A Transmigrated Copyist in Ancient Times: Poetry, Face-Slapping, Imperial Exams, and a Satisfying Rise to Office 穿越古代的文抄公，诗词打脸，科举当官的爽文

1. 201 全 The Whole Family Transmigrates: My Scholar Dad Revives the Family Through the Imperial Exams 全家穿越：学霸老爸靠科举兴家 Today, I'm a Pretty Flower Again今天也是花花呀Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted What’s it like when your whole family transmigrates to ancient times? Jiaojiao raises her little hand. She knows! Hua Tao and Shen Heqing, an older couple who thrived in the twenty-first century, transmigrate to ancient times together with their only daughter, Hua Jiaojiao. History professor Hua Tao has no choice but to study day and night for the imperial exams. Shen Heqing, a leading beauty-industry entrepreneur, starts from scratch and builds a business to make money. As for Jiaojiao, she’s 2.5kReads8.9Score227Shelves
2. 202 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
3. 203 穿 I Became the Lucky Charm Mother of Three Villainous Sons 穿成三个反派儿子的锦鲤娘 Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Lucky charm + brings prosperity to her sons + goofy comedy] Ning Wan, from the 21st century, transmigrated and became the mother of three big shots. All three sons had it rough, each unluckier than the last! The eldest was a gifted scholar, but always chose the wrong teacher and backed the wrong side. The second was a crack shot, but could never find any game when he went hunting. The youngest was sweet and innocent, yet people were always falsely accusing him of stealing. Ning Wan: “Don't pani 6.9kReads9.3Score813Shelves
4. 204 寒 The Ruthless Minister from a Humble Family 寒门枭臣 Sturgeon鲟鱼Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Li Mao transmigrates into the Northern Song dynasty as a down-and-out scholar from a poor family. In an age when everything is inferior except studying, and the realm is on the brink of ruin, he changes his fate step by step through hard work, rises to the pinnacle of life, and brings peace to the world for generations to come. This story has not only clashes of steel and the thunder of battle horns, but also beauty and romance, alongside the struggles and striving of ordinary people. 1.6kReads8.4Score169Shelves
5. 205 寒 A Proud Son of a Poor Family 寒门骄子 Swallow's Nest Eagle燕窝鹰Historical1.1M WordsCompleted “Transmigrated to ancient times? Don't panic. I was a chemistry PhD in my previous life. Surely I can invent a few things this era has never seen and make a fortune, right?” Watch as the hero puts his knowledge from his previous life to good use, amasses an astonishing fortune, earns the title of top scholar, marries a beautiful heiress, reaches the pinnacle of life, and changes the entire world... 14.9kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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   🍃Transmigrating to ancient times, changing one's destiny through the imperial examinations. 💐①The protagonist transmigrates to ancient times, his family has fallen on hard times, and all their hopes are pinned on him. Farming is out of the question, so he begins the imperial examinations.

6. 206 至 The Supreme Eunuch 至尊九千岁 Bai Xiaobai白小白Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [Fake eunuch + alternate history + wish fulfillment] After transmigrating to ancient times, to the Great Yu Dynasty, he discovers that he's become a fake eunuch just like Wei Xiaobao. Worse still, the moment he arrives, he comes face-to-face with a beautiful, haughty woman. Wait... something seems off about her... 645Reads9.0Score102Shelves

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   Time travel, ancient times, historical fiction, alternate universe, fast-paced, action-packed novels with a cheat-like protagonist, high rating of 9 points or above, including 4 completed books, all of which are very enjoyable. [Thinking][Shy][Shy][Thinking][Making a face][Sending a heart]

