Imperial Exam Novels 科举文，，

1. 1 腿EN My Legs Are Giving Out: Forced to Team Up with Five Mercenary Powerhouses 腿软，被五个雇佣兵大佬强制组队 Yang Jin养金Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.5M WordsCompleted [Push and pull to the limit] [Small ensemble cast] [All male characters are chaste] Fans of strong female leads, don’t come in! Fans of strong female leads, don’t come in! First, this story is set amid a global war, with civilization and order collapsing. Second, in a war-torn apocalypse, there’s no gender conflict, only the survival of the fittest. Lastly, it’s a war-torn apocalypse story, a war-torn apocalypse story, a war-torn apocalypse story. Song Zhi is about to have a kidney stolen when s 175.3kReads9.1Score28.6kShelves

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2. 2 末 The Apocalypse Arrives, and Six Judges Force Me into Custody 末世降临，被六个审判官强制收容 Wen Shu聞书Fantastical Romance937k WordsOngoing [Animated series: Escape from Xiyou] Multiple male leads + all male leads are devoted + intense push and pull + coercion + suspense + a touch of horror This is not a story about an all-powerful female lead, nor is she a saint. In the apocalypse, restricted zones keep appearing. Enter one, and your mutation level rises. Once it reaches its limit, you die. Jiang Nuan awakens the only SSS-rank talent, “Purification,” but the way it works is a little hard to talk about. She thought she’d hidden 46.3kReads8.8Score5.5kShelves
3. 3 寒 The Commoner Who Became Chief Minister 寒门首辅 Nangong Chenchen南宫沉沉Historical1.5M WordsCompleted When Gu Changliu wakes up, he has become a country scholar. He has no grand ambitions: he just wants to pass the provincial examination, become a minor official, put down roots, and spend his life in harmony with the woman he loves. But the officialdom is no easy place to get by. He had hoped to be a lazy nobody, but the political infighting leaves him no choice but to press forward with all his might. If he can't be a carefree salted fish, then he will take flight like a great roc, rising ninet 3.1kReads8.6Score215Shelves

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   "Debating with a Group of Confucian Scholars" is a book well worth reading. I, Gu Changliu, will cleanse the world of ugliness and evil, and bring about a new era.

4. 4 女 Matriarchy: Seven Handsome Husbands for the Stunning Top Scholar 女尊：科举之绝色夫君有七个 There Are Long Years in the Swallow's Nest燕里有长年Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted [Not One-on-One + Multiple Male Leads + Imperial Exams + Some Original Worldbuilding] (The early chapters focus mainly on the imperial exams and move along quickly. The pocket dimension is secondary and rarely used.) The Sang family had a daughter named Wu. A Daoist priest declared that she would struggle to live past sixteen. If she did survive, she should take the imperial exams, and she would surely rise to great heights. But fate had other plans. On her sixteenth birthday, the youngest daugh 11.7kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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   A matriarchal society, a civil service examination novel, the protagonist's life journey begins with a merchant's daughter who becomes a top-ranking female emperor, and then rises from a grand tutor to a regent.

5. 5 宋 Song Dynasty Crossover: From Scholar to Ruler, Calling a Deer a Horse 宋综：从秀才宰执天下，指鹿为马 Yang Xian杨弦Male-Channel Fanfiction761k WordsOngoing [TV adaptations and Song-era settings: Story of Minglan + A Dream of Splendor + Destined + Love Like the Galaxy + Song Dynasty + Imperial Examinations + Chancellor] Good news: I transmigrated to ancient times and became a scholar. Bad news: I'm the scholar from the story “My Son Is a Scholar.” Sun Zhigao is at his wit's end! He's become a useless freeloader! Living off others feels great, but you can't do it forever! All he can do is work hard, pass the imperial exams, enter officialdom, and cli 1.6kReads8.3Score101Shelves

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   This book was quite enjoyable to read.

6. 6 这 This Top Scholar Plays by His Own Rules 这个状元路子有点野 The Foundation of One's Life立身之本Historical2.3M WordsCompleted [Farming + imperial examinations + alternate history + lighthearted] My Parents Flipped the Table and Quit, So I Want to Take the Imperial Exams Too Just as Wang Xuezhou was about to reach the peak of his life, he transmigrated. The good news: in this life, his parents were loving, and his siblings got along. The bad news: the whole family was pinching pennies to fund his eldest uncle's studies. They had next to nothing and were living on coarse grain and wild greens. But before he could flip t 50.9kReads8.9Score6.3kShelves

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   The first book is about a male protagonist who tricks his grandfather into letting him study; the content is quite good. The second book is about a dynasty where women could also participate in the imperial examinations.

7. 7 农 A Country Girl’s Daily Life of Preparing for the Imperial Exams 农家女的科举日常 Panda Loves Life胖达爱生活Ancient Romance780k WordsOngoing [System + No CP + Women's Imperial Exams + No Cross-Dressing as a Man + Academy Life + Slow Pace + Alternate World] In her previous life, as an orphan with no family to support, Zhuge Yunshu lived an utterly carefree, lazy life. Perhaps even Heaven couldn't stand to see it anymore. It killed her with a piece of falling debris, and she was reborn as a farmer's daughter in ancient times. In this agrarian society, men and women alike had no choice but to work in the fields once they reached the app 22.6kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves
8. 8 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 2.2kReads7.8Score168Shelves

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   I recommend this book: What to do when you're kicked out of the Marquis's mansion and become a peasant's son? No problem, I'll pass the imperial examinations with top honors six times in a row!

