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The Master usually dotes on his Legitimate Eldest Son, who has always acted arrogantly in the household. However, today, not only did the Master slap him in public, but he also intended to take him to the ancestral hall for severe punishment.
The guards stood there in shock, as if they were dreaming.
In the past, whenever the master made a mistake, it was always the servants who faced punishment; this was an unwritten rule among noble families.
They never expected that today it would be Eldest Son who would suffer.
Wen Li was furious, his face flushed with anger. He struggled desperately and shouted, “Wen Zhan is nothing but a lowly thing; he wasn’t even worthy to carry my shoes at home! Father, you’re actually angry for him today, just because of that Eldest Princess? What’s so great about Eldest Princess? Are you really that afraid of her? You’re such a fool!”
As he struggled, he glared fiercely at Wen Xingyun, his eyes filled with rage and resentment.
Wen Xingyun’s expression darkened further, resembling the ominous sky before a storm.
Impatiently, he waved his hand and commanded loudly, “What are you all standing there for? Gag him and drag him away!”
Upon hearing the order, the guards dared not hesitate any longer. They rushed forward; someone quickly stuffed a cloth into Wen Li’s mouth while others grabbed him and dragged him toward the ancestral hall.
Wen Li continued to squirm and made muffled sounds of protest, but it was futile.
Inside the carriage, Wen Zhan was genuinely surprised by Yun Qingyu’s thunderous methods. After hesitating for a moment, he finally asked, “Your Highness, are you really going to raid the Minister of Revenue’s residence? If this is for me, isn’t it a bit of an overreaction?”
Yun Qingyu, sitting quietly in the carriage and flipping through the Military Strategy Book, didn’t lift his head as he replied in a calm and indifferent tone, “Raiding the Minister of Revenue’s residence has been planned within This Palace. I originally intended to go tomorrow morning, but I’ve just moved it up to tonight.”
Upon hearing this, Wen Zhan felt a bit embarrassed. He touched his still swollen cheek and thought to himself: So it wasn't out of rage for a beloved after all; it seems I was just being overly sentimental.
After a moment of silence, he spoke again, "But Your Highness, your actions tonight might lead others to believe that I was the reason for your retaliation against the Hong Family. Aren't you worried about being misunderstood?"
Yun Qingyu set down the Military Strategy Book, raised her head to look at him, and a glimmer of insight flashed in her eyes as she intended to peel away the layers of his facade.
"You’re worried about misunderstandings? Then why did you take those slaps tonight?"
A hint of panic crossed Wen Zhan's eyes as his mind raced, trying to decipher Yun Qingyu's meaning. In the end, he decided to continue playing along and cautiously replied, "I am not strong enough to fight back against them; they are numerous and powerful. What could I do?"
Yun Qingyu's gaze swept over Wen Zhan's face, her expression growing even more indifferent. "This Palace does not like to hear lies. If your little schemes are exposed, don’t blame This Palace for being unkind."
Wen Zhan's heart sank; he knew he couldn't hide any longer. With a thud, he knelt down and answered truthfully, "I... I wouldn't say I'm completely powerless; I have some basic skills. While I may not compare to Your Highness, I can defend myself. Tonight, I just wanted to create an opportunity for you to deal with the Wen Family. Your Attendant was attacked by them, which means the Wen Family has offended you. This is a leverage that can be used. Besides, I only took a few slaps, but it allowed Wen Li to receive a beating in return. I think it's worth it."
He recalled that Yun Qingyu would send someone to verify his injuries tomorrow. Regardless of whether she truly would or not, Wen Xingyun would never dare risk offending Yun Qingyu by letting Wen Li off easy.
Thus, the Legitimate Son of the Wen Family was destined to suffer greatly tonight.
With this thought in mind, he felt a sense of pride swell within him; compared to what he endured, those few slaps seemed trivial.
A slight smile crept onto his lips as a flicker of satisfaction shone in his eyes.
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