One of the parties involved, whom Huang Tao hated, was hesitating and lingering at the entrance of the Jing'an Marquis's residence, not daring to go in.

"Miss, Madam invites you and the young master in, and also asked this old servant to pass on a message to you."

Jiang Xuelin's scalp tightened, and her heart jumped instantly. "What message did my mother ask you to deliver?"

"The lady is asking if you require her to come out and greet you personally?"

Jiang Xuelin: "..."

Fu Hanlai hesitated for a moment, but after the steward finished delivering the message, Jiang Xuelin immediately adopted a heroic expression, but her steps were not slow at all. She stepped into the gate of the Marquis's mansion in an instant. Fu Hanlai was stunned for a moment and then quickly followed.

Lady Jing'an was drinking tea when she saw Jiang Xuelin approaching. She slowly put down her teacup and said in a calm voice, as usual, "Kneel down."

Without the slightest hesitation, Jiang Xuelin immediately knelt down in the hall.

Seeing Jiang Xuelin kneel down, Lady Jing'an's expression did not soften at all. She picked up the board that had been placed on the table, stood up, walked to Jiang Xuelin, and said, "Extend your hand."

"Smack!"

The crisp sound immediately echoed in the hall. Jiang Xuelin felt her palms go numb, but she didn't dare to beg for mercy.

Lady Jing'an was really ruthless this time. She slapped Jiang Xuelin's palm several times until it was swollen before stopping. Then she looked at Fu Hanlai, who had been standing to the side.

Despite the polite gaze, which carried no hint of aggression, it instantly sent shivers down Fu Hanlai's spine. He knelt down beside Jiang Xuelin, cautiously extending his hand, his eyes filled with terror as he looked at the Lady of Jing'an.

Jiang Xuelin's hands are all swollen!

This is much more ruthless than his father's actions!