9. 9 穿 The Moment After I Reincarnated as the Dowry Bride 穿成陪嫁下一秒 Solving Worries in Dreams梦里解忧Two Male Leads1.9M WordsCompleted Two men + mutually faithful + domestic life + dual career struggles + imperial examinations and court politics After a fire, Meng Wan transmigrated to a dynasty he had never heard of and became a male companion to a young lady from a duke's household. Before he could figure out where he was, the next moment he was bound hand and foot and sold off by the young lady. Meng Wan: “? ... Mmmph!!!!!!!” Song Tingzhou lost his father as a child, and his mother raised him alone. Defying everyone's obje 30.5kReads9.5Score4.3kShelves

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   Let me preface this by saying that this is a story about two male protagonists who take the imperial examinations. One of them will become a high-ranking official through the examinations, while the other will become incredibly wealthy through business. Both of them are powerful and devoted lovers!

10. 10 女 A Woman Transmigrates as a Man: A Farmer’s Road to the Imperial Exams 女穿男：农家子的科举青云路 Shang Xinghe裳星河Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Female-to-male transmigration + imperial examinations + romance later on + remembered in history + founding the family tree] In her previous life, Qin Huan grew up in an orphanage and worked her way into a university degree. She landed a job at a major company and was on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of success. Her only regret was never having much family to speak of. When she opened her eyes again, she had traveled from modern times to the past, and from a woman to a man. She had become 9.4kReads9.0Score1kShelves

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    Although it's still being serialized, the descriptions of the imperial examinations are very detailed, and the portrayals of family members are also very delicate. The author's writing style is quite good, especially the descriptions of exams. Highly recommended! [Got it]

11. 11 举 Your Whole Family Hopes You'll Pass the Scholar Exam, but You Top All Six? 举家盼你中秀才，你六元连中？ A Little Green Ear一只绿耳Historical1.5M WordsCompleted [Imperial examinations in the early chapters + farming + everyday life + lighthearted + court politics later on] In his previous life, Shen Zhou was in poor health and cultivated himself through a quiet, disciplined lifestyle, becoming rather indifferent by nature. Then he transmigrated to an ancient peasant family. The entire Shen family pooled their resources to support the original owner’s studies, hoping only that he would pass the county-level examination and become a licentiate. Sadly, the 14.7kReads8.7Score1.4kShelves
12. 12 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 34.6kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves

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    **"The path to the imperial examinations is never smooth."** Ten years of arduous study, enduring bullying, yet he never gave up. He passed the provincial, metropolitan, and palace examinations with flying colors, rising from obscurity to fame. However, within the imperial court, undercurrents surged, and conspiracies among the powerful followed one after another… **How did he rise from a poor scholar to the pinnacle of power?** **And how did he maintain his original aspirations amidst power struggles and betrayals?**

13. 13 寒 The Poor Scholar Who Became Top Scorer 寒门状元 Sea Coconut海底椰Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Rising from humble beginnings, a fine young man can become a prince or chancellor! Suddenly transmigrated to ancient times, he can barely afford to eat, and people even force him to become a live-in son-in-law. No matter: with poetry at his fingertips, the world is his. Master math and science, and you can go anywhere without fear! Foreign invaders? Within cannon range, the truth is whatever the cannons say! 180Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 一 A Poor Scholar of Noble Character 一品寒士 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Single heroine, semi-fictionalized Tang Dynasty] In an era when the great aristocratic clans looked down on the imperial family, Zhao Quan was born to a farming family and entered school carrying the hopes of his parents and six older brothers. Farming was out of the question: even the village head’s family had no food to spare… So he had no choice but to take the imperial exams and become an official. 10.4kReads9.3Score917Shelves

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    For those suffering from a "civil service examination" reading slump, here's your savior!!! The protagonists in each book are described with exquisite detail, and the different dynasties showcase the characters and characteristics of that era! Scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants—the four classes of people in ancient times—are all vividly portrayed. Fans of "civil service examination" novels absolutely must read this!!!

