Any Stories About Poor Scholars Taking the Imperial Exams, Like Rise of the Poor? 有没有寒门科举的书类似于《寒门崛起》

1. 151 科 Who Can Out-Grind Me in the Imperial Exams? 科举卷王谁怕谁 Moon Over the Eastern Mountain月上东山Historical203k WordsOngoing Six-year-old Chen Yong'an lies sprawled across the trunk of a large willow tree by the river, his head and limbs dangling limply as he drifts in and out of consciousness. His whole body feels cold and soaked, and something is digging into his chest and stomach. He tries desperately to turn over, but can't summon any strength. His stomach churns, and he chokes up another mouthful of murky river water... Chen Yong'an has just graduated from his master's program when he transmigrates to a farming 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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   He's smuggling in his own agenda [laughs]

2. 152 穿 The Transmigrated Top Student 穿越了的学霸 Dark Night Tea Fragrance暗夜茗香Historical5.8M WordsCompleted A book-smart shut-in transmigrated to ancient times after an accident, only to find himself in the body of a household slave. To survive and improve his lot, he relied on his intelligence and somehow thrived in this era. But as his reputation grew, so did the danger... 35Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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   The ones from poor families are all pretty good; the last one is about a woman disguised as a man.

3. 153 农 A Farmer's Son's Road to the Imperial Exams 农门子的科举路 Jiumike Kemiye啾咪珂珂咩Ancient Romance305k WordsOngoing Lin Luoluo, a graduate of a top modern university, woke up one day in the body of a five-year-old toddler, and to top it off, she was now a boy. Give her a block of tofu. She wanted to throw herself at it and die. 50Reads7.7Score—14d adds

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   Just these two.

4. 154 寒 The Mighty Son of a Poor Family 寒门枭士 Yu Zeyan屿泽言Historical139k WordsOngoing [Historical fantasy + court intrigue + reborn + farming + devoted husband + doting dad] College student Lin Fan is reborn in a parallel world during the Great Liang Dynasty. A lifelong bachelor, he blushes at the sight of his pretty young wife, and two little kids even come running up to call him Dad. No money for food? I'll earn some for you to spend. Someone's picking on you? I'll go get myself an official post. Tang Wanqiu: Darling, I want to know what it feels like to be empress. Lin Fan: Th 473Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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   "The Humble Scholar" by Gao Yue. This isn't the book mentioned in the introduction. This is a great book that Tomato (a famous Chinese writer) doesn't have. Main character relationship: Childhood friends with Yue Fei. He learns excellent martial arts, bravely fights Song Jiang, battles the Jurchens, and eliminates evil. A masterpiece, featuring characters like Zhong Shidao, Zhang Shuye, Yue Fei, the 108 heroes of Liangshan Marsh, corrupt emperors, and villains like Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Gao Qiu, and Qin Hui. Female characters include the talented Li Shishi, Princess Zhao Fujin, and the formidable Hu Sanniang.

5. 155 逍 The Carefree Imperial Son-in-Law 逍遥驸马爷 Drunk from a Flick of the Finger弹指一壶醉Historical3.0M WordsCompleted (Set in a fictional world, drawing mainly on the Ming and Tang dynasties and the Three Kingdoms era) Qin Feng, a doctor skilled in every field, transmigrates into the body of an unwanted illegitimate son in the Grand Tutor's residence. He only wants to become a secret tycoon in this dynasty and find a chance to establish his own household. Unexpectedly, he becomes a royal son-in-law, entering a sham marriage with a princess. Each gets what they want from the arrangement, and Qin Feng only has hi 21.9kReads8.8Score2.1k14d adds

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   Recommended rating: Story summary: Both seem good.

