Looking for Good Historical Mystery Novels Combining Case Solving, Suspense, and Deduction 求推古代背景，结合探案+悬疑+推理的好书

1. 101 五 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 Jindou Is a Little Piggy金豆是只猪咪Mystery106k WordsCompleted 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. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   No clichés! Ming Dynasty, detective work, power struggles, Eastern Depot, Embroidered Uniform Guard, constables, no system, mystery, thrilling! Highly recommend this new book! [Already added to my bookshelf]!

2. 102 残 The Broken Imperial Seal 残玺 Long Chu龙杵Urban900k WordsCompleted “Anger is commonplace, but a smiling man is inscrutable...” Inspired by a hidden chapter of real history, this tells the story of a wild strategic-level scientist’s rise and growth. The premise is fresh, fantastical yet grounded in reality, and encompasses history, the workplace, the military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, elaborate schemes, murder, and modern high-stealth espionage, high-tech hacking, and high-intensity aerospace electronic warfare. The ending 5.8kReads8.5Score683Shelves

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   This is a high-quality, underrated, and deeply insightful novel, albeit with a low rating. Written by a science and engineering enthusiast, it features no transmigration, rebirth, or cheat codes. The novel blends fantasy and realism, with sharp, concise writing, humor, and fast-paced plot twists. Packed with suspense and mind-bending reasoning, it unveils modern high-tech espionage, hacking, and electronic warfare. Tailor-made for avid readers, it's incredibly addictive after chapter 10 and a cure for those who can't sleep at night!

3. 103 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
4. 104 解 I Became a Master Detective After Dissecting a Female Corpse 解剖女尸后我成了神探 A Ru, Who Loves Motherwort喜欢茺蔚的阿茹Mystery193k WordsCompleted 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 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Unsolved murder cases detected in the vicinity... Quantity: 3, Time span: 3 years] [Trigger conditions met—System officially activated] [Welcome to Xingtian Decree.] [If justice is dead, then let someone else take the reins of Xingtian.]

5. 105 云 Tales of the Cloud Patterns 云纹秘闻录 Identity Unknown身份成谜Ancient Romance120k WordsOngoing Gongsun Moyu, a famed general of the frontier army, is wrongly accused and brought before the Court of Judicial Review. Just after solving a locked-room murder, he picks up a “walking headache”! Zhan Yunxi has peerless lightness skills and an unbeatable silver tongue. He can pry open classified court archives and dig up secrets of the martial world, yet he spends every day mooching food and drink from Gongsun Moyu. “Brother Moyu, there's something fishy about these serial murders. Why don't we t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   He was wrongfully imprisoned in the Dali Temple. After solving a case, he was relentlessly pestered and freeloaded on by the other man. When a series of murders occurred, he proposed to form a team to investigate, causing the group to flee in panic.

6. 106 大 A Few Cases from the Dali Temple 大理寺探案二三事 Liu Jingluo Yu柳鲸落玉Two Male Leads397k WordsCompleted [Historical fantasy + two male leads + investigations + political intrigue + mystery and deduction, plot-focused] The cool-headed yet warm-hearted Deputy Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, devoted to his country and people, VS the carefree, unassuming sixth-rank lieutenant who hides his true abilities. Yangzhou County holds a special meaning for Luo Hanyue. It is where he and Xia Feiqian first met, and where he happened upon Granny Zhang, setting the year's biggest case in motion. Was mee 181Reads8.2Score—Shelves
7. 107 鬼 Ghost-Head Blade Spirit: Slaying People by Day, Slashing Ghosts by Night 鬼头刀灵：白天斩人，晚上砍鬼 Ah Qi Eh阿七欸Two Male Leads346k WordsCompleted One slash to take a head, two to overturn a verdict, three to slay a ghost. The judge stood behind him. “Follow the rules.” Lin Mo: “Not following the rules today.” The judge was silent for a moment. “Then neither will I.” 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Help! The cold-faced judge Shen Tang is too good at this! He hasn't taken anyone to the Bridge of Helplessness in three hundred years, but he took the male lead to drink Meng Po soup. His favoritism is hidden in the details!

