What an Audacious and Sly Servant!

There was a prominent old martial arts family which in the hundred years would give birth only to males, never a girl. Finally, one day, a girl was born. She was a tassel blower among ten thousand green groves. Ultimately, she turned into an agile and brave tomboy! There was also an imperial descendant who his old father had six princesses. His father was just short of a son to inherit the throne. Finally, one day, he got a bastard son who was his youngest child. With countless spoiling, in the end that son was brought up into a universally unmatched egomania! “Zhen as the nation’s number one beauty, as the nation only first class figure, obviously needs to have a professional bodyguard constantly at our side for protection. That will be you, the iron-willed female King Kong pretending to be a little eunuch.”

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on What an Audacious and Sly Servant! "What an Audacious and Sly Servant!" promised a fun, gender-bending romp through ancient China, and for the most part, it delivered. While the ending left me wanting more, the journey was entertaining enough to warrant a recommendation, albeit with a few caveats. ### First Impressions The premise hooked me right away: a stoic, martial arts-skilled female lead disguised as a man, serving a narcissistic, slightly effeminate crown prince. The role reversal had immense potential for comedy, and I was eager to see how their dynamic would unfold. I was particularly drawn to the idea of a calm, collected protagonist constantly roasting the vain prince in her mind – a refreshing change from the typical shoujo setup. ### What Works Well The humor is definitely the strongest aspect of this novel. I found myself laughing out loud at the interactions between the leads, especially the crown prince's antics and the female lead's dry wit. The characters are quite unique, especially the Crown Prince, who is both extremely uncute and also very cute at the same time. It’s a fun twist on the usual cold male lead trope. Many readers enjoyed the early parts of the story the most, when the leads were younger. The side characters are also well-defined and add to the overall charm. The initial plot of the FL being appointed as the Crown Prince's study partner (while disguised as a boy) was a great starting point for their interactions. ### Areas of Concern The most common complaint I encountered was the rushed and unsatisfactory ending. Several readers felt that the story lost its way towards the end, with plot points left unresolved and characters forgotten. The romance, while present, felt underdeveloped and sometimes frustrating, and even ambiguous. The time skips, especially the final one, felt jarring and didn't allow for proper closure. Also, some felt the story dragged on in places. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers mentioned the ending included a one-year separation between the leads right before the story concludes, which felt unnecessary and abrupt. The reunion is only briefly touched upon, leaving readers without a satisfying resolution to their relationship. There's also a lack of detail regarding the female lead's family and a general feeling that the story concludes too quickly. ### Final Verdict Despite its flaws, "What an Audacious and Sly Servant!" is an enjoyable read if you're looking for lighthearted comedy and don't mind a somewhat incomplete ending. The unique characters and humorous interactions make it worth the time, but be prepared for a potentially frustrating final few chapters. I'd recommend it as a fun, casual read, but not if you're seeking a deeply developed plot or a satisfying romance.