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

Of course, not only Zhang Xiaoru remained motionless, but also the Left Chancellor Lu Chongyang and Zhang Xuanling kept their eyes slightly closed, seemingly uninterested in the Wenhua Garden residence.

The Empress's gaze swept over the Left Prime Minister, and she sneered inwardly: That old fox, the Left Prime Minister, doesn't reveal his true colors at all!

As for Zhang Xuanling, well, he should learn his lesson by now.

"Court adjourned!"

The Empress withdrew her gaze and said calmly.

Li Dehui, who was standing nearby, immediately shouted, "Dismiss the court!"

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

On the steps of Fengtian Hall.

Several ministers caught up with Zhang Xuanling, who was descending the steps alone.

"Lord Zhang, please wait!"

Zhang Xuanling stopped and looked at the group: "Gentlemen, is there something you need?"

The bearded man chuckled and said, "Today in court, His Majesty was selling a house, but Lord Zhang didn't budge. He must already own a house, right?"

Another person laughed and said, "Is that even a question? Everyone knows that Wenhua Garden was built by the fourth son of Lord Zhang. How could a son not immediately show respect to his father when he built his own residence?"

Zhang Xuanling's lips twitched, and he said in a deep voice, "What exactly are you all trying to say? If you want to buy a house, I'm afraid I can't help you."

The group's expressions froze, but they did not give up.

"Lord Zhang, please put in a good word for your son and sell us a set at a discount. We will be forever grateful for this favor."

Zhang Xuanling sneered inwardly: "You won't buy the mansions His Majesty is selling, but you want to snag a bargain from me? You've really got a good plan."

Hmph, I'm actually thinking about where to buy a house!

"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you gentlemen, but all the houses in Wenhua Garden have already been sold, and there's nothing I can do about it."

"Goodbye!"

"Oh, Lord Zhang, please help me..."

The group chased after them again.

At this moment, a young official walked over and sneered, "Hmph, Lord Xu, you lot are truly ignorant. Everyone knows that Zhang Ping'an has already signed a document severing ties with Vice Minister Zhang. What use is it for you to beg him?"

The group of people were taken aback.

"Is this really true?"

Immediately, the group stared at Zhang Xuanling, whose face had stiffened.

"Hmph, since Lord Zhang has already severed ties with Zhang Ping'an, why didn't you tell us sooner?"

"Heh, I really don't know when Lord Zhang went blind. This prodigy has actually severed ties with his family! How laughable!"

Zhang Xuanling didn't tell them about severing ties with his relatives earlier because he was afraid people would say he was blind to the truth.

His face flushed red, and he hurriedly strode away.

As a result of being too excited, he stumbled and tumbled down the steps.

"Hahaha……"

A burst of mocking laughter rang out from behind.

The Night Watchman's Office.

After patrolling his shift, Zhang Ping'an returned to his cell to slack off when his brother-in-law, Lu Wenhao, suddenly came to find him.

Zhang Pingan led him into a private room and asked, "Why are you here?"

Upon seeing Zhang Ping'an, Lu Wenhao exclaimed excitedly, "Brother-in-law, you haven't been back to the academy in so long! I've missed you!"

"Alright, alright, please don't call me brother-in-law anymore. Your sister and I are going to get a divorce sooner or later." Zhang Ping'an wasn't that averse to his brother-in-law.

Although this kid is also a second-generation rich kid, and a top-tier one at that, he doesn't have the bad habits of those spoiled brats who bully men and women.

And it has many advantages, the biggest of which is of course... a big laugh!

Upon hearing this, Lu Wenhao immediately objected.

"Brother-in-law, I will absolutely not agree to your desire to divorce my sister!"

"No, what good is it if your sister and I get a divorce?" Zhang Ping'an tilted his head and looked him up and down.

Lu Wenhao tilted his head back: "Anyway, I'm not disagreeing!"

"You're the only brother-in-law I'll ever have!"

"Ha!" Zhang Ping'an was amused.

"Alright, what do you want from me?"

Remembering the important matter, Lu Wenhao said, "Didn't you give me a house in Wenhua Garden? My mother asked me about it, and I guess my father asked her to."

Zhang Ping'an looked at him and blinked: "What did you answer?"

"I said I sold it." Lu Wenhao said with an arrogant look.

Zhang Ping'an thought for a moment and said, "A house in Wenhua Garden is worth about 150,000 taels of silver now. You can sell it if you want!"

"How much?" Lu Wenhao's eyes widened.

"150,000 taels," Zhang Ping'an repeated.

"Brother-in-law, you're not lying to me, are you?" Lu Wenhao was shocked. He had invested 10,000 taels of silver back then, and now he had made more than ten times that amount!

"If you don't sell now, the price might go up in a few days."

"But I advise you to sell it. Because if you don't, your father will definitely take it away."

"Because now, even if you have money, it's very difficult to buy a house in Wenhua Garden."

"As the Left Prime Minister, your father would never stoop to begging for favors."

Nowadays, all officials, big and small, in the capital want to own a house in Wenhua Garden, because living in Wenhua Garden makes one feel superior!

If the Left Prime Minister cannot get a place to live, he will be ridiculed.

Those who bought the houses would then actively help Zhang Ping'an spread his superior slogans throughout the capital.

After all, every beneficiary will spare no effort to protect their own interests.

Upon hearing this, Lu Wenhao immediately made up his mind: "Sell, sell right now!"

"After hearing what my brother-in-law said, my father will definitely force me to give him the house right away."

"I absolutely cannot let him have his way."

"But brother-in-law, where am I supposed to find buyers? I don't know how!"

Lu Wenhao looked troubled.

"Just wait at the main entrance of Wenhua Garden. Most of the people going there now are looking to buy a house," Zhang Ping'an advised.

"Okay, I'll be right there." Lu Wenhao readily agreed and headed off.

Half an hour later, Lu Wenhao returned.

"Brother-in-law, the house has been sold for 160,000 taels!"

Lu Wenhao's face was flushed with excitement, and his body trembled slightly as he spoke.

Zhang Ping'an grinned mischievously. "Then you can go home now."

Lu Wenhao's eyes lit up immediately: "Brother-in-law, I understand. Haha, you're so naughty!"

"Hmph, my sister has no taste. She has such a good brother-in-law but doesn't cherish him. I'm going to have a good talk with her when we get home."

"Hey, don't get involved in my business with your sister. When you get home, be careful not to get beaten up."

Zhang Ping'an gave him earnest advice.

"Don't worry, brother-in-law, I can run fast!"

Lu Wenhao said goodbye to Zhang Ping'an and ran home happily.

The Left Prime Minister's Residence.

Lu Chongyang sat in the main seat with a serious expression, and Su Xiu'e brought him a cup of tea.

"Sir, what's troubling you?"

Lu Chongyang didn't answer, but instead asked, "How's the matter I asked you to inquire about? What about that brat?"

"I asked, and Hao'er said he sold it. But I can tell he's lying." No one knows a son better than his mother; Lu Wenhao couldn't hide it from Su Xiu'e at all.

Lu Chongyang, who was just about to change his expression, immediately relaxed when he heard the second half of the sentence.

"That's good. If that bastard sells the house, I'll break his legs when he gets back."

Su Xiu'e frowned and said, "Master, our house is closer to the palace than the one in Wenhua Garden. Why do we insist on buying the one in Wenhua Garden?"

The Left Prime Minister glanced at her helplessly: "Hmph, it's all because of that little beast Zhang Ping'an. He said that living in Wenhua Garden made him superior in order to sell the house."

"Now, officials of all ranks all want to live in Wenhua Garden."