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. 151 我 I Became a Chancellor at Eighteen 我从十八当相爷 Grand Viceroy of Mount Heng南岳大都督Historical1.1M WordsCompleted No System + No Power Fantasy + Historical Farming + Governing an Ancient State Gunpowder, the compass, and printing: the three great inventions that heralded the arrival of capitalist society. Gunpowder blew the knightly class to pieces, the compass opened up world markets and established colonies, while printing became a tool of Protestantism. Overall, these inventions became a means of scientific revival and the most powerful lever for creating the necessary conditions for intellectual develop 108Reads7.7Score—14d adds

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   The protagonist transmigrates at a young age, becoming the son of a duke or marquis. He grows up to become prime minister, reforms the imperial examination system, and leads the court onto the path of industrialization.

2. 152 穿 Transmigrated as the Fake Young Master in an Imperial Exam Novel 穿成科举文里的假少爷 Years of Rivers and Mountains江山岁月Ancient Romance127k WordsOngoing [Imperial examinations + fake and real young masters + alternate dynasty + transmigrate + transmigrate into a book + everyday life] [Male protagonist's perspective, no CP, no female lead, and the true heiress has little page time] Yuan Kunyu transmigrated after a celebration banquet for getting into a 985 university's gifted youth program. The good news: he had become a young master from a prestigious family. The not-so-bad news: he was the fake one. So, at the age of ten, Yuan Kunyu returned to 54Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The male protagonist, a young man from a prestigious family taking the imperial examination, is the ninth son of the noble Yuan family!

3. 153 游 Game Invasion: I Became Emperor Before the Players Transmigrated 游戏入侵：我称帝了玩家才穿越 Xiao Chu Still Hasn't Slept潇楚还没睡Eastern Fantasy3.9M WordsOngoing [Transmigrating ahead of time + political scheming + dynastic power struggles + succubus + worlds merging] This book is also known as [I, the Empress's Fiancé, the Strongest Villain Behind the Scenes]. After waking up, Xia Chen finds himself logged into the mysterious game from his previous life ahead of schedule, starting out as the legitimate son of the Marquis of Zhendong. What? I have a younger brother named Xia Hao, who seems to have a mysterious bone inside him? It looks just like the lege 451kReads9.1Score45.8k14d adds

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   These two books are quite different; the first one pretends to be a rich young master, while the second one has impeccable revolutionary credentials.

4. 154 小 A Small-Town Family Dares to Marry Up? Her Father Deserves a Place in the Imperial Ancestral Temple! 小门小户高攀？她父亲配享太庙！ Fragrant Bubbles沫香香Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Transmigration + Devoted Couple + Everyday Life + Protective Husband + Powerful Male Lead] Jiang Mingyue got married. Her husband was talented, exceptionally handsome, able to farm and cook, and possessed every virtue imaginable. He also attracted women wherever he went. At the palace banquet, noblewomen glared at her coldly from one side, while a princess on the other side hoped she would die soon. Jiang Mingyue could barely sit still. “I don’t think I can handle this.” Xie Yu 27.8kReads9.2Score3.1k14d adds
5. 155 命 Fate Reversed: Transmigrate and Change Your Destiny 命运逆转，穿越改命 Yi Zhi You Lan一致幽兰Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Cherished by Everyone]+ [Special Forces]+ [Spatial Realm]+ [Comedy]+ [Historical Romance]+ [Genius]+ [Reborn in the Womb]+ [Historical Fantasy]+ [Farming] In 2053, war breaks out in Country Z. Special Forces soldier Gu Ming is killed by a gunshot while on a mission. Fortunately, fate gives him a second life: he transmigrates, and is reborn in the womb! He is born in the Great Yu Kingdom, in the northern frontier village of Gujia, as the eldest son of Gu Sanniu, the third son of the Gu family. W 9.3kReads8.7Score95214d adds

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   The protagonist is reborn as a male character. A special forces soldier from a poor family defies fate and changes his destiny. He has absolutely no connections or background.

6. 156 穿 The Years When the System Was Anything but Human After I Transmigrated 穿越，系统不做人的那几年 Zhuangsheng Xiaomeng庄生晓萌Two Male Leads716k WordsCompleted [System + transmigration + both leads are each other’s only partners + two equally powerful leads] A scheming, green-tea bottom who’s focused on building his career vs. a flirtatious, cunning, highly intelligent top Ning Ze transmigrates into a game designed by someone else. In the game, he is Shi Shuxuan, the least favored illegitimate son of the Minister of Rites. On the day he transmigrates, the original character’s eldest brother schemes to make him spend a night with another man. To save hi 151Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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   🥗🥗🥗 All three are about illegitimate sons taking the imperial examinations. ① The male protagonist transmigrates without any cheat codes. In this era of 'collective punishment,' he has to work hard, showing loyalty and righteousness, and ultimately martyrs for his country. The female protagonist appears later and is slightly fictional.

7. 157 寒 A Humble Scholar’s Rise Through the Imperial Exams [Female to Male] 寒门科举崛起路【女穿男】 Yan Xiyao晏曦瑶Ancient Romance611k WordsOngoing [Imperial examinations + woman transmigrates into a man + farming + food + making a name in history] In her previous life, Mu Suyan had worked her hardest just to become an ordinary university graduate. In this life, from the start, she became a penniless boy from a poor scholar’s family. His ancestors had once enjoyed great glory, but he had been born at the wrong time. The entire Mu family eagerly hoped he would restore their former greatness. He summoned the resolve to study through every har 222Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The male protagonist's senior brother, the white moonlight, comes from an official family and is the unicorn of the Li clan. He studied under Grand Secretary Mu and has been acquainted with great scholars through literature since childhood. He is unparalleled in the world, achieving the highest rank in the imperial examinations and gaining the emperor's deep trust. He and the male protagonist share a childhood friendship.

