Chapter 1264

Longshou Palace,

In the glass flower house, flowers were in full bloom.

Watering the flowers, the Retired Emperor looked at Zhang Cheng and said: "Do you know why I called you here?"

"This subject does not know!"

Speaking to the Retired Emperor, Zhang Cheng looked honest and simple.

Looking at Zhang Cheng before him, the Retired Emperor said: "Young and frivolous, do you know who Wang Ziteng is to you, and yet you still request to behead Wang Ziteng!"

"Retired Emperor, this subject is from the Jia family of Jin Ling; I have no relationship with Wang Ziteng, and he almost ruined the big matter in Liaodong!"

Speaking to the Retired Emperor, Zhang Cheng explained.

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the Retired Emperor certainly knew that the artillery Wang Ziteng was in charge of had a big problem, almost leading to the failure to capture Chaoyang.

However, as an old man of his age, the Retired Emperor was nostalgic, so he could only say: "Can't you endure it? He is a clan relative after all! You requested to behead him for rebellion as soon as you opened your mouth..."

"This subject understands; this subject guarantees that I will not ambush him after court!"

Looking at the Retired Emperor, Zhang Cheng spoke earnestly.

And hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the watering can in the Retired Emperor's hand stopped in mid-air; because he actually still planned to ambush Wang Ziteng?

One must know, as the Jia the Invincible he personally enfeoffed, the Retired Emperor knew too well how capable Zhang Cheng was at fighting; if Wang Ziteng were caught by him, wouldn't it be a beating?

Staring at Zhang Cheng, the Retired Emperor said: "Half a month later, your mother will enter the capital, and I will bestow upon her the title of Third Rank Lady; how about I reward you with a mansion?"

"This subject thanks the Retired Emperor for his grace!"

Hearing the Retired Emperor's words, Zhang Cheng hurriedly bowed in thanks.

Looking at Zhang Cheng's face, the Retired Emperor said: "You are also a member of the Jia family; don't make the relationship too stiff, do you know?"

"This subject understands; this subject will certainly 'treat' the clan relative well!"

Looking at the Retired Emperor earnestly, Zhang Cheng smiled, appearing exceptionally brilliant.

"Go down!"

Waving his hand to signal, the Retired Emperor let Dai Quan send Zhang Cheng out.

For this young and vigorous boy, the Retired Emperor was also somewhat helpless; after all, who would "request to behead" someone as soon as they arrived!

This wasn't treating Wang Ziteng as a clan relative; this was treating him as a Japanese pirate!

However, compared to Wang Ziteng, the Retired Emperor still liked Zhang Cheng more; after all, he helped him win fame before and after his death; the child was just ignorant, so would Wang Ziteng also hold it against him?

Wang Ziteng: He is not an ignorant child; he wants to behead me!

Zhang Cheng: Through wind and rain, I'll wait for you at the Meridian Gate!

Coming out of the Longshou Palace, Zhang Cheng looked at Dai Quan beside him and said: "This Eunuch, I feel like I've known you for a long time when I see you! I wonder..."

"I am Dai Quan!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with a smile, Dai Quan explained.

"Oh, so it is Grand Eunuch Dai! No wonder you look so familiar..."

Looking at Dai Quan before him, Zhang Cheng held the other's hand and said: "I am new to being an official and don't understand things well. If there is any offense, please be sure to remind me, Grand Eunuch Dai!"

As he spoke, Zhang Cheng stuffed a thick stack of silver notes into his hand, the value of which was about the same as the one given to Xia Shouzhong.

Holding the roll of silver notes in his hand, Dai Quan immediately smiled and said: "Earl Jia is too polite; the Retired Emperor likes you very much!"

Hearing Dai Quan say this, Zhang Cheng smiled: "Then Jia Jue thanks Grand Eunuch Dai for the reminder!"

Coming out of the palace gate, Zhang Cheng looked at the military nobility not far away and bowed: "Uncles, were you waiting for me here!"

"Brother Jue, you finally came out. Come, come, come, let me introduce you!"

Beckoning, Feng Tang pulled him forward and said: "These are all close friends in the army..."

And just after Feng Tang finished introducing the circle, he pointed to one person and smiled: "Who is he? You probably don't know him, right?"

"Jia Jue of Jin Ling, pays respects to Uncle Zheng!"

Bowing to Jia Zheng, Zhang Cheng smiled.

Because in the entire Jia family, only Jia Zheng could be considered a normal person, it's just that his brain wasn't very clear.

After all, he was the second son of the legitimate wife and was not raised as the heir to the title.

Jia She was the heir, but the problem was that the Jia family stood on the wrong side, so he could only pretend to be crazy and stupid in the mansion.

