Lin Yanqiu transmigrated into another world, only to find that his father had just died and the original owner had starved to death as well. Faced with a dilapidated home, a frail mother, and younger siblings, he had no choice but to shoulder his responsibilities as the eldest brother and first figure out how to put food on the table.
But it was hard for a farmer's son to get ahead. In his previous life, he had studied history and knew a fair amount about ancient texts. Perhaps he could try taking the imperial examinations?
And so Lin Yanqiu embarked on a path of earning money while preparing for the exams!