The Son-in-Law Who Placed on the List

Lin Chuqing transmigrated to ancient times, studied hard for years, and placed third in the palace examinations. He brought his family to settle in the capital, where they were all delighted, only for him to be caught in the scramble to recruit a son-in-law right after the results were posted.

There were plenty of people trying to snatch him up. Some valued his potential and handsome looks. Others liked his respectable, uncomplicated family background, and the fact that marrying him would make them the eldest daughter-in-law of the main branch. Still others were drawn to his calm and self-possessed manner, and the fact that he had no maidservants or concubines in his room.

Lin Chuqing: “...”

Lin Chuqing only wanted to find someone who truly loved him and spend the rest of his life with them in ancient times.

It took Lin Chuqing more than a decade to go from being a duke’s prized son-in-law to a trusted aide to the emperor.

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Xiao Wuyang was born into the Lanling Xiao clan and was the legitimate son of the Duke of Rong’s household, with a highly esteemed status. However, rumors painted him as arrogant and domineering, and his reputation was in tatters. His mother died young, his father treated him coldly, and he had only one younger brother. He had suffered greatly in the Duke’s household.

He was old enough to marry but still had no suitable match. Then the imperial examinations ended, and Xiao Wuyang took an interest in Lin Chuqing. After making inquiries, he was even more pleased with what he learned. His own reputation was poor and his maternal family was weak, so marrying down would let him use his power to keep his husband in line. Besides, he refused to believe that someone who had placed third in the palace examinations wouldn’t have a bright future.

He was good at his studies, too, so Xiao Wuyang could make him tutor his younger brother.

And the fact that Lin Chuqing was chaste made Xiao Wuyang even more pleased.

What he wanted, he got. He was the legitimate son of the Duke of Rong’s household, a member of the Lanling Xiao clan.

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Lin Chuqing became a student of the Grand Secretary, but his career still took countless twists and turns. He rose to high office, fell from grace, and weathered many ups and downs. Through it all, only one person stayed by his side.

Lin Chuqing: “Wuyang, I want to leave my name in history as a good and honest official. Haha, I wonder if people will be able to tell I’m a transmigrator by then.”

Hearing Lin Chuqing say something so strange, Xiao Wuyang replied, “You’re talking nonsense again.”

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There was nothing wrong with marrying a man who had placed third in the palace examinations. Plenty of third-place graduates faded from view soon afterward. But no one in the capital expected Lin Chuqing to be so outstanding.

Reading Guide:

1. Everyday married life plus career advancement in the imperial court.

2. Mild family-intrigue drama.

3. Not recommended for readers with strong character preferences.

Theme: Stay with the one you love, and strive to move forward.