The Concubine Strikes Back: The Marquis Insists on Me to Be His Wife

Chapter 347 Whipped

"Master, you absolutely can't do that!" Upon seeing this, Mrs. Meng knelt down anxiously, with a pleading look on her face, wanting to plead for her daughter Meng Zhiyuan.

"Hmph~ If you hadn't spoiled her and neglected to discipline her on a daily basis, how could what happened today have happened? In my opinion, you should be punished together with her." Duke Meng's face turned pale and he was extremely angry. He felt that he had lost face in front of a junior.

"Father, I know I was wrong, but this was indeed my own doing and has nothing to do with mother. Please don't blame mother. Mother, you don't have to plead for me. Just let father beat and scold me to vent his anger." Meng Zhiyuan knew that her father was angry, so she knelt on the ground without fear and took all the responsibility on herself.

"Come here, come here, quickly fetch me the whip in the study! Today, I must teach this shameless, disobedient and unfilial girl a lesson!"

Hearing this, Su Jinqi was shocked: They were actually going to use a horse whip? If he was whipped on his body or face, wouldn't it leave indelible scars and ruin his appearance? Thinking of this, he hurriedly shouted, "Uncle, please show mercy!"

However, Duke Meng was not moved at all, and angrily said: "My dear nephew, please stop begging for this unfaithful woman! Today, I must give you and the General's Mansion an explanation. Why hasn't the whip been delivered yet?"

At this time, the old housekeeper hurried forward and said in a trembling voice: "Master, the horse whip was left by our ancestors to warn and advise future generations, not to punish them!"

Duke Meng turned his head suddenly and glared at the old butler fiercely, his eyes full of majesty and anger. The old butler was so frightened that he couldn't help but tremble all over. He didn't dare to delay for a moment and hurriedly took back the whip and presented it to Duke Meng.

Meng Zhiyuan closed his eyes tightly, his face full of fear, and waited quietly for the coming severe punishment.

Duke Meng held the whip tightly in his hand and said, "I want to ask you, do you know that you are wrong about what happened today?"

"My daughter knows she is wrong, but she won't admit it. If she doesn't love you, then she doesn't love you."

Duke Meng was so angry that his hair stood on end, and he roared with his eyes wide open: "Good~~Good! It's a good saying that if you don't love me, you don't love me." After that, he suddenly raised the whip in his hand and swung it towards Meng Zhiyuan fiercely. With a crisp sound of "snap...", the whip hit Meng Zhiyuan's left arm firmly, and the skin and flesh were immediately torn, and blood flowed.

"Ah~~~~" Mrs. Meng was so frightened by this sudden scene that she screamed and her face turned as pale as paper.

But Meng Zhiyuan just bit his lips tightly, frowned, endured the severe pain, and squeezed out a dull sound from between his teeth: "Hmm~~~"

Seeing this, Duke Meng became even more angry. He did not expect his daughter to be so stubborn and not admit her mistakes or beg for mercy. So he raised the whip again, ready to punish Meng Zhiyuan more severely. However, at this moment, Su Jinqi suddenly spoke up:

"Uncle, Miss Zhiyuan is a weak woman after all. If she is whipped with such a heavy whip, it will not only hurt her skin and flesh, but also leave scars that are difficult to heal. In my opinion, it is better to change the punishment method."

"Yes, Master. A girl's body is delicate. What if she gets hurt? Master, please be merciful and spare Yuan'er this time!"

After hearing what the two said, Duke Meng hesitated for a moment. He looked down at Meng Zhiyuan's left arm, which had been whipped to a bloody mess, and couldn't help but feel a little sorry. What Su Jinqi said was indeed reasonable. If the daughter's body was injured due to excessive punishment, it would cause more trouble. Thinking of this, Duke Meng slowly put down the whip in his hand.

"Well, since my nephew is begging for you, I will temporarily spare you today. However, you can escape the death penalty, but you cannot escape the punishment of life! Come, take the young lady to the ancestral hall, kneel down and copy the "Female Rules" a hundred times. Without my permission, you are not allowed to leave!"

So, Meng Zhiyuan left slowly with the help of her maid, her steps seemed a little unsteady, as if she would fall down at any time. Madam Meng followed closely behind, her face full of worry.

Su Jinqi looked at Meng Zhiyuan's receding back, and couldn't help but feel a little guilty and distressed. He knew that he was too impulsive just now, but now that things have come to this, regret is useless. He sighed secretly and turned back to his seat.

Duke Meng picked up the teacup, took a sip, then put the cup down, looked at Su Jinqi, a complex look flashed in his eyes, and said softly: "Are you satisfied, nephew?" There was an unspeakable majesty in his voice.

Su Jinqi quickly stood up, bowed and said, "Father-in-law, I am sorry for embarrassing you! I was a little impulsive just now. Please don't blame me. It would be difficult for any man to accept it." His tone was sincere and full of apology.

Duke Meng waved his hand, motioning Su Jinqi to sit down, and said slowly: "Xianxu, I understand your thoughts. Don't worry, I will never let her rebel. You can go back!" After that, he picked up the teacup and took another sip.

Su Jinqi felt a little relieved after hearing what Duke Meng said. He looked at Duke Meng with gratitude, bowed and said goodbye, then turned and left.

When Duke Meng saw Su Jinqi leave, he called the housekeeper and said, "Go get some herbs to remove scars and apply them on the young lady."

The housekeeper hurried out to buy medicine. He heard that the young lady had been to Jishitang a few days ago, so he thought that there should be some there. So the housekeeper hurried to Jishitang.

Su Qing went to the princess's mansion today, and Princess Shaohua rewarded her with some medicinal herbs. She asked Ruxue to pick out a few and send them to Jishidiang.

When Ruxue arrived at Jishidiang, the steward of Duke Meng's mansion came in sweating profusely.

"Doctor, Doctor! Come with me to the Mengguogong Mansion and bring the best wound medicine. It would be best if you could also bring medicine that can remove scars."

"Old man, please speak slowly, don't be anxious. What's wrong? You need to tell me about the patient's condition!" Li Mu supported the housekeeper.

"Our master has whipped the young lady, her skin is torn and her flesh is exposed. Come with me quickly, I will give you your money."

Li Yue was a little worried when she heard this, so she asked, "Excuse me, are you from Duke Meng's residence? What happened to Miss Meng?"