Chapter 342
A dark light flashed in Shen Qingnian's eyes as she replied, "Your Majesty, I believe that although General Shen has committed a serious crime, he is also loyal to Your Majesty and has made many military achievements on the border."
The rules in the capital and the palace are very strict, and General Shen must not have been used to them, which is why he made such a grave mistake. I think that castration would be appropriate to teach General Shen a lesson he will never forget.”
Song Xuanwei raised his chin and ordered the surrounding servants: "Then give him fifty strokes of the cane."
This was considered a very light punishment, but it still angered others.
Ye Lingzhou immediately stepped forward: "Your Majesty..."
“Young Master Ye, there’s no need for further words,” Song Xuan interrupted him.
Shen Zheng was taken away to receive his punishment, and the rest of the crowd dispersed. Ye Lingzhou followed and supervised Shen Zheng as he was being flogged.
Before nightfall, news of General Shen Zheng being flogged spread throughout the entire camp, even reaching the servants who cleaned the toilets.
Inside the hunting grounds, Song Xuan rode his horse back with Shen Qingnian in tow.
“General Chen will probably behave himself for a while and won’t mention returning to the border again,” Shen Qingnian said with a smile in her eyes.
Just when I was annoyed by Shen Zheng's daily antics, he delivered himself to my door.
The man behind her pulled her closer to his arms and said, "Shen Zheng was punished and humiliated today, which may cause him to move up his plans. That would be a good thing."
The more anxious you are, the more flaws you will reveal.
He couldn't wait to restore Qingnian to her original position.
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingnian's eyes lit up with joy. The Shen family father and son had always been a heavy burden on her heart, and she would be happy if they could be removed in advance.
The next moment, she frowned and asked with some doubt, "Shen Zheng had an accident just now, why didn't he come?"
With such a major event occurring, it's impossible that Shen Zheng was completely unaware of it.
Song Xuan snorted coldly, his dark eyes filled with icy intent: "They must be up to no good. Qing Nian, don't worry, I'll find out when we get back."
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Shen Zheng did indeed go to do some petty theft. He went to find Shen Man, and upon seeing her, he slapped her hard across the face.
Shen Man covered her face, not daring to make a sound, and could only lower her head and silently endure.
Shen Zheng stepped forward and grabbed her hair, his face full of disgust: "You really are useless!"
They can't even compare to Shen Qingnian's finger!
"My lord, spare my life! It's all because that Consort Gui has been obstructing me at every turn that I haven't had a chance," Shen Man pleaded tearfully, her eyes filled with pleas, but deep down there was a chilling intent.
Once she gains His Majesty's favor, the first person she will settle scores with will be Shen Zheng!
Shen Zheng released his hand and said with disgust, "There will be a bonfire feast tonight. Prepare the food and make sure His Majesty takes it."
"What if His Majesty doesn't drink it?" Shen Man was at a loss. The green grapes she had presented today hadn't even been glanced at by His Majesty.
Upon hearing this, Shen Zheng raised his hand and slapped Shen Man across the face, gritting his teeth as he said, "What a fool! No matter what method you use, you must make His Majesty take it. If you fail, I will kill you with my own hands!"
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