A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 14 How could the coroner Mu examine a man's body?
Song Guogong Mansion.

Night had fallen, but the Luming Temple was still brightly lit.

The second young master, who had been resting at the yamen for a few days, suddenly returned just before curfew.

The servants bustled about serving him, and although Song Shuyu only kept Song Li by his side to attend to him, the others dared not slack off.

In the master bedroom's bathroom, there was a hot spring pool. Song Shuyu sat with her eyes closed by the pool, her voice languid and low, as if it had been moistened by the steam. "Song Li, tell me, are there really mothers in the world who are this heartless? To commit suicide by killing one's own child, it's just absurd, isn't it?"

"Madam's birthday is approaching. Master, are you missing her?" A rare hint of emotion appeared on Song Li's usually stern face.

Song Shuyu remained silent for a long time, so long that Song Li thought he had fallen asleep and was about to call him when she suddenly heard him murmur, "I miss him, I dream about him. My mother died to protect me; she could have lived..."

“Master.” Song Li felt a lump in her throat.

“Father said that the human heart is like a demon’s den. There are unfilial people in this world, and there must be people who hate their children. It’s just that we don’t know the reasons yet. But... I am more fortunate than that child.”

"Yes."

Song Li was a rough man who hadn't read many books and couldn't offer profound advice to comfort his master. However, he cared deeply for his master. He had lost his mother at a young age, and his father and brother were stationed on the border year-round. Apart from his grandmother, no one doted on him. Even the woman in the palace was more of a hypocrite than a true friend.

"My lord, it's almost midnight. You have court tomorrow morning. I'll help you back to your room to settle in."

"Song Li".

"Please give your orders, Master."

"When Coroner Mu goes to General Ningyuan's residence, go with her. Don't let anyone from the General's residence harm her." Song Shuyu still kept her eyes closed, her face calm and seemingly emotionless. However, Song Li sensed something was wrong and blurted out, "Is Master worried about Coroner Mu?"

"Nonsense!" Song Shuyu raised her eyes, a cold glint in them. "After all, Mu the coroner is a girl who can't even kill a chicken. Even if she holds a token, she has no official position and will still be looked down upon."

Song Li immediately replied, "Yes, your subordinate will certainly protect and ensure the safety of Counselor Mu."

Song Shuyu got out of the water, and Song Li draped a cotton robe over him. When he bent down to tie his belt, he saw his bare chest, and the scene he had witnessed that afternoon unexpectedly flashed into his mind again. He couldn't help but feel ashamed, his heart raced, and his fingers trembled slightly.

"I've seen them all, men and women, and they're all just the same shell."

The next moment, he became angry for no reason again. Thinking about Mu Qingcheng's words, he grabbed Song Li's arm and asked, "How can people be the same? They are different in height, weight and build, so how can their bodies be... No, how can the coroner Mu look at a man's body?"

Song Li was puzzled, but he still tried his best to comfort her: "Master, the coroner Mu does not examine men. She is a coroner, she examines the dead, just like a butcher examines pork or a doctor examines patients. There is no emotion or gender distinction."

"Oh." Song Shuyu unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. "You're right. It seems you've been reading a lot lately, and you've become much more sensible. Starting tomorrow, your monthly allowance will be doubled."

"Thank you, Master. I will definitely read more books in the future, and read good books." Song Li was both amused and exasperated. Was this a way of flattering him and getting a raise?

Song Shuyu walked towards the bedroom.

Before falling asleep, he gave Song Li some instructions: "Send someone to investigate Mu Qingcheng's background and past, as well as those involved in criminal cases related to her."

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