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Looking for Good Historical Mystery Novels Combining Case Solving, Suspense, and Deduction

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Please recommend good books set in ancient times that combine crime-solving, suspense, and deduction, ideally blending Eastern culture with fantasy.

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1 The Xie Family’s Short-Lived Son Reaches a Hundred Yi RanAncient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted 154.9kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves
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It is definitely a good book that was deceived by the title. The plot is not stupid or procrastinating. It is not the kind of book that you can guess the ending after reading the beginning. There are many unexpected things, but it can be connected together. Highly recommended! !
2 Daliang Strange Stories A Little Light from the Lonely Shadow of the Rivers and LakesMystery260k WordsCompleted 344Reads8.0Score—Shelves
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Unit cases, similar to Tang Gui Shaobao, the case reasoning is rigorous
3 Tang Dynasty Weird Son of the Cui Family Listening to the Wind and Crossing OverMystery344k WordsOngoing 14.2kReads6.3Score1.4kShelves
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In this Tang Dynasty Weird Chronicles story, people are killed one after another in Ye County, seven people disappear mysteriously, a sky-peeping mirror appears, and rumors spread throughout the city that ghosts are seeking their lives. It's really beautiful, the case is very exciting
4 The Daily Routine of Hunting Down a Murderer in Fusi, Beizhen Yong MuyuMystery177k WordsCompleted 287Reads9.3Score—Shelves
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These are all ancient detective novels, one case after another, the ratings are relatively high, the relationship between the male and female protagonists is more of a long-lasting relationship, recommended!
5 Alluring Female Widow Yue MoMystery1.4M WordsCompleted 25.2kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves
6 Female Doctor Xin Yi [Detective] Shopkeeper QianMystery600k WordsCompleted 7.5kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
7 Forensic Doctor Crazy Concubine Whose MM?Ancient Romance4.0M WordsCompleted 1.6kReads9.0Score241Shelves
8 When Princess Xianyu Meets the Top Party A Small ReasonMystery499k WordsCompleted 9.9kReads7.4Score1.7kShelves
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Detective novel about group portraits in ancient Chinese
9 What Kind of Level Do You Want to Play Tricks on My Class? Yu XinghuiHistorical318k WordsOngoing 2Reads—Score—Shelves
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Craftsmanship has been integrated into five sects. It is different from the real craftsman classification in history, but it has its own fictional history as support. It has suspense, treasure appraisal, and court confrontation.
10 Weird Things in the Song Dynasty: Beheading JinranMystery26k WordsCompleted 441Reads9.1Score—Shelves
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This book is really awesome! ! ! It's a loss if you don't look at it! ! !
11 Married to a Dandy, Demoted to Lingnan, I Returned to Court by Solving Crimes JinghongzhaojingyingMystery209k WordsOngoing 65Reads—Score—Shelves
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An ancient suspense, united investigation, super interesting!
12 The Two Men Investigated the Case and Uncovered the Truth, and the Whole World Was Shocked. Go with the Flow DuckHistorical1.5M WordsCompleted 9.5kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
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It is thought-provoking and makes people unable to help but feel involved in it.
13 The Number One Catcher in the Capital, You Call Him a Bastard? Ink-Tinted Clear LightHistorical2.6M WordsCompleted 19.9kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves
14 I Tried Cases in Ancient Times and Shocked Everyone Muyi 10086Historical370k WordsCompleted 40Reads6.3Score—Shelves
15 The First Detective in the Tang Dynasty Invincible Little BitchMystery934k WordsOngoing 3Reads—Score—Shelves
16 Counter Sutra: Mountain and River Policy Ren Fan Is SilentEastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted 42kReads9.4Score4.4kShelves
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Traditional martial arts + suspense solving
17 Bureau of Legend Management Pest Control Team MemberEastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted 214.3kReads9.6Score28.4kShelves
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A high-scoring novel, super good-looking, super exciting! ! ! ! ! !
18 The First Madman of the Ming Dynasty Long YuanHistorical4.8M WordsCompleted 8.4kReads9.1Score875Shelves
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Long Yuan's book is still very good, and it completely fits the theme.
19 Lin'an Dark Scroll Suyi1022Mystery181k WordsCompleted 203Reads—Score—Shelves
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Ancient suspense reasoning, the male protagonist travels through the Jiakui library and joins the army. He uses his past life experience to classify and sort it out. The plot develops without delay. It is worth watching.
20 A Record of the Case of a Female Eunuch in the Great Yin Dynasty The Vegetables Aren't SpicyAncient Romance420k WordsCompleted 21Reads—Score—Shelves
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Suspense main line + unit case, heavy plot, constant twists and turns. The author has written suspense reasoning well, and did not write suspense for the sake of CP.
