There’s a Beauty [Ancient Wear Modern]

Shen Yuhan is Marquis Mansion Zhongyong first wife’s first-born Ger, he has the reputation as ‘The First Ger in the Capital’. He was raised according to the highest standards of being a housewife since he was a child, and he is the best model among Ger in the capital, the number of men seeking his hand in marriage are lined up from the east city to the west city of the capital every day, even the old emperor almost brought him into the harem. Qi State is suffering from internal and external problems, the national strength is declining year by year, the old emperor made an imperial edict to send Shen Yuhan to make peace by marriage. On the way to the marriage, he met a bandit, Shen Yuhan accidentally fell off the carriage, when he opened his eyes again, he came to a strange world, and in a few days, seems like he’s going to be married to someone, he still can’t escape the fate of getting married. – Shan Qihuan was born in the complicated and wealthy Shan family, with many brothers and sisters, he has outstanding abilities, less than thirty years old but already the CEO of a listed company, he is the best among the young generation of the Shan family. Because of his father’s absurd dream, their family had to choose one person to marry a prodigal son who was without learning or skills, smoking, drinking, and clubbing, who fight for the affections of a man at the banquet and was pushed into the swimming pool, this man is said to be the only grandson of his father’s late old friend. After a calculation by a certain magic stick, Shan Qihuan was selected among the many brothers. Scoff. After he gets married, he will definitely neglect the prodigal son, no pretense, let the other side retreat in face of difficulties. – On the wedding night, Shen Yuhan stood nervously in front of Shan Qihuan, ready to unbutton his suit. Shan Qihuan, who was very resistant to getting close to others, wanted to wave his hand away, but when he gently held the other’s hand, the latter raised his head. Shen Yuhan blushed slightly and asked him softly: “Husband, do you want to rest?” That’s what the people here call their husbands, right? Being looked at by the beauty with clean eyes, Shan Qihuan took a deep breath: “Rest.” – A word of introduction: Wife, so fragrant.

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on There’s a Beauty [Ancient Wear Modern] "There's a Beauty [Ancient Wear Modern]" offers a fluffy, feel-good story about a ger from ancient times navigating the modern world and finding love. While it has its quirks, it ultimately provided me with an enjoyable and entertaining read. ### First Impressions Initially, I was drawn in by the premise of an ancient character adapting to modern life. The reverse transmigration trope is always interesting, and the addition of the "ger" concept – a third gender raised as noble misses – added a unique layer. I was eager to see how the main character, Shen Yuhan, would navigate the cultural differences and societal expectations. ### What Works Well I found the slice-of-life aspects of the story particularly charming. Watching Shen Yuhan learn about modern technology and adapt his ancient skills to a new context was genuinely delightful. Many readers praised the MC's talents, such as calligraphy and playing the qin, which are considered rare and valuable in the modern world, leading to his online popularity. The romance between Shen Yuhan and Shan Qihuan is sweet and relatively low-angst, focusing on their growing affection and mutual respect. I appreciated the lack of unnecessary drama and miscommunication, which allowed me to relax and enjoy their relationship. The author successfully created a devoted love interest who, despite initial reservations, becomes completely smitten with the MC. ### Areas of Concern However, I did notice some potential pitfalls. Some readers expressed discomfort with the story's portrayal of traditional gender roles, particularly the emphasis on Shen Yuhan's "wifely" qualities. While some found his submissiveness endearing, others felt it reinforced outdated stereotypes and undermined the modern setting. One reader felt the MC was constantly deferring to the ML and that the author seemed to be pushing the idea that a submissive wife is the best type of partner. Also, the author did not do a good job of handling the MC's suicidal thoughts as it was brushed off and used as an excuse for the ML to apologize, without any further follow up. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers have noted that the story briefly explores the MC's past life and the reasons for his kingdom's disappearance from history. This adds a layer of depth, addressing why no one knows about gers and offering a logical explanation for the historical inconsistencies. ### Final Verdict Despite some potential issues with gender representation, "There's a Beauty [Ancient Wear Modern]" is a lighthearted and entertaining read. If you're looking for a fluffy romance with a unique premise and don't mind some traditional gender roles, you'll likely enjoy this novel. I found it to be a sweet and engaging story that provided a welcome escape.