Please Recommend Ancient Detective and Mystery Novels, Thanks 请推古代探案，悬疑类型小说给我，谢谢

1. 1 别 While Others Solve Cases, I Just Look Up the Answers 别人破案我直接看答案 I Eat Tomatoes Without Spitting Out the Skins吃西红柿不吐番茄皮Mystery860k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + golden finger + light mystery + historical workplace drama + career advancement and raises + 30% feel-good power fantasy, 70% hard work] A heroine who grows over time, with a love interest. She isn’t ruthless or vengeful… If that’s not your thing, please don’t read. Thank you. By now, Yan Dan has become a renowned chief constable, famous throughout the land. Someone once asked how she went from being a lowly, unknown county constable to one of the most sought-after investigator 7.3kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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   Ancient detective stories with a romantic pairing: The female protagonist transmigrates to ancient times and becomes a constable; her cheat ability allows her to see the murderer directly.

2. 2 倾 The Alluring Female Coroner 倾城女仵作 Yue Mo月莫Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted (Comic adaptation of The Beautiful Coroner now available) (Print edition of The Beautiful Coroner now on sale) After the mysterious death of her father, a coroner, Ye Caitang was saddled with a huge debt of fifty taels of silver. She had no choice but to sell herself to the Six Doors and work like a beast of burden for her creditor, Xia Yue, a renowned detective. Fortunately, Ye Caitang possessed the soul of an experienced modern forensic pathologist. Using modern forensic science, she deciphere 21.6kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves

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   These three are all ancient-style detective and suspense novels, and they are all gems that I've read and found incredibly enjoyable. The female protagonists in the second and third books are both coroners. Highly recommended!!!

3. 3 诡 The Eerie Case Coroner 诡案女仵作 Qie Qie Isn't Sleepy茄茄不困Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted A lazy salted-fish coroner who just wants to lie flat VS a workaholic commander who knows nothing about romance. They crack bizarre cases and fall in love over time. As religious sects rise to prominence, people commit murder in the name of gods and ghosts, and strange cases erupt throughout the Great Qing Dynasty. After dying from overwork, forensic pathologist Jiang Ning joins the Yuning Guard, an organization of imperial investigators, hoping to lie flat and coast along as a low-ranking nobod 1.7kReads9.2Score226Shelves

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   Both books are excellent. The first one uniquely uses various ornaments as clues in the case, ultimately weaving together the protagonist's birth. The second book's ending emphasizes that women can also stand on their own, a very good theme, and both are worth reading.

4. 4 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

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   Ancient setting + detective story, with a touch of the supernatural – I really love it! 😍

5. 5 一 First-Rank Coroner: From the Start, I’m Dissecting the Crown Princess 一品仵作：开局解剖太子妃 San Zu Chuan Zi三足川子Mystery691k WordsCompleted Modern forensic pathologist Huang Xiaochuan dies suddenly after working overtime for days in a row. When he wakes, he has transmigrated into the Great Sheng Dynasty, becoming an obscure coroner's apprentice. From the start, he is hauled into the imperial court to examine the body of the Crown Princess, who died under mysterious circumstances. If he cannot uncover the truth within three days, he will be buried alongside her. Relying on modern forensic science and criminal psychology, he publicly 131Reads—Score—Shelves

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   My suspense project is considered quite good.

6. 6 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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   All three books are excellent, especially the first one, which is a detective story about an amnesiac killer, combining detective work and suspense.

7. 7 女 The Female Constable (Complete in Three Volumes) 女捕头（全三册） Ai Moding爱默丁Mystery678k WordsCompleted “I never dared believe I could fall in love with a man, but that’s how things turned out,” the young emperor said. “What does it matter if you’re a man or a woman? I don’t care, as long as it’s you,” said her young superior. Xia Chu was feeling rather down. She had been a pretty young police academy student, but ended up disguising herself as a man and making a brothel her home. In this world, the person who had saved her became a wronged spirit. In her anger, she revealed her talent for solving 2.5kReads9.5Score527Shelves

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   The female protagonist, disguised as a police officer, uses modern knowledge to solve ancient murder cases. Her beautiful first love was just a fleeting illusion; the embrace of an adult is her final destination, after all, adults have all been homosexual for "him".

