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

The young man in brocade robes glanced at Zhang Ping'an and his group of four, his face full of impatience.

"Where did these penniless wretches come from, daring to meddle in my business? Master, tell them to get lost!"

"Yes, young master!"

The advisor turned around, glanced at the group with an arrogant expression, and said, "This villain dared to assassinate the son of the current Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Now, Young Master Sun suspects that this is a remnant of the previous dynasty and wants to take the father and daughter back for questioning."

"Since you are unaware of the situation, leave immediately! Otherwise, you will all be arrested!"

Wu Yuan's expression changed drastically: "Sun Xing, son of the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel!"

"Oh, since you've heard of my great name, why don't you get lost?" Sun Xing glanced at Wu Yuan with a sinister look.

He turned around and hugged Li Xiaohong as if no one else was around.

"Little sister, obediently come back with me. After the interrogation is completed, I will naturally release you and your father."

"You're talking nonsense! How could Old Man Li, an ordinary old man, possibly assassinate you!"

"It's clearly your lust that's driving you to frame me!"

"Don't think I don't know what you're up to. Once this girl goes back with you, her innocence will be ruined!"

Wu Yuan gritted his teeth and angrily rebuked.

Sun Xing's face was gloomy. Suddenly, he grabbed Li Xiaohong by the neck and slammed her onto the table.

He grinned menacingly at Wu Yuan.

"So what if he's falsely accused? If I call him a traitor, then he is a traitor!"

"You bunch of poor wretches, what can you do to me, young master?"

"If she dares to utter another word, I will take care of her right in front of you."

"What can you do about it?"

"Hahaha..." Sun Xing laughed arrogantly, completely disregarding Zhang Ping'an and his companions.

He even went so far as to physically undress Li Xiaohong.

Looking at Li Xiaohong's terrified and helpless eyes, Zhang Ping'an felt a rush of blood to his head.

But he knew he had to stay calm.

The other party is the son of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, the son of a third-rank official in the court, who is also the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel in charge of the promotion and allocation of officials.

He held the most real power among the six ministries.

If he rushes in rashly, even if the other party kills him, probably no one will hold him accountable.

"You bastard, let him go!" Wu Yuan, who was standing to the side, couldn't hold back any longer and suddenly rushed forward.

boom!

One of Sun Xing's guards kicked Wu Yuan in the stomach, sending him flying.

"Old Wu!"

Zhang Ping'an rushed over and helped Wu Yuan up.

Wu Yuan coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face turning extremely pale: "This is bad, he's a master!"

It should be noted that Wu Yuan had spent two years cultivating himself at the academy, so his physique was definitely not simple. He could usually take on seven or eight people without any problem, but now he was kicked away by the other party with one kick.

It's easy to imagine that Sun Xing's two bodyguards were no ordinary men.

"Damn it, these poor bastards are such a downer!"

"This has completely ruined my interest."

"You two, take this old man and this young man back to me. I'm going to interrogate them thoroughly tonight!"

As he spoke, Sun Xing glanced at Zhang Ping'an and the others with a provocative look, as if he were looking at a few ants who overestimated their abilities, his gaze filled with mockery and disdain.

Zhang Ping'an couldn't hold back any longer and was about to rush over when Wu Yuan grabbed his wrist tightly.

Wu Yuan shook his head at him: "Don't waste your time, you're no match for them."

Zhang Ping'an instantly calmed down. He realized that if he rushed in now, he would die in vain.

You must endure!

Sun Xing straightened his clothes, put his hands behind his back, and walked past Zhang Ping'an with an arrogant expression.

The advisor followed closely beside him, one step behind.

Two guards followed closely behind, one holding Old Man Li and the other holding Li Xiaohong.

As Sun Xing passed by Wu Yuan, he deliberately stopped and spat in front of the two of them.

"Pah! You bunch of poor wretches! I could crush you with a single finger. You want to play the hero and save the damsel in distress? Don't you even know your own worth?"

"Hehe..." The two guards let out a mocking sneer.

