Ancient-Era Mystery and Crime-Solving 古代推理破案

1. 201 咸 After Turning into a Couch Potato, the On-Screen Comments Made Me a Top-Tier Star of Ancient Times 咸鱼后，弹幕逼我成了古代顶流 Luo Baili洛百鲤Ancient Romance265k WordsCompleted [Farming + no romance + woman disguised as a man + mystery-solving and deduction + strong female lead + satisfying read] The moment she transmigrated, she was falsely accused of being a lecher who had violated a young woman’s virtue. Then one ominous comment after another appeared above her, warning that she would soon be beaten to death. Shen Changli panicked. She might be dressed as a man, but she was a woman through and through! Faced with being beaten to death or cuckolded, she decisively ch 29Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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   No romantic pairing; the female lead disguises herself as a man and uses deduction to solve cases.

2. 202 别 Don’t Touch! Every Antique She Restores Is Evidence of a Crime 别碰！她修的旧物全是罪证 Nan Xing Writes Stories南星写故事Ancient Romance41k WordsCompleted Don’t touch them! Every restored relic she handles is evidence of a crime. 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   She's not an assassin, not a secret agent, not a martial arts master. She spent ten years repairing antiques and authenticating all the hidden histories. From dowry screens to ancestral tablets, she can spot any tampered item at a glance. #BookRecommendation #AncientRomance #StrongFemaleLeader

3. 203 书 The Academy’s Divine Detective 书院女神探 Willows in the Mist烟柳Mystery270k WordsCompleted Seven years ago, Song Nanzhi escaped the fire that engulfed the Song family home. Seven years later, she returned to the capital under an assumed name, but Prince Qi Yuan saw through her disguise. Amid the mysteries surrounding the imperial examinations and the secrets of the academy, she bore a blood feud and joined forces with him to uncover the shocking truth. Also known as: The Young Prince Can’t Stop Flirting at Crime Scenes! Song Nanzhi: “I think the young prince is quite kind. Why is ever 93Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   I binged it in one go! The suspense and romance storylines flowed seamlessly, the cases were intricately linked with no logical flaws, the female lead was calm and intelligent in solving cases, and the male lead was deeply devoted to her, creating a high level of suspense and tension. The early setup subtly foreshadowed events, and the later twists were truly captivating. The characters were well-developed and multifaceted, with the plot and emotions building layer by layer, making it increasingly addictive. It's perfectly suited for a film adaptation and definitely worth watching multiple times!

4. 204 长 A Chronicle of Strange Tales from the Immortal World 长生奇闻录 Blushing Beauty美女害羞脸Historical107k WordsOngoing [No System] + [Mystery and Horror] + [Rousing Wuxia] + [Even the Villains Are Clever] Zhao Zheng thought that leaving the vortex of power would let him enjoy some carefree days. But he was poisoned and had little time left to live... Then, by chance, he learned the secret of the Elixir of Immortality. That secret launched him into a fantastical and terrifying adventure, with mysteries unfolding one after another. He thought he had reached the end, only to discover that all those shocking encount —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I can't believe anyone hasn't read this book! It's suspenseful and mind-bending, the author's writing is superb, the foreshadowing is brilliant, and the minor characters are well-developed. The further you read, the more terrifying and mind-bending it becomes. I'm impressed. Genre: Suspense/Thriller; Main Character Relationship: Male lead only loves the female lead; Rating: 100/100

5. 205 惊 The Astonishing Legitimate Daughter: Taking on the Bosses with My Pocket Dimension 惊世嫡女：带着空间打boss Thousand Fans千扇Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Completed] She transmigrated to another world and became the useless young lady of the Yun family. With her pocket dimension at hand, Yun Xuan stayed calm. She repaired her dantian, learned alchemy, adopted adorable spirit pets, and built her own faction! Before long, everything turned around! The big shots all chased after her: “Young lady, be my disciple. You can call the shots in our sect.” She roamed the Three Realms, leaving one genius after another hopping mad. “Just where did this monste 13.6kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves

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   Ascension, divine elixir, adorable baby—are these words appealing to you? Please see below.