6. 156 逍 The Carefree Little Landlord 逍遥小地主 Block the West Tower堵上西楼Historical3.0M WordsCompleted He was lucky enough to transmigrate, and even into the family of a wealthy landlord. He'd never have to worry about food or clothes, but he had no intention of wasting his life doing nothing. So Fu Xiaoguan casually set a few things in motion, never expecting the impact to be so enormous. The emperor wants to make him a first-rank official, the princess wants him as her husband, the daughter of the Minister's household refuses to marry anyone else, the barbarians want his head, the Yi Kingdom wa 37.7kReads8.9Score4.4k14d adds
7. 157 逍 The Carefree Young Prince 逍遥小王爷 Passerby过客Historical1.6M WordsCompleted A legendary war god transmigrates to another world and becomes a useless vassal prince of Great Qin. He has a title but no power? That won't do! First, he'll seize control! The steppe barbarians are marching south to attack the frontier? Second Battalion Commander, bring out the cannons I just had built. Today, we'll teach them how to fire! The Xiongnu of the great desert want to join the fun too? Second Battalion Commander, blast them all as well! The martial arts masters of the jianghu think t 1.3kReads8.6Score12914d adds
8. 158 大 The Splendor of the Great Ming 大明风流 Big Apple大苹果Historical4.0M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Hongzhi reign of the Ming dynasty, land annexation is rampant and tensions across the empire are building. Internal power struggles are raging, while enemy forces are invading and war flares along the borders. The empire is on the brink of a crisis from both within and without. A modern man transmigrates as one of the Ming dynasty's most powerful imperial relatives. He expects to enjoy a life of comfort and luxury, but instead fate has him executed at the Western Market 544Reads8.7Score9514d adds
9. 159 寒 The Poor Scholar's Sweetheart 寒门小娇妻 Tower-Pushing King推塔天王Historical997k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Sheng Dynasty, Huang Tinghui finds himself dealt a disastrous hand from the start. His parents died young, and this ne'er-do-well, whom even a dog would shake its head at, squandered the entire family fortune, leaving only a dilapidated thatched hut. Some days he can barely manage a meal. Luckily, he picks up a beautiful girl along the way, and somehow they end up married. Well, faced with his utterly destitute home and his pitifully adorable wife, Huang Tinghui 191Reads6.9Score—14d adds
10. 160 农 A Farmer's Son, the Imperial Exams, and Officialdom 农家子，科举，做官 Jiang He姜禾Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Born into the womb + imperial examinations + farming + daily life + public works and infrastructure, with a couple, little romance] [No pocket dimension, no System, no golden finger] [He starts looking for a teacher in Chapter 38. If you’re short on patience, you can start reading there.] Shen Huai is born into an ancient world and becomes the only boy in his family. The good news: he can take the imperial examinations. The bad news: they’re poor, very poor, desperately poor. Born into a 5kReads8.5Score38814d adds
11. 161 穿 After Transmigrating into a Sickly Body, the Mad Emperor Makes Me Study for the Civil Service Exam Every Night 穿成病弱后疯批皇帝夜夜逼我考公 Li Changxuan Mei离昶泫魅Two Male Leads514k WordsCompleted [No CP!! No female lead!!] Cheerful top scorer in the imperial exams X arrogant, aloof emperor After failing the civil service exam for the sixth time, Zhu Li threw his head back and sighed. “That blind emperor can't recognize talent. This country's doomed.” Heartbroken and ready to go home and inherit his family's fortune, he was stopped at the door by someone who said, “Want to take the civil service exam? Guaranteed pass with our complete course. Try it free for three months, and get a full r 207Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    A group portrait of the imperial examination system, with supporting characters who rise from humble beginnings to success, and the protagonist who becomes a tycoon. The pacing is excellent; worth reading.

12. 162 寒 The Poor Scholar's Sweet Young Wife 寒门小娇妻 Chubby Teng肥腾腾Historical268k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Su Ce had barely begun his rise to success when he learned from the start that the little wife he was betrothed to was about to arrive. But after bringing her home, Su Ce discovered that his little wife was actually a cripple! Looking at his pitiful young wife and their dirt-poor household, Su Ce, a powerless peasant, had no choice but to roll up his sleeves and start building a better life... 13Reads9.5Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist of this book is from a poor family and is about to take the imperial examination, but it's a very good read and very heartwarming.

