I’m Used to Stories About Top Scholars from Poor Families. Any About Scions of Great Clans Taking the Imperial Exams? 看惯了寒门状元，有没有世家大族子弟科举的?

1. 101 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 25.9kReads9.2Score2.7k14d adds

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   Hey everyone! I highly recommend "The Poor Scholar: The Government Provides Wives, I'll Take Three First?", A super fun historical novel! The protagonist's aura is dazzling; while others struggle to find wives, our protagonist gets three directly from the government—that's amazing! The plot is lighthearted and hilarious, following the protagonist as he embarks on a unique and exciting life in a poor family, encountering all sorts of adventures. Its 8.6 Rating isn't just for show; you're guaranteed to laugh non-stop. Don't miss out!

2. 102 奸 The Treacherous Minister Can't Resist Her Allure 奸臣不经撩 Fruit Jelly水果冻冻Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Later, when Shen Gongchen pressed her too hard, Liu Suisui covered her face and wept. She was terribly aggrieved. “My father died, my mother remarried, and I have no one to rely on. I came all the way to the capital just to marry a rich husband. What’s wrong with that?” Shen Gongchen pressed her at every turn. “He has to be rich? Why not rich and powerful?” Liu Suisui raised her eyes ever so slightly and gave him a shy, coquettish glance. After a long pause, she asked softly, “Uncle… do you like 10.9kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds

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   This book is highly recommended. The male lead is an heir from a wealthy family with a noble status. After meeting the female lead, he embarks on a self-conquest mode.

3. 103 全 My Whole Family Supports My Imperial Exams, and I Rise to Great Heights 全家供我科举，而后青云直上 Flying Cow 98会飞的牛98Historical337k WordsCompleted One heroine + no System + lighthearted pacing A bird must flap its wings before it can soar; a person must study before they can get ahead. Huang Zhiwen unexpectedly gets another chance at life, bringing the memories of his previous life with him as he slowly adapts to this new world. Here, he finds new people to care about and a new family. The Huang family is warm and close-knit, and they will do everything they can to support Huang Zhiwen in the imperial examinations. That leaves all the pres 783Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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   These two books are okay

4. 104 纨 The Playboy Won Me a Noble Title, and the Reborn Matriarch Went on a Killing Spree 纨绔为我夺诰命，重生主母杀疯了 Folded in the Mist折雾里Ancient Romance905k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Clear-headed, independent true heiress x play-the-pig-to-eat-the-tiger fake wastrel] [Female-oriented fiction + heroine reborn + hero transmigrates + political intrigue] After more than ten years as the wife of the Ningyuan Marquis's heir, managing the household and dutifully serving her parents-in-law, Shen Tangning believed she had done nothing wrong. Not until the usually distant heir began an affair with her half sister, now married to his younger brother, and they 57.6kReads9.2Score7.6k14d adds

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   🔥Hey hey hey, this book! [Learned it][Learned it][Learned it]

5. 105 大 The Swordbearer of Great Yu: I Become a Sage Through My Phone 大虞执剑人我靠手机成圣人 Shanyang Assorted Snacks山阳杂拌儿Eastern Fantasy603k WordsCompleted [Confucian Dao] [Literary Dao] [Martial Dao] [Immortal Dao] [Poetry] [Douyin Mall] In the Great Yu Realm, the Literary Dao reigns supreme. Scholars cultivate literary energy, grow literary roots, build literary palaces, forge literary courage, open the path of literature, attain literary hearts, and carve out literary realms... A young man transmigrates into the Great Yu Realm, rising from obscurity and being reborn through adversity. His poetry stuns the world, his strategy is unparalleled, and 2.7kReads8.4Score22414d adds

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   Just reached 500,000 words, easy to get started

6. 106 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 14.7kReads8.7Score1.4k14d adds

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   I'm currently following the story. The original owner has been sent back to school after failing the imperial examinations three times and is now 20 taels of silver in debt. It's a disastrous start!

