The Road to Wealth 致富之路

1. 1 如 How to Farm a Thousand-League Realm for the First Emperor's Little One 如何为始皇崽耕出万里江山 Mulan Bamboo木兰竹Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Zhu Xiang, a professor of agricultural science, transmigrates into the Warring States period as a commoner in Zhao. At last, his life is beginning to improve. His elder sister, who ran off with all the family’s valuables to follow a wealthy merchant, dumps her son on him, saying she’s fallen for another rich merchant and can’t bring the child along. An angry Zhu Xiang is just about to find someone else to raise the boy when he learns the child is named Zheng, and his father is Yiren, a prince of 205.5kFavorites432.7kClicks/ch3.3MGifts

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   Agricultural professor Zhu Xiang transmigrates into the body of a peasant boy in the State of Zhao, only to discover he's actually Qin Shi Huang's uncle. So Zhu Xiang raises the emperor's child, farms, befriends historical figures, and occasionally uses his modern wisdom to offer strategic advice, eventually becoming the foremost scholar of the Warring States period, Lord Changping. The protagonist is optimistic, his child is sensible, his friends are sincere, his elders are loving, and those he helps are grateful. It's a story of a pampered, farming-themed historical novel with a powerful protagonist, satisfying many readers' desires for the Warring States period and providing a very enjoyable reading experience. The author's writing is skillful, humorous, and lighthearted, adept at depicting historical figures, and vividly portraying important historical scenes, making readers feel as if they are there. A true historical masterpiece.

2. 2 今 Did I Make Kangxi Furious Today? (Time-Traveling to the Qing Dynasty) 今天气死康熙了吗(清穿) Mango Glasses Girl芒果眼镜娘Romance1.3M WordsCompleted When Yinzhuo was three, his memories of a past life returned during a high fever. He remembered that Kangxi was the longest-reigning emperor, that his second brother spent decades as crown prince before dying under house arrest, that his fourth brother worked himself to death after ascending the throne, and that he himself had only two years left to live. The character in Yinzhuo's name means “imperial succession” or “the throne.” Yinzhuo suspects there was something fishy about his fever and d 54.6kFavorites174.9kClicks/ch80.2kGifts

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   At the age of three, Yinzhi regained his memories of his past life. He remembered that Kangxi was the longest-reigning emperor, and all his brothers who fought for the throne met with bad ends, while he himself... Only had two years left to live. From then on, the Forbidden City gained a mischievous sixth prince, who, in his antics, became the darling of the family, and no one dared to harm him in the slightest. The story flows smoothly, depicting the daily pranks and amusements between Kangxi and his princes, showcasing paternal love and filial piety, creating a lighthearted and enjoyable read.

3. 3 罪 A Minister in Disgrace's Eldest Son Enters Officialdom Through the Imperial Exams 罪臣长子科举入仕记 Wu Qiao乌鞘Romance1.1M WordsCompleted On the first day the gaokao results came out, Zhuo, who had just become his province's top science student, died. He died, but not completely. He transmigrated into the Zhuo clan, a scholarly family, as the six-year-old eldest grandson of the senior branch. It sounds pretty good, but the family patriarch had backed the wrong side in a succession struggle and been beheaded. His three sons, each with a bright future and a degree to his name, had been exiled to the far northern Shuo Prefecture alon 76.7kFavorites143.8kClicks/ch102.7kGifts

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   Zhuo Siheng, the top scorer in the national college entrance examination, transmigrates to the home of an exiled official. Upholding the belief that knowledge can change destiny, he returns to the imperial court as the top scholar, using his talent and insight to eliminate corruption and promote good, realizing his and his family's ambition to put their learning to use, and laying the foundation for reform and modernization. The story is tightly plotted and woven together, with rich and vivid characters and a highly engaging writing style, depicting an immersive ancient fictional dynasty. The depiction of the Zhuo family's kinship is deeply moving, and the protagonist, Zhuo Siheng, possesses exceptional personal charm.

4. 4 穿 After I Transmigrated Into a Book, I Turned My Father Into the Chief Minister 穿书后我把亲爹卷成首辅 Two Trees Make a Forest二木则林Romance665k WordsCompleted [Please add this to your reading list, mwah] Xu Cong transmigrated into a male-oriented novel called The Illegitimate Son's Path to Office, becoming a tragic cannon-fodder character: the Xu family's fake legitimate eldest son, who was actually illegitimate. The cannon-fodder Xu met a tragic end. His scumbag father, who was obsessed with climbing the career ladder, had neglected and ignored him since childhood. When he grew up, he was manipulated into doing plenty of bad things. Xu Cong: o(╥﹏╥)o! 33.9kFavorites80.7kClicks/ch52kGifts

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   Xu Cong transmigrated into a male-oriented novel called "The Official Career of a Concubine's Son," becoming a tragic cannon fodder character. To change his own and his family's fate, he embarked on the path of the imperial examinations. Years later, having achieved the highest rank in the examinations, he became the Minister of Revenue, a well-known "God of Wealth," and his comics sold worldwide. While he was constantly pressured to submit his work, his own father, who had been dragged into the fray by Xu Cong, also rose through the ranks, eventually becoming the Grand Secretary. This novel is written in a smooth, humorous style, with distinctive characters, especially the hilarious and entertaining "battle of wits" between the protagonist and his father.

