Chapter 27: Zhao Zhen

The starry night sky.

Princess Mansion.

The maids looked at Princess Yingxing in her wedding dress, their faces full of smiles.

Because the new Imperial Son-in-Law was about to arrive.

"Princess, Princess, the Imperial Son-in-Law is here!"

Running into the room to speak, a maid shouted.

Hearing these words, Princess Yingxing, who had been sitting upright on the bed, couldn't help but feel nervous.

Because she hadn't decided how to deal with this person who had "fallen in love with her at first sight"!

Thinking of her former husband Chen Shimei, Princess Yingxing felt some sadness in her heart.

After all, that was her "husband," but he had been executed, and by the current Imperial Son-in-Law...

Zhang Cheng: Wrong, this matter is mainly Bao Zheng's fault!

Bao Zheng: What kind of crazy talk is that?

Not long after, just as the maids were standing straight, the door was slowly opened.

Zhang Cheng walked in wearing a bright red outfit.

But seeing the Princess, Zhang Cheng was still speechless.

Because the clothes she was wearing were green!

Corresponding to the "red man, green woman" of Song Dynasty weddings!

But looking at Princess Yingxing's green outfit, Zhang Cheng silently covered his face, because he suddenly thought of Chen Shimei!

Clearly he had no ambition to be Prime Minister, so why was he doing the work of a Prime Minister?

"Greetings to the Imperial Son-in-Law!"

Bowing, the maids spoke sweetly.

"Reward!"

Snapping his fingers, Zhang Cheng signaled for Niu Er behind him to take out gold beans.

"This servant thanks the Imperial Son-in-Law!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the maids were even happier.

But just after the rewards were finished, Zhang Cheng signaled for the maids to leave first, intending to have a good chat with Princess Yingxing!

Lifting the head cover with a jade ruyi, Zhang Cheng sat before her: "Zhang Cheng greets the Princess!"

Just as a handsome face appeared before her, Princess Yingxing couldn't help but feel nervous.

Because back at Kaifeng Prefecture, she had never paid attention to this "legal advocate."

But she never expected that it was Zhang Cheng's operation that caused the Empress Dowager to lose her dragon-headed cane and Chen Shimei to be executed.

"Husband, you can call me Yingxing from now on!"

Lowering her head, Princess Yingxing looked at Zhang Cheng, unable to stop herself from blushing.

Looking at Princess Yingxing in confusion, Zhang Cheng subconsciously took two steps back.

Because he started to suspect that Princess Yingxing intended to take action against him.

After all, he had indeed caused the death of Chen Shimei, yet the other party was still so polite. Could it be that he, Zhang Mou, possessed some hidden talent?

Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng quickly opened his attribute panel, but after looking for a long time, he suddenly discovered that he was still that "useless person"!

"Forget it, for things I can't figure out, let nature take its course. After all, the boat will naturally sink when it reaches the bridge!"

Countless things flashed through his mind, and Zhang Cheng immediately smiled.

And gazing at Zhang Cheng's sudden blooming smile, Princess Yingxing immediately bit her lips, blushing uncontrollably.

Outside the small courtyard,

after Niu Er finished handing out the gold beans, he stood in place with a serious face, arms crossed, seemingly intending to guard the door.

But just at this moment, a figure walked over: "Niu Er, how is the situation inside? They didn't fight, did they?"

Looking at Situ Yaozu with curiosity, Niu Er rubbed his head in confusion.

Looking at Situ Yaozu with curiosity, Niu Er rubbed his head in confusion.

Staring at Niu Er in shock, Situ Yaozu was stunned.

"What? There's such a thing?"

Staring at Situ Yaozu in surprise, Niu Er widened his eyes, then suddenly said: "I remember now, no wonder the betting odds have been betting on whether the new Imperial Son-in-Law can survive the night. So that's who they meant!"

"What the hell? There's a betting pool?"

Staring at Niu Er in shock, Situ Yaozu was full of doubt.

"That's right, I even placed a bet!"

Hearing Situ Yaozu's words, Niu Er quickly explained.

"What did you bet on?"

