The Delicate Lady Coroner

By bao yue qi yan, 薄月栖烟

4.2

CompletedchineseWeb Novel

Genres

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historical mystery romance

Chapters

214 chapters

Started

2020

Description

Female Lead’s Perspective: At five years old, Bó Ruò Yōu’s parents passed away. Her uncles looked for a Taoist Priest to divine her fate. Apparently, she was a woman who brought ill luck to her family and jinxed her father and mother, and it was asserted that she would die young, unable to live past the age of eighteen. Under the banner of changing her fate, her uncles chased her out of the family door. After she departed, her assets were seized, and her marriage contract was taken away. They wrested away everything, only waiting for her to die at eighteen. They waited and waited, but before Bó Ruò Yōu even reached eighteen, what awaited them was how she used her corpse dissecting and bone examining skills to shake Jiangnan. The influential and the nobility invited her to make the dead speak, the princes and marquises entreated her to redress an injustice for the living. And behind her, also stood a man that could strike terror in the entirety of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Male Lead’s Perspective: Wielding the Embroidered Emissaries above, Assuming the Judicial Commission below. The ruthless and intractable Huò Wēi Lóu had the power to subvert the courts and commons, but he snorted disdainfully at female charms. Hence, on their first encounter, even if Bó Ruò Yōu came from an official family and possessed a matchless countenance, he still detested it like a worn-out shoe. Later, after seeing her long, slender, and fair hands examining a female corpse in red robes, breaking past her ghosts and seizing back her life, clearing up the long-standing injustices of the past… Huò Wēi Lóu: Truly fragrant, truly and genuinely fragrant!

Publication Information

Original Publisher: jjwxc
Original Language: chinese
Type: Web Novel

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My Thoughts on The Delicate Lady Coroner

"The Delicate Lady Coroner" is a fascinating blend of historical mystery and sweet romance set in ancient China that completely captivated me. While I initially went in expecting a strong romantic focus, what I found was a meticulously crafted series of investigations with a budding love story woven in.

First Impressions

From the very beginning, I was drawn into the world and the initial mu*der case that kicks everything off. The female lead's backstory, though not heavily dwelled upon, added a layer of intrigue that kept me hooked. I wanted to know more about her past and how it would influence the present.

What Works Well

I particularly enjoyed the episodic nature of the story. Each case felt fresh and engaging, and I loved how they gradually started to connect, building towards a satisfying climax. The author did a great job of balancing the individual mysteries with the overarching plot.

The characters are also a major strength. The female lead is smart, calm, and incredibly competent at her job, and I appreciated that she maintained a youthful spirit despite her serious profession. The male lead, a cold and powerful aristocrat, undergoes a gradual and believable transformation as he falls for the female lead. Their romance is sweet and supportive, with both characters respecting each other's choices and supporting their ambitions. I especially liked that their relationship felt like a partnership, with the male lead actively involved in her work even after they become a couple.

Areas of Concern

I did find myself wanting a bit more romance. While the story is sweet, the focus definitely leans towards the mystery aspect, and I would have loved to see more of their married life explored. Also, while the male lead's initial pushiness mellows out, it might be off-putting to some readers.

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Final Verdict

Overall, "The Delicate Lady Coroner" is a well-written and engaging novel that I highly recommend. If you're looking for a strong mystery with a touch of romance and don't mind a plot-driven story, this one is definitely worth checking out. Just be prepared for a more subtle romance and a focus on investigations rather than fluff. I'm giving it a solid 4 out of 5 stars!

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