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Before long, Gao Ming arrived at the study of the Marquis of Qingyang. He bowed respectfully and then told the Marquis of Qingyang everything he had seen and heard on the street that day, as well as every word Shen Man had said, without reservation.

Upon hearing this, Marquis Qingyang turned ashen with rage. He paced back and forth in his study, roaring furiously, "At such a young age, he's already learning to steal and bully others! He's ruined the century-old reputation of my Marquis Qingyang's mansion!"

Gao Ming lowered his head, not daring to even breathe, simply standing quietly in place, letting the Marquis of Qingyang vent his anger. He knew that the Marquis was in a fit of rage at the moment, and any unnecessary words could backfire.

"Have you found out the origins of those two women?" Marquis Qingyang asked Gao Ming, barely suppressing his anger.

Gao Ming raised his head slightly, his face showing difficulty, and replied cautiously, "My lord, an hour ago, the madam ordered her men to investigate the whereabouts of those two women. But until now, we have not found any definite information."

However, I am certain that they are highly skilled in martial arts, especially the woman who taught the prince a lesson. She is very beautiful, and her demeanor and mannerisms are unlike those of an ordinary person.

It's strange, but that woman's features were extremely similar to the Second Miss's. At first, I even thought she was the Second Miss..."

Upon hearing this, Marquis Qingyang was startled and instantly realized who Shen Chongyang had been flirting with earlier that day.

Who else could look like Shen Han besides Shen Man?

"This unfilial son has absolutely a death wish! How dare he flirt with his own sister!" The anger in Qingyang Marquis's heart erupted like a volcano, and he could no longer suppress it.

“My lord…” Gao Ming looked puzzled upon hearing this.

"Gao Ming, immediately call all your men back. There's no need to investigate that woman's whereabouts anymore; I already know who she is."

Furthermore, go immediately to the Crown Prince's courtyard and bring him to me. I want to teach this good-for-nothing a lesson!

After receiving the order, Gao Ming hurriedly turned and left. Although he was full of doubts, he knew he shouldn't ask any more questions.

Not long after, Gao Ming brought Shen Chongyang, whose face was bruised and swollen, to the study of the Marquis of Qingyang.

Upon seeing his father's gloomy face, Shen Chongyang's legs trembled involuntarily, and his usual arrogant and domineering demeanor vanished instantly.

"Father..." he began timidly, his voice carrying a hint of flattery, but more so a deep fear.

Marquis Qingyang slammed his hand on the table, causing the writing brush, ink, and inkstone on the table to jump, startling Shen Chongyang.

"You unfilial son, kneel down! You've got some nerve! How old are you to be harassing a woman like this?"

Startled by the sudden outburst of anger, Shen Chongyang trembled and quickly lowered his head, whispering in protest, "Father, I... I didn't..."

"You dare to lie to me? Do you even know who that woman you flirted with today was?"

Shen Chongyang dared not look at Qingyang Hou, keeping his head down, and stammered, "Son... Son really doesn't know."

"She is your sister who has been separated from you for many years! She is your blood relative whom you should have cherished with your life!" The Marquis of Qingyang's voice trembled violently with anger, and his eyes seemed to be spitting fire.

Shen Chongyang was struck dumb, standing there in disbelief. "This... how is this possible?"

"What, you still won't believe it even now?" Marquis Qingyang laughed angrily. "Gao Ming, describe that woman's appearance to this unfilial son in detail!"

Gao Ming stepped forward, cleared his throat, and said earnestly, "Your Highness, that woman has willow-leaf eyebrows, bright and lively eyes like a clear spring, a high and elegant nose, and lips that are naturally red without any makeup."

Especially her eyes and brows, which are remarkably similar to the second young lady's, and even her figure bears some resemblance.

As Shen Chongyang listened, his face gradually turned ashen, and the image of Shen Man's stunningly beautiful face and her furious eyes involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

His legs went weak and he sat down on the ground with a thud.

"Father, I really didn't know! If I had known she was my sister, I would never have dared to offend her in the slightest, even if I had a hundred lives!"

Looking at his son kneeling on the ground, the Marquis of Qingyang's anger remained undiminished. "The disgraceful thing you've done today has not only disgraced the Qingyang Marquis's family, but also deeply hurt your sister! Today, I must teach you a lesson... Gao Ming, have the steward bring the family discipline!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Chongyang immediately cried and begged for forgiveness: "Father, I was wrong, I was really wrong, please forgive me this time!"

"Spare you? If you're not severely punished, who knows what even bigger trouble you'll cause in the future!"

A moment later, the butler brought over a ruler that was at least three feet long.

Marquis Qingyang took the ruler, strode up to Shen Chongyang, and struck him hard on the back several times. The ruler struck the flesh with a crisp sound, each strike filled with Marquis Qingyang's heartache and anger.

Shen Chongyang was in so much pain that he broke out in a cold sweat, with large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead, but he dared not flinch and could only grit his teeth and silently endure it.

Marquis Qingyang showed no mercy, striking with the ruler one blow after another, each blow harder than the last.

Hearing the commotion outside the study, Wang rushed over.

Upon seeing the scene before her, she felt heartbroken, her eyes instantly reddening. She rushed in and tightly embraced Qingyang Hou's arm.

"My lord, stop! Chongyang is already injured. If you keep hitting him like this, you'll kill him!"

Marquis Qingyang forcefully shook off Madam Wang's hand and roared angrily, "It's all because you've spoiled this unfilial son too much that he's become so lawless! Today's matter must not be let off lightly!"

Seeing that Marquis Qingyang was so resolute, and then looking at Shen Chongyang, whose face was full of pain, Wang felt a pang of sorrow in her heart and said to Marquis Qingyang, "If you want to hit someone, then hit me! Chongyang is my lifeblood, and I really can't bear to see him suffer like this."

As she spoke, she couldn't help but cry.

Marquis Qingyang raised the ruler in his hand high, but seeing Wang's tearful face, he slowly lowered it without striking her.

Seeing his mother pleading for him and crying so bitterly, Shen Chongyang felt even more guilty.

"Mother, I really didn't know that was my sister. If I had known, I swear I would never have provoked her in the slightest."

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang looked puzzled and asked in confusion, "Yang'er, are you confused? Where did you get a sister?"

"That's...that's our little sister who was separated from us!"

Before Lady Wang could speak in rebuttal, she was interrupted by a loud shout from Marquis Qingyang: "From this day forward, you shall remain secluded and reflect on your mistakes. You are not to step out of your room even once! You may only come out when you have truly understood your errors!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Chongyang felt as if he had been granted a pardon and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, Father, I will definitely reflect on my mistakes and thoroughly examine them."

Marquis Qingyang then looked at Madam Wang and said in a serious tone, "Go back and prepare a generous gift. Tomorrow, come with me to apologize to Man'er."