Novels like Su Yi'an, Junior Minister of the Court of Judicial Review
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- 101 The Great Hong Dynasty's First Female Magistrate 大宏第一女刑官 The heroine, Hua Tang, admired the dean, the Grand Princess of the reigning dynasty, who was murdered. But with no status or influence, Hua Tang has no way to continue investigating the case. The hero, Ji Ming, is the son of the late Prince Ding. Falsely accused and imprisoned, he is fortunate to have the heroine clear his name. Afterward, the heroine leads six companions in founding the Netherworld Hall. Together, they solve one strange case after another. Each of the six has their own psycholo 109Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 Detective Wang's Cases 王捕探案 Wang Fan, constable of Qingchuan Town, is upright and impartial. When it comes to cases, he seeks only the truth and cares about nothing else. The townsfolk have nicknamed him Wang Tiezhu, a name that reflects both their affection for him and their respect for his work. And now, Wang Tiezhu’s detective adventures begin... 235Reads—Score—14d adds
- 103 The Painter Transmigrates and Goes on a Killing Spree from the Start 画师穿越，开局就杀疯了 [Transmigration into a fictional world + Portrait Artist + Mystery Solving + Sweet Romance + One-on-One, Both Pure] In her previous life, portrait artist Ge Yunshuang died in the line of duty. She transmigrates into the body of Ge Yunshuang, an orphan in ancient times. After her vile relatives give her a hard time, she shows what she can do, only to be spotted by Pei Yuan, a Junior Minister of the Court of Judicial Review who has come to investigate a case. When they meet again, they are caught 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 The Lie-Flat Female Coroner Cracks a Major Case 躺平的女仵作破大案 [Female coroner + emperor’s illegitimate son + solving cases + fiercely protective] A scream shattered the quiet of dawn. “Someone’s dead…” A woman stumbled and crawled toward the doorway. Behind her was a blood-soaked severed head, its twisted face turned toward her front door. “Time to work. Wake up!” The coroner, Fang Yuan, knocked on his daughter’s door. Fang Xiaoqi sat up in bed. “Coming!” Fang Xiaoqi was an orphan with no memory, adopted by Fang Yuan, a coroner who had no children of his o 75Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 The Female Forensic Detective 神探女法医 Forensic examiner Wei Ling transmigrates and becomes the daughter of a high-ranking official in the Great Wei. Disguised as a man, she joins the Court of Judicial Review, solves cold cases, charms handsome men, and thrives. 136Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 106 The Brocade-Clad Coroner 锦衣仵作 Cases within cases, plots within plots, conspiracies and traps, where good and evil are hard to tell apart... The capital's treason case, the dismembered corpse case, the Pingyin Rose case, the heart-stealing case, the poison case, the disappearance case, the antiques shop case, the painted-face case... Each link leads to the next, with clues woven subtly throughout and threads reaching far into the past. The chivalrous spirit of the martial world, the treacherous currents of the court, the rig 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 Homicide 他杀Homicide [The sharp-tongued, calculating psychological expert Xia Linyuan X the funny, adorable forensic assistant Cheng Xue] (Don’t read this if you’re looking for a sweet romance!) Every bizarre murder case here raises questions about human nature that deserve deep reflection. Is the truth really what we imagine it to be? Through silent testimony and traces left in the heart, the main cast gradually lifts the veil on each mystery, exploring the secrets of human nature and the boundaries between love an 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 108 Transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty: The Coroner Princess 穿越到大明之仵作王妃 Su Quaner, a famous mystery writer, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty. When she wakes up, she finds herself lying in a coffin, on a bed of glittering silver. Her luck is terrible: still dazed, she is mistaken for a thief who stole government silver and thrown in jail. Luckily, she enjoys using her head. After helping the county magistrate solve several murder cases, she manages to save her own life. But she isn't looking for trouble for no reason. This is the only 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 The Tavern and the Mountain Stronghold 