5. 5 穿 Transmigrated as the Chief Councillor's Son from the Contrasting Family 穿成对照组的首辅儿子 Please Have a Bowl of Strawberries请吃一碗草莓Romance876k WordsCompleted Jiang Qi discovers that he has transmigrated into the son of the villainess foil in a novel. In the novel, the heroine and the villainess are cousins. In her previous life, the heroine mistakenly trusted a scumbag and gave up a good marriage prospect. After marrying him, she discovered that he was the wrong man, and her life became miserable. The villainess, meanwhile, married the man the heroine had rejected, and they lived happily together. After being reborn, the heroine resolves to mend her 36.6kFavorites89.6kClicks/ch29.2kGifts

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   Jiang Qi transmigrated into a novel where the female supporting character died young, becoming her sickly son. To change his family's fate, he resolved to embark on the path of the imperial examinations. As a candidate for the highest level of examinations, he possessed exceptional talent. After beginning his studies, through his own efforts and diligence, he rose step by step to the imperial court, eventually becoming the Grand Secretary. This story is written in a heartwarming style and is humorous and interesting. It tells the story of the protagonist's growth, the mutual understanding and unity of the family, and the making of more friends. Together, they move towards the future and create a better life.

6. 6 真 The Real Heiress's Laid-Back Days (Food) 真千金咸鱼日常（美食） Ling Younian凌又年Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Next up: “The Male Lead’s Wicked Eldest Sister-in-Law in an Imperial Exam Novel,” sunshine girl x sweet on the outside, dark within] Mu Zhaochao transmigrated into a book, becoming the cannon-fodder biological daughter in a novel about a real and fake heiress. In the original story, the fake heiress was beautiful, talented, and the most admired woman in the capital. Her childhood-sweetheart romance with the male lead, her cousin, was the envy of all. Raised in the countryside, Mu Zhaochao cou 49.8kFavorites151.4kClicks/ch28kGifts

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   Mu Zhaochao unexpectedly transmigrated into the body of the cannon fodder real heiress in a novel about a true and false heiress. She became the contrast between the real heiress and the female lead, the fake heiress, destined to be abandoned by everyone and die of depression. Not only did she suffer a tragic end, but the system also informed her that her entire family were protagonists, while she was merely cannon fodder. Unwilling to accept this, Mu Zhaochao moved out of the Mu family home, using the spiritual spring provided by the system, and started farming and running a farm stay. The fruits and vegetables nourished by the spring became wildly popular in the capital, and places at her farm were extremely scarce. Mu Zhaochao successfully established herself in the capital through her own abilities. This novel boasts a rich plot, vivid characters, and a complex web of love, family, and friendship. The emotions are delicate and the story is full of ups and downs, consistently upholding the values ​​of self-reliance and self-love. Highly recommended.

7. 7 农 A Farmer's Daily Struggle for the Imperial Exams 农门科举奋斗日常 Late Winter Day冬日迟Romance733k WordsCompleted [Recent updates are for revisions. Today's progress: "1"] 1. Chen Yan transmigrates. He arrives in an ancient peasant family at the bottom of society, where he sees displaced people lying dead in the streets and neighbors dying from illness while performing corvee labor. In this age, human life is as worthless as grass. Chen Yan doesn't want to drift like duckweed, with his life or death left to fate. The road to the imperial examinations is dangerous and difficult, but Chen Yan never wavers. Fr 31.4kFavorites98.1kClicks/ch19.7kGifts

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   Dr. Chen Yan, a scholar of Chinese language and literature, transmigrates to the home of a farmer in ancient Jiangnan Prefecture. Witnessing the corpses of displaced people and the deaths of his neighbors from forced labor and illness, he decides not to drift aimlessly like duckweed. He resolves to take the imperial examinations, improve the lives of ordinary people, and work alongside a wise ruler to expand the vast land. This is a slice-of-life story about a male protagonist taking the imperial examinations. The language is simple and natural, without complex intrigues. It focuses on the protagonist's life of taking the examinations and his struggles in the imperial court, flowing smoothly and naturally.

8. 8 小 The Little Maid's Fortune-Building Life 小丫鬟的敛财人生 Lu Shiyi鹿时宜Romance1.3M WordsOngoing [Coming soon] "A Lazy Routine in the Imperial Harem." Please add it to your reading list! (I'd also be ever so grateful if you added my other novels to your list: "He Came from the Depths of Starlight" and "Daylight.") After transmigrating into the past, Yu Cui becomes a little maid serving tea and water in a grand household. She says, "With a pocket dimension at my disposal, I'm as steady as can be." Goal: Save money, buy her freedom, and marry a handsome husband. Big Sis has money, Big Sis lov 8.7kFavorites30.7kClicks/ch15kGifts

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   Yu Cui lost her mother at a young age and longed for freedom. She thought that after the Xue family's property was confiscated, she could travel north to Yujing to find her relatives, but she was framed and tricked into becoming a slave. Sold to the Gu family, she encountered many people and experienced many events, but through her wit, she overcame them all, successfully freeing herself from slavery, finding her family, gaining loyal friends, and a devoted lover. After years of hardship, she finally gained her freedom. This story depicts the life of a prosperous dynasty through the protagonist Yu Cui's growth. The transmigrated soul brings new vitality to this dynasty, showing how perseverance in adversity and the enduring nature of love and friendship are intertwined.

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