The next day, the justice courts began their trial of the Han Family Clinic murder case as scheduled. It was supposed to be an ordinary murder case, but the empress dowager had issued an order that the justice courts would hear the case and that Official Ouyang would preside over it.
Actually, the materials submitted by Shuntian Prefecture yesterday were already very detailed and sufficient. Official Ouyang only needed to conduct the final judgment. Official Ouyang understood very well that the empress dowager's decision to bring the case to the justice courts was only a pretense. She wanted to add on the Han Family's crimes and revoke their right to practice medicine in Tianning Country.
Everyone was present, but Han Yunxi was still sitting on one side, listening in.
Because Han Yunxi was sitting calmly on one side, Official Ouyang felt even more pressure. He was careful with every word and word as he patiently combed through the case once more.
Seeing that Han Yunxi had no objections, Official Ouyang began to pass his judgment.
"The three pieces of evidence all show that Doctor Li wrote the wrong prescription, causing Madam Chen's mother-in-law to die from poisoning. Doctor Li committed suicide to avoid punishment for manslaughter, so we won't pursue his crimes."
Here, Official Ouyang paused. Seventh Madame had wanted to cry out injustice, but Han Yunxi had told her not to worry yesterday, so she could only endure it.
Han Yunxi was leisurely drinking tea, looking as calm as ever. She wasn't anxious at all.
Seventh Madame couldn't figure her out, but Official Ouyang was flustered by the sight.
Judging from the evidence alone, this case was practically unassailable. Based on his many years of experience, it was impossible to overturn the verdict. However, seeing Han Yunxi so calm and composed made Official Ouyang inexplicably uneasy.
The room was eerily silent. No one had any objections, so Official Ouyang continued, "The Han Family made a mistake in their use of personnel and failed in their supervision. They can't escape blame and should compensate Madam Chen with a thousand taels of silver!"
Here, Official Ouyang paused again and looked towards Han Yunxi, only to see that Han Yunxi was still calm and composed, as if she hadn't heard a thing.
Only then did Official Ouyang relax. He thought, the evidence is irrefutable. Even if esteemed wangfei wants to argue, she has no grounds to do so. It looks like this is the only way.
As for revoking the Han family's right to practice medicine, that was the Empress Dowager's order. It had nothing to do with the Supreme Court.
Withdrawing his gaze, Official Ouyang silently exhaled before continuing to read the judgment. "According to esteemed empress dowager's orders, the Han Family's misdiagnosis of the crown prince is already a heinous crime. Now that they've failed to repent, they've made such a grave mistake. Therefore, the south medical center of the city shall be sealed and all of the Han Family's medicinal ingredients shall be confiscated. The Han Family's right to practice medicine in Tianning shall be permanently revoked!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire place fell silent. This was too …
Seventh Concubine couldn't hold it in any longer and shouted angrily, "You can't! The Han family is innocent. Doctor Li must be … "
Before she could finish speaking, Han Yunxi finally raised her hand to indicate for her to calm down. Seventh Concubine panted angrily and was extremely agitated. She glanced at Han Yunxi. Although she was unable to calm down, she still forced herself to calm down.
Yesterday, the Empress Dowager only said that she wanted to revoke the qualification to practice medicine. Today, she added another condition, which was to confiscate the Han family's medicinal herbs. The medicinal herbs in the Han family's warehouse were equivalent to the Han family's property. Was the Empress Dowager determined to make the Han family lose everything?
She still remembered that her old life had been saved by Madam Tianxin!
If Han Yunxi didn't stay calm and listen to the end, she really wouldn't have seen the Empress Dowager's ruthlessness!
She was simply going too far!
Han Yunxi narrowed her eyes and looked at Official Ouyang Coldly. Official Ouyang was so frightened that he immediately shifted the blame, "Esteemed Wangfei, this is the Empress Dowager's intention and not the Supreme Court's. This official is only acting on behalf of …"
"Official Ouyang, didn't you hear Seventh Concubine cry out for injustice?" Han Yunxi Coldly interrupted him.
