The Legend of the Royal Cat

"Mr. Gongsun, how is your Excellency?" Mr. Gongsun easily stayed by your side. Could it be that something happened in Kaifeng Mansion?

"Very good, very good!" Gongsun Ce was half relieved when he saw the lively Zhan Zhao, but he still habitually put his hand on Zhan Zhao's wrist, and felt his pulse in three steps.

"Sir——I'm really fine!" Zhan Zhao felt helpless, but he felt very heartwarming.

"Well, the recovery is good." Gongsun Ce nodded in satisfaction, and finally smiled.

"Sir, do you have anything to do with me? Did something happen to Kaifeng Mansion?" Zhan Zhao asked eagerly.

"It's all right! Kaifeng Mansion is all right! My lord is also very good! Why can't I come and see you?!" This child is good at everything, but he only cares about others and never cares about his own affairs. The most dangerous thing now is Zhan protects you!

"Oh!" Suddenly realizing that he was the object of everyone's worries, Zhan Zhao was a little embarrassed like a child who did something wrong, "Zhan Zhao is fine, please rest assured, my lord! Princess Huaishuo has just arrived at the residence—by the way, Mr. Gongsun, Zhan Zhao has something to ask."

"—Guard Zhan, but it doesn't matter." Gongsun Ce was stunned for a moment. In the past four years of acquaintance with Zhan Zhao, unless it was for Mr. Bao, he hadn't seen anyone whom Zhan Zhao asked?

"Please go back and inform the lord that Zhan Zhao will go to Jubaozhai." Zhan Zhao turned around and said to the servant who followed closely behind.

"Yes! Master Zhan, please don't miss the princess' reception dinner, otherwise, the princess will be angry." After the boy finished speaking, he turned and walked into the hall.

"Sir, please! On the way, Zhan Zhao will talk about the details."

Beishuo Court

"Did they say nothing else?"

"Back to the lord, Gongsun Ce seems to be very worried about Mr. Zhan's body, and Mr. Zhan is very concerned about Mr. Bao's safety. Apart from this, I can't see anything else. Before leaving, Mr. Zhan mentioned the princess, and suddenly said Ask Gongsun Ce for anything."

"It seems that Bao Zheng doesn't trust me very much! Go down first."

"My lord, the shadow has already caught up, and Zhan Zhao can't play any tricks." Wei Bi whispered beside him.

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"Ah?! Did you throw the princess into a mud pit?" Even the refined and profound Gongsun Ce had to exclaim at Zhan Zhao's feat. If the Eight Sage Kings knew about it, they would no longer have the idea of ​​holding a red line. . "Then today, the princess saw you, did you have any embarrassments for you?"

"No—it's not too embarrassing, the princess just wants to make an apology." The guilty Zhan Zhao, who was stared at by Gongsun Ce, blushed a little, "Sir, can Zhan Zhao borrow 5000 taels from the accounting office of Kaifeng Mansion first? The household department." , because the salary has already been paid in advance for one year, and it cannot be advanced again."

It is rare to see Gongsun Ce who is so embarrassed by Zhan Zhao, so naturally he will not miss any loopholes: "Guard Zhan, when did you advance your salary for a year? What did you use it for? Wait, it won't be all Stay in Xuzhou, right?!" Seeing Zhan Zhao's honest nod, Gongsun Ce smiled helplessly: "It's really——" Kaifeng Mansion's excellent Tradition!Forget it, isn't it that the family doesn't enter the house?It's just that I don't know how much money is expensive if I am not in charge of the family. In order to maintain the accountant of Kaifeng Mansion from running a deficit, I don't know how much effort I have spent! "Alas! Originally, the emperor specially allocated a sum of money this year to repair the government office in Kaifeng. But Mr. Bao said that the people of Xuzhou needed it more, so he asked the newly appointed prefect of Xuzhou to exchange the money for disaster relief. Now the cashier only has 100 taels. —— Why don’t you find a solution with the Eight Wise Kings!” What’s the matter, this grievance can’t be left to Zhan Weiwei alone, the culprit is the Eighth Prince, if not him, who else?

