Novels like The Banquet of Huaiqin
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- 1 The Banquet of Huai Jin: The Snow-Clearing Arc 怀瑾之宴昭雪篇 [Xing Luozhao is the male lead's original name. He later changes it to Lu Zhao.] Xing Luozhao is the youngest son of the Prince of Runan. Summoned back by the emperor's personal decree, he has no choice but to leave Runan and his family. The man sent to fetch him claims they met when they were children and spent some time together, but Xing Luozhao has no memory of their childhood friendship. Song Shaoxing's inexplicable familiarity leaves him at a loss. He can't even remember the man, yet he's 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Deadly Hound 死间恶犬 On a stormy night, twelve-year-old Jiang Ying watched his father die right before his eyes. He would never forget the hatred in his father’s gaze as he took his own life. Jiang Ying knew his father had died because of him: he had caused the deaths of his father’s lover and his half-sister. He lived on, burdened by a bloody guilt, until fifteen years later, when the waters beneath the sea’s frozen surface began to churn. Drawn into layer upon layer of conspiracies and bloody crimes, he watched th 86Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 3 I Really Don't Want to Work Cases with My Rival 并不想跟死对头一起办案 [Reserved top × sharp-tongued bottom, episodic ancient mystery and crime-solving, happy ending] One-line summary: Aren’t we sworn enemies? So how come I hear you’ve been secretly in love with me for ages? Cui Hezhang: Love means restraint, reaching out to touch, then pulling your hand back. Yuan Yufang: Enough of that nonsense. My arm’s gone numb from holding it out. Are you going to take my hand or not? The serious blurb: “Bones cry out in anguish, the truth is hard to find. We may yet part the 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 How Am I Supposed to Trust You? 我该怎么相信你 Chen Yu never trusted anyone. He had always preferred to rely on himself. Except for that policeman. Mo Chuan wanted Chen Yu to come back alive more than anyone else. Even Chen Yu himself hadn’t realized just how determined Mo Chuan was. 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Chronicles of Changqing: Spring Grass Grows Deep in the City 长庆纪事之城春草木深 [Two Male Leads + Younger Top, Strong Pairing + Mystery and Crime Solving + Love That Grows Over Time] In the autumn of the second year of Changqing, on the Double Ninth Festival, Xue Qi, Minister of Justice, is murdered in his own home. His death is bizarre: his head and feet are touching. The new emperor is furious and orders Li Xuan of the Court of Judicial Review to investigate the case thoroughly. Li Xuan travels to Luoyang to investigate and, together with the enthusiastic constable Lu Pin 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 City of Sin 2: The Undercover Agent Returns 罪城2卧底归来 Dual male leads + episodic cases + major case + happy ending There is a romance, but the story focuses more on the plot. “May you return home, and build a happy family” A ghost-fire boy dies suddenly and mysteriously, a girl vanishes without a trace, and a nine-square grid is laid out in perfect order... An anonymous tip sets off a wave of bizarre cases. The web hanging over Haibei will eventually be torn apart. “Phoenix” has once again set foot on that road devoid of light. She says, “In our 101Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Strange Cases of Ningzhou 宁州诡事录 (Fictional setting, two male leads, mystery-solving) A hostage prince from the Nan Yuan Kingdom and the crown prince of the Ning Kingdom join forces to solve one baffling mystery after another... Xiao Yan has grown up among corpses, and has always known that ghosts are born from the human heart. Sometimes, the true gateway to the underworld lies within us. 7Reads—Score114d adds
- 8 I Traveled to Ancient Times to Make the Dead Speak 穿到古代让尸体说话 [Dual Male Leads + Transmigration + Forensic Medicine + Contrasting Personalities + Mystery] A cool, reserved prince who hides a passionate side, paired with a beautiful, easygoing man who's sharp when solving cases but clueless about romance. A modern forensic examiner transmigrates after a car accident... The moment Bai Chen opens his eyes, he discovers that he has become the abandoned legitimate son of a marquis's household, and is due to be executed tomorrow for plotting to murder a court of 378Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 9 Burning Incense to Honor the Bones 焚香祭骨 A top forensic pathologist opens her eyes to find herself in the body of a dimwitted legitimate daughter. The evidence against her in a locked-room murder is conclusive, so she pretends to be crazy and stupid to stay alive. In the shadows, the legendary Prince Jing, who is said to be able to kill a man with a single cough of blood, leans on his wheelchair and smiles down at her. The ailing, wheelchair-bound Prince Jing, a war god, meets a forensic pathologist hiding behind a sweet, silly facade. 112Reads7.1Score2314d adds