酒楼与山寨 The sharp-tongued, money-hungry tavern keeper vs. the “steady” and wealthy third-in-command of a bandit stronghold. After a murder, Lin Xingxing transmigrates to ancient times and unexpectedly becomes the third-in-command of Longhu Stronghold. While searching for treasure, her second brother is ambushed by a man in black, setting the two on a collision course. As they search for the man in black, they happen to learn that he runs a tavern called “Four Seas, No Home.” The pair set out to collect 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 The Great Chun Case of Vindication 大淳昭雪记 A touch of wuxia, with a strong focus on solving mysteries. [Physically frail but sharp-witted male detective] X [Brilliant female commander who can really fight] The Great Chun dynasty is flourishing under Emperor Shi, with prosperity everywhere. Yet beneath the stone bricks of this thriving dynasty, undercurrents continue to churn. There is nothing new under the sun, and innocent people are always wrongly put to death. Sun Xu is a private legal adviser with no official post. True to his name, 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 The Chief Secretary’s Police Detective Wife 首辅的刑警妻 [Marriage First, Love Later]+ [Strong Female Lead, Feel-Good Story]+ [Portable Space]+ [Both Leads Are Chaste]+ [Political Intrigue]+ [War]+ [Criminal Investigation] She was a special forces soldier in the 21st century. After retiring, she became a tough female detective, but died during an operation because of a moment of carelessness. When she awoke, she had become a country girl. See how she rises from the ashes, thrives in an unfamiliar world, and even earns a noble title and a high-ranking 99Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 112 I Solve Major Cases in Yungang 我在云港破大案 [Criminal Investigation] [No Romance] [Standalone Cases] Yungang is a fine city, blessed with mountains, rivers, and forests. The rich live south of the river, the poor north. A single river divides two worlds. Wang Jianjun is an ordinary delivery driver. As usual, he drives from the south to the north with a load of goods. At 2:01 a.m. on the first day, he is caught on camera crossing Bridge No. 3. There are no streetlights on the bridge. The only thing visible in the footage is the tail light —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 Tang Dynasty Lady Official: Strange Cases in Chang’an 大唐女官：长安诡事 The Chang’an ghost market is home to beautiful mermaids from the South Sea, fresh placenta that can help people stay forever young, and soul-returning incense worth a fortune that allows communication between the living and the dead… In a remote town, a bride in red is locked in an iron cage… A hundred-legged god is worshipped by the locals with countless treasures… Strange tales and supernatural arts. As night falls, who is whispering? Many years later. In a bamboo hut on Zhongnan Mountain Lin 80Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 Master Ling, Forced to Change Careers 被迫改行的凌大师 In these dangerous murder cases, they still have a long road ahead. Where should they begin investigating the Cement Killer case to bring justice for the girl? And what hidden identity does the newly appeared boy, Li Zairan, have? Was the girl's death connected to him? What has Ling Qingyi seen in him? Liang Junchen has sent his friend Yi Bin to investigate Li Zairan in secret. Will Yi Bin make it back unharmed? Is Gong Junling safe inside Organization K? Is An Jingsen's soul really by his si 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 Sealed Case Files: The Stories of Those Who Went Astray 尘封案卷：那些失足者的故事 They were once “suspects” in case files, branded as “fallen souls.” But when you clear away the fog surrounding each case and step into their pasts, you discover that every fall from grace hides a complicated life story no one knows about. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 Nan Yin Makes Another Vow 南音再许. Nanyin Makes Another Wish. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 Ten Notorious Bandit Cases in China 中国大案纪实十大悍匪之系列 Here is a ranking of the ten most notorious bandits to emerge in modern China since the founding of the People's Republic: 1. Bai Baoshan, China's top case of 1997; 2. Liu Jinrong, Hainan's most notorious bandit; 3. Wan Guangxu, a special-forces-level talent in the eyes of military experts; 4. Zhou Xiangyang, the first armed kidnapping case in the People's Republic; 5. Zhang Jun, China's most serious criminal case since the founding of the nation; 6. Sun Delin, leader of a rare, exceptionally vi —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 118 Detective Situ Jun 神探司徒俊 On the very first day of his new post, top-ranked scholar and county magistrate Situ Jun is mistaken for a thief by Yan Yan, a female constable with superhuman strength, who knocks out one of his front teeth. The magistrate’s little dog, Dahuang, also gets into a fight with the constable’s tabby cat. Though they seem destined to clash, the two turn out to be a perfectly matched team, solving countless cases together. Cases pile up, from the human-skin lantern and the serial murders at Qixia Temp 120Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 119 The Red-Robed Judge's Record of Redressing Grievances 红衣辨冤录 A wealthy merchant goes out and never returns, only to be found dead in the wilderness. On her wedding night, a bride dies in her new home with a smile on her face, but this bride was once a wealthy young lady who became the most celebrated courtesan in the brothel! The heiress disappears, and when she is found again, she has already breathed her last. A battle-hardened general returns to court, only to be murdered in his study at the General's residence. His head is severed, and what is more, i 242Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 120 A Forensics Prodigy: Jiangcheng Police Stories 刑侦天才之江城警事 My name is Chen Ning. I graduated from the Criminal Investigation College of the Huaguo Police University, then joined a police station in the city. I encountered many difficult cases in the course of my daily work, but my policewoman senior and I cracked them one by one. Later, I joined the city police squad. This is a suspenseful, mind-bending novel with a tense plot and professional forensic knowledge, along with a love story woven throughout. All in all, I personally think it's well worth re 287Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 Yin Jiuniang, the Coroner 仵作阴九娘 A modern-day female forensic doctor transmigrates into the body of a destitute orphan and vows to expose those who framed loyal men. As soon as she returns to Chang'an, she encounters one murder case after another. Seeing that she has some skill, Magistrate Zheng Yecheng of Chang'an County asks her to help investigate. But she goes about picking up bones like they're treasures, humming a song and looking like she's having a great time. “Lift up your veil and let me see your bones. Your bones are 276Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 122 The Long Night Dawns: Silent Testimony 长夜将明：无声的证词 [Mind-bending mystery | Case-by-case investigations | Hard-core criminal investigations | High-stakes twists | A tender-hearted police team] The long night looms like a mountain, and mist engulfs the city. When every clue points to the person who seems least likely to be guilty, Leng Hanzhou is forced to make the hardest choice, on the fine line between justice and the law. Because some silent testimony has always been hidden in the darkest depths of human nature. Ningzhou, a prosperous economic 879Reads—Score10514d adds
- 123 The Great Qing County Magistrate's Casebook 大清知县探案录 A 32-year-old career woman returns home to find that everything has changed. For thirty-two years, she worked hard and anxiously tried to meet everyone’s expectations. But had they ever met hers? Unable to face reality, she transmigrates into the world of Notes from the Thatched Abode of Close Observations, becoming a frail, pale-faced scholar. The imperial examination results are being posted, and he has placed third on the list. Appointed by the emperor as a sixth-rank magistrate in Lingzhou T 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 124 Dandelion House 蒲公英之家 Daughters Who Disappeared: Huang Ziqing, who died in a fire twenty years ago; Song Wanli, who never got to feel her mother's embrace thirty years ago; “A Li,” taken from the hospital at birth, without even knowing her real name; and Ji Mei, who died after treatment for her high fever was delayed... These disappeared daughters, and the people and events surrounding them, set in motion a story of love and hate, fury, resentment, and revenge. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 The Ultimate Manhunt 绝地追凶 A contemporary criminal investigation mystery, full of unexpected twists and deductive case-solving. Feel free to dive in. The story will never go on hiatus. Entirely original, with a deliberate pace. Take your time and follow the investigation. Pay attention to the casual remarks and gestures of certain people. 