The Whole Clan Supports My Rise to the Heavens, So I Reward Them with Official Robes 🚩全族扶我青云志，我赠族人朱紫袍

1. 151 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise: Taking the Young Master's Place in the Imperial Exams 寒门状元：从替少爷科举开始 Who's Giving Me a Hard Time, You Bitter Melon?谁在刁难我苦瓜Historical169k WordsCompleted I transmigrated into an impoverished family in ancient times, and I’ll change the fate of the dynasty by taking someone else’s exams! Li Ning, a modern history PhD, transmigrates into the body of an eight-year-old farm boy. To make ends meet, he becomes a spoiled young master’s book attendant. Under pressure from the boy’s threats and bribes, he is forced to write the civil service exams in his place, then goes on a rampage in the examination halls. At eight, he shocks the literary world with hi 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Li Ning, a modern-day PhD in history, transmigrates into the body of an eight-year-old peasant boy. To survive, he becomes the page of a spoiled young master. The academically challenged young master forces him to take exams for him, but at eight, he writes "Sympathy for the Peasants," shocking the literary world; at nine, his annotations of the Four Books become textbooks for the imperial examinations; and at seventeen, he achieves the highest rank in the imperial examinations! When the emperor discovers the truth, he counters by offering gunpowder: "Your Majesty, the Japanese pirates are coming! How about I become the Grand Secretary?"

2. 152 科 The Imperial Exams? Just Another Way to Take the Civil Service Exam! 科举？不过是换个地方考公罢了！ Braised Braised Pork红烧红烧肉Historical196k WordsOngoing [Civil Service + Imperial Exams + Humble Origins + Transmigration + Slow-Paced + Historical + No System + Not Brain-Dead] Lin Shuheng spent years grinding away at an entry-level civil service job. He had just passed his evaluation and was about to be promoted to deputy section chief. While imagining how he’d climb the ranks step by step, he died suddenly from overwork and transmigrated into the body of a poor scholar in ancient times. With the imperial exams looming, the original owner had been —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's still the same old stuff; the essays for the imperial examinations are all pretty much the same.

3. 153 寒 The Poor Scholar Becomes Chief Councilor: From Calligrapher to the Greatest Chancellor in History 寒门首辅：从卖字书生到千古一相 I Love Boiled Fish我爱吃水煮鱼Historical302k WordsCompleted When he opened his eyes, Su Changqing had become the poorest scholar in Qiantang County. His home was bare, his younger sister was gravely ill and near death, and his landlord was blocking the door with a butcher's knife, demanding payment... To stay alive, he had no choice but to set aside a scholar's pride and open a stall at the docks, writing for others for a coin a character. With strokes as sharp as iron and silver, he captured every warmth and hardship of the human world! From a penniless 53Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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   🔮① With his younger sister critically ill and dying, and his landlord blocking his door with a butcher's knife to demand repayment, the protagonist struggles to survive. He can only write at the docks, each word a powerful and poignant depiction of the harsh realities of life! From a humble background to the highest official in the court, from a scholar to a revitalizer of the nation! He rises step by step from the bottom to the pinnacle of power, wielding immense influence. His journey is captivating.

4. 154 科 The Imperial Exams: They All Say I'm the Star of Literature Reborn 科举，他们都说我是文曲星下凡 Lin Tong林桐Historical1.1M WordsOngoing (This book blends elements of the imperial examinations, romance, court politics, bureaucratic intrigue, warfare, and more.) Zhao Lin was the youngest professor of classical Chinese literature in Huaxia. After transmigrating, he becomes a young scholar in the Great Zhou, celebrated as a “star of literary talent” and a “child prodigy.” But the Grand Examiner declares him “frivolous by nature, destined to achieve nothing.” With his reputation on the verge of collapse, he draws on the extraordinary 1.3kReads8.7Score14914d adds

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   The male protagonist transmigrates to another world with the persona of a "literary star," only to be condemned by the Grand Master of Education as someone destined for failure. Unwilling to succumb to this fate, he uses his talents from two lifetimes to excel in the provincial, metropolitan, and imperial examinations, ultimately claiming the top scholar title in the palace examination. In the court, he assists the new emperor in reforming the bureaucracy; on the battlefield, as a civil official, he leads an army north, achieving six victories in six battles and capturing the Khan alive. From being rejected to becoming a legend, his journey of triumph is truly exhilarating!

5. 155 科 The Imperial Exams: From Farmer's Son to Top Scholar 科举：从农家子到当朝状元 Hot Summer Days夏天天热Historical228k WordsOngoing Chen Yuan, a professor of Chinese language, is reborn as a “dim-witted boy” in a farming family. His cousin is driven mad by corruption in the imperial examinations, and the family is on the verge of falling apart! His grandfather grits his teeth and takes another gamble on the exams. Everyone thinks Chen Yuan is a fool, until he writes “The people are most important; the ruler comes second” with dirty dishwater, leaving them stunned. But then an enemy forces him to become a spoiled young master 19Reads—Score—14d adds

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   His cousin went mad due to the corruption in the imperial examinations, and the family was on the verge of collapse! ① A Chinese language professor's soul transmigrated into a peasant's "stupid boy," and his calligraphy of "The people are the most important, the ruler is the least important" written on swill amazed the villagers. However, he was forcibly conscripted by his enemies to be a spoiled young master's page, ruining his future? He coldly accepted the challenge: from a novice to the top scholar, his exam paper was switched? He turned the tables and won! He fought his way through the ranks, overthrew the powerful, and finally became prime minister! This path of the imperial examinations, he walked it with blood and fire!