The advisor said coldly, "Young Master Sun's father is in charge of the promotion, appointment, and evaluation of officials. If you want to enter officialdom in the future, be smart. Don't meddle in things you shouldn't, and don't say things you shouldn't. Understand?"

Zhang Ping'an swallowed his anger and forced a fawning smile: "Sir, I understand. Please rest assured, I would never dare to speak recklessly!"

He feared the other party might suddenly strike.

Li Xiaohong's helpless little face was immediately filled with disappointment towards Zhang Ping'an.

Old Man Li gave a wry smile: "Children, you've done your best, and I'm very grateful. Don't blame yourselves, go back and study hard..."

Suddenly, a figure rushed out from the side and seized Sun Xing with lightning speed, pressing a short knife against Sun Xing's neck.

Zhang Ping'an was stunned; it was actually Chen Zhishi!

He never expected that Chen Zhishi, a guy who only wanted to become an official, would offend the son of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel for the sake of Old Man Li and his daughter.

Moreover, this guy actually has such good skills!

The advisor was terrified: "Don't hurt our young master!"

"What do you want? We can discuss it!"

"If anything happens to my young master, I guarantee that no one on this street will survive!"

Zhang Ping'an's expression changed. What a vicious threatening tactic!

Sun Xing remained unfazed, his arrogant demeanor persisting even with a knife pressed against his throat.

"Did you hear that? You dare touch a hair on my head? You, them, your family—you'll all die!"

Zhang Ping'an frowned. This bastard is a madman. Even at this point, he's still provoking Chen Zhishi!

He doesn't understand this situation. Aren't many of these cases manslaughter?

If Chen Zhishi couldn't resist killing the Vice Minister's son, things would be in big trouble!

I'm afraid even Brother Chu can't cover it up!

"Really? If I could trade my worthless life for the life of the young master, that would be a very good deal!"

Chen Zhishi revealed his signature arrogant sneer, and with a slight twist of his wrist, the sharp blade had already cut through the skin of Sun Xing's neck, and a few drops of blood immediately flowed down his neck.

"Old Chen, don't be impulsive!" Zhang Ping'an shouted hurriedly.

Even if Sun Xing were to be torn to pieces, it wouldn't be too much, but he cannot die at Chen Zhishi's hands at this time.

Trading Old Chen's life for the life of this scum is simply not worth it!

The advisor cried out in alarm, "Yes, don't be impulsive! Let's talk this out!"

Sun Xing didn't dare to be arrogant anymore and immediately backed down.

"Brother, I was just joking with you earlier, please don't take it seriously!"

"So what if you released these two lowly commoners? Release me, and I'll have my men release them immediately!"

Chen Zhishi said coldly, "I don't trust you. Release them first, and I'll release you after I see them leave."

Sun Xing readily agreed: "Okay, okay!"

"You two, release him."

The two guards, their faces grim, had no choice but to release Old Man Li and his daughter.

Hao Shuwen immediately helped Li Laohan up to prevent him from falling.

Chen Zhishi looked at Zhang Ping'an and said coldly, "You can't stay here anymore. Take them back to the academy and seek refuge with the dean."

Zhang Pingan blurted out, "And what about you?"

Chen Zhishi smiled arrogantly: "I have official rank and title. Even if the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel wants to kill me, he will have to give me a public trial."

"I refuse to believe that the Sun family can still control everything in the capital!"

This would likely offend the Vice Minister of Revenue so badly that Chen Zhishi would never be able to retire.

Zhang Ping'an sighed inwardly, genuinely feeling sorry for Chen Zhishi.

"Old Chen, you should have just put up with it."

Zhang Ping'an had already decided that he would immediately seek Chu Tian's help after Sun Xing left.

Or, even if it means sacrificing your reputation, go and beg the Left Prime Minister.

Chen Zhishi snorted coldly: "If we have to tolerate even this kind of injustice, what's the point of studying the classics?"

"Some things have to be done by someone, even if it means getting hurt."

Zhang Ping'an was stunned: Is this still Chen Zhishi, that official-obsessed guy?

Zhang Ping'an felt as if he were meeting Chen Zhishi for the first time.