21 The Happy Daily Life of the Daughter of the Shaoqing of Dali Temple Add Eggs to Hand CakesAncient Romance659k WordsCompleted 23.6kReads9.2Score4kShelves
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A suspenseful mystery novel with a mind-reading flavor. The plot is warm, not sad, and very sweet.
22 The Goddess in Brocade Clothing Yue MoMystery1.0M WordsCompleted 6.1kReads8.4Score844Shelves
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Funny, novel, not scary
23 Di Xinglu of the Tang Dynasty: the Corpse's Words Reveal the Mystery, and the Power Determines the World WenqilinHistorical245k WordsOngoing 8Reads—Score—Shelves
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Chong who likes post-mortem investigations and plot twists! The background of Wu Zhou + Duke Di is in charge, and the whole process is high-energy!
24 National Treasure Old Nine of the Daoist SectMystery930k WordsCompleted 54.9kReads9.5Score6.9kShelves
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🔥The suspenseful adventure masterpiece "National Treasure" is now online! A thousand-year code was discovered in the underground palace of the Forbidden City, and the Dunhuang murals conceal a murderous plot to seize the treasure! A battle for national treasures spanning thirty years has involved cultural relic restorer Ye Kai in a life-and-death puzzle. There is a 7-day countdown to decipher the secret code of "Wangchuan Picture". Transnational forces are pursuing and intercepting each cultural relic. Behind each cultural relic is a shocking secret about the survival of civilization... ◾Clear the name of the father ◾Outsmart multinational groups ◾Activate the ultimate code of handed down national treasures "What they want is not wealth, but to cut off the roots of Chinese civilization." 📖 The secret war in the gaps of history is about to break out 🗝️ Palm prints unlock not only mechanisms, but also the genes of five thousand years of civilization #Open this book and you will ✓ Play a real-life escape room in the underground palace of the Forbidden City ✓ Use the "Mo Jing" mechanism technique to counterattack the villains ✓ Witness the high-energy scene of deciphering the code of cultural relics #National Treasure Novel #New Benchmark of Historical Suspense #Every page is a cultural code 🔥 When we resonate with the wisdom of our ancestors, cultural relics come alive 🔥
25 In the Beginning, a Man Disguises Himself as a Woman, and I Rely on Karma to Kill Evil Spirits. A Bunch of Sunshine Green GrapesEastern Fantasy269k WordsOngoing 105Reads—Score184Shelves
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This book is good. The first few chapters are a bit slow, but once you get into it, there are various twists and turns.
26 The Husband Is Very Suitable Susu Is Not CrispyMystery778k WordsCompleted 974Reads8.6Score187Shelves
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🔥🔥🔥 (The masterpiece of ancient crime solving is here) You must try this book [I also strongly recommend] The plot of this book is really amazing, whether it is the writing style or the foreshadowing, it is very comfortable to read, and it is definitely a great short story before going to bed.
27 The History of Justice: Records of Unjust Cases in Ancient China Cold WindHistorical112k WordsCompleted 30Reads8.3Score—Shelves
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I have read some of the better ancient suspense mystery books, and I couldn't stop reading them.
28 Night Trial: Secrets of Ancient Strange Cases The Breeze Is Blowing ColdlyHistorical112k WordsCompleted —Reads5.8Score—Shelves
29 Southern Song Dynasty: a Crazy Daughter-In-Law Came to Suiyue Temple Believers Just Want Not to Be BaldAncient Romance611k WordsOngoing 705Reads5.8Score120Shelves
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Unlimited flow in ancient times! "Southern Song Dynasty: A Crazy Daughter Comes to Suiyue Temple", five women with different life experiences are trapped in the field of resentment. The crazy Daughter, the lady of the aristocratic family, the country woman, the female general of the Jianghu, and the little Taoist nun team up to break through the level. The Chinese-style monster copy is so awesome
30 Mysterious Widow Story Not SleepyMystery1.1M WordsCompleted 6.2kReads5.8Score708Shelves
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"The Mysterious Case of a Widow": Solve the mysterious case with wisdom, and love blooms in the fog. The heroine Jiang Ning is persevering despite adversity, and relies on her crafting skills to solve one mystery after another. The male protagonist Shen Junyao is cold and wise, and gradually falls in love with Jiang Ning during the investigation. The case is complicated and confusing, and the emotions are ups and downs. They travel hand in hand between darkness and light, and in the test of life and death, love quietly blooms. Every case is gripping, every interaction is sweet and sad, making people immersed in it and unable to extricate themselves. It's really super pretty! ! ! !
