After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Raised a Top Scholar

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Qiao Yue woke up one day to find she'd transmigrated into a male-oriented novel, becoming Sang Qiaoyue, the cannon-fodder child bride of its male lead, Zhao Tianqi.

In the book, Sang Qiaoyue worked herself to the bone to support Zhao Tianqi's studies. He even tricked her into wagering her chastity, all so she could help him get rid of Shen Qingshu, the obstacle in his way.

Who would have thought that after Zhao Tianqi made a name for himself, he would turn around and marry the Chancellor's daughter as his proper wife? Using Qiaoyue's lost virginity before marriage as an excuse, he made her his secret mistress, and she eventually died in despair.

Qiao Yue transmigrated right into the scene where the original host had been framed. Before her was the frail scholar, who faced everyone's accusations while soothing her and promising to take responsibility, and the aggressive, treacherous scumbag.

Thinking of the original host's fate, she joined Shen Qingshu's side without hesitation.

*

After failing to frame her and instead ruining her reputation, Zhao Tianqi flew into a rage and married her off to Shen Qingshu for two taels of silver.

It was only after Qiao Yue arrived at the Shen family home that she learned they had nothing but a rickety house and were desperately poor. Even Shen Qingshu's tuition had been waived by his teacher because of his talent.

After two days of thin porridge and cabbage, Qiao Yue couldn't take it anymore. Putting her crafty hands to work, she embroidered purses, distilled alcohol, and made cosmetics. Not only did she help the Shen family live comfortably, she also fattened Shen Qingshu up into a handsome, well-fed top scholar.

The scumbag's life went from bad to worse, and he eventually failed the imperial exams. He cried and begged her to change her mind, but someone in a top scholar's robe wrapped an arm around Qiao Yue's waist and produced the imperial decree granting their marriage. "I'm married. Don't bother me."

End of first story

The Substitute Virtuous Wife

The little Bai Ze, Shu Yao, transmigrated one day into the role of a substitute bride, forced to marry the crippled general Yan Suizhi.

Rumor had it that he was temperamental and unpredictable, and that all three of his previous wives had died on their wedding nights without exception.

Sure enough, as soon as Shu Yao entered the house, before her veil had even been lifted, the man grabbed her by the throat. "If you don't want to die, get out."

Shu Yao froze, then pouted, looking aggrieved. "Your bed is too hard. It's uncomfortable."

Yan Suizhi: "..." Was there something wrong with her head?

Yan Suizhi had spent his life on the battlefield, winning countless honors, only to arouse the emperor's suspicion. At a victory banquet, a cup of poisoned wine left his legs crippled and his martial arts lost. He was not long for this world.

Even then, the emperor wasn't satisfied. He arranged three marriages in a row, and each wedding night ended with blood staining the curtains.

Until this fourth time, when the bride not only refrained from attacking him, but also complained of being cold in the middle of the night and insisted on sleeping in his arms.

Yan Suizhi suspected the emperor had run out of ideas and was trying a new approach.

Hah. Let's see how long she can keep up the act...

From then on, Yan Suizhi granted Shu Yao's every wish.

Shu Yao thought the bed at home was too hard, so he sold off the family assets to buy her a soft one.

Shu Yao thought the food tasted bad, so he put pressure on his subordinates until every one of them became a fine cook.

Shu Yao thought the family was poor, so even with his crippled body, he went out to earn money.

Shu Yao settled into a carefree life of having her clothes brought to her and her meals served, but everyone thought Yan Suizhi was only pretending to care, waiting for the right moment to strike.

Then, while he was away, Shu Yao was summoned to the palace by the emperor and tortured until she was barely recognizable, nearly dying in the process.

The man who had always been composed and in control flew into a rage. "I've spoiled her this much already. It wouldn't be too much to make her the most honored woman in the world, would it?"

[I was a lonely soul lingering by the Yellow Springs. You brought me back to the world of the living. From then on, through every meal and every season, I will stay by your side and keep you safe.]

A Maidservant for a Wife

Aman first met Fu Yunxiu on a sunny afternoon. In a desolate, dilapidated courtyard, the man sat in a wheelchair, his pale face utterly bloodless. He lazily lifted his eyelids. "Are you the maid my mother found for me?"

Aman didn't answer, but she blushed quietly, because she'd never seen anyone so handsome.

*

Fu Yunxiu had been sickly since birth. Later, he injured both legs, and when the doctor declared he wouldn't live past twenty-five, he became a cast-off of the Fu family.

Aman dutifully cared for him for three years, helping him safely celebrate his twenty-fifth birthday. Then, on another sunny afternoon, the man told her he was going to get married.

At that moment, Aman suddenly realized that Fu Yunxiu, whom she'd always had to look up at, wasn't handsome at all.

Everyone thought Aman would refuse to let it go, crying, making a scene, and threatening to hang herself. But she only stared at him for a long while, then calmly said, "Congratulations."

Then, amid the Fu residence's colorful decorations and joyful laughter, she took the worn bundle she'd brought when she first arrived and walked out of the Fu home alone...

They say that night, the Fu family's usually gentle and refined eldest son searched all over Yuncheng like a madman, his eyes red, just to find the wife who had disappeared.

Making Money to Support My Husband

Other people transmigrate and get fine clothes, delicious food, and a golden finger.

Shen Qingtang transmigrated and got bankruptcy, a broken engagement, and people picking on her.

Shen Qingtang: Um...

Still, at least she came from the modern world. She could put new products to use and apply modern management methods. She was determined to revive the family's failing business.

When her rivals heard that the Shen family's spoiled young woman wanted to restore the family business, they all laughed themselves into knots, saying she was overestimating herself.

But then

In the first year, the Shen family opened a branch in Shangjing, and business boomed.

In the second year, the Shen family joined the Yuncheng Chamber of Commerce and became the talk of the town.

In the third year, the Shen family won the princess's favor and became an imperial merchant.

In the fourth year, the Grand Trade Association was established. Shen Qingtang became its new president, and business magnates rushed to cozy up to her and beg for her protection.

Her rivals: "..." Do you think I still have a chance?

[Romance-focused blurb]

Years later, Shen Qingtang recalled how hard it had been to start her business, and she was still touched by how that young boy had risked his reputation to find her investors, check on her, and take care of her in every way.

"So, you fell in love with me at first sight when we met, right?"

"No," Yan Jin replied, his eyes full of tenderness. Now a father, he was still perfectly frank. "Actually, I was planning to throw that brick at your head."

Shen Qingtang: "..."

All these years of love and companionship, and it had all been misplaced.

Theme: Love life and press on through hardship.