"Does my dad know?"

"The lady sent me to fetch the young master as soon as she left the Guo residence. I suppose she won't tell the master."

Liu Ming breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that his father didn't know, but it didn't matter that his mother did. So Liu Ming went back with Madam Liu's people.

As soon as he arrived at the gate of the mansion, he was tied up and taken to his father's study. Liu Ming knew from his father's appearance that it was all over.

Liu Ming asked cautiously, "Father?"

Liu Wenyu: "Don't call me Dad. I don't have a son like you who can cause trouble."

Liu Ming knew his father definitely knew, but he didn't know exactly how much he knew.

"Father, I was wrong. I will never do it again."

Liu Wenyu said angrily, "You really have some ability. You offended the First Prince a while ago, but he was magnanimous and didn't hold it against you. Good thing you've already forgotten the pain before the wound has even healed. This time you've offended the Guo family."

Liu Ming also felt wronged: "Dad, it wasn't just me who did it. Duan Kun also brought it on himself. He was also involved in scheming against Guo Shu."

"But Madam Guo said it was your suggestion."

Liu Ming had nothing to say; he had indeed started this whole thing.

Liu Wenyu knew from his son's appearance that what Madam Guo said was true.

Liu Wenyu had given up hope for this son.

He sighed and said, "You've told us everything. Since you and Duan Kun plotted against Guo Shu together, Duan Kun can't just get away with it all."

Liu Ming was very honest and told the whole story. After learning that his son had met Duan Kun at Chu Xiang Pavilion, Liu Wenyu almost couldn't help but hit him.

"Why did you go to Chu Xiang Pavilion?"

Liu Wenyu knew nothing about Liu Ming's visit to Chuxiang Pavilion. Madam Liu did know, and she had spoken to him about it, but Liu Ming wouldn't listen, so Madam Liu could only help keep it a secret.

Liu Ming then realized he had let something slip.

“Son… I just heard from others that it’s a fun place, so I wanted to go and see it.”

Liu Wenyu was well aware of the exaggeration in his words and said helplessly, "Who told you it was a fun place?"

"Jin... Fu?"

Liu Wenyu frowned: "Your servant boy?"

Liu Ming nodded: "Mm"

Liu Wenyu: "You believe everything he says?" Liu Wenyu was utterly disappointed in this son. Oh well, since he was going to give up anyway, he would just send him back to his village in the countryside after this was resolved, and make sure he was fed and clothed.

"My son is just curious."

"You can continue!"