When Shen Zhiyi arrived at the front hall, her parents and brothers were all there, and several servants from the Marquis's mansion were waiting outside.
There were some boxes piled up in the yard.
"This was brought by the Marquis's mansion, as an apology gift," Green Lotus whispered in Shen Zhiyi's ear.
Shen Zhiyi nodded.
The Marquis's mansion clearly has little money, so how could it have money to give as gifts?
This is getting increasingly strange and bizarre.
Song Maozhang threw the bound Song Shaohuai on the ground. When he saw Shen Zhiyi coming over, he was filled with remorse: "My son is unruly and speaks without restraint. His Majesty has already issued an edict to reprimand him. I beg the Duke and his wife to forgive him."
"With Yu Xiu arrested, our Marquis's Mansion is now left with only Shao Huai. His Majesty said that if he cannot obtain your forgiveness, he will probably be forever barred from a career in government."
"Please forgive him, for the sake of our past relationship as in-laws."
As he spoke, he kicked his son: "What are you still standing there for!"
Song Shaohuai knelt on the ground, "I'm sorry, it was my fault today, I said the wrong thing."
His hands were tied behind his back, and he kept kowtowing.
"You unfilial son, you scoundrel!" Song Maozhang kicked him again.
"I really know I was wrong."
...
The Song family father and son worked together, but no one from the Shen family responded; they all remained silent.
The atmosphere in the hall instantly became awkward.
Song Maozhang had already kicked his son several times and tried to persuade him, but no one stopped him. Seeing the atmosphere become tense, he smiled sullenly. Just as he was wondering what to say, Shen Muzhi suddenly spoke up, "Lord Song, are you tired of kicking him?"
"Not tired at all, that unfilial son deserves it!"
Song Maozhang thought that someone was finally paying attention to him.
Usually at this point, the Shen family would say that it was nothing serious, and after a few polite exchanges, the matter would be considered closed.
result……
Shen Muzhi suddenly walked out of the hall. After a while, he came back with a stick and shoved it into Song Maozhang's hand. "Use this to hit him. I'm worried your hands and feet will hurt."
Song Shaohuai stared wide-eyed.
What kind of people are the Shen family!
Song Maozhang, holding the stick, froze on the spot.
beat?
Or not to fight?
This stick is thick and heavy; one blow will surely tear the skin and flesh apart.
Shen Muzhi clicked his tongue in astonishment: "Lord Song just said that this Second Young Master Song is lacking in discipline. Now that you have the chance, why don't you take action!"
The Song father and son looked ashen-faced.
How could the Shen family act like this?
Song Shaohuai was terrified. Was this discipline?
They clearly wanted him dead!
Shen Zhiyi sat to one side, silent and not uttering a sound, only pondering the events of the day:
Although Song Shaohuai was not particularly clever, he was not entirely stupid either. It was already strange that he suddenly provoked his younger brother, and Song Maozhang brought him here to apologize, which seemed unusual.
No one in the Shen family dared to object, and Song Maozhang was caught in a dilemma. He could only raise his stick and strike his youngest son's back twice.
He had controlled his strength, but Song Shaohuai still had the wounds from the whip. With this blow, the wounds were torn open, and the skin was truly ripped open!
He screamed in pain!
"I was wrong, I was really wrong!" Song Shaohuai was in so much pain that he was covered in cold sweat.
Fortunately, Shen Chongde spoke up in time, "Lord Song, we have received your apologies."
"You unfilial son, why don't you thank the Duke!" Song Maozhang hurriedly put down the stick. This was the only son left in the Song family, and he was worried that he might really hurt him.
The Song family father and son apologized repeatedly, which took up a lot of time.
——
Shen Zhiyi returned to her room to bathe and prepare to rest. It was already late at night. Hong Rui blew out the candle and left the room. A small crack was opened in the window, and a dark shadow slowly entered the room with the moonlight.
She suddenly opened her eyes, saw a dark figure, and her pupils trembled.
The next second,
Her mouth was covered, and the familiar scent that swept over her in the darkness calmed her down. She pulled the hand away from her mouth and frowned, saying, "Zhou Xuance!"
“Miss Shen is really bold. Looking across the entire Da Gan, there are very few people who dare to call me by my name directly.”
Shen Zhiyi was startled. After regaining her composure, she said, "Your Highness, at this hour, instead of resting at home, you're committing thievery? Who on earth has the audacity to do this!"
"If my father and brothers find out, you'll be in big trouble."
“Even if the Duke comes, I believe you will help me cover it up,” he said confidently, sitting down on the stool and pouring himself a glass of water.
“You…” Shen Zhiyi said angrily, “You’re utterly shameless.”
"Put your clothes on properly."
Shen Zhiyi's gaze shifted downwards. The summer night was sultry, and she was dressed lightly. Having been startled by him, her thin shirt slipped off her shoulders, revealing her fair skin. Her hairpins had all come off, and her black hair flowed down her chest, a striking contrast of black and white...
There is an indescribable feeling of pure desire.
Zhou Xuance's gaze had only briefly swept over the tea before he looked away. The tea had long since cooled, but it still felt hot to the taste.
His throat bobbed slightly as he poured himself another glass of water.
Shen Zhiyi blushed and quickly put on an outer robe. "Your Highness, why have you come so late...?"
"The Marquis of Xuanhua went to the palace a few days ago to plead for Song Yuxiu."
Shen Zhiyi's angry words were on the tip of her tongue, but she swallowed them back because of his words. "Has he seen His Majesty?"
"Although the Xuanhua Marquis's mansion has declined, it has still made contributions to the country and was granted the title of marquis. Your Majesty should give it some face."
"The young master is about to get married, and now the eyes of the entire capital are on the Duke's mansion." Zhou Xuance stroked his teacup. "With flowers in full bloom and oil on a raging fire, we must be careful."
Shen Zhiyi understood immediately. "Thank you for reminding me."
"Then I'm leaving."
After Zhou Xuance finished speaking, he climbed out the window and left.
Shen Zhiyi had always held a grudge against Song Shaohuai's unintentional warning.
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