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Imperial Examination Novels: No Poor Beginnings, Start a Little Higher Up, Please 🙏

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51 The Imperial Exams: The Su Family Ancestors’ Grave Is Said to Be Smoking Dream of Nine Hundred Million GirlsHistorical1.1M WordsCompleted 12.5kReads8.3Score999Shelves
52 I Became the Villain’s Wicked Original Wife, Then Became Everyone’s Darling Ink-Stained SummerAncient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted 293Reads6.9Score—Shelves
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Nine-year-old bookworm, this is a standard ancient poor family, with a house and property, not the kind that has to worry about food and clothing, people with certain abilities, and people with whom they associate have a certain status. But from the perspective of the heroine, the imperial examination process is a little less complicated and a bit Machiavellian. I like it better because the characters in it are well developed, and I like it more and more as I go on.
53 Life as a Kept Man in Ancient Times Uncle Chen Who Loves Honeycomb Egg Yolk PastriesAncient Romance529k WordsCompleted 10kReads8.8Score653Shelves
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🔥☀I traveled through time and became a 5-year-old child with the same name and surname in ancient times. He was the concubine of the Minister of Rites. In his previous life, he was a social animal. In this life, he just wants to lie down. My aunt passed away, but fortunately my aunt was a tolerant person, so she was taken over to raise her. She could read and read, and had a good relationship with my two brothers, so that I could become a landlord in the future. Later, things were unpredictable, and he became an official and became the first assistant.
54 From the Start, I Was a Lowly Illegitimate Son, but the Imperial Exams Carried Me to Success Big InkstoneHistorical1.3M WordsOngoing 19.1kReads6.6Score1.4kShelves
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The son of a merchant family, I think the writing is okay. The protagonist is a time traveler. The author's writing is very interesting. You can read it. There are tens of thousands of people reading it.
55 After Years of Hard Study, I Rise Ninety Thousand Miles Into the Sky Tiger of the Year of the TigerAncient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing 26.8kReads6.4Score2kShelves
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I recommend this book, it's a pretty good imperial examination essay, it's well-behaved, plain and simple, and the parents are short-tempered.
56 A Farm Boy's Ups and Downs in the Imperial Examination Zhuwan BayHistorical394k WordsCompleted 1.9kReads8.2Score142Shelves
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Not bad, written more realistically
57 Miss, This Is Bad! The Prefect's Daughter Is Here to Steal Your Groom My Fans Are So HandsomeHistorical2.3M WordsOngoing 25.6kReads8.1Score2.2kShelves
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Super cute and funny
58 I Strive for the Imperial Exams, But My Slacker Dreams Never Change A Little Green EarHistorical1.8M WordsCompleted 27kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves
59 Li Jingxing's Road to the Imperial Exams Corn BreakdanceHistorical808k WordsCompleted 4.1kReads8.8Score276Shelves
60 The Fake Heir Was Cast Out of the Marquis's Estate, Then Rose to Power Through the Imperial Exams Fuyu YaHistorical1.1M WordsCompleted 136.7kReads8.6Score15.4kShelves
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These three imperial examination papers are good to read
61 Imperial Examination? It's Just Another Place to Take the Public Exam! Braised Braised PorkHistorical196k WordsOngoing —Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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What I see are basically those who started from humble beginnings [laughs awkwardly]
62 In This Life, Will He Draft a Post-Abolition Edict? Dreaming Back to the Lotus PondHistorical631k WordsOngoing 31Reads—Score—Shelves
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Born into a scholarly family, he became an orphan overnight. "Son, when you grow up, take the Jinshi exam." His father said. The family feud made him lie dormant in the temple for eight years, but he counterattacked and passed the Jinshi exam, ranking second. Eventually he became a literary giant and a prime minister.
63 Transmigration: The Daily Life of an Ancient Imperial Exam Candidate, Son of a Peddler Bai QiqiHistorical1.2M WordsCompleted 5.7kReads7.9Score502Shelves
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These two should not be considered poor, right?
