Chapter 28: Who plays chess without wearing a helmet!

Outside the Imperial Palace, a carriage drove slowly.

Sitting in the carriage, Princess Yingxing leaned on Zhang Cheng's shoulder: "Husband, what is making you frown? Could it be that Royal Brother scolded you?"

"No, my relationship with your Royal Brother is very good!"

Looking at Princess Yingxing awkwardly, Zhang Cheng turned his head guiltily.

Because after meeting eyes in Zichen Hall, Zhang Cheng finally reacted to where he had seen this "brother-in-law"—it was Heavenly Human!

Who would have thought that the thick-browed and big-eyed Zhao Zhen would also enjoy playing with excitement, and he was both unskilled and loved to play!

Situ Yaozu's master's secret recipe, and the "blue pills" he had redeemed from the system, were basically all bought by this guy!

"Really, Husband?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with curiosity, Princess Yingxing couldn't help but be suspicious.

"Of course!"

Looking at Princess Yingxing with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng was now wiping cold sweat: "It's over, I shouldn't be assassinated by the Imperial City Guard, right?"

Inside Zichen Hall.

Zhao Zhen was also wiping cold sweat.

Because it was fortunate that Zhang Cheng reacted quickly just now; otherwise, if Bao Zheng had seen any flaws, he would have been in trouble.

Thinking of Bao Zheng's combat power, which could completely rival the Imperial Censorate, Zhao Zhen felt a chill down his back.

No, he had to go to Heavenly Human to relax tonight; otherwise, he would be prematurely aged by these state affairs sooner or later!

But just as Zhao Zhen intended to call the eunuch, Wang An ran in: "Your Majesty, this is the gift presented by the Imperial Son-in-Law!"

"Oh, what kind of things are they?"

Gazing at the items on the tray, Zhao Zhen sat on the dragon chair on the side and opened a bottle of Coke.

"Whoosh!"

As the iced Coke bubbled, Zhao Zhen took a long drink, immediately feeling his body and mind relax.

"Your Majesty, this is the Heavenly Human diamond card presented by the Imperial Son-in-Law. No payment is required for consumption..."

Just after Wang An finished speaking, Zhao Zhen's eyes shone: "No payment required?"

"Of course, this is a token of the Imperial Son-in-Law's heart!"

Looking at Zhao Zhen with a face full of smiles, Wang An touched the sea-east pearl (glass bead) in his sleeve, feeling very happy.

"My brother-in-law has a heart!"

Speaking with gratification, Zhao Zhen revealed a happy expression.

Watching Zhao Zhen, who had previously called him Imperial Son-in-Law and now called him brother-in-law, Wang An also smiled.

After all, Zhao Zhen, as the Emperor, although he possessed the four seas, his ability to be frugal made anyone who came feel inferior!

Even so, the consumption at Heavenly Human was still paid for by Wang An!

Wang An: Going to the pleasure house is one thing, but making the eunuch pay the bill, this is... heartbreaking!

Zhao Zhen: I thought that since we were family, it wouldn't cost money!

Zhang Cheng:...

Heavenly Human, office.

As two maids pushed open the door, Princess Yingxing walked in.

Gazing at Princess Yingxing, Wang Erya and Situ Yaozu quickly stood up: "Greetings, Princess!"

"No need for courtesy, we are all family. Cousin, make yourself at home!"

Looking at Situ Yaozu with a face full of smiles, Princess Yingxing spoke gently.

"Thank you, Princess!"

Hearing Princess Yingxing's words, Situ Yaozu couldn't help but look at Wang Erya, as if to say, look, how amazing my cousin is!

Facing Situ Yaozu's showing off, Wang Erya turned her head with disdain.

But just at this moment, Zhang Cheng, who had walked in, said: "You guys chat first. If you're bored, go to the chess and card room. I have a business deal to discuss!"

"Okay, cousin, leave it to me here!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Situ Yaozu quickly smiled.

Leaving the top floor, Zhang Cheng came to the conference room below.