8. 8 云 The Legend of Yun Lan 云澜传 Shui He水合Historical379k WordsCompleted [Mystery and detective work + Tang Dynasty splendor + a match made in heaven] Everyone in Chang'an knew that Princess Nankang, Li Xieyun, was the most beautiful woman in the capital. But she was a man-eating flower: any man who got close to her either lost his position or his life! Only Shen Weilan, a newcomer with nerves of steel and a charmed life, dared to curry favor and become the wicked princess's kept lover! No wonder someone so fearless could clear wrongful convictions and drive off evil 766Reads9.3Score108Shelves

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   A sweet and suspenseful Tang Dynasty romance novel, 1v1, SC (straight-up). The princess is stunningly beautiful and unrestrained, like a peony in Chang'an. The male lead is resourceful and elegant, like a white crane. The interactions throughout are incredibly sweet. The princess's elder brother is also a fascinating character; like Qi Menglin, the more dissolute he is, the better his taste in wives. In the end, he and the assassin second female lead escape power and live a carefree life in the martial arts world. The entire novel is smooth and engaging, vividly portraying the splendor of the Tang Dynasty. Highly recommended!

9. 9 断 The Prison Breaker 断狱 The Departed Gazing at the Left Bank离人望左岸Historical2.8M WordsCompleted Solve bizarre cases with brilliant wit, clear wrongful convictions with ingenious insight. A modern forensic pathologist transmigrates to the late Southern Song dynasty, where the upper classes revel in luxury while the poor struggle to survive. The world is in turmoil, and strange murders are rampant. Human lives are as cheap as grass, and fate cuts like a sword. Come and see what I can do! 993Reads8.4Score124Shelves
10. 10 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, a completely handwritten novel. The female protagonist disguises herself as a man, works in the government, and navigates the political arena. It features martial arts detective work, suspense, political intrigue, and female mutual assistance. The female protagonist has exceptional combat skills and is not romantically inclined.

11. 11 天 Fish of the World 天下游鱼 Happy Acorn开心橡果Eastern Fantasy7.5M WordsCompleted By the Canglan River, a young man wears a straw raincoat and bamboo hat, holding wine in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. His heart has no place in the world, yet he finds himself in the jianghu... I come from a place beyond knowing. I want to see this world, just as unknown to me... 90.7kReads9.0Score8.9kShelves

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    You won't be able to stop reading! It's full of top-rated lists, a time-travel story, no system, and all the characters are intelligent and not mindless—they're all playing dumb to outsmart others! (Recommended by a bookworm with over 6000 hours of audiobook listening experience; trustworthy!)

12. 12 大 The Great Ming’s Master Thief: The Imperial Guards Forced Me to Investigate a Case 大明神偷：被锦衣卫逼去查案 Xiangchun Slams the Table祥春拍案Historical272k WordsOngoing Transmigration to the Jiajing era | No System | Embroidered Uniform Guard | Mystery and Investigation | Political Schemes | Lighthearted Comedy During the Jiajing era, modern master thief Chu Zhongtian transmigrates into the Ming Dynasty and becomes the legendary thief known as "One Plum Blossom." No System, no status screen, no golden finger handed down from heaven. The moment he arrives, he's captured by the Embroidered Uniform Guard. His handwriting is so sloppy when he signs his confession 84Reads—Score146Shelves

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    A superb story with an amazing premise: set in the Ming Dynasty, a master thief assists the Imperial Guards in investigating a case. The plot is novel, suspenseful, and mind-bending, with an incredibly exciting storyline! This is one of my favorites; the writing is excellent, with few typos and solid logic.

