Great Han’s Female General Wei Qiqi

Wei Qiqi is the only successor of Wei Corps inheriting a hefty fortune. However, her stepmother bribed a witch from Thailand, harming her with two ancient witchcraft curses. The first: is to send her off to an era of chaotic war with no way of returning The second: is to have a disfigured look. In order to restore her appearance she must give her first night to the man that truly loves her. Wei Qiqi thought of countless ways to return to the modern world but due to the turn of events, she became a renowned general throughout Great Han meeting the handsome and almighty third prince. With his majesty’s imperial joke, Wei Qiqi the ugly maiden was bestowed a marriage to third prince causing him to become a laughing stock by the whole world.

Original Publisher

河北大学出版社

Original Language

chinese

Type

Published Novel

## My Thoughts on Great Han’s Female General Wei Qiqi "Great Han’s Female General Wei Qiqi" promised a fish-out-of-water story with a strong female lead. While it had some amusing moments, it ultimately fell short of its potential. ### First Impressions The initial chapters were definitely the strongest. I was drawn in by the premise of a spoiled heiress from the modern world being transported to ancient China, cursed with an "ugly" appearance, and forced to navigate a patriarchal society. The humor and the female lead's initial brashness were refreshing. I found myself chuckling at her attempts to use her modern knowledge in a world that didn't quite understand it. ### What Works Well The early focus on Wei Qiqi's personality was a major draw. She wasn't the typical Mary Sue, and her struggles to adapt felt more realistic, and her initial interactions with the male lead were genuinely cute. The war elements in the desert were also pretty exciting. I really enjoyed the author's creativity in using modern knowledge to make war. ### Areas of Concern Unfortunately, the novel takes a nosedive after the first half. The constant emphasis on the female lead's appearance, particularly the repeated use of the word "ugly," became grating and shallow. It felt like the author was fixated on external beauty, which undermined the character's other qualities. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Several readers have pointed out a deeply troubling scene involving the male lead forcing himself on the female lead. This act, and the way it's brushed aside afterward, is incredibly problematic and significantly detracts from the story's potential. It also leads to questions if the curse was lifted because of "true love" or because of a shallow act of possession. The male lead, who starts as an "ice-cold" type, doesn't develop much beyond that. His obsession with the female lead's appearance after she becomes "beautiful" makes it hard to root for him. The emperor also seems to have questionable behaviors and makes it hard to like him. ### Final Verdict "Great Han’s Female General Wei Qiqi" has a promising start, but ultimately succumbs to problematic tropes and shallow character development. While the initial humor and the female lead's energy are appealing, the story's later issues, particularly the troubling scene mentioned above, make it difficult to recommend. It's a shame, because the premise had so much potential.