Looking for Ancient Mystery Novels With a Female Coroner Protagonist 求女主是仵作的古代破案小说

1. 1 长 The Dead Cross the River at Chang’an 长安尸渡 Brown Sugar Zongzi红糖粽子Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted A detective story whose heroine can perform autopsies and solve cases. Once her period of mourning was over, Wen Qingning packed her bags and returned to Chang’an, only to find that her fiancé, Shen Muhuai, had not only taken a concubine but also married a new wife. His household was practically a garden in full bloom. Shen Muhuai gazed at Wen Qingning tenderly. “A Ning, I took a concubine for your sake and married a new wife for your sake! A Ning, I did it all for you!” Wen Qingning looked at S 19.5kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves

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   I recommend this book. The female lead is a coroner, and the male lead is the city guard commander. They become connected through a case. Overall, it's a very good read! [Heart emojis]

2. 2 第 The Chief Investigator 第一提刑官 Clouds at the Horizon天边云Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted “The rain kept falling, and spring slipped away unnoticed. Only when the skies cleared did we realize how deep into summer we were.” From coroner to judicial commissioner, Chu Zhaoyun has become an extraordinary woman in the Great Sheng capital of Bianjing! One day, Chu Zhaoyun had just shut her willowwood case and hadn’t even washed her hands when she spotted a man standing in the doorway. She immediately grew wary. “Lord Duan, does this case fall under the Imperial City Division? Is it a major 16.8kReads8.5Score2.3kShelves

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   Both are the same book; the first is a novel, and the second is an audiobook featuring live-action performances.

3. 3 摸 Bone Reading and Skin Painting 摸骨画皮 Ji Cheng吉诚Mystery928k WordsCompleted Qin Zhao is one of the finest forensic experts in the field. She made her name through sheer professional ability and is known as an oddball with sky-high IQ and rock-bottom EQ. Thanks to her remarkable skill at reading bones and reconstructing faces, she can restore the appearance of the living from even the most severely decomposed corpses. But during a field assignment, she was hit by a stray bullet and died on the spot! For no apparent reason, her soul ended up in the body of Zhaor, a countr 2.5kReads8.2Score375Shelves

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   The female lead is a forensic pathologist who transmigrates to the Six Doors (a government agency in Taiwan) to work as a painter and coroner. She solves high-intensity cases, showcasing her exceptional bone-reading and skin-drawing skills! The plot is fast-paced and engaging, without dragging or artificially creating suspense! The male lead is a member of the Imperial Guard! Both the male and female leads are strong.

4. 4 法 The Poison-Treating Forensic Doctor: From Cast-Off Consort to Chief Coroner 法医毒妃从下堂妃到首席法医 Wandering the World, Splashing Ink云游泼墨Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted When she opened her eyes, she was a discarded princess consort, divorced and condemned to drink poison. Her “crime” was plotting to kill the prince's beloved, the moonlight in his heart. In front of the coffin, the assembled guests watched her “atone with her death.” But she held the poison wine and gave her former husband, the powerful prince, a cool, professional smile: “Your Highness, are you sure your beloved really died from my ‘poison’?” “According to my preliminary examination, she died 550Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   1. **Precise Hook:** The opening uses the stark contrast between a death row inmate's rise to power and a "living devil" to instantly grab attention. 2. **Numerous Thrilling Moments:** Highlights multiple explosive moments such as "professional face-slapping," "the shock of the powerful," and "the male lead's unexpected charm." 3. **Vivid Characters:** The charm of the male and female leads is enhanced through dialogue and memorable quotes. 4. **Interactive Engagement:** The "comment section" increases reader participation and boosts post popularity. 5. **Memorable Closing:** A concise and powerful sentence elevates the theme, resonating with readers and encouraging wider sharing.