7. 107 穿 I Became the Crown Prince’s Grandmother, and I’m Helping My Whole Family Build Their Reputations 穿成太子外祖母，我带全家立人设 Fu Tang'er福棠儿Ancient Romance872k WordsCompleted No romance, feel-good story, raising children, transforming the whole family After an accident, Shi Ying transmigrated to the Great Yong Dynasty and became the Old Madam of the Duke of Zhenguo’s residence. Her daughter was the empress, and her grandson was the crown prince. Her late husband had been the emperor’s teacher. It all sounded incredibly grand. But what happened? The crown prince died young, and the empress was deposed. Her younger son was defeated in battle and taken prisoner. Her eld 10.9kReads8.6Score1.3k14d adds

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   Ancient literature, a change of pace for the mind

8. 108 演 I Played the Emperor My Whole Life, and After Being Reborn, He Still Wants the Crown Prince 演了皇上一辈子，重生他还要太子 One Little Sweet Fish一口小甜鱼Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Original title: Only After His Death Did He Learn That the Empress Did Not Want to Be Buried With Him [The heroine transmigrates, the hero is reborn] As he lay dying, Emperor Tianhe looked back on his eventful life. He had risen from humble beginnings to become the founding emperor, and the world praised his achievements. In his fading consciousness, he saw his virtuous empress, his beautiful consorts, and his weeping children. He felt that his life had been complete. But after he died, his soul 31.6kReads8.9Score2.3k14d adds
9. 109 穿 After Becoming the Duke's Dowager, I Kicked Out Every Ungrateful Child and Grandchild 穿成国公老夫人后我把不孝儿孙全踢了 Li Sanye李三爷Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Qin Yun transmigrates into a book, and from the start, her whole family is being stripped of their possessions and exiled? Looking at this roomful of unfilial descendants, Qin Yun thinks the whole family has brought this on themselves. The eldest son's family is corrupt and lawless, and their servants commit acts of violence, bringing disaster upon the household. The second son's family is weak and hidebound, yet they pride themselves on being upright scholars. They presume to criticize the crow 1.7kReads9.1Score37114d adds
10. 110 她 After She Ascends the Throne, She Takes a New Husband, Leaving Her Ex to Weep 她登基后换了夫，新夫不见旧夫哭 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Power! It's a woman's second face! She loves it!) (1V2 + advancing the nation through technology + two men competing for her, only to end up regretting it) Lu Jichen: He is an ill-omened man. On the day his elder brother got married, they smeared dog blood all over his face and locked him in a cellar. Later, she brought him out, washed his hands, let him sit at the table, fed him, and paid for his education. Wei Chiyuan: He is the young lord of an aristocratic clan; she is a young widow. One sc 17.1kReads9.3Score2.1k14d adds
11. 111 大 Great Song: I Pick Up Attributes from Li Qingzhao 大宋：我在李清照身上捡属性 Tang Dynasty Yanzu大唐彦祖Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + hilarious + the greatest female talent of all time + imperial examinations] Chen Ning transmigrates to Bianjing in the Great Song dynasty and mistakes Li Qingzhao for a courtesan from the start. The spring breeze is warm along the banks of the Bian River. “Miss, I’m sorry. I was wrong that night.” “Miss, if you don’t mind, take this money. Let’s end our brief encounter here.” “Miss, if you don’t mind, how about one last hug before we say goodbye?” “Miss, I know you’re angry, but 21.7kReads8.6Score2.2k14d adds

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    The protagonist transmigrates to ancient times, becoming the young master of a powerful family. He initially thinks it's a perfect start, but his family declines, and he even suffers a broken engagement. Undeterred, he resolutely takes the imperial examinations, eventually rising to a highly influential official position. He then experiences the vicissitudes of the Ming Dynasty, witnessing half of its rise and fall, becoming an irreplaceable imperial tutor. Over time, he becomes a "living fossil" of the Ming Dynasty. In this long river of history, he shines like a steadfast star, always radiating his unique light, using his wisdom and strategy to contribute to the Ming Dynasty's stability and prosperity, writing his own legendary chapter.