8. 108 什 What? Turns Out I'm a Deduction Genius 什么？原来我是推理天才 Cheng En Will Be Here Shortly1承恩稍后到1Mystery195k WordsOngoing Other people’s detectives see through the truth at a glance, blurt out the answer, and look impossibly cool. Shen Du? When he enters a dream, all he sees is a cloud of fog. When he finally gets a dead soul to speak, its first words are: “Save me.” And then? Nothing. “Does your spirit-communing ability come with a subscription that you forgot to renew?” His partner, Zhao Heng, teases him with that every time. But those are the rules. The dead can speak, but that doesn’t mean they tell the t 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   What do you mean by "I paid for a membership but forgot to renew it"? And what about "the dead can talk, but they're not necessarily reliable"? My detective work is so different from everyone else's!

9. 109 北 Northern Song: I Solve Murder Cases with Medicine 北宋：我靠医术查命案 A Wisp of Pine Soot半缕松烟Historical645k WordsOngoing In the sixth year of Xining, in Mizhou City. The body of a blacksmith exposes a shocking conspiracy. Shen Yang, an eighteen-year-old medical officer, follows in his father’s footsteps, using his medical expertise to examine corpses, investigate cases, and hunt down criminals. Bai Ji, a fifteen-year-old girl disguised as a boy, meets him in Xinghua Village while seeking revenge for her father. The exemption levy was meant to benefit the people, but corrupt officials turned it into a cash cow. Thr 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This ancient-style detective novel is definitely worth reading! The protagonist and Bai Ji work together to solve mysteries, starting with a series of unsolved cases in Mizhou County and extending to a shocking conspiracy in the capital city of Bianjing. The more you read, the more addictive it becomes, and I highly recommend it!

10. 110 九 Uncle Nine: Simplifying Cultivation Starting at the Funeral Parlor 九叔：从义庄开始简化修仙 Half a Step Through the Years半步年华Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted [Uncle Jiu + charity hall + Taoist priest + growth + System + cultivation + cunning schemer] Lin Luo transmigrates to Uncle Jiu’s world and becomes his eldest disciple. After ten years of keeping a low profile, he finally awakens the Simplification System! Every skill and cultivation method can be simplified! The Shangqing Breathing Technique is simplified: breathe! The Shangqing Great Grotto Scripture is simplified: breathe deeply! The Shangqing Lightning Fist is simplified: generate static ele 37.9kReads8.9Score3.3kShelves

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    1. *The Hilarious Daily Life of the Six Doors* – When a goofy constable meets Lu Xiaodao, a rookie constable at the Six Doors in the capital, solving cases relies entirely on "twisted logic and unorthodox theories"! In a bizarre case of a courtesan's poisoning, he smells arsenic in a rouge box; in the massacre of the Minister's family, he pinpoints the culprit by listening to the barking of the dog at the steamed bun shop next door. The entire cast is full of dramatic flair: a female coroner disguised as a man is obsessed with autopsies and lame jokes, while the chief constable hones his "escape room" skills to hide his secret stash of money. The more bizarre the cases, the more hilarious the daily life becomes, but after layers of twists and turns, a conspiracy from the previous dynasty is uncovered… Laughing to the point of being dark, the truth is brutally honest! 2. *Uncle Nine: The Heavenly Talisman! Who Taught Him to Draw Talismans Like That?* – A life-or-death struggle between talismans and conspiracies. Lin Fei, a disciple of Maoshan, wields the "Heavenly Talisman," one of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques. He draws talismans like ink splashes, solving cases entirely through "scientific metaphysics"! In the Renjia Town zombie attack case, he casually plastered a hundred zombie-suppressing talismans on the walls, only to be scolded by Uncle Jiu for "wasting money." In the case of the stolen dragon vein in the imperial palace, he used a tracking talisman to pinpoint the thousand-year-old zombie king inside the golden coffin, uncovering a shocking conspiracy by remnants of the previous dynasty to resurrect using dragon energy. The villainous evil cultivator: "You don't follow the basic rules when drawing talismans!" Lin Fei sneered: "Who uses cinnabar? This is called firepower coverage!" One will make you laugh until you're pounding the wall, the other will make you tremble with excitement! From the absurd reasoning of the Six Doors to the hardcore problem-solving using Maoshan talismans, these two works, with their completely different styles, fuse suspense and humor, Taoist arts and political intrigue into one. If you love the bizarre and exciting "Young Blood" or are obsessed with the mind-blowing plot twists of "Detective Chinatown," this ancient detective feast will definitely leave you wanting more! (If you like any of these books, please give them a like or follow me 😊)

