Typically, the coroner's room is built in a relatively remote part of the government office, not to create a terrifying atmosphere, but because it is commonly believed that the dead are unlucky, so they are kept away from the living.
The coroner's room in Kaifeng government office is no exception, located at the back of the office.
Outside the coroner's room, Shen Yue was not seen. Nie Shan noticed several yamen runners peering into the room and said coldly, "Is this how you do your duty?"
The yamen runners hurriedly knelt, "Lord Shen said we needn't go in."
Nie Shan thought inwardly, you useless lot, Shen Yue spared you the risk, but have you forgotten your duty? Seeing their terrified expressions, it was hard to blame them.
A coughing sound, Nie Shan knocked on the door and opened it slowly. He was not following superstition – making way for vengeful spirits – but hoping not to disturb Shen Yue.
