Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

Lin Zhong, with blood still on his forehead, glanced at Shangguan Tang and Ying Yufu with a gloomy look.

Upon seeing Ying Nanyao, Shiqi immediately cried out excitedly, "My lord, save me! Save my mother and sister-in-law! Madam is going to sell us off! Ugh..."

Shiqi's mouth was stuffed with a large, dirty handkerchief by the rough-looking nanny.

Shangguan Tang glanced at it indifferently and said, "I was disciplining my maid. The Marquis didn't ask why, but said that I was intolerant. I have been married to the Marquis for eighteen years. So this is how the Marquis sees me?"

Although he already knew the future in the dream, Shangguan Tang still couldn't remain calm after hearing Ying Nanyao's heart-wrenching words.

Seeing her face grow paler and paler, Ying Nanyao's anger, which had been burning, subsided slightly.

He also needed to obtain the Flying Tigers' token, but that wasn't enough; he also needed to gain the Flying Tigers' genuine recognition.

"Tang'er, that's not what I meant. Shiqi has always been by your side, and I've always known about the deep affection between you and your servant."

"You're going to punish her so severely now, and even sell her off. I was just too surprised to speak properly, Tang'er, please don't take it to heart."

Shangguan Tang looked heartbroken: "I never expected that the Marquis would reprimand me without asking why, all for the sake of a mere servant girl."

I have always considered myself to have been extremely kind to Shiqi's family, and over the years I have trusted them implicitly. Little did I know that it was precisely because I was too kind that I raised a family of ungrateful wretches.

Upon hearing this, not only did Shi Qi's eyes widen, but Ying Nanyao's expression also became somewhat embarrassed.

He always felt that Shangguan Tang's words were a veiled criticism.

"Tang'er, you're exaggerating. If a servant makes a mistake, he should be punished. If you regret it later, the master-servant relationship will be truly over."

Ying Nanyao advised.

Shangguan Tang lowered his eyes: "My lord, there's no need to say more. My mind is made up."

Ying Nanyao's face was grim.

He suddenly looked at Ying Yufu behind Shangguan Tang and saw a hint of mockery on her face.

What is she mocking?

"Ying Yufu, you unfilial daughter! Look what you've done! You've made your mother so unhappy!"

Ying Yufu raised her eyes, her dark, bright eyes filled with innocence.

"Why is Father so harsh on me? You're the one who upset Mother," Ying Yufu said innocently.

Ying Nanyao's eyes were sharp, and he was also very surprised. How could his usually soft and obedient daughter dare to speak to him like this today?

His face darkened, and he demanded, "Was it you who injured Lin Zhong's forehead?"

Ying Yufu nodded obediently: "Yes, I smashed it. Lin Zhong was disrespectful to his superiors, so smashing him was the least I could do. Logically, I should have sold him off too, but I didn't do that for Father's sake!"

"you!"

Ying Nanyao choked with anger.

Lin Zhong's pupils also contracted.

Is this really still the same soft, obedient, and easily manipulated second young lady?

Ying Nanyao roared, "You rebellious daughter, how dare you speak like that? Do you know that Lin Zhong is my guard!"

Ying Yufu asked in surprise, "Does Father think I'm not even as good as a guard?"

As she spoke, she burst into tears, "Waaah, Mother, Father must only treat the children of the eldest son's family as his own. He doesn't care about us at all."

In this Marquis's mansion, we're even lower in status than servants! Waaaaah!

"Fu'er, don't be sad, you still have your mother!"

Shangguan Tang turned around to comfort his daughter, showing no intention whatsoever of handing over the Flying Tiger Token at the training ground.

That's so inconsiderate.

Ying Nanyao's eyes darkened, and he said impatiently, "Alright, Fu'er, stop making a fuss. Your mother and I have important business to attend to. Come here and apologize to Lin Zhong, and this matter will be over."

Lin Zhong straightened his back, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

If he hadn't been afraid of delaying the Marquis from obtaining the Flying Tiger Token, he would never have forgiven him so easily.

Ying Yufu's sobs paused, and she glanced at Ying Nanyao as if he were an idiot.

Shangguan Tang abruptly turned to look at Ying Nanyao, "Does Your Excellency know what you're saying?"

"Second brother."

Just then, a soft, delicate voice rang out: "Fu'er is still young, and she certainly didn't mean to hurt Guard Lin. I don't think Guard Lin will hold it against Fu'er."

"Yan'er, what brings you here?" Ying Nanyao turned around and saw Liu Xueyan and Ying Hengzhi walking over.

His expression softened instantly, and he stepped forward with concern to help Liu Xueyan up.

Lin Zhong also bowed respectfully with his hands clasped, "Greetings, Madam."

Liu Xueyan raised her hand to stop him, displaying the demeanor of a noble lady: "I heard that the Marquis waited for you for a long time at the training ground this morning, but you didn't come over, so I came to see if anything was wrong."

Her implication was that Shangguan Tang was deliberately delaying the time and unwilling to go to the training ground, making Ying Nanyao wait in vain.

Ying Nanyao looked at Liu Xueyan with gentle eyes, "Yan'er, you've really worked hard."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Shangguan Tang with a hint of dissatisfaction in his eyes, "We'll discuss punishing the servants later. Tang'er, come with me to the training ground now."

