Looking for Completed Historical Mystery and Detective Novels 求，古代推理探案文，最好是已完结

1. 51 妙 The Brilliant Detective 妙笔神探 And Yet, Wild Radish且野萝Mystery150k WordsCompleted Wei Xiaoxi, a rookie mystery writer just starting out, gets the chance to observe the A Team's criminal investigations. She and Lin Mochuan, a police officer who's cold on the outside but warm within, work seamlessly together as they crack one bizarre case after another in Nancheng. 57Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female lead is a screenwriter who comes into contact with real cases to gather material for her script. Her exceptional associative abilities help the police see through the killer's carefully laid trap.

2. 52 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 353Reads—Score152Shelves

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   Completed, handwritten novel, strong female lead, the female lead disguises herself as a man, works in the government and navigates the political arena, patriotism, martial arts detective work, suspense and political intrigue, female mutual assistance, the female lead has super strong fighting ability, no romance brain.

3. 53 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 203.8kReads9.7Score25.2kShelves

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   It's not particularly suspenseful, but it does have a few major cases. The male lead is a (jianghu figure, someone involved in the martial arts world), and the female lead is a princess of a dynasty. The author's writing is superb!!! Highly recommended! [Shy]

4. 54 狗 After a Paparazzo Dropped Dead, I Became a Divine Detective by Gossiping 狗仔猝死后，我靠吃瓜当神捕 Burning Magnesium Rod燃烧的镁棒Two Male Leads545k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out, and there aren't any bad reviews, so enjoy!) Ensemble cast | Top's perspective | Two strong leads [Gossip System + mystery-solving + 1v1 + upbeat puppy-like constable (top) x wealthy patron prince (bottom)] Xie Lingyun, a recent media graduate, is sent by the media company where he's interning to stake out a female celebrity's home. After staying awake for two nights straight, he finally drops dead by accident. His soul enters the body of a poor scholar named Xie Zhiwe 678Reads8.9Score142Shelves
5. 55 到 Becoming a Teacher's Aide in Ancient Times: Solving Cases 到了古代当师爷（探案） Geng Twenty-Eight庚廿八Mystery278k WordsCompleted A modern novelist transmigrates into ancient times and becomes an adviser. Zuo Xianghe thought he had transmigrated to the past to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Who knew he'd have to fight monsters too? From then on, the despised, mustachioed adviser of Shanyin County saw his reputation take a complete turn, earning praise from all sides... Solving cases, solving cases To solve a case well, you have to find the right assistant! Bai Zhining is Shanyin County's coroner, an expert at examining co 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I highly recommend a few completed ancient detective novels [laughs]

6. 56 千 Record of a Thousand Lanterns 千灯录 A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Mystery solving + palace intrigue and household scheming + face-slapping and revenge + powerful families + court and kingdom] Fifteen prospective husbands are locked in a fight to the death in my family’s back courtyard, while all I want is to become a nun. Schemes and deceit, suspicion at every turn, bloodshed and tragedy piling up, a deadly battle in the back courtyard with no survivors allowed. [The high-born judge of the Court of Judicial Review, who loves wiping out entire households] x [T 22.7kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves

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   Lately, I've been reading mostly detective novels. "After Transmigrating into a County Magistrate, She Takes Ghosts to Solve Cases" is highly recommended; it's full of humor against a tragic backdrop. "The Thousand Lanterns Record" by Cece Qinghan is of excellent quality, but it's not finished yet, so I'll have to catch up slowly. "Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng" has good cases, but I can't accept the romance between the male and female leads while the mystery remains unsolved [laughs]. The other books seem to have good ratings and are worth reading. I've read so many suspenseful detective novels, but I haven't guessed a single one correctly [laughs].

