Chapter 22: Princess Mansion, The New Son-in-law

Bianliang, Princess Mansion.

After losing the Imperial Son-in-law Chen Shimei, Princess Yingxing gradually became indifferent.

After all, the husband she chose was actually someone who abandoned his wife and children.

Even though she finally begged the Empress Dowager to step in, it was to no avail.

But just as Princess Yingxing was sitting lonely in the garden, the maid ran in and said, "Princess, Princess!"

"Shouting and screaming, what kind of decorum is this!"

Turning her head to look at the maid, the Princess couldn't help but reprimand her.

"Sorry, Princess, this servant was too anxious!"

Bowing and saluting, the maid then came to her side and said, "Princess, have you heard? His Majesty has found a new husband for you!"

"For such things, Imperial Brother can decide. Now my heart is already like dead ashes!"

Hearing the maid's words, Princess Yingxing's face was full of lonely expressions.

"Princess, do you know? The person marrying you is exactly the Censor and Vice Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, Zhang Erhe's adopted son, Zhang Cheng!"

Explaining to the Princess, a smile appeared on the maid's face.

"Hmm? Why is this person's name so familiar?"

Looking at the maid with confusion, Princess Yingxing immediately frowned.

However, just as she was dazed, the maid said, "Do you remember the person who stole the Empress Dowager's dragon-headed cane in the hall back then? It was him! Princess!"

"What? That person is Zhang Cheng!"

Speaking angrily, Princess Yingxing couldn't help but shout angrily.

"Princess, don't be angry. I heard people say that Zhang Cheng took a fancy to you first, which is why he found Qin Xianglian to go to the capital to file a complaint..."

Just as the maid was whispering in Princess Yingxing's ear, the maids guarding the four sides also poked their heads to eavesdrop.

Because this matter was simply too explosive; even though they were in the royal family, they had never heard of it before.

"Princess, that Young Master Zhang Cheng truly stopped at nothing to get you!"

Looking at Princess Yingxing with a full face of happiness, the maid chuckled.

"Actually, actually I was the one who caused the death of the Imperial Son-in-law?"

Covering her chest in disbelief, Princess Yingxing immediately showed a look of sadness.

"Princess, you must not think this way. If it weren't for the Imperial Son-in-law abandoning his wife and children, how could he have ended up like this!"

Looking at Princess Yingxing before her, the maids beside her hurriedly comforted her.

"That villain, even if Imperial Brother issues an imperial decree, I will absolutely not let him touch me at all!"

Shouting angrily, Princess Yingxing, although feeling very happy after hearing what the maid said, still scolded sternly.

After all, someone actually went to Kaifeng Prefecture to file a lawsuit for her own sake; this was simply unheard of!

Censor and Vice Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices Mansion.

Zhang Erhe was playing chess leisurely and said, "The marriage contract is set for the sixteenth of next month!"

"Forty thousand taels, when will you give it to me!"

Looking at Zhang Erhe before him, Zhang Cheng smiled.

"Hey, hey, hey, you are my adopted son, how could I deceive you!"

Picking up the teacup in his hand, Zhang Erhe took a sip and immediately smacked his lips, "Fragrant!"

"Do people in our Zhang family talk about the word integrity?"

Looking at Zhang Erhe, Zhang Cheng stared at him with a suspicious face.

Everyone is their own people; saying such stupid things is meaningless!

Looking at Zhang Cheng with twitching corners of his mouth, Zhang Erhe leaned forward and said, "The old man found you a Princess, and you're still asking me for money; it's a bit too much!"

"Marrying a Princess, I can only have one wife, but if I don't marry a Princess, I can have many wives..."

Tapping the table, Zhang Cheng looked at Zhang Erhe with a full face of smiles.

"Hey, it's hard for you, child!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng saying this, Zhang Erhe sighed with embarrassment.

But just as Zhang Cheng thought Zhang Erhe was finally going to pay, he raised his head and said, "Can you give a little less?"

"Less how much?"

Looking at Zhang Erhe with confusion, Zhang Cheng asked with a look of incomprehension.

"Less thirty-nine thousand and eight thousand..."

Just as Zhang Erhe spoke with a serious face, Zhang Cheng took a deep breath and said, "Or should I go assassinate His Majesty now?"

"Hmm?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in astonishment, Zhang Erhe was dumbfounded.

"In the end, the nine clans will be executed, let's go together!"

Looking at Zhang Erhe, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but slap a chess piece on the table.

