Looking for Transmigration, Historical, or Imperial Exam Stories, Preferably Without the Protagonist Coming in First 求穿越文，历史文，科举文，最好是主角不是状元

1. 1 带 Bringing Poetry to the Tang Dynasty 带着诗词闯大唐 Piao Feng Zhi飘风知Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Poetry-Based Face-Slapping + Power-Play Wish Fulfillment + Romance Between Two Strong Leads] The moment he opens his eyes, office worker Wang Zhishun has a Jinwu Guard's blade at his throat and has become the Tang Dynasty's most wanted criminal! At death's door, he blurts out Xin Qiji's line, “I searched for her thousands of times in the crowd,” and the princess takes him back to her residence: “This poem is yours to give me, and your life belongs to me!” From then on, Chang'an 1.7kReads8.1Score115Shelves

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   Reciting Song Dynasty poems to Tang Dynasty people, starting with Xin Qiji! Li Bai and Du Fu would be utterly astonished! [Fear]

2. 2 这 This Top Scholar Plays by His Own Rules 这个状元路子有点野 The Foundation of One's Life立身之本Historical2.3M WordsCompleted [Farming + imperial examinations + alternate history + lighthearted] My Parents Flipped the Table and Quit, So I Want to Take the Imperial Exams Too Just as Wang Xuezhou was about to reach the peak of his life, he transmigrated. The good news: in this life, his parents were loving, and his siblings got along. The bad news: the whole family was pinching pennies to fund his eldest uncle's studies. They had next to nothing and were living on coarse grain and wild greens. But before he could flip t 51.6kReads8.9Score6.4kShelves

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   This story also involves time travel to ancient times, but the protagonist's father is no longer an honest man. His uncle, using the excuse of studying, doesn't work all day. When the protagonist's father and the others ask if he wants to study, and the protagonist expresses his desire to study, his father…

3. 3 明 The Most Authentic Ming Dynasty Imperial Exams 明朝最真实科举 Clear Wind, River and Stream清风川溪Historical351k WordsOngoing A novel with one female lead, no System, no storage space, and no special powers. A grounded story with consistent logic and intelligent characters, set in the Ming dynasty and following a path from the imperial exams to officialdom. Discover a different Great Ming! A blue steed prances up the palace steps, beneath the imperial standards and the raised cup of a long life. Sun and moon shine upon the jade trees, while clouds and rosy hues reflect in the Jasper Pool. Double pennants descend early 59Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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   If you want to experience the Ming Dynasty's imperial examination system firsthand, truly feel the tragedy of Ming Dynasty society, genuinely understand some historical knowledge of the Ming Dynasty, and get rid of the monotonous stories of making money, doing business, and family matters, then please read this article.

4. 4 科 The Imperial Exam Path to Success 科举助吾上青云 Glory Returned荣归Historical1.0M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a family of farmers who also valued education, Bai Zimu had grandparents, parents, uncles, and aunts to support, as well as seven older sisters whose dowries had to be prepared. To escape the fighting on the border, the entire family moved back to their hometown. Along the way, they lost two of his sisters, and he himself nearly died. He wasn't strong enough to carry heavy loads or even lift much. In this underdeveloped world, Bai Zimu thought it over and realized that 3kReads9.0Score229Shelves

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   [Part 1]📖Transmigrated into a family of scholars and farmers, she must also prepare dowries for her seven older sisters. Her life in this new world is a cheat code, built on the imperial examinations. [Part 2]📖Transmigrated into a poor scholar, a computer science major in her previous life, she now bravely takes the imperial examinations, eventually rising to the highest ranks of officialdom, expanding her territory, and establishing an unparalleled empire! [Part 3]📖Unconventional plot twist: Gu Ping is chosen as a son-in-law, first settling down and then building his career, rising rapidly through the ranks. 👍💜 [Recommendation] These are all single-female-lead transmigration novels about the imperial examinations, with delicate writing and a humorous tone. 😍Follow Ying Shuguan to capture the heart of a tomato!📚