64 The Pig-Butchering Clan's Imperial Exam Prodigy Diki DaddyHistorical3.1M WordsOngoing 195.5kReads8.9Score21.6kShelves
65 I Should Have Been Nominated for the Gold List, but I Was Crowned the King on the Battlefield. Ji Feng Who Loves to Eat Rice Dumplings with Red Bean PasteHistorical442k WordsOngoing 59Reads—Score—Shelves
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66 The Top Scholar of the Farming Village Beyond the MountainHistorical1.6M WordsCompleted 12.5kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves
67 The Daily Life of Passers-By in the Imperial Examination Against the Background of the Red Building The Studious and Ambitious Prince An1.1M WordsCompleted 7.8kReads8.3Score616Shelves
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Take a look at the Red Mansions Imperial Examination. It's really good-looking. I think the ratings are wrong!
68 The Farmer's Son Passed the Exam with Six Yuan Li DatouHistorical341k WordsCompleted 637Reads—Score102Shelves
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This is only for the first few chapters, it will be better after that
69 Work Hard to Save the Ming Dynasty RebelHistorical631k WordsCompleted 1.6kReads6.4Score—Shelves
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The starting point is to be a scholar, that is, a student, and the ultimate goal is to save the Ming Dynasty. The process is to win the first prize, become an official, create a new party, and fight in politics!
70 I Became the Beloved Grandson of a Terrible Grandma Luo QingchengAncient Romance360k WordsCompleted 12.8kReads9.0Score936Shelves
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The protagonist goes through five levels and kills six generals, overcomes all kinds of hardships, and leads his family to happiness [Sending Hearts] Imperial Examination Essay
71 A Poor Scholar's Road to Success Singing Alone for JoyHistorical1.3M WordsCompleted 11.7kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves
72 I Passed All Six Imperial Exams and Rose to Power at Court Cherry on the HillsideHistorical459k WordsOngoing 158Reads8.6Score—Shelves
73 Travel to Ancient Times and Rely on Weightlifting to Get Back to the Top Guan Chong TourHistorical291k WordsOngoing 48Reads6.1Score—Shelves
74 A Scholar from a Humble Home Ding Kai, Who Loves Pepper-Salt Rice DumplingsHistorical1.2M WordsCompleted 4.1kReads8.6Score280Shelves
75 Imperial Exams: Sir, Your Son Just Scored Six Perfects in a Row Flying Cow 98Historical1.1M WordsCompleted 15kReads8.8Score871Shelves
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This is not bad either
76 A Woman Wears a Man's Clothes, the Concubine's Counterattack Liu JilianAncient Romance986k WordsOngoing 47.9kReads8.3Score5.7kShelves
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This one is better than the one on the list
77 Red Mansion: Uncle Yipin, I Will Support the Sky for Daiyu Xiao Yuan Ning2.3M WordsCompleted 17.2kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves
78 Dream of the Red Chamber: Who Dares Lay a Hand on My Sister? Painted Bridge by the Willow SmokeHistorical712k WordsCompleted 15.3kReads9.0Score1kShelves
79 The Imperial Examination Road for a Concubine Lu Xun's Journey Through TimeHistorical641k WordsOngoing 722Reads6.8Score102Shelves
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Recommend yourself! [Laughing]
80 Lu Xun's Journey Through Ancient Times Lu Xun's Journey Through TimeHistorical93k WordsCompleted —Reads5.8Score—Shelves
81 This Top Scholar Plays by His Own Rules The Foundation of One's LifeHistorical2.3M WordsCompleted 111.1kReads8.9Score14.7kShelves
82 From Peasant Roots to Sixfold Top Scholar in the Imperial Exams Three Layers of Belly FatHistorical1.0M WordsCompleted 34.8kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves
83 My Ancestors’ Graves Started Smoking from the Start: Disguised as a Man, I Take the Imperial Exams Jiang SuiwanAncient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted 18.2kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves
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These books are super interesting. In order to find peace in time, the male protagonist had to support his father, who only knew how to study, to take the imperial examination. It took ten years to take the imperial examination and eight years of simulation, but he broke his heart because of his father. In the end, the father and son are extremely popular, highly recommended!
84 While Others Teach, I Herd Cattle; Three Thousand Successful Candidates Become My Disciples I'm a BubbleHistorical2.4M WordsOngoing 4.3kReads8.9Score409Shelves
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This book can definitely be used
85 The Whole Clan Rises from the Farmhouse: I Pass the Imperial Exam Yang Chan Who Loves Braised Yellow MuttonHistorical1.2M WordsCompleted 14.9kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves
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Start from Nongmen
86 It's Outrageous. I Was Forced to Rebel Because I Was so Focused on Trying to Get My Brother. Drunk Moon, Clear BreezeHistorical337k WordsCompleted 40Reads—Score—Shelves
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The provincial examination at the beginning was the first imperial examination in history
87 After Three Years in Zangfeng, I Became the Most Virtuous Minister in the World. Rich NicheHistorical235k WordsOngoing 1Reads—Score—Shelves
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As for the imperial examination, this one is pretty good. There is no time-traveling or anything like that. The starting point is quite high.
