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Chronicle of a Maiden's Imperial Exam Triumph

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In the fictional Daning Dynasty, women are permitted to take the imperial exam for the first time. Lin Zhaozhao, a poor scholar's daughter, resolves to participate to clear her late father's name—he was an exam invigilator framed for cheating and died wrongfully. With extraordinary talent, she advances through rounds but faces repeated plots: leaked papers, anonymous accusations... The mastermind is the Prime Minister's clique who framed her father years ago! Gu Zhao, a supervising censor, initially watches her closely for her "ulterior motives" but is gradually moved by her tenacity and injustice. They shift from confrontation to collaboration, overcoming exam challenges while exposing court darkness. When Lin finally succeeds, a shocking royal secret behind her father's injustice emerges...

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