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

As soon as these words were spoken, the people around were instantly speechless, and they looked at Lin Lezhi and his group as if they had heard a huge joke.

This immediately caused the whole room to burst into laughter, which continued.

"You're crazy. You dare to ask anyone for help. You don't even know who you are. You still want to see Mother Zhao."

"He must have never seen much of the world. He is just a fool."

"That's right, go home to your mother and stop embarrassing yourself."

The people around were talking loudly and mocking him without hiding their feelings.

The servant looked Lin Lezhi up and down and he didn't look like a rich man. The man standing on the left with a fan was okay, but he looked sickly. It takes more than money to see the boss lady.

She said jokingly, "Sir, our mother Zhao doesn't see everyone. Forget about her. We can't see her even if we want to. You can look at other girls. If you don't have any interest in any of them, I think you should go back."

The servant made a gesture of invitation.

Xiao Yihuo just didn't want to stay here, so he closed his fan and was about to leave, but Lin Lezhi pointedly held his shoulder. Lin Lezhi continued with a cheeky smile and said, "I'm not kidding, I just want to see Mother Zhao from Chunhua Tower."

"This……"

The servant's face showed that this man was crazy.

"Well, please tell us something. If Mother Zhao doesn't want to see us, we will leave on our own and won't let ourselves get into trouble."

"Okay, what's the matter?"

Standing in the courtyard, Lin Lezhi cleared his throat and then shouted loudly: "A gentleman points to a deer and is proud of the wind and snow, and turns into grass and trees without regret."

Although it was said to be a message, it was loud enough for everyone present to hear clearly.

At this moment, a slender hand was about to drink tea in the room. Before the teacup fell on the red lips, it paused in the air for a moment, then the red lips smiled and drank the tea in the cup gracefully.

The servant looked at Lin Lezhi with a suspicious expression and pretended to agree: "Okay, I'll help you pass it on, you guys wait for my news here."

Lin Lezhi smiled and said politely, "Thank you."

The gossip of the people around them all turned to these three people, and they were waiting for the three people to make a fool of themselves with a look of anticipation on their faces.

Looking at the servant's departing back, Qingchuan kindly reminded him: "Brother Lezhi, I think we should go back home. I don't think he will help us pass on the message."

Lin Lezhi found a stone bench and sat down. He pointed to the empty benches next to him and said nonchalantly, "It's okay. No one knows me anyway. You guys can sit down too."

Qingchuan smiled and responded: "I didn't expect... Brother Lezhi is really generous."

This wait lasted a full hour for the three of them, and there wasn't even anyone to serve them tea. They just sat there waiting.

The courtyard, upstairs and downstairs, was filled with people watching the fun. Now, whether they knew them or not, everyone could see the appearance of Lin Lezhi and the other two.

Those who should have left early and went home did not leave now. They were talking and laughing with each other, waiting to see Lin Lezhi and his group make a fool of themselves.

Xiao Yihuo sat aside without saying a word the whole time. There was no sign of displeasure in his eyes, but he waved the fan in his hand a little faster.

"Brother Lezhi, how about we ..."

Qingchuan wanted to ask whether they should leave this place or not, but at this moment, the servant came out of the house and burped. When others saw this, they all laughed out loud and knew that Lin Lezhi and his group were doomed.

Lin Lezhi stood up, still with a bright expression on his face, and asked with a smile: "I wonder...would Mother Zhao be willing to do me the honor of meeting you?"

The servant said calmly, "I've asked, and our Madam Zhao doesn't have time to see you, so please, gentlemen..."

"Who said I don't have time to meet the three gentlemen? They haven't invited me up for such a long time. I thought I was not worthy of the three gentlemen's eyes and had left."

Hearing the sound, everyone around looked in the direction of the sound.

I saw a beautiful woman appearing in a light purple dress. The various accessories on her body complemented each other, and the bright lights around her made her even more dazzling.

Her graceful and charming figure attracted everyone's attention as soon as she appeared.

Under the gaze of everyone, Mother Zhao walked down the stairs slowly and gracefully, holding a round fan embroidered with orchids of various colors, which were vivid and lifelike. The hair accessories on her head, especially the orchid hair accessories made of purple velvet flowers, were the highlight.

Her every smile and frown is graceful and beautiful, yet she still has the aura of a boss lady.

It is hard to even glance at the proprietress at ordinary times, let alone when she is dressed up. All the people present, not just men, couldn't help but stare at her in amazement. Mother Zhao is what many women in Chunhualou want to be like.

Be neither humble nor arrogant, and remain true to yourself.

Rumor has it that when Mother Zhao was young, a rich man spent a huge sum of money on her on her virginity.

Mother Zhao was the only female customer who appeared in the ya Renzhuang.

The servant next to him knew he had done something wrong and tried to explain in a panic: "Mother Zhao...Mother Zhao...I didn't know they were your friends, I..."

