In a sudden accident, Song Zhiyan's family of three plunged from modern life into ancient times of disaster. There is no golden finger in the system, no rich relatives to rely on, and when you open your eyes, you will be in a desperate situation where the family is surrounded by walls and starvation is everywhere. There were evil gentry in front of them who were plundering, and there was famine and epidemic in the back. In order to survive, they had no choice but to pack up their bags and join the vast army fleeing from famine.
Nibbling tree bark, drinking muddy water, avoiding soldiers and bandits, and fighting evil officials, Song Zhiyan dragged his frail parents and struggled on the edge of life and death. While others were still groveling for a bite of food, she relied on modern knowledge to identify herbs for food, improve tools to open up wasteland, and managed to earn a glimmer of hope for her family in a desperate situation.
But she knew very well that in troubled times, just seeking food and clothing was not enough. Looking at the hunched backs of his parents when they were bullied, and listening to the ridicule of "women without talent" from the powerful, Song Zhiyan clenched the shabby book he got by chance——
"Dad, Mom, if you want to stand tall in these troubled times, strength alone is not enough. You have to rely on your brain and these words!"
On the way to escape from the wilderness, she studied hard at every opportunity; while working in the field to open up wasteland, she commented endlessly under the oil lamp. Others laughed at women for wishful thinking in studying, but she insisted on entering the school; everyone thought that the imperial examination was only for men, but she insisted on picking up a pen and ink and walking on the single-plank bridge that thousands of people fought for.
County examinations, government examinations, hospital examinations... Passing through all the tests and beheading generals, they were astonished by their talents; in the court hall, they talked with the Confucian scholars and offered advice to bring peace to the country.
From a skinny orphan on the road to fleeing the desert, to a world-famous imperial examination leader, Song Zhiyan not only saved his family from displacement, but also made a career as a woman in an era where men were superior to women.