7. 57 穿 Even in Ancient Times, I Was a Master Detective 穿到古代我也是破案大天才 Never Imagined未曾设想Mystery582k WordsCompleted After cracking her skull in a fall, Ji Mingyue recalls her past life as a criminal police officer. Seeing how dull and lifeless her current life is, she decides to head to the capital for some excitement. After all, a brilliant, capable, clever genius like her should contribute to society and help these ancient people, whose brains are full of holes, solve difficult and unusual cases. Then she can live happily ever after, famous and wealthy, eating and drinking to her heart’s content. The road a 1.8kReads8.8Score279Shelves
8. 58 施 The Cases of Judge Shi 施公案 Anonymous佚名1.1M WordsCompleted The novel tells the story of the honest official Shi Shilun during the Kangxi era, who, aided by Huang Tianba and other heroes of the martial world, roots out corrupt officials, solves cases, and captures bandits. 3Reads8.4Score—Shelves
9. 59 我 My Princess Consort Is a Great Detective 我的王妃是神探 Strange Tales from Zibu子不语怪Mystery332k WordsCompleted Su Qingmo, the legitimate daughter of a prestigious family who has only just come of age, is married into a prince's manor by imperial decree. She had planned to spend her life with her princely husband in mutual respect, but never expected the pair to become entangled in a string of bizarre cases in the capital. Dismemberment! Vengeful spirits! Cannibalism! Gu poison! Who is the mastermind behind it all? Each case is enough to make one's blood run cold, yet they are also filled with warmth and 182Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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   These are all highly-rated completed novels, ancient-style mystery novels. The plots are tight and engaging, and the authors have excellent writing skills. They're super good; you can enjoy reading them all in one go! [Admiring]

10. 60 清 An Investigation into the Three Great Unsolved Cases of the Early Qing 清初三大疑案考实 Meng Sen孟森Historical63k WordsCompleted A Critical Examination of the Three Great Mysteries of the Early Qing is composed of three parts: A Critical Examination of the Empress Dowager's Alleged Marriage, A Critical Examination of Emperor Shunzhi's Alleged Monastic Vows, and A Critical Examination of Emperor Yongzheng's Accession to the Throne. With a historian's rigor, Mr. Meng Sen carefully investigates the three long-circulating mysteries of the empress dowager's alleged marriage, Shunzhi's alleged decision to become a monk, and Yon 2Reads8.7Score—Shelves
11. 61 误 Lost in the Depths of Spring 误入春深 Wen Naixi温乃兮Ancient Romance148k WordsCompleted Prince Yu, Yu Huaiji, believed he had spent his life acting decisively, plotting every move, and leaving himself no weaknesses. He was sure he was invincible. But Heaven was about to show him that there was always someone greater! It sent him a delicate young lady from the Song family: Song Nao. She looked so fragile and soft that anyone could bully her, but in truth she was clever in her own way. After meeting him only twice, she had already found and firmly grasped his one fatal weakness. Yet 5.6kReads9.4Score609Shelves

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    I've already finished reading part 2

12. 62 山 A Record of Strange Tales from the Mountains and Seas 山海志怪录 Zhou Ayi周阿乙Ancient Romance186k WordsCompleted [Mystery, strange encounters and urban legends, romance, supernatural folklore, crime] A Taoist priestess descends the mountain in a mystery-style monster-slaying adventure. Some cases involve people, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they were caused by people. Are they human misdeeds or the work of ghosts? The world is full of ghosts and monsters. Once they’ve cultivated to a certain level, they’re indistinguishable from ordinary people, yet their emotions can be extraordinarily intense. Good 179Reads8.7Score—Shelves
13. 63 仵 The Young Coroner of the Commandery 仵作小郡主 Cold Snow Drifting Lightly冷雪轻飞Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The fifteenth-generation descendant of a family of physicians and a modern-day female forensic pathologist transmigrates into the body of a commandery princess who has been switched out and sent off in a political marriage. She’s heard that the regent is cold, ruthless, and merciless, a demon who kills without batting an eye. Not a single woman in Changlan dares to marry him, which is why he had to seek a bride from abroad. But as a firm believer in getting the facts straight, she decides to exp 40Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    These books are really good.