"This …"
Official Ouyang was stunned, but he immediately defended himself, "Esteemed Wangfei, you are also clear about the entire case. The three pieces of evidence are present. If Seventh Concubine wants to cry out for injustice, then she should bring out the evidence to prove her innocence, right?"
"Evidence?"
Han Yunxi gracefully put down her crossed legs and stood up. She coldly said, "The three pieces of evidence in this Wangfei's hands are evidence. Madam Chen's mother-in-law's death was suspicious. Doctor Li's death was also suspicious. Someone is maliciously framing the Han Family!"
As she spoke, she slammed the autopsy report, medicine appraisal report, and prescription in her hands onto Official Ouyang's table. With a "peng" sound, it resounded through the silent hall.
"This … Esteemed Wangfei, this … This evidence is evidence that Doctor Li wrote the wrong prescription. How could it be evidence of framing? Esteemed Wangfei, in court, you can't speak carelessly. "Official Ouyang really didn't understand and only thought that Han Yunxi was being unreasonable.
Han Yunxi asked, "Which coroner wrote this autopsy report? Send it up. Also, which doctor wrote this medicine appraisal report? Call them up as well. This Wangfei has something to ask them."
Hearing this, Official Ouyang finally understood what esteemed Wangfei wanted to do. So she was suspecting these two pieces of evidence.
If the evidence was fake, then there really was a problem with this case.
Only, what could be wrong with these two pieces of evidence?
Not to mention anything else, just based on the prescription that Doctor Li left behind, it was enough to prove that the autopsy report and medicine appraisal report were real. Actually, even without the other two reports, just based on Doctor Li's prescription, it was enough to convict Doctor Li and the Han Family!
The strangest thing about this case was Doctor Li's mistake and suicide. Official Ouyang also knew this, but since the Empress Dowager had given an order, he naturally wouldn't go against it. Moreover, Doctor Li was already dead, so no matter how strange it was, it couldn't be investigated.
As for the authenticity of the evidence, Official Ouyang didn't believe that Han Yunxi would be able to find any flaws in it.
He followed Han Yunxi's lead and immediately gave an order, "Someone come, summon the coroner Old Xia and the imperial doctor Lin."
Old Xia was a full time coroner in Shuntian Palace and Imperial Doctor Lin was an imperial doctor in the imperial hospital. They both worked part-time in the Supreme Court and Shuntian Palace. The two of them were first class professionals and had a good reputation in the circle.
Once they heard that Han Yunxi was questioning their report, the two of them were filled with indignation.
After coming in and giving a bow, Old Xia couldn't help opening his mouth first, "Princess Consort, I was the one who examined Madam Li's body and wrote the report by myself. If there is any problem, please point it out."
Han Yunxi liked straightforward people. Hearing Old Xia say this, she didn't hold back, "Are you certain that Madam Chen's mother-in-law was poisoned by Kuigen and died?"
"I'm certain! The report clearly states that Kuigen poison was mixed in with the medicine. The medicine left in the victim's mouth was also found to contain Kuigen after it was extracted. "
Old Xia was filled with confidence as he said, "Princess Consort is also a person who knows poison. If you don't believe it, you can personally examine the body!"
Han Yunxi nodded and then asked, "What is the time of death?"
"The night before yesterday, seven to nine o 'clock. After taking the medicine, she immediately died from the poison." Old Xia clearly remembered.
Han Yunxi nodded and didn't ask anything else. She looked at doctor Lin, "Doctor Lin, have you checked the three bags of herbs that Madam Chen brought?"
Doctor Lin was also very confident, "I've checked them all. There are a total of eleven herbs that are the same as doctor Li's prescription, including Kuigen."
"Are the three bags of herbs still here?" Han Yunxi asked again.