5. 5 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 34.2kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves
6. 6 寒 A Prime Minister from a Poor Family 寒门宰辅 The Head Coach Himself教头本尊Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Gu Ping wakes up one morning to find his fiery mother eager to arrange a marriage for him. Feeling the pressure, Gu Ping uses his silver tongue to talk her out of it, promising to bring home a sweet and gentle daughter-in-law. His mother's standards aren't high. She doesn't care whether the girl is ugly, as long as she has wide hips. Just thinking about it gives Gu Ping a headache. And then there's Li Quan, the tagalong who keeps putting him down but follows him unconditionally. A heavy rain on 555Reads8.0Score100Shelves
7. 7 举 Your Whole Family Hopes You'll Pass the Scholar Exam, but You Top All Six? 举家盼你中秀才，你六元连中？ A Little Green Ear一只绿耳Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Imperial examinations in the early chapters + farming + everyday life + lighthearted + court politics later on] In his previous life, Shen Zhou was in poor health and cultivated himself through a quiet, disciplined lifestyle, becoming rather indifferent by nature. Then he transmigrated to an ancient peasant family. The entire Shen family pooled their resources to support the original owner’s studies, hoping only that he would pass the county-level examination and become a licentiate. Sadly, the 14.7kReads8.7Score1.4kShelves

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   🐖🐖 A story of imperial examinations, everyday life, lighthearted fun, and court intrigue: Shen Zhou, suffering from a congenital illness, transmigrates into the body of a peasant boy. Good news: healthy body, all limbs intact. Bad news: burdened with debt, failed the exams three times. Shen Zhou: A bad start. His teacher tells him to go home and think things through before returning to school. Shen Zhou understands. He returns to school, but becomes his classmates' nightmare. "Family members, who understands? This guy's efforts are sporadic." The most infuriating thing is, he actually passed the exams! His classmates weep. Shen Zhou helplessly shrugs: "I don't care about passing the imperial examinations; I'm not a scoundrel."

8. 8 我 I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Examinations 我，孙山，科举 Ximen Qizi西门七仔Ancient Romance4.7M WordsOngoing “Imperial exams + transmigration + farming + exams + no space System” “Romance included, devoted male lead. The female lead is his childhood sweetheart, but she appears infrequently. Romance is not the main plot.” “The male lead rises step by step through hard work and good luck.” “The male lead is no good at scheming, but he gets things done and has technical skills.” “The imperial examination system is based on the Ming and Qing dynasties.” After an accident, he is transmigrated into the womb 47.9kReads8.8Score3.2kShelves

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   The male protagonist in this farming-themed novel is humble, simple, and down-to-earth. His family and relatives are mostly harmonious and without any problematic members. So far, there's very little backstabbing or scheming; it's a pretty good read that lets you experience everything in one go!

9. 9 农 An Ambitious Country Boy's Life in Ancient Times 农家小子的古代上进日常 The Hibernating Donkey冬眠中的驴Historical6.2M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the body of a farmer's son in ancient times, a poor student had no choice but to embark on the long road of the imperial examinations to improve his family's life. He sought neither wealth and status nor a high salary or lofty office in this life. All he wanted was to protect his family and give them a peaceful life. 40.7kReads9.2Score3kShelves
10. 10 斩 Executed from the Start? One Poem Made Me a God! Defying Heaven to Change My Fate! 斩首开局？一诗封神！逆天改命！ Hua Nuo Huajingxuan花诺花靖轩Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing In the Great Qian Dynasty, the literary path reigns supreme, and poetry can manifest the divine! From condemned prisoner to supreme Literary Sage, Lin Fan uses modern knowledge to reshape the literary path! “Let the literary path serve the people, and let all under heaven live as one! I will change this world with my poetry!” 1.7kReads—Score—Shelves

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    That's it, that's it!

11. 11 策 Riding Across the World 策骑天下 Venerable Black Snow黑雪居士Historical2.6M WordsCompleted He is tender and gentle with the women he loves, but ruthless and decisive toward his enemies. As the Xi Yan Dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse, he saves the people from a living hell. When petty factions covet the Central Plains, he leads hot-blooded warriors to defend their homeland. He blazes a new trail, drawing merchants from every corner of the world to the Chinese heartland in a race to do business. The finest minds of every people gather in Zhongdu, truly making it the center of th 502Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical time-travel novel with a captivating and interconnected plot, well worth reading!