- 10 That Forgiveness-Colored Green Looks Beautiful on Your Head 你头顶的原谅色真美 Ruan Xinghe, a laid-back guy determined to conquer the entertainment industry and become an award-winning actor, joined a mysterious organization one day. After that, to improve his lazy acting, Ruan Xinghe embarked on a ridiculous journey through all kinds of virtual worlds, challenging the limits of his acting. But as he kept playing his roles, he realized he was always acting opposite the same person_(:з"∠)_ Xu Qingmeng: “Have you heard this line of poetry?” Ruan Xinghe: “???” Xu Qingmeng: “A —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Unlucky Heartthrob Stumbles Into a Crime Scene 倒霉男神误入凶案现场 [Two male leads + mystery + older love interest] Because of a case next door, Bai Hua meets criminal investigation team captain Du Chen as a witness. The two get acquainted, then are mistaken for suspects at a banquet not long afterward. How will Bai Hua get them out of this predicament? Together, they solve cases and search for the truth. 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 I Came to Ancient Times to Solve Cases 我到古代来探案 Who would have thought transmigrating would land me in the middle of a murder investigation? This is a story about accidentally transmigrating to ancient times and meeting talented scholars and beautiful women. Everyone I meet is a big shot. I can’t even fight, and I’m trembling with fear. Please protect me, keep me out of trouble, and let me survive. 1. The Heart-Stealing Flower Thief Case 2. The Newlywed Murder Case 3. The Beautiful Woman’s Kidnapping Case I only wanted to find my way home 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Two Great Detectives of the Jing Dynasty 2 景朝探案双杰2 (Dual male leads + episodic cases + Book One: The Jing Dynasty Case Files) I’ll wrap up the two cases in Book One within the first twenty-five chapters. I hope everyone understands. If you don’t want to read them, you can just skim ahead when the time comes. Bizarre murders break out one after another, shrouded in layers of mystery and strange phenomena. Just as Xuanyuan Jingyi faces the storm of political intrigue alone, Ye Che breaks free of the shackles of time and space. His soul returns to 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 This Female Imperial Guard Doesn't Carry an Embroidered Spring Blade 这个女锦衣卫不拿绣春刀 As a female Imperial Guard, she makes her mark without even wielding an Embroidered Spring Sabre. I hope you enjoy the story. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 What Should I Do If My Partner Turns Evil? 对象黑化了怎么办 After a car accident, Ji Qing opened his eyes again. What he saw was neither heaven nor hell, but a mission handed to him by the System: reform the target and max out their affection for you. Ji Qing: And then? System: Then find a way to get the person you've reformed to kill you, so you can leave this world. Ji Qing: ?? After thinking for a moment, Ji Qing: That hurts. I'm not doing it! System: Every time you die, your soul becomes more complete. Once it reaches 100 percent, you can return to y —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Quick Transmigration: Devour the Fox Lord's Little Milk Bun 快穿：吃掉狐尊大人的奶包子 He drowned himself while taking a bath and somehow ended up in a strange world. Bound to the System, he gained a matchmaking score and became a talent scout, clearing every obstacle for him. Someone who was determined to be a real straight guy suddenly turned into a tiny, cuddly baby. Why had he become so soft and adorable all of a sudden? Lord Fox Venerable, please spare me! Don't eat me, hey! Three talent scouts, three different identities. Which one will win Lord Fox Venerable's true affectio —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Private Detective’s Case Files 私家侦探缉凶录 This is a story about a righteous man who's deeply calculating and an arrogant, utterly unhinged person. The two join forces to solve cases as they test each other at every turn, searching for the truth behind