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As a virtuous wife, does it include tolerating his cousin, enduring his concubines, bearing his mother?

If you will not let me live freely, why would I let you live in satisfaction?

Did fate let women time-travel so they could learn the three morals and four virtues?

Rather than act like a coward and live, it would be better to live in satisfaction and die.

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He Wei Xian Qi
Thế nào là hiền thê
ชายาผู้มีคุณธรรม
何为贤妻
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BetwixtedEve
BetwixtedEve rated it
January 25, 2018
Status: Completed
Good, not great, but I do love it.

The characters are down to earth, their reactions healthy, and their relationship develops slowly with the story. It's probably already been said, but the majority of the story is actually not written. It's read between the lines, and I like that. It keeps the intrigue and fascination there despite the story not having any real action conflict.

I think it counts as a wish-fulfillment, primarily because who doesn't want a man like that? One that dotes and loves and is so loyal and devoted?... more>> I have to admit, it aggravates me that a lot of these female transmigration novels have a female lead that is so closed off and seemingly opposed/dense to love.

I am extremely happy that this lead wasn't dense towards her husband's obvious love, but I feel like her resistance to opening her heart to him would have been much sweeter to me, as the reader, if she gave in somewhere by the end.

Also, I got to see a baby, so all's good and well. I love to see babies, and when romance heavy novels (particularly ones where babies are to be expected like with the topics of heirs running around) don't show me the pregnancy/baby, I get antsy and very upset. So this one did good in that regard.

Over all, it's good, but slow, and maybe underwhelming to those used to heavy action. I do recommend it for binge, comfort reading. In a bad mood and need something to occupy the next three hours of your life? This is good for that. The conflicts are all non-dramatized and solved rather quickly if not resolutely.

(I think there weren't any spoilers, but please someone yell at me if I did. I don't want to offend anybody and I don't necessarily recognize what is and isn't spoiler material.) <<less
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Evergreen.rose
Evergreen.rose rated it
January 4, 2018
Status: c123
This story was absolutely beautiful and it was very touching. Although I normally takes breaks every few dozen chapters when reading finished novels, I didn't do that at all for this story. It was really calming (?) to read and made me never want to put it down. I was very invested in the characters by the end and cried a lot haha
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Keisotsuna
Keisotsuna rated it
December 7, 2017
Status: c123
This is undoubtedly the best historical/romance/drama CN I've ever read.

I've always prided myself as a fast reader and in one day I can read more than a hundred chapters, so when I found out this only had 123 chapters at most, I was a bit disappointed.

But I never regretted reading this story. It is different from the usual novels I've read, and I'm actually surprised it took me a long time to finish reading just one chapter. When I'm reading A Virtuous Wife, I feel like I have to slowly,... more>> oh so slowly absorb every words so I won't lose out to anything.

This is a beautiful story, and portrays a realistic view in love through Qu Qing Ju's point of view. Rather than the usual lovesick girl or a cold girl turning 180° for a man, QQJ showed that she is an independent woman. She will love, but she will not lose herself. She is confident and intelligent, and a very mature person -- the perfect role model.

Meanwhile, my first impression of He Heng is of a cunning man who knows whats he wants and does things properly. But he is very adorable when the couple began having mutual respect and like for each other. I really like how he cares for QQJ and proves his love through his actions.

The romance in the story is neither fast nor slow, but a gradual, realistic pace. Reading their interactions are very amusing.

The antagonists in the story are usually s*upid and arrogant people who don't learn from their own mistakes and dig their own graves. QQJ doesn't even have to di anything personally but lure them in to end their fate. However, not all the antagonistic characters remain dumb and annoying. Some matured and became better people, and it's nice to know how their perspectives change from bad to good.

The author and translators are very good at conveying the story. It doesn't have heavy political scheming (which I'm thankful of, I can't handle those >.<) and a very great read.

I really love the three epilogues in the end. I am happy for Rui Wang having a peaceful yet sad ending. I think the way things end on his side is great, as it shows how he changed. Instead of pursuing over his love to the Empress, he lived his days peacefully with his wang fei, and although he didn't love her, he treated her as she deserves. It is a well thought-out ending, neither too sad nor too happy.

Overall, this is a definite five stars! (Because it can't be any higher than that.. Bah, too bad.) I recommend it to those who love historical romance novels. You'll love this. ? <<less
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Rhianrey
Rhianrey rated it
November 9, 2017
Status: c123
2nd male lead that I loved among the Chinese novels, a pure love story that I thought I would not even see. An amazing story about Imperial family without the need of magic or an OP character. A story from the beginning to the end, from youth to death. A story that I would love to reread all over again.
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jufiasca
jufiasca
November 5, 2017
Status: c123
First of all, thank you for creating a beautiful story. It was very satisfying (in some ways) and I really love it. But, it really can’t avoid the flaws, well nothing is perfect afterall.