7. 207 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 113.8kReads9.1Score10.7kShelves
8. 208 假 The Fake Eunuch: Discovering the Emperor Is a Woman from the Start 假太监：开局发现皇帝女儿身 Truck Driver大卡车司机Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [History + Transmigration + Ancient China + Alternate History + Empress + Martial Arts + Fantasy + Multiple Heroines] After the emperor discovers that Chen Xiao is a fake eunuch, Chen Xiao not only survives, but rises rapidly through the ranks. Watch as he takes the imperial court by storm, wields power over the whole realm, dominates the martial world, and stands unrivaled beneath the heavens... 36.1kReads9.3Score4.4kShelves
9. 209 都 Now That I’m Reborn, Who’d Still Want to Be Emperor? 都重生了，谁还想当皇帝 Shi Xue士雪Historical139k WordsOngoing “I’ve been reborn once. This time, I’m living for myself.” Transmigrated into the body of a useless illegitimate son and facing humiliation? I’ll hit back with the treasure trove of five thousand years of Chinese civilization! Call me illiterate? One recitation of “Bring in the Wine” will have you kneeling and hailing me as the Immortal Poet! Laugh at me for being useless? The Thirty-Six Stratagems will show you what despair means! I only wanted to make a little money and lie flat with my talent 232Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The writing is quite steady. It's somewhat satisfying, the style is good, and it has a touch of classical Chinese. There are quite a few uncommon characters, so I had to consult a dictionary.

10. 210 那 That Word, That Melody, That Spoiled Brat 那词，那曲，那纨绔 Dawnwind Posthouse晓风驿站Historical48k WordsOngoing Li Mu: Formerly a PhD in both arts and sciences at Yanbei University, he transmigrates after an accident to the Great Xuan Dynasty. He becomes the legitimate son of Li Jing, Marquis of Dingnan, and a notorious wastrel in the capital, Xuanjing. He has barely arrived when someone frames him, and the old marquis throws him out of the estate. To clear his name and find the mastermind who framed him, he stays up all night talking with street vendors, bribes tavern servers, and pays off jailers. Visit —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Take your time, it gets more interesting as it goes on [awkward laugh] "If none of you here today can produce a masterpiece better than Young Master Tang, then tonight's guest of honor for Ten-Niang will undoubtedly be my Second Young Master Qian." "Me too, me too..." "My wife's two ounces of meat isn't enough at all. She says if there's not enough meat, we can make up for it with skill." "Me too, me too, me too..." "And me!" "Spring bamboo shoots stir-fried with eggs over low heat, first cut the bamboo shoots, then beat the eggs, heat the pan, add oil, stir-fry quickly, and after eating, you can pick up girls and have fun." "East fence, west wall, my brother holds the ladder, I climb over the wall, the eldest brother finishes his business and leaves, the second brother continues to climb the wall."

11. 211 我 I'm Just a Poetry Copyist, So How Did I Become the Richest Man? 我一抄诗的，怎么就成首富了 Strolling in the Cold Rainy Night冷雨夜中漫步Historical164k WordsOngoing [Alternate World + Farming + Lighthearted + No System + play the pig to eat the tiger] My name is Wang Yi'an, and I transmigrated to the Great Jing Dynasty. All I wanted was to lie flat and enjoy a comfortable life, with nothing to do but listen to music at the pleasure houses. But wait, the original owner was a poor scholar? His house is bare, and his pockets are even emptier than his face? Fine, I won't play nice. In this otherworldly dynasty, where literary culture flourishes but poetry is so 96Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sharing this niche historical novel, the protagonist rises to prominence through writing poetry and doing business. The plot is fast-paced and updates are consistent.

12. 212 我 I Wanted to Break Off the Engagement, but Ended Up with a Harem 我欲退婚，结果妻妾成群 Xi Wu Xu嘻唔许Historical473k WordsOngoing Shen Yi's soul transmigrates into the Great Jin dynasty, where he becomes the adopted son of a eunuch. Drawing on the knowledge from his previous life, he sets out to build a business empire amid the chaos of the age. But penniless, he needs startup capital. His plan is to get his engagement called off so he can claim the betrothal gifts. 282Reads6.6Score—Shelves
13. 213 一 The First-Rank Young Master 一品公子 Tomato Pavilion番茄轩Historical1.7M WordsCompleted Su Hanfeng transmigrates to the State of Ning and becomes the famous idiot son of the Su family, still unable to write his own name at the age of ten. With a wretched background, he is cruelly jilted. But half a month later, Su Hanfeng’s poetic talent and modern way of thinking catch the attention of the empress. His former fiancée begs him for another chance, consumed by regret. Once, you looked down on me. Now, you’re not worthy of me! 677Reads7.6Score101Shelves

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    This book is amazing, absolutely fantastic!

