When the book-traveling little detective meets the two-faced prince

Chapter 221: Showing Off One's Skills in Front of an Expert

Noticing the subtle change in Lin Lezhi's expression, Luo Zhifeng raised the corner of his mouth and said, "It seems that Brother Jiang has also thought of it. What makes me curious about Brother Lin's identity is the plum blossom hairpin in Brother Jiang's hair."

After he finished speaking, everyone's eyes fell on the plum blossom hairpin in Lin Lezhi's hair.

Because everyone was standing at a different angle and direction, not everyone could see clearly. Some stood on tiptoe, some leaned half of their body out, and some simply changed their standing position.

Luo Zhifeng slowly approached Lin Lezhi and said, "Everything that happens in the martial arts world, no matter how big or small, cannot escape the eyes and ears of our Tiandi Pavilion. Brother Jiang is a strange man in the martial arts world, especially so. After hearing about Brother Jiang's deeds, everyone in our pavilion admires and is curious about Brother Jiang, and hopes to have the honor to see Brother Jiang's dignity and style."

Luo Zhifeng walked steadily towards Lin Lezhi's back and did not stop until the dazzling plum blossom hairpin was completely in his sight.

As Lin Lezhi made subtle movements, the red string on the plum blossom hairpin swayed gently.

Luo Zhifeng stared at the plum blossom hairpin in Lin Lezhi's hair for a moment, his eyes revealing an expression of interest and curiosity, and said: "Our people went to Changluan County and learned from the people of Yunqiang State who were rescued by Brother Jiang and the Third Prince that when Brother Jiang was in Yaren Village, there was a female buyer who was very fond of the plum blossom hairpin in Brother Jiang's hair, and she was very impressed."

Luo Zhifeng narrated in a calm tone, moving away from Lin Lezhi's hairpin and slowly looking at the people standing nearby.

When talking about the third prince, Luo Zhifeng's gaze inadvertently swept over Xiao Yihuo, and the inquiry and curiosity in his eyes deepened.

Since Luo Zhifeng's gaze was only on Xiao Yihuo for a moment, no one except Xiao Yihuo himself noticed the subtle changes in Luo Zhifeng's eyes.

Xiao Yihuo looked at Luo Zhifeng with increasingly serious eyes.

When Cheng Su and Hong Mingxu heard the words "Third Prince", their expressions also changed slightly, and their eyes darkened.

As he spoke, Luo Zhifeng's gaze fell back on Lin Lezhi, and he said with a slight smile: "Then when those people saw Brother Jiang again in Zhouqing Town, there was an extra red string on the plum blossom hairpin."

The smile in Luo Zhifeng's eyes deepened, and he said with certainty: "Brother Jiang appeared in Pinghai Town wearing a plum blossom hairpin, and there was also a red string on the hairpin. I believe this is definitely not a coincidence. But... I am very curious about how Brother Jiang hid the scar on his arm."

When asked how Lin Lezhi covered up the scar, Qingchuan, who had been frowning and looking worried, was finally brought back to the present and there was a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

Luo Zhifeng said this and was able to restore his own smoke cloud pattern scar one to one, which shows that he does have a certain understanding of himself.

Lin Lezhi spread his hands and said, "Brother Luo can create a scar exactly like mine. I am just hiding a scar. In comparison, I am just showing off my skills in front of Brother Luo."

"How could it be!" Luo Zhifeng immediately retorted, with guilt in his eyes, and said with embarrassment: "If I hadn't used Brother Jiang's identity, Brother Jiang wouldn't have to hide his true identity for me. It was really me who was too reckless and naive. Fortunately, Brother Jiang was generous and didn't bother with me."

"Brother Luo is here to investigate the case. As long as the truth can be revealed, there is no need to worry about these details."

"Brother Jiang is really open-minded. I am ashamed of myself."

Lin Lezhi smiled slightly, and said politely and respectfully: "The terrain of this island is quite complicated. Brother Luo, please lead the way for us to the earth temple."

"it is good."

Luo Zhifeng nodded slightly and responded with the same respect.

Hong Mingxu still had doubts about Lin Lezhi, and asked with a serious look, "Since you are Jiang Lian'an, why do you hide your identity?"

Hearing this, Lin Lezhi looked a little embarrassed. After a few awkward laughs, he immediately lied, "You need to have more aliases to travel around the world. If your identity is exposed, it will make the murderer wary. I am doing this for the purpose of better investigating the case. I am not hiding anything on purpose."

"Is the person investigating the case with you in Changluan County really the King of Linnan himself?"

Hong Mingxu's eyes darkened, with speculation in them.

"Well..." After a moment's hesitation, Lin Lezhi looked at Hong Mingxu and said, "To be honest, I can't guarantee whether he is the Third Prince. After all, I had never seen the Third Prince before I arrived in Changluan County. But..."

"But what?"

"Master Yang Hancai, who was just appointed as a Hanlin scholar by the emperor, once saluted in front of the people in Zhouqing Town, which means that Yang Hancai had seen the third prince. Impersonating a prince is a crime of disrespect and capital punishment. Master Yang is a person trusted by the emperor and is very upright. I think he would not make a mistake. So, the person I saw must be the King of Linnan himself."

Lin Lezhi looked at Hong Mingxu and said respectfully, "If Captain Hong still has any doubts, you can ask Grand Secretary Yang directly."

