The Mountain Woodcutter Who Became the Top Scholar

[Reborn + farming + imperial examinations + sweet romance]

In his previous life, Shen Hezhi rose to become the chief grand secretary, only to have his family executed and their property confiscated. Only as he lay dying did he learn that his childhood bride, whom he had wrongly accused of trying to climb the social ladder and cast out, had been driven from home by his political enemies and died in exile.

When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to the year he was fourteen, in the woodshed of Qingshan Village. Outside the door, he could hear Su Heng rustling as she laid herbs out to dry.

In this life, he would no longer look down on her for being uncouth or believe the slanderous rumors.

She looked after him when he was ill, so he would find a way to support her. She gritted her teeth to pay for his studies, so he would promise her a phoenix crown and bridal robes.

From a tofu shop to the top scholar's residence, from Qingshan Village to the imperial palace, Shen Hezhi surged ahead, face-slapping his awful relatives and outwitting corrupt officials at court.

But to him, his greatest triumph was never passing the imperial examinations. It was this:

On their wedding night, he lifted her veil and said softly, "Sister, I finally get to marry you in this life."

Su Heng smiled and replied, "I'll marry you again in the next life."

#From a woodcutter's son to a renowned official#

#Reborn, all I want is to grow old together with my childhood bride#

#Everyday life on the path to success in the imperial examinations#

#You stood by me through hardship, and I'll give you a lifetime of riches and glory#

One-line summary: After being reborn, my childhood bride and I went from Qingshan Village all the way to the imperial palace, sweethearts every step of the way.

Theme: Stay true to your original aspirations, and you will see them through