Your Whole Family Hopes You'll Pass the Scholar Exam, but You Top All Six?
举家盼你中秀才，你六元连中？
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- The Imperial Exams: Who Gets It? This Guy Suddenly Started Working Hard科举：谁懂啊，这人突然就努力了Alternate title on Fanqie
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Within the family, there's no backstabbing or favoritism, no drama involving the first and second wives; the family is harmonious, the brothers are on good terms. In the village, there's no bullying or conflict; the author handles minor conflicts very well. In the county, there's no humiliation or intimidation; the story is ordinary yet refreshing.
It's incredibly good! Although there is a female lead, her presence is so minimal that it doesn't detract from the reading experience at all. I read it as a story with two male leads. While the male lead and the emperor are friends, the emperor dotes on the male lead excessively. The intense emotional turmoil between Shen Zhou and the emperor is simply captivating.
I genuinely think it's a great read! Why are so many people saying it's long and tedious? The male lead and the emperor are both very well-developed characters. Author, please keep updating! I just realized that the novel I read before, "The Salted Fish," is also by you. Imperial examination novels are so enjoyable to read.
This story unfolds from the male lead's perspective, with a very subtle romantic subplot. It primarily focuses on the rise of a poor scholar, showcasing the male lead's refined elegance and strategic brilliance. He displays a deep respect for emperors from ancient feudal times, yet he can also challenge them—it's truly captivating.
It's not a dual male lead story, but the male lead is the emperor's salvation; they accompany each other for a lifetime. It's quite good; the story has many emotionally nuanced moments, although there are also some less satisfying parts. I've complained about it a few times in previous reviews, but I still quite like the emperor's character.
I loved the portrayal of the relationship between the emperor and his ministers. The interactions between Shen Zhou and the emperor were filled with suspicion, testing, humor, and touching moments. A deep friendship blossomed between these two seemingly ordinary people, and they walked hand in hand into old age. The final epilogue had a poignant sense of a hero's decline, especially the flashbacks to their youthful days, so full of vigor and spirit—it brought tears to my eyes 🥺🥺
I wrote a long review before, but I accidentally exited the app before publishing it and didn't save it. I'm so upset, I'm writing it again. Overall, this is a semi-female-lead-less novel. The male protagonist, Shen Zhou, is single-mindedly focused on his career, contributing to the prosperity of the Great Qian Dynasty.
Having read over 200 chapters, I've found the male protagonist to be truly magnanimous and broad-minded. He always considers the big picture, taking into account the interests of all parties involved. He helps his family and the local gentry with mutual support and benefit, helping them grow stronger. Those who initially bullied him gradually become his supporters.
It's quite good. It's a male-centric novel, and unusually, it doesn't have any infatuated female characters or domineering princesses. The descriptions of the romance between the male and female leads are also very subtle, unlike some novels that portray ancient love lives more openly than modern ones. The male lead's family is also harmonious.
The plot is acceptable, but the character development is somewhat lacking. The character descriptions within scenes feel abrupt, as if they were written for the sake of description, and don't quite fit the characters' expected personas. The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of a farmer's son, and logically, his family members should be typical farmers (simple, honest, and kind, or…