Chapter 3 Trouble Arrived

  After Zhang Zhao finished shouting, he felt refreshed and took a deep breath.

  Bao Zheng's facial muscles twitched, and he remained silent for a long time. He let out a deep sigh, "So, it turns out that our prefecture is indeed in such a state of disarray, and yet some people haven't even thought about it. Xie Hu, thank you for reminding me!"

  Raise an eyebrow, silently sigh in my heart, what's going on? Obviously, our TV drama foundation is better, and besides, I've evolved thousands of years of brain cells, how can you ancient people be stronger than me? However, speaking of which, whose Judge Bao is this? From the TV? Which version?

  He shook his head, and Zhan Zhao smiled slightly. This smile was like a spring breeze. He said softly, "This is not Lord Bao's fault. At that time, Lord Bao was anxious in his heart, so he didn't think of it. Since Chen Shi Mei said that he had divorced Qin Xianglian five years ago, then as long as we can find evidence that Chen Shi Mei did not divorce Qin Xianglian five years ago, wouldn't the so-called divorce letter be self-defeating?"

  Bao Zheng nodded, turned his head to look at Zhan Zhao, Gong Sun stroked his beard, narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhan Zhao. The eight eyes of Wang Chao, Ma Han, Zhang Long and Zhao Hu all looked at Zhan Zhao, with a hint of "it's only natural" in their eyes, wait, it seemed like there was also a sense of "you're working hard"!?

  "Hmm? What's going on?! Don't just stare at me like that! Zhan Zhao was puzzled for a moment, but his heart was filled with a chill, feeling as if something was off!"

  "Thanks for the hard work!" Lord Bao smiled lightly, Mr. Gong Sun nodded, and the four guards bowed their hands, "Thanks to Lord Zhang!"

  What!?! What's going on?! Speak clearly for once!?! Zhan Zhao's ominous premonition grew stronger, and he couldn't help but shiver with a chill.

  "Let's wait till tonight to go to the Marquis' residence, it's too showy during the day. Taking that letter at night would be best!" Mr. Gong Sun said with a smile!

  Ah! ? Zhan Zhao was stunned, his eyes wide with shock, and he couldn't react for a long time. He nodded blankly after a while.

  "Let's have a temporary rest for now, and let's not get poisoned again tonight!" Lord Bao thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Gong Sun, let's go to the hall to discuss matters!"

  "Yes, sir!" Gong Sun Ce nodded and followed Bao Daren out, with Wang Chao and the other three also following. Qin Xianglian also went out!

  Zhan Zhao saw a few people walking out, his facial muscles twitching. He finally came back to his senses. Oh heavens, oh earth, no way! I have to go to the Marquis's residence and take a walk around to steal... uh, borrow that divorce paper!

  Wait, that's not the point! The point is, I don't know martial arts! Zhan Zhao suddenly came back to his senses and hastily rushed out of the room, shouting "Bao Daren, Bao Daren..."

  "What else is there to say?!" Bao Gong stopped in his tracks and looked at Xian Zhao in surprise.

  What's going on? Things are serious, how can we go to the Marquis' residence now? But, but, how can we explain it to Old Bao? Xianzhao's eyes darted back and forth, yet for a moment, she couldn't utter a word!

  "What's wrong with Zhan Wei!?" Gong Sun Ce also looked at Zhan Zhao with a surprised face.

  Zhan Zhao looked up at the sky speechlessly, nodded a few times and said, "Alright, I understand. I'll go to that Marquis's residence tonight and borrow that divorce paper!"

  Bao Zheng and Gong Sun Ce looked at Zhan Zhao with a strange expression, shook their heads, and walked out shoulder to shoulder!

  Faintly, Zhan Zhao heard the sound of a conversation...

  "Mr. Gong Sun, something is off about Wei today..." That's definitely Lao Bao's voice!

  "The adults said so, and the students also thought so. Today, Wei Hu exhibited unprecedented audacity, not only scolding Qin Xianglian severely but also scolding the adults. This is truly an unprecedented event..." Mr. Gong Sun's words.

  "Mr. Gong Sun, it's better not to mention what Xian Hu Wei said about us anymore. But don't you think that Xian Hu Wei seems like a different person now?"

  "This... Lord Bao said that, Huan Yu's usual gentle and refined demeanor suddenly became violently angry today, it really caught us off guard. It's possible that he was poisoned by the despicable methods of the Jianghu underworld and suffered a setback, hmm, that must be it, I deduce as much..."

  Zhan Zhao stumbled and almost fell to the ground. What's going on? The key is that we've changed people!

  "Prime Minister Wang has arrived!" A loud shout came!

  Zhan Zhao's expression changed suddenly, and he rushed out in a hurry. Just then, Wang Chengxiang arrived. What has the plot developed into!? No way, I have to catch up and take a look, I must find out what the plot has developed into as soon as possible!