13. 13 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.2kReads9.6Score68.1kShelves
14. 14 大 The Ming Dynasty's Greatest Maverick 大明第一狂士 Long Yuan龙渊Historical4.8M WordsCompleted In the 35th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty, a ruthless schemer is reborn as the son of a county deputy magistrate. Using modern political tactics, he cracks one strange case after another. With modern strategies of maneuvering and intrigue, he shakes the imperial court and becomes unstoppable! Rebel bands run amok? Under my powerful army, they’re nothing but fodder! I will rebuild the Ming dynasty, extend its might across the seas, and usher in an unprecedented age of prosperity! 6.8kReads9.1Score656Shelves
15. 15 京 The Capital's Greatest Detective: You Call This a Lackey? 京城第一神捕，你管这叫狗腿子？ Ink-Tinted Clear Light墨染清辉Historical2.6M WordsCompleted After passing the graduate school entrance exam, Xu Qing finally landed the stable government job he had always dreamed of. Only, this job was a little different from what he had imagined. He had transmigrated into the body of a constable who had just died. What's more, a tall, handsome female constable with elegant brows and bright, starry eyes took a liking to him and picked him to serve under her. Xu Qing had intended to refuse. That is, until he saw the female constable casually snap a stone 17.3kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves
16. 16 金 The Golden Son-in-Law 金牌帝婿 Misty Rain’烟雨’Historical3.0M WordsCompleted [Farming] [Lighthearted] [Alternate world] [No System] Qin Yu transmigrates, and from the start he’s the second son of the Prince of Qin’s household. His father is a non-imperial prince of Great Wei and the Minister of Revenue. His mother is a wealthy daughter of a prominent Jiangnan family. His older brother is a peerless general who guards the frontier. With such powerful connections and an exalted position, Qin Yu gives up on ambition, indulging in wine, women, and song, and reclining in the 47.5kReads9.0Score4.7kShelves
17. 17 南 The Southern Song Dynasty’s Top Undercover Agent 南宋第一卧底 Long Yuan龙渊Historical7.4M WordsCompleted In the sixteenth year of the Jiading era of the Southern Song, Shen Mo, a modern-day undercover agent, began manipulating the fate of the empire in the palm of his hand. Countless ingenious schemes, ruthless plots, and brutal tactics poured from him. His modern forensic techniques cracked one bizarre Southern Song case after another, while his espionage skills crushed the secret agents of the Liao and Jin. When the Mongol Yuan cavalry, invincible across the land, came thundering toward them, the 6.1kReads9.1Score846Shelves
18. 18 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 113.8kReads9.1Score10.7kShelves
19. 19 李 Li Lianhua, I Came Just for You 李莲花，我只为你而来 Xi Xi希熹Female-Channel Fanfiction281k WordsCompleted Solving cases is the main focus, solving cases is the main focus, solving cases is the main focus. Important things must be said three times. I’m sorry the first two chapters aren’t very good. The main focus later on is the four of them heading south together and solving cases along the way. Huahua will gradually regain his inner strength, and it won’t be too painful. Li Lianhua failed to show up for the second great battle in the East Sea. Everyone was searching for him, and Ling Xue had come t 59Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    The first book: The male protagonist accidentally travels to ancient times and solves cases with the most noble prince. There's very little romance, and it's a slow burn. The second book continues the story of Li Lianhua and the others, also focusing on solving cases.