However, compared to Jia Jing, Jia She was better, because that person was the companion of the former crown prince and directly fled to the temple to "cultivate immortality"; even if he returned, he would not dare to stay in the Ningguo Mansion for long.

Otherwise, would that waste Jia Zhen dare to be so arrogant? Jia Jing would have taken his head off and kicked it like a ball.

To be honest, the entire capital probably knew about the stupid things in the Rong and Ning mansions, including Jia Jing, but why didn't these people stop them?

Besides biding their time, it was probably self-defilement!

But who could have thought that Lady Wang would play out something like being born with jade in her mouth? Jia She and Jia Jing probably almost collapsed when they found out, because the matter had already spread; if they killed Lady Wang, it would be equivalent to having ulterior motives, so they could only bite their teeth and swallow it.

"Brother Jue, no need for formalities; we are all our own people!"

Looking at Jia Jue before him, Jia Zheng felt a wave of emotion in his heart, because if that degenerate in his family were half as good as this child, it would be enough!

"Today, I am hosting a banquet in my mansion; why don't we all go together!"

Speaking to everyone, Feng Tang smiled.

"Go together, go together!"

Hearing Feng Tang say this, everyone also smiled.

Inside Feng Tang's mansion, besides the representatives of each family, many legitimate sons also appeared at the scene.

Watching Zhang Cheng walk in, Feng Ziying and the others exclaimed in admiration.

Because such a handsome Zhang Cheng was simply like a banished immortal descending to the world!

However, looking at Zhang Cheng, Jia Baoyu was full of resentment, because every time his father Jia Zheng mentioned the other party, he would scold him, which also led to the big-faced Baoyu feeling uncomfortable when seeing Zhang Cheng.

"Come, meet your big brother!"

Greeting the teenagers to step forward, Feng Tang smiled.

"Greetings, Big Brother, I am Feng Ziying!"

Coming before Zhang Cheng, Feng Ziying hurriedly spoke.

"Uncle's child is truly heroic!"

Praising Feng Ziying, Zhang Cheng smiled.

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Feng Tang said: "If this kid were half as good as Brother Jue, I would be at ease!"

"Feng Tang, you can't say that; Brother Jue is a military star rarely seen in our Great Qian in a hundred years!"

Laughing at Feng Tang, many people teased.

"These are just praises from you uncles; I don't practice martial arts, I just have 'innate divine strength'! How can I compare to you all!"

Speaking with a humble face, Zhang Cheng smiled and signaled.

And when it was Jia Baoyu's turn, Jia Zheng smiled and said: "Brother Jue, this is your brother, Baoyu!"

"Oh, is this Brother Baoyu? He looks just like Uncle's elegance, so extraordinary; has he passed the child scholar exam? He will certainly pass the provincial exam this year; I congratulate you in advance, Uncle..."

Speaking to Jia Baoyu, Zhang Cheng's eyes shone with light.

"Baoyu is only twelve this year, he hasn't..."

Just as Jia Zheng was explaining awkwardly to Zhang Cheng, Jia Baoyu muttered: "What's the point of reading? They are just parasites! I don't care for it at all!"

And although Jia Baoyu's voice was not loud, everyone present heard it.

Looking at Jia Zheng awkwardly, Zhang Cheng hurriedly said: "Uncle, please calm down, there are many people here! If you want to discipline him, you have to go home..."

Pulling Jia Zheng, Zhang Cheng spoke up.

And it would have been better if Zhang Cheng hadn't spoken; as soon as he did, Jia Zheng completely exploded, because the Jia Jue beside him had passed the child scholar exam at nine! If it weren't for his mother's serious illness, he would have been famous in the capital long ago!

"You ignorant degenerate, I will take your life today!"

Roaring, Jia Zheng stepped forward and slapped him on the face, hitting the big-faced Baoyu until he was completely stunned.

Following a kick that sent Jia Baoyu flying, Jia Zheng roared: "Degenerate, not reading the Four Books and Five Classics, playing around all day, see if I don't beat you to death!"

Watching Jia Zheng so angry, Zhang Cheng immediately said: "Uncle, calm down, Brother Bao is only twelve, he is still a child!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Jia Zheng was even more furious: "He is still a child?"

"Run, Baoyu, your father is going to kill you!"

Shouting at Jia Baoyu, Feng Ziying and the others hurriedly helped him up.

And Jia Baoyu, who had been slapped silly, fled in a panic, appearing exceptionally miserable.

Jia Baoyu: Do you know how much damage that slap did to a child like me?

Zhang Cheng: Nice! Uncle Zheng!

(End of this chapter)