8. 158 开 From the Start, Disguised as a Man, I Rose to First Rank Through the Imperial Exams 开局女扮男装，我靠科举官居一品 I Want to Make Money爷要赚钱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Disguised as a man + imperial examinations and court intrigue + rises to the highest office + one heroine, focused on her career] When Xie Qingfeng opens her eyes, she's handed a nightmare of a life: a house with bare walls, and a woman forced to disguise herself as a man. In an age when everything is considered inferior to scholarship, if she doesn't fight for her place, she'll be crushed to pieces. Since she's here, she'll give it everything she's got! As a woman, she enters the imperial cour 48kReads9.3Score5.9k14d adds

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   I desperately want to read the author's extra chapters and reviews! This book is absolutely amazing!!! The protagonist conquers everyone with his charm, especially the mutual trust between the ruler and his subjects, who are wholeheartedly devoted to the country and its people! There's a kind of trust between ruler and subject that makes me want to have your child and give you the throne!!! The entire story features no romantic relationships, no romantic entanglements, and the protagonist has extremely high emotional and intellectual intelligence. He conquers everyone with his talent, his strategies, and his patriotic heart!! When Xie Qingfeng opened her eyes, she found herself in a hellish script: "impoverished and disguised as a man." In this era where all other professions were considered lowly and only studying was noble, if she didn't strive, she would be utterly destroyed. Since she was here, she would do her utmost! As a woman, she entered the imperial court, stirred up storms, and brought peace and stability to the nation. In the imperial examinations, her writing was powerful and decisive, securing her the top spot! In the court, she debated with scholars, promoted new policies, and pacified the borders—this prosperous era was as she had wished. History records: "Xie Qingfeng, a triple champion in the imperial examinations, served three emperors, and is the greatest minister of all time. I, Xie Qingfeng, have never sought glory or wealth, only to have my name etched proudly in the annals of history." [Mini-drama] In the imperial palace, the ministers were furious: "Xie Qingfeng's actions are perverse; she has defied ancestral rules and should be executed!" The man, dressed in a scarlet official robe, stood in the center of the hall, his back straight as a pine tree, and smiled calmly: "You gentlemen read the books of sages and cultivate your own schools of thought; while I cultivate policies to enrich the nation and practice laws for all ages! What is wrong with that?!"

9. 159 哄 After Helping Her Sickly Husband Pass the Imperial Exams, She Became Rich Beyond Measure 哄着病娇夫君科举后，她腰缠万贯 The Moon Never Turns Black月亮不会黑Ancient Romance767k WordsCompleted [Unhinged Love Interest + Golden Finger + Food + Sweet Romance + One-on-One, Both Pure in Love] Office worker He Zhizhi transmigrates! She has somehow transmigrated into the body of...a woman who was bought as a bride! Her younger brother-in-law is frail, and their home is bare of everything. He Zhizhi declares solemnly, “It's no big deal. Stay calm, and we can win.” So she farms, runs a street stall, and buys a shop. In the end, she even puts a top scholar through his exams! She thought she cou 1.1kReads8.5Score10114d adds
10. 160 落 The Fallen Noble Scion 落魄贵子 Person Among Things物中人Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Reborn in a duke's household on the verge of ruin, with everyone despising her and her stepmother suppressing her! She must first survive if she hopes to become the noble benefactor who rebuilds a great family from the ruins! 355Reads7.9Score—14d adds

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    The first book's protagonist is reborn into a fallen [drooling] Duke's mansion, as the third master Rong, disliked by his stepmother [currently rushing to finish her manuscript]. When he is seriously ill, his stepmother refuses to call a doctor [fearful], and instead instructs her maid to find an old man [smirking] to treat the [almost crying] protagonist, saying he is about to die 😣 The second book's protagonist learns to recite the Four Books and Five Classics, masters swordsmanship and spear fighting, and possesses exceptional literary talent [drooling]! [Frustrated][fearful][drooling]

11. 161 我 My Name Is Chang An, Yours Is Gu Li 我叫常安，你叫顾鲤 Happy Little Square BunHappy小方包Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [No palace or household intrigue + one heroine + transmigration + the High Tang era] Chang An transmigrates to the High Tang era and becomes the son of a prominent official family, though his father doesn’t hold a particularly high post. Still, he gets to live in the same era as Li Bai, Du Fu, and Gao Shi. Before he has even adjusted to life after transmigrating, he’s informed that he must marry Gu Li, the third daughter of the merchant Gu family. My name is Chang An, and hers is Gu Li?! There’s 316Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    Ancient Chinese romance novel featuring officials and scholars taking the imperial examinations, with a single female protagonist.

