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

Ouch...

Screams echoed from inside Mingyue Tower.

Most of them had cold, stern expressions, waiting for Lin Ping and even Mingyue Tower to suffer.

Many people disapproved of Xue Chenkai's arrogant and domineering behavior and secretly applauded him.

Xue Chenkai suffered a fracture in his thigh, leaving him nearly crippled. Even with proper rest, his strength will be greatly diminished, making him unable to cope with the martial arts examination a month from now.

His heart was bleeding, and he even curled up his legs, using his back to bear the pain, trying to conserve as much strength as possible.

Lin Fugui was determined to cripple him; this was the consequence of opposing Lin Ping.

"The Minister of Rites has arrived!" Someone outside shouted from outside the door, and the voice of the second brother, Hong Zhong, immediately filled the entire Mingyue Tower.

"It really is the Minister of Rites. It seems that Young Master Xue is about to rise to prominence."

"It looks like Mingyue Tower is going to go out of business."

"With the support of the Minister of Rites, Young Master Xue will surely become the top scholar in the imperial examination. At that time, crushing them will be as easy as crushing an ant."

The crowd mocked and ridiculed, all believing that Lin Ping was doomed and Mingyue Tower was doomed.

The Minister of Rites, who is in charge of the military examinations, is able to get close to Xue Chenkai, which indicates that the latter is about to take off.

Let alone Lin Ping, even the Prefect of Yingtian Prefecture would probably have to show him some respect.

Those who had been secretly cheering immediately shut their mouths. They knew Xue Chenkai held grudges and didn't want to bring disaster upon themselves.

Even if Lin Fugui was furious, he wouldn't dare to hit anyone in front of the Minister of Rites, and his servants wouldn't cooperate either, all standing in two rows trembling with fear.

A stern-faced middle-aged man strode over with a commanding presence, his eyes cold as he asked, "Who dares to assault someone in public?"

He was a high-ranking official in the court, and had long since developed a heart as firm as a rock, never showing his joy or sorrow. But today he was furious, which was enough to show the seriousness of the matter.

Supported by a servant, Xue Chenkai staggered to his feet, his eyes regaining their light as he stared coldly at Lin Ping. If looks could kill, he would have died a hundred times over.

The Minister of Rites was his source of confidence. Although he was only in the stage of currying favor with the other party, he still had some face.

Mingyuelou dared to hit someone in front of the Minister of Rites; he was practically courting death.

The servants took a few steps back, trembling with fear. They were not up to the task, and even Lin Fugui was sweating profusely.

"Reporting to Your Excellency, Xue Chenkai abused his power, not only coveting my wife's beauty but also physically assaulting me. The servants of Mingyue Tower, adhering to the principle that 'the customer is always right,' came to my aid, which led to a conflict with Xue Chenkai," Lin Ping stepped forward and said respectfully.

This statement was half true and half false, but Lin Ping delivered it with such vividness that it seemed believable.

"You brat, who do you think you are? Do you think the Minister would believe you?" Xue Chenkai sneered, confident that Lin Ping would suffer a terrible death.

Zhou Xiyin tugged at Lin Ping's sleeve and whispered, "The Minister of Rites is on good terms with Young Master Xue, so he won't believe us. Why don't we apologize to them?"

"This kid is not only poor, but also stupid. He doesn't even know the principle of officials protecting each other. Even if what you say is true, who would believe it?" The onlookers all despised Lin Ping in their hearts.

If he were smart, he should apologize and shift the blame to Mingyue Tower. After all, he didn't lay a hand on anyone.

After the Minister of Rites entered, he did not find Lin Ping hiding in the crowd. Now, upon hearing his voice, he was furious.

"Hmph, brat, you're quite something to make the Minister of Works so angry in public." Xue Chenkai smiled coldly, already imagining Lin Ping being torn to pieces.

"How dare you, Xue Chenkai! Not only did you harass a woman in the street, but you also dared to hit her! You've really gone too far!" The Minister of Rites gritted his teeth in hatred, his bloodshot eyes blazing with fury.

If he didn't have to worry about saving face, he would have slapped Xue Chenkai away.

Lin Ping is his benefactor, how could Xue Chenkai compare to him?

To others, the Xue family was a behemoth, and Xue Chenkai was an outstanding individual. But to the Minister of Rites, they were nothing more than a fart, the kind that could be discarded at any time.

Xue Chenkai, his eyes glazed over, was so frightened that he knelt on the ground and kowtowed, "Your Excellency, you are innocent! It was this boy who was wrong first!"

"How could you insult Physician Lin? Xue Chenkai, this is evidence of your bribery of this official. You still want to get the martial arts topic in advance? Just wait to be investigated!" The Minister of Rites disdainfully threw out a ten-thousand-tael silver note.

"He's actually the legendary doctor Lin?"

"Is that the miracle doctor who can bring the dead back to life?"

"I also heard that Dr. Lin only treats ordinary people, and he treats patients from poor families for free."

"Hmph, what is Xue Chenkai? He dares to frame Doctor Lin? He's like a clay bodhisattva crossing the river, barely able to save himself."

After Lin Ping's identity was exposed, public opinion turned against him, and everyone began to despise Xue Chenxu.

His crime of bribing the Minister of Rites has been confirmed. Not only will he lose his qualification to participate in the military examination, but he will also be imprisoned.

A broken drum is beaten by ten thousand people.

Even a mouthful of thick phlegm from one person could disgust him to death.

"Your Excellency, please spare me this time! I truly didn't know this was Physician Lin!" Xue Chenkai pleaded, kneeling on the ground.

"You've offended the divine physician and you still want to beg for mercy?" the Minister of Rites said coldly, kicking him away.

Xue Chenkai crawled to Lin Ping like a dead dog, grabbed his leg and said, "Divine Doctor, spare my life! From now on, I will be your dog and guard your house. Please forgive me this time."

Lin Ping bent down and patted Xue Chenkai's face with both hands. Although it didn't hurt, the sarcasm was very strong. He said indifferently, "Young Master Xue, I also want to spare you, but the laws of Wu Kingdom will not forgive you. Bribing the Minister of Rites to buy exam questions, isn't that courting death?"

"Drag him away and hand him over to the Court of Judicial Review for interrogation," the Minister of Rites roared in anger.

The Minister of Rites really didn't care about Xue Chenkai's bribe, and he certainly wouldn't offend a renowned doctor for his sake.

Moreover, this behavior won over the hearts of the people, which is not bad for gaining fame and reputation.

"As expected of the upright and just Lord!" the crowd exclaimed as they knelt in unison.

Xue Chenkai fainted and was dragged out by two guards. The Dali Temple was not a place for humans to stay; it was a place where death was a near certainty.

This display of force truly startled the common people, who marveled at the Minister of Rites' swift and decisive actions.

"Your Excellency is a man of great righteousness and integrity, I admire you greatly," Lin Ping said respectfully.

"The compassionate and benevolent Physician Lin is a role model for us all," the Minister of Rites replied.

To be called a role model by the Minister? This is on the verge of a meteoric rise!

Everyone looked at Lin Ping with envy and admiration.

"Since the divine physician and his wife are enjoying their meal, I will not disturb them," the Minister of Rites said with a smile, immediately taking several guards away, not wanting to spoil Lin Ping's good mood.