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I like how the MC feels about her relationship with her husband– treat him well since he treats her well. It’s very much like her manager like personality, it’s all about benefits. At the end, she can’t stop the feelings of a person and I think she loves the male lead which she only shows through actons just like how she said before. She is a very fullfilled woman, mother and wife, if I must say.

About the male lead, he was.... okay. Well, he’s good but I can’t say he’s great. I agree with those who commented about how he didn’t broke down before the MC. I think the only time something broke down, or rather ‘snapped’, was when MC got angry at him and he was just smiling because he enjoyed her concern for him. I was waitng when would be the time for some explanation about his ‘ruthlessness’. I really don’t doubt that it was him who created all the fuss about the crowning of a new emperor– also, the link of him about Qu ce fei’s death, the attempted assassinations, many other things that was very questionable as to why it happened. And the worst of all! How he was connected to all of it? Sorry, but I really want to see his bad side since he is always in the good side in front of Qu Qing Ju. I really doubt it wasn’t him....

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Myross17
Myross17 rated it
July 28, 2017
Status: Completed
Wow! This is a wonderful love story that makes me cry for a bittersweet love and at the same time, heartwarming true love <3

When I first read the first chapters, I thought it was boring since the ML is actually a womanizer and have many female in his harem, and MC transmigrated in the owner's body she possessed after the wedding night (hate me and such, but I like reading a story where the FL is virg*n) but as I continue reading this story, I realize this is a great... more>> love story, a true love where they might not tell "I love you" to each other but their action speaks louder than their voice.

I like how cute ML when he blush and tried to hide his reaction from MC, and how tsundere character MC is.

He really is devoted to her and earn her trust and love slowly but surely. He might thought that she really not love him but when he realize her true feelings, he really is happy and contented.

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I am touch in the epilogue, when Rui Wang Highness fell in love. It might be one-sided but it touches the heart of the readers. They might not be belong for each other but you will know how deep his love for her, and in this part I really cried for him. Poor HY

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the last epilogue is a great ending and satisfactory. Their love pasts even they got old or everyone was waiting for the emperor to get tired at loving her. We knew that those ancient people are not loyal to their wife, that they believe for four wives and three concubines but ML prove them that he can be different to what they expected to him, and that really earned MC's love and trust.

I also like their sons. How matured they are and how caring they are for their mother. How cute and adorable

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5 star for the author for making this story.

4 star for the translator 'cos you translated this wonderful for us to read :) <<less
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afaerytale
afaerytale rated it
July 14, 2017
Status: c123
Very good. I don't usually go for the shoujo-transmigrated-historical-romance stuff but I saw the novel had super high ratings and decided to give it a go. I was not disappointed. I really enjoyed it.

One of my favourite parts (and I'm sure other readers found this refreshing as well) was the fact that even though the MC fell in love with the ML and really cared for him, it was never to the extent that she lost her head over him.

When she wakes up in the body of the newly-married wife... more>> of the second prince, she accepts the situation very calmly. She approaches her circumstances in a very natural, straightforward, and realistic manner. As she possesses the memories of the body's former owner, she isn't totally lost in regards to matters involving etiquette, propriety, social mannerisms, etc.

Unsurprisingly, due to being transmigrated, she is very mature and possesses a realistic outlook. She knows that she is unfavoured by her husband, but does not despair. She resolves to live her life according to her own wishes and happiness, without catering to every whim and while of her husband, or any man for that matter. As long as she is happy and content, she doesn't really care about anything else. Ironically, this is what first draws the ML to her. She is one of the few women who does not fall over herself to please him (which, considering the social status of women during this time-period, takes some serious guts). She treats him like a man instead of a prince, and doesn't clamour, beg and whine for his attentions every hour of every day (and believe me, some of the women actually do this).

The MC is not OP. She is smart, but not genius level. She is beautiful, but (as repeatedly stated throughout the novel) not the MOST beautiful. Despite this, she still manages to rise to the top and climb to her current position.

The novel shows the harsh side of history and how unfairly women were treated (by our standards, at least - by their standards, it was perfectly fine). I wanted to cry for some of the women, I really did. The novel really shows how unfair life can be.
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Surprisingly, the character who broke my heart the most was the third prince. I actually cried when I read his epilogue. I guess it's true that the saddest words in the English language are 'it could have been'.

