From Barren Mountains to Imperial Glory: A Ming Dynasty Scholar's Rise

One twist of fate, and Chen Yuanwen awakens in a struggling farming family of ancient China. His dream is simple: pass the imperial exams, earn scholar status, and escape backbreaking labor for a life of modest comfort. But when he witnesses a corrupt official's brother-in-law kidnapping women and extorting merchants in broad daylight, everything changes. Forced to aim higher than he ever imagined, Chen becomes the first provincial graduate from his impoverished mountain county in a century. Now, with an entire region's hopes weighing on his shoulders, he must journey to the capital for the ul…