I am a prince in Zhutian Films

Chapter 396 Pan and Zhang break up
If the official prostitutes of the Jiaofangsi had the opportunity to leave their official duties, no one would refuse. Even if it meant becoming concubines of high-ranking officials, there would be countless people willing to fight for it.

Zhang Haohao naturally wanted to get rid of her citizenship. Although she had the support of Chi Yanei behind her, Chi Pan was just a wealthy man without an official position, and his power was really limited, otherwise he would have helped Zhang Haohao get rid of her citizenship long ago.

There is no way, this is the background of this era, and it can be summed up in three simple words.

Officialism!
Just like Chi Pan in the plot, the head of the Thirteen Hongs in Tokyo, he is rich enough. It is a bit exaggerated to say that he is the richest man in Tokyo, but his assets are definitely among the most valuable in Tokyo.

But look at what happened to him in the plot. He had such a good relationship with Zhang Haohao, but he couldn't redeem Zhang Haohao from the Jiaofangsi.

Later, during the heavy rain in Tokyo, he was bullied by a group of yamen runners who were in charge of the river and ports and had to kneel down. If Zhao Pan'er had not appeared in the end, who knows what kind of humiliation he would have suffered.

Although such a scene was somewhat deliberate in highlighting the heroine's halo and aura, it was also enough to explain many problems.

In ancient feudal society, if one did not have the protection of an official, even if one had a fortune, he would be like a fish on the chopping board, at the mercy of others.

If this happens in modern society, it would not be so exaggerated. Money makes the world go round, and this is more evident in modern society than in ancient times.

Zhang Haohao stood in front of Shuangxi Tower for a long time before turning around and returning to the tower.

"Go prepare a table of wine and food, and invite Chi Pan to Shuangxi Tower."

After giving instructions to the maid and the servant, Zhang Haohao sat at the table in a daze. The recent series of events really made her unable to calm down.

First, Song Yinzhang became famous in one battle, which made her feel the crisis. Then, a soldier from the Prince Han's Palace stood up for Song Yinzhang, which made her want to escape from the Jiaofangsi and get rid of her identity as a singing girl.

"Wow!"

A sudden strange cry startled Zhang Haohao, who was daydreaming, and his body trembled violently.

"Haha, are you scared by me?"

Chi Pan, Chi Yanei, jumped out from behind and said to Zhang Haohao with a smug smile on his face.

Chi Pan is Zhang Haohao's financial backer, and they have a very close relationship. Most of the time, Zhang Haohao actually doesn't like Chi Pan's antics, but now that she's been scared, she's already in a bad mood, and now she's in an even worse mood.

"Why are you screaming? Are you trying to scare me to death?"

Chi Pan was not angry when being scolded, but became more proud instead.

"Haha, I knew you were scared by me, hahaha."

Seeing Chi Pan's unreliable look, Zhang Haohao became even more angry: "Can you stop being so childish and make some progress?"

The smile on Chi Pan's face froze. He sat down next to Zhang Haohao with a puzzled look on his face, grabbed the snack on the table and put it into his mouth.

As soon as he took a bite, he tasted the source of the snack. He smiled at first, then frowned again when he remembered that it was the snack from his enemy's family.

"Half-masked, I'm bringing you fruit again?"

"none of your business!"

Noticing that Zhang Haohao was particularly angry today, Chi Pan was stunned for a moment and asked, "What's wrong with you? What made you angry again? Are you looking for me to vent your anger on? Did some scoundrel provoke you? I'll go and teach him a lesson for you!"

"You are a scoundrel again. You only know how to be a scoundrel. If an official bullies me, would you dare to help me get revenge?"

"An official?" Chi Pan was startled, then laughed, "You don't mean Shen Ruzhuo, do you? I dare to say that. You may not know that Shen Ruzhuo's case has been decided, and he will be executed in three days."

"So serious?" Zhang Haohao was shocked: "Didn't they say that the worst that can happen is exile?"

As we all know, the Song Dynasty was very lenient towards literati. Although Shen Ruzhuo did not hold a high official position, he was also a civil servant, so many people believed that Shen Ruzhuo would at most be exiled three thousand miles away.

As for what will happen during the exile, it depends on whether those powerful young men that Shen Ruzhuo has openly offended want to kill him.

Zhang Haohao naturally thought so too, but he never expected to hear from Chi Pan that Shen Ruzhuo was sentenced to death by beheading.

"Didn't the King of Han submit a petition to investigate your Jiaofang Division? It turned out that Shen Ruzhuo was related to that group of rats in the underground sewers and had been trafficking women. It is said that His Royal Highness the King of Han personally submitted a petition to sentence Shen Ruzhuo to death by slicing. However, Shen Ruzhuo was a civil servant after all, so many ministers in the court opposed it. The emperor was kind, so he sentenced him to death by beheading."

Zhang Haohao nodded, brought the topic back to the original point, and suddenly asked: "If I say that the people in the Han Palace bullied me, what would you do?"

