Novels like The Integrity of a Humble Scholar
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- 1 Great Tang: I’d Just Transmigrated When Li Shimin Confiscated My Home 大唐：刚穿越就被李世民抄家 [No System + Farming + Alternate History + Multiple Heroines + Political Intrigue + Conquest] Li Yixie’s soul unexpectedly transmigrates into the Tang dynasty, where he becomes the son of Li Junxian. Sent to serve in the army on the northern frontier, he battles heaven and earth. He trains elite troops and wipes out bandits, becoming a wealthy magnate of the steppe. He cooks delicious food and creates entertainment, becoming a literary giant in Chang’an. He creates a god on the steppe, seizes re 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 Oh No, Another Treacherous Minister Is Coveting the Throne 完蛋啦，皇位又被奸臣觊觎了 After transmigrating to an alternate ancient world, Emperor Qin Hao finds himself in a dire situation. First, his cousin has seized control of the civil officials, then his elder sister takes charge of the military, and every woman in the harem is an enemy of his predecessor. Qin Hao lets out a mournful cry: What am I supposed to do? —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 The Unlucky Fool Becomes a Judge in Ancient Times 倒霉蛋回到古代当法官 [Ensemble cast + System + alternate world] If you don't like it, click the X in the top left and move on. No need to complain. A bolt of heavenly lightning sends Li Xiaosi to an unknown ancient world, where he's tasked with making a name for himself in the history books. Why should he do what he's told? Just as he's about to say something nasty, another bolt of lightning booms overhead. Fine, he's the most obedient, well-behaved little darling there is. But after all the bad luck he had in the m —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 The Imperial Examination 科举 The examination hall was packed, with everyone seated. I clutched the wooden strip hidden in my sleeve, covered in answers. My palm was already soaked with sweat. After today, if I pass the imperial examinations and come out on top, I will no longer be the lowly stable hand everyone looks down on in the Ji household. But this is my first time smuggling in answers, after all. It's only natural that I feel a little uneasy. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 I Transmigrated into a Prince's World, and the Princess Consort Makes Me Drink Goji Berry Tea 穿越王爷之王妃让我嗑枸杞 [Fictional Dynasty]+ [Clever Prince]+ [Scheming Princess Consort]+ [Playing Weak While Hiding One’s Strength] Xiao Feng accidentally transmigrated to the fictional Great Xia dynasty, where he became the frail, useless Prince of Qin, a handsome man who shared his name. From then on, he began dishing out face-slapping moments left and right. Although his original host’s princess consort, Feng Yuyao, was stunningly beautiful, an innate physical condition meant he could only admire her from afar. Af 177Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 Taking the Imperial Exams in Great Qian 我在大乾考科举 Kong Jin, a farmer's son, spends ten years studying and finally earns top honors in the imperial examinations. But after making too many enemies, he is framed by villains and his entire family is executed. Reborn, he is determined to turn the whole world upside down! 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 My Beautiful Wife Is a Terrifying Shrew, and My Father-in-Law Is Even Worse 家有娇妻河东狮，老丈人更是极品 Is she a tigress? A violent girl? A great beauty? Or a peerlessly beautiful maiden who makes you blush? When it comes to his princess wife, Fang Anmu is always looking for ways to take advantage of her, teasing her whenever he gets the chance. The feeling is simply beyond words. The experience is delightful, a blend of pain and pleasure. Poetry and music? I know a little. Leading troops into battle? That's the perfect chance for me, Fang Anmu, to make a name for myself. When dealing with his exc 68Reads5.9Score—Shelves
- 8 I Graduated from Cambridge, Then Went into Business in an Ancient Dynasty 我剑桥毕业，去古朝经商 In his previous life, he was framed by corrupt court officials. The Song family, a distinguished clan that had produced two generations of high-ranking ministers, drew the emperor’s attention. Every member was exiled, and the family faded from the stage of history. Meanwhile, in the modern world, Song Anshi graduated from Cambridge University but couldn’t find a job. Drunk and unsure where he was, he transmigrated to an ancient dynasty. With nothing but four bare walls to his name, he started ou 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 9 My Father Is the Emperor, and He Taught Me to Rebel 家父圣上，教我造反 (Six thousand words already written and under contract, so feel free to bookmark.) (No System, no golden finger, and no mastermind behind the scenes. Enter at your own risk.) After transmigrating to the Great Qian Dynasty, Qin Mu discovers