11. 111 神 Nighttime Mysteries of the Divine Capital 神都夜疑录 The Invisible One Who Thinks of Money and Riches思钱想厚的小透明Mystery117k WordsOngoing In the late Tang, strange cases erupt one after another. Lu Mingyuan, head of the Unusual Affairs Bureau and a former judicial investigator at the Dali Temple, teams up with Lin Suwen, a gifted female coroner, to handle bizarre unsolved cases such as “the ghost ship that claims lives” and “the fox spirit that steals souls.” Together, they follow every clue to unravel mysteries of the human heart beneath a veil of spirits and monsters, and expose the power struggles behind the scenes. Keywords: h —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended!!! It's amazing!!!

12. 112 鬼 The Ghost Emerges from the Coffin 鬼出棺 Miao Qimiao苗棋淼Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Xie Bangui is secretly recruited into the Ghost Yamen and, on his master's orders, serves there, making a living by hunting demons and ghosts. Yet he has no idea that he carries a world-shaking secret. Leading the Ghost Yamen's warriors, Xie Bangui launches a night raid on a prison for evil spirits, fights a bloody battle on the execution platform against a demon, encounters a soul-snatching carriage, and cleverly breaks a skeleton lock. He survives evil spirits' attempts to claim his life, outw 1.5kReads9.1Score139Shelves

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    I highly recommend it! It's one of the best ancient suspense novels I've ever read. The plot is detailed and logically clear. It's fantastic!

13. 113 一 A Collection of Ten Thousand Folk Mystery Stories 一万个民间悬疑故事集锦 Malage马拉格Mystery120k WordsCompleted Across the vast reaches of the folk world lie countless strange and mysterious tales. Every Day, a Folk Mystery Story will lead you into this fantastical world of suspense, revealing a strange tale from folklore each day. You’ll hear eerie sounds coming from abandoned old houses, glimpse mysterious figures appearing without explanation in remote forests, and uncover bizarre, unsolved events passed down through generations in ancient villages. Join us as we part the mist and search for the shocki 48Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let's see if they're going to the bathroom this late at night.

14. 114 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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    [A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][Added to my bookshelf][Currently being drafted][Already added to my wishlist] 🙂👍!!

15. 115 浮 Among the Three Thousand Worlds, I Embrace the Moon and Become an Immortal 浮世三千，揽月为仙 Sugar-Roasted Little Deer糖炒小鹿Ancient Romance438k WordsOngoing Fuli came from an age when cultivation had all but vanished. After her death, she encountered the Heaven-ordained Three Lives Stone, and her soul transmigrated and was reborn on the Floating World Continent. This was a cultivation realm rich in spiritual energy, where any living thing could cultivate and attain the Dao if fortune favored it. Fuli looked at her Five Elements Heavenly Spiritual Root and her innate Chaos Body, which could contain every kind of energy, and smiled. Alchemy? Learn it! 2.1kReads9.3Score234Shelves

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    Traditional fantasy, otherworldly thriller