12. 112 科 The Imperial Examinations: Rising to the First Rank of Officialdom 科举之官居一品 Nine Jin of Fat九斤肥肉Historical826k WordsCompleted Synopsis: A scholar in the morning, admitted to the imperial court by night. The protagonist begins as a young scholar from a farming family and rises step by step through the imperial examination system. In the end, he earns a place on the honors list, becomes a jinshi, and enters the ranks of officials. After becoming an official, he works his way up through the bureaucracy until he reaches the highest rank and governs the realm as chief minister, guiding Chinese civilization to become the mos 1.9kReads7.6Score10114d adds
13. 113 科 The Imperial Exam: Top of the Six Tests, Reshaping the Workplace 科举，六元及第整顿职场 Cangbai Beneath the Moon月下苍柏Historical1.6M WordsCompleted (No System, no golden finger, one female lead) (A slow-burn story) In the 21st century, the only person in Tianhai University’s history to earn master’s degrees in both the arts and sciences suddenly transmigrates into the body of a poor farmer’s son in ancient times. Looking at the bare walls of his home and the family who place all their hopes in him, Wang Ping can only gaze at the heavens in speechless resignation. Since all other pursuits are inferior and only scholarship is esteemed, he wi 943Reads7.5Score10714d adds
14. 114 科 The Chosen One of an Imperial Exam Novel 科举文里的天之骄子 Years of Rivers and Mountains江山岁月Ancient Romance238k WordsOngoing [New novel! The rating is low for now, so read the bonus chapters first] [Serious historical drama + woman transmigrates into a man + everyone’s darling + no romance + Mary Sue + imperial examinations + household intrigue + struggle for the throne + unifying the realm] [Note: This is a romance story with no CP. The protagonist, Jin Yu (Sun Wei), is a woman transmigrated into a man, adored by everyone, and, so to speak, incapable of falling in love with anyone. It’s perfectly normal for male and 16Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    ①[Flying kiss][Flying kiss] The author's literary skill is truly admirable 🌾🌾 If a favorable wind is found, it must be used to propel me straight up the ladder of ten thousand men. The sound of whips echoes before the palace gates, a path to high office and purple robes. Having learned the Four Books and Five Classics, and mastered swordsmanship and archery, if I do not sacrifice myself for the country, would my self-cultivation be in vain? ② The male protagonist transmigrates into a novel about the imperial examinations 🌱🌱, but is reborn. This time, there are many transmigrators and reborn individuals, but the male protagonist remains true to his original aspirations ε٩(๑> ₃ <)۶з

15. 115 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 1.7kReads8.1Score10314d adds

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    Here's a summary of the poems appearing in the novel: 1. I searched for him a thousand times in the crowd, then suddenly turning around, I found him where the lights were dim. 2. The bright moon startled the magpies on the branches, and the gentle breeze made the cicadas chirp in the middle of the night. 3. The courtesan doesn't know the sorrow of a fallen nation, still singing "The Flowers of the Rear Courtyard" across the river. 4. The sons and daughters of China have lofty ambitions, preferring military uniforms to makeup. 5. You are buried beneath the earth, your bones turned to dust, while I remain in the world, my head covered in snow. 6. The exquisite dice are inlaid with red beans, do you know how deep my longing is? 7. When the nation prospers, the people suffer; when the nation falls, the people suffer. 8. Be the first to worry about the world's troubles, and the last to enjoy its pleasures. 9. The silkworm spins silk until death, and the candle burns until it is ash. 10. If Heaven had feelings, it too would grow old; the vicissitudes of life are the true path of humanity. 11. What is love in this world? 12. Countless skilled painters in the world cannot paint a picture of such heartbreak. 13. Yet, I would transform countless threads of longing into the red of the kapok trees of southern Xinjiang. 14. I know that as long as I live, my love will endure, yet I am filled with sorrow as the river flows by. 15. Once you have seen the vast ocean, other waters are nothing; once you have seen the clouds of Wushan, other clouds are nothing. 16. I return your pearl with tears streaming down my face, regretting that we did not meet before I was married. 17. Drunk, I pick up my sword by lamplight, dreaming of bugles echoing through the camps. 18. With lofty ambitions, I will feast on the flesh of the barbarians and drink their blood. 19. May I be like a star and you like the moon, shining brightly together every night. 20. People have sorrow and joy, separation and reunion; the moon has its phases of waxing and waning, and nothing in this world is ever perfect. 21. Do not say that women are not heroic; every night, the Longquan sword sings on the wall. 22. Life has many divergent paths, you go to Xiangjiang, I go to Qin. 23. I and the spring breeze are both passersby, but you, with your autumn waters, embrace the Milky Way. This is what has appeared so far; there should be more to come.

16. 116 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Saved a Fallen Marquis Household Through the Imperial Exams 穿越后靠科举拯救落魄侯府 Yu Jian郁见Historical212k WordsOngoing Ye Hezhen was a Chinese literature student who had failed the graduate school entrance exam three times. After failing for the last time, he drowned his sorrows in alcohol, heartbroken. Little did he expect that when he opened his eyes the next morning, the whole world had changed. He had transmigrated into the newborn legitimate son of a declining marquis’s household. He had only three older sisters, and the family was on the verge of ruin. Watch as Ye Hezhen finds a way to save the marquis’s h 1Reads6.6Score—14d adds
17. 117 穿 Wherever I Go, I’m Taking the Civil Service Exam 穿到哪里都要考编 I'll Go Hunting Tigers in the Mountains Next Year明年上山打老虎Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted A low-ranking clerk worked overtime until he dropped dead, only to transmigrate into the body of a young master from a prestigious family. Back when I was in government, I had to grovel and scrape. Now, I'm frighteningly powerful. I can thrive without any cheats. 56Reads5.1Score—14d adds