14. 214 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

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    This is beautiful!

15. 215 咸 The Imperial Examination Path of a Lazybones in Ancient Times 咸鱼古代的科举路 Bright Moon over the Nine Provinces九州明月Historical539k WordsOngoing In the modern world, Gu Qin spent every day exhausting himself over work, slaving away for his company until one day he suddenly died at his desk. But what he never expected was that he would be reincarnated. In his new life, his grandparents doted on him, his parents cherished him, and his older sister looked after him. Gu Qin only wanted to lie flat. Luckily, his family was well-off, so he figured he could just take it easy this time. Unfortunately, misfortune can strike at any moment. To avoi 127Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    The latest and most captivating time-travel, fantasy, plagiarism, and ancient historical imperial examination novel: ① Night has fallen, and the lanterns are lit. In a courtyard house with blue stone tiles in Zhenjiang County, servants and maids bustle about, occasionally a young maid carrying out a basin of water stained with blood from a room. Gu Qin is a modern person who died suddenly and was reincarnated as an infant. In this life, he comes from a wealthy family, is pampered by his grandparents, loved by his parents, and protected by his sister. He originally wanted to live a carefree life. Unfortunately, life is unpredictable, and to avoid being bullied, he embarks on the path of the imperial examination in this ancient world to obtain fame and fortune for protection...

16. 216 农 A Farm Boy’s Journey to the Imperial Exams 农家娃的科举生涯 Cai Xincheng蔡欣程Historical434k WordsCompleted Li Shan is born into ancient times with memories from before, but he has amnesia. Even so, the belief that he must study, despite growing up poor, is etched into his bones. In the end, this impoverished family, mocked by everyone, really does produce an official. He brings prosperity to the community and grows into a great figure renowned throughout the history books... A heads-up: The author came up with many of the settings, systems, and so on on the spur of the moment. Readers who care about 233Reads6.5Score—Shelves
17. 217 这 Something’s a Little Off About This Zhenguan Era 这个贞观有点傻 Three Naps a Day一日三觉Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Transmigration, Tang Dynasty, Zhenguan era, comedy, shameless antics, no System. Count of Lantian: My son is good for nothing except being handsome! Cheng Yaojin: Nephew, help me make a fortune, and I'll take you to the pleasure quarters to listen to music! Li Er: Good lad, come here. Let your father-in-law give you a couple of slaps! Princess Gaoyang: Am I not the person you love most? Why won't you say anything! Li Chengqian: Brother, I miss you! This book is pure nonsense and won't stand 1kReads7.5Score101Shelves

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18. 218 大 Great Tang: After I Transmigrated, I Just Gave Up 大唐：穿越之后，我直接开摆 Number One Luosifen螺蛳粉第一Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + early Tang history + no System + behind-the-scenes support] Wei Anping accidentally transmigrates to the early Tang dynasty. As a transmigrator, he has none of the usual golden fingers, so... he gives up and takes it easy! At the Prince of Qin’s residence, he looks Li Er straight in the eye. “What are you waiting for? Get rid of those two brothers, lock your father up, and hurry up and become emperor!” Li Er asks on the spot, “How should I do it?” Wei Anping: “Isn’t it simple? 3.4kReads8.5Score136Shelves
19. 219 大 The Tang Empire's First Duke 大唐第一公 Yi Nian依念Historical1.2M WordsCompleted I actually transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty with a System. Li Shimin: “Ye Xing, the frontier is under attack. The Turks have invaded Tang territory. What do you think?” Changsun Wuji: “Ye Xing, why don’t you marry my younger daughter?” Cheng Yaojin: “Ye Xing, you rascal, come have a couple of drinks with me.” Li Jing: “Ye Xing, teach me the art of war.” 6.9kReads8.8Score443Shelves
20. 220 我 I, San Mao, Will Take the Imperial Exams 我，三毛，要科举 Muscle Boss肌肉头子Historical563k WordsCompleted [Alternate world + farming + imperial examinations + everyday family life] One brick was all it took to turn Chen Ping'an into a poor farmer’s son. Farm the land? The taxes are too high. He shakes his head and gives up. Go into business? He’d still be stuck with corvee labor. No, that won’t work either. That leaves only one path. Fortunately, as he pursues his studies, he has the support of a teacher and several like-minded friends by his side. Along the way, Chen Sanmao overcomes one challenge 1.1kReads7.4Score100Shelves