6. 206 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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   Ancient Mystery and Crime Solving 🌼🌼① Modern female forensic doctor Lu Yinan travels back to ancient times and teams up with chivalrous hero Nie Qixuan and Dali Temple Minister Ren Zhichu to solve cases. From bizarre and mysterious cases to conspiracies behind court intrigues, the plot is full of twists and turns. Professional legal knowledge collides with ancient settings, and the emotional storyline is also just right, making the reader feel as if they are on the scene of an ancient criminal investigation, unable to put it down. 🌼🌼② "The Daily Life of the Northern Garrison in Catching Murderers" is like a scroll painting of the Ming Dynasty, where the Imperial Guards shuttle through the vortex of power and the undercurrents of the martial arts world to catch murderers. The bizarre cases are suspenseful, the crime scenes are meticulously investigated, and the conflicts of the martial arts world and the struggles of the court are interspersed throughout, with both reasoning and the myriad aspects of life.

7. 207 炼 Refine Divine Pills, Seduce the Emperor, and Conquer the Three Realms with Her Twins 炼神丹！撩帝尊！她携双宝虐三界 Making Money to Raise Nine Cats赚钱养九只喵Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Adorable babies + everyone’s favorite + satisfying revenge + putting scumbags in their place + handsome men] The demonic physician Yun Qi can refine divine pills, contract sacred beasts, and excel at face-slapping and putting scumbags in their place! She also has two clever, adorable, and devilishly cunning little darlings! A wickedly handsome Imperial Venerable drops from the heavens. “They call me Dad, and I get a beautiful wife thrown in? I might just be persuaded.” Later: “I’m the most hand 1.2kReads9.3Score180Shelves
8. 208 大 The Little Detective of the Tang Dynasty: What Do I Do After Being Beheaded from the Start? 大唐小神探：开局被斩首怎么办？ Drifting Duck随波逐流鸭Historical1.5M WordsCompleted 6.6kReads9.2Score802Shelves

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   How could ancient detective work possibly avoid the influence of Di Renjie of the Tang Dynasty?

9. 209 林 Lin Xia, Does This Look Like the Killer to You? 林夏，你看这个像不像凶手 Dr. Ma Who Loves Basil Noodles爱吃罗勒面的马小神医Mystery141k WordsCompleted Ever since her father died, Lin Xia has gone down the “wrong path.” That’s not what Lin Xia thinks, but what all her aunts and uncles think. The reason is that she didn’t fulfill her father’s dying wish and quietly marry, support her husband, and raise children. Instead, she chose a path of no return... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A historical mystery with a touch of humor [cool]

10. 210 神 Detective Di Renjie: The Case of Crown Prince Zhanghuai’s Return from the Dead 神探狄仁杰之章怀太子还魂案 Su Changmei苏长眉Historical1.0M WordsCompleted During Wu Zetian's reign, strange omens appeared in the divine capital of Luoyang. The late Crown Prince Zhanghuai suddenly returned from the dead, leading a powerful Black-armored Army in an assault on the palace and the murder of court officials. The divine capital was thrown into panic... Wu Zetian reinstated Di Renjie, who had retired from office, and ordered him to unravel the bizarre case! The Crown Prince's faction, the Prince of Liang's faction, the eunuchs, and Wu Zetian's own forces... 2.8kReads8.3Score358Shelves
11. 211 诡 Tales of Strange Cases 诡事探案奇谭 Xiao Xiao Ming Ming小小名名Mystery251k WordsOngoing This novel is full of twists and turns, suspense, and mystery. Follow Li Yifeng as he uncovers astonishing secrets, witnesses the fierce clash between good and evil, and embarks on a thrilling adventure. Whether you enjoy suspenseful explorations or stories that delve into human nature, you'll find something to love in this book. Are you ready? Come with me to the crime scene. —Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 212 大 Judge Dee of the Great Tang: Temple of the Sea of Sand 大唐狄仁杰之沙海神殿 Bloodstained Changsha血染长沙Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Empress Wu Zetian moved the capital to Luoyang and planned to celebrate the first Mid-Autumn Festival there with her ministers. But unexpectedly, the grand feast turned into a funeral banquet. Discontented with a woman ruling the empire, someone plotted to seize the Tang throne, and Di Renjie was dispatched to investigate. A series of hidden secrets gradually comes to light, including the Temple of the Sea of Sand, the Vast Sea Labyrinth, and the Snowbound Dome. 201Reads7.1Score—Shelves
13. 213 破 Solving Cases Takes Someone Like Me [Criminal Investigation] 破案需要我这样的人才【刑侦】 Never Imagined未曾设想Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted When it comes to Ling Wuyou, even an ant passing by would turn to its companion and say, “Don't mess with that lunatic!” Say a couple of words to her and she'll blow up like a firecracker. She doesn't care one bit about acting like a respectable adult. While she was studying at the police academy, she taught quite a few classmates a lesson more than once. It's because she's not very strong, but her dirty tricks are endless. Later, the lunatic became a proud police officer. She'd say, “Who wants 106kReads9.4Score16.7kShelves

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    The first one was modern, which was great; the others were all set in ancient times.