16. 116 太 The Primordial Sword God 太古剑神 Hidden Dragon Enlightenment潜龙悟道Eastern Fantasy5.1M WordsCompleted A legendary Sword God lives another life, obtains the Emperor's Divine Veins, and masters the Emperor's Divine Art. A single sword strike can shatter the heavens, decide life and death, and turn the world upside down. If my sword points to hell, the seas will shift and the world will change! If my sword points to the heavens, who can stand against me! 10.4kReads8.1Score1.2kShelves
17. 117 采 Trying to Drain My Essence? I Have the Nine Suns Sacred Body, Even the Female Emperor Will Suffer the Backlash! 采补我？我九阳圣体，女帝来了都要被反噬！ May Sunset Glow五月落霞Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Young Chen Xu is drained of his cultivation by his senior sister and left a cripple. At the brink of despair, he awakens the Nine Suns Sacred Physique, refines the Chaos Emperor Tower, and inherits the legacies of nine female emperors! He commands the female emperors, breaks through the Nine Netherworlds, soars above the heavens, subdues the universe, and crushes the gods and demons of the myriad realms. I am the Nine Suns Heavenly Emperor, and I shall slay all who stand in my way! 171Reads9.2Score—Shelves
18. 118 狂 Wild Waves: Dragon Battle in the Kingdom of Women 狂浪：龙战女儿国 Guokui and Liangfen锅盔凉粉Eastern Fantasy5.2M WordsCompleted Ye Shisan, a tough guy from Earth, is transported from a hidden realm on Earth to the Land of Women. Not only does he lose all his cultivation, he becomes a eunuch! With so many beautiful women in the imperial palace, eunuch Ye Shisan feels as if every day lasts a year. To save the beauties and protect the women of the world, Ye Shisan steels himself and endures hardship in silence. To regain his manhood and become a true man, eunuch Ye Shisan is destined to endure eighty-one trials... 2kReads8.9Score279Shelves
19. 119 唐 Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty: Eternal Chang'an 唐朝诡事录之天下长安 The Brave and Fearless Kalovsky勇敢无畏的卡洛夫斯基Mystery285k WordsOngoing Beneath the prosperous age, undercurrents are stirring. When Di Renjie narrowly escapes death at the hands of a ruthless official, and fifteen-year-old Su Wuming shows his brilliance at a temple fair, an astonishing mystery spanning twenty years slowly begins to unfold. Here are just some of the cases: 1. A secret chamber in Youzhou, Cheng Wuting colluding with the Turks, and Wang Xiaojie operating undercover on both sides. Who is a pawn, and who is the player? 2. The Gobi Desert in Liangzhou. B 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Then I have to mention this book. Everyone in the cast is highly intelligent, and the struggle between the good guys and the bad guys is so intense and exciting.

20. 120 穿 Transmigrated to Ancient Times? I Have a Golden Bangle from the Start 穿越到古代？我有金手镯开局 Tomato Blue Fish Tail番茄蓝鱼尾Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Transmigrated to Ancient Times? I Have a Golden Bangle from the Start —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The short story and the method of the crime were truly unexpected.

21. 121 绣 Embers and Shadows of the Embroidered Spring 绣春烬影 Zixi's Dad子兮奶爸Historical347k WordsCompleted During the Jiajing era, the Yan faction held power, and undercurrents swirled through the imperial court. The Northern and Southern Offices of the Imperial Guards had become the henchmen of powerful ministers, and wrongful convictions were everywhere. The protagonists are at the very bottom of the Imperial Guard hierarchy. Framed in a case of utmost importance involving the Eastern Palace, they are wiped out, leaving the survivors to lie low with a blood feud to avenge. With embroidered spring s 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [You should savor it] This historical detective story is an absolute gem, incredibly good! The plot and atmosphere are off the charts ε=ε=(>Д<)ノノ!! 🌈The pacing is fast, the plot is fresh and immersive, a must-see!

22. 122 超 The Time-Traveling Crime Casebook 超时空罪案事件簿 Qiu Also Doesn't Eat Fish秋也不吃鱼Mystery351k WordsCompleted To save my critically ill girlfriend, I accidentally activated a mission System. Every time I travel to a crime scene, I take on a completely new identity at random. A female corpse case from the Tang dynasty, a locked-room mystery from the Republican era, an AI murder case... I can trade points for wishes. The stranger the case, the greater the reward. I thought I was a crime-solving genius, until the System’s final message appeared: “Your girlfriend’s illness is actually connected to you...” 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Shen Mingzhi, a brilliant detective from Qingchang, unexpectedly becomes bound to a wish-based crime-solving system in his quest to awaken his beloved who has been in a coma for three years. He travels through different time periods to solve bizarre cases, accumulating enough wish points to wake his lover. Each case is a mystery, a cross-time manhunt, all for the sake of hearing her say, "Wait for me to come back."

