The Abandoned Child Bride is a Koi

Wang Family’s child bride Su Wan is a koi. After Su Wan entered the Wang family, her future husband Wang Luosheng passed the imperial examination and the Wang family became increasingly wealthy. But the Wang family believed that everything they had was thanks to the well-educated concubine Yang Yunyan and that the legal wife Su Wan was ignorant, clumsy, and could only bring shame to the Wang family. Su Wan, who transmigrated to the book, was furious. She had the luck of a lucky koi but still suffered such a humiliation. So before she married Wang Luosheng, Su Wan packed up her things and went to find Shen Lin, who treated her like a treasure in the book after she was divorced. Wang Luosheng got rid of the ignorant child bride as he wished and made Yang Yunyan his legal wife. However, why did his family become more and more destitute? Where were the fame and money he had in his previous life? Wang Luosheng looked at the big house and the new shop that the once poor Shen family had bought in the city, and fell into confusion…

Original Publisher

Unknown

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on The Abandoned Child Bride is a Koi "The Abandoned Child Bride is a Koi" promised a light and fluffy historical slice-of-life, and while it delivered on some fronts, I found myself ultimately wanting more depth. The premise is certainly appealing: a resourceful female lead uses her supposed 'Koi luck' and business acumen to rise from poverty after leaving a broken engagement. However, the execution left something to be desired. ### First Impressions Initially, I was drawn in by the prospect of a feel-good story featuring a clever protagonist. The idea of a 'poor to rich' narrative, combined with elements of cooking and farming in ancient China, seemed like a recipe for enjoyable reading. The early chapters certainly held that promise, introducing a protagonist with clear goals and a supportive male lead. ### What Works Well The novel shines in its simplicity. It's a breezy read, perfect for when you want something undemanding. I appreciated the female lead's ambition and the male lead's steadfastness. The story moves at a brisk pace, focusing on the FL's entrepreneurial endeavors and her interactions with a generally supportive new family. There's a certain satisfaction in seeing her former family lament their poor treatment of her. The writing style, while not particularly flowery, is efficient and gets straight to the point, which I found refreshing. ### Areas of Concern While the simplicity is a strength, it also contributes to the novel's weaknesses. The plot felt predictable, lacking significant twists or turns. I felt that the focus on the antagonists' misery became repetitive and detracted from the more interesting aspects of the story, like the dynamics within her new family. The romance was also underdeveloped, with the relationship between the leads feeling more transactional than passionate. Several plot threads, such as the FL's true identity as a princess, felt rushed and underdeveloped in the ending, as if the author lost steam and wanted to wrap things up quickly. It also felt like the FL was settling for the male lead because he was there, not because of deep love. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers might be disappointed with the handling of the FL's true identity. The revelation that she's a princess felt somewhat random, even with the foreshadowing, and the potential for palace intrigue and political drama was largely unexplored. The story only skims the surface of this plotline, leaving a sense of missed opportunity. ### Final Verdict "The Abandoned Child Bride is a Koi" is an okay novel for passing the time if you're in the mood for something light and undemanding. However, its lack of depth, rushed ending, and underdeveloped romance prevent it from being truly memorable. I'd recommend it if you're looking for a simple, feel-good story, but don't expect anything groundbreaking. I'd give it a solid 3 out of 5 stars.