[Two equally powerful leads]+ [Strong female lead]+ [Political power struggles]+ [Supporting character reborn]
The Dayong dynasty forbids merchants from taking the civil service examinations, yet those who hold academic degrees are allowed to go into business. The great clans make up only five percent of Dayong’s population, but control sixty percent of its wealth, funneling vast fortunes into the pockets of a privileged few. Dayong desperately needs reform. The young emperor’s new policies have been proposed time and again, only to be thwarted before they can take effect. The path to change is exceptionally difficult.
Song Jinhe was born into a merchant family, with no powerful allies at court. Before her parents died, they arranged her marriage to the down-at-heel Liang family. The Liangs desperately needed wealth, and Song Jinhe had plans of her own. So she married into their family, bringing along her six-year-old younger brother, Song Jinchao, and a generous dowry. Song Jinchao was also removed from the merchant household registry, making him eligible to take the civil service examinations.
Six years later, Song Jinhe divorced her husband, and Song Jinchao passed the county-level imperial examination. His academic standing immediately became controversial, drawing the emperor’s attention. The emperor personally ruled that Song Jinchao’s results were valid, setting a precedent for merchants to earn academic degrees! Seizing the opportunity, the emperor launched sweeping reforms!
Very well written, looking forward to finishing it in one go! Because many books are very attractive, but they always update one or two articles a day, and over time, people don't want to read them anymore!
Very interesting, with concise language and fascinating plot
Very attractive. Many books stop reading halfway through. I really want to finish this one. Looking forward to it.
After reading the whole article, I feel that the writing is good, but the content is a bit messy. Although some people and things are explained, I feel that it is not fully written. But overall the readability is good.
It's good to give it five stars. The story is compact and the ending is too sudden.
Not bad, I can watch it
The article is compact, not procrastinating, and can be read.
The logic is clear, the plot is ups and downs, and the content is exciting.
I like beautiful and intelligent heroines.
Good, good, good, good