From the law study, this book embodies the criminal procedure system of Ming dynasty in the four aspects: accusatorial system, arrest and imprisonment system, evidence system and judgment system.

• 从法学角度来看,这部小说在起诉制度、拘传、逮捕和囚禁制度、证据制度与审判制度等方面反映了众多的明代刑事诉讼制度。