23. 123 无 The Unrivaled Chronicle of the Classic Historian 无双典史传 General Who Subdues the Rebels破虏将军Mystery619k WordsCompleted A thrilling mystery! A young county investigator’s legendary crime-solving career! Chen Xun possesses the secret art of the Heavenly Eye. In just three short years, he rids the region of bandits and thieves, making a name for himself! Just when he thinks everything is finally going well and looks forward to marrying the beauty of his dreams, one murder after another takes place: In full view of everyone, a murder occurs inside the Guanyin Hall. The suspect is the last person anyone would expect. 137Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    The Case Files of a Junior Clerk! From the far reaches of the martial world to the highest echelons of the imperial court, suspense and plot twists abound, and even his own background is a crucial element in the mystery!

24. 124 捡 I Picked Up a Ghost and Brought It Home; My Aloof, Powerful Minister Spoils Her Rotten 捡只阿飘回家，清冷权臣他宠疯了 Longing for Osmanthus Wine欲饮桂花酿Ancient Romance766k WordsCompleted A motion comic is now available: She Brought a Ghost Home, and the Cold, Powerful Official Warmed Up [Streetwise wandering ghost X aloof young general and powerful official] [Ancient-style political intrigue + Light supernatural comedy + Stories of ordinary life in ancient times + Mystery and investigation + Love goes both ways] [There is a male lead, both leads are virgins, happy ending, a slow-burn romance that unfolds gradually. They don't kiss until chapter 100, but it's very sweet, so dive 23.3kReads8.9Score4.3kShelves

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    Come and watch more!

25. 125 盗 Tomb Raiding: My Identity Is Exposed, and Now I'm the Group's Punching Bag 盗墓之身份暴露的我是团欺 Kong Fangmo孔方墨Mystery433k WordsOngoing [Bullied by the Group Early On + Male Lead Has No CP (One-Sided Crushes) + Secret Identity + Fake Villain + A Little Ping Xie and Hei Hua] (The rating is low because it just came out. The typos are due to copyright issues.) Male protagonist, the Wang Family’s favorite, a teasing dog trainer, beautiful and tragic, but powerful in the later stages. Wan Zhou transmigrated into the world of Daomu Biji. From the start, he had a single-player System. After ten years of seclusion, the Dragon King retu 2.6kReads8.9Score315Shelves

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    It's good-looking and has a compelling story that leads to theoretical conclusions.

