Making you a son-in-law is not about making you conquer the world.

Shock. Everyone's faces were filled with shock. They had never seen such a shameless person in their lives.

The city lord seemed somewhat at a loss, but his wife was beaming with joy.

What woman wouldn't want to stay young forever?

Others had also praised the city lord's wife in the same way, but none of them did it as easily and naturally as Lin Ping did.

It was as if, in his eyes, the city lord's wife was truly a beautiful young woman of sixteen.

Lin Ping was so obsequious in order to leave a good impression on the city lord, so that he could gain more power and possibly complete his extravagant scheme.

Jiang Xiuwen's eyes were filled with anger; he hated sycophants the most.

Just as he was about to explode in anger, Lin Ping hurriedly spoke up: "May I ask how this highly skilled and resourceful general is addressed?"

Jiang Xiuwen's hand, which was hovering in the air, came to an abrupt halt.

You can't hit someone who's smiling, especially since Lin Ping didn't do anything wrong; he was just stating the facts.

"This is the commander of the guards of Jiangcheng Prefecture, and also your uncle!"

The city lord explained.

"So it's Uncle! No wonder I felt a sense of warmth as soon as I entered. I pay my respects to Uncle!"

Lin Ping knelt down again and kowtowed to Jiang Xiuwen in a proper manner.

"Hmph, a man's knees are worth gold. You kneel down to someone so easily, bringing shame to the City Lord's Mansion!"

Jiang Xiuwen said irritably.

Lin Ping had been observing his expression the whole time, and now he roughly understood what kind of person Jiang Xiuwen was.

Look down on me?

That's right!

“Uncle, you are mistaken. It is true that a man’s knees are worth more than gold, but you are the Commander of the Guard, the heaven in the hearts of the people, so of course you are qualified to kneel. Besides, you are the elder, so you are even more qualified to kneel!”

Lin Ping said in a very serious tone.

Jiang Xiuwen sneered, but could not find a reason to refute him.

After saying that, Lin Ping looked at the Iron-Faced Princess who was sitting in the chair without saying a word.

He had heard people say more than once that Jiang Yunying wore an iron mask because she was extremely ugly and had a scar.

Moreover, Jiang Yunying was violent and prone to killing.

He didn't want to have much interaction with this princess.

The two were husband and wife in name only.

You can be your princess, leading troops into battle, while Lin Ping can be your son-in-law, indulging in extravagant spending. Neither of you will hinder the other.

But Lin Ping couldn't suppress his doubts; he wanted to see what kind of face Jiang Yunying had beneath her iron mask.

Driven by curiosity, he activated his X-ray vision and began to look up along Jiang Yunying's calves.

Okay, he admitted to pausing for a few seconds in between.

Who would have thought that an ugly person could have such a good figure?

It seems that regular exercise can indeed help you develop a good physique.

However, when his gaze focused on Jiang Yunying's face, it was completely black.

It's like the signal being blocked.

Could this iron surface contain lead? Could it be that it blocks his X-ray vision?

This is outrageous.

But Lin Ping wasn't very curious, so he didn't care whether he saw Jiang Yunying's appearance clearly or not.

Seeing that he was staring intently at Jiang Yunying, the city lord hurriedly interrupted, "Lin Ping, although you and Yunying are married, your relationship..."

To save face for Lin Ping, he deliberately left things unsaid. As long as Lin Ping wasn't stupid, he would naturally understand the meaning.

Lin Ping bent his body at a 45-degree angle, looking at his toes, and solemnly said, "Father, I understand perfectly well that the Princess is a heroine and a heroine among women, while I am just a good-for-nothing spendthrift who is of no use to anyone. Of course, I am not worthy of the Princess!"

"My marriage to the princess is nothing but a play, so of course I won't take it seriously!"

Lin Ping wished he could stay far away from Jiang Yunying; he didn't want to be ruined.

Upon hearing this, the city lord's expression relaxed considerably.

Everyone says that Lin Ping is a spendthrift and incompetent, but he is also intelligent and good at reading people, which is also a good thing.

"Lin Ping, you just called me father?" The city lord showed a hint of anger, then suddenly realized what he had said.

The Wu Kingdom places great importance on surnames, and the Jiang family is a symbol of nobility; Lin Ping is clearly trying to get close to them.

The city lord was always kind to his people and always had a smile on his face. This slight anger proved that he was angry. If it were anyone else, they would have been so frightened that they would have kowtowed and begged for mercy, but Lin Ping did not change his expression and even nodded.

“That’s right. Now that I, Lin Ping, have entered the Jiang family, I am a member of the Jiang family. As the saying goes, a married woman follows her husband, and my wife’s father is also my father. Moreover, Father loves the people like his own children, and all the people of Jiangcheng Prefecture are your sons.”

If the first sentence was about seniority, then the second sentence definitely contained an element of flattery, but it was so impeccable that it sounded pleasant no matter how you looked at it!

The city lord was overjoyed, almost applauding the achievement, but fearing he would lose face, he tried to keep a straight face, though without the previous sternness.

Lin Ping suddenly felt Jiang Xiuwen's murderous gaze; he was about to make trouble!

But he can't be killed right now; he hasn't squandered his fortune yet!

"I know this may be a bit presumptuous of me, but if it displeases you, Father, you are free to scold or beat me. Although I am not your biological son, your kindness is greater than that of my own parents!" Lin Ping's fawning manner was utterly outrageous!

This vaccination was well done; as the saying goes, you can't vaccinate someone who hasn't given birth or raised them! Even if the city lord is really angry, he can't lay a hand on his son-in-law. If word gets out, it will give others grounds to accuse him of abusing his power.

Jiang Xiuwen cannot simply beat an ordinary citizen.

Lin Ping was certain that they would not act recklessly for the sake of the City Lord's mansion's reproduction.

"Alright, you've greeted all the elders, now it's time to serve tea!"

The city lord said calmly, not wanting Lin Ping to continue on this topic, lest he have another son.

"Greetings, Father. May you enjoy boundless happiness, a long and prosperous life, and eternal youth."

"Greetings, Mother. I wish you... I wish you... You are already so beautiful and graceful, and I, your humble servant, am truly at a loss for words to offer a better blessing." Lin Ping knelt on the ground, holding a teacup, his movements fluid and seamless, showing no annoyance at Jiang Yunying's indifference.

The city lord nodded solemnly, while his wife smiled radiantly, displaying the demeanor of a noblewoman.

"Alright, alright, it's good that you have the thought; there's no need for further blessings."

The city lord's wife took the teacup from Lin Ping and nodded repeatedly.

Lin Ping's description was not entirely unreasonable. The city lord's wife, who was nearly forty years old, had delicate and smooth skin, and there was not a single frown on her face. If one did not look closely, one would really mistake her for Jiang Yunying's elder sister.

Seeing the city lord's wife's heartfelt smile, Lin Ping secretly curled the corners of his lips.

He had his mother-in-law completely under his control.

Moreover, the city lord seems to be somewhat afraid of his wife, which means that his status in the city lord's mansion will rise dramatically in the future!

Wouldn't that mean he could get a lot of money to squander?

Thinking of this, Lin Ping's lips curled up in a smile, feeling one step closer to completing the mission.

However, just as Lin Ping was at his most excited, the city lord's wife solemnly said:

"Yunying, quickly join Ping'er in serving tea!"