a conspiracy. Qin Zhong: “I don't like being lied to. But if it's you, that's all right. From the very beginning, I've decided that I'll accept you completely, no matter what kind of person you are.” Shi Bai: “All right. Being with you is fun.” 31Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 18 The Days I Was Forced to Solve Cases with a Handsome Police Officer 被迫和帅气警官破案的日子 A story with two male leads: Su Xiaozhai, an extreme homebody with severe social anxiety, and Ling Han, a justice-driven police officer dedicated to saving promising young people. Ling Han had solved countless murder cases in his life and kicked down the doors of countless vicious criminals. But no other door had ever opened to bring him such pure, soul-piercing… mental pollution as the one before him. And then it all came back to slap him in the face. He kept pestering the shut-in genius every 51Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 The Mire Zx 泥潭zx [Rekindled romance while solving cases + fictional setting + remorseful pursuit of the husband + two male leads + handsome top and beautiful bottom + younger man/older man + 1v1 + queenly bottom + both leads are strong + healing + both are emotionally faithful + falling for him without realizing it] When someone falls into the mire, some fight desperately to escape, while others give up struggling. When a ray of light shines into the mire they’re trapped in, will those who have given up fighting 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Demon-Expelling Temple 驱妖寺 A fated encounter brings two exceptional young men together, where they meet and come to understand each other. Will it make amends, or…? When midnight dreams return, who will be left heartbroken? Stay tuned. (A BO) 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Listening to the Night of Sin 罪夜聆听 Feel free to read at your own pace, everyone. Since ancient times, no one has escaped death, and Anning City is anything but peaceful. A story about Yi Nan, a superstar who can see what others can’t, and Lu Chengguang, an elite police officer, joining forces to solve cases. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Code Red 一级警戒 (A friendly heads-up: the rating has only just appeared, so it's a little low. It'll gradually go up, so don't worry, the story's not the problem!!!) Two male leads, childhood friends, sweet romance with no angst! A talented, well-rounded, occasionally proud bottom X a capable, insanely strong, puppy-like top He Yanzhi and Gu Qingcheng grew up together, but two tigers can't share one mountain. They were always at each other's throats, competing over everything from school to work. As they kept c 9Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 23 Criminal Investigation Records 刑事侦缉实录 [Zhu Chen × Shen Yuan] A story about an elite psychology professor and a disgraced major crimes unit chief joining forces to solve cases. Some cases are based on real events. "A Chen, what exactly are you hiding?" "Whatever I'm doing, A Yuan, you have to believe that I'll never hurt you." Everyone is desperately searching for the truth. But when it's finally laid bare, who can accept it with composure? 22Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 24 Becoming the Substitute for My Criminal Investigation Captain 成为我刑侦队长的替身 [Two male leads; episodic crime investigation] Young and promising but scarred by psychological trauma, Captain Gu Gufan had already decided to leave when a horrific school incident forced him to take up his duties again. He investigates alongside Shen Yuanchuan, the city bureau’s newly arrived adolescent psychology specialist, only to discover that a tangled web of power struggles and deep-seated school trauma lies behind the cases. As the truth gradually comes to light, cases that seem unrelat 81Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Dreams That Solve Crimes 梦境追凶 After a failed experiment, psychological researcher Shen Ran gained a special ability. At crime scenes, he can sense the strange obsessions the killer left behind in their victims. By chance, he joins the police force as a psychological consultant, where he meets Lu Cheng, deputy captain of the criminal investigation squad. Lu Cheng has been labeled a straight man, and has always been hopeless at remembering women’s faces. Practicing each day by memorizing three women’s faces hasn’t helped at al 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Crime Files: When a Profiling Blade Meets a Martial Arts Symphony 罪案：当侧写刀锋遇上格斗乐章 [Strong