14. 64 书 The Academy's Lady Detective: The Crime Scene Is No Place to Fool Around 书院女神探：案发现场，请自重 Willows in the Mist烟柳Mystery270k WordsCompleted Seven years ago, Song Nanzhi escaped the great fire at the Song family estate. Seven years later, she returns to the capital under an assumed name, yet still cannot escape the notice of Heir Apparent Qi Yuan. Amid mysteries surrounding the imperial examinations and intrigues at the academy, she bears a deep blood feud and joins forces with him to uncover a shocking conspiracy. Also known as: The Heir Apparent Just Can't Help Flirting at Crime Scenes! Song Nanzhi: “I think the heir apparent is qu 197Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    Super beautiful

15. 65 神 Detective Situ Jun 神探司徒俊 Tenfold拾十Historical209k WordsCompleted On the very first day of his new post, top-ranked scholar and county magistrate Situ Jun is mistaken for a thief by Yan Yan, a female constable with superhuman strength, who knocks out one of his front teeth. The magistrate’s little dog, Dahuang, also gets into a fight with the constable’s tabby cat. Though they seem destined to clash, the two turn out to be a perfectly matched team, solving countless cases together. Cases pile up, from the human-skin lantern and the serial murders at Qixia Temp 114Reads8.3Score—Shelves
16. 66 将 The General's Adorable Forensic Doctor 将军家的仵作娇娘 Wen Ting温听Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted Sickly beauty Su Yihan vs. unruly General Shen Su Yihan, daughter of the Commander of the Imperial Guard, was born with an illness and was a delicate beauty. Lord Su cherished her as if she were the apple of his eye. Once, when a mischievous young man made suggestive remarks to her, Lord Su chased him for two whole streets and beat the brat until he screamed. Her several older male cousins treated her like fragile porcelain, protecting her with the utmost care. They always saved the best food an 762Reads9.3Score117Shelves
17. 67 穿 The Transmigrated Female Coroner: Prince, Let Me Examine You 穿越女法医，王爷验个身 Zi Wu子芜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, she finds herself a maid in disgrace. No matter, Linlang uses her forensic knowledge to lead the way in the world of forensic investigation. There are no cases she can't solve, and no end to the silver she can earn. Before she knows it, she has become the prince's creditor. “All the money in my residence has been handed over to you. How about using me to cover the rest of the debt?” 179Reads8.4Score—Shelves
18. 68 在 The Days I Spent Solving Cases in Ancient Times 在古代探案的日子 Oh, Moon Who Loves to Eat爱吃的月亮啊Ancient Romance139k WordsCompleted [A devoted, super-sweet romance; no misunderstandings, just solving cases] Modern forensic pathologist Shen Xian'an transmigrated to Beiyang and was doing just fine as a low-ranking county magistrate. She spent her days solving old unsolved cases, collecting her monthly salary, and enjoying a little wine. Life was comfortable and easy. Then one day, an imperial edict suddenly summoned her back to the capital, where she was ordered to investigate the Crown Prince's murder alongside the Third Prin 234Reads6.2Score—Shelves
19. 69 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

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    I've been reading this book recently, and it's incredibly detailed; I even suspect the author works in this field. I really like the characters of both the male and female leads—they're not entirely good people, haha. The only downside is their completely different attitudes towards unintentional and malicious murderers during trials. Several cases are quite exciting, and the logic is excellent; it's definitely worth reading. The only downside is that it's not finished yet [almost crying emoji].

