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Exam of Power: Peasant's Rise to Minister

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Li, a poor peasant boy, toils for a decade to pass the imperial exams and become the top scholar. But as he enters the treacherous world of court politics, he faces betrayals from powerful clans and grapples with the heartache of his childhood sweetheart forced into marriage. Navigating a web of corruption, he allies with righteous officials to outwit foes, ascending to the heights of power. Yet, as old enemies resurface, a suspenseful battle unfolds—can he resist the corrupting allure of authority and survive the deadly twists? A gripping tale of reversal and ambition. (162 words)

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