6. 156 老 The Chen Family Ancestral Grounds Are Smoking, and a Top Scholar Has Emerged 老陈家祖地冒烟出状元了 Shen Qin, Who Loves Squid Stir-Fry爱吃鱿鱼小炒的沈秦Historical623k WordsCompleted A great fire, a selfless sacrifice, and Chen Ping'an, a librarian at the Palace Museum, is accidentally reborn in the Great Xia dynasty, a realm much like the Ming dynasty, as a six-year-old farmer's boy, carrying with him the knowledge of an entire library. In an age dominated by farming, Confucianism, and the civil service examinations, knowledge is his only weapon. The library he imagines is an endless treasure trove, but also a sword hanging over his head. He can understand the currents of h 230Reads5.9Score—14d adds
7. 157 我 I Wanted to Be a Butcher, So Why Are You Making Me Take the Exams to Become Top Scholar? 我想杀猪，为何逼我科举考状元？ Zhuge Lemon诸葛柠檬Historical300k WordsCompleted [Aimed at male readers. Don't read if that's not your thing.] [Imperial examinations + transmigration + butcher + pocket dimension + political intrigue] Xie Qingzhuo, head of obstetrics and gynecology, was on the verge of becoming a deputy hospital director when he died from overwork. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated. As the eldest grandson of the Xie family, Xie Qingzhuo was doted on. Thinking of how hard he'd worked in his previous life, Xie Qingzhuo decided to lie flat and enjoy 414Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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   Xie Qingzhuo transmigrated into the body of a butcher's grandson. He initially planned to settle down and butcher pigs, but his sister was forced into marriage, and the county magistrate watched coldly. Enraged, he took the imperial examinations, rising from a poor butcher to a powerful minister. His cheat code was actually the operating room?! Watch how he uses modern medical skills to manipulate the court!

8. 158 市 Butcher's Blade and Sage's Books: A Poor Boy's Imperial Exams 市井屠刀与圣贤书：寒门子的科举 The Writing Mosquito写作的蚊子Historical240k WordsCompleted Change fate and defy destiny: who says someone from the bottom can’t shine? My fate is mine to decide, not Heaven’s! Lin Yan, a modern history student, transmigrates to the fictional Great Yong Dynasty after an accident, perhaps getting electrocuted while restoring an ancient book or encountering a strange disturbance involving a museum exhibit. He becomes Lin Ayan, the youngest son of the Lin family, butchers on the outskirts of Yanzhou City. Upon waking, he faces the original owner’s predicame 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   🔮①The protagonist is the son of a butcher, born weak and incapable of killing pigs as well as his brother or farming as well as his neighbor. Amidst ridicule and skepticism, he studies and takes the imperial examinations. Unexpectedly, he passes the examinations with flying colors, becoming a student, a scholar, a provincial graduate, and a jinshi... He rises from a seventh-rank county magistrate to the Minister of Rites, carving out a path to success with his pen!

9. 159 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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   [Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn] When Su Yu transmigrated to ancient times and failed the imperial examinations five times in a row, he married Gu Chang Le, an "ordinary girl," in despair. Who knew his beautiful wife was actually Princess Chang Le! Even more absurdly, the missed good news suddenly arrived: he passed the county-level exam, became a provincial-level scholar, a metropolitan-level scholar, and then the top scholar in the imperial examinations… He advanced triumphantly. His beautiful wife, Princess Chang Le, facepalmed: "I only wanted to give you a county-level scholar position, how did you actually become the top scholar?"

10. 160 吃 Trying to Inherit My Family's Wealth? I Disguised Myself as a Man and Took the Imperial Exams, Winning All Six Honors 吃绝户？我女扮男装科举六元及第 Jiang Suiwan江岁晚Ancient Romance605k WordsOngoing [Imperial Examinations + No CP + A Woman Disguised as a Man (She Reveals Her Identity Once She Holds Great Power) + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast] Reborn into an ancient farming family as its only “son,” she is so despised by her entire clan that they wish she would die soon so they can seize the Lu family's estate. Lu Ming: That's no problem. So what if they try to trip her up and stop her from taking a master? She'll walk the road to success no matter what! After observing mourning for t 1.2kReads8.6Score24414d adds

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    Lu Ming, a master's graduate in modern management, transmigrates into the body of an orphaned girl disguised as a man, embarking on the path of the imperial examinations to protect her family's business. At nine, she passes the county-level imperial examination; at ten, she achieves the highest honors in all three levels of the imperial examinations; at seventeen, she achieves the highest honors in all six levels, becoming a court slayer! She eliminates enemies, subjugates vassal states, pacifies the Tatars, and ultimately becomes a legendary female prime minister. A thrilling and exhilarating read!

11. 161 寒 A Poor Scholar’s Rise Begins with Meeting the Miserable Crown Prince 寒门崛起，从遇上苦逼太子开始 Zuo Lan佐蓝Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Imperial Exams for the Poor + No System + Lighthearted + Wits and Strategy] After transmigrating to ancient times, Tang Yin was completely dumbfounded. He'd gone to sleep and woken up as a seven-year-old kid? He lived in Peach Blossom Village, Qingzhou Prefecture, in the Great Ming, and came from a poor family? It was a disastrous start. He had to fight heaven and earth, and even deal with his awful relatives. Determined to escape the mountains, Tang Yin secretly studied at the 6kReads7.9Score54314d adds

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    The protagonist wakes up to find himself transformed into a seven-year-old boy. His family has been farmers for three generations, but he refuses to accept his fate. Determined to escape the mountains, he secretly studies at a private school, sells medicine to pay for his education, and battles against the elements and his awful relatives. Using every means possible, he strives diligently for the imperial examinations, finally achieving success and embarking on his path to rise from humble beginnings.

12. 162 全 My Whole Family Are Bandits, and I’m the Only One Taking the Top Scholar Exam 全家土匪，就我一个考状元 Dress Warmer in Hot Weather天热多加衣Historical940k WordsOngoing [Imperial Exams + Comedy + Bandits + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Play the pig to eat the tiger] Zhou Jin, a top history student, opens his eyes to find himself the only son in a bandit den, as frail as a chick that has wandered into a bear's lair. His father, the chief of Qinglong Stronghold, has a favorite catchphrase: “Damn it, rob them!” His second uncle, head of the punishment hall, lives by the motto: “Bones won't behave? Break them and put them back together!” His third aunt, the logistics c 66Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist, a history major, wakes up one day to find himself the sole heir of a bandit gang. The entire gang pins their hopes on him passing the imperial examination with top honors, especially his father, who, upon hearing that achieving this honor would grant him the right to "legally rob a county," immediately dispatches hundreds of his men to escort him. In the examination hall, he debates eloquently with a group of scholars, and in the imperial court, he handles situations with ease. In the imperial palace, when the emperor asks what his father does, he replies solemnly, "Persuade people to do good, and perform rituals to help the deceased."

