Dali Temple has his Lord Luo

Chapter 106 Zhang Lan’s words
Returning to the Zhang Mansion again, Zhang Wen's brother and sister-in-law were still there. Luo Ning said that he wanted to see the room where Xu Fang was killed. Zhang's sister-in-law did not hesitate and took them to the side room.

"Sir, I won't go in. The room is the same as it was then, untouched!" Sister-in-law Zhang looked embarrassed.

Luo Ning understood her mood:

"Are Xu Fang's personal belongings still there?"

"It's all there!"

Qin Zhao opened the door and Luo Ning walked behind him. Although three months had passed, the room was still filled with a desolate smell.

Qin Zhao opened the door wide. The room was covered with dust, but there were still a lot of scattered clothes on the wardrobe and soft couch.

Luo Ning looked at the bed. There was no blood, but the bedding was messy. It seemed that no one had tidied the scene after the crime.

For a woman who was murdered, the scene was like this, and Xu Fang did not resist that day. It is really difficult to understand.

Looking at the dressing table, there are many dusty jewelry on it, including pearls, diamonds, crystal earrings, and an jade bracelet.

There were a few taels of silver in a small bundle on the soft couch.

The murderer was not looking for money.

There were several pieces of clothing in the baggage. Luo Ning looked at the texture:
"Sir, these Xu Fang's clothes are quite expensive."

After the case of his second uncle Luo Guowu, Luo Ning learned a lot about the quality of Zhao Guo's clothes:

"Master Qin, why is Xu Fang, a single woman, able to use such expensive things?"

Qin Zhao didn't see anything else. The room was well behaved and it was just a guest room.

The things Xu Fang brought over were not many except clothes and jewelry. Qin Zhao shook his head:
"Could there be other sources?"

"Zhang Wen's brother and sister-in-law have to make a living by working as carpenters. Why is Xu Fang's life so much better than theirs?"

Luo Ning finally discovered a clue:
"Zhang Wen has been asking us to investigate Xu Fang. Could it be that there is something wrong with her?"

Qin Zhao mentally sorted it out from beginning to end and thought about Zhang Wen's actions:
"It seems that we are going to Xujiazhuang."

The two people left as soon as they could. It was almost dusk when they arrived at Xujiazhuang outside the city. Villagers were returning from the fields one after another. When they saw the two adults in official uniforms, they all stretched their necks and looked around.

A bold old man sat under the eaves and shouted to Qin Zhao: "Sir, what are you doing in the village?"

Qin Zhao smiled and said:
"I'm going to visit Farmer Xu. Do the folks know where he lives?"

"It's not far ahead. It's about the second girl in his family, tsk tsk."

After finishing speaking, he knocked on the cigarette pouch and took two more mouthfuls.

Qin Zhao stepped forward:
"Old man, do you know that girl?"

The old man smiled:

"I heard that the girl climbed to a high branch. No, Old Man Xu is different from before. This girl is capable!"

The old man's words made Luo Ning feel uncomfortable. According to this meaning, Xu Fang was being tricked?

Walking into Xu Fang's house, it turned out to be the second courtyard, and thinking of Xu Fang's clothes, Luo Ning deepened his doubts.

Xu Fang's parents were just ordinary farmers and didn't know anything about Xu Fang outside.

But the two of them were sure that there was indeed a man who had a good relationship with Xu Fang.

After gaining consent, Luo Ning and Qin Zhao entered the room where Xu Fang lived. It was no different from an ordinary boudoir, except that there were more clothes and more jewelry.

Luo Ning wears official clothes on weekdays and doesn't go out much when taking a bath. After falling in love with Qin Zhao, he bought some regular clothes. Xu Fang's clothes can be three times that of Luo Ning.

Looking at the jewelry, they are all the styles from Wei Chen Baomingxuan, and they are expensive.

Luoning had an epiphany:

"Master Qin, Zhang Wen worked so hard to lure us here. Does he want us to pay attention to the person behind Xu Fang?"

"You mean, there is something wrong with the person behind Xu Fang?" Qin Zhao was puzzled: "If that's the case, why didn't Zhang Wen tell us face to face?"

"First, this person has a strong background, and Zhang Wen probably won't be able to compete. Second, Zhang Wen doesn't trust the Yanzhou government office, and he wants me to investigate the case!"

If you think about it carefully, it seems to be true.

Qin Zhao asked:
"Now, how do we find this person?"

Luo Ning fell into deep thought, and suddenly an idea flashed:
"There was a person who originally told Xu Fang that she loved Zhang Wen. I remember his name was Zhang Lan!"

Without further ado, the two of them asked Xu Fang’s parents about Zhang Lan’s situation.

Unexpectedly, the old couple not only knew Zhang Lan, but also said that she was Xu Fang's good friend. Sometimes Xu Fang would stay at her house when she went to the city.

Luo Ning and Qin Zhao took the address and returned to Yanzhou City. After running around for a day, they finally walked into Zhang Lan's house at dusk.

This orchid actually lives alone.

She was still receiving guests, so Luo Ning and Qin Zhao were waiting in the front hall. Luo Ning looked at the paintings on the wall boredly and had only four words to describe them: I dare not compliment you;

After a while, a man walked out, and Luo Ning was about to call out: "Master Dou!"

Only then did I realize that this person was only [-]% similar to Dou Zhi.

The person in front of him was taller. Zhang Lan was seeing off the guests from behind and said with a smile: "Master Dou, walk slowly."

Luo Ning and Qin Zhao looked at each other, another Master Dou?This person was not wearing official uniform, and it was not known which department he was from.

Passing by Qin Zhao and Luo Ning, the man glanced at them, thought about it, and stopped beside Luo Ning:
"I have met these two adults!"

When Zhang Lan saw him, he quickly introduced:

"This is Mr. Dou of our Yanzhou Relief Agency. In fact, he is also the younger brother of Mr. Dou, the official envoy."

No wonder there are seventy-eight points of resemblance, Luo Ning thought to himself.

The Pension Department was vigorously developed after the emperor ascended the throne. It specializes in providing relief to orphans. It is an official welfare institution, and all funds are allocated by the court.

Luo Ning nodded, feeling that Master Dou was a bit arrogant, so he specially introduced Qin Zhao. Master Dou just nodded:

"Then I'll take my leave!"

Qin Zhao stared at his back. He didn't think that an adult from the Rehabilitation Department could have anything to do with Zhang Lan, and he was even more aware of it.

Luo Ning asked Zhang Lan directly:
"I wonder what Miss Zhang does in her daily life? How can she be so familiar with Mr. Dou?"

"This..." Zhang Lan was speechless and couldn't think of how to answer: "It's just a relationship of acquaintance!"

"What's the relationship between that girl and Miss Xu Fang?"

Zhang Lan looked obviously a little wrong:

"we are very good friends!"

"I heard that after Xu Fang was killed, you took the initiative to find the government office and provided clues that Xu Fang was attracted to Zhang Wen. Your testimony is very crucial. How did you come to the government office?"

Zhang Lan is fifteen or sixteen years old. She is very slim and dresses very carefully, so she looks very charming. However, at this moment, she looks very nervous.

"I too...want Xu Fang's case...to be solved as soon as possible and give her...an explanation!" Zhang Lan stuttered.

"Do you and Xu Fang talk about everything? I heard that she often stays at your place when she comes to Yanzhou?"

"Yes!"

"Xu Fang has a man, who is that man? Don't tell me, you don't know?" Luo Ning suddenly raised his voice and asked.

Zhang Lan was really shocked and didn't know how to answer.

"This... sir..." Zhang Lan hesitated.

(End of this chapter)