After Disguising Myself as a Man, I Became the Top Scholar

[Disguised as a man + wish fulfillment + universally adored heroine + ancient political intrigue + devoted love interest + strong female lead] To help her mother secure her father’s favor, Shen Yunqing became a young man. She sat the imperial examinations and passed with flying colors, becoming the top candidate personally selected by the emperor. The Princess of Zhao planned to choose a husband from among the successful candidates and marry her. At court, she debated the ministers and bested them all. Before foreign rulers, she stayed calm in a crisis and turned danger into safety. The Crown Prince of Tan once said, “If Yunqing is willing to serve the State of Tan, I will grant you rank, title, and a generous salary.” The ruler of Zhao once remarked, “With a pillar of the state like you serving my Great Zhao, I can rest easy even after I’m gone.” Years later, Shen Yunqing’s secret as a woman was exposed, and her attempt to flee failed. The young emperor personally fastened a golden chain around her slender wrist. His eyes filled with possessive intensity. “Your student is rather slow-witted. I’ll need you to stay in the palace every day and teach me in person, Master.” The sword-forging young man, whose martial arts were formidable, said, “All I want is to never be parted from you.”