20. 20 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 83.9kReads9.3Score8.4kShelves
21. 21 娘 My Wife Is Actually a Female Demon Lord 娘子竟是女魔头 Toast Toast土司吐司Historical2.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Wang You found himself married on the spot. Not only did he become a county magistrate, he also got to marry a beautiful bride... But on their wedding night, he was poisoned and carried away. His wife's family are a band of local tyrants, every one of them a peerless martial artist. In a tiny county yamen, there are more than ten people scheming against one another. The maid who is always smiling can take down more than a dozen burly men. His wife practices martial arts eve 35.4kReads9.0Score3.4kShelves
22. 22 逍 The Carefree Crown Prince 逍遥太子传 Yan Shisan烟十叁Historical5.0M WordsCompleted + [Alternate world] + [Lighthearted] + [No angst] + [Wildly satisfying] + [No System] Ye Xun transmigrated. From the start, he was the Crown Prince of Great Xia, but unfortunately, he had already been deposed. Still, Ye Xun had no lofty ambitions. He only cared about money. All he wanted was to be an idle prince, indulging in wine and women and resting his head on a beauty’s lap. But things didn’t go as planned. Ye Xun had no intention of stirring up trouble again, yet he w 36.9kReads9.0Score3.8kShelves
23. 23 从 From Eunuch to Emperor 从太监到皇帝 Bubble's Cat泡泡的猫Historical5.5M WordsCompleted Long Chen transmigrates to ancient times and finds himself in the castration chamber, about to be made a eunuch. Luckily, the man wielding the knife is an old acquaintance, and Long Chen narrowly escapes disaster. Using his wits, he rises step by step to the top and becomes the strongest emperor! 43.9kReads9.4Score5kShelves
24. 24 被 After My Engagement Was Broken, My Identity as a Poet Immortal Was Revealed 被退婚后，我诗仙的身份曝光了 Block the West Tower堵上西楼Historical2.8M WordsCompleted New book announcement: My Husband, Be Good. The Princess Is Here to Steal You Away. Thank you for showing your support by checking it out. This book is also known as After My Engagement Was Broken Off, My Identity as a Poetry Immortal Was Revealed. Li Chen’an transmigrates to the Ning Kingdom and becomes an unwanted son kicked out of his home! His background is truly tragic: He began his lessons at three, yet by eleven he still couldn’t recite the Three Character Classic. Then he spent three yea 4.8kReads8.9Score944Shelves
25. 25 我 I, the Ultimate Schemer: The Empress Calls Me a Living Yama 我，最强毒士，女帝直呼活阎王 Xing Xing Zi星星子Historical4.3M WordsOngoing [Search Tomato to watch the short drama: The Third Greatest Stratagem of All Time] Gao Yang transmigrated to the Great Qian Dynasty just as the Empress ascended the throne and began recruiting talent from across the land. So he volunteered himself as a poison strategist! The Empress: “Suppose you personally wiped out your enemy's entire family. As you looked at the bodies scattered everywhere, you suddenly realized there was still a child in the house. What would you do?” Gao Yang: “I'd say, ‘Re 382.6kReads9.2Score32.3kShelves
26. 26 提 Has the Chief Justice Cried Today? 提刑大人今天哭了吗 Hong Yao红摇Mystery686k WordsCompleted [An Ancient-Era Female Psychological Counselor × A Criminal Investigator Unable to Feel Emotions] Seven years ago, the Skeleton Puppeteer appeared in the capital. The family of an Imperial Censor was murdered and turned into eerie puppets. Only their little daughter, An Tang, survived, with curse-like red rings carved into both her wrists. Seven years later, another puppet case occurs. Returning as a heart-mind diagnostician, An Tang investigates the real culprit and reunites with her childhood 352Reads8.6Score100Shelves

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    These are all so good! I love detective novels, and these are all incredibly well-connected, with thrilling cases and a touch of political intrigue. I absolutely adore them!!! "Did the Adult Cry?" Is a bit of a letdown with its title; the plot is more prominent, but there are always sweet moments. It has two parallel storylines and is a very intelligent and well-written book! "Be Cautious When It Comes to You" is also a bit of a letdown with its title; it focuses less on romance and more on cases and political intrigue. It's sooooo good! "The Immortal's Law" also has two parallel storylines, with romance that doesn't interfere with the plot. I love it!!! Every book has great characters; I wholeheartedly recommend them. You won't regret investing in them!

