Dali Temple has his Lord Luo

Chapter 103 Zhang Wen’s dictation
Mei Lan was worried:
"When Miss went to Xiazhou, the conditions were so difficult. I have always been thinking about it. This time, I have to be more relaxed."

Luo Ning shook his head helplessly.

At midnight on the second day, Qin Zhao came to the Taifu Mansion to pick up Luo Ning on time. After everyone asked him again, Luo Ning got into the carriage and waved his hands, and the two of them rushed to Yanzhou.

As Qin Zhao said, the scenery along this road is indeed different from that of Anyang City.

Qin Zhao was driving the carriage, and Luo Ning was sitting next to him. The two of them were talking and laughing, chatting and eating. There was no need to solve the case and burn their brains. This trip was really relaxing both physically and mentally.

Talking about the past, Luo Ning sighed:

"Who would have thought that Mr. Qin would be such an affectionate person, you know? Because of you, the Dali Temple ministers were not willing to go to Beizhen Fusi before!"

"That's because their hearts are not strong enough. I'm just doing business!"

Qin Zhao didn't agree with the officials' ideas. How could he be an unreasonable person?
Luo Ning laughed, held Qin Zhao's arm, and couldn't help but sigh:

"I still recognize heroes with my sharp eyes and get to know Mr. Qin. I feel so happy!"

Qin Zhao smiled, why didn't he understand it so well!
Looking up at the blue sky and the white clouds, it feels so good to stay like this for the rest of my life!
"Going to Yanzhou this time, have you read the dossier?" Qin Zhao asked.

Luo Ning nodded:
"Yesterday, Mr. Taihan, the censor, sent over the file. Judging from the file alone, it is impeccable. That Zhang Wen is the murderer."

"But he advocated a three-party trial. Could it be that he was really wronged?" Qin Zhao expressed his opinion.

"So, when most people hear about this three-court trial, they will have preconceptions, including me. When I was in court the day before yesterday, I also immediately thought that Zhang Wen might be innocent!"

Qin Zhao tilted his head and glanced at Luo Ning: "What do you mean?"

"When I looked through the files yesterday, I had a new idea. This Wen is from Yanzhou General Magistrate. He is familiar with the law. He must know the process of the three-party trial. If at that time..."

Luo Ning shook his head again and denied his thoughts: "It's not right for me to think this way. You can't think too badly of others!"

"Don't worry about anything, tell me what's going on, it makes me anxious!" Qin Zhao asked anxiously.

Luo Ning smiled:

"I'm guessing too. I'm afraid Zhang Wen has evidence in his hand, waiting for us to verify it. Do you know that if the three courts overturn the case, they will pay a lot of money?"

"How many?" Qin Zhao was puzzled.

"According to the law, at least 5000 taels!"

Qin Zhao opened his mouth wide and felt unexpectedly surprised:

"so much?"

But Luo Ningyi stayed beside Qin Zhao:

"I'm also thinking about it, you don't have to be influenced by me!"

"Are you afraid that Zhang Wen already knows that he is innocent, or are you afraid that you will wait until the three courts are heard to overturn the case?"

"I'm afraid that's the case, so our trip should go smoothly, but that's not necessarily the case. Maybe I think Zhang Wen is too cunning. Maybe he is really innocent and was wrongly accused!"

Luo Ning closed his eyes, leaned into Qin Zhao's arms, and said no more.

As Qin Zhao expected, the two arrived at Yanzhou in the evening.

As soon as he entered the city gate, a government official came to receive him:
"Thank you for your hard work, sir. Mr. Dou, the state official, has been waiting at the government office for a long time. Please come with me, sir!"

Dou Zhi received a notification early that Dali Temple Minister Luo Ning and Jin Yiwei Commander Qin Zhao would come to Yanzhou to deal with Zhang Wen's case.

Speaking of Wen's case, it's really a headache.

Luo Ning and Qin Zhao walked into the government office and saw Dou Zhi, who was about 40 years old, wearing an official hat and looking sad.

"Hello, Mr. Qin, hello, Mr. Luo." Dou Zhi was the first to greet him. After the three of them finished their polite greetings, Dou Zhi said:
"It's very hard for the two adults to come all the way. Let's stay in the post house next to the government office for the next few days. The room has been arranged. The government servant will take the two adults there in a while."

Luo Ning nodded: "Where is Zhang Wen now?"

"In the prison of the government office!" Dou Zhi said: "You two adults have had a hard day, why not start the trial again tomorrow?"

"We are here just for the case, so let's get started as soon as possible."

Dou Zhi had long heard about the reputation of Luoning, the minister of Dali Temple, and couldn't help but admire:

"Lord Luo, you really deserve your reputation by doing it yourself."

So he personally took Luo Ning to Hou Shentang and sent a Yamen servant to take Zhang Wen.

Zhang Wen was brought in. Qin Zhao saw that he was about 30 years old, with a medium build. His face was pale after several months of prison life, but his energy was still good.

Luo Ning spoke first: "Are you Zhang Wen?"

"Yes."

"How old are you?"

"25."

"You are the general judge of Yanzhou, and you are familiar with the laws of my country of Zhao. Do you know the importance of applying for three joint trials?"

"I know that if the facts of the case are true, I will be executed immediately and the case will never be overturned."

"Then you still insist?"

"Yes, sir, I did not kill anyone. Someone else killed Xu Fang!"

"But now that there are all witnesses and evidence, everything proves that you are the murderer, what else do you have to say?"

Zhang Wen was silent.

"I have read the file myself, but I still want to hear your account of what happened that night!" Luo Ning said to Zhang Wen.

Zhang Wen nodded and fell into memories:
"Xu Fang is my sister-in-law's sister, and she often comes to play in the house. On that day three months ago, Xu Fang came to play again, but my brother-in-law and sister-in-law had to go out for something that night and did not return that night.

Xu Fang stayed at a house. I felt it was inconvenient to be alone and alone, so I went to an inn to stay for one night. When I returned home the next day, I found Xu Fang dead at home. "

Zhang Wen finished describing the case in a few words.

Luo Ning rubbed his eyebrows:

"Now the evidence points to you. You said you stayed at the inn that night. Although there is proof, the inn is not far from Zhang's house, so it is entirely possible for you to commit the crime!"

Wen Zhang said:
"Sir, I have no grievances with Xu Fang, why did I want to harm her? There must be evidence to resolve the case. Although the evidence points to me, there is no evidence that directly proves that I committed murder!"

Qin Zhao felt cold all over: Zhang Wen indeed had some confidence. He had never seen the dossier, but what Zhang Wen said made sense.

Just listen to Luo Ning say:
"In this case, let's go back and ask Zhang Tongxuan to provide evidence that proves his innocence. I will definitely verify it!"

Zhang Wen looked at Luo Ning steadily:

"Lord Luo, I heard that since you became the Minister of Dali Temple, you have personally handled every case and solved many cases. There are no unjust cases in Dali Temple now. Please take this time seriously. I would like to thank you in advance, Lord Luo!"

Zhang Wen's words were strange, and Luo Ning felt vaguely uneasy. Is there any other hidden secret in this case?
"You are an adult, can you tell me why you still live with your brother and sister-in-law?" Luo Ning asked.

"I have always wanted to take part in the imperial examination, and I have also devoted myself to studying. I feel that getting married will affect me, and I don't want to harm the other person!"

He is a rational person with clear goals. Such a person, if he is a murderer, is also a calm and calm person who considers all aspects carefully.

Luo Ning couldn't help but re-examine the case.

(End of this chapter)