The Unparalleled Illegitimate Son

Lots to Read, Plenty to Binge, and Long-Running. No Harem Seekers or Harem Stories

Completed Older Books

Something that still feels fresh today, with an original premise and no dumbing down. Or a familiar premise handled in an unconventional, innovative way, with unexpected twists. Or something profound that just isn't widely appreciated. In short, something unusual.

Looking for Ancient-era Imperial Exam Novels. No Effortless Top Scores in Every Exam, Please!

Looking for books like I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Exams.

High-Quality Ancient-Era Imperial Examination Novels Worth Rereading Again and Again

Looking for books like *Ding! A Legacy for the Ages: The Young Lady Starts Studying (Rising to the Clouds, Imperial Exams)*. Historical setting, imperial exams, high quality.

Can We Get Some Normal Imperial Examination Historical Novels?

Imperial Exam Novels Like Comrade Sun Shan: Sound Logic, No Overpowered Golden Finger

Looking for books similar to *I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Examinations*. I want a story focused on studying for the exams, followed by genuinely working to improve the country. Keep the romance minimal, and don't make the golden finger ridiculously overpowered. The exams are fiercely competitive, after all, and with a different body of knowledge, someone who time-travels back isn't likely to sweep all six exams with ease.

Ancient Political Intrigue and the Imperial Examinations, Please Recommend a Few!

Systems and transmigration are fine, but it has to be a classic that’s been building up for a long time, with over a million words!

Ancient Setting, Imperial Exams, Not from a Poor Family, No System, Transmigration

The protagonist should have sound values, pass the imperial examinations, and devote himself to serving the people. He should be decisive while still considering the greater good. One female lead only. He should take revenge without harming the innocent. When discussing poetry, he shouldn’t come across as pretentious. Success should be hard-won: others shouldn’t be crushed by a cheat just because they’ve studied for ten years. The story should explore big ideas.

A Noble Scion Preparing for the Imperial Exams

Are there any stories where the protagonist is the legitimate son or eldest legitimate grandson of an ancient great clan, receives the family's full support, and gradually rises through the imperial examinations?

Alternate Ancient China, No System! I Want a High-Ranking Official Who Stands Up for the People!

No System, no System, no System!

Imperial Examination Novels: No Poor Beginnings, Start a Little Higher Up, Please 🙏

Looking for books like The Marquis's Widower's Laid-Back Life.

Looking for Stories About Someone Transmigrating into a Young Noble in Ancient Times and Taking the Imperial Exam

Preferably reborn before birth. No poor-background protagonists; I’m sick of those stories.

No Female Lead, Big Villain Novels

So thrilling! *Soul Land: Tang San Transmigrates into the Gu World* hooks you with a huge mystery right from the opening. The unique Gu World setting and polished writing are captivating. It’s only five chapters in, and there are already plenty of mysteries. Fantasy and xianxia fans, click the link and jump right in!

Any Stories About a Concubine’s Son Striving to Get Ahead?

I've read plenty of stories about low-born daughters. Are there any about low-born sons, or children who aren't favored, scheming to carve out a future for themselves? Completed stories are fine, with or without romance.

Novels About Transmigrating to Ancient Times, Studying as a Poor Scholar, Passing the Imperial Exams, and Becoming an Official