"Your Excellency is right! Since this is the case, Zhan Zhao has to think of other ways to be more thoughtful. This matter was originally caused by Zhan Zhao, so it's better not to bother the prince!" Now that the matter has come to an end, if you make a risky move, you should not blame the Lord to stop it. Alright.While talking, the two had arrived at the corner of the busy city, and a huge signboard of a pawn shop came into view, and Zhan Zhao's eyes lit up, "Mr. Gongsun, wait for me, Zhan Zhao will come when he goes." Then he stepped into the pawn shop.

No way? !The only one with 5000 taels of property on Guard Zhan—"Guard Zhan, you can't be that!" Gongsun Ce was in a cold sweat, and rushed into the pawn shop.

"Master Zhan, Mr. Gongsun, rare customers, please take a seat!" The pawnshop owner immediately warmed up when he saw the two of them.

"Boss Liu, Zhan wants to pawn something." Zhan Zhao cut to the chase.

"Guard Zhan, you can't do it! This—" Gongsun Ce lowered his voice to stop him, but he stopped because he saw the determination in Zhan Zhao's eyes. Zhan Zhao must have his reasons for making such a decision, although he guessed for a while Not transparent, but years of tacit understanding allowed Gongsun Ce to make the correct response.

"This—Master I do not know—"

"This sword, Juque!" Zhan Zhao put the sword in his hand on the counter, although there was still nostalgia in his eyes, he did not hesitate.This is Zhan Zhao, once a decision is made, there is no turning back.

"This, this old man can't bear it! Master Zhan, you have worked so hard to protect Qingtian for the stable life of the people of Kaifeng, even at the expense of your life, how can you be a sword?! Master Zhan, what difficulties do you have, what do you need?" How much money, just ask, as long as my small shop can afford it, the old man will never frown. Mr. Gongsun, you are helping to persuade Mr. Zhan!" The pawnshop owner spoke from the bottom of his heart in a hurry.

"Boss Liu, Zhan Mou appreciates your kindness! Zhan Mou only needs to be 5000 taels, and I will trouble you to keep Ju Que properly. I will redeem it as soon as possible." Zhan Zhao smiled lightly.

"This—Mr. Gongsun—alright! Master Zhan, don't worry!" Seeing that Gongsun Ce also nodded secretly, the pawnshop owner had no choice but to nod in response.

"Thank you!" Zhan Zhao nodded in return.

"Master Zhan, here are 5000 taels of silver and 100 taels of silver. You can't leave your sword, so at least you should buy a good sword for self-defense." The pawnshop owner said sincerely.

"That's it - thank you!" Zhan Zhao responded, unable to bear to dismiss the pawnshop owner's kindness any longer.

After leaving the pawn shop, it was already afternoon, Zhan Zhao turned his head and said to Gongsun Ce: "It's getting late, sir, go back to the house early! Zhan Zhao went to Jubaozhai, bought the Liuguang sword that the princess wanted, and went back to the pavilion. Sir, please tell your lord that everything is fine with Zhan Zhao, please don't worry about me, lord."

"Okay! You go. Guard Zhan, be careful in everything!" The sword is pawned, and everything is fine? !I don't know, in Zhan Huwei's mind, how can he be considered bad? !well!

Royal Pavilion, Dinner Hall

Zhao Ling'er, who put on a princess formal attire, changed from her former brutality, and sat dignifiedly and quietly beside King Huai, peeping at the night outside the hall from time to time.

King Huai noticed Ling'er's small movements, followed his gaze, and couldn't help but joked: "Ling'er, why are you dressed so beautifully today?"

"What's the use of being beautiful? No one will look at it!" He muttered in a low voice, only to realize that King Huai was looking at him in surprise, and hurriedly changed his words, "I mean, Ling'er is already very beautiful, why did the king find out! Father, Linger toasts to you!" Stupid cats, dumb cats, and smelly cats, they didn't come to my welcome dinner, and their apologies are so insincere!

