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Rising Through the Ranks [Historical Romance]

Books: 69
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Grade: Level A
Updated: 12mo ago

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Commoners making a comeback through farming and commerce, hunting in the mountains and gathering from the sea, taking the civil service exams or joining the army. Even ordinary people can grow rich, establish great achievements, and rise to noble rank. A selection of historical romance stories about building a fortune.

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1 Cannon Fodder, He Just Wants to Study Chunjiang KuoDanmei (BL)367k WordsCompleted 9.3kFavorites13.9kClicks/ch4.2kGifts
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Overall, it's a pretty good imperial examination essay, you can take a look.
2 During These Years of Doing Business in Ancient Times Looking at the Moon with HandkerchiefDanmei (BL)353k WordsCompleted 9kFavorites38.4kClicks/ch3.5kGifts
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Overall it's not bad, the ending is a little rushed and the infrastructure is relatively large.
3 Dressed as a Maid and Made a Fortune from Gourmet Food Rice Cake Vermicelli SoupRomance495k WordsCompleted 7kFavorites8.6kClicks/ch5.2kGifts
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It's good-looking. The author has a good grasp of the balance between food, daily life and plot, and will not let the reader's perception become a running account or a prose about food appreciation. Compared to the author's previous book, I prefer the writing style and setting of this book. I recommend it.
4 North and South Groceries Newspaper on the WallDanmei (BL)1.6M WordsCompleted 163.3kFavorites390.6kClicks/ch882.4kGifts
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Generally speaking, it is good-looking. The author's writing pace is relatively slow, but after reading it patiently, you can gradually appreciate many good things, especially the description of the poor people at the bottom. The author really depicts it very well, but I feel that the pace of infrastructure construction is too big and too fast. I have a little doubt whether this is really a good thing, and the invention and use of some technologies also seem a bit too taken for granted.
5 Little Queen of Cooks Ball BearRomance362k WordsCompleted 1.9kFavorites4.5kClicks/ch443Gifts
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Overall, it's a pretty good cookie, and the plot is very memorable.
6 Time Travel: Little People in the Market Listen to JinkanRomance550k WordsCompleted 65.7kFavorites100.7kClicks/ch50.6kGifts
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It's a beautiful, charming and touching story about human beings. The author's writing is very down-to-earth and the characters are very vivid. There are not many plot ups and downs in the whole text, but the daily management and food descriptions are not boring at all. It is a good and charming article, highly recommended!
7 Exiled Three Thousand Miles Mu JunnianDanmei (BL)728k WordsCompleted 51.9kFavorites58.9kClicks/ch47kGifts
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Emm, this article is a bit difficult to comment on. Overall, it's a good read. The plot is coherent and the pace is moderate. There are no irritating points. The plot and characters are also well developed. It is a very good novel. However, the shortcomings are also obvious. The two male protagonists are both heroic figures in troubled times and have a relatively low moral bottom line. In addition, both the male protagonist's character, words and deeds, and the writing style of the whole story have a strong male tone, which will make people who mind it a little uncomfortable.
8 Traveling Through Ancient Times to Be a Master Spicy Bamboo ShootsDanmei (BL)1.7M WordsCompleted 78.2kFavorites284.4kClicks/ch126.6kGifts
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It's a good read, a very good imperial examination novel. The plot and characterization are also very good. It is the longest novel that I have patiently read so far. The only flaw is that the villain is generally a little intellectually deceitful. The political acumen of the male protagonist is not like that of a later liberal arts student. The reflex arc is long, and there is a sense of déjà vu that relies on the protagonist's aura to pick up the missing pieces. Overall, it is a treasured article. Highly recommend!
9 Work as a Long-Term Laborer for the Dandy Young Master The Clouds Are Long and LongDanmei (BL)440k WordsCompleted 4.1kFavorites8kClicks/ch1.9kGifts
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A farm boy × a pretentious young master. The character design of Gong is very well created, and the plot is dull but interesting. Highly recommend this treasure series!
10 The Little Scholar Came Back and Became the God of Cooking Write Quickly with Your HandsDanmei (BL)421k WordsCompleted 3.4kFavorites6.2kClicks/ch2.4kGifts
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It's good-looking. The emotional line is drawn in a way that is both in line with the era and dreamy like a fairy tale. As for the career line, farming and food are the main themes, and there is relatively little infrastructure. The pace at the beginning is very comfortable, but it is a bit rushed near the end. Overall, it is a good farming article, worth reading.
