This son-in-law is wicked in a good way!

In the capital city of Dawu, in the prison of the Ministry of Justice.

Zhang Ping'an slowly opened his eyes and smelled a strong seafood aroma.

Damn, did that woman from last night use her powers on my face?

However, he was completely stunned when he saw the environment of the cell.

who am I? where am I?

Immediately afterwards, a memory that did not belong to him forcefully entered his brain.

"Okay, it's finally my turn to wear it." Zhang Ping'an said calmly.

In his past life, he was a veterinarian. He was wrongly accused of animal cruelty for kindly helping a dog with a terminal illness to avoid suffering.

After the incident went viral on short video platforms, he became a pariah.

On a dark and stormy night, several kind-hearted women followed him to a grove of trees, and after a series of attacks from both sides, they finally killed him.

Speaking of that unbearable period of my life... well, like you gentlemen reading this book, it's best not to mention it.

This is a dynasty that has never appeared in Chinese history, with a background somewhat similar to the Ming Dynasty.

Now, he is the fourth son of Zhang Xuanling, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.

This fourth son was disliked by his family from a young age, and was often beaten or scolded. He lived in fear and desperately longed for his family's approval.

When he was sixteen, his parents made him take the blame for his older brother Zhang Qi because he was a minor and the sentence would be lighter.

The eldest brother, Zhang Qi, knelt before him, repeatedly saying that he would be grateful for his great kindness for the rest of his life.

The father even swore that as long as he agreed to take the blame, he could get Zhang Ping'an out within a month.

In order to please her family and gain their approval, the original owner of this body readily agreed to take Zhang Qi's place in prison, which resulted in the Empress breaking off their engagement.

Ultimately, he was sentenced to three years in prison.

Zhang Xuanling not only failed to get him out within a month.

For the past three years, not a single member of the Zhang family has come to visit him.

This caused the original owner to become depressed and die!

Zhang Ping'an gave a bitter smile.

"Ha, this is definitely not their biological child!"

"Otherwise, favoritism wouldn't be shown in this way."

I really don't understand why the original owner of this body still longed for their approval, given that they had such parents.

At that moment, a jailer came over carrying a fire-and-water stick and opened the cell door.

"Zhang Ping'an, you can go home now."

Zhang Ping'an sat up abruptly: Wait, I'm out of prison already? Where's my system?

system?

System Daddy?

Blanching? There's no system!

Then, before the jailer could shove his water and fire sticks into his buttocks, he left the Ministry of Justice prison.

……

Zhang Mansion.

In the hall, Zhang Xuanling, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, dressed in a scarlet official robe, was pacing back and forth.

Beside her, Madam Shen Qiuyue said anxiously, "Master, the Left Prime Minister wants to bring good fortune to his dying daughter and has chosen our Zhang family."

"Once we agree, he'll have to marry into the family, and if the Prime Minister's daughter dies, our son will be a widow for life!"

"What should we do?"

Zhang Xuanling frowned deeply, looking helpless: "If we refuse, we'll completely offend the Left Prime Minister!"

"Our family can't afford to offend the Prime Minister's residence!"

"If all else fails, let the third son go; he's not married yet."

Just then, the butler rushed in to report: "Master, Madam, the Fourth Young Master has returned!"

Zhang Xuanling and Shen Qiuyue looked bewildered. They only had three sons, so where did this fourth son come from?

Immediately, as if remembering something, his face lit up with surprise.

"Is the fourth brother out of prison? Bring him in quickly!"

"Great, you're back just in time!"

As soon as Zhang Ping'an returned to the main hall of the Zhang residence, Madam Shen immediately grabbed his arm affectionately and said, "Ping'an, your mother has finally welcomed you back! Waaah..."

As soon as she got close to Zhang Ping'an, Shen almost vomited from the smell on him. She pretended to turn her head away to wipe her tears, and took the opportunity to gag silently.

Zhang Xuanling also revealed a gentle smile: "Fourth brother, you've suffered these past few years!"

"I've been so busy with work these past few years that I haven't had a chance to visit you. Please don't mind."

"Don't worry, your mother and I will definitely make it up to you!"