12. 12 科 I Passed the Imperial Exam and Gave the Dynasty Three Hundred More Years 科举高中，我给王朝续命三百年 Kill That Young Lord刀了那个郎君Historical258k WordsCompleted [Imperial Exams + Daily Life + Business + Officialdom + Political Intrigue + No Romance + No System] Xue Zhao, a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, transmigrated one day into an abandoned infant who had been taken in and raised by a scholar and his wife. Before his adoptive father died, he urged Xue Zhao to take the imperial examinations, enter officialdom, and bring honor to the family. To fulfill his adoptive father’s dying wish, Xue Zhao embarked on the path of scholarship. From the coun 218Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist of this book did not win six prizes in a row.

13. 13 悟 Heaven-Defying Comprehension: A Young Great Tang Scholar Shocks Li Shimin 悟性逆天：大唐小状元震惊李世民 Drunk on the Maple Forest at Dusk醉爱枫林晚Historical314k WordsCompleted Li Qian'an transmigrates to the first year of the Zhenguan era in the Tang dynasty and awakens a heaven-defying comprehension System. At just fifteen, he places first in the imperial exams, stunning Emperor Li Shimin! [You study the Hundred Schools of Thought and become a Sage of Letters, writing as though divinely inspired.] [You study the Thirty-Six Stratagems and become a Sage of War, masterminding campaigns and winning battles from a thousand miles away.] [You study the heroes of the Three K 1.4kReads8.4Score136Shelves

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    I'm recommending myself here. If you like Tang Dynasty literature, take a look. It'll be novel and exciting, showcasing the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.

14. 14 唐 A Guide to Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty: A Handbook to Life in Chang'an and Beyond (New Edition) 唐朝穿越指南：长安及各地人民生活手册（新版） Forest Deer森林鹿Historical174k WordsCompleted If one day you open your eyes and discover that you've transmigrated to the Tang dynasty, don't panic. Just pick up this book, A Guide to Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty: A Handbook to Life in Chang'an and Beyond. First, get past the language barrier: learn a few phrases in Middle Chinese and some Tang-style insults. Then sneak into the government cafeteria for a special meal, and enjoy tea and wine. Remember, if you stroll carelessly down the street and casually pull out a few taels of silve 417Reads9.4Score138Shelves
15. 15 朝 A Farmer's Son at Dawn, an Emperor's Courtier by Dusk 朝为农家郎，暮登天子堂 Lantern Festival Revelry闹花灯Historical2.6M WordsOngoing (There's family drama, petty squabbles, rural life, outrageous oddballs, life in government, and much more.) After spending nearly ten years in a daze as an idiot, Tang Wenfeng fell into the water one day and finally came to his senses, now with a modern mind inside him. To avoid taxes, make a fortune, lie flat and enjoy himself, and secure a carefree life for the future, Tang Wenfeng decided to sit the imperial examinations. Who knew that an unexpected turn of events would put him on the 6.4kReads8.4Score437Shelves
16. 16 皇 The Little Eunuch of the Imperial Palace 皇宫小太监 Cao Yu曹钰Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Twenty years ago, a coup changed the fate of the Cao Wei clan. Twenty years later, a transmigrated soul becomes a remarkable young eunuch and rises to the top once more. It all begins with the Empress. Armed with unparalleled martial arts, he will build a golden age of his own and reach the pinnacle of life. He wages war across the realm and destroys sects. Everyone he meets submits at his feet, and no one can stop his advance... 417Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    Very exciting historical article

17. 17 娘 My Wife Is Already the Richest, So Why Take the Top Scholar Exam? 娘子都首富了，还要考状元？ My Fans Are So Handsome我的粉丝超帅的Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [Whose husband is this? Whoever grabs him gets to keep him!] Xu Ye accidentally transmigrates while rescuing someone from drowning. When he reaches shore, he realizes he's holding the daughter of the richest man in the realm. He thinks he's landed himself a wealthy wife and can lie flat, living off her money, but then he sees his fiancée being schemed against... “Copy books to pay off your debts? Why not copy Battle Through the Heavens!” “The teahouse is empty? Let's get on the BBS!” The imp 62.2kReads8.2Score6.9kShelves

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    I love how beautiful it is!

