How did I, a mere son-in-law lying down, become a "Fenglang Juxu" (a legendary martial art

A bitter look appeared on Li Wanqing's face. The key problem was that they had no leverage to restrain Song Bowen.

Liu Shan held up three fingers. "First, we can use money to induce Song Bowen to break off the engagement. Second, we can find someone more powerful than Song Bowen to marry Wei Xiuying, so that Song Bowen will back down. Finally, if the first two methods fail, we must risk collecting evidence of Song Bowen's crimes and send him to prison, and the marriage will naturally fall through."

Li Wanqing shook her head with a wry smile, "The first point is unnecessary to consider. The Wei family has only one son per generation. Marrying Xiuying is equivalent to inheriting all of the Wei family's wealth. As long as Song Bowen isn't stupid, he will never break off the engagement because of money."

“As for the second option, it’s even more unrealistic. What powerful person would be interested in a woman who has an affair?” She paused, a resolute glint in her eyes. “Then there’s only one option left: risk gathering evidence of Song Bowen’s crimes. But that carries enormous risks, and a slight misstep could backfire.”

Liu Shan understood that doing so was extremely risky, but it was the only way he could think of to save Wei Xiuying.

At the same time, Song Bowen left the court without even changing out of his official robes and rushed to the Wei family.

Wei Chu had received prior notice and was currently waiting at the gate of the mansion with Wei Xiuying.

When Wei Chu first heard about the adultery from Lin Nanjia, his first reaction was that it was impossible. After all, although Wei Xiuying was impulsive, she was of good character and would never do such a morally reprehensible thing.

However, Lin Nanjia spoke with absolute certainty, and Wei Xiuying offered no defense, causing Wei Chu's heart to sink to the bottom.

He simply couldn't believe that his daughter, whom he had raised with such care, had an affair with an actor!

What are actors anyway? To put it bluntly, they're nothing more than playthings for people's amusement.

Oh dear! My daughter is so foolish!

However, seeing his daughter's miserable and pitiful appearance, Wei Chu was both furious and heartbroken.

The only thing that could put his mind at ease was that Wei Xiuying was still a virgin, and although her reputation was damaged, there was still a chance to salvage it.

Therefore, as soon as Song Bowen appeared in front of the mansion, Wei Chu knelt down on one knee to beg for forgiveness without saying a word.

The moment her father knelt down, Wei Xiuying felt as if her heart was being torn apart, and tears welled up uncontrollably.

She bit her lip, suppressing her humiliation and anger, and slowly walked to her father's side, kneeling down with him.

However, Song Bowen ignored the father and daughter and walked straight into the mansion with a cold smile.

Wei Chu sighed heavily, got up and followed.

Inside the Wei family's main hall, Song Bowen surprisingly took the place of the host, sitting in the seat of honor.

Wei Chu showed no dissatisfaction on his face; instead, he kept smiling and apologizing.

Song Bowen's gaze turned sinister as he cut to the chase: "What was supposed to be a joyous occasion turned out this way. I don't want to beat around the bush, so let's talk straight, shall we?"

Knowing he was in the wrong, Wei Chu dared not refuse. He could only nod in agreement repeatedly.

Song Bowen continued, "Since that's the case, I'll be frank. I want half of the Wei family's assets as compensation, and Wei Xiuying can only become my concubine!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Chu's expression changed drastically. Although half of his wealth was a lot, he might be able to accept it reluctantly for his daughter's sake.

But making his daughter a concubine was something he absolutely could not accept.

Wei Chu said in a low voice, "Lord Song, I can give you more property, but please reconsider the matter of Xiuying becoming a concubine."

"Consider?" Song Bowen sneered, his tone becoming increasingly forceful: "There's nothing to consider! After what has happened, my Song family has already lost all face. If we still allow her to become a secondary wife, wouldn't my second, third, and fourth brothers be ridiculed by the world?"

Wei Chu's heart tightened, realizing there was no turning back now, but he still pleaded, "Wei Xiuying is young and naive, and made a mistake in a moment of confusion. Please be magnanimous and give her a chance to start anew."

Tears streamed down Wei Xiuying's face. In her more than ten years of life, she had never seen her father so humble... It was all her fault!

Song Bowen stood up, shaking off Wei Chu. "I'm not here to discuss this with you; I'm here to inform you that I'm giving you only five days. In five days, both money and she must appear at the Song residence. Otherwise, don't blame me for disregarding our past friendship!"

Before he could finish speaking, Song Bowen had already turned and left, leaving behind a chill in the room.

Wei Chu stood frozen in place, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He caught a glimpse of Wei Xiuying's teary eyes, which made his feelings even more complicated.

Even when he was furious, he never said a harsh word to his daughter.

Wei Xiuying knew she had committed a terrible crime. She slowly raised her head, a resolute glint in her eyes, and said softly, "Father, your daughter is unfilial. Please pretend you never had a daughter like me."

After saying that, she turned around and took down the long sword hanging on the wall, the tip of which was pointed directly at her throat.

At this critical moment, a figure suddenly lunged at her and held her hands tightly.

Wei Xiuying cried out, "Mother, let me go, let me die!"

"Silly child, you can't die! If you die, what will I do? What will happen to my mother's clan?"

Wei Xiuying smiled bitterly. With things escalating to this point, her mother's branch of the family could not escape responsibility.

Wei Chu snorted coldly: "What should we do with your maternal clan? Let them fend for themselves! If they had obeyed the law, they wouldn't have been involved in this murder case, let alone implicate our daughter!"

Tears streamed down Lady Wei's face as she held her daughter tightly, unwilling to let go.

……

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Li Wanqing brought a medicinal meal and personally knocked on Liu Shan's door.

Liu Shan opened the door and let Li Wanqing into the room. He said with a helpless tone, "Wanqing, the basic cultivation stage is over. I no longer need medicinal food to nourish myself."

Li Wanqing held the bowl to Liu Shan's lips and said softly, "This is not a medicinal meal, but a token of my affection for you."

Liu Shan sighed softly, and instead of letting Li Wanqing feed him, he held the bowl and drank it all in one gulp.

"Is it sweet?" Li Wanqing asked.

Liu Shan's features were almost scrunched up, and he managed to squeeze out a single word: "Bitter!"

A mischievous glint flashed in Li Wanqing's eyes as she softly asked, "I'm not asking about the medicinal food, but about my feelings. Do you think it's sweet?"

Liu Shan touched Li Wanqing's forehead to make sure she didn't have a fever, but why was she talking nonsense?

How weird!

Before Li Wanqing could speak again, Liu Shan interrupted, "Just say what you have to say. There's no need for us to beat around the bush. This is making me feel awkward."

Li Wanqing scolded, "Hmph, what an unromantic blockhead."

Liu Shan was stunned. You call this charm?! His jaw dropped.

Li Wanqing said solemnly, "I just received news that the night watchman died at home."

Liu Shan was not surprised by the night watchman's death.

Why aren't you surprised at all?

"I had a premonition."