13. 163 穿 Transmigrated to Great Yin to Become a Grind King, the Female Top Scholar Sweeps the Field 穿越大胤当卷王，女状元横扫全场 Drunken Ink Poet of the Peach Blossom Spring桃源醉墨客Ancient Romance175k WordsCompleted Lin Yanshu, a graduate student in history, transmigrates into the body of an unfavored concubine-born daughter in the Great Yin dynasty! The worst possible start? She quickly discovers that women in the Great Yin dynasty can sit the imperial exams. With her modern knowledge and top-student mind, she even turns the Third Prince into her devoted fan! At the palace exam, she launches straight into a proposal combining Shang Yang's reforms with modern management, successfully claiming the title of 6Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    A history buff transmigrates into the body of an unloved illegitimate daughter of the Yongle Emperor. Using her modern knowledge, she becomes the top female scholar in the imperial examinations! In court, she engages in heated debates with conservatives, her innovative approach to Shang Yang's reforms combined with management principles astounds everyone. A cunning prince, a prince from a rival kingdom, and a poor scholar all fall for her, but she remains focused on her career! Bizarre murders occur frequently, and mysterious poems conceal hidden secrets. Watch as she cleverly unravels the mysteries!

14. 164 穿 After Transmigrating, I Take the Imperial Exams, and the Emperor Wants to Retire as a Team 穿越后科举，皇帝竟想组队退休 Drunk Shadow in September九月醉影Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Imperial examinations, transmigration, an alternate setting. No System, no pocket dimension. Focused on earning a living through the examinations and passing down family values. No harem, no womanizer protagonist.] Just as Xia Wenlou had finally achieved his dream of lying flat, a car accident transported him to ancient times. For the record, he had absolutely no desire to transmigrate. And to make matters worse, it happened just as he'd made a name for himself and was starting to enjoy life. N 4.7kReads8.1Score57914d adds

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    Xia Wenlou transmigrated into the body of an ancient child after a car accident. His father wanted to kill him, and his mother was a hopeless romantic. He angrily confronted his scumbag father and, with his mother and younger brother, established his own household. He apprenticed under a master and excelled in the imperial examinations, eventually becoming a master at outmaneuvering his enemies after entering the court. At 40, he petitioned to retire, but the emperor sneered, "I haven't retired yet, don't even think about it!" The court erupted in chaos, and the crown prince lamented, "Let whoever wants to be emperor have it!"

15. 165 八 Taking the Imperial Exams at Eight: I'm Really Not Here to Challenge the Experts 八岁科举：我真不是来踢馆的 Liangliang樑梁Historical218k WordsCompleted Lu Jin, a history PhD, transmigrates into the Daqian Dynasty and becomes Shen Huaijin, an eight-year-old prodigy. The moment he opens his eyes, he finds himself in a nightmare from the start! A ruthless landlord arrives to demand repayment, intent on forcing his beautiful older sister to become a concubine to his intellectually disabled son! His impoverished scholar father may have integrity, but he has no power to resist, and can only sit in despair! The dignity of the entire family is about 160Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    A history PhD student is reborn as an eight-year-old child, facing the crisis of his family's destruction: a local bully kidnaps his sister, and his father is in despair. The protagonist uses modern thinking to break through these crises, making a fortune in Jiangnan through embroidery-based economics, crushing all others in the imperial examinations, controlling the empire's purse strings through merchant guilds, and ultimately eliminating the imperial guards, fighting powerful eunuchs, and advising the emperor. He is unparalleled in wisdom and strategy, his allies possess unique abilities, and the villains are treacherous and cunning. From rural wealth struggles to court intrigue, from economic monopolies to national reforms, he writes the legendary tale of the Qian Yuan Dynasty's rise to power!

16. 166 科 The Imperial Examinations: The First Female Grand Chancellor 科举：第一女首辅 Rabbit Lord's Chitchat兔君闲谈Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted Feng Xi transmigrates into the foolish fiancée of the male lead in an imperial-examination novel, an NPC on his path to greatness. According to the original plot, the male lead, who grew up in the countryside, is found by his family. The first thing he does after reclaiming his status as a scion of a prominent clan is send someone to erase the stain that is her. After that, the male lead displays his talents, places first in the imperial exams, rises through the ranks, and wins the hearts of a b 473Reads8.7Score10014d adds

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    Feng hope transmigrates into the body of the mentally challenged fiancée of the male lead in an imperial examination novel. In the original story, she's supposed to be silenced. But she refuses to accept her fate, diligently studying and rising from a female scholar to the top scholar, gradually crushing the male lead and making him regret his decision! A powerful female protagonist story with a thrilling career arc and satisfying face-slapping moments!

17. 167 科 The Imperial Exam: A Powerful Minister’s Rise Begins with a Five-Year-Old Prodigy 科举，权臣之路从五岁神童开始 Billionaire富甲亿方Historical103k WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Ancient Setting + Farming + Business + Imperial Exams + Child Prodigy + Feel-Good Power Fantasy] Fan Xian, a PhD in political economy from Huaqing University, one of Huaxia’s top universities, suddenly dies and transmigrates into the body of a five-year-old boy named Fan Xian in the Great Xia dynasty. He finds himself in an official family that has fallen into utter decline over three generations. The year before he arrived, the family had been forced to move from the county 168Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Dr. Hua Qing's soul transmigrates into the body of five-year-old prodigy Fan Xian. Faced with a declining family and bloodsucking relatives, he starts by practicing medicine to earn money, showcasing his extraordinary talent. He breezes through the imperial examinations, slaps his pedantic uncle in the face, outwits his awful relatives, and rises from humble beginnings to become a powerful official. This fast-paced, exhilarating story features a protagonist with overwhelming intelligence, excelling in political maneuvering and business acumen—a truly thrilling read!

