Chapter 8

Bianjing City, Kaifeng Prefecture,

the moment the drum for grievances was struck, the commoners all came to watch.

Standing outside the yamen, when people heard who Zhang Cheng was accusing, they immediately gasped.

Because this was the Imperial Son-in-Law Chen Shimei; he had actually abandoned his wife and children, and even sent people to kill...

Just as the commoners outside were discussing, Bao Zheng also knew that this matter couldn't be suppressed.

However, as Bao Qingtian, Bao Zheng didn't intend to let this matter go as if it hadn't happened.

"Where is Zhan Zhao!"

Patting the gavel, Bao Zheng immediately became serious.

"Reporting to the Lord, Zhan Zhao is here!"

Stepping forward and cupping his hands, Zhan Zhao immediately became serious.

"Bring the Imperial Son-in-Law Chen Shimei to the hall for questioning!"

After giving the order, Bao Zheng looked at the confession in his hand, and light gradually appeared in his eyes.

Because Bao Zheng didn't believe just the words of Zhang Cheng and Qin Xianglian, but there was also a confession from Chen Shimei’s family general Han Qi here, which made Bao Zheng have to believe this matter!

Princess Mansion, in the courtyard,

Chen Shimei was waiting for Han Qi to return to report, but there was no news for a long time, which made him feel panicked.

But just then, the princess walked over, supported by a maid.

"Is my husband troubled by something?"

Asking Chen Shimei, the princess asked quite curiously.

Because she could feel that Chen Shimei was in a somewhat absent-minded state.

"It's nothing, just feeling a bit troubled recently!"

Hearing the princess’s words, Chen Shimei hurriedly explained.

However, in the next second, a servant outside the door stepped forward and said, "Princess, Imperial Son-in-Law, the bailiffs from Kaifeng Prefecture have come and want to invite the Imperial Son-in-Law to the hall!"

"Imperial Son-in-Law?"

Opening his mouth in disbelief, the princess turned her head in confusion.

But upon hearing this sentence, Chen Shimei felt a panic in his heart, because he knew his matter had been exposed.

"Madam, save me, save me, Madam!"

Pulling the princess’s hand, a look of fear immediately appeared on Chen Shimei’s face.

"Husband, what is this all about? Tell me!"

Looking at Chen Shimei, the princess couldn't help but become anxious.

Because Kaifeng is Bao Zheng’s territory; if he generally asks someone to come to the hall, don't doubt it, it's definitely not a good thing!

"Madam, it's like this..."

Just as Chen Shimei told his story, the princess said in a panic, "How could you still have a wife!"

"That was the order of the matchmaker. I have always loved you; don't you know that, Madam?"

Pulling the princess’s hand, Chen Shimei could be said to have displayed "deep affection" to the fullest.

Hearing Chen Shimei say this, the princess bit her lip and said, "You go first, I will go into the palace to find my mother to make the decision for you!"

Looking at Chen Shimei, the princess could only go to call for help.

After all, even if she is a princess, she has no power at all in the face of Bao Blackie!

And in the entire Northern Song Dynasty, there are definitely no more than one and a half people who can suppress Bao Zheng.

Song Renzong Zhao Zhen is impossible; after all, if Bao Blackie’s stubborn temper comes up, he really dares to pull Zhao Zhen and spray him!

But in some aspects, if Zhao Zhen pleads for mercy, he can also make Bao Zheng show mercy.

And the other half is the Empress Dowager.

After all, because of the case of the civet cat for the crown prince, Zhao Zhen felt that the Empress Dowager had suffered, so there was a little bit of guilt in it.

Inside the harem,

When the Empress Dowager learned that her daughter wanted to see her, she immediately summoned her in.

Looking at her mother, the princess immediately cried and told the story, but she described Qin Xianglian as a "greedy" person.

Learning that Chen Shimei actually had another wife, the Empress Dowager was very angry, but looking at how much her daughter liked the Imperial Son-in-Law, hesitation also flickered in her eyes.

Because Chen Shimei had actually deceived the royal family.

"Mother, please, if I lose the Imperial Son-in-Law, I don't want to live anymore!"

