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

Sigh...

The horses' rapid breathing was tinged with panic and unease, and a sudden tension and anxiety filled the air.

Dali and Erli, two well-trained riders, reacted quickly and in perfect unison to this sudden turn of events, tightening the reins almost simultaneously.

These two magnificent steeds, usually untamed and free-spirited, were now quite frightened by this sudden turn of events. Their front hooves suddenly rose high as if trying to break free from all restraints, but in the end, under the firm control of their master, they managed to maintain their balance and stood frozen in place, their eyes filled with fear and confusion.

At this critical moment, a passerby appeared directly in front of the two horses.

He seemed stunned by the sudden scene, his body stiff, his eyes glazed over, and he didn't flinch at all.

With a dull thud, the passerby's clothes seemed to be lightly brushed by one of the horses' hooves, but this tiny contact seemed to trigger some irreversible chain reaction.

His body instantly lost its balance, as if he had been suddenly launched by an invisible force, turning into a shrill arc that drew a distance of more than ten meters in the air before finally crashing heavily to the ground in an extremely tragic manner.

At that moment, time seemed to freeze.

With a heart-wrenching scream piercing the sky, the passerby suddenly opened his mouth and violently spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with fragments of internal organs. His face instantly turned ashen, and his eyes were filled with despair and pain.

His body collapsed limply to the ground, his limbs twitching slightly, each breath unusually difficult, his inhalation becoming less and less, his exhalation becoming increasingly heavy.

The surrounding crowd was stunned into silence by the sudden tragedy. Only the occasional neighing of horses in the distance and the heavy breathing nearby intertwined to create this chilling scene.

The air was thick with the stench of blood and an indescribable sadness, reminding everyone of the fragility of life and the impermanence of the world.

"Car accident?"

The moment the carriage stopped, Lin Ping noticed the sudden situation ahead, and his heart skipped a beat.

If he really did kill someone, he would be held accountable under the laws of the Wu Kingdom. At that time, being imprisoned for life would be a small matter, but damaging the reputation of the City Lord's Mansion would be a big one.

Besides, he didn't want to kill anyone.

Lin Ping's mind went blank. He had intended to cause trouble in the city, but he never expected to encounter such bad luck.

It's strange, really. The carriage was clearly moving very slowly. Even if it had crashed into someone, it wouldn't have been able to fly more than ten meters through the air. Besides, Dali and Erli had stopped the carriage in advance.

Thus, the word "insurance fraud" came to Lin Ping's mind, and it was a very professional kind of insurance fraud, one that was willing to risk one's life.

Before Dali and Erli could remind him, Lin Ping hurriedly got off the carriage and specifically instructed Jiang Yunyu not to show his face, so as not to implicate the reputation of the City Lord's Mansion.

"Make way, make way!"

A rude voice came from behind the crowd, and the people spontaneously made way for the officials to pass.

A man dressed in official uniform with a large knife at his waist looked furious, followed by eight other men dressed similarly, but carrying fire and water sticks.

All nine men wore official uniforms with the character "捕" (meaning "capture") written on their chests, which symbolized their status.

"What happened?"

The man with the knife asked sharply.

The scene unfolded so strangely that most people hadn't even realized what was happening, and naturally dared not answer the captain's question.

"My lord, I was hit by the city lord's carriage! You must do me justice..."

The man lying on the ground spoke in a trembling voice, and after he finished speaking, he spat out another mouthful of blood.

"Aren't you dead?"

Lin Ping glanced at the person on the ground, and felt much more relieved.

As long as the person did not die on the spot, there is room for maneuver in this matter.

Previously, Lin Ping had not understood who had the audacity to bump into the carriage of the city lord's mansion. The timely appearance of these yamen runners answered his questions.

Even in modern society, it takes five minutes for the police to arrive after a car accident. But now, the news hasn't even spread yet, and the constables have already appeared. This was clearly planned in advance.

Moreover, the officers responsible for patrolling the city should be the "strong officers," but instead, the officers now appearing are the "arrest officers," who are specifically responsible for apprehending criminals, as if they already knew Lin Ping was going to commit a crime.

Lin Ping glanced around the crowd and, sure enough, spotted Zhang Hongyuan hiding behind them, sneering.

After suffering repeated setbacks, this guy became more cunning and instead of confronting Lin Ping head-on, he resorted to underhanded tactics behind the scenes.

"If I, Lin Ping, back down, I'll tear you off by the roots and feed you!" Lin Ping glared at Zhang Hongyuan in the distance, then walked up to the constable without backing down and shouted, "I am the son-in-law of the City Lord's Mansion. This scoundrel is blind and bumped into my horse. He should pay for it!"

Lin Ping pouted and turned his head away, still reaching out for money.

The horses in the city lord's mansion are incredibly valuable, worth more than your worthless life. In fact, you'll have to pay Master Ping extra money!

The captain, who was about to unleash his fury, froze, staring at Lin Ping with wide eyes. He suddenly felt as if he had wasted thirty years of his life, as Lin Ping had completely overturned his understanding of shamelessness.

