Chapter 1279

The next morning, before the sun had risen,

In front of the dim Imperial City, the hundred officials gathered.

Seeing Zhang Cheng appear, Feng Tang stepped forward and said, "What happened to you yesterday? Why did you lead troops to attack the Ningguo Mansion!"

"I didn't want to, but that bastard Jia Zhen was too much. He wanted to snatch my fiancée!"

As he spoke, Zhang Cheng told them about the situation with Qin Keqing.

Upon learning the cause and effect, Feng Tang and the others widened their eyes and said, "Is this Jia Zhen crazy? He actually dared to scheme against his own brother—what a bastard!"

"Yes, simply a bastard!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the military nobles who were on good terms with him hurriedly spoke up. After all, those who stood with Zhang Cheng were basically on the same chain of interests.

"Earl of Zhongwu, your father-in-law is here!"

Teasingly, a military noble pointed to Qin Ye not far away.

Hearing the other person's words, Zhang Cheng hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Master Qin, you weren't frightened yesterday, were you!"

Suddenly seeing Zhang Cheng approach, Qin Ye was startled and hurriedly stepped back, saying, "Greetings, Earl of Zhongwu!"

"No need for that, no need for that. You see, I also like the young lady in Master Qin's household. Why don't we have a good talk in a few days!"

Speaking to Qin Ye, Zhang Cheng smiled.

Suddenly hearing Zhang Cheng say this, Qin Ye's mouth twitched, and he said, "I have to go back and ask my daughter first!"

"No problem, no problem, Master Qin. No rush!"

Looking at Qin Ye, Zhang Cheng smiled, because if he couldn't wait, he would just go and snatch her himself!

Qin Ye: Are you speaking human language?

Zhang Cheng: Has Master Qin never seen someone snatching a woman by force?

"Crash!"

The palace gates opened, and everyone looked at the path leading to the Fengtian Hall and walked in.

Do you miss the days of attending court? Come on, it's at the hour of Mao! Five to seven in the morning. If you want to attend court on time, you have to get up at three or four o'clock so you don't arrive late!

Walking forward with the group of military nobles, Feng Tang beside him sighed with emotion, "Brother Jue, it took me twenty years to walk from the palace gate to the Fengtian Hall! My temples were already gray before I was enfeoffed as the Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness."

Looking at Feng Tang beside him, Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "Uncle, the twenty years you walked will become the shortcut for Feng Ziying when he attends court!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng say this, Feng Tang couldn't help but laugh out loud, looking exceptionally happy.

Inside the Fengtian Hall, the hundred officials returned to their positions, and the military nobles stood tall. Because once inside, everyone had to pay attention to their appearance; after all, losing decorum before the Emperor was no small matter.

But for Zhang Cheng, this was not an issue at all. His position happened to be behind a pillar, where he could hide and sleep.

In his daze, he saw someone suddenly calling his name.

When Emperor Hongde finished discussing with the Retired Emperor about moving Zhang Cheng into the Ningguo branch to inherit the glory, Wang Ziteng was dumbfounded.

Originally, Zhang Cheng was a member of the Jin Ling Jia family. Although he was afraid that the Rongguo Mansion's resources would be snatched away, it wouldn't happen too quickly, and the Jia family was still supporting him. But if he were allowed to take charge of the Ningguo Mansion, what would the Jia family even have left for him?

By then, let alone military resources, I'm afraid even those who were friendly with him wouldn't bother with him anymore.

After all, since the Jia family's military side had a real master, why would they come to lick your boots, Wang Ziteng?

"Your Majesty, this subject believes this matter is inappropriate! How can Jia Jue bear the heavy burden of the Ningguo Mansion? That was won by the Duke of Ning himself!"

Walking out from the crowd, Wang Ziteng hurriedly bowed and shouted.

"Your Majesty, this subject requests again: behead Wang Ziteng!"

Just as Wang Ziteng finished speaking, Zhang Cheng jumped out in a single bound.

He didn't know the reason, the process was unclear, and the result was unknown, but he insisted on requesting the beheading of Wang Ziteng today! "Cough, cough, cough!"

Seeing Zhang Cheng jump out below, Emperor Hongde said speechlessly, "Beloved official, can you not always request beheadings? If you have something to say, say it properly. Why must you insist on beheading Beloved Official Wang!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with annoyance, Emperor Hongde was also speechless.

