Chapter 7

Outside Kaifeng City, Mountain God Temple.

Several people looking at each other were currently staring face to face.

Looking at Han Qi, Zhang Cheng knew that the other party had been ordered to hunt down Qin Xianglian.

But due to his sense of loyalty, he couldn't bear to take action and could only choose to "commit suicide"!

He even left a suicide note on his body, which was eventually seen by Bao Zheng, making it known that all of this was Chen Shimei's instruction!

In the end, Chen Shimei was executed by the dragon-headed guillotine!

"Everyone, I would like to discuss something with Qin Xianglian..."

After a long silence, Han Qi finally chose to speak first.

Otherwise, Situ Yaozu and Zhang Cheng would be coming at him with swords.

"Me?"

Looking at Han Qi in confusion, Qin Xianglian said blankly, "But I have never seen you before!"

"I am a house general of the Imperial Son-in-Law Chen!"

Looking at Qin Xianglian seriously, Han Qi explained.

"Imperial Son-in-Law?"

Looking at Han Qi in disbelief, Feng Suzhen on the side was surprised.

"Be careful, cousin, this guy's martial arts are very high!"

Looking at Han Qi cautiously, Situ Yaozu threw the cigarette in his hand to the ground and then crushed it with his foot.

Looking at Situ Yaozu, Zhang Cheng also touched his chest, because that was where his hidden weapon, "Flower-Scattering Rain," was located!

"I will go over and talk to you!"

Hearing the "Imperial Son-in-Law" mentioned by Han Qi, a look of loneliness immediately appeared on Qin Xianglian's face.

"No need to go over and talk, just say it right here!"

Looking at Han Qi before him, Zhang Cheng stepped forward and blocked Qin Xianglian.

"Right, whatever you have to say, just say it right here!"

Watching Zhang Cheng's actions, Situ Yaozu also immediately stepped forward and spoke.

"Are you two determined to interfere in the affairs of the Imperial Son-in-Law's mansion!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng and Situ Yaozu seriously, Han Qi couldn't help but become solemn.

"Don't use the Imperial Son-in-Law's mansion to pressure me; people from my Zhang family are not afraid of that!"

Looking at Han Qi indifferently, Zhang Cheng held his sword, his eyes full of seriousness.

If Chen Shimei had let Qin Xianglian leave instead of sending Han Qi to hunt her down, he could have pretended that nothing had happened.

After all, this was a family matter, just like Feng Suzhen's mother, Lady Wang, framing Li Zhaoting.

That was not his business!

But Chen Shimei's actions were undoubtedly too excessive, even wicked to the core.

Dong Ge and Chun Mei were his own biological children!

One must know that even a tiger wouldn't eat its own cubs, but Chen Shimei was even more ruthless than a tiger.

If Han Qi wanted to prove his loyalty, Zhang Cheng might persuade him a few words, but if he wanted to take action, then he, Zhang Mou, was not someone to be trifled with!

Zhang Cheng: Although I don't keep my word, I hate others who don't even more!

Situ Yaozu: Cousin, is this something to be proud of?

Looking at Zhang Cheng and Situ Yaozu, a bitter look appeared on Han Qi's face as he said, "Since you have already met such loyal people, then Han Qi can rest easy!"

After saying this, Han Qi pulled out a dagger with his backhand and pierced his heart directly.

Looking at Han Qi in disbelief, Zhang Cheng, although prepared, was still stunned.

Because in later generations, everyone had started to disregard martial ethics, but he didn't expect that Han Qi, as Chen Shimei's house general, would be so "loyal"!

"Hurry, leave Kaifeng, the Imperial Son-in-Law will not let this go!"

Looking at Qin Xianglian before him, Han Qi had already stopped breathing after saying this last sentence.

Covering her mouth, Feng Suzhen watched this scene, and the whole person was scared silly.

Turning around to cover Dong Ge and Chun Mei's eyes, she was also trembling all over at this moment.

Watching this scene, Qin Xianglian couldn't help but be stunned.

"Cousin, he!"

Looking at Han Qi, Situ Yaozu couldn't help but be shocked.

"Bury him! He is a loyal person!"

Thinking of the cause and effect, Zhang Cheng also sighed helplessly.

Because people like Han Qi were really too hard to find!

After being busy for a long time, when Han Qi was buried, Zhang Cheng took a letter and said, "This was left by Han Qi. If you want to leave, there is still quite a bit of silver here..."