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    Transmigrating to Ancient Times: The Prodigal Son's Path to Success in the Imperial Examinations ✨ The protagonist transmigrates to ancient times, becoming a six-year-old prodigal son in an ancient family! 😎 This start is practically a script for a life of success. But he has no intention of settling down; at a young age, he aspires to become a civil servant and embarks on his journey through the imperial examinations. Protected by his family's status, he thrives in the officialdom. His accumulated wisdom from his previous life allows him to handle government affairs with ease, effortlessly dealing with various challenges. Every imperial examination is a stage to showcase his talent; every maneuver in the officialdom is a highlight of his wisdom. With the halo of his family and the aid of his past life's experience, this transmigrated young master is steadily climbing the ladder of success, writing his own legendary chapter. 🚀 Let's wait and see how he stirs up the winds and waves in this ancient officialdom, achieving extraordinary success! ⚫

18. 118 大 Great Ming: I’m an Imperial Exam Examiner, and I Make a Million Candidates Weep 大明：我科举考官，考哭百万举人 The Great King伟大的大王Historical114k WordsOngoing Gao Hongsheng, an aging bachelor, unexpectedly transmigrated to the Ming dynasty! As a top history student, Gao Hongsheng quickly figured out his situation! He had actually become an examiner! In his memory, this year’s imperial examinations in the Ming dynasty were rife with cheating, and many people had suffered because of it! What should he do? Gao Hongsheng turned his gaze to the System. As it happened, the System activated at that very moment! —Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 119 侯 The Marquis's Illegitimate Son Turns the Tables in the Imperial Exams 侯府庶子科举逆袭 Tang Qinghan唐轻寒Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted Wen Rugui is a concubine in the Ningyuan Marquis's household. Seeing that the household's ship is about to go down, she spends all day trying to use connections to secure her position, terrified that if the child she's carrying is a girl, she'll be traded away too. She watches the women in the household live shackled by rules, their lives worth no more than grass. When she gets a chance to go out, she runs away with the baby she is carrying. And Xun Huan is that baby... 527Reads7.3Score12114d adds
20. 120 穿 Transmigration: The Daily Life of an Ancient Imperial Exam Candidate, Son of a Peddler 穿越：商贩之子的古代科举日常 Bai Qiqi百柒柒Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Imperial Examinations + Alternate History + Everyday Life in Ancient Times + Building Wealth + Slow-Burn + Coming of Age] In his previous life, Lin Xiang’an lost his parents at a young age and grew up dependent on others. After getting into college, he took a leave of absence to serve as a conscript. When he returned from the military and resumed his studies, he started a few businesses and gradually made his fortune. He achieved success at a young age, and his business kept growing. Then, one 2.5kReads7.9Score18314d adds
21. 121 谈 Explosives Under the Negotiation Table: The Young Lady Storms the Imperial Court 谈判桌下埋火药，大小姐入朝杀疯 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The heroine’s creed: Power and money are what let a woman live freely and boldly!] [Strong heroine + satisfying story + vying for the finest men in the realm] Jiang Yu thought she’d be content with a modestly comfortable life. But when she turned eighteen, one ridiculous twist after another came her way. First, the husband she had supported with her own money for years passed the imperial exams at the top of his class, then demanded a divorce so he could marry a noblewoman. Then the Duke’s mans 36.1kReads9.2Score5.2k14d adds

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    The female protagonist is the head of the family (without disguising herself as a man) and inherits the title of marquis. There is no imperial examination; after passing the exam, she directly enters the imperial court.

22. 122 老 My Dad Is Su Dongpo, My Wife Is Li Qingzhao, and My Bro Is Emperor Huizong 老爹苏东坡老婆李清照老铁宋徽宗 Wen Qingru文卿如Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Tags: No System, not a mindless power fantasy, meticulous historical research, slow burn, personal growth, one heroine An utterly ordinary art student transmigrates as Su Dun, the prematurely deceased youngest son of the legendary Su Dongpo. A quick calculation tells him When his father goes to Huizhou to eat lychees, he’ll be eleven. When his father goes to Hainan Island to eat clams, he’ll be fourteen. When his father is pardoned and dies in Changzhou, he’ll be seventeen. When Cai Jing erects 11.3kReads8.5Score1k14d adds

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    He wasn't from a prominent family, but he was the son of a high-ranking official—the son of Su Dongpo. However, by the time the protagonist took the imperial examinations, his father had already been demoted to Huizhou and Danzhou.

