[Time Travel + Bastard Son of Duke's Mansion + No System + Imperial Examination + Intrigue] I've traveled through time. The good news is that I've become a bastard son of Duke Wei's Mansion, with no worries about food, clothing, or livelihood. The bad news is that he's not only unpopular, but also ridiculed and looked down upon. Haha, don't despise a poor young man, and watch him study and take the imperial examination. Protagonist: Wei Yunzhou

It was 1068, Year 1 of the Xining era. Emperor Zhao Xu had recently ascended the throne of the Song dynasty. The widely respected old-guard of civil officials, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, and Fu Bi, were in their twilight years. The unorthodox reformer Wang Anshi was full of vigor, wishing to reverse the tide of decline sweeping over the empire. The stubborn Sima Guang would rather leave imperial government than give up on proper orthodoxy. The literary Su Shi watched from the sidelines, unable to pick a side.

With such a talented crop of civil officials, the Song dynasty should have shone brightly. Instead, these geniuses embarked on a mutually destructive course, leaving the Song empire with a gaping, irreparable wound, and leaving future students of history with regret and controversy.

But the sudden arrival of a junior lawyer opens a new path for the Song dynasty. Reformers and conservatives, civil and military officials, domestic and foreign affairs, all shall come under the Law.

[Scheming] [Plot-Driven] [Single Female Lead] [No Cheat Abilities] [Fake Villain]

Zhao Du'an lived a cautious life as a civil servant, always walking on thin ice. But after transmigrating, he found himself as the pampered boy toy of the Empress—an arrogant, domineering villainous minister. Before he could even celebrate, he was sentenced to death for letting a national traitor escape.

With nowhere to turn, he planned to whisper sweet words to the Empress and beg for mercy—only to discover that his so-called "role" as a favored consort was a complete sham. To make matters worse, his notorious reputation had already sealed his fate:

The entire court was eager to impeach him.

Righteous warriors across the land sought to eliminate him.

Even military officers, monks, and Taoist sorcerers saw him as a disgrace.

Zhao Du’an was at his wit’s end. Since everyone wanted him dead, if he wanted to survive, he had only one choice—he couldn't play by the rules anymore. His path to redemption began with betraying his so-called "allies." From that moment on, the Great Yu Dynasty gained a new title for him—the Empress’s most loyal hound.

Years later, snow blanketed the imperial capital. On the city walls, Empress Xu Zhenguan let out a soft sigh. "We agreed to fake a relationship… so how did it become real?"

A 21st century master's degree holder, his soul traveled to ancient times.

No ring, no system, no white-bearded grandfather, no memory of this world...

My God, I have nothing at the beginning, I don't even know who I am, how can I play this?

Hungry and depressed, Tang Ning couldn't help but raise his head and raised his middle finger: "Thief..."

Something flew from the sky and hit his forehead.

Holding a big red hydrangea, before fainting, he only wanted to ask: "Who the hell stuffed a stone into the hydrangea!"

When he opened his eyes again...

A maid smiled like a flower: "Sir, the young lady invites you!"

A woman with beautiful eyebrows and eyes: "My husband, I am polite!"