  In the front hall, an old man was seated. He wore a black hat with a square brim and a crimson robe with golden embroidery, a wide leather belt studded with jade around his waist, white silk socks and black leather shoes. On closer inspection, despite being over seventy years of age, he had snow-white hair but a ruddy complexion, sparkling eyes, a pair of crescent-shaped eyebrows that seemed to be smiling, and a two-foot-long snowy white beard that was transparent at the roots and fluttering in the air.

  As expected, it's indeed the demeanor of a Chancellor. Zhan Zhao secretly sighed and said, "The Chancellor has arrived!" Wang Chengxiang stood up and saluted Zhan Zhao with a fist, "Guardian Zhan has also arrived!"

  Zhan Zhao nodded his head and said, "I've seen the Prime Minister!"

  "Prime Minister Wang waved his hand and said to Bao Da Ren, 'Bao Da Ren, I've come to apologize!'"

  Bao Da Ni was taken aback: "Prime Minister, what are you talking about?"

  Wang Chengxiang couldn't help but shift his gaze to Qin Xianglian, his face apologetic as he said: "Today, I heard that after Qin Xianglian returned from my mansion, something seemed amiss."

  Mr. Bao listened and couldn't help but let out a sigh, recounting in detail the events of last night and this morning!

  Wang Chengxiang listened more and more angrily, and when he heard the end, he couldn't help but slap the side table with his hand and shouted: "That Chen Shimei is simply worse than a beast!"

  Heaving a few sighs, Wang Zhen took a deep breath and bowed his fist to Bao Zheng, saying, "It's even implicated Xian Huwei. I'm so foolish that I didn't see Chen Shimei's vicious heart."

  Bao Zheng shook his head slightly, "How can this be blamed on Grand Councilor Wang? The only solution now is to convict Chen Shimei as soon as possible!"

  "Now the prefecture has Cai Prefecture Magistrate Xu Tianlin as a witness to Chen Shimei's crime of killing his wife and child, and Han Qi's steel knife as physical evidence. The evidence is already complete, but the divorce paper in Chen Shimei's hand can completely clear him of all the above crimes, making it impossible for us to take action." Bao Zheng sighed and said.

  Wang Chengxiang listened and pondered for a moment before saying, "In that case, the letter of dismissal becomes the key to this case."

  "That's right."

  "However, Bao Da said that the divorce paper was only signed by Qin Xianglian yesterday, how can it be used as evidence?"

  "The divorce papers were signed just yesterday, but the date on them is five years ago."

  "This..." The King's Chief Minister furrowed his brow and remained silent.

  "But thanks to Zhen Huwei's reminder!" Bao Gong's expression was slightly excited, saying, "That letter only needs to be carefully examined, and maybe some clues can be found! And if evidence that Qin Xianglian was still Chen Shimei's first wife five years ago can be found, that would be great!"

  "So...," Bao Gong said with a slight bow of his hand, "I'm afraid we'll have to trouble Zhang Wu for a little thievery..."

  "That's fine!" Wang Chengxiang nodded in agreement!

  Zhan Zhao's legs trembled and he was speechless with shock!

  We just crossed over, can't we go back again?! We're both miserable people in two lifetimes!

  Zhan Zhao bowed to Bao Zheng and Wang Zhen, saying, "Please rest assured, sir and minister. I will definitely get that letter tonight!" He boasted loudly, but what could he do? Oh heaven and earth, help!

  Wang Chengxiang furrowed his brow and said, "Not good. Tonight, Chen Shiming will definitely personally guard the imperial edict. At this moment, Chen Shiming and the princess should be attending the emperor. Now is the best time to make a move!"

  Bao Zheng nodded slightly after a moment of thought, acknowledging this statement!

  "Ah! Zhan Zhao was choked by Wang Chengxiang's words for a long time and couldn't catch his breath. After a long while, he dryly laughed a few times, 'In that case, I'll go get the letter of dismissal right now to verify it!'"

  Dear heavens, dear earth, how are we supposed to get it now!? Originally, I thought that by tonight, maybe some method would come to mind, but why did it suddenly become morning? What do you want me to do...... It seems like I'll have to time-travel again!

  Old Bao, I'm sorry. Originally, I still wanted to help you create a world full of justice and righteousness in this era... it seems we don't have that good fortune...

  Zhan Zhao hung his head in grief and turned around to leave!

  Wang Chengxiang suddenly spoke up and stopped him, "Zhan Huwei, at this moment the sky is no longer early. According to the palace's usual practice, the princess and her husband will probably return to their residence within two incense sticks. You must go quickly and come back quickly!"

  Zhan Zhao was stunned, and after a moment's pause, he turned his head to glance at the crowd. In that instant, everyone felt that his gaze gathered bitterness and endurance in one look, blending helplessness and confusion in his eyes, as if a heavy hammer had struck their heartstrings, striking them with a pang of sorrow, their eyes moistening, and their hearts overflowing with sympathy!