18. 18 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 6.9kReads8.3Score538Shelves
19. 19 迎 After Marrying a Sweet Young Wife, I Worked Hard and Took the Imperial Exam 迎娶小娇妻后，我奋发图强考科举 Flying Cow 98会飞的牛98Historical1.1M WordsCompleted One heroine + no System + lighthearted pacing A thorough understanding of the world is knowledge, and social savvy is good writing. Ren Junjie, a history graduate, suddenly finds himself in an unfamiliar world as the eldest legitimate son of the richest family in Xinchang County. A former wastrel, he turns over a new leaf and marries a lovely young wife. He rests every other day and works on the days in between, studying harder and striving to improve. With his deep knowledge of history, he purs 8.9kReads8.8Score715Shelves

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    I brought my own bag of salt [currently working on a manuscript]

20. 20 农 The Old Country Scholar: Reborn as the Father of Four 农门老童生:穿成了四个娃的爹 Flying Cow 98会飞的牛98Historical833k WordsCompleted One heroine, no System An old book never tires the reader, even after a hundred readings. Read it closely and ponder it, and its meaning will reveal itself. Lin Mingyuan transmigrates to Great Chu, just over a decade after its founding, and becomes an old licentiate in a small mountain village. At the ripe old age of thirty-five, he is the father of four, with a beloved wife he thinks of constantly. The imperial examinations, suspended amid the wars at the end of the previous dynasty, are now be 3.8kReads9.0Score266Shelves
21. 21 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 43Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Take a look at this one, it's good.

22. 22 侯 The Marquis's Son Takes the Imperial Exams 侯府子科举 Clear Wind, River and Stream清风川溪Historical620k WordsCompleted When fortune’s winds are fair, I’ll seize their strength and climb the ladder above the crowd. Before the palace gates, whips crack; the road to the clouds is lined with seven beams of purple jade. I have mastered the Four Books and Five Classics, and trained with blades, spears, swords, bows, and halberds. If I will not give myself to the realm, then what was the point of all my self-cultivation? A single-heroine story. Many thanks to all my readers. 430Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book. It's intellectually stimulating and has a compelling plot, though it contains a lot of classical Chinese. Despite the limited text, it's a very readable read. A rare example of meticulous and rigorous research.

23. 23 大 The Han Empire: Emperor Liu Hong 大汉帝国之大帝刘宏 Black Tortoise Immortal Tomb玄武仙墓Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Emperor Ling of Han was the last emperor of the Han Dynasty to wield real power. Though he could have changed the course of history, he instead became the root cause of the Han Dynasty's downfall. By a twist of fate, a modern-day top history student is reborn at the end of the Han Dynasty as Emperor Liu Hong. Watch as he gathers the greatest talents of the era and builds an unparalleled legacy. 19.9kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves

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    Traveling through the Han Dynasty

24. 24 三 Three Kingdoms: Rebuilding the Han Dynasty, Starting by Executing the Ten Attendants 三国：兴复汉室，从诛杀十常侍开始 Whatever, Bro随便老哥Historical1.5M WordsCompleted In the sixth year of Zhongping. The reborn Emperor Shao of Han, Liu Bian, surveys a realm beset by internal strife and external threats, then runs his hand over the knife in his grasp. To restore the Han dynasty, he will start by executing the Ten Attendants! 5Reads7.3Score—Shelves
25. 25 汉 The World of the Han 汉家天下 The Immortal Mage Who Can Cast Spells会施法的仙术士Historical1.6M WordsCompleted As Liu Rong, eldest son of Emperor Jing of Han and elder brother of Emperor Wu of Han, I am the heir to the legacy of the Wen and Jing eras, with the blood of Gaozu flowing through my veins and the Han dynasty's realm waiting to be inherited. I will forge a Han dynasty unlike any other. 3.1kReads8.3Score250Shelves
26. 26 三 Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei Restores the Han 三国之刘备复汉 A Cup of Green Tea and Bitter Coffee一杯清茶苦咖啡Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Based on the Three Kingdoms and drawing on the theory of parallel universes, this novel tells the story of how Liu Bei, whose intelligence awakened ahead of time, forged a glorious revival of the Han dynasty amid the chaos of its final years. 5Reads6.7Score—Shelves
27. 27 我 My Grandfather Is Emperor Wu of Han 我祖父是汉武帝 Sallow Little Face小脸蜡黄Historical1.4M WordsCompleted My Grandfather Is Emperor Wu of Han Synopsis: I am of imperial blood, the rightful heir of the Great Han. My grandfather is Emperor Wu of Han. The god of war Wei Qing is my granduncle, Huo Qubing is my uncle, and Emperor Xuan of Han, Liu Bingyi, is my unborn son. I transmigrate and am reborn as the eldest grandson of the Han Dynasty. I will change my fate of being murdered, and change the fate of the Han Dynasty entering into another marriage alliance with the Xiongnu. See how Liu Jin restores t 1.4kReads9.0Score142Shelves
28. 28 我 I Became an Emperor for the Ages 我成了千古一帝 Floating Leaf by the Pond塘边浮叶Historical1.9M WordsCompleted If Guo Jia had lived, would there have been no Three Kingdoms? If Sun Ce had lived, would there have been no Three Kingdoms? Wrong. If I, Liu Bian, live, there will be no Three Kingdoms. Guangxi Year One, Guangxi Year Two... Let's set a modest goal first: thirty years of Guangxi. —Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 29 扬 Raising the Han Banner 扬锋汉起 Yu Shiliu宇十六Historical1.9M WordsOngoing As the Five Barbarians ravage China and flames of war spread in every direction, the court of the Eastern Jin drinks and dreams its life away amid poetry and wine. Yang Anxuan transmigrates into this age of chaos as a descendant of the Yang family. With his family in decline, powerful enemies all around, and a road full of thorns, he struggles onward through bloodshed and turmoil, riding north amid clashing blades and warhorses to restore his family's name. Commanding a mighty army, he faces nor 9Reads8.8Score—Shelves
30. 30 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 16.3kReads8.2Score984Shelves

