Chapter 213

"I really don't know what Wang Zhengze was thinking. What's wrong with submitting to the Crown Prince? If he had obediently submitted, he wouldn't be facing such a disaster today."

Wang Zhengze held the very important position of Minister of Personnel, yet he relied on no one, which explains why the Crown Prince wanted to take action against him.

Shen Rang's body stiffened.

That's true.

Is this how they deserve to end up just because they refused to submit?!

Shen Rang's face darkened: "Father, if a master puts you to death if you don't comply with his wishes, do we really still want to follow him?"

"What nonsense are you talking about! That's His Highness the Crown Prince!"

“The title of Crown Prince is just a title,” Shen Rang said in a deep voice. “Whether someone is a wise ruler or not cannot be judged solely by their title.”

Shen Jun's face turned completely ugly: "What do you mean?"

“Since he is not a wise ruler, there is no need to follow him.” Shen Rang said, then stood up, as if he was about to break with him.

"Are you insane?!" Shen Jun roared. "Have you considered the consequences of betraying the Crown Prince?! Not only you, but I, and our entire Marquis's mansion will suffer the same fate!"

Shen Jun was filled with regret.

He was just feeling lingering fear and wanted to talk to Shen Rang, and also to warn him to be more careful and serve the Crown Prince properly in the future. He never expected things to turn out this way!

If they really let Chen give up his position, I'm afraid his whole family won't see the sun rise tomorrow!

However, Shen Rang was determined: "The Crown Prince has not yet ascended the throne, and His Majesty is still above him, so the Marquis's mansion will be fine."

At present, the crown prince cannot control everything.

After saying that, Shen Rang turned around and prepared to leave.

"Stop right there!"

Shen Jun also got up angrily and took him to the ancestral hall.

The Hou Mansion Ancestral Hall is solemn and dignified. The ancestral tablets are placed in order on the shrine. Amidst the swirling sandalwood incense, it seems that every move of the people in the ancestral hall is being watched by their ancestors.

Kneel down!

"Look at these ancestral tablets! Did you think it was easy for our family to get to where we are today?! Are you going to ruin the whole family in your hands before you're satisfied?!"

“Father, if you have grievances in your heart, you may beat or scold me as you please, I will accept it.” Shen Rang knelt, his back still straight.

His attitude appeared extremely submissive, yet he made no mention of not going to the Crown Prince's residence.

Shen Jun looked at him, so angry that he almost bit his back teeth to pieces.

How could he have given birth to such a son!

Stubborn donkey!

"You insist on going, don't you? Fine! Since you're going to drag our whole family down with you, I'll clean house today, so our ancestors' hard work won't be wasted!"

After saying that, Shen Jun turned around and looked around the ancestral hall. He picked up a wooden stick as thick as a child's wrist and swung it hard at Shen Rang's back.

One after another, the sound was deep and powerful, but Shen Rang kept his teeth clenched and never uttered a word of weakness.

Upon seeing this, Jingyuan immediately rushed to Rongxi Hall.

Upon hearing that her son had been beaten in the ancestral hall, Zheng's steps quickened.

Before even entering, I could hear a series of muffled thuds coming from inside.

When Madam Zheng entered the ancestral hall and saw the scene before her, she shoved Shen Jun aside, exclaiming, "What are you doing! This is your own son!"

Shen Rang's face was as pale as paper, which made his eyes appear even darker.

Seeing him like this, Madam Zheng felt even more heartache and couldn't help but turn to Shen Jun and say, "This is your son! How could you be so cruel?!"

After many years of marriage, Zheng had never argued with anyone, let alone spoken in such a questioning tone.

Shen Jun, panting heavily, slammed the stick in his hand aside: "The good son you raised is going to lead our whole family to our deaths! I just wish I could beat him to death!"