Chapter 13 The Mysterious Guest
Ling Lan's eyes were confused for a moment. She looked back at Zhang Xun and shook her head.
"Third Young Master, everything I said is true and I am not lying. I don't understand what Miss Zhou means."
She spoke sincerely, and her face was very calm. Zhang Xun couldn't help but believe her. He was about to say a few words, but he felt numb again when he saw Zhou Zhao's eyes.
Zhang Xun touched his nose uncomfortably and stood aside obediently, forgetting to wipe the tears on his face.
He was not familiar with Zhou Zhao, but he was familiar with the former Xiao Luhou Su Changying!
That boy has beaten everyone of his peers since he was a child. Now among the sons of meritorious families who have joined His Majesty's army, which one of them has not been beaten in the face by Su Changying? When such a brave hero met Zhou Zhao, he looked like a little chicken.
Who is he that can be so stubborn in front of Zhou Zhao?
"When I first saw the deceased last night, I didn't recognize her as Zhang Ruoqing. Firstly, it was because her face was covered in blood, and secondly, I had never seen you next to her."
Zhou Zhao said as he walked closer to Linglan.
"Didn't you tell me? Your girl Zhang Ruoqing and I just met yesterday. It was at the banquet at Lin'an Marquis Mansion. When your girl was walking in public, she was followed by a man named Yuan-faced and smiling very cutely. Happy maid.”
"The carriage she usually rides in is not so ordinary. There is a copper bell hanging on it, which makes a slight ringing sound. You can smell the fragrance of orchids from a distance in the carriage. The driver is an old man with a slight limp. , not the Brother Tang you mentioned.”
"Zhang Ruoqing's good deeds are well known to both the government and the public. The old man's family encountered a long insect in the mountains and were rescued by Zhang Ruoqing who climbed high and looked far."
"The old man was so grateful that he stayed by her side and became a driver."
They were both popular figures in Chang'an City, both were rumored candidates for the crown princess, and they were both young girls from noble families.
Zhou Zhao asked himself, although she and Zhang Ruoqing were not from the same place, this city was very big and very small, so there were too many opportunities for them to meet at the banquet.
Even if she didn't know the names of the people around Zhang Ruoqing, they seemed familiar to them.
What's more, Zhang Ruoqing is really famous.
The more Chen Yuzhao listened, the more confused he became. He asked Zhou Zhao curiously, "How do you know all this?"
Zhou Zhao did not answer, but Min Zangzhi on the side laughed out loud. He pointed to his ears, "Do you still need to know this? Even a deaf dog can bark out these things about Miss Zhang. ! ”
"This good thing is like a northwest wind, blowing into people's minds, making it difficult to remember it."
Min Zangzhi spoke very rudely, and both Zhang Xun and Chen Yuzhao looked a bit unhappy.
Zhou Zhao listened, but gave Min Zangzhi a look that looked at the warrior, and then looked at Ling Lan with burning eyes.
"Yesterday was the anniversary of my brother's death, so I went to the Marquis of Lin'an's house and stayed there for less than a stick of incense before leaving. My colleague Zhang Ruoqing didn't even have time to say a word, but just nodded and looked at each other."
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"You didn't go with her, but you knew that she met me at the banquet. It can be seen that your girl is not different from what you said."
Linglan's expression changed slightly. Feeling the momentum of Zhou Zhao leaning over, she couldn't help but lean back slightly.
"So I say, part of your testimony is a lie."
"In order to prevent his secret from being discovered, Zhang Ruoqing had two carriages, two coachmen, and two maidservants. And you, Linglan, came with her to such a shady occasion, didn't you?" "If you really don't know anything , how could you dare to take the coachman to a restaurant to listen to books, and leave you, a girl who is known as the most beautiful woman, to stay alone in an abandoned ghost alley? Who gave you the courage? Zhang Tan is so brave?”
Zhang Tan, the coachman at the door, heard his name, his legs softened and he knelt down.
He lowered his head and his eyes were a little wandering. Seeing Zhang Xun looking over angrily, he quickly averted his eyes and flopped down on his head on the ground.
"You dare to do this because you know who Zhang Ruoqing wanted to see in the ghost alley last night, and this is not the first time she has met with someone in private and pushed you away."
Linglan and Zhang Tan went to listen to the story, not worried that Zhang Ruoqing would call them in to wait on them midway, or leave early.
This kind of behavior is obviously experienced.
As Zhou Zhao spoke, he leaned close to Linglan's ear and said in the voice of only two people, "Didn't you deliberately put the wooden sign into Zhang Ruoqing's hand and wait for now?"
When Ling Lan heard this, her back stiffened, her pupils shrank suddenly, and she raised her eyes to look at Zhou Zhao.
Before she could open her mouth, Zhang Xun rushed over like crazy. He pulled out the long sword from his waist, put the long sword on Ling Lan's neck, and asked with red eyes, "Why are you Want to lie? Why did Ruo Qing come to Wujin Lane last night? ”
"If you don't tell me, I will chop off your head."
His hands were trembling, and he cut a bloody gash in Suzuran's neck.
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Seeing that Linglan didn't open her mouth, Zhang Xun was extremely angry and wanted to continue using his strength, but he found that an extra sword had appeared on his neck at some point.
He only felt a basin of ice water pouring over his head and instantly calmed down. With a glance from the corner of his eye, he saw Zhu Li's expressionless face.
"Zhu Li, let him go. There is a fool who wants to kill people in front of Tingwei Temple and the Northern Army. He is afraid that he will not die fast enough. You have to help him. We in Daqi don't have people who can't be fed with free food. ! ”
As Min Zangzhi said this, he pushed away Zhu Li's sword with the feather fan in his hand, and clicked his tongue at Zhang Xun in a weird way.
Zhang Xun blushed and immediately put the sword back into its sheath.
He glared at Suzuran angrily, "If you don't tell me, I..."
Ling Lan's lips moved. She took a deep look at Zhou Zhao and then at Zhang Xun. She stopped talking for a while and then spoke with an embarrassed look on her face, "My girl last night... last night was... To meet Han Ze, the fifth son of Han Shaofu’s family.”
The Shaofu is responsible for the royal family's daily life, food, clothing, and hunting. Most of the people under his command are craftsmen.
Zhou Zhao was quite surprised when he heard this, "Why did Zhang Ruoqing choose to meet Han Ze in a deserted alley in the dead of night?"
There is no young lady from an aristocratic family who does not love beauty, especially a girl like Zhang Ruoqing who is famous for her beauty. It is not unusual for people who want to find craftsmen to make jewelry and clothing in private. There is no need to hide like this. .
Linglan glanced at Zhang Xun again, and then said, "I don't know the specific reason."
"The girl has many friends, and there are three places for entertainment and reception on weekdays. A big banquet is held in Dawn Garden in Yong'anfang, an elegant banquet is held in Haitang Building in Kunyufang, and private guests are held in Wujin Lane... Sirs, why don't you ask Mr. Han Wu .”
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