26. 126 盗 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Who Can Blame Me for Being So Good? 盗笔，谁叫我厉害呢 Wen Dabai温大白Mystery425k WordsCompleted [Mainly tomb-raiding + two male leads + Hei Hua + Ping Xie + System + care for Zhang Qiling + the Tender Beef Five + family-like friendship] Nobody can stop Hei Xiazi from living off his partner. After Hei Xiazi is ambushed during a tomb expedition, a twist of fate grants him a System and a pocket dimension. He starts a new life of tomb-raiding, and a chance encounter brings him face-to-face with his ideal wife, Xie Yuchen. He launches an all-out pursuit, even pushing Zhang Qiling, his companion 1.1kReads8.4Score111Shelves
27. 127 盗 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: The Ultimate Notes Sequel 盗墓笔记之终极笔记续 The Vague Kou Fei隐隐约约的寇飞Mystery817k WordsCompleted This is a fanfiction spin-off based on Little Notes, written as a tribute to the original author, Nanpai Sanshu. After the Zhang Family Ancient Tower incident, Poker-Face went to the Bronze Gate, while I returned to Hangzhou to keep running Third Uncle’s businesses. I thought it was all over, but it turned out nothing had ended. 392Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 128 张 Zhang Qiling: I Came for You 张起灵：为你而来 Demon King of a Thousand Autumns千秋大魔王Mystery600k WordsCompleted I came for you, to journey with you across mountains and rivers; An upgraded golden finger, all to bring happiness to our little brother! Golden finger 1: Qilin blood. 2: Portable space. Starting from the Seven Star Lu Palace, follow little brother’s footsteps and unravel the ultimate secret one step at a time. Books 1–8, Ancient Tongjing, and the unofficial Tibetan Sea Flower storyline are complete. We’re entering the world beyond the Bronze Gate, with the countdown to the end underway... 9.9kReads9.2Score873Shelves
29. 129 告 You Reported Me for Practicing Medicine Without a License? Then I'll Give Your Illness Back 告我无证行医？那就把病还给你们 Xue Feng Xin Ling雪风心凌Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Dark transformation and revenge + satisfying comeuppance + miracle doctor + obsessive love + no saintly heroine + wild imagination + comedy] Song Bing, born with a disease-attracting constitution, gains a Disease-Transferring System. (Chronic illnesses? Female infertility? Androphobia? Come touch me. Touch wherever you’re sick. Song Bing can easily absorb and cure any illness he touches, then pass the absorbed diseases on to other people.) [Ding! Successfully absorbed irregular menstruation. Me 23.1kReads8.5Score2.4kShelves
30. 130 刑 The Ministry of Justice Promotion Diaries 刑部升职记 Tangerine Peel and Red Dates陈皮红枣Mystery670k WordsCompleted The story of a hopeless intern lawyer who plays the fool to fool the wise, gradually becoming a major figure in the Ministry of Justice. A collection of short ancient-era mysteries, with a quiet, everyday romance. No golden finger, no wish fulfillment, just mysteries and a little romantic interaction. 6.9kReads9.3Score980Shelves

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31. 131 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
32. 132 诡 The Strange Female Detective: Too Few Days of Romance 诡案女奇探：少逢烂漫时 Dai Cong代琮Mystery393k WordsCompleted They first met while investigating a case in the morgue. Lou Bai: “That woman climbs walls pretty fast.” An arrow shot straight into the woman's shoulder. Tang Tang'er: “Black clothes, pale face. What kind of lousy ‘King of Hell’ are you? You have a dog's nose, though.” She flung a cloud of medicinal powder into his face. Lou Bai and Tang Tang'er: “What a nuisance!” When they met again, a misunderstanding made them colleagues at the Bai'an Prefecture. Together with a group of young men from the 1.5kReads9.4Score252Shelves
33. 133 无 Infinite: The Heroine Awakens in a Black Coffin 无限：女主在黑棺里苏醒了 Chubby Little Dudu胖小嘟嘟Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted The great masters in other stories are all ethereal immortals, riding flying swords. Yin Qing is different: she rides... a coffin. An infinite-flow novel. Not every story arc is horror-themed; all kinds of worlds make an appearance. (No romance, lighthearted, suitable even for the easily frightened.) 3.8kReads9.2Score434Shelves

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    The plot is novel, and the female lead, who is protective of her own, is full of wisdom and courage in every step she takes. Her calmness and decisiveness make her hard not to like.