23. 123 穿 After I Transmigrated, My Husband and I Were Nothing Like Each Other! 穿越之我和夫郎才不是对照组！ Oh, Autumn, Autumn Swordfish秋呀秋刀鱼Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Yan Tianze accidentally transmigrates into a political intrigue novel about household infighting that he once happened to read, becoming the Yan Tianze who shares his name! He and his newlywed husband are the antagonistic foils to the book's two protagonists, a pair of wicked cannon-fodder villains who obstruct them at every turn. The original book portrays his new husband as petty and vindictive, always going against the protagonists. But the protagonists have the halo of ma 4.2kReads8.4Score42514d adds
24. 124 穿 Transmigrated into the Foil Character in an Imperial Exam Novel 穿成科举文里的对照组 Big Flower Ball大花球Ancient Romance271k WordsOngoing Yu Wenyan, a Shandong native who had worked hard to become a civil servant, transmigrates into a book. In the story, he’s a wasteful, gambling, wine-loving underachiever who resents his younger brother for being good at school and spends every day trying to sabotage his studies and civil service exam prospects. The transmigrated Yu Wenyan makes one thing clear: not studying is out of the question, and not taking the civil service exam is out of the question too. Playing dirty is out of the quest 25Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    1. The male lead is the young master of a soon-to-be-fallen marquis's family. He's reincarnated, and his story spans from birth to school life, passing the imperial examinations, and his daily struggles to save the marquis's family. [Eating melon emoji] 2. The male lead's father is a county magistrate, and his mother's family is in business. He takes his younger brother to study with him. They face a crisis right after their reincarnation. It's a heartwarming family story with little intrigue. [Sending heart emoji] 3. The eldest son of a billionaire turns over a new leaf and achieves top honors in the imperial examinations. It's quite sophisticated and cultured; the male lead is indeed a history major. [Laughing emoji]

25. 125 我 My Sister Is the Emperor’s Favorite Consort 我姐姐是后宫宠妃 Only Eats Three Bowls只吃三碗Historical832k WordsCompleted [Comedy + fictional setting + one heroine + little romance + heroine appears late] Ji Jinxiao, the only younger brother of Consort Ji, the emperor's favorite, was notorious in the capital for being a playboy. The court officials roared: “Ji Jinxiao has no regard for the law, disrespects his elders, neglects his studies, and exploits the people for profit!” Having just hidden away a chest of treasures her younger brother had given her as bribes, Consort Ji burst into tears and secretly pinched h 13.7kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds
26. 126 寒 A Top Scholar Rises from a Humble Family 寒门出了个状元郎 One Luo Ruanyan一萝阮烟Historical1.5M WordsOngoing A graduate student in finance from a top Chinese university transmigrates overnight. His home is bare, his stomach is empty, and everyone is scheming against everyone else. Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born to rule? 2.9kReads8.4Score18814d adds

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    Male-oriented, time-travel, farming, historical ancient imperial examination novel: The protagonist, from modern times, travels back to ancient times and becomes a poor boy from a humble family. 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, transforming from a poor boy into a pillar of the nation.

27. 127 北 The Northern Song's Greatest Treacherous Minister 北宋第一奸臣 Little Bee Churning Out Words码字小蜜蜂Historical1.2M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 710Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    They all remained silent.

28. 128 重 Reborn as a Frontier Garrison Soldier, Yet Ordered to Become a Military Governor 重生藩镇小兵，却要我当节度使 Tide Son潮天子Historical358k WordsOngoing On the first day of the month, he kills the regional governor. On the fifteenth, he kills the military commissioner. By month's end, he hangs the imperial inspector! Zhao Yan is reborn in an age of warlord conflict among military governors, in a realm called the Great Zhou Dynasty. He transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking soldier in one of the domains. The moment he arrives, the military commissioner is killed by his own generals and troops. To his surprise, no one wants to take on the th 62Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    The first book wasn't even written by someone from a poor family; they were just forced into it [facepalm][facepalm]. The second and third books started with royalty, which is higher than aristocratic families, right?

