Ning Dao Covered with Snow

Chapter 20 Amnesia
Chaofu quickly returned to normal and asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

Wei Lansheng frowned and said, "Please stand behind Chao Erniang.

"It's not necessary."

Wei Lansheng emphasized: "Please cooperate!"

Chaofu was very annoyed that a mere judicial assistant did not give him any face at all.

But his master had already instructed him to do his best to cooperate with the state government's investigation, so he could only suppress his anger and stand obediently behind Yan Ciwan.

In this way, he could no longer wink at Yan Ci Wan and could only pray secretly, hoping that Yan Ci Wan would be smart and not let the cat out of the bag.

Gao Dahai was very uneasy.

Although Chaofu is a commoner, he is a fourth-rank official in the prime minister's office. As the chief steward of the imperial court, Chaofu is a very trusted person around Chao Canjun. Now that he has offended him, he will probably take the opportunity to take revenge on Wei Lansheng in the future.

But Wei Lansheng had a higher official rank than him and was Gao Dahai's superior. No matter how Wei Lansheng handled the case, he, as a subordinate, had no right to interfere.

Moreover, Gao Dahai knew very well that even if he dared to give Wei Lansheng advice at the risk of offending his superior, Wei Lansheng would not listen.

Wei Lansheng was a man of upright character, and he was extremely serious about everything he did. It was precisely because of his bad temper that he was demoted all the way from Chang'an to the small place of Xiangzhou.

But he still didn't know how to restrain himself. He was the same as before when he arrived in Xiangzhou. He would not turn back even if he hit a wall. He is so stubborn!

Wei Lansheng ignored Captain Gao who was hesitant to speak and asked his previous question again.

Yan Ciwan answered truthfully: "I don't know."

"The coroner's examination confirmed that Lan Ying was murdered nine days ago. Your personal maid has been missing for nine days. Didn't you send anyone to look for her?"

Yan Ciwan still shook his head: "I don't know."

Wei Lansheng and Gao Dahai frowned at the same time, both thinking that she was being perfunctory.

Gao Dahai was concerned about the other party's noble status and did not dare to express any doubts, but Wei Lansheng, who was upright in character, directly reminded him in a very serious tone.

"Chao Erniang, this matter is very important to find out the truth. Please answer seriously and don't hide anything."

Yan Ciwan seemed to be frightened by his harsh attitude, his pale face full of panic and helplessness.

She clenched her handkerchief nervously, turned her head quietly to look behind her, and asked in a low voice.

"Uncle Fu, do you know anything about Lan Ying?" Without waiting for Chao Fu to answer, Wei Lansheng frowned and said, "Madam Chao Er, I am asking you a question. Just tell me what you know and don't look at others."

Yan Ciwan became even more nervous.

She lowered her head, and her voice became very soft because of her guilty conscience.

"But I really don't know anything."

Wei Lansheng began to doubt: "Lan Ying is your personal maid, how could you not know anything? Are you worried about not being able to tell the truth?"

"I really don't know anything, so don't ask me anymore." Yan Ciwan seemed to be forced into a corner. He covered his face and sobbed softly.

Chaofu saw Wei Lansheng's suspicion and quickly explained.

"To be honest, my second mother was seriously injured and almost lost her life. Although she was rescued, she unfortunately lost her memory. Now she doesn't remember anything. Don't force her anymore. If you want to know about Lan Ying, you can ask me directly."

Wei Lansheng ignored Chao Fu, his eyes still fixed on Yan Ci Wan, full of suspicion.

"Mrs. Chao Er, have you really lost your memory?"

Yan Ciwan put down her hands, revealing a pair of red eyes from crying.

She didn't dare to look Wei Lansheng in the eye. She glanced away, fiddling with her embroidered handkerchief with her hands, and replied in a low voice, "Hmm."

Wei Lansheng asked: "How did you get injured?"

Yan Ciwan still shook his head: "I don't remember."

Chaofu answered quickly, "Second Mother was injured when she accidentally fell down the stairs at home six days ago. My wife treated her."

Wei Lansheng asked.

"Can I see Madam Chao?"

Before Chaofu could answer, Liu's voice came from outside.

"What does Wei Fazuo want to see me about?"

(End of this chapter)