This story was very promising in the beginning. I really liked the MC and ML. They were both awkward with each other for different reasons. she because she just entered her host and he was married to her due to unfortunate circumstances. Also, the original host didn't like him. The romance was nice, if non-existent for the most part. I liked this because they were getting to know each other as individuals before they were thinking about each other in terms of husband and wife. It's a very slow burn. The family members were very vibrant and unique, even if a little frustrating at time. Especially, the ML's father and the extended family. They really had me gritting my teeth. The MC family were not far behind in annoyance. Sure, her family sometimes came off as cliche in their actions but you could see the logic in their actions. like you knew what was motivating them to act that way. They weren't doing it for plot sake but because that was what was driving the character. But then the mass released happened last month as the quality went super down, on so many aspects that it feels like it's not the same author.For one, the translation is bad. And I mean in comparison to the first chapters. In the beginning, there were like two or three errors in every five or so chapters. They were spread out and not usually in the same one. Now the errors are on every chapter. The pronouns keep switching and the names of some characters, too. What made me drop the novel though was the new writing style. it doesn't feel the same. it feels too one dimensional, like it was written via AI. Just flat. No personality or depth to the new characters. And even the MC and ML feel weird. I can't truly explain it. But this is it for me.

The first part sounds awkward and I don't know if this is because they used Shao Yunduan for the name. He's an Editor or Primus, yet here he's one of the Six Advanced Scholars and he had three wives accompanied him??? I thought he had one and that was Qiao?

I thought it was editor Shao?

Madame Lady Qiao. They even said her correct name in the last two paragraphs.

I get it. I guess what threw me off is the usage of the word, "biological." Because, to me and how I was taught to use that word, this meant the person who physically gave birth to a child and who, if given a DNA test, would be the child's mother, biologically speaking. I understand that culturally speaking, the main wife would be the mother of all the children born to her husband, whether they came from the concubines or not. But this was the first time the main wife referred to herself as the biological mother of a child she didn't give birth to and was concubine born. The more you learn. 😗

return the money? I thought they were collecting money from him

engagement? they were talking about Shao right? he's married and a son in law. why would they be talking about his engagement? unless they were talking about someone else.

refused to believe what? this sentence seems out of place, like it didn't contribute anything to what was being said.

this doesn't make sense. they don't have gambling debt. what is this talking about?

He instead of she.

Yet, "he" still felt nervous as "he" observed Qiao Xuan.

Sooo Qiao Xuan own words warmed her heart? She was talking and responding to herself. lol. Got it.

Oh, snap! When did Madame Yuezheng arrive?! This should be Madame Qiao.

Wow, these typos have increased lately, or is it just me? "He" instead of she since Hongxi is male.

Square pacifier...? I only know of a pacifier that you give babies to suck on and I pretty much doubt this is what this guy is wearing on his head.

Oh, is Qiao Xuan also taking the exam? LOL. I think they meant Shao.

"she" saw her.

When did Qiao Xuan drink? I think you meant "he might wake up feeling unwell or dizzy after having too much to drink..." Unless you meant she would feel dizzy from using her powers???

I don't get this. Am I missing something? Because it sounds to me like Madame Tang and Qiao Xuan were supposed to be a couple...? lol. Like meant to be a mother in law and daughter in law?

I laughed at this one. There is a role reversal! Shao Yunduan is the wife of the Provincial Champion! LOL. No, for real, they switched the characters. It was supposed to be "Shao Yunduan" showing concern for "her", "Qiao Xuan" smiled.