Historical Novel with a splash of love

Just like "Sha Po Lang" Novel...

The story is about two lover trying their best to meet each other and fall in love despite the war conditions

Where there is no mobile phone to video call and whatsapp each other

The story remind me of another novel called "Those Years In Quest Of Honour Mine"

Everything is OK

I came in conclusion that historical novel is quite tiring to read... so I will take a break from it

NOTE:

There is a audio drama... just search it on youtube... it's good

"beautifully written novel". 5stars!!!!!!!

heartwarming congratulations to the translators for finishing GS.a job well done indeed. We owe you tons. Thank you for your hardwork.

worth your time so go read this novel! Highly recommended!

T-this novel..

I honestly love it.

There are only a few ones that I really really loved and this one is one of them. I started it on a whim since I didn't know what to read next only to be hit with a hidden gem!

... more>> I loved the story, the characters, the relationships and developments. The plot is really good and managed to keep me interested throughout the story.

The romance is slow burn and I enjoyed every. Single. Second. Of. It. Their whole relationship is just so precious, from their first encounter, friendship, betrayal, animosity to a sincere marriage.

Both of them are EQUAL and treat each other with imense respet. When one was in need, the other would be there to help and vice versa. I haven't come across such a beautiful couple in quite some time. And the fluff! It's just- *tears up*

I want to mention the translator who did an AMAZING job with the translation and I want to thank them for giving us the oportunity to read this novel at all. <<less

Overall: 5 of 5, no contest

The love is so beautiful.

It's an overstatement in the summary that the MC and ML are arch nemesis. In fact they're far from that. Like every historical story, it's all about political plotting, but this story, it's not too heavy on the political that the romance is pushed to the back. I feel the political help propel the story forward, but the romance is at the centers of it all. It's very well written and both the authors and translator did a great job.

Definitely a... more>> recommendation. <<less

The novel was very well-written and keeps you invested in the story and it's world. Our main characters are goals. Both of them are equally strong but in different fields yet compliment each other.

I've always regarded Mo Dao Zushi as the no. 1 BL novel I've ever read but Golden Stage is now my new favorite.

For me, the writing was easier to understand here. And the story flows very well. I can follow the schemes and palace intrigue without getting a headache. Maybe MDXZ has more intricate plotline but GS... more>> plot was woven very well too.

I really enjoyed making guesses, forming theories, and following along the mystery and war.

But most of all I love the cute interactions of our main couple. Both of this people are so cool and handsome I could fawn over them all day. Too bad they only have eyes for each other. <<less

Book one was amazing! It could almost have ended there because book two seemed to drag out the political drama too much for my taste. It took me forever to slog through book two and even then I had to skim some chapters. Very romantic couple though. I would give 3.8 if I could.

This was one of my all-time fav novels and I def recommend to others. One thing I would bring up about this novel though, is the lack of side-characters. Though it may not feel like it for you, but there were a lot of times I had to question myself and ask where the other characters were. The characters overall were adorbs, head over heels for each other and loving in the most romantic way. Their development didn't pop out of nowhere, and they were able to overcome misunderstandings rather than dragging it out for years to go. I enjoyed how the MCs also didn't put their whole diverted attention onto the mysteries, but were able to carry on like regular whilst still searching for clues; other novels will have the MCs face solely on the bigger plot which sometimes makes one wonder about all the other needs such as jobs, etc.. Which seem to be ignored sometimes. It was overall a beautifully written piece and a great read for when bored.

Golden stage has been sitting idly in my reading list before I read them yesterday, within a day I finished this beatiful store. Almost like sipping on sweet wine, this story was strong but its sweetsness makes you want to crave more and moce forward with the story. The romance was really light yet so deep, their history from friendship to enemy to lovers really makes the story much more meaningful. Propa to the translator and author nim for the great work, I will regret myself if I never read... more>> this novel ㅅㅁ ㅅ <<less

What a lovely read this was.

First, standing ovation for the translator who found the perfect balance between localisation and keeping faith to the original literariness and culture. HAving one person work on a whole novel is, as expected, better than several people, but this translator in particular just nailed it. Lovely, smooth reading, perfectly understandeable and with concise, informative, professional footnotes. Excellent translation work, I salute.

The plot was more developed than I previously thought, primarily because it starts to pick up the pace in the second half of the story.... more>> It's nice and well-structured without being so convoluted to need taking notes on the side.

The main CP is just, so good. SO GOOD. Well-balanced, angsty, sweet, communicative, just all-around great main couple. No smut unfortunately.

The side CP broke my heart in a million pieces but also painstakingly put all those pieces back together themselves, so we good.

Other side characters are well-developed in respect to their plot roles, though less present than I was expecting from the set-up. In other words, from the way the story started it gave me the impression that the plot would contain a nice balance between main and side characters, but going forward the author kind of dismissed the side characters to focus on the main couple. Not that I minded, just something that veered off unexpectedly.

All in all, great novel which lends itself well to re-readings and which I highly recommend if you like political intrigue novels (but not too complicated) and satisfying, healthy main couple dynamics. <<less

Read it!!

Don't think about it just do, golden stage is such a good read.

The yanfu couple actually talking about their problems and being so affectionate towards one another had my heart crying I fear.

The plot might appear very heavy on politics but the interaction between the couple makes up for it overall It was such a good read

It's a light read. It's a good story but I can't consider it a top notch. It has a simple storyline. I didn't get bored reading it since the plot is fast-paced. Some scene is not that detailed, just a summary of what happened. But I did like the interaction between the protagonists.