"Zhan Zhao went to Jubaozhai to buy you a Flowing Light Sword. Come on, good boy, no matter how pouted your mouth is, you can hang a bottle of oil!" King Huai really couldn't see it anymore, so he could only comfort him.

"He did it on purpose! How could it take so long?! Don't eat, I have no appetite!"

"Okay, okay, when Zhan Zhao comes back, my father will teach him a lesson for you! You have been traveling for so many days, eat more!" It seems that Ling'er has fallen into it.Zhan Zhao is indeed a rare talent, worthy of Ling'er, but if he really has another purpose, wouldn't he harm Ling'er!Never bet on Linger's happiness, Zhan Zhao, you'd better not let me down——

"Report to the lord, Mr. Zhan is back."

"Let him in!" King Huai's face was cloudy, making it impossible to read any emotion.

"Zhan Zhao has met the prince and princess, thousands of years old!" Zhan Zhao saluted.There was no response, but the atmosphere in the hall was extremely oppressive.

"Princess, your streamer sword. Please forgive me if Zhan Zhao offended you before." Zhan Zhao broke the silence just in time.

"Well, present it." Zhao Ling'er who heard this sentence immediately forgot the angry words just now, and stared excitedly at the sword in Zhan Zhao's hand.Zhan Zhao had no choice but to step forward and present the sword.

Qiang—with a roar of the dragon, Zhao Linger pulled Liu Guang out of the scabbard, and a flash of color flashed—"Good sword!" Linger couldn't help praising, and suddenly swung the sword at Zhan Zhao's throat on a whim.In the next second, the tip of Liu Guang's sword was pinched by Zhan Zhao with two fingers, unable to move.

"Zhan Zhao, you--you are bold!" I thought I could see Zhan Zhao dodging in embarrassment, but he was the one who was restrained, Zhao Linger immediately blushed and scolded angrily.

"Your Highness, a sword also has the strength of a sword, don't be so childish!" Zhan Zhao said in a deep voice.

"Since the sword is mine, I can do whatever I want. It's not your turn to preach here!"

"Ling'er, don't make a fuss, put away your sword!" The calm Huai Wang had been observing quietly, and his eyes finally fell on Zhan Zhao's saber.It seems that Ling'er touched Zhan Zhao's bottom line unintentionally, so it's good to take the opportunity to test it out.

"Father, he—hmph!" Zhao Linger let go of the sword in a fit of anger.Zhan Zhao firmly caught Liu Guang and put it on the table.

"My lord, do you have something to ask Zhan Zhao?" Zhan Zhao was more concerned about Huai Wang's reaction than the angry Zhao Ling'er.

"The king has already sent someone to remind Guard Zhan not to miss the dinner. I don't know why Guard Zhan returned late?" Asking knowingly? !If you want to add a crime, why don't you have excuses?

"There was a delay on the way. As for what, the prince might as well just ask the man who followed Zhan Zhao all the way!" Zhan Zhao felt an inexplicable fire rushing straight into his mind, and blurted out recklessly.

"Okay! The subordinates trained by Bao Zheng are really courageous. It's a pity that in the Huai Palace, you have to abide by the rules of my Huai Palace! Wei Bi, Zhan Zhao came back late and bumped into the princess. How should I be punished?" Taking a glance at Zhan Zhao who still had a stubborn face, King Huai asked coldly.

"Return to the lord, forty lashes!" Although he couldn't figure out what King Huai was thinking, Wei Bi faintly felt something strange about Zhan Zhao.Zhan Zhao shouldn't be so ignorant of current affairs and ask for trouble.

"Zhan Zhao, are you convinced?" Feeling the faint murderous aura on Zhan Zhao's body, King Huai was also shocked.

"What the lord cares about is not whether Zhan Zhao is convinced, but whether the princess is ok, so why bother to ask?!" Zhan Zhao sneered and stopped talking.

"Pull it down!" King Huai was surprised to find that he, who had been hidden and closed for more than [-] years, was easily irritated!