that his father’s whereabouts are shrouded in mystery, while the people of Great Qian are suffering terribly. Corrupt officials run rampant, local warlords carve up the realm, and powerful in-laws meddle in government. The dynasty is riddled with corruption an —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 The Fierce Tiger Army 烈虎军 [In the style of a historical storytelling epic] [Alternate history] The Northern Liao cavalry thunder into the Central Plains, seizing all seven provinces north of the Yangtze. The Great Qi dynasty teeters like willow catkins in the wind, its court corrupt and its people suffering. Brothers from the Zhao clan return to the border army, raising the banner of the Fierce Tigers. They put down rebellions at home and repel invaders abroad, earning renown through a hundred battles. Once the prince ha 260Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 At the End of the Dynasty, I Built an Age of Prosperity from Humble Beginnings 王朝末年，我以寒门开盛世 [Poor protagonist] [No System] [Ordinary-person perspective] [Mastermind] [Clever protagonist] [Warrior goddess] [Foreign tribes] [Technological development] [Industrial Revolution] In the dynasty’s final years, land is swallowed up by the powerful. Court sessions continue, officials fill the steps before the throne, and reports are presented with due ceremony. Yet once an imperial edict leaves Zichen Hall, it is as if a clay ox has sunk into the sea. The figures in the tax ledgers grow ever lar 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 12 I Only Wanted to Lie Low, Yet I Split the Land and Founded a Kingdom! 本想苟活的我！却裂地开国 [Single heroine] This is an era absent from the history books, yet it holds the deepest despair in history! The warlords of Jin are wolves, hoarding their troops and carving up the land, leaving nothing but scorched earth beneath their iron hooves. The Southern Han court indulges in wine and dreams, while the rich feast behind vermilion gates and the poor freeze to death by the roadside. Wu Yue clings to a corner of the land, eking out a miserable existence and unable to withstand the coming st —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 Transmigrating into the Imperial Exams: The Chief Minister Comes from a Poor Family 穿越科举：首辅他出身寒门 [Imperial Exam Fiction + No Golden Finger + One Female Lead, One-on-One Romance + Warm Family + Top of All Six Exams] Of all pursuits, none is nobler than study! Shen Yu was a top student at Jinghua University in Huaxia. After transmigrating, he became Shen Yu, taking the county-level examination in Taiping County! When in Rome, do as the Romans do! Shen Yu quickly adapted to his new identity! He never expected to have such good luck: just after transmigrating, his family split up, freeing him f —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 Beneath the Falling Snow, the Entire Dynasty Has Gone Mad! 飞雪之下，整个王朝都疯了！ [No harem] + [No formulaic tropes] + [Not invincible] + [No System] + [Not a power fantasy] (If that bothers you, stay away!) An Dingbei transmigrated into a feudal dynasty and encountered a bizarre snowfall in the sixth month. How could it snow in the sixth month? As he investigated further, he uncovered the horrifying madness of this dynasty. One snowfall in the sixth month, a century of cannibal feasts! Eating people? Just business as usual! Ever seen a real-life Sun Wukong? After seeing thro —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 Regretting My College Entrance Exam in My Past Life, I Fulfill My Wish in the Imperial Exams This Life 前世高考之憾，今世科举得愿 No System, no golden finger, and no womanizing. A soul disillusioned with modern life is reborn in a body in the Great Xia Dynasty. In his previous life, he made a living delivering food; in this one, he intends to give this decaying dynasty a chance at rebirth. The dynasty's institutions closely resemble those of the late Ming. Its deep-rooted ills are compounded by corrupt officials wreaking havoc within and powerful enemies circling beyond its borders. Chaos reigns, and the people suffer. Wit —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 Transmigration: From the Imperial Exams to Chief Grand Secretary 穿越：从科举开始的内阁首辅之路 An ordinary university student transmigrates into the son of a small landowner in ancient times. He takes the imperial exams and enters government service under the Great Feng dynasty, rising through the ranks step by step. Of all pursuits, study is supreme. “What? Young Master Wang has passed the county-level scholar exam!” “Young Master Wang really is impressive!” “Scholar Wang has passed the provincial exam and become a juren!” “I hear Wang, the top scholar in the provincial exam, passed the 37Reads—Score—Shelves
