[{"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-8":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},2230137,4178,"Chapter 8","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>Bianjing City, Kaifeng Prefecture,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the moment the drum for grievances was struck, the commoners all came to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing outside the yamen, when people heard who Zhang Cheng was accusing, they immediately gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this was the Imperial Son-in-Law Chen Shimei; he had actually abandoned his wife and children, and even sent people to kill...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the commoners outside were discussing, Bao Zheng also knew that this matter couldn't be suppressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as Bao Qingtian, Bao Zheng didn't intend to let this matter go as if it hadn't happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is Zhan Zhao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patting the gavel, Bao Zheng immediately became serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to the Lord, Zhan Zhao is here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping forward and cupping his hands, Zhan Zhao immediately became serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring the Imperial Son-in-Law Chen Shimei to the hall for questioning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving the order, Bao Zheng looked at the confession in his hand, and light gradually appeared in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Mansion, in the courtyard,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, the princess walked over, supported by a maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is my husband troubled by something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asking Chen Shimei, the princess asked quite curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she could feel that Chen Shimei was in a somewhat absent-minded state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nothing, just feeling a bit troubled recently!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the princess’s words, Chen Shimei hurriedly explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Imperial Son-in-Law?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening his mouth in disbelief, the princess turned her head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon hearing this sentence, Chen Shimei felt a panic in his heart, because he knew his matter had been exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, save me, save me, Madam!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling the princess’s hand, a look of fear immediately appeared on Chen Shimei’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Husband, what is this all about? Tell me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Chen Shimei, the princess couldn't help but become anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, it's like this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Chen Shimei told his story, the princess said in a panic, \"How could you still have a wife!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was the order of the matchmaker. I have always loved you; don't you know that, Madam?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling the princess’s hand, Chen Shimei could be said to have displayed \"deep affection\" to the fullest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Chen Shimei, the princess could only go to call for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, even if she is a princess, she has no power at all in the face of Bao Blackie!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the entire Northern Song Dynasty, there are definitely no more than one and a half people who can suppress Bao Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in some aspects, if Zhao Zhen pleads for mercy, he can also make Bao Zheng show mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the other half is the Empress Dowager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the harem,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Empress Dowager learned that her daughter wanted to see her, she immediately summoned her in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at her mother, the princess immediately cried and told the story, but she described Qin Xianglian as a \"greedy\" person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Chen Shimei had actually deceived the royal family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother, please, if I lose the Imperial Son-in-Law, I don't want to live anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grabbing the Empress Dowager’s hand, the princess’s face was full of tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And looking at her daughter, the Empress Dowager could only choose to go to Kaifeng Prefecture, at least to save Chen Shimei’s life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for money, they didn't care about that at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Kaifeng Prefecture,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Chen Shimei arrived, many commoners showed expressions of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qin Xianglian, I have already given you silver to go back, why do you want to do this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Qin Xianglian angrily, Chen Shimei chose to fire the first shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Imperial Son-in-Law truly has a good tongue. No wonder he could marry the princess; truly impressive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Chen Shimei with a smile, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but tease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng, Chen Shimei couldn't help but frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commoner is untalented, I am Qin Xianglian’s advocate, and I have also seen the Imperial Son-in-Law’s family general Han Qi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pointing at Chen Shimei, Zhang Cheng didn't give the other party any face at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You actually dare to slander this Imperial Son-in-Law!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Chen Shimei hadn't expected that someone would dare to point at his nose and scold him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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!'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Chen Shimei domineeringly, Zhang Cheng shouted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, well said!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The advocate is right! Such an Imperial Son-in-Law shouldn't be given any face!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This young man is so handsome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the commoners outside the hall were shouting, Chen Shimei’s eyes were already scarlet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress Dowager, Princess have arrived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking over, he saw the princess supporting the Empress Dowager as they walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pay respects to Mother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hurriedly tidying his appearance to pay respects, Chen Shimei knew his \"reinforcements\" had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Minister Bao Zheng, Gongsun Ce, Zhan Zhao pay respects to the Empress Dowager...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the people in the yamen cupped their hands to pay respects, Zhang Cheng also squinted his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he knew this matter was hard to handle, but now, the pressure was all on Bao Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if Bao Zheng couldn't guillotine Chen Shimei, then he, Zhang Mou, would have to change his vest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng: If Song law can't protect Qin Xianglian, it can't protect you either!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Situ Yaozu: Cousin, calm down, Cousin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HP: Wait, I'm familiar with this operation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ministers, no need for formalities!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, the Empress Dowager looked meaningfully at Bao Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the Empress Dowager’s hint, Bao Zheng cupped his hands and said, \"Bao Zheng will definitely handle this impartially!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not good, what should we do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at everything before him anxiously, Situ Yaozu became worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Empress Dowager had come; could his cousin still help Qin Xianglian seek justice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, it's fine. Bao Qingtian will definitely be able to do it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking firmly, Feng Suzhen believed in Bao Zheng very much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after hearing Feng Suzhen’s words, Situ Yaozu gradually felt relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>",1435,"2026-06-18T01:05:47.158Z","2026-06-18T03:13:38.468Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","c69fc78837da187281e3dfd420eeff5e05d55daa208802c1b1760b855bd32168","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-9","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-7",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frogue-evil-forces-across-the-heavens-cover.jpg"]