The Imperial Exams Are No Easy Feat, So I’ll Take My Whole Family to the Azure Sky

To be honest, there are very few minor flaws, but the story is riddled with small inconsistencies, such as: the protagonist's age is calculated incorrectly, the price of spices is problematic, the mother stuffs 1000 copper coins into the child's arms (you can search online to see how big 1000 copper coins would be; is it really possible for a 10-year-old child to fit them all in?)

Overall it's alright, but a bit superficial, and it got a little tiresome to read. It uses a pretentious, artsy style to depict ancient rural life—neither elegant nor vulgar.

The language is exquisite, and the character portrayals are unforgettable. I've been reading novels for six years, and there are very few that I can give a perfect score to. Although I've finished reading this novel, it lingers in my heart for a long time.

This is more in line with the character of an ordinary person, starting from scratch with difficulties. Aside from the overly prominent parts like finding Ganoderma lucidum and making a fortune selling braised food, the rest of the content is quite good. The slow-paced, gradual portrayal of rural life is very relatable. The warm family atmosphere moved me deeply and brought tears to my eyes.

It's exceptionally good, with very delicate handling of the emotions. The era is fictional, so some seemingly illogical aspects are made more believable. The protagonist studies incredibly hard, without any special advantages. Another point is the realistic portrayal of his family's disadvantages in not passing the imperial examinations despite his hard work.

It's so good, I don't know how to describe it with any superlative. The book's portrayal of family, friendship, love, and the gratitude owed to teachers is incredibly moving. It's no longer about a ruler fearing his subjects and suppressing power, but about delegating authority to get things done and serving the people.

I haven't read it yet, but I listened to the first few chapters of the audiobook. Each chapter seemed quite long, and I personally thought it was well-written with good prose. Most importantly, it really touched on the warmth of family and the deep bonds of kinship. I spend a lot of time searching for books every day, and perhaps everyone's taste is different.

This is a very good book. The author has created very well the characters. Senior Brother Pei, Master Chen, Xie Qian (whose later years were only briefly mentioned), Madam Gu (it's a pity that there was no news about her later), An Ning, and other characters are all very well-developed.

I discovered this book when I was in a reading slump. The title didn't particularly attract me, but somehow I clicked on it anyway. And now I've finally finished it. It's very well written. Reading this book made me realize that the protagonist doesn't have to be a top scholar, that rebellion isn't something that can be started at any time, that a major event that changes people's lives isn't…

I don't know why the rating is so low, but it's really good. The male lead's family is very warm and loving, with no awful characters. In the end, the male lead uses his modern talents to strengthen his country and improve people's lives! I love it, but I still need to urge for more updates.