The Legend of the Royal Cat

12 years later, in the Northern Song Dynasty, Kaifeng government office

"My lord, I have sent a letter to the Xuzhou Mansion by Feige, and I will get the order as soon as the guards arrive." Seeing that Bao Zheng was still deep in thought, Gongsun Ce replied spontaneously.

"So thank you, sir." Bao Zheng raised his head and saw Gongsun Ce's hesitant expression on his face, he couldn't help smiling, "Do you have something to say, sir?"

"Students do have doubts." Gongsun Ce nodded and said.

"Sir, it's okay to say, maybe, what you say is exactly what the government thinks."

"Yes, my lord. In the past three months, four local officials have been assassinated and killed. Zhan's guards are running around, investigating and collecting evidence, but the murderer is still at large, which shows that the case is difficult. Now, Xuzhou is flooded and the people are suffering. Ma, the prefect of Xuzhou Another misfortune happened. Zhan Wei went to Xuzhou this time, and he was responsible for investigating the murder case and escorting the relief. Now that he has not arrived in Xuzhou, the Holy Majesty has ordered to recall him urgently. I don’t know why? Could it be that the Holy Majesty blamed the Kaifeng Mansion for the poor handling of the case? " Gongsun Ce faintly felt a little uneasy.

"If we say that the murder of an official this time was a deliberate act by people from the Jianghu who were dissatisfied with the imperial court. Zhan Huwei was born in the Jianghu, and his status was embarrassing. The emperor was worried that he would be caught in it, and he was in a dilemma, so he ordered the Kaifeng government to withdraw from the case. Mr. , does this make sense?" Bao Zheng looked at Gongsun Ce.

"Does your lord want to use this reason to comfort Zhan Weiwei?!" It's a bit far-fetched!

Bao Zheng smiled wryly and shook his head: "Sure enough, it won't work! ——It is true that Taishi Pang participated in a copy of the government and sued the government for conniving at his subordinates to protect important criminals in the Jianghu. As a result, the case of the murder of an official has not yet been solved, and the people in the government and the wild are panicked and turbulent. Uneasy. This crime is not a small one! The emperor has handed over the case to the Ministry of Punishment, and the new prefect of Xuzhou will go to the disaster relief immediately."

"My lord, Zhan Huwei will never bend the law for personal gain based on his loyalty. The emperor shouldn't just listen to one-sided words and then—"

"The emperor has no intention of blaming this government and Zhanwei. The emperor can clearly see the rift between Taishi's government and Kaifeng government, and will not listen to one side. This government thinks that this decision may be a good thing for Zhanwei. Good thing." Thinking of four years ago, when Zhan Zhao entered the public school for the first time, he asked for leave specially to celebrate Master's birthday, and when he came back, he stood speechless in the cold wind all night, and Bao Zheng was worried that he would not be able to spread his wings due to the attachment of morality and law. The goshawk soaring in the sky will one day be overwhelmed and fall with a mournful cry!Never wanting to see that day appear, it is a little selfishness.Although the reason just now was far-fetched, it was an indisputable fact and my inner wish.

Gongsun Ce naturally understood Bao Zheng's worries about Zhan Zhao, but it was not easy to calmly pull Zhan Zhao out of the center of the vortex. "My lord," suddenly thought of something, "Even so, the emperor can let Zhan guard stay in Xuzhou and return to Kaifeng after handing over the successor officials. Why is he so urgent? Could it be—"

"Naturally there is another important task, haha!" With hearty laughter, the Eighth Wise King had already entered the flower hall, but he did not give any notice along the way.

"Bao Zheng has seen the Eighth Prince. I didn't know that the Prince was coming, and I was far away to meet him, so please forgive me." Even though he expected the Eight Worthy King to come, Bao Zheng was still shocked.

"Student Gongsun Ce has seen the eighth king." The eighth prince came in person. It seems that this important task is really heavy, and it seems that the guard Zhan has no time to rest and recuperate.

"Excuse me, excuse me, this king is here to explain the confusion on behalf of the sage. If you have any questions, it's okay to ask, this king knows everything." After taking his seat, the eight sage kings smiled calmly.

"So, Bao Zheng just said it bluntly, dare to ask the Eighth Prince, what does this other important task refer to?" Bao Zheng also said straight to the point.

"On the eighth day of the next lunar month, Lord Huai returned to Beijing with his family to take care of his old age, and passed on the emperor's oral order, ordering Zhan Zhao, a fourth-rank imperial guard with a sword, to personally escort him." The eight virtuous kings were satisfied to see Bao Zheng showing the expression he expected.

"My lord, there are so many masters in the palace, and there are thousands of guards in the palace. Bao Zheng still doesn't understand why he has to send the guards back to Beijing to protect him. Could it be that the emperor and the eighth prince have other deep meanings?"

"Hehe, Bao Zheng, Bao Zheng, there are so many masters in the palace, there are thousands of guards in the palace, Zhan Zhao is also one of them, the only difference is that he is the royal cat personally appointed by the emperor, and the emperor seconded him to Kaifeng Mansion, if there is no deep meaning, the emperor can't send him to use him?!" The eighth prince said seriously with a smile.

"Bao Zheng is terrified, please let the prince express it!" Knowing that the eighth prince intends to test, Bao Zheng simply broke the casserole and asked the end.