31 Punishing the Song Dynasty Mu YiHistorical5.3M WordsCompleted 4.9kReads8.6Score568Shelves
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The only thing about this book that attracted me was solving the case. The author brought classic investigative methods such as fingerprints to solve crimes, bloodshed to identify relatives, and scene protection to ancient times. The reason I didn't give it five stars is because there are a lot of logical problems when it comes to levitating stones in the book. But it is precisely because of the mysterious suspended stone that it adds some fun to this book. At the end of the book, I don't think it should end with Tianlei's death, but instead it arranges a plot where Bingshuang disappears. Later, she is found, but I find that this plot is meaningless. But the author wants to write a few more chapters to retain us through this.
32 Dali Temple Minister's Plant Witness Large Meat-Filled WontonsMystery300k WordsCompleted 64Reads6.3Score—Shelves
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This book has an ancient background, detective work + reasoning. The heroine travels back in time and has the ability to hear plants talking. She uses this ability to become a handyman in the house of a widower. The male protagonist is very suspicious of the heroine at the beginning and stares at her every time she investigates a case. Haha, the heroine is always trembling with fear every time, but in the process of investigating the case, the hero and heroine support each other and grow together. The heroine finally solves the mystery of her life experience and knows the origin of her special abilities. Finally, the hero and heroine get married, perfect!
33 The Divine Hexagram Relies on Consummating the Marriage, and I Have Collected All the Stunning Beauty of the Ming Dynasty Don't Shake My CokeHistorical990k WordsOngoing 34.7kReads7.5Score4.7kShelves
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This is a good-looking book about detective work.
34 Crime Solving Group Chat: Hannibal Taught Me How to Find Corpses in the Beginning Haha SpicyMystery1.1M WordsOngoing 35.9kReads8.7Score3kShelves
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No one said a word after looking at it
35 The Haunted House The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted 694kReads9.6Score83.2kShelves
36 The Legend of Five Capitals Lightly Drunk by QingwuMystery211k WordsCompleted 6Reads—Score—Shelves
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This book is fantasy + love + detective
37 Unparalleled God Long YuanHistorical4.1M WordsCompleted 31.8kReads9.0Score3.4kShelves
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Recommended to all readers who stay awake in the absurd reality: This work combines the machinations of "House of Cards" and the philosophy of "Waiting for Godot". It is like a dose of arsenic mixed with honey, making you taste the smell of blood in your throat when you laugh. When you turn to the last page, you will be shocked to realize that you have become Yan Di in Yan Ran's chess game - the puppet who thinks he writes his destiny, but is actually marinated in poison.
38 The Princess Was Ordered to Go West Black Lotus Who Is Jealous of MushuMystery96k WordsOngoing 7Reads—Score—Shelves
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Princess solves the case # descend and bamboo horse
39 Jinyi That Night The Life Your Heart Longs ForMystery738k WordsCompleted 3Reads—Score—Shelves
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Seemingly ordinary small cases are actually inextricably linked to the court.
40 The Strongest Ant in Ming Dynasty Fengyi FestivalHistorical231k WordsOngoing —Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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Coming! At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, there was no systematic investigation of power, and the wind control boss crossed the death row at the dock, relied on various detectives to counterattack step by step, and planned the world. Recommend
41 Jin Yiwei: Our Boss Is a Bit of a Thief Uncle Spare RibsHistorical2.1M WordsCompleted 41.9kReads9.1Score4.6kShelves
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"Jinyiwei, our boss is a bit of a thief" - When Li Xiaoya, who has full "cheating" skills, meets the White Lotus Sect, an IQ-crushing "cat-and-mouse game" begins! Hello everyone, today I would like to recommend an ancient detective novel with lots of laughs and constant twists - "Jinyiwei, our boss is a bit of a thief"! The protagonist Li Xiaoya, a Jinyiwei who grew up relying on his "cheating" skills, is not only good at making excuses and digging holes, but he can also use his sharp tongue to deceive the enemy! This IQ makes people wonder if he came from time travel! At the beginning of the story, Li Xiaoya showed his talent for "deceiving people". Facing the Protector Zhan of the White Lotus Sect, he not only did not deceive the opponent, but directly showed his cards: "You can help us capture the Great Protector, but you are still dead." The Protector Zhan was confused on the spot: "Then why are you telling me so much?" Li Xiaoya smiled slightly: "I just want you to die clearly." This operation makes people laugh out loud! What's even more outrageous is that he threatened the protector with "burying him alive", which frightened him into immediately agreeing to help arrest him. This psychological tactic is simply more powerful than the brainwashing of the White Lotus Sect! On the other side, Li Xiaoya's immediate boss Xu Yida was also shocked by his "chicken thief" operation. Hearing that Li Xiaoya wanted to use the cannon to arrest people, Xu Yida looked confused: "You kid, don't you want to blow the White Lotus Sect into pieces, right?" Li Xiaoya said calmly: "I just use the cannon to seal the mouse holes and try to capture as many people as possible." This brain circuit makes people wonder if he is a military advisor who has traveled through time in the modern world! What's even more funny is that Li Xiaoya's "shit luck" is also amazing. Originally, I just went to check the household registration, but I accidentally caught three criminal thieves. This kind of luck is simply worse than winning the lottery! And his method of dealing with the White Lotus Sect is even more impressive - he not only instigated the rebellion of the Protector Zhan, but also planned a "bombarding the rat hole" drama. This IQ makes people wonder if he is cheating! In short, this book combines various elements such as detective work, comedy, and reversal. It has a compact plot and a lot of laughs, which will definitely make you unable to stop reading! If you like light-hearted and humorous ancient novels, or want to see how the "chicken thief" protagonist outsmarts the villain, then this book is definitely your best choice! Come and watch Li Xiaoya's "cheating" journey together! By the way, let's see how he used a cannon to seal the mouse hole and wipe out the White Lotus Sect in one fell swoop!
