Making you a son-in-law is not about making you conquer the world.

Chapter 495 Heli Shu

"My dear son-in-law? When did you get back? Why didn't you let me know beforehand? I could have sent someone to pick you up," Zhou Yecheng said, almost fawningly.

Lin Ping is no longer just his son-in-law, but also a general of the current dynasty. Logically speaking, he should even kowtow to him.

“Father-in-law, this is my home. Of course I have to come back every day. I can’t let Ran pick me up every time.”

Lin Ping replied with a smile, showing no trace of official arrogance.

"Yes, yes, this is my son-in-law's eternal home, and he will come back every day." Zhou Yecheng was so happy he couldn't stop smiling.

He was initially worried that Lin Ping would look down on him because of his lowly status and distance himself from him.

It now appears that Lin Ping not only continues to maintain good relations with the Lin family, but also treats this place as his home.

He could even change the plaque on the gate of the Lin Mansion and turn it into the General's Mansion, how majestic and domineering!

"Butler, go find the best craftsmen and have the mansion properly repaired," Zhou Yecheng said excitedly.

The clothing workshop made a lot of money for the Zhou family, enough to renovate a mansion. He even wanted to buy all the surrounding houses and connect them together to suit Lin Ping's current status.

Lin Ping simply smiled and dismissed the matter. As long as Zhou Yecheng didn't do anything immoral, he wouldn't stop him. Why not win the favor of his elders?

"Where's Yinyin?" Lin Ping asked curiously.

"That girl must have had some kind of hysteria; she cried all night in the house," Zhou Yecheng replied casually, continuing to busy himself with the repairs to the mansion.

"You cried all night?" Lin Ping felt a pang of sadness and hurriedly entered the inner courtyard, only to find the door tightly shut.

With a gentle push, the half-closed door opened, and through the screen, Lin Ping could already hear the sound of crying inside.

"Yinyin, I'm back." Lin Ping composed himself, trying to compose himself.

"Yinyin isn't home." A hoarse voice came from behind the screen.

"You can make sounds even when you're not home?" Lin Ping almost burst out laughing.

Sensing Lin Ping's presence, Zhou Xiyin quickly pulled the quilt over her head.

"Huh? It doesn't seem to be here. I'll look for it elsewhere then," Lin Ping said after scanning the area.

"Are you stupid? How can you talk if you're not here!" Zhou Xiyin angrily threw off the covers.

"Who is really the fool?"

A pair of clear eyes were staring down at Zhou Xiyin, clearly part of Lin Ping's scheme.

"Hmph, all you do is try to make me happy. I wonder how many women you've fooled this way." Zhou Xiyin pouted and said, her anger vanishing the moment she saw Lin Ping.

Lin Ping was stunned, never expecting Zhou Xiyin to ask such a fatal question.

Although it wasn't intentional, he did indeed win the hearts of Xia Linglong and Jiang Hongling.

"Your husband is all about looks, why would you need to use deception?" Lin Ping replied shamelessly, patting his chest.

Before he could finish speaking, Zhou Xiyin threw herself into his arms and began to sob: "Why didn't you come back to check on me last night? Do you know how worried I was? I heard you went to assassinate Lu Zhan. Do you know how dangerous that was? Don't think that just because you're capable, you can act without considering the consequences."

Zhou Xiyin's rambling voice did not annoy Lin Ping; instead, it moved him even more.

"I didn't tell you on purpose because I didn't want you to worry," Lin Ping replied like a child who had made a mistake.

He had long guessed that Zhou Xiyin had cried all night because she was worried about him, and her beautiful eyes were red and swollen from crying.

No matter how important his business is, making a girl cry is a cardinal sin, and he needs to admit his mistake.

"Why didn't you say so? Why didn't you let me come with you? Are you afraid I'll become a burden to you?" Zhou Xiyin questioned, her expression surprisingly mischievous.

Lin Ping couldn't even protect himself, so how could he possibly protect Zhou Xiyin? She was naturally a burden, but he dared not say it out loud.

He seemed to have mastered the art of chatting with women: don't just keep explaining the reasons, admit your mistakes first, and then make promises.

"I was wrong. From now on, I, Lin Ping, will get my wife's permission before doing anything," Lin Ping said solemnly.

This trick worked! Zhou Xiyin felt a warmth in her heart and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with a pout.

"Enough, I won't allow you to make a vow." Zhou Xiyin said dejectedly, blocking Lin Ping's lips with an ivory-white finger, "From now on, the one who has the right to control you is not me, but the princess."

“This is the divorce agreement, which I have signed and sealed. Of course, you can also write a letter of divorce directly.” Zhou Xiyin’s face was surprisingly calm.

She could cry because she was worried about Lin Ping, but she couldn't shed tears because he had divorced her.

She was, after all, a strong woman, and wouldn't cause Lin Ping any trouble.

Lin Ping could not change the marriage arranged by the king, and she knew Lin Ping's difficulties.

Rather than letting him feel guilty, it's better to take the initiative to propose a divorce.

"A lenient separation, may we each find our own peace?" Lin Ping glanced at the delicate handwriting and felt a pang in his heart.

It's easy to say, but can we really expect everyone to be well?

Lin Ping abruptly pushed Zhou Xiyin onto the bed, saying domineeringly, "Until I sign and put my fingerprint on this agreement, you are my woman. Trying to run away? No way!"

With her wrist pinned down by Lin Ping, Zhou Xiyin was unable to move. She bit down hard on his chest with a row of teeth as big as corn kernels.

"Are you a dog? Why are you biting people like that?" Lin Ping winced in pain and unconsciously released Zhou Xiyin's wrist.

"Hmph, this is your punishment. You're only allowed to sleep in the woodshed tonight," Zhou Xiyin said angrily.

She knew that Lin Ping only had Jiang Yunying in his heart, and if things continued to develop as they had just happened, who knew what the consequences would be.

She knew Lin Ping would definitely take responsibility, but she didn't want to put him in a difficult position, so she used violence to prevent any accidental conflict.

When they saw Lin Ping slink into the woodshed, the servants were dumbfounded.

"The young lady and the young master have quarreled again, and it looks like the young master lost."

"Don't let his status as a great general fool you; at home, he still has to obey the young lady's every word."

“Our son-in-law is different from those high-ranking officials. I can’t quite put my finger on why, but he’s much easier to get along with.”

The servants and maids whispered among themselves, secretly laughing.

When Lin Ping pushed open the door to the woodshed, he was astonished.

There was a wooden bed in the middle, with soft blankets on it. Although it wasn't as spacious as the bedroom, it was much cozier than before.

"This was planned long ago. It looks like I'm going to be staying here permanently." Lin Ping sighed, making a bold guess about Zhou Xiyin's thoughts.

"Hmph, I'm going to lie on the ground. Anyone who sleeps in the bed you prepared is a dog!" Lin Ping said firmly.

five minutes later……

"Woof woof... What's wrong with being a puppy? Dogs are man's best friend." Lin Ping lay on the bed with his paws in the air, falling asleep comfortably, ultimately succumbing to the "it's actually good" phenomenon.