Song Yushu didn't say anything, but watched them kowtow quietly. She was thinking about how to punish them in order to intimidate the people below.
But emotionally speaking, these two people were among the first people to follow Song Yushu. She never regarded them as subordinates, but as comrades and partners.
As if sensing what Song Yushu was thinking, Yanhong kowtowed again, "Master, this slave and I overstepped our bounds first, and then concealed it. We are willing to accept the flogging, and we hope that Master will grant us this!"
Punishment is not about actually punishing the servants, but about letting everyone know that there are some things that cannot be done and some things that should not be committed. If they are committed, there must be corresponding punishments, and it is the same for everyone. Otherwise, you will never be able to convince the public.
Of course, some meritorious officials need to be rewarded and punished clearly. We cannot generalize them, and we cannot deny them face.
This is the art of controlling subordinates. Lu Zhixing’s words are still fresh in his mind.
Song Yushu sighed lightly, nodded, and stood up. "The Punishment Hall in the Villa will be here soon. You guys, prepare the medicine."
"Thank you, Master!" Yanhong and Liu Xia did not have any resentment towards Song Yushu's punishment.
After all, as the master, Song Yushu must do this, otherwise the people below will not obey him.
Nowadays, Song Yushu's power is growing, and the scope and business under the jurisdiction of Liu Xia and Yanhong are also increasing. This incident not only gave Song Yushu a wake-up call, but also gave them a wake-up call!
After Song Yushu finished speaking, he left Yuzhu Pavilion. Soon, people from the villa's punishment hall arrived.
Most of them were fatherless and motherless orphans who were found by Song Yushu as beggars on the streets. They were deep-minded and had no scruples, and only listened to Song Yushu.
Five whips hit Liu Xia and Yanhong, tearing their skin and flesh. The people in the Punishment Hall carried out the order without any slack.
Yanhong had lived a life of luxury for many years, and after being whipped five times, she vomited blood and fainted.
When she was sent back, her subordinates were heartbroken. As Yanhong's top performer and also a subordinate, they directly spoke ill of Song Yushu, "That was all caused by Hu Luyi. Why should they punish you?"
"Knowing something and not reporting it is wrong!" Yan Hong angrily scolded her subordinate with a pale face, "How dare you talk about the master like that?!"
The attitude of his subordinates made Yanhong understand more clearly why Song Yushu was so angry. Now that their family was big and their business was great, they could no longer be like before. They had to make it clear what the rules and hierarchy were!
Yanhong's subordinates quickly knelt on the ground and said, "Sister Yanhong, it was my fault for speaking out of turn. Please don't blame me."
"This month's salary will be cut in half! If you still can't control your mouth, next time it won't just be a fine!" Yanhong didn't treat her subordinates kindly. Song Yushu's prestige must be established!
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Liu Xia also encountered the same problem, but his methods were more ruthless. Two of his confidants also said something bad about Song Yushu, and they were beaten with boards in the yard.
In an instant, Song Yushu's power swept through like a gust of wind, pulling back the direction of the wind that was gradually deviating.
However, Song Yushu was a little depressed after punishing Liu Xia and Yanhong, and even did not go to review letters and documents with Lu Zhixing in the evening.
"What's wrong with Ah Shu?" Lu Zhixing put down the document in his hand and frowned.
Song Yushu has never missed a day. They are together every day, and it has become a habit.
"The master has not been in a good mood since he came back from Yuzhu Pavilion. He said he wanted to go to bed before it got dark." Liu An bowed respectfully, but explained Song Yushu's situation in detail.
This was the first time that Liu An revealed her master's mood and condition in this way. Liu Bai couldn't help but look at Liu An.
Judging from recent events, it was probably all because of Hu Luyi's matter. This matter involved a wide range of people. He had reminded Song Yushu of some things in advance, but she didn't take it to heart.
"Go to the kitchen and ask Nanny Chen to prepare some food. I will bring it over later." Lu Zhixing looked at Liu Bai meaningfully.
"Yes." Liu Bai immediately understood and left.
When Lu Zhixing came to find Song Yushu with a lunch box, her unhappy mood eased a little, "Braised pork elbow..."
Lu Zhixing had Liu An bring a low coffee table and place it directly on Song Yushu's bed. He then laid out the food in the lunch boxes one by one, even a bottle of steaming juice. "All your favorites."
Song Yushu has always been fond of cold food, but Lu Zhixing strictly controls her food intake, allowing her to eat once a week at most. Today, she suddenly became generous, but Song Yushu suddenly became unhappy again, "You know everything?"
"Liu An said that you were unhappy after going to Yuzhu Pavilion. It's not difficult to guess. It's just because of the matter involving Hu Luyi." Lu Zhixing carefully cut the pork elbow for Song Yushu with a small knife.
Song Yushu stuffed the pork into his mouth viciously, "I'm just a little unhappy. I really want to get along with you as friends, but why can't it be possible?"
Seeing that the two masters were talking, Liu An tactfully withdrew and even asked everyone outside the courtyard to leave. She stood alone at the gate.
Although Song Yushu and Lu Zhixing are together every day, they are usually in Prince Jing's Mansion. They don't spend much time in the Song Mansion, so she has to stay safe.
Seeing Liu An leave, Lu Zhixing said, "If you want to accomplish something, you must be able to control your subordinates. Friends cannot be ordered around, and they will not follow you forever. The reason why servants are servants is because of their origins and their experience."
"But I don't come from a good background either!" It was one thing for Song Yushu to understand, but it was another thing that she couldn't understand it in her heart. She couldn't understand why Hu Luyi, who was so smart and whose heart was full of her, would completely forget about her because of a man.
"But they are not you, and it's even more impossible for them to become you." Lu Zhixing sat upright, looking at Song Yushu seriously. "Party struggles cannot tolerate any mistakes, let alone two masters, or even more masters. They can only obey you, respect you, and be loyal to you."
Lu Zhixing is highly respected in the army, not only because of his military achievements, but also because of his strict military discipline and fair rewards and punishments. He is respected in the army.
Song Yushu said angrily, "If I were the master, wouldn't I be competing with you?"
Lu Zhixing's eyes darkened, and he stretched out a finger to lift Song Yushu's chin. "If the Queen wants to ascend the throne, what does it matter if she offers the kingdom to you?"
He has never had any desire for party struggles, nor did he want to be an emperor. He just wanted to guard the border freely and at ease. Now he is only forced by the situation.
Song Yushu raised his eyebrows and reached out to touch Lu Zhixing's face. "Oh? Really? I don't want the country right now. I want you. How about sleeping with me tonight?"
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