Zhang San, please behave yourself!
Chapter 435 - 410: I’m not pretending anymore, I’m laying my cards on the table! I am the heir of Legalism!

Chapter 435: Chapter 410: I’m not pretending anymore, I’m laying my cards on the table! I am the heir of Legalism!

Shang Bufa and two others were waiting for Zhang San in the tavern.

"Didn’t they say everything is completely fine now? Why hasn’t he arrived yet? I’m getting hungry,"

Shen Bao pouted, wondering if there was something wrong with the message that his grandfather had sent back.

Shang Bufa said, "Let’s wait a bit longer, I think he should be here soon."

Just at that moment, Zhang San pushed open the private room door and came in.

"Sorry, sorry, I went to pick up two friends on the way, so I’m late,"

After Zhang San came in, everyone immediately greeted him.

"Congratulations, Brother San, for finally being cleared of all charges!"

"Brother San, you’ve had a tough time these days!"

"Brother San, let’s order food first, I’m starving!"

Zhang San smiled and pushed the door open, allowing two people to enter from outside.

"First, let me introduce these two friends to you all. This is Sixth Master from the Han Family, Han Baiwen. We’ve known each other since our time on Chuan-Yu Road, true friends through thick and thin."

Han Baiwen bowed to Shang Bufa, Shen Bao, and Shen Zhongdian with clasped hands.

"We’re all of the same age, so there’s no need to mind status or seniority. I’m now mainly responsible for managing the Han Family’s businesses; frankly speaking, it means I’m in charge of making money. If any of you have a good opportunity to earn money, you must introduce it to this brother!"

The three nodded repeatedly, feeling that although Han Baiwen was a high-ranking member by Legalism seniority, he seemed down-to-earth and very different from the other members of the Han Family.

However, when they saw the person who followed after him, the expressions of the three people in the room darkened considerably.

This was because the one who entered was none other than Han Yanqiu.

"This person needs no introduction; you all know him. Han Yanqiu, the grandson of Han Mingshi, the Head of the Han Family. He’s also a friend of mine now, and I hope in the future he’ll be a friend to all of us, too."

Shen Zhongdian kept his head lowered and didn’t say anything.

Shang Bufa grimaced, wanting to speak but not knowing what to say.

Shen Bao snorted coldly and retorted, "Brother San, do you really trust someone like him to be your friend?"

"Not at all!"

Zhang San replied decisively, leaving Han Yanqiu, who was still being hugged by his shoulder, utterly stunned.

"So, let’s not rush to eat. Come on, follow me; let’s go to the Imperial Palace first. There’s a big matter to handle, then we can come back to eat."

After the group of six left, Han Baiwen excused himself first, leaving only Zhang San with the four youngsters from Legalism.

Walking along the road, Zhang San handed out a Storage Ring to each of the four.

Shen Bao couldn’t help but be startled and asked, "Brother San, have you struck it rich? Giving each of us a Storage Ring? These things aren’t cheap!"

Zhang San laughed and said, "I won’t pretend anymore, I’ll lay it all out! I am the heir to Legalism, the Direct Disciple of Pharaoh, and these four Storage Rings are what I borrowed from my master, Pharaoh. Remember to return them after we finish using them!"

"What!?"

At this moment, among the four people present, aside from Han Yanqiu, who was walking behind Zhang San with his head down, the remaining three stood rooted on the spot with their eyes widened in shock.

"It’s true, could I possibly lie to you? If you don’t believe me, you can go back and ask Second Master Shen and Shen Wei. Shang Bufa, you can go with them if you like."

Shen Bao felt what Zhang San said must be true, as there was no need for him to lie about this matter.

Shang Bufa nodded slightly.

However, Shen Zhongdian was more observant of the way Zhang San addressed his and Shen Bao’s grandfathers, sensing that his own grandfather must have offended Zhang San again.

This father, truly a constant worry.

"Brother San, why are we taking Storage Rings to the Imperial Palace?"

Zhang San chuckled slyly and said, "You’ll know when we get there."

Soon, Zhang San, with the group of four, entered the Imperial Palace and headed straight for the Eastern Palace in the east area.

Upon reaching the entrance, Zhang San called out, "Military Chief of the Town Martial Office, I am Zhang San, the Direct Disciple of Pharaoh from Legalism, here by Kaihuang’s command to collect the reward from the Eastern Palace!"

The guards at the entrance naturally didn’t dare to stop him.

After all, he was here by Kaihuang’s command, and even more importantly, this was Zhang San—who the hell would dare to block him!

However, just at that moment, Yun Shengxu rushed over from behind.

Zhang San had just entered the palace when Yun Shengxu received the news.

Regrettably, the Crown Prince was being reprimanded by Kaihuang, so he had raced back in a hurry, only to be a few steps too late.

"Zhang San... Zhang San! The Crown Prince isn’t in the Eastern Palace right now. How about waiting for the Crown Prince to come back before you collect the reward?"

As Yun Shengxu watched Zhang San slowly turn around and look back at him, he couldn’t help but feel that what he was facing wasn’t Legalism’s Zhang San, but rather a bandit Zhang San!

Zhang San smiled faintly and said softly, "The Crown Prince works hard day and night, which is quite taxing. Although I am a junior brother, my heart goes out to him!

Yun Shengxu inwardly cursed, ’Just talk nonsense!’

"So, for the small matter of picking up some items, how could I bother the Crown Prince? I can’t bear to! Let’s go!"

Zhang San waved his hand and led the four towards the interior of the Eastern Palace.

Seeing that even the Horse Washer couldn’t stop them, the guards dared not utter a word either.

Once inside, Zhang San pointed toward the inside of the Eastern Palace, patted Han Yanqiu’s shoulder, and said, "Han Yanqiu, we in Legalism are one and the same; we’re friends, brothers, right? You’ve been to the Crown Prince’s Eastern Palace before, so you know where the good stuff is. Anyway, today, if you lead us there, the Crown Prince will hold you accountable. And if you don’t, he’ll still hold you accountable. If you manage to fall out with both Legalism and the Crown Prince, then even if I consider you a friend, I won’t be able to help you, right?"

At that moment, Shang Bufa and the other two finally understood why Zhang San had brought Han Yanqiu along.

This was a test of loyalty – a declaration of allegiance!