Chapter 7

Outside Bianjing City, at the mountain god temple,

the few people were looking at each other.

Looking at Han Qi, Zhang Cheng knew that the other party had been ordered to chase and kill Qin Xianglian.

But due to his sense of loyalty, he couldn't bear to make a move and could only choose to "commit suicide"!

He even left a final letter on his body, which was eventually seen by Bao Zheng, revealing that all of this was Chen Shimei’s instruction!

In the end, Chen Shimei was executed by the dragon-headed guillotine!

"Everyone, I would like to discuss something with Qin Xianglian..."

After a long silence, Han Qi finally chose to speak first.

Otherwise, Situ Yaozu and Zhang Cheng would be coming to get him with knives and swords.

"Me?"

Looking at Han Qi in confusion, Qin Xianglian said blankly, "But I have never seen you before!"

"I am the family general of the Imperial Son-in-Law Chen!"

Looking earnestly at Qin Xianglian, Han Qi explained.

"Imperial Son-in-Law?"

Looking at Han Qi in disbelief, Feng Suzhen on the side was surprised.

"Be careful, Cousin, this guy’s kung fu is very high!"

Looking at Han Qi cautiously, Situ Yaozu threw the cigarette in his hand to the ground and crushed it with his foot.

Watching Situ Yaozu, Zhang Cheng also touched his chest, because that was where his hidden weapon, "Full Sky Flower Rain," was located!

"I will go talk to you!"

Hearing the Imperial Son-in-Law mentioned by Han Qi, a look of loneliness appeared on Qin Xianglian’s face.

"No need to go talk; say it right here!"

Looking at Han Qi before him, Zhang Cheng walked forward, blocking Qin Xianglian.

"That's right, whatever you have to say, say it right here!"

Watching Zhang Cheng’s actions, Situ Yaozu also immediately stepped forward and said.

"Are you two determined to interfere in the affairs of the Imperial Son-in-Law’s mansion!"

Looking earnestly at Zhang Cheng and Situ Yaozu, Han Qi became serious.

"Don't use the Imperial Son-in-Law’s mansion to pressure me. My Zhang family is not afraid of that!"

Looking at Han Qi indifferently, Zhang Cheng held his knife, his eyes full of seriousness.

If Chen Shimei had let Qin Xianglian leave instead of sending Han Qi to chase and kill her, he could have pretended nothing had happened.

After all, this was a family matter, just like Feng Suzhen’s stepmother Wang Shi framing Li Zhaoting.

That was none of his business!

But Chen Shimei’s approach was undoubtedly too much, even immoral to the core.

Dong Ge and Chun Mei were his own children!

You have to know, even a tiger doesn't eat its own cubs, yet Chen Shimei was even more ruthless than a tiger.

If Han Qi wanted to prove his loyalty, Zhang Cheng might have advised him a few words, but if he wanted to make a move, then he, Zhang Mou, was not someone to be trifled with!

Zhang Cheng: I may not be honest, but I hate it even more when others aren't!

Situ Yaozu: Cousin, is this something to be proud of?

Looking at Zhang Cheng and Situ Yaozu, a look of bitterness appeared on Han Qi’s face as he said, "Since you have encountered such loyal people, Han Qi can rest easy!"

After saying this, Han Qi turned around, drew his dagger, and stabbed it directly into his heart.

Looking at Han Qi in disbelief, although Zhang Cheng had been prepared, he was still stunned.

Because in the future, everyone had started not following the rules of martial arts, but he hadn't expected that Han Qi, as Chen Shimei’s family general, would be so "loyal"!

"Leave quickly! The Imperial Son-in-Law will not let this go!"

Looking at Qin Xianglian before him, Han Qi gradually lost his breath as he said this last sentence.

Covering her mouth, Feng Suzhen watched this scene and was scared silly.

Turning around to cover Dong Ge and Chun Mei’s eyes, she also began to tremble all over.

Watching this scene, Qin Xianglian couldn't help but be stunned.

"Cousin, he!"

Looking at Han Qi, Situ Yaozu was confused.

"Bury him! He was a loyal man!"

Thinking of the cause and effect, Zhang Cheng also sighed helplessly.

Because people like Han Qi were truly too hard to find!

After being busy for a long time, when Han Qi was buried, Zhang Cheng held a letter and said, "This was left by Han Qi. If you want to leave, there is still quite a bit of silver here..."

