"Brother seems like a different person after being beaten this time." Lin Ting'er said as she looked at Lin Su Fujian.
"After going through the gates of hell, some things will become clear to you," said Lin's father, feeling both relieved and sighing.
If he could correct his behavior earlier, which parent would want their son to go through the gates of hell before he can learn well?
Lin Su recovered very quickly. After more than ten days, when he could walk on his own without any problem, he took a shower, changed his clothes, put on plain clothes, and went out with his companions.
Two months ago, the story of how the Duke of Huguo's only son was beaten with a military stick and was on the verge of death, but was narrowly rescued, had spread throughout Southwest City.
The Duke of Protector of the Country was stationed in the southwest to protect the people there from being invaded by bandits. He worked hard and made great contributions, but his only son was a bastard. He was a well-known playboy in the city. Although he didn't bully men and women, he was still a bit of a scoundrel. People could only sigh that the Duke of Protector of the Country was a hero all his life, but he raised such a bastard son.
Lin Su's bullying of the new recruits in the military camp had caused dissatisfaction among many people, who wished to beat the scoundrel to death. However, when the military stick really fell and people heard that the scoundrel had a narrow escape from death and the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion was about to hoist the white sails, many people felt that the bastard did not deserve the death penalty.
Among the four great sufferings in life, losing a child is something that most parents cannot accept. The Duke of Protectorate only has one son and one daughter, so if he loses both, it will be a tragedy.
This matter received mixed reviews, but for the sake of the Duke of Protectorate, the people in the city were always more tolerant of Lin Su.
But this doesn't mean that I won't be afraid when I see this playboy coming out.
"It's only been two months, and he seems to be fine. Could it be that the military stick he used before was a lie?"
"There are doctors all over the city, and they have the best medicine. The Duke of Huguo was so worried that he went crazy. I think the injury was serious at that time."
"He was punished in the military camp, with countless soldiers watching. It's said that blood was all over the ground, and his face turned pale. It sounds scary. Didn't you see that he was hesitant in his steps?"
"Then where was he going when he just left? Was he going to retaliate?"
"If that's the case, I'm afraid I'll be beaten again..."
The people in the southwest are gentle and refined. Even if they talk about him, they just look at him from afar. No one wants to provoke him.
Lin Su walked forward, and the attendant followed behind him. Looking at the direction he was heading, he asked, "Master, where are you going?"
"Just follow it." Lin Su said.
Two months was enough time for him to find out the home of the soldier he had bullied. Today happened to be the soldier's day off, so he had to offer his proper apology.
If everyone praised him, why would he be willing to be scorned and hated in this southwest city? However, he had no talent for martial arts and could not bear the hardship. Unlike his sister, who had been used to struggling since childhood, he did not have any literary talent. Although his mother loved him, in comparison, he received almost all scolding from his father.
The Duke of Protectorate was busy with military affairs and had to lead troops into battle from time to time. All household affairs were handled by Lin's mother. She raised her daughter as a child and took her to the army for training from time to time. She could beat and scold her at will, but she was originally weak and not close to Lin's father.
Lin's father seldom came home, and whenever they met he would probably scold him. Some people might be able to get close to him in this way, but the original person was somewhat self-destructive. Since everyone thought he was a playboy, he would just be a playboy. By letting himself go like this, he ended up violating Lin's father's taboo.
For a general, matters of the country and family often take precedence over those of his own family. This is his duty to protect the lives of countless people. However, as the heir of the original body, he must always help fulfill some of the wishes of the original body.
The city in the southwest is not the imperial city, and not every house in the city is made of blue bricks and red tiles. Apart from the city walls that protect the city, there are indeed many houses made of earth and stones in the city.
The new soldier's home was in the south of the city. There were many houses in the area, and it looked like a village. When Lin Su went there, the people who were busy inside and outside the house all looked over. With so many people around, it was inevitable that someone would recognize him.
"That's the son of the Duke of Huguo!"
"Why is he here? Is Wang Wei back today?"
"It is said that he was beaten so badly that he was bedridden for two months. Is this revenge?"
"What should we do? Quick, go inform the Wang family. It's better to hide away."
"The general should be told to take this scoundrel back."
Lin Su had already seen the store with the sign, but was stopped by several men holding hammers.
"What are you doing here?" one person asked.
He was dressed in coarse cloth, and although he was holding a weapon, he subconsciously shrank back when Lin Su approached to avoid getting close to him.
The people should not fight against the officials. If you rashly hurt the officials' family, I am afraid the whole family will suffer. But as a man, you can't let this playboy bully the orphans and widows.
"What do you want to do?" The guard following Lin Su pulled out a knife.
Even though the young master is a playboy, he cannot be hurt by others at will.
Because of this action, those people thought that Lin Su was here to cause trouble, and the atmosphere became tense for a while.
"Put the knife back." Lin Su ordered the guards behind him.
"Master..." a guard frowned, "If they hurt you, we won't be able to explain to the general."
"It's okay, take it back." Lin Su glanced at him.
The guard bowed his head in response, and several guards put away their swords. Lin Su looked at them, put his hands together, and bowed, saying, "Don't worry, everyone. I'm not here to cause trouble."
If he used his power to intimidate others, they would not be afraid of him, but when he behaved like a scholar, they felt a little helpless.
Etiquette is mostly used between scholars and warriors, between peers, or when subordinates greet their superiors. Even if the son of the Duke of Protectorate has no official title, as long as he is alive and well, he will be the eldest son of the Duke of Protectorateate and will inherit the title of Duke in the future.
Paying respects to them in such a status made them all at a loss as to what to do.
"Then what are you here for?" one person asked, putting down his hoe.
Lin Su's face was filled with shame. "I made some inappropriate remarks earlier, allowing my servant to bully the soldiers. My father taught us to shed blood and sacrifice to protect the people, and we shouldn't be bullied like this. I live off the people's wages, and only with the protection of the soldiers can I live so comfortably. I've been sick and worried about this, and every time I think about it, I feel incredibly ashamed. That's why I wanted to come and apologize now that I've recovered from my injuries."
"Are you serious?" a man asked, "Don't you bear a grudge against Wang Wei for getting beaten?"
"I, Lin, dare to swear to heaven that I came here with sincerity this time and I don't hold any grudges. If I break my oath, I will not deserve a good death and no one will collect my body after I die." Lin Su said.
People believed in gods. It was rumored that Shuang'er was born because two men were separated by their parents because they were unable to have children. Their love moved God after they both committed suicide. The appearance of Shuang'er also raised the already low fertility rate of Xiao State, so Shuang'er, who had strong fertility, was highly sought after and protected.
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