"No, I won't leave, I want to go and sue Chen Shimei!"

Speaking with determination, after Qin Xianglian said this, her whole body couldn't help but straighten up.

Because originally, she only wanted to leave Kaifeng as soon as possible after knowing the answer.

But now, Chen Shimei wouldn't even spare his own biological children; Qin Xianglian was already completely desperate.

"Good, Sister Qin, I will help you!"

Coming to Qin Xianglian's side, Feng Suzhen's eyes were also full of determination.

She really didn't expect that there would be such a person as Chen Shimei in the world.

In order to marry the princess, he actually abandoned his wife of humble origins and even sent people to hunt them down; he was simply not human!

"What about you two?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng and Situ Yaozu, Feng Suzhen asked.

"What else can we do? Of course, we'll help!"

Spreading his hands helplessly, Zhang Cheng sighed.

Because of Han Qi's matter, he also wanted to see what kind of person this Chen Shimei really was!

But what made Zhang Cheng even more curious was Bao Zheng; whether there really was a crescent moon on his forehead!

The next morning, the sunlight broke through the dark clouds and sprinkled on the earth.

Buying sandalwood and other things from a nearby town, Qin Xianglian paid respects to Han Qi and then followed Zhang Cheng and the others into the capital.

Kaifeng, also known as the Eastern Capital or Bianliang.

The capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, located in Kaifeng.

The famous painting, "Along the River During the Qingming Festival," depicts the scenery on the Bian River.

And the eternal prosperity is like yesterday; the peerless "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" comes from the Song Dynasty's number one female gambler and drunkard, Li Qingzhao!

Entering Bianliang City, the prosperous scene immediately made people feel as if they had stepped into another world.

Hearing the shouting, Situ Yaozu and Zhang Cheng both looked sideways, appearing very surprised.

In front of Kaifeng Prefecture, looking at the drum for redressing grievances, Qin Xianglian walked up slowly and immediately struck it.

Hearing the sound of the drum, Bao Zheng, who was inside the yamen, hurriedly frowned and said, "The drum for redressing grievances has been struck?"

"Wang Chao, Ma Han, come to the hall!"

Standing up and tidying his clothes, Bao Zheng walked towards the yamen.

And just as the yamen runners arrived one after another, Bao Zheng sat above, and Gongsun Ce stood to the side.

"Mighty..."

The water-fire sticks smashed on the ground, and the yamen runners shouted.

"Bring the person who struck the drum!"

Patting the gavel in his hand, Bao Zheng couldn't help but shout.

Not long after, when Qin Xianglian and the others were brought in, she immediately said, "Commoner Qin Xianglian, greetings to the Blue Sky Great Lord!"

"Wow, Bao Zheng, the living Bao Longtu!"

With wide eyes, Zhang Cheng looked at Bao Zheng, as if his eyes were shining with light.

Because this was a real man who was called the Blue Sky Great Lord even in the modern era a thousand years later.

However, looking at Zhang Cheng, Bao Zheng frowned and said, "Who are you!"

"Reporting to Bao Qingtian, commoner Zhang Cheng, I am Qin Xianglian's advocate!"

Bowing politely, Zhang Cheng explained.

Because among the three, the only ones who could serve as advocates were Zhang Cheng and Feng Suzhen.

However, Feng Suzhen couldn't enter the hall, and Situ Yaozu was simply not up to it!

Could you count on him, smoking a cigarette, to talk to Bao Zheng about Chen Shimei?

So, picking the best among the worst, Zhang Cheng became the advocate.

Zhang Cheng: I am very unhappy with you saying that!

Thanks to the etiquette system of the Song Dynasty, commoners didn't need to kneel when entering the yamen, otherwise Zhang Cheng would have had to kowtow to Bao Zheng anyway!

"What is the reason for your visit this time!"

Looking at the slightly timid Qin Xianglian before him, Bao Zheng spoke thoughtfully.

"Commoner wants to sue the Imperial Son-in-Law Chen Shimei for abandoning his wife and children, sending silver to kill, and deceiving the royal family..."

Bowing, Zhang Cheng took out the indictment and presented it with both hands.

Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Gongsun Ce, who was the private secretary, was stunned at this moment.

Because he didn't expect that the young man before him would be so good at finding charges.

Not to mention whether Chen Shimei had done it or not, just every charge here was enough to put him on the guillotine!

(End of chapter)