Also, what happen to the drugs circulated to the towns/cities, there was no follow up about it. Wasn't it too dangerous that with only an inhalation, one gets an addiction and the withdrawal syndrome was too severe and... more>> continuous used will have a plague like ailment? It seems it was all forgotten. Instead, the newly-throned emperor questioned about the southwest not giving a tribute.

The translation was good. It is just that the translator used uncommon english words (e.g. Sept-army? Wikipedia says "sept" means "clan" in irish. I thought sept is short for september :)) and sometimes, the sentences is incomplete in though or doesn't make sense. But overall, it readable. <<less

Great story, if you read Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation or Heavens Officials Blessing and wanted something similar this can definitely scratch that itch. The plot is interesting and doesn't have very obvious plot holes, the characters are well written, the main couple has great chemistry.

3.5*

The main characters are adorable!

The story starts with them hating each other (baceuse some issues in the past) and being forced to marry each other.

First half of the book is more about their relationship development (how they discover the thuth about the past events and fall in love) but in the second half the political plot gets too deep (I must confess I loss the track of that storyline... too complicated for me)

The love between the MC and ML is way too sweet. I'm dying from being stuffed with dogfood!!!

Great plot and romance! Really a 5/5⭐

I love a good historical novel. I absolutely adore the main couple they’re too precious. The way all three emperors INFURIATED me was beyond my expectations. I’m someone who likes being able to get some type of emotion from a story and this GEM did just that

such beautiful and heartwarming couple.... where else could I find such couple who showed there loves from start till the end. T~T

Whenever I read a novel that is base on realistic life like it really happened back in time, I always held a big regret in my heart. I always remember those part where they first met and their bickering before getting good and sweet with each other and by the going of time how they aged and experienced everything with each other.

Yan fu couple were one of those which... more>> experience long separation from each other so many times and that's really break my heart however it becomes bearable when they meat each other again and heal you like how they heal each other. There long distance conceptions during the war (sending letter with goose) it's much sweeter than what we have during these days as only one words means a whole world for them.

About the political plot.... Well there is always some annoying people in between which make me hate them to my core but what can be done except looking away and swear then continue on reading. Anyway for all those who are interested in realistic ancient plot I recommend this after spl as it really show the situation at those times while I don't know if the people in it are real or not, it gave you an understanding about people living hood.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ <<less

Truly one of the best novels written. The couple have the best relationship of any novel I've read. The love and camaraderie between the two is exceptional. There is never a dull moment. The translation was great. Thank you for the hard work and love that was put into this novel.

As someone who doesn't enjoy and avoid historical setting novels, I have a lot of prejudice against them but this was just wow! I have to admit that this might be even better than a lot of modern BLs i've read too. It was a great read!

But I gotta say it was kind of overhyped as well too... I mean, reading the reviews, my mind had already mapped out some steins gate type of big brain games and some Kira's Just as planned high levelled planning. But surprising there weren't... more>> any major reveals in it, not for me atleast. The story was well balanced, went with the flow, didn't drag and had an above average plot.

But what made me give this a solid 5 was the main couple. Well, in today's BL world I don't think there's any shortage of good couples now that the author have really upped their game! And I seriously have a lot of favourites! But this couple hits different. They felt like such a wholesome, fulfilling couple who made progress slowly and were mutually loving, respectful and understanding of each other! Plus, we STAN versatile couples, yeah! MC (Fu Shen) being totally stronger and badass than the ML. (i wanted this so much! Stronger uke rocks!) and him spoiling the ML by coaxing him and praising his beauty while calling him madam was just uuuu sooooo gooood! And finally an ML who didn't have the useless toxic masculinity like I must top and you shouldn't call me madam or any of that bullshit! He was totally whipped for the MC so much! Like man, I want someone to be whipped for me as much as Yan Xiaohan wad for Fu Shen! I mean that devotion! I want that!

Spoiler

Being in love with him for years to come and choosing a post with struggles and choosing to be hated by the populace just so he could see and help the MC! Ayyy this man here deserves my respect!

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And am so glad that Fu Shen gave him the same love and respect in return and expressed his love clearly with words and actions to stop the ML's self deprecating behaviour!

Tbh, I thought this novel would be filled with headache inducing vicious palace intrigue scheming but it tured out to be so wholesome and fluffy. Its worth reading this! <<less

3.8 Stars

Hmm, what to say, the MC and ML's relationship is fantastic! Healthy respect, love and communication! So rare in this medium haha No s*upid misunderstandings or super denseness in sight. They are mature adults here everyone :D But, the plot is kind of eh. I was pretty hooked in the 1st half ish but slowly my interest dwindled down. Why? Because I don't know what the drive of the story is. If it was the romance, they solved all their issues and really got together by the 70% point... more>> ish alrd (the building up and interactions up to then were so good haha) The plot and the mystery were sufficient instigators for the worldbuilding of ancient China's daily life too. But then, we get the war and the fighting parts and.. This has literally no impact for me. It was all pretty much just glazed over in a few chapters and just made them separate for some chapters. Then, with the snap of a finger, the MC recaptured the capital and they were reunited, yay. But the separation didn't really add anything? Except for the MC's hold the world on his shoulders attitude, which is intelligently challenged by the ML I guess. It doesn't really change anything in his actions though, so I feel like it has no impact. So I kinda got bored haha

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Gosh I finished this book overnight. I feel so sleepy but happy. This is such a hidden gem. The MC and ML is so sweet after confirming each others feelings. The politics is also well written and keeps me wondering what happens next throughout the whole book. I definitely recommend this book.