Chapter 37: Zhan Zhao

South, Qiantang County,

A large ship slowly docked at the port.

Walking off the ship, the murderous aura of the guards made the people around feel quite fearful.

Dressed in brocade and fine clothing, Zhang Cheng tapped his fan and said, "Finally back!"

"Cousin, shouldn't we head to Kaifeng? Why disembark at Qiantang?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with curiosity, Situ Yaozu asked.

"Chai Wenyi sent word that Pang Yu caused trouble while providing disaster relief in Chenzhou, and Bao Zheng will arrive in a few days!"

Speaking with a calm face, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but sigh.

Because this Pang Yu fellow, besides being stubborn, really dared to court death!

Bao Zheng, Bao Hei Zi, that was someone even his brother-in-law Zhao Zhen had to avoid; Pang Yu actually dared to play tricks while providing disaster relief in Chenzhou, reselling grain on a large scale—wasn't that asking to be guillotined?

And once Bao Zheng arrived, he would suffer greatly.

But as an "ally," Zhang Cheng couldn't just watch him die; after all, Pang Yu had great use!

Hearing Zhang Cheng’s words, Situ Yaozu widened his eyes and said, "Ah, isn't that the end?"

"Yes, so we must speed up, otherwise it will be troublesome!"

Looking at Situ Yaozu beside him, Zhang Cheng sighed.

"Is it really okay to leave Dali to Wang Ping and Liu Nanxiang?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Situ Yaozu was afraid that the foundation they had built would be occupied by the two!

And Liu Nanxiang was the former Dali Prime Minister; after Dali was defeated and the Duan family surrendered, he accepted the re-conscription!

"Don't worry, they don't have the guts to rebel!"

Narrowing his eyes, Zhang Cheng smiled.

Although he didn't hold hostages, he had distributed the original garrison troops throughout the various regions.

And as a check, Liu Nanxiang wouldn't watch Wang Ping grow too powerful.

Although he was in the Great Song, without the "supplies" provided by South Asia, Dali alone was enough to give the two a headache!

Trust is mutual; if Wang Ping and Liu Nanxiang don't cause trouble, the two will surely live as long as the country.

But if they have ulterior motives, then he, Zhang Xinzhi, can only shed tears and behead Ma Su!

Ma Su: Can you change the metaphor?

Zhang Cheng: Is there anyone more stubborn than you?

Zhuge Liang: ...

In a teahouse by the Qiantang River,

Just as Zhang Cheng sat down, a woman beside him brought hot tea and said, "Young Master, this is our shop's..."

Raising his head, Zhang Cheng looked at the woman before him, then couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

Because this woman was truly no different from Liu Tianxian!

In the second that Zhang Cheng was stunned, Xiong Jizong tilted his neck to look, then smiled.

"Cousin, this tea girl is really beautiful!"

Teasing Zhang Cheng, Situ Yaozu couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

"Beautiful is beautiful, but unfortunately, it’s not meant to be!"

Seeing Liu Tianxian, and in Qiantang, Zhang Cheng immediately thought that she should be Zhao Pan'er!

[A Dream of Splendor!]

A few minutes later, just as a luxurious carriage arrived, Zhang Cheng paid the bill and left.

Looking at the carriage before her, Zhao Pan'er was surprised.

Because this person seemed to have extraordinary power!

However, just as the carriage slowly left Qiantang, night fell.

When Zhao Pan'er was chatting with Sun Sanniang and Song Yinzhang in the room, the door was suddenly kicked open.

Looking at this scene in astonishment, Zhao Pan'er had just reacted when she saw the guard who appeared during the day standing before her: "Eh, didn't the General say there was only one? Why are there three?"

"Why care so much? Since the General said they are beautiful, let’s take them back first!"

Moving his neck forward, the leading man said, "Young ladies, are you going to follow us obediently? Or do you want my brothers to do it?"

"You, you don't mess around, be careful, be careful we report to the officials..."

Speaking in fear, Sun Sanniang couldn't help but scream.

"Hahaha, they still want to report to the officials; they really scared us!"

Pointing at Sun Sanniang, a soldier directly drew the long saber from his waist, revealing a fierce look: "All of you, get on the carriage honestly, otherwise don't blame us for being impolite!"

