The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1301 Zhang Cheng: "If I'm unhappy, you'll lose your mind!"

The approaching Spring Festival brings a touch of life to the cold Shuntian Prefecture.
Walking down the street, Zhang Cheng had a jade pendant hanging from his waist, his face full of gloom.
Following behind Zhang Cheng, Jia Wei stepped forward and said, "Uncle, there's definitely something wrong with the Jurchens coming to pay homage this time!"

"Has Amin's letter arrived?"

Turning his head, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but ask,
"They haven't returned yet, but I've heard that things aren't peaceful even within the Jurchen region!"

Explaining to Zhang Cheng, Jia Wei also felt a headache coming on.
After all, they started their power base in Liaodong, and their military influence is all there. If any changes occur, they will be powerless to help them!
"It seems Nurhaci is truly finished!"

His eyes flickered, and Zhang Cheng couldn't help but narrow them.

Zhang Cheng knew perfectly well what Huang Taiji's intentions were in sending Daišan and Dorgon. It was simply to seize the "righteous cause" as quickly as possible, thereby gaining control of the Jurchens!
Daišan was no longer able to become the Great Khan due to congenital reasons, but Dorgon was different; he also had the right to inherit the throne!

However, Dorgon was clearly not strong enough, which is why he chose to come to court with Daišan.

"Political maneuvering! Tsk tsk tsk!"

A collective sigh escaped his lips, but Zhang Cheng continued walking forward.

However, just as the two passed a brothel, a voice called out from above: "Brother Jue, Brother Jue!"

Hearing the shouts, Zhang Cheng turned his head in confusion.
But when Zhang Cheng saw Xue Pan upstairs, his lips twitched involuntarily. What a fool! It's almost Chinese New Year, and instead of staying home, he's out here having fun!
"Brother Wenlong, what are you doing here?"

Looking at Xue Pan calmly, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but feel puzzled.

"Brother Jue, I was just out for a stroll when I saw a new building opened here, so I decided to come in and take a look!"

With a beaming smile, Xue Pan's face was full of "wisdom" as he explained.
Looking at Xue Pan in front of him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but say, "If you like him, that's good. If you like him, that's good!"

"By the way, Brother Jue, where are you headed?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Xue Pan's face showed a hint of naivety.
"Oh, I'm just browsing! Leave me alone!"

After speaking to Xue Pan, Zhang Cheng turned to leave, because he really didn't want to play with Xue Pan; the man wasn't very smart!
"Brother Jue, don't go! There are a lot of new Rose women here, and they're all gorgeous with blonde hair and blue eyes."

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Xue Pan smiled, looking every bit the seasoned pro!

With a twitching smile, Zhang Cheng looked at Xue Pan and said, "You're too kind, Brother Wenlong. I still have to visit someone!"

As he spoke, Zhang Cheng prepared to leave.

When he heard Xue Pan mention that there were Russian women here, he realized that this place seemed to be his property!
As the commander-in-chief who defeated the Rus' in the Western Regions, it's normal for Zhang Cheng to have some "resources" at his disposal. So, it's also normal for him to open a restaurant.
However, it's unusual that Xue Pan invited me to go out and have fun, because he's the owner of this place!
"Oh dear, Brother Jue, you're so young, how come you act like an old scholar?"

Pulling Zhang Cheng towards the door, Xue Pan couldn't help but say, "I haven't thanked Brother Jue yet for getting out of the imperial prison last time! Come on, this time I'll definitely pick out two good ones for you!"

Seeing Xue Pan's actions, Jia Wei was completely dumbfounded, because he really was a "dumb tyrant"!

In Shuntian Prefecture, most people would guess that a restaurant with a woman named Ross was owned by the Marquis of Zhongwu if they saw it, but why did Xue Pan act like he had no brains?

Jia Wei used to think that Xue Pan's stupidity was fake, but now it seems that he really is stupid!
Entering the building, Zhang Cheng waved to the approaching madam, his face calm.
Noticing Zhang Cheng's evasiveness, the other party immediately smiled and said, "Oh, sir, I've never seen you before!"

"Alright, stop talking and get everyone out of your shop right now!"