13. 163 宝 My Precious Grandson's Journey to the Imperial Exams 宝贝孙子的科举之路 Mo Rui墨芮Ancient Romance223k WordsOngoing My grandma is what everyone calls a nightmare, but she absolutely dotes on me and gives me anything I want. In that case, I'll make sure she gets to live a life free of worries, with fine clothes and plenty to eat. (No romance between people of the same sex. None. Any mentions of it early on are just a misunderstanding.) 4Reads8.1Score—14d adds
14. 164 科 The Imperial Exams: They All Say I'm the Star of Literature Reborn 科举，他们都说我是文曲星下凡 Lin Tong林桐Historical1.1M WordsOngoing (This book blends elements of the imperial examinations, romance, court politics, bureaucratic intrigue, warfare, and more.) Zhao Lin was the youngest professor of classical Chinese literature in Huaxia. After transmigrating, he becomes a young scholar in the Great Zhou, celebrated as a “star of literary talent” and a “child prodigy.” But the Grand Examiner declares him “frivolous by nature, destined to achieve nothing.” With his reputation on the verge of collapse, he draws on the extraordinary 1.4kReads8.7Score16614d adds
15. 165 寒 A Poor Scholar’s Rise Through the Exams: My Father in the First Volume, Me in the Next 寒门科举，上卷老爹下卷儿 Mobei Zhou漠北舟Historical469k WordsCompleted A rise from poverty + imperial examinations + farming + political intrigue After transmigrating to ancient times, Gu Suifeng, a single man who just wants to lie flat, becomes the deadbeat father of three children. How can he keep living a quiet, carefree life with a family this poor? Huh? His father and all three children are pretty clever! Hahaha, then he'll just rely on them. Push them to work hard and have them back him up! 793Reads8.8Score10514d adds

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    Novels about poor families taking the imperial examinations are alright.

16. 166 宰 Ruling the Realm 宰执天下 cuslaaHistorical7.3M WordsCompleted The ruler governs as prime minister; the executor administers the state. Serving the monarch above and bringing peace to the common people below, with all ministers yielding the way and receiving honors above every official: this is the prime minister. Assisting in government, setting national policy, and countersigning imperial edicts, second only to the prime minister: this is the chief administrator. After an air disaster, He Fang leaped a thousand years into the past, returning to the Northe 505Reads9.0Score—14d adds

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    Almost all of them came from poor families.

17. 167 穿 The Laid-Back Life of a Marquis’s Bastard Son 穿成侯府庶子的摆烂生活 April Thirty-Three四月三三Historical600k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + historical setting + non-virgin male lead + ordinary protagonist with no golden finger] Chen Heyu, a fine young man of the modern age, transmigrates into the body of a good-for-nothing ancient playboy. He is a middle-aged widower with children, a low-ranking son born to a concubine, and not a single money-making skill to his name. He does, however, have plenty of ways to spend money and a mountain of debts from his romantic escapades. To avoid another beating from his father, 34.4kReads9.3Score3.6k14d adds

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    You can tell what the first two books are from their titles. As for the third one, I've already finished reading it, so I might want to give it a try.

18. 168 穿 I Transmigrated into Dream of the Red Chamber as the Heir of Prince Zhongshun 穿越红楼之我是忠顺王世子 Half an Acre of Sugar半亩方糖Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Zhao Yunqi's soul transmigrates into the world of Dream of the Red Chamber, where he becomes the emperor's most trusted nephew and the retired emperor's most beloved grandson. He also has a beautiful, gentle mother. His only regret is having Zhongshun for a father, but that's all right. At least he has a wonderful maternal grandfather, and his life is much happier than it was in his previous life. Most importantly, he now has a little fairy he can't help thinking about all the time. 14.9kReads8.5Score1k14d adds
19. 169 归 Return to the Tang Dynasty 归唐 Murong Shaozong慕容绍宗Historical691k WordsOngoing He returns to the prosperous Tang Dynasty, before the An Lushan Rebellion. But beneath its dazzling surface, the court officials harbor ulterior motives and pay lip service. The fubing military system has completely collapsed, and displaced people fill the countryside. Border fires blaze one after another, while darkness steadily festers in places no one can see! The likes of An Lushan and Shi Siming are about to rise. Beyond the borders, Tibet, the Arabs, the Uyghurs, Nanzhao, the Shiwei, and c 501Reads8.9Score10214d adds

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    ✨✨Alas, Qin Shi Huang, though from Wuhan, lacked literary talent; Emperor Taizong of Tang and Emperor Taizu of Song, though somewhat inferior in poetic flair. So what if one comes from a humble background? Genghis Khan, the proud son of heaven, only knew how to bend his bow and shoot eagles; to see truly remarkable figures, look to the present!