34. 134 青 Bronze Slayer 青铜弑 Thirty Years of Fame69三十功名69Mystery7k WordsCompleted Bronze Slayer 1Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 135 不 The Unreliable, Unhinged Little Medium Became a First-Rank Princess Consort 不靠谱的疯批小神棍成一品王妃了 Jin Xihe今羲和Ancient Romance668k WordsCompleted Shen Jinzhao returned to Shangjing with only two things to do. First, uncover the truth behind why Shen Yunyi was abandoned, find the person responsible, and make sure he got what he deserved. Second, clear the names of the 179 members of the Liang family and restore the reputation of the Liang family’s Protector General’s Residence. The day Liang Wanmo was beheaded was also the day Shen Yunyi’s own father abandoned her at a mass grave. So the three souls of Liang Wanmo, still consumed by resent 2.7kReads8.6Score323Shelves
36. 136 一 The First-Rank Lady Litigator 一品女状师 Shi Yin时音Mystery626k WordsCompleted Xie Yinyin has a father who works as a litigator and is infamous for his wicked ways, bringing the contempt of everyone in the surrounding villages down on her as well. At last, her father gets his comeuppance: his opponent angers him into a stroke in court, and the burden of the household falls entirely on Xie Yinyin. To pay off her father's debts and save his life, she accepts money to represent people in court. Unlike her father, Xie Fangzun, who cares only about profit, she focuses on uncove 831Reads8.8Score104Shelves
37. 137 三 No Unsolved Cases in the Three Realms 三界无案 Gu Yue Tianlong古月天龙Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsCompleted Xianxia + Mystery and Investigation. One case per volume, with the protagonist’s growth forming a continuous main storyline. The high-stakes cases can also be enjoyed on their own. In a world without cases, first cut down all delusions... Has the Heavenly Court’s age-old folly reached the final step before the Heavenly Dao resets everything? At the Tian Shu Court, where the law is enforced without exception, Xu Wannian, chief of the Qing Case Division, has solved a thousand cases without a singl 168Reads9.5Score122Shelves

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    Everyone recommended books with ancient Chinese settings, so I'm recommending a well-written detective novel with a fantasy/xia (fantasy/martial arts) setting.

38. 138 重 Reborn to Marry the Prince Regent: The Princess Consort Becomes Famous for Solving Cases with Autopsies 重生嫁摄政王，王妃她靠验尸爆红 A Trivial Reason渺小的理由Mystery238k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads + contract marriage + satisfying angst and revenge + episodic investigations + ever-sweeter romance] Shen Wei transmigrates, waking up in a morgue with her hands on a corpse. A modern forensic examiner turned the daughter of a condemned official, she hides her identity and examines bodies to survive. Then the regent, a man who holds power over the entire court, arrives through the rain and hands her a marriage contract: “Marry me. I’ll protect you and clear your name.” She sn 94Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A daily recommendation: sweet historical detective novels.

39. 139 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

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    An ancient setting that will keep you entertained until 3 a. M.

40. 140 李 Li Shimin Faked His Death? Then I Shall Rule the Four Seas with My Might! 李世民假死？那朕就威服四海了！ Hallelujah哈李路亚Historical2.2M WordsCompleted In the fifteenth year of the Zhenguan era, Li Chengqian, who had transmigrated here as a child, discovers that Old Li has unexpectedly died ahead of schedule? Well, if Old Li has passed away, then the throne is mine by right of succession. Anyone who dares stand in my way can face the three armies I’ve built! However, Li Chengqian doesn’t know the truth. Li Shimin is actually doing this because Li Chengqian is too obsessed with strange inventions and ingenious gadgets. He wants to use this metho 18.5kReads7.8Score1.2kShelves
41. 141 走 You Pulled Strings to Make Me a Scholar, and I Passed All Three Exams? 走后门让你成秀才，你连中三元？ Cai Bibi菜比比Historical2.0M WordsCompleted The print edition of A Match Made in Heaven is now available. Search for the author's name, Cai Bibi, on major platforms to buy a copy. Su Yu transmigrates to ancient times. On the day he fails the imperial exam for the fifth time, he marries the Princess of Changle, who has disguised herself as an ordinary girl. Before Su Yu can roll up his sleeves and earn a living to support his lovely wife, news of an imperial exam result that had been overlooked suddenly arrives. From then on, the good news 28.5kReads8.7Score3kShelves
42. 142 穿 Transmigrated to the Countryside: A Young Farmer's Road to the Imperial Exams 穿越之农家独苗苗的科举之路 Zhang Rubai张如白Ancient Romance2.5M WordsCompleted [Born into the Past + Farming + Imperial Exams + Fleeing Famine + Warfare] The slow-paced everyday life of a boy from a rural family in ancient times! Zhang Ping'an gets a new lease on life when he transmigrates to an ancient farming family. Fortunately, they are fairly well-off, so no one has to go hungry. He has six older sisters, and he is the only boy his parents had long hoped for. His parents favor sons over daughters, and all six sisters are fierce. He thought he was in for a story about 29kReads8.7Score2.8kShelves
43. 143 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
44. 144 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 236.3kReads9.4Score27.6kShelves
45. 145 大 Great Tang: I Transmigrated to the Zhenguan Era and Became the Unbeatable Commander! 大唐：我，穿越贞观，成不良帅！ Writing and Painting the Jianghu执笔亦画江湖Anime Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted [Derivative Work + No System + Fan Creation + Alternate History + Author’s Imagination + Speculation + Wuxia] Li Yunxiao transmigrates to the first year of the Zhenguan era, where he happens upon Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang as they return after arranging for Li Yuanji’s severed head to be laid to rest. Unable to see through Li Yunxiao, the two men become sworn brothers with him. Along the way, Li Yunxiao uses skills from more than a thousand years in the future to earn people’s admiration. Whi 22.5kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves
46. 146 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