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 126 Daisies and a Scalpel 小雏菊与手术刀 Late autumn: why did the conjoined twins suffocate inside the wall? A snowy night: who took the lives of the elderly couple who fell from a building together? On New Year's Eve, as lights glow in homes across the city and families gather, someone lies on the freezing street, their body growing cold... This winter, Hunjiang seems colder than ever. As investigative reporter Fang Jin looks into these cases in pursuit of the truth for the public, she stumbles upon a mysterious organization operating 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 Judge Bao: The Daily Struggle to Survive as Grand Preceptor Pang's Son 包青天：庞太师儿子苟命日常 A Daoist master transmigrates overnight and becomes Marquis Anle Pang Yu, who is about to die beneath the dragon-headed guillotine. That’s right, the very same Marquis Anle Pang Yu who harmed hundreds of thousands of people in Chenzhou and countless women. He’s in the Northern Song Dynasty, with the dragon-headed guillotine right in front of him and Judge Bao nearby, shouting for the execution to begin. What should he do? Waiting for answers online! It’s urgent! Reader’s guide: 1. This isn 186Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 128 A Song of Cicadas Washing the Clear Stream 一曲蝉音漱清流 [Cool on the outside, warm and slightly scheming female detective × steadfast, upright male censor] A period mystery anthology with sweet romance and redemption, fast-paced investigations, classic deduction, and a heroine with a second personality. Qu Chanyin, the adopted daughter of the Empress Dowager, the late head of the Prison Administration, and the only daughter of Prince Jing’an, is the Princess of Jing’an. Paralyzed in both legs since childhood, she is quiet and reticent but exceptional 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 The Broken Mirror Murder Case 破镜缉凶 [Mystery + Criminal Investigation + Deduction + Case-of-the-Week + Long Main Plot + No Romance + Solving Crimes] On a livestream, a bride in red hangs herself from an ancient locust tree. A million viewers watch as her corpse follows an invisible track and “walks” back to the crime scene. I'm Qin Niu, captain of the criminal investigation team in Changping City. The people I'm up against aren't ghosts, but a group of “crime designers.” They use magnetic levitation to transport corpses, infrasou 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 130 The Embroidered Guards' Case Files (Complete in Five Volumes) 锦衣拍案（全五册） Set against the real history of the early Ming dynasty, this legendary mystery series inserts the fictional character Hua Gang, a brilliant investigator in the Imperial Guards, into the past. With an authentic historical backdrop and vivid depictions of local customs, it aims to transport readers to the vibrant yet perilous early years of the Great Ming. The Case Files of the Imperial Guards series consists of five books, in chronological order: The Ghost Postmaster, Farewell, My Concubine, The 1.7kReads9.2Score16914d adds
- 131 Dream Brook's Record of Strange Investigations 梦溪探异录 During the Northern Song dynasty, a boy named Shen Kuo sets out in pursuit of the truth after a strange calamity known as the Black Apparition. This learned man, hailed by later generations as “a landmark in the history of Chinese science,” led a life filled with mysteries far stranger than those recorded in Dream Pool Essays. From his years as a young scholar in Qiantang, Hangzhou, to the treacherous political currents of the court in Bianjing; from the smoke and flames of war on the northwes —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 132 True Criminal Investigation Cases 真实刑侦案件 For more than 30 years, Zhou Xianliang, head of the Major Crimes Division of the Criminal Investigation Detachment of Yuezhou Public Security Bureau, has remained on the front lines of the fight against crime. He has solved more than 3,000 major, serious, and difficult cases, quietly living by a criminal investigator’s creed: “Speak for the dead and defend the rights of the living.” More than 70 notebooks sit neatly arranged on the shelves in his office. Hand-drawn crime-scene sketches, accounts —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 The Lady Investigator of the Ming Dynasty 大明女提刑 [Female Investigator × Imperial Guard] Shen Zhiwei, a bondservant, is the county magistrate's darkest secret. A