20. 170 一 The First-Rank Minister 一品权臣 Slay the Sun屠日Historical3.8M WordsOngoing Hua Ju transmigrates to the Song Dynasty of the Water Margin world and accidentally saves Emperor Huizong. From then on, he embarks on the path to becoming the power behind the throne. He roots out treacherous ministers, dismisses corrupt officials, puts down bandits, sweeps across the Liao, Jin, and Western Xia, and brings the surrounding peoples to heel. “I hereby appoint Hua Qing chancellor and commissioner of the Privy Council, placing him in charge of the government. From now on, all matter 13Reads8.6Score—14d adds
21. 171 从 Starting as a Foot Soldier 从小兵开始 Li Xiangxiang李想想Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Qiao Lie, a young thug who spent every day brawling, got hit on the head with a brick. When he came to, he discovered that he had become a foot soldier on a battlefield. In a dynasty that had never existed in history, the uneducated Qiao Lie begins as a lowly soldier and embarks on a carefree, colorful life in ancient times... 12.2kReads8.9Score2k14d adds
22. 172 大 The Great Tang Special Forces 大唐特种兵 Being Fat Isn't a Problem胖不是问题Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Plot-driven, no System, butcher, ruthless killing.] The rise of a divine general. After a battle on the border, Cheng Chumo sheds all his youthful naivety. Years later, he leads special forces into a bloody fight against the Turks and becomes a legend in a single battle. 3.5kReads8.4Score26514d adds

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    Born into a poor farming family, he turned his life around in another world through education and achieved upward social mobility.

23. 173 选 You Chose Me as Censor, Li Shimin, So Why Are You Crying? 选我当御史，李世民你哭什么 Zhang Invincible张无敌Historical4.1M WordsOngoing [Hilarious, satisfying, lighthearted, historical, ancient China] Cheng Jun transmigrated to the third year of the Zhenguan era in the Tang Dynasty, becoming the son of the military officer Cheng Yaojin. As it happened, Li Shimin was recruiting imperial censors! Years later, Li Shimin said to the Crown Prince, “Cheng Jun is a peerless sword of our Great Tang. Only a virtuous person can wield him. You're young, so I'll leave him to you.” The Crown Prince burst into tears. “I don't want it anymore! 45.1kReads9.0Score3k14d adds
24. 174 布 A Fearsome Man in Commoner's Clothes 布衣凶猛 Li Poshan李破山Historical3.5M WordsCompleted [War + Passion + History] “Mu, do you want a wife? Just say the word and I’ll bring one to you in a bit.” A streetwise young rascal crosses paths with a rich girl fleeing disaster. I transmigrated into a chaotic age. Armed with blades, bows, and horses, I’ll protect my family and keep us alive. 5.5kReads8.8Score57414d adds
25. 175 重 Reborn: From Stripped Scholar to High-Ranking Court Official 重生：从除名秀才到位列公卿 Busy Doing Something Worthwhile碌碌有为Ancient Romance806k WordsCompleted [Reborn + imperial examinations + solving cases + farming + daily life + rekindled romance] [An imaginary dynasty] In his previous life, Qin Yunhe angrily divorced his childhood sweetheart and wife. After that, his life took a sharp turn for the worse: his wife and children were gone, his mother died, and his brother passed away. He never recovered. Years later, he finally began to pull himself together with encouragement from an old friend, only to hear that his childhood sweetheart and former 1.6kReads8.8Score17414d adds

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    All are examination essays

26. 176 我 I Find the Top Scholar So Charming 我见探花多娇媚 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Jing Bao has three wishes: First, protect the family estate of the main branch; second, enter the Imperial College, place third in the palace examinations, and bring honor to the family; third, keep living as a man in disguise until the end. Lord Gu has three wishes too: First, help someone protect their family estate; second, help that someone place third in the palace examinations; third, bring the disguised top scorer home and make her the mistress of the household. 4kReads9.4Score73914d adds

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    The second and fourth books are about women disguised as men taking the imperial examinations, while the others are all male protagonist novels. Don't be fooled by the first book's low 8.5 Rating; it's actually quite good. The last book is a recent discovery, and I'm currently reading it.

