short series

Time-Traveler from Death Row: The Top Scholar's Rise

share time: 2026-06-04 12:38:00

A modern youth Lu Ming travels unexpectedly to the Yong Dynasty rife with political factionalism. He intends to take the imperial exam to change his fate, but is framed by rivals on treason charges and thrown into death row, suffering torture and scorn. In despair, he notices the emperor's talent-seeking edict. With modern insights and current affairs judgment from his time-travel, he writes *Ten Strategies for National Stability* in prison, shaking the imperial court. The emperor reopens the injustice case, and Lu Ming is released. He impresses officials in the palace exam, becomes top scholar, and finally becomes a loyal minister assisting the country, realizing his desperate comeback.

mute, 2x speed, if you want to adjust, please click the controller bar to adjust