A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 414 Ending (83)

The emperor pondered and said, "Therefore, medical classics and ancient texts are the cause of all the killings, and Liu Changqing is just a pawn!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Song Shuyu's gaze was fixed on Mu Qingcheng, and his tone became heavier, "Your Majesty, I have decided to invite the relatives of the victim Bai Li to the court to uncover all the secrets behind the deaths of Bai Li and Yang Caiyu!"

"Lord Mu has returned to the capital?"

Qin Songyang exclaimed, his wrinkled face filled with excitement and joy, "Where is Lord Mu now? Has Lord Mu's daughter returned as well?"

Upon hearing this, Song Shuyu coughed lightly but did not reply.

Mu Qingcheng re-examined and scrutinized Qin Songyang, a few doubts arising in her heart, "I wonder what the relationship is between Minister Qin and Lord Mu Yan?"

"Back when I was the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, Lord Mu was my superior." Recalling old acquaintances and past events, Qin Songyang's expression softened considerably. Looking at Mu Qingcheng before him, he suddenly smiled. "By the way, Lord Mu's daughter was just as fascinated by autopsies as you. When she was five or six years old, she would come to the Court of Judicial Review with Lord Mu and always liked to chase after the coroners, running towards the morgue..."

“I remember you.” Mu Qingcheng said softly, a gentle light slowly creeping into her eyes. “Back then, Lord Mu’s daughter stole a coroner’s knife and mistook Qin Shaoqing, who was taking a nap, for a corpse, and almost dissected him.”

Qin Songyang was completely shocked, "You, you are..."

"This young lady of the Mu family pays her respects to Minister Qin!" Mu Qingcheng curtsied, performing a junior's greeting.

Qin Songyang was overjoyed and walked a few steps to Mu Qingcheng, his eyes filled with disbelief. "How could it be you? You are actually Lord Mu's daughter, the little Qing'er who used me as a subject for autopsy!"

Mu Qingcheng nodded, a faint smile playing on her lips. "Yes, I was young and ignorant back then, and I frightened you."

"The surname Mu, a woman, the character 'Qing' in her given name, and a former coroner—so many coincidences! I should have realized it was you long ago. I'm so old and blind, I can't judge people properly!" Qin Songyang was so angry he wanted to slap himself with a brick.

Hearing about Qin Songyang and Mu Qingcheng's past entanglements, Song Shuyu found the old man much more agreeable. He had only been thrown into a mass grave, while the old man had almost lost his life. Indeed, without comparison, there is no harm! The Emperor suddenly stood up, his bright eyes shining with surprise, and said, "Like father, like daughter! Truly worthy of being Mu Yan's daughter!"

Officials and common people alike were once again in an uproar!

Mu Yan served as an official for many years, and was honest and upright, earning the respect of the people. He retired gracefully and disappeared without a trace, leaving the uninformed people feeling regretful. At this time, the emperor's praise of him as a "tiger father" restored Mu Yan's status. What was even more surprising was that Mu Qingcheng was not a lowly coroner, but the noble daughter of a third-rank official!
Those who once belittled Mu Qingcheng's background are now slapped hard and feel extremely ashamed!
But Mu Qingcheng felt no joy at having her identity recognized. She knelt down, tears welling in her eyes, and kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty flatters me, but I am unworthy of such praise. My birth mother, Lady Bai, died with resentment, which is the greatest pain of my life! Today, as a relative of the deceased, I accuse the Empress Dowager of murder, and I implore Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly and give my mother and me justice!"

"Qinger!"

A familiar voice, high-pitched and clear, came from outside the crowd!
Mu Qingcheng quickly turned around and happily replied, "Father!"

A group of people strode in!

Mu Yan was in the center, flanked by Lu Zhao and General Bai, with four elite soldiers and four guards from the Marquis of Huai'an's residence following behind him!
Upon seeing that face, which was almost identical to Lu Xun's, everyone gasped in shock!

The twins of the Marquis of Huai'an's mansion are still alive!

Mu Yan has indeed returned, escorted by the Song family army and the Marquis of Huai'an's mansion!

This time, not only were the officials and common people speechless with shock, but even the Empress Dowager was dumbfounded and incredulous!
Back then, Lu Zhao was killed, and then Mu Xun appeared. After killing Mu Xun, Lu Zhao has now appeared again.
So, both attempts to silence witnesses failed?

Mu Yan stepped onto the public trial platform, met Qin Songyang's eager and joyful gaze, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and then walked towards Mu Qingcheng.

Qin Songyang quickly returned the greeting.

Mu Yan knelt down next to Mu Qingcheng, raised his large hand and stroked the side of Mu Qingcheng's head, and said gently, "We, father and daughter, will file a lawsuit for your mother together."

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