Official Ouyang immediately had someone bring the herbs over. They were all wrapped up and placed on a plate.
Han Yunxi looked over it and was very satisfied. She then asked, "Doctor Lin, doctor Li's prescription clearly stated the quantities, so why didn't you write the quantities in your report? Did you weigh them one by one? Are they all the same? "
Quantities?
No one had thought of this problem. The prescription was poisoned and the herbs were poisoned. This was already enough evidence, so what was the use of quantities?
Moreover, the quantities in the prescription were just an estimate. For example, it was around one tael or one qian. When filling the prescription, it was just a rough estimate, so it didn't need to be precise.
Doctor Lin was very surprised and filled with disbelief. Han Yunxi was considered a member of the medical world, but she actually asked this kind of meaningless question.
"Princess Consort, because the quantities of the herbs are the same as what doctor Li wrote in his prescription and the poison is among them, this official did not weigh them one by one." Doctor Lin explained.
"The same type?" Han Yunxi gave a cold laugh, "Doctor Lin, what do you mean by the same type? Does the same type mean the same quantity? The examination must be strict, meticulous, and professional. Do you need this princess to remind you of this? "
When these words were said, doctor Lin's expression changed. Han Yunxi was simply doubting his professionalism and work ethic!
Doctor Lin was also angry, but of course, he did not dare act up. He suppressed his anger and seriously explained, "Princess Consort, this official has been a doctor for over twenty years and has never made a mistake. Madam Chen's mother-in-law was poisoned to death and it has nothing to do with the quantity of the herbs. As long as the prescription is poisonous, it can be used as evidence! Okra is both poison and medicine. If it was placed in other prescriptions, it would not be poisonous, but if it was placed in doctor Li's prescription, it would definitely be poisonous. It has nothing to do with the quantity! "
This doctor Lin knew quite a bit about Kuigen!
Only, discussing poison in front of her, wasn't he overestimating himself!
Hearing this, Han Yunxi gave Imperial Physician Lin a meaningful look. She didn't know why Imperial Physician Lin, who had been full of righteousness and self-confidence, suddenly felt diffident at her glance.
Only, this was just a fleeting feeling. Doctor Lin firmly believed that there was no need to look into the quantity of the herbs. He thought that Han Yunxi would not be able to refute the results of the trial, so she was trying to nitpick and cause trouble!
So doctor Lin continued, "So this official feels that there is no need to check the quantity of the herbs!"
Han Yunxi nodded and asked with a smile, "Doctor Lin, you also know that Kuigen is not only a medicine, but also a poison. Then do you know that the quantity of the poison affects the time it takes for the poison to take effect and even the symptoms of the poison?"
Once these words were said, doctor Lin immediately froze. Coroner Xia on the side was also shocked. Perhaps other people did not react, but these two professionals immediately had a bad premonition.
The quantity of the poison ….. The time it takes for the poison to take effect …..
Doctor Lin ….. had not considered this. He only knew that Madam Chen had been poisoned to death by Kuigen and the autopsy had confirmed the poison, so everything was logical.
Seeing doctor Lin and old Xia's silence, Official Ouyang also felt uneasy, "Princess Consort, there will always be a mistake in the quantity of the herbs. How can you be so calculative?"
Han Yunxi gave a Cold smile, "Although Kuigen is an acute poison, the quantity is different and the time it takes for the poison to take effect is also different! Coroner Xia had just said that Madam Chen's mother-in-law died the night before yesterday and the poison took the medicine! However, with the amount of Kuigen written in this prescription and the combined effects of the other ten herbs, even if the remaining three packets of medicine were to be consumed, the poison would not take effect. With this amount, it would take at least three days for the poison to take effect and kill the patient! Either the quantity of Kuigen in these three bags is far more than what is written in the prescription! Or the person who poisoned Madam Chen's mother-in-law ….. was someone else! "
When Han Yunxi said this, Official Ouyang was stunned and the entire crowd was silent …..
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