The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion, also known as 红楼读书郎, tells the story of imperial examination essay protagonists who come from peasant families, offering a unique perspective on daily life. The novel delves into the protagonist's internal struggles and unexpected rescue of Sister Lin. Despite its title and reference to the Red Mansion, the protagonist has no ties to the Jia family or Jia Shi Wang Xue. Readers are advised that the Red Mansion element is introduced later in the story, serving as a borrowed symbol rather than a central theme. This historical fiction piece is a must-read for those interested in books and male protagonists.