29. 129 从 From Toddler Prince to Sovereign of All Under Heaven [Infrastructure] 从奶娃诸侯王到天下共主【基建】 Peach Creek Wilds桃溪野Ancient Romance1.7M WordsOngoing Original title: From Infant Prince to Ruler of All Under Heaven: Infrastructure Building [Feel-good power fantasy + adorable toddler from the start + gaming cheat + infrastructure building + farming + war + family and country + cute pets + romance?] [Serious Synopsis] If you come from across the sea and travel west, you will eventually find a prosperous city unlike anything in this world. It is the fiefdom of His Highness, the Prince of You: Youzhou. At the end of the dynasty, the land is strew 171.1kReads9.3Score18.7k14d adds
30. 130 为 To Avoid Getting Beaten, I Started Studying for the Imperial Exams 为了不挨打，开始考科举 Yu Su鱼素Historical1.4M WordsOngoing One day, Shen Qingyun becomes the youngest son of a farming family and thinks he can spend his whole life as a freeloader. But then disaster strikes, and he faces a dire predicament: His eldest brother went off to take a temporary job, but came back dead, wrapped in a straw mat; Other families in the village have several sons, but the Shen family has only him, their sole heir; His shrewish, favoritism-prone mother, his mistreated nieces, and his stooped, adopted father all depend on him; Bearing 1.4kReads8.6Score14914d adds
31. 131 北 Northern Song Dynasty Playboy: The Dog-Head Guillotine from the Start, Please Spare Me, Lord Bao 北宋纨绔：开局狗头铡，包大人饶命 Cloud-Piercing Sparrow穿云雀Historical1.3M WordsOngoing What a Chaotic Dynasty! At Kaifeng Prefecture, Bao Zheng presides beneath the lofty mirror, with his three executioner's blades at the ready. At Tianbo Manor, Mu Guiying dons her armor and takes command, guarding the realm. On Mount Liang, 108 heroes gather at their stronghold, clamoring for rebellion. Cai Jing and the Six Bandits control the state finances. Grand Tutor Pang and his cabal of villains hold the military reins. The old rogue Gao Qiu does nothing but cause trouble all day, aside fro 292Reads9.1Score—14d adds
32. 132 大 Ming Dynasty Tyrant: I’ll Extend the Dynasty’s Reign by 300 Years 大明暴君，我为大明续运三百年 Kunwu昆吾Historical6.1M WordsCompleted [Political intrigue]+ [Passionate]+ [Struggle for supremacy]+ [Ruthless]+ [No System] “Zhu Youjian, go in peace. Everything you had will be inherited by me, Ye Xuan. From this day on, I am the sixteenth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen. I swear here: Those you, Zhu Youjian, could not kill, I, Chongzhen, will kill. What you, Zhu Youjian, could not accomplish, I, Chongzhen, will accomplish. Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong are rebelling? Then it depends on whether I give them the chance! The J 97.3kReads9.2Score11.5k14d adds
33. 133 红 An Ordinary Person’s Daily Life Taking the Imperial Exams in the World of Dream of the Red Chamber 红楼背景下路人科举日常 The Studious and Ambitious Prince An好学上进的安亲王Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted A second transmigrator appears because the plot requires it, but he'll be written out soon. If you don't like that, don't read! Wang Xin, a mediocre university student, transmigrates to an unknown ancient world. His family owns only a few acres of good farmland. His father, Wang Cheng, is a former playboy who doesn't know how to run a household, while his mother, Madam Zhang, is cheerful and outgoing. His grandfather spends every day reminiscing about the time their family was affiliated with a 6.3kReads8.3Score55014d adds

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    The author's writing is excellent, and the plot is very engaging. The male protagonist is the son of a minor official who, after passing the imperial examination, brings his entire clan with him.

34. 134 寒 The Poor Scholar's Imperial Exams: Six Top Scores in a Row 寒门科举，连中六元 Yu Jiang禹疆Historical369k WordsOngoing [Imperial exams + transmigration + System + not a power fantasy + everyday life] One moment, Wang Yuanqing transmigrates, and the next he's the only son in a farming family in Wangjia Village, Great Yuan, with seven beautiful older sisters. His family has next to nothing, and in an era when everything else is considered inferior to scholarship, Wang Yuanqing must climb the ranks step by step to protect his family. 57Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 135 穿 The Long Road to the Imperial Exams as a Farmer's Son 穿成农家子的漫漫科举路 Yuedi月棣Ancient Romance3.7M WordsOngoing He dies unexpectedly, but by Heaven's grace, Zhang Ze is given a new life and born into the womb of a peasant woman. At just five years old, Zhang Ze solemnly tells his parents, “Father, Mother, your little Ze wants to go to school...” Living a decent life in ancient times is incredibly difficult. A simple chill can take your life, not to mention the crushing taxes and forced labor. Zhang Ze understands better than anyone that only earning an official degree can improve his family's life. Even t 2.6kReads7.3Score14214d adds
36. 136 被 Cast Out of the Marquis's Residence, I Rise from Poverty to Become the Top Scholar 被逐出侯府，我寒门崛起成状元 Yu Youxia鱼又夏Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The score was just posted, so it’ll gradually go up as the story progresses. [Imperial exams and farming] + [Fictional ancient setting] Jiang Huai unexpectedly transmigrated into a book and became the second young master of the Marquis of Yongning’s household. Unfortunately, he wasn’t the Marquis’s biological son, so Jiang Huai was sent along with the original owner to live in the impoverished countryside. His new home had nothing but bare walls. They were dirt poor. No matter. He wrote popular 2.2kReads7.8Score16814d adds

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    The fake young master was sent back to the village, where he was inspired to take the imperial examination and achieved the highest rank of six!