Looking at Niu Er in confusion, Situ Yaozu was full of doubt.

"I... I bet the Imperial Son-in-Law wouldn't survive the wedding night!"

Looking at Situ Yaozu awkwardly, Niu Er couldn't help but turn his head, his face full of guilt.

"You idiot, how could you do such a thing? Quick, take me to the betting house, I want to place a bet on the spot!"

Dragging Niu Er, Situ Yaozu immediately walked out.

Staring at Situ Yaozu in shock, Niu Er looked at the small courtyard: "What about the master?"

"Aiya, rest assured, my cousin will definitely be able to live until tomorrow!"

Looking at Niu Er with a face full of seriousness, Situ Yaozu showed incomparable confidence in this matter.

Staring at Situ Yaozu in shock, Niu Er was left in place.

Good heavens, these two brothers, they really are cousins!

The next morning, the sun was shining brightly.

Waking up from the soft bed, Zhang Cheng's first thought was that being Prime Minister was really good.

If he could still see Chen Shimei in this life, he would definitely say, the princess is really moist!

Chen Shimei: Come down and talk, I'll let you come down and talk!

After grooming himself, Princess Yingxing looked at Zhang Cheng with a face full of shyness, blushing uncontrollably.

Because compared to the former Imperial Son-in-Law Chen Shimei, she finally understood some "crazy words" now!

Arriving at the Imperial Palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager, Zhang Cheng bowed politely: "Son-in-law, Zhang Zhang Xinzhi, greets Mother."

"Hmph!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with annoyance, the Empress Dowager seemed to still remember the incident where the dragon-headed cane was snatched, appearing very dissatisfied.

And just at this moment, Princess Yingxing stepped forward and held the Empress Dowager's hand: "Aiya, Mother, don't be like that to the Imperial Son-in-Law!"

Looking at Princess Yingxing in confusion, the Empress Dowager showed a look of bewilderment.

Because how had her daughter "rebelled" in just one night?

But just after Princess Yingxing whispered a few words into the Empress Dowager's ear, the two immediately laughed.

"Fine, Imperial Son-in-Law, I don't need you here. Go see His Majesty!"

Waving his hand to signal Zhang Cheng to retreat, the Empress Dowager began to chat with Princess Yingxing.

Inside the palace, Zichen Hall.

Led by the eunuch, Zhang Cheng arrived outside the door.

But just at this moment, he saw a familiar figure waiting in the distance.

"Minister Bao, the morning court is over, why haven't you gone back yet!"

Stepping forward with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng greeted him happily.

And gazing at Zhang Cheng, Bao Zheng couldn't help but have a twitching mouth.

What did he mean by "the morning court is over, why haven't you gone back yet"? He, Bao Zheng, was devoted to the public, okay?

But just as Zhang Cheng arrived outside the door, various arguments could be heard from inside.

Sensing something, Zhang Cheng poked Bao Zheng: "You officials, are you spraying my brother-in-law again?"

Glaring at Zhang Cheng, Bao Zheng said with disdain: "What do you mean by spraying? We are thinking about the affairs of the state!"

"Who knows!"

Speaking with disdain, Zhang Cheng crossed his arms.

After all, the Song Dynasty's "scholar-officials governing the world together" had set a bad precedent!

Everyone said that military generals would ruin the country, but who knew that once these civil officials went "dark," it would mean the destruction of the country and the family!

You know about the "successive surrender tables," right? The Kong family had already practiced this craft to the point of perfection!

After entering the pass, there would naturally be great scholars to debate the classics!

And when the strength reached a certain level, countless people would cheer for you!

The meeting ended, and Zhang Cheng entered Zichen Hall.

But just as he saw Zhao Zhen, Zhang Cheng froze. Why did he feel like he had seen this guy somewhere before, and more than once!

"No, you don't recognize me!"

Sensing Zhang Cheng's gaze, Zhao Zhen immediately became nervous.

"Hmm?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng and Zhao Zhen in confusion, Bao Zheng fell into suspicion.

Because he always felt that these two were a bit wrong!

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