18. 168 刚 I Just Became the Top Scholar, and My Father, the Prince Who Pacifies the East, Has Rebelled 刚当上状元，亲爹镇东王叛乱了 Blade God of Ten Miles十里刀神Historical156k WordsCompleted [Alternate history + no System + dynastic power struggles + empress + rebellion and founding an empire] Chen Nanxuan, a grandmaster of ancient martial arts, transmigrates to the Great Yan dynasty and becomes the eldest legitimate son of the Prince of Zhending. His father shows him no affection, his stepmother despises him, and even his half-brother wants him dead. He beats his brother, then turns around and severs ties with the Prince of Zhending, leaving his household for good. In the civil ser 32Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Transmigrating into the body of Chen Nanxuan, the legitimate son of the Prince of Zhendong, his life was more bitter than bitter herbs. His biological father didn't care for him, his stepmother didn't love him, and even his half-brother wanted to get rid of him. He beat his brother and then severed ties with the Prince of Zhendong. Relying on his ancient martial arts skills and extraordinary intelligence, he swept through the imperial examinations. Just as he was about to become the top scholar in both the civil and military examinations, his biological father, the Prince of Zhendong, rebelled.

19. 169 林 The Lin Family’s Illegitimate Daughter Rose to Power 林家的外室女她出将拜相了 Sanwen Doesn’t Eat Fish三文不吃鱼Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted A major exam-fraud scandal shatters more than twenty years of peace in the court of the Great Li dynasty. Lin Xingzhou, once a chief examiner with a promising future, becomes a prisoner overnight, and the life of Lin Ying'an, the daughter of a concubine, is changed in an instant. To protect her family, she has no choice but to step into the Great Li court as it teeters on the brink of turmoil. The court is its own martial world. Where there is righteousness, there is evil. Watch as she, born the 719Reads9.1Score12514d adds

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    After two decades of peace in the Great Li Dynasty, a cheating scandal in the imperial examinations led to the imprisonment of chief examiner Lin Xingzhou. His concubine, Lin Ying'an, was forced into the vortex of power, using her exceptional cunning to carve out a path through the treacherous court. The imperial court was like a martial arts world; she used righteousness to overcome evil and the old to defeat the new!

20. 170 农 The Farm Boy Prodigy Got Rich, Then Found Out His Scumbag Dad Was a Palace Exam Laureate 农家神童暴富后，发现渣爹是探花 Chengxi承熙Two Male Leads333k WordsOngoing [Farming] [Slow and steady] [Family life] [Imperial examinations] [Father and son love and hate each other] [Officialdom] After a high fever, seven-year-old Lin Qingyan gains the ability to see the unseen. He teaches the villagers to gather snails from foul-smelling ditches, and a pot of spicy stir-fried snails becomes a hit across the county! He takes the children to catch crayfish along the riverbank, and his thirteen-spice recipe makes even the county magistrate drool! He even turns duck part 7Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 171 三 Awakening the Learning System at Three: Study, Take the Imperial Exams, and Become an Official 三岁觉醒学习系统，读书科举做官 Zhong Wangwangwangwang中旺旺旺旺Historical676k WordsCompleted [Imperial exams + study System + farm boy + one heroine] (The ratings have only just come in, and the book is still growing. Don’t let them fool you! It’s good, really good, really, really good.) Wang Yuan had just passed the entrance exam for a master’s program at a top university, but before he could bask in the admiration of his whole village, an accident sent him into the womb of a peasant family in ancient times. Fortunately, an earlier transmigrator had established a new dynasty and encour 4.4kReads7.5Score32714d adds

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    Wang Yuan is reborn into an ancient farming family, bound to a learning system, allowing him to study efficiently 24/7 with expert guidance, and outsmarting even the most talented! From a poor scholar to a powerful minister, the story is full of high-energy moments, political intrigue, and a single female lead! Logically rigorous and fast-paced, a must-read for fans of the imperial examination system and the rise to power!

22. 172 寒 A Scholar from a Humble Home 寒窗读书人 Ding Kai, Who Loves Pepper-Salt Rice Dumplings爱吃椒盐豆粽的丁凯Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Bystanders: Xu Sandan’s life is over (watching the drama unfold…) Family: What’s going to become of Sandan? (worrying…) Xu Heng (Xu Sandan): My fate is mine to decide, not Heaven’s (striving…) A story about Xu Heng, who transmigrates into a desperate situation from the start. With a disabled body and a poor family, he fights against a cruel fate step by step through his own efforts, ultimately turning his life around. An uplifting story about farming, cozy everyday life, and hard work. P.S. Ther 4.2kReads8.6Score33114d adds

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    🔮①The protagonist transmigrates into a desperate situation? His disabled body and impoverished family cause worry for his family and invite ridicule from onlookers. But he firmly believes, "My fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens!" Step by step, he fights against his cruel destiny to the bitter end. Witness how this poor scholar turns the tide and writes a legendary tale of heroic triumph!

23. 173 让 You Were Supposed to Take the Imperial Exams, So Why Did You Shock the Court? 让你考科举，你直接金殿震群臣？ Shout for Someone to Come大喊一声人来Historical130k WordsOngoing [Imperial exams, literary plagiarism, multiple heroines, court politics, no System, slow start, everyday life] Yang Yu is the son of Great Wei's most notorious disgraced general. After three years of hard study, he passed all three levels of the imperial exams with top honors, only to end up branded a cheating suspect on the county magistrate's desk. "A licentiate need not kneel before an official. You may insult me, but I can still appeal!" In the courtroom, he slammed the table and turned the —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Yang Yu, the son of a disgraced general, carries the infamy of his family. After three years of diligent study, he achieves the highest honors in the imperial examinations, only to be accused of cheating by the county magistrate. In court, he uses his poem "Ode to the Needle" to defeat the magistrate. After entering the imperial court, he uses his genuine talent and learning to debate with the court officials in the golden palace, gradually clearing his family's name and becoming a legendary figure in the Great Wei Dynasty.

