Chapter 317: Crying Back

is heart thumped wildly, anticipating that his father might change his mind and spare him the twenty-five lashes. Even if he were confined to the ancestral hall for two months of self-reflection, it w...In springtime, the sun shines brightly and everything is full of life.

In the back garden of Hou Mansion, flowers were in full bloom, birds sang sweetly, butterflies fluttered among the blossoms. Meng Jinyao and her three sisters-in-law strolled through the garden, admiring the flowers and chatting about the latest happenings in the capital. It seemed they were getting along quite well.sband who is so talented.”Gu Jingxi's heart ached, she whispered softly, "Silly girl"Meng Jin Yao gave him a disdainful glance and said, "You're the foolish one. You're the talented scholar, and I am...