The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1284 Zhang Cheng: "Your subject requests that Prince Teng be executed!"

The next morning, before the sun had risen,
Before the dimly lit imperial city, all the officials had gathered.
Upon seeing Zhang Cheng appear, Feng Tang stepped forward and immediately said, "What happened to you yesterday? Why did you lead troops to attack Ningguo Prefecture?"

"I didn't want to either, but Jia Zhen is such a scoundrel; he wants to steal my betrothed!"

Then, Zhang Cheng told the story of Qin Keqing.

Upon learning the whole story, Feng Tang and the others immediately widened their eyes and exclaimed, "Has Jia Zhen gone mad? He actually dares to cheat even his own brothers! What a madman!"

"Yes, it's like a birth!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the military officers who were on good terms with him quickly spoke up as well. After all, those who stood with Zhang Cheng were basically all in the same chain of interests.

"Lord Zhongwu, your father-in-law has arrived!"

With a mocking tone, one of the military officers pointed to Qin Ye not far away.

Upon hearing the other party's words, Zhang Cheng quickly stepped forward and said, "Lord Qin, you were not frightened yesterday, were you?"

Startled to see Zhang Cheng step forward, Qin Ye quickly stepped back and said, "Greetings, Marquis Zhongwu!"

"No need for that, no need for that. You see, I also like Miss Qin. Why don't we have a proper talk in a few days!"

Zhang Cheng smiled as he addressed Qin Ye.
Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Qin Ye's lips twitched as he said, "I need to go back and ask my daughter first!"

"It's alright, it's alright, Lord Qin, no need to rush!"

Looking at Qin Ye in front of him, Zhang Cheng laughed, because if he couldn't wait any longer, he would come and snatch him away!

Qin Ye: Are you speaking human language?
Zhang Cheng: Lord Qin, have you never seen a woman forcibly taken from the people?

"Wow!"

The palace gates opened, and the crowd, gazing at the main road leading to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, immediately entered.
Do you miss the days of attending court? Come on, it's the hour of Mao (5-7 AM)! If you want to be on time, you'd have to get up at 3 or 4 AM to avoid being late!
Following the group of military officers forward, Feng Tang sighed with emotion, "Brother Jue, it took me a full twenty years to walk from outside the palace gates to the Fengtian Hall! My temples are now gray before I was finally granted the title of Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness."

Looking at Feng Tang beside him, Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "Uncle, the twenty years you've spent will become the shortcut Feng Ziying takes to get to court!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Feng Tang couldn't help but burst into laughter, appearing exceptionally happy.

Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, officials took their places, and military officers stood tall and proud. Entering this place, everyone was mindful of their appearance and demeanor; after all, disrespecting the emperor was no small matter.

But none of this mattered to Zhang Cheng. He was conveniently located behind a pillar, where he could easily hide and sleep.
In a daze, I suddenly saw someone calling my name.
When Emperor Hongde and the retired emperor finished discussing the matter and decided to allow Zhang Cheng to move into the Ningguo Mansion and inherit its prestigious title, Prince Teng was immediately dumbfounded.

Zhang Cheng was originally a member of the Jia family of Jinling. Although he feared the Rongguo Mansion's resources would be taken away, he didn't expect it to happen too quickly, as the Jia family still had his backing. But if he were to take over the Ningguo Mansion, what would the Jia family have left for him?

At that point, forget about military resources; even his former acquaintances will likely ignore him.

After all, the Jia family has a real leader in their army, so why would they fawn over Prince Teng?
"Your Majesty, I believe this is inappropriate! How can Jia Jue shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Ningguo Mansion? It was personally conquered by the Duke of Ning!"

Emerging from the crowd of officials, Prince Teng quickly cupped his hands and shouted.
"Your Majesty, I beg you again, execute Prince Teng!"

Just as Wang Ziteng finished speaking, Zhang Cheng also leaped out.
The reason is unknown, the process is unclear, and the outcome is also unknown, but he insists on inviting Prince Teng to behead him today! "Cough cough cough!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng coming out below, Emperor Hongde said speechlessly, "My dear minister, can you please stop asking for executions? If you have something to say, just say it properly. Why do you have to execute Minister Wang?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with annoyance, Emperor Hongde was speechless.