When Chi Pan heard this, he looked suspicious and said, "No way, the Han Palace is a well-known family of good deeds. I have never heard of the Han Palace bullying ordinary people. On the contrary, they treat the people well."

"I mean if."

"Your words are too scary." Chi Pan patted his chest and said kindly, "Okay, you know, people should not fight officials. We can't provoke officials, let alone the Han Palace. If it really doesn't work, just bear with it. It won't hurt anything."

Zhang Hao glared at Chi Pan angrily. She actually just wanted Chi Pan's attitude, not that he should stand up for her. But obviously, Chi Pan's answer disappointed her.

She is with Chi Pan, and it can be said that Chi Pan has everything good: he has money and connections, but he has no power. A small official can bully them, which is really frustrating.

To be honest, Chi Pan's reputation in official circles is not as good as that of her, a singing girl who has been praised by the emperor and the empress.

But she really had no choice. Chi Pan treated her very well. It was true that she had the ability to achieve her current fame, but she also relied on Chi Pan's support. His financial resources helped her a lot.

"Look at you, you have money, but you are not an official, and you can't even help me redeem myself."

As soon as he heard this, Chi Pan suddenly felt a headache. If Zhang Haohao was just an unknown official prostitute in the Jiaofang Bureau, he could think of a way and spend more money to redeem Zhang Haohao.

But the problem was that Zhang Haohao was the mainstay of the Jiaofangsi. No matter how much money he had, he could not redeem Zhang Haohao. So every time the matter of redeeming Zhang Haohao came up, Chi Pan could only pretend to be stupid or change the subject.

"Okay, what happened to you today? Why are you in such a bad mood?"

"I want to be declassified." Zhang Haohao blurted out, "Last time at the Xiao Mansion, I stole the limelight from Sister Zhang and had a quarrel with you. I have been thinking a lot these days. I want to be declassified. I don't want to be looked down upon by others because of my lowly status. Didn't you say that Zhao Changshi of the Han Palace owes you a favor? Can you go and ask him to help me be declassified?"

Looking at Zhang Haohao's expectant eyes, Chi Pan remained silent.

Because of Song Yinzhang's matter, Zhao Huai'en did promise him a favor.

But from the perspective of commercial value, this huge favor must be used at the moment of life and death crisis for the Chi family. If it is used just to help Zhang Haohao get rid of his citizenship, it would be totally not worth it.

"Okay, don't worry. When you reach the age, you can use money to get rid of your citizenship. I will definitely help you get rid of your citizenship then, okay?"

Zhang Haohao, who originally still had some thoughts about Chi Pan, also fell silent. After a long while, she said with a smile and tears: "Chi Pan, let's just leave it at that. From now on, you go your way and I go mine." Chi Pan was stunned: "Because I don't help you get rid of your citizenship, you want to break up with me?"

"Correct."

Just one short word, but it reveals Zhang Haohao's determination.

Chi Pan was completely stunned. When he came back to his senses, he looked at the table full of food and wine, and laughed in anger: "I was wondering why you asked me to come for a drink for no reason. So you had this idea. It seems that you have hooked up with someone else."

"Chi Pan, you bastard!"

Zhang Haohao's face turned red with anger. If she really wanted to hook up with someone else, she would have done it with Zhao Huai'en a few days ago. Why would she wait until today to invite Chi Pan?

Today's banquet was actually an opportunity she gave to Chi Pan, and also a proof to herself that her vision was correct.

But it turned out that she was not that important in Chi Pan's heart.

Chi Pan did not comfort Zhang Haohao this time, but said stubbornly: "Okay, I was nice to you originally, just for mutual consent. Now that you are tired of me, I will leave."

After saying that, Chi Pan stood up, turned around and left without even looking at Zhang Haohao.

"Chi Pan, for the sake of our friendship over the years, I'm reminding you not to provoke Zhao Pan'er and the others again."

"I know. She is the future Princess of Han. I'm not stupid."

Chi Pan left without looking back. Zhang Haohao did not stay in Shuangxi Tower for long, but told the servant to prepare the carriage and left.

Upon learning that Zhao Pan'er was not there, he went to Anyefang.

"Madam Zhang, the princess is embroidering her wedding dress with the embroiderer. Please follow me."

The one who spoke was Xiao Cui. She no longer covered her face and was now Zhao Paner's personal bodyguard. She was responsible for some of the daily reception matters.

"Trouble."

Zhang Haohao bowed and followed Xiao Cui into the room. However, what she didn't expect was that Xiao Cui did not take her to see Zhao Pan'er, but brought her to Zhao Wei and Zhao Huai'en.

Zhao Huai'en was seen sitting at the table writing something, while Zhao Wei was helping to grind and pour tea. Just looking at this scene, someone who didn't know would think that Zhao Huai'en was the King of Han.

Therefore, Zhang Haohao was stunned for a moment before she hurriedly bowed and said, "I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the King of Han and to His Highness Zhao Changshi."

