Expected a generic novel,but this is a very well thoughtout and well written novel with excellent character development and plot. Wanted to drop at the start with the fmc and the plot feeling not up the mark but stuck because overall dark theme kept interesting enough for me and it was well worth it for me. Plot and characters improve and overall the story, character interactions and developments comes full circle and feels emotionally rewarding and heart warming by the end of arcs. This has been a good read for me.

Has been a fantastic read and am craving for similar novels since. This has a kingdom building-business romance, revenge themes which I like and ending has been satisfactory as well.

Enjoyed the story a lot. If you like chinese style politics, scheming and okay with slow romance then you will enjoy it. This is one of the more well thoughout and written ones. Do recommend if you are looking a story with good plot and smart fmc with strong character.

Fantastic plot. Not new setting but one that is executed very well thoroughly. Harem here includes 4 women and their characters has some depth not like trophy collectors. This wasn't an issue for me especially since the plot is very interesting and well executed. Romance could have been better, author exaggerates a little using harem to try to induce laughs, not for everyone but still enjoyable and definetely not cringey. Overall it is not just a powerup or harem trophy collector novels. It has good plot and the writing and execution is very thorough. Romance/harem may not be for everyone but still I enjoyed it and could overlook even if not entirely my cup of tea. I suggest reading it.

Interesting so far (290). This has been enjoyable and has a promising plot with good potential but not sure if author can actually deliver. So far there hasnt been any major drawback (except slow updates) and the story is interesting.