Huh? When did the original owner's parents become so kind to her?

Zhang Ping'an immediately became wary.

Unsolicited kindness is always suspicious; someone is either a crook or a thief!

Listening to the two exchanging pleasantries, Zhang Ping'an just sneered and remained silent.

After a while, the two of them seemed to feel awkward.

So, Madam Shen said impatiently, "Ping An, to make up for all the grievances you've suffered these past few years, I've found you a marriage partner!"

"The other party is the daughter of a prime minister. As long as you marry into her family, you'll never have to worry about food or drink for the rest of your life. Even your father and I will have to treat you with utmost respect."

Zhang Ping'an glanced at her sideways, pursed his lips, and said, "Since there's such a good marriage opportunity, why don't you let the brothers go?"

"Sigh, your three older brothers are all married, how could the Prime Minister's family possibly look favorably upon them?" Shen Qiuyue lied through her teeth.

Ah!

Zhang Ping'an sneered, "I remember Third Brother isn't married yet, why not let him go?"

Shen Qiuyue's smile froze, and she was speechless.

Zhang Xuanling chimed in, "Hehe, it's just that I feel I owe you something, so I'll consider this marriage as compensation."

Zhang Xuanling, a seasoned politician, was indeed far more shameless than Shen Qiuyue. While Shen Qiuyue blatantly lied, he could make the dead seem alive.

"Compensation? Hmph, don't think I don't know. That young lady from the Prime Minister's mansion is almost dying of illness. The Left Prime Minister is looking for someone to bring him good luck."

"I served three years in prison for my older brother, and as soon as I got out, you pushed me into a fire pit. Is this how you compensate me?"

On his way back, Zhang Ping'an happened to hear about the Prime Minister's plan to find a husband for his daughter to bring good fortune.

He was secretly chuckling to himself, wondering which unlucky soul would be dragged along for a "lucky charm" ceremony.

It turned out that the clown was himself.

Upon hearing that Zhang Ping'an already knew, Zhang Xuanling and his wife immediately looked embarrassed.

His expression immediately changed.

Zhang Xuanling immediately revealed his true colors, his face turning cold: "Hmph, even if it's a marriage to bring good luck, as long as you become the Prime Minister's son-in-law, you'll still have no worries about food and drink. You, a good-for-nothing with a criminal record, do you really think you can marry a lady from a respectable family?"

Shen Qiuyue chimed in, "Ping An, that's the daughter of the Prime Minister! So many people would kill to marry into her family!"

Zhang Ping'an was certain of one thing once again: the original owner of this body was definitely not his biological child.

"It's not impossible for me to go and bring good luck, but you have to promise me one thing."

Zhang Xuanling and his wife were overjoyed: "What is it? As long as it's within your father's power, just ask."

Zhang Ping'an coldly sized them up: "Tell me, who are my biological parents?"

Zhang Xuanling and his wife gasped in shock and froze on the spot.

"When...when did you find out?" Shen Qiu asked weakly at the end of the month.

Zhang Ping'an rolled his eyes at the two of them, speechless. "Nonsense, if I were your biological son, would you treat him like this?"

Zhang Xuanling said with a gloomy face, "Since you've already guessed, then I won't hide it from you anymore."

"You are indeed not our child."

Sure enough!

Zhang Ping'an then asked, "Then who are my biological parents?"

Zhang Xuanling shook his head: "I don't know either. At that time, I was just a county magistrate. Eighteen years ago, on a snowy night, a mysterious person handed you over to me and asked me to raise you."

Zhang Xuanling only told half the story, omitting any mention of the mysterious man's promises and threats.

Otherwise, how could he have willingly raised Zhang Ping'an?

Zhang Ping'an stroked his chin and couldn't help but smile; he could tell that Zhang Xuanling wasn't lying.

Sure enough, every person who was transported to another world was extraordinary.

"Since you couldn't tell me who my biological parents are, then promise me one more thing."

"What is it?" Zhang Xuanling frowned, afraid that Zhang Ping'an would make some more unreasonable demands.

"Sever ties!"

"From this day forward, I have nothing to do with your Zhang family!"

Zhang Ping'an's face was resolute and decisive.