20. 70 大 The Great Li Case Files 大黎解案录 Bloodshadow Ruinsmoke血影墟烟Mystery827k WordsCompleted What secrets lie behind a series of shocking mysteries? A fated encounter brings them together to solve the cases, but what is waiting for them behind the scenes? Three beautiful young women from very different backgrounds are found dead one after another. All died late at night, though the intervals between their deaths were irregular. The clues left at every crime scene point to the same person. With evidence and testimony that may or may not be true, and deductions that seem to hit one dead e 12Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 71 侯 The Marquis’s Wife Solves Cases at the Court of Judicial Review 侯夫人的大理寺断案记 Su Jing苏景Ancient Romance338k WordsCompleted After her older brother went missing, Xie Shu spent more than five years pretending to be him while working at the Dali Temple. She worked diligently and conscientiously, always afraid someone would discover she was a woman. By a twist of fate, Xie Shu gets promoted to the fourth-rank position of Minister of the Dali Temple. Xie Shu thinks, I need to keep my secret identity under wraps. But why does that marquis look at me so strangely? And what's with Ji Wuyou? He's handsome enough, but why doe 20Reads6.5Score—Shelves
22. 72 大 The Peerless Detective of the Tang Dynasty 大唐无双神探 Clear Wind, Waning Moon清风残月Historical177k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to ancient times, Fang Wushuang discovers that the dynasty in this world is called the Great Tang, but it is not the Tang dynasty from the history he knows. Faced with mysterious and baffling cases and murders shrouded in uncertainty, Fang Wushuang becomes a legendary detective in another world, teaming up with martial artists who can travel to heaven and earth to solve one deadly case after another. Human brains made into elixirs, deadly lotuses, a snake-demon crone, bloods 23Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 73 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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    These two are my favorite historical crime novels. The plots are fast-paced, especially the first one, where the cases never stop. The only downside is the number of typos. The second one, on the other hand, is brilliantly written and full of allusions.

24. 74 长 Twelve Unsolved Cases in Chang'an 长安十二悬案 I'm So Confused我好乱Mystery844k WordsCompleted Why was the brothel’s most beautiful courtesan found dead in her bedroom? Why does a mysterious man howl like a ghost every night? Why did a bride vanish without a trace just after her wedding? Why are handsome people dying one after another? Why did a shaman suddenly go mad while performing a ritual? And who really stole Old Wang’s sow? Behind it all, is it the dark side of human nature, or… is someone up to no good? Join Li Yu, a brilliant detective and county magistrate of the Tang Dynasty, a 251Reads7.3Score—Shelves
25. 75 簪 The Record of Hairpins (Complete in 4 Volumes) 簪中录（全4册） A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Mystery992k WordsCompleted The little red fish Agashnie, which feeds on human blood; the mysterious talisman that had followed Li Shubai for years; Empress Wang, the peerless beauty of the Daming Palace; three clusters of doodles written by the late emperor himself before his death; a marriage contract made with Wang Yun in their youth... Every mystery returns to its point of origin. Every choice remains beyond anyone’s control, as impossible to resist or escape as fate itself. Yang Chonggu has returned to the palace and 17.3kReads9.7Score2.8kShelves

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    Highly rated and already completed 🌟 Both the male and female leads are virgins with a happy ending and are both brave and resourceful 🌟 The cases are intricately linked, and the plot is incredibly suspenseful 🌟 The characters are all well-developed and vividly portrayed 🌟 It combines crime-solving with political intrigue

26. 76 诡 True Records of Strange Cases: The White-Faced Detective and the Ace Constable 诡案实录之白面神探与金牌捕头 A Lone Shadow and a Lamp in the Jianghu江湖孤影一点灯Mystery260k WordsCompleted [Mystery and deduction] [Standalone cases] [A master detective, a constable, and a coroner: the perfect investigating trio] [Impossible crimes + mysterious cases] He is Li Mozhi, an unassuming scholar who loves traveling across the land and solving cases. “He” is Luoyang, a gold-badge constable from the world-renowned Divine Constable Bureau. She is Qin Shuang'er, a skilled martial artist and medical expert who serves as the gold-badge constable’s trusty sidekick. When a person dies, their light 408Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    Episodic cases, similar to Tang Dynasty Ghost Stories, where the main characters work together to solve the cases.

