The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1269 Jia Zheng: "Born into this world, I will take your life today!"

Dragon Head Palace
Inside the glass greenhouse, hundreds of flowers bloom.

While watering the flowers, the Emperor Emeritus glanced at Zhang Cheng and said, "Do you know why I summoned you here?"

"I don't know!"

When speaking to the retired emperor, Zhang Cheng appeared completely obedient and docile.
Looking at Zhang Cheng before him, the Emperor Emeritus said, "You are young and arrogant. Do you know who Wang Ziteng is? You should execute Wang Ziteng!"

"Your Majesty, I am from the Jia family of Jinling, and I have no connection with Prince Teng. Moreover, he almost ruined a great deal in Liaodong!"

Addressing the retired emperor, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but explain.
Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the Emperor Emeritus naturally realized that the artillery under Prince Teng's command had encountered a major problem, almost preventing the capture of Chaoyang.
However, being an elderly man and sentimental, the retired emperor could only say, "Can't you just be a little more tolerant? He's still a relative! You immediately accuse him of treason."

"Your Majesty, I understand. Your Majesty, I promise I will not ambush him after court!"

Looking at the Emperor Emeritus, Zhang Cheng spoke with a serious expression.
Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the Emperor Emeritus stopped spraying water in mid-air, because he actually intended to ambush Prince Teng.

You must know that as the Emperor Emeritus himself appointed Jia Wudi, he knew all too well how capable Zhang Cheng was in combat. If Prince Teng were caught by him, wouldn't it be a case of "you get a bite, I get a bite"?
Staring at Zhang Cheng, the Emperor Emeritus couldn't help but say, "In half a month, your mother will be coming to the capital. As a third-rank lady, I will bestow upon you a mansion. How about that?"

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace!"

Upon hearing the Emperor Emeritus's words, Zhang Cheng immediately bowed in gratitude.

Seeing Zhang Cheng's smug face, the Emperor Emeritus couldn't help but say, "You're also a member of the Jia family. Don't let things get too tense, understand?"

"Your Majesty, I understand. Your Majesty will certainly treat your relatives well!"

Looking intently at the Emperor Emeritus, Zhang Cheng smiled, a smile that appeared exceptionally radiant.

"Go down!"

With a wave of his hand, the retired emperor instructed Dai Quan to escort Zhang Cheng out.

The retired emperor was somewhat helpless in the face of this hot-blooded young man, after all, how could he just ask to be executed right off the bat!
This isn't treating Prince Teng as a relative; it's treating him like a Japanese slave!

However, compared to Wang Ziteng, the Emperor Emeritus preferred Zhang Cheng, after all, he had helped him win fame both before and after his death. He was just a child who didn't know any better, so why should Wang Ziteng be held responsible?
Wang Ziteng: He's not just a child who doesn't know any better! He's trying to kill me!
Zhang Cheng: Rain or shine, I'll be waiting for you at the Meridian Gate!

Emerging from the Dragon Head Palace, Zhang Cheng looked at Dai Quan beside him and said, "Eunuch, I felt an instant connection with you! May I ask why?"

"The polymath Dai Quan!"

With a broad smile, Dai Quan began to explain.
"Oh, it's Supervisor Dai! No wonder he looks so familiar."

Looking at Dai Quan before him, Zhang Cheng grasped the other's hand and said, "I am new to officialdom and still quite inexperienced. If I have offended anyone, please remind me, Grand Eunuch Dai!"

As he spoke, Zhang Cheng stuffed a thick wad of silver notes into his hand, the value of which was almost the same as the one given to Xia Shouzhong.

Holding a roll of silver notes in his hand, Dai Quan immediately smiled and said, "Count Jia, you're too kind. The Emperor Emeritus likes you very much!"

Hearing Dai Quan say this, Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "Then Jia Jue thanks Eunuch Dai for the reminder!"

As Zhang Cheng emerged from the palace gates, he looked at the military officers not far away and immediately cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "My esteemed uncles, were you waiting for me here?"

"Jue-ge'er, you've finally come out! Come, come, let me introduce you!"

He waved to Feng Tang, who then pulled him forward, saying, "These are all my close friends from the army."

After Feng Tang finished introducing everyone, he pointed at one person and laughed, "Who is he? You probably don't know him, do you?"

"Jia Jue from Jinling greets Uncle Zheng!"

Zhang Cheng cupped his hands in greeting to Jia Zheng and couldn't help but smile.

Because in the entire Jia family, only Jia Zheng could be considered a normal person; he was just a little out of his mind.
After all, he was the second son of the legitimate wife, not raised to be the heir to the title.

Jia She was indeed the heir to the title, but the problem was that the Jia family had chosen the wrong side, so he could only feign madness in his own household.