"Forget it, this king is afraid of you people from the Kaifeng mansion. If you want to show off the majesty of the royal family, you will be seen through, just pretending!" Ba Xianwang smiled wryly, sipped his tea, and continued: "Oh, this matter is still a matter of time." Let’s start with my younger brother, Prince Huai——Prince Huai was intelligent and eager to learn since he was a child. The emperor's brother loves him. However, he doesn't like the comfortable and peaceful life of the royal family. He is determined to join the army and lead troops to station at the pass. The first emperor couldn't hold him back, so he followed him. The people in the northwest frontier lived and worked in peace and prosperity. Unexpectedly, 22 years ago—"

"22 years ago, the troops stationed at the Northwest Frontier Pass were attacked by the Rakshasa Holy Maiden's Palace. More than half of the soldiers and civilians were killed and injured, and blood flowed like a river. Later, the Rakshasa Kingdom paid tribute as an apology. The late emperor did not want to ignite the war again and hurt innocent people. He accepted the agreement and decreed not to pursue this matter Things." Gongsun Ce recalled the files he accidentally read, and couldn't help blurting out that he was very strange at the beginning, the Raksha Kingdom and the Song Dynasty did not border each other, why did the Holy Cult of Protecting the Country spend so much time on attacking the border of the Song Dynasty, and how did they do it? Successfully passed through the neighboring countries of Song Dynasty?

"Mr. Gongsun is right. King Huai insisted on asking for orders to attack the Holy Maiden's Palace but failed. He felt ashamed of the frontier soldiers and civilians. He regretted resigning from the military power and living in seclusion in Youzhou fief. I haven't seen you for many years—" Eight Sage Kings sighed softly, falling into infinite memories.

"In this way, it is really a great joy for the royal family that Prince Huai brings his family back to Beijing to reunite with the Eighth Prince and his brothers to share the family relationship!"

"Yes, moreover, happy events come in pairs. King Huai returns to Beijing this time with his daughter Huaishuo Princess Zhao Ling'er, in order to choose a son-in-law for his beloved daughter!" The Eighth Prince smiled mysteriously.

As clever as Bao Zheng, he has a little understanding of the mystery, "What does the Eighth Prince mean--"

"That's right! This king and the emperor want to work together to be the old man under the moon! You don't know Bao Zheng. King Huai is addicted to martial arts. I heard that Princess Huai Shuo is also lively and active. This martial arts mastery is the first choice for the son-in-law." Pass. Ordinary kings and grandchildren are afraid to pass the pass! Hehe, looking at the government and the public, the exhibition guards are not only superb in martial arts, chivalrous and courageous, but also a noble tree, loyal and benevolent. The most valuable thing is that they understand etiquette and know how to advance and retreat. , can be said to be the perfect candidate for the son-in-law!"

"Gah?!" Even though they were mentally prepared, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce exclaimed at the same time. Sure enough, the Eighth Prince could only understand Zhan Zhao's side.

"Eighth Prince, maybe there is something wrong with this matter?!" Bao Zheng had a headache when he thought of Zhan Weiwei's reaction when he heard this order and the second half of the sentence.

"Bao Zheng, Bao Zheng, it's not that this king is talking about you. Your boss is really incompetent." Eight Wise Kings paused, then continued with a raised tone, "Zhan Huwei has followed you through life and death for many years. The Prime Minister Wang, the Emperor, and even Grand Master Pang could all see it clearly! Zhan Zhao only had Bao Zheng in his heart. It is hopeless to wait for the Zhan guards to consider his life-long affairs. So, Bao Zheng, You should also put your heart into Zhanwei!"

Bao Zheng smiled wryly: "Your Majesty, it's not that Bao Zheng doesn't care, but that Bao Zheng understands Zhan's guards too well. This month's old man may do nothing. The Lord doesn't know. This mansion has been seen more than once. If it is not for the sympathy between the two, I am afraid that Princess Yu and Yu Zhan's guards will not be happy. Please think twice!" If you can't give the promise of happiness to the other party, you will never let go of your feelings.

"This king and the emperor have not only thought twice, they have already thought five times and six times." The Eighth Prince gave Bao Zheng a meaningful look, "Iron shoulders morality, sword cuts evil! This is Zhan Zhao. As long as he still bears this responsibility If you are moral, you will never let your feelings go. Bao Zheng, don’t think that you are the only one who understands Zhan Zhao——so, I have to ask Mr. Bao to cut off his love for the time being. The emperor deliberately arranged for Zhan Zhao’s escort, precisely for the sake of the two people’s mutual gratification. 'ah!"

"This—" It seems that the emperor and the Eighth Prince have become determined after eating the weight. Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce looked at each other, sighing inwardly.

"Okay, that's it for this matter. The matchmaking royal family is in Baoding! Prince Huai will go to Beijing on the eighth day of the next lunar month, and he will summon the guards to come back as soon as possible, and personally escort them! The emperor has ordered four big inner shadow guards to be seconded to Kaifeng Mansion instead of the guards. Listen." The Eighth Prince got up, but when he was about to leave, he turned around and whispered to Bao Zheng, "Don't let Zhan's guards know about the son-in-law. After Zhan Zhao returned to Beijing, he ordered him to come to the Eighth Prince's Mansion. I still have something to say personally." After saying that, the Eight Sage Kings drove back to the palace.

"Farewell to the Eighth Prince—" Looking at the back of the Eighth Prince, a trace of uneasiness floated in Bao Zheng's heart.

"My lord, just sell Zhanwei—"?The last two words, Gongsun Ce, still swallowed hard.

"Mr. Gongsun, I have been an official for many years, and I have not had the chance to see the demeanor of Prince Huai. This time, I will visit the palace in person. Please help me understand Prince Huai." Bao Zheng twisted his beard for a moment, and a faint smile surfaced on his black face. Well, it's really the right time for the Eight Sage Kings to protect the matchmaker.

"Students understand, let's do it now." Gongsun Ce nodded knowingly.