27. 177 如 How to Become a Chancellor for the Ages 如何成为千古名相 Ripples on the Cold River寒江回澜Historical353k WordsCompleted (Alternate history) (A great tale of political intrigue) The founding emperor of this dynasty rose from humble beginnings, ended three hundred years of chaos, established the Great Yong, and divided the realm into twenty-one circuits. The dynasty has ruled the Central Plains for more than seventy years. To the north lies Northern Liang, to the south Southern Qi, the eastern border meets the vast sea, and the west reaches the great desert. In the twenty-eighth year of Yuanjia, Fan Yunzhou trav 310Reads8.7Score—14d adds
28. 178 女 A Woman in a Man's Body: The Concubine-Born Heir's Rise to Power 女穿男，庶房嫡子的逆袭 Liu Jilian刘忌廉Ancient Romance1.3M WordsOngoing Now available as an audiobook with a full cast. [Alternate history] + [Woman transmigrates as a man] + [Born into this world] + [Imperial exams and business in the early story] + [Court politics later on] + [One female lead, with a relatively small role] + [A touch of ensemble cast] + [No golden finger] Xie Chengxi was born into another world as the sixth son of the Xie family, a minor family in Bianjing's Grain Transport Guild. His father was the clan's rejected son, kept under pressure for yea 33.5kReads8.3Score3.6k14d adds
29. 179 家 The Family's Young Scoundrel Is Growing Up 家有奸臣初长成 Chubby Little Freak胖胖的小怪瘦儿Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Originally titled: The Treacherous Minister’s Son Is Finally Growing Up Dou Miao'er finally managed to work herself to death before turning thirty. But she didn’t quite die. In the blink of an eye, she transmigrated to ancient times and became the child bride of a little boy. She thought the little boy was a poor, helpless thing. Who would have guessed he was reborn? He had a sharp tongue, a black heart, and a petty streak, with more schemes than she could count. But a sapling won’t grow stra 17.8kReads8.9Score2.5k14d adds

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    Synopsis: The Strongest Female Prime Minister is the most realistic transmigration novel I've read over the years, with no cheat codes.

30. 180 开 My Ancestors’ Graves Started Smoking from the Start: Disguised as a Man, I Take the Imperial Exams 开局祖坟冒青烟，女扮男装科举忙 Jiang Suiwan江岁晚Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Xie Yuheng transmigrates from the Apocalypse to a farming household, where a tyrant rules the land. With no other choice, she disguises herself as a boy. As she grows older, everyone in the surrounding villages comes to know that the Xie family's prodigy has an exceptionally clever mind. Too bad he's a sickly weakling who can't lift a finger or carry a load. Bystander: “You're so noble, so impressive! Your sickly family member just kicked someone through a wall!” The Xie family: “Does the head o 12.2kReads9.2Score1.7k14d adds

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    Both of these are books on scientific expeditions, the second one is particularly...

31. 181 重 Reborn, I Study for the Imperial Exams in Another World 重生后，我在异世界读书科举 Lan Xiaoyi蓝小一Historical2.8M WordsCompleted (Transmigration) + (farming) + (daily life) + (imperial examinations) (no System) + (court politics) Chen Chuyi was reborn into a poor family in Beishui Village, carrying the memories of his past life. At first, he only wanted to earn a little money to improve his family's life. But in this unfamiliar ancient world, he was always afraid someone would take his family's money and eat their food. In the end, he embarked on the path of study and the imperial examinations. He knew that only by changi 6.7kReads8.3Score52814d adds

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    Chen Chuyi, carrying memories of his past life, transmigrates to a poor family in Beishui Village. Initially, he only wants to earn money to improve his family's life. However, in this unfamiliar ancient society, without any means of protection, he is ultimately at the mercy of others. In the end, he has no choice but to embark on the journey of studying for the imperial examinations; only by changing his fate can he better protect himself and his family. "When poor, cultivate your own virtue; when successful, help others..."

