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When a Poor Scholar Writes Novels, the Emperor Begs for Daily Updates

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Modern online novelist Lin Yuan transmigrates into a poor scholar in ancient China, where his family is so destitute they can’t even afford a meal. Desperate, he returns to his old trade—writing novels, blending modern “cool story” tropes with ancient settings. To his surprise, his work becomes an instant hit in the county. Even the emperor, traveling incognito, gets hooked and sends eunuchs with gold every day to urge faster updates. Lin Yuan not only makes a fortune but is also summoned by the emperor for the “insightful governing ideas” in his novels, transforming from a starving scholar to an imperial advisor. Just as he basks in success, however, an impeachment storm over his novels being “unorthodox” is quietly brewing...

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