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    Highly recommended! A newly released time-travel, alternate history, plagiarism, farming, and imperial examination novel: ① The 30th year of the Southern Dynasty. Lin'an County, Longmen Town, Chenjia Village. July, the sun blazing. A brick, and Chen Ping'an was transformed into a poor farmer's son in ancient times. Reborn, Chen Ping'an didn't want to be a farmer dependent on the weather; he could only study and participate in the imperial examinations. Originally, he only wanted to pass the lowest level of the imperial examinations for protection. But when his eldest sister got married, he found that a scholar's degree wasn't enough, so he had to keep working hard. When he looked back, he found that he had already stood high and far enough...

21. 221 大 The Foolish Son-in-Law of the Great Tang 大唐憨婿 God-Tier Super Pet神级大宠物Historical954k WordsCompleted He accidentally transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty and becomes Li Shimin’s son-in-law. From then on, he enjoys a carefree life where he can beat up anyone he wants. “Is Lu Heng pretending to be harmless while hiding his strength, or is he really a simpleton?” Li Shimin wonders for the nth time, questioning everything. Just then, Fang Xuanling rushes into the imperial study, close to tears. “Your Majesty, your son-in-law Lu Heng has beaten someone up again! Not a single one of 41.5kReads8.5Score2.4kShelves
22. 222 穿 Transmigrate to the Great Tang: An Absurdly Laid-Back Life 穿越大唐之荒缪的悠闲生活 A Flying Imagination在飞的脑洞Historical348k WordsCompleted “Your Majesty, the Retired Emperor has slipped out of the palace...” Li Er: “...What are you all doing for a living?!” “Your Majesty, the Turks want to marry Princess Wenyi!” Li Er: “Approved...” Fang Xuanling: “Your Majesty, the Retired Emperor has already promised Princess Wenyi to Chen Qing!” Li Er: “…” “Calling Your Majesty... Calling Your Majesty... Please respond if you can hear me... Ou Wuer!” 64Reads6.8Score—Shelves
23. 223 大 The Great Tang Radio Station 大唐广播站 Riding the Wind and Calling the Rain携风系雨Historical438k WordsCompleted While sorting through his grandfather's belongings, Zhang Miaosheng discovered that the radio station his grandfather had left behind had undergone a strange transformation. It had developed a spirit and become a treasure. To help the treasure grow, he had no choice but to become a radio host, connecting to the treasure's main body in Chang'an, far away in the Tang Dynasty, and broadcasting to the people there. Their wishes and faith would help the treasure grow. Watch Zhang Miaosheng pass himse 142Reads7.5Score—Shelves
24. 224 新 The New Poet Immortal 新诗仙 The New Poet Immortal新诗仙464k WordsCompleted An improved version of this book can be found in the author's other work, Dating Shows in the Entertainment Industry. This book only lays out the basic framework. I hope to see you in the other book, and Feixian thanks you for stopping by. 142Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Amazing! 👍Unraveling ancient mysteries with poetry🔍! The mystery of "Hidden Secrets in the Star Chart"✨, the thrill of "Poetic Rhymes Breaking the Seal"⚡, this plot is so addictive!

25. 225 农 A Farmer's Daughter Disguises Herself as a Boy to Take the Imperial Exams 农家子女扮男装考科举 Love Good Food好稀饭Ancient Romance187k WordsCompleted Zhao Jingsong transmigrated and became the only child in the third branch of the Zhao family. The head of the Zhao family's third branch had died. If she hadn't transmigrated in time, the first and second branches would have gobbled up the entire inheritance. 279Reads6.1Score—Shelves
26. 226 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! 45.3kReads9.0Score3.1kShelves

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    🌿🌿Travel back to the Tang Dynasty and fight, debate, and argue with the emperor and his ministers.

