[{"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-9":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},2230138,4178,"Chapter 9","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>Bianliang, Kaifeng Prefecture,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>after the Empress Dowager arrived, Chen Shimei’s back straightened quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching this scene, Bao Zheng’s eyes turned cold, because if the Empress Dowager intervened, it would inevitably make this matter complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting on a chair on the side, the Empress Dowager didn't speak, but the pressure had already been brought to everyone below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Shimei, now that both human evidence and physical evidence are present, what do you have to say!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Chen Shimei seriously, Bao Zheng patted the gavel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't admit it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking with his head held high, Chen Shimei immediately stood with his hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't admit it? Then isn't Han Qi your family general?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Chen Shimei planning to play the rogue, Bao Zheng shouted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter was done by Han Qi privately; what does it have to do with this Imperial Son-in-Law?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising his head, Chen Shimei said, and immediately added, \"Could it be that you can make Han Qi come to identify this Imperial Son-in-Law!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, since you say so, then I will let you see the letter left by Han Qi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patting the gavel and shouting angrily, Bao Zheng hadn't expected that Chen Shimei’s face could be so thick!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as Bao Zheng ordered someone to hand the letter to Chen Shimei, a look of panic immediately appeared on Chen Shimei’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this was indeed Han Qi’s handwriting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is impossible, Han Qi couldn't have betrayed this Imperial Son-in-Law. This is fake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Chen Shimei hurriedly tore the letter in his hand to pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And watching Chen Shimei’s actions, Bao Zheng didn't have the slightest worry and scolded severely, \"Does the Imperial Son-in-Law think that what you have in your hand is the original?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Bao Zheng in disbelief, Chen Shimei was suddenly dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just then, Bao Zheng took out the original of Han Qi’s letter and said, \"This is the final testament left by Han Qi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You dare to trick me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Bao Zheng before him, Chen Shimei shouted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This office is tricking you, what are you going to do about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Chen Shimei’s words, Bao Zheng also shouted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already angry about Chen Shimei abandoning his wife and children and sending people to kill, but he hadn't expected him to be so thick-skinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly as Zhang Cheng had said, he didn't even want his face anymore!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since both human and physical evidence are present, this office doesn't care whether you admit it or not. Men, bring the guillotine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patting the gavel and roaring, Bao Zheng didn't give the Empress Dowager on the side any face at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bao Zheng, you dare!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Bao Zheng’s words, the princess shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why wouldn't this official dare? Princess, don't forget, this is Kaifeng Prefecture!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the princess’s words, Bao Zheng also became serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough, Bao Zheng, do you think I am not here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaning on the dragon-headed cane in his hand, the Empress Dowager shouted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because if she were even a step later, Chen Shimei would really be on the guillotine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does the Empress Dowager intend to stop this official from handling the case!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the Empress Dowager before him, Bao Zheng also became serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to guillotine the Imperial Son-in-Law, then why not guillotine me together with him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, the Empress Dowager placed the dragon-headed cane under the guillotine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at this scene, not only Bao Zheng, but even Zhan Zhao, who was preparing to sharpen his knife, was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because isn't this playing the rogue? The dragon-headed cane is a gift from the late emperor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Bao Zheng was fierce, he wouldn't dare to make a move!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching all this in silence, there was no one in the yamen who dared to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qin Xianglian, aren't you just wanting money? Here is five hundred taels, take the money and go back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, the princess took out a stack of silver notes from her bosom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at these silver notes, Bao Zheng also walked down and said, \"Qin Xianglian...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is Lord Bao also here to persuade me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Bao Zheng bitterly, Qin Xianglian staggered with a dead heart, \"If I were for money, why would I come here? It seems there is no blue sky in this world...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying these bleak words, Qin Xianglian was already streaming with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, Zhang Cheng, who had been motionless, came to the Empress Dowager’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thief, what are you doing? You actually snatched the old woman’s dragon-headed cane! Quick, catch him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking angrily, the Empress Dowager shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning to look, when everyone saw this scene, they were dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because as Qin Xianglian’s advocate, Zhang Cheng had actually snatched the dragon-headed cane and ran out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guillotine him, quick, guillotine him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While running, Zhang Cheng shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guillotine him, Lord Bao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guillotine him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moving aside quickly, the commoners watched Zhang Cheng come out and immediately blocked the pursuers behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guillotine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the dragon-headed cane disappear, Bao Zheng also shouted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bao Zheng, you dare!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Bao Zheng angrily, the Empress Dowager scolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, I, Bao Zheng, will risk my official hat, and I will guillotine him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking off his hat and placing it on the hall, Bao Zheng roared, \"Guillotine him for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Bao Zheng’s order, Wang Chao, Ma Han, Zhang Long, Zhao Hu, and others immediately pressed Chen Shimei, who had been arrogant just a moment ago, onto the guillotine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bao Zheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching out his hand angrily, the Empress Dowager looked at Bao Zheng, her eyes full of fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress Dowager, don't forget, the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the Empress Dowager still wanting to point fingers, Bao Blackie’s temper also flared up completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even dared to pull Song Renzong Zhao Zhen and spray him, let alone the Empress Dowager!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bao Zheng: I have decided to guillotine Chen Shimei; even if the director comes, it won't work!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Princess, save me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Struggling desperately, Chen Shimei shouted shrilly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as Zhan Zhao pulled the guillotine, Chen Shimei immediately \"fell silent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Imperial Son-in-Law!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at this scene in disbelief, the princess cried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just then, Zhang Cheng also walked back, handed the dragon-headed cane to Zhan Zhao on the side, and said, \"Commoner pleads guilty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thief, how dare you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng angrily, the Empress Dowager shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress Dowager, don't forget, it was Lord Bao who risked his official hat to handle the case for you. Now that you have status, do you want to forget what happened back then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the Empress Dowager, Zhang Cheng’s words completely silenced her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long time later, the Empress Dowager staggered with her dragon-headed cane and said, \"Forget it, forget it, let's return to the palace!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supporting the Empress Dowager as they left, the princess was also full of tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just then, Bao Zheng looked at Zhang Cheng and said, \"You snatched the late emperor’s gift in the hall. Considering it is your first offense, you will be imprisoned and serve three months of labor! Do you have any complaints!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commoner has none, thank you, Lord Bao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Bao Zheng’s words, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he had actually survived Bao Zheng’s hands, and he had even snatched the dragon-headed cane gifted by the late emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk tsk tsk, if this were to be told, wouldn't he be able to brag about it for a lifetime?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng: You know Bao Zheng of Kaifeng Prefecture? I committed a crime in his hands and still survived!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignorant crowd: Damn?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Benefactor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that Zhang Cheng was actually going to be imprisoned in Kaifeng Prefecture and had to serve three months of labor, Qin Xianglian became worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, it's fine! Everyone in Kaifeng Prefecture is a talent; I love that place! As for labor, labor is impossible. I could never serve labor in this lifetime...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zhang Cheng was saying this with a smile, the faces of Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce behind him turned black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because did this kid really want to live in Kaifeng Prefecture for a lifetime?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cousin, don't worry, three months will pass quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Zhang Cheng being taken away, Situ Yaozu shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cousin, I'm going for advanced studies. When I come out, we will become the strongest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waving goodbye, Zhang Cheng was led by Wang Chao and Ma Han toward the Kaifeng Prefecture jail.\u003C\u002Fp>",1413,"2026-06-18T01:05:47.158Z","2026-06-18T03:13:38.468Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","38a7124f6afe2df5543a038ec73491ee3e3bd020547eac2f72b1a05e83ed6164","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-10","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-8",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frogue-evil-forces-across-the-heavens-cover.jpg"]