read of the year, and this is also my first time writing a goodreads review.
I recommend this book SO MUCH!!! Read it now!!!
This story is truly beautiful and is even better than the c-drama, giving more insight into the characters and making me connect with them so much more. This is my first six-star read of the year, and this is also my first time writing a goodreads review.
I recommend this book SO MUCH!!! Read it now!!!
May 7, 2026
Nearly 200 chapters! I switched between the English and Chinese versions, I feel like the English version lost a lot of the charm and wit in the Chinese version, it’s a shame people who can’t read Chinese won’t be able to experience that. But ig that’s the bittersweet reality with any literature outside its native tongue
It’s also very graphic
It’s also very graphic
May 8, 2026
Okay this is the first time I’ve ever rated something this way BUT I watched Pursuit of Jade and then read this. I can say that I love the drama MORE, but the book still gets 5 stars because I cannot stop thinking about this goddamn story. I don’t even think I can comment anything else because I’m actually still obsessed.
April 16, 2026
I AM LITERALLY FREAKING OBSESSED!!!! Translate this shit immediately!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMFG the Netflix adaptation is perfection. Can Jesus please rise and slap me in the face because I am inwardly paralyzed and desperately need salvation.
April 8, 2026
书评标题：剧粉必读！文字里的“心动感”比屏幕更细腻
如果你已经看过了改编剧，那么《觅玉》（Pursuit of Jade）的原著绝对是你的必读之作。
如果你已经看过了改编剧，那么《觅玉》（Pursuit of Jade）的原著绝对是你的必读之作。
April 14, 2026
😍😍😍 loved the drama, so I had to read this!
Safety
Safe. No ow/OM drama.
Safety
Safe. No ow/OM drama.
April 17, 2026
Pursuit of Jade on Netflix was 10/10 recommend changed my life fr
April 21, 2026
Better than the Serie 👍 and also faster read it than wait for all the caps
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April 22, 2026I rarely say this, but the tv show was better.
April 23, 2026
Read because didn’t get enough the show. Show was better.
April 25, 2026
QUE ESCRITURA TAN HERMOSA, QUE PERSONAJES TAN INCREIBLESSSS
DENME MAS NOVELAS CHINAS HISTORICAS!!
DENME MAS NOVELAS CHINAS HISTORICAS!!
April 29, 2026
Loved the plot overall but the ending in the alternate timeline left me a little disappointed. I wanted Changyu to become a General in her own right in the alternate timeline too.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 5, 2026
3.5
Creo que me gustó más la versión condensada del drama. Aunque Xie Zheng es más 🚩aquí y 🌝🌝.
Creo que me gustó más la versión condensada del drama. Aunque Xie Zheng es más 🚩aquí y 🌝🌝.
May 6, 2026
Since I love the show I love the book despite the translation errors
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May 14, 2026嗯又是一个看到提到电视剧大火就钻进去看了的网文，还好差不多影响了2天的作息就看完了。大力杀猪女的设定还是很喜欢的，虽说后来的情感纠葛也渐渐感到一些套路，不过历史冤案和其中关节的悬念夹杂着宫廷沙场都也还是不错的。再看网上对于粉底液将军的抨击反而有些割离了哈哈哈。
May 2, 2026
I read the translation version and love it as much as the show.
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