14. 214 奋 Striving in the Prosperous Tang Dynasty 奋斗在盛唐 Niu Deng牛凳Historical5.1M WordsCompleted In the second year of Yongchang, the peonies bloomed across Luoyang, their splendor captivating the capital. With the sun and moon shining together, Wu Zhao usurped the Tang and founded the Zhou, determined to rival Heaven itself. Lai Junchen and Suo Yuanli, cruel officials whose wicked deeds plagued the court and countryside. Wei Yuanzhong and Su Liangsi, loyal old ministers with hearts as pure as the blue sky. Di Renjie and Lou Shide, renowned ministers and able generals who governed the realm 443Reads6.6Score—Shelves
15. 215 我 I'm Socially Anxious, and I Traveled Back to Ancient Times to Solve Crimes? 我一个社恐，穿到古代去破案？ Ruoli Kongbai若离空白Mystery305k WordsCompleted The male lead, Han Shenzhi, is a highly intelligent modern man with severe social anxiety who enjoys solving mysteries in his spare time. By accident, he transmigrates into the body of an ancient official, also named Han Shenzhi, who is responsible for solving crimes. His understanding parents dote on him, and he has a mischievous younger brother, Han Jingyu. While investigating a case, he meets the clever, lively, kind, and beautiful heroine, Shen Xiaoxiao. Together, they encounter all kinds of 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story revolves around a modern, highly intelligent, socially adept individual who travels back in time to solve crimes. The female lead also has a mysterious identity and silently protects the male lead throughout.

16. 216 狄 Detective Di Renjie's Brain-Burning Case Files: A Trilogy 狄仁杰超烧脑探案三部曲 Cao Zao曹灶Mystery303k WordsCompleted The Di Renjie Brain-Twisting Mystery Trilogy includes The Evil Qilin, The Fire Phoenix, and The Golden Dragon Lock. The Evil Qilin: In the mighty and prosperous Tang, Wu Zetian plans to hold a ceremony to worship Heaven. Then word spreads that a demonic beast, the Evil Qilin, is running rampant in Youzhou. An official is murdered, the people are stained with blood, and rumors of an ill omen sent from Heaven begin to circulate. Di Renjie travels to Youzhou to investigate, but danger lurks at ever 3.3kReads9.5Score588Shelves

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    How did the ancients solve countless mysteries and unsolved cases? What is the truth? Human nature is complex, with greed, anger, and attachment arising from thoughts. One thought can make a person human, another a demon. Think thrice before acting, and never harbor evil thoughts that could take lives!

17. 217 逆 Defying the Clan's Rules: A Record of Life and Death 逆改族训生死录 Master Miao Miao淼淼法师Mystery128k WordsOngoing [Courtroom Power Plays] [Intellectual Romance] [Rule of Law and Rule of Ritual] [A Woman Disguised as a Man] [Mystery and Detective Cases] A female prosecutor transmigrates into another world. Armed with evidence and facts, legal principles and human compassion, she takes on a feudal dynasty and wins herself a host of devoted young admirers... and the hearts of nine hundred million women! [Synopsis] What? Every daughter of the Xiao family must be drowned? Even newborn girls? Because of... a cla —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are some of my absolute favorite detective and crime-solving books.

18. 218 恶 The Devil Reversed 恶魔逆位 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery737k WordsCompleted “If I wanted to kill him, I wouldn’t use a method this laughably clumsy.” After the black-haired girl in black finished speaking in the interrogation room, she didn’t say another word. The way she calmly studied the photograph made it seem more like she was admiring the victim’s gruesome death. In the photo was a cold, white bathtub filled with shocking amounts of blood. A man lay slumped inside, his deathly pale body visible only from the shoulders up. The deceased was Zhou Haixiong. He had 39kReads9.5Score6kShelves
19. 219 几 A Few Dreams of the Soul 几回魂梦 Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance231k WordsCompleted “You want me to save her?” “Yes.” “Even if it costs me my life?” “Even if it costs you your life.” 21Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Ancient detective stories are really good, I hope you all like them. The first one is my absolute favorite, the second one is okay, because it's not a typical ancient romance novel, it's just very good, I just want to return it.