32. 182 替 I Enlisted in My Brother’s Place, but After My Triumph, They Called Me Illegitimate? 替弟从军，功成归来说我是庶出？ One Big Tomato一个大番茄Historical724k WordsCompleted (Historical power fantasy + decisive and ruthless + transmigration to ancient times + modern technology) Su Qin transmigrates to an ancient world and becomes the eldest son born to a concubine in the Marquis of Yan's household in the State of Ning. Because his mother was born a slave, he has endured nothing but hardship. Just as Ning is at war, the marquis orders him to enlist in place of his younger brother. Su Qin expects to die on the battlefield, but instead he uses modern knowledge to defea 305Reads7.6Score10614d adds

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    This is beautiful, the rhythm is great!

33. 183 寒 A Noble Wife from a Humble Family: The Immortal Master Marries In to Farm 寒门贵妻：仙师大嫁来种田 Wushan Is Not a Cloud巫山不是云Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Qin Se, a master of the esoteric arts, transmigrates into the body of a farm girl everyone loves to hate. She’s aloof and proud, and never lifts a finger around the house. The villagers all dislike her? No problem. With feng shui, face reading, fortune-telling, unerring predictions, and dragon-vein detection, she’ll make them all see reason until they’re crying and calling her their ancestor! Qin Se strides confidently forward, but her husband comes trailing along behind her. He’s perfect in eve 28Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    It's worth a look.

34. 184 穿 The Villain's Mother-in-Law Is a Top-Notch Beauty 穿成反派赘婿的极品丈母娘 Er Qiao二乔Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Farming + outrageous old lady + live-in son-in-law + two people transmigrate into a book + the male lead is actually a domineering CEO] Modern office worker Xu Zhenzhen is caught in a plane crash and transmigrates into a story about a live-in son-in-law, becoming an outrageous village shrew who throws tantrums, bullies her neighbors, and abuses her son-in-law. Xu Zhenzhen is stunned. Good grief! A promising young woman transmigrates into a book and suddenly becomes a grandmother??? In the origi 17Reads8.5Score1014d adds

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    These are some of the better books I've read; they're worth checking out.

35. 185 穿 After Becoming the Heroine's Foil, She Switched to a Farming Storyline 穿成女主对照组，她改拿种田剧本 One Meter Fifty Plus Two一米五加二Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted [Rejecting female rivalry: After transmigrating into a book, I stole the male lead's halo] The new book is currently being serialized. Everyone is welcome to read it. After staying up all night and transmigrating into a book, He Xiang seizes the chance to marry a soldier with no parents who is raising a sickly younger sister, while the plot still has no chance to drag her into the original body's tragic storyline. His younger sister is frail, so He Xiang nurses her back to health with medicinal 235Reads8.6Score—14d adds
36. 186 一 I Woke Up as the Terrible Mother of Seven Sons 一睁眼，成了七个儿子的极品老娘 Plucking a Flower折花一枝Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No male lead + System + farming + family life] When other people transmigrated, they became princesses or young ladies, or at the very least, a peasant girl. But Song Chuxue transmigrated right into a flood, and on top of that, found herself with seven troublesome sons! At least she'd escaped the awful body she'd had in her previous life. And luckily, just when food was scarce, she got the essential transmigrator's golden finger: a sign-in System. 1.6kReads8.7Score16614d adds
37. 187 寒 The Poor Scholar's Young Master 寒门小郎君 Dogtail Wolf狗尾巴狼Historical877k WordsOngoing He can host a banquet, cook a meal, write an essay, and keep his cool when trouble strikes. Even a poor scholar can have a lovely wife, invent a few things, and earn some silver. The middle-aged man Zhu You has become a destitute young scholar. The scoundrel has had a beautiful wife for four years and still hasn’t touched her! Absolutely not! We’re consummating the marriage on our very first night. 29Reads5.6Score—14d adds

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    🎉I'm recommending books, they're guaranteed to be excellent!🎉 1. "If you, sir, were to serve the Northern Qing, this princess would gladly offer herself in marriage." Zhu You: "Three princesses of the Great Hua are waiting to marry me, you'd better get in line." 2. "The princess is determined to marry no one but him, and the Minister's daughter is deeply in love with him. The emperor wants to use his talent, the Di people want his life, the Liang Kingdom wants his head… But he really just wants to be a carefree little marquis!"