- 17 The Fierce Child Bride: Her Underachieving Husband Is Forced to Take the Imperial Exam 彪悍童养媳：学渣相公被迫考科举 [Family Life + Getting Rich + Cozy Daily Life + Lighthearted, Slow-Burn] A laid-back heroine who’s no farming expert / A male lead who’s bad at school and takes the imperial exams unseriously She transmigrates as a child bride, and the System gives her a husband who’s supposed to take the imperial exams. And he’ll make money! Yan Yan: ??? Her husband is as pretty as a flower. He studies and earns money, while I spend it? What a sweet deal! Then she takes a closer look and realizes her husband is 71Reads7.2Score101Shelves
- 18 The Literary Champion of Dai Viet 大越文魁 While taking part in compiling historical documents, Wang Shidu's memory improved by leaps and bounds. He thought he was heaven's chosen one, but sadly died young. Afterward, his soul transmigrated to Great Yue, a world ruled by scholars. Watch him pass three trials and defeat six generals, cross the sea of learning and scale the mountain of books. See how he carries on the lost teachings of the sages and brings peace to all ages. And will he win the rarely bestowed honor of six top scores and c 10Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 Crime Investigation: The Judgment of Human Nature 探案：人性的审判 He is a brilliant detective, but a mistake in a case sends him to a remote border town. She is a coroner, driven to wander far from home after her family is torn apart. He is a constable, hoping to uphold justice but repeatedly running into obstacles. By a twist of fate, these three disheartened people meet. Together, they punish evil and promote good, traveling from a small county town to the capital. They use the weapons in their hands to fight crime: some weapons are intelligence, some innoce 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 Xu Erlang's Road to the Imperial Exams 徐家二郎的科举之路 After an accident, Xu Xu, a modern university student majoring in traditional Chinese medicine, transmigrated to an ancient farming family. To give himself and his family a better life and keep them safe, he embarked on the long road of the imperial examinations. He passed and became a county magistrate in a remote region, eventually rising to the highest ranks of government. 39Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 From the Start, I Cheated in the Imperial Exam, and the Empress Is Actually My Mother 开局科举舞弊，皇后竟是我亲娘 Li Junyan transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the biological child whom the current emperor and empress lost among the people. But his adoptive father is framed and dies a tragic death, he finds himself imprisoned, and his childhood sweetheart wants to break off their engagement. Li Junyan, newly arrived from another world, spreads his hands. “I’m done pretending. I’m going to answer the imperial recruitment notice, save the empress, and reach the pinnacle of life!” After saving the empre 324Reads5.1Score—Shelves
- 22 From the Start, I’m Transmigrated as Lao Ai and Given to Empress Dowager Zhao Ji 开局穿成嫪毐，被送给秦太后赵姬 [A ruthless modern man transmigrates into Lao Ai and is sent straight to Zhao Ji's bedchamber from the start!] He opens his eyes and is already on the brink of death? He uses modern knowledge to train the army, management skills to reform the harem, and turns Zhao Ji into an ally in bed, all while standing up to Lü Buwei at court! Watch history's wildest male favorite conquer the realm from the bedchamber, clawing his way out of a dead end and to the pinnacle of power. That fate of being torn ap 109Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 The Prince Consort Who Married to Bring Good Fortune 冲喜驸马爷 Su Yi transmigrated and became a scholar on his way to the capital to take the imperial examinations. As soon as he left the examination hall, the emperor seized him and ordered him to marry the Thirteenth Princess, who was gravely ill, in the hope that the marriage would bring her good fortune. If he married a princess, wouldn’t he become a royal consort and have to give up his path through the examinations? But after the wedding ceremony, when he lifted her veil, the Thirteenth Princess gazed 2.1kReads8.2Score145Shelves
- 24 The Imperial Exams: A Farmer’s Son Has His Day in the Sun 科举，农家子也有春天 One day, Fang Ping’an, a left-behind child, transmigrates to ancient times. He has no extraordinary opportunities and no influential benefactors. How can he turn his life around? The medicine shop has no one he knows. Who would buy the herbs you gather? He knows no one in the world of the imperial examinations. Who would teach you to read? He has no connections in officialdom. Who would help you get your foot in the door? This is the story of a farmer’s son who, in the midst of a confused and ai 43Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 My Sweet, Adorable Little Wife 娇萌小甜妻 [One heroine + super sweet romance + farming + everyday life] As a young man from the twenty-first century, Xie Jin transmigrated, only to find himself in a disastrous situation from the start. His parents were both dead, and