The Scholar's Sacrifice: Rising Through the Imperial Exams

When Chinese lit major Xi Yun transmigrates into a frail orphan's body on the eve of an arranged marriage, he discovers his new husband is the region's most celebrated scholar—gentle, handsome, and destined for greatness. But Xi Yun refuses to be a mere trophy spouse. In a world where only scholarly pursuits hold honor, he'll brave the brutal imperial examination system to forge his own path, becoming the pillar his husband deserves and lifting his devoted family from poverty. The exams nearly broke his husband once—now Xi Yun will conquer them too, proving that true success is never a solitar…