入赘 | Rùzhuì | Matrilocal Marriage by 请君莫笑 / Please Don’t Laugh (PDL)
Chapters: 297 chapters plus 4 extras
Release Date: 2021
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Synopsis
Yun An was a volunteer chosen among thousands by the space time research institute. Simply planning to record the true historical events of the military revolt in the year nine hundred and sixty, she signed the consent form, stepped into the time machine, but a peculiar thing happened during her travel through time, causing Yun An to be sent to an unknown place and time…
This dynasty was not recorded in earth’s history; perhaps Yun An had entered a parallel world.
This kingdom was known as the ‘Yan’ kingdom. It’s regime was similar to the middle period of the Ming dynasty. The economy was an unprecedented level of prosperity, and the men were regarded as superior to women.
The renowned Lin family of the Yan kingdom lived in luxury and extravagance. Their extreme wealth had already continued for three generations.
However, the famous Lin family faced an awkward problem at their third generation— the master of the family had no son.
Although the master of the Lin family had seven concubines, he had not gained a son for years. Master Lin eventually became too old to have any hope for a male heir.
The rise and fall of the Lin family now rests on the shoulders of master Lin’s only legitimate daughter: Lin Buxian.
The Lin family appeared to be powerful and untouchable, but it was actually surrounded with danger.
Their wealth was hankered after by powerful ministers and coveted by their relatives. Lin Buxian was a woman, but she had to step out often. Because of this, she was often denounced by the public. Eight merchants came to attend Lin Buxian’s twentieth birthday, but they heard the shocking news that her past childhood friend had already become the lucky son-in-law of a Minister, and he intended to take her as a concubine?
Lin Buxian made an announcement to the entire kingdom during her birthday banquet; the Lin estate is looking for a handsome son-in-law, to marry and live with the bride’s family.
Review
AHHHH!!! I finished it!!!! I love it so much!!! It’s hilarious and fluffy for the most part and a must read if you are looking for something more light hearted after fgep or jwqs by pdl. But if this is your first pdl novel, enjoy!!! We have
✔️Ming dynasty setting
✔️Time travel/ Sci fi
✔️Parallel world
✔️Modern/historical
✔️Arranged marriage
✔️Power couple
✔️Strong, Intelligent MCs
✔️Dislike at first sight
✔️Slowburn
✔️Fluff
✔️Relationship goals
✔️Only one bed
✔️Cross dressing/ Hidden Identity
✔️Businesswoman
✔️Side queer characters
✔️There’s two beds but still looking for excuses to share one
✔️Ancient rich lady x time travelling modern lesbian
✔️Yun An has a folding fan
✔️HEA with kids
Yun An is such a great character and I really loved how the relationship developed between her and Yixi. Slowburn lovers, this novel is a treat for you, because at 300 chapters, you know it’s going to be delicious pining. The world building is amazing, especially fascinating to find the differences and similarities between our world and this one.
The communication between Yun An and Yixi?? *chefs kiss*
Everytime Yun An calls Yixi “Wife~”, I Squee!! And she has a folding fan! (I’m a sucker for those)
As it neared the end, I couldn’t imagine how it was going to end as time travel is always tricky. (Also, I’m currently watching a time travel kdrama and it’s so good so far) But I’m very happy with the end and honestly there’s no better way. Yunxi finally have their HEA and I miss them already!!
The side characters are well developed and Cultivator Xuan Yi is my favourite. Please read all the 4 extras as it is actually expanding on the last chapter and is very essential. I also love reading the author notes, pdl and her girlfriend are so cute!
Rùzhuì is such a well written story with great characters and an interesting storyline. Highly recommended!!
READ THE FAN TRANSLATION HERE | Chinese on jjwxc (please support the author if you can)
The only existing official art is from the PDL Merch shop and it’s these two:
Rainbows and Sunshine 