27. 227 金 The Golden Badge Magistrate 金牌县令 Returning Heart归心Historical2.7M WordsCompleted By a stroke of bad luck, I transmigrated to ancient times and became a low-ranking, ninth-grade official. Watch me use the System to stand up for the people, wield absolute power, leave my name in the history books, and hold the world in the palm of my hand! 3.1kReads8.3Score254Shelves
28. 228 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!

29. 229 大 The Great Song's Teacher 大宋教书匠 Wen Lao文佬Historical3.3M WordsCompleted Zhong Su is a teacher who, after being electrocuted, transmigrates to the very bottom of society in the Northern Song dynasty. Refusing to accept the unfairness of fate, he crosses into all kinds of fields and gets to know influential figures, masters, celebrities, experts, and bigwigs. In the end, he rises from a tiny village to Tokyo's Bianliang, where envoys from every nation pay tribute. He enjoys the many sides of life, makes his mark throughout the Song dynasty, and ultimately builds an em 812Reads8.0Score108Shelves

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    They're all pretty good.

30. 230 俏 The Handsome Scholar 俏才郎 Boss Zhao罩老板Historical36k WordsOngoing From the start, all he has is a silver tongue. A 21st-century university student majoring in Chinese language and literature, he finds his soul transported to ancient times, with no System and no wise old mentor! He loves money and beautiful women, wins verbal battles against the scholars, marries a stunning wife, and launches an unprecedented enterprise. Life could hardly be better! “Brother Tang, you’re not illiterate, are you?” “What are you talking about? I just forgot for a moment!” “A 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is both cheeky and hilarious! It's set in an alternate history with clear logic. If you haven't found anything good to read, check this one out. Enough said!

31. 231 开 I Routed a Million-Man Army from the Start, So Why Is Dying So Hard? 开局喝退百万大军，想死怎么就这么难 Wind and Smoke Disperse风烟散Eastern Fantasy430k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world, Ye Lin discovers that he is actually a reincarnated Heavenly God. Once this life's cycle of reincarnation ends, he will regain his identity as the Heavenly God of Myriad Realms. Well then, he might as well go all out and court death, ending this cycle early. “The entire court bows its head, yet only Lord Ye stands tall with righteous conviction, unafraid of death. He is truly a blessing to the realm and all its people!” The emperor is overwhelmed with emoti 49Reads5.5Score—Shelves
32. 232 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 one is good; it's still about a son-in-law.

33. 233 架 Alternate World: From the Start, I Become a Useless Prince 架空：开局成为废物王爷 Babu Lei巴不累Historical864k WordsOngoing [Purely fictional setting + military warfare + court intrigue + the Hundred Schools of Thought + a wealthy, beautiful princess consort + incredibly sweet romance] The Tiansheng Dynasty unified the Central Provinces hundreds of years ago and appointed kings to rule the eastern, southern, western, and northern borderlands. A modern graduate student accidentally transmigrates into the body of a useless prince. As chaos once again engulfs the Nine Provinces and conspiracies emerge one after another, 1.3kReads8.4Score102Shelves

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    Plagiarist, Time Traveler