20. 220 京 The Imperial Capital's Coroner 京华仵作 Zhang Jiji张吉吉Mystery313k WordsCompleted She is the youngest forensic prodigy in the capital. After transmigrating, she becomes a pitiful nobody. The original owner was denied justice and had her identity stolen. So she puts her talents on display, gets the county magistrate to personally recruit her, and roams the world as a coroner, speaking up against injustice and clearing the common people’s names. A man who left home after a quarrel with his family is found dead in a river. A rule-abiding widow suddenly dies. A single copper coin 44Reads6.2Score—Shelves
21. 221 开 A Convict from the Start? He Coughs, and the Entire Court Trembles 开局罪奴？他一咳嗽，朝堂抖三抖 Lord Cai the Sixth, Who Loves Longjiang Pig Trotters爱吃隆江猪脚的蔡六爷Historical320k WordsOngoing [Transmigration into a Modern Criminal Investigation Story + Political Scheming and Detective Work + Comeback and Face-Slapping + Overwhelming Intelligence + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Strong Allies Joining Forces + Author with Years of Experience Completing Long Novels] I transmigrated into the body of a prince's grandson. The good news: I’m the eldest legitimate grandson, born to a noble station! The bad news: My father was wrongfully executed, I’m trapped in a camp for criminal slaves, a —Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    🍜🍜🍜A sinful slave starts out trampled upon, but secretly harbors astonishing strength! He endures hardship and plays the fool, but when he finally erupts, even a light cough from him shakes the court and sends shivers down the spines of the powerful. Seizing opportunities and avenging blood feuds, this story is packed with political intrigue, revenge, and satisfying moments of slapping faces and crushing villains. From a lowly slave in the mire to a powerful ruler, this is a wildly exciting and addictive read!

22. 222 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 707.4kReads9.6Score103.9kShelves
23. 223 读 The Corpse Reader 读尸人 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Standalone cases + criminal investigation + two male leads + mind-bending mystery The Linghai Public Security Bureau established a major crimes unit. Just as everyone was wondering which criminal investigation captain would be given the job, they were told that the provincial bureau had parachuted someone in directly. Everyone was curious about the new head of the major crimes unit. Cases piled up, from opening coffins for autopsies and childbirth after death to missing wives. See how a forensic 50.4kReads9.2Score4.8kShelves
24. 224 偷 I Hear the Dead's Thoughts, and the Six Fan Gate Can't Do Without Me 偷听尸体心声，六扇门离了我不行 Shimmering Glazed Glass潋滟琉璃Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Legend has it that the souls of those who died unjustly linger around their bodies for seven days. If they meet someone born with a celestial eye, that person can hear the dead speak and discern right from wrong! Bai Zhi thought it was just a legend, until one day she accidentally heard the thoughts of a corpse... a corpse? You've got to be kidding! She's just a coroner's apprentice, disguising herself as a man to work in her father's place. How did this supernatural ability end up with her? She 1.4kReads7.5Score166Shelves

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    Detective mystery, a story about a growing female lead who can hear the voices of the dead, with a balanced plot and romance. The male lead has known the female lead since childhood and even delivered her baby.

25. 225 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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    They're all about solving cases, the plots are fast-paced and not simplistic.

26. 226 刨 The Wood Shavings Maiden 刨花娘子 One Peach at a Time一口一个桃儿Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + serious drama + heroine-focused career] Jiang Qiao of Yangliu Village wants to become the best carpenter in Yangliu Village. Jiang Qiao in the capital wants to become the best carpenter in the capital. Jiang Qiao of the Great Sheng dynasty wants to become the best carpenter in all of Great Sheng. In short, Jiang Qiao has only one dream: To become the best carpenter!!! Jiang Qiao thinks all it takes to become the best carpenter is to keep doing carpentry! Keep doing carpentry!! Ke 940Reads9.1Score171Shelves

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    A lively and cheerful female lead, it's good.