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    Comparable to Jia Xu's poison

47. 147 平 After the Parallel Shift 平行之后 En Ege恩额戈Mystery257k WordsOngoing This is no simple manhunt. It is a final letter addressed to the truth. Three years ago, the best friend of a close friend fell to her death from a cliff on Cuiwei Mountain. Everyone believed it was an accident. Only Shi Yi and Ai Min refused to accept that. They returned to the scene and used one tiny technical detail after another to overturn what had seemed like a flawless conclusion. But they never expected that this would drag Shi Yi into an international web of mysteries known as “Twin Lo 69Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    A realistic suspenseful revenge story where the female protagonist's physical abilities are lacking, but she manages to turn the tide against all odds through her intellect.

48. 148 开 A Convict from the Start? He Coughs, and the Entire Court Trembles 开局罪奴？他一咳嗽，朝堂抖三抖 Lord Cai the Sixth, Who Loves Longjiang Pig Trotters爱吃隆江猪脚的蔡六爷Historical320k WordsOngoing [Transmigration into a Modern Criminal Investigation Story + Political Scheming and Detective Work + Comeback and Face-Slapping + Overwhelming Intelligence + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Strong Allies Joining Forces + Author with Years of Experience Completing Long Novels] I transmigrated into the body of a prince's grandson. The good news: I’m the eldest legitimate grandson, born to a noble station! The bad news: My father was wrongfully executed, I’m trapped in a camp for criminal slaves, a —Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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

49. 149 谍 Code Name: I'm the Foreign Spy 谍战代号我是洋钉子 White Sugar Loves Brown Sugar白糖爱红糖Urban224k WordsOngoing He is a cannon-fodder agent for the Military Statistics Bureau, who has grasped the awe-inspiring might of the Eastern Dragon God. He is also an expert in the Strategic Deception Bureau, able to gather intelligence while undercover in enemy-occupied territory and help punish evil and uphold justice. Because the "Dragon" is the absolute ruler of the primordial universe. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book: Spy Code Name - I Am a Foreign Nail. The protagonist transmigrates to the battlefield of the Battle of Shanghai, gaining access to space and opportunities. He is recruited by the Special Service to work as an action team agent in Shanghai. He begins his planning after the fall of Shanghai, convincing the construction of steel mills, oil refineries, and other large-scale projects… Naturally, he has many interactions with beautiful women. From a member of the Special Service, he grows into a versatile intelligence agent who not only gathers information but also eliminates traitors and makes money.

50. 150 重 Being Reborn Is Fine, But Why Am I Facing the Execution of My Entire Family from the Start? 重生没问题，开局就来满门抄斩？ Crab Walk螃蟹步Historical398k WordsOngoing With his entire household facing execution from the start, he saves himself with a prophecy: "The tiger tally will be stolen tonight." From then on, he wields brush and ink as a blade and plays with memories as his pieces. But every time he wins, he loses a memory. The closer he gets to victory, the closer he comes to becoming a "blank slate." When he finishes rewriting history, will the history books record his own ending? 357Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recently devoured a political intrigue novel; its layers of schemes were mind-bending and suspenseful, and I couldn't resist recommending it to you all.

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