Chapter 39: Zhang Cheng

Chenzhou, Imperial Envoy’s Mansion,

The silent crowd looked at Zhang Cheng, and at this moment, there was not a sound.

"No, Brother Zhang, we are brothers of life and death; you are actually abandoning darkness for light?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Pang Yu, who had been backstabbed, was dumbfounded.

Because he truly hadn't seen Zhao Pan'er and the others; what was going on?

And thinking of this, Pang Yu pointed at Bao Zheng and roared: "Good you Bao Hei Tan, you actually want to frame me; see if I don't report to His Majesty and have you punished!"

Looking at Pang Yu in a daze, Zhang Cheng never expected that he would actually think that!

Turning to look at Bao Zheng’s already black face, which was now even blacker, Zhang Cheng hurriedly turned around, afraid of being discovered blushing.

"Pang Yu, stop talking nonsense; if these three weren't tied up by you, then why would they appear here!"

Staring at Pang Yu, Bao Zheng couldn't help but rebuke.

"How would I know? I haven't seen these three women!"

After hearing Bao Zheng’s words, Pang Yu hurriedly explained.

If Zhao Pan'er really had been tied up by him, it wouldn't matter; after all, as the Marquis of Anle, Pang Yu didn't fear this little trouble.

But the problem was, these three people really had nothing to do with him!

"Good, still stubborn, right? Zhan Huwei, let the three of them explain themselves!"

Staring at Pang Yu before him, Bao Zheng intended to let Zhao Pan'er and the others explain themselves.

And just as Zhan Zhao untied the ropes of Zhao Pan'er and the others, Gongsun Ce looked at Zhang Cheng beside him and said, "Imperial Son-in-Law? Where are you going?"

"Um, I suddenly miss the Princess, I plan to return to Bianliang first, Gongsun-Mr., don't see me off!"

Saying this, Zhang Cheng planned to turn around and run.

Because the moment Zhao Pan'er and the others appeared, Zhang Cheng knew he was in trouble.

Because Pang Yu had never been to Qiantang, and he had just come to Chenzhou from Qiantang; then who tied these three up? Did he even need to ask?

Even if it wasn't Zhang Cheng who did it, he guessed it was his subordinates.

Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but look at Situ Yaozu and Niu Er.

And seeing the same bewilderment on their faces, Zhang Cheng realized that this was done by Xiong Jizong!

"Isn't the Imperial Son-in-Law wanting to abandon darkness for light? Why be in such a hurry!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with a smile, Gongsun Ce became suspicious.

Because he noticed that when Zhang Cheng looked at Zhao Pan'er and the others, his expression was clearly wrong.

And Zhao Pan'er, the moment she saw Zhang Cheng, was also full of astonishment.

Thinking it over, since it wasn't Pang Yu who did it, then besides this Imperial Son-in-Law, who else could it be!

"Men and women shouldn't touch, Gongsun-Mr., let go first!"

Looking at Gongsun Ce holding him, Zhang Cheng smiled.

"Good, I’ll let go!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Gongsun Ce let go.

But the moment Gongsun Ce let go, Zhao Pan'er roared: "Catch that bastard, he tied us up!"

Following Zhao Pan'er’s gaze, Bao Zheng widened his eyes in astonishment, because the "bastard" she spoke of was Imperial Son-in-Law Zhang Xinzhi!

"Brother Zhang?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in disbelief, Pang Yu was also stunned.

Because Zhang Cheng tied up three beautiful women and didn't tell him; he was truly not a brother!

"Run!"

Running wildly, Zhang Cheng rushed out directly.

Because he knew that as long as he ran back to Bianliang, he would be fine; after all, as an Imperial Son-in-Law who ate soft rice hard, he had the capital!

But helplessly, just as Zhang Cheng rushed out of the moon gate, he saw Wang Chao, Ma Han, Zhang Long, and Zhao Hu staring at him with smiles.

"Imperial Son-in-Law? Why don't you go back first?"

Biting a cigarette, Wang Chao exhaled a thick fog and said.

"You bastards, you eat my food, drink my drink, and now you want to catch me?"

Pointing at the four and roaring, Zhang Cheng became angry.

"Zhang Xinzhi, get back here, otherwise even if I have to report to the Imperial Palace, I will guillotine you!"