12. 162 胎 Born into a Farmer's Family as Their Late-Born Son, I Change Our Fortunes Through the Imperial Exams 胎穿农家老来子，靠科举改换门庭 Tu Yi凃扆Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Imperial Examinations + Daily Life + No Golden Finger] Just after passing the civil service exam, Song Xi was sent by a cement truck trying to meet its quota to an ancient dynasty called Great Qi. He was reborn as a farmer's son, and his mother gave birth to him at an advanced age, drawing plenty of ridicule from those around them. His family owned nothing but four bare walls, and they could afford meat only once or twice a year. Fortunately, his family loved him, and he had something to look f 19.7kReads8.3Score1.8k14d adds

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    I highly recommend "Reborn as a Late-Life Son in a Farming Family, Changing His Fate Through the Imperial Examinations." The rebirth premise is intriguing. The protagonist is born into a beloved, late-life son in a farming family, possessing a modern soul. From a young age, he's determined to change his destiny through the imperial examinations. From subtly displaying intelligence in his early childhood to excelling in school, and finally conquering the challenges of the examinations, the journey is incredibly compelling. Not only is the examination storyline excellent, but the family interactions are also heartwarming. The love of elders, the support and adjustments among brothers, and the protagonist's clever use of his "prophetic" abilities to improve his family's life and handle various situations in the neighborhood—all these elements blend the everyday life of a farmer with the struggle for success in the imperial examinations. It's a thrilling and immersive read, allowing you to experience the protagonist's exciting journey from a farmer's son to a family that changes its fate through the examinations.

13. 163 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Jia Cong's Road to the Imperial Exams 红楼：庶子贾琮登科路 Noierton诺伊尔顿Historical391k WordsOngoing [Imperial examinations + Dream of the Red Chamber spin-off + Transmigration + No golden finger + Not a wish-fulfillment story + One female lead, romance develops later] The rating has only just opened. Everyone is welcome to give it a try. He was once a young history professor. One night, while staying up to write a grant proposal for the National Natural Science Foundation of China, he worked himself to death. Who could have guessed he would transmigrate into the body of nine-year-old Jia Cong 448Reads8.0Score10914d adds

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    I've traveled into the imperial examination system of Dream of the Red Chamber! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

14. 164 庶 The Commoner's Son Takes the Imperial Exams 庶子科举 A Jug of Wine Beneath the Ancient Moon古月清风一壶酒6k WordsCompleted A Concubine-Born Son Takes the Imperial Exams 49Reads—Score114d adds

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    A time-travel story set in ancient times, about the sons of officials taking the imperial examinations. [Thumbs up][Top post]

15. 165 朕 I'm Shocked! The Prodigal Son Is Actually a Demonic National Preceptor! 朕震惊了，败家子竟是妖孽国师！ Strolling in the Wind漫步风中Historical2.7M WordsCompleted He transmigrates into the Da Feng Dynasty as the son of the Duke of Ying, a notorious fool and wastrel known throughout the capital. Lin Chen cracks his knuckles. “If I’m the duke’s son, who do I have to fear?” And so Lin Chen charges headlong through life, from the capital to Jiangnan, from temples to court, from the northern frontier to the grasslands, leaving a fearsome reputation in his wake. Da Feng’s merchants are stunned. “Wait, you became the richest man in Da Feng. How is that being a w 92.5kReads8.7Score6.1k14d adds

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    A worthless, prodigal son of a lowly duke; a gentleman knows what to do and what not to do. He would support Yulong and die for his lord, repaying his kindness on the Golden Terrace.

16. 166 穿 I Transmigrated as the Eldest Legitimate Son, but in My Previous Life I Was a Proper Civil Servant 穿越成嫡长子的我，上辈子可是正经公务员 Tong Long曈昽14k WordsCompleted I transmigrated, and so did my younger brother. The difference is, I transmigrated before I was born, while he transmigrated into someone else's body. I am the legitimate son, and he is the son of a concubine. Because of that, he's always looking for trouble with me. But I don't stoop to his level. After all, before I transmigrated, I was a civil servant who had successfully passed the exams and landed a government job. Hey, I've got class. That is, until he slandered me, stole my woman, and tra 2Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 167 大 Great Qin: My Frail and Delicate Worthy Minister 大秦：我那身娇体弱的贤臣 White Clouds, White Clouds白云朵朵白Ancient Romance460k WordsCompleted Female transmigrates as a man + no romance + focused on building a career Zhang Yuanqing transmigrates into the body of a down-on-his-luck noble from the State of Chu during the Warring States period. “System for Great Ministers of the Ages activated. Host, work hard to become one of history's greatest ministers!” Wait, wait, wait. Having a System is a good thing, but what does it mean to become one of history's greatest ministers? It's a given that King Zheng of Qin will unite the six states. A 14.6kReads9.5Score1.6k14d adds

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    This is a female-to-male transmigration story with no romantic pairing. She focuses solely on her career, transmigrating into the body of a fallen noble descendant. She's bound to a system that creates a legendary ancient city. It's absolutely fantastic!

18. 168 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 3kReads9.0Score23614d adds

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    💥I misunderstood before, these are scions of noble families who went to the capital to take the imperial examination and became the top scholar.💟💟①The protagonist is a modern history graduate who transmigrates to ancient times. He changes his usual demeanor and says he's going to take the imperial examination, much to the delight of his master. He really does become the top scholar. ②The Lu family's precious son is the top scholar in the imperial examination. ③After becoming the top scholar, the protagonist discovers that his biological father is the retired emperor.

