Chapter 39: Zhang Cheng

Chen Zhou, Imperial Envoy's residence.

The silent crowd looked at Zhang Cheng, and at this moment, there was not a sound.

"No, Brother Zhang, we are brothers of life and death, you actually abandon darkness for light?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Pang Yu, who had been backstabbed, was dumbfounded.

Because he really hadn't seen Zhao Paner'er and the others; what exactly was going on?

And thinking of this, Pang Yu pointed at Bao Zheng and roared, "Good you black-faced Bao, you actually want to frame me, see if I don't report to His Majesty and have you punished!"

Looking at Pang Yu in a daze, Zhang Cheng really didn't expect that he would actually think of that!

Turning his head to look at Bao Zheng's already black face, which was now even blacker, Zhang Cheng hurriedly turned around, fearing that his flushed face would be discovered.

"Pang Yu, stop talking nonsense. If these three weren't tied up by you, then why would they appear here!"

Looking at Pang Yu's roar, Bao Zheng couldn't help but rebuke.

"How would I know? I haven't even seen these three women!"

After hearing Bao Zheng's words, Pang Yu also hurriedly explained.

If Zhao Paner'er had really been tied up by him, it wouldn't have mattered; after all, as the Marquis of Anle, Pang Yu wasn't afraid of this little trouble.

But the problem was, these three people really had nothing to do with him!

"Good, you are still stubborn, right? Zhan Zhan Zhan Huwei, let the three of them speak for themselves!"

Staring at Pang Yu before him, Bao Zheng intended to let Zhao Paner'er and the others explain for themselves.

And just as Zhan Zhao untied Zhao Paner'er and the others, Gongsun Ce looked at Zhang Cheng beside him and said, "Prince Consort? Where are you going?"

"That, I suddenly miss the Princess, I plan to return to Bianliang first, Mr. Gongsun, don't see me off!"

Saying this, Zhang Cheng intended to turn around and run.

Because the moment Zhao Paner'er and the others appeared, Zhang Cheng knew he was in trouble.

Because Pang Yu had never been to Qiantang, and he had just come to Chen Zhou from Qiantang, so who tied these three up? Did he even need to ask?

Even if it wasn't Zhang Cheng who did it, he guessed it was his men.

Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but look at Situ Yaozu and Niu Er.

And seeing the same bewildered expressions on their faces, Zhang Cheng realized that this was done by Xiong Jizong!

"Doesn't the Prince Consort want to abandon darkness for light? Why be in such a hurry!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with a smile, Gongsun Ce became suspicious.

Because he realized that when Zhang Cheng looked at Zhao Paner'er and the others, his expression was clearly wrong.

And the moment Zhao Paner'er saw Zhang Cheng, she was also full of astonishment.

Thinking it over, since it wasn't Pang Yu who did it, then besides this Prince Consort, who else could it be!

"Men and women shouldn't touch, Mr. Gongsun, let go first!"

Looking at Gongsun Ce who was holding him, Zhang Cheng smiled.

"Good, I'll let go!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Gongsun Ce let go.

But the moment Gongsun Ce let go, Zhao Paner'er roared, "Catch that bastard, he tied us up!"

Following Zhao Paner'er's gaze, Bao Zheng widened his eyes in astonishment, because the "bastard" she spoke of was Prince Consort Zhang Xinzhi!

"Brother Zhang?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in disbelief, Pang Yu was also stunned.

Because Zhang Cheng tied up three beautiful women without telling him; he was truly not a brother at all!

"Run!"

Running wildly, Zhang Cheng rushed out directly.

Because he knew that as long as he ran back to Bianliang, he would definitely be fine; after all, as a Prince Consort who eats soft rice hard, he had the capital!

But helplessly, just as Zhang Cheng rushed out of the moon gate, he saw Wang Chao, Ma Han, Zhang Long, and Zhao Hu staring at him with smiles.

"Prince Consort? Why don't you go back first?"

Biting a cigarette, Wang Chao exhaled a thick mist and said.

"You group of bastards, eating my food, drinking my drink, and now you want to catch me?"

Pointing at the four and roaring, Zhang Cheng became angry.

"Zhang Xinzhi, get back here, otherwise even if I have to report to the Imperial Palace, I will guillotine you!"