Leads + Criminal Investigation + Male-Male Romance + Suspense + Deduction + Case Solving + Redemption + Happy Ending] [Beastly Criminal Investigation Captain VS Cool-Headed Criminal Profiler] A medical accident ten years ago took the father of police officer Luo Xiao and left doctor Shen Yi with claustrophobia. Now, a locked-room drowning case has forced the two together. He is a walking bundle of hormones and the backbone of the criminal investigation squad. He is a human scalpel and a 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 You Are the Abyss 你，就是深渊 I am loyal to justice, but even more loyal to you. A two-male-lead crime investigation novel: two powerful leads, an age gap with the younger man pursuing the older one, love at first sight, and sweet romance. A little fox wins over his beautiful older brother. This is not a wish-fulfillment novel. "Gentle Elite"+ "Unaware of His Own Feelings"+ "Honest and Resolute" VS "Scheming Top Student"+ "Carefully Plotting Every Move"+ "Fox in a Little Rabbit's Secret Identity" This is not a simple romance 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Dr. Shao's Psychological Trap 邵医生的心理陷阱 [Bottom + 1v1 + Both Pure + Slow Burn] Lin Yu was handsome and well-mannered. Everyone thought he had a bright future ahead, with success in both his career and love life just around the corner. Then he suddenly broke up with his girlfriend and was assigned to a tiny department that most people probably wouldn't even remember existed. H.A.D. Harassment Assessment Department. While everyone else sighed over his prospects, Lin Yu alone stayed sunny and optimistic, and got on with his work. “Capta —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Transmigrating to the Qin Dynasty: Little Mystery Cases 穿越秦朝小探案 A bizarre murder in the ancestral hall sends Li Chengye, a suspect in the case, transmigrating to the Qin Dynasty. But the bizarre murders in the Qin Dynasty turn out to be exactly like the murders in his modern-day village. What on earth is going on? Li Chengye is terrified!!! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 The Adorable Ming Dynasty Coroner 大明仵作小娇娘 She is a young coroner with unmatched skill in medicine and poison, uncanny precision in examining corpses, and a mysterious past. He is a cold, fearsome officer who abandoned literature for the military, devoted to justice and determined to uncover the real culprit. Together, they solve one strange case after another, striking fear into the hearts of criminals. She conceals her identity and secretly investigates an old case, setting off a struggle for the throne within the palace. He studies un 305Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 31 The Northern Song Dynasty Criminal Case Files 北宋刑侦事件簿 A modern detective unexpectedly transmigrates to the first year of Emperor Renzong's reign in the Northern Song. Using his modern knowledge and forensic expertise, he cracks one baffling case after another. But just as he begins to thrive, he discovers that there is another transmigrator in this era. A time both strange and familiar, and a contest between two transmigrators... 134Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 32 Fallen Clouds [Crime Investigation] 落云【刑侦】 Luo Yun was once an outstanding criminal investigator, but suddenly, someone took his place. As he investigates what happened, he has no choice but to keep his identity hidden and appear before others under multiple identities. Jiang Feng: “Brother Luo, no matter which side of you I see, I like you. Because you're the person I've been searching for all along.” Gu Qian: “Luo Yun, Luoluo, are you testing me?” Xu Mo: “Mr. Luo, are you a man or a woman, exactly?” 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The Young Lady from the Physician’s Household 郎中家的小娘子 Other people who transmigrate end up marrying emperors or princes, but she is a psychologist who used to charge by the hour and now finds herself married to a penniless young physician. So, guided by the principle that “everyone is mentally ill, whether in ancient times or the modern age,” Lingzhi begins providing psychological treatment to people in the past. From then on, the couple build their fortune together, one healing the body and the other the mind, and rise to the top! 37Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 34 Attached Case Report: Daybreak 附件结案报告·破晓 Xin Jian's high profile at the procuratorate isn't because of his impossibly irritating mouth or his usual domineering manner, but