Chapter 9

Bianliang, Kaifeng Prefecture.

After the Empress Dowager arrived, Chen Shimei's back straightened up quite a bit.

Watching this scene, Bao Zheng's eyes also turned cold, because if the Empress Dowager intervened, it would inevitably make this matter complicated.

Sitting on a chair to the side, the Empress Dowager didn't speak, but the pressure had already been brought to everyone below.

"Chen Shimei, now that both human evidence and material evidence are present, what do you have to say!"

Looking at Chen Shimei seriously, Bao Zheng couldn't help but pat the gavel.

"I don't admit it!"

Speaking with a haughty look, Chen Shimei immediately stood with his hands behind his back.

"Don't admit it? Then Han Qi is your house general?"

Watching Chen Shimei intending to play the rogue, Bao Zheng couldn't help but shout angrily.

"This matter was done by Han Qi privately; what does it have to do with this Imperial Son-in-Law?"

Raising his head, after Chen Shimei finished speaking, he immediately said, "Could it be that you can still make Han Qi come to identify this Imperial Son-in-Law!"

"Good, since you say so, then I will let you see the letter left by Han Qi!"

Patting the gavel and shouting angrily, Bao Zheng didn't expect that Chen Shimei's face could be so thick!

But just when Bao Zheng ordered someone to hand the letter to Chen Shimei, a look of panic immediately appeared on Chen Shimei's face.

Because this was indeed Han Qi's handwriting!

"This is impossible, Han Qi couldn't have betrayed this Imperial Son-in-Law, this is fake!"

Saying this, Chen Shimei hurriedly tore the letter in his hand to pieces.

And watching Chen Shimei's actions, Bao Zheng didn't have the slightest worry and scolded sternly, "Could it be that the Imperial Son-in-Law thinks that what you have in your hand is the original?"

"What?"

Looking at Bao Zheng in disbelief, Chen Shimei was suddenly stunned.

And just at this moment, Bao Zheng took out the original copy of Han Qi's letter and said, "This is Han Qi's true suicide note!"

"You dare to trick me!"

Looking at Bao Zheng before him, Chen Shimei couldn't help but shout angrily.

"This office is just tricking you, what are you going to do about it?"

Hearing Chen Shimei's words, Bao Zheng couldn't help but shout angrily.

He was already angry about Chen Shimei abandoning his wife and children and sending killers to kill them, but he didn't expect him to be so shameless.

Truly as Zhang Cheng said, he simply didn't want his face anymore!

"Since both human and material evidence are present, this office doesn't care whether you admit it or not. Men, bring the guillotine!"

Patting the gavel and roaring, Bao Zheng didn't give the Empress Dowager on the side any face at all.

"Bao Zheng, you dare!"

Hearing Bao Zheng's words, the princess couldn't help but shout.

"What does this official not dare to do? Princess, don't forget, this is Kaifeng Prefecture!"

Hearing the princess's words, Bao Zheng also became serious.

"Enough, Bao Zheng, do you think I am not here?"

Leaning on the dragon-headed cane in her hand, the Empress Dowager couldn't help but shout angrily.

Because if she were one step later, Chen Shimei would really be on the guillotine!

"Does the Empress Dowager want to stop this official from handling the case!"

Looking at the Empress Dowager before him, Bao Zheng couldn't help but become serious.

"If you want to guillotine the Imperial Son-in-Law, then why not guillotine me together with him!"

After saying this, the Empress Dowager placed the dragon-headed cane in her hand under the guillotine.

Watching this scene, at this moment, not only Bao Zheng, but even Zhan Zhao, who was preparing to sharpen his sword, was stunned.

Because isn't this playing the rogue? The dragon-headed cane was a gift from the late emperor!

Even if Bao Zheng was more resolute, he wouldn't dare to take action!

Watching all this in silence, at this moment, no one in the yamen dared to speak.

"Qin Xianglian, aren't you just wanting money? Here is five hundred taels, take the money and go back!"

Saying this, the princess took out a stack of silver notes from her bosom.

Looking at these silver notes, Bao Zheng also walked down and said, "Qin Xianglian..."

"Is Lord Bao also here to persuade me?"

Looking at Bao Zheng bitterly, Qin Xianglian stumbled with a dead heart, "If I were for money, why would I come here? It seems there is no Blue Sky in this world..."

Saying this sorrowfully, Qin Xianglian was already covered in tears.

But just at this moment, Zhang Cheng, who hadn't made a move, came to the Empress Dowager's side.

"Thief, what are you doing? You actually snatched my dragon-headed cane, hurry, catch him!"

Speaking angrily, the Empress Dowager couldn't help but shout.

Turning to look, when everyone saw this scene, they were immediately stunned.

Because as Qin Xianglian's advocate, Zhang Cheng actually snatched the dragon-headed cane and ran out.

"Guillotine him, hurry, guillotine him!"

While running, Zhang Cheng shouted.

"Guillotine him, Lord Bao!"

"Guillotine him!"

Quickly making way, the commoners watched Zhang Cheng come out and immediately blocked the pursuers behind.

"Guillotine!"

Seeing the dragon-headed cane disappear, Bao Zheng also immediately shouted angrily.

"Bao Zheng, you dare!"

Looking at Bao Zheng angrily, the Empress Dowager scolded.

"Today, I, Bao Zheng, will guillotine him even if I have to lose my official hat!"

Taking off his hat and placing it on the hall, Bao Zheng couldn't help but roar, "Guillotine him for me!"

"Yes!"

Hearing Bao Zheng's order, Wang Chao, Ma Han, Zhang Long, Zhao Hu, and others directly pressed Chen Shimei, who was still arrogant just a moment ago, onto the guillotine.

"Bao Zheng!"

Stretching out her hand angrily, the Empress Dowager looked at Bao Zheng, her eyes full of anger at this moment.

"Empress Dowager, don't forget, the harem must not interfere in politics!"

Watching the Empress Dowager still wanting to point fingers, Bao Heizi's temper also completely flared up.

Even Emperor Renzong Zhao Zhen, he dared to pull and spray, let alone the Empress Dowager?

Bao Zheng: I have decided to guillotine Chen Shimei, even if the director comes, it won't work!

"Princess, save me..."

Struggling desperately, Chen Shimei shouted miserably.

However, as Zhan Zhao pulled the guillotine, Chen Shimei immediately "fell silent."

"Imperial Son-in-Law!"

Looking at this scene in disbelief, the princess immediately cried out.

And just at this moment, Zhang Cheng also walked back, handed the dragon-headed cane to Zhan Zhao on the side, and said, "Commoner pleads guilty!"

"Thief, how dare you do this!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng angrily, the Empress Dowager roared.

"Empress Dowager, don't forget, it was Lord Bao who risked his official hat to handle the case for you. Now that you have status, do you want to forget what happened back then?"

Looking at the Empress Dowager, Zhang Cheng's words completely silenced her.

After a long time, the Empress Dowager stumbled and leaned on her dragon-headed cane, saying, "Forget it, forget it, let's return to the palace!"

Supporting the Empress Dowager as she left, the princess was also full of tears.

And just at this moment, Bao Zheng looked at Zhang Cheng and said, "You snatched the late emperor's property in the hall. Considering it's your first offense, you will be imprisoned and serve three months of labor. Do you have any complaints!"

"Commoner has none, thank you Lord Bao!"

Hearing Bao Zheng's words, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile.

Because he actually survived Bao Zheng's hands, and even snatched the late emperor's imperial dragon-headed cane.

Tsk tsk tsk, if this were told, wouldn't it be something to brag about for a lifetime?

Zhang Cheng: You know Bao Zheng of Kaifeng Prefecture, right? I committed an offense in his hands and still survived!

Ignorant masses: Damn?

"Benefactor!"

Hearing that Zhang Cheng was actually going to be imprisoned in Kaifeng Prefecture and had to serve three months of labor, Qin Xianglian couldn't help but worry.

"Don't worry, it's fine! Inside Kaifeng Prefecture, everyone is a talent, I love that place! As for labor, labor is impossible, it's impossible to serve labor in this life..."

Just as Zhang Cheng was speaking with a smile, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce behind him had black faces.

Because does this kid really want to live in Kaifeng Prefecture for a lifetime?

"Cousin, don't worry, three months will pass quickly!"

Watching Zhang Cheng being taken away, Situ Yaozu shouted.

"Cousin, cousin is going for advanced studies. When I come out, we will become the strongest!"

Waving goodbye, Zhang Cheng was led by Wang Chao and Ma Han to the Kaifeng Prefecture prison.

(End of chapter)