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both reading and listening. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! [Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf]

31. 31 夫 A Couple Transmigrates: My Easygoing Husband Takes the Exams While I Raise the Kids 夫妻穿越：咸鱼老公科举我养娃 A Little Ball of Rice一团小丸子Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Completed] [No pocket dimension, no System + lighthearted comedy + everyday family life + slow pace] A modern couple transmigrates to ancient times and finally fulfills their dream of having a son and a daughter. Their daughter, reborn into a new life, wants nothing more than a loving father and mother. Professor Zhang: “Even though I transmigrated, I don't want to take the imperial exams. I just want to laze around.” Manager Li: “Even though I came along too, I can't exactly make my husband wo 4.4kReads9.2Score493Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend a novel about the imperial examinations from the male protagonist's perspective [shy]. The male protagonist isn't the top scholar [heart emoji].

32. 32 穿 Transmigrate, Turn the Imperial Exams Around, and Raise a Wife 穿越，科举逆袭养媳妇 Passerby A Z路人甲ZHistorical340k WordsCompleted [One heroine + imperial examinations + transmigration + alternate history + devoted husband] Zhang Yue feels a sudden wave of dizziness. When he wakes up, he has become the illegitimate son of the Zhang family's second branch. Just thinking about being an illegitimate son gives him a headache, but then he sees his gentle, tender concubine mother and the First Madam, who has always looked after him, and feels like things might just work out after all... Life is hard. Yue sighs!!! 329Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    The Imperial Examination from the Male Protagonist's Perspective

33. 33 大 Great Ming: The Empire’s Glory Shines Across the Globe 大明：帝国光辉照耀全球 One Moment of Foolishness, a Lifetime of Regret糊涂一时误终身Historical73k WordsOngoing Historical what-if + no System + dual souls + hilarious wish-fulfillment. Close my eyes, and I see a crooked old locust tree. Open them, and I'm on the imperial bed in the Forbidden City, clad in the dragon robe and seated at the very pinnacle of power. But another voice rings in my ears, filled with grief and despair: it belongs to the original Chongzhen, Zhu Youjian. One imperial body, two souls. One is the doomed ruler of a fallen dynasty, destined to hang himself at Coal Hill as his country —Reads—Score—Shelves

