Upon hearing that Doctor Li bit his tongue to commit suicide, Han Yunxi's eyes darkened.
Seventh Madame finally couldn't help but speak up, "Esteemed Wangfei, it's impossible for Doctor Li to prescribe the wrong medicine. Doctor Li has practiced medicine in the Han Family's medical clinic for ten years and has never failed. He definitely wouldn't make such a low-level mistake!"
"Seventh Madame, this prescription was written in Doctor Li's handwriting. The reason why this official convicted Doctor Li of manslaughter and not of intentional homicide was because he had practiced medicine for many years and had superb medical skills. Now that the evidence is conclusive, is Seventh Madame implying that this official is framing him? "The prefectural magistrate was very blunt.
Seventh Madame had no room to refute and shook her head, "Impossible, absolutely impossible! Doctor Li's death is too strange! "
"Doctor Li bit his tongue to commit suicide. In this official's opinion, he didn't commit suicide because he was afraid of punishment, but because he felt guilty and used his death to atone for his crimes." The prefectural magistrate was very certain.
"It can't be, there must be a misunderstanding here! It can't be. "Seventh Madame wasn't convinced and looked towards Han Yunxi for help.
The Han Family's reputation had already been tarnished because of the Crown Prince's incident. Now, even a small medical clinic that was doing good had caused a death. How could the Han Family maintain a foothold in the medical world? How could they revive their family business?
Doctor Li committed suicide out of fear of punishment and admitted to this crime, but the Han Family couldn't admit to it!
Han Yunxi narrowed her eyes as she looked at the three pieces of evidence in her hands. She had the same thoughts as Seventh Madame. Doctor Li's mistake was too outrageous and his death was too sudden. His death undoubtedly forced the Han Family into a dead end.
At this time, Madam Chen, who had her head lowered, looked resentfully at Seventh Madame and choked out, "It doesn't matter if it's a misunderstanding or not. In any case, he died after taking your medicine, so you have to compensate! My husband is no longer here and my mother-in-law took care of my son when he was young. Now that my mother-in-law is gone, how am I supposed to live in the future! "
Han Yunxi was a little worried about this Madam Chen, but seeing her flustered and timid expression, Han Yunxi became even more suspicious. Only, this kind of poor woman, where did she get the courage to frame the Han Family for a bit of compensation?
It seemed that the main problem still lay with Doctor Li. What Seventh Concubine was worried about was also what Han Yunxi was worried about. Even if Doctor Li didn't commit suicide to escape punishment, once this case was decided, the one to bear the responsibility would still be Doctor Li. At most, the Han family would have to pay compensation and wouldn't suffer. However, this compensation would also be admitting that the medical hall had killed someone. It was a small matter if the medical hall couldn't continue operating, but it was a big matter if its reputation was ruined!
"Your Highness, if there is no problem, this official will be convicted." The magistrate asked tentatively.
No problem?
There seemed to be no problem and Seventh Concubine had nothing to refute. However, there were many problems with Han Yunxi!
Han Yunxi drank a mouthful of tea and prepared to ask questions, but a yamen runner suddenly ran in with news. The justice courts wanted to bring this case to trial and wanted the magistrate of Shuntian Hall to quickly hand it over.
In Tianning Country, most cases in the capital were handled by the magistrate of Shuntian Hall. The justice courts were equivalent to the highest court of justice. Most of them handled major cases, including those involving members of the imperial family.
The justice courts also cared about matters between the Han Family's medical hall and the common people's families. Were they too idle, or did they overestimate the Han Family?
"Why would the justice courts bring this case to trial for no reason at all?" Han Yunxi asked with raised eyebrows.
However, the yamen runner began to stammer, not daring to speak.
"Answer truthfully!" Han Yunxi said coldly.
"Your Highness, this one … this one heard from the justice courts that it was the empress dowager who just gave the order. The empress dowager said … said that the Han Family already had a record of misdiagnosing the crown prince. If they killed someone again … they would be severely punished … they would revoke the Han Family's right to practice medicine in Tianning Country!"