he was dirt poor. What was he supposed to do? But then he looked at the adorable little beauty who had come with his transmigration. She gazed at him with big, sparkling eyes, and he was instantly full of energy again! “Husband, we're out of rice...” “Don't worry. Your husb 204Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 26 The Poor Scholar's Sweetheart 寒门小娇妻 After transmigrating to the Great Sheng Dynasty, Huang Tinghui finds himself dealt a disastrous hand from the start. His parents died young, and this ne'er-do-well, whom even a dog would shake its head at, squandered the entire family fortune, leaving only a dilapidated thatched hut. Some days he can barely manage a meal. Luckily, he picks up a beautiful girl along the way, and somehow they end up married. Well, faced with his utterly destitute home and his pitifully adorable wife, Huang Tinghui 187Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 27 Reborn at the End of the Han: The Great Winds Rise 重生汉末之大风起兮 (Warlord politics) (No System) (A lord and his followers) (Scheming) (Not a mindless power fantasy) Cui Nian transmigrates to the most brilliant and most brutal age of the Han Dynasty. Fortunately, his family is fairly well-off, though they come from humble beginnings. Unfortunately, he was born in Luoyang. Death may not be the end, and being reborn may be a gift from heaven. In this life, Cui Nian will no longer drift through life in a daze. Instead, he'll stir up a storm of his own! I'll use t 21Reads—Score—Shelves
- 28 Transmigrated to Ancient Times as a Lady of Honor 穿到古代当诰命夫人 After an accident transmigrated Xiangyi to ancient times, she found her newlywed husband acting strangely in all sorts of ways. She was baffled. Was he really a man born and raised in ancient times? Xiangyi: Maybe I should test him. But what could I use to test him? By the same twist of fate, Yanshu also transmigrated to ancient times. Faced with his new wife, he was just as troubled. There was already someone in his heart, someone he had carried with him for nearly ten years. How should he trea 137Reads8.2Score100Shelves
- 29 On My Wedding Night, My Beautiful Wife Turns Out to Be a Princess of a Fallen Kingdom 洞房夜，我的美妻竟是亡国公主 When Han Lin wakes up, he finds that he has transmigrated to a world much like ancient China. He has no parents, he’s poor, and people mock him as a lazy fool who’ll never find a wife. Then his second uncle, Han Zaiye, takes him to the city, where they meet a little beggar. From that moment on, Han Lin’s fate changes. Han Lin: “I’ve got a wife now! Time to work hard for a wonderful future!” 3.6kReads7.4Score597Shelves
- 30 A Scholar of Humble Origins 一品寒士 Transmigrating to ancient times, he becomes an impoverished scholar? His home is bare, but he has a beautiful wife! No worries. He can farm, do business, and wage war. Making money couldn’t be easier. The court is in turmoil, and the times are chaotic. Even out in the countryside, he is still a powerful warlord in his own right. He guards the borders and puts down unrest. I am a humble scholar of the highest rank. 377Reads5.9Score—Shelves
- 31 A Scholar from a Humble Family in the Zhu Household 朱门寒士 A family of scholars, but who deserves a bowl of chicken soup? Climbing out of poverty: how many can fit on that narrow path? During the Jiajing reign of the Great Ming, the Zhu family hall in Zhuhe Village hosted a silent contest every night. The chicken soup's oily sheen floated only in the bowl of the eldest grandson, Zhu Yawen. The whole family tightened their belts to support a promising young scholar who had struggled for more than a decade without even passing the county-level examinatio 215Reads6.0Score—Shelves
- 32 I Transmigrate into a Fool, and My Fierce Wife Is Hard to Tame 穿越原主是呆子，娘子生猛难降 Li Hao transmigrates into a total flop. There’s no immortal cultivation, no martial arts, no rich young master status, and not even a historical dynasty he recognizes. What a disappointment. The original owner is a halfwit, which is just as well. Otherwise, Li Hao might have blown his cover. An arranged marriage from the start is actually not bad, given that he spent more than twenty years single in his previous life. His wife is fierce, and even one against five is no problem for her. First, he 59Reads8.5Score—Shelves
- 33 Moe Ming: From a Thousand Cuts to Senren Banka 萌大明：从千刀万剐到千恋万花 [New book launch. The rating will rise later.] [Genderbent Ming Dynasty + alternate history + fantasy elements + comic-relief protagonist + slow burn] A spur-of-the-moment sightseeing trip somehow caused a well-behaved young man from modern society to transmigrate into the body of Zhu Wenzheng, the nephew of Ming dynasty founder Zhu Yuanzhang. Now he bears the weighty historical mission of assisting Zhu Yuanzhang and advancing the progress of the age. With at least some knowledge of history, sur 135Reads8.8Score103Shelves