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34. 34 张 Zhang Juzheng's Unusual Life 张居正的别样人生 One Moment of Foolishness, a Lifetime of Regret糊涂一时误终身Historical444k WordsOngoing Imperial examinations, a soul transmigration, and saving the Ming from collapse. Zhang Juzheng, the six-time examination laureate, will no longer keep his head down in this life. I’ll beat Yan Shifan to a pulp. I’ll raise Longqing well, so the Jiajing Emperor can devote himself to cultivating in peace. 21Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 35 天 The World’s Greatest Master Is a Live-In Son-in-Law 天下第一高手是赘婿 Ula Is Super Awesome乌拉超厉害Historical772k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Live-in son-in-law + Wuxia + Alternate world + Poetry] After transmigrating, Zhang Zi'an became the greatest expert among the martial outlaws of Jiangnan, and his legends spread throughout the region. After roaming the martial world for more than a decade, Zhang Zi'an chose to leave it behind and become a live-in son-in-law of the Wang family of Jinling. Enjoying a wealthy life as a live-in son-in-law at his leisure was actually pretty nice. But once you're in the martial world 270Reads5.7Score—Shelves

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    This book is highly recommended; it combines martial arts elements with the theme of a son-in-law.

36. 36 寒 A Scholar from a Poor Family 寒门书生 Ten Years of Hard Study寒窗十载Historical434k WordsOngoing Teaching and guiding students may not be my strong suit, but I know a thing or two about poetry, song, and verse. I'm a modern young man who transmigrated into a world of cultivation more than a decade ago, and I still have to feed my adorable, food-loving junior sister. I wasn't even married in my previous life, but now I've been handed a taste of life as a dad. I have no other skills, so I can only make ends meet by copying, writing, singing, and dancing. One saying, “Of all pursuits, reading 20Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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37. 37 寒 A Poor Scholar's Son-in-Law 寒门养婿 Yun He Meng Wan云何梦晚Historical2.5M WordsCompleted (Everyday life in an alternate ancient setting, no System, historical farming story, live-in son-in-law.) The setting is similar to the Song dynasty: civil officials are favored over military ones, ritual and law govern in tandem, the state is financially strained, and foreign enemies surround it. According to the Great Wei code of rites, officials who violate ritual regulations are to be stripped of their posts and titles; members of the imperial clan who do so are to be imprisoned for life. Li 39.7kReads8.4Score4.9kShelves
38. 38 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 21.5kReads8.8Score2.1kShelves
39. 39 我 I Really Don't Have Bad Intentions 我真没有坏心思 Holding the Moon手捧月亮Historical579k WordsCompleted [Please ignore the over-the-top, silly title] [Transmigration] [Alternate History] [Lighthearted] [Feel-Good Fiction] Ning Yuan wakes up one morning to discover he has transmigrated to an ancient world. He had planned to keep his head down, be a “sage,” and enjoy a carefree, lazy life. Unfortunately... If the farmers can't get enough to eat, he'll just grow potatoes and corn... If the scholars of other nations are too arrogant, he'll just present them with five thousand years of cultural wisdom. 1kReads8.8Score103Shelves
40. 40 布 A Commoner Conquers the Nine Provinces 布衣镇九州 Cai Bibi菜比比Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Zhao Ce transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, becoming an impoverished scholar with a terrible reputation. He also discovers that he borrowed money to get married, then squandered it all, and ended up buying a pitiful little cripple on the way back to make up the numbers. The little cripple has mismatched eyes and is treated like a monster. Zhao Ce: What kind of miserable life is this? A disastrous start? But when he takes another look at the little cripple, so tiny and thin, blinking those big eye 26.2kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves
41. 41 震 Shocking! My Disciple Is Actually the Crown Prince 震惊！我的徒弟竟然是太子 Sour Grapes溜酸的葡萄Historical704k WordsCompleted [Alternate history] + [farming] + [no System] Chen Yang is lucky enough to transmigrate to a dilapidated manor. With no one around and no money, all he has is a patch of wasteland. He never had any grand ambitions. He just wanted to enjoy a quiet, carefree life, farming by the stream. Who could have guessed that, by a twist of fate, he would meet the Crown Prince on an inspection tour and suddenly become his tutor? “Teacher, am I swinging this hoe the right way?” “Teacher, your art of war is tru 96Reads7.7Score—Shelves
42. 42 寒 The Scholar from a Poor Family 寒门状元 Gentleman of the Green Mountain青山君子Historical2.1M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the family of a common farmer, Ye Xuanmo arrives just as his paternal cousin passes the imperial examination. To revitalize the clan, his cousin invites a teacher to the family to educate the children. In an age when “all trades are base, and only studying is noble,” Ye Xuanmo wants nothing more than to pass the exams and change his family’s circumstances… 3.5kReads8.9Score331Shelves
43. 43 京 The Capital's Greatest Detective: You Call This a Lackey? 京城第一神捕，你管这叫狗腿子？ Ink-Tinted Clear Light墨染清辉Historical2.6M WordsCompleted After passing the graduate school entrance exam, Xu Qing finally landed the stable government job he had always dreamed of. Only, this job was a little different from what he had imagined. He had transmigrated into the body of a constable who had just died. What's more, a tall, handsome female constable with elegant brows and bright, starry eyes took a liking to him and picked him to serve under her. Xu Qing had intended to refuse. That is, until he saw the female constable casually snap a stone 17.3kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves
44. 44 学 Master Math and Science, and You’ll Thrive Even in Ancient Times 学好数理化，穿到古代也不怕 Colorful Dandelion彩色蒲公英Ancient Romance909k WordsCompleted Oh my god, I transmigrated!!! Thank goodness, my uncle is still here. Where am I? What happened to my long legs? Don’t panic, don’t panic. I found my niece. What’s it like when a confirmed spinster suddenly gets a fiancé she was promised to as a baby? Come on, let’s talk. 1.5kReads9.1Score193Shelves

