I absolutely love this story, its greatest strength lies in its focus on the romance between the two protagonists, while there is certainly drama, most of it stems from external antagonists rather than conflicts between the main couple themselves. The enemies are not especially powerful, yet they are persistent and resourceful enough to keep Qingyi and Yuanyu from achieving the happiness they deserve.
One of the aspects I appreciate most is the relationship between Qingyi and Yuanyu, there are no frustrating misunderstandings, no unnecessary emotional games, and no endless cycles of doubt. Both characters are fully aware of their feelings and openly accept them, creating a relationship that feels refreshingly sincere. In a genre that often relies on excessive complications, their bond stands out for its simplicity, proving that a romance does not need to be grand or dramatic to be meaningful and satisfying.
Although the story has not yet been completed, and it remains uncertain whether it will ever receive a proper conclusion or additional chapters, the recent developments have left me feeling disappointed. Qingyi's memory loss introduces a direction that I personally find frustrating.
What makes this plotline particularly unusual is that, unlike most manhuas where the male lead is the one who suffers from amnesia, here it is the female lead who loses her memories. While I appreciate the attempt to reverse a familiar trope, I am not fond of the way it is being handled. As a result of her amnesia, Qingyi is beginning to misplace her feelings and confuse her love for the male lead with affection for the story's villain. I understand that she is not at fault, since her actions are a consequence of her condition, but I still find this storyline difficult to enjoy.
Overall, the romance remains the strongest part of the series, and the genuine connection between the protagonists is what keeps me invested. I only hope that the amnesia arc reaches its conclusion soon, allowing the story to return its focus to the relationship that made it so engaging in the first place.
ABOUT THE PROTAGONISTS:
• Qingyi (FL). Qingyi is a likeable protagonist. She is funny, sweet, and brings a lot of charm to the story. One of her main flaws is that she can be a little naïve and overly trusting, which often leads her into difficult situations and sometimes even serious danger. There are several moments where her trust in others puts her life at risk. However, what I appreciate about her is that she is not completely helpless. She knows how to fight, and the story occasionally shows that she is capable and has genuine strength. Unfortunately, she rarely gets the opportunity to demonstrate it because the plot is largely written around the male lead rescuing her. As a result, her independent action scenes are quite limited.
• Prince Chen/Xuan Yuanyu (ML). There aren't many male leads with a personality like his in the Chinese manhua I've read. He's cold towards most people, but not towards the female lead. While that dynamic is fairly common, what makes him stand out is how straightforward and honest he is. He doesn't hide what he really thinks of her, and he says things directly to her face. For example, he openly told her that he didn't choose to keep her just because he thought she was beautiful. He even called her fat when she was in her fox form.
Another thing I like is that, at the beginning of the story, he seems to treat the female lead as a genuine friend. He trusts her, feels comfortable around her, and can even joke and play with her. Their relationship feels natural and develops gradually.
From the latest available chapters, I can already see some potential yandere traits in him, which is honestly quite entertaining to watch.
What I like most about his character is how firmly he sets boundaries with women. Whenever a woman tries to get too close to him or touch him without permission, he immediately steps away or moves her aside. The story makes it very clear that he does not welcome unwanted physical contact, and I appreciate how consistently this aspect of his character is portrayed.
MY FAVOURITE SCENES:
• When Qingyi draws a portrait of the assassin she saw. It always makes me laugh how everyone tries to hide their amusement but simply can't, and in the end Yuanyu realises that her drawing actually did resemble the assassin after all. • After they capture the assassin and go to sleep, Qingyi wakes up some time later. The first thing she sees when she opens her eyes is Yuanyu staring at her with a smile on his face and no shirt on. She immediately thinks he's trying to seduce her, and he gives her a smack on the head for even thinking that, lol. • When she is seriously injured after defeating all of the assassins by herself. That scene really shows that she has the potential to become a skilled fighter. Then, when Yuanyu finds her wounded, I almost feel like crying. He goes to the palace to obtain the only medicine that can save her, not caring that he is effectively defying the Emperor. • When Yuanyu places part of his soul into a rabbit and accompanies Qingyi after she leaves the mansion. I love how, even in his rabbit form, he still protects her and continues teaching her. • When it is revealed that the person who saved Qingyi from suffering the same fate as her clan was Yuanyu's mother. I loved that twist because she brought Qingyi to Yuanyu so that the two of them would have each other's company and wouldn't have to be alone.
ABOUT THE SUPPORTING CHARACTERS:
• Yuanyu’s chief guard.He’s one of the best guards I’ve ever read about. He doesn’t interfere in the protagonists’ relationship. He treats her with respect and looks after her just as faithfully as he does his master. If he ever oversteps the line, Yuanyu puts him in his place. The same goes for the maid, Zhiyi, whom I think he may be attracted to.
