Chapter 652: Only One Death (1)_1
As soon as Mo Heng mentioned autopsy through abdominal examination, Ding Dalang immediately felt uneasy, and he was also very afraid of being accused of false accusation. If he were convicted of making a false accusation, then his own accusation against Pei Qin for murder would backfire, and he would have to face the death penalty for homicide.
Seeing his pale face and shifty eyes, full of fear, Pei Qin knew all too well, "Then let’s call the coroners to conduct the autopsy."
Magistrate Huang had anticipated the autopsy, and he nodded, "Summon the coroners for an examination!"
The coroners arrived promptly, all set for the autopsy.
"Anyone who commits perjury with false accusation shall be treated as an accessory to the crime. Think carefully before you speak," Mo Heng calmly reminded them.
Magistrate Huang gave Mo Heng an annoyed glance, thinking he could threaten them with his knowledge of the Great Chu’s legal code—did he think it would be effective?
Pei Qin knew that, like the Imperial Physician in feudal society, the coroners were also licensed and that breaking the law knowingly was a serious offense. She stood by and watched the coroners proceed with the autopsy.
The coroners were well-prepared and meticulously examined all of Master Ding’s wounds for any signs of poisoning, the time of death, and the cause, ultimately concluding, "There are no other injuries on the body, no signs of poisoning either. The fatal wounds are indeed the two kicks to the chest, and there is the bruise of the footprint with the impression still visible."