37. 137 小 The Daily Life of a Minor Official's Son Preparing for the Imperial Exams 小官之子科举日常 Ninth Day of the First Month良月初九Historical377k WordsCompleted [Woman Transmigrates into a Man + Imperial Exams + Farmer's Son + No Problematic Family Members + No Pocket Dimension + No Golden Finger] Lin He, a graduate student in history, transmigrates into the Great Qi, a dynasty that never existed in history, and goes from being a woman to a man. His family has nothing to its name: his father is a catlike academic prodigy, his mother a tigerlike farmer, and Lin He's life is a constant struggle. Fortunately, his father earned the jinshi degree early on, a 1.7kReads8.8Score12514d adds

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    ✨✨Cheng Chao transmigrated into the body of the eldest grandson, the most beloved son of a domineering grandfather in a popular family drama novel, who would later die a gruesome death and be the female lead's most hated cousin. Cheng Chao: The villainous male supporting character is me?! Family drama? A heartthrob? No, no, no, isn't it better to realize my own life's value?

38. 138 科 The Imperial Exams: A Poor Scholar's Journey 科举，寒门读书郎 Upside Down左右颠倒Historical511k WordsOngoing [Imperial examinations + lighthearted + everyday life + one heroine] Li Chengping transmigrated to Daqian, a strange dynasty. He had planned to live off his family in a scenic spot by the mountains and water, but the backbreaking labor service of ancient times terrified him. If he didn't want to work, he'd have to find another way to live. This is the story of a farmer's son who studies for the imperial examinations. Zhang Erniang: “If you could put in the effort to memorize your books while eat 6Reads6.9Score—14d adds
39. 139 寒 The Poor Scholar: From the Start, I Was Matched with Twin Brides 寒门状元：开局分配双胞胎娘子 The Rock's Charge进击的石头Historical3.2M WordsCompleted This is a dynasty where men rule and women are inferior, and men are extremely scarce. As soon as Yang Jing transmigrates here, the authorities force him to take two wives. They’re twins, both fair-skinned beauties with long legs. Yang Jing admits they’re a treat for the eyes, but there isn’t even enough food in the house to last the night. He simply can’t afford to feed them! There’s no other choice! To improve his family’s life, he has to take the path of studying, learning martial arts, passi 79Reads7.8Score—14d adds
40. 140 回 Back in the Great Tang as a Landlord 回到大唐当地主 Ximen Chun西门春Historical241k WordsOngoing His soul returns to the Tang dynasty during the reign of Emperor Taizong, and Li Wuyou becomes the clan head of the Third Branch of the Longxi Li family, one of the Five Surnames and Seven Noble Houses. His status is noble, but life as an aristocrat in a feudal dynasty is even worse than Li Wuyou's life as a loser in the modern world. How can he put up with that? Read on as he strives to invent and create a better life for himself and his clan. 2Reads7.0Score214d adds

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    The writing style of these two books is good.

41. 141 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 64.1kReads8.2Score6.9k14d adds

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    Super funny and entertaining

42. 142 农 A Farm Boy's Road to Turning His Life Around Through the Imperial Exams 农家少年科举翻身路 Cherry on the Hillside半山樱桃Historical459k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Hang Yan had always been a top student, but he never managed to make anything of himself. He went from being a beloved prodigy to a wage slave everyone pitied. People said good grades were useless, but then he was reborn in the womb and returned to an era when studying could change your fate. A dilapidated home, a doting family, I, a genius boy, will pass all six imperial examinations and rise to power over the whole court. Go ahead and tell me studying is useless again. I 129Reads8.6Score—14d adds
43. 143 小 A Minor Official's Daughter's Guide to Wealth 小官之女的富贵手札 What to Eat in Summer夏天吃啥Ancient Romance4.3M WordsOngoing [Born into the Story as a Baby + Daughter of a Minor Official + Retired Court Lady + Mistress of the Household][No System, No Golden Finger, Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story (If you like a fast pace and nonstop thrills, read with caution)] [A daughter of a minor official’s coming-of-age story. The heroine isn’t perfect, and she gradually changes. Early on, the focus is on her family and life as a court lady; later, she leaves the palace.] (If you’re looking for a heroine who enters the story already 2.2kReads8.6Score18614d adds

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    [Heart][Cool][Heart] Even aristocratic families took the imperial examinations!!