24. 174 不 If I Don’t Take the Imperial Exams, Should I Just Farm? 不科举，难道种地？ You Suo有所Historical1.5M WordsCompleted The new novel Sequence: Creator is currently being serialized. Give it a read! It's a story about surviving the apocalypse. Thank you 🙏. [Alternate History] [Imperial Examinations] [Plagiarist] [Political Scheming] [Farming] [No System] The barbarians on all four frontiers: anyone who dares invade will see their nation destroyed, their people wiped out, and their descendants cut off. I want this golden age to be exactly as I envision it. History is long, but I need only make the slightest effort 5.7kReads8.6Score39214d adds
25. 175 农 The Imperial Examinations of a Farming Family 农门科举 Mu Mu Qiao木木乔Historical507k WordsCompleted [Turbulent Court, Speaking Up for the People] After an accident, Zhang Ping transmigrates to an impoverished farming family in ancient times. Scene One “To establish a path for the people, preserve the lost teachings of the sages, and bring peace to all generations: this is our mission. Even if we die nine times, we shall have no regrets.” Zhang Ping asked, “Teacher, isn't this the original aspiration of us scholars?” Scene Two He never forgot his original aspiration. After great hardship, Zhang 99Reads6.5Score—14d adds
26. 176 为 To Avoid Getting Beaten, I Started Studying for the Imperial Exams 为了不挨打，开始考科举 Yu Su鱼素Historical1.4M WordsOngoing One day, Shen Qingyun becomes the youngest son of a farming family and thinks he can spend his whole life as a freeloader. But then disaster strikes, and he faces a dire predicament: His eldest brother went off to take a temporary job, but came back dead, wrapped in a straw mat; Other families in the village have several sons, but the Shen family has only him, their sole heir; His shrewish, favoritism-prone mother, his mistreated nieces, and his stooped, adopted father all depend on him; Bearing 1.4kReads8.6Score14914d adds

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    The protagonist, Shen Qingyun, transmigrates into the body of a peasant boy. He initially desires a peaceful life, but his elder brother's unexpected death shatters his family, leaving him to shoulder the burden. The villagers have no faith in him, believing he will fail the imperial examinations. However, through sheer perseverance and diligent study, he ultimately achieves top honors, proving everyone wrong. Watch as he uses the imperial examinations to change his destiny – a truly thrilling story.

27. 177 寒 Rising from Poverty: From the Imperial Exams to the Officialdom 寒门崛起，从科举入仕开始 Xing Mumu杏木木Historical346k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out, so it's normal for it to be a little low. Don't worry, enjoy!) [Farming + Imperial Examinations + Alternate History + Ancient Setting] After an accident, Wang Bo, a farmer's son in ancient times, absorbed the memories of his previous life. The good news: His mind held thousands of books from the twenty-first century, and he had a photographic memory. The bad news: His family was so poor they lived on bran, and they still had to scrape together every last bit to fund hi 2kReads8.5Score18514d adds

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    Wang Bo, a farmer's son, awakens memories of his past life: thousands of books are stored in his mind, and he possesses a photographic memory! His biased grandparents force him to sell land to support his uncle's imperial examinations, leading his parents to finally break up the family business. Wang Bo declares, "Send me to study, and I'll definitely achieve a bright future!" From then on, he passes the imperial examinations six times in a row, leading his entire family to defy fate!

28. 178 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

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    Su Shijin transmigrates into the body of an illegitimate son in ancient times, struggling to make ends meet due to his inability to read classical Chinese. Until he obtains a mysterious pen, his writing becomes divinely inspired, allowing him to advance triumphantly from the preliminary examinations to the final imperial examinations, ultimately becoming the top scholar and a literary sage! The plot is thrilling, the face-slapping moments are satisfying, and the protagonist possesses extraordinary wisdom—definitely worth watching!

29. 179 荆 The Wind Rises in Jingdu, Awaiting the Coming Rain 荆都风来待雨临 Rain Falls on Jingdu雨落荆都Historical1.9M WordsOngoing Overnight, a young blacksmith from a shop in Shengang becomes the last surviving grandson of a powerful family of scholars, whose influence once reached the highest halls of government. A pigeon’s whistle marks the way home, and old books conceal a conspiracy. With a nameless sword in hand, carrying his grandfather’s hopes and his adoptive father’s instructions, he steps into the turbulent world of Jingdu. The Shanfu Academy, deep within the Imperial College, is no ordinary place of learning. It 102Reads8.7Score614d adds

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    Court intrigue, martial arts chivalry, a masterpiece of ensemble acting.

30. 180 经 An Economics PhD Takes the Imperial Exam, Making the Young Masters Cry from the Start 经济博士考科举，开局卷哭众少爷 Time and Boat时与舟Historical501k WordsCompleted Wang Jingchen, an economics PhD, wakes up in ancient times as the youngest son of a tenant farming family of displaced people. His parents rent land from a local gentry family and run a small sundries stall on the side. Making a living is hard, yet the whole family supports his education. His classmates are all from wealthy families, and a local gentryman's son sneers at him: “A displaced tenant farmer's son thinks he deserves to take the imperial exams?” Wang Jingchen smiles calmly. “Just watch 1.7kReads7.7Score18314d adds