• Zhiyi, my dear animal lover. I always felt sorry for her because the few times she was scolded, it was usually because of Qingyi’s impulsive and poorly thought-out decisions. She comes across as a genuinely kind, reliable, and efficient character. We do not get to see much of her throughout the manhua, which is a shame, because every appearance she makes leaves a positive impression. She also seems to have a potential love interest in Yuanyu’s chief guard, and I would have loved to see more development between them.
• Doctor Li was a remarkably brave character. Despite being terrified and having no veterinary training whatsoever, he still managed to solve the problem, even if his main motivation was saving his own life.
• Princess Bei of the Northern Country. At first, I thought she was going to be Qingyi's love rival, but it turned out she wasn't. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that she is also from the modern world. I think she arrived before the protagonist, but ended up in a different country, where she fell in love with her guard. She eventually becomes one of Qingyi's closest friends, which was a nice development. I'm really glad she was able to marry the man she loves and find happiness. Her little storyline was enjoyable to follow, and I think she's going to play a very important role in the future. I'm looking forward to seeing how much she helps Qingyi and the others as the story progresses.
• Moyu. A good guard and a worthy man for the Princess, and someone who returns her love as well. So, they are the side couple.
• The red-haired headmaster with blue eyes. At first, I didn't like him, but as the story progressed through the few chapters he appeared in, he turned out not to be such a bad man. In fact, by the end, he genuinely respected Qingyi. It's a shame that he met such a tragic end, just like his companions.
• The Second Headmaster. I did not particularly like him when he first appeared, but as the story progressed and more chapters were released, he gradually grew on me. It was mentioned that he was still alive, but nothing further was ever revealed about his whereabouts or situation. If he is indeed still alive, then I think there is a good chance that he will join forces with Yuanyu in order to save Qingyi from Muyue. This is one of the theories I currently have regarding how the story might develop.
• The Queen of the Southern Country. I disliked her from the very first moment I saw her, and I won't deny it. Although her life has been difficult because she is a woman, that doesn't automatically make her likeable to me. I can understand her struggles and the unfair treatment she has faced, but that doesn't change how I feel about her character.
• Modou, a relative of Moyu. He is a spoiled and cruel young man. Honestly, he deserves a proper beating, one that would finally teach him to respect other people.
• Xiao Hua Jing. She is not human, I think she is some kind of demon. She has known Muyue since childhood and is in love with him. So far, she comes across as a genuinely good person, but she is also willing to lie if it means helping him.
AS FOR THE ENEMIES, BOTH MAJOR AND MINOR:
• Xiao Cui. An animal abuser. I honestly do not know why, but from the very moment she laid eyes on the female lead, she developed an intense hatred towards her. That hatred eventually drove her to attempt to kill her. Fortunately, she received the karma she deserved in the end. Overall, she was one of those antagonists who was easy to dislike and whose downfall felt entirely justified.
• The purple-haired girl. Another character who tried to kill the female lead when she was in her fox form. That woman was completely ridiculous. Her ending was well deserved. If she was willing to do something like that to an animal, just imagine what she may have done to other women who showed any affection towards the male lead. Her actions made her one of the least sympathetic characters in the story, and it was difficult to feel any pity for her by the end.
• The Soup assassin. He was such a complete idiot that calling him human feels like an insult. He literally exposed his own alibi just to kill a small fox because she ruined his plan. What frustrates me is that he threw away an incredibly important mission over a harmless animal. It was such a ridiculous and irrational decision that it made him look less like a competent antagonist and more like a fool. I genuinely could not take him seriously after that.
• Emperor Xuan Yuanyun. I would say he is Yuanyu's second biggest adversary. The Emperor hates him because he is jealous of him and feels deeply inferior to him, and everyone is well aware of it.
He is the sort of character who only seems to learn through harsh lessons. I am not even saying that as a joke. Whenever Yuanyu tells him to do something in the nicest and most reasonable way possible, he ignores him completely. Then the moment Yuanyu threatens him or gives him a well deserved beating, the Emperor suddenly remembers how to listen.
At this point, it almost feels like kindness simply does not work on him. Every attempt at patience is wasted, while a firm hand gets immediate results. It is both frustrating and strangely amusing to watch. I'm glad to see that it's mentioned in the latest chapters that he's very ill.
• Crown Prince Bai Muyue of the Eastern Country. I'm not sure whether he can really be considered Yuanyus romantic rival, since although he's attracted to the female lead, it doesn't seem to be in a romantic sense. He's indeed Yuanyu's number one adversary.
