Chapter 29 - 29 24 Analysis of the Scene_2

29: Chapter 24 Analysis of the Scene_2 29: Chapter 24 Analysis of the Scene_2 However, Han Shan’s current appearance also made it quite difficult for anyone to harbour other thoughts. Ran Yan spoke in an even tone, “Mr. Sang, please take note.” Though her voice was not loud, it carried a kind of cold authority. This solemnity, even as Sang Chen’s mind went blank, made him instinctively comply. He hastily took out the writing materials from a box beside him, opened his notebook, and prepared to record. Ran Yan caught a glimpse of his actions from the corner of her eye and thought he wasn’t too cowardly. She began, “The deceased was twenty years old, male, with a height of seven feet and three inches.” The County Chief was astonished by Ran Yan’s remark, as Han Shan was born around the New Year and was premature, having been born at eight months. The Han Family, worried about gossip, had declared an additional two months, conveniently passing the New Year. Everyone in Suzhou City knew that Han Shan was twenty-one this year, but they did not expect Ran Yan to reveal his true age! “The body has swelling on the inside of the right thigh that resembles a fist-sized bruise; black nails; slight bleeding from body pores; abdominal bloating; a small amount of blood expelled from the lower body; judging that he had been poisoned by either poison fruit or Gold Stone Poison. Additionally, there is a scratch-shaped contusion on the left upper arm, an incised wound three inches long on the right side of the neck, with the skin turned outward. The cut is neat, but it has not damaged the arteries or bones. There is a bruise on the left cheek as if it were caused by a punch; extensive bruising on the chest, with two broken ribs on the right side. It’s unclear if the organs are damaged…” After inspecting all the injuries on the body, Ran Yan noticed from the corner of her eye that Sang Chen’s face had turned ashen, and he was nearly retching, squatting beside the toolbox, trembling, forcibly continuing to record. Feng Sanxun was slightly surprised. After all, Ran Yan looked so young, yet her examination was as thorough as, or even more detailed than, that of a seasoned forensic doctor who had been working for decades. In fact, although Ran Yan had not been conducting autopsies for decades, the modern forensic system was well-established, and with her renowned reputation, she may have examined more bodies than a forensic doctor from antiquity who spent thirty or forty years in the profession. The other people present did not see the condition of the body but were able to understand it in great detail. The middle-aged woman, upon hearing such a report of injuries, had already cried herself into unconsciousness. An elderly woman was in a slightly better state but was also crying profusely, her body trembling slightly. As Ran Yan continued to inspect the body, she did not overlook any detail. When she got to the lower body, she reached out to flip over Han Shan’s genitalia. Both Han Liulang and the County Chief were stunned, staring straight at Ran Yan as she, a young woman, examined that part of a man with no trace of embarrassment or peculiarity. They wondered, was this still a woman? Ran Yan paused for a moment and then continued, “The deceased has two bayberry-shaped ulcerations on his reproductive organ.” After completing the examination, Ran Yan stood up straight and summarized to the two men, who looked somewhat uncomfortable. “The deceased was likely a frequent visitor of pleasure quarters and had contracted a venereal disease in the early stages of infection. Furthermore, symptoms indicate that he was poisoned before death, eliminating the possibility of poisoning after death through ingestion. You might want to focus on whether the young master Han had taken any poison fruit or Gold Stone Poison recently. The wounds on his body are not enough to cause death, but there are suspicious points, such as the two broken ribs near the spleen. If the broken ribs penetrated the spleen, it could have been lethal. However…” Ran Yan gently touched the surface of the broken ribs and continued, “Based on my judgment, although these two ribs are broken, they are not severely deformed and are unlikely to have damaged the spleen. If you would like to verify, you may proceed with a dissection.” After finishing, Ran Yan turned around and took Atractylodes and Soapberry from her medicine chest, lighting them on the ground to disinfect. Soon, the thick scent of the medicine began to dissipate. Han Liulang was