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    If you master math, physics, and chemistry, you won't be afraid even if you travel to ancient times. Story Summary:

45. 45 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 518Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    [Learned] In time-travel, historical, and imperial examination novels, the protagonist is not necessarily the top scholar. ①✨Highly recommended! The writing is meticulous, the historical accuracy is rigorous, and the protagonist also transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty with the goal of becoming the Grand Secretary. Follow him as he rises step by step from a poor peasant family to an official through the imperial examinations, eventually becoming the Grand Secretary. ②✨This one needs no further elaboration. It's a substantial and engaging read with high-quality content. The protagonist is a time traveler who takes the imperial examinations, is extremely patriotic, expands the country's territory, and gradually leads his nation to world domination. ③✨The protagonist travels from modern times to ancient times and becomes a salt-making householder. The contrast is unimaginable. To change his fate, he uses his modern knowledge to invent and improve salt-making techniques, while simultaneously taking the imperial examinations and gradually threatening powerful officials.

46. 46 穿 From Kitchen Worker to Imperial Exam Candidate 穿成灶户考科举 Classmate A Lan阿兰同学Historical886k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the past as a “stove worker,” she lives at a saltworks in poverty. She had thought that working hard might let her become a salt merchant, but the ancient world has a rigid class system, and the only way to change her family's fate is through the imperial examinations. See how Ling Xiao, having transmigrated from the modern era, takes the imperial examinations while leading her family to prosperity, making her way from the saltworks to officialdom and gradually changing 762Reads7.2Score106Shelves
47. 47 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 317Reads7.6Score106Shelves

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    This is beautiful, the rhythm is great!

48. 48 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! 837Reads8.6Score102Shelves
49. 49 南 Nanyang, 1933 南洋1933 Still Haihai Books依然海海书Historical777k WordsCompleted Transmigrates to the Republican era, develops agriculture and industry overseas, and builds settlements for immigrants. There are also military strategies, and the timeline is historically accurate. He does not return to develop the Central Plains. In 2012, 24-year-old Zi Baozhong transmigrated. He brought the Barefoot Doctor's Handbook, the Militia Training Manual, and the Farmland Irrigation and Water Conservancy Handbook with him to northern Myanmar in 1932. In this turbulent era, Zi Baozhong 6.6kReads8.8Score221Shelves

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    Both time-travel and historical fiction are available.

50. 50 风 The Lustful, Romantic Eunuch 风流多情大太监 Tiger Loves Tangyuan老虎爱汤圆Historical625k WordsCompleted That year, the two emperors Huizong and Qinzong were captured. The Jin demanded that the many consorts, princesses, princes consort, and royal princes of the Great Song bare their upper bodies, wear sheepskins, and be led around like lambs by Jin soldiers in what was called the “sheep-leading ceremony.” At this moment of humiliation, Huizong cried out in anguish, “Pei Ling, I know I was wrong!” The very next second, the earth shook and the skies changed. Hundreds of thousands of cavalry charged 746Reads8.7Score100Shelves

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