The Great Zhou’s Number One Villain Raises a Top Scholar

Name: The Great Zhou’s Number One Villain Raises a Top Scholar
Author: Little Cow Goes Online

大周第一奸臣，养出了个状元郎

by Little Cow Goes Online (小母牛上网)

Status: Ongoing
Length: 1.3M Words
Genre: Historical
Subgenre: Historical & Ancient
Updated: 13h ago
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Synopsis

[Transmigration] [Imperial Examinations] [Court Politics] [No Golden Finger]

The short drama is now streaming on Fanqie under the title The Playboy Takes Up His Brush to Protect the Realm (Season 1).

After transmigrating to Great Zhou, Gu Chang'an finds himself the son of a treacherous minister, reviled by everyone.

His father, Gu Mingyuan, wields immense power at court. He purges the court and suppresses the scholars, earning the condemnation of the realm's literati as a traitor to the nation.

And he is the capital's most notorious playboy.

He spends his days cockfighting, racing horses, and frequenting the pleasure quarters. Everyone calls him a wastrel.

Gu Chang'an, newly arrived from another world, only wants to stay away from court and live as a carefree rich man.

Until that day.

He sees with his own eyes as the deputy general of the Northern Garrison Army and his entire family are sentenced to death.

At the execution ground, the general who once guarded the northern frontier points at the man on the execution platform and curses him with his dying breath:

"Gu Mingyuan, you treacherous minister!"

And the man who decides countless people's fates

is none other than his father.

At that moment, Gu Chang'an realizes for the first time:

If the Gu family tree falls, he, a young playboy who knows nothing but pleasure, will be the first to be punished.

And so,

the capital loses a playboy.

Great Zhou gains a scholar.

From the top scorer in the county exams to the throne hall,

Gu Chang'an climbs step by step to the pinnacle of the imperial examinations, drawing ever closer to the father whom the whole realm curses.

Many years later,

when scholars across the realm point at him and curse him again:

"Traitor!"

Gu Chang'an merely smiles.

Only now does he finally understand the choice his father made all those years ago.

"Someone has to go to hell in this world."

Other names

My Father Is a Treacherous Minister, So It Makes Sense for Me to Be a Spoiled Brat我爹是奸臣，我当个纨绔很合理吧Alternate title on Fanqie
My Dad Holds All the Power at Court, Yet I Placed First in All Six Exams我爹权倾朝野，我却六元及第Alternate title on Fanqie
The Treacherous Minister's Son: From Spoiled Rich Kid to Top Scholar of Six Examinations奸臣之子：从顶级纨绔到连中六元Alternate title on Fanqie
Who Says a Spoiled Brat Can't Become the Top Scholar?谁说纨绔不能中状元了？Alternate title on Fanqie
The Treacherous Minister's Son: From Top Scholar to Ruler of the Realm奸臣之子：从六元状元到宰执天下Alternate title on Fanqie
The Great Zhou's Number One Schemer Raises a Top Scholar with Six Honors大周第一奸臣，养出个六元状元Alternate title on Fanqie

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Looks good! But I hope that there will be no heroine, who will step by step through the imperial examination and enter the court, and serve the country 🥺
78 likes3mo ago
It's a great read. The theme is quite novel, and the protagonist doesn't use a cheat code to "defeat others" like in other novels. Instead, he truly immerses himself in the hardships of "ten years of hard study" while studying diligently.
21 likes4mo ago
It's great, hopefully it will be a story without a female lead who brings glory to the court.
20 likes5mo ago
This book is truly excellent. It describes the imperial examination system in great detail, vividly showcasing the protagonist's genuine talent and learning. It's clear the author put a lot of thought into it; it's very different from typical time-travel novels.
19 likes3mo ago
I highly recommend this! The story is incredibly engaging; seeing the protagonist succeed in the imperial examinations really gives me a strong sense of triumph after hardship. The descriptions are very detailed, showing the protagonist's hard work and dedication. Furthermore, the protagonist's background adds a lot to the book; both he and his father are very likable characters. I hope the author updates soon; I'm looking forward to the next chapter every day! ❤️
18 likes3mo ago
This is the novel I've been consistently following lately. I really like the author's style; it's a gentle, yet captivating narrative. The male protagonist isn't a typical transmigrated character with a cheat-like advantage; he integrates into this era through his own efforts and shines brightly. Watching him progress through the ranks is incredibly exciting, and I'm super excited for what's to come. I absolutely love how well it's written!
18 likes3mo ago
It's the kind of imperial examination novel I like—one with a privileged family background. Overall, it's quite enjoyable. I especially liked the poem the protagonist wrote when he was initially arrogant. Overall, it's a good read. Of course, there are some things I didn't like.
15 likes2mo ago
The writing is like a pot of lukewarm water, neither too hot nor too cold, sitting tepidly on the table. Opening it, every sentence is meticulously structured, like walking on a straight official road, devoid of ravines or scenic views. When characters speak, words are words, and meaning is meaning; there's no room for interpretation, like two thin sheets of paper stacked together, revealing not…
14 likes1mo ago
It's a great read. Judging from the title alone, I thought it would be another wish-fulfillment novel about a transmigrated scholar who becomes a plagiarist and quickly rises to a high position. But after reading it more closely, I realized I was judging by appearances. The author's writing is smooth, and the plot is well-structured. There are no cheat codes or systems.
14 likes3mo ago
It's super beautiful, the texture is so clear. I like Chang'an's way of handling things, but I also like his relationship with his father. I'm especially looking forward to seeing how he'll get along with his father if he enters the imperial court. 😘😘😘😘😆😆
13 likes4mo ago