11 Start with Two Shabby Tile-Roofed Houses (Food) Sugar RiceRomance791k WordsCompleted 9.9kFavorites22.4kClicks/ch9.2kGifts
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It's a very good article about food management. The characters, plot lines and emotional lines are all online. It's worth reading.
12 Farming in the Market and Taking the Imperial Examination Spring Shakes GreenRomance530k WordsCompleted 3.1kFavorites6.3kClicks/ch1.8kGifts
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Overall, it's pretty good. It's a story about farming and escaping from the world. There aren't many scenes of imperial examinations and business, but the misery and tenderness of troubled times are really depicted quite realistically, and the ups and downs of the plot are very attractive. This is the love line... Although I saw the author's reminder in the copy that the love line is later, when the love line suddenly came online in the first two chapters of the text, there were still many little questions in my mind. If it hadn't been written in the copy, I really couldn't tell who was the second male lead. As the author's first book, the writing style is actually quite good. I look forward to the author's new works.
13 The Song Family's Daughter's Daily Business Ji YoujiuRomance433k WordsCompleted 4kFavorites15.5kClicks/ch1.2kGifts
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Overall, it's pretty good, and the heroine's family's fortune line is well written.
14 Stay Away from That Sick Beauty Cloud-LikeRomance777k WordsCompleted 3.6kFavorites11kClicks/ch1.2kGifts
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Overall it's pretty good, the plot doesn't drag, and the author's writing is pretty good.
15 Foodie's Guide to Making a Fortune Bear's DayRomance739k WordsCompleted 13.5kFavorites36.1kClicks/ch9kGifts
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The butcher girl × the noble son. Overall, it's pretty good and worth a look.
16 I Made a Fortune Growing Medicinal Herbs in Ancient Times Frosty White MoonRomance984k WordsCompleted 18.2kFavorites41.1kClicks/ch24.9kGifts
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A peasant girl × a general. Overall it's pretty good, especially the front part is pretty nice.
17 Farming Routine in Ancient Times Yoyo I Think TxtRomance564k WordsCompleted 1.3kFavorites4.9kClicks/ch2.2kGifts
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Farm girl × son of aristocratic family. It's a pretty good story about farming infrastructure, but the first few chapters are a bit long-winded, and there's a lot of nonsense that makes reading less interesting, but it gradually gets better as the plot gets into it.
18 Full of Gold and Jade Bone FanRomance816k WordsCompleted 187.2kFavorites449.2kClicks/ch209.4kGifts
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A time-traveling peasant girl × a crazy military general. The plot setting is very interesting, the characters are very vivid, and the memory is very deep. Treasure article series, highly recommended!
19 Bianjing Life Diary Qingyue LiugeRomance878k WordsCompleted 102.2kFavorites212.8kClicks/ch95.4kGifts
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The daughter of a businessman × a relative of the emperor. It's a pretty good story about farming and making a fortune. The female protagonist's career line is very well written, and it's also very refreshing. The only shortcoming is that the male protagonist's side has some backstory. Highly recommended!
20 Add Fragrance to the Temples Madness on Top of MadnessRomance715k WordsCompleted 131.1kFavorites199.6kClicks/ch120.4kGifts
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A down-and-out businesswoman × hibernates the son of a clan member. The characters are very vividly created, their personal traits are very obvious, and the plot is also unconventional. There is no forced character design during the development. It is worth watching and highly recommended!
21 After Being Exiled, I Became the Richest Man Jin AmiaoRomance978k WordsCompleted 17.7kFavorites59.6kClicks/ch10.9kGifts
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The book-wearing girl × the exiled prisoner. Generally speaking, it's good, but this emperor is too stingy. He doesn't even give him a title for such a big contribution.
22 A Nightless Day in the Realm [Transmigration] Mo ChenhuanDanmei (BL)668k WordsCompleted 347.6kFavorites556.6kClicks/ch355.7kGifts
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Son of a farmer × son of aristocratic family. The writing is very good, ranking among the best among the imperial examination and infrastructure essays I have read. The conflicts and contradictions in the main plot are also very profound and memorable. Although there are obvious shortcomings in the emotional line and the male protagonist's personal strategy, the flaws are not concealed. Treasure article series, highly recommended!
23 Gardener Lady When Will the Autumn Wind Grieve the Painted FanRomance504k WordsCompleted 1kFavorites7.6kClicks/ch624Gifts
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A time-traveling peasant girl × a noble prince. It's good-looking, has some good points but is not obtrusive, and overall deserves better data.
