Dali Temple has his Lord Luo

Chapter 73
Meng Xiao took the lead in applauding: "Master Qin, thank you! This is our job!"

Qin Zhao smiled and said, "For my Lord Luo! I am willing!"

Everyone laughed.

After Luo Ning took out last night's records, everyone had a general understanding of the case:
Feng Ling, whose real name is Feng Shu, also has a younger brother named Feng Lin. Feng Lin is 12 years old this year.

There are only two people in the family who depend on each other, so Feng Shu works hard to earn money and raise his younger brother. This is his daily life.

Feng Shu was very kind to his younger brother Feng Lin. He allowed Feng Lin to study and did not allow Feng Lin to engage in anything related to singing.

Maybe he felt that the status of an actor was low, and he didn't want his younger brother to follow his path.

Feng Shu has been in Yiyuan for more than ten years. His singing style is authentic and his appearance is beautiful, and he is popular among many people.

In fact, the pursuit here is in quotation marks.

Luo Ning didn't see Feng Shu himself. When he came on stage, his face was full of oil paint, and when he died, he also had heavy makeup.

But judging from his figure and singing voice, he must be a good-looking man.

The steward provided clues, and Feng Shu was often invited to perform at various houses in recent years.

Because the mansions of officials of the third rank and above have their own theaters, many official wives are good at sociability and will also find these opera singers to perform at gatherings in the mansion.

Feng Shu is the most sought after one.

On weekdays, Feng Shu lives a simple life. Apart from performing, he just practices martial arts and has no fatal enemies.

Although there is competition among the actors in Yiyuan, Feng Shu does not hate it. There is room for other actors, so there is no reason for other actors to have a grudge and harm him.

Some of the servants said that Feng Shu was a kind-hearted person, unlike other actors in the opera garden who were arrogant and polite to everyone in Yiyuan.

While talking, Master Li brought a child in: "My lord, there is a child named Feng Lin asking to see you!"

Feng Lin is a 12-year-old child. When he saw a room full of people wearing official uniforms, he was a little nervous, but he still tried to calm himself down.

Seeing his demeanor, Luo Ning couldn't help but feel an inexplicable fondness for him.

"Your name is Feng Lin?" Luo Ning asked him.

Feng Lin's eyes are dark and bright, and he is particularly energetic:
"Sir, I am Feng Lin, Feng Shu's younger brother!"

"You have something to do with me?"

Before Feng Lin came, he inquired in front of the Dali Temple and found out that the Minister of Dali Temple was a woman. Looking at the appearance of the people around him, he must be Lord Luo.

"Lord Luo, please find the murderer for my brother's grievance, and comfort my brother's soul in heaven!"

After Feng Lin finished speaking, he knelt on the ground.

It was the first time Luo Ning saw the child look so awe-inspiring and helped him up: "Don't worry, I will do my best!"

Feng Lin got up: "Lord Luo, if you need anything, I will cooperate with you!"

Luo Ning really liked him more and more:
"I was at the scene of the crime last night, so I got everyone's confessions. After sorting them out, I am sure that Feng Shu killed him because of vendetta. But, where is the enemy? And why did he become a vendetta?"

Luo Ning expressed his doubts and hoped that Feng Lin could guide the way.

Feng Lin thought about it: "My brother's life is relatively simple. Although he is a role in Yiyuan, he never takes it seriously!"

It’s the same as the confession of Yiyuan people, so the enemy is outside Yiyuan?

"But Feng Shu lives a simple life, so how did he offend people outside Yiyuan? Do you have any clues?"

"Brother once said that he hates being followed and pestered by others. I wonder if this is of any use?"

Luo Ning looked at Feng Lin, confused.

Hate being followed?

After asking a few more questions, Feng Lin asked to go to Yizhuang to see his brother, and Song Qingsong sent a government servant to take him away.

The Dali eunuchs were left waiting for Luo Ning's orders.

Luo Ning took out the compiled confession:
"I also found someone providing this clue last night. Let's cast a wide net. Meng Sizhi, Wei Sizhi, Yao Sizhi, each of you will lead a team and go to Yiyuan to ask the steward for Feng Shu's acting records in the past six months. Take a look. Which mansions have you been to?"

The three ministers left with two yamen servants each.

Song Qingsong and Song Zhuer stayed in the room. Song Zhuer was unhappy: "Sir, what should I do?"

Luo Ning was happy: "You are here to take charge!"

"Where are you going, my lord?"

"I have to go back home and change my clothes. I feel like I'm going rotten!"

Song Zhuer pursed her lips and said happily: "Okay, sir, I will take care of my family."

"Master Song, please stay here. We will continue to the next step when the officials come back. This is the confession I compiled last night. Let's see if we can find any other clues!"

Song Qingsong stroked his beard and nodded.

Luo Ning and Qin Zhao walked out of Dali Temple. Qin Zhao felt refreshed and said: "Master Luo, I'm going back to Beizhen Fusi. If you need anything, send someone to call me!"

Luo Ning watched Qin Zhao ride away and returned to Taifu's Mansion.

As soon as they entered the Tutor's Mansion, the whole mansion was alarmed by Luo Ning's return at this time. Grandma was heartbroken when she heard that Luo Ning had not returned home for another night and was busy solving the case.

He ordered the kitchen to deliver bowls of bird's nests and jujube water to Luoning's yard. He also ordered the maid to come to the main courtyard when Luoning had rested.

Luo Ning washed his face and changed his clothes. He didn't feel tired at all. He was anxious to go back to Dali Temple, so he went to his grandmother's room.

Her mother, Li Mi, was waiting for her in her grandmother's room. This daughter sometimes couldn't see anyone for several days because of the case, so she quickly pulled Luo Ning over and looked at her carefully.

Seeing that she looked good, he was relieved and said, "Did you drink all the soup that grandma sent?"

Luo Ning touched his belly: "It's bulging, I drank it all! Grandma, how do you think I look?"

The old lady nodded, her eyes full of kindness:
"My poor grandson, why do you have to go to Dali Temple? Why do you want to be the minister of Dali Temple? Like the girls in other people's houses, listen to music and draw pictures. How wonderful!"

Luo Ning smiled and comforted the old lady:
"Grandma, you don't know how happy I am now. After coming to Dali Temple, the happiest thing for me is to catch the murderer. You know I don't like to socialize with those things. And solving the case can help others, how great!"

The old lady sighed:

"Okay, okay, I can't tell you."

Then he told the girl behind him: "Go and ask the kitchen to bring some snacks. Tomorrow, we will also set up a stage in our house for you to listen to music. How could you not like it?"

Luo Ning suddenly thought of Feng Shu: "Grandma, our house is also looking for a theater troupe from Yiyuan?"

Li Mi smiled: "That's a very popular opera troupe. Our family can't afford to hire it. Besides, that opera singer is too popular, so we won't cause any trouble!"

Luo Ning heard the mystery: "Mom, what's going on?"

Li Mi didn't know that something had happened to Feng Shu, and thought Luo Ning was interested in these things, so he hurriedly said happily:

"Unexpectedly, my daughter is quite curious. I heard that the corner of Yiyuan is sought after by many people, and the ladies are even jealous of each other for him!"

This coincides with what Feng Lin said.

Luo Ning's eyes widened: "Mom, please tell me in detail what's going on!"

Li Mi took a sip of tea: "You know Wang Yuanwai Lang of the Ministry of Rites, his wife is Feng Shu's great supporter. Not only has she received a lot of money, but also..."

(End of this chapter)