Both are detective cases and are focused around female centric themes in the crime solving business. Maiden Holmes seems be more broad in the sense that the female lead can somewhat fight, is a detective that can find clues, and can determine death info. In contrast, the Imperial Coroner mainly focuses own one expertise. The female lead is much more well versed in determining the causes of death and symptoms it shows through the corpse. Her explanation is much more explicit and scientifically explained in contrast to Maiden Holmes which only offer generalizations.
Recommended by Xa_Xiu
In the final years of the reign of Jiajing Emperor during the Ming Dynasty, Lu Yi of the Jin Yi Wei is commissioned to investigate the disappearance of funds that have been set aside for river repairs in Yangzhou. He is assisted by Yuan Jin Xia of the Liushanmen. The two accidentally become involved in a conspiracy.
The talented female constable Yuan Jin Xia gets into a disagreement with the hot-tempered Jin Yi Wei Lu Yi over a case that they are both involved in. Jin Xia thought that she'd never encounter Lu Yi again in this lifetime, yet fate has its way of bringing two people back together. Government funds have been stolen and Jin Xia receives orders to assist Lu Yi in his investigation.
(Source: ChineseDrama.info)

~~ Adapted from a novel of the same name by Lan Se Shi.
Recommended by SakuraBloom09
Both dramas revolve around a smart female forensic examiner who captures the attention of a judicial official / prince in charge of criminal lawsuit. They end up solving mure cases together and havig feelings for each other.
Recommended by kurpira
Same investigative story line where male lead is a public legal official. As they continues to investigate cases together, their feelings for each other grows. Both stories have very good cases that you can't guess the outcomes. A rare gems of story writing that's not only focused on the romance plot development.
Recommended by Lotus
Both of these dramas star a female protagonist who finds employment as a coroner, and helps to solve crimes.
Recommended by MatildediShabran
Both female coroner regarded as bad luck because they deal with the dead. Has historical setting too. Both has adorable female lead.
Recommended by KimberlyAmor
both are a detective and crime-solving historical dramas
both leads are young and are from different backgrounds
Recommended by ajoke
Both dramas are rather light and genereal historical setting is simillar. Both are about females that travell to the city and become investigators and then fall in love with their partner in solving crimes.
Recommended by martar
Historical, Detective, Smart Female Lead, Nice Male Lead, Romance, Adapted from a web novel, Marriage, Slow Burn Romance, Palace Politics, Investigation, Smart Male Lead
Recommended by Arpita
investigation drama with forensic theme as they solved the crime and mystery

Young girl Chu Chu came from a family of coroners. She meets Prince Xiao Jin Yu, a dignified prince in charge of criminal lawsuit who appeared weak and sickly. Prince Xiao lacks reliable manpower to investigate case, while Chu Chu lacks people to step up, take charge and be a man.
Together, they manage to unravel a shocking case that has dragged on for 18 years. After solving the case, she won the Emperor's approval and is finally certified as the Imperial Coroner, fulfilling her life goal.
Recommended by LinnyAbdullah
- Royalty MLs (in SoTK he's the emperor while in TIC he's a prince)
- Both MLs have a close bond with their protective older brother (in SoTK they're not blood related)
- Quirky and unconventional MLs that stick out
- Smart MCs
- Interesting, intimidating and well fleshed-out villains
- Prominent romantic side plot
- Strong FLs & SFLs
- SFL are warriors
- SMLs are clever and somewhat goofy
- Political intrigue (TIC is more investigation focused)
- Attention to details when it comes to plot and setting

The Imperial Coroner is quite a bit lighter, lower budget, less political and more comedic but i couldn't help but think of it while watching Secret of Three Kingdoms.
Recommended by Arclei
The Imperial Coroner is another ancient investigative team. It is more of an ensemble cast but the way the cases are solved are procedurals, which is similar to League of Nobleman.
Recommended by PeachBlossomGoddess
Pledge of Allegiance is similar to Imperial Coroner because they both have the same themes: wuxia, historical, suspense, with hints of romance
Recommended by YaoLiu
Both dramas are about ancient detectives, mysteries, deaths, crimes, investigation, forensic. Smart and quirky main leads. Fast pace stories.
Recommended by ChineseDramaFan
They are obviously different, but the main actor is the same and with a similar vibe of an unsociable brainiac. Personally, I like his acting style.
Recommended by Mic Lo
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