because of his outlandish career history. A quick look at his record reveals one dazzling achievement after another. No one knows why he's taken an interest in Fu Zhi, the most inconspicuous person at the procuratorate. He claims they're alumni, though supposedly they never had any contact at all. In the office, Fu Zhi is always on his own. Dismemberment, serial murd —Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 35 The Great Xuan Secret Records 大宣秘事录 [Historical romance + mystery and case-solving + episodic] [A clever, courageous female investigator burdened by a blood feud × the heir to a marquis's estate] When turmoil suddenly erupted, her mother and Su Su were brutally silenced. Wei Yi was the only one left alive. She returned from hell, shrouded in suspicion, and lay low in silence, determined to scour the land in search of the real culprit. Along the way, she encountered bizarre cases, locked-room mysteries, serial murders... She entere 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 As a Court Investigator, Is It Really So Strange to Flirt with an Opera Star? 身为少卿，撩个花旦很正常吧 251Reads8.9Score10114d adds
- 37 Sins in the Sun 2: Dangerous Liaisons 阳光下的罪迹2：危险关系 A strange necklace links several cases that seem to have nothing to do with one another. A mysterious criminal organization has been lurking for years. Who is the mastermind behind the crimes? 97Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 When a Transmigrated Little Ghost Detective Meets a Two-Faced Prince 当穿书小诡探遇上双面王爷之后 [I dug a hole and never filled it. Serves me right for having to fill it myself.] [Two male leads + transmigrate into a book + solving cases + two-faced prince + political intrigue] A wisp of green smoke rises, and every injustice in the world is brought to an end. A mere novelist dares to leave plot holes unfilled, slacks off whenever the story reaches an important part, and even ignores readers begging for updates. Well, look what happened: for some reason, he transmigrated into his own unfini 55Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 39 I'm Not a Bandit, but You're Welcome to Come Catch Me 我不是山匪，但你可以来抓我 [Two male leads, equally matched, 1v1, mutual affection] [Scheming, gentle, emotionally steady beauty of a seme × upright, looks-loving, sharp-tongued but soft-hearted constable uke] Originally titled A Clear Distinction Is Worth a Thousand Gold, but I worried the name sounded too serious and no one would read it. An original historical setting with light mystery, solving puzzles, and a plot focused on growth. Ji Yi (also known as Jimo Yi) admires Xie Guannan's straightforward integrity and his 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 The Hidden Corner 隐匿的角落 “...As the groom and bride placed rings on each other's fingers, the wedding hall's power switch clicked, plunging the entire venue into darkness. A moment later, the lights came back on, and someone's head fell to the floor...” The ghost story was only halfway through when the wedding hall lights suddenly flickered out for a moment, just as they had in the story. At the newlyweds' table, one of them was dead. Yang Ling, a storyteller, recounted a ghost story he'd written at his friend's wedding 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Sunken Jade 沉钰 [Two Male Leads + Crime Investigation + Younger Male Lead] Cool, elite team captain Fang Yu X sharp-tongued puppy-like intern Qin Chen A carefully planned explosion, a conspiracy pursued for years, a chess game controlled by another. What will it take to make it through to dawn? 67Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 42 Professor Gu, Could You Focus on Solving the Case? 顾教授你能不能专心破案 [The main story is nearly complete. The full text is being revised, and bonus chapters will be posted from time to time.] A person fell to their death at Dehui Construction. A witness claimed that a little girl in a red dress had pushed them. Gu Xingyun, a criminal profiler, was coerced into taking part in the investigation. The incidents that followed one after another all seemed connected to the fall, and the cases appeared to involve every one of them. Professor Gu, who wandered onto the wron 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 The Chief Homicide Detective and His Psychologist 刑警大队长和他的心理学家 Someone once asked me, “Why did you study criminal psychology?” I remember my answer: “Because I want to commit a crime.” It’s like being drawn to a swamp even though you know what it is, unable to resist its pull. You willingly