Court Marriage

The protagonist, a famous writer in his previous life ― now transmigrated as the Young Lady Gong Zhuoliang from a large wealthy family, found out that this pitiful boy was not only harassed by his step mother, but he was also treated and raised as a delicate girl by his own family ever since he was a child. But not only that, he, as a guy, was even forced to wear a bride’s wedding clothes to substitute his sister. When the ‘Young Lady’ received news of this, he found it very unbearable for him to accept, and so he jumped into the water to commit su*cide. The reborn him pitied Xiao Gong. He originally planned to expose his ‘Mother”s family to his ‘Husband”s family, and allow them to come deal with his family, However, discussing about the pros and cons with his ill Husband had confused him so much. Reluctantly, he began to live his ‘married life’ with his Husband. Fortunately, although this man is quite frail and sickly, he’s really good-looking, and the other is really set on being a caring husband for his wife. Therefore, either Xiao Gong’s mood would be bad or good, he would immediately close their door, and then push Qiao Xianggong down the bed to do this and that again and again….. In short! This is a story of Xiao Gong’s growth~ It is also about the history of the overthrow of the Qiao family’s relatives~ Xianggong = Husband; Term for young man

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Court Marriage "Court Marriage" presents an intriguing premise: a modern man transmigrates into ancient China and finds himself in an arranged marriage. I went into this novel hoping for a blend of historical drama, fantasy elements, and some sweet romance. While it has its charms, it also stumbled in some areas, leaving me with mixed feelings. ### First Impressions The initial description definitely piqued my interest. Ancient China, arranged marriage, cross-dressing—it all sounded like a recipe for a compelling story. I was eager to see how the modern MC would navigate the complexities of his new life and the challenges of a court setting. ### What Works Well The world-building is reasonably well done, and I appreciated the author's attempt to create a believable ancient Chinese setting. The idea of a bisexual protagonist in this context also felt refreshing. I thought the concept of the MC being a seme (dominant partner) added an interesting layer to the relationship dynamics. I found myself invested in seeing how this aspect would play out. ### Areas of Concern Unfortunately, my enjoyment was hampered by a few significant issues. One concern I had was with the pacing. The story seemed to stretch out in places, losing some of its momentum. I also felt that the plot, while interesting initially, could have been more intricate. The relationship development was a bit too smooth, lacking the tension and conflict that would have made it more engaging. I think that more conflict would have made the story more interesting. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning I must address a particularly troubling aspect that some readers have highlighted. There are concerns about a scene early in the story where the MC initiates intimacy with his underage husband in a way that is potentially non-consensual and harmful. This is a serious issue, and it understandably turned some readers away from the story. ### Final Verdict "Court Marriage" has a unique setup and potential, but it falls short of being a truly great novel. While I appreciated some elements, I was ultimately left wanting more depth, more conflict, and a more nuanced approach to the central relationship. I'd recommend it with caution, especially for readers who are sensitive to potentially problematic content.