19. 169 重 Reborn in Dream of the Red Chamber as Jia Huan, the Concubine’s Son 重生红楼之庶子贾环 A Fisherman's Son Who Can't Swim不会游泳的渔民子弟Historical2.6M WordsOngoing A doctor transmigrates into the Jia household of the Jia family in Dream of the Red Chamber, becoming Jia Huan, the most useless son born to a concubine. Follow his efforts as he rises step by step, blooms like a lotus, escapes his predicament, and makes up for the story's many regrets. 69.1kReads9.1Score4.8k14d adds

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    These two are pretty good.

20. 170 科 Starting My Civil Service Exam Journey After Being Kicked Out of My Home 科举从被赶出家门开始 Naisitu奶思兔Historical622k WordsOngoing An accident turned Gu Yuan into the third son of the Gu family in ancient Qing Shui Village. His father had died young, and his mother showed him no affection. His family was reasonably well-off, but he didn’t get a single cent of it after being kicked out. Just as he had finally found hope for life, a System suddenly appeared and told him he’d die if he didn’t take the imperial examinations. Fine, then: he’d sit the exams and make a living. Let’s see how he builds a future for himself, one step 240Reads7.9Score—14d adds
21. 171 科 I Came First in the Imperial Exams and Became a Just Official in Ancient Times 科举成状元，我在古代当青天 The Crown Prince Who Loves Radish Meatballs爱吃萝卜肉圆的王储Historical1.2M WordsCompleted An ordinary female college student is reborn in an imaginary ancient dynasty, where she becomes a man. As he struggles to adapt to this era, he sees the hardships of the common people, the extravagance of the powerful elite, the integrity of scholars, and the opportunism of politicians. This is a society ruled by a brutal class system. Unluckily for him, he has been reborn here, and all he wants is to live with dignity. Study, take the imperial examinations, become an official. At first, he only 1.1kReads8.5Score10114d adds
22. 172 我 I Am Fan Jin: The Splendor of the Great Ming After Passing the Civil Service Exam 我是范进，中举后的大明风华 Flower-Loving Lecher贪花好色Historical501k WordsOngoing He transmigrates into Fan Jin from The Scholars. Before he can dust the gray off his long gown, warm a pot of yellow wine, and fry up a plate of fennel beans, the news arrives that he has placed seventh in the provincial examinations. Looking at the gentry gathered from across the city to congratulate him, Fan Jin flips the table. Cups and bowls tumble over, and fennel beans scatter across the floor. Seventh in the provincial examinations, first in the metropolitan examinations, and top scholar 129Reads8.9Score14414d adds

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    Single female lead + no system + light-hearted pace. "Seeking wisdom in the ways of the world, and understanding human nature is true literature." Ren Junjie, a history graduate, suddenly finds himself in a strange world, becoming the eldest son of the richest man in Xinchang County. A reformed prodigal son, he marries a beautiful young woman. He works only on alternate days, studying even days off, becoming even more diligent and ambitious. A master of history, he strives for his ideal of "a small doctor heals the sick, a great doctor governs the nation." After achieving academic success...

23. 173 科 The Imperial Exams: Soaring Ninety Thousand Miles 科举之扶摇直上九万里 Yi San Du一三渡Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Li Yanqing transmigrated to the Great Qi, a fictional dynasty. He told himself, “No need to worry. I’m a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. I can make a good life for myself anywhere.” But his father died, leaving behind a final wish: Li Yanqing should study, take the imperial exams, become an official, and make something of himself. To fulfill his father’s wish, Li Yanqing embarked on a decade of arduous study. Li Yanqing thought that since fate had brought him here, he ought to make use o 2kReads8.7Score14614d adds
24. 174 状 The Top Scholar Becomes a County Magistrate: An Unusual Road to Success 状元当县令，不一样的青云路 Luo Wuwu落五五Ancient Romance2.1M WordsOngoing [Alternate History + Nation-Building + Farming + Court Politics + No Romance] The main story is complete, and bonus chapters are still being updated~ The rating is low because so few people have rated it. Come give it a look! ₍˄·͈༝·͈˄*₎◞ ̑̑ Warnings: This is a brainless power fantasy!!! Please don't post opinions like how modern people would act, how ancient people would act, or how the protagonist's actions make no sense. If you think a modern person sent back in time couldn't do anything, feel 14.1kReads8.8Score1.8k14d adds

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    No need to say more, just look at it (I'm keeping one for myself).

25. 175 女 A Woman in a Man’s Body: Reborn as the Legitimate Second Son, I Rule the Court 女穿男：穿成嫡次子，我权倾朝野 Tao Shi桃十Ancient Romance916k WordsCompleted [Female transmigrates into a male body + born into a new life + doted on by everyone] [Chronicles of the Legitimate Second Son] Zhou Yan died, then came back to life, only this time as a boy. Unfortunately, when he was born, his grandfather was still a down-and-out Marquis of Anding. His father had only just managed to marry a princess through sheer shamelessness, and his princess mother was a pitiful little thing with a burden from her previous marriage in tow 3.7kReads6.4Score24214d adds
26. 176 我 I Make My Scumbag Boyfriend Take the Imperial Exams 我逼渣男考科举 Fishpond Contractor鱼塘承包商Ancient Romance510k WordsCompleted Xie Wanqing was so infuriated by the utterly despicable male lead in a novel that her heart and lungs ached. She lost focus while crossing the street and got into a car accident. When she opened her eyes again, she discovered she had entered the novel! And she had even brought along a Scumbag Reform System! Thinking of Gu Hengyu, the despicable man who abandoned his wife and child, informed on his father-in-law, fawned on the powerful, and embezzled public funds, Xie Wanqing rubbed her hands tog 44Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    ✌First Book🍀 [Imperial Examination + Alternate History + Reincarnation + Court + Revenge + System]🔥🔥🔥Shen Shufan was reborn as the heir of a marquis's family but was persecuted by his stepmother. Fortunately, he was adopted by the humble Shen family. With the help of a system, he transformed into a genius in the imperial examinations, not only taking revenge on the marquis's family but also carving out his own path in the imperial examinations and court politics.