34. 234 开 From the Start, I Begged for Death and Cursed the Entire Court 开局求死，我大骂文武百官 Xiao Yeke小野格Historical283k WordsCompleted Lin Ning transmigrates to the Great Zhou and unexpectedly awakens a System that makes him stronger every time he dies! Lin Ning thinks, “This is easy! In these dark times, staying alive is hard, but getting yourself killed is simple!” From the start, he faces officials besieging the palace. Lin Ning stands boldly and furiously berates the civil and military officials. “Come on, kill me! Hurry up and kill me!” he thinks to himself. Who would have thought things wouldn’t go his way? The female emp 153Reads8.2Score—Shelves
35. 235 大 Great Qin: I Become a Sage by Reading with the System 大秦：我靠读书系统成圣闲 Out Early, Home Late早出晚归Eastern Fantasy611k WordsCompleted Monsters and demons rise everywhere, and the Great Qin realm of humanity is on the brink of collapse. Lin Feng transmigrates into the Great Qin as a scholar and awakens a divine-level reading System. Simply by reading, he can acquire magical abilities and earn literary energy points for a lottery draw. “Ding! The Host has read Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils and acquired the ability to write like a god!” “Ding! The Host has drawn from the purple-tier prize pool and won a Saint-level cultivation base!” 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🍁① The protagonist wakes up to find himself transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty, becoming a poor scholar. He soon discovers the original owner has squandered all the money he borrowed for his wedding. Desperate, he buys a lame woman with heterochromia, treated like a monster, as his wife. He then studies while raising his wife to build wealth. 🍁② The protagonist accidentally transmigrates to another world and becomes the champion of a poetry competition, thus gaining a noblewoman as his wife right from the start. He takes his new wife home, beginning their diverse life. However, he gradually discovers his wife is very talented but also too arrogant… 🍁③ The protagonist accidentally transmigrates to an alternate historical world, becoming a peasant's son. He happens to witness his uncle's success in the imperial examinations. To revitalize the family, his uncle hires a tutor to educate the family. The protagonist only wants to improve his family's situation, and all of this begins when he achieves the highest honors in the imperial examinations…

36. 236 我 My Irresistible School Beauty 我的极品校花 Brand-New Little Keyboard崭新的小键盘Urban2.1M WordsCompleted A down-on-his-luck young man stumbles upon the Xuanyuan legacy and rises to greatness, face-slapping his fiancée and crushing rich second-generation heirs along the way! Ye Xuanyan: If you don’t mess with me, I won’t mess with you. But if you do, I’ll find a chance to finish you off! 871Reads9.0Score152Shelves

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    These books are pretty good; those looking for something to read can give them a try.

37. 237 女 The Female CEO’s Close-Protection King 女总裁的近身兵王 Clouds, Snow, and Bright Sun云雪娇阳Urban2.4M WordsCompleted A retired soldier king returns to city life and, through a twist of fate, becomes a beautiful CEO’s bodyguard. He was once a revered master, but now he spends every day worrying about the CEO’s paycheck. Watch as this legendary soldier king rises from the ashes and returns to the top! 892Reads9.2Score613Shelves
38. 238 玄 Xuanhuan: I'm the Ultimate Villain 玄幻：我是超级大反派 Cool Heart凉心Eastern Fantasy2.8M WordsOngoing Lu Wuchen transmigrates and becomes a prince of the Shanhai Immortal Dynasty in the Great Thousand Dao Domain. He possesses a Dao Bone, exceptional talent, and a handsome face. By all appearances, he's someone blessed with incredible fortune. But after absorbing his memories, he discovers that things are completely different from what he expected. At three, he stole someone else's Dao Bone. At eight, he seized a dynasty's fortune. At thirteen, he crippled the protagonist's father... This is 12.6kReads9.0Score972Shelves
39. 239 大 Great Qin: The Divine Rankings Appear, and I Get Exposed for Trying to Lay Low 大秦：神榜现世，苟不住的我被曝光了 Qiao Mu11乔木11Anime Fanfiction1.5M WordsCompleted [Hilarious + extreme extrovert + shameless + System + invincible] He transmigrates into The Legend of Qin and encounters a whole host of big shots, including Ying Zheng, Zhao Gao, and Donghuang Taiyi. His innate gift for socializing soon helps him thrive, while also making him infamous… Ying Zheng: “Wang Xuan is the most shameless rascal in all of the Great Qin. I will brook no argument…” 35.8kReads9.1Score2.9kShelves
40. 240 文 The Way of Letters: I Subdue the Ages with Poetry 文道：我以诗词镇万古 Li Degui李德贵Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted Zhao Zheng woke up one day and found he had transmigrated to a world where scholars reigned supreme. Scholars cultivated literary power. Poems could defend a nation, and lyrics could slay its enemies! Songs, odes, and essays could even connect the past and present, from heaven to earth! Armed with all the classics written by the sages of his previous life, Zhao Zheng made his way in this very different Confucian world. Taking the Analects as his foundation and the Song of Righteousness as his gu 31Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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    🔥🔥Zhao Zheng transmigrated to a world where scholars were revered. "All other pursuits are inferior, only studying is noble!" "I, Zhao Zheng, am the supreme Confucian sage!" 🌸②Lu Yang, a rich second-generation heir, became the youngest son of the Lu family. He suppressed his dream of being a lazy bum and worked hard to pass the imperial examinations, striving to become a successful but unambitious person as soon as possible. 🌸③Unable to endure the hardships of farming, he chose the path of the imperial examinations, initially only wanting to pass the preliminary examination to improve his family's life. 🌸④After transmigrating, he studied diligently and achieved top honors in the examinations.