88 You’re Rich Enough to Rival a Nation, Yet You Call My Sister a Brother-Enabler? I Love GuavaHistorical1.3M WordsOngoing 531Reads9.0Score100Shelves
89 The Imperial Examination Started with Being Kicked Out of the House NaisituHistorical622k WordsOngoing 299Reads7.9Score—Shelves
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[Chigua] Want to experience the ultimate pleasure of reading? This novel will definitely satisfy you! It cleverly combines various elements, interweaving fantasy, suspense, and love, to build a huge and charming story framework. The rhythm of the plot is accurately controlled, the suspense is linked one after another, and there is no peeing throughout the whole process. The characters are charming and each has his or her own highlight moments. Open it quickly and start this wonderful reading journey.
90 The History of Struggle of a Concubine The Night Is Dark and the People Are Still YoungHistorical121k WordsOngoing —Reads5.8Score—Shelves
91 Imperial Examination: the Counterattack of Small Officials and Concubines Junk Foreigners Love to Eat SweetsHistorical192k WordsCompleted 86Reads5.5Score—Shelves
92 Biography of He Family The Tangerine Who Dreams of Getting RichRural Life590k WordsOngoing 325Reads6.7Score—Shelves
93 After Refusing to Rejoin My Clan, I Became a Great Scholar Through the Imperial Exams Lonely Lamp in the Night RainHistorical482k WordsCompleted 3.8kReads9.0Score356Shelves
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[Thinking] When the protagonist traveled through the Ming Dynasty, his family fell into decline, his parents died, and his engagement was broken off, with double buffs stacked up. As the top scorer in the college entrance examination, he had no choice but to return to his old profession and take part in the imperial examination. With this departure, the young scholar entered the official career and embarked on the path of becoming a master!
94 You Hear Their Thoughts, I Enjoy the Gossip: The Swapped Brides Are Laughing The Foolish BackpackAncient Romance579k WordsCompleted 92kReads8.5Score11.2kShelves
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Don't miss it if you pass by.
95 Blood-Stained Ming Dynasty Is It the Wind?Historical68k WordsOngoing —Reads—Score—Shelves
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This start is relatively normal! The beginning is the emperor! It's also for a promise, right?
96 The Daily Life of a Minor Official's Son Preparing for the Imperial Exams Ninth Day of the First MonthHistorical377k WordsCompleted 3kReads8.8Score240Shelves
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[Note] [Note] The protagonist is the son of a small official, from an ordinary family, but he dreams of taking the imperial examination. He studied hard in the sea of books, discussed with his classmates, and solved the problems in the examination room. The story of counterattack all the way is super inspiring. The author meticulously restores the details of the ancient imperial examination. It is full of immersion when reading. Start this passionate imperial examination journey now!
97 She Originally Wanted to Take the Imperial Examination and Become an Official, but She Was Forced to Seek the Throne and Usurp the Throne. Autumn Words and LightsAncient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted 4.2kReads8.9Score605Shelves
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Nice. . .
98 A Woman Transmigrates as a Man: A Farmer’s Road to the Imperial Exams Shang XingheAncient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted 15.7kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
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These are all about taking the imperial examination, and they all have a single female protagonist. Except for the first book, the author said that the love story will come later, but it turns out that more than 200 chapters have been written, and the female protagonist seems not to have appeared yet. Moreover, the first book is about a woman wearing a man's clothes. You can tell by looking at the title.
99 To Avoid Getting Beaten, I Started Studying for the Imperial Exams Yu SuHistorical1.4M WordsOngoing 1.8kReads8.6Score169Shelves
100 Something's Off About My Old Man Beyond the MountainHistorical1.7M WordsCompleted 27.4kReads9.5Score3.4kShelves
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✨✨The protagonist travels through time and becomes the concubine of a Duke's palace. The good news is that his mother is from a wealthy family in the south of the Yangtze River, and he will have no worries about food and drink in his life. The bad news is that he is not favored and is laughed at. Don't bully a young man who is poor. He will rise to great heights starting from the imperial examination.