5. 5 大 A Handsome Young Genius at Solving Cases Joins the Dali Temple 大理寺来了个破案如神的小白脸 Wandering the World, Splashing Ink云游泼墨Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted At the autopsy table, she makes the dead speak; in the halls of power, she clears the names of the living. One charcoal pencil, two lifetimes of memories, and a three-foot autopsy table where she solves the strangest cases in the land. Ten delicate fingers, a hundred clever tricks, and a thousand palace chambers stirred into turmoil. Gongsun Yan, a top modern forensic pathologist, opens her eyes to find herself the daughter of a disgraced official, awaiting execution. Her family’s blood feud rem 175Reads6.0Score—Shelves
6. 6 诡 The Eerie Genius Artist 诡才女绘师 Wandering the World, Splashing Ink云游泼墨Mystery361k WordsCompleted She died twice. The first time, she was a genius painter in the twenty-first century. A single stroke of her brush was worth tens of millions, yet she suddenly died at her easel on the eve of an exhibition. The second time, she was Nalan Yanran, the legitimate daughter of the Deputy Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. When she woke, she was holding an autopsy knife, with an unidentified man's corpse lying in front of her. On her very first day after transmigrating, she had to get to work. 24Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 7 仵 The Forensic Belle and Her Ministers Who Rule the Court 仵作娇娘她的裙臣权倾朝野 Wandering the World, Splashing Ink云游泼墨Mystery474k WordsCompleted When she opens her eyes, she is the daughter of a coroner, sold by her stepmother into a brothel. Her father's body is not yet cold, and she has lost every shred of dignity. But the soul of a modern forensic pathologist lets her draw her first blade in desperation: at the Drunken Red Pavilion, she uses nothing but lividity and corneal clouding to expose the murder of a powerful man in front of everyone. A young general secretly investigating the case, Pei Muchuan, takes notice of her. She trades 3Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 8 镇 The Female Coroner of Zhenhe Pass 镇河关的女仵作 Zhu Yi猪艺Mystery555k WordsOngoing [Set in ancient times] [Mystery and crime solving] [Episodic] [Focused on investigating strange cases] [Clever characters] [No System, no golden finger] Song Nianci was born into a family of forensic examiners. The trade had been passed down from father to son since ancient times, never to daughters. But misfortune never comes singly: hers was a generation with only one daughter. To keep the family business from dying out, her grandfather came up with a plan: find a husband to marry into the fa 8.4kReads—Score1kShelves

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   Ancient detective stories without cheat codes or systems; episodic mysteries, similar to those in Tang Dynasty mystery novels; recommended.

9. 9 大 The Great Court of Justice's Case Files 大理寺断案实录 Between Three and Seven三七之间Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted In Yong’an Ward stands a tavern called Eastern Corner. Its proprietress is a lovely, smiling young woman who draws admiring glances from young men. One day, a handsome young gentleman arrives with a jade token to declare his affection. When he turns around, he finds the tavern full of people! “You like our young lady? Then what’s your family’s standing? What do you do for a living? Do you even have what it takes to become top scholar? Our young lady is clever and kindhearted. Only someone with b 4.1kReads8.7Score514Shelves

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   This is an ancient-style crime-solving episodic drama. The female lead is Ren Zuo, and the male lead is the Director of the Court of Judicial Review. The story begins with the female lead going to Chang'an to investigate the case of her adoptive parents' accidental murder. In the end, the secrets of the royal family are used to connect all the episodic episodes, making it very logical.

10. 10 刑 The Ministry of Justice Promotion Diaries 刑部升职记 Tangerine Peel and Red Dates陈皮红枣Mystery670k WordsCompleted The story of a hopeless intern lawyer who plays the fool to fool the wise, gradually becoming a major figure in the Ministry of Justice. A collection of short ancient-era mysteries, with a quiet, everyday romance. No golden finger, no wish fulfillment, just mysteries and a little romantic interaction. 6.9kReads9.3Score980Shelves

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    Both books meet the requirements of the post. The first one is completed, and the author seems to specialize in crime novels; the female protagonist is skilled at deduction. The second one, although ongoing, fits the requirements even better; the female protagonist is a coroner.

11. 11 大 Everyday Cases in Great Yong 大雍破案日常 Gu Qianqian Loves Money爱钱钱的顾钱钱Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Zhu Ning, a forensic doctor, returned to her old line of work. So what if coroners have low status? So what if people look down on female coroners? Want to solve a case? Then you’ll have to listen to me! 6.3kReads9.0Score973Shelves
12. 12 惊 The Astonishing Female Coroner 惊华女仵作 Cheese Cocoa芝士可可Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-one, mutual devotion, ultra-sweet romance] A modern forensic doctor lands at an ancient crime scene and is branded a murderer by the Dali Court! To clear her name, sociable go-getter Wen Yu clings to Gu Yan, the powerful and influential minister of the Dali Court, while examining corpses and solving cases, all to secure herself a steady living... Who could have guessed her powerful patron would be so ruthless and capricious? His signature talent is making a small problem into a big one, 4.6kReads9.2Score689Shelves

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    Super good! The female lead is a forensic doctor who transmigrates into the body of a peasant girl, and the male lead is the son of a princess. Both the female and male leads are very intelligent, and neither has any special abilities. The descriptions are very detailed, and the writing is excellent. Highly recommended!

