The Marquis Won’t Back My Ambitions, So I’ll Take the Imperial Exams and Win Over Scholars

Jiang Zhenxue loved melodramatic tragic romances where the leads misunderstood each other and suffered physically and emotionally. She would curl up under the covers, reading and cackling with delight. Then one day, Jiang Zhenxue transmigrated into the heroine of one of those melodramatic novels. Faced with a male lead who couldn’t understand plain speech and grabbed her by the throat at the drop of a hat, Jiang Zhenxue was not impressed. Rather than get caught up in a tortured romance like the original plot, she would leave the story behind and focus on her career. After leaving, Jiang Zhenxue opened a study hall in a province known for its imperial exam candidates. The study hall was packed every day, with an intense atmosphere of learning. Several regulars even passed the exams and became scholars or provincial graduates. Jiang Zhenxue made a fortune and opened several branches. Just as business was booming, the male lead showed up. As the Marquis of Ning, a man who stood above countless others, Xiao Qingyan opened with a bombshell: “If you don’t come back with me, I’ll burn this study hall down.” Jiang Zhenxue: “The law says that’s destruction of private property.” Xiao Qingyan: “You think you can escape my grasp?” Jiang Zhenxue: “That’s unlawful restraint.” Xiao Qingyan: “You’re trying to provoke me.” Jiang Zhenxue: “That’s a crime of blind overconfidence.” Xiao Qingyan: “Is that actually a crime? Let me see…” … Xiao Qingyan realized Jiang Zhenxue had changed. The future top scholar, runner-up, and third-place graduate were constantly surrounding Jiang Zhenxue. To keep an eye on his wife, Xiao Qingyan was forced to study at the study hall! As a result, he went from relying on his ancestors’ honors for a life of wealth to earning academic honors and embarking on an official career. Jiang Zhenxue: “So? Does studying make you happy?” Xiao Qingyan, busy competing for his wife’s attention every day: Not impressed.