Novels like Su Yi'an, Junior Minister of the Court of Judicial Review
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- 1 Lin Xia, Does This Look Like the Killer to You? 林夏，你看这个像不像凶手 Ever since her father died, Lin Xia has gone down the “wrong path.” That’s not what Lin Xia thinks, but what all her aunts and uncles think. The reason is that she didn’t fulfill her father’s dying wish and quietly marry, support her husband, and raise children. Instead, she chose a path of no return... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Peerless Detective of the Tang Dynasty 大唐无双神探 After transmigrating to ancient times, Fang Wushuang discovers that the dynasty in this world is called the Great Tang, but it is not the Tang dynasty from the history he knows. Faced with mysterious and baffling cases and murders shrouded in uncertainty, Fang Wushuang becomes a legendary detective in another world, teaming up with martial artists who can travel to heaven and earth to solve one deadly case after another. Human brains made into elixirs, deadly lotuses, a snake-demon crone, bloods 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 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
- 4 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
- 5 Strange Tales of the Song Dynasty 宋朝异闻录 Mystery + comedy. Bai Jingjing's mother and father both passed away, and her father died under mysterious circumstances. Alone and with no one to rely on, she has no choice but to accept Xia Ze's kindness. But she never imagined it would draw her into an even greater conspiracy... 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Hunting Killers of the Heart Demon 心魔缉凶 Beneath the neon-lit night sky of Chengdu, a battle of intellect and psychology quietly begins. Lin Xiaoqing, a young psychologist, has always believed she is good at reading people, until she meets Li Wenbin, a mysterious patient. This seemingly ordinary middle-aged man hints at a string of murders, gradually drawing her into a deadly game of psychological manipulation. Meanwhile, as criminal investigator Zhao Ming pursues the case, he discovers that every clue points to Lin Xiaoqing's clinic. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Prosperous Age Case 盛世案 Li Shengyuan is the greatest painter in the Great Sheng. Rumor has it that his fate brings death to his wives. In his early thirties, he has already lost two wives. Though fabulously wealthy, he is a man no woman dares marry. During the Ghost Festival, he goes to a temple to light a lamp for his late wife. When he wakes after fainting, he has lost his memory! He later finds work as a shop assistant at Jing's Grain Store, where he hits it off with the owner's daughter, Jing Ruyu, and the two bec —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Doodles on the Medical Records 病例上的涂鸦 My name is Su Wanqing. I’m a clerk in the medical records department at Municipal Third Hospital. For the past six years, my greatest skill has been dealing with moldy medical files. Then one day, while sorting through old records, I found a doodled diary tucked between the patient files. Its owner was Chen Zhiming, an intern who died in a hospital fire twelve years ago. He wrote, “If you’re reading this diary, it means I’m already dead.” The pages were covered in strange coded symbols: a heart —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 The Wail of Spring 春天的悲鸣 At dawn, a woman's body drifts down the river. Wrapped in a white down jacket, she has swollen in the water until she resembles a silkworm... The major crimes unit of Jiangcheng City's criminal investigation detachment rushes to the scene. As the evidence gradually points toward murder rather than an accident, one question remains: who wanted her dead, and why? Like an onion, the case gives up its secrets one layer at a time as the investigation deepens. A cruel truth is laid bare, leaving every 573Reads6.1Score11014d adds
- 10 Code Name: Detective 代号：神探 A humorous man who appears to run a Japanese restaurant is actually a former national security agent. As he helps the police solve cases, he gradually uncovers the truth about his missing father and faces off against the massive transnational criminal organization known as the Phantom Society. 695Reads—Score10314d adds
- 11 The Mandrake on the Cliff 悬崖上的曼陀罗 Crime and desire, love and obsession. Demons can wear a hypocrite's mask and blend in among ordinary people. A mind-bending romantic mystery, with multiple twists and an unexpected, thought-provoking ending. Liang Xin, general manager of the Haiwan Group, suddenly tells Linglan, his girlfriend of a year, that he wants to break up. On his way to meet her, Liang Xin mysteriously dies. The next day, police find his body beneath the cliff where the two first met, while people at the hotel all say t 126Reads—Score10714d adds