15. 15 卖 Selling Vegetables and Studying, Then Becoming the Top Scholar 卖菜读书，结果高中状元 Three Layers of Belly Fat三层肚腩Historical1.1M WordsCompleted After Shen Qingfeng dies alongside the Zombie Emperor in the apocalypse, he transmigrates to an alternate dynasty called Great Chu and becomes a child in Ning'an Village. The boy, nicknamed Dog Egg, is frail from birth, suffers from heart disease, and has a lowly name. Luckily, his proper name is Shen Yu'an. After studying for a few months with the elders, Shen Yu'an decides to take the imperial examinations, only to discover that his ancestors were exiles, and the descendants of exiles for thre 5.5kReads8.9Score573Shelves
16. 16 农 An Ambitious Country Boy's Life in Ancient Times 农家小子的古代上进日常 The Hibernating Donkey冬眠中的驴Historical6.2M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the body of a farmer's son in ancient times, a poor student had no choice but to embark on the long road of the imperial examinations to improve his family's life. He sought neither wealth and status nor a high salary or lofty office in this life. All he wanted was to protect his family and give them a peaceful life. 40.2kReads9.2Score3kShelves
17. 17 穿 Transmigrated to the Countryside: A Young Farmer's Road to the Imperial Exams 穿越之农家独苗苗的科举之路 Zhang Rubai张如白Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [Born into the Past + Farming + Imperial Exams + Fleeing Famine + Warfare] The slow-paced everyday life of a boy from a rural family in ancient times! Zhang Ping'an gets a new lease on life when he transmigrates to an ancient farming family. Fortunately, they are fairly well-off, so no one has to go hungry. He has six older sisters, and he is the only boy his parents had long hoped for. His parents favor sons over daughters, and all six sisters are fierce. He thought he was in for a story about 29kReads8.7Score2.8kShelves
18. 18 农 The Imperial Tutor's Road to the Civil Service Exams 农门帝师的科举之路 Ju He雎禾Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Imperial Examination, One-on-One Romance After an accident, a young man from the modern era transmigrated into the Great Qian Dynasty. Looking at his family’s dilapidated brick house, Qi Wenyu wondered how he would make a living from then on... 21.8kReads9.2Score2kShelves
19. 19 全 My Clan Raised Me to Greatness, So I Gifted Them Purple Robes 全族扶我青云志，我赠族人朱紫袍 Uncle Jianghe江河大爷Historical2.2M WordsOngoing After dying suddenly from overwork, workaholic Chen Yan is reborn as the only son of a newly born provincial graduate in the Great Liang Dynasty. His father is successful, so Chen Yan promptly decides to lie flat and enjoy the good life, with food brought to him and clothes laid out for him. But when he learns at the age of six that he was switched at birth with a farmer's child, his life takes a turn. The day the fake young master returns to the Chen family, he goes out to work in the fields an 216.4kReads9.3Score21.7kShelves

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    Highly recommend!!!

20. 20 工 The Engineer Emperor 工科大明 Drinking Chinese Medicine Every Day天天喝中药Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Lu Ren, an engineering professor, unexpectedly transmigrated into the body of a baby in a farming family in Henan during the Hongzhi reign of the Ming Dynasty. He first entered the imperial examination arena to compete against the greats, then used his engineering knowledge to advance technology and improve people's lives. As he steadily expanded his influence, he wrote an extraordinary legend in the Great Ming. 4.1kReads8.8Score513Shelves
21. 21 如 How to Become a Chancellor for the Ages 如何成为千古名相 Ripples on the Cold River寒江回澜Historical353k WordsCompleted (Alternate history) (A great tale of political intrigue) The founding emperor of this dynasty rose from humble beginnings, ended three hundred years of chaos, established the Great Yong, and divided the realm into twenty-one circuits. The dynasty has ruled the Central Plains for more than seventy years. To the north lies Northern Liang, to the south Southern Qi, the eastern border meets the vast sea, and the west reaches the great desert. In the twenty-eighth year of Yuanjia, Fan Yunzhou trav 324Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist was hailed as a child prodigy and came from a well-off family. His father, a former Grand Secretary, had retired, and the protagonist entered officialdom through the imperial examinations, experiencing numerous setbacks along the way. He eventually became a renowned prime minister. Unlike previous novels where the protagonist entered officialdom from a peasant background, this story presents a different perspective and identity. Although the ending is somewhat abrupt, it is overall a very enjoyable read. If you enjoy this genre, you definitely shouldn't miss it.

22. 22 我 I Turned My Superstitious Father into the Chief Councilor 我把神棍老爹卷成首辅 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + imperial examinations + daily life + farming + court politics later on] Father and son join forces to build a Ming dynasty on which the sun never sets. Yan Xun transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and discovers that his father can do everything except study. His dad has so many secret identities, like an onion with layer after layer to peel back. Huh! If I push Dad hard enough to make him Grand Secretary, can I become a Junior Grand Secretary? The filial son Yan Xun sells everythin 22.8kReads9.5Score2.8kShelves