13. 13 冷 The Cold Case Princess: The Dead Never Lie to Me 冷案王妃：死人从不欺我 Six Chous六醜Mystery789k WordsOngoing Forensic pathology PhD Wen Nanxu transmigrates into Jiang Nanxu, the ill-fated concubine-born daughter of the Marquis of Yongning. As a child, she was sent to the Jinxi funeral parlor, where she spent her days among corpses. The villagers’ superstitions say she brings misfortune to her family. Her heartless marquis household treats her as a pawn in an arranged marriage. Only Prince Chengyuan, Lu Shiyong, trusts her autopsy findings. “Do as she says. I’ll take full responsibility for any conseque 9.6kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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    A time-traveling female forensic doctor, episodic cases, fast-paced, focusing on solving cases, with little romance.

14. 14 一 The First-Rank Female Coroner 一品女仵作 Jin Ruo锦若Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted As a female coroner, Xu Chu has no choice but to examine corpses and solve cases to support her family. Then one day, she crosses paths with the heads of the Three Judicial Offices and the Imperial Household of the Great Zhou Dynasty. See how this female coroner joins forces with a powerful prince to solve one baffling cold case after another. The sudden death of the young madam of the Qian family; a case of mistaken identity concealed for twenty years; the bones of a beauty in Hibiscus Lane; th 990Reads9.0Score145Shelves

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    [The First Female Coroner: Hardcore Coffin Opening! A Cold-Faced Female Coroner Navigates a Bloodstained Mansion's Mystery] In the vortex of power struggles, see how a lone wolf female coroner uses a scientific bone scalpel to uncover the chilling truth of patricide behind a powerful family's arranged marriage! Every corpse is an epitaph for the powerful, and she specializes in revealing the dirty inscriptions that the living dare not write!

15. 15 王 After the Prince Was Poisoned, He Clung to Me, a Forensic Doctor 王爷中毒后，赖上我这小法医 He Sheng鹤笙Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted [Published novel + forensic pathologist + revenge + two strong, devoted leads + satisfying revenge + powerful characters + redemption] She is Qu Zhen, the top female forensic pathologist at the National Security Bureau in the 21st century. Her jade-like hands have dissected the dead and saved the living. With a simple flip of her hand, she can turn the clouds and bring on the rain. But after a mission goes wrong, her soul transmigrates to another world. When she opens her eyes again, she is the 6.8kReads9.1Score957Shelves

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    The female lead was a forensic doctor in her past life, and is reborn as a coroner. She partners with the male lead to solve cases. It's super good, you can watch it without worry!!

16. 16 诡 The Eerie Case Coroner 诡案女仵作 Qie Qie Isn't Sleepy茄茄不困Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted A lazy salted-fish coroner who just wants to lie flat VS a workaholic commander who knows nothing about romance. They crack bizarre cases and fall in love over time. As religious sects rise to prominence, people commit murder in the name of gods and ghosts, and strange cases erupt throughout the Great Qing Dynasty. After dying from overwork, forensic pathologist Jiang Ning joins the Yuning Guard, an organization of imperial investigators, hoping to lie flat and coast along as a low-ranking nobod 1.7kReads9.2Score226Shelves

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    [Thumbs up][Learned something new] Both of these are about coroners solving cases, highly recommended!

17. 17 锦 The Brocade-Clad Goddess Detective 锦衣女神捕 Yue Mo月莫Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted They say the young daughter of a constable in Shanshui County has a pair of ghost eyes, able to see traces at crime scenes that others miss: bloodstains, footprints, and more. She’s practically born to be a constable. She’s bold and meticulous, unafraid of corpses or blood. No matter how gruesome the crime scene, she stays calm and rational, summing up the truth in a single sentence. Wei Qinghan, commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard: “Someone this talented? Excellent. I’ll recruit her and 6.5kReads8.4Score868Shelves

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    The female protagonist, a modern forensic doctor, transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a coroner—a perfect fit for her profession! In each case, she uses her tough, professional methods to subdue those who have doubts. The cases are novel and interesting, and the male protagonist gradually becomes attracted to her as they spend time together. The female protagonist wins over her colleagues and the male protagonist on her own—it's so satisfying!

