Historical Mystery and Detective Stories Like Judge Bao and Di Renjie 推理 破案类的 要古代的 类似包青天 狄仁杰这样的
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My Sword Washes the Rivers and Lakes, Painting Them with Blood 剑洗江湖血作画
The new state has been founded, but the old dynasty has not fallen. The remnants of the former regime seek restoration, while foreign threats loom on every side. The emperor has no heirs, leaving the succession in doubt. Lords and nobles vie for power, and the realm is on the brink of chaos. Though Wu Ming was born into poverty, he is unwillingly swept into the conflict. With loyalty in his heart and fire in his blood, he braves peril and hardship, masters powerful arts, and navigates the shifti
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The Five-Corpse Copper Coin Case: I’ll Handle What the Eastern Depot Won’t Touch 五尸铜钱案：东厂不敢管的事我管
In the sixth year of the Tianqi reign, unidentified bodies begin appearing one after another in the capital. They are found hanging upside down, each with a Wanli Tongbao coin stuffed in its mouth. Beggars, merchants, students of the Imperial College, military officers, eunuchs, the victims’ status keeps rising, but their manner of death is exactly the same. Lu Chen, a constable with the Shuntian Prefecture, takes the case. He checks the old records and discovers that this isn’t the first time.
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The Wandering Heroes of the Martial World: Complete Set (5 Books) 江湖侠客行套装（全5册）
This collection includes two historical novels by Gao Yang, The Three Heroes of the Wind and Dust and Jing Ke, along with Zhang Dachun's Spring Lantern Young Master, Battle of Xiayang, and the Autumn Leaf series.
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- 54 The Sequel to The Wandering Knight 侠客行后记 (Faithful to the original invincible-style story: no harem, no clichés, no mindless antics, and no System.) The peerlessly powerful Gou Ge left his loyal home on Hero Island and met kindred spirits, including his beloved soulmate, A Xiu. Wise beyond appearances and indifferent to worldly strife, he resigned as leader of the Changle Gang, refused to become the Martial Alliance Leader, and turned down the Hero Island Alliance’s fervent invitation. Through all the turmoil and martial conflicts at M 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 The Wandering Knight: A Collection of Poems 赋诗侠客行诗词集 The Way of the Knight-Errant In the bustle of the city, I search for that untamed freedom. The knight-errant’s shadow Grows clearer in the sunlight. An unflinching gaze Meets the challenges and opportunities ahead. The sword in my hand Shines with an unyielding light. Through the crowds, Across every obstacle, I carry a steadfast belief, Chasing the path of my dreams. I ask not when I’ll return, I fear neither wind nor rain. The knight-errant’s faith Is a torch that will never go out. At ev —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Starving Land: The Wandering Swordsman of Rain and Sui 饿殍雨穗侠客行 A story about Rain, a taciturn hero with plenty going on in his head but little ability to express himself, and Mansui, a sweet, soft-spoken little girl who loves to talk. The story begins shortly after Mansui’s father leaves. The protagonist’s involvement changes the fate of Mansui’s family. I’ve also made some changes to the plot and given Qionghua a new ending, along with someone to love. This book weaves the main storyline together with plenty of sweet romance. I hope you’ll support it! 54Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 The Snow Mountain Disciples of Ode to Gallantry 侠客行之雪山门人 [Transmigration + Rivalry and Bloodshed + Classic Wuxia + No System] Shi Fan transmigrates into the wuxia world of Ode to Gallantry, becoming the supporting character Shi Zhongyu. From the start, he finds himself in the scene where he is about to forcibly violate A Xiu on a snowy mountain. This world also has a Demon Sect opposed to the righteous factions, as well as the Blood River Sect, whose members grow stronger by draining the vitality of powerful people. See how he defies fate step by step 387Reads6.0Score—14d adds
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Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手
[Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f
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Strange Cases from the Tang Dynasty Jianghu 唐朝江湖诡案志
In the golden age of the Tang dynasty, undercurrents churn through both the martial world and the imperial court. Ji Xuan, a judicial officer at the Dali Court, vows to investigate injustices across the land. Zhong Lingfan is a wandering martial artist burdened by ten years of love and vengeance. Lin Yao arrives in Chang'an alone and is drawn into a gruesome dismemberment case. Ling Xiyue possesses extraordinary medical skills and becomes entangled in a major counterfeit medicine case. A case in
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A Di Renjie Mystery: The Chang Le Case 狄仁杰故事之常乐案
[Ancient crime-solving + mystery + history + Tang Dynasty + everyday life and relationships] 1. Background During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, the young and talented Di Renjie travels to the capital to take the imperial examinations. He enters official service as the magistrate of Changle County, improves local governance, and solves mysterious cases. 2. Cases Planned cases include Bloodshed on Mount Hua, The Missing Persons Mystery, The Mysterious Berries, Souls Lost in Jin
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I Became a Master Detective After Dissecting a Female Corpse 解剖女尸后我成了神探
On the first day after transmigrating, he found a woman’s corpse in a ruined temple. The townspeople: “A mountain spirit killed her!” After examining the body, Lin Mu said, “Cyanide poisoning. Signs of restraints and struggle. She was murdered.” The county deputy: “H-How do you know?” Lin Mu: “Because I was a forensic examiner in my previous life.” He solved the case in three days and became a legend overnight. After dissecting the woman’s body, he became the greatest detective in the Great Lian
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Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: I Asked You to Repay Your Debt, Not Paint Skins and Ghosts 聊斋：让你还债，没让你画皮画鬼
[Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio + Bizarre Cultivation + No System + Subverting Expectations + Folk Supernatural Tales + Becoming a God Through Painting + Dark Tone + Lovecraftian Horror + Clever Protagonist + Decisive and Ruthless + Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment] Transmigrating into Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, I find myself trapped in the deadly predicament of The Painted Skin from the start, and saddled with an unpayable debt to the dead? Don't panic. I have a White Bone Brush tha
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The Fog of a Bizarre Case 诡案迷雾
A historical mystery and political intrigue novel set in the fictionalized Wu Zhou period of the Tang dynasty, around the fifteenth year of Wu Zhou. It follows the protagonist and his companions as they enter government service and become entangled in a series of criminal cases, as well as the gripping struggle over the succession to the throne at the Luoyang court. This is my second novel. I hope you enjoy it, and I’ll do my best to tell a good story!
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Bright as a Mirror 明如镜
[Court Cases] [Crime Solving] [Mystery] [Alternate History] This book follows Feng Anshan during his time in government, as he encounters a string of bizarre cases: strange murders, a headless female corpse, the punishment of a local bully, an affair involving a nun, a male corpse at an inn, corruption in official circles, mysteries surrounding his own origins, and many more outlandish crimes. [Inspired by ancient Chinese courtroom literature, retaining its best elements while discarding the dro
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The Major Crimes Unit's Female Constable 重案女捕快
A series of ancient crime-solving mysteries with no System, no romance, and pure deduction. A trio of investigators, a constable, a young physician, and a prince demoted to commoner, work together to solve a string of major cases, including the disappearance of silver notes, a missing horse from the Crown Prince’s residence, and a case of ghostly footprints.