27. 177 一 The Road to Success on a Small Plot of Land: A Poor Scholar’s Rise to Office 一亩三分田的青云路：寒门仕途笑 Carefree Little Bookworm清闲小书虫Ancient Romance220k WordsCompleted Lu Xuan is a modern soul who transmigrated into the body of a young farmer's son. All he wants is to tend the family's small plot of land, marry a sweet young wife, and enjoy a leisurely country life. But his family tightens their belts to send him to school, pushing him onto the “one-way road” of the imperial examinations. Lu Xuan has no golden finger or extraordinary talent, but with sheer perseverance and the optimistic attitude of “when in Rome, do as the Romans do,” he goes from a clueless 45Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 178 穿 Reborn as a Wicked Foster Mother: I Raised the Villainous Tyrant All Wrong 穿成恶毒养母：把反派暴君养歪了 Blue Sky over Mountains and Rivers山水蔚蓝天Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No romance + teaching + adorable kids + farming + building wealth + infrastructure] A warm, slice-of-life story Zhang Ziruo transmigrates into the role of the evil adoptive mother of a tyrannical villain, destined for a tragic end. She plans to win the villain’s favor while he is still young, only to discover that he has been reborn... Taking stock of her new circumstances, she decides to open a school and become a teacher! She’ll raise the villain to be a virtuous, capable, open-minded, and po 15.2kReads9.5Score2.2k14d adds

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    These are some very interesting books on the imperial examination system, not from peasant families.

29. 179 穿 I Transmigrated into a Debauched Scion Who Had Done Countless Evil Deeds 穿成作恶多端的纨绔子弟 Little Prickly Head小刺头Ancient Romance365k WordsCompleted 42Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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    Aristocratic families, imperial examinations

30. 180 撷 Gathering Spring 撷春记 Evening Breeze Flurries晚风絮Ancient Romance870k WordsOngoing The newlyweds’ everyday life after marriage. Zhu Chunsi is the daughter of a minor fifth-rank official. Luckily, her legal mother is kind and her sisters are close, so her life at home, while not particularly luxurious, has been smooth sailing. At seventeen, she marries the younger son of the Earl’s household’s principal branch. The household is rife with complicated relationships and social entanglements, with two or three dozen masters of every rank, and both her legal mother-in-law and birth 46Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    This book tells the story of the imperial examinations of the eldest son of a noble family, who was born out of wedlock. Both the male and female protagonists are sons and daughters born out of wedlock. The author's writing is excellent and highly recommended. It's not about poor families; I strongly recommend it!

31. 181 东 The Eastern Palace's Beauty: This Favorite Consort Is Mine! 东宫姝色：这宠妃我当定了！ Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted [The heroine is doted on from the very beginning. The story focuses on sweet romance, not scheming palace intrigue. The hero adores the heroine and is even a little lovesick. If that's not your thing, please move along, and don't leave a bad review over it. The heroine rises from a junior consort to a favored consort, Crown Princess, and Empress. The hero is a crown prince at first and becomes emperor later.] Su Niannian has landed in a male-lead-centric novel! Her new identity is Su Ling, the 30.3kReads9.4Score2.9k14d adds

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    🔥🔥The female protagonist is the daughter of a low-ranking official, who has difficulty conceiving. She enters the Crown Prince's residence and is transported to another world. To survive, she single-mindedly seeks the Crown Prince's favor.