18. 18 穿 Transmigrated as a Lowly Maid? I'll Become Great Wei's Greatest Female Coroner 穿成贱婢？我要做大魏第一女仵作 Watermelon Bro Who Loves Pork Intestines爱吃肥肠的西瓜哥Mystery226k WordsOngoing [Mystery + Case Solving + Female Coroner + Serious Yet Lighthearted + One Female Lead + Personal Growth and Changing Fate] Lin Qiao had always wanted to become a forensic pathologist, but she failed to get into the program and became a funeral makeup artist instead, doing the job for twenty years. One day, somehow, she transmigrates to a dynasty called Great Wei, where she is a low-ranking maid in an official's household! From the start, she's about to be beaten to death by the steward and dumpe 475Reads—Score100Shelves

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    This book is great; the plot doesn't drag, and the character development is good too. [Heart][thumbs up][thumbs up]

19. 19 法 The Forensic Concubine 法医狂妃 Whose MM谁家MMAncient Romance4.0M WordsCompleted She is a 21st-century forensic doctor trained in both medicine and autopsy. With a single scalpel, she can treat the living and examine the dead. Then one day, she wakes up as the overlooked illegitimate eldest daughter of the Liu family in the capital! And she meets him, too! One day, her son is making medicine. “I didn’t do a very good job. It looks a little ugly.” It’s not just ugly, it’s hideous! And from that burnt smell, eating it would surely kill someone. The little boy’s eyes turn r 1.2kReads9.0Score190Shelves
20. 20 倾 The Alluring Female Coroner 倾城女仵作 Yue Mo月莫Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted (Comic adaptation of The Beautiful Coroner now available) (Print edition of The Beautiful Coroner now on sale) After the mysterious death of her father, a coroner, Ye Caitang was saddled with a huge debt of fifty taels of silver. She had no choice but to sell herself to the Six Doors and work like a beast of burden for her creditor, Xia Yue, a renowned detective. Fortunately, Ye Caitang possessed the soul of an experienced modern forensic pathologist. Using modern forensic science, she deciphere 21.6kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves

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    Both are very good; the second one is about forensic science.

21. 21 女 The Female Physician Xin Yi: A Case Investigation 女医辛夷【探案】 Shopkeeper Qian钱大掌柜Mystery600k WordsCompleted Completed. A cool-hearted female physician and a male lead from the Court of Judicial Review join forces to track down mysterious cases. Relief silver is stolen, 130 bandits are found dead, corpses litter a small town, blood grapes bewitch the minds of men, a daughter who vanished ten years ago, and a tree that begins singing folk songs at midnight... In the eerie capital, strange cases abound, but no crime can escape the law. 6.3kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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    Both books are very good.

22. 22 法 Princess Forensic Doctor: The Coroner's Mother Goes on a Killing Spree 法医王妃：仵作娘亲杀疯了 Princess Wang Liangliang王妃凉凉Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, she was buried alive. The genius forensic pathologist Su Qi had a serious headache. She was good at play the pig to eat the tiger, examining corpses and solving cases. After “coming back from the dead” in a mass grave, she returned to her old profession and sought justice for the dead. The emperor was her disciple, the prince was her sidekick, and a cute little darling called her “Mommy” every day. The noble young ladies of the capital were all stunned, wondering who could 524Reads8.6Score103Shelves

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    The female lead is a forensic doctor who travels back in time to ancient China. She has a child with the male lead, but suffers from amnesia. People constantly try to harm her, so to protect herself, she disguises herself, and the male lead proves her identity. Cases span from modern times to ancient times, and as a coroner, she solves many cases. Recommended.

23. 23 河 I Found a Female Coroner by the River 河边捡个女仵作 Le Xiyin乐惜音Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted The rating is a little low at the start, but it will go up as the story continues~ Bonus chapters are coming out now, and I hope to give everyone a more satisfying ending. [Funny, unconventional female coroner vs. cool, serious, emotionally clueless prince] Lighthearted + lively + bickering couple + crime-solving Forensic examiner Su Zhao died a heroic death, while unlucky country girl Su Zhao came back to life. From the start, she rises from the dead by the river and becomes the only witness wh 1.4kReads8.4Score187Shelves

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    This is good; the female lead is a forensic doctor who transmigrated into the world of this story.

24. 24 法 The Mad Forensic Princess and the Master Coroner 法医狂妃大仵作 Fat Fifteen胖十五Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted In the capital of Daling, there is a woman who can hear the dead speak and understand the words of ghosts. If someone's cat or dog goes missing, they go to her. If someone has died a gruesome death, they can go to her too. Rumor has it she can do more than examine corpses: she can communicate with spirits and even track anyone across a thousand miles. Qin Zhi scoffed. "That's all ghost talk! I've killed countless people, and I don't believe in ghosts!" Another rumor says that the young lady 3.7kReads9.0Score396Shelves

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    Everyone come and see! It's super, super, super good! The female leads are all coroners, independent and strong.