Not only did he hit someone but he also refused to pay compensation or apologize, and even demanded money from them. There is absolutely no law or order in this world.

If these words had come from anyone else, they would have certainly provoked the anger of the common people. But since they came from the hero in everyone's hearts, it was a different story. Besides, the horses in the city lord's mansion were all of superior breed, and were indeed more valuable than the life of a lowly commoner.

After a long silence, the constable calmed down and deliberately raised his voice, shouting, "So what if it's the City Lord's Mansion? Does it give them the right to bully others? Are the City Lord's horses more valuable than human lives?"

This series of three questions was like a soul-searching interrogation, and it was very effective.

The easily swayed common people re-evaluated the matter. Although they admired the City Lord's Mansion, it did not mean they could be bullied at will by the people of the City Lord's Mansion.

The person who was hit was dressed in tattered clothes and was clearly an ordinary citizen, which easily evoked empathy from the audience.

You're right, the city lord's mansion is indeed powerful, they can bully others with their power, and horses are indeed more valuable than human lives!

Lin Ping thought to himself, but dared not say it aloud. He wanted to verify the credibility of his words with his actions.

At this moment, the eight constables behind the constable gripped their fire-and-water sticks tightly, took two steps forward menacingly, and even made a gesture as if to arrest Lin Ping.

Without Zhang Hongyuan's orders, these people wouldn't dare to lay a hand on the people from the City Lord's Mansion even if they had ten times the courage.

The two gang leaders, with their hands on their sword hilts, stood in front of Lin Ping, their cold eyes fixed on the constables, ready to strike at any moment.

The head constable was just a lowly clerk with no rank or grade. How could the two squad leaders possibly be afraid of them?

Moreover, this is not only about protecting Lin Ping, but also about protecting the dignity of the City Lord's Mansion.

This young captain possessed remarkable wisdom and composure, knowing full well that he could not contend with the two burly and menacing gang leaders beside him on his own.

However, he did not back down in the face of this situation. His voice grew louder and louder, piercing through the surrounding noise, and every word was firm and powerful: "Whoever hit someone should be punished according to the law! Just because he comes from the city lord's mansion, does that mean he can be above the law and act recklessly?"

Every word he said struck the hearts of the crowd like a heavy hammer, prompting deep reflection.

As the head constable said, it should be just and impartial.

If Lin Ping did indeed hit someone, then the most appropriate course of action would be to bring him to the government office and let him be judged fairly.

However, the two gang leaders in front of them were like two insurmountable walls, attempting to block all these reasonable procedures. Their intentions were self-evident—to protect the interests of the privileged and disregard the existence of the law.

"Disregard for the law!" These four words, like oil on a hot flame, instantly ignited the long-suppressed discontent and anger in the hearts of the onlookers.

Most of them are ordinary people living at the bottom of society, who suffer from oppression on a daily basis and have long been disgusted by the abuse of power by the powerful and wealthy.

These remarks have touched the most sensitive nerve in their hearts, as if opening the floodgates of their emotions, allowing their anger to surge out like a torrent.

Even Lin Ping, who was usually highly respected and respected among the people, was placed on the scales of justice at this moment, and was subjected to scrutiny and questioning.

Faced with the constable's righteous questioning and the people's surging anger, the two foremen remained expressionless and unmoved. They had only one thought in their minds: to complete the mission and ensure Lin Ping's safe departure.

To be honest, a hundred years ago, the laws of Jiangcheng were promulgated by the city lord. When would a mere constable be allowed to boss people around like that?

They are citizens of the city lord, with noble blood flowing through their veins. How could they be frightened by a mere constable?

Seeing the two gang leaders protecting him with their lives, Lin Ping was moved. If he couldn't handle this matter properly, wouldn't he be letting down his dear Yun Ying?

Lin Ping smiled faintly, slowly walked in front of the two squad leaders, and said coldly to the head constable, "Let me ask you, what is the crime of injuring someone in a collision?"

Seeing Lin Ping's confident demeanor, the constable's momentum waned considerably, and he replied softly, "At best, I'll pay compensation; at worst, I'll be caned."

The laws of the Wu Kingdom are strict, but there are no corresponding regulations for carriages hitting people. At most, it is classified as a fight, and the punishment is not very serious.

Zhang Hongyuan never intended to kill Lin Ping using such despicable means; his intention was purely to make the people of the City Lord's Mansion defy the law and thus label them as lawless.

Even if you didn't use your brain, or even your toes, Lin Ping would know Zhang Hongyuan's schemes and tricks.

"Then let me ask you again, what kind of crime is it to frame a nobleman?" Lin Ping smiled mysteriously.

This was a soul-searching question, instantly sending a chill down the captain's spine. He naturally knew the whole story and whispered, "At best, exile; at worst, execution..."

Lin Ping nodded in satisfaction, even smiled faintly, and patted the head constable on the shoulder, saying, "Young man, don't be afraid. Even if you really slander the son-in-law of the city lord, I won't let you be beheaded. At most, I'll cut off one of your testicles!"