Accompanied by a roar, Bao Zheng was clearly angry.

Turning around with a twitching mouth, Zhang Cheng lowered his head in embarrassment and said, "I was wrong, I was truly wrong; I shouldn't have disembarked at Qiantang, I shouldn't have come to Chenzhou..."

A quarter of an hour later, everyone sat around together.

Pang Yu looked at Bao Zheng with a disdainful look, making him blush.

Because Bao Zheng never expected that these three weren't tied up by Pang Yu, but by the "honest" Imperial Son-in-Law!

"Um, about this, I can explain!"

Awkwardly raising his hand, Zhang Cheng intended to force an explanation.

But looking at Zhang Cheng, Zhan Zhao said happily: "Wait to go back and die, hahahaha!"

"Old Zhan, we’ve known each other for so long, do you really have to be so happy?"

Looking at Zhan Zhao, Zhang Cheng scolded him.

"I don't want to, but now, I’m truly very happy!"

Covering his mouth, Zhan Zhao couldn't help but laugh when he saw Zhang Cheng eating humble pie.

"Brother Zhang, don't be afraid, we can handle this little matter; don't forget, we have people behind us too!"

Looking at Bao Zheng before him, Pang Yu, this fat fish, was still arrogant.

Because it was just tying up three people, not a big deal; could the status of his father, Grand Tutor Pang, not suppress it?

Why Pang Yu was guillotined was because people really died, and more than one, and the disaster relief was messed up by him, leading to starving people everywhere.

Even if Zhao Zhen wanted to save his brother-in-law because of Imperial Consort Pang, he couldn't suppress Bao Zheng’s foul temper!

Hearing Pang Yu’s words, Zhang Cheng was truly speechless.

Because the two of them, one was the brother-in-law of Zhao Zhen, and the other was the brother-in-law of Zhao Zhen.

But Bao Zheng’s temper was up; who could stop that!

Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng clapped his hands and said, "Cousin, give Bao Xiangong the account book!"

"Bao Xiangong, please look!"

Handing over a notebook, Situ Yaozu smiled.

"What is this?"

Opening the little notebook, Bao Zheng’s originally angry expression immediately became extremely strange: "Zhan Huwei, you spent 50,000 taels in the Heavenly Realm?"

"What? 30,000 taels? Isn't it free?"

Looking at Bao Zheng in astonishment, Zhan Zhao was also dumbfounded.

But just as Gongsun Ce leaned over, they looked at each other: "This, this, is it that expensive?"

Sitting leisurely in the chair, Zhang Cheng crossed his legs and said, "Come, come, aren't you going to kill me? Hurry and draw the Imperial Sword, hahahaha!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, who was so arrogant, Bao Zheng’s face became gloomy: "Do you think that relying on this thing, you can save your life?"

"Flip to the back!"

Looking at Bao Zheng with a tease, Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes.

And just as Bao Zheng flipped to the back, he was dumbfounded, because more than half of the officials in the court were basically here!

Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, Fu Bi...

"How does the Imperial Son-in-Law plan to handle this matter?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with a smile, Gongsun Ce knew that once this guy was poked up, the court would really have to stop.

Because this was a real conspiracy; you can kill him, but pay back the money first!

"Um, although I didn't intentionally tie up these three girls, this Imperial Son-in-Law is willing to admit his mistake!"

Standing up, Zhang Cheng came to Zhao Pan'er’s side and threw out a jade pendant: "If you have anything in the future, you can come to Bianliang to seek my help!"

"Zhao Pan'er thanks the Imperial Son-in-Law!"

Holding the jade pendant handed over by Zhang Cheng, Zhao Paner could not help but feel nervous at this moment.

And just at this moment, Song Yinzhang said: "May I ask the Imperial Son-in-Law, can you help me cancel my music registry status!"

"Cousin, you go with them!"

Signaling Situ Yaozu, Zhang Cheng sat in the chair without saying anything more.

And watching all this, Bao Zheng was just about to say something, when Gongsun Ce hurriedly said: "Xiangong, our Kaifeng government’s public account is a full 70,000 taels!"

Gasping for air, Bao Zheng fell silent; 70,000 taels of silver, he couldn't pay it back even if he sold himself!