When speaking to the madam, Xue Pan adopted an attitude of being a wealthy and powerful man. After going upstairs, Zhang Cheng sat down, and Xue Pan asked, "Brother Jue, do you know anything about the talent show?"

"To be clear, but your sister does not meet the requirements to enter the palace!"

Zhang Cheng smiled as he spoke to Xue Pan.

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Xue Pan was stunned and immediately said, "How could my sister not have any conditions?"

"Your case has already determined that Baochai cannot enter the palace, and she also needs to take medicine!"

Looking at Xue Pan before him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile.
Upon hearing this, Xue Pan was stunned and immediately said, "So it was me who prevented my sister from entering the palace?"

"Entering the palace is not a good thing; you don't understand the cruelty within!"

Raising his glass, Zhang Cheng looked at Xue Pan with a broad smile.
Jia Yuanchun has been in the palace for so many years, and her current status is still that of a female official. If Emperor Hongde didn't need the Jia family to "burn themselves out," would he have made Jia Yuanchun a concubine?
Moreover, she was given the title of Virtuous Consort. Is this a title given to a living person?
The imperial concubines were ranked as follows: Noble Consort, Nine Concubines, Jieyu, Zhaoyi, Guiren, and Meiren.
But what's going on with this "Virtuous Consort" title? She's not a Noble Consort, and she's not a Consort of the Ninth Rank!
Anyone with eyes could see that there was something wrong with the title, but the Jia family simply didn't take it seriously and eventually went on to build a grand villa for the imperial family, spending a million taels of silver.

But where did this money come from? It came from the estate of Lin Ruhai, a marquis of the Five Dynasties period, which was Lin Daiyu's money!
The "Ginseng Nourishing Pill," having exhausted all its energy, died tragically in the Rongguo Mansion, and Emperor Hongde no longer had any reservations!

Because Lin Ruhai was his man, and he was the one who sent him to Yangzhou!

If Lin Daiyu's life was their talisman, and Emperor Hongde wanted the Jia family to be smarter and gravitate towards him, then after Lin Daiyu's death, the Rongguo Mansion lost its last remaining value.

Did any clever people see it? Jia She certainly knew, but he followed Prince Yizhong down a dark path. Jia Zheng, on the other hand, was completely unaware of just how ruthless a woman could be, because all of this was done subtly and imperceptibly by Lady Wang!

Just as Lin Daiyu said, "Three hundred and sixty days a year, the wind and frost are like swords, relentlessly pressing us!"
Even though everyone in the Rongguo Mansion is related to her, she is like a lost soul!
Just as Xue Pan was at a loss for words, a commotion arose outside.

"What do you mean by this? Do you think I'm penniless? How dare you insult us scholars like this!"

Just as the commotion outside arose, Zhang Cheng frowned, got up, and walked outside.

Just as he saw a group of people surrounding the area, Zhang Cheng suddenly swung his teacup and smashed it down.
"Snapped!"

The shattered teacup scattered everywhere, startling everyone, who immediately looked up.
"What are you all doing? Making such a racket in a brothel, aren't you afraid the imperial court will strip you of your academic titles?"

With a roar, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but speak.
As a student of the imperial court, instead of striving for advancement, he actually caused trouble in a brothel, and it was in his own brothel, wasn't he courting death?

"Who are you!"

Pointing at Zhang Cheng, one of them immediately questioned him.
"I am Jia Jue, the Marquis of Zhongwu! And who are you?"

Looking at the person who spoke, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but narrow his eyes, because if he was displeased, the other party might act recklessly.
"My lord, please forgive us! My fellow villager is drunk. We'll leave right away!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's name, the other scholars immediately begged for mercy and hastily dragged their companions away.

Seeing this, Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes and said, "If the Great Qian really has to rely on these guys, then it's all over!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Jia Wei felt helpless, because what difference was there between her uncle and them?

Oh, there's a difference. My uncle would say, "I've been fighting so hard, can't I at least enjoy myself?" Then the music would continue, and the dancing would continue!
Zhang Cheng: Wei-ge, you're being long-winded!
(End of this chapter)