- 34 The Young Lord of the Protector of the State: The Great Qian Dynasty’s Number One Playboy 镇国公子：大乾第一纨绔 His soul transmigrates into the body of Great Qian’s number one wastrel. He marries an enemy princess and rides across the land! With the spirit of a literary plagiarist upon him, he borrows Du Fu’s “Climbing High” and listens to music at the pleasure quarters, though it’s all just an act. The Northern Mang invade, the Northwest rises in rebellion, and the Western Regions seize the chance to plunder. Watch as the Duke of Zhenguo’s son puts them all down, one by one! 154Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 From the Start: My Fiancée Shows Up to Break Off Our Engagement 开局：败家子遭未婚妻上门退婚 [No System + no golden finger + an ordinary person transmigrates + not invincible + suitable for readers of all ages + lighthearted entertainment] [My new book, I'm a Feng Shui Master, and Charging for Readings Based on Character Is Perfectly Reasonable, is now out. If you enjoy feng shui stories, come check it out!] Li Xuan transmigrates from the modern era to ancient times and becomes a down-and-out scholar. The original owner gambled the family into ruin, and his father's fate is unknown. Li 118Reads—Score—Shelves
- 36 The Ruthless Minister from a Humble Family 寒门枭臣 Li Mao transmigrates into the Northern Song dynasty as a down-and-out scholar from a poor family. In an age when everything is inferior except studying, and the realm is on the brink of ruin, he changes his fate step by step through hard work, rises to the pinnacle of life, and brings peace to the world for generations to come. This story has not only clashes of steel and the thunder of battle horns, but also beauty and romance, alongside the struggles and striving of ordinary people. 1.6kReads8.4Score169Shelves
- 37 The Empress Tries to Lure Me Out of Seclusion, but I Refuse 女帝引诱我出山，我偏不 Sheng Tian transmigrated to the Great Xia Dynasty and, by a stroke of luck, saved the county magistrate's daughter, earning the affection of a beautiful woman from a wealthy household. Sheng Tian wanted to rely on his own abilities, keep a low profile, and live out a peaceful, prosperous life. But his many inventions and innovations astonished the Great Xia Dynasty's empress. The beautiful empress came to ask Sheng Tian to marry her, bringing with her a vast realm, the wealth of the entire natio 14Reads6.1Score—Shelves
- 38 Transmigrating to Great Chu to Build a Manor 穿越大楚建山庄 A young Chinese teacher stands by the Miluo River and sighs at the sky. “I can recite ten thousand Tang poems and eight thousand Song lyrics, and I know the hundred schools of thought by heart, yet I can’t find a job to support my family. What a tragedy!” With that, he plunges into the churning waters. The protagonist, Huang Xie, is a literary youth swept aside and left stranded by the tide of reform. By chance, he transmigrates to ancient times, where the feudal lords vie for supremacy... 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 39 After My Engagement Was Broken, I Turned to the Imperial Exams and Became the Top Scholar 被退婚后，我转头科举当状元 [Transmigration + no System + imperial examinations + feel-good power fantasy] Ma Chengji, a top scorer in the national college entrance exam with a photographic memory, transmigrated into the body of an eight-year-old poor boy in the Great Qian Kingdom. He started off in dire straits: his family had nothing, they lived on bran and wild greens, and the villagers mocked and ridiculed him. Su Jiuyuan, the daughter of a powerful minister, came with her mother to break off their engagement. “People —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 The Whole Family Is Dead, Don't Panic, We Still Have the Third Young Master! 全家战死，不要慌，还有三少爷！ Gu Qing transmigrates into a dynasty that has strayed from the historical timeline and becomes the third young master of a general's household. He had planned to lie flat and enjoy a life of luxury, with several wives and concubines and music at the pleasure quarters. But fate had other plans: his entire family is killed in a scheme by treacherous ministers, and he is left with a disgraced name. From the start, Gu Qing is trapped in a desperate situation, surrounded by danger. He means to enter 507Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 41 The Unparalleled Illegitimate Son 绝代庶子 [Alternate World + Transmigration + Ancient Setting] After transmigrating, he finds his mother brutally murdered and his younger sister unconscious beside her. When she wakes, she has developed a split personality. He heads to the capital to find his biological father, only to discover that his father's family is the source of all the hatred. Watch as a concubine-born son avenges his mother and drives his father into an inescapable corner, step by step. Once his revenge is complete, where will h 420Reads7.3Score—Shelves