27. 77 百 Records of Baichuan: I’m a Forensic Examiner at the Court of Judicial Review 百川录：我在大理寺当仵作 Li Yi鲤一Ancient Romance327k WordsCompleted The serial murders in the capital, the killings in the temple and shrine, the ghost of a woman in the White Residence's attic... Yu Li transmigrates and becomes Yun Li, the younger sister of the Dali Temple Minister in Baichuan. But she is overweight and often ill, and people look down on and bully her... The worst offender is the daughter of a censor who has a crush on her brother?! With cases piling up, there's no time to let emotions get in the way. First, use her skills to get results, then 16Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 78 少 The Young Court Official Is Off Duty Today 少卿今日不公事 At a Loss束己无策Two Male Leads221k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads + both devoted only to each other + two couples + sweet romance + solving cases early on, fighting for power later] A calculating yet gentle prince × a sickly but capable junior minister / a bewitching sect leader × a short-tempered temple official “Ji Chun, you’re a condemned prisoner. You escaped jail just to work as my servant? You must have a lot of time on your hands!” Pei Yue had long known that the servant at his side was no ordinary man. He’d assumed the other was, a 52Reads7.3Score—Shelves
29. 79 北 Daily Case Files of the Northern Garrison’s Embroidered Uniform Guard 北镇抚司缉凶日常 Forever Admiring You永慕余Mystery177k WordsCompleted In the twenty-seventh year of the Zhaoxi era, the Directorate of Ceremonial selected nine officials’ wives and daughters to be buried with the emperor. The fathers and brothers of the women promised the hereditary post of a hundred-household commander in the Embroidered Uniform Guard. But on the eve of the emperor’s death, the Jia Yuan County Princess died under mysterious circumstances, and noblewomen of the imperial clan in the capital were murdered one after another. Wen Cang, commander of th 282Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    I read them all in one go! These are some really good mystery novels, with strong logic and a gripping plot; definitely worth reading!

30. 80 独 The Divine Detective 独孤神探 Short Curly Hair短卷毛Mystery103k WordsCompleted During the Jinglong era of the Tang dynasty, Dugu Mao, military commissioner of Jiangzhou, was a brilliant detective. Together with his formidable martial-arts-trained attendant, Xiao Yin, he solved one baffling case after another. I hope to write airtight detective stories that don’t make your head hurt. Feel free to point out any flaws, haha. 118Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 81 王 Step Aside, Prince! Coroner Su Just Wants to Perform Autopsies 王爷靠边站，苏仵作只想剖尸 Big Orange and Little Civet大橘小狸Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted Only when her coroner father is on his deathbed does Su Yu learn that she isn’t his biological daughter. With the soul of a modern forensic pathologist, Su Yu has no interest in finding her birth parents. But she’s softhearted, so she agrees to fulfill her adoptive father’s dying wish. After burying him, she takes a jade pendant with a green sheen and all her worldly possessions and heads to the capital to find her parents. As soon as she enters the city gates, she collides with Prince Jin, who 6.6kReads8.8Score802Shelves

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    📖A junior forensic doctor unexpectedly time-travels! He walks and walks, finally arriving in the capital. But his silver and jade pendant are gone. Penniless, he's stranded. 😭😭😭😭 What?! 😨The government is hiring a coroner? Hmm. Perfect for his job. 😎😎😎 He unexpectedly saves a woman. He stares at the jade pendant, lost in thought. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Watch how the female protagonist uses modern knowledge to solve cases. A journey with a 🦌

32. 82 花 The Legend of Hua Ziqi 花子期传奇 Armchair Writer空头文学家Eastern Fantasy356k WordsCompleted This book has been adapted into a motion comic, with simultaneous updates on Douyin, Hongguo, and Tomato. [Wuxia] [Mystery] [Deduction] [Master Detective] [Crime Solving] [High Martial] [Sword God] [Gu Long style] He is famous throughout the land, yet scorns fame and fortune; He opposes feudal ethics, yet remains loyal and righteous; He is brilliant beyond compare, yet sometimes muddleheaded; He is charming and carefree, yet keeps his desires in check; He loves meddling in other people's busine 383Reads8.2Score101Shelves

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    Wuxia and suspense novels, one case per book, encompassing the martial arts world, political intrigue, and the pursuit of power—everything you could want is here.

