[{"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-39":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},2230168,4178,"Chapter 39: Zhang Cheng","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-39",39,"\u003Cp>Chenzhou, Imperial Envoy’s Mansion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silent crowd looked at Zhang Cheng, and at this moment, there was not a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, Brother Zhang, we are brothers of life and death; you are actually abandoning darkness for light?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Pang Yu, who had been backstabbed, was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he truly hadn't seen Zhao Pan'er and the others; what was going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Pang Yu in a daze, Zhang Cheng never expected that he would actually think that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pang Yu, stop talking nonsense; if these three weren't tied up by you, then why would they appear here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at Pang Yu, Bao Zheng couldn't help but rebuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How would I know? I haven't seen these three women!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Bao Zheng’s words, Pang Yu hurriedly explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem was, these three people really had nothing to do with him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, still stubborn, right? Zhan Huwei, let the three of them explain themselves!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at Pang Yu before him, Bao Zheng intended to let Zhao Pan'er and the others explain themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, I suddenly miss the Princess, I plan to return to Bianliang first, Gongsun-Mr., don't see me off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Zhang Cheng planned to turn around and run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the moment Zhao Pan'er and the others appeared, Zhang Cheng knew he was in trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it wasn't Zhang Cheng who did it, he guessed it was his subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but look at Situ Yaozu and Niu Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And seeing the same bewilderment on their faces, Zhang Cheng realized that this was done by Xiong Jizong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't the Imperial Son-in-Law wanting to abandon darkness for light? Why be in such a hurry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng with a smile, Gongsun Ce became suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he noticed that when Zhang Cheng looked at Zhao Pan'er and the others, his expression was clearly wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Zhao Pan'er, the moment she saw Zhang Cheng, was also full of astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking it over, since it wasn't Pang Yu who did it, then besides this Imperial Son-in-Law, who else could it be!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Men and women shouldn't touch, Gongsun-Mr., let go first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Gongsun Ce holding him, Zhang Cheng smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, I’ll let go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng, Gongsun Ce let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment Gongsun Ce let go, Zhao Pan'er roared: \"Catch that bastard, he tied us up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng in disbelief, Pang Yu was also stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Zhang Cheng tied up three beautiful women and didn't tell him; he was truly not a brother!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Running wildly, Zhang Cheng rushed out directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Imperial Son-in-Law? Why don't you go back first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Biting a cigarette, Wang Chao exhaled a thick fog and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastards, you eat my food, drink my drink, and now you want to catch me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pointing at the four and roaring, Zhang Cheng became angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Xinzhi, get back here, otherwise even if I have to report to the Imperial Palace, I will guillotine you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by a roar, Bao Zheng was clearly angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quarter of an hour later, everyone sat around together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pang Yu looked at Bao Zheng with a disdainful look, making him blush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Bao Zheng never expected that these three weren't tied up by Pang Yu, but by the \"honest\" Imperial Son-in-Law!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, about this, I can explain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awkwardly raising his hand, Zhang Cheng intended to force an explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But looking at Zhang Cheng, Zhan Zhao said happily: \"Wait to go back and die, hahahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Zhan, we’ve known each other for so long, do you really have to be so happy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhan Zhao, Zhang Cheng scolded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't want to, but now, I’m truly very happy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Covering his mouth, Zhan Zhao couldn't help but laugh when he saw Zhang Cheng eating humble pie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhang, don't be afraid, we can handle this little matter; don't forget, we have people behind us too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Bao Zheng before him, Pang Yu, this fat fish, was still arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it was just tying up three people, not a big deal; could the status of his father, Grand Tutor Pang, not suppress it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Pang Yu’s words, Zhang Cheng was truly speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Bao Zheng’s temper was up; who could stop that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng clapped his hands and said, \"Cousin, give Bao Xiangong the account book!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bao Xiangong, please look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Handing over a notebook, Situ Yaozu smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? 30,000 taels? Isn't it free?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Bao Zheng in astonishment, Zhan Zhao was also dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as Gongsun Ce leaned over, they looked at each other: \"This, this, is it that expensive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Flip to the back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Bao Zheng with a tease, Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, Fu Bi...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How does the Imperial Son-in-Law plan to handle this matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng with a smile, Gongsun Ce knew that once this guy was poked up, the court would really have to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this was a real conspiracy; you can kill him, but pay back the money first!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, although I didn't intentionally tie up these three girls, this Imperial Son-in-Law is willing to admit his mistake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao Pan'er thanks the Imperial Son-in-Law!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the jade pendant handed over by Zhang Cheng, Zhao Paner could not help but feel nervous at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cousin, you go with them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Signaling Situ Yaozu, Zhang Cheng sat in the chair without saying anything more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasping for air, Bao Zheng fell silent; 70,000 taels of silver, he couldn't pay it back even if he sold himself!\u003C\u002Fp>",1456,"2026-06-18T01:05:47.158Z","2026-06-18T03:13:38.468Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","18e129327e353b676876f71881acf9b9a59d0aea202d7b456f859541ccdddf92","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-40","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-38",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frogue-evil-forces-across-the-heavens-cover.jpg"]