"I'm fine."

Shen Ningzhu said softly. Judging from the expression on his face, it didn't look like nothing happened.

Jiang Yanche's face became increasingly gloomy, and a cold air emanated from his body. He raised his eyelids slightly and looked at the little maid who had been serving here. His tone was low and majestic, and he did not allow for any doubt.

"Tell me, what happened just now?"

The maidservant belonged to Jiang Yanche, not to the county magistrate's residence, so she naturally told him everything she knew.

After hearing how much injustice Chen Ningzhu had suffered, Jiang Yanche's handsome face turned so dark that ink could drip from it.

He smiled coldly, and the sound was like something coming from hell. The listeners shuddered subconsciously and felt cold all over.

County Magistrate Li was so frightened that his legs went limp and he knelt on the ground, hurriedly expressing his opinion.

"Your Highness, please forgive me. This is all my fault. I will punish this rebellious girl severely and give you an explanation."

"Oh? How exactly does Magistrate Li plan to explain this to me?"

"this……"

County Magistrate Li hesitated for a moment, then raised his head cautiously and asked tentatively,

"Then, according to Your Highness..."

"Humph, Zhuzhu is the apple of my eye. Anyone who dares to touch her will be made to suffer a fate worse than death.

But considering that you are wholeheartedly working for me, I can spare her life for now.

"But the death penalty can be avoided, but the punishment of life cannot be escaped."

"Drag him away and give him thirty strokes of the cane. If he dares to step into this yard again, he will be punished for all his crimes and put to death."

Li Jiaojiao's face was filled with disbelief, and County Magistrate Li felt a chill in his heart.

Today, King Chen's men sent him a message, asking him to prepare all the women's products as quickly as possible, regardless of the price, and all of them must be the best.

But at that time he was curious about what kind of beauty could attract so much attention from His Royal Highness Prince Chen.

Only now could I finally see the woman's appearance clearly.

To be honest, she is indeed as pretty as a fairy. One glance at her is enough to make you unable to look away. Judging from Prince Chen's attitude, he must be very concerned about this woman.

It seems that I have to be careful in the future.

"Yes, I obey your command."

Li Jiaojiao was so frightened that she could no longer hold her composure. She shook her head repeatedly, her eyes filled with panic.

"No, I don't want to be beaten. Your Highness, please spare my life. Your Highness, I did this because I love you too much. I have no bad intentions. Please understand your Highness."

However, before he could finish his words, his father covered his mouth and dragged him away.

Soon, the sound of beating with a stick and the woman's heart-wrenching cries were heard from the yard.

After the thirty strokes of the cane, the woman who had been so arrogant just now was already lying on the bench, looking like a dead dog with her skin torn and flesh exposed.

County Magistrate Li suppressed his heartache and didn't look. He went into the house again to answer, and only then did Jiang Yanche let him leave.

County Magistrate Li thanked the emperor profusely and left the yard. He quickly ordered his men to carry Li Jiaojiao back to her boudoir.

As soon as we arrived, the doctor was already waiting there.

After a period of chaos, Li Jiaojiao finally regained consciousness. However, as soon as she woke up, she burst into tears and kept asking her father why he didn't help her and why he didn't speak up for her.

County Magistrate Li tried to communicate with her, but she refused to listen and cried like crazy.

"Father has never touched his daughter since she was a child, but today, he hit her in front of so many servants. How can she behave in front of them in the future?"

"Wuwuwu~~~~My daughter has no face to live."

"Huaping, give me the scissors in the sewing basket. I might as well die. Wuuwuwu~~~~"

At this moment, the county magistrate's wife heard the noise and ran over. As soon as she entered the room, she heard her daughter screaming and crying, and immediately she joined in the noise.

"Li Mu, what on earth is going on? Why did you hit our precious daughter for no reason? Don't forget, Jiaojiao is our precious daughter that you and I have raised for many years. How could you be so cruel as to beat her like this?"

When Li Mu saw his wife running in crying, he suddenly felt overwhelmed.

I hurried over and said in a gentle voice,

"Madam, please don't be anxious. It's not what you think. I was forced to do this."

"What do you mean by being forced? Li Mu, let me tell you, if anything happens to my Jiaojiao, I will never forgive you. Dear Jiaojiao, quickly let mother see if the injury is serious."

When Li Jiaojiao saw her mother coming, she was immediately filled with grievance. The tears that she had just suppressed surged up uncontrollably again and she cried even louder.

"Mother, wuwuwu, you are finally here. If you hadn't come, you might never see your daughter again."

Li Mu: ...

"Mother, please save me quickly. Father is so cruel. He just ordered his men to beat me to death. Wuuuuu, Jiaojiao is in so much pain. Jiaojiao really hurts so much. Jiaojiao is about to die. Wuuuuu, mother, you must take care of Jiaojiao. Wuuuuu."

When Mrs. Li heard this, she immediately flew into a rage.

"Li Mu, you black-hearted bastard, you're trying to kill my mother and me. I...I'm going to fight you."

As he said that, he rushed forward, ignoring the servants' obstruction, and scratched Li Mu's face with his sharp nails desperately. After a few scratches, Li Mu's face was scratched with several cuts.

The wound was very long and bleeding.

The county magistrate, who had been meticulous, was now panting, his crown was askew, his hair was messy, and his brand new official uniform was torn into a mess, like a tattered rag.

He looked extremely embarrassed, his dark old face flushed red, and he was trembling with anger. He pointed at Madam Li who was being stopped by the maids and old women, and muttered,

"Shrew, how could I marry a shrew like you? I am truly unlucky for eight lifetimes."

When Mrs. Li heard this, she rushed forward again in anger.

"Li Mu, you dare to despise me?"

"Back then, you were just a poor peasant with nothing at home."

"At most, she has some talent. To be able to marry a young lady from an official family like me is already a great honor. Today, you still dare to call me a shrew? You dare to say it to me again and see if you dare?"

Li Mu was caught and couldn't even stand steadily. He kept shouting, "Misfortune for my family, misfortune for my family!"

It took a long time until Mrs. Li was tired and stopped breathing heavily.

The maids and old women were massaging shoulders, making tea, wiping sweat and rubbing legs in an orderly manner. The poor county magistrate, as the head of the family, could only tidy up his own clothes in an extremely embarrassed manner, and no one paid any attention to him.

After finishing the job, you still have to give the other party an explanation.

Looking at the aggressive mother and daughter, Li Mu almost bit his teeth, but in order to calm things down, he had to swallow his anger and explain.

"Madam, I understand Jiaojiao's feelings."

"But I'm doing this for her own good. Think about it, Prince Chen hasn't accomplished anything yet. What if... by then, let alone enjoying wealth and glory, I'm afraid she might even lose her life."

"Good things come to those who wait. Just be patient and wait. When the time comes, I will make our Jiaojiao get what she wants. Do you think this is a good idea?"