From Mud to Scholar: Double Success

Li Yiqing transmigrates as a poor farmer with photographic memory. He invents dishes like typhoon-shelter-style fried river shrimp and gadgets like rice mills to enrich his family and persuades them to pursue education. On the imperial examination path, he defeats the schemes of Meng Zhiyi and Li Yiren, securing first place in the county exam. His invention of a water-powered windmill gains the Emperor's attention, and he teams up with Shen Shuyao to overthrow the corrupt minister Wei Guanzhong. Ultimately, he achieves the Triple Succession, becomes the youngest top scholar, marries Shen Shuyao, and rises to become a renowned statesman.