sink into it, with no desire to struggle, until you gradually become part of the swamp, learning secrets no one has ever uncovered. If I’m an evil spirit, then where is the human world? Once you tear down the wall between the human world and the underworld, there will no 11Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 44 The Killer's Notebook 追凶手抄 In the darkness, we struggle to feel our way toward what true justice is. When blood and poetry intertwine above Huaian, sending waves of mournful cries across the city, are you still wearing a mask as you stand before me? Schemes and calculations form a fine, tangled web. Trapped within it, where can we turn? The truth is like the sun hidden behind storm clouds that day, impossible to see clearly. But Qu Xiaoyang still believes that the darkest night is always the prelude to dawn. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 The Young Court Official Is Off Duty Today 少卿今日不公事 [Two powerful leads + both devoted only to each other + two couples + sweet romance + solving cases early on, fighting for power later] A calculating yet gentle prince × a sickly but capable junior minister / a bewitching sect leader × a short-tempered temple official “Ji Chun, you’re a condemned prisoner. You escaped jail just to work as my servant? You must have a lot of time on your hands!” Pei Yue had long known that the servant at his side was no ordinary man. He’d assumed the other was, a 51Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 46 Tangchuan Police Station: Original Sin 塘川警局之原罪 At every moment, when people interact and clash, they commit evil and nurture darkness. You can’t stop people from committing crimes. Two years ago, after his girlfriend died by suicide, Su Liang resolved to help more people. Two years later, a case brought him together with Liao Chengshan. Liao Chengshan falls in love at first sight with the boy who has a story to tell, and is lucky enough to become his protector. He tries to understand the boy and find his way into his heart. “I couldn’t save 23Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 47 An Unconventional Profiler 非典型侧写师 [Audiobook now available. Give it a listen!] *Cold-faced team leader as the top × young profiler as the bottom Si Zhen: Catching criminals is his mission; solving cases and hunting down killers is his life! Yin Guihu: Observing humans is his side gig; teasing the team leader is his full-time job~ Two daily questions: Did Little Hu manage to flirt with Captain Si today? Did Captain Si "beat up" the delinquent boy today? The top saves the bottom. The story focuses on criminal psychology, with crim 70Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Shocking! Captain by Day, Lover by Night 震惊！白天当队长，晚上是爱人 [Happy ending + equally matched leads + detective work + sweetness + suspense + romance + devoted couple + no female lead] The head of the detective team and a fresh-faced newcomer join forces to solve cases and boldly venture across the world. Want to know what happens next? Come and read! Recently, a missing-person case has sparked heated discussion, with one mystery after another surrounding it. Just then, newcomer Qiu Jing reports for duty. After a moment’s thought, Chu Qingyu brings the roo 130Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Days I Spent Solving Cases in Ancient Times 在古代探案的日子 [A devoted, super-sweet romance; no misunderstandings, just solving cases] Modern forensic pathologist Shen Xian'an transmigrated to Beiyang and was doing just fine as a low-ranking county magistrate. She spent her days solving old unsolved cases, collecting her monthly salary, and enjoying a little wine. Life was comfortable and easy. Then one day, an imperial edict suddenly summoned her back to the capital, where she was ordered to investigate the Crown Prince's murder alongside the Third Prin 230Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 50 Crime Investigation: Case Files 刑侦：罪案书 Sweet-talking veteran X genius doctor Shen Li met his first love at a summer training camp before his freshman year of college. Beautiful, sweet, clever: everything about them hit Shen Li right in the heart. He flirted with them for most of the summer, and just as things were getting intense, when he was about to kiss them, they ran away. What was that about? There seems to have been a heartbreaking misunderstanding somewhere along the way. While pursuing clues in a case, Shen Li infiltrates a 3Reads—Score—14d adds
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