I think that Taifu Hou knew that the Qin family would not really touch his son, so he beat the man half to death and then brought him to apologize.
"How are you, Uncle Hou? I'm Qin Qingyao, Qin Yuelin's youngest sister."
Minister Qin gave her a disapproving look and said, "Yao'er, you must not be rude to the Grand Tutor!"
It's not that I think she's rude, it's just that I don't like her calling him Uncle Taifu!
"Dad, Uncle Hou, I know best about my brother's injury. Since Mom and Dad don't know how to punish the third brother of the Hou family, why don't you all listen to my opinion?"
Mrs. Qin quickly pulled her daughter back and said, "Girls, don't meddle in adults' affairs!"
Hou Taifu also knew that Minister Qin was in a difficult situation, so he said sincerely, "It is my family that is at fault. Let's listen to what the Third Miss has to say."
Qin Qingyao said to Minister Qin, "Riding a horse recklessly in the city streets is a serious crime. Third Brother Hou is the son of an official, so the impact is even worse, and the sin is even more serious."
"If we don't talk it out today, the case will fall into Big Brother's hands tomorrow, which will put Big Brother in a difficult position!"
The reason why Qin Qingyao could think of this was because the three playboys from the Taifu family had often made things difficult for Qin Yuefeng. In fact, because of them, the relationship between the Qin family and the Hou family became increasingly tense, and the resentment was almost turning into hatred!
It was probably at this time that Minister Qin suddenly realized that he had an eldest son in the Dali Temple. If he were to judge the case, if it was too serious, it would be considered as a personal vendetta, and if it was too minor, there would be no telling what kind of scandal of collusion among officials would arise.
However, since everyone has different judgments and expectations on the severity of the crime, no matter how Qin Yuefeng judges the matter, he will be scolded in the end, and there will be no good thing for him!
Minister Qin looked at Qin Qingyao in shock. When did this girl become so intelligent?
"Then tell me, what do you think the verdict should be?"
Qin Qingyao nodded. "Third brother of the Hou family must have been beaten. If you ask me, Master, you shouldn't beat your son. You should beat yourself!"
Everyone in the room, including Hou Pengcheng, was stunned. His father was the Prince's tutor. Although he had no real power, he was in a very high position. Even the emperor would not easily say anything harsh to offend him.
Qin Qingyao was just a little girl, and she actually said that he deserved to be beaten?
Taifu Hou looked thoughtful, "Miss Qin San, please speak!"
"Although I have never left the courtyard, I know that your knowledge is renowned, and you are devoted to the Crown Prince, even more so until your death. As the current Grand Tutor, you are undoubtedly dedicated to your duties and a role model for all officials!
"But don't forget, besides being the prince's teacher, you are also the father of many children in the Marquis's mansion, and the many brothers and sisters of the Marquis's family. Have you ever fulfilled your responsibilities as a father?"
"I won't say much about the reputations of the three Hou brothers, but besides losing your temper and beating them up, have you ever really tried to teach them what's right and wrong?"
"I'm asking you, quite disrespectfully, have you ever beaten or scolded the Crown Prince like this? Probably not. Yet, you've still taught him so perfectly, satisfying the Emperor, the court officials, and the people!"
"If you could give even one ten-thousandth of the care you give the Crown Prince to the brothers in the Marquis' Mansion, why wouldn't they be proud of you?"
"Everyone says that my three brothers are always causing trouble and doing no good, but ask yourself, when my three brothers are not causing trouble, do you go home to see them?"
"If they don't find something for you to do, you might forget you have these sons."
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