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

With each question Zhang Ping'an posed, the Left Prime Minister's expression grew increasingly grim, until finally he flew into a rage.

boom!

The Left Prime Minister slammed his hand on the table and stood up.

"presumptuous!"

"You're nothing but a lowly son-in-law, how dare you be so disrespectful to this old man! Have you wasted all your time studying the classics?"

Zhang Ping'an pursed his lips, turned his head away, and remained silent.

When they can't win an argument, they resort to acting old and condescending; there's no way to counter that.

The Left Chancellor continued, "Those people in the west of the city didn't have to die. If you hadn't relentlessly pursued Sun Xing, they wouldn't have ended up like this."

"You were partly responsible for their deaths."

"This is the price you pay for trying to stand out when you lack the ability!"

The Left Prime Minister kills people by destroying their spirit.

One sentence made Zhang Ping'an turn pale, as if struck by lightning.

"Even if you continue to cling to the Sun family, what can you do to them?"

Before you have the strength, everything you do is seen as childish and laughable by those who are powerful.

"There are many injustices in this world. Even if you want to intervene, you have to wait until you have enough strength."

"Release Sun Xing, do as I say, and I'll pave the way for you. Only when you have a place in the imperial court will you be qualified to address the injustices of the world!"

The Left Prime Minister's words were mature and prudent, and there was indeed an element of consideration for Zhang Ping'an in them.

These are all pieces of advice from older people with experience.

However, this is precisely what Zhang Ping'an dislikes the most.

"Hmph, Prime Minister, it is precisely because everyone shares the same thoughts as you that evil people are allowed to rule this world while good people suffer."

"A friend of mine once said, 'If you should tolerate injustice, then what's the point of reading the classics?'"

"Some things just have to be done by someone, even if they get hurt and fail!"

Seeing that he wouldn't listen to reason no matter what, the Left Chancellor said angrily, "Young man, I can understand your youthful vigor, but don't overestimate yourself. The Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel is not someone a mere night watchman like you can bring down."

"If you continue this investigation, more innocent people may die because of you."

Zhang Ping'an suddenly roared furiously with a ferocious expression.

"That's why I'm even more determined to bring that old dog Sun Guihua to justice and give those innocent people who died unjustly an explanation."

"Furthermore, Prime Minister, if you weren't so impetuous, would you still be considered a young man?"

"If there is nothing else, Your Excellency, I shall take my leave."

Lu Chongyang's expression changed drastically. He refused to believe that he couldn't even control this lowly son-in-law today!

"How dare you! Did I say you could leave?!"

Zhang Ping'an frowned as he looked at him: "Does the Left Prime Minister have any further instructions?"

"Boy, don't forget your place. You are now the son-in-law of my Prime Minister's household. Whatever I tell you to do, you must do!"

"Heh, Prime Minister, that's a bit unreasonable of you."

"If you are unreasonable, then I also know a little about martial arts."

Now that things have turned sour, Zhang Ping'an's main stance is that he won't tolerate anyone.

Lu Chongyang was so angry he almost vomited blood. He had never seen such a rebellious son-in-law before.

"You beast! My Prime Minister's residence has treated you well, yet you dare to be so disobedient! Believe me, I will immediately expel you from the residence!"

"You've treated me well? Your Excellency, how dare you say such a thing?"

Zhang Ping'an looked disdainful, but he couldn't hold back the words he had been holding in for so long.

"I saved your daughter's life the moment I arrived, and what did you do? You didn't even offer a word of thanks."

"Ever since I entered the Prime Minister's residence, you haven't given me a single penny. You've never inquired about my food, clothing, or daily necessities. Who has ever cared whether I've had enough to eat or enough to wear?"

"Even when I go out, I can only use the side gate with the servants, and those servants have never treated me as your son-in-law."

"Don't tell me that you and your wife didn't instigate this."

"And that's all you have to say you've treated me well? Who gave you that right?!"