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Despite the ugliness, there were moments of beauty and kindness as well. There were many moments when I smiled or laughed, particularly the fluffy moments between the MC and ML. A definite must-read for fans of historical romance (and even if you aren't, give it a try, you might be surprised). <<less
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SleepyFox
SleepyFox
May 28, 2017
Status: c123
Really good. Really sweet. I have nothing but good words for the story itself. The translation is mostly good, but the use of pinyin really puts me off, it was a real chore getting through the first dozen or so chapters.
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SkyVinn
SkyVinn rated it
April 22, 2017
Status: c123
5 stars since its all relative and 4 stars doesn't do justice to the strong points of the story.

There are many fun transmigration stories with a strong female protagonist out there. But this particular story caught my eye not because of its unique story line or main character that exacts revenge with powerful 'b*tch-slaps' that brings out cheers from the audience; rather its quite a standard story with no plot-twist or dramatic climax. Rather its a placid story that flows gently by as you watch the events unfold. Hence, what... more>> captivates is the manner in which the story is written. The author creates a plausible story (given its genre) with sufficient humour, political intrigues and 'hot-bloodedness' to keep a standard reader of such genre entertained but it is in the beauty of the description and the deep-love that builds overtime that binds it strongly. There are of course times when the story seems rather ridiculous or the side-characters attitudes too far-fetched or one-dimensional but on the whole it works well. The author clearly understood the constraints of what can be accomplished in a story of 100+ chapters and manipulates the point of view in which the story is told to effectively delve into various characters and build up the tension/mystery etc. I particularly enjoyed the use of the epilogues. This of course feeds the fans with the 'continuation' after 'happily ever after. More importantly, with the image of a crisp winter day after the snow has fallen, painting the world a pure white; pulls the story to a close with its main theme at the forefront - Astory of deep-abiding love [Do forgive me for the rather long and convoluted sentence]. This comment is not meant to detract from the main story which ends well and fitting given the female protagonist disposition - in fact the last chapter I felt truly brings to wrap the idea of a deep love using the imagery of the "Feng finding its Huang".

I do ramble on this idea of deep love and while it is not what most modern people of our day and age would find accepting in real-life, I enjoyed the author's treatment of it. The author does not attempt to re-create the ancient world to fit our values but rather explores the hope and the possibility that an arranged marriage of such times could result in something deep and true especially when idea of "3 wives and 4 concubines" was the norm. The relationship moves from mere curiousity and generic respect to a deep respect and s*xual attraction and finally to the mildly possessive and 'true love' [at least the male's POV]. The female protagonist, as many other reviews state is a wonderful woman that I'm sure we admire even in modern times and her treatment of love slightly differs from the male protagonist. A result of her past experiences as well as her understanding of the 'ancient world' she lives in, but eventually she too finds that there can be such love which is sweet and perhaps a wish of most people - that we find such love ourselves. A few random points to make: The translation is one of the better ones I have seen and it manages to maintain that imagery and tone that I suspect the author intended. Another story of note to have done so is the 'The Wolf Lord's Lady". Naturally will appreciate anyone who can suggest other stories that captured this.

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I ended my reading wondering, will she reincarnate a second time round? What of He Heng? After all the story ends far in the future - would there be a modern Qing Ju who remembers her lifetime in Da Long dynasty and the world before that?

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lf
lf rated it
March 27, 2017
Status: Completed
Sweet and heartwarming. I really appreciate the main character's attitude, "I am also a woman, so I don't want to make things hard for other women". The novel is a good length, I didn't feel like the author was running out of ideas and trying to pad character count.

Things I really like about this: the male lead is not devilishly handsome or forceful, the female lead is not automatically skilled at everything. We don't have to see her in a situation where "luckily she picked up this random ancient hobby... more>> in her past life so she can perform better than anyone who has spent their whole life on it". I love that even women who start out as enemies can stop being enemies without dying. I love that the female lead can forgive and help someone who insulted her.

I feel that the female lead is actually OP, but only in certain areas. It's acceptable because it makes sense that she should be at least pretty good at these areas, and she is also pretty bad in areas that she should have no advantage in.

One point that's been brought up by the translator is that she's an adult competing with teenagers. With this in mind, even if the schemes against the female lead are clumsy, well, they're just kids.

I won't comment on the translation since these reviews are supposed to be strictly about the novel and not the translation. <<less
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letswait
letswait rated it
March 22, 2017
Status: c123
I simply loved it. The setting/"world" is somewhat similar to Chu Wang Fei but they're far from the same.

Someone said "Additionally the translation was extremely poor, with many words deliberately left untranslated, leaving us trying to remember or guess what ce fei, fu, wangfei, and so many more words mean.".