27. 227 大 The Tang Dynasty Mystery Files: The Divine Detective Pei Xuanjing (Four-Book Set) 大唐悬疑录：女神探裴玄静（全四册） Tang Yin唐隐Mystery874k WordsCompleted The pioneering cultural mystery novel, The Tang Dynasty Mystery Files, reveals that the Tang Dynasty left its descendants not only a splendid history and culture and the memory of a great empire, but also a series of baffling and uncanny unsolved cases. The Tang Dynasty Mystery Files aims to explore stories steeped in Tang culture and create mystery novels that resonate with modern readers. The Tang Dynasty Mystery Files 1: The Code of the Lanting Preface: Uncover the truth behind the calligraph 1Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    Can I say I've finished reading them all? [Facepalm] My nearly 4,000 hours of reading time wasn't for nothing. They cover all genres, you're welcome! There are still many more I haven't recommended. The last three are exceptionally well-written, and the others are also quite good. Don't miss them—exciting cases and constant suspense!

28. 228 仵 The Coroner Princess 仵作王妃 Bright Moon明月Mystery522k WordsCompleted Liu Rumei unexpectedly finds herself in ancient times. An ordinary commoner, she is drawn into a struggle within the imperial family. Faced with a string of murders, what will she do? “No! Our bodies, hair, and skin come from our parents. We must not harm them!” Liu Rumei swallows a candied hawthorn skewer and sharpens her knife with gusto. “If we don't find the real culprit, we'll regret it too late!” Everyone watches her eat her meal beside the corpse and falls silent. This woman is fierce. Wh 23Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 229 新 New Bao Qingtian Fan Fiction: The Fragrant Consort of Luoshen 新包青天同人：洛神香妃 Moonlight Gaze月潋凝眸Female-Channel Fanfiction1.7M WordsOngoing Bai Yutang x Original Female Lead She is the reincarnation of the celestial realm's narcissus flower goddess, with a pure and holy soul. She has no noble status, only a mysterious and extraordinary background. She cares for all under heaven, is high-minded, excels in both letters and arms, and brings blessings to all living beings. … An adaptation of The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants, beginning when Zhan Zhao receives the title “Imperial Cat” from 87Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This self-proclaimed novel, a detective story set in Kaifeng Prefecture during the Northern Song Dynasty, is composed of a series of episodic cases. It's a traditional martial arts and crime drama with a strong female lead. The investigations are primarily led by the only daughter of the protagonist, a character derived from the romance between Sun Ce and Pang Feiyan, and she even single-handedly handles some cases. It combines youthful passion, court intrigue, suspenseful reasoning, and ancient romance, catering to diverse reader preferences. The main story features serious crime-solving, while the epilogues offer sweet romance—plenty of sweet moments to enjoy. The female lead also excels at cooking all sorts of delicious food.

30. 230 与 With Jin Chang’an (Based on the Screen Adaptation Starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei) 与晋长安（宋轶、丞磊主演影视原著） Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted The hit drama starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei is now airing! A beloved historical romance by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang! Female general vs. puppy-like boy. The child she casually picked up turns out to have two sides? A cold little gentleman by day, a loyal black knight by night. Is he a puppy turning into a wolf, and which side is the real him? A tale of love and hate between a female general and the heir of an enemy state! Li Shuang, the adopted daughter of a great general, guards the borders of the Grea 5.9kReads9.6Score957Shelves

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    Highly recommended!

31. 231 郎 My Lord Husband Is Quite a Catch 郎君甚相宜 Su Su Is Not Crispy苏苏不酥Mystery778k WordsCompleted [Two-faced ray of sunshine x gloomy, world-weary Demon King] [Detective work + food + court intrigue + redemption] In Jiang Chunhe's world, everything could be classified as either edible or inedible. Then she met Shen Zhi, and suddenly her definition of food was turned upside down. Everyone thinks Shen Zhi is cruel and vicious, and avoids him like the plague. Only Chef Jiang says, “Don't throw out that battered Demon King you found. Take care of him, and he might turn into a tasty little cabbag 1.2kReads8.8Score166Shelves

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    [Full][Full] [Highly Recommend] This ancient mystery and crime-solving masterpiece is really good, trust me! The author's writing is incredibly vivid, each character is portrayed so realistically, the imagery is practically overflowing from the screen, I highly recommend this book.