Niu Er watched Zhang

"The Pu family?"

Hearing this name, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but narrow his eyes,

because he always felt that this name sounded very familiar!

Arriving at a small room to the side, Zhang Cheng finally met the Pu family members,

but upon seeing them wearing headscarves, Zhang Cheng's mouth twitched; weren't these Arabs?

Arabs, the Pu family?

As these two key pieces of information connected, Zhang Cheng finally understood why it sounded familiar,

because wasn't this the Pu family, the "guides" who betrayed Wen Tianxiang and Lu Xiufu during the late Southern Song Dynasty?

And in history, the only family to have their clan exterminated three times was the Pu family!

"Greetings, Imperial Son-in-law!"

With a face full of respectful smiles, the head of the Pu family appeared very happy,

after all, once they could close a deal with such a big shot, it would be crucial for their Pu family's development in the Great Song!

"Sit!"

Extending his hand politely, Zhang Cheng gestured for the head of the Pu family to sit down and talk,

"This time I have brought no fewer than thirty exotic women; their appearances have all been carefully selected, guaranteed to be top-tier."

Clapping his hands, as soon as the Pu family head finished speaking, a group of women were dragged in.

Looking at the chains on their ankles and hands, Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes and said, "Not bad, take off their veils!"

Stepping forward, Niu Er directly pulled off a woman's veil.

Looking at the woman who resembled a golden-haired cat, possessing emerald eyes and wavy curls, Zhang Cheng clapped his hands and said, "Good, very good! My Great Song needs talents like the head of the Pu family!"

"Then, about the money?"

Rubbing his hands, the Pu family head looked at Zhang Cheng, appearing very excited,

because since the deal was settled, what about the money next...

"Hey, no rush. Before that, let's play a game of chess first. The Pu family head should know how, right?"

Looking at the Pu family head with a smile, Zhang Cheng inquired,

"Since the Imperial Son-in-law is so interested, I am naturally willing to accompany you!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the Pu family head hurriedly laughed.

Before long, the chessboard was set up.

Zhang Cheng casually placed two pieces and said, "I wonder how many ships the Pu family has overseas?"

"Six large ships, sufficient to cross the ocean. In the future, if the Imperial Son-in-law has any needs, my Pu family will certainly serve you!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng earnestly, the Pu family head explained,

and just as he finished this sentence, he dropped a chess piece and said, "Cut!"

"Hmm?"

Raising his head, Zhang Cheng looked at the Pu family head, his eyes flashing with a fierce light as he said, "You dare to cut my chess? I, damn it, have a God-like move!"

Hearing this strange "technique," the Pu family head looked at Zhang Cheng with a twitching mouth. Before he could react, he saw Zhang Cheng had already grabbed the large chessboard and smashed it fiercely onto his head.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

With chess pieces flying everywhere, the exotic women to the side were also too scared to speak.

"Cutting my chess—if you dare to cut my chess today, wouldn't you dare to take my life tomorrow!"

As he spoke, Zhang Cheng threw the blood-stained chessboard onto the ground and said, "Pah, what kind of status do you have, wanting money? When I was smuggling, I didn't even pay. Niu Er, drag him out and deal with him!"

"Yes, Master!"

Watching the Pu family head lying in a pool of blood, motionless, Niu Er skillfully grabbed his ankles and left.

Because didn't the Pu family head know that his own master, Zhang Cheng, was known as the Chess Saint of the Great Song? That God-like move of his—no one could block it!

Liu Qi: Ahem, I am the Chess Saint of the Great Han!

Prince of Wu, Liu Xian:...

Zhang Cheng: In this day and age, who doesn't wear a helmet when playing chess!

After dealing with the Pu family head, Zhang Cheng turned around and said, "Tell them to stay and work, earn money, and go back!"

Standing to the side, trembling, the translator brought by the Pu family head explained shakily,

because facing this Great Song Chess Saint and Imperial Son-in-law, he was also terrified!

(End of chapter)