Transmigrated as a Spoiled Scion (Imperial Exams)

Ling Chuhang fought his way to the top in the national civil service exam, only to open his eyes and find himself transmigrated into the body of a spoiled young heir from a marquis's household.

He reassured himself that although ancient technology was underdeveloped, at least his family was rich and powerful, and he wouldn't have to worry about food or clothing.

Then an imperial edict came crashing down on him: his family was stripped of its title and sent back to their ancestral home.

Looking at his family, young and old, all weeping together, he reassured himself again. It was fine. At least they were still alive.

But when his family, who couldn't do a day's work or tell one crop from another, all looked to him, the eldest son and grandson, for support, he started to worry, too.

He pointed to the large trunk of books they'd brought from the capital. "How about I take the imperial examinations?"

His family wailed once more. "Oh, the poor thing's been frightened out of his wits!"

Ling Chuhang steeled his resolve. As long as studying didn't kill him, he'd study himself to death! He'd overcome every obstacle just to pass the exams!

Everyone mocked Ling Chuhang, whose family had been warriors for five generations, for daring to pursue a scholarly career. The students driven to tears by his relentless studying protested, "Are you laughing at him, or insulting us by comparison?!"

Reading Guide

1. Set in an alternate world

2. Slow burn

3. Imperial examinations in the first half, court politics in the second

4. There is a female lead, but the focus is on his career

Theme: Knowledge changes your fate