Although Lin Lezhi did not provide strong evidence to prove that the person he saw was Xiao Yihuo himself, if he could not prove it, then his identity as Jiang Lian'an could not be confirmed.

But bringing up the current emperor and Yang Hancai was enough to leave Hong Mingxu speechless.

Therefore, Hong Mingxu's face did not look very good.

Hong Mingxu is indeed very courageous and smart. He can keenly discover the mistakes and omissions and take advantage of them.

But...

Lin Lezhi laughed secretly in his heart.

No matter how capable he is, Hong Mingxu would not dare to openly point out the faults of the emperor and important ministers for fear of being criticized.

"All right."

Cheng Su interrupted and said solemnly: "Take the body of the deceased and all the things related to the case."

Even someone like Cheng Su, who had fought on the battlefield and witnessed countless lives and deaths, could still feel pity and indignation in his eyes when he saw the pale, lifeless corpses on the ground.

Cheng Su clenched his rough fists and said angrily: "The truth will soon come to light, and we must seek justice for all those who died innocently!"

"Yes!"

Most of the dead were brothers who fought together on the battlefield. The soldiers around him also felt the same as Cheng Su and responded loudly.

Since the heavy losses caused by landing on the island, there has been a shortage of manpower. Even those who are not soldiers have stepped forward to lend a hand, and everyone is concentrating on their own work.

Fortunately, he had work to do, so Lin Lezhi was able to escape and did not have to face Guan Ziheng for the time being.

The mountain road was rugged and difficult to walk on. When they stopped to rest, Lin Lezhi walked to Guan Ziheng's side with stiff limbs and sat down, his eyes avoiding, not daring to look directly at Guan Ziheng.

Lin Lezhi stroked his cheek lightly with his index finger, trying to hide his inner embarrassment, and asked in a weak voice: "Ziheng... I'm sorry for keeping it from you. You... You're not angry with me, right?"

Guan Ziheng remained silent and did not respond. Lin Lezhi felt even more unsure and said guiltily, "Ziheng, even if you are angry, you should..."

"I'm not angry with you."

Guan Ziheng interrupted Lin Lezhi.

After hearing Guan Ziheng say that he was not angry, and that it was not a matter of life and death, Lin Lezhi felt as if he had survived death. However, he was still unsure and asked, "Really...?"

"Of course it's true." Guan Ziheng said with a smile: "I am so happy to have the honor of meeting the famous Jiang Lian'an. I can't wait to tell everyone that Jiang Lian'an is my friend."

Although what Guan Ziheng said was very humorous, it somehow sounded like a complaint and a mockery.

"Hahaha……"

Lin Lezhi laughed awkwardly a few times.

Just as he was thinking about how to explain, Guan Ziheng calmed down, breathed a sigh of relief and said first: "Lezhi, I believe you must have your own reasons for hiding this from me. I said that I am so happy to be your friend, and it is not a lie." Guan Ziheng looked at Lin Lezhi with a firm look in his eyes, and said in an affirmative tone: "Really."

Seeing that Guan Ziheng was not angry with him, Lin Lezhi finally felt relieved.

Just as I was about to say something, I smelled a unique medicinal fragrance.

"Brother Qingchuan, why are you here?"

While talking to Qingchuan, Lin Lezhi looked in the direction where Xiao Yihuo and the others were resting.

Qingchuan noticed Lin Lezhi's gaze and said, "A Huo..." After saying half of the word "Huo", Qingchuan quickly changed his words and said, "A Xu accompanied Yun He to the forest to relieve himself. I came here to confirm something with Brother Lezhi."

Qingchuan glanced at Guan Ziheng beside him and said politely, "I wonder... Brother Lezhi, can I have a word with you?"

There was a hint of heaviness and anxiety in Qingchuan's eyes. Seeing Qingchuan so anxious, Lin Lezhi followed Qingchuan to the side.

The two came to a place where no one was paying attention to them.

"I'm sorry, Brother Lezhi."

After making sure that no one was looking at him, and before Lin Lezhi could react to what was happening, Qingchuan reached out his hand and touched Lin Lezhi's waist.

"Qiyokawa you..."

Before Lin Lezhi could finish his words, Qingchuan accurately took out the small wooden box from Lin Lezhi's waist pocket, opened the box, and after examining it for a while, his eyes suddenly froze, and immediately became gloomy, and the worry in his eyes became even more intense.

There was a layer of gloom on Qingchuan's face, and the solemnity between his brows was like a glacier that could not be slipped away.

After taking a deep breath, Qingchuan closed the small wooden box and put it in his arms, trying not to look so out of control, and said politely: "Qingchuan is offended, I hope Brother Lezhi will forgive me."

After saying that, Qingchuan turned around and prepared to leave.

"Brother Qingchuan, why did you do this suddenly?"

Qingchuan is a quiet and easy-going person. There must be a reason for his sudden abnormal behavior.

Seeing that Qingchuan had no intention of stopping, Lin Lezhi asked again: "But is it about Xiao Xu?"

That night, Xiao Yihuo took the medicine in the wooden box and was able to temporarily suppress the poison in his body. The reason why Qingchuan was so nervous must be that he was worried about Xiao Yihuo's health.

Hearing "Xiao Xu", Qingchuan's hurriedly leaving figure paused for a moment.

After standing there for a moment, Qingchuan tilted his head slightly and said with a hint of advice, "Excuse me for being blunt, but Brother Lezhi should know less about Ah Xu's affairs."