41. 241 首 The Chief Minister's Road to the Imperial Examinations 首辅的科举之路 Adoring You at Dawn and Dusk朝暮倾卿Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No golden finger + No pocket dimension + Heartwarming family + No ridiculous characters] [The male lead works hard and climbs the ranks one step at a time through his own efforts] [The male lead is devoted; the female lead appears fairly late. The story begins with the imperial examinations and later moves into officialdom] [No forced stupidity, no self-righteous saint, and no fake innocent heroine] Xu Xingfeng, a county-level civil servant in a twenty-first-century town, suddenly finds himself 6.7kReads8.9Score616Shelves
42. 242 贞 The Leisurely Prince of Zhenguan 贞观小闲王 Enlightenment on the Way悟途Historical7.7M WordsOngoing [No System]+ [Lighthearted]+ [Farming] Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you transmigrated to ancient times with no System and no golden finger? You’re not a physicist, chemist, or historian, just an ordinary person from the future. Everything you know comes from movies, TV, short-video platforms, and the media. How would you survive? Follow an ordinary person who transmigrates into Li Shen, Li Shimin’s tenth son at the beginning of the Tang dynasty. With nothing but his limited knowledge 117.7kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves

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    ① Modern knowledge helped me rise to prominence. ② Imperial examination essays. Both are quite good.

43. 243 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself in the Princess’s Bedroom! 一觉醒来：我竟在公主闺房！ I Had a Dream做了个梦Eastern Fantasy216k WordsOngoing (Feel-good story, no tragedy, carefully plotted, slow-burn pacing, no brainless decisions, romance-focused) Lin Yu transmigrated. No System, and he's not a live-in son-in-law, so what is he supposed to do!? Arriving in this unfamiliar world, he planned to sell wine, make money, and lie flat for the rest of his life. But who could have guessed that the Great Qin Dynasty would be on the brink of collapse? He set out with the army to defend the border and earned great merit, only to be framed by co 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He showed off at the poetry gathering, only to be humiliated; he joined the army and became a general.

44. 244 因 I’m So Rich, the Emperor Won’t Even Pay My Salary 因为我太有钱陛下就不给发俸禄 Lin Xuan from Niuqian Village牛牵村的林煊Historical846k WordsOngoing Yang Jingyun was born into the Great Qian dynasty. He never expected to find himself in a family packed with brothers, where every day was a struggle of schemes and calculations. Hoping to build a better life for himself, Yang Jingyun began setting up workshops to make sugar, brew liquor, and produce candles and soap, leading his clan to prosperity. Unexpectedly, he caught the emperor’s attention and earned the emperor’s favor. Not only was he granted noble status, but his whole family was ennob 537Reads7.0Score135Shelves

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    A farming novel with a system, time travel, no rebellion, making money, hunting, no saintly intervention, summoning, and a large group of brothers. Yang Jingyun unexpectedly transmigrates to the Great Qian Dynasty. He has a large family and many brothers, barely making ends meet. If it weren't for his family's hunting skills, they might not have survived. Yang Jingyun believes that hunting is not a long-term solution for the Yang family, so he starts a workshop, making sugar, wine, candles, and soap, leading his people to prosperity!