Looking at this scene, Zhao Pan'er broke down.

Because this was truly a scholar meeting a soldier; reason couldn't be explained!

And this group of people didn't look like they were joking at all!

Chenzhou, Pang Yu was looking at the luxurious red tent being set up, full of joy.

But just at this moment, a servant ran over and said, "Young Master, Young Master, the Imperial Son-in-Law is here! He wants you to go out!"

"Imperial Son-in-Law? Which Imperial Son-in-Law? What status does he have to make this Young Master go out!"

Speaking with disdain, Pang Yu immediately complained.

"It’s Imperial Son-in-Law Zhang, Young Master!"

Hearing Pang Yu’s words, the servant hurriedly explained.

"What? It’s Brother Zhang, why would he come here!"

Exclaiming in surprise, Pang Yu hadn't finished saying this sentence when he saw Zhang Cheng walking in with a gloomy face.

"Young Master Pang, it’s been a few months; don't you recognize your brother anymore?"

Looking at Pang Yu before him, Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes immediately.

"Brother Zhang, why are you here? I was just surprised, that’s all!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng awkwardly, Pang Yu turned his head in guilt.

"Stop talking nonsense, tear down the red tent, and send all the women you abducted back; otherwise, when Bao Zheng comes, no one can protect you!"

Looking at Pang Yu angrily, Zhang Cheng scolded him immediately.

"Brother Zhang, these women were hard for me to find; if you do this, I won't agree!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with grievance, Pang Yu complained immediately.

"I’ll give you ten foreign women; is that enough?"

Looking at Pang Yu speechlessly, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but cover his face.

Because if you played with other things, Bao Zheng wouldn't say a word even if he saw it, but if you mess around in the Great Song, he won't let you live if he doesn't guillotine you in half!

Don't look at Imperial Consort Pang now relying on her son to be favored; even if Zhao Zhen came to confront him personally, Bao Zheng wouldn't retreat at all!

"If you had said so earlier, why would I have gone to grab people? Come, come, Brother Zhang, sit inside!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng say this, Pang Yu immediately became high-spirited.

Arriving in the backyard, Zhang Cheng looked at these frightened women and said, "You didn't mess around, did you?"

"How could I? I just grabbed them, and you came; those who don't know would think you came following the wind!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with a grin, Pang Yu explained.

Watching Pang Yu with a twitching mouth, if it weren't for the fact that both sides were "allies," Zhang Cheng really wanted to send him to Dali to raise flowers.

"Come, 100 taels of silver for each person, just as an apology; please don't mind, Young Master Pang loves to joke with people!"

Letting Niu Er distribute the money, Zhang Cheng finally managed to send these women away.

Looking at the money in their hands, the women who had been grabbed were dumbfounded, because what was going on?

In this day and age, is there still grabbing people for fun?

And just after solving the matter here, Zhang Cheng bought rice from the "Exchange Mall" and let Situ Yaozu be responsible for opening a porridge shop.

When the common people learned that this was something Pang Yu had done, they were even more astonished, and his reputation instantly reversed.

But just as Zhang Cheng was cleaning up Pang Yu’s mess, he didn't expect at all that Xiong Jizong, whom he had praised, almost sent him to Bao Zheng’s dragon-head guillotine.

After being busy for a few days, Jin Yuniang looked at her husband being sent back, her eyes full of gratification as she said, "Husband!"

Holding the jade pendant Zhang Cheng handed over, Zhao Pan'er was also nervous.

Looking at Jin Yuniang in disbelief, Tian Qiyuan was dumbfounded.

"Yes, the Young Master gave me 100 taels of silver and I came back!"

Explaining to Tian Qiyuan, Jin Yuniang’s words made Zhan Zhao beside them freeze.

Because was this still Pang Yu?

He had emptied his own house for silver; Grand Tutor Pang had broken three whips and still couldn't ask where it went, but now he was actively giving Jin Yuniang silver—wasn't this fake news?

Pang Yu: I’ll say it again, that silver wasn't emptied by me!

Zhang Cheng: Pang Yu’s mouth is truly hard!

Bai Yutang: Right, stubborn as a mule!

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