32. 232 行 The Patrol Office 行捕司 P District N GirlP区N子Historical837k WordsOngoing Lu Fengzhu is a retired soldier who has killed countless enemies, while Gu Tingyue is a rookie member of the Hidden Dragon Guard. Through a twist of fate, they both join the Xingbu Bureau and begin investigating all kinds of cases: some involving romance, some gang rivalries, some court power struggles, and others the rough-and-tumble world of the martial clans. There are plenty of cases. Let me tell them to you one by one... 61Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is a retired border soldier, and the female lead is a former secret agent. Together they solve cases; there are many foreshadowing elements, and the logic is consistent. [Top Post]

33. 233 大 The Great Ming’s Mightiest Ant 大明最强蝼蚁 Feng Yi Jie Jie丰熠节节Historical231k WordsOngoing [No System | Late Yuan, Early Ming | Officialdom and Case-Solving | Power Plays and Wits | Rags-to-Riches Comeback | Meticulous Historical Research] He transmigrates on the eve of the Red Turban Rebellion, facing three capital crimes from the start. A blade rests at his throat, and his life hangs by a thread! A senior corporate auditor and risk-control executive is suddenly reduced to a lowly porter, trampled by anyone who pleases. All he has are a stopped watch, a lighter, and cigarettes. He ca —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No system; the protagonist transmigrates to the late Yuan Dynasty, starting as a commoner and rising through the ranks by solving cases, navigating the chaotic world step by step. The game features a rich variety of cases involving canal transport, civilian life, ethnic minorities, ancient tombs, divination, and ethnic minorities. The reasoning is rigorous, the research is solid, and there are plenty of exciting moments. Highly recommended!

34. 234 小 Young Marquis, Behave! I Just Want to Solve Cases 小侯爷别闹，我只想破案 Li Li Li Buyan李李李不言Mystery406k WordsCompleted [A genius girl detective disguised as a boy × an arrogant, self-obsessed young marquis hopelessly in love; mysteries and deductions, with everyone keeping their wits about them. Enjoy a sweet, drama-free romance amid the mysteries of an alternate dynasty!] After her family suffers a sudden upheaval, Li Xianyu has no choice but to hide her identity and go to Shengjing to study. There, amid the lively life of the academy, she meets many young nobles. By a twist of fate, she also gets caught up in 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The case of the earth burial god, the case of the courtesan's murder, the case of the fox demon of Lishan, the case of the hibiscus in Shuangzhai, the case of the skeletons in the cold palace, and so on. How can one unravel the mystery and find the truth by focusing solely on evidence and reasoning?

35. 235 公 The Princess Is Ordered to Journey West 公主奉旨去西行 Black Lotus, Who Loves Vinegar-Sautéed Wood Ear爱吃醋溜木须的黑莲Mystery96k WordsOngoing Princess Chaoyang's Case-Solving Record on the Journey West Shen Zhiyi, a princess of the Great Yong, has loved two things all her life: examining corpses and solving cases. When she hears that General Shi, her childhood sweetheart, is returning to the capital with a diplomatic marriage party, Shen Zhiyi does not even look up. "Oh, that has nothing to do with me." Cui Guo adds quietly, "The other side sent a prince." What?! Shen Zhiyi jumps to her feet. "Quick! Pack our bags! We're leaving now!" 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient mystery/suspense. Very good!

36. 236 领 The Shepherd 领羊 Dog Sixteen狗十六16k WordsCompleted Leading the Sheep 212Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend it!

37. 237 大 The First Powerful Minister of Great You, Starting with Solving Cases 大幽第一权臣，从断案开始 Modern Tang Bohu现世唐伯虎Historical630k WordsCompleted Shen Ci transmigrated and became the only son of Shen the Butcher, the most ruthless torturer in the Court of Judicial Review of the Great You Dynasty. Born frail and sickly, he was a walking medicine jar whom everyone considered a disgrace to the Shen family. From the start, his father had tortured a loyal official’s descendant until he confessed, framing him as the culprit in a “family massacre” case. The man was about to be executed. Everyone believed the case was closed, but after glancing a 88Reads5.8Score102Shelves

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    The male protagonist in this novel infers a person's psychological state by observing their actions and solves cases by creating psychological profiles. I personally enjoyed reading it, so I don't know why the reviews say it's not good.