"I let you marry a Princess, and you're playing at executing the nine clans with me?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Zhang Erhe was already stunned at this moment.

Because assassinating the Emperor, the lightest punishment is the execution of three clans!

Punishment doesn't apply to scholar-officials, but in the face of assassination, that's not enough to look at!

But even if Zhang Erhe wanted to go back on his word now, it was too late; after all, the fact that he was his adopted son was known to all of Bianliang!

"Forty thousand taels, if I don't see it on the wedding day, let's go see each other at the vegetable market!"

Standing up domineeringly, Zhang Cheng looked proud with his hands behind his back.

Looking at Zhang Cheng with a sigh, Zhang Erhe couldn't help but say, "The waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead! This forty thousand taels, godfather will pay for you, but you sit down first and finish the chess game!"

Looking at a younger generation who was even more shameless than himself, Zhang Erhe was also quite moved at this moment.

After all, if he had Zhang Cheng's thick skin when he was young, he would have become a Prime Minister long ago!

Fifteen days later, Heaven on Earth.

Flags fluttering in the wind were flying in the air.

"Imperial Guard Watching Zhan Zhao has arrived..."

"Mr. Gongsun from Kaifeng Prefecture has arrived..."

"The Little Prince of Shang has arrived!"

"Young Master Pang has arrived..."

Just as shouts rang out one after another, the entrance to Heaven on Earth appeared exceptionally lively.

"Bang bang bang!"

Firecrackers exploded, and greeting the sound of gongs and drums, a row of beautiful figures wearing black silk appeared.

"This is an insult to culture, an insult to culture!"

Speaking angrily, Bao Zheng had never seen such a scene, feeling his nostrils starting to get hot.

However, for the sake of Kaifeng Prefecture, he still came without hesitation.

Because Zhang Cheng promised that as long as Bao Zheng arrived, he would donate money to hold a charity hall to improve the living environment of the poor outside the city.

For the sake of his words, Bao Zheng definitely wouldn't have come to this place, but for the sake of the people, Bao Zheng still came!

"Yo-ho, this looks really good, Prince!"

Following behind Chai Wenyi, Pang Yu's face was full of surprise.

"Look at this brother, heroic and spirited, he must be the legendary 'extremely tight-lipped' Young Master Pang!"

Arriving in front of Pang Yu, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but praise him.

Because if it weren't for the fact that he and Bai Yutang had emptied the Grand Tutor Pang's mansion, he would have believed Pang Yu!

"Hey, hey, don't talk nonsense! My brother has never done such a thing!"

Looking at Pang Yu beside him, Chai Wenyi hurriedly explained.

"Right, right, right, I have never done such a thing!"

Hearing Chai Wenyi's words, Pang Yu also hurriedly explained.

However, the guests looked at Pang Yu, and their faces all showed disbelief.

Because everyone would rather believe Pang Yu was tight-lipped than believe that the million taels of silver had disappeared into thin air!

Pang Yu: I'm afraid this blame is impossible to wash off!

Grand Tutor Pang: Unfilial son, go die!

Entering Heaven on Earth, only to see white mist constantly emerging from the water pools on both sides, like a fairyland.

"Magical, truly magical! Could this really be an earthly paradise?"

Stroking his beard, Bao Zheng's face showed a look of curiosity.

But just at this time, Watching Zhan Zhao explained, "What's magical about it? There's dry ice in the pond used to create mist!"

"Eh, how does Zhan Zhan Zhan Huwei know?"

Looking at Watching Zhan Zhao curiously, Gongsun Ce and Bao Zheng were confused.

"That, this subordinate has come here to patrol a few times!"

As he spoke, Watching Zhan Zhao's face couldn't help but turn rosy.

But just after Watching Zhan Zhao finished speaking, two women wearing cheongsams passed by and said, "Zhan Zhan Zhan Huwei, remember to come find us later! Mwah!"

Offering flying kisses, the women walked past.

And looking at this scene, Watching Zhan Zhao turned his head and said, "I'm saying, I'm not familiar with them, can Minister and Mr. believe me!"

"Hehe!"

Looking at Watching Zhan Zhao with twitching corners of his mouth, Gongsun Ce and Bao Zheng were silent.

Because this thick-browed and big-eyed Watching Zhan Zhao is also not a good person!

Watching Zhan Zhao: Zhang Cheng, this thief, has misled me!

(End of chapter)