The Imperial Exam Life of a Poor Military Household’s Son

It's a lighthearted, fast-paced novel about the imperial examination system. In just 18 chapters, the protagonist earns 80 taels of silver using recipes. The teacher is a young scholar, so there's likely a plot point involving him. He continues making tofu and fermented bean paste to earn money.

Does the synopsis include a romantic pairing? The family is indeed harmonious. My second sister-in-law is straightforward and outspoken; she will apologize promptly when she realizes she has said something wrong. The protagonist improves gradually, he doesn't start out as number one (following updates). It's an abandoned project (the company ran away).

This is a no-romance transmigration novel with a male protagonist. I recommend reading it. However, personally, I think it would be better if the author could simplify the formulaic writing style and include more slice-of-life scenes. It would also be better if the author could depict the officialdom after passing the exam.

Finished reading on March 8, 2026. It was pretty good. No romance, lots of educational content, and the imperial examination answers were very detailed. There was a little sentimentality in the early stages before the protagonist becomes powerful, but the later stages focus more on studying and taking the imperial examinations. The story concludes with the provincial and palace examinations, which are only briefly mentioned. There are no storylines about court politics, career, or romance.

The imperial examination system was truly difficult, especially for students from poor families. It was very difficult for them to reach the imperial palace. First, there were the costs of the examinations, and second, without connections or power, they were easily eliminated through underhanded means. The book is different.

It's alright. The story basically focuses on the process of taking the imperial examination, while also improving the family's life. The story ends after the protagonist passes the exam. A good point is that the main character's family relationships are generally good, with not much infighting.

This book is really well-written, it's just that it ended too quickly. It's such a pity that it didn't cover the part about his entry into officialdom.

Recommended by a seasoned bookworm, it's great! (๑• . •๑) No monster-fighting or leveling up, just hard work and dedication. It's just a bit short; the promised court intrigue and power struggles ended right after the exams.

It's gone so quickly?!

It's alright, but there are too many modern terms, which might easily evoke images of modern times.