33. 83 七 Legend of the Seven Killings Hall 七杀殿传奇 Armchair Writer空头文学家Eastern Fantasy714k WordsCompleted [Wuxia] [Mystery] [Deduction] [Detective] [Crime Solving] [High Martial] [Sword God] [Country and Family] [Political Intrigue] The second installment in The Legend of Hua Ziqi series, following Bloodflower Mystery. This book is divided into two volumes. The first depicts the treacherous and unpredictable jianghu, while the second chronicles political intrigue and power struggles at court. A solitary, cold-hearted young man bears a pair of crescent-moon hooks. He entered the jianghu to avenge 670Reads8.0Score101Shelves
34. 84 六 The Six Gates: A Battle Against the Demons 六扇门：与魔争锋 Niu Dun牛墩Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted [Full-cast audio adaptation now available] [Court and martial world, political intrigue and mystery, decisive and ruthless] Who is caught in the scheme, and who stands outside it? Who is a pawn, and who has been cast aside? The only thing that makes their enemies tremble isn't the pair of blades in their hands... With a group of like-minded friends by their side, they can find the strength to keep going, no matter how dark the road ahead! 1.2kReads8.8Score104Shelves

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    The first book has 370,000 words, so you can start reading it now. The second book is already finished. Both are good works in the historical suspense genre.

35. 85 北 There Are Fish in the Northern Sea: A Mystery 北冥有鱼【探案】 Shopkeeper Qian钱大掌柜Mystery267k WordsCompleted Women had low status in ancient times, and female coroners were treated as the lowest of the low. After enduring years of torment from her family, Lin Feiyu ran away and spent eight years studying under an old coroner. Yet the authorities and the public still refused to accept or recognize her. After investigating a series of strange and uncanny cases with Cheng Yu, a fallen scion of a once-prominent family, including a prince’s death, a ghost groom, a mermaid’s tearful pearls, and a mysterious 808Reads8.9Score161Shelves

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    I love it so much!

36. 86 娇 A Bride of Tender Grace 娇聘 Mu Xiaoyang沐晓杨Ancient Romance767k WordsCompleted A captivating heroine + household intrigue + mystery-solving + married first, love later, and doting romance The heroine is a sharp-tongued little firecracker; the hero may be a smiling tiger. As the only daughter of the Minister of Revenue, Su Jinli is famous among the capital's noble families for her beauty, as well as for being spoiled, lazy, and useless. All she wants is to lie flat, but she is looked down on by the noble young ladies, disliked by her future mother-in-law, and even has her e 4.1kReads9.1Score609Shelves

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    This is not a mindless story!!! The male and female leads are both intelligent!!!

37. 87 被 Three Years After Being Cast Out of the Marquis's Household, the Entire Capital Awaits My Autopsy 被逐侯府三年后，全京城等我验尸 Nobody Knows You谁也不知道你Mystery518k WordsCompleted Pei Zhaotang was once the brightest jewel in the Marquis’s household. Skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, she was said to be blessed with good fortune. Then the Marquis’s true-blood daughter was found, and overnight Pei Zhaotang went from treasured child to a sinner accused of stealing another’s place. Her father said nothing, her mother looked on coldly, and her brothers despised her. Even the heir she had been promised to turned around and protected the true heiress. Pei Zhaot 371Reads6.6Score102Shelves

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    It's watchable, but it's a little scary! [Flying kiss][Flying kiss] The theme is novel! [Making a face][Making a face]

38. 88 冷 The Cold Palace Empress Goes on a Case-Solving Rampage 冷宫皇后靠破案杀疯了 Chubby Zeze胖泽泽Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Shen Yihan, a police captain, falls off a cliff while pursuing a killer. When she opens her eyes again, she has become the most miserable empress in history: the widow of Emperor Jianwen, Zhu Yunwen. The tyrant Zhu Di has usurped the throne, three thousand palace maids have been brutally executed, and danger lurks everywhere in the Cold Palace. She slams a palm onto the imperial desk. “Solving cases is my specialty. Killing people isn’t yours!” Zhu Di flies into a rage. “Seize her!” Who could ha 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Background: A modern-day detective transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and becomes the deposed empress (Empress of Zhu Yunwen). After being banished to the cold palace by Empress Xu and Zhu Di, she becomes the top detective of the Ming Dynasty.