At first, I thought he was going to be a villain who wanted to kill her, but he later became fascinated by her because of her beauty and powers. He doesn't deserve a redemption arc. He's murdered children and elderly people simply because they didn't possess what he was looking for. The only good thing about him is that he's an excellent actor.
I honestly think he would be a perfect match for Shiyu, because, frankly, he is dreadful as a romantic interest. He allows any woman who approaches him to flirt with him and touch him, which makes it pretty clear that he'd be 99.9% likely to be unfaithful to Qingyi.
On top of that, just like Shiyu, he is deeply attracted to power. Another issue is that his romantic feelings for the female lead seem to appear out of nowhere in the later chapters. The development feels forced and unconvincing, making it difficult to become invested in this aspect of his character.
• Yan Shiyu is indirectly Qingyi’s enemy simply because she is Yuanyu’s partner. However, her true adversary is actually Yuanyu himself. At first, she appeared to be “in love” with the Emperor, but in reality, what she truly loves is power. That is why she has now also become interested in Bai Muyue.
• Heart-Eating Demon. He is not a villain to the main protagonists, but he is certainly a villain to an entire village. I found his story incredibly tragic. What makes it even more unfortunate is that he was originally a divine beast with a genuinely kind heart, someone who wanted to help others and do good. Sadly, the cruel and inhumane actions of a group of evil people pushed him down a darker path and ultimately turned him into a villain. It is difficult not to sympathise with him, even knowing the terrible things he later did. It is a shame that he could not resist his desire for revenge and ended up hurting innocent people who had nothing to do with the suffering he endured.
His downfall is understandable, but that does not excuse the harm he caused. That is what makes his character so tragic. He was neither born evil nor destined to become a monster. He became one because of the hatred he carried. At least, by the end of his story, he was finally able to escape the hell that had consumed him for so long.
• Mysterious Wanderer. I'd say he's likely to become a future enemy of Qingyi, although very little is known about him. What has been shown so far is that he worships a Nine-Tailed Fox.
• Danjin. A traitor from the Southern Country and an ally of Muyue. There isn't much to say about him because very little is known about him. The only thing that is clear is that he's a treacherous rat who refuses to accept a woman as a ruler.
ABOUT THE STORY:
I absolutely love this story, its greatest strength lies in its focus on the romance between the two protagonists, while there is certainly drama, most of it stems from external antagonists rather than conflicts between the main couple themselves. The enemies are not especially powerful, yet they are persistent and resourceful enough to keep Qingyi and Yuanyu from achieving the happiness they deserve.
One of the aspects I appreciate most is the relationship between Qingyi and Yuanyu, there are no frustrating misunderstandings, no unnecessary emotional games, and no endless cycles of doubt. Both characters are fully aware of their feelings and openly accept them, creating a relationship that feels refreshingly sincere. In a genre that often relies on excessive complications, their bond stands out for its simplicity, proving that a romance does not need to be grand or dramatic to be meaningful and satisfying.
Although the story has not yet been completed, and it remains uncertain whether it will ever receive a proper conclusion or additional chapters, the recent developments have left me feeling disappointed. Qingyi's memory loss introduces a direction that I personally find frustrating.
What makes this plotline particularly unusual is that, unlike most manhuas where the male lead is the one who suffers from amnesia, here it is the female lead who loses her memories. While I appreciate the attempt to reverse a familiar trope, I am not fond of the way it is being handled. As a result of her amnesia, Qingyi is beginning to misplace her feelings and confuse her love for the male lead with affection for the story's villain. I understand that she is not at fault, since her actions are a consequence of her condition, but I still find this storyline difficult to enjoy.
Overall, the romance remains the strongest part of the series, and the genuine connection between the protagonists is what keeps me invested. I only hope that the amnesia arc reaches its conclusion soon, allowing the story to return its focus to the relationship that made it so engaging in the first place.
ABOUT THE PROTAGONISTS:
• Qingyi (FL). Qingyi is a likeable protagonist. She is funny, sweet, and brings a lot of charm to the story. One of her main flaws is that she can be a little naïve and overly trusting, which often leads her into difficult situations and sometimes even serious danger. There are several moments where her trust in others puts her life at risk. However, what I appreciate about her is that she is not completely helpless. She knows how to fight, and the story occasionally shows that she is capable and has genuine strength. Unfortunately, she rarely gets the opportunity to demonstrate it because the plot is largely written around the male lead rescuing her. As a result, her independent action scenes are quite limited.
