My Ancestors’ Graves Started Smoking from the Start: Disguised as a Man, I Take the Imperial Exams
开局祖坟冒青烟，女扮男装科举忙
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- Completed
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- 1.3M Words
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- Ancient Romance
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- Slice-of-Life Farming
- Updated
- 7mo ago
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- Disguised as a Man, the Xie Family's Immortal Beauty Takes the Imperial Exams by Storm女扮男装，谢家神仙子科举杀疯了Alternate title on Fanqie
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Haha, it's quite good! I just hope the female lead can maintain this balance, not getting too close to women or men, keeping a proper distance. Because the female lead is a woman, but she's currently acting as a man. Getting too close to women would damage their reputation, and getting too close to men isn't ideal either, since she's a woman.
A woman disguised as a man with a sickly appearance—the premise is quite novel 🤔 A combination of farming and imperial examinations, I heard she'll eventually take down Japan. I'm really looking forward to it! A satisfying read. 1: The female protagonist was born holding a jade pendant and disguises herself as a man. 2: Suzaku has a spatial ability and can use illusions?
I absolutely love this book! I started reading it yesterday and finished it last night. Although it's not finished yet, as long as the ending isn't terrible, this book will truly become a masterpiece. Yes, while the female lead has a power-up, she doesn't rely on it excessively; the main focus is on her own abilities. And the author's writing style is truly superb.
Super good! Another great novel about a woman disguised as a man taking the imperial examinations. She achieves the highest rank in the exams at the age of nine, earning the title of "Fairy Princess"—truly a divine figure. The novel doesn't dwell too much on the academic and examination details, focusing more on daily life and character interactions.
I really enjoyed it. It's the first time I've read a novel where the female lead has so many advantages and has a refined, unparalleled air about her. Keep up the good work, author!
This book has won my heart. Firstly, the premise of a woman disguised as a man is very appealing. Secondly, it features a woman who strives to improve herself while carrying out her family's mission, and her family works to establish schools for women across the country to secure a place for them, all in support of the female protagonist, Xie Yuheng's, identity as a woman.
The premise is excellent. Most time travelers to ancient times either conform to the prevailing trends, look down on tamed women, or lack the power to change anything. The female protagonist, unexpectedly starting as a man and suffering from the persecution of patriarchal ideology, wants to help others, beginning with herself, her family, and subtly influencing the world.
I like it, no romance, great, good writing.
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This is a lighthearted read. The author has clearly read many books similar to *Dream of the Red Chamber*, and their intention to write in classical Chinese is obvious, hence the ornate language throughout. However, they tend to indulge in lengthy, sentimental ramblings.