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    "My Father Is Strange" is an ancient romance novel written by Shan De Bian. It tells the story of Yan Xun, who travels back to the Ming Dynasty and grows alongside his all-powerful father, Yan Henian. Written with a lighthearted and humorous style, the novel blends elements of the imperial examinations, farming, and court politics, showcasing a legendary tale of a father and son working together to build a "Ming Dynasty that never sets." Synopsis: Yan Xun travels back to the Ming Dynasty and unexpectedly discovers that his father, Yan Henian, is capable of everything except studying. Having been an orphan in his previous life, Yan Xun is deeply impressed by his father's omnipotence and decides to sell everything he owns to support his father's education, determined to be a filial son. However, Yan Henian has multiple identities, like an onion, each layer revealing a new layer that astonishes Yan Xun. Under Yan Xun's "supervision," Yan Henian advances rapidly, not only achieving the highest honors in the imperial examinations but also becoming the Grand Secretary. Years later, Yan Xun, leveraging his accumulated experience, also becomes a tutor to the emperor. This legendary experience of father and son not only changed their own destinies but also propelled the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty. Reasons for Recommendation: 1. Ensemble Cast and Coming-of-Age Novel: This novel not only focuses on the father and son but also showcases the diverse lives of people in the Ming Dynasty through its ensemble cast. Behind the auspicious smoke rising from the Yan family ancestral graves lies the story of the father and son growing together with those around them. 2. Lighthearted and Humorous Writing Style: The author uses witty and humorous strokes to depict the daily interactions between father and son. Yan Xun's "supervision" and "discipline" of Yan Henian are full of fun and will make you laugh. 3. A Perfect Blend of Imperial Examinations and Farming: Set against the backdrop of the imperial examinations, the novel showcases the warmth and inspiration of farming fiction through the efforts of the father and son. From daily trivialities to court intrigues, the plot is rich and well-structured. 4. The Charm of the All-Around Father: As the protagonist, Yan Henian is not only all-around capable but also possesses a touch of mystery. His multiple identities and hidden skills will keep readers surprised throughout the reading experience. 5. Balancing Career and Relationships: Although the novel primarily focuses on the father and son working together to build their careers, the protagonist, Yan Henian, also marries and has children later in the story. While the romantic subplot is less prominent, it is nonetheless heartwarming. If you enjoy farming/settling/imperial examination novels, or stories about fathers and sons working together to change their destinies, "My Dad's Gone Wrong" is definitely a highly recommended read. It not only allows you to experience the power of growth in a lighthearted and humorous atmosphere but also provides warmth through the deep bond between father and son.

23. 23 论 On the Imperial Exams, Who Knows Who'll Be the One Sweating? 论科举，谁卷谁还不知道呢 Corn Breakdance玉米扒舞Historical648k WordsOngoing In his previous life, he was visiting Dujiangyan with his mentor to draw up reinforcement plans when one misstep cost him everything. When Zhang Shi’an opened his eyes again, he was holding a little stick, facing a golden field of rice. The rice looked unusually small, though. Before he could figure out what he was doing, he spotted several sparrows feasting on the rice. His hands reacted even faster than his mind. He raised the stick and swung it at them. The thieving sparrows soon flew up into 482Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    No system, no cheat codes, transmigrating to ancient times and still getting caught up in trouble? No wonder, people in ancient times are just too cunning.

24. 24 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? 2.9kReads8.4Score188Shelves

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    This book is pretty good, it's just not finished yet.