32. 182 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4k14d adds

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    * *Ten Days to the End* The protagonist, Qi Xia, is a cunning individual from a powerful family who becomes embroiled in a deadly game concerning the fate of his clan. The story centers on "breaking the rules within ten days," combining family intrigue with suspenseful battles of wits. The "Zodiac Ruler" concept alludes to class stratification and power struggles. A hidden family storyline runs throughout, and every choice Qi Xia makes affects the family's survival. His "deception to overturn the rules" not only challenges traditional family rules but also tests the limits of human nature. 2. *The Grand Tutor's Daughter-in-Law is Too Lazy* Modern protagonist Luo Chaoyan unexpectedly marries into the Grand Tutor's family. Her chaotic daily life with her five-year-old stepson, Huo Rui, subverts the serious tone of traditional aristocratic family power struggles. The work uses a lighthearted comedic approach to deconstruct family rules; scenes like "fighting for chicken legs" are both humorous and subtly satirical of the constraints of aristocratic etiquette. The interactions between three generations of the Huo family showcase the delicate balance between power and kinship within a powerful clan, making it a "classical version of *Home with Kids*." 3. *The Great Ming: My Strongest Grandson, Please Abdicate, Old Zhu* features Zhu Yunwen, the eldest grandson of the emperor, who uses a "national destiny system" to drive change in the Ming Dynasty. The work depicts the power struggles among aristocratic families during dynastic changes through innovations such as flintlock pistols and the lifting of the sea ban. The power transition between Zhu Yuanzhang and his grandson reflects the contradictions of the aristocratic succession system, while the protagonist's "using technology to crush traditional power struggles" provides both a thrilling experience and prompts reflection on historical change. 4. *The Eldest Daughter of a Noble Family* features a female protagonist who transmigrates into the body of a noble family's eldest daughter, resolving family crises with modern thinking. The work avoids the "vicious female supporting character" trope, focusing instead on the familial bonds and power struggles within the aristocratic family. Choices such as "childhood sweetheart" versus "family marriage" showcase the struggles of aristocratic children between freedom and responsibility. The portrayal of the family's patriarchs is nuanced; the grandmother's wisdom and the father's forbearance reveal the price aristocratic families pay to maintain their honor. 5. *A Family of Loyal Martyrs, Chosen as the Empress's Son-in-Law at the Start*: Qin Wuyou, born into a military family, fakes his death and is forcibly chosen as the Empress's son-in-law, his dual identity intensifying the conflict between his family and imperial power. The story, with its backdrop of a family of loyal martyrs, explores how aristocratic scions maintain their family's honor under the oppression of imperial power. The story unfolds simultaneously on the battlefield and in the court, with the protagonist's "return of the war god" setting being both thrilling and heart-wrenching, especially the scene where he reveals his identity when the border is under attack, pushing the family's sense of mission to a climax. 6. *Sweet Romance: The Heiress of a Top-Tier Heiress Falls in Love with Me*: The grassroots protagonist, Lin Feng, uses a "wife-spoiling rebate system" to rise above his humble origins and embarks on a cross-class romance with the heiress. The story uses a "face-slapping" narrative to critique arranged marriages within aristocratic families, such as the absurd plot of the father-in-law offering the family business, subtly satirizing the alienation of emotions by capital. The transformation of the male and female protagonists from exchanging interests to genuine love reflects the rebellion of contemporary youth against traditional arranged marriages.

33. 183 吾 I Am the Son of a Prestigious Clan 吾乃世家子 Heavenly Heart Is One天心不二Historical1.7M WordsOngoing Pay attention, everyone!! This is not a feel-good power fantasy! But it is definitely lighthearted! An unconventional succession to the Tang throne + cheerful day-to-day developments + revelations about the protagonist's background + choices in the face of the tide of history + shifting loyalties + examinations of human nature (by putting other people on trial). This is a story that uses a modern perspective to peer into an alternate version of history, and follows a member of a millennium-old a 60Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    💥Highly Recommended! The male protagonist, a transmigrator and scion of a powerful family, skillfully leverages the family's strength in this turbulent world, climbing the ranks step by step amidst swords and shadows, striving towards the supreme position. Like a dragon hidden in the abyss, he is poised to soar. His legendary journey is truly something to watch! 🌟

34. 184 怎 What Do I Do? I Was Forced to Become the Stepmother of a Mouthy Brat 怎么办？被迫成了杠精崽子的后娘 Embracing Fragrance抱香Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted Tags: Everyday child-rearing, married first then falling in love, fictional dynasty, no need to research the details Modern office worker Luo Chaoyan has always had terrible luck. One day, a typhoon sweeps her into an unfamiliar ancient era. Her father is a minor fifth-rank official, and her mother is the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Jizhou. She thinks she’ll have an easy life this time around, but at a banquet, five-year-old Huo Rui tricks her. She’s forced to marry his father and become 15kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds
35. 185 我 I'm a Spoiled Rich Kid! I Tower Over the Court with My Connections 我，纨绔！我靠关系凌驾众臣之上 Lemon Coconut Baby柠檬生椰崽Historical665k WordsCompleted Xu Huaian is the only child of the Duke Who Guards the Nation and his wife, the legitimate daughter of the Jiang clan of Jiangnan. He is a notorious wastrel, known to everyone in the capital. As a child, he took the crown prince to peep at a widow bathing; as an adult, he forced innocent people into servitude and committed every manner of evil. When the imperial examinations came around once every three years, he actually signed up. To everyone's shock, he made his name in a single campaign, pla 1.1kReads6.8Score10414d adds
36. 186 大 Great Ming: I’m the Strongest Imperial Grandson, So, Old Zhu, Step Down 大明：我最强皇孙，请老朱退位 Chen Miaowu陈喵呜Historical4.5M WordsCompleted In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, Zhu Xuan transmigrates and becomes an abandoned infant, set adrift down a river in a wooden basin. Just then, Zhu Biao dies, and Zhu Yuanzhang comes across Zhu Xuan while taking a walk at the foot of Mount Zhong. To survive, Zhu Xuan quickly wins Zhu Yuanzhang over. His adorable smile soothes Zhu Yuanzhang’s grief over losing his son, and Zhu Yuanzhang takes him back to the palace. Zhu Yuanzhang initially plans to look into Zhu Xuan’s origins, but his investig 2.2kReads8.1Score23814d adds
37. 187 朱 The Red-Gate Play 朱门戏 Guest Beneath the Grain禾下客Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Transmigrating into the eldest legitimate son of a top aristocratic clan? I know this plot! Xie Daolin, a burned-out screenwriter, unexpectedly transmigrates into the eldest legitimate son of the powerful Xie clan In his previous life, he worked from nine to nine, six days a week, just to pay his mortgage. Now he lives behind grand vermilion gates, in silks and luxury, with twin maidservants at his side and even tribute tea to rinse his mouth. This decadent life... is amazing! Now that he has 1.6kReads7.8Score13414d adds

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    ① He transmigrated and became the eldest son of a noble family. Those meticulously crafted tales of loyalty and filial piety in historical records were merely whitewashing articles he had written beforehand. -﹣ The power struggles among noble family scions always had to be presented in an elegant manner. -﹣ But the methods of transmigrators are always utterly vulgar. ② He impersonated a noble young master of the Southern Dynasty.

