Chapter Twenty-Nine: Re-examination

"Who examined the body?" Wen Qiniang looked at Magistrate Wang.

"It was Zhao Panshi, the coroner of the prefectural office," Magistrate Wang replied, adding, "Coroner Zhao is very experienced. He has been in this profession for nearly thirty years."

"Wen Qiniang just said that Young Master Wang was not killed by Luo Wenshui. Do you have any evidence?" Ji Changge narrowed her phoenix eyes as she spoke.

Her meaning was clear: a young woman like you should be careful with your words. A mistake here could cost your head. Wen Qiniang understood well, but out of professional integrity, she couldn't keep silent. Moreover, she didn't want the dead to be wronged. This was a lingering effect from her previous life as a forensic doctor for nearly ten years; she knew the truth might bring her danger, but it was preferable to sleepless nights.

"Not yet. A second examination of the body is necessary to confirm," Wen Qiniang replied calmly. If a glance was enough to determine the cause of death, what need would there be for forensic doctors?

Magistrate Wang was taken aback. "Another examination? Coroner Zhao has already examined the body several times and found nothing unusual."

Wen Qiniang did not answer his question, but instead asked, "May I ask, Lord Wang, where exactly was the body of Young Master Wang discovered?"

"It was found by the lotus pond in the other courtyard," Wang Shuo replied in surprise. Although he didn’t understand the deeper meaning of her question, he answered truthfully