25. 25 欺 You Dare Bully My Disciple? Do You Really Think I Only Know How to Teach? 欺我弟子，你真以为我只会教书？ Yu Laojiu余老九Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted (The new novel The True Immortal of the Dao is now serializing. If you’re interested, check out Lao Jiu’s profile.) There is a small school in Longquan Town. And there is a Mr. Xu at the school. In this sealed-off land of Jiuzhou, he steadily pioneers the Way of Letters, passes down the teachings of the Dao, and enlightens otherworldly beings, transforming them into spirit folk. At last, Jiuzhou enters a golden age. Then one day, Jiuzhou shatters, and the Divine Land sinks. Mr. Xu stands alone w 31.5kReads8.8Score2.7kShelves
26. 26 山 The Classic of Mountains and Seas: Evolving from a Mantis 山海经：从螳螂开始进化 Monsters and Demons, Oh My妖魔鬼怪啊Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Disaster was coming. A mysterious game called Classic of Mountains and Seas suddenly appeared. Players entered the game in the form of all kinds of animals and insects. Survive and hunt, explore secret realms, compete for rare treasures, devour and evolve… The abilities of their in-game characters would manifest in reality as “Martial Souls,” granting players extraordinary powers! Su Chen entered the game and became a weak little mantis. He awakened the talent [Forager], which let him sense dang 1.6kReads8.7Score220Shelves
27. 27 随 I Set Up a Random Stall, and Every Customer Goes Quiet After One Bite! 随机摆摊，顾客一吃一个不吱声！ Prosperity Little Shark旺旺小小鲨Urban1.0M WordsCompleted The novel is complete! [Food + healing + villain + slice of life + cozy + delicious reads + comedy] No romance The spoiled rich kid Lin Mo is told by the System that he's actually a fake young master, and even worse, a villain in a book. To change his fate, the System assigns him a street-stall quest. This outgoing rich young man sets out on the path of running a street stall. Selling baked flatbreads at a cemetery, fried chicken at a psychiatric hospital? Stinky tofu at the marriage registry? R 6.4kReads8.6Score709Shelves
28. 28 摊 My Stall Was Smashed, So I Climbed to the Top with a Gourmet System 摊子被砸，我靠美食系统踏巅峰 Instructor Wolf狼教官Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [System, food, lighthearted comedy, everyday city life, outlandish ideas, comeback, one heroine, slow-paced slice of life] After losing his job at thirty-six, Wang Ping’an can’t find work and returns to the small county town that’s both unfamiliar and familiar to him. There, he starts a new life running a food stall. With his cooking skills and a boost from the System, he earns titles like “Wok King” and “Beast Tamer”... Wang Ping’an: “How slow-paced is it? The System doesn’t show up until chapt 2.1kReads8.3Score169Shelves
29. 29 系 The System's Starting Reward: My Uncle Is Qi Tongwei 系统开局奖励我的舅舅是祁同伟 My Nickname Is Dake我的小名叫大可Urban4.1M WordsOngoing Wu Ze is rewatching In the Name of the People for the third time. [Ding!] [Congratulations, Host! You've received a random character reward: Qi Tongwei (your maternal uncle).] "System, that's a bit much, isn't it? There are so many characters in the show!" "Please turn on your TV and tune in to Lu Dong Provincial TV." Wu Ze: "My uncle?" System: "That's right, your uncle." Well, that settles the rest of his life. P.S. This story takes place in a parallel world and is entirely fictional. Any rese 14.4kReads7.9Score660Shelves
30. 30 娱 Showbiz: I’m Really Not a Heretical Cultivator 娱乐：我真不是邪修 Yang Xuanwu阳玄武Urban290k WordsCompleted Li Xiuran is a funeral ritualist from Blue Star. A fan of Uncle Ying's movies, he taught himself how to exorcise ghosts and draw talismans, using those two skills to earn a little pocket money. Then his soul transmigrates into an unknown actor in another world, and things take an unpredictable turn. The director and cast members of the supernatural film he stars in die one after another in real-life accidents, until only he and a few extras are left. His title as the “White Dragon Master” spread 103Reads6.2Score—Shelves
31. 31 年 The Era-Novel Heroine and the Cannon Fodder Male Supporting Character's Comeback 年代女主文，炮灰男配的逆袭 Little Goblin of the Lanruo Temple兰若寺小妖Urban660k WordsCompleted [Male Lead Transmigrates into a Book]+ [Female Lead Reborn]; [Period]+ [Sweet Romance]+ [No Stupid Decisions]; [Male Lead System]+ [Female Lead Pocket Dimension] He transmigrates into the female lead's Period novel, becoming a disposable supporting character who is about to be reduced to ashes by her. Chu Yunsheng promptly marries into the female lead's family, winning over the Chosen 4kReads8.7Score318Shelves
32. 32 重 Reborn and Taking It Easy at School, I Really Don't Want to Compete Anymore! 重生留校躺平，我真不想再卷啊！ This Meat Is Poisonous这肉有毒Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Slice of life + entrepreneurship + university] Reborn at the moment of his university graduation in 2011, Jiang Hao faces another chance to stay on at the university. He gives up the grueling 996 work schedule he endured in his previous life and chooses to stay on as a librarian. Drawing on the memories from before he was reborn, he originally only wants financial freedom. But as his fortune grows, he ultimately becomes someone others admire as a success! 55.1kReads8.9Score16kShelves
33. 33 快 Quick Transmigration: After the Lucky One Unlocks the Sign-In System 快穿：欧皇能签到后 Yao Siqi尧司祁Modern Romance755k WordsCompleted No romance! No romance! No romance! (Don’t ask why the protagonist doesn’t find a partner. The author just doesn’t know how to write romance.) I’m no good at writing introductions, so just read the story. After Yuan Xi gets hit and killed by a dump truck, she embraces the simple belief that a bad life is better than no life at all and binds herself to System Fifty-Eight. Together, they travel to different worlds to help people fulfill their wishes. What’s it like having a Host who’s ridiculously 43.4kReads9.2Score4.4kShelves
34. 34 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Reclaim My Position as Crown Prince’s Heir! 大明：开局重登太孙之位！ A Bottle of Snow Beer一瓶雪花Historical935k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Xiongying becomes Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest grandson, who was believed to have died long ago. Zhu Yuanzhang: “Come on, come back with me! You'll inherit the throne!” Zhu Xiongying: “Just like that? Don't we need to prepare and make plans?” Zhu Yuanzhang: “With me here, who dares lay a finger on my eldest grandson? I'll wipe out their entire clan!” Lan Yu: “Your Highness, your maternal grandnephew Lan Yu will be the sharpest blade in your hand from n 3.1kReads8.3Score159Shelves
35. 35 让 You Were Told to Pray to Buddha, So Why Are You Scratching a Lottery Ticket in Front of the God of Wealth? 让你拜佛，你在财神面前刮刮乐？ Pile of Cats堆猫猫Urban208k WordsCompleted Jiang Ye transmigrates to a parallel world, where from the start he's a nobody in the entertainment industry, barely able to afford food. Luckily, the [Blessings of the Gods System] arrives just in time! By earning faith points, he can exchange them for blessings from all kinds of Chinese gods! Jiang Ye dresses up as the God of Wealth and hands out flyers outside a shopping mall. [Ding! +500 faith points. The God of Wealth's blessing unlocked!] [Ding! +1,000 faith points. You can exchange them f 1.5kReads7.0Score137Shelves
36. 36 一 It All Begins with a Suspension 一切从停职开始 Dao Yun道云Urban2.1M WordsCompleted If you hold office without standing up for the people, you might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes. A diligent young man is suspended for meddling in other people's business, and at that very moment, his life changes forever. 9.8kReads8.7Score890Shelves
37. 37 你 Why Mess with Him? He Can Beat Up Your Ancestors in the Underworld 你惹他干嘛，他能去地府揍你祖宗 I Post 20,000 Words a Day and Become a God日更两万我成神Mystery3.2M WordsOngoing Yang Chen developed an app called Are You Dead Yet? and unexpectedly became an agent between the living and the dead. “You have a new Are You Dead Yet? request. Please check it.” Ex-girlfriend's dad: Chen, get revenge for me. I'll visit my younger daughter in a dream and have her pursue you. Yang Chen: I'm definitely helping you with this. Whether my future sister-in-law takes the initiative isn't important. I just don't want a new father-in-law. Thief King: Brother, I want to see my wife and da 3.1kReads8.6Score360Shelves
38. 38 一 History Lost Overnight? I'll Bring It Back to Life 一夜之间历史断层？我来重现历史 The Leisurely Young Master Hua闲逛的花少Urban4.5M WordsOngoing Zhao Hong transmigrated to a parallel world where the “National Destiny Arena” had appeared. People had to use keywords to select talent cards and train their champions to compete in the arena. But the history of Xia had been erased, causing the nation to suffer defeat after defeat in the arena. Five hundred million people were even forced to eke out a living on just one-tenth of their original territory! Among all the keyword-linked cards known in Xia, the strongest was titled “Peerless General 34.6kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves
39. 39 寒 The Top Scholar from a Poor Family 寒门第一状元郎 Unable to Paint It画不成Historical275k WordsCompleted Su Yan, a calligraphy enthusiast from the 21st century, transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the down-and-out young master of an official's family. By chance, he receives the true teachings of the Sage of Calligraphy, Wang Xizhi. Now the age has two calligraphy sages: Wang Xizhi, the Great Sage of Calligraphy, and Su Yan, the Lesser Sage of Calligraphy. The reputation of a great man is never unfounded, and how could a talented young man be anything but handsome? Watch Su Yan rise from humb 162Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    A calligraphy enthusiast transmigrates into the body of a fallen nobleman from an official family, beginning a legendary life.

