I rely on solving the case to attack the king of hell

Compared with his official position, Mr. Zhang's mansion is shabby.The front door is plain, short and small.The two lanterns hanging in front of the stone steps looked like defective items from a flea market. They were very old, very old.

Xie Zaiyue looked at the narrow gate in front of him, took a step back and said with emotion: "Zhang Buxun is one of the six ministers anyway, an important member of the imperial court, this mansion looks...why it doesn't have the style of Li Mingheng's courtyard." He said in a loud voice: "Master Zhang, what a good official, what a good official, clean, too clean."

Hengbo, who followed, sneered, and said: "I heard that His Majesty is simple by nature, and all the officials follow suit. Mr. Xie, I have never heard of it. The king of Chu is so thin, how hungry are the people in the country?"

Song Liuguang waved his fan and said solemnly: "No, Mr. Zhang is honest and fair, and everyone in the court knows it. Xiao Wang can assure you that this is definitely not an act."

Hengbo's gaze was attracted by the folding fan in Song Liuguang's hand, and he asked in surprise, "It's snowing, why are you fanning?"

Song Liuguang gathered his cloak, squinted at Hengbo and said, "Don't you think this king looks romantic and suave? Just like the heroine in the most popular storybook "The Merry Prince and Pretty Maid" in Biancheng now?"

Hengbo's face was distorted, and he almost felt sick.

Song Liuguang was about to reply when the door of Zhang's mansion opened with a creak, and an old man with white hair and beard walked out.Although the old man was old, he had a strong figure and piercing eyes. He walked up to the crowd and bowed his body, and said loudly: "The old man didn't know that you are here, so I feel disappointed to welcome you."

Yan Hanxu gave him a hand, and said lightly, "It's okay."

Xie Zaiyue took Zhang Buxun's jade pendant from his waist, and said: "You must have been the housekeeper of the Zhang family? I don't know your surname?"

The old man nodded: "Mian's surname is Du."

Xie Zaiyue handed over the jade pendant and said with a smile, "Butler Du, do you know this jade pendant?"

Steward Du took the jade pendant, looked at it hastily, and said with a smile: "Master has already confessed that the adults are here to investigate the case and bring justice to those who died in vain, so I will fully cooperate."

Xie Zaiyue sighed: "It's really touching that Mr. Zhang took so much trouble in his busy schedule! I will definitely not let you down, and bring the murderer to justice as soon as possible!"

The housekeeper smiled slightly, turned sideways, and made a gesture of invitation: "My lords, please."

A group of people from Dali Temple wore casual clothes and followed Steward Du all the way, and soon arrived at the front hall.The front hall is tall and wide, with only simple tables and chairs, and not many decorations.The butler invited everyone to be seated and asked, "Where do the adults want to check?"

Xie Zaiyue cupped his hands and said, "Butler Du, I have a few questions here, and I hope you can answer one or two first."

Butler Du smiled and said, "Thank you, Sir, for asking."

Xie Zaiyue said: "According to the files, the name of the deceased is Tao Tao, she is 14 years old, and she is the personal maid of the lady in the house. Is this information true?"

Du Guanjia said: "It's true."

He only answered questions, and refused to say a word of extraneous words. This Du butler is really a fine person.But to be able to manage family affairs in a Shangshu's mansion, I think there are two brushes.

Xie Zaiyue smiled slightly, and said again: "Who did Tao Tao have a blind date with, and who did he have a bad relationship with?"

Butler Du thought for a moment, then said with a slight smile, "I really don't know about the little girls, why don't I talk to someone from the young lady's courtyard?"

There are so many complicated things in Zhang's mansion, and Steward Du is busy with big things, so he really has no time to pay attention to these minutiae.

Xie Zaiyue thought about it, and said calmly: "Housekeeper, can I ask Miss first?"