corpse from the canal and a handful of green salt force her into an uneasy partnership with Gu Changfeng, the feared Imperial Guard. He uses her as a pawn, while she relies on him for protection. From the salt case in Jiangnan to a regicide at court, every wrongful conviction they overturn becomes a blade aimed at the empire's most dangerous enemy. Until one day, Gu Changfeng corner 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 Detective Di Renjie of the Eastern Capital 东方神探狄仁杰 Di Renjie is here, Li Yuanfang is here, and Ruyan is here, along with a series of gripping cases. The Black Flame Spirit Serpent case, the Goguryeo restoration case, the Tubo marriage alliance case... Behind the glittering prosperity and hidden undercurrents, the power plays and human nature lie baffling mysteries, complicated relations with neighboring states, tangled court struggles, and evil forces concealed from view. History, suspense, deduction, and action come vividly to life in a series 293Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 The Great Ming Judge 大明刑王 The soul of a modern police officer transmigrates into the body of a condemned prisoner named Song Wuya, who is awaiting execution at the execution grounds. He does not, however, inherit the man's memories. Through a strange twist of fate, he ends up becoming a “police officer” in the Ming Dynasty, using modern knowledge and criminal investigation techniques to solve one bizarre case after another! 108Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 136 It Wasn’t Him 不是他 Choices: we face many of them over the course of our lives. Have you made the right one every time? Will the road ahead be smooth, or will it lead to ruin? In the storm, some are soaked to the skin, some emerge unscathed, and others lose everything in the whirlpool of the raging current! When the person you trust most, even the person you idolize, is exposed as someone entirely different, what will you choose? Perhaps holding fast to a corner of purity within your heart is what you strive for al 266Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 137 Light in the Darkness: Forensic Investigator Xia Luo 黑暗中的光明：法医夏洛 Crimes set ten years in the future, with one case every three chapters. Pure crime investigation, no dragging things out and no romance-obsessed leads. Does rapid technological progress help criminals, or bring crime to an end...? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 Zhu Yuanzhang's Iron-Fisted War on Corruption 朱元璋铁腕反腐 Born into a farming family, Zhu Chongba was left without money to bury his parents when famine struck. Zhu Liujiu’s father, a fellow villager, paid for the land and helped build a grave and erect a headstone for them. To survive, Zhu Chongba became a monk. Later, he joined Guo Zixing’s forces, became a soldier, and fought against the Yuan dynasty. Gradually, he rose to become a regional warlord and eventually united the country. In the early Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, the fou 1.9kReads7.3Score10214d adds
- 139 I’m a Divine Detective in Great Qian 我在大乾当神捕 After transmigrating into the body of an ancient constable, he encounters a supposed suicide from the start. He uses plant ash to reveal footprints and mulberry paper to detect marks left by a ligature. “This wasn’t a suicide. It was murder!” From constable to director in the Ministry of Justice, from commoner to a sixth-rank official. Grain stores robbed, scholars murdered, families wiped out, salt merchants smuggling, corruption in the government... He solves the cases no one else can. He inve 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 Defying the Clan's Rules: A Record of Life and Death 逆改族训生死录 [Courtroom Power Plays] [Intellectual Romance] [Rule of Law and Rule of Ritual] [A Woman Disguised as a Man] [Mystery and Detective Cases] A female prosecutor transmigrates into another world. Armed with evidence and facts, legal principles and human compassion, she takes on a feudal dynasty and wins herself a host of devoted young admirers... and the hearts of nine hundred million women! [Synopsis] What? Every daughter of the Xiao family must be drowned? Even newborn girls? Because of... a cla —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 Chronicles of the Dark Night 暗夜编年史 When bestselling mystery writer Han Rui discovers that the cases in his novels bear a startling resemblance to real-life murders, his quiet life is suddenly swept into a carefully orchestrated conspiracy. Each clue seems