Mother Zhao raised her hand to stop the servant from speaking, and then slowly walked to Lin Lezhi.

Lin Lezhi nodded slightly, and said politely with a smile on his face: "Mother Zhao, what are you talking about? Mother Zhao is so beautiful, even if we have to wait here for a night, we are willing to do it."

Hearing this, Xiao Yihuo and Qingchuan looked at Lin Lezhi with disgust on their faces, as if to say, if you want to embarrass yourself, do it yourself, don't drag us into it.

Mother Zhao lowered her eyes and smiled, responding, "I haven't seen you for a few days, you are still so talkative." Then, she raised her hand and invited, "Welcome to Chunhua Tower, please come in."

As soon as he finished speaking, the servant came up to him with a smile and said respectfully, "I was blind and didn't recognize you just now. I hope you gentlemen won't blame me. Please come in, please come in!"

"That's okay. Please prepare some good wine and food for us." Lin Lezhi took the opportunity to make a request.

"Of course, of course. Gentlemen, please come in and have a seat. Good wine and delicious food will be served to you right away."

Lin Lezhi and his group walked into Chunhua Tower with confidence, which made the group of onlookers feel embarrassed and envious.

After entering the room, Lin Lezhi looked around. There were several pots of exquisite orchids in the room. The orchids were so beautiful that it was obvious that they had been carefully cultivated by the owner.

There are several paintings of orchids hanging on the wall, with poems inscribed on them.

There was incense burning in the room, filled with the scent of orchids, which was pleasant to smell.

Mother Zhao stood by the window, looking at the night outside.

When the wine and food were served, the servant said with an apologetic look on his face, "Gentlemen, enjoy your meal. I will not disturb you any more."

"Thank you."

"Sir, what are you talking about? It's as it should be. Take your time..."

As the servant spoke, he left the room and slowly closed the door.

After the door was closed, Mother Zhao turned around and raised her hand and said, "I didn't know you guys were coming to visit me tonight. I'm sorry for being so inconsiderate. I hope you guys can forgive me. Consider this fine wine and food as a gift from Ting Lan to you guys. I hope you guys enjoy it."

"It turns out that Mrs. Zhao's name is Tinglan, which means quiet and elegant. She is just like her name, quiet and elegant."

Zhao Tinglan nodded slightly, a trace of loneliness flashed across her eyes, and she said lightly: "Thank you for the praise, Master Jiang, but I am just a wild orchid growing in the valley, I am afraid I can't bear the reputation of the master."

Lin Lezhi smiled and said, "Mother Zhao, this is wrong. The cold dew in the west wind is deep in the forest, and the orchids are fragrant even if there is no one around. Orchids do not fight or compete, and do not seek fame and fortune, but only the clouds and mist. Mother Zhao is intelligent and wise, and she deserves the name of Tinglan, which is so poetic and elegant."

Zhao Tinglan became interested, looked at Lin Lezhi with interest and said, "Then I'd like to hear what makes Tinglan think Mr. Jiang is smart."

"A gentleman points to a deer and defies the wind and snow, but he does not regret turning into grass and trees." Lin Lezhi repeated what he had just said, then looked at Zhao Tinglan and said, "If Mother Zhao doesn't understand what I'm saying, I'm afraid the three of us won't be able to sit here and talk to Mother Zhao face to face."

Zhao Tinglan smiled and asked softly, "Master Jiang, are you trying to test me again? Aren't you afraid that I'll invite the three masters up here? Do you have other intentions?"

"If Mother Zhao really had other intentions, she would never have asked us to come up in front of so many people."

Zhao Tinglan picked up the round fan in her hand, and a faint low laugh came from under the sandy round fan. Then she lowered her eyes slightly and said, "Detective Jiang Gui is indeed smart. Today I see that his reputation is well-deserved."

When she raised her eyes again, there was a hint of determination in Zhao Tinglan's tender eyes. She gently turned the round fan in her jade hand and slowly walked towards Lin Lezhi.

Zhao Tinglan walked and laughed as she explained: "A gentleman points to a deer and is proud of the wind and snow. A gentleman should live like a deer. Deer live in the forest and do not compete with the world."

"The orchid, a secluded orchid in an empty valley, deserves the word 'secluded'; the bamboo, being pure and elegant, deserves the word 'firm'; the chrysanthemum, being indifferent and clear-minded, deserves the word 'indifferent'."

"And Mei, Ling Han Wuhui, is even more worthy of the word arrogance."

Zhao Tinglan walked up to Lin Lezhi, and gently stroked the plum blossom hairpin on Lin Lezhi's head with one hand. There were ripples in her eyes, and she said slowly: "I will not regret turning into grass and trees. Since I have no regrets, turning into grass and trees corresponds to the scene of plum blossoms."

"Master Jiang wants to use this plum blossom hairpin to hint that we once had a day of elegance together. I wonder... am I right?"

“That’s a very correct answer.”