25. 25 穿 Reborn as the Killer, I Clear My Name Through Forensic Autopsies 穿成凶手后我靠验尸洗白 Cheese Cocoa芝士可可Ancient Romance498k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + satisfying revenge + sweet romance + transmigrate + mystery] Modern forensic pathologist Jiang Ci transmigrates into the body of a murder suspect. The moment she wakes up, there’s a corpse under her bed, and it’s naked. Jiang Ci is speechless, especially since the man in charge of the investigation is her fiancé, His Highness Prince Yu of the Great Liang Dynasty. Unwilling to spend even a day in the Ministry of Justice’s prison, Jiang Ci decides to land herself a job directly with t 622Reads8.2Score100Shelves

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    They all look good! [Heart][heart][heart]

26. 26 大 The Little Coroner of the Dali Temple 大理寺小仵作 Qie Qie Isn't Sleepy茄茄不困Mystery261k WordsCompleted Word around town is that Dali Temple Minister Fu Xiujin is a jade-faced King of Hell, a cold beauty with an iron heart who brings down the hammer when investigating cases. Yao Shu glances at the innocent, puppy-eyed man in front of her, blushing just because he drank a bowl of sweet soup she made, and can only wonder: Shouldn’t you people get your eyes checked? See how the Dali Temple Minister and his young coroner examine strange corpses, solve cold cases, and find love along the way. 742Reads8.8Score101Shelves

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    Rumors circulated that Fu Xiujin, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, was a handsome but ruthless ruler, ruthless and cold-blooded when investigating cases, aloof and unapproachable. Yao Mei glanced at the innocent-looking wolf-dog in front of her, who blushed even when drinking a bowl of her sweet soup, and just wanted to ask: "Shouldn't you all go see an ophthalmologist?" Examining strange corpses, solving cold cases, see how the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the junior coroner talk about love and solve cases.

27. 27 墨 Ink Traces and a Dazzling Case: The Dali Temple Minister’s Secret Courtship Files 墨痕惊鸿录：大理寺卿追妻密档 Looking Back, Wishing to Be Reborn回首愿重生Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Su Huijin, an art student who graduated from the police academy, dreamed of becoming a police sketch artist and was ready to begin an exciting new life. Then, in a single moment, she transmigrated to the Great Xi Dynasty, a kingdom never mentioned in the history books. Here, she became an orphan with both parents dead, and the course of her life changed forever... One day, she happened upon an injured man and carefully nursed him back to health. But while he was recovering, a thorny case erupted 3.3kReads8.8Score505Shelves

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    No kidding, it's really good. The plot is clear, the subplots are complete, and each character has a complete storyline. The male lead is super warm, considerate, and respectful to the female lead. The female lead is a time traveler without any weird space or cheat codes. It's not exaggerated or pretentious, and her relationship with the male lead is very stable and sweet!

28. 28 法 The Forensic Princess Is Beautiful and Daring 法医世子妃她又美又飒 Whatever随便Mystery833k WordsCompleted Forensic pathologist Xu Shu woke up one day to discover she was a married woman. Yet what she never expected was that even after she transmigrated, she still couldn't escape working overtime on her wedding night. Not far from the bridal chamber, a stinking corpse awaited its chance at redemption. After that, one bizarre case followed another: vengeful-spirit dolls, human wind chimes, deathly storybooks, a haunted academy, terrifying shadow puppets, and more. It was as if a hidden hand were orche 91Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The story concludes with the male and female leads solving cases together.

29. 29 王 The Prince's Wandering Physician Wife 王爷的走医娘子 The Still One Of Chang'an静者长安Ancient Romance779k WordsCompleted Su Mingyue is an experimental subject. When the laboratory explodes, she transmigrates to the Great Yan Dynasty, a place that never existed in history. She takes her stepsister’s place in a marriage, only for her husband’s family to break off the engagement. Then her own family abandons her, she is hunted down, and she falls off a cliff! Luckily, she has a pocket dimension left behind by a “madman.” The catch is that it needs merit points, so she takes on the identity of a traveling doctor to do 163Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    Although the book is titled "Walking the Medical World," the female protagonist actually works as a coroner.