deliberately planted to lure him into a dangerous web. Fighting alongside his calm and astute assistant, Xia Tong, he searches for the truth through layers of deception, only to discover that the case is about more than life and death. It is tied to a long-hidden secret about Ha —Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 142 The Young Coroner of the Commandery 仵作小郡主 The fifteenth-generation descendant of a family of physicians and a modern-day female forensic pathologist transmigrates into the body of a commandery princess who has been switched out and sent off in a political marriage. She’s heard that the regent is cold, ruthless, and merciless, a demon who kills without batting an eye. Not a single woman in Changlan dares to marry him, which is why he had to seek a bride from abroad. But as a firm believer in getting the facts straight, she decides to exp 40Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 143 Terror at Pier Two 二码头惊魂 Tags: mystery + modern romance + romantic suspense + urban life + everyday city life + strong female lead + brilliant detective + deduction + case-solving + workplace A researcher at the Institute of Education Sciences struggles to identify the culprit behind her best friend’s wrongful death, then brings the real murderer to trial and secures a death sentence. Unexpectedly, the criminal has powerful connections, and, through an elaborate ruse, narrowly escapes execution in the death chamber. A t 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 Congratulations, Your Ladyship, You’re Expecting 恭喜大人，您有喜了 [Traditional historical romance + woman disguises herself as a man + running away while pregnant + solving cases + no transmigration into a book + no golden finger] Crime-solving + romance, with each case told as a standalone story. Born posthumously, Ye Nanfeng is raised as a boy by her mother from childhood so she can protect the family business. At sixteen, she passes the imperial examination and becomes an assistant magistrate in Qingyang County. Li Taichu, a young man from an aristocratic f 654Reads8.7Score11514d adds
- 145 Detective Bieyang: The Dali Temple Deputy Minister's Personal Advisor 女探别漾，大理寺少卿的私人参军 By a twist of fate, Bie Yang and her adopted younger sister Zhong Ling save Xiao Rui, a former junior minister of the Court of Judicial Review who has been demoted to county commandant of Linglong County. They assume their paths won’t cross again, but when two unidentified skeletons are discovered in a secret room at Xiuwei Pavilion, they are brought together once more. Hoping to solve the mystery quickly and keep it from hurting the pavilion’s business, Bie Yang and County Commandant Xiao join 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 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 237Reads8.9Score10114d adds
- 147 The Strange Casebook of the Chongzhen Emperor 崇祯诡事簿 In the fifth year of Chongzhen’s reign, the Ming Dynasty is beset by troubles at home and abroad, while sinister forces stir in the shadows. Su Yebai, a student at the Imperial College who is skilled in forensic techniques, is drawn into the bizarre and terrifying Lantern-Skin Case. He unexpectedly discovers that his family’s massacre is connected to a shocking secret involving the imperial court and the fate of the empire. To uncover the truth, he is forced to become a Night Watchman, walking t 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 The Horsehead Incident 特马头事件 (This book was written in 2022. It’s a completed work of pure fiction, so please don’t take it seriously. Back then, there weren’t any rumors about Epstein or anyone else.) Urban suspense, no romance. A woman’s body is found in a roadside culvert, and the evidence points straight to her neighbor. Was it revenge, or is something else going on? As the investigation deepens, it uncovers a truth so shocking it leaves everyone stunned… 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 The Mirror Image Double 镜像替身 235Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 Detective Jia 贾案侦探 [Mystery + detective + case-solving + deduction + no System + mind-bending cases + steadily unfolding plot] A locked-room murder leads to an antiques donation case from years ago. A ruthless killer lurking in the shadows carefully assassinates the people who know what the police have discovered, cutting off every lead. But evidence of a crime never disappears, and the law's net may be wide, but no criminal can slip through forever. 21Reads—Score—14d adds