Zhao Huai'en still lowered his head to write something, without even raising his head, but Zhao Wei sensed his embarrassment and couldn't help but smile before waving his hand and saying, "Madam Zhang, there's no need to be polite. We are old acquaintances after all. Please take a seat."

They were indeed old acquaintances. Zhang Haohao had received Zhao Wei when he went to the Jiaofangsi to listen to music before. However, at that time, she did not know that Zhao Yanei was His Royal Highness the King of Han. It was not until the birthday banquet at the Xiao Mansion that she learned of Zhao Wei's true identity.

Zhang Haohao did not dare to sit down, but bowed and said: "I did not know your highness's identity before. If I have offended you, I hope you will forgive me."

"Madam Zhang was very polite in the two previous performances at the Jiaofangsi, so how could it be considered an offense?" Zhao Wei shook his head and smiled, "Speaking of which, Madam Zhang's singing voice is truly one of the best in the Song Dynasty, and it still makes me savor it to this day."

Although in the TV series, Ke Zheng had a very low opinion of Zhang Haohao's singing, at that time, Ke Zheng was more inclined to go against Xiao Qinyan. In fact, Zhang Haohao's singing was very nice, otherwise he would not have received praise from his parents and would not have been given the colorful clothes.

Zhang Haohao bowed again: "Your Highness, thank you for your praise. Compared with Sister Yin Zhang, I am still far inferior."

Zhao Wei smiled slightly, probably guessing that Zhang Haohao was still a little dissatisfied with what happened at the birthday banquet, but this was normal. After all, she was an oiran praised by even his father at that time, and Song Yinzhang was just a newcomer who had just gained some fame. In the end, the newcomer got great glory, while she didn't even get a single glance from others.

In this situation, no matter how broad-minded a person is, he would probably have some thoughts, let alone a woman who came from the Jiaofangsi.

"You and Madam Song are different, so there is no need to compare. You rely on your singing voice, while Madam Song relies on her technique. It's hard to say who has the advantage. However, as you get older, Madam Song, who relies on her technique to play the pipa, definitely has the advantage." Zhao Huai'en suddenly commented.

Zhang Haohao actually had this worry, which was why she was eager to renounce her citizenship. She was very clear about her strengths and weaknesses, but she didn't expect that Zhao Huai'en could see it so clearly. It simply touched her heart.

She looked at Zhao Huai'en deeply and was about to speak when she heard Zhao Wei say with a smile, "You've been writing for so long, your hands must be sore. It's just right that Madam Zhang is here, you two can chat and take a break."

Zhang Haohao heard this and suggested, "How about I sing a song for His Highness and Zhao Changshi to relax them?"

"It's fine if it's at Jiaofangsi or Shuangxilou, but not here, otherwise some people will be unhappy." Zhao Wei looked at Zhao Huai'en jokingly and said with a smile: "Madam Zhang, you came to see Pan'er for something, she is busy now, it's the same if you tell me what you have to say."

Zhang Haohao was silent for a while, but finally decided to tell the truth.

"Your Highness, I am here to see Lady Zhao and invite Zhao Changshi."

Zhao Wei said to Zhao Huai'en with a deep sigh: "Then you guys chat, I will give you some private space."

Zhao Huai'en looked at his teasing smile and said helplessly: "Master, if you do this again, I will be really angry."

"It's just a joke, it's not that serious."

This scene stunned Zhang Haohao again.

No, she wasn't seeing things, was she?

A chief historian lost his temper with the King of Han, and the King of Han apologized?!
Are the people in Prince Han’s Palace of such a high status?
Zhao Huai'en was too lazy to deal with the head of the family who was not serious in private, and said to Zhang Haohao: "Madam Zhang, you said you came to me to get rid of your citizenship, right?"

"Zhao Changshi has a keen eye, I admire him."

Zhang Haohao was not surprised at all when Zhao Huai'en revealed his purpose right away, he was just very nervous.

"I do want to leave the Jiaofang Bureau, but my position is low and I have no ability to do so. I know that Sister Yinzhang was able to do so because of the help of the Prince of Han's Mansion, so I took the liberty to ask Madam Zhao to ask for the Chief Clerk. I beg Your Highness and Chief Clerk Zhao to forgive me for my rudeness."

For a moment, Zhao Huai'en was a little confused: "Why did you come to me instead of asking the mistress?"

He could understand why Zhang Haohao asked Zhao Pan'er to come to him to ask for escaping from nationality. After all, Zhao Pan'er had not yet been granted marriage by the government at that time, and outsiders did not know the relationship between Zhao Pan'er and Zhao Wei.

But now, Zhao Pan'er is the Princess of Han who was married to her by the government. Now, all Zhao Pan'er needs is a word to help Zhang Haohao escape from nationality. Zhao Huai'en really can't understand why Zhang Haohao didn't go to Zhao Pan'er, but came to him instead.

You know, Zhang Haohao and Zhao Pan'er have a good relationship. If she goes to Zhao Pan'er for help, based on Zhao Huai'en's understanding of his mistress, he will definitely help, if not say it, there is at least an 80% to 90% chance.

(End of this chapter)