A concubine? You're more like a joke. I'd rather send you to your death.

As soon as she finished speaking, Wang became obedient and dared not say another word, holding Zhang Xiyan quietly.

"It is all my fault. I will definitely educate this rebellious son and daughter properly in the future."

Although Zhang Heng was not of high rank, he was still a minor official, and he understood that the imperial authority could not be overstepped.

He used to think that Bai Luoluo was family and had a gentle and easy-going personality, so he wouldn't hold a grudge. Now it seems that he was really wrong.

"Stop with these polite words. Guards, give him twenty strokes of the cane as punishment. If he commits another offense, he will be executed without mercy."

"Yes."

Suddenly, four shadow guards dressed in black appeared.

"Mother, save me."

Zhang Xiyan was terrified; she didn't want to be beaten.

At that moment, she regretted it; she shouldn't have come to provoke them.

"Please, Your Highness, have mercy and spare my daughter."

Wang immediately knelt on the ground, kowtowing and begging for mercy.

"Anyone who obstructs will be punished, and anyone who dares to speak out will be subject to the punishment of having their property cut off."

She gave her too many chances, only to be met with disrespect and insults. Did they really think she had a good temper?

Upon hearing this, Wang was stunned and stood frozen in place, not daring to utter another word of pleading.

"Father, save me..."

Zhang Xiyan and her brother were dragged out, their wailing echoing throughout the Zhang mansion.

As soon as Zhang Qingyang, who had gone out to prepare her dowry, entered the mansion, she heard the steward report.

Upon hearing this, he hurried over and saw his grandson and granddaughter being held down on a stool as soon as he reached the courtyard.

Upon seeing the person who arrived, Zhang Xiyan cried out, "Grandfather, save Yan'er!"

When Wang saw the person coming, she half-crawled over to him.

"Father, please save your son, Yan'er."

Zhang Qingyang frowned as he looked at Wang, who was crying and begging for mercy.

"What are you doing, crying like this? Get up right now."

His tone was authoritative, clearly indicating his disapproval of such petty behavior.

"Luo'er, what happened?"

Zhang Qingyang spoke gently, without any hint of authority or displeasure.

"These two men came up to me and insulted me, and even ordered their servant to hit me. Do you think they should be punished with a cane?"

Bai Luoluo constantly observed her grandfather's expression, feeling that people's hearts were most vulnerable to being tested.

It is difficult to be impartial when faced with all interests and close relatives.

“Luo’er did the right thing.” Zhang Qingyang frowned as he looked at Wang Shi and Zhang Heng. “I told you long ago that if you keep indulging yourselves like this, you’ll cause a big disaster sooner or later. If it weren’t for Luo’er, our whole family would have been implicated today. Do you know what respect and hierarchy are?”

At this moment, Zhang Heng already knew he was wrong, and he lowered his head, not daring to look at his father's furious expression.

“Father, no matter what, we are still family. Li’er and Yan’er are still young and may not always speak properly. If they are beaten to death with twenty strokes of the cane.”

Wang still doesn't realize her mistake; she only cares about her children and never thinks about anyone else.

She is selfish and narrow-minded; as long as her own interests are not affected, she seems like a decent person.

"Ignorant woman, do you really want to see the Zhang family implicated by these two good-for-nothings, even to the point of exile?"

Zhang Qingyang's voice was icy, which made Wang Shi tremble. She had never seen the old man so angry.

"Grandfather, your grandson knows he was wrong."

At this moment, Zhang Muli said in a low voice.

“You are usually unambitious, but I never expected you to be so muddle-headed. After today, your family will move out of the Zhang residence and establish your own household. From now on, your life and death will have nothing to do with the Zhang residence.”

He supports such a large family, but his son is useless and his salary is pitifully small. His grandson and granddaughter are idle and spend their days either buying things or going out to fool around. Now, they don't care about the family at all.

As they get older, all they want is to live a peaceful life. He has tried to persuade them countless times, but this family has never changed their minds.

He dared to defy the princess and even lay a hand on her; ten heads wouldn't be enough to chop him off.

Zhang Qingyang's words were like a thunderbolt, instantly making the family's heads buzz.

"Father, do you want to kick us out of the manor?"

At this moment, Zhang Heng's eyes reddened.

"I told you long ago not to be unable to distinguish right from wrong. This is a major taboo for officials. A slight misstep can harm both yourself and others, but you just wouldn't listen and let your children run rampant."

If it weren't for the fact that you're my son, I would have sent your whole family of four out of the mansion long ago to experience what it means to be cold-hearted and indifferent to the world.

Your pride will vanish the moment you leave your residence; you might not even be able to afford a decent piece of clothing. At that point, will you still consider others inferior?

Zhang Qingyang had reached his limit of patience. He had been an upright official throughout his life and could clearly see right from wrong.

His son is no good, and neither are his grandsons. After he dies, this family mansion will probably be squandered by these people.

"Father, it's all my fault. Please don't do this. If Mother finds out, she won't be able to bear it."

Wang pleaded, knowing full well how much Zhang Heng earned, and that if she were to leave the Zhang family mansion, she might not even have a decent residence.

Over the years, her dowry has been spent by her children. If it weren't for Zhang Qingyang, her family might have really fallen into poverty.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qingyang hesitated.

Mrs. Wu is in poor health, and if she finds out, she may become seriously ill again.

Wang deliberately brought this up, believing that Wu wouldn't be so heartless, since Wu was a kind-hearted person.

Bai Luolu smiled sarcastically and shook her head helplessly.

Wang is really cunning; she's betting on Wu's kindness.

I just want to say that if Wu hadn't been so overly compassionate, she wouldn't have adopted the scorpion and caused the death of her own daughter.

Looking at Zhang Xiyan's resentful expression, she might even poison her grandfather one day.

“Grandfather, I will speak to Grandmother about this matter. These heartless people must be moved out of the Zhang family mansion and are never allowed to set foot in the Zhang family mansion again. If they dare to use the Zhang family mansion’s reputation outside, they will be killed without mercy.”

Zhang Xiyan and Wang Shi stared at Bai Luoluo with hatred in their eyes.

The venomous snake has finally flicked its tongue. Let her play the villain; we can seek revenge on her later.

This can be considered as repaying Zhang Qingyang for the kindness he showed the original owner by hitting the pillar, and from now on, the matter will be settled.

"Okay, don't let your grandmother be sad."

Zhang Qingyang gave a word of advice.

"Grandfather, rest assured," Bai Luoluo said gently to him, then glanced at him coldly, "Execute the punishment, give this young lady a good beating."

"what.........."

Instantly, screams of agony from the brother and sister rang out.

Wang threw herself into Zhang Heng's arms, her body trembling, presumably from heartache.

Even twenty strokes of the cane won't kill him; if he learns a lesson, it's better than his whole family being exiled.

After a few strokes of the paddle, blood flowed out, and Zhang Xiyan stopped screaming.

However, Zhang Muli seemed to have an epiphany; he shouldn't have acted that way.

Grandfather's teachings were correct; he was petty and lacked gentlemanly manners.

He only thought Bai Luoluo was ugly and disgusting, and compared to her, he was much more noble.

His father relied on his grandfather's protection. Without his grandfather, what kind of noble young master would he be? He would just be a commoner, and how could he have such a life of luxury?

Bai Luoluo is right. He is useless and cannot distinguish right from wrong. He came here to cause trouble today, so he deserves this beating.