[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens":3,"chapter-the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-27":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Rogue Evil Forces Across the Heavens",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2230156,4178,"Chapter 27: Zhao Zhen","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-27",27,"\u003Cp>The starry night sky,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Mansion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the maids looked at Princess Yingxing in her wedding dress, their faces full of smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the new Prince Consort was about to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Princess, Princess, the Prince Consort has arrived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Running into the room, a maid shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these words, Princess Yingxing, who had been sitting on the bed, could not help but become nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she hadn't decided how to deal with this person who had \"fallen in love at first sight\" with her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of her former Prince Consort Chen Shimei, Princess Yingxing felt a bit sad in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, that was her \"husband,\" but he had been beheaded, and by the current Prince Consort...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng: Wrong, this matter is mainly Bao Zheng's fault!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bao Zheng: What kind of tiger-wolf words are you saying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, just as the maids stood upright, the door was slowly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng walked in wearing a bright red outfit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing the princess, Zhang Cheng was still speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the clothes she was wearing were green!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corresponding to the \"red man, green woman\" of Song Dynasty weddings!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But looking at Princess Yingxing's green outfit, Zhang Cheng silently covered his face because he suddenly thought of Chen Shimei!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly he had no ambition to be Prime Minister, so why was he doing the work of a Prime Minister?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings to the Prince Consort!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bowing, the maids spoke sweetly one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reward!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snapping his fingers, Zhang Cheng signaled Niu Er behind him to take out gold beans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This servant thanks the Prince Consort!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the maids' faces became even happier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lifting the head cover with a jade ruyi, Zhang Cheng sat before her: \"Zhang Cheng greets the Princess!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as a handsome face appeared before her, Princess Yingxing could not help but become nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because back in Kaifeng Prefecture, she had never paid attention to this \"prosecutor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Husband, call me Yingxing from now on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lowering her head, Princess Yingxing looked at Zhang Cheng and could not help but blush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Princess Yingxing in confusion, Zhang Cheng subconsciously took two steps back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he began to suspect that Princess Yingxing intended to take action against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, and Zhang Cheng immediately smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And gazing at Zhang Cheng's sudden blooming smile, Princess Yingxing immediately pursed her lips, blushing uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the small courtyard,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just at this moment, a figure walked over: \"Niu Er, how is the situation inside? They didn't fight, did they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fight? Why would they fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Situ Yaozu with curiosity, Niu Er rubbed his head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you know that the princess's former husband was killed by my cousin, who acted as a legal advocate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Niu Er in shock, Situ Yaozu was astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? There's such a thing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell? There's a betting pool?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Niu Er in shock, Situ Yaozu was also in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right, I even placed a bet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Situ Yaozu with embarrassment, Niu Er could not help but turn his head, his face full of guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling Niu Er, Situ Yaozu immediately walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Situ Yaozu in shock, Niu Er looked at the small courtyard: \"What about the master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, rest assured, my cousin will definitely be able to survive until tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Niu Er earnestly, Situ Yaozu expressed infinite confidence in this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Situ Yaozu in shock, Niu Er was left standing on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good heavens, these two brothers, they really are cousins!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, the sun was bright,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>waking up from the soft bed, Zhang Cheng's first thought was that being Prime Minister was really good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could see Chen Shimei again in this life, he would definitely say, the princess is really moist!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Shimei: Come down and talk, I'll let you come down and talk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After grooming and dressing, Princess Yingxing looked at Zhang Cheng with a face full of shyness, blushing uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because compared to the former Prince Consort Chen Shimei, she finally understood some \"tiger-wolf words\" at this moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng with annoyance, the Empress Dowager seemed to still remember the dragon-headed cane being snatched back then, appearing very dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Princess Yingxing in confusion, the Empress Dowager revealed a dazed look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because how had her daughter \"rebelled\" in just one night?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just after Princess Yingxing whispered two sentences into the Empress Dowager's ear, the two immediately laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, Prince Consort, I don't need you here, go see His Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waving his hand to signal Zhang Cheng to retreat, the Empress Dowager pulled Princess Yingxing to start chatting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the palace, Zichen Hall,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng was led to the door by the inner eunuch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just at this moment, he saw a familiar figure waiting in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Minister Bao, the morning court is over, why haven't you gone back yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping forward with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng greeted him happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And gazing at Zhang Cheng, Bao Zheng could not help but have his mouth twitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as Zhang Cheng arrived outside the door, various arguments came from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing something, Zhang Cheng poked Bao Zheng: \"You officials, are you criticizing my brother-in-law again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng with annoyance, Bao Zheng said with disdain: \"What do you mean by criticizing? We are thinking about state affairs!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knows!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking with disdain, Zhang Cheng crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Song Dynasty's \"scholar-officials governing the world together\" had started a bad precedent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You know about the \"surrender documents\" passed down through generations, right? The old Kong family had already practiced this craft to perfection!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering the pass, there would naturally be great Confucian scholars to debate the classics!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when your strength reached a certain level, countless people would shout for you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meeting ended, and Zhang Cheng entered Zichen Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you don't recognize me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing Zhang Cheng's gaze, Zhao Zhen immediately became nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng and Zhao Zhen in confusion, Bao Zheng fell into doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he always felt these two were not quite right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng and Zhao Zhen with suspicion, Bao Zheng fell into doubt,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>because he always felt that these two were acting a bit strange!\u003C\u002Fp>",1421,"2026-06-18T01:05:47.158Z","2026-06-18T03:13:38.468Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","a5e87d1a666762bd4c66e93290342eb4069097869344200406f84ef480b60605","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-28","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-26",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frogue-evil-forces-across-the-heavens-cover.jpg"]