Zhao Tinglan's fingers slid across the hollow part of the plum blossom hairpin, which was tied with a thin red thread. She asked curiously, "The last time I saw you, there wasn't any red thread on this hairpin."

Lin Lezhi smiled slightly and said, "It was a peace knot given to me by some children. I accidentally got it dirty, but I thought it would be a pity to throw it away. After all, it was a good wish, so I simply took out the red thread that hadn't been stained yet and wrapped it around it. I hope Madam Zhao won't laugh at me."

Zhao Tinglan looked at the plum blossom hairpin, her thoughts deepened, and she said slowly: "How could it be, the wooden hairpin has no pattern, but this touch of red adds a touch of red plum color, which I think is a good addition."

"I never thought that Mother Zhao is such a kindred spirit to me."

Xiao Yihuo and Qingchuan looked at Lin Lezhi again, their disdain growing even stronger.

Zhao Tinglan retracted the emotion in her eyes, sat aside, poured herself a glass of osmanthus wine, and then clinked her glass with Lin Lezhi's. She drank the wine in the glass and smiled, "Since Mr. Jiang said that he is a soulmate, can't I give the plum blossom hairpin to Tinglan?"

Lin Lezhi swirled the wine in his glass, causing faint ripples on the surface of the wine. Then Lin Lezhi looked up at Zhao Tinglan and said, "That won't do. This hairpin is evidence."

Hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed across Qingchuan's eyes. He cast his gaze towards Lin Lezhi, and then looked at the plum blossom hairpin on Lin Lezhi's head. Xiao Yihuo was still drinking his glass of wine calmly.

"Oh? What do you mean, Master Jiang? Tinglan doesn't understand."

There was a smile on Zhao Tinglan's lips, but the smile in her eyes disappeared.

Lin Lezhi smiled and drank the osmanthus wine in the cup. The osmanthus wine was sweet and refreshing, and the fragrance lingered on the lips and teeth for a long time. It was indeed a good wine.

Lin Lezhi put down the cup, looked at Zhao Tinglan and said, "It's nothing special. It was you who sold Su Li's body to Yulong Village, wasn't it?"

Zhao Tinglan paused and said softly, "So what?"

"Not really, but I see that Chunhualou has a very good business, so it's not worth it to do something like buying and selling corpses. Besides, how much would it be worth if it was sold to the villagers for ghost marriages?"

"Although it's not worth much, it's better than dying worthlessly in Chunhua Tower."

"I don't think Mother Zhao is as cruel as she says. Chunhua Tower is entirely under the control of Mother Zhao. If Mother Zhao really intended to hide her whereabouts, how could Sun Wan'er know where Su Li's body was, and why did she choose Su Li's body to sell to Yulong Village?"

"Sun Wan'er has used up all her money just to treat Su Li. If Chunhua Tower is really a place where people are eaten without leaving any bones, how can a little Sun Wan'er buy her freedom without enough money?"

Zhao Tinglan smiled slightly, looked at Lin Lezhi and said, "So Mr. Jiang suspected that I was the one who intentionally led Meng Wan to Yulong Village."

"more than."

"Oh?"

"You sent Su Li's body to Yulong Village because you knew the relationship between Sun Wan'er and Su Li. You would definitely go to look for Su Li's body. When you knew that Jiang Lian'an appeared here, you took the opportunity to spread rumors about Jiang Lian'an in Chunhua Tower."

"It was because Shi Peng from the abandoned house heard this that he led me to Ya Ren Zhuang."

Zhao Tinglan smiled and looked at Lin Lezhi and said, "These are just Mr. Jiang's personal guesses. Could it be that Mr. Jiang wants to pin the crime on Tinglan based on these alone?"

Lin Lezhi shook his head and said, "These alone, of course, don't prove anything."

"However, since Yan Jingyi had been strangled to death by Shi Peng, how could he have asked someone to send you a letter the night before yesterday? According to Shi Peng's handwriting in the account book of Yarenzhuang, it is completely different from the handwriting on the letter."

"Shi Peng won't expose himself, will he?"

Zhao Tinglan's expression did not change much, and she continued to smile and said, "It could also be that Yan Jingyi had a premonition that something bad was going to happen to him, so he asked someone to send it in advance."

Lin Lezhi pretended to be in deep thought, then nodded and said, "So, Mother Zhao, you mean that Yan Jingyi died here with you?"

Hearing this, Zhao Tinglan's eyes darkened. She didn't say anything, but a faint smile remained on her lips.

Lin Lezhi looked at the beautiful orchids beside him and said, "When people get used to staying in the same environment for a long time, they may lose some of their perception. I guess Mrs. Zhao herself doesn't know that the four pieces of letter paper all have a faint orchid fragrance."

After that, Lin Lezhi stood up and walked slowly to a picture of orchids. He took out the four letters in his arms and unfolded them. He compared them with the handwriting of the poems and said, "I think this handwriting is quite similar to the handwriting of these poems."