Famine in Ancient Times: Hunting, Taking the Exams, and Eight Wives!

Any Stories About Poor Scholars Taking the Imperial Exams, Like Rise of the Poor?

The protagonist is devoted to the imperial examinations, speaks up for the people, protects their family, has a functioning brain, and isn't a womanizer.

The Male Lead Passes the Imperial Exams and Becomes an Official Who Serves the People, With a Virtuous Wife at His Side

They support each other through everything.

Looking for Imperial Exam Stories. I've Already Read The Road to the Imperial Exams for a Farmer's Son in Ancient Times

I'd like to read an imperial examination story. I've already read The Ancient Farmer's Son's Journey Through the Imperial Exams.

Ancient-Era Farming Stories About Buying Servants and Building a Cozy, Comfortable Life

Any genre is fine. I just want a story where the protagonist can build houses, buy land, and hire servants in ancient times, then live a happy, cozy life as a little landlord. I especially love when they hire servants who feel they've found a wonderful master! Fellow readers, please send me recommendations.

Transmigrating to an Ancient Rural Village: Raising Kids and Hunting

Imperial-Examination Stories About Scholars From Poor Families

I’ve been seriously looking for books about impoverished scholars taking the imperial exams, but none of them quite satisfy me. The writing is actually good, but the characters are too meek. Are there any with strong personalities, where people give as good as they get? It drives me crazy when characters swallow their grievances just because of gossip or the pressure of their elders’ status and family ties.