38. 188 庶 A Commoner Among Princes 庶民王侯 Jian Chang Gong见长弓Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Farming + Sweet Romance + War] After transmigrating to ancient times, Chen Mo finds himself in a tough spot. His home is bare, he has nothing, and a beautiful young lady insists on marrying him. As he gradually begins using modern knowledge to improve his life, things start looking up. Born into a time of chaos, Chen Mo is destined to shine like a brilliant star in this world. Follow an ordinary commoner as he makes his way to the pinnacle of life. 4Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    These two books,

39. 189 肉 I Crush Everything with My Bare Hands! And You Call Me a Necromancer? 肉身横推！你管这叫亡灵法师？ Eat the Little Almond吃掉小杏仁Sports2.0M WordsCompleted Qiao Yu enters the metaverse's Inner World and obtains the hidden class of Necromancer. Unfortunately, his Intelligence and Spirit are both 0 from the start, and he also draws a very strange talent. In a fit of anger, Qiao Yu puts every attribute point into Strength! When players in the Inner World see Qiao Yu punch the World Serpent Jormungandr to death, they go crazy. "Bro, please stop fighting people hand to hand! You're a Necromancer! Please summon an undead creature!" "What kind of Necroman 3.2kReads8.7Score36214d adds
40. 190 无 The Peerless Young Marquis 无双小侯爷 Silent Little Craftsman沉默小匠Historical917k WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Power Fantasy + No System] Ye Changfeng transmigrated to ancient times... Without meaning to, he drove back a hundred thousand Di troops and became the revered Grand General of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Then, without meaning to, he wrote a few poems and became a literary genius admired by young women. After that, he casually came up with a few minor inventions and innovations, building a commercial empire. The princess would marry no one but him, the emperor wanted his 81Reads6.4Score—14d adds
41. 191 一 An Old Farmer's Son Fights His Way to the Top 一个农家子的逆袭之路 Curry Seafood Chicken咖喱海鲜鸡Historical469k WordsOngoing [No System + farming + imperial examinations + alternate history] Programmer Zhao Hongyi dies from overwork after yet another 996 shift and transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, only to find himself the son of a farming family. In an age when “all pursuits are inferior to studying,” he has no choice but to embark on the path of the imperial examinations. He studies and makes money at the same time, determined to excel at both. Then he discovers that this world is not quite like the history he remem 39Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    Rise from humble beginnings, without a system

42. 192 大 Great Tang: The Nine-Year-Old County Magistrate 大唐：九岁县太爷 Lovely Tangtang唐唐小可爱Historical513k WordsCompleted In the seventh year of the Zhenguan era, nine-year-old Chu Jie came first in the imperial examinations. Li Er appointed him magistrate of Chang'an County. He also awakened an invincible Upright Magistrate System. And so, history's youngest county magistrate was born! Li Shimin: "With Minister Chu on the job, Chang'an's officialdom is in good hands!" Fang Xuanling: "In solving grievances and cases and serving the people, I can't compare to Chu Jie!" Li Lizhi: "Father, I want to marry Chu Jie!" .. 14Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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43. 193 天 The Emperor's Live-In Son-in-Law 天子赘婿 Cold White Sand冷白沙Historical216k WordsOngoing After spending seven straight days competing for the top spot in the Canyon, college student He Qing unexpectedly transmigrated into the body of a deposed emperor. While fleeing, he changed his name to Ye Xing, only to be forced into marrying into a farming family. As a live-in son-in-law, he began his rise from the bottom. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    An underrated masterpiece by a poor peasant.

44. 194 穿 Transmigrating into the Imperial Exams: The Chief Minister Comes from a Poor Family 穿越科举：首辅他出身寒门 Diao Mozi淍墨子Historical293k WordsOngoing [Imperial Exam Fiction + No Golden Finger + One Female Lead, One-on-One Romance + Warm Family + Top of All Six Exams] Of all pursuits, none is nobler than study! Shen Yu was a top student at Jinghua University in Huaxia. After transmigrating, he became Shen Yu, taking the county-level examination in Taiping County! When in Rome, do as the Romans do! Shen Yu quickly adapted to his new identity! He never expected to have such good luck: just after transmigrating, his family split up, freeing him f —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    1. A peasant's son, passing the imperial examinations with disciples all over the land. 2. Transmigrating to a farming family, making a fortune through technology. 3. The path of a poor boy through the imperial examinations. 4. Transmigrating to ancient times, the only way to a better life is through the imperial examinations.

