Drunken Exquisiteness

A mysterious death of a king, a confusing bloodline of the royal clan, an ancient treasure of the witch clan, a dispute between Jianghu and ancestral temple, entanglement of love and resentment. Nine cycle of exquisiteness, changes of the wind and the clouds. Why would it bring a modern woman who was thousand and ten thousand of years apart to be entangled in this? “You are not anyone. You are just my woman.” Under his gaze, she seemed to fall into the life of hundreds and thousands reincarnations, falling in step by step. If she came to this world for him, then he came to this life to wait for her. Meeting in a thousand years, knowing each other when their eyes meet. On the road to reach that highest peak. They walked hand in hand, through the bloody and smoky path, pointing towards the picture like scene. In the vast world, through the limitless years and months, on their path to reach the top, him and her, what kind of sacrifice would they give, what kind of choices would they make? “If out of all things, I can choose only one thing, I would rather choose your smile. If you are suffering, what would I do even if I own the world?” In this life, there are always people who are worth to trust with your life. There must be one person, who went through the vast ocean and live for you.

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Drunken Exquisiteness I've been diving into the web novel "Drunken Exquisiteness," and it's been quite the captivating experience. Given its respectable 3.8/5 rating and the buzz around its drama adaptation, I was eager to see what all the fuss was about, and I haven't been disappointed. ### First Impressions From the initial chapters, I was immediately drawn into the world. The setting of ancient China is depicted with a delicate hand, creating a dreamy and atmospheric backdrop for the unfolding story. The calm and collected female protagonist is a refreshing change of pace, and I appreciated the focus on building tension and intrigue rather than relying on tired tropes like face-slapping or harem dynamics. ### What Works Well The writing style and translation quality are definite highlights. The prose flows smoothly, making it easy to get lost in the narrative. I found myself genuinely invested in the characters and their relationships, eager to uncover the mysteries that lie ahead. I can see why many readers are drawn to the novel despite knowing of the drama adaptation, because it's clear they are different in their own ways. The differences between the novel and the drama adaptation seem to be a major point of interest for readers, and it's intriguing to see how the source material deviates from the screen version. The transmigration element is also a key part of the story. ### Areas of Concern While the novel is off to a strong start, it's still relatively early in the translation. It remains to be seen whether the initial promise will be sustained throughout the entire story. ### Final Verdict Overall, I'm thoroughly enjoying "Drunken Exquisiteness." The combination of a well-crafted ancient Chinese setting, a compelling female protagonist, and a focus on character development and intrigue make it a worthwhile read. If you're a fan of shoujo dramas with a touch of romance, I highly recommend giving this novel a try. I'm eagerly awaiting the next update and excited to see where the story takes us.