Accompanied by a roar, Bao Zheng was clearly already angry.

Turning around with a twitching mouth, Zhang Cheng lowered his head in embarrassment and said, "I was wrong, I was really wrong, I shouldn't have disembarked at Qiantang in the first place, I shouldn't have come to Chen Zhou..."

A quarter of an hour later, everyone sat around together.

Pang Yu looked at Bao Zheng with a critical and judgmental eye, staring until he was thoroughly flushed with embarrassment.

Because Bao Zheng didn't expect that these three weren't tied up by Pang Yu, but by the "honest" Prince Consort!

"That, I can explain this!"

Awkwardly raising his hand, Zhang Cheng intended to force an explanation, pfft, explain it.

But looking at Zhang Cheng, Zhan Zhao said happily, "Wait to go back and die, hahahaha!"

"Old Zhan, we've been close for so long, do you have to be so happy?"

Looking at Zhan Zhao, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but rebuke.

"I don't want to be, but now, I am really very happy!"

Covering his mouth, Zhan Zhao laughed when he saw Zhang Cheng eating humble pie.

"Brother Zhang, don't be afraid, we can handle this little matter, don't forget, we have people behind us too!"

Looking at Bao Zheng before him, Pang Yu, this fat fish, was still arrogant.

Because it was just tying up three people, not a big deal; could the status of his father, Grand Tutor Pang, not suppress it?

Why Pang Yu was guillotined was because people really died, and not just one, and the disaster relief was messed up by him, leading to starving people everywhere.

Even if Zhao Zhen wanted to save his brother-in-law because of Pang Consort, he couldn't suppress Bao Zheng's stinky temper!

Hearing Pang Yu's words, Zhang Cheng was truly speechless at this moment.

Because the two of them, one is the brother-in-law of Zhao Zhen, and one is the brother-in-law of Zhao Zhen!

However, Bao Zheng's temper was up; who could stop him!

Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng clapped his hands and said, "Cousin, give Prime Minister Bao the account book!"

"Prime Minister Bao, please look!"

Handing out a notebook, Situ Yaozu smiled.

"What is this?"

Opening the notebook, Bao Zheng's originally furious expression immediately became extremely strange: "Zhan Zhan Zhan Huwei, you spent 50,000 taels in the Heavenly Realm?"

"What? 30,000 taels? Isn't it free?"

Looking at Bao Zheng in astonishment, Zhan Zhao was also dumbfounded.

But just as Gongsun Ce leaned over, they looked at each other and said, "This, this, is it that expensive?"

Sitting leisurely on the chair, Zhang Cheng crossed his legs and said, "Come, come, come, aren't you going to kill me? Hurry and draw the Shangfang Sword, hahahaha!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng who was so arrogant, Bao Zheng's complexion became gloomy: "Do you think that relying on this thing can save your life?"

"Turn to the back!"

Looking at Bao Zheng with a teasing face, Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes.

And just as Bao Zheng turned to the back, he was dumbfounded, because more than half of the officials in the court were basically here!

Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, Fu Bi...

"How does the Prince Consort plan to handle this matter?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with a smile, Gongsun Ce knew that once this guy was poked up, the court would really have to stop working.

Because this is a real conspiracy; killing him is fine, pay back the money first!

"That, although I didn't intentionally tie up these three ladies, this Prince Consort is willing to admit his mistake!"

Standing up, Zhang Cheng came to Zhao Paner'er's side and threw out a jade pendant: "If you have anything in the future, you can come to Bianliang to seek my help!"

"Zhao Paner'er thanks the Prince Consort!"

Holding the jade pendant Zhang Cheng handed over, Zhao Paner'er was nervous at this moment.

And just at this moment, Song Yinzhang said, "Dare I ask the Prince Consort, can you help me cancel my music registration!"

"Cousin, you go with them!"

Signaling Situ Yaozu, Zhang Cheng sat on the chair without saying much.

And watching all this, Bao Zheng just intended to say something, but Gongsun Ce hurriedly said, "Prime Minister, our Kaifeng Prefecture's public account is a full 70,000 taels!"

Gasping for air, Bao Zheng fell silent; 70,000 taels of silver, he couldn't pay it back even if he sold himself!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 40 =====