The Left Prime Minister's face flushed red from the scolding. He had been mostly away from home these past few days and had never known that Zhang Ping'an was living such a miserable life in the Prime Minister's residence.

"I have been away from home for the past few days, and perhaps the servants have been negligent. But that is no excuse for you to disobey your elders!"

Unable to win the argument, the Left Prime Minister resorted to his seniority and authority.

"Come on, I know you don't treat me like a son-in-law, and to be honest, I don't treat you like elders either."

"If you find me an eyesore, then give me a divorce agreement as soon as possible, so we don't have to hate each other."

After saying that, Zhang Ping'an pushed open the door and left without waiting for him to speak.

Lu Chongyang roared in fury: "You beast, if you dare to step out of this door, don't ever come back to my Prime Minister's residence!"

"Fine, I won't go back then. Who cares?" Zhang Ping'an rolled his eyes and strode away.

Zhang Ping'an had only taken a few steps when he heard the sound of things being smashed coming from the study.

cut!

That old man, when he can't win an argument, he throws things. He has no class whatsoever.

As soon as he returned to his room, several servants stormed into Zhang Ping'an's room.

"Young master, the Prime Minister has ordered you to kneel in the courtyard until dawn, or you will be kicked out of the Prime Minister's residence!"

"A head servant said arrogantly."

"No need for him to chase me away, I'm leaving now." Zhang Ping'an packed his things and left decisively, leaving the servants dumbfounded.

He had nothing but two sets of clothes when he left the Prime Minister's residence.

He walked to the door and glanced back disdainfully.

"Hmph, if this place doesn't want me, there are plenty of other places that will."

"I'm not putting up with this anymore."

I intended to find an inn to stay in, but then I remembered that I needed to talk to Chen Zhishi first, so I went to the academy in the dark.

It was already midnight when we arrived at the academy.

The dormitory door was locked from the inside. He knocked for a while, and only after the person inside confirmed his identity several times did Hao Shuwen sleepily open it for him.

They lit the oil lamp, and the three roommates put on their clothes and gathered around.

"Ping An, why are you so late?" Wu Yuan asked, frowning.

"Is there something urgent?" Chen Zhishi asked, somewhat displeased.

Zhang Ping'an was too embarrassed to say that he had actually been kicked out.

"Brother Chen, I came here overnight because I have some good news to tell you."

Upon hearing this, the group immediately became interested.

"Did the Night Watchmen find evidence?" Chen Zhishi asked.

Zhang Ping'an nodded: "I guess so!"

"Great! We can finally bring that devil Sun Xing to justice!" Wu Yuan slammed his fist on the bed, making a loud bang.

Immediately, a shout of cursing came from next door: "What's going on? Why aren't you asleep in the middle of the night?!"

The group gave an awkward laugh.

Zhang Ping'an was a little sleepy and urged, "Go to sleep, we'll talk about it tomorrow."

I rested for a night.

Early the next morning.

Zhang Ping'an had just gotten up when Wu Yuan, who had returned from washing up, said to him, "Ping'an, you've been away from the academy these past few days. There's a kid named Lu Wenhao who comes to ask you three times a day."

Why did my brother-in-law contact me?

"Did he say what he wanted to talk to me about?" Zhang Ping'an asked, rubbing his eyes.

"No, not at all. He'll probably be here soon; you can ask him then."

As soon as Wu Yuan finished speaking, Lu Wenhao's voice rang out from outside.

"Excuse me, has Zhang Ping'an returned yet?"

Zhang Pingan got dressed, got out of bed, and went outside.

Lu Wenhao's eyes lit up the moment he saw him.

"Brother-in-law, you're finally back."

Zhang Ping'an frowned, looking at him warily: "Wait, what's wrong with you?"

Lu Wenhao's relationship with him wasn't particularly good.

Offering unsolicited favors is either a sign of malice or theft.