30. 30 在 I'm a Coroner, and Looking Like a Girl Won't Hurt My Career 在下是仵作，长得娘点不影响就业 A Ladybug Crawled Over the Wall一只瓢虫出墙来Mystery577k WordsOngoing [Female Coroner]+ [Disguised as a Man]+ [Sweet Romance, Both Leads Have No Past Relationships]+ [Autopsies and Solving Cases]+ [Mystery and Romance]+ [Mystery and Imagination] A hilarious scaredy-cat heroine VS a cold, scheming man Chu Jiu must have been out of her mind to turn down the chance to marry the famously handsome young man who was said to be beautiful enough to outrage the gods, and take up the mantle of a coroner instead. She yelled at the old man, “What’s the point? You want me to i 286Reads8.5Score110Shelves

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    This is really good, it just doesn't get enough ratings.

31. 31 锦 The Embroidered Uniform Guard's Coroner 锦衣仵作 Weird-Flavored Cashews怪味腰果Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted His master dies a cruel death, and the killer vanishes overnight, leaving behind an unsolved case. Chu Qing, a forensic investigator who transmigrates into the body of a coroner, solves cases one after another, while romance keeps finding her along the way. Hey, you there! Don’t think you’re so special just because you’re the emperor. You want me to join your harem as a consort? No way! A female investigator? Now that might be worth considering! He is the youngest emperor, cold and callous by na 1.8kReads8.8Score233Shelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who disguises herself as a man, while the second book features a female protagonist who transmigrates.

32. 32 一 First-Rank Lady Coroner: General, You Need Taming 一品女仵作：将军大人欠调教 Big Apricot大杏子Ancient Romance904k WordsCompleted The unfortunate forensic doctor Feng Xiaoxiao unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of the unloved Seventh Young Lady of the Minister's residence. Not only is her engagement callously broken off, but an imperial decree also marries her to the half-dead, disabled general Li Junming. Barely arrived, she is beset by strange cases. Why did her philandering brother-in-law die in a naked embrace with a maid? Why did the Grand Princess, who had admired her, hang herself the day after confiding in he 108Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    These are all female protagonist crime-solving novels, and I like books 6 and 7 the most! [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing]

33. 33 读 The Mind-Reading Coroner Has Driven the Court into a Frenzy 读心仵作把朝廷卷疯了 Tang Xiaoqi糖小柒Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing [Mind Reading + Comedy + Family Favorite + Secret Identity: A money-obsessed female coroner VS a secretly passionate, melodramatic young marquis] Qin Miaoxi was adopted as a child by her master on Mount Kunlun. While recovering from an illness, she obtained a System that lets her trade merit for more years of life. To stay alive, she specially descends the mountain to do good deeds, clear the names of the dead, and bring peace to the living. Life is hard, so all she can do is fight for every bre 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A female coroner solves a case!

34. 34 神 The All-Powerful Detective Princess 神探王妃是全能大佬 Tang Xiaoqi糖小柒Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Tang Waner, once a top profiler who solved countless cases, has an accident and becomes the wild daughter of a county magistrate. Major cases pile up, from a faceless female corpse to a dried-out body hidden inside a wall. Everyone looks down on her, a despicable man treats her cruelly, and even her family wants to drive her out... Tang Waner: “Father, what do you think?” Her father falls to his knees and begs: “Daughter, you’re in charge of everything, at home and beyond!” The martial world: “Y 50Reads6.7Score—Shelves
35. 35 大 The Great Coroner: Xilai, Another One’s Dead 大仵作：喜来，又死一个 Dog Sixteen狗十六Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted She was a posthumous child pulled from a pile of corpses. She spent her days among the dead, playing with skulls and amusing herself by catching maggots. To uncover the truth behind her adoptive father's death, she even took it upon herself to dissect a corpse. Others mocked her as a freak and kept their distance, but the ruthless commander of the realm's forces doted on her beyond measure. Dismemberment and cremation, for love or for money. In this bizarre world, joy comes from seeing clearly f 5.7kReads8.9Score877Shelves

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    The case is exciting, the reasoning is meticulous, and the atmosphere is excellent; it's a great watch.

