Rise of the Poor Novel

A graduate student specializing in ancient Chinese studies, repeatedly rejected during her employment search, mysteriously travels back to the Ming Dynasty and awakens in the body of a young child in a remote mountain village. She finds herself surrounded by family turmoil: a listless father, an overbearing mother, and troublesome relatives constantly feuding over farmyard matters. However, her extensive knowledge of classical Chinese literature, including the Four Books and Five Classics and the Eight-part Essay format, becomes her greatest asset. Despite her humble origins, she possesses the education and wisdom to transcend her circumstances. During this era of strengthened national power and relaxed governance, with minor corruption among officials and occasional threats from Japanese pirates, the system nonetheless provides fertile ground for talented scholars to rise. Her remarkable journey from poverty to prominence unfolds as she leverages her knowledge and intellect to carve out a legendary path of success for herself and her family.