42 Detective Dee's Story Cooking Wine and Asking QuestionsMystery218k WordsCompleted 1.1kReads6.3Score105Shelves
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Ancient Tang Dynasty, suspenseful detective reasoning, unsystematic, relatively realistic, I hope it can help you.
43 Fantasy: Why Does the Immortal Son of God Need a Sister's Bones to Prove the Truth! Fried OatmealEastern Fantasy4.6M WordsOngoing 112.3kReads8.3Score70.4kShelves
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[Book Recommendation Copy] Book Title: "Refuse to Dig Bones, I Use Double Eyes to Prove Immortality" In this fantasy world full of mystery and power, the fate of a young man has quietly changed. Gu Changge, a boy who just turned sixteen, suddenly awakened to the memory of his previous life and found that he had traveled to a top family called the Changsheng Gu family and became the first true dragon son in the family. In this family, the ten sequence members each have extraordinary talents and physiques, such as the ancient holy body, the innate Taoist body, the seven-orificed exquisite heart, etc., And Gu Changge has the legendary double pupils, which is an extremely rare and powerful talent. Although he does not have magical powers, his bones are extremely good, comparable to any holy body, Taoist body, or divine body. With the awakening of his memory, Gu Changge began to use the wisdom of his previous life and his talent in this life to rise step by step in this world where the strong are respected. Not only does he have to face fierce competition within the family, he also has to deal with various challenges and conspiracies from the outside world. In the process, Gu Changge gradually showed his extraordinary ability, and with the power of double pupils, he proved immortality. "Refuse to dig out bones, I will live forever with double pupils" is a fantasy novel full of passion and wisdom. It not only has a gripping plot, but also has profound philosophy and rich emotions. If you like fantasy themes, then this book is definitely not to be missed. Let us follow in the footsteps of Gu Changge, explore this mysterious and vast fantasy world, and witness the birth of a legend!
44 The Queen of the Cold Palace Went Crazy by Solving Crimes Fat ZezeMystery1.0M WordsCompleted 10Reads—Score—Shelves
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A modern detective travels through the Ming Dynasty to become Emperor Jianwen and Empress Zhu Yunwen, who became a detective after being beaten out of the palace by Zhu Di.
45 Detective, Stop Being Stubborn! the Capital Sent Someone to Invite Him Personally The Wood Is PleasantAncient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted 3.5kReads9.2Score497Shelves
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Nice! ! The heroine finally returns to modern times
46 I Only Deliver Takeaways from the Underworld Yangyu's Cold ScoldingMystery20k WordsCompleted —Reads—Score—Shelves
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Brothers, just watch it. I believe you will fall in love with it.
47 The Number One Female Detective in Beijing Wei YuAncient Romance265k WordsCompleted 2.4kReads9.2Score223Shelves
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High rating, great progress in book shortage
48 Heaven’s Abyss Mu Xiao SanshengEastern Fantasy6.2M WordsOngoing 1.2MReads9.4Score109.7kShelves
49 Several Records: from Inspection at the End of the Yuan Dynasty to the Duke of the Ming Dynasty Fengyi FestivalHistorical135k WordsOngoing —Reads5.8Score—Shelves
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Historical and ancient detective works
50 Xitang Weiwei's WeiHistorical3.6M WordsCompleted 124kReads9.4Score12.4kShelves
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These novels should be the better-looking ancient time-travel novels