You Broke Off the Engagement with This Prince—So Why Are You Crying?

Qin Qingxue had ambitions higher than the sky. She used Li Ye to become the first female general of the Great Yuan Empire. After returning triumphantly, she didn’t hesitate for a second before casting aside the very man who had supported her. And then, she went on to be with Shi Wushuang, a man famous across the world. She thought she had climbed to a higher branch, not knowing it was actually the most foolish decision of her life. “I spoil my own woman—who do you think you are? That so-called noble gentleman Mo Ruyu? You’re not even worthy to carry my shoes.” “Dare to lay a finger on my Great Yuan Empire, and I’ll crush even the Holy Lands if I must.” On the surface, he was an unfavored prince—but in secret, he had already built a vast underground empire. He kept a low profile as a prince, but when he acted, enemy nations were wiped out with the snap of a finger. Emperor Li Xuantian was shocked: “This… this was done by my good-for-nothing son?”

Original Publisher

qimao

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on You Broke Off the Engagement with This Prince—So Why Are You Crying? Okay, so I dove into "You Broke Off the Engagement with This Prince—So Why Are You Crying?" with a certain expectation, fueled by that *very* dramatic title. And while there are elements that hooked me, there were also aspects that left me a bit…underwhelmed. It's a bit of a mixed bag, folks. ### First Impressions Initially, the premise is intriguing. A prince scorned, a regretful ex – sounds like a recipe for some delicious revenge and maybe a touch of angst. The early chapters do deliver on the "ex regretting her choices" front, but it quickly becomes a smaller part of a much larger, more sprawling narrative. If you're coming in expecting a laser focus on that particular dynamic, be prepared for a shift. ### What Works Well The world-building is decent. The political intrigue, while sometimes frustrating, kept me somewhat engaged. The MC's business ventures and his unintentional undermining of his ex's new beau is also pretty fun. There's a certain satisfaction in seeing him succeed, even if it's a bit unintentional at times. The concept of a calm and charismatic protagonist using modern knowledge in a xuanhuan setting has potential, and there are moments where the author delivers on that promise. ### Areas of Concern The biggest issue, for me, is the pacing and the focus. The "regret" element, the thing that drew me in, fades into the background far too quickly. Instead, the story pivots to warfare and political maneuvering, which, while not inherently bad, feels like a bait-and-switch. The competence of the cast also becomes questionable, especially the King's actions. The constant acceptance of peace offerings from the same warring tribes also felt repetitive and undermined the MC's supposed genius. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning The following contains spoilers regarding plot developments: Some readers may be put off by the constant warfare and the MC's military strategies which might seem repetitive. Also, the potential romance between the MC and the empress of a kingdom that tried to kill him may turn off some readers. ### Final Verdict "You Broke Off the Engagement with This Prince—So Why Are You Crying?" isn't a terrible novel, but it's not quite what the title promises. If you're looking for a revenge story focused on a regretful ex, you might be disappointed. However, if you enjoy xuanhuan novels with political intrigue, business ventures, and a stoic MC, it might be worth a try. Just be prepared for a shift in focus and some potentially frustrating plot points. I'd give it a cautious recommendation – approach with tempered expectations.