Because there was no one else who presented memorials like Zhang Cheng—he didn't even state the reason, just came up and requested a beheading!

"Your Majesty, Wang Ziteng once promoted Jia Yucun to be the Prefect of Jin Ling. This person is guilty of heinous crimes! As the recommender, does he not have the slightest fault? This person's actions are those of a beast!"

Speaking to Emperor Hongde, Zhang Cheng bowed and explained.

"Wang Ziteng, do you understand what Beloved Official Jia said? Jia Yucun's appointment as Prefect of Jin Ling—is it related to you!"

Looking at Wang Ziteng seriously, Emperor Hongde narrowed his eyes.

Although he didn't know what crimes Jia Yucun had committed, he couldn't allow Wang Ziteng to snatch military resources from Jia Jue. Because who didn't know that in the Great Gan, Jia Jue was someone Emperor Hongde protected!

Emperor Hongde: Go and ask around in the Great Gan; who doesn't know Jia Jue is my man? If you mess with my man, aren't you messing with me?

Retired Emperor: That's my man!

"Your Majesty, this subject doesn't know Jia Yucun!"

Hearing Emperor Hongde's words, Wang Ziteng was dumbfounded, his face showing a look of disbelief.

Because he didn't even know who this person was; how could he be connected to Jia Yucun!

"Hmm?"

Staring at Wang Ziteng in shock, Zhang Cheng turned his head and looked at Jia Zheng.

Lowering his head in shame, Jia Zheng was already breaking out in a cold sweat.

Because Zhang Cheng dared to jump out, he must have grasped Jia Yucun's handle. But it really wasn't Wang Ziteng who recommended him; it was Jia Zheng himself!

"Finished, I beheaded the wrong person!"

Looking at Jia Zheng's appearance, Zhang Cheng was somewhat astonished, but he still braced himself and said, "Jia Yucun once went to the capital for the examinations, met a noble who promoted him, and was demoted for corruption. But after becoming the Prefect of Jin Ling, when he saw his benefactor Zhen Shiyin's daughter being abducted, he clearly recognized her but didn't save her. Isn't this a bastard? Wang Ziteng, you dare to admit you don't know him today? You can swear to heaven..."

"I, Wang Ziteng, swear to heaven that I have never met Jia Yucun, nor have I ever recommended him!"

Speaking with dominance, Wang Ziteng became serious.

But just as Wang Ziteng finished speaking, the blue sky outside the Fengtian Hall turned gloomy, and thunder roared.

Staring at Wang Ziteng in astonishment, not only Emperor Hongde, but even the hundred officials were dumbfounded. Because there were gods three feet above their heads; Wang Ziteng, you still dare to say you don't know him!

Staring blankly at the outside of the Fengtian Hall, Wang Ziteng was also dumbfounded, because he really didn't know Jia Yucun!

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Xia Shouzhong narrowed his eyes, vaguely perceiving something.

Because this Earl of Zhongwu seemed to have made a swearing gesture as well!

Zhang Cheng: In this life, I will focus on doing good and accumulating virtue, and I will never slaughter other races indiscriminately.

Heavenly Dao:... You're right. Come, stand in the Fengtian Hall!

"Wang Ziteng, you still say you didn't recommend him? Even the Heavens can't stand it anymore. Don't stand here; go stand outside the Fengtian Hall!"

Roaring at Wang Ziteng, Zhang Cheng took the lead in firing the first shot.

Seeing Zhang Cheng say this, Emperor Hongde also stared at Wang Ziteng gloomily and said, "Beloved Official Wang, is this how you treat my favor? Ah... look at me and speak!"

"Your Majesty, this subject really doesn't know Jia Yucun!"

Looking at Emperor Hongde in a breakdown, Wang Ziteng was almost going crazy. He had never met Jia Yucun, didn't know how he became the Prefect of Jin Ling, and what he did had nothing to do with him!

"You're still quibbling! Your Majesty, this subject requests the beheading of Wang Ziteng!"

Looking at Wang Ziteng, Zhang Cheng became serious, his eyes sharp.

Because he knew Wang Ziteng was being wronged; he knew it too well, just like the stubborn Pang Yu!

Pang Yu: That silver really wasn't stolen by me!

Grand Tutor Pang: Still being stubborn, are you? Bring the whip!

(End of this chapter)