• Prince Chen/Xuan Yuanyu (ML). There aren't many male leads with a personality like his in the Chinese manhua I've read. He's cold towards most people, but not towards the female lead. While that dynamic is fairly common, what makes him stand out is how straightforward and honest he is. He doesn't hide what he really thinks of her, and he says things directly to her face. For example, he openly told her that he didn't choose to keep her just because he thought she was beautiful. He even called her fat when she was in her fox form.
Another thing I like is that, at the beginning of the story, he seems to treat the female lead as a genuine friend. He trusts her, feels comfortable around her, and can even joke and play with her. Their relationship feels natural and develops gradually.
From the latest available chapters, I can already see some potential yandere traits in him, which is honestly quite entertaining to watch.
What I like most about his character is how firmly he sets boundaries with women. Whenever a woman tries to get too close to him or touch him without permission, he immediately steps away or moves her aside. The story makes it very clear that he does not welcome unwanted physical contact, and I appreciate how consistently this aspect of his character is portrayed.
MY FAVOURITE SCENES:
• When Qingyi draws a portrait of the assassin she saw. It always makes me laugh how everyone tries to hide their amusement but simply can't, and in the end Yuanyu realises that her drawing actually did resemble the assassin after all.
• After they capture the assassin and go to sleep, Qingyi wakes up some time later. The first thing she sees when she opens her eyes is Yuanyu staring at her with a smile on his face and no shirt on. She immediately thinks he's trying to seduce her, and he gives her a smack on the head for even thinking that, lol.
• When she is seriously injured after defeating all of the assassins by herself. That scene really shows that she has the potential to become a skilled fighter. Then, when Yuanyu finds her wounded, I almost feel like crying. He goes to the palace to obtain the only medicine that can save her, not caring that he is effectively defying the Emperor.
• When Yuanyu places part of his soul into a rabbit and accompanies Qingyi after she leaves the mansion. I love how, even in his rabbit form, he still protects her and continues teaching her.
• When it is revealed that the person who saved Qingyi from suffering the same fate as her clan was Yuanyu's mother. I loved that twist because she brought Qingyi to Yuanyu so that the two of them would have each other's company and wouldn't have to be alone.
ABOUT THE SUPPORTING CHARACTERS:
• Yuanyu’s chief guard.He’s one of the best guards I’ve ever read about. He doesn’t interfere in the protagonists’ relationship. He treats her with respect and looks after her just as faithfully as he does his master. If he ever oversteps the line, Yuanyu puts him in his place. The same goes for the maid, Zhiyi, whom I think he may be attracted to.
• Zhiyi, my dear animal lover. I always felt sorry for her because the few times she was scolded, it was usually because of Qingyi’s impulsive and poorly thought-out decisions. She comes across as a genuinely kind, reliable, and efficient character. We do not get to see much of her throughout the manhua, which is a shame, because every appearance she makes leaves a positive impression. She also seems to have a potential love interest in Yuanyu’s chief guard, and I would have loved to see more development between them.
• Doctor Li was a remarkably brave character. Despite being terrified and having no veterinary training whatsoever, he still managed to solve the problem, even if his main motivation was saving his own life.
• Princess Bei of the Northern Country. At first, I thought she was going to be Qingyi's love rival, but it turned out she wasn't. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that she is also from the modern world. I think she arrived before the protagonist, but ended up in a different country, where she fell in love with her guard.
She eventually becomes one of Qingyi's closest friends, which was a nice development. I'm really glad she was able to marry the man she loves and find happiness.
Her little storyline was enjoyable to follow, and I think she's going to play a very important role in the future. I'm looking forward to seeing how much she helps Qingyi and the others as the story progresses.
• Moyu. A good guard and a worthy man for the Princess, and someone who returns her love as well. So, they are the side couple.
• The red-haired headmaster with blue eyes. At first, I didn't like him, but as the story progressed through the few chapters he appeared in, he turned out not to be such a bad man. In fact, by the end, he genuinely respected Qingyi. It's a shame that he met such a tragic end, just like his companions.
• The Second Headmaster. I did not particularly like him when he first appeared, but as the story progressed and more chapters were released, he gradually grew on me. It was mentioned that he was still alive, but nothing further was ever revealed about his whereabouts or situation. If he is indeed still alive, then I think there is a good chance that he will join forces with Yuanyu in order to save Qingyi from Muyue. This is one of the theories I currently have regarding how the story might develop.
• The Queen of the Southern Country. I disliked her from the very first moment I saw her, and I won't deny it. Although her life has been difficult because she is a woman, that doesn't automatically make her likeable to me. I can understand her struggles and the unfair treatment she has faced, but that doesn't change how I feel about her character.