"No, I won't leave. I want to go and accuse Chen Shimei!"

Speaking firmly, Qin Xianglian straightened her back after saying this.

Because the original her, just after knowing the answer, wanted to leave Bianjing as soon as possible.

But now, Chen Shimei wouldn't even let go of his own children; Qin Xianglian was completely desperate.

"Good, Sister Qin, I will help you!"

Coming to Qin Xianglian’s side, Feng Suzhen’s eyes were also full of determination.

She really hadn't expected that there would be such a person as Chen Shimei in the world.

To marry the princess, he actually abandoned his wife and even sent people to chase and kill them. He was simply not human!

"What about you two?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng and Situ Yaozu, Feng Suzhen asked.

"What else can we do? Of course, we'll help!"

Spreading his hands helplessly, Zhang Cheng sighed.

Because of Han Qi’s matter, he also wanted to see what kind of person this Chen Shimei was!

But what made Zhang Cheng even more curious was Bao Zheng. Did he really have a crescent moon on his forehead!

The next morning, the sun broke through the dark clouds and spilled over the earth.

Buying incense and other things from a nearby small town, Qin Xianglian finished paying respects to Han Qi and then entered the capital with Zhang Cheng and the others.

Bianjing, also known as Dongjing or Bianliang,

the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, located in Kaifeng.

The world-famous painting, Along the River During the Qingming Festival, depicts the scenery on the Bian River.

And the eternal prosperity like yesterday, the peerless Along the River During the Qingming Festival, came from the Great Song’s number one female gambler and drunkard, Li Qingzhao!

Entering Bianliang City, the prosperous scene immediately made people feel as if they had stepped into another world.

Hearing the shouting, Situ Yaozu and Zhang Cheng both turned their heads to look, feeling very amazed.

In front of the Kaifeng Prefecture, looking at the drum for grievances, Qin Xianglian walked forward slowly and immediately struck it.

Hearing the sound of the drum, Bao Zheng, who was in the yamen, hurriedly frowned and said, "The drum for grievances has been struck?"

"Wang Chao, Ma Han, come to the hall!"

Standing up and tidying his clothes, Bao Zheng walked toward the yamen.

And just as the bailiffs arrived one after another, Bao Zheng sat above, with Gongsun Ce standing to the side.

"Mighty..."

The water-fire sticks slammed into the ground, and the bailiffs shouted.

"Bring the person who struck the drum!"

Patting the gavel in his hand, Bao Zheng shouted angrily.

Before long, just as Qin Xianglian and the others were brought in, she immediately said, "Commoner Qin Xianglian pays respects to the Blue Sky Great Lord!"

"Wow, Bao Zheng, the living Bao Longtu!"

Widening his eyes, Zhang Cheng looked at Bao Zheng, as if his eyes were shining with light.

Because this was a true man who was called the Blue Sky Great Lord even a thousand years later in the modern era.

However, looking at Zhang Cheng, Bao Zheng frowned and said, "Who are you!"

"Reporting to Bao Qingtian, commoner Zhang Cheng, the advocate for Qin Xianglian!"

Cupping his hands politely, Zhang Cheng explained.

Because among the three, the only ones who could be advocates were Zhang Cheng and Feng Suzhen.

However, Feng Suzhen couldn't go to the hall, and Situ Yaozu was simply not up to it!

Do you expect him to talk to Bao Zheng about Chen Shimei while smoking a cigarette?

So, picking the best from the worst, Zhang Cheng became the advocate!

Zhang Cheng: I'm not very happy with you saying that!

Thanks to the etiquette system of the Song Dynasty, commoners didn't need to kneel when going to the yamen; otherwise, Zhang Cheng would have kowtowed to Bao Zheng!

"What is the reason for your visit this time!"

Looking at the somewhat timid Qin Xianglian before him, Bao Zheng said thoughtfully.

"Commoner wants to accuse the Imperial Son-in-Law Chen Shimei of abandoning his wife and children, spending silver to kill people, and deceiving the royal family..."

Cupping his hands, Zhang Cheng took out the indictment and handed it forward with both hands.

Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Gongsun Ce, who was the private secretary, was dumbfounded at this moment.

Because he hadn't expected that this young man would be so good at finding charges.

Never mind whether Chen Shimei had done them or not, just every charge here was enough to put him on the guillotine!