45. 245 我 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 A Grain of Rice in the Vast Blue Sea沧海茫茫粒米身Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yang Zhi, a top salesman and philosophy graduate student in his previous life, transmigrates to the end of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. Through a twist of fate, he joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, passes the imperial examination, enters the Hanlin Academy, and debates the classics with the great scholars at court! 5kReads8.8Score354Shelves

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    The highest quality time-travel novel set in the Ming Dynasty, featuring the imperial examination system! My novel boasts excellent writing, a realistic historical background, vivid character descriptions, and a captivating plot driven entirely by real historical events!

46. 246 穿 Transmigrated into a Heroic Warlord 穿越枭雄 Buddha's Seal佛之封印Historical2.1M WordsCompleted A young special forces soldier is struck by lightning and transmigrates into the foolish son of a blacksmith in the Great Xia dynasty. On the very day he arrives, his father dies in battle, his mother dies of grief, and the authorities force a marriage on him. Their already impoverished life is made even harder. Luckily, armed with modern knowledge, the protagonist first makes eel traps and promotes fishing. After the authorities embezzle the reward money for a tiger-slaying hero, he begins a co 1.4kReads8.5Score120Shelves

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    If you don't show off when you time travel, what's the point of time travel?

47. 247 忧 Concern for the People 忧民 South Wind on the Road陌上南风Historical239k WordsOngoing A modern young man named Yu Fu transmigrates into the body of a boy who also happens to be named Yu Fu. What stories will unfold in an ancient dynasty with a strict social order, and among the alluring martial heroes of the jianghu...? With the slaughter of war, the arrival of natural disasters, and the cries of countless people, will Yu Fu stand by and do nothing? What choices will he make...? 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traveling back to ancient times, an alternate history, no system or cheat codes, face-slapping through poetry, worth checking out.

48. 248 任 Free Travel Between Worlds: My Leisurely Life in Two Realms 任意穿梭：我的两界休闲生活 Six Broken Bowls六个破碗Historical682k WordsCompleted [Travel between the modern world and an alternate ancient era, transfer knowledge between the two worlds, trade in ancient treasures, promote modern technology, develop both past and present in parallel] Zhao Yan can travel freely to an unfamiliar ancient world. From the start, the local school ropes him into working as a teacher. But as he teaches, things suddenly take a strange turn. To make teaching easier, Zhao Yan brings knowledge of literature from ancient and modern Daxia over from the mo 38Reads5.7Score—Shelves

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    Hehe, come on! [Heart][heart][heart][heart][heart][heart][sending hearts]

49. 249 我 I Turned My Superstitious Father into the Chief Councilor 我把神棍老爹卷成首辅 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + imperial examinations + daily life + farming + court politics later on] Father and son join forces to build a Ming dynasty on which the sun never sets. Yan Xun transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and discovers that his father can do everything except study. His dad has so many secret identities, like an onion with layer after layer to peel back. Huh! If I push Dad hard enough to make him Grand Secretary, can I become a Junior Grand Secretary? The filial son Yan Xun sells everythin 22.8kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves
50. 250 吾 I Sing the Song of Mortals for You 吾为君吟凡人歌 Six Sons of Qingfeng青峰六子Historical552k WordsCompleted [Male-Oriented, Transmigration, Fictional Setting, Farming, Everyday Life, Imperial Examinations, No System, No Golden Finger, Rural Life, Rustic Setting, One Heroine, Not a Power Fantasy] Lin Zezu, an ordinary nobody from Blue Star, transmigrates to the fictional Wu Kingdom. He arrives just as the original body's father, a scholar, dies of illness. Since the original body's birth mother was a brothel girl, his stepmother and eldest half-brother in the Lin family never treated him well. After Ma 2Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    Dude, your demands are a bit arrogant. Um... Let's upgrade it a notch, just "super" isn't enough. It needs revision. Alright, enough talk, let's get to the point. The author's writing is fluent. The characters are vividly portrayed. The plot is well-paced. In short, a cultured person. Bring it on, I'm waiting for your "Conquer" performance.

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