- 12 A Thousand Crossings of the Soul 千渡灵魂 [Modern urban setting, mystery-solving, suspenseful crime investigation, no male lead, eerie horror] Zhang Ling was born in Huaxia and has had the ability to see things others cannot since birth: the Yin-Yang Eyes. Zhang Ling can see spirits, and spirits can see her. She can speak with them, and they can touch her. Guide those who have not yet crossed into the underworld. Guide those burdened by regret and resentment. Guide those who have become vengeful ghosts. A Thousand Spirits Guided Every s 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Corpse Bride in the Wedding Sedan 花轿里的腐尸新娘 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Private Detective Agency 私人侦探所 He had reached the pinnacle of life, a bona fide rich second-generation heir. But after his father mysteriously disappeared, his business failed and he was left drowning in debt with nowhere to turn. At his most desperate, he went to a reservoir one night to take his own life. Just as Li Chengguang was about to jump into the water, a woman happened to pass by and stopped him. From then on, a private detective agency called Chengguang Encounters quietly opened its doors. Whenever people ran into 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 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
- 16 Strange Cases of Kaifeng: Niu and Zhou Investigate 开封奇案之牛周探案 Niu Ce is a clever, calculating junior official in the Kaifeng Prefecture. Zhou Wanqing is a mature, capable woman, cold on the outside but warm within. The two join forces to investigate cases and unravel layer upon layer of mystery. Along the way, they face all kinds of dangers and challenges, but never give up. In the end, they uncover the truth behind the cases and win justice for the victims. 210Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Catcher’s Sweetheart 捕快小娇妻 The biggest regret of Constable Huo's life was never having a son to inherit his trade. To fulfill her father's "dream," Huo Xiaoyu was forced to become a low-ranking constable at the county office, where she mostly muddled along. A Lord Yan arrived in Yunwu City, accompanied by a bird. The man looked like an immortal, but the bird was so ugly it was hard to look at. With this otherworldly figure's arrival, one murder case after another followed. The two of them and their bird sought justice for 147Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 18 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
- 19 Deep Tracking 深度追踪 A dismemberment case brings old secrets to light, and as the killer goes on a spree, the city’s residents are gripped by fear. You Hemei, a forensic science student, is caught up in the case. Are the markings at the crime scene a coincidence, or is this nightmare happening all over again? Though she has her doubts, she joins the investigation in pursuit of the truth. For a forensic pathologist, a corpse is the most honest witness of all! Tangled romances, one case after another… What truth lies 5Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 20 Criminal Investigation: The Dawn of Evil 刑侦：罪恶的曙光 After graduating from the police academy, a brilliant young graduate enlists in the military. Upon returning, he joins the Public Security Bureau and becomes an expert in criminal investigation and special operations. Using his expertise, he brings justice to the law and the dead, clears the names of those who died unjustly, and ensures that the law, backed by the will of the state, is upheld. No System + Modern Criminal Investigation 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 I Broke into the Mine to Uncover My Forebears’ Secrets 我闯矿场揭开父辈秘密 Ten years ago, my father mysteriously disappeared at the Red Clay Mine. The authorities declared him dead. Ten years later, half of a severed hand bearing a cross mark appeared out of nowhere in my refrigerator. The hand led the way, and the cross was the key, forcing me to enter the mine that had been abandoned for ten years. Footprints in the tunnels, brand-new old shoes, the sound of breathing right outside the door… Every clue pointed to one truth: my father was still alive. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Bitter Fruit 恶果 Police officer Wu Zheng is caught up in a locked-room murder case and is killed to cover it up. His father, Wu Ming, sets out to uncover the truth for his son. A bathroom concealing hidden secrets, a mysterious rain village, an eerie research institute: following a trail of clues, he draws closer to the evil that was set in motion twenty years ago... 66Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 23 Case Files of the Great Xuan 大玄探案录 Wu Qingyun is a low-ranking official with only one goal: to investigate cases and catch criminals. A mysterious case brings him to the capital, where, by a twist of fate, he becomes embroiled in a struggle for power. He also meets Li Liuyun, a gifted young man from a prestigious family. The two join forces to solve countless strange cases, but find themselves drawn ever deeper into the treacherous politics of the Great Xuan court, until they are even caught up in the battle for the throne. 1Reads—Score214d adds