Many words don't seem to have an equal in the english language, so the translator left an explanation in the notes instead of explaining the same thing hundreds/thousands of times in-line. I would prefer it like it currently is, instead of... more>> doing the latter.

This novel have rather long chapters. <<less
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Pras
Pras rated it
February 27, 2017
Status: c123
This story makes it to my top 3 list. Finished reading the novel for the second time.

The first time I read the book I really enjoyed our beautiful and carefree Qu Qing Ju (Female lead). But when I read this book again, I felt really touched by some things the author has captured in the love between the main characters. I really love this book and didn't want this it to end, with a heavy heart I put this book down. See you some time soon my lovely Qu Qing... more>> Ju and He Heng. ❤❤❤ <<less
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BusraM
BusraM rated it
February 24, 2017
Status: c110
It was good but not perfect, therefore, I give 4 out of 5. There was something lacking just I cannot name it clearly, maybe it was Because our MC always won, did not struggle even a bit. I hate it when authors over dramatize the story but there is one thing I think I hate more, it is that yes there is again author overwhelmingly dramatized situation, schemes, framing (all the character in chinese novel meet their death by being framed, I think deaths which are caused by being framed... more>> is much more higher than epidemic, heart attack, natural disaster etc.) but MC defeated all schemes and she did not even tried, effortlessly <<less
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Ntxhee
Ntxhee
January 15, 2017
Status: --
Love this book FL does whatever she want and make sure that she has a great life and not be bother about other women love it this is good novel! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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izznis
izznis rated it
August 23, 2016
Status: c123
I came here in the first place because of Chu Wang Fei. This story is somehow similar to the other but it's not the same. Somehow like seeing twins, at first you will think that they are identical but after a while, you'll realize the big difference in them.

But there is this wish though for them to have colab and somehow meet each other > (I know that will only remain as lamentable dream tho -, -)

The story is beautiful as the genre said there are slices of... more>> life plus hints of reality of what it's like to be living as a woman in the Ancient China.

It's also very satisfying to read for those who are looking for something light and at the same time not so sweet to point made you shudder. No OP character, no boring villains and of course, very supportive of women's power but not to point of feminism.

The ending, though. hmm, let's just say 'right in the kokoro T^T'... for those who are worried of tragic endings, don't worry :)

To Be A Virtuous Wife is light, emotional and a beautiful way to describe journey of a loved wife to the end. <<less
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Light Of Guidance
Light Of Guidance rated it
August 10, 2016
Status: Completed
Thank you for all the POSITIVE review. I have judge unfairly of this MAGNIFICIENT piece due to its poor summary. This is a great heartwarming time travel love story with happy ending. The Female protagonist is Beautiful, Smart, Mentally strong, basically you can't help but love her. It's have enough plot/interaction between the character that make you keep on continue to read them. I just admire Qu Jing who not naive and easily fall in love. The is no angst, its just her trying to live a good life.
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Callista Soo
Callista Soo rated it
June 24, 2016
Status: c123
I am for the first time in a long time, lost for words.... this romance novel really is amazing. After finishing this novel, I really feel very satisfied, like all my searching of the perfect couple or what true love is, I've finally found it. Honestly their love and their attitude is really admirable and makes me jealous. But I'm very happy for the both of them that they had beautiful and talented children, a successful reign, good people, good officials and servants and mostly they grew old together and... more>> when they died they were buried together in one coffin. Their love so pure and transcendent that how many people were as lucky as them or how many couple were like them? Like the marriage oath, "to love and to hold, for better or worse, in sickness and health... blah blah blah till death....". Point is their love is transcendent, fate or not. The author has done an amazing and beautiful work on the novel and the translator also did an excellent and hardworking job at translating the job. I'm really grateful to there people, because without them I wouldnt have had the opportunity to read his a amazing piece of work. Thank you. And to the translator, for what you said at the end of the last chapter, thank you again, I hope that one day I might find my special someone like He Heng or at least someone who loves me for who I am. I wish you good blessings and good fortune. Thank you. <<less
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sorceror
sorceror rated it
June 18, 2016
Status: c123
Great story and good characters. I read it 2 days straight till finished. Thank you for authors and translators. And thank this web for putting categories on it otherwise I wouldn't find this novel.
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ThePvPDestiny
ThePvPDestiny rated it
June 15, 2016
Status: Completed
This is the first time I'm writing a review and I am not good at. All I can say is I love this story and found the ending really fulfilling. Its the best love story I have read.
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Kailyria20
Kailyria20 rated it
June 11, 2016
Status: c123
A must read IMO. I enjoyed this story very much... not spoiling anything, just take a leap and try it.
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