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

This time, Zhang Ping'an really wronged Zhang Qi.

Actually, Lu Wenhao heard about this purely by chance.

The reason was that after Yang Tai and Zhang Xiaoru left Wenxin Tower, they began to investigate Zhang Ping'an's identity.

Although the academy is not as powerful as it used to be, it still has some influence. Investigating Zhang Ping'an's background is not difficult.

After all, if two great Confucian scholars, who are high-ranking members of the academy, didn't pay attention to a talent that the Empress was willing to use a princess to win over, then the academy would truly have no reason to exist.

This investigation naturally revealed Zhang Ping'an's true identity.

The two returned to the academy and were discussing Zhang Qi's accusation that Zhang Ping'an had stolen silver notes when Lu Wenhao, who happened to be passing by, overheard them.

Lu Wenhao was an impatient man. He only heard that the son-in-law of the Prime Minister's mansion had stolen money from the Zhang family and had been punished by the Prime Minister's wife.

The guy immediately flew into a rage and ran home.

Even if it's a marriage of convenience, my sister can't marry a thief.

In fact, Lu Wenhao and Lu Qingyin did not have a very good relationship. After all, Lu Qingyin was bedridden for many years and had very little communication with her siblings.

He did this not because he really wanted to stand up for Lu Qingyin.

The most crucial point is that he can go against his father, Lu Chongyang.

The son-in-law you chose, I'm going to kick him out!

I also want to give my own father a good slap in the face.

That's right, the main theme is rebellion!

However, Zhang Ping'an didn't know the boy's background and thought he was really standing up for Lu Qingyin!

However, he did not intend to indulge Lu Wenhao.

"I was brought in by your Lu family in a sedan chair. Even if you want to kick me out, it's not your turn to kick me out, you little brat who hasn't even grown a beard yet."

Lu Wenhao's biggest pet peeve was when people said he was young, and his eyes immediately turned red.

"You thief, how dare you speak to me like that? You're asking for a beating!"

Lu Wenhao rolled up his sleeves, ready to take action.

At this moment, Lu Qingyin emerged from her boudoir and shouted, "Wenhao, stop!"

Lu Wenhao turned his head and said, "Sis, don't stop me. Today I'll show you just how awful the husband Dad found for you really is!"

Damn it, you're getting cocky, aren't you? You think I'm a pushover?

Zhang Ping'an clenched his fists secretly. In a one-on-one fight, he might not necessarily lose to Lu Wenhao.

Just then, a servant suddenly ran in to report.

"Miss, young master, Minister Zhang, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and his eldest son, Zhang Qi, have come to pay a visit!"

"They said they wanted to apologize for what happened last time!"

Lu Qingyin frowned slightly, then said, "Please invite Lord Zhang in!"

"Lanxiang, go and inform my mother."

"Wenhao, we have guests. You should behave yourself."

"Hmph!" Lu Wenhao glared at Zhang Ping'an fiercely: "I'll deal with you later."

Zhang Ping'an didn't have time to pay attention to him, frowning as he pondered what tricks the Zhang family was up to now.

This time, he will not be bullied like last time.

The main hall of the Prime Minister's residence.

Su Xiu'e sat in the head seat, with her personal maidservant by her side.

Lu Qingyin and Lu Wenhao sat at the lower end of the table.

Zhang Ping'an sat next to Lu Qingyin.

Zhang Xuanling led Zhang Qi in with a smile on his face.

"Greetings, Madam!" Zhang Xuanling bowed respectfully.

"Lord Zhang, please take a seat!" Su Xiu'e greeted him with a smile.

After taking their seats, Su Xiu'e asked, "May I ask what brings Lord Zhang to my residence?"

Zhang Xuanling glanced at Zhang Ping'an, who was staring straight ahead, then kicked Zhang Qi in the buttocks, knocking him to the ground.

"Madam, I have come here specifically to apologize to you."