- 24 The Marquis’s Wife Solves Cases at the Court of Judicial Review 侯夫人的大理寺断案记 After her older brother went missing, Xie Shu spent more than five years pretending to be him while working at the Dali Temple. She worked diligently and conscientiously, always afraid someone would discover she was a woman. By a twist of fate, Xie Shu gets promoted to the fourth-rank position of Minister of the Dali Temple. Xie Shu thinks, I need to keep my secret identity under wraps. But why does that marquis look at me so strangely? And what's with Ji Wuyou? He's handsome enough, but why doe 19Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 25 Strange Cases of the Tang Dynasty 唐朝诡案 Set during the Tang Dynasty, this novel tells the thrilling, legendary tale of Li Chang’an, a man of humble origins who becomes a county magistrate through a stroke of fate. From then on, he uses the wit of an ordinary man to crack extraordinary cases and outsmart corrupt officials at every level. 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Testimony of a Burning Lie 谎焰证词 There is no truth in the ashes, only deeper lies. When your best friend dies for you twice, only then do you understand: being alive is the ultimate revenge. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Strange Cases of the Court of Judicial Review 大理寺诡奇案 Mystery and crime-solving. (The male and female leads have feelings for each other, but they will not end up together. They see the world differently and have their own ideas about their futures. The female lead gets far more page time than the male lead. He barely appears in some cases, and there is very little romance. I’m putting this upfront so you can decide whether to read it. Updates are often irregular, and I write wherever the story takes me.) To clear her family’s name, Qiao Lanzhi ent 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Twelve Unsolved Cases in Chang'an 长安十二悬案 Why was the brothel’s most beautiful courtesan found dead in her bedroom? Why does a mysterious man howl like a ghost every night? Why did a bride vanish without a trace just after her wedding? Why are handsome people dying one after another? Why did a shaman suddenly go mad while performing a ritual? And who really stole Old Wang’s sow? Behind it all, is it the dark side of human nature, or… is someone up to no good? Join Li Yu, a brilliant detective and county magistrate of the Tang Dynasty, a 260Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 29 What? I Traveled Back to the Wu Zhou Era, Solved Crimes, and Fell in Love? 什么？穿回武周破案还谈了个恋爱 [One-on-one romance + transmigration + crime-solving + romance + happy ending] Criminal profiler x Minister of the Court of Judicial Review Miao Chenshuang, a criminal profiler who'd been single for twenty-two years, never imagined that one day she'd transmigrate back to the Tang Dynasty… only to take up her old profession again and become a judicial officer at the Court of Judicial Review! Miao Chenshuang rolls up her sleeves. All right, let's see what I've got! Anyone can solve a case! Mu Bai, 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 I Transmigrated into a Female Coroner and Fell for My Ice-Cold Boss 穿越成女仵作，与冰块上司谈恋爱 [Transmigration + mystery + crime-solving + sweet romance + devoted couple] Modern forensic examiner Su Lanfu transmigrates and becomes a coroner at the Dali Temple. To find the real culprit behind her sister's murder, she must track down the mysterious Plum Blossom Society of the martial world. But the icy, hard-to-please Dali Temple Minister is no easy person to work for, and she has to tread carefully just to get by under him. Yet after they solve one baffling case after another at the Dali 121Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 31 Major Crimes: The Mystery Behind Massacres and Torture 重案组：灭门、虐杀背后之谜 A campus romance sparks a bloody massacre. What did the killer mean by leaving seven blood-red characters on the wall? A refined psychiatrist repeatedly violates his beautiful patients, while a ruthless serial killer hides profound affection behind his brutal murders. When legal punishment and psychological desire cannot be brought into balance, must human lives be sacrificed to bridge the gap? This world is nothing like a yin-yang fish: things are never simply black and white. 1Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 32 Psychic Variety Show 通灵综艺 [Mystery, deduction, twists, and a plot-driven story] “Zhou Ying! Zhou Ying! Zhou Ying!” Beneath a beam of light, the Muse slowly approaches. “Big sister…” Zhou Ying opens her eyes. It's Jiang Shiyue again. “Why is it you again?” The same setting, the same characters, a similar story. Is this a parallel universe, or the Truman Show, deliberately staged by someone? “Zhou Ying, not everyone can become Zhou Ying.” “Sisi, are you still there?” “Do you believe in communicating with spirits? Do y 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The Imperial Capital's Coroner 京华仵作 She is the youngest forensic prodigy in the capital. After transmigrating, she becomes a pitiful nobody. The original owner was denied justice and had her identity stolen. So she puts her talents on display, gets the county magistrate to personally recruit her, and roams the world as a coroner, speaking up against injustice and clearing the common people’s names. A man who left home after a quarrel with his family is found dead in a river. A rule-abiding widow suddenly dies. A single copper coin 38Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 34 The Secret Cases of Late Tang: Unrecorded Tales 晚唐秘案补遗 On his way home to cultivate after resigning from his post as an assistant judge at the Dali Temple, Cui Yuanzao received a jade pendant message from his fiancée, who had died a month earlier. Curious, he went to meet the woman pretending to be his fiancée. Little did he know that after that meeting, his life would no longer be his own. One was the chivalrous Liu Lanyin, whose martial prowess was second to none; the other was Cui Yuanzao, an unconventional scion of an aristocratic family. They w 36Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 35 The Case Files 疑案卷宗 They came from different families. One became a police officer, another a hated murderer. Can you follow the many hidden clues to find the mastermind? Sometimes seeing isn’t believing. He’ll mislead you and send you down another path. 171Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Records of Great Sheng's Unsolved Cases 大盛疑案录 [A devastatingly handsome but fearsome Junior Eunuch versus a sweet, soft-spoken little coroner skilled at clearing the innocent] Bones in a dry well in the cold palace, the sudden death of a high-ranking court official, a thunderbird that kills with lightning... One by one, these baffling and eerie cases are unraveled by Cheng Yaoyao, a young coroner who teases apart the clues to reveal the truth. She only wishes for a world without wrongful convictions, where everyone can live in peace and hap 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 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... 130Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 38 The Jiaming Dynasty: A Few Cases to Solve 嘉明王朝：探案二三事 Detective work, pursuing a husband, two strong leads. No brainless characters. In the Jiaming Dynasty, a new emperor has taken the throne, but his rule is unstable. The emperor sends Qi Bai to deal with the chancellor’s criminal syndicate. Meanwhile, Master Xie, a wealthy merchant in the capital, wants to preserve his family line, so he has Xie Wan accompany Qi Bai on his mission to welcome the God of Misfortune. And so, a skilled, handsome, and clever registrar sets off with a modern-day office 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Reborn as a Coroner in the Modern World 重生之我在现代当仵作 [Mystery + Crime Solving + Transmigration + Growth] Shen Qingwu, the Tang Dynasty's foremost female coroner + Xiao Yan, a brilliant criminal investigator and forensic expert Shen Qingwu, the Tang Dynasty's foremost coroner, made a name for herself in Jingzhao Prefecture with her remarkable skills at reading bones to divine a person's fate and examining corpses to solve cases. But while inspecting a case, she was caught in a sudden blaze. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in a mod 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 The Late Lawyer 迟到律师 [Badass Lawyer + Mystery and Crime-Solving + Catching and Punishing Mistresses + Saving Her CEO Husband’s Family Business + High-Profile Legal Cases] When I saw my former friend in prison, I couldn’t help reflecting on how unpredictable life is and how greed can make people swallow more than they can stomach. As her lawyer, I had already done everything I could for her. Our friendship of more than a decade ended when she stole my boyfriend. Wang Enning had expected a life of luxury, but it turn 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Cold King Dotes Only on Me: His Princess Consort Is a Master Detective 冷王独宠：我的王妃是神探 She was once a child prodigy detective who caused quite a sensation. Now that her entire family has been slaughtered, she comes alone to the capital and becomes Prince Ning's maid! To win his favor, she solves one strange case after another. A dead man beneath the bed, his eyes refusing to close! An old woman found dead at home in a bizarre manner! A man turned into a dried corpse! The legendary Gu-raising practitioner! Once she has unraveled each mystery, she realizes an even greater enigm 6Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 42 The Flute Player: I'll See You Off on Your Final Journey 吹笙人：送你最后一程 A terrifying shadow in the rain, a ghostly wail from a high-rise, a pair of eerie red high heels, inexplicable red stains in a bathroom stall... One wrongful case after another gradually comes to light. I'm the last person who plays the sheng: I'll see you on your final journey. A heads-up: The first chapter isn't very good, and I can't revise it. Please don't rush to drop the book, dear readers. Keep going and there are surprises ahead. This is a new book and doesn't have a rating yet. The lead —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Long Live King Jinhua 锦婳大王千千岁 [Mystery, political intrigue, two powerful leads, no brainless characters] I, Wei Jinhua, am the most notorious and spoiled young noblewoman in Zhaocheng. My favorite pastimes are flipping over noble young men's banquet tables, dealing with the scheming women who try to seduce them, and pining after my delicate childhood friend. Then the masked man who'd been watching over me took off his mask “Wei Er, wake up. I've taken your father's military power and the man you love for you.” From a genera 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 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
- 45 No Daylight Ever, 2022 永无天日2022 The moment I lived through was surrounded by darkness on either side... Two mothers, each pursuing vengeance for her daughter, find redemption in one another. This is a story of mutual salvation. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Hunting the Killer 猎凶 Why do people commit crimes? Greed, desire, hatred… We untangle every thread and peel away layer after layer of fog, all to uncover the truth behind what people seek! It turns out that nothing is more frightening than the human heart, not even ghosts or gods! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 From the Start, I Had 100,000 Detective Skills, and No Crime Could Stay Hidden 开局十万破案技，罪恶无处可藏匿 [Criminal investigations + brisk pacing + System stays in the background + no romance] Twenty years ago, a bloody murder on a rainy night left Qin Feng an orphan. After watching his parents die before his eyes, Qin Feng came to loathe evil and vowed to become a detective so he could catch the real killer with his own hands! In 2012, on his first day in the criminal investigation unit after graduating with honors from the police academy, Qin Feng unexpectedly awakened the People’s Detective Syste 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Interrogating Corpses, Punishing the Guilty 刑尸问罪 He is assigned to solve a case, but it is so bizarre that he has no choice but to call in an expert. To crack it, he pulls exhausting all-nighters translating documents and even has to pretend to be married to a colleague. 97Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 49 The Great Qi Dynasty's First Female Coroner 大齐第一女仵作 Forensic pathologist Ding Yuning died unexpectedly after staying up late to write an autopsy report, when it triggered the toxins in her body. She transmigrated into the body of a mysterious woman in ancient times, also named Ding Yuning. When they first met, he was Zhao Xingren, the top constable in Qingping County, and looked exactly like Zhao Xi, her late boyfriend who had worked in law enforcement. But because she was dressed in black from head to toe, Zhao Xingren mistook her for the culpri 261Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 I'm a Coroner, Pay Up 我，仵作，打钱 [Historical romance + mystery and crime-solving] A dozen young women have been brutally dismembered, yet no one has reported them missing. What conspiracy lies behind it all? A chilling children's rhyme spreads through the city from nowhere, followed by bodies that confirm its verses, one after another. Is this the work of ghosts and gods, or the wickedness of the human heart? Someone dances gracefully atop ruins scorched by fire. A husband returns from the dead, a giant infant kills in the dead 129Reads8.0Score—14d adds