• Modou, a relative of Moyu. He is a spoiled and cruel young man. Honestly, he deserves a proper beating, one that would finally teach him to respect other people.
• Xiao Hua Jing. She is not human, I think she is some kind of demon. She has known Muyue since childhood and is in love with him. So far, she comes across as a genuinely good person, but she is also willing to lie if it means helping him.
AS FOR THE ENEMIES, BOTH MAJOR AND MINOR:
• Xiao Cui. An animal abuser. I honestly do not know why, but from the very moment she laid eyes on the female lead, she developed an intense hatred towards her. That hatred eventually drove her to attempt to kill her. Fortunately, she received the karma she deserved in the end. Overall, she was one of those antagonists who was easy to dislike and whose downfall felt entirely justified.
• The purple-haired girl. Another character who tried to kill the female lead when she was in her fox form. That woman was completely ridiculous. Her ending was well deserved. If she was willing to do something like that to an animal, just imagine what she may have done to other women who showed any affection towards the male lead. Her actions made her one of the least sympathetic characters in the story, and it was difficult to feel any pity for her by the end.
• The Soup assassin. He was such a complete idiot that calling him human feels like an insult. He literally exposed his own alibi just to kill a small fox because she ruined his plan. What frustrates me is that he threw away an incredibly important mission over a harmless animal. It was such a ridiculous and irrational decision that it made him look less like a competent antagonist and more like a fool. I genuinely could not take him seriously after that.
• Emperor Xuan Yuanyun. I would say he is Yuanyu's second biggest adversary. The Emperor hates him because he is jealous of him and feels deeply inferior to him, and everyone is well aware of it.
He is the sort of character who only seems to learn through harsh lessons. I am not even saying that as a joke. Whenever Yuanyu tells him to do something in the nicest and most reasonable way possible, he ignores him completely. Then the moment Yuanyu threatens him or gives him a well deserved beating, the Emperor suddenly remembers how to listen.
At this point, it almost feels like kindness simply does not work on him. Every attempt at patience is wasted, while a firm hand gets immediate results. It is both frustrating and strangely amusing to watch. I'm glad to see that it's mentioned in the latest chapters that he's very ill.
• Crown Prince Bai Muyue of the Eastern Country.
I'm not sure whether he can really be considered Yuanyus romantic rival, since although he's attracted to the female lead, it doesn't seem to be in a romantic sense. He's indeed Yuanyu's number one adversary.
At first, I thought he was going to be a villain who wanted to kill her, but he later became fascinated by her because of her beauty and powers.
He doesn't deserve a redemption arc. He's murdered children and elderly people simply because they didn't possess what he was looking for. The only good thing about him is that he's an excellent actor.
I honestly think he would be a perfect match for Shiyu, because, frankly, he is dreadful as a romantic interest. He allows any woman who approaches him to flirt with him and touch him, which makes it pretty clear that he'd be 99.9% likely to be unfaithful to Qingyi.
On top of that, just like Shiyu, he is deeply attracted to power. Another issue is that his romantic feelings for the female lead seem to appear out of nowhere in the later chapters. The development feels forced and unconvincing, making it difficult to become invested in this aspect of his character.
• Yan Shiyu is indirectly Qingyi’s enemy simply because she is Yuanyu’s partner. However, her true adversary is actually Yuanyu himself. At first, she appeared to be “in love” with the Emperor, but in reality, what she truly loves is power. That is why she has now also become interested in Bai Muyue.
• Heart-Eating Demon. He is not a villain to the main protagonists, but he is certainly a villain to an entire village. I found his story incredibly tragic. What makes it even more unfortunate is that he was originally a divine beast with a genuinely kind heart, someone who wanted to help others and do good.
Sadly, the cruel and inhumane actions of a group of evil people pushed him down a darker path and ultimately turned him into a villain. It is difficult not to sympathise with him, even knowing the terrible things he later did. It is a shame that he could not resist his desire for revenge and ended up hurting innocent people who had nothing to do with the suffering he endured.
His downfall is understandable, but that does not excuse the harm he caused. That is what makes his character so tragic. He was neither born evil nor destined to become a monster. He became one because of the hatred he carried. At least, by the end of his story, he was finally able to escape the hell that had consumed him for so long.
• Mysterious Wanderer. I'd say he's likely to become a future enemy of Qingyi, although very little is known about him. What has been shown so far is that he worships a Nine-Tailed Fox.
• Danjin. A traitor from the Southern Country and an ally of Muyue. There isn't much to say about him because very little is known about him. The only thing that is clear is that he's a treacherous rat who refuses to accept a woman as a ruler.