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31. 181 六 Top Scholar in All Six Exams, but I Just Want to Slack Off 六元及第，只想摆烂 Youlong莜茏Historical167k WordsCompleted Su Yan transmigrated and became a frail farmer’s son, sickly since birth. Faced with a poor family and a body that seemed ready to collapse at the slightest breeze, he planned to pass the imperial examinations, secure an easy official post, and live comfortably on his salary. Instead, after placing first in all six rounds of the examinations, he found himself busier than ever. 26Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 182 北 A Peking University Master's Imperial Exam: Shocking the Entire Court 北大硕士科举：震惊满朝文武 Ah Zhen Fell for A Qiang啊珍爱上了阿强Historical1.5M WordsOngoing In his previous life, Lin Yanqiu was a star student in Peking University’s history department. Then, overnight, he transmigrated into the Great Jing dynasty as a poor scholar who had failed the imperial examinations three times. His betrothal to the late county magistrate’s daughter had become the laughingstock of the entire village. On the eve of the examinations, the matriarch of the Cui family came personally to his dilapidated hut. Instead of breaking off the engagement, she insisted on hono 179kReads8.5Score22k14d adds

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    🍉🍉①A history graduate student transmigrates into the body of a failed scholar in the Great Jing Dynasty. From the very beginning, he tears up the erotic books the original owner had hidden. The whole village mocks him for failing the imperial examinations but still wanting to marry the county magistrate's daughter. However, the Cui family comes knocking on his door to secure a marriage while he's preparing for the exams. Unexpectedly, he masterfully navigates the imperial examination system, effortlessly achieving the highest rank—passing all six levels of the exams—becoming the top scholar. He writes "A Chinese Ghost Story," causing the scholar to spend the night in a dilapidated temple; he recites "Prelude to Water Melody," attracting the attention of a courtesan. The former toad becomes a hot commodity, and the Cui family matriarch's foresight is praised as divine!

33. 183 本 I Only Wanted to Get By, but I Passed the Imperial Exams Six Times in a Row and Shocked the Emperor 本想混口饭，科举连中六元惊陛下 Moonlight in Motion月色流光Historical3.0M WordsOngoing (Alternate history + imperial examinations + heartwarming + everyday family life + one heroine) He Mingfeng transmigrated. The good news: The knowledge in his head was his golden finger. The bad news: He’d become the village idiot. His family was dirt poor, and his grandmother looked at him like he was a burden. A hellish start? No worries! The village idiot suddenly “came to his senses,” leaving the whole village stunned. He caught fish and set up a stall, and had just started making a little m 6.3kReads8.2Score57214d adds

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    🍉🍉① Li Su, the top science student in the college entrance examination, transmigrates into the body of a peasant's youngest son. His family struggles to make ends meet, supporting his education, while the original owner of this body is both absurd and selfish. After trying farming for a day, he resolutely returns to his forte—studying. With his advanced knowledge, he achieves top honors in the imperial examinations, astonishing the court. The new emperor values ​​him, powerful families envy him, and commoners support him. Watch how he uses modern knowledge to navigate the ancient world, rising from a peasant's son to a high-ranking official!

34. 184 农 A Farm Boy’s Road to Greatness 农家子弟的扶摇之路 Where Is Jialan伽蓝何处Historical321k WordsCompleted [Imperial Exams + Transmigration + Farming + Exams + No Pocket Dimension or System] The roc rises on the wind one day, soaring ninety thousand miles! This is the story of a farmer’s son who rises through the ranks and returns home with the honor of passing the imperial examination. One female lead. The male lead is devoted to her, and they share a deep love, staying by each other’s side all the way. After an accident, his soul transmigrates to a humble farming household in ancient times, where h 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🌾The protagonist's soul transmigrates into an ancient farming family, desperate to escape the hardships of farm work and corvée labor! Relying on his wisdom from his later life and his diligent efforts, he embarks on the path of the imperial examinations. Without the aid of a spatial system, relying solely on perseverance and willpower, he rises from a farm boy to a top-ranking scholar. Like a roc soaring on the wind, he ascends ninety thousand miles into the sky!

35. 185 考 After Passing the Provincial Examination, I Took My Entire Clan to Flee the Famine! 考上举人后，我携全族去逃荒！ Once Again, My Ginseng再次我的人参Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Male lead transmigrates + farming + natural and man-made disasters + stockpiling supplies + fleeing famine While out sketching in the wilderness, college student Lin Cheng unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar in ancient times. With an entire family counting on him, he grits his teeth and studies hard, finally passing the provincial examination and becoming a minor official. At last, it looks like he can lie flat and enjoy life! But then disaster after disaster strikes, refu 8.1kReads7.8Score62114d adds

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    💜‍🔥College student Lin Cheng's soul transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar in ancient times. After finally passing the imperial examinations and becoming an official, just as he's about to settle down, natural disasters and man-made calamities strike—floods of refugees and corrupt officials shatter his good fortune! He decisively resigns, embarks on a frenzied stockpiling spree, and leads his entire clan on a perilous escape from famine. In this desperate situation of starvation, his modern soul becomes his greatest asset, and every step he takes is a struggle against both natural disasters and man-made calamities. The story offers the thrill of stockpiling, the urgency of fleeing famine, and the warmth of family bonds. Witness how Lin Cheng tears a path to survival in dire circumstances—a gripping read from the very first page!

36. 186 异 The Heir of the Marquis of Yixiang Knocks on the Doors of Power Through the Imperial Exams 异乡侯世子科举叩权门 Yu Moyang羽墨扬Historical182k WordsCompleted Hardship forges a master of both letters and arms. Lu Han, the young heir of the Weiyuan Marquis's household, is five when his father is framed by villains, stripped of his title, and exiled. On the eve of the exile, the marquis entrusts his son to Lin Hu, the captain of his guards. That night, Lin Hu flees the capital with five-year-old Lu Han in his arms. The young heir dies of illness on the journey, and Lu Han, a brilliant dual-degree graduate from the 22nd century, takes his place. His path 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    After his father was framed, five-year-old Lu Han became an orphan in exile, but unexpectedly encountered the soul of a brilliant scholar. Under Lin Hu's protection, he cultivated his past life's knowledge in literature and practiced battlefield skills, growing into a versatile talent capable of governing the country with his pen and conquering the world on horseback. He distinguished himself on the frontier, won the imperial examination, and entered the imperial court. Step by step, he overturned the old order, using wisdom and strength to write a legend of rising from adversity to power. The plot is highly engaging and logically sound!