27. 27 枌 The Grass and Trees of Fengyu Grow Tall 枌榆草木长 Ni Ergou倪二狗Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication: ensemble cast + rival nations vying for supremacy + political intrigue and strategy + patriotism and national pride + original poetry + memorable supporting characters] [This is a fictional setting, and some historical references should not be taken as fact. This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. The plot is carefully developed, the logic is rigorous, and the cast and scope are large. There is no System or golden finger. There are no brainless villains or c 24.7kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves
28. 28 相 Think Twice Before You Read Someone’s Face 相面请慎言 Wan Shaobo Ying万绍博英Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Serial cases + mystery + historical romance + political intrigue + powerful partners + ensemble cast] (The villains are intelligent, the characters grow, and nobody is perfect.) She's just a little “Taoist” who wanders the streets telling fortunes and reading faces, and occasionally visits the pleasure houses. How did this young Prince turn her into his captive, insisting that she help him solve cases and catch criminals? What? The victim was his fiancée? She's in trouble. Has she st 327Reads8.7Score—Shelves
29. 29 逍 The Carefree Imperial Son-in-Law 逍遥驸马爷 Drunk from a Flick of the Finger弹指一壶醉Historical3.0M WordsCompleted (Set in a fictional world, drawing mainly on the Ming and Tang dynasties and the Three Kingdoms era) Qin Feng, a doctor skilled in every field, transmigrates into the body of an unwanted illegitimate son in the Grand Tutor's residence. He only wants to become a secret tycoon in this dynasty and find a chance to establish his own household. Unexpectedly, he becomes a royal son-in-law, entering a sham marriage with a princess. Each gets what they want from the arrangement, and Qin Feng only has hi 21.5kReads8.8Score2.1kShelves
30. 30 大 A Dashing Little Landowner in the Tang Dynasty 大唐风流小地主 Foodie Fatty Dragon吃货胖子龙Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Li Wangyou dies in a car accident and transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty, taking over the body of Li Wangyou, a down-on-his-luck sixteen-year-old scion of a noble family. His beautiful boss, Su Changqing, somehow transmigrates too. With his family fallen on hard times, Li Wangyou sells off the ancestral estate and is jilted by a powerful aristocratic clan. Starting from scratch, he makes his way in the Tang Dynasty with Su Changqing’s help. He brews fine wine, buys land, establishes schools, inve 7.9kReads8.6Score781Shelves
31. 31 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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    🫕🫕🫕Starting as a lowly slave, he's trampled on by everyone, but secretly possesses astonishing strength! He endures hardship and plays the fool, but when he finally erupts, even a light cough from him can shake the court and send 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!

32. 32 流 The Rogue Son-in-Law: The Empress's Courtier 流氓赘婿：女帝裙下臣 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical3.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a fictional world, I became a lowly live-in son-in-law. I’d planned to drink tea, fish, flirt with women, listen to opera, and enjoy a laid-back life, but... “Husband, help me!” “Dear son-in-law, help me!” “Young master, help me!” “Beloved minister, help me!” Fine, I guess I won’t be able to relax. It’s up to me to protect this realm. So Zhou Yuan investigates major cases, reforms the bureaucracy, suppresses rebellions, opens sea routes, and expands the frontier... He t 33.9kReads9.2Score3.9kShelves
33. 33 流 The Rogue Son-in-Law: The Empress’s Pretty Boy 流氓赘婿，女帝家的小白脸 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical3.4M WordsCompleted He transmigrated to an alternate world and became a lowly live-in son-in-law. He had planned to drink tea, fish, flirt, watch opera, and live a carefree life, but... “Husband, help me!” “Dear son-in-law, help me!” “Young master, help me!” “My dear subject, help your emperor!” Fine, it seemed he wouldn't get to take it easy. The world would have to be protected by him after all. And so Zhou Yuan investigated major cases, cleaned up the bureaucracy, crushed rebellions, opened the seas, and expande 63.1kReads9.3Score7.5kShelves
34. 34 大 The Second Son of the Zhao Royal Family 大赵嫡次子 The Wind Is Fair, the Bamboo Sways风正竹轻Historical4.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating as the second legitimate son of the Great Zhao Empire, he planned to live freely, drinking and making merry! But the powerful clans ran rampant, treacherous ministers held sway, rival nations eyed them hungrily, and his elder brother was frail. So! Zhao Yu could only destroy the powerful clans, eliminate the treacherous ministers, unite the nations, and pave the way for his big brother! Prince Jin's motto: What's mine is mine! It's all mine! Ahem, no, wait. What's my brother 17.2kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
35. 35 九 The Supreme Emperor 九五至尊 Moon Over the Frontier Pass明月关山Historical5.6M WordsCompleted A hit historical novel from new media, also known as Reborn as the Emperor! Qin Hao’s soul transmigrates into ancient Great Xia, only for him to discover that he has become the shortest-lived emperor in history. With internal strife and external threats piling up, trouble is everywhere. When vipers close in, he has no choice but to raise the butcher’s knife and embrace the path of a tyrant, becoming an unrivaled emperor who rules over all! 3kReads8.4Score281Shelves
36. 36 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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    Moonlight shines on the hall, illuminating the official, hanging from the roof beam; a cool breeze blows as he puts on his clothes, illuminating the minister, submerged in a water vat… Ancient costume suspense [kissing emojis] [kissing emojis] [kissing emojis] [kissing emojis]