Shangguan Tang grasped Ying Yufu's hand and said, "Since that's the case, then let's go. We'll have to go sooner or later anyway."

However... because the servants failed to take good care of her, Tan'er developed a fever and almost lost her life, which is why I reprimanded the servants.

But then Lin Zhong kept urging them on, and Fu'er, being overly protective of her sister, smashed things up in Lin Zhong's place. She never expected it to escalate like this... Well, I'll have Fu'er apologize to Lin Zhong later."

Ying Nanyao and Lin Zhong's expressions instantly turned ugly.

"Tan'er has a fever again?" Ying Nanyao looked at Shangguan Tang, but Shangguan Tang stood still.

Ying Nanyao closed his eyes briefly. "Lin Zhong, you're so tactless! The Third Miss has a fever, yet you keep urging Madam on. Aren't you going to apologize to her?"

Lin Zhong immediately knelt on one knee, "Madam, I was unaware of the situation, please punish me."

"Punishment? You are the Marquis's man, how dare I punish you?" Shangguan Tang said calmly.

Lin Zhong lowered his head, his face grim.

Ying Nanyao's forehead veins throbbed, and he gave Shangguan Tang a deep look before saying, "Lin Zhong, go down and collect twenty strokes of the cane."

"Yes, my lord."

"Tang'er, let's go to the training ground now," Ying Nanyao said.

Shangguan Tang stared at him intently. He kept saying he only remembered going to the training ground, but didn't ask Tan'er a single question.

Shangguan Tang chuckled softly, but said nothing more, and started walking away: "Alright, let's go, to the training ground."

A flicker of excitement flashed in Ying Nanyao's eyes. He was finally going to truly possess the Flying Tiger Army.

Upon arriving at the training ground, nearly a thousand Flying Tiger soldiers, clad in black armor and exuding a murderous aura, stood in unison. Seeing the newcomers, they knelt and saluted in unison: "The Flying Tigers pay respects to their master!"

Ying Nanyao, beaming with excitement, called out, "Please rise, everyone!"

The Flying Tigers remained motionless, completely ignoring him.

The atmosphere instantly froze.

Ying Nanyao's expression turned somewhat awkward.

Shangguan Tang, holding Ying Yufu's hand, looked at the scene and said slowly, "Everyone, please rise."

"Thank you, Master." The voices rose in unison.

Ying Nanyao's face instantly turned somewhat ferocious.

This is why he tolerated Shangguan Tang.

A glint flashed in Liu Xueyan's eyes as she gripped Ying Hengzhi's hand tightly.

Even if the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is ruined, it's still bigger than a horse, even if it's a dead camel.

Ying Hengzhi was equally unable to calm down. She looked at the imposing and murderous army in the arena with extreme shock.

At that moment, she finally understood why her father was so determined to acquire the Flying Tigers.

Ying Yufu was equally excited.

With such a team, even if the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion were in danger, she and her mother would not be without a fighting chance.

In the dream, after her mother handed over the Flying Tigers to Ying Nanyao, Ying Nanyao squeezed every last drop of value out of the Flying Tigers. Once everything was settled, he completely destroyed the Flying Tigers.

But this time, it won't be like that.

"Tang'er, where is the Flying Tiger Token? You should explain it to them yourself." Ying Nanyao walked to Shangguan Tang's side and whispered in her ear.

Shangguan Tang smiled slightly, said nothing, and looked at Ying Yufu beside him.

Ying Yufu understood, took out the black Flying Tiger Token from her bosom, held it high, and shouted, "The Flying Tiger Token is here!"

At this moment, everyone couldn't help but look at the Flying Tiger Token in Ying Yufu's hand.

The Flying Tigers soldiers in the arena had a vague premonition, and they all stared intently at Ying Yufu.

Ying Nanyao asked in surprise, "Tang'er, why did you give Fu'er such an important thing as the Flying Tiger Token? Fu'er, give me the token quickly!"

As he spoke, he reached out to snatch it.

Ying Yufu slightly turned her body to avoid it.

Ying Nanyao's face instantly turned ugly again.

Then Shangguan Tang said, "Everyone, today I announce that I will pass the Flying Tiger Token to my daughter Ying Yufu. From now on, she will be your only master."

Did everyone hear me clearly?

Ying Nanyao stared at Shangguan Tang with a face full of shock and anger, his eyes faintly bloodshot.

After a moment of silence, the Flying Tigers shouted in unison, "We heard you!"

They knelt down again in unison, but this time facing Ying Yufu, "The Flying Tiger Army pays respects to their master!"

"Please excuse the formalities, everyone. From now on, you will not be required to obey any other orders unless they are given by me," Ying Yufu said.

The Flying Tigers instantly understood that their young master didn't want them to continue risking their lives alongside Ying Nanyao.

They were unwilling to follow Ying Nanyao in the first place, but they had no choice but to agree because of the original owner's orders.

Ying Nanyao clearly understood the meaning behind Ying Yufu's words and immediately flew into a rage.

"Shangguan Tang, what exactly do you mean?"