40. 40 女 The Actress Goes on a Rampage in the Imperial Exams 女明星她科举杀疯了 The Sun Is Here曰光来啦Ancient Romance666k WordsOngoing Top-tier star Yang Lanming opens her eyes and discovers she's transmigrated. The good news is that she still has the same face, a beauty that appeals to everyone around the world. The bad news is that she's now a child who couldn't hurt a fly. System notification: Your profile has been automatically changed from [academic ace of the entertainment industry] to [ancient imperial-exam master] She disguises herself as a man to sit the imperial examinations, unexpectedly embarking on a path to succes 9Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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41. 41 我 I Find the Top Scholar So Charming 我见探花多娇媚 Yi Ran怡然Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Jing Bao has three wishes: First, protect the family estate of the main branch; second, enter the Imperial College, place third in the palace examinations, and bring honor to the family; third, keep living as a man in disguise until the end. Lord Gu has three wishes too: First, help someone protect their family estate; second, help that someone place third in the palace examinations; third, bring the disguised top scorer home and make her the mistress of the household. 4.1kReads9.4Score756Shelves

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    A woman disguised as a man to take the imperial examination

42. 42 天 The Missing Bone: Twelve Hours in the Hall of Rebirth 天缺骨：往生殿十二时辰 Depressed Old Baby抑郁老babyEastern Fantasy211k WordsOngoing A fate marked by a celestial flaw appears in the world, and the bells of the Hall of Rebirth ring through the three realms. Abandoned in a mass grave, the boy Jiang Wujie rose from the heaps of corpses seven times. The bronze bell around his wrist concealed an ancient taboo. Beneath the ghost-faced locust tree, a corpse puppet opened its eyes. When the Darkbone first awoke, it shattered a thousand-year-old seal. A secret art of the twelve earthly hours began to turn. The seventy-two apertures of —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🔥**Bestselling Fantasy Masterpiece "The Defected Bone"🔥** **Seven rebirths, three thousand reincarnations—he was actually a shocking sacrifice laid down by the gods!** 📖** [Synopsis]** The moment Jiang Wuji, a young man thrown into the corpse pile of Yin Huai Hill, felt the bronze bell on his wrist glow— **The Ghost-Faced Locust Tree opened its eyes, corpse puppets formed an array, and the secret technique of the twelve earthly branches tore through the sky!** **Bearing the "Destiny of the Defected Bone," the God-Slaying Lock within his body sealed an ancient taboo, and each awakened Xuan bone accelerated the demise of the girl in the ice coffin…** **"The most poisonous curse in this world is the three thousand cycles of reincarnation personally carved into my spine by the gods."** 🌌** [High-Energy Highlights]** ✨ **The Twelve Earthly Branches Secret Technique**: controlling corpses at midnight, capturing souls at dawn, summoning lightning at dawn… every hour is a gamble of life and death!** ✨ **Seventy-Two Mysterious Bones Awaken:** Each bone pattern conceals ancient secrets; only by devouring fellow cultivators can one prolong life! ✨ **A Shocking Conspiracy in the Hall of Rebirth:** Twin sisters in an ice coffin, the tomb guardian behind the bronze gate… The truth of god-slaying overturns the Three Realms! ✨ **A Madly Crazy Female Lead:** With blood-stained white hair and blazing golden eyes, she sacrificed her heart to give him rebirth, only to become the most poisonous calamity on his destiny! 💔** [Heartbreaking Scene]** "Jiang Wuji, stab here…" She held his hand and plunged the blade into his heart, "Use my Chenshi blood… to break these three thousand life locks!" **Amidst the stardust shattering in the ice coffin, he saw the truth of reincarnation—** **Every rebirth was a time reversal achieved by her sacrificing a soul…** 🌟** [Reader's Booming Recommendation]** "A time-based secret technique system even more mind-bending than *Lord of Mysteries*!" "A grand worldview on par with *Ever Night* + a heart-wrenching romance on par with *East Palace*, every cut is brutal!" "I stayed up all night to read it! So many plot twists I could hardly breathe, every supporting character is a foreshadowing!" 📚** [Editor's Strong Recommendation]** "A rare dark horse in the fantasy genre in recent years! When the 'time anchor' breaks the 'god-slaying deception,' the moment the fate plate collapses is thrilling to the point of chilling excitement! The thousand-year grudge between twin sisters, the life-and-death struggle between the god-slaying bone and the tomb guardian… every chapter is setting a new ceiling for fantasy!" --- 🔥**Click to read and uncover the shocking secret of the Blood Bell in the Hall of Rebirth—** He crawled out of the pile of corpses seven times, unaware that he was the final sacrifice chosen by the gods…