37. 187 岭 A Commoner Chancellor’s Road to the Imperial Exams in Lingnan: The Moon Shines Bright over the Sea 岭南寒门宰相科举路：海上生明月 Natsume's Forest of Fireflies夏目萤火之森Historical723k WordsOngoing [Male lead + imperial examinations + chancellor + poet] The protagonist, Xie Qingyan, is modeled in spirit on Zhang Jiuling, the virtuous chancellor and literary giant of the Kaiyuan era in the Tang Dynasty. A single poem, “The bright moon rises over the sea,” brings him from a humble family in Lingnan to the attention of Chang'an, making him famous throughout the land. From then on, Xie Qingyan's life rises and falls with the pulse of a flourishing age. At court, he upholds the integrity of an —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A poor boy from Lingnan was exceptionally talented from a young age. He composed poetry at seven, wrote a treatise on water conservancy at thirteen, and went to Chang'an to take the imperial examination at sixteen. Facing discrimination due to regional differences, he diligently studied northern culture by day and practiced his dialect by lamplight at night, ultimately stunning the examiners with a policy essay and a poem about the moonlight. After becoming an official, he repaired ancient roads, alleviated the people's suffering, and reformed corrupt practices, using his own experience to shatter the prejudice that "it's difficult for children from poor families to achieve success," proving that even without extraordinary talent, one can achieve remarkable success.

38. 188 渣 After the Scumbag Came to His Senses, He Threw Himself into the Imperial Exams 渣男醒悟后，他拼命科举 Fish Who Loves Carrots爱吃胡萝卜的鱼Historical443k WordsCompleted Li Zhang grew up in an orphanage and worked his way through college, finally earning his degree. Who would have thought an accident would send him back to ancient times? The moment he arrived, he found the original owner was about to sell his niece. That wouldn't do. He had to stop it... He was also saddled with a mountain of debt. He'd just have to pay it off. What else could he do... His fiancée wanted to break off the engagement. Fine, let her... The imperial exams were hard to pass, but he s 1.7kReads8.0Score16914d adds

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    🔮①The male protagonist transmigrates to ancient times. The story begins with the original owner selling his niece, accumulating a mountain of debt, and his fiancée announcing her engagement. Undeterred, he relies on his wisdom and perseverance to excel in the imperial examinations. He rises against all odds, overcoming obstacles in the ancient officialdom, and earning the respect of those who once looked down on him!

39. 189 古 The Imperial Exam Journey of a Poor Scholar in Ancient Times 古代寒门的科举之路 Big Renxiu, the Little Homebody小宅女大仁秀Ancient Romance360k WordsCompleted A modern grassroots civil servant, deeply interested in history, literature, and management but frustrated by his lack of success, unexpectedly transmigrates to the middle and late Ming Dynasty. He takes over the body of a poor scholar with the same name, who has just lost his father to illness and is about to sit the entry-level imperial examination. 49Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 190 寒 Poor Scholar, Grand Secretary: My Teacher Is Xu Jie 寒门首辅：家师徐阶 Jiangcheng🔥江城🔥Historical446k WordsCompleted The early pacing is fast, with a focus on court politics. The protagonist is poor and under pressure at first, and that part has a few issues. If you find it hard to read, you can skip ahead to chapter 80 for the career-focused storyline. “Before the steps of the Golden Hall, half are the bones of scholars. The other half are the people's marrow, congealed. The alchemical furnace swallows every soaring ambition, then exhales it as frozen lines in the history books.” “By dawn, a farmhand; by dusk 372Reads6.4Score—14d adds
41. 191 科 The Imperial Examination Road to Success: My Daughter Inherits My Empire 科举青云路，女儿继承我的江山 Ling Jiu Ling Ba零玖零捌Ancient Romance610k WordsOngoing [Imperial Exams + Transmigration + Farming + Alternate History] [Female lead, one-on-one romance, but she appears infrequently] Lin Xiaoyang dies suddenly by accident, only to find that his soul has transmigrated to ancient times and entered the body of a farm boy with the same name. He also gets bound to the Imperial Exam System, giving him an easy ride all the way to the top of the exams and the title of top scholar. He thinks he's reached the pinnacle of life, but just after donning the l —Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 192 穿 Transmigration: The Daily Life of an Ancient Imperial Exam Candidate, Son of a Peddler 穿越：商贩之子的古代科举日常 Bai Qiqi百柒柒Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Imperial Examinations + Alternate History + Everyday Life in Ancient Times + Building Wealth + Slow-Burn + Coming of Age] In his previous life, Lin Xiang’an lost his parents at a young age and grew up dependent on others. After getting into college, he took a leave of absence to serve as a conscript. When he returned from the military and resumed his studies, he started a few businesses and gradually made his fortune. He achieved success at a young age, and his business kept growing. Then, one 2.5kReads7.9Score18314d adds

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    The protagonist is transported to a fictional dynasty and becomes the son of a tofu-selling shop owner in town. He helps his family run the shop and build their fortune while diligently studying for the imperial examinations. His early life is dedicated to his family, while his later years are marked by his struggles on the path to success. The story combines themes of building wealth and passing the imperial examinations, creating a rich and engaging narrative. Join us as we witness his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to the center of power.

43. 193 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 431Reads7.7Score11214d adds

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    [Eating popcorn][Eating popcorn] How wild was the imperial examination system in the Great Liang Dynasty? The chief examiner was actually a time traveler! Poetry and prose were sidelined; they had to write about tax reform with data models! Citing classical texts? Those who only know how to shout slogans might as well write a public account! The officials they trained used big data to deal with natural disasters and probability theory to scare enemy countries~ Emperor: Sir, would you like to be an official? Thanks for the invitation, I haven't finished my annual leave yet 🚶♂️

44. 194 寒 A Poor Scholar’s Heaven-Defying Journey Through the Imperial Exams 寒门书生科举逆天记 Lin Xiaoxiao林笑笑Historical798k WordsCompleted In the Qianyuan Dynasty, powerful clans hold sway, and the imperial examinations have become a game for the elite. A poor scholar outshines the sons of the powerful, only to be framed and killed. A modern college student transmigrates into his body and opens his eyes on a stormy night, with his life hanging by a thread. He unexpectedly gains a golden finger that lets him access a knowledge base, simulate examination halls, and predict the road ahead. He turns the tables with his answers, fights 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🔮①The protagonist is a modern student who transmigrates to the Qian Yuan Dynasty, a time of poverty and hardship. The world is in chaos, imperial power is waning, powerful clans are vying for control, and the imperial examinations have become a game for the elite. Fortunately, he is aided by the Imperial Examination System, possessing vast knowledge and unparalleled deductive skills. He navigates the officialdom, gains fame in the martial arts world, foils the prime minister's conspiracy, and achieves unparalleled merit. Watch as he defies fate and reigns supreme!