the first to recover, gazing at Ran Yan with evident interest. Then, turning to Feng Sanxun, he asked, “Mr. Feng, what do you think?” Sёarᴄh the ηovelFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Feng Sanxun had just managed to recover his composure, and he said with a gesture of respect, “The young lady’s examination was very thorough, surpassing even my own. However, there is one thing I do not understand.” Feng Sanxun was indeed a modest person. Seeing that Ran Yan truly had the skill and was extremely proficient, he immediately put aside his contempt. “Please proceed, Mr. Feng,” Ran Yan said. Feng Sanxun said, “I wonder how the wife determined which poison Mr. Han had been affected by?” Currently, most forensic doctors can only determine that a person has died from poisoning, at the most identifying arsenic poisoning, but they find it very difficult to differentiate others. Ran Yan returned to the front of the coffin and slightly spread Han Shan’s legs, pointing to the bruising on the inner thigh, “Ingesting poison fruit, especially the Gold Stone Poison, the most notable characteristic is that the pores exhibit minor bleeding, and the corpse will have one or two spots resembling the swelling and redness of a fist injury. Everyone, look, the bruises from fist wounds on Mr. Han’s face and chest have already begun to discolor, but this spot is quite different.” “Is this point alone enough for confirmation?” Perceiving the puzzlement on the faces of the three individuals in front of the coffin, Ran Yan continued her analysis, “Based on the distribution of the wounds on Mr. Han’s body, one can deduce that Mr. Han was not wearing any clothes at the time, and that when Qin Silang burst into the room, he first laid his hands on Mr. Han with considerable force, leaving marks on the arms.” “Immediately after, Qin Silang punched Mr. Han’s face and ribs. Mr. Han fought back, but being overpowered, he was pinned down to the ground by Qin Silang’s elbow, which is why there is a large area of bruising on the chest. I deduce that it was at this point that the poisoning began to take effect,” she said. “During the scuffle, it’s possible that some porcelain was accidentally broken, and when Mr. Han fell to the ground, a shard accidentally cut his neck, causing significant bleeding. But such a wound to this area, if the bleeding had been promptly stopped, would not have been fatal,” she explained. Glancing at the astounded Feng Sanxun, Ran Yan said, “During this process, the chances of Qin Silang injuring Mr. Han on the inner thigh with his fist are extremely slim, and moreover, the appearance of the wound is different from the rest of the fist injuries, which is why I determine that this spot is a reaction to the poison.” Everyone present was shocked by Ran Yan’s graphic analysis, especially Han Liulang and the Suzhou County Chief who had seen Qin Silang’s testimony, as it matched Ran Yan’s analysis down to the last detail! To analyze the situation from the wounds as if one had witnessed the event firsthand, such a capability, is not only beyond Feng Sanxun but likely beyond all the forensic doctors of the Great Tang as well. “How do you know he wasn’t wearing any clothes at the time?” Han Liulang stared at Ran Yan, his profound gaze exerting immense pressure. “According to common sense, when a person strikes another, they instinctively gravitate towards grabbing the clothing because it’s much easier than grabbing an arm. The deep bruising on Mr. Han’s arms suggests that Qin Silang was only grabbing his arms from beginning to end, until he threw him to the ground. Moreover, although Mr. Han is now dressed, there is a lot of dust on his back which wouldn’t be the case if he had been wearing clothes at the time,” she reasoned. —————————————————————— The process of examining corpses and such might not be everyone’s cup of tea; should you have any opinions or suggestions, please leave a message to inform me, so I can determine the direction of the content in the following passages. Furthermore, seeing as my word count is getting higher and higher, perhaps I should be rewarded, shouldn’t I? Your votes and such are welcome and appreciated. Thank you to carmel for the reward, as well as for the evaluation votes, to book friend 10042704805792 for the reward, thanks to ymat for the reward, and thank you to Master Kami for the little golden pig, dear ones. I didn’t realize the rating had reached 9.7 points. If there’s anything you feel I’m not doing well, please leave a message to let me know, and I will strive to improve!! Thank you!!!