However, compared to Jia Jing, Jia She was better off, because that man was once the Crown Prince's study companion, who directly escaped to a temple to "cultivate immortality," and even if he returned, he wouldn't dare to stay in the Ningguo Mansion for long.
Otherwise, if that good-for-nothing Jia Zhen dared to be so arrogant, Jia Jing would have ripped his head off and used it as a football.

To be honest, the whole capital probably knows about the stupid things the Rong and Ning families have done, including Jia Jing. But why don't they stop them?
Aside from biding their time and concealing their abilities, it's probably just self-degradation!
But who could have imagined that Lady Wang, like a complete idiot, would concoct such a thing as being born with a jade in her mouth? Jia She and Jia Jing were probably devastated when they found out, because the news had already spread. Killing Lady Wang would be seen as having ulterior motives, so they could only grit their teeth and swallow their anger.
"Jue-ge, there's no need for such formalities. We're all family!"

Looking at Jia Jue in front of him, Jia Zheng couldn't help but sigh, because if his family had been born with half the good qualities of this child, they would have been successful!
"Today, I am hosting a banquet at my residence. Why don't we all go together?"

Addressing the crowd, Feng Tang smiled.

"Go together, go together!"

Everyone laughed when they heard Feng Tang say that.

Inside the Feng Tang residence, besides representatives from various families, many of the eldest sons were also present.

As Zhang Cheng walked in, Feng Ziying and the others exclaimed in surprise.

Because Zhang Cheng is so handsome, he's practically a celestial being descended to earth!

However, Jia Baoyu looked at Zhang Cheng with resentment, because every time his father Jia Zheng mentioned Zhang Cheng, he would scold him, which made the big-faced Baoyu's face full of displeasure when he saw Zhang Cheng.

"Come, greet your elder brother!"

He beckoned the boys forward and couldn't help but smile.
"Greetings, elder brother. I am Feng Ziying!"

Upon approaching Zhang Cheng, Feng Ziying immediately began to speak.
"Uncle, this child is quite valiant!"

When Zhang Cheng praised Feng Ziying, he simply smiled.
Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Feng Tang said, "If this kid were half as good as Jue Ge'er, I would be at ease!"

"Feng Tang, you can't say that. Jue-ge'er is a rare military star in our Great Qian Dynasty!"

Many people laughed at Feng Tang, and started teasing him.

"These are all compliments from my uncles and elders. I don't know any martial arts; I'm just naturally strong! How can I compare to you all!"

He spoke with a humble expression, and Zhang Cheng immediately smiled in response.

When it was Jia Baoyu's turn, Jia Zheng smiled and said, "Jue-ge'er, this is your brother, Baoyu!"

"Oh, so this is Brother Baoyu? He clearly inherits your refined manners, Uncle. He's quite extraordinary. He's passed the preliminary examination; he'll surely pass the provincial examination this year. I, Jue, congratulate you in advance, Uncle."

As Zhang Cheng addressed Jia Baoyu, his eyes gleamed.

"Baoyu is only twelve years old this year, not yet..."

Just as Jia Zheng was awkwardly explaining to Zhang Cheng, Jia Baoyu muttered, "What's the point of reading books? They're just useless money-grubbers! I don't care about them at all!"

Although Jia Baoyu's voice wasn't loud, everyone present heard it.

Looking awkwardly at Jia Zheng, Zhang Cheng quickly said, "Uncle, please calm down. There are too many people here! If we want to clean up, we'll have to go home."

Zhang Cheng stepped forward and grabbed Jia Zheng, and couldn't help but speak.
Zhang Cheng's words only made things worse, as they caused Jia Zheng to completely lose his temper. His son, Jia Jue, had passed the imperial examination at the young age of nine! If it weren't for his mother's serious illness, he would probably be famous throughout the capital by now!

"You ignorant child, I'm going to take your life today!"

Shouting, Jia Zheng stepped forward and slapped him hard across the face, leaving Big Face Bao completely stunned.
Immediately after kicking Jia Baoyu away, Jia Zheng roared, "Born into the world, you don't study the Four Books and Five Classics, and just play around all day. I'll beat you to death!"

Seeing Jia Zheng so angry, Zhang Cheng immediately said, "Uncle, calm down! Brother Bao is only twelve years old, still a child!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Jia Zheng became even more furious and said, "Is he still a child?"

"Run! Baoyu, your father is going to kill you!"

He shouted at Jia Baoyu, and Feng Ziying and the others quickly helped him up.
Stunned by the slap, Jia Baoyu fled in a panic, looking extremely disheveled.

Jia Baoyu: Do you know how much harm that bag of rubble did to a child like me?

Zhang Cheng: Nice! Uncle Zheng!
(End of this chapter)