The side characters like Nanny Liu and Madam Jiang are stereotypical villains—snobby and power-obsessed. But they serve the protagonist foil well. Their dialogue feels authentic for the period drama setting.
The decision by the author to make the protagonist a reincarnator with memories but not a complete knowledge cheat is smart. He doesn't have future tech blueprints or secret cultivation arts from past life. He just has a mature mindset. That forces him to work within the existing system, relying on resources and connections. It makes his progression feel earned. I hope he doesn't suddenly unlock a hidden super talent because of the memory merge; that would cheapen the setup.
The pacing of the kindergarten distribution center scene was a bit slow for my taste. So much time spent on describing the other parents and their worries about the test, which we already understand. I get that it's world-building and showing how high the stakes are, but it felt like it could have been trimmed. The mother with the green-scaled child threatening to send him to grandma's house was funny, but the conversation between parents about test levels dragged. I was eager to get to the actual testing. That said, the payoff was worth it, so I can't complain too much.
The way Lin Mu handles the crisis shows why she's respected as a midwife. She's practical but also knows when to resort to the old ways. Lighting twelve incense sticks to summon all ancestors - that's not your everyday ritual. She's pulling out all the stops.
The narrative’s perspective is a high-wire act. We're inside the head of an adult, but trapped in a baby’s body. The writer navigates this well, using translated baby babble like “Daa-u” and “Aah-ee” to communicate frustration or happiness. It leads to funny moments, like her deliberately thinking “Malice resides in adults” before getting soaked in the bath. The humor comes from this brilliant dual consciousness; the physical baby being a little rascal while the inner adult is plotting revenge.
I wasn't expecting the serious moral debate in the middle of what's mostly a comedic romance. The conversation about whether demons and humans can coexist actually has some weight to it, even if the tone swings back to lighthearted pretty fast