38. 188 胎 Born into Ancient Times: A Farmer’s Son Takes the Imperial Exams 胎穿古代，农家子的科举之路 Lamb Ribs Stewed with Green Beans豆角炖羊排骨Ancient Romance781k WordsOngoing I wake up as Han Yinji, the fourth son of the Han family's third branch. His family is dirt poor, and he has a crowd of siblings. I thought I'd be stuck eking out a living in the fields, but unexpectedly, I came into this world with a modern knowledge database as my golden finger. I planned to keep my head down and survive, but my relatives were constantly up to something, and there was no peace in a poor household. So I had no choice but to breeze through the imperial examinations, improve farm 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Beautiful novels about reincarnation into a peasant family for imperial examinations

39. 189 开 From the Start, I Cut Down My Kin, Top the Imperial Exams, and Slay My Way Through the Court 开局先灭亲，科举中状元杀穿朝堂 Yun Huang云凰Historical578k WordsOngoing [Historical fantasy + imperial examinations + transmigration + rebirth + court politics + power struggles] Zhao Jingyu, a screenwriter with a modest reputation in the entertainment industry, watched a video about ancient male entertainers and had the misfortune of transmigrating into the body of one. He has no intention of becoming a helpless victim for others to bully. Anyone who picks on him gets wiped out! His shameless grandfather covets his body? Wiped out! His corrupt second uncle aids and 342Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    He was originally the grandson of a successful candidate in the imperial examinations and the son of a scholar who passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations. However, his family was ruined at the beginning of his life, forcing him to take charge of the household early. He first built his fortune, then became the top scholar in the imperial examinations, and embarked on a prosperous path. [Admiration][Heart]

40. 190 谁 Who Could've Seen This Coming? I Transmigrated and My Wife Made Me Take a Potion 谁懂啊，刚穿越就被老婆灌了药 A Viral Hit一只爆款Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Cheng, a lonely cop with no wife or children, devoted his entire life to his career and amassed assets worth over a trillion. In his old age, all kinds of shady characters, both familiar and strange, emerged to carve up his fortune, leaving him to be gnawed to the bone by a sow. Unexpectedly, he was reborn. And, would you believe it, not only did he have a wife now, he’d also become a stepfather, with his rebellious kids holding knives to his throat... 2.5kReads8.4Score15714d adds

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    🌈The male protagonist transmigrates to ancient times, transforming into a young master of a noble family. At that time, he's just a six-year-old child.😜 From then on, he embarks on the path of imperial examinations, starting with civil service exams. With the support and protection of his noble family in the officialdom, his life is incredibly successful. Coupled with the experience he accumulated in his previous life, he easily handles everything.😎

41. 191 满 A Family of Loyal Heroes: From the Start, the Empress Picks Me as Her Son-in-Law 满门忠烈，开局被皇后钦点驸马 Wen Qilang温七郎Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Qin Wuyou transmigrates to Great Zhou and becomes the Qin family's last surviving male heir. He plans to use his own abilities to restore the family to its former glory and give his two sisters-in-law a better life. But who could have guessed that the empress would personally choose him to become Princess Changning's consort? He hears that Princess Changning is sickly and hideously ugly. What is he supposed to do? 2kReads7.0Score11314d adds
42. 192 状 The Top Scholar: My Wife Is So Capable, I Have No Choice but to Live Off Her 状元郎：娘子太厉害只能吃软饭 I Love Cheese我爱芝士Ancient Romance629k WordsCompleted Commandery Princess Ning Qing and the heir to the Marquis of Ning's title had been betrothed since childhood, but her stepmother schemed to marry her off to the newly appointed top scholar, who had offended the crown prince. She followed him to a desolate backwater as his county magistrate's wife. They thought they would have to struggle along together, waiting for someone in the capital to remember them and summon them back. Instead, they built schools and factories, step by step leading the pe 159Reads8.7Score10114d adds

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    The first book 🍋 features Tang Yixue, the legitimate daughter of a marquis, who is tricked by her stepmother into marrying the newly appointed top scholar in the imperial examination. Unexpectedly, she and her husband build schools and factories, leading the people to prosperity. The second book 🍋 features Pei Qian'a, who transmigrates into the body of a girl disguised as a boy. She excels in both studies and business, ultimately becoming the top scholar in the imperial examination.