44. 144 咱 Our Family Has Been Bandits for Generations, and You Went and Passed the Top Scholar Exam 咱家世代贼寇，你小子考上状元了 Over Ten Thousand Words a Day日更过万Historical2.1M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation, Our Family Has Been Bandits for Generations, and You Went and Passed the Imperial Exams, premieres on November 21 at 9:00. Reservations are open now! Qin Yu transmigrated to ancient times. His father was the chief of Blackwind Stronghold, with wanted posters plastered all over the city gates. His mother was the Holy Maiden of the Black Lotus Sect, a notorious female fiend in the martial world. His grandfather had once attempted a rebellion... His grandmother was a pri 31.4kReads8.6Score3.7k14d adds
45. 145 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.4kReads9.6Score11.3k14d adds
46. 146 都 Since I've Been Reborn, I'll Master Both the Pen and the Sword 都重来了，我当然要文武双全 Ximen Kun西门坤Historical1.6M WordsOngoing Set in an alternate early Ming Dynasty, this is a story about a science student who transmigrates. Simple middle-school physics experiments are enough to amaze everyone. He sparks a scientific awakening, founds a new school of thought, and brings materialism into Confucianism to accelerate social progress. You just need a little scientific knowledge. You can do it too, and there’s no golden finger!! 1.8kReads6.5Score10114d adds

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    The second grandson of a small landlord, with few toxic traits.

47. 147 躺 The Lie-Flat Heir: But I’m Pulled Into the Game 躺平世子：奈何入局 Thoughtful Funeral Director贴心送葬Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Single female lead + court and martial world + decisive and ruthless] [The System appears only rarely. This isn’t a mindless power fantasy or love at first sight, so read with caution.] Lu Shaoze transmigrates as the eldest legitimate son of a first-rank duke’s household. His brothers are close to him, and his parents dote on him. He’d planned to spend his life carefree as a privileged second-generation heir, enjoying the world as he pleased. But then, one day, fate had other plans! It all begi 5kReads7.6Score28714d adds

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    Cheng Chao was as handsome as Pan An and as talented as Cao Zhi. He was born with knowledge and was intelligent from a young age. At the age of seventeen, he became the third-ranked scholar in the imperial examination. The emperor personally bestowed upon him the title of "Jade Scholar" and the title of "He is devoted to the emperor." At the age of eighteen, he became an official in the court and was the emperor's most trusted and trusted minister. After that, he rose rapidly in rank and became the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet and the Grand Tutor of the Crown Prince before the age of thirty.

48. 148 缺 A Book by Oxygen-Deprived Fish 缺氧的鱼的一本书 Oxygen-Deprived Fish缺氧的鱼Historical1.5M WordsOngoing After transmigrating to a poor, remote village in ancient times, I happen upon the local authorities handing out wives, and every single one is a beauty! 332Reads8.5Score—14d adds
49. 149 寒 The Poor Aren’t Meant to Become Top Scholars? I’ll Defy You, So Why Are You Crying? 寒门不配出状元？我反了你哭什么 Huntuo Persuades Immortals to Die浑拓劝死仙Historical336k WordsCompleted Lu Feng transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes the top-ranked scholar in the highest tier of the Great Qian Empire's imperial examinations. He thought he would become a general or minister and help the emperor accomplish great things, but instead, aristocratic clans framed him and threw him into the imperial prison, claiming that a man from a humble family had no right to become the top scholar. In prison, he awakens the Lord System, but its activation condition is that Lu Feng must leave 125Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 150 寒 A Scholar from a Humble Home 寒窗读书人 Ding Kai, Who Loves Pepper-Salt Rice Dumplings爱吃椒盐豆粽的丁凯Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Bystanders: Xu Sandan’s life is over (watching the drama unfold…) Family: What’s going to become of Sandan? (worrying…) Xu Heng (Xu Sandan): My fate is mine to decide, not Heaven’s (striving…) A story about Xu Heng, who transmigrates into a desperate situation from the start. With a disabled body and a poor family, he fights against a cruel fate step by step through his own efforts, ultimately turning his life around. An uplifting story about farming, cozy everyday life, and hard work. P.S. Ther 4.2kReads8.6Score33114d adds

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    Of the four classes of people—scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants—only studying is truly noble. [Under pressure to meet a deadline][Under pressure to meet a deadline][Under pressure to meet a deadline]

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