36. 36 大 The Happy Daily Life of the Court Judge's Daughter 大理寺少卿之女的快乐日常 Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Ancient Romance659k WordsCompleted [An imaginary ancient setting + mind-reading + everyday life + comedy] [There is a male lead, both leads are each other’s only partners, happy ending. The romance is a slow burn, but sweet, so dive in without worry.] [This isn’t a fast-paced wish-fulfillment story, but I promise there’s no angst!!! The heroine can read minds, but only under certain conditions. Her golden finger isn’t all that powerful, so don’t read if that’s not your thing.] [Read the title! This is a warm, everyday-life story. 41.6kReads9.2Score16.8kShelves

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    The female lead is a child found in a pile of corpses, raised on maggots since childhood. However, her adoptive father's death is suspicious, so she performs an autopsy to uncover the truth. Some female leads are coroners, some aren't, but they're all very good! (♥∀♥)

37. 37 满 A Master Forensic Pathologist Transmigrates Into a Pitiful Girl 满级法医穿越成小可怜 Mo Qianchang墨千裳Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Mo Jiuru is a forensic pathologist who can hear the dying words of the dead. By accident, she transmigrates a thousand years into the past, to the Kingdom of Dongling. Her family persecutes her, everyone ostracizes her, and the road ahead is full of hardship! Mo Jiuru swears, “I'm going to find a way back!” What? She has to clear the names of the dead before she can return? She picks up her scalpel and gets back to her old job. She wants to focus on her career, so why is the God of War, Pri 1.5kReads9.1Score247Shelves
38. 38 被 Left to Be Bled Dry? The Legitimate Daughter Reads Bones and Takes the Nation by Storm 被吃绝户？嫡女摸尸画骨火爆全国 Jiang Ajiangjiang姜啊姜姜Mystery637k WordsCompleted Transmigration + Forensic Sketch Artist + Solving Cases + Sweet Romance + Love Growing Over Time, Mutual Devotion + Comedy A corpse in an ancient town, a bizarre suicide, bones in a barren mountain… With a single brush, she can paint skin and bones, immortals and ghosts, revealing the true culprits behind one strange case after another and restoring the faces of countless tragic victims. A brilliant forensic sketch artist dies young, only to transmigrate into the body of an orphaned Su family d 2.1kReads9.0Score314Shelves
39. 39 诡 The Eerie-Faced Female Oracle 诡面女相师 Dog Sixteen狗拾六Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Use characters to divine fortune and misfortune, and facial features to unravel life and death. Three times defying Heaven: will I change my fate, or die in accordance with Heaven's will? Though Heaven may decide life and death, all things go through cycles of rebirth. Banish inner demons and break the spirits of the dead. This time, watch me analyze the characters, interpret their meaning, and tell ghosts from omens of doom! 411Reads7.8Score—Shelves
40. 40 奸 The Treacherous Minister Is Expecting 奸臣有喜 Gu Xige顾夕歌Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She is the short-tempered, shameless Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, skilled at embezzlement, bribery, and abusing her power for personal gain. Her hobbies include attacking people from the shadows and sowing discord. She is the dynasty's infamous number-one villain. Then one day, the officials were relieved to discover that she had finally set her sights on someone else: the renowned Imperial Preceptor. To arrange a chance encounter, she starts lurking outside his residence every 2.8kReads9.2Score378Shelves
41. 41 在 I Am a Female Sorcerer 在下女术师 The Girl Who Swallows Ghosts吞鬼的女孩Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted The night Bai Zhou returned home to inherit the funeral-clothing shop, someone tried to murder her... From the moment she came back from the dead, she was swept up in one eerie, chilling case after another. A dead old woman wandering through a funeral hall; vengeful spirits who died violent deaths scrambling to find substitutes; a sinister temple in the mountains where people are killed; evil spirits crying out for justice during a performance of Judge Bao... Watch Bai Zhou learn the Taoist Five 17.9kReads9.2Score2.6kShelves
42. 42 无 The Shameless County Magistrate Shocks the Imperial Court 无耻女县令震惊朝野 Gan Tian Yiyi甘甜一一Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Female Disguise + Farming + Infrastructure + Comedy + Adorable Child + Sweet Romance] There are no pocket dimensions or supernatural powers in this story. She relies on her wits alone! After transmigrating to impoverished Yinshan County, Yu Jiu'er disguises herself as a man and sits the imperial examinations. Unlucky enough to offend the wrong person, she flees after a night of passion. Using the money she brought back from the capital, she launches a major infrastructure drive. Then she d 7kReads9.1Score878Shelves
43. 43 我 I Build Infrastructure in Ancient Times 我在古代搞基建 Chi Mitang池米唐Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Woman Disguised as a Man + Infrastructure Building + Career-Focused + Fiercely Protective + Clear-Eyed Heroine] Original title: Building Infrastructure in Ancient Times Tang Yixuan, a brilliant engineer, transmigrates into the body of a woman who has taken her brother’s place as the new magistrate of Qingchuan County. To stay alive, she racks her brains and exhausts every resource at her disposal. She builds waterworks, raises tall buildings, paves roads with concrete, and constructs a city. Be 4.3kReads9.1Score575Shelves
44. 44 大 Overtime Diaries of the Dali Temple 大理寺加班日常 Cheese A Tang Tang芝士阿糖糖Mystery562k WordsCompleted Lu Zhao is a modern-day forensic pathologist who works herself to the bone. After 72 hours of overtime, she gets the grand prize: death from overwork. When she opens her eyes again, she's become the pitiful illegitimate daughter of a minor family in the capital, about to be sold off as a second wife. Time to lie flat! She absolutely has to lie flat! No one is ever making her touch another corpse or work overtime again! To that end, she disguises herself as a man and takes the place of her "dece 13.2kReads8.9Score2kShelves

