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She was born noble, but due to an investigation in disguise, she was injured and lost her memory, only to be saved by a poor scholar named Qi Che.

At that time, he was as upright as bamboo, with the nation in his heart, studying day and night solely to serve the world.

Moved by his sincerity, she willingly married him as the adopted daughter of a merchant, concealing her brilliance, hoping only for a simple life with him.

He also made a vow of 'one couple for a lifetime.' "I, Qi Che, would rather die than betray you in this life."

But the moment he succeeded in the imperial examinations was also the moment his original intentions were extinguished.

That day, he brought back the betrothal letter from the Prime Minister's manor, the clarity in his eyes gone: "Qingniang, with your status, even becoming a concubine is a step up. Securing the position of an equal wife for you is already out of consideration for our past."

"I know you love me, so can you please endure this for my sake? The position of an equal wife is more than enough for someone of your status. Don't be ungrateful."

"Qingniang, as a wife, you should understand my difficulties instead of acting spoiled just because I favor you."

Chu Qingniang sighed, "Qi Che, let's divorce."

Her name wasn't Chu Qingniang; it was Chu Qingluan. She was the current dynasty's only legitimate princess, the daughter most valued by the Emperor.

Capable of governing the country with literary skills and securing it with martial prowess, she was the successor groomed by the Great Chu's imperial family since childhood.

She had thought that for the sake of this love, born from a chance encounter, she could abandon her status and live with him forever.

Little did she know, human nature is the one thing that cannot withstand testing.

That day, the palace gates opened wide, the phoenix carriage arrived at the manor, the imperial guards bowed their heads, and the female officials knelt in welcome: "We respectfully welcome the Legitimate Princess back to the capital."

Qi Che's face turned deathly pale: "Qingniang, I know I was wrong. For the sake of our three years as husband and wife, please give me another chance, okay?"

Chu Qingluan looked down on him from her high position, "Qi Che, I gave you a chance, but now, it's time for the dream to end."

In his previous life, Cui Xian was a PhD in Chinese Language and Literature from a prestigious university.

In this life, he has transmigrated into an impoverished family in ancient times.

A destitute household, a pregnant mother, young siblings, a father and Eldest Uncle who have failed the imperial examination six times, a grandmother who has driven herself into hysteria fantasizing about her sons making the honor roll, and an eight-year-old boy-himself.

Cui Xian: This is just too tragic.

To change his fate, Cui Xian goes out to work and becomes a Study Servant for a wealthy Young Master.

But the Young Master is a hopeless academic failure, terrified of entering the examination hall. He comes up with a terrible idea: having Cui Xian take the imperial examination in his place.

Not only does Cui Xian pass, but he “goes on a rampage.”

At eight, he begins formal studies. At eight, he writes “Ode to the Goose.” By eight and a half, he pens “Pity the Farmer.” At nine, he composes countless works that leave the literary greats of the time heartbroken and retiring their pens.

His eight-legged essays establish the format itself, earning him the title of “the originator.”

He debates scholars on stage, defeating renowned intellectuals with his eloquence.

His annotations on the Four Books are included in official academies, becoming the de facto textbooks for the imperial examination.

At seventeen, he becomes the Top Imperial Scholar.

He even mentors six students who also become Top Imperial Scholars.

By twenty-seven, he enters the cabinet as the Grand Chancellor, achieving the pinnacle of power.

He becomes the last pillar of Great Liang’s literary world, a model and idol for all scholars.

Of the ten measures of talent in the world, he alone possesses eight.

He retreats to compose poetry and essays, advances to write policy papers for the imperial examination, governs the nation with his pen, and secures peace on horseback.

Single-handedly, he extends the dynasty’s lifespan by three centuries.

He eradicates pirates, defeats nomadic invaders, develops cannons, builds warships, opens new maritime routes, and leads expeditions to Europe.

He becomes the behind-the-scenes controller of sixteen global nations.

When he stands, the emperor dares not sit.

Officials and ministers weep bitterly, longing for his return: “When will the Grand Chancellor finally ascend the throne?”

And it all began on that fateful day, when Cui Xian took the imperial examination in place of the Young Master…