45. 195 六 Top Scorer in All Six Imperial Exams, and You Call Him a Good-for-Nothing? 六元及第，你说他是废柴 Little Seventh Moon七小月Historical229k WordsOngoing Cheng Ye, a modern inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, was reborn into the Great Qian dynasty, a realm unrecorded in history. In an age when everything was considered inferior to scholarship, watch him use the knowledge he gained in his previous life to lead his family from utter poverty to becoming the richest in Great Qian, and rise from a farmer’s son to the dynasty’s chief minister. P.S. There is no female lead. The story features plenty of delicious food and many forms of intangible 5Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 196 大 The Great Traitor Is Reborn: What’s the Point of Becoming the Top Scholar in the Imperial Exams? 大奸臣重生后，科举当状元算什么 Shi Yuhuan时渝欢Historical274k WordsOngoing [Alternate Universe] [No Female Lead] [Book Transmigration] [Reborn] [Villain] [Slow Burn] [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Novel] [Light Ensemble Cast] [Early: Imperial Exams] [Middle: Infrastructure] [Late: Political Intrigue] Content warning: There is no female lead, but there is a political marriage. It involves no romantic entanglement, only an alliance of interests, and the person I marry will die. (For details, see the author’s note at the end of Chapter One.) [The blurb is in first person; the 37Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    🔮① Reborn three times, he returns carrying the painful memories of his previous two lives—in his first, he died in poverty; in his second, his entire family supported him to become the top scholar in the imperial examination, but due to choosing the wrong side, the whole clan was exiled. On the way to exile, his father died from being beaten while trying to save him, his mother bled herself to death, and his sister died from illness while working as a lowly servant. In his third life, he sheds the "cannon fodder" label, using the imperial examination as his blade and political intrigue as his shield, determined to sever the destiny of his cousin, the male protagonist who transmigrated into the book. He has already laid out his plans in the court, aiming his sword at the throne: "Top scholar in the imperial examination? What I want is this world!"

47. 197 寒 The Top Scholar from a Poor Family: The Whole Village Helps Me Rise to Greatness 寒门状元：全村扶我青云志 Born in a Dream Ruin梦墟生Historical1.0M WordsCompleted The soul of a modern PhD in Chinese Language and Literature is trapped in the frail body of a seven-year-old orphan in the Great Xia Dynasty. What he possesses is a way of thinking powerful enough to overturn an entire era. What he faces is utter poverty, with only his frail older sister to rely on. No heaven-defying System, no fantastical martial arts, only knowledge and wisdom from a thousand years in the future. He will make the imperial examinations his sole battlefield and begin an unpre 1.4kReads7.6Score10214d adds
48. 198 今 From Modern Times to Ancient Days: From Starving to Ruling the Realm 今穿古：我从食不果腹到指点江山 Baiyue Spring and Autumn百越春秋Historical418k WordsCompleted [Imperial Exams + History + Transmigration + Farming + Political Intrigue] Soldiers can ride out on horseback to conquer new lands, but scholars can also bring peace to the realm with their pens! Lin Jingyan, a fine young man from the twenty-first century, transmigrated into a poor family in the Eastern Great Dynasty. In a countryside where people could barely keep food on the table, he earned a little money and pursued his dreams one step at a time through the imperial examinations! Writing poe 51Reads6.2Score—14d adds
49. 199 吾 I'm Eighty! And You're Telling Me I Placed First in the Imperial Exams? 吾龄八旬！你告诉我状元及第？ Zhou Big Tomato周大番茄Historical502k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to ancient Ning, a dynasty that never existed in history, Li Chang’an unexpectedly finds himself in the body of an eighty-year-old man! From the start, he offends the Wu’an Marquis’s household and becomes the target of the marquis’s spite. With no other choice, he sets out to pass the imperial examinations and become a provincial graduate so he can protect himself. But to his surprise, he draws on the poetry and literature he learned in his previous life to outshine all the 78Reads6.9Score—14d adds
50. 200 状 Top Scholar: I Blundered Into the Imperial Court, and Now I Rule the Realm 状元我误闯天家，少年郎权倾朝野 Little Bear Egg小熊蛋蛋Historical489k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Imperial Examinations + Officialdom + Political Scheming + No Romance + Clever Wish Fulfillment] After dying suddenly, economics master Qi Yu becomes the emperor of the Great Yong dynasty’s young nephew, who had been lost among the common folk and raised by a farming family surnamed Li. His adoptive grandmother has no idea that his late father was the emperor’s own elder brother. She plays favorites to an absurd degree, forcing the six-year-old boy and his widowed mother to sup 8kReads8.4Score90114d adds

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    🌶️The Emperor has granted me the ambition to rise to power, and I will bring peace to the world [Note]. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of the Emperor of the Great Yong Dynasty, a young nephew who has been living among the common people, and is raised by a farming family surnamed Li. His foster grandmother is biased, making the six-year-old orphan and his widow support the education of his uncles' families. He decisively overturns the table, changes his surname to that of his maternal grandmother, and begins his path of success in the imperial examinations. During the palace examination, the Emperor recognizes him as resembling his father, and the secrets of the palace spread like wildfire. Those who used to make things difficult for him constantly apologize, and the threshold of the palace is almost worn down.

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