37. 37 惊 The Astonishing Female Coroner 惊华女仵作 Cheese Cocoa芝士可可Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-one, mutual devotion, ultra-sweet romance] A modern forensic doctor lands at an ancient crime scene and is branded a murderer by the Dali Court! To clear her name, sociable go-getter Wen Yu clings to Gu Yan, the powerful and influential minister of the Dali Court, while examining corpses and solving cases, all to secure herself a steady living... Who could have guessed her powerful patron would be so ruthless and capricious? His signature talent is making a small problem into a big one, 4.6kReads9.2Score689Shelves
38. 38 仵 Charming Coroner 仵媚 Miss Wanqing绾卿小姐Ancient Romance450k WordsCompleted [Money-loving, obsequious heroine × scheming prince] Wu Yinbing was the daughter of a wealthy imperial merchant in Chang’an, but in a single day, her life was turned upside down. Her entire family died by the blade, and she was reduced to life in a military camp, where she became an untrained amateur coroner, waiting for a chance to take revenge. There was just one unfortunate detail: the man who saved her life was none other than Prince Shu, Li Yi, who had nearly taken liberties with her in a b 164Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    [Top Post] ① The female lead is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, and the male lead is a prince. [Please follow] The female lead was originally a carefree heiress, but her family was tragically murdered, and she began to flee. She accidentally entered the male lead's military camp. Because she had studied coroner's knowledge, she followed the prince and became a junior coroner. [Heart] ② Because of an accidental encounter with the male lead when she was a child, the female lead remembered him for more than ten years. 🔥 When the male lead went to take up his post in a local area, he met the female lead again on the way, but he didn't remember her. Because of a murder case, the gears of their fates began to turn.

39. 39 青 Snow in Qingzhou 青州雪 The Little Student Who Loves Meat爱吃肉的小同学Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted Historical Romance | Alternate History [Family and country first | No golden fingers, no transmigration, no rebirth | One-on-one romance | Happy ending] This story involves ghosts and spirits. The heroine grows over the course of the story, so please keep that in mind before reading. A lone spirit wanders the mortal world, its clothes stained by golden-lamp dew, its feet treading on the fragrance of time. Yet it cannot enter the cycle of reincarnation or journey to the next life. The Lord of the 9.4kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    The first book has a relatively novel theme: a human and a ghost. The female protagonist can see ghosts and helps them fulfill their wishes in life and uncover the cause of death. The male protagonist has a strong sense of patriotism. The second book features one bizarre case after another.

40. 40 女 The Female Physician Xin Yi: A Case Investigation 女医辛夷【探案】 Shopkeeper Qian钱大掌柜Mystery600k WordsCompleted Completed. A cool-hearted female physician and a male lead from the Court of Judicial Review join forces to track down mysterious cases. Relief silver is stolen, 130 bandits are found dead, corpses litter a small town, blood grapes bewitch the minds of men, a daughter who vanished ten years ago, and a tree that begins singing folk songs at midnight... In the eerie capital, strange cases abound, but no crime can escape the law. 6.3kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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    These books are all very good. The second one is about helping the deceased overcome their inner demons; the plot is captivating, and I wanted to finish it even without sleeping. It's just a bit thrilling.

41. 41 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 a mystery/detective book. I initially picked it up because of its supposed mystical elements, but it actually has absolutely nothing to do with them. The so-called fortune-telling relies purely on the female lead's exceptional observation and memory. Both the male and female leads are well-developed characters with strong moral values. The story begins with the female lead taking her "sister" to the capital to investigate her father's death, then leaving the capital, and later returning. The events are connected by a series of other cases, each with a distinct personality. It's a very good read.

