In Lu Xun's novel Kong Yiji, Kong Yiji's fate was very tragic. He lived at the bottom of society and was eventually sentenced to prison for theft. If he could pass the imperial examination and enter the imperial court, his fate might change. However, Kong Yiji's theft was morally unacceptable. Even if he could pass the imperial examination, it would not change his status in society. In addition, even if he entered the court, he might be attacked for corruption or other reasons, and it would be difficult for him to escape from his tragic fate. Therefore, even if Kong Yiji could pass the imperial examination and enter the court, it would be difficult for him to change his fate. His tragic fate was still inevitable.