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

As night fell, the city lord's mansion quieted down, with only a few gatekeepers taking turns patrolling. However, the lights were still on in the main hall.

Jiang Yunyu stood trembling in the middle of the hall, his fragile heart almost leaping out of his throat. The city lord sat opposite him with a gloomy face, while the city lord's wife's beautiful eyes were cold.

Even though Jiang Yunying didn't make the matter public, the two injured gang leaders couldn't possibly go unnoticed.

As a result, Jiang Yunyu was summoned.

At that moment, Lin Ping was also thrown in from outside by Jiang Yunying. His whole body was curled up on the ground, slowly wriggling.

"Brother-in-law!"

Upon seeing Lin Ping, Jiang Yunyu's face lit up with joy, and he felt a sense of mutual appreciation, temporarily forgetting the punishment that was to come.

Compared to the punishment, Jiang Yunyu was already very happy that Lin Ping was able to come back alive.

In an instant, Lin Ping scanned the room and smelled a strong gunpowder scent, so he naturally dared not show a smile.

Jiang Yunying entered the room almost simultaneously. With a flash of sword light, all the ropes binding Lin Ping were severed, demonstrating her superb swordsmanship.

Lin Ping staggered to his feet, clasped his hands in greeting, and said with a grin, "Your son-in-law greets Father and Mother..."

"Your Majesty!"

Lin Ping was interrupted by the city lord's stern voice halfway through his sentence.

Lin Ping's legs trembled, and he knelt on the ground with a thud, not even knowing what kind of reaction this was.

Judging from the city lord's expression, things are not looking good.

"I told Yu'er to kneel down, why are you so willing to do it? Have you done something wrong?"

The city lord spoke in a sarcastic tone, which startled Lin Ping so much that he broke out in a cold sweat.

If I continue to kneel on the ground, wouldn't that prove that I have something to hide?

So Lin Ping stood up, straightened his back, and raised his head.

Jiang Yunyu was already trembling like a leaf. The reason he didn't kneel down in time was because he was completely terrified. Although the city lord was usually stern in front of him, such a cold expression was rare.

"Hand out!"

The city lord spoke again sternly, picking up a rough leather whip.

Lin Ping instinctively stretched out his hands, his brows furrowed tightly, waiting to be beaten.

The arrogance he had been putting on earlier was completely gone.

At this moment, Lin Ping understood a principle: no matter how arrogant and domineering he was, he was nothing but a fart in front of the city lord. No, no, no... he was not even a fart!

"I want Yu'er to extend her hand!"

The city lord stared coldly at Jiang Yunyu, not wanting to pay any attention to Lin Ping for the time being.

Tears welled up in the little fat boy's eyes, and he stretched out his two delicate, snow-white hands with trembling hands, looking at the city lord with pleading eyes.

If that whip were to strike, it would surely tear the skin and flesh apart.

"Tell me, what did you do today?"

Before taking action, the city lord gave Jiang Yunyu one last chance to explain.

In reality, it's just a symbolic act of democracy. No matter how eloquently Jiang Yunyu talks, he's bound to get a good beating.

Jiang Yunyu suddenly remembered what Steward Yang had said: "As long as Lin Ping is in the manor, you will never escape the fate of being beaten."

That prediction really came true!

"Going...going...to the inner city."

Jiang Yunyu spoke cautiously, secretly plotting to shift the blame to Lin Ping.

When it comes to getting beaten up, this little bit of brotherhood is nothing!

Moreover, he always felt that Steward Yang's words made some sense.

“It’s my brother-in-law…” Jiang Yunyu stammered.

? ?

That chubby kid is so mean!

Their ability to shift blame has improved.

Lin Ping was no longer calm, because he had noticed the city lord's cold gaze.

"You unfilial son, a real man should be courageous and take responsibility for his actions. You must not shift the blame onto Ping'er!"

Before Lin Ping could speak, the city lord's wife had already spoken, even regretting giving birth to such an unfilial son...

Jiang Yunyu, still seething with anger, continued, "It was my brother-in-law who couldn't stop me!"

After speaking, Jiang Yunyu raised his head and puffed out his chest, revealing a look of fearlessness in the face of death.

The city lord is not stupid. He knows everything that happens in the manor and naturally knows the whole story. If Jiang Yunyu really tries to shift the blame to Lin Ping, this lash will probably be more than just a blow to the palm of his hand.

The reason is simple: Jiang Yunyu not only did something wrong, but he also learned to lie, which is exactly what the city lord hates most.

Jiang Yunyu's willingness to take full responsibility is commendable, which has impressed the city lord and diminished his anger considerably.

Lin Ping's cunning eyes darted around as he secretly pondered the city lord's thoughts. He finally realized that Jiang Yunyu was the true heir to the city lord's mansion. No matter how outstanding Jiang Yunying was, she couldn't compare to Jiang Yunyu's slightest progress.

Therefore, what the city lord most wants to see is Jiang Yunyu's progress.

Lin Ping smiled mysteriously, then suddenly cupped his hands in a fist salute and said, "It is true that the young master wants to leave the city, but it is also true that I will help cover for him."

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned, thinking: Has this guy been scared out of his wits? Isn't he just asking for a beating?

"Oh? So you realize you were wrong?"

The city lord asked softly, a hint of anger already showing on his face.

Regardless of whether Lin Ping was truly wrong, he deserved to be beaten simply for his attitude.

“Ping’er, stop talking nonsense. Yu’er has already explained things clearly. It was you who couldn’t stop him. Quickly explain to your father.”

The city lord's wife kept giving Lin Ping meaningful glances.

As the city lord's wife, she naturally understood the city lord's temperament; Lin Ping was simply courting death.

The chubby boy cried, looking at the city lord's wife with a wronged expression, thinking to himself: "Mother, this is not fair. Your favoritism is obvious. I'm starting to doubt my genes..."

Mother……

Even Jiang Yunying felt that the city lord's wife's words were a bit excessive, but she dared not refute them.

Lin Ping, on the other hand, still had an arrogant demeanor, looking like he was about to turn his nose in the air. He asked in bewilderment, "What wrong have I done? In other words, even if the young master hadn't made the request, I would still have wanted to take him to see the inner city."

The city lord was trembling with rage, his whip already raised above his head. If it weren't for the fact that Lin Ping wasn't his biological son, he probably would have already struck him.

Lin Ping clasped his hands together and said in a serious tone, "The young master will inherit your title in the future. He should be an eagle soaring in the sky, not a canary locked in a cage, and he should not always live under your and your wife's wings."

“If this continues, the young master may be able to preserve the family business you left behind, but he will definitely not be able to expand his territory and show the grandeur of the city lord’s mansion.”

Lin Ping spoke with great passion.

These words struck a chord with the city lord. To be honest, he had considered sending the young master out to gain experience, but he could not disobey the city lord's family precepts.

Now, he patiently listened to Lin Ping's words until the end, and even felt a sense of unfinished business.

Lin Ping saw through the city lord's thoughts and immediately added, "Young master, tell me what you saw in the inner city today?"

After speaking, Lin Ping broke out in a cold sweat, staring intently at the whip in the city lord's hand, while anxiously awaiting the young master's performance.

If he could achieve what Lin Ping said and gain a lot from this trip, then neither of them would be punished. However, if the young master honestly revealed that he had caused trouble at Qingfeng Tower and listened to music at Wutong Garden, then the two of them would not be far from being beaten.