42. 42 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; they team up to investigate a case. [Top Post]

43. 43 捡 The Art of the Steal 捡漏 The Real Gold Yuanbao金元宝本尊Urban11.9M WordsCompleted One glance spans a hundred years, and I am reborn in the modern city. A golden age of art, a world of antique collecting. Qin Dynasty steles and Zhou Dynasty ritual vessels, ancient inscriptions and paintings. Bronze and blue-and-white porcelain, jadeite and precious gems. Every rare treasure under heaven is in my hands. Reborn in the modern city, Jin Feng relies on his peerless eye for antiques to rise, step by step, to the top. He will carry forward the nation’s most time-honored culture and p 16.7kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    This is a fantastic book; it'll linger in your mind long after you finish reading it, the kind you won't be able to put down. It's packed with historical and cultural knowledge—truly captivating!

44. 44 长 The Secret Case Files of Chang'an 长安秘案录 Shi Yin时音Mystery442k WordsCompleted During the reign of Emperor Zhongzong of Tang, Jing Wan'er, whose entire family had been falsely accused, was sent to the palace as a maid. She spent her days handling corpses, earning herself the nickname "Freak" among the palace staff. Then one day, she secretly hid a maid condemned to death among the bodies and smuggled her out of the palace. But Pei Tan, then Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, caught her. Thus began the tangled story between them! 75Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book is an ancient detective story, already completed. The male and female leads are well-developed characters. Initially, the female lead's entire family is wrongly accused and exiled, and she is forced into the palace as a maid. The male lead is the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, and they later solve cases together. The second book is also an ancient detective story, featuring a cool female knight-errant and a seemingly innocent but actually cunning doctor. Qingtan, who doesn't believe in ghosts or gods, decides to help her master capture and uncover the true face of the "immortal," to see what he's up to. The "immortal" has many disguises, which Qingtan peels back layer by layer until she is completely exposed.

45. 45 仙 The Immortal's Appearance 仙人状 Shi Jin是今Martial Arts313k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + mystery solving + male lead with a secret identity + lovers who fight as fiercely as they love] A dazzling, outspoken heroine and a seemingly gentle but secretly ruthless physician, locked in a battle of equals as they fall in love! A celebrated romance author's popular historical mystery! A relationship between equals, full of tension; heart-stopping court intrigue; and the shocking truth behind bizarre murders! A celestial being appears in a dream to help solve a case and 16.2kReads9.6Score2.7kShelves
46. 46 龙 The Dragon Map’s Divine Detective Cases 龙图神断公案 An Yushi安遇时173k WordsCompleted 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! 4Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    It's so beautiful!

47. 47 诡 The Fog of a Bizarre Case 诡案迷雾 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical684k WordsOngoing 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! 88Reads—Score—Shelves

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48. 48 烬 Map of the Ashen Calamity 烬劫图 Bei Mu Nan Chen北沐南辰Historical182k WordsCompleted **The seventeenth year of the Chongzhen reign. The land was shattered.** News that Beijing had fallen and the Chongzhen Emperor had hanged himself on Coal Hill reached Jiangnan. Even Suzhou, where fine rain fell in endless threads, was shrouded in the gloom of the end times. Chen Mo, the owner of a painting and calligraphy shop, appeared to be a gifted painter, gentle and refined as jade. In truth, he was the sole survivor of a bloody massacre that had wiped out his family three years earlier. H 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I absolutely love this book. From the title to the main characters, the character designs, and the plot, you can feel the author's dedication. It's a great read.

49. 49 青 Setting the Record Straight: A History of Injustice in Ancient China 青史鉴冤：中国古代冤案录 Cold Wind冷风Historical112k WordsCompleted [A somber, stirring lament for the loyal and upright; a record of wrongful convictions that offers profound lessons for history.] The annals shine bright, yet deeds cannot be concealed; wronged spirits linger, their tears of blood not yet dry. Drawing on historical records and clearing away a thousand years of mist, this book recounts wrongful cases through the ages: the tragic upheaval of Xia Qi’s overthrow of Boyi under the guise of abdication; the brutal deaths of Wu Qi and Shang Yang amid th 50Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    I've read several good ancient mystery and suspense novels; once you start reading, you can't put them down.

50. 50 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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