Grabbing the Empress Dowager’s hand, the princess’s face was full of tears.

And looking at her daughter, the Empress Dowager could only choose to go to Kaifeng Prefecture, at least to save Chen Shimei’s life.

As for money, they didn't care about that at all!

Inside Kaifeng Prefecture,

When Chen Shimei arrived, many commoners showed expressions of disdain.

Because this was the person who had placed first as the top scholar and then abandoned his wife and children; it was simply too shameful.

"Qin Xianglian, I have already given you silver to go back, why do you want to do this!"

Looking at Qin Xianglian angrily, Chen Shimei chose to fire the first shot.

After all, even if he had bought a killer, he absolutely couldn't admit it; this was not something an Imperial Son-in-Law could bear!

"The Imperial Son-in-Law truly has a good tongue. No wonder he could marry the princess; truly impressive!"

Looking at Chen Shimei with a smile, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but tease.

"Who are you?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Chen Shimei couldn't help but frown.

"Commoner is untalented, I am Qin Xianglian’s advocate, and I have also seen the Imperial Son-in-Law’s family general Han Qi!"

Cupping his hands, Zhang Cheng sighed, "Originally a poor boy, placing first as the top scholar in the capital, marrying a princess, and becoming an Imperial Son-in-Law should have been a good thing, but who could have thought that someone could be so heartless, even daring to harm their own children, and after failing to send a killer, even daring to bite back at the yamen. Why don't you rise with the wind and soar ninety thousand miles?"

Pointing at Chen Shimei, Zhang Cheng didn't give the other party any face at all.

"You actually dare to slander this Imperial Son-in-Law!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Chen Shimei hadn't expected that someone would dare to point at his nose and scold him.

"Whether I am slandering the Imperial Son-in-Law, the commoners have eyes and ears, and the bright mirror hangs high in the hall! 'The rat has skin, but the man has no dignity; if a man has no dignity, why not die!'"

Looking at Chen Shimei domineeringly, Zhang Cheng shouted angrily.

"Good, well said!"

"The advocate is right! Such an Imperial Son-in-Law shouldn't be given any face!"

"This young man is so handsome!"

Just as the commoners outside the hall were shouting, Chen Shimei’s eyes were already scarlet.

"Empress Dowager, Princess have arrived!"

Just as Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce were looking at each other, watching the other party "battle of tongues" with Chen Shimei, a jarring voice sounded.

Looking over, he saw the princess supporting the Empress Dowager as they walked in.

"Pay respects to Mother!"

Hurriedly tidying his appearance to pay respects, Chen Shimei knew his "reinforcements" had arrived.

"Minister Bao Zheng, Gongsun Ce, Zhan Zhao pay respects to the Empress Dowager..."

Just as the people in the yamen cupped their hands to pay respects, Zhang Cheng also squinted his eyes.

Because he knew this matter was hard to handle, but now, the pressure was all on Bao Zheng.

And if Bao Zheng couldn't guillotine Chen Shimei, then he, Zhang Mou, would have to change his vest!

Zhang Cheng: If Song law can't protect Qin Xianglian, it can't protect you either!

Situ Yaozu: Cousin, calm down, Cousin!

HP: Wait, I'm familiar with this operation!

"Ministers, no need for formalities!"

Raising his hand, the Empress Dowager sat on a chair and leaned on her dragon-headed cane, saying, "The old woman came this time just to take a look, to avoid anyone bullying my daughter!"

After saying this, the Empress Dowager looked meaningfully at Bao Zheng.

Facing the Empress Dowager’s hint, Bao Zheng cupped his hands and said, "Bao Zheng will definitely handle this impartially!"

"Not good, what should we do!"

Looking at everything before him anxiously, Situ Yaozu became worried.

Because the Empress Dowager had come; could his cousin still help Qin Xianglian seek justice?

"Don't worry, it's fine. Bao Qingtian will definitely be able to do it!"

Speaking firmly, Feng Suzhen believed in Bao Zheng very much.

And after hearing Feng Suzhen’s words, Situ Yaozu gradually felt relieved.