38. 238 这 This Female Imperial Guard Doesn't Carry an Embroidered Spring Blade 这个女锦衣卫不拿绣春刀 Paper Cat Sauce纸上猫酱——Ancient Romance256k WordsOngoing As a female Imperial Guard, she makes her mark without even wielding an Embroidered Spring Sabre. I hope you enjoy the story. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates from modern times to ancient times, her cheat ability being her family heirloom—the Floating Analysis Brush. Because the original owner of this body lacked martial arts skills and could only work in clerical fields, the female protagonist continues in the same role after transmigrating. Her job involves recording prisoners' statements and using the Floating Analysis Brush to determine whether the prisoners are telling the truth or lying.

39. 239 龙 The Dragon King's Bride 龙王聘 Wangquan Yuechu王权月初Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted That year, I came down with a strange illness that nothing could cure. Then, on the night the blood moon hung high in the sky, my family decorated the house with lanterns and streamers. From that day on, I had a husband no one could see. Around that time, my mother warned me gravely that I must remain faithful to my husband and keep my distance from other men, or disaster would befall me! When I was nineteen, I broke the taboo, and he... appeared. 39.6kReads9.5Score5.8kShelves

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    Five must-read books for ancient mystery and crime-solving, each one unique and mind-bending masterpieces with tons of plot twists—read when your IQ is online!

40. 240 狄 The Tales of Di Renjie 狄仁杰故事 Cooking Wine and Investigating Cases煮酒问案Mystery218k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Deduction + Crime Solving + Ancient China + Tang Dynasty] 1. Story Background During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, the young Di Renjie discovers a case involving a skeleton while on his way to take up the post of magistrate of Luoyang County. As he investigates its hidden secrets, a murder occurs in the Wang family. Everyone is a suspect, but who is the killer? In a secluded manor, the host dies before a banquet ends. No one present could have committed the crime, 751Reads6.5Score105Shelves

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    Set in the ancient Tang Dynasty, this is a mystery-solving story.

41. 241 栩 Vivid as Life 栩栩若生 Xiao Xu小叙Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted A fortune-teller said I was born destined for greatness, the reincarnation of the Flower Goddess, with the power to turn stones into gold and command flower spirits and tree sprites. Once I came of age, my family was sure to prosper. But when I was twelve, I came down with a strange illness. My fever wouldn’t break, and I kept seeing terrifying visions... In a dream, I met an old woman who told me to find an expert with supernatural powers to save my life. Millet to summon souls, altars and form 19.7kReads9.5Score3.4kShelves
42. 242 神 The Master Thief Detective Files 神偷探案录 Wei Yu卫雨Martial Arts316k WordsCompleted [Adorable Thief VS Scheming Detective] Qingbao, a young thief who roams the martial world with carefree joy, accidentally crosses paths with Lin Zhao, the handsome, sharp-eyed chief of the Chaqiu Bureau, a sly and sinister man. She is forced to put her peerless lightness skills, pickpocketing, and lockpicking to work for him. The two become partners and join forces to solve cases. Qingbao discovers that Lin Zhao has been struck by a strange poison and that his past is shrouded in mystery. Meanwh 794Reads9.4Score155Shelves

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    They're all about solving cases, very appealing!

43. 243 我 I Wish I Could Ride the Wind: Who Gets That Their Boyfriend Is a Bird? 我愿乘风起：谁懂男朋友是只鸟啊 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance78k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy + Mystery] Can you imagine having a bird for a boyfriend, then kissing him, cuddling him, and lifting him up high? The author of "You Should Laugh at Me for Being So Passionate", Jiu Xiaoqi, returns with a hilarious new historical mystery! A brilliant, perceptive young sleuth × a proud, innocent little parrot with a secret superpower. Why is this grumpy bird flaring up again for no reason? Xie Chengfeng is furious. Someone sabotaged him while he was playing 3kReads9.5Score479Shelves

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    A classic Chinese fantasy story with a twist: a princess's son dies playing polo and is reborn as a little parrot. He's rescued by Shen Jiajia, the daughter of a constable. The little parrot helps Jiajia solve cases—a very fun little story, come and check it out!

