History's Strongest Husband Chapter 32.3 - In The Face Of Father-In-Law

Chapter 32.3: In the Face of Father-In-Law

"Do you know who else complained and came knocking on the door?"

Shen Lang shook his head. "I don't know, father-in-law."

"Zhang Jin," Count Jin replied perfunctorily. "Not only did the City Lord come, but Zhang Jin also, the commander of Xuanwu City's garrison. For such trivial matter, two of Xuanwu City's big men came to my Count's Palace with means to complain against you, but in actuality is an indirect slap to my face."

So… it would seem the power struggle in Xuanwu City is much more complicated than Shen Lang previously imagined.

The Count looked up. "Shen Lang, you said to Tian Heng and all else present that he'll break Tian Thirteen's legs with his own hands tomorrow, right?"

"Yes, father-in-law."

"I don't blame you for being childish," Count Jin sighed. "But forget it. Don't go out 'till the water calms."

Uh… what…?

"But… father-in-law, this is simply throwing out cold water!【 I 】 If I cannot do it tomorrow and retreat inside the Count's Palace, won't I lose my dignity?"

"Which young man hasn't spoken out wildly like a hot-blooded dog? It is not humiliating to break your promise! Do you not believe that your father-in-law won't bring you justice?"

"I believe. I believe it, father-in-law," Shen Lang bowed his head. "But father-in-law, I must go tomorrow. What was said must be done. If I said Tian Heng will break his son's legs, then Tian Heng will personally break Tian Thirteen's legs. It must be done. And… and this is my own enemy, father-in-law. Only I can repay the deeds done wrong."

"Nonsense!" Count Jin bellowed angrily. "Don't be a stubborn fool!"

Shen Lang sincerely said, "Father-in-law, please believe me. I will go through this under the written laws of the New Deal without any flaws. I will make sure of that. Believe me. If I don't go out tomorrow, it will not only bring shame to me but against the House of Jin."

Then, his voice grew more sincere as he bowed deeply. "Father-in-law, they can bully me, they can beat me, but I won't allow them to slap father-in-law, mother-in-law, and my wife's face. I won't allow it to happen! Tomorrow, father-in-law, I will go and have Tian Heng break Tian Thirteen's legs."

When the Count heard Shen Lang's moving words, he felt dizzy.

Though this child is truly considerate and caring, he's a bit mischievous.

"Nonetheless, you cannot go out," Count Jin said solemnly. "From now on, you are banned from going out."

What?! I'm grounded?!

Hot blooded youths will never understand. As an elder, it is their rightful duty to discipline the youths. When Shen Lang's parents allowed him to marry his daughter, Count Jin was given the responsibility to manage him well.

"Jin Zhong, take four people with you to guard outside my son-in-law's room. He is to remain in his room to study. You must not allow him to go anywhere!" Count Jin ordered.

W-w-what is this?!

His sincere words were thrown away without care? Just like that?

Shen Lang already threw out the words saying that he would make sure Tian Heng break his son's legs personally. If he is unable to do it, would he not be a laughingstock?

He'll die of shame!

How then can he walk in public with dignity and confidence?

But… Shen Lang knew Count Jin only meant well. He can't fault him for that.

Well, I guess in the face of a traditional and stubborn old man… I'll have to use soft means to coax them… fine! I'll do it that way!

Suddenly, Shen Lang's voice grew coy and respectful. "Yes, father-in-law. Your son-in-law will listen to your words well."

The Count nodded his head in satisfaction. "Children can be taught."

"Then, father-in-law, when will my… coughs… when will my ban be lifted?" Shen Lang asked softly. "When will I be able to go in and out freely?"

The Count brought the palm of his hands to his chin and thought for a moment. That's right, he cannot keep Shen Lang in his room without reason.

It would only give him the image of an unreasonable and brutal image.

Then, a light bulb lit up in his head and he soon came up with a plan.

He pulled out a book from the bookshelf and said, "This is the Jin Family's Golden Training Manual, the House of Jin's family heirloom handed down generations after generations. Our Jin Family is able to survive hundreds of years largely due to our Golden Training Manual. Memorize this thick book!"

The Count smiled c.o.c.kily.

"When you can recite this thick book shall you regain your freedom," Count Jin scoffed. "By the way, it took me a whole month to recite the book from the top of my head!"

【 I 】 "….simply throwing out the cold water…" means to criticize someone's opinions or ideas and stop people believing them or being excited about them.