43. 43 穿 Transmigrate to Take the Imperial Exams? No, I'll Be the Chief Examiner Instead 穿越考科举？不，我直接当主考官 Keke Toluofusiji可可妥罗夫斯基Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Other people transmigrate, study hard for ten years, and burn the midnight oil to make the imperial examination rankings. Me, Lin Zhijie... Emperor: “You are truly gifted, sir! Would you be willing to serve as an official and help me shoulder the burdens of state?” Me (modestly waving my hand): “Being an official is too exhausting. I just want to be a layabout.” Emperor (after a moment's thought): “In that case, you can be a chief examiner!” Inner thoughts: “Only two months of work a year, an ea 435Reads7.7Score112Shelves
44. 44 首 The Prime Minister’s Child Bride 首辅大人家的童养媳 Nine Strings..九弦..Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Transmigrating into the body of a pitiful farm girl, only to be bought by the neighbors as a child bride, Yan Min feels like she’s fallen from one pit straight into another. Only later does she realize it’s a pit full of good fortune. Her parents-in-law are kind, and her husband is obedient, sensible, and ambitious. He follows her around every day, calling her “wife” this and “wife” that. In this vast world, nothing matters more than spoiling his wife. Yan Min can focus on building her career, a 782Reads7.5Score117Shelves

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    Transmigrated into a pitiful girl, she was bought by the neighbor to be a child bride.

45. 45 努 I Strive for the Imperial Exams, But My Slacker Dreams Never Change 努力考科举，咸鱼梦想从未改变 A Little Green Ear一只绿耳Historical1.8M WordsCompleted [Imperial exams + everyday life + lighthearted] Lu Yang, a rich second-generation heir, wakes up one day as the youngest and most cherished son of the Lu family. This youngest son is a scholar, yet selfish and self-centered, turning a blind eye to his family's sacrifices and caring only about his own future. Lu Yang may be a slacker with little conscience, but he knows who's good to him. He keeps his dream of being a slacker tucked away and works hard to pass the imperial exams, hoping to become 17.6kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves

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    ① How many untold hardships and dangers lie hidden along the 2,500-li imperial examination route? "The 2,500-li Road to the Imperial Examination (Treading Through Snow and Soaring to the Clouds)" will reveal all. The protagonist, of humble origins, harbors a grand ambition to enter officialdom through the imperial examinations. Intelligent and resolute, he embarks on this long journey, carrying his books. Along the way, he endures wind and rain, braving harsh weather and guarding against unexpected events. In the examination halls, he relies on his solid knowledge and brilliant writing to outshine many other candidates. Facing the undercurrents of officialdom and the obstruction of powerful figures, he remains steadfast in his principles and never bows his head. The author vividly portrays the protagonist, and the imperial examination plot is full of twists and turns, from the local examinations to the capital, with each step logically rigorous. Want to know how the protagonist gradually distinguishes himself in the imperial examinations? Click to read and witness his legendary journey! #ImperialExaminationNovel #RiseUpNovel #FarmingNovel #OfficialdomNovel ② The emperor, a man of noble birth, is shocked to discover that the carefully selected top scholar in the imperial examination is actually a "lazy bum" (a term for someone who is unambitious and unsuccessful). What kind of plot twist lies behind this? "I Was Careless, the Top Scholar is a Lazy Bum (The First-Rank Lazy Bum)" will take you to find out. The protagonist appears lazy and carefree, but in reality, he possesses extraordinary talent. He only wanted a peaceful life, but his talent led him to unexpectedly become the top scholar. In the court, facing the emperor's scrutiny and his colleagues' doubts, he cleverly handles the situation with wit and eloquence. When dealing with government affairs, he breaks with convention, solving problems with unique ideas, earning everyone's admiration. The author has created a vivid and interesting character, and the imperial examination-related plot is lighthearted, humorous, and exciting, with coherent and reasonable logic. Want to know how this "lazy bum" scholar thrives in the officialdom? Click to read now and unlock a unique imperial examination story! #ImperialExamNovel #ContrastNovel #HistoricalFiction #OfficialdomNovel ③ Why does an ordinary farm boy embark on the unpredictable path of the imperial examinations? And how will he achieve a comeback on this journey? "The Farm Boy's Daily Life of Ambition in Ancient Times" will unravel the mystery for you. Although born into poverty, the protagonist harbors lofty ambitions. Intelligent and diligent from a young age, he perseveres in his studies despite harsh conditions. To participate in the imperial examinations, he overcomes numerous difficulties, progressing from a rural private school to the county academy. Along the way, he meets excellent teachers and friends, and also encounters jealousy and obstacles. However, with his solid knowledge and calm mindset, he stands out in the examination hall. The author vividly portrays the protagonist's unwavering character, and the imperial examination plot is full of twists and turns, with rigorous logic. Want to witness the legendary story of a farm boy's imperial examinations? Click to read and begin this exciting journey of ambition! #ImperialExamNovel #ComebackNovel #HistoricalFantasyNovel #OfficialdomNovel

46. 46 穿 I Was Reborn in a Farming Novel, but I Don't Want to Pass the Imperial Exams on Talent 穿进种田文里，我不想靠才华科举 Autumn Has Always Been Here丛来是秋Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Su Congli transmigrated. To stay alive, he studied day and night and threw himself into the imperial examinations. Who could have guessed? At the provincial exam: “What are you staring at, chief examiner?” At the metropolitan exam: “Why do these examiners all seem so strange?” At the palace exam: “Oh! Isn’t that guy sitting in the throne hall the one who stares at me every night?” Emperor Qiyuan prided himself on being a wise ruler of his age, blessed with extraordinary fortune. Who knew he’d ru 11.3kReads8.9Score949Shelves

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    The imperial examination essays not only include those from poor families, but also various other types, which are incredibly interesting.

47. 47 理 A Top Science Student Takes the Imperial Exams? His Majesty Is Stunned by His Brilliance 理科状元考科举？强到朕傻眼 Lucky Lin招财林Historical2.2M WordsOngoing [Imperial examinations + court politics + farming + alternate history + daily life + lighthearted + no romance] Li Su had barely had time to savor becoming the top scorer in the national college entrance exam when he transmigrated as the youngest son of the Li family. His whole family doted on him, even though they lived on coarse grain and vegetables, and supported his studies. The original owner had been led astray by his classmates. Selfish and only interested in having fun, he had ruined him 86.2kReads8.9Score8.3kShelves
48. 48 科 The Imperial Exams: From a Duke’s Bastard Son to a Powerful Official 科举！从公府庶子到权臣的青云路 Zhou Shusen周树森Historical4.2M WordsOngoing [Not a BL novel! Not a male-male romance! One male lead, little to no romance, and a plot-focused story.] [Transmigration + Illegitimate Son of a Duke’s Estate + No System + Imperial Exams + Political Intrigue] He transmigrates, and the good news is that he’s now an illegitimate son of the Duke of Wei’s household, with food and clothes taken care of and no need to worry about making a living. The bad news is that he’s not only unloved, but also mocked and looked down upon. Heh. Never look down o 46.6kReads8.9Score4.1kShelves
49. 49 为 Working Hard to Save the Great Ming 为拯救大明而努力 Rebel逆贼Historical631k WordsCompleted [Imperial examinations] + [slow burn] + [no System] + [harem] + [factional strife] The Jian slaves rebel, bringing disaster to Liaodong. Factional strife grips the court, and the situation grows increasingly chaotic. The end times are drawing near, and the nation teeters on the brink of collapse. We form a faction not to serve our own interests, but to save the Great Ming. 988Reads6.4Score105Shelves

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    A promising new book, a sure bet! This book is divided into three phases: the early phase is about the imperial examinations, the middle phase is about political intrigue, and the later phase is about reform. As a detail-oriented reader, I've meticulously researched every aspect of the book. Specific content: 1. The Imperial Examinations: In the early stages, besides taking the imperial examinations, the protagonist focuses on building connections, making early acquaintances with a large number of officials, merchants, and scholars. These people later become extremely helpful to the protagonist. 2. The Political Intrigue: Due to severe infighting among various factions of civil officials in the late Ming Dynasty, after entering officialdom, the protagonist will establish a new political party, using absolute power to crush the Donglin Party, Zhejiang Party, Qi Party, Chu Party, and other factions. 3. The Reform: After the protagonist and his faction gain power, they will implement reforms to address various problems in the economy and military. The main purpose of the reforms is to solve the financial crisis and quell internal and external wars. This book features multiple female protagonists; pure romance is not included.

50. 50 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 119.8kReads9.6Score11.5kShelves

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