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

The entire palace was abuzz with excitement at Lin Ping's arrival.

This is the royal palace, a place of utmost importance, yet he calls himself an unknown nobody.

If someone isn't deliberately courting death, then they're not out of their mind.

"How dare a nobody like him point fingers at Imperial Physician Zhao? He's really ignorant of his own limitations."

"That's right, when Imperial Physician Zhao brought you back to health with his miraculous skills, you were still wearing open-crotch pants, weren't you?"

"Trespassing in the royal palace is a capital offense; this kid probably doesn't want to live."

The people from the Imperial Medical Academy kept talking amongst themselves.

Lin Ping's denigration of Imperial Physician Zhao was tantamount to denigrifying the entire Imperial Medical Academy.

They accused Lin Ping of not only preserving the reputation of the Imperial Medical Academy but also gaining the favor of Imperial Physician Zhao.

These people should even be grateful to Lin Ping for creating such an excellent opportunity for them.

The king stared coldly at Lin Ping, a hint of anger on his face.

"Do you know the consequences of trespassing in the royal palace? You've got some nerve."

At this point, the king also felt a little strange. The palace was heavily guarded, and if Lin Ping was really an unknown soldier, there was no way he could be here.

Outside the door, several soldiers rushed in, all of them pale-faced.

They assumed Lin Ping was a distinguished guest invited by some important figure, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to enter the palace, which is why they didn't stop him. Little did they know he had barged in.

When the ruler held them accountable, not only Lin Ping suffered, but they too were implicated.

They all glared angrily at Lin Ping, determined to get a chance to redeem themselves.

"Does Your Majesty no longer want me to treat the princess?"

Lin Ping said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Are you a doctor?" The king's face showed a hint of emotion.

The princess is critically ill, and her father is extremely anxious.

Especially after hearing Zhao Zefang's words, he even prepared himself for the princess to die young.

Hearing Lin Ping say that he had come to cure the princess's illness, a glimmer of hope appeared in her eyes.

Regardless of how he broke in, as long as he can cure the princess's illness, it will be a great achievement. Not only will he not be punished, but he will also be richly rewarded.

"My identity is not important. You only need to know that I can cure the princess's illness," Lin Ping said confidently.

"That's an absolute joke! Even Physician Zhao couldn't cure this disease, and you dare say you can?"

"Imperial Physician Zhao is the chief physician of the Imperial Medical Academy. His medical skills are unparalleled in the entire Yue Kingdom. If this epidemic were not incurable, Imperial Physician Zhao would not be helpless."

"Has this kid gone mad? Even if there's a huge reward for curing the princess, he shouldn't say such unreliable things."

The people from the Imperial Medical Academy mocked and ridiculed them.

In their view, Lin Ping just wanted to use this opportunity to make a name for himself.

But he chose the wrong target, actually trying to climb up by stepping on Imperial Physician Zhao's shoulders. Isn't that just asking for trouble?

"I know this kid, he's Lin Ping from Xuanji Hall!" Someone shouted, causing another commotion.

"So you're Lin Ping, the one who failed the Ministry of Rites exam. The fact that the government didn't send anyone to arrest you is already the greatest leniency. I never expected you to come to the palace to swindle and deceive people."

Zhao Zefang pointed at Lin Ping's nose and berated him.

"I implore Your Majesty to punish him for deceiving the emperor."

Yingtian Prefecture is right under the emperor's nose; without passing the Ministry of Rites' examination, it would truly be considered practicing medicine illegally.

Even if the government sent people to arrest him, it wouldn't be unjust, yet he deliberately walked right into the line of fire.

Now that he has angered the king, it is not an exaggeration to accuse him of deceiving the king.

"This lowly quack doctor dares to try and swindle me! He's got some nerve!" the king roared in fury.

Several guards, looking fierce and menacing, walked towards Lin Ping, as if they wanted nothing more than to chop off his head and claim credit.

This kid almost got them punished by the king.

"Wait!"

Xia Yeran rushed in, saying anxiously, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Physician Lin was invited by this humble subject to treat the princess."

His appearance served some purpose, at least proving that Lin Ping had not trespassed into the palace.

The guards dared not act on their own and stood quietly in place.

"Ye Ran, how could you hire a quack doctor to treat Linglong? Aren't you treating Yanran's illness like a joke?"

The king calmed down a little; after all, Xia Yeran was one of his trusted followers.

Xia Yeran dared not object to the title of "quack doctor," since Lin Ping had never participated in the Ministry of Rites examination.

"Although Physician Lin is a wandering doctor, he is a master of medicine. I have personally witnessed him treat patients and save lives. While it may be an exaggeration to say that he can bring the dead back to life, he can definitely be considered a miracle worker."

Hearing Xia Yeran's words, the king was slightly moved. Since Zhao Zefang had already given up, he might as well try his luck and give Lin Ping a chance.

"Your Majesty, no! You must not allow this uncouth man to defile the princess's body."

The people from the Imperial Medical Academy knelt on the ground and begged, explaining their reasons for suppressing Lin Ping in a very logical and reasonable way.

How could a lowly country bumpkin defile the princess's body? The king thought there was some truth to that, and his anger resurfaced.

Xia Yeran knew the king's temperament. He had already pleaded for Lin Ping's life. Continuing to insist would not only be useless, but would also get him into trouble.

"Guards, take this brat away and give him thirty strokes of the cane."

If Xia Yeran hadn't introduced him, he probably would have been beheaded.

Lin Ping smiled faintly at this, never expecting the king to be so stubborn.

This isn't about not giving him a chance; it's about not giving Xia Linglong a chance.

For a dying person, what could be more important than saving their life?

Besides, Lin Ping only took her pulse and prescribed medicine; there was no defilement involved.

Of course, in addition to taking the pulse, an intramuscular injection may be performed, which may require exposing the shoulder.

"Hahaha! This is utterly ridiculous. If I couldn't save the princess, why would I come here to die in vain? What good would that do me?"

Lin Ping burst into laughter, his eyes filled with mockery.

He was genuinely disappointed in the king and felt even more sympathy for Xia Linglong's plight.

"Pull it down."

The king flicked his sleeves and said angrily.

When the king is angry, the earth trembles. Can a mere Lin Ping really afford to offend him?

Several guards held his shoulders and dragged him out forcefully.

Lin Ping's cold eyes were filled with murderous intent.

He never once thought of resisting, but he saw Xia Yeran shaking her head repeatedly.

To defy the ruler will only lead to a more miserable death.

"Wait!"

One of the people in the crowd spoke up.

"Hmph, the Crown Prince has finally spoken. He must be planning to tear this brat to pieces."

"Of course. The Crown Prince dotes on the princess the most. How could he allow this brat to defile her? Even if he doesn't kill him, he'll probably cripple him."

"This is a lesson we must learn; we must never be so arrogant again."

The crowd sneered, saying they had already figured out Lin Ping's fate.

"Reporting to Father, why not let him try? If he can cure Yanran, all will be well. If he can't, we can cut off his hands first, and then give him thirty strokes of the cane."

Xia Linglong said respectfully.

His attitude towards Lin Ping was different from that towards others.

To be honest, he hated Lin Ping to the core and wanted to tear him to pieces.

But he also knew that Lin Ping was quite capable; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to repeatedly defeat him.

Moreover, he knew Lin Ping's true feelings for Xia Linglong and that he would never joke about this matter.

For Xia Linglong's sake, he decided to give Lin Ping this chance.