Not long after, Song Ci's family came to the old house, and the old man, Song Yanshu and others returned to the hall again.

The Song family has good genes, and Song Ci's mother is a beauty, so Song Ci is naturally good-looking and is a bright and charming beauty.

It was Song Ci's first time to visit the old house, and although she tried to remain calm, she still looked somewhat uneasy.

Sang Shuyun took the initiative to come forward, smiling and holding the two children.

"Song Ci is back? These are my two grandchildren, right? They're so handsome!"

Song Muqi rubbed his cheeks and, along with Song Ci's family, knelt down to pay his respects to the old man.

Looking at the kind-faced old man, Song Ci kowtowed respectfully, called him "Grandpa", and asked his two children to call him great-grandfather.

The old man uttered "Ah", bent down and helped the two children up.

"Stand up and speak, children. Tell Grandpa, what are your names? How old are you?"

The older boy looked at Song Ci and didn't seem to be shy at all.

"Grandpa, my name is Zhong Zheng. My mother told me to be an upright person when I grow up. I am five years old."

The younger one was a girl. She tilted her head and looked at the old man.

"Grandpa, my name is Zhong Xue, and I'll be three next month!"

The old man said "OK" several times, asked Butler Liu to give two gift boxes, and teased the child for a few words.

Song Ci and his wife were a little nervous at first, but when they saw the old man laughing out loud because of his children, they gradually relaxed.

The old man looked at the couple, then looked at Song Muqi and his wife.

"Song Ci, you are originally a descendant of the Song family. You have been delayed in coming to see me for so many years. Today, Song Xi happened to be back, so I simply called you back and let you and your sister recognize your ancestors and give you what belongs to you.

The second son's father is irresponsible. Today, in front of the Song family, I will give him a scolding and allocate his shares to you and Song Xi, as an explanation to you.

Next, everyone, please don't sit still. Accompany me to the ancestral hall to revise the family tree and let the second brother take the punishment!"

After the old man said this, he stood up and took two steps before giving another order.

"Zhong Zheng and the others are still young, so don't bring them to the ancestral hall. Eldest wife, please arrange for someone to serve them."

Sang Shuyun agreed in a crisp voice and hurriedly told Manager Chi,

"Xiu Min, you take care of the two children yourself and look after them carefully. Don't let them suffer any injustice."

Song Ci secretly breathed a sigh of relief, gave his two children some instructions, and then followed everyone to the Song Family Ancestral Hall.

The courtyard of the Song Family Ancestral Hall is not small. Its main hall is spacious and square, with its back to the mountain and in front of the water, where water is collected. There is a flagpole stone in front of the hall, and above the door outside the entrance hall are plaques with the honors of the civil and military officials of the Song family throughout the generations.

The floor of the Song Family Ancestral Hall is paved with blue bricks, and the beams and pillars are made of sturdy ancient wood. The entire courtyard, whether brick carvings, wood carvings or stone carvings, are all exquisite and pleasing to the eye. The window grilles and column piers are magnificently carved, and you can tell at a glance that the Song family has a long history.

Before entering the ancestral hall, the old man put down his crutches and took the lead in washing his hands, straightening his clothes, and putting on shoe covers using an automatic shoe cover machine before entering the ancestral hall cautiously.

The others followed suit, washing their hands and adjusting their clothes with solemn expressions, making sure they looked presentable before entering the ancestral hall.

The old man led the Song clan members to kowtow and burn incense to their ancestors. He ordered someone to bring out the family tree and write down the names of Song Ci, Song Xi and others. He kowtowed again and said:

"Ancestors, I, the unfilial son Song Muqi, behaved eccentrically and unruly when he was young. Today, I bring him before you and give him a family discipline as a warning to others.

It's all my fault for being incompetent. I've brought shame to the Song family. I kowtow to our ancestors and apologize."

The old man kowtowed loudly to apologize. How could the other younger generations of the Song family stay out of this? They also knelt on the ground and kowtowed to the old ancestor.

After the old man finished his apology, he was helped up by Butler Liu. His voice was low but still dignified.

"Song Muxuan, enforce the family law for me and give Song Muqi forty lashes!"

Song Muxuan took the bamboo whip that had been prepared in advance and saw Song Muqi wearing a thin shirt, kneeling on the ground motionless.

Song Muxuan frowned and looked at everyone present.

"Today, I am teaching my second brother a lesson on behalf of my father. I hope you will take this as a warning and stop disturbing our ancestors."

Song Muxuan waved the bamboo whip without mercy, and whipped Song Muqi fiercely.

Song Muqi clenched his teeth, his whole body twitching in pain. He tried hard not to scream in pain, but sweat streamed down his face.

After just the twentieth whipping, Song Muqi could no longer bear it and fell to his knees on the ground. Seeing this, Song Muxuan thought of his two sons' experiences when they were young. He seemed to have endless energy and swung the bamboo whip until the veins on his hands popped out.

When the Song Yanchang brothers saw their father being beaten, they thought about how they had almost committed murder, and they felt tense all over and couldn't bear to watch.

Song Yubai, Song Yucong and other younger generations saw the miserable state of their grandfather, touched their arms and shuddered, and inexplicably felt a little happy.

You should be lenient with me everywhere, thinking that since grandma can't do anything to you, no one can deal with you?

From beginning to end, the brother and sister Song Ci and Song Xi had expressionless faces, showing no emotion, as if Song Muqi's beating had nothing to do with them.

After Song Muxuan finished beating forty lashes, he looked at Song Muqi, who had collapsed into a puddle of mud and was being helped up by Song Xi, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Don't worry, second brother. I was afraid I'd hurt you, so I looked up some information online beforehand.

"Forty lashes are painful, but after you have rested for a few days, you will be able to go back to work full of energy."

Song Muqi's legs were whipped so many times that he could not stand up. He was supported by Song Yanchang and Song Xi. He looked at the old man who was leading the way out and forced a smile to Song Muxuan.

"Thank you, big brother! No wonder I'm still conscious even after receiving forty lashes this time!"

When Song Muqi was punished by the old man before, his legs were broken. He fainted during the punishment and was carried out of the ancestral hall afterwards.

Although Song Muqi did not suffer any serious injuries when he was beaten this time, it was so painful that he couldn't even faint!

Song Muxuan looked at his shaking hands, smiled bitterly and patted Song Muqi. Not surprisingly, he heard a muffled cry of pain.

"Look, second brother, because you made such a big mistake, I've suffered a lot this time. I'm afraid I'll have trouble even holding a bowl in the near future!"

Song Muqi gritted his teeth and squeezed out a few words.

"Big brother, you've worked so hard!"

Song Yanshu stepped forward quickly, supporting his old father.

"Dad, you're already over sixty years old, and you've suddenly been ordered to take charge of the family rules. This job is not easy.

If Second Uncle makes a mistake again next time, I'll ask Grandpa for mercy and have him confiscate his shares directly, but he'd better not hit anyone anymore."

Song Muxuan nodded repeatedly, glanced at Song Muqi and the people from the second house,

"Deeply, I don't want anyone to do stupid things anymore. After all, the old man is old and can't stand the anger anymore.

However, if someone makes a mistake again next time, it would not be appropriate to whip them, but financial punishment would be a good option."

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