44. 244 洛 Records of the Luoyang Pagoda 洛阳浮屠录 Yun Yuan Shaoze云鸢少泽Two Male Leads472k WordsCompleted (Main story complete) The young master, Sixteenth Lang, of the Duke of Chu's household has been kept at home all day and raised like a sheltered young lady. At last, he works up the courage to run away, only to end up aboard an enemy ship loaded with poison, ready to take on the Tang navy's hundred thousand men. Faced with a victim stabbed until he is covered in bloody holes, it isn't Sixteenth Lang who screams. It's Ashimi, a beautiful Qin-Tang mixed-blood who can't stop clinging to him like a 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Based on historical records from the Xianqing era of the Tang Dynasty, why did Liu Rengui's first campaign against Baekje end in defeat? Why was Emperor Gaozong's second attempt to marry a Tang princess to Tibet rejected? Why did Fang Xuanling's rebellion with Princess Gaoyang end prematurely? A series of events seem to be manipulated by an invisible hand! Where will the 'Gayatli' prophesied in ancient India lead Luoyang?

45. 245 大 The Great Xuan Secret Records 大宣秘事录 Spiderweb Turtle蛛网龟Mystery119k WordsOngoing [Historical romance + mystery and case-solving + episodic] [A clever, courageous female investigator burdened by a blood feud × the heir to a marquis's estate] When turmoil suddenly erupted, her mother and Su Su were brutally silenced. Wei Yi was the only one left alive. She returned from hell, shrouded in suspicion, and lay low in silence, determined to scour the land in search of the real culprit. Along the way, she encountered bizarre cases, locked-room mysteries, serial murders... She entere 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An ancient-themed episodic mystery. A female detective burdened with a blood feud and a nobleman's son investigating stolen goods join forces to uncover a long-standing cold case.

46. 246 南 The Strange Case of South City 南城诡事 Mid-July七月半Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted A bizarre, inexplicable murder takes place in Nancheng. The case bears a striking resemblance to one Tang Qianyu described on Weibo just two days earlier, drawing her into the investigation. To uncover the truth, she joins forces with Gu Zhiheng, her upperclassman from the same school and captain of Nancheng's criminal investigation team, to hunt down the killer. But she never imagined this was only the beginning... 438Reads7.7Score100Shelves

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    I recommend this book, it's good.

47. 247 破 Path of the Dawn [Sky Hawk Series] 破晓之途【鹰击长空系列】 No Meat for Dongpo东坡没肉Mystery115k WordsCompleted A little mind-bending, with some satisfying thrills. Why is a corpse hanging from a tree? How did the body disappear? The dead come back to life, murders in locked rooms... Small cases lead to earth-shattering secrets. One strange case after another unfolds along a journey, as a vast conspiracy is gradually exposed. (No System, no mindless power fantasy, no golden finger, a fast-paced plot with plenty of twists) —Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 248 大 The Strange Cases of the Great Tang 大唐诡案录 Great Fox of Qingqiu青丘大狐Mystery214k WordsCompleted [The Strange Artifacts of the Bureau of Mysterious Incident Investigations: A Prelude] During the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, a stone fell from the sky. The evil energy it carried tainted many things, causing strange cases to break out one after another. Emperor Taizong ordered the Tiance Bureau to form a special team to investigate them. Thus, Tang Guan, Ye Taozhi, and Lin Yueqi, three brothers in arms, set out to solve all manner of bizarre cases, including beheadings, cannibalism, flayi 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    During the Tang Dynasty, there were no female protagonists, and every case was quite intriguing.

49. 249 人 The Greatest Warrior in the Mortal Realm 人间第一武夫 Polaris Fire北极星火Eastern Fantasy3.9M WordsOngoing [Just received a rating, so the score is naturally low. It’ll improve over time!] [No harem + no System + not mindless + not invincible from the start + case-solving and deduction + witty + martial arts + supernatural abilities] In an age without immortals, the demon race has vanished, the fiend race is nowhere to be found, and humanity reigns supreme. Ten thousand years ago, the Sui Dynasty collapsed, and the various kingdoms rose! Over the past ten thousand years, hundreds of nations, great an 37.8kReads8.5Score2.8kShelves

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    This should work.

50. 250 坊 Records from the Ward 坊中录 The Seven Little Ones七小只Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Ye Xiaoyu, a scatterbrained coroner’s daughter, and An Moli, the cool-headed yet warm-hearted Chief Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, are two people who could hardly seem less suited to one another. One is searching for her master, while the other is investigating the death of a loved one. Their paths cross, and together they solve one strange case after another and unravel the mystery of the butterflies. 251Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    These books all have crime-solving as the main plot and romance as a subplot. The characters gradually develop feelings for each other while working together. The first one is a dual-male-female protagonist story, with the female lead being a coroner.

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