- 42 The Hidden Phoenix Sings Clear 隐凤清鸣 In the ancient Great Yu Dynasty, the imperial examinations offered a broad road to power and glory, drawing countless children from humble families to pursue their dreams. Yet behind all that splendor lurked darkness and intrigue unknown to most. She was Su Jinyu, the orphaned daughter of the Great Yu Dynasty's youngest grand secretary. Born with memories of her previous life, she had once been a legal scholar, and from birth she bore the heavy burden of clearing her father's name. Su Moxuan had 22Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 A Cross-Dressing Beauty Is Kidnapped by a Tyrannical Emperor to Be His Favorite Consort 女装大佬被霸道皇帝掳走当宠妃 Yu Xiao, a famous cross-dressing streamer on a modern livestreaming platform, had spent twenty years living as a man. She inexplicably transmigrated to the ancient Great Yin Dynasty, where she was abducted on the spot by the domineering Emperor Zhiyan and made his Consort Rou. As she struggled to survive, she discovered that she had been caught up in a vast conspiracy beyond her imagination, one that had even changed her sex. In anguish, she could not understand why her life was like that of a p 393Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 1620 America: The Whole Town Arrives in the New World 1620美洲：全镇降临新大陆 A county town is unexpectedly plunged into a strange new continent. Starting with farming, its people embark on a vast new frontier, preserving the roots of farming and learning while keeping the flame of Chinese civilization alive, until its spark spreads across this unfamiliar land like a prairie fire. 52Reads—Score—Shelves
- 45 I’ll Lie Flat After Passing the Provincial Exam 考个举人就躺平 Work hard in the early stages, then lie flat later. If you weren't born into a family of nobles, you'll have to work hard to lie flat. Let’s see what our protagonist does to earn the right to lie flat. If you want to succeed, you have to go crazy first. Time to start writing. 1.5kReads7.3Score100Shelves
- 46 The Great Sage Is Boundless 大贤无疆 At the end of the story: “I saw a golden age!” (Ensemble cast, slow burn, nuanced emotions) They say that in times of chaos, staying alive matters more than anything. But no one tells you that the price of survival is quietly swallowing your heart, then becoming the very kind of person you hate most. Gentle people can be calculating, dependent people can become independent, and foolish people can grow perceptive. Cruelty can hide inside love; a sense of duty can lie beneath silence. Devotion and 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 47 The Marquis's Son Takes the Imperial Exams 侯府子科举 When fortune’s winds are fair, I’ll seize their strength and climb the ladder above the crowd. Before the palace gates, whips crack; the road to the clouds is lined with seven beams of purple jade. I have mastered the Four Books and Five Classics, and trained with blades, spears, swords, bows, and halberds. If I will not give myself to the realm, then what was the point of all my self-cultivation? A single-heroine story. Many thanks to all my readers. 430Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 48 The Heir of Great Xia: From Humble Scholar to Power 大夏世子，从一介书生开始 Jiang Feng transmigrates to the Great Xia dynasty, only to learn as soon as he wakes up that he has been swindled into a marriage. The wife he brought home for ten taels of silver has somehow left him thirty taels in debt! Luckily, he is clever and has modern knowledge, so he manages to sort things out. But looking at the bare-walled house and his delicate young wife, who is sharing his hard life, Jiang Feng rolls up his sleeves. “I thought I could just slack off. Now I’ve got no choice but to w 248Reads8.5Score—Shelves
- 49 Starting My Civil Service Exam Journey After Being Kicked Out of My Home 科举从被赶出家门开始 An accident turned Gu Yuan into the third son of the Gu family in ancient Qing Shui Village. His father had died young, and his mother showed him no affection. His family was reasonably well-off, but he didn’t get a single cent of it after being kicked out. Just as he had finally found hope for life, a System suddenly appeared and told him he’d die if he didn’t take the imperial examinations. Fine, then: he’d sit the exams and make a living. Let’s see how he builds a future for himself, one step 250Reads7.9Score—Shelves
- 50 General, the Emperor Has Ordered You to Withdraw Again 将军，官家又命你撤兵了 [No System + political intrigue + ensemble cast + conquest] He Buyi, a game concept artist who’d been pulling an all-nighter, wakes up to find he has transmigrated into an Eastern Xia general who has just passed the seventh day after his death! His coffin lid hasn’t even warmed when he hears an enemy general outside the city insulting his fallen father. Dream or not, a general has to fight with all he’s got! He grabs the silver spear buried with him, charges out of the city, and knocks the great —Reads—Score—Shelves