43. 193 走 You Pulled Strings to Make Me a Scholar, and I Passed All Three Exams? 走后门让你成秀才，你连中三元？ Cai Bibi菜比比Historical2.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of A Match Made in Heaven is now available. Search for the author's name, Cai Bibi, on major platforms to buy a copy. Su Yu transmigrates to ancient times. On the day he fails the imperial exam for the fifth time, he marries the Princess of Changle, who has disguised herself as an ordinary girl. Before Su Yu can roll up his sleeves and earn a living to support his lovely wife, news of an imperial exam result that had been overlooked suddenly arrives. From then on, the good news 27.9kReads8.7Score2.9k14d adds

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    ❤️You've studied hard for decades, how can you possibly surpass my family's wealth of three generations? The worst is when a young master from a wealthy family is still trying so hard! ❤️[What][Driving a draft] Where is a prodigal son's return? It's not that easy. There's only a [shocked] silently wounded soul, a modern [cool] male protagonist, who transmigrates into the body of a [wronged] playboy, and then the story of him taking the imperial examination. [What][Laughing and crying][Stunned][Making a face][Wronged]

44. 194 科 Raising the Family Through Imperial Exams: I Made Our Name Shine by Outworking Everyone 科举兴家：我靠内卷光耀门楣 Crazy Cub Has Gone Mad疯崽疯了Ancient Romance428k WordsCompleted A vice president at a modern foreign company worked himself to death from overwork, only to transmigrate into the body of a child disguised as a boy. As if that weren't enough, disaster struck from the heavens. The harvest failed completely, plunging all of Daxuan into a food crisis. Her father was missing, her mother suffered endless bullying, and even her father's pension was snatched away by their awful relatives. With her soft-hearted mother and weak older sister unable to do anything, she h 47Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 195 大 Great Qin: The Ruthless Chancellor, Whom the First Emperor Begs Not to Kill 大秦：最狠丞相，始皇求我别杀了 Never Saw the Moon of Qin不曾见秦时月Historical2.5M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless + The Protagonist Is a Master Schemer + No Romance + Career-Focused Protagonist] After transmigrating into the Great Qin dynasty, Liu Bai rose straight to the position of Great Qin's Left Chancellor. From the start, he had seven thousand surrendered rebels buried alive. When he returned to Xianyang, everyone was sharpening their knives, ready to impeach the chancellor. Only then did they realize it was all just the beginning. “Your Majesty, Left Chancellor Liu Bai beat Zha 32.3kReads9.4Score3.8k14d adds
46. 196 科 Studying for the Exams and Farming: A Fierce Young Woman’s Rise to Power 科举种田：暴力娇娘的晋升之路 The Other Shore in the Mist雾中彼岸Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted A legendary underground boxing champion transmigrates and becomes a frail, orphaned girl whom anyone can bully. She's even married to a husband whose legs were broken by the powerful. Jiang Yi says, “No worries. Just watch me beat up those awful relatives and kick the powerful to the curb as I make my own way in the world.” Little scene: Chi Yan's double standard in action: Jiang Yi: “Hubby, they wanted to break your legs, so I broke theirs.” Chi Yan: “My darling wife is so delicate. Look, your 381Reads8.8Score—14d adds
47. 197 从 From Hoe to Official’s Hat: Can a Ming Dynasty Peasant Not Rise? 从锄头到乌纱：明朝农民宁有种乎 Big Brother Tutu涂涂大哥Historical159k WordsOngoing This is the story of Liu Yi, a poor farmer in the Ming Dynasty. He has no System, no golden finger, and is not so fragile that he would kill himself without a cheat. With nothing but a hoe and the bold conviction that “we are all born equal,” he carves out a path to success! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Is it okay if it features the richest man in Qingshan Village? From being dirt poor at the beginning to being relatively well-off by the end, there are even side stories and Easter eggs in the chapters. No red flags, it's a great read, highly recommended by the official atmosphere team.

48. 198 让 You Wanted Me to Be a Live-In Son-in-Law, but I Became Emperor with My Succubus Constitution 让你做赘婿，你靠魅魔体质做皇帝 Dust Chronicler尘述者Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + alternate history + no System + male incubus + breathtaking looks + satisfying live-in son-in-law comeback] Modern young man Xu Ze'an transmigrates into the Great Xia Dynasty as a live-in son-in-law, only to have his engagement broken off. Without hesitation, he decides to find a better opportunity elsewhere. As luck would have it, a ladder to the heavens is right in front of him. After making a bold declaration, Xu Ze'an turns around and becomes the live-in son-in-law of four 15.4kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds

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    Marrying into a prominent family and passing the imperial examinations

49. 199 拒 After Refusing to Rejoin My Clan, I Became a Great Scholar Through the Imperial Exams 拒绝认祖归宗后，我靠科举成文圣 Lonely Lamp in the Night Rain夜雨孤灯Historical482k WordsCompleted (Transmigration + wish fulfillment + imperial examinations + court politics + face-slapping + no System) He transmigrates to ancient times, only to find himself an illegitimate son who has never been acknowledged by his family. Su Shijin wants to change his fate through knowledge, but despite having mastered high school Chinese and graduated in applied mathematics, he can barely make sense of classical Chinese. Then he obtains a writing brush. From that day on, he earns the red mark on his foreh 2.2kReads9.0Score18614d adds
50. 200 阿 Sister, I Passed the Imperial Examination! 阿姐，我中举了！ The Mantis Loves to Dance螳螂爱跳舞Historical647k WordsCompleted Scholar Chen studied hard all his life but never passed the provincial examination. Before he died, he told his eldest daughter, “You must make sure your younger brother studies and earns an official title. Otherwise, I won’t be able to rest in peace!” An elder brother is like a father, and an elder sister is like a mother. Bearing her father’s final wish, Chen Zhaodi resolutely laid down her terms: “If you want to marry me, you must send my little brother to school.” While everyone else in the 4.7kReads8.6Score34414d adds

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    These are quite good.

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