24 A Better Life After Life Change Huasu WineRomance564k WordsCompleted 69.4kFavorites199.3kClicks/ch21.2kGifts
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A peasant girl fleeing famine × a noble prince. The plot is very memorable, the point of rebirth and life change is well implemented, the ending is a little rushed but the flaws are not hidden, a treasure trove of stories, highly recommended!
25 The Daily Struggles of Ancient Couples Sweet Rice DumplingRomance822k WordsCompleted 19.8kFavorites52kClicks/ch8.1kGifts
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A commoner's daughter × a loyal dog farmer. The story of rebirth and making a family, the male protagonist is a loyal dog and family man, the female protagonist has a lot of flaws in her character, but after rebirth she begins to truly accept the male protagonist to make a fortune together, overall it's pretty good.
26 My Wife's Lucky Star Shines Brightly Gray BlueRomance808k WordsCompleted 24.8kFavorites124.4kClicks/ch15.6kGifts
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The scholarly daughter × the son of a minor official. Childhood sweethearts, they have been promoted step by step together, and the deputy CP is also very interesting.
27 What to Do? My Dad Is a Villain! Jiang HongjiuRomance1.1M WordsCompleted 48.2kFavorites103.2kClicks/ch33.6kGifts
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The angle is very novel, the heroine is a cute baby, and the whole book is mainly about the grassroots counterattack of the heroine's father, with quite a lot of cuteness. Highly recommended!
28 Number One Sweetheart Lan GuiRomance461k WordsCompleted 4.5kFavorites29.5kClicks/ch7.1kGifts
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Commoner Girl × Commoner Son. The story about farming is reborn in the ancient times. Overall it's pretty good, but the ending is a bit rushed.
29 The Pretty Little Lucky Wife of the Farm Family Sweet Rice DumplingRomance810k WordsCompleted 31.5kFavorites83kClicks/ch15kGifts
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Scholarly girl × farmer. It's a pretty good story about being reborn, changing one's life, and making a fortune. The world view is not very grand, and Xiaofu Xiaoan is also very leisurely.
30 The Great Blacksmith's Little Sweet Peach Oriental Jade RuyiRomance359k WordsCompleted 12.1kFavorites53.5kClicks/ch5.1kGifts
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A commoner's daughter × a blacksmith in the market. In an era where "everything is inferior, only reading is good", you can still get ahead if you have a certain skill. It's a pretty sweet little story. The writing style is very everyday, and occasionally feels a little boring. Fortunately, I prefer male protagonists.
31 A Family in the Countryside MulberryRomance430k WordsCompleted 3.7kFavorites13.9kClicks/ch1kGifts
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Commoner Girl × Commoner Son. The imperial examination documents for making a fortune are quite satisfactory.
32 A Poor Wife (Farming) ZhouRomance402k WordsCompleted 3kFavorites17.3kClicks/ch1.7kGifts
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A humble wife × a commoner son. The subject matter is very novel, and the plot and character descriptions in the first half are very detailed. Unfortunately, the ending is not very good.
33 Marrying the World-Weary Number One Scholar (Through the Book) July PlowRomance654k WordsCompleted 55.7kFavorites132.2kClicks/ch44.2kGifts
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The scholar's daughter × the declining gentry. Main imperial examination, the characters are very vivid, refreshing and touching, and the supporting characters are also very attractive, especially the story of Master Fangyuan. Treasure article series, highly recommended!
34 Rebirth of a Farm Girl Jin Bo Yan YanRomance1.3M WordsCompleted 6.2kFavorites71.2kClicks/ch10.3kGifts
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Farmer girl × young military attaché. The male and female protagonists support each other and become a powerful couple. The plotting and war are well described, and the emotional scenes are natural. Treasure article series, highly recommended!
35 The Husband Who Died in the Battle Is Back Raccoon BabyRomance730k WordsCompleted 25.5kFavorites38.3kClicks/ch7.7kGifts
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Commoner girl × little military attache. The theme setting is very interesting and the plot is also very rich. Treasure article series, highly recommended!
36 Bianshanhan [Farming] Ying TaoDanmei (BL)945k WordsCompleted 53.9kFavorites91kClicks/ch57.8kGifts
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Buyizi × exiled prisoner. This is a treasure series that takes the pleasure of farming to the mountains and the sea to its extreme. Thousands of miles of ice fields turn into a paradise, and you can't find a meal replacement. Highly recommended!
37 Prosperous Life South Island CherryRomance910k WordsCompleted 127.7kFavorites392.1kClicks/ch296.9kGifts
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Commoner girl × poor family. Mainly imperial examination, ancient but classic. Highly recommended!
