A Farmer's Son's Journey Through the Imperial Exams: I Took My Parents to the Capital

Li Zeyan was a fine young man of the 21st century, a typical college student. He'd chosen to study history on a whim, only to find himself unemployed as soon as he graduated. Just as he was losing hope, fate gave him the chance to transmigrate. He thought he was finally going to make his mark and win fame, but when he opened his eyes, he found himself in ancient times, in a peasant household where there was never enough to eat or wear. As the only son born to the Li parents after three daughters, though, he was treated like a treasure. They couldn't bear for him to suffer as they had, so:

His father: “Son, don't worry. I'll sell everything we own to send you to school.”

His mother: “Son, don't be afraid. If anyone bullies you, tell me. I'll bring your three uncles to back you up.”

Then it's time to soar! From the fields to the palace halls, he's still that same peasant boy.