Film Empress’s Daily Face Slapping

After all the effort of climbing from a mere daughter of a concubine to the Crown Prince’s consort, before the veil was even lifted, I had become a “flower vase” actress! Su Shen: “What? Acting?” The people in the entertainment industry discovered something strange. The “flower vase” girl with the terrible acting suddenly improved! She was also proficient in all of the four arts (zither, Go, calligraphy, painting)!??? —— —— Host: Miss Su, there have been rumours that Film Emperor Xie refused to act in this drama because your acting skills are not up to par. Do these rumours reflect your real-life relationship with him? Do you two not get along? Su Shen: These rumours are all groundless, made up by netizens. He is a very good senior of mine and has given me many suggestions to improve on my acting. We do get along (smile). Host: Then let’s contact Xie Yan on site. The phone connected with a “beep”, and a lazy male voice suddenly came through, “When are you coming home, I’m hungry.” Host: ???!!! Audience: !!!!!!!! Su Shen: ╮（╯＿╰）╭

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Film Empress’s Daily Face Slapping "Film Empress’s Daily Face Slapping" promised a sassy protagonist navigating the entertainment world, but my experience was a bit more lukewarm. This novel is complete, but the translation is ongoing, so my experience is based on the available translation and the rest MTL. While it had its moments, I found myself wanting more from the premise. ### First Impressions The initial chapters were promising. The female lead, Su Shi, transmigrates into the body of an actress and I was intrigued to see how she would use her past life skills to navigate the modern world. The "face slapping" title also piqued my interest, making me expect a strong, assertive female lead ready to take on the entertainment industry. ### What Works Well The romance between Su Shi and Xie Yan is definitely a highlight. Many readers praised how cute and fluffy their interactions were. I appreciated that the male lead, despite being a cold and aloof character, showed a different side to Su Shi. It was also good that the female lead wasn't a pushover, and she didn't change her personality to please the male lead. The story is generally light and angst-free, making it a good choice for a relaxing read. ### Areas of Concern The biggest disappointment for me was the lack of "face slapping." The title sets a certain expectation, and the novel simply doesn't deliver. Su Shi rarely confronts her rivals directly, and any payback is usually orchestrated by the male lead or her agent. Also, while Su Shi possesses skills from her past life, such as cooking and knowledge of the four arts, they are not utilized enough. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers felt that the male lead fell in love too quickly, with the female lead's looks and cooking being the primary reasons. This "love at first sight" trope didn't sit well with everyone. Others were critical of the female lead's character development, feeling that she lost her initial strength and independence once she entered a relationship with the male lead. ### Final Verdict "Film Empress’s Daily Face Slapping" is an okay read if you're looking for a light, fluffy romance with minimal drama. However, if you expect a strong female lead actively taking down her enemies and utilizing her past life skills to conquer the entertainment industry, you might be disappointed. The novel is entertaining, but I wouldn't call it memorable. It's a 3/5 for me.