At these words, the entire hall fell silent. Seventh Concubine's face turned pale and she almost fainted.
What did it mean to revoke their right to practice medicine?
It meant that no one in the Han Family would ever be able to treat patients and prescribe medicine again.
It meant that the Han Family had no fate with the medical world.
It meant that the Han Family would never be able to rise again.
This was a disgrace that no one in the Han Family could accept. Han Yunxi's eyes narrowed with cold light. She finally understood what was going on!
For the past month, she had been wondering why the two masters in the palace hadn't made any moves after suffering such a huge loss. She didn't expect the empress dowager to make her move.
She couldn't do anything to her, so she made an example of the Han Family. What did this count for?
Since the empress dowager had made her move, then this time she would let the empress dowager know that no one could touch her maiden family!
A cold smile rose to Han Yunxi's lips as she said mildly, "Since this is the empress dowager's order, the magistrate should do as she says."
The magistrate of Shuntian Hall had been waiting for Han Yunxi's words. He immediately adjourned the court and handed over the relevant materials and personnel to the justice courts. The justice courts would open the trial tomorrow. Seventh Concubine wasn't the main culprit, so she wasn't locked up.
As soon as they left the justice courts, Seventh Concubine couldn't wait to whisper, "Yunxi, Doctor Li must have been bribed!"
Han Yunxi nodded. Anyone with eyes could see that Doctor Li had been bribed. Moreover, Han Yunxi was almost certain that the person behind the scenes was the empress dowager.
But the justice courts needed evidence to try a case.
Doctor Li had committed suicide because he had steeled his heart to shut his mouth. It wouldn't be easy to find evidence that he had been bribed.
"Seventh Concubine, you can set your heart at ease. Even if we can't find the person behind Doctor Li, this matter won't implicate the Han Family," Han Yunxi was very certain.
Hearing these words, Seventh Concubine hesitated before murmuring, "Yunxi, recently there's been rumors that you've gained His Highness Duke of Qin's favor. This matter … is it true? If you have the Duke of Qin's support, then I can set my mind at ease.
Urk …
Han Yunxi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. What did this have to do with Long Fei Ye? She hadn't seen Long Fei Ye in days, all right?!
Han Yunxi took a deep breath and said seriously, "Seventh Concubine, I can handle this matter even without the Duke of Qin's appearance. Trust me!"
As she spoke, she gently lifted her bangs, her lively eyes flashing with the light of wisdom. It was as if she could see through everything and had a power that made people feel at ease.
Seventh Concubine realized that she'd misunderstood, but she still couldn't help asking, "Yunxi, then the matter between you and the Duke of Qin …"
"It's fine, it's fine. Seventh Concubine, you should hurry back. Don't make Yi 'er worry."
Han Yunxi played dumb as she quickly helped Seventh Concubine into the carriage and told the driver to hurry off!
Although the rumors had spread for a long time, this was the first time someone had asked Han Yunxi about it in front of her face. She didn't know how to answer.
Seeing the carriage leave, Han Yunxi exhaled in relief. But who knew that little Chen Xiang would grumble behind her back, "Mistress, I haven't gotten on the carriage yet …"
Only then did Han Yunxi remember that little Chen Xiang was still here. She turned back, but before she could speak, little Chen Xiang spoke again. "Mistress, what do you mean by fine?"
Han Yunxi's ears immediately turned red as she narrowed her eyes and drew closer. "Little thing, your mouth is getting more and more formidable!"
Little Chen Xiang giggled and was about to escape when Han Yunxi pulled her back. "Let's go, come with me to Doctor Li's house."
Although Doctor Li's body was still in the justice courts, the Li family had already set up a mourning tent and set up a memorial tablet. The entire family was dressed in mourning clothes and the atmosphere was very heavy.
Han Yunxi didn't disturb anyone and only saw Doctor Li's wife, Madam Hong.
"Sit. There's no one else here, so there's no need to stand on ceremony."
