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The only reason I'm reading this whilst ignoring all the bs with the brothers and the OG FL is that the manipulative tactics used are pretty solid: I'm someone who has a very hard time actively manipulating people all the time; it's too exhausting and I cringe when people fall for stupid gaslighting. This story is a nice way of practicing what decisions would affect the OG ML's reaction towards the FL for me.
Icl, I still don’t get it. The FL basically changes herself just so the ML will fall for her. So he’s not even in love with her, he’s in love with this version she created for him. Like, how is that real love? How did you fall in love with him? That doesn’t add up. Surely the OG FL and the ML who naturally fall in love should be together.
Not to mention the ML is super dumb like surely the emperor is no longer on your side if you want to hide her from him. The signs are there m8 (╯°Д °) ╯
However I would still consider her a somewhat strong FL for holding on for 6 years and actually successfully manipulating him; so if this is your cup of tea, enjoy !
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