Having transmigrated into a book, who would still want to be a secondary wife?

"Haven't you heard? Qin Xiangheng is a beast. Not only did he seduce the second young master of the Song family's former fiancée, but they even have a child together!"

He refused to admit it when exposed on the riverbank today, but was finally exposed in public by the second young master of the Song family. He was the one who had injured the second young master and caused him to lose his sight!

Those who initially couldn't bear to watch changed their expressions upon hearing the news. "This kind of beast deserves to be beaten to death!"

"Isn't that right? I heard that even that article was stolen from Young Master Song. What good articles could such a beast possibly produce?"

"If you ask me, why did General Qin bring the fight to the Song family's doorstep? Why not just settle things at home? Is this some kind of show?"

Qin Xiangheng was spoiled since childhood and protected by his mother. He had never been disciplined by family rules, let alone be severely whipped in front of so many people!

He thought everyone would sympathize with him, but instead, he heard voices all around him saying he deserved it, and he almost wanted to curse them out!

He just played around with a woman, what's the big deal!

Qin Zheng's face turned even uglier. He always valued his reputation the most, and only after listening to Gu Yunwei and Qin Shuangshuang's words did he bring Qin Xiangheng to apologize.

Instead of making people think he had a strict family tradition, they all suspected he was putting on an act!

Since we've already come all this way, we can't just leave now.

But... they've already lashed him ten times, why hasn't he come yet?

When Liu Ruyan and the others arrived, they saw this scene. Qin Zheng was quite ruthless, each lash landing squarely on the flesh, which was quite satisfying to watch.

They deliberately slowed their pace, hoping to give Qin Xiangheng a few more lashes.

"Madam Song, we just heard that Xiang Heng has done such a beastly thing. We are truly sorry to Second Young Master Song!"

When Gu Yunwei saw Liu Ruyan arrive, she quickly stepped forward and made a move to kneel down.

"Madam Qin, what are you doing?"

Liu Ruyan frowned and made a move to help him up, but she was a step too slow and missed.

Gu Yunwei intended to get up after being helped up, but Liu Ruyan's hand was a little too late, and she had already knelt down with a thud.

"??"

Gu Yunwei looked bewildered for a moment, but she still had to keep acting.

"We have come here today to apologize with thorns on our backs, we are truly ashamed, we only beg you to forgive us!"

When Song Ruozhen saw that Gu Yunwei started with moral blackmail, she sneered inwardly, thinking that it was exactly as she had imagined.

"It wasn't my idea to punish General Qin according to family rules. According to Madam Qin, it's all my fault that Young Master Qin was beaten badly today?"

Liu Ruyan was naturally not fooled; her usually gentle face was now covered with a layer of frost.

"Madam Song, you misunderstand. That's not what I meant. It's just that Xiang Heng has made a huge mistake and is truly sorry to the Second Young Master. That's why we brought him here to apologize. We hope the Second Young Master can calm down!"

Gu Yunwei quickly explained, glancing at Qin Zheng discreetly.

Qin Zheng also spoke up: "It's all my fault for not raising my son properly, which is why he's become so arrogant and ignorant that he can even do something like this."

"I have no face to ask for your forgiveness today, so I will beat this beast to death right in front of you!"

"Snapped!"

Another whip lashed down, causing Qin Xiangheng to scream in agony.

He was used to a life of luxury, and even a small cut on his hand would cause him pain. The burning pain in his back at this moment almost made him faint.

Wasn't it supposed to be just a ruse?

Why so ruthless?

Liu Ruyan remained unmoved. "Things have come to this point, there's nothing more to say. Young Master Qin is not young anymore. Since he has done such a thing, he should pay the price for it."

"Madam Song, Xiang Heng truly knows he was wrong. We are the ones who have wronged you in this matter."

"We'll do anything you ask us to do as long as it's to atone for our sins. We just beg you to calm down," Gu Yunwei pleaded.

"Yi'an, you and Xiang Heng have known each other for several years and have always been classmates and friends. The reason he made this foolish mistake was because he was seduced by Zhao Shuwan."

Now that he has repented and feels sorry for you, could you please forgive him this time for the sake of our past relationship?

Song Yi'an said coldly, "My friendship with Qin Xiangheng ended long ago when he was having an affair with Zhao Shuwan behind my back. There's no question of forgiveness or not, and we'll never have any relationship in the future."

Qin Zheng continued to lash out with his whip.

More and more bloodstains appeared on Qin Xiangheng's back, and even his screams gradually weakened from their initial wailing, as if he were about to be beaten to death.

"Since Madam Song and Young Master Song are unwilling to forgive, I will beat this unfilial son to death!" Qin Zheng showed no mercy, his eyes already bloodshot.

Those around them were moved by the bloody scene.

"What Qin Xiangheng did was indeed shameless. It must have been Zhao Shuwan who deliberately seduced him. Isn't it too much to beat him to death for that?"

"It is indeed pitiful that Young Master Song is blind, but is it really necessary to take Young Master Qin's life?"

"If it weren't for Young Master Song's carelessness in allowing the two to have frequent contact, things might not have developed to this point."

Seeing that the surrounding discussions were beginning to change, Gu Yunwei realized that the time had come. If she didn't speak up soon, Xiang Heng really wouldn't be able to take it anymore!

The Song family is truly ruthless. They've gone to such lengths, yet they still refuse to budge.

If the fight continues, even if he doesn't die, how can he participate in the imperial examination with such severe injuries?

The next moment, just as Gu Yunwei was about to speak, Song Ruozhen spoke first.

"General Qin, Madam Qin, if you want to punish them according to family rules, why don't you just take them back? It's not appropriate for them to dirty our Song family's gate."

Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng's eyes sharpened, and his piercing gaze turned to Song Ruozhen. "What did you say?"

"This matter was Qin Xiangheng's fault. If he were truly a gentleman, he would not have had an affair with Zhao Shuwan. Even if they were truly in love, he could have told my second brother."

My second brother is not an unreasonable person. Even if he is unhappy, he will not refuse to do what they want.

He knew perfectly well that my second brother was his classmate and close friend, yet he still tried to kill him with a brick. If my second brother hadn't been incredibly lucky, he would be dead by now!

“Our Song family is full of loyal martyrs. My grandfather died in battle, my father’s fate is unknown, and my eldest brother was crippled in both legs as a result.”

Originally, my second brother was the only hope left in the family. He studied hard for more than ten years, just to pass the imperial examination. But Qin Xiangheng stole his essays, seduced his fiancée, and caused him to go blind and ruin his future!

Are we supposed to beg you to stop fighting now?

Song Ruozhen's gaze swept over everyone. "If your family members were treated like this, would you be able to just say it's nothing?"

The woman's words were powerful and resounding, filled with accusations of blood and tears, plunging everyone present into silence.

Those who spoke up for Qin Xiangheng instantly felt ashamed. The Song family had once been so glorious, but now they had fallen to such a state. How could they so easily say "let it go"?

Gu Yunwei hadn't expected Song Ruozhen to be so quick-witted. She hadn't seized the best opportunity and instead let this brat take advantage of the situation. How was she going to handle this?