45. 195 学 Top Student Li Ran Transmigrates to Ancient Times 学霸李然穿越古代 Cheng Yunfeng, Who Likes Hamsters喜欢花鼠的程云峰Historical213k WordsOngoing Programmer Li Ran wakes up one day to find that he has transmigrated to ancient times and become a poor scholar, also named Li Ran, who is about to sit the imperial examinations! The problem is that in his previous life, he relied on a calculator for all his math and pinyin input for all his Chinese, while his knowledge of history never went beyond TV dramas. Even more absurdly, the era he’s transmigrated to has a “key university” called Tsinghua Academy, and he has to take something like the “E 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist uses modern knowledge to accelerate the progress of the times.

46. 196 寒 A Poor Scholar’s Road to Becoming the Top Graduate 寒门子弟之状元之路 I'm Not a Kid Anymore不是小孩啦Historical237k WordsCompleted Chen Fan was an utterly ordinary college student in the modern world. By chance, he transmigrates to ancient times. Watch as he leads his family to prosperity while taking the imperial exams and trying his hand at becoming a top scholar. 56Reads5.5Score—14d adds
47. 197 古 Famine in Ancient Times: Hunting, Taking the Exams, and Eight Wives! 古代饥荒年：打猎科举一妻八妾！ Nan Nan Ru南南如Historical256k WordsCompleted [Historical Fantasy + Feel-Good Power Trip + Relaxed Hunting + Multiple Heroines + Imperial Examinations + Conquest + Daily Life Spoiling His Wife + Adorable Kids + Doting Dad] Wu Hao transmigrates to an ancient era plagued by famine, into the body of a young scholar who has failed the provincial examination three times. His hardworking parents were murdered by malicious people, and his eldest brother was beaten to death that very day! Wu Hao has barely arrived when he is faced with his parents’ 151Reads—Score—14d adds

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48. 198 一 I Transmigrated, and They Made Me Emperor! 一朝穿越，我被黄袍加身了！ Zhou Big Tomato周大番茄Historical2.2M WordsCompleted Also known as The Finest Young Master from a Humble Family One month after transmigrating, a woman I've never even met wants to be my wife? And she wants to have my babies! What does it matter if the dynasty is in chaos and the times are turbulent, even if I'm out in the countryside, far from the centers of power? Foreign enemies are invading and want to take my money? Dream on! 830Reads8.6Score10214d adds
49. 199 寒 A Poor Scholar's Road to the Top Scholar Title 寒门子弟的状元之路 I'm Not a Kid Anymore不是小孩啦Historical353k WordsCompleted He was an ordinary university student, but a chance encounter transmigrates him to ancient times. Follow his journey as he rises from humble beginnings, studies hard for the imperial examinations, earns the title of top scholar, and sets out on the path to becoming chief minister. 50Reads5.8Score—14d adds

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    The latest 2024 male-oriented, time-travel, farming, and ancient imperial examination novel: The protagonist, from modern times, travels back to ancient times and becomes a poor boy. He aspires to study diligently from a young age, enduring hardships, progressing from a student to a scholar, then to a provincial graduate, and finally passing the imperial examination with flying colors. Entering officialdom, he serves his country and its people, witnessing the changing times and transforming from a poor boy into a pillar of the nation.

50. 200 合 The Useless Disciple of the Hehuan Sect 合欢宗废材 Qin Gengxin秦更新Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Absurd comedy + traditional fantasy + multiple heroines + espionage + battles of wits] Ye Huan is a disciple so disappointing that even the Hehuan Sect wants nothing to do with him. By chance, he obtains an inheritance, and from then on becomes a man who can hold up the heavens. One way for men to survive in the Hehuan Sect is to become spies. As it happens, Ye Huan is an espionage enthusiast, and with his exceptional powers of logical deduction, he matches wits with all sides on the covert fro 1.7kReads7.2Score16714d adds

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    [Evil grin][Thinking][Pouting][Sneaky laugh][Shy][Awkward laugh][Pouting][Cool][Thinking][Laugh][Laughing and crying] A wonderful and refreshing read, definitely worth checking out!

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