The scholar who had transmigrated from Gusu arrived in the capital to sit for the imperial examinations after years of diligent study.
In the midst of heavy rain, a sedan chair from the Jia family offered him an umbrella, and a glimpse of the lady's stunning face left his heart aching with desire.
Determined to rise above his current status, he inquired about the powerful Ning and Rong households and decided that passing the palace exam with high honors would force even a noble family to seek him as their son-in-law.
Will his resolve and previous life knowledge prove sufficient to bridge the divide and claim the lady he now yearns for?