Even though Han Yunxi had said so, Madam Hong still didn't dare to sit. She respectfully stood to the side with her head lowered in silence.
Was she afraid of her because of her identity?
Or was there another reason for her guilty conscience?
"For something like this to happen … Madam Li, please restrain your grief. Take care of yourself," Han Yunxi said indifferently.
Madam Hong quietly bowed. "Thank you for your concern, Wangfei."
"Madam Li, do you think Doctor Li might have prescribed the wrong medicine?" Han Yunxi suddenly asked, getting straight to the point.
Madam Hong suddenly looked up, but when she met Han Yunxi's clear eyes, she immediately lowered her head and choked with sobs. "This commoner also doesn't believe it, but that prescription … that handwriting is really his."
Han Yunxi didn't like people who spoke without looking at the other person.
"Madam Li, has Doctor Li been acting strangely these past few days? Has he been in contact with anyone?" Han Yunxi asked again.
Madam Hong still had her head lowered and didn't look at Han Yunxi. She didn't think too much and just shook her head. "Everything was fine. How could something like this happen …"
As she spoke, she began to sob in a low voice.
Han Yunxi stood up and walked closer step by step. Madam Hong immediately retreated and lowered her head even more.
"Madam Li, do you think … Doctor Li might have some difficulties?" Han Yunxi asked again.
Madam Hong's body clearly trembled and she quickly explained, "Wangfei, what difficulties could he have? No matter how difficult it is, he can't harm others! He's a doctor. He must have made a mistake and realized his mistake later on. He must have felt guilty and blamed himself … Wu wu … "
As Madam Hong spoke, she began to cry and couldn't continue speaking.
Han Yunxi sighed softly and retreated. She didn't make things difficult for Madam Hong and comforted her with a few words before leaving with little Chen Xiang.
When they got on the carriage, little Chen Xiang couldn't wait to say, "Master, how could Madam Li be like this? Even I, an outsider, feel that Doctor Li's death was strange! Why didn't she find it strange? "
"You could tell?" Han Yunxi said lightly.
"Madam Li must know something." Little Chen Xiang's face was serious.
Han Yunxi smiled faintly and didn't say anything. She didn't even go to the small clinic in the south of the city and directly returned to the Han residence …
"Returned to the Han residence? Haha, she hit a wall, didn't she? "
When the empress dowager heard Han Yunxi's movements after leaving the Li residence, she sneered.
"Empress Dowager, even if she investigates to Madam Li, as long as Madam Li doesn't speak, no matter how suspicious she is, this case will be convicted tomorrow."
The person who spoke was none other than Murong Wanru from the Duke of Qin's Manor!
Although they were in the palace, they were still paying attention to the murder case at the clinic.
The empress dowager never expected that Han Yunxi wouldn't rely on her. Instead, Grand Concubine Yi's beloved daughter, Murong Wanru, would take the initiative to come to her door and offer her a scheme to seal off the Han Family.
Murong Wanru never thought that she'd betray Grand Concubine Yi one day and stand on the empress dowager's side.
Grand Concubine Yi treated her with favor as great as a mountain, but this time it was Grand Concubine Yi who betrayed her first. She didn't regret it.
Grand Concubine Yi had said before that she'd marry the Duke of Qin as a concubine and stay at the Duke of Qin's estate forever! But in the end? She'd fallen to the point of losing her chastity and being forced to marry into Marquis Pingbei's estate. Besides getting angry, Grand Concubine Yi didn't fight for anything for her!
Grand Concubine Yi had said before that she'd teach Han Yunxi a lesson if she dared to show up, but in the end? Not only did the Duke of Qin see her in a different light, but even Grand Concubine Yi seemed to be possessed by a demon. She treated her well and listened to her words!
How could Murong Wanru take all this? She refused to admit that she'd lost to Han Yunxi. She only knew that if she continued to place her hopes on Grand Concubine Yi, she'd only end up getting married obediently.
Only the empress dowager could change all this!
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