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- 66 Six Fan Gate: The Beloved Female Constable 六扇门之团宠女捕 Her family was slaughtered, but she was lucky enough to survive. The Six Fan Gate rescued a mute little girl. What? The little mute is a girl? So now a bunch of rough-and-tumble men have no choice but to dote on this soft, rosy-cheeked little dumpling. Before long, she grows into an imposing female constable who cracks one baffling case after another! She excels at catching criminals, examining corpses, and everything else the job requires! 225Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 67 I Solve Cases to Score Free Food at the Court of Judicial Review 我靠破案在大理寺蹭吃蹭喝 Mystery/Detective Frost veils his silver mask, dust stains his white hair, and Pei Shaoqing's fate was written in the Book of Life and Death long ago. Yet he insists on using the last of his strength to defy fate and unravel the mystery that even the gods have fallen silent before, all for her. Born with white hair, he was destined to grow old by her side; and the name Jiang Tang is the only sweetness in his life. 2.6kReads8.2Score31214d adds
- 68 The Shepherd 领羊 Leading the Sheep 212Reads—Score214d adds
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The Whole Martial World Is Waiting for Our Ship to Get Sweet 全江湖都在蹲我盟发糖
An ensemble cast in a historical setting, with mystery and deduction, martial arts, crime-solving, episodic storytelling, a plot-driven narrative, and any CP you like. A mysterious martial arts alliance seemed to appear overnight within the Great Chang realm. And yet, no one could say who its members really were. Even stranger, though their identities were a mystery, one thing was common knowledge: Their bond was so strong that they each saw the others as the most important people in the world,
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The Tales of Di Renjie 狄仁杰故事
[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,
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Detective Di Renjie, Book Five 神探狄仁杰第五部
In the final years of Emperor Wu of the Tang dynasty, the capital Luoyang had finally begun to settle down. After the brilliant detective Di Renjie exposed the Burning Heaven Fire at the Shanjin Bureau, the rebellion in Youzhou, and the Blood Eagle's chain of murders, he retired from public life and settled in the Southern Market, hoping to enjoy his twilight years in peace. But when all is quiet, trouble is never far away. After a banquet in the Eastern Palace, Crown Prince Li Xian suddenly fa
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The Dragon Map’s Divine Detective Cases 龙图神断公案
A high-energy cut of Bao Zheng solving cases. The mastermind behind the civet-cat-for-the-crown-prince plot, a terrifying scene as a black basin cries out for justice, impostors trading identities as the top scholar… A Northern Song version of Medical Examiner Qin Ming meets Today's Legal Report. When the executioner's blade falls, demons flee! The Kaifeng F4 squad is ready for action!
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- 73 The Cases of Judge Shi 施公案 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. 2Reads8.4Score114d adds
- 74 An Investigation into the Three Great Unsolved Cases of the Early Qing 清初三大疑案考实 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 2Reads8.7Score114d adds
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Judge Dee Case Files: The Red Pavilion 狄公案：红阁子
Three curses in a secret chamber, a beauty’s debt from hell On Paradise Island, the nights are a whirl of luxury and revelry. Di Renjie, magistrate of Puyang County, is just passing through when he is forced to stop and take on what seems like an open-and-shut suicide case: Li Hanlin, a newly appointed top scholar, is heartbroken and has slit his throat in the Red Pavilion at the Yongle Inn. Thirty years earlier, the wealthy merchant Tao Kuang also cut his own throat in this room. Three days lat
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- 76 Judge Dee Case Files: The Bronze Bell Case 狄公案：铜钟案 [Historical mystery + locked-room murders + Detective Di Renjie + interwoven serial cases] A new official takes office, and the county yamen stays lit late into the night. On his first day in Puyang, Di Gong encounters a strange case: on Half-Moon Street, a butcher’s daughter is brutally murdered in her bedroom. A love poem and a gold hairpin point to a scholar. But hidden clues and the night watchman’s clappers reveal the real killer: a wandering fraud posing as a Daoist, using holy robes to di 20Reads8.8Score414d adds
- 77 Judge Dee Case Files: Chaoyun Temple 狄公案：朝云观 While returning home with his family, the famed detective Di Gong is caught in a violent storm. Their carriage is wrecked, forcing them to seek shelter at the mist-shrouded Chaoyun Temple. The temple is celebrating its founding anniversary. Pilgrims fill the grounds, and a theater troupe takes the stage. It all seems lively and festive, yet something sinister lurks beneath the surface. Late that night, Di Gong looks out his window and catches sight of a burly man in an iron helmet in the opposit 7Reads8.6Score314d adds
- 78 Detective Di Renjie: The Magistrate of Pengze County 神探狄仁杰之彭泽县令 In the first year of Changshou, Di Renjie is framed by treacherous schemers and demoted to the remote wilderness of Pengze, where he stumbles upon a city full of bizarre cases! A derelict rouge house, abandoned for ten years; a locked-room murder on a rainy night; three ruffians found dead inside, their lips curled in smiles, with no trace of how they died. The county authorities rule it a ghostly vengeance, and panic grips the people. Summoned to solve the case in a time of crisis, Di Gong sets 114Reads—Score10214d adds
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