I Became a Jailer in Ancient Times
我在古代当狱卒
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 562k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 2y ago
- English
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Synopsis
Other names
- The Farm Girl Lands a Government Job农家女考公上岸啦Alternate title on Fanqie
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High-Quality Imperial Examination Novels
Looking for books similar to "From Passing the Imperial Exams with Top Scores to Running the Government". Wonderful fellow readers, can you recommend some high-quality imperial-exam novels? Something like "A Noble Son from a Poor Family" or "Running the Government" would be great.
I'm Extremely Picky and Out of Books. Only Recommend Absolute Masterpieces
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Any Novels With Unusual Character Archetypes? I'm Tired of Mainstream Stories
Mystery Novels Rated 9.0 or Higher, with Smart Characters, Strong Deduction, and Smooth Pacing
Preferably completed, with a gripping, suspenseful, brain-teasing plot. The kind that keeps you up because you can't stop before the ending.
Looking for Relaxing, Cozy Novels with an Easygoing Daily-Life Feel That Stay Enjoyable
Looking for Ancient Times Transmigration Stories About Being Born into the Past and Living a Serious Life. I’ve Always Thought People Back Then Were Smarter Than Us
Looking for Good Reads with Beautiful Prose and Rich Detail, No Toxic Authors or Idiot Plots
No brainless protagonists, and nothing too toxic. The writing just needs enough detail to be readable. Last time they told me to read "Ultraman: The Kept Man", and it was so toxic it knocked me out.
Looking for High-Quality Historical Novels
I've been an avid reader for years, but now I can't find anything good to read. Hope you can recommend some books!
The Female Lead Has MAX Combat Power!!
Stories with a Female Lead Who Transmigrates into a Disadvantaged Identity but Eventually Rises Above Everyone Else
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Novels About Transmigrating to Ancient Times and Solving Cases
Ancient Historical Mysteries
Looking for an ancient-era detective novel.
Stories That Make You Feel Immersed
Looking for books similar to "Horror and Immortal Fate". Any creatively imagined cultivation stories? (I want transmigration with an immersive feel.) (I don’t care if she’s been bewitched or he owes her a debt. If he can’t see a woman without losing his head, I don’t want it.) Too many authors are poisoning the well.
Looking for Novels Where the Protagonist Watches the Story Unfold Without Interfering, Just Lazing Around and Enjoying the Gossip
Any era is fine, including Qing-era romance. The protagonist transmigrates into a book and follows the plot without going out of their way to cause trouble or demonizing the original leads. Romance or no romance is fine, as long as the protagonist isn't love-brained.
The Female Lead Becomes an Official in Ancient Times and Develops the Economy in Her Fief to Help People Escape Poverty
Books That Were Misrepresented by Their Ratings
Looking for books like After Resigning. It's a good book that's been badly misled by its rating. Many readers have commented that the rating shouldn't be this low.
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The Protagonist Passes the Civil Service Exam
Looking for books like "Banned for Six Months, I Take the Civil Service Exam, Then Launch a Discipline Campaign at Langya". After being banned or blacklisted, the protagonist becomes someone who enforces discipline. It could be set in showbiz, the military, law enforcement, or somewhere similar.
Female Lead Is a Bandit or Has Incredible Strength
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The protagonist should have an unconventional profession and use their professional expertise to solve every eerie and bizarre case.
Great Dramas About Ethics, City Life, and the Countryside
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What You Consider a Good Book
Looking for something like "His Minty Youth".
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A ten-year veteran reader highly recommends this novel! It's truly fantastic! I didn't miss a single chapter. The female lead is decisive and efficient, without any hesitation. The transmigration plot is just to set the stage for her extraordinary martial arts skills. There's no smearing of the original male and female leads; she single-handedly carries her entire family to victory. The author updates so quickly! I've already followed!
Well written, just my type~ Keep it up! 💪
I found a great book, a mix of martial arts and farming novels. I really like the female lead's personality—generous and self-respecting. The story covers everyday life, including family matters, colleague conflicts, and work issues. The author handles these aspects very well, avoiding the excessive emphasis and exaggeration of problems found in other extreme novels.
The female lead is strong in combat, working as a prison guard and fighting on the battlefield. She is brave and fearless, and treats her family and friends with sincerity. The male lead is a weak scholar who is constantly rescued by the female lead when he is unlucky. He is strong-willed and tolerant. The two complement each other, and are both ordinary people in their daily lives.
The subject matter is quite novel, and the story is alright, but it also has a lot of problems. There are many mistakes, the ending feels rushed, and there are too many side stories. The female lead, who is described as a lazy bum in the synopsis, is nowhere to be seen. However, it's still worth checking out when you're looking for something to read.
It's a great watch; it doesn't have too much romance, and each character has a distinct personality. It's not cliché and is definitely worth watching.
I don't know how other readers will perceive this book, but for me, it's flawless. The female protagonist isn't a sucker (personal opinion). When you're living in this society, this book reflects that, and it's actually a positive portrayal. The protagonist's actions aren't wrong; if her family is doing well, helping her relatives is perfectly acceptable.
The main theme is novel and not formulaic or formulaic; some minor flaws can be overlooked.
It's not bad. The female lead has a bit of a knack for causing trouble. She works hard to become a prison guard and solves one problem after another by constantly improving her intelligence and fighting skills. The only downside is that the romance feels a bit abrupt.
Considering the main storyline, it's alright. The theme is quite novel. I first met the female lead as a clerk, and later she became a constable. Her special abilities are all highlighted at crime scenes. Overall, it's worth watching.