Never trust ads or websites in videos. Our content is from the internet and we are not responsible for any ad content ⚠️
The Butcher's Son and His Imperial Exam Journey
The Butcher's Son and His Imperial Exam Journey Plot:
Ah Niu, son of butcher Li Dadao, has loved loitering outside the village school to eavesdrop on lessons since childhood. But his pig blood scent earns him jeers of 'butcher's spawn' from classmates, and even his father chases him with a butchering knife, yelling: 'Can reading be sold as pork?' Unwilling to give up, Ah Niu saves money from selling pig offal to buy old books, reading *The Analects* by kerosene lamp in the pigsty at night—only to meet an exiled Hanlin scholar, once a third-place imperial exam finisher, hiding in the village. The scholar teaches him policy essays, but Ah Niu is disqualified from his first exam for 'low birth.' Just as he’s about to quit, his father sells their three-year-old sow and slams the silver on his palm: 'I’ve butchered pigs all my life—I want my son to make it to the top!' The second time he takes the exam, Ah Niu enters the hall with the smell of ink from the pigsty. When the examiner sees 'father: butcher' and tries to tear his paper, Ah Niu retorts, eyes red: 'A butcher’s knife cuts meat, but a scholar’s pen cuts through prejudice!' In the final exam, the emperor asks: 'Aren’t you afraid of ridicule for being a butcher’s son?' Ah Niu kowtows: 'My pen writes of a butcher’s life and the people’s suffering—that’s who the exam should choose!'
Scan for Mobile View
Scan this QR code with your mobile device to watch this video on your phone
Recommended Videos
I Became a Mountain King with 100 Female Prisoners During the Famine
In the throes of a devastating famine that swept across the land, 100 exiled female prisoners were left to die in the wilderness. They were saved by a kind-hearted young man named Yan, who led them to the secluded Luofeng Mountain. Together, they cleared farmland, built a fortified village, and fought to survive against wild animals, bandits, and imperial pressure. As Yan worked closely with Qingyue, a skilled former physician among the prisoners, they fell in love. What started as a desperate fight for survival soon turned into a legendary story of a commoner rising to become a beloved mountain king, building a peaceful haven for his people amid the chaos.
2 weeks ago
Divorce Is Fine, But I’m Taking My In-Laws
Lin Wan and Chen Mo went from sharing weal and woe during their startup to a marriage of cold silence—Chen Mo, now successful, drowned in socializing and even forgot her birthday. When Lin Wan pulled out the divorce agreement, Chen Mo sneered, "How much compensation do you want?" To his surprise, she pointed at his mother knitting on the sofa and his father setting up a chessboard: "I only want Mom and Dad." It turns out Lin Wan’s parents divorced when she was little, and her in-laws were her first "home": her mother remembered she hated cilantro, her father secretly paid off her startup debts, and they always left the hallway light on for her late nights. Chen Mo panicked—he thought he needed to keep his wife, but realized the "family" he couldn’t live without had already given their hearts to Lin Wan.
1 month ago
Home with a Village Shaman
Village "shaman" Zhou Guilan suddenly comes to the city to find her daughter Su Xiaoyu, an urban white-collar worker, only to discover Xiaoyu is being investigated for a company financial fraud case—Xiaoyu insists she's innocent but has no proof. Guilan doesn't believe in "science"; she squats outside the company reading employees' faces, rummages through trash for evidence, and even uses rural "soul-calling" to force the guilty supervisor to slip up. Xiaoyu is ashamed: "Can your feudal superstition be evidence?" Until Guilan holds shredded account books from the garbage dump, pointing to the supervisor's wrist mole: "The one who stole temple incense money had the same mole." Xiaoyu realizes—her mother's "magic" was never superstition, but life experience of reading people, and courage to protect her at all costs. As truth unfolds, their 20-year心结—Guilan missed Xiaoyu's college exam to find an abducted village child—finally heals.
1 month ago
Is It Normal for a Village Doctor Like Me to Know the Thirteen Ghost Acupuncture?
Lin Chuan, a young village doctor in a remote mountain village, is mocked as a 'quack' by villagers but actually hides the family-secret Thirteen Ghost Acupuncture. One day, Su Wan, a mysterious woman covered in wounds, escapes to the village. Lin saves her from death with his acupuncture. Su hides her identity as a prime minister's daughter fleeing a royal power struggle. While recovering, she falls for Lin's tenderness—he brews ginger tea for her at night, cures her old illness with needles, and even confronts pursuers to protect her. But when Su's identity is exposed and troops surround the village, Lin takes out an imperial gold medal—turns out his Thirteen Ghost Acupuncture was granted by the late emperor as the 'National Protector Needle,' and he retired to the village to guard a secret about the kingdom...
1 month ago
Casual Vows, Maxed-Out System Rewards
Lin Chuan, dead drunk on his graduation night, casually slurred, "I'll make 100 million yuan!" The next morning, he wakes up to find 100 million in his bank account—he's bound to the "Boast-Come-True System"! From then on, when he says, "I want the campus belle to ask me out," she shows up with milk tea downstairs; when he says, "I want a downtown villa," the property deed arrives the same day. But when Su Wan, a wealthy heiress, approaches him to "investigate the fraud," Lin Chuan discovers a twist in the system's "maxed-out rewards": every vow fulfilled requires a "kindness task." From recklessly using the system to using it to guard his heart, Lin Chuan not only gains wealth in his absurd rise but also meets Su Wan, the one he wants to protect for life—turns out the system's ultimate reward is teaching him to "love seriously."
4 months ago
The Madame Divines Again
Beneath her elegant facade as a wealthy madame lies a master of mystical divination. When an accidental reading reveals a deadly conspiracy within her husband's family, she must navigate treacherous power struggles and fragile loyalties. Using ancient wisdom and cunning strategy, she races against fate to protect those she loves—blending suspense, romance, and supernatural intrigue in a thrilling short drama.
6 months ago
Awakening the Spirit Spring: I Became the Village God of Wealth
Chai Haochen accidentally awakens an ancestral spirit spring, transforming from a poor young man into the revered 'God of Wealth' of his village overnight. The miraculous water heals the sick and turns stone to gold, catching the greedy eye of village bully Chen Junyu. Torn between the villagers' hopes and the looming threat, Haochen must navigate protecting the spring's secret while confronting escalating schemes. As friendships are tested and wealth sparks conflict, he must use wit and courage to reshape the village's destiny. A rural fantasy adventure unfolds, exploring greed, humanity, and guardianship.
6 months ago
Return of the Twins
A female CEO embarks on a journey to find her long-lost sister and enters a world filled with conspiracy and darkness. She discovers her sister has been suffering from abuse all along. Determined to protect her family, she swaps identities with her sister to confront and punish the perpetrators. The story is packed with themes of family bonds, emotional resilience, and the strength to fight adversity, showcasing a brave woman’s courage and ingenuity in the face of hardship.
11 months ago
Guan Guan's Warm Smile: Sweet Urban Romance
"Guan Guan's Warm Smile" is a popular urban romance drama that tells the sweet love story between the protagonist Guan Guan and a domineering CEO. The series features engaging characters and delicate emotional portrayal, depicting the pursuit of love and dreams in modern city life. Spanning from episode 1 to 62, the plot is full of excitement, warmth, humor, and touching moments, making it a captivating sweet pet drama. Whether it's workplace conflicts or love traps, it keeps viewers hooked, showcasing the power of true feelings and brave pursuit of dreams.
11 months ago