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    Super beautiful

45. 45 两 Breaking the Deadlock Across Two Lifetimes: I Storm the Imperial Stronghold in Ancient Times 两世破局：我在古代捅皇家老巢 Unconcerned with Mountains and Rivers不争山水Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Comedic transmigration, smart protagonists, equally matched and devoted leads, political intrigue and murder investigations] Forensic pathologist Xia Nanfeng opens her eyes to find a corpse lying beside her! Wait! Why am I poor and crippled? Did I transmigrate? In the blink of an eye, she gets herself into serious trouble and nearly kills the head of the Seventh Palace Bureau. He is cold and suspicious, closing in on her step by step. “Tell me! Who are you really?” “...” She’s just as baffled 342Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    A female forensic doctor transmigrates to another world; a comedic coroner.

46. 46 一 First-Rank Female Coroner 一等女仵作 Su He随和Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted A modern female forensic pathologist transmigrates into the past. With her knack for making the dead speak, she enjoys a comfortable life in ancient times. Armed with a silver hairpin dipped in cinnabar, she keeps a remarkable record of all kinds of bizarre deaths. But then she stumbles into a string of strange, thorny unsolved cases. Her work with the dead catches his attention, and so she examines the corpses while he solves the crimes. Together, they make a perfect team. She thought she was o 529Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Look here! These are all ancient detective novels where the female lead is a coroner. ✌︎' ֊'

47. 47 我 I Am a Forensic Doctor in Ancient Times 我在古代当法医 Ink Not Yet Thick墨未浓Mystery280k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Mystery Solving + Team Spirit + Transmigration + Ensemble Cast + No Romance] Lu Yinan transmigrates into a pile of corpses. She is a forensic examiner, and professional habit has her investigating the scene at once. As a result, she narrowly escapes being executed as a suspect. Only after a series of twists and turns does she clear her name and escape danger. From then on, a twist of fate brings her together with Ren Zhichu, junior minister of the Court of Judicial Review, 567Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    These are all books written by female coroners; see if any of them appeal to you.

48. 48 素 The Physician with Healing Hands 素手医妃 Zhang Zhiyan张芷言Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The land is in turmoil, the realm is on the brink of collapse, and the princes vie for the throne. A beauty named Ruyi throws herself into the fray and turns the game on its head. In public, she is a physician who saves lives, a bodhisattva of mercy. In private, she is an unconventional coroner, a living King of Hell who cuts open corpses. A dagger, a journey, a love song born of two souls entwined; a blue robe, a black cloak, and a legend of clearing the names of the wrongfully accused. 522Reads8.9Score106Shelves
49. 49 大 The Female Detective of the Great Song Dynasty 大宋女刑司 Dog Sixteen狗十六Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [High IQ + mystery-solving + suspense] She transmigrates straight into a murder scene. Framed for the crime and squeezed dry by her gambling-addict parents, she disguises herself as a man to escape trouble, only to be exposed without mercy by a general. Watch as this lowly servant latches on to the general, examines corpses, and deduces the truth behind each case. She punishes princes above and corrupt officials below, all with a loyal friend by her side. From hunting killers in Jiangnan to trek 7kReads9.2Score805Shelves

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    I highly recommend it!

50. 50 我 I Solve Cases with My Forensic Skills, Stirring Up the Court 我凭一手验尸探案，搅动朝堂风云 That Chatterbox那个话痨Mystery840k WordsOngoing Case-of-the-week mysteries + woman disguised as a man + secret identity + no romance. Note: Each case is about ten chapters long, and there is an overarching plot! Back then: Qingyang County had an external forensic examiner who was cold by nature, taciturn, and stubbornly blunt. She had a gift for solving cases and examining corpses, but disdained taking a post in the government and being bound by its rules. She worked as an outsider, taking money for her services, caring nothing for personal 9.3kReads8.5Score800Shelves

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