I Just Want to Be a Detective, but the System Makes Me Take the Imperial Exams
只想当神探，系统偏让我去考科举
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- Mystery
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- Female-Channel Mystery
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Five-star review to encourage the author! Hope you can finish the story and not abandon it! 😘 At first, I actually considered giving up on the book; it was like something I neither enjoyed nor wanted to throw away 😢 The story has too many elements—detective work, imperial examinations, business…it feels a bit like a hodgepodge.
It's really good!! The emotions in this story are incredibly moving. There aren't any of the typical toxic NPCs in novels, and the protagonist's character is also very well-developed. I especially love the relationship between the protagonist and his friends!!!
I really wanted to see the extra chapters about the parents! It's a pity it's finished, but this book is really good—the combination of imperial examinations and detective stories perfectly hit my sweet spot. This book deserves a score of 9 or higher; it portrays friendship, family, and teacher-student relationships very well. As for romance, it's not described in much detail, but it's clear that the two share similar interests and have a deep bond.
It's beautiful! Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!! The imperial examination and crime-solving storylines progress simultaneously without sacrificing intelligence, and the protagonists are very hardworking. The romance develops gradually, a little slowly, but I personally felt it felt very natural. The main characters also have a strong sense of chivalry.
Overall, it's a good read; the crime-solving is engaging, the writing is decent, and the characters are quite endearing. However, the romance isn't very nuanced, especially Yun Sheng's relationship, which felt abrupt. I didn't skip any chapters, but when the two blushed at each other, I didn't get that "Oh! I knew it!" Feeling.
It's so good! I finished it in one go. I hope the author will update with some extra chapters! And lastly, just a quick question: who is the Hundred-Faced Scholar? Is he Wen Zhuo from the Jianghu Case? I really want to know!!!
Throughout the book, the pacing was moderately fast, with no dragging plots or filler text. Several parts revealing the truth behind the cases made me envious 🥺🥺🥺. It's definitely a novel for those who enjoy a satisfying read, as the protagonist doesn't have any truly "bad" people around him or any heart-wrenching family troubles. He achieves perfect success in family, friendship, career, and love—everything is wonderful. It was a very satisfying read. Highly recommended! 💕
It's incredibly good! The cases are intricately linked, making it very engaging! The focus is on solving crimes, with the imperial examinations as a secondary element. The protagonist is truly outstanding, relying mainly on his own abilities; the system has a very low presence, almost disappearing later on. His friends and family are also kind and helpful, minimizing trouble.
It's a great show. I especially love their friendship; everyone is so real, full of emotion and loyalty.
I love them all—my teachers, family, and friends—each one warms my heart.