39. 89 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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    I hope that the two books adapted from the TV series will not be drastically altered, and that they can be filmed normally.

40. 90 大 The Ten Great Mysteries of the Song Dynasty 大宋十大奇案 I Am Prince Fish在下鱼亲王Historical1.6M WordsOngoing No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible protagonist, no System, no golden finger, and no transmigration. This is not a power fantasy, so read at your own discretion! A pure historical mystery set in the jianghu, offering an immersive experience of everyday life in an ancient town and the suspenseful twists and turns as officials use their wits to solve cases… 7.3kReads8.6Score643Shelves

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    Pure historical detective story, no system, no time travel.

41. 91 梦 Dream Brook's Record of Strange Investigations 梦溪探异录 Lin Fenglie林风烈Mystery312k WordsCompleted During the Northern Song dynasty, a boy named Shen Kuo sets out in pursuit of the truth after a strange calamity known as the Black Apparition. This learned man, hailed by later generations as “a landmark in the history of Chinese science,” led a life filled with mysteries far stranger than those recorded in Dream Pool Essays. From his years as a young scholar in Qiantang, Hangzhou, to the treacherous political currents of the court in Bianjing; from the smoke and flames of war on the northwes —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He was the author of *Dream Pool Essays*, a scientific prodigy of the Northern Song Dynasty. But what Shen Kuo wouldn't tell you is that he spent his entire life tracking down something called "Black Omen," and that truth would change everything…

42. 92 怀 Carrying a Jade in the Night 怀璧夜行 Shi Jin是今Ancient Romance306k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Jianghu feuds + bickering couple] A hilarious new historical mystery romance set in the jianghu, from a hugely popular author! A peerless master who just wants to lie flat and count his money VS a scheming disguise expert who plays the loyal underling. At first, he looked at her like she was a cheeky little monkey: clever, lively, and amusing. Then he realized he was the one being played. The longest road they traveled together was the road to solving cases, and the road paved with ea 3.3kReads9.4Score517Shelves
43. 93 霸 The Overbearing Prince and His Charming Coroner 霸道王爷俏仵作 A Bricklaying Taoist Taking It Easy搬砖道士在摸鱼Mystery153k WordsOngoing Watching her snap the fingers of the person on the ground one by one, the domineering male lead finally realized that this young coroner was just as unhinged as her master. He should have known from the start. After all, as soon as she arrived, she dug up his mother's grave just to meet him. A domineering CEO who says one thing but means another x an irreverent, shameless heroine A mystery romance! Sweetness guaranteed, or your money back. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This female detective is basically a classic mystery!

44. 94 坑 Luring Ghosts and Catching Criminals: A Low-Ranking County Magistrate 坑鬼捉凶，一品小县令 Pipi Loves Tangerines爱吃橘子的皮皮Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted When Chu Ling opened her eyes, she had become the novel's number-one female side character, a troublemaker who ultimately got herself killed when the heroine shot an arrow through her heart. Knowing how the plot would unfold, Chu Ling spat in disdain, broke free of the story's control, and threw herself into building a career. But being a county magistrate is no easy job. One day, a ghostly maid comes to air her grievances; the next, a ghostly tutor shows up to reprimand her. Even stepping outsi 5.8kReads9.5Score956Shelves
45. 95 特 The Female Official Agent 特工女吏 The Bossy Lazy Bug任性的懒虫Ancient Romance411k WordsCompleted Nangong Xi, a top-level national agent, transmigrates into the body of a female prison guard who has followed in her mother's footsteps. Her father is a constable, her younger brother is a junior constable, and her mother is a retired housewife. Her family is an ordinary household of minor officials, with generations of service in the capital of the Great Ye Dynasty. She has no golden finger, only the memories of a previous life. But a talented person will shine through hard work, in any life. W 8.1kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    I've finished watching parts 4, 7, and 10, and am currently watching part 6, "The Record of a Thousand Lamps." The female leads are all amazing. The author is also a very skilled writer; the writing is excellent, the plot is engaging, and the cases are clearly defined. Highly recommended.

