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

"The Embroidered Uniform Guard has been defeated?"

"It's not just a defeat, it's a fight against six opponents by one, that's terrifying."

"The leader was wearing a flying fish robe, he was at least a centurion, yet he was defeated by a little girl."

The crowd peeking through the crack in the door were dumbfounded.

"Who are you? How dare you interfere in the affairs of the Embroidered Uniform Guard?" Jiang Lengyu said coldly. She knew she was no match for Lin Xiaomei, so she could only use her identity as a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard to suppress her.

"I can't be bothered with the affairs of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, but I must care about my brother's affairs!"

Lin Xiaomei's eyes held a murderous intent even greater than Jiang Lengyu's, causing the latter to feel a sudden sense of panic.

This is the confidence of a master, an attitude of not fearing the imperial court.

In other words, the Embroidered Uniform Guard was nothing but a fart in Lin Xiaomei's eyes; anyone who dared to lay a hand on her brother was simply courting death.

"Little sister, see the guest out." Lin Ping stood with his hands behind his back, his voice extremely cold.

He never looked back.

It wasn't that he wasn't worried about Lin Xiaomei, but rather that he knew she was bound to win.

Would you like to try again?

Lin Xiaomei asked again, if Lin Ping hadn't reluctantly called them "guests," she might have done something ruthless.

She was a disciple of the Lotus Palace, and was not bound by the laws of the imperial court. Even the Embroidered Uniform Guard would kill her without hesitation.

Although Lin Xiaomei has betrayed the Lotus Palace, her inherent arrogance has not faded; in fact, it has grown stronger with her increasing power.

"The princess must be blind to have fallen for such a heartless and ungrateful person as you!"

Jiang Lengyu said through gritted teeth.

She had a good personal relationship with Xia Linglong, and she could vaguely tell that the other woman liked Lin Ping.

To gain the princess's favor was an immense honor; she believed Lin Ping must be a truly upright and compassionate man.

But he was so heartless, watching helplessly as the princess suffered from the disease, and even faced the possibility of dying.

Lin Ping's heart trembled. A doctor's heart is full of compassion. Even if the other person is just an ordinary passerby, he will spare no effort to treat them, let alone someone he has shared hardships and life and death with.

He just couldn't get over that mental hurdle, insisting that she had lied to him, was a bad woman, and deserved to die.

"Whatever you say."

Lin Ping answered expressionlessly, but his heart was aching.

"Are you all going to wait for me to say it a second time?" Lin Xiaomei angrily raised the long sword in her hand, assuming an attack stance.

"You'll regret this!" Jiang Lengyu said viciously.

These words contain many meanings; they are both a threat and a reminder.

Lin Xiaomei injured a member of the Imperial Guard. If she were to report this, not only Lin Xiaomei, but the entire Mingyue Tower would likely be in trouble.

Besides, if Xia Linglong dies, are you, Lin Ping, really not sad at all?

"Show them out!" Lin Ping said sternly.

He was struck by a remark that touched a nerve, and he was afraid that he might make a compromise in a moment of impulse.

"What a huge rage! Are you going to kick me out too?"

Just then, Xia Yeran arrived in a hurry.

He went to the Lin residence first, but found it empty. Zhou Xiyin, seeing his hurried arrival, then told him where Lin Ping was.

He knew Xia Linglong's true feelings for Lin Ping, and he once thought Lin Ping was a loyal and righteous person, but now he was truly heartbroken.

"Your Excellency Prefect, you have quite the imposing manner of an official. It's a pity you've come to the wrong place. I, Lin Ping, am not swayed by such formalities. Please see the guest out!"

Lin Ping snorted coldly, showing no mercy to Xia Yeran.

"Who dares to touch me?" Xia Yeran remained unmoved, and immediately unleashed a powerful aura.

Is the prefect so great? I, Lin Xiaomei, am not buying it.

"court death!"

Lin Xiaomei lightly touched the ground with her toes, flipped several times in mid-air, and by the time she reached Xia Yeran's side, her long sword had already pierced out, aimed directly at his chest.

She was, after all, a worldly person and knew the sin of killing the prefect. She originally only wanted to scare him. Although she was fast, her sword was not fast enough to be dodged by an ordinary person.

However, Xia Yeran stood firmly on the ground like a hill, her feet not moving an inch, and she was about to be pierced by the sword.

His arrogance successfully enraged Lin Xiaomei. Since he was courting death, then let him die.

At worst, we can escape back to Jiangcheng Prefecture; after all, the city lord of Jiangcheng will protect us.

"Wait!" Lin Ping suddenly shouted at this critical moment.

Lin Xiaomei was startled and hurriedly sheathed her sword. The blade grazed Xia Yeran's cheek and even severed a strand of her hair.

If Lin Pingwan had spoken for even a second, or if Lin Xiaomei's martial arts skills had not improved, this sword would have pierced Xia Yeran's chest.

Jiang Lengyu, standing nearby, was utterly terrified. At a distance of less than an inch, she moved with the speed of a lightning snake, dodging the attack in an instant. Just how strong must she be? Even a commander of the Imperial Guards might not be half as strong as her.

Xia Yeran broke out in a cold sweat and regretted showing off.

He wanted to avoid it, but his strength wouldn't allow it.

He was just a weak scholar; his legs went weak when he saw the blade, and he couldn't dodge it at all.

"I'll give you one chance. If you don't satisfy me, you'll be thrown out in a sorry state," Lin Ping said calmly.

"Hahaha! Lin Ping, you're just a businessman. In the social hierarchy of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, you're not even as noble as an ordinary person. What gives you the right to boss me around? You don't deserve Linglong's love at all!"

Xia Yeran suddenly burst into loud laughter.

If provocation works on Lin Ping, then he truly doesn't deserve Xia Linglong's favor.

He said expressionlessly, "I've said my piece. You can leave now."

At the same time, Lin Xiaomei once again stepped in front of Xia Yeran, about to make a move.

Xia Yeran, however, changed her usual demeanor and asked loudly, "Do you really like Miss Zhou? Will you love her for a lifetime and never be apart from her?"

These words struck Lin Ping like a thunderclap.

He may like Zhou Xiyin, but that doesn't necessarily mean he can stay with her forever.

In his heart, Jiang Yunying will always be number one.

If it weren't for his guilt towards Zhou Xiyin, he might not have maintained his engagement with her indefinitely.

"What's it to you?" Lin Ping's eyes widened suddenly, and his icy gaze startled Xia Yeran, causing her to take several steps back.

This is a sign of his guilty conscience; he's trying to hide his true feelings with a sharp gaze.

"It is indeed none of my business, but it is related to Linglong!"

"That silly girl is infatuated with you, and she knows that you only have Jiang Yunying in your heart. She never thought of competing for anything, she just didn't want to see you sad and blame yourself."

"She knows you value relationships and loyalty. If you really marry Miss Zhou, you probably won't divorce her, but you would definitely be letting Jiang Yunying down and would only fall into endless struggle and pain."

"For this reason, she took Miss Zhou's place, not to make you feel guilty towards her, but to prevent you from blaming yourself. Anyway, this girl can pretend to be carefree and divorce you, and even make up some true and false reasons, so that you will feel more at ease!"

Xia Yeran said a lot in one breath, and after saying it, she felt much better.