"My son said last time that the Prime Minister's son-in-law stole my Zhang family's silver notes. After I went back and checked carefully, I found that nothing was stolen from my house. That scoundrel made a mistake and wronged your son-in-law."

"I have come here today specifically to apologize and to return the banknotes."

After saying that, Zhang Xuanling gave Zhang Qi a wink.

Zhang Qi reluctantly took the silver note and presented it to Su Xiu'e with both hands.

Zhang Ping'an was somewhat surprised: Had the Zhang father and son lost their minds? Or were they plotting something again?

Su Xiu'e did not reach out to take it, but looked up at Zhang Xuanling with a puzzled expression.

"Lord Zhang, what is the meaning of this?"

She didn't believe Zhang Xuanling would sincerely apologize. Even if he knew it was a misunderstanding, given his status and position, he would never be able to bring himself to apologize.

If it were her, she would have continued down this wrong path as well.

Zhang Xuanling was in a bind, unable to express his suffering.

Moreover, he couldn't explain it, since the Empress was involved.

"Madam, I have come to apologize sincerely," Zhang Xuanling said with a wry smile.

Then, he looked at Zhang Ping'an, who had a suspicious expression, and gave him a friendly smile.

"Ping An, I shouldn't have listened to your older brother's one-sided story, which led to my misunderstanding of you. I apologize to you."

"In addition, this thousand taels of silver is an extra compensation from me, please be sure to accept it."

Zhang Xuanling personally delivered the 1,000 taels of silver notes to Zhang Ping'an.

Zhang Ping'an was stunned.

Everyone in the hall was stunned.

Is this still the arrogant Vice Minister of Revenue?

He actually apologized to his own son!

Seeing this, Zhang Qi gritted his teeth in hatred.

He didn't know what had gotten into his father, who sent someone to call him back from his business meeting and then beat him without saying a word.

Afterwards, without offering a single explanation, they insisted on dragging him to the Prime Minister's residence to apologize to Zhang Ping'an.

If it weren't for the familiar beating he received, he would have almost thought his father was possessed by a demon!

He dared not hate his own father, so he could only concentrate all his hatred on Zhang Ping'an.

Zhang Ping'an stared blankly at Zhang Xuanling, then chuckled.

"Lord Zhang, what are you doing now?"

"I don't believe you would suddenly change your personality."

Zhang Xuanling suppressed his agitation and continued to apologize: "Ping An, I sincerely apologize to you. It's all your elder brother's fault. If you have any resentment, take it out on him. If he dares to say a word against it, I'll pretend I don't have a son like him!"

"You unfilial son, get over here right now and beg for Ping An's forgiveness!"

Zhang Qi immediately walked over with a reluctant expression, stood in front of Zhang Ping'an, and said with his head down, "I'm sorry!"

boom!

Zhang Xuanling kicked him in the butt: "Be more sincere!"

Zhang Qi gritted his teeth and gave his father a resentful look.

They usually bully Zhang Ping'an, and then Zhang Ping'an has to put on a smiling face and try to please them.

Now, he actually has to apologize to this good-for-nothing who bullies him every day!

Disgrace! Disgrace!

"Ping An, regarding the silver notes, I wronged you. I apologize, please forgive me this time!"

Under pressure from Zhang Xuanling, Zhang Qi still sincerely apologized.

Otherwise, he was afraid Zhang Xuanling would really beat him to death!

Zhang Ping'an realized that Zhang Xuanling had genuinely come to apologize this time.

However, it was forced upon them by some unknown reason.

Who on earth could force the current Vice Minister of Revenue to apologize to him, a useless son-in-law?

The two great Confucian scholars probably didn't have that much power.

Besides that, among all the people he knew, only Brother Chu remained.

Yes, it must be him.

This Brother Chu, who looks even better than a woman, actually has such great abilities!

It seems I underestimated his status.

The late emperor had no sons, so Brother Chu couldn't possibly be the empress's brother; he must be the son of some prince!

Only the identity of a prince's heir could force Zhang Xuanling to agree to bow his head and apologize.