Back in Ancient Times, I Became a Pure-Hearted Top Scholar in a General’s Mansion

[A romance told from the male lead’s perspective, a funny ancient-times transmigration story, a devoted couple, and no toxic family members]

Zhou Heyuan is a good young man from ancient times who transmigrates to the modern world and studies its knowledge. After mastering some useful skills, he returns to ancient times, only to discover that his original body belongs to a fool who’s about to get married. He decides to work hard and make money. He opens a restaurant, collects secondhand books to make paper, and eventually takes the imperial examinations, becoming the top scorer in the civil-service exams. He marries a wife, and the two live in loving harmony.

Then the emperor decides he needs a record of achievement, so he sends him to Lingnan to develop the region. See how he builds roads, helps the villagers escape poverty, and brings prosperity to the whole area.

When the general’s residence loses a battle, the emperor demands accountability. See how Zhou, a mere civil official, uses explosives to blow up the enemy, secures the frontier, and helps the emperor unify the dynasty. Ye Ruoyao is a well-educated and sensible young lady. After an accident leaves her no choice but to marry a fool in the capital, she becomes the laughingstock of the entire city. So she plans that once she marries into the general’s household, she’ll take charge of the family and keep that fool cooped up inside so he can’t go out and cause trouble.

But after marrying Zhou Heyuan, she finds herself the envy of every young lady in the city. Ye Ruoyao and Zhou Heyuan can’t help but agree that everything has worked out for the best.