38 The Maiden's Spring Boudoir Laughing BeautyRomance691k WordsCompleted 195.2kFavorites481.9kClicks/ch169.4kGifts
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Orphan girl in commoner × county clerk. The road to fortune from a small official in the county to the minister of Dali Temple. The subject matter is very novel. I can't find a treasure trove of meal replacement articles. I highly recommend it!
39 Wangchun Mountain Feast of MasksRomance735k WordsCompleted 79.2kFavorites177.2kClicks/ch52.1kGifts
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Xiaojiabiyu × market ruffian. Choose a different life again. The plot and writing are very touching. The male protagonist grows up from a street ruffian who was born as a prostitute to a king with a different surname. His personality is full of charm. He is currently my favorite male protagonist. Highly recommend the treasure series!
40 Eat the Whole Food and Eat the Delicious Food Little Sweet PotatoRomance944k WordsCompleted 153.2kFavorites308.6kClicks/ch339.1kGifts
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A commoner's daughter × a minor official's son. The heroine's family became rich through their cooking skills, the hero took the imperial examination, and finally became a new noble in the court. The names and plots of the hero and heroine are both impressive. Highly recommend the treasure series!
41 Diary of Scholarly Female Farming Chi YiRomance321k WordsCompleted 4.5kFavorites13.3kClicks/ch1.3kGifts
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The scholar's daughter × the commoner orphan. The time-traveling girl uses her knowledge to help her father, brother and best friend become officials, benefiting her family and country. The writing style and plot are very comfortable, highly recommended!
42 The Fake Daughter Went Home to Farm Five MushroomsRomance530k WordsCompleted 43.2kFavorites101.1kClicks/ch27.8kGifts
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Fake daughter × poor family. The fake daughter gave up her glory and wealth and returned to her roots, using her knowledge and vision to help her original family cross the class ladder.
43 Peace Year After Year Laughing BeautyRomance1.1M WordsCompleted 355.6kFavorites653.9kClicks/ch743kGifts
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Orion woman × Orion son. The male and female protagonists are both powerful. The two families use the village and the county as their bases to grow in power, become generals, and finally become the founding emperors. The heroic achievements and the troubled world are all described very profoundly, the various characters are very vivid, and the description of the war is also very attractive. The treasure series is highly recommended!
44 Daily Life of Farming and Raising Children in Ancient Mountain Dwellings Suiyun RiverRomance1.1M WordsCompleted 176.7kFavorites300.7kClicks/ch377.6kGifts
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Fugitive girl × Buyizi. The story of living in seclusion and making a fortune in troubled times has a very realistic description and vivid characters, but it is a pity that there is no plot after entering Beijing. Highly recommended!
45 Marry into a Thousand Households White Deer Says FrostRomance484k WordsCompleted 47kFavorites128.9kClicks/ch11.7kGifts
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Fake daughter × military son. The male and female protagonists grew up in a military household and fought their way to the founding emperor. The male and female protagonists are very charismatic, the female protagonist has a little golden finger, and the plot of the male protagonist's battles and strategies is very well written. Highly recommend the treasure series!
46 Saburo Came to Hire Today (Rebirth) On the Blue CloudsRomance988k WordsCompleted 29.2kFavorites83.4kClicks/ch21.9kGifts
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The son of Xiaojiabiyu × Scholar. The road to making a fortune in the imperial examination for urban households in Shijiao County. The characters are vivid and the plot is very attractive. Highly recommended!
47 Orion's Soft Lady (Rebirth) Half AsleepRomance472k WordsCompleted 5.6kFavorites15.8kClicks/ch1.3kGifts
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The scholarly girl × the mountain village hunter. The exiled prince and his family are self-reliant but never forget their original aspirations. Highly recommended!
48 The Evil Sister Is Reborn His Majesty Breaks His BranchesRomance880k WordsCompleted 89.2kFavorites254.2kClicks/ch51.7kGifts
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Fake daughter × poor family. A very memorable article, highly recommended!
49 The Little Lady Holding the Spoon JokeRomance334k WordsCompleted 2.5kFavorites7.3kClicks/ch810Gifts
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Fugitive girl × fake prince.
50 I Sell Flowers in Bianjing Munching on TangyuanRomance519k WordsCompleted 10.2kFavorites19.7kClicks/ch4.8kGifts
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A down-and-out orphan girl × a member of the clan. The combination of bland and heavy is very good, highly recommended!