A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 415 Ending (84)

Mu Qingcheng felt a sharp pain in her chest, and tears almost welled up in her eyes.

At this moment, she finally let down her guard like a child, revealing her grievances and sadness.

Song Shuyu's eyes welled up with tears.

Their backgrounds and family feuds were remarkably similar, making them kindred spirits. Therefore, he could sense all her emotional changes immediately and empathize with them.

Mu Yan's sharp gaze suddenly swept over!

Song Shuyu shuddered and quickly sat up straight. Her hands, unsure of what to do, unconsciously gripped the corner of the table. She felt more nervous than ever before.

"This humble subject, Mu Yan, pays his respects to Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!" Mu Yan bowed to the Emperor, his body trembling slightly with excitement. When he resigned from his post, the late Emperor was in his prime. More than a decade later, he returned, covered in snow, only to find everything changed. A new emperor had brought a new court.

The emperor said gently, "Rise!"

"This humble subject thanks Your Majesty for your great favor!" Mu Yan bowed again, but did not dare to get up. He did not understand the new emperor's style of doing things, nor did he know whether today's outcome would be a blessing or a curse.

The emperor gave Zhou Chun a look, and Zhou Chun quickly came over, bowed and helped Mu Yan up, saying, "Lord Mu, you must be tired from your journey, please rise!"

Mu Yan was terrified. "I dare not! I have already resigned from my official post and cannot bear the honorific title of 'Your Excellency'!"

Zhou Chun did not dwell on the matter, but simply smiled and said, "If the Emperor commands you to rise, then you shall obey."

Mu Yan stood up, clasped his hands in a salute, and said, "Thank you, sir."

Zhou Chun turned back.

The Emperor said, "When Minister Mu resigned from his post, I was a young prince and had not yet entered the court, but I had still heard of Minister Mu's outstanding political achievements and his reputation for impartiality. Now, Minister Mu has also raised his daughter so well; it is truly a blessing to the nation!" "Your Majesty flatters me; I am unworthy of such praise." The Emperor's commendation eased Mu Yan's heart, and he said frankly, "I have returned to the capital to reopen two cases from more than twelve years ago. The first case is the poisoning death of my wife, Bai Li; the second case is the massacre of the 'Shuiyunjian' family in Jiangnan!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked, especially those who had served as officials alongside Mu Yan; they were all astonished!
Back then, Mu Yan was demoted and sent to a remote post because of the "Shuiyunjian" case. In a fit of anger, Mu Yan resigned from his post and disappeared without a trace!
Many years later, Mu Yan is still obsessed with the "Shuiyunjian" case?
The emperor immediately asked, "Did Minister Mu come prepared?"

Mu Yan said, "Your Majesty, after searching for more than ten years, I have finally found evidence that will leave the masterminds of the two cases with nowhere to hide!"

Lu Xun's calm yet sharp gaze was fixed on the Empress Dowager, watching her go from disdain to astonishment, until fear appeared in her eyes. The boulder weighing on his head finally began to loosen!
The Emperor was delighted. "Very well! In that case, the Prefect of the Capital, Song Shuyu, shall preside over the trial, with the three judicial departments supervising. Let the trial begin immediately!"

Mu Yan paused, about to voice his objection, but Mu Qingcheng pulled his sleeve back. She shook her head, signaling her father to be patient and at least wait for Song Shuyu to interrogate the Empress Dowager and solidify her charges before discussing Song Yan's case.

After a moment's thought, Mu Yan found Lu Xun and asked him for his thoughts with his eyes. Lu Xun responded with his mouth: "I'll listen to Qing'er's arrangements."

Mu Yan didn't insist any further and returned to the courtroom with Mu Qingcheng. Just as they were about to kneel down for the proceedings according to the rules, Song Shuyu, who was sitting in the presiding judge's seat, rushed out like the wind, grabbed Mu Yan's arms, and said nervously and carefully, "Uncle Mu is the plaintiff and comes from an official family. He can be exempted from kneeling at the judge's discretion." After saying that, he secretly glanced at Mu Qingcheng, but unfortunately, Mu Qingcheng pretended not to see him and didn't give him any hint.

Mu Yan shook off Song Shuyu, calmly sizing him up before asking in a cold voice, "So you are Song Shuyu, the Prefect of the Capital?"

"Yes," Song Shuyu replied without confidence, even sounding somewhat timid.

Mu Yan nodded: "Alright, please proceed with the trial, Lord Song."

Song Shuxing, sitting in the audience, felt both sympathy for her brother and amusement. Was this the kind of intimidation one would expect from a future father-in-law?

Song Shuyu invited people to sit down.

Mu Yan refused, saying, "No need. The court has its own rules, which should be followed."

Song Shuyu, finding it difficult to persuade him further, returned to his seat in the presiding judge's chair and announced the commencement of court proceedings.