Because how could Zhang Cheng present a memorial like this, without explaining the reason, and immediately requesting execution!
“Your Majesty, Prince Teng once promoted Jia Yucun to the position of Prefect of Jinling. This man is extremely wicked. As the one who recommended him, did he not make any mistakes? This man’s actions are those of a beast!”

Addressing the Hongde Emperor, Zhang Cheng bowed and explained.

"Wang Ziteng, did you understand what Jia Aiqing said? Jia Yucun's appointment as the prefect of Jinling, is that related to you?"

Looking intently at Prince Teng, Emperor Hongde noticed that his eyes were narrowed.

Although he didn't know what Jia Yucun had done wrong, he couldn't allow Wang Ziteng to try to seize military resources from Jia Jue, because everyone knew that in the Great Qian Dynasty, Jia Jue was someone protected by Emperor Hongde!
Emperor Hongde: Go ask around in the Great Qian Dynasty, who the hell doesn't know that Jia Jue is my man? You're messing with my man, aren't you messing with me?
The Emperor Emeritus: That's my man!
"Your Majesty, I do not know Jia Yucun!"

Upon hearing Emperor Hongde's words, Prince Teng was immediately dumbfounded, his face showing disbelief.

He didn't even know who this person was, so how could he possibly be connected to Jia Yucun!
"Ok?"

Staring in shock at Wang Ziteng, Zhang Cheng immediately turned his head to look at Jia Zheng.
Head bowed in shame, Jia Zheng was now drenched in cold sweat.
Zhang Cheng dared to step forward because he must have found something wrong with Jia Yucun, but he wasn't recommended by Wang Ziteng, but by Jia Zheng himself!

"Damn it, we killed the wrong person!"

Looking at Jia Zheng's expression, Zhang Cheng was somewhat taken aback, but still forced himself to say, "Jia Yucun once went to the capital to take the imperial examination and was promoted by a powerful figure. However, he was demoted for corruption. Yet, after becoming the prefect of Jinling, when he saw his benefactor Zhen Shiyin's daughter being abducted, he clearly recognized her but did not rescue her. Isn't this a sign of his wickedness? Prince Teng, do you dare to admit today that you don't know him? You can swear to heaven."

"I, Wang Ziteng, swear to Heaven that I have never met Jia Yucun, let alone recommended him!"

His domineering words immediately made Wang Ziteng serious.
But just as Wang Ziteng finished speaking, the blue sky outside the Fengtian Hall turned gloomy, and thunder roared.
Staring in astonishment at Wang Ziteng, not only Emperor Hongde but also all the civil and military officials were dumbfounded, because there are gods watching from above! Wang Ziteng, you still say you don't know him!
Staring blankly at the outside of Fengtian Hall, Wang Ziteng was dumbfounded, because he really didn't recognize Jia Yucun!

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Xia Shouzhong narrowed his eyes, subtly sensing something.
Because it seems that this Marquis Zhongwu also made an oath!

Zhang Cheng: In this life, I will dedicate myself to doing good deeds and accumulating virtue, and will never indiscriminately kill people of other races.
Heavenly Dao: Every seat, you are right. Come, stand outside the Fengtian Hall and say it!
"Wang Ziteng, you still say you didn't recommend him? Even the heavens can't stand it anymore! Don't stand here, go stand outside the Fengtian Hall!"

Shouting angrily at Wang Ziteng, Zhang Cheng immediately fired the first shot.

Seeing Zhang Cheng's words, Emperor Hongde stared at Wang Ziteng with a gloomy expression and said, "Minister Wang, is this how you repay my favor? Ah, look at me and speak!"

"Your Majesty, I truly do not know Jia Yucun!"

Looking at Emperor Hongde in despair, Wang Ziteng was almost going crazy. He had never met Jia Yucun, let alone know how he became the prefect of Jinling. Moreover, what Jia Yucun did had nothing to do with him.
"You still dare to argue! Your Majesty, I request that Prince Teng be executed!"

Looking at Wang Ziteng, Zhang Cheng immediately became serious, his eyes filled with sharpness.
Because he wouldn't know that Wang Ziteng was wronged; he knew all too well, just like the stubborn Pang Yu!
Pang Yu: I definitely didn't steal that silver!

Grand Tutor Pang: Still being stubborn, huh? Bring me the whip!

(End of this chapter)