46. 96 大 Strange Tales of the Great Song: The Headless Corpse 大宋诡事：断头记 Jin Ran瑾然Mystery26k WordsCompleted [Song Dynasty mysteries + suspense + detective work + headless corpses + shocking twists] On a dark, windy night, it’s the perfect time for murder and arson! The newly appointed magistrate of Changqing County dies suddenly in a woman’s chambers in the middle of the night. The next day, his headless body turns up in the countryside! Qiaoniang, the famous courtesan who spent that night with the magistrate, flees in a panic and becomes the prime suspect! Ye Jun is ordered to investigate, only to di 394Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese mystery and detective story, full of ancient Chinese style!

47. 97 镜 The Case Within the Mirror 镜中影案中案 So Sleepy, Can't Wake Up困困困睡不醒啊Mystery143k WordsCompleted Moonlight bright, shining through the hall; Lord Magistrate, hanging from a beam. Chilly wind, clothes drawn tight; Lord Minister, soaked in a vat... Twenty years ago, the “Crown Prince’s Rebellion Case” was riddled with unanswered questions. Those involved either died under mysterious circumstances or vanished without a trace, and wrongful convictions were common. A web of mysteries surrounding the truth of the old case is quietly unfolding in the capital. 50Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who understands?! An official died according to a nursery rhyme! Chu Yichen and Su Yaoguang team up to catch the murderer, the tiger tally hides secrets of the Eastern Palace, I'm obsessed with this historical suspense! [Laughing][Laughing] It's really good!

48. 98 大 The Official Has Been Demoted Again 大人又被贬官了 Li Hua璃华Ancient Romance926k WordsCompleted Originally titled The Official Has Been Demoted Again On the day the Left Chancellor's daughter was to be married, she was dismembered inside her bridal sedan in full view of the crowd. Everyone said the crime had to be beyond human capability. So the most famous Master He in Chang'an was thrown into jail. He Jingxin: ...But I'm not really a master of the occult! I'm just a con artist! He Jingxin couldn't tell fortunes. She'd never read the Book of Changes and didn't know how to read faces. Song 25.9kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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    This is the best ancient suspense and crime-solving novel I've ever read! I read it last year and haven't found a replacement yet. The writing is excellent, the suspense is logical and full of twists and turns, and I even got into the romance (I love the no-romance story). There aren't any major plot devices; the female lead's intelligence alone is enough to keep me entertained. The female lead is a very interesting character—a rare type who is efficient, decisive, and not bland, but very convincing and reassuring. The pacing is also fast; it starts with the case of the Left Prime Minister's daughter, which is quite intriguing, full of twists and turns. In short, after finishing this case, I roughly understood the book's appeal.

49. 99 长 Murder on Chang'an Street 长安街探案 Yu Ji虞姬Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted This is a lighthearted mystery-detective novel about an obscure neighborhood beat cop who transmigrates to the prosperous Tang dynasty and somehow becomes the nation's greatest detective. 5.7kReads8.9Score542Shelves

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    This book is already completed, and there's plenty of content. A modern person transmigrates into the body of an amnesiac assassin, constantly solving strange cases while also exploring his own past memories!

50. 100 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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    Highly recommended! Every female lead in these books has a great personality! And the couples are definitely worth shipping! The case plots are engaging!

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