Hearing the words, Song Liuguang was instantly elated. He had heard that Zhang Shangshu's daughter had the posture of sinking fish and falling geese. She was one of the three beauties of Biancheng, but the courtyard was deep, and Zhang Shangshu was taught very strictly. Isn't it a great thing to see a beautiful woman while working at work?Brother Xie, you still understand me!

Xie Zaiyue glanced at Song Liuguang, who had the look of an idiot in his eyes, and was very puzzled.He doesn't know that Miss Zhang is famous, but he just thinks that Miss Zhang is Tao Tao's direct leader. Logically speaking, the two of them have spent the longest time together, so they should be the most familiar with each other. Asking her, maybe they understand more comprehensively .

This court didn't pay much attention to the defense of men and women. When the housekeeper heard that Xie Zaiyue wanted to ask the young lady directly, he didn't hesitate much, and immediately arranged for his servants to invite the young lady to the front hall.

After waiting for a cup of tea, Miss Zhang came gracefully.

After all, she is a well-known beauty in Biancheng. Ms. Zhang's figure is as delicate as a willow supporting the wind, and her skin is as delicate as cream.

However, such a beauty is still slightly inferior in front of Hengbo, let alone compared with Yan Han.If the two of them stand together, Yan Han is like a finely carved jade carving, while Miss Zhang is like a random clay doll.

Even so, Ms. Zhang's demeanor is extraordinary. When she suddenly saw several outsiders, who were adults from Dali Temple who came to ask questions, she was not at all timid or timid, but looked calm and saluted generously.

Xie Zaiyue glanced at her appreciatively, thinking that Ms. Zhang is neither humble nor overbearing, she is indeed a lady, and was about to speak, but for some reason, Yan Han's complexion darkened, and his voice was rather displeased: "Thank you, sir?"

Seeing this, Hengbo shook his head secretly, thinking that the majestic King of Hades is like the jealous king, what a misfortune for me!

Xie Zaiyue was shocked, quickly put away his smile, and asked seriously: "Are you the eldest lady of the Zhang family?"

Butler Du replied: "It's the eldest lady of our Zhang family..."

Miss Zhang raised her hand, indicating that Steward Du didn't need to answer for her, and answered by herself: "Minister Zhang Mengyao."

Zhang Buxun had two daughters and a son, except for Zhang Mengyao, who was born to his late wife, the remaining son and daughter were all born to a concubine.

Song Liuguang saw the stitches and said: "Miss Zhang, hello, I am..."

Hengbo pinched him, and the second half of the sentence got stuck in his throat.

Xie Zaiyue asked again: "How is the maidservant Tao Tao's relationship with you on weekdays?"

Zhang Mengyao's complexion changed slightly, and her eyes gradually began to turn red. After a long time, she lowered her head and replied, "I treat her better than my sister."

Xie Zaiyue's heart moved, and she keenly grasped the deep meaning of these words. Zhang Mengyao only mentioned how she treated Tao Tao, but avoided how Tao Tao treated her master. It seems that the relationship between the two is not very harmonious .

Zhang Mengyao is still recalling: "Minnv's mother passed away very early, and my father has been busy with government affairs and has no time to take care of me. Although there are a younger brother and a younger sister in the house, they are not close to me. When I was eight years old, my father I chose Tao Tao to come into the mansion to be my maid... she said she was a maid, but she was actually a playmate for me, what can a four-year-old know about serving tea and pouring water?" She smiled lightly, and after a long time, said again : "We grew up together and lived together for ten years. I treat her like a sister and never criticize her."

Xie Zaiyue carefully looked at Zhang Mengyao's expression, and saw that when she mentioned Tao Tao, she was full of affection, which did not seem to be fake, but there was a lingering sadness in her words, which was very contradictory and weird.

After thinking for a while, he asked, "How does Tao Tao treat you?"

Zhang Mengyao froze all over, the hand holding the handkerchief gradually tightened, and a few blue veins were faintly bulging on the back of the satin-like hand.After a long delay, she said calmly: "She is dead, I don't want to tell the truth. In short, her death has nothing to do with me."

Hengbo said with a half-smile, "Little sister, I'm afraid you haven't figured out the situation yet? When Dali Temple asks, you can't hide anything. It's not something that can be revealed just because you don't want to talk about people's right and wrong."

Zhang Mengyao bit her lip and didn't speak.

Butler Du persuaded from the side: "Miss, what else do you know that you must say, and the master has also confessed, and the whole family must fully cooperate."

Zhang Mengyao raised her head and said firmly: "How Tao Tao treats me is a private matter between me and her. I did not harm her. This private matter has nothing to do with the government."

Hengbo said with a smile: "What kind of private matter is it that Miss Zhang keeps secret? Could it be... sisters robbing men?"

Zhang Mengyao froze, raised her head and quickly glanced at Hengbo, then lowered her head and kept silent, just looking a little lost.

Xie Zaiyue looked at this Miss Zhang silently for a long time, then turned to ask softly: "Did Tao Tao ever have a bad relationship with others before his death?"

Zhang Mengyao said slowly: "Only Erniang and the others don't want to see Tao Tao... But, they shouldn't kill people."

As soon as I heard this, I knew that behind it was the story of intrigue between the mansions. Zhang Mengyao seemed to mention it casually, and I am afraid that he also had the intention of dragging people into the water.

Xie Zaiyue sneered in his heart, but his face was still kind: "Why doesn't Second Madam like Tao Tao?"

Zhang Mengyao suddenly gritted her teeth and said, "What second wife, she is just a dowry that my mother brought into the mansion! My mother is weak, so she took advantage of the loophole. After my mother left, my father didn't remarry or take any more concubines, so she just Treat yourself as a half-master, and tell the outside world that you are the second wife all day long."

Xie Zaiyue couldn't help squinting his eyes, Zhang Mengyao seemed to have a deep discord with the second wife, Zhang Buxun was busy competing with the old Duan every day, and didn't even know that his backyard was on fire.

At this moment, Butler Du suddenly came out and said calmly: "Miss, it's already the third quarter of the application time, and it's time for Mr. Gu to come to teach you."

Zhang Mengyao got up suddenly when she heard the words, and said anxiously: "I should go, Mr. Gu has always been the most impatient waiting for others."

The eldest lady, who was still able to advance and retreat just now, was a little out of control at this moment.

Xie Zaiyue smiled lightly and said, "I don't know who Mr. Gu is?"

Du Guanjia said: "It's the Xixi in the house, waiting for Chunwei's move in Biancheng. The master invited me to teach the young lady to play the piano and write poems."

"Oh?" Xie Zaiyue smiled playfully, "Master Gu must be an elegant person."

Butler Du smiled and said nothing, but Zhang Mengyao blushed and said, "I wonder if adults have heard of "Spring in the Ancient City"? It is a quatrain that is popular in Biancheng. This poem...is written by Mr. Gu."

Everyone in Dali Temple, Yan Han and Hengbo are not mortals, so they don't know what poems are popular in Biancheng, and the former mortal Xie Zaiyue doesn't understand these romances, so he is also at a loss.

Only Song Liuguang nodded, and said with a smile: "It turns out that the teacher in the house is Gu Dacai." He said this vaguely, and no one knew whether he had heard of "Spring in the Ancient City".

Zhang Mengyao saw the blank expressions on everyone's faces, and Song Liuguang was ambiguous, wondering why the officials in Dali Temple were so uneducated?He didn't want to stay any longer, but saluted and said: "Minister, I will take my leave first. If you have any questions, you are welcome to come to the house at any time."

After all, Butler Du personally sent her out.

Hengbo smiled lowly, and said: "Based on my experience in love... Mr. Xixi and Ms. Zhang... are definitely tricky!"

Song Liuguang also nodded in agreement: "Heroes see the same thing."

Xie Zaiyue: "..."