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 Prince Consort was about to arrive.

"Princess, Princess, the Prince Consort has arrived!"

Running into the room, a maid shouted.

Hearing these words, Princess Yingxing, who had been sitting on the bed, could not help but become nervous.

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

Thinking of her former Prince Consort Chen Shimei, Princess Yingxing felt a bit sad in her heart.

After all, that was her "husband," but he had been beheaded, and by the current Prince Consort...

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

Bao Zheng: What kind of tiger-wolf words are you saying?

Not long after, just as the maids stood upright, the door was slowly opened.

Zhang Cheng walked in wearing a bright red outfit.

However, 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 Prince Consort!"

Bowing, the maids spoke sweetly one after another.

"Reward!"

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

"This servant thanks the Prince Consort!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the maids' faces became 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 could not help but become nervous.

Because back in Kaifeng Prefecture, she had never paid attention to this "prosecutor."

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 beheaded...

"Husband, call me Yingxing from now on!"

Lowering her head, Princess Yingxing looked at Zhang Cheng and could not help but blush.

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

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

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

Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng quickly opened his attribute panel, but after looking at it 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 thoughts flashed through his mind, and Zhang Cheng immediately smiled.

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

Outside the small courtyard,

after Niu Er finished distributing the gold beans, he stood in place with a serious face, arms crossed over his chest, 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?"

"Fight? Why would they fight?"

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

"Don't you know that the princess's former husband was killed by my cousin, who acted as a legal advocate?"

Looking at Niu Er in shock, Situ Yaozu was astonished.

"What? There's such a thing?"

Looking at Situ Yaozu in surprise, Niu Er widened his eyes and then suddenly said: "I remember now, no wonder the betting odds have been betting on whether the new Prince Consort can survive the wedding night—so it refers to our master!"

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

Looking at Niu Er in shock, Situ Yaozu was also in disbelief.

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

Looking at Situ Yaozu with embarrassment, Niu Er could not help but turn his head, his face full of guilt.

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

Pulling Niu Er, Situ Yaozu immediately walked away.

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

"Hey, rest assured, my cousin will definitely be able to survive until tomorrow!"

Looking at Niu Er earnestly, Situ Yaozu expressed infinite confidence in this matter.

Looking at Situ Yaozu in shock, Niu Er was left standing on the spot.

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

The next morning, the sun was bright,

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

If he could see Chen Shimei again 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 and dressing, Princess Yingxing looked at Zhang Cheng with a face full of shyness, blushing uncontrollably.

Because compared to the former Prince Consort Chen Shimei, she finally understood some "tiger-wolf words" at this moment!

Arriving inside the imperial palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager, Zhang Cheng bowed politely: "Son-in-law, Zhang Xinzhi, greets the Empress Mother..."

"Hmph!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with annoyance, the Empress Dowager seemed to still remember the dragon-headed cane being snatched back then, appearing very dissatisfied.

And just at this moment, after Princess Yingxing stepped forward and held the Empress Dowager's hand: "Oh, Empress Mother, don't be like that to the Prince Consort!"

Looking at Princess Yingxing in confusion, the Empress Dowager revealed a dazed look.

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

However, just after Princess Yingxing whispered two sentences into the Empress Dowager's ear, the two immediately laughed.

"Fine, Prince Consort, I don't need you here, go see His Majesty!"

Waving his hand to signal Zhang Cheng to retreat, the Empress Dowager pulled Princess Yingxing to start chatting.

Inside the palace, Zichen Hall,

Zhang Cheng was led to the door by the inner eunuch.

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 could not help but have his mouth twitch.

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

But just as Zhang Cheng arrived outside the door, various arguments came from inside.

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

Looking at Zhang Cheng with annoyance, Bao Zheng said with disdain: "What do you mean by criticizing? We are thinking about state affairs!"

"Who knows!"

Speaking with disdain, Zhang Cheng crossed his arms.

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

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

You know about the "surrender documents" passed down through generations, right? The old Kong family had already practiced this craft to perfection!

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

And when your strength reached a certain level, countless people would shout for you!

The meeting ended, and Zhang Cheng entered Zichen Hall.

But just as he saw Zhao Zhen, Zhang Cheng froze on the spot because